13-year-old accused of manslaughter in Cocoa neighborhood, police say
Read full article: 13-year-old accused of manslaughter in Cocoa neighborhood, police sayPolice said they were tipped off to the shooting near Bristol Drive on Sunday night, with surveillance footage showing a "slim male" near the scene.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s star-studded culinary experience
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s star-studded culinary experienceKennedy Space Center's star-studded culinary experience, "Taste of Space: Celebrity Chef," returns on November 15th, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station with a showcase of international cuisine. The event brings together renowned chefs and NASA astronauts for a unique fusion of culinary arts and space exploration.
2nd arrest made in ‘ambush’ shooting that killed 15-year-old girl in Brevard County
Read full article: 2nd arrest made in ‘ambush’ shooting that killed 15-year-old girl in Brevard CountyA second arrest was made in the October “ambush” shooting outside of a Cocoa restaurant that killed a 15-year-old girl and injured two others.
2 indicted for murder in ‘ambush’ shooting that killed 15-year-old in Brevard County
Read full article: 2 indicted for murder in ‘ambush’ shooting that killed 15-year-old in Brevard CountyTwo men, including one who remains at-large, have been indicted for murder in the October “ambush” shooting outside a Cocoa restaurant that killed a 15-year-old girl and injured two others.
Heavy rain floods streets across Brevard County; here are the roads to avoid
Read full article: Heavy rain floods streets across Brevard County; here are the roads to avoidOvernight storms dumped several inches of rain across parts of Brevard County, flooding streets, stalling cars and sending emergency crews to dozens of calls for rescues and water intrusions.
‘This is wild:’ 911 calls reveal moments during Brevard County car theft with 1-year-old inside
Read full article: ‘This is wild:’ 911 calls reveal moments during Brevard County car theft with 1-year-old insideDuring the 911 call, the woman described how the man sped off but then backed up and returned the car after spotting the child.
Man returns stolen car at Brevard gas station after realizing 1-year-old was inside, deputies say
Read full article: Man returns stolen car at Brevard gas station after realizing 1-year-old was inside, deputies sayA man briefly stole a car from a Brevard County gas station before returning the vehicle when he realized there was a baby in the back seat, according to the sheriff’s office.
VIDEO: Suspect in deadly shooting of 15-year-old caught in high-speed traffic stop in Volusia County
Read full article: VIDEO: Suspect in deadly shooting of 15-year-old caught in high-speed traffic stop in Volusia CountyAlong with Jonterich Smith, who had active warrants, the driver was arrested for violating the state’s “Super Speeder” law, deputies said.
Man arrested, another on the run, for ‘ambush’ shooting that killed 15-year-old girl in Brevard County
Read full article: Man arrested, another on the run, for ‘ambush’ shooting that killed 15-year-old girl in Brevard CountyOne suspect was arrested, and another is on the run, for the shooting that killed a 15-year-old girl and injured two others in Brevard County earlier this month, according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
‘Full of promise:’ GoFundMe set up for 15-year-old girl killed in Brevard County ‘ambush’ shooting
Read full article: ‘Full of promise:’ GoFundMe set up for 15-year-old girl killed in Brevard County ‘ambush’ shootingA GoFundMe was set up for a 15-year-old girl killed earlier this week in an “ambush” shooting in Cocoa.
8 more Central Florida eateries shut down over roaches, rodents and more
Read full article: 8 more Central Florida eateries shut down over roaches, rodents and moreHealth inspection records reveal that these restaurants suffered problems with rodents, cockroaches, time/temperature issues, and other types of violations.
Cocoa woman killed after stumbling into path of oncoming car, troopers say
Read full article: Cocoa woman killed after stumbling into path of oncoming car, troopers sayA 55-year-old Cocoa woman was fatally struck after she “stumbled” into the path of a car on Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pickup driver killed in Brevard County rollover crash after speeding through red light, troopers say
Read full article: Pickup driver killed in Brevard County rollover crash after speeding through red light, troopers sayA 49-year-old Cocoa man driving a pickup truck was killed after speeding through a red light on U.S. Highway 1 in Brevard County and crashing into another car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Let it be:’ Crosswalk art removal at Brevard elementary school divides community
Read full article: ‘Let it be:’ Crosswalk art removal at Brevard elementary school divides communityAs part of the mandate requiring the same designs for safer crosswalks, the Florida Department of Transportation on Tuesday removed an artistic crosswalk at Endeavor Elementary School.
16-year-old girl killed, 15-year-old passenger injured in rollover crash on SR-520 in Cocoa
Read full article: 16-year-old girl killed, 15-year-old passenger injured in rollover crash on SR-520 in CocoaThe FHP says a 16-year-old driver was killed and her 15-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries in a rollover crash on State Road 520 in Cocoa.
