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February 7, 2026

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Brevard Congressman Mike Haridopolos responds to the racist post by President Trump depicting the Obama's as apes.BERMAN: Trump posted a video with a racist image depicting the Obamas as apes. Is that the type of message a president should send?HARIDOPOLOS: I have not seen that video. The number one thing we have to do is elevate the conversationBERMAN: Should he take it down?HARIDOPOLOS: All I can control is what I can control ... See MoreSee Less

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🚨 ARREST MADE IN BICENTENNIAL PARK SHOOTING 🚨Indian Harbour Beach Police have arrested Traeshun Patterson, 19, of Cocoa, in connection with a shooting that occurred on January 28, 2026, at Bicentennial Park.According to police, the incident began as a verbal dispute in the park’s parking lot. Investigators say Patterson and others left the area, waited nearby, and then fired multiple rounds at the victim’s vehicle as it traveled north on A1A with a female passenger inside. One round struck the vehicle’s tire. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.Police say the firearm used has been recovered.Patterson is charged with:• Shooting into an occupied vehicle• Discharging a firearm in publicHe is currently being held at the Brevard County Jail without bond.The investigation remains active. Anyone with information is urged to contact Indian Harbour Beach Police or CrimeLine at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477). ... See MoreSee Less

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Vehicle fire at 5pm today at US1 and 528. ... See MoreSee Less

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A car burst into flames Friday on Interstate 95 in Pompano Beach, shutting down all northbound lanes. Video in comments. ... See MoreSee Less

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Reporter: The WH says a staffer sent that video. Are you going to fire the staffer? Trump: No. I looked at it. I didn’t see the whole thing. I gave it to the people, they posted it. Reporter: Are you going to apologize?Trump: No, I didn’t make a mistake. ... See MoreSee Less

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