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Board Approves Rendell Deal 3-1, Then Moves His Exit Up to Friday to Escape the “White Noise”

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November 11, 2026

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Rendell Earned a Termination for Cause. Matt Susin Is Giving Him a Sweetheart Deal.

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November 8, 2026

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Yesterday, the district’s own attorney had confirmed Dr. Rendell’s contract stands on its own and that the board was under no legal obligation to enter into this separation agreement or to approve it that day. The board gave it to him anyway.Matt Susin, the board member who negotiated the original contract for Rendell, led the charge to not enforce it. ...

Board Approves Rendell Deal 3-1, Then Moves His Exit Up to Friday to Escape the “White Noise” - The Space Coast Rocket

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Brevard School Board votes 3-1 to pay out Rendell’s sick leave and release all claims as 32 speakers object. Susin and Wright give conflicting accounts of notice.

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11/10/26 5:30 PM | Help us share this with impacted residents that may not already have this information.COMMUNITY RESOURCESMulti-Agency Resource Centers open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations:📍Tony Rosa Community Center: 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL📍Veterans Memorial Complex: 2285 Minton Road, West Melbourne, FLRepresentatives from American Red Cross, Community Legal Services, Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be available to answer questions, provide information and help connect flood survivors with available resources.🚫 Clean-up kits will NOT be available for pick up on Wednesday, November 11, as all Brevard County Public Libraries will be closed.BREVARD COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DEBRIS REMOVALBrevard County Solid Waste Management contractors will started debris removal services from flood-impacted homes on Tuesday, Nov. 10.Separate your flood-related debris into 2 piles for collection:🏠 Household waste (furniture, mattresses)🔨 Construction debris (fencing, plywood, drywall, carpets, flooring)❌ Keep piles away from trees, mailboxes, water meters, and overhead wires.❌ DO NOT include household hazardous debris by the curb (gasoline, paint, fertilizers, and rechargeable batteries).Residents who live within a municipality should contact their local government for specific information on debris pickup. As a reminder, for residents who want to transport their own materials, there is no charge to drop your debris at the landfill.Regular recycling, yard waste and trash collection has resumed for unincorporated Brevard. Please ensure your curbside containers are distanced from flood debris piles and storm drains.SAFETY GUIDELINESElectric and hybrid vehicles with lithium-ion batteries can catch fire hours, days, or even weeks after being submerged, especially in saltwater. If your vehicle was flooded:🚫 Do NOT start, drive or charge it.🚫 Do NOT touch or open the battery.📏 If safely possible, store it outdoors, at least 50 feet from buildings and other vehicles.🚛 Tell the tow operator the vehicle was submerged.📞 Call 911 if you notice smoke, sparks, flames, unusual odors or leaking fluids.This applies to more than cars. Submerged e-bikes, scooters, golf carts and battery storage systems can also pose a fire risk. ...

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17 hours ago

House Republican leaders blocked Rep. Thomas Massie's effort to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday evening.The House voted 211 to 204 to send Massie's impeachment resolution to the House Judiciary Committee. The vote effectively kills the measure and heads off a full impeachment vote that could have come as soon as Wednesday.Massie, a Kentucky Republican who is leaving Congress, forced the vote by filing a privileged resolution. Under House rules, a privileged resolution must be taken up within two legislative days, so he was able to bring it to the floor even though GOP leaders objected.The resolution includes eight articles of impeachment accusing Hegseth of misusing his office. The articles cover the Iran war, U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean, and alleged retaliation against Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., over a video urging troops to refuse "unlawful orders."Hegseth went after Massie personally at a press conference Tuesday morning. He called the effort "a political spectacle" and said it was not oversight or accountability.Republicans had worried that many of their members would be absent after a rough midterm showing last week. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., still got the votes to block the resolution before leaving his leadership post.#Congress #Hegseth #FloridaPolitics ...

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18 hours ago

COA CLOSING: Cocoa Beach restaurant COA says it will close for good on Saturday, November 21.The restaurant announced the news on its Facebook page Tuesday. "After an amazing year and a half, COA will be closing its doors on November 21st," the post said.COA serves modern New American food with global influences. It is located at 65 N. Atlantic Ave. in Cocoa Beach, just blocks from the beach.In the announcement, the owners thanked their staff and the community "for all the love, support, and memories along the way." They invited customers to "stop by one last time before we say goodbye."The restaurant did not say why it is closing.Has COA been one of your go-to spots in Cocoa Beach? Tell us in the comments.#CocoaBeach #SpaceCoast #BrevardCounty ...

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20 hours ago

Democrat Dan McDow beat Republican incumbent Rep. Monique Miller by 286 votes after a machine recount in the Florida House District 33 race, his campaign announced Tuesday. The campaign says the win gives Democrats 50 of the 120 House seats and breaks the GOP supermajority, and the Brevard County Canvassing Board is scheduled to certify results on Nov. 13.#FloridaPolitics #brevardcounty #HD33 ...

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Board Approves Rendell Deal 3-1, Then Moves His Exit Up to Friday to Escape the “White Noise”

Rendell Earned a Termination for Cause. Matt Susin Is Giving Him a Sweetheart Deal.