Video shows man holding onto car hood in Cocoa domestic dispute; woman arrested
Read full article: Video shows man holding onto car hood in Cocoa domestic dispute; woman arrestedA woman was arrested after a man on the hood of a car was injured in a crash that stemmed from a domestic dispute in Cocoa, according to police.
Facebook Live shows moments leading up to woman’s fatal shooting in Cocoa
Read full article: Facebook Live shows moments leading up to woman’s fatal shooting in CocoaA Facebook Live recording of a woman’s fatal shooting in Cocoa at the alleged request of her ex-girlfriend will be shown in court, according to the Brevard-Seminole State Attorney’s Office.
Cocoa police rescue elderly driver after car gets stuck on railroad tracks
Read full article: Cocoa police rescue elderly driver after car gets stuck on railroad tracksAround 10 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to a driver attempting to get his car off the tracks at S.R. 520 and U.S. 1, the release said.
Homeless shelter bus arrives in Brevard County, 1st of 4 for Matthew’s Hope
Read full article: Homeless shelter bus arrives in Brevard County, 1st of 4 for Matthew’s HopeEach bus, which is a former charter bus outfitted with beds and other necessities, will sleep up to 20 people a night. The buses are also supposed to have security and cameras on board. Matthew's Hope is working with other nonprofits and churches to host the buses on a rotating basis each night throughout Brevard County.
Traffic stop in Cocoa leads to arrest of 13-time convicted felon, deputies say
Read full article: Traffic stop in Cocoa leads to arrest of 13-time convicted felon, deputies sayA 29-year-old man from Cocoa was arrested after deputies allegedly found more than 20 grams of Fentanyl and cocaine hidden underneath a child’s car seat during a traffic stop, the police department said.
‘GAMEOVER:’ Another man captured after baby hurt in Brevard County shootout
Read full article: ‘GAMEOVER:’ Another man captured after baby hurt in Brevard County shootoutAnother suspect has been taken into custody after a shootout near a Brevard County store left a 1-year-old injured last month, according to the sheriff’s office.
⛳Cocoa youth golf camp teaches life lessons, drives future
Read full article: ⛳Cocoa youth golf camp teaches life lessons, drives futureIt’s a hole-in-one for students and community members. The Eastern Florida State College P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp goes beyond the green in Cocoa teaching life lessons to campers.
Brevard County deputies ID another suspect in shooting that injured 1-year-old outside Cocoa store
Read full article: Brevard County deputies ID another suspect in shooting that injured 1-year-old outside Cocoa storeThe Brevard County Sheriff’s Office identified a suspect in a shooting that erupted outside a Brevard County store and injured a 1-year-old in a stroller.
Suspect in Brevard County gunfight where child in stroller was shot arrested in Atlanta
Read full article: Suspect in Brevard County gunfight where child in stroller was shot arrested in AtlantaLaw enforcement officers arrested one of the suspects in a shootout at a Cocoa area store where a one-year-old child in a stroller was shot. Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says JeMarcus Edwards, 17, was arrested Thursday morning in Atlanta.
Man behind botched Brevard County heist lands in prison after burglary turns deadly
Read full article: Man behind botched Brevard County heist lands in prison after burglary turns deadlyA Cocoa man who posed as law enforcement in a fatal heist-gone-awry has finally been sentenced to prison, according to the 18th Judicial Court.
1 arrested after shooting outside Brevard store that injured baby in stroller
Read full article: 1 arrested after shooting outside Brevard store that injured baby in strollerOne person was arrested after a shooting that erupted outside a Brevard County store last week injured a 1-year-old in a stroller, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘Tear it down:’ Cocoa veteran calls out owners, county for blighted homes next door
Read full article: ‘Tear it down:’ Cocoa veteran calls out owners, county for blighted homes next doorNo one wants to live next to an eyesore, but one man says he’s got two blighted vacant homes next to where he lives.
‘When do we say enough?’: Sheriff’s office responded to 70 incidents at Brevard store where baby was shot
Read full article: ‘When do we say enough?’: Sheriff’s office responded to 70 incidents at Brevard store where baby was shotNews 6 reporter James Sparvero checked with the sheriff’s office, and they told him they’ve responded to the store more than 70 times in just the last year, including a total of three shootings.
2-year-old in stroller shot, wounded when gunfire erupts outside Brevard store, deputies say
Read full article: 2-year-old in stroller shot, wounded when gunfire erupts outside Brevard store, deputies sayAs the couple emerged from the store, gunfire erupted, with three individuals exchanging shots. According to Sheriff Ivey, 50 rounds were fired during the altercation, targeting the couple and their child.
