Historic flooding puts Brevard County Election Day voting to the test

Historic flooding across Brevard County is creating challenges for residents trying to cast their ballots on Election Day, forcing officials to relocate six polling locations as floodwaters continue to impact roads and neighborhoods.After heavy rainfall submerged cars, homes and roadways Monday, some residents spent hours waiting for floodwaters to recede. Others found themselves unable to leave their neighborhoods because roads were underwater or washed out.“It was pretty scary. It was like nothing I have ever seen before,” said Saul Hornung, describing the flooding.Hornung said water surrounding his apartment complex’s retention pond covered sidewalks, leaving them submerged. At one point, floodwaters reached the rims of his vehicle.Despite the conditions, some residents remained determined to vote.The Brevard County Supervisor of Elections Office said voters continued turning out throughout the morning despite multiple polling location changes caused by severe flooding.One of the af