Brevard County moves Election Day polling locations after flooding: Here's where.
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Brevard County has temporarily relocated some polling locations for Election Day after extreme flooding in the county.
"For the safety and security of our election workers and the voters of Brevard, it is necessary to relocate a couple of precinct polling locations due to these unprecedented circumstances," the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections Tim Bobanic said in a news release.
Election Day polling location changes
Local perspective:
The six affected locations include:
- Precincts 307, 512, 525 will be moved from Max K. Rodes Park Community Center to New Shiloh Christian Center
- Precinct 309 will move from Veterans Memorial Complex to New Shiloh Christian Center
- Precinct 306 will move from Eddie Lee Taylor Sr. Community Center to Joseph N. Davis Community Center
- Precincts 323, 509 will move from Front Street Civic Center to Joseph N. Davis Community Center
- Precinct 517 will move from Faith Baptist Church of Palm Bay to Palm Bay City Hall Council Chambers
- Precincts 320, 513, 522 will move from EFSC Palm Bay - Community Dining Room to Franklin T. DeGroodt Memorial Library
Officials said there may be additional polling location changes. Voters are asked to check votebrevard.org for the latest information.
When do polling locations open and close in Florida?
Polls in Florida are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Remember, part of the Florida Panhandle falls under Central Times. As long as you're in line before 7 p.m. you will still be allowed to vote.
For those in Brevard County and impacted by flooding or street closures, officials recommend allowing more time to get to the polling location.
On Election Day, you must vote at your assigned precinct.
The Source: This story was written based on information released by the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections Office.