‘He’s killing him:’ Suspect in custody after man stabbed, beaten to death in Cocoa, police say
Read full article: ‘He’s killing him:’ Suspect in custody after man stabbed, beaten to death in Cocoa, police sayA man arrested Sunday in Cocoa is accused of stabbing and beating another man to death that morning, according to police.
Brevard sheriff stands by deputies after criticism from Matthew’s Hope founder
Read full article: Brevard sheriff stands by deputies after criticism from Matthew’s Hope founderThe Brevard County Sheriff is defending two deputies who have drawn criticism from the CEO and founder of a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping the homeless.
Can’t get behind your dryer? Clean the vent hose from the outside, reduce your risk of fire
Read full article: Can’t get behind your dryer? Clean the vent hose from the outside, reduce your risk of fireLarry and Charlotte called us from Cocoa because they saw our segment on cleaning out a dryer vent hose to get rid of lint buildup and reduce the risk of a fire, but they had a problem - they couldn’t get to the back of their dryer!
Brevard County homeless service struggles after sudden loss of $50K monthly donation. How you can help
Read full article: Brevard County homeless service struggles after sudden loss of $50K monthly donation. How you can helpMatthew's Hope provides services to homeless people in Brevard and Orange counties, including food, medical and mental health care. Now those services are in jeopardy.
Brevard teacher placed on leave at new job after bodycam video showed her at teen house party
Read full article: Brevard teacher placed on leave at new job after bodycam video showed her at teen house partyA Brevard County teacher who had been arrested in connection with a teen house party was placed on administrative leave at her new job after body camera video showing the night of the party was releas
‘You’ve been warned:’ Florida man shoots himself in scheme to win over coworker, police say
Read full article: ‘You’ve been warned:’ Florida man shoots himself in scheme to win over coworker, police sayA Florida man was arrested last week after he reportedly shot himself outside of his workplace over a year ago, according to the Cocoa Police Department.
Florida driver arrested after 3 killed amid 110 mph getaway from troopers on I-95
Read full article: Florida driver arrested after 3 killed amid 110 mph getaway from troopers on I-95A Mercedes driver was arrested this week after a getaway along Interstate 95 led to three people being killed last week, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man killed in crash with parked cars and house in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: Man killed in crash with parked cars and house in Brevard County, troopers sayA 76-year-old man from Cocoa was killed upon crashing into a car parked in a Brevard County driveway, as well as a house, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Police seek info on vehicle involved in Cocoa hit-and run that injured woman on e-bike
Read full article: Police seek info on vehicle involved in Cocoa hit-and run that injured woman on e-bikeCocoa police are asking the public’s help with information about a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that left a woman on an e-bike injured.
Pickup truck driver ejected, seriously injured in crash on 1-95 in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: Pickup truck driver ejected, seriously injured in crash on 1-95 in Brevard County, troopers sayA Titusville man suffered serious injuries after he was ejected from his pickup truck during a crash with a semi-truck in Brevard County on Monday, according to the Florida HIghway Patrol.
SUPER BOWL TIES: Central Florida high school football coach has former players in the big game
Read full article: SUPER BOWL TIES: Central Florida high school football coach has former players in the big gameJohn Wilkinson, a former Cocoa High School football head coach, has two former players in the Super Bowl: Jawaan Taylor for the Kansas City Chiefs and Chauncy Gardner-Johnson for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Former Cocoa police officer gets 7 years in prison for standoff with SWAT team
Read full article: Former Cocoa police officer gets 7 years in prison for standoff with SWAT teamThe police officer prosecutors said held his a woman against her will while shooting hundreds of rounds through their home was sentenced to seven years in prison.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Semitruck crashes into tree, catches fire along I-95 in Brevard County; lanes blocked
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Semitruck crashes into tree, catches fire along I-95 in Brevard County; lanes blockedA semitruck lost control on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, striking a tree off the road and catching fire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
$4.9M federal grant enables safety work to begin at these Space Coast railroad crossings
Read full article: $4.9M federal grant enables safety work to begin at these Space Coast railroad crossingsThe way is paved for safety work to begin on seven railroad crossings throughout Melbourne, Cocoa and Brevard County upon the reciept of a highly sought-after $4.9 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration.
Missing 72-year-old man last seen leaving Brevard County home considered endangered
Read full article: Missing 72-year-old man last seen leaving Brevard County home considered endangeredA missing 72-year-old man is considered endangered after he was last seen leaving his Brevard County home and leaving behind his phone and medication, according to sheriff's officials.
‘It will continue:’ Cocoa High School football program spans generations of winners
Read full article: ‘It will continue:’ Cocoa High School football program spans generations of winnersWin or lose, the city of Cocoa is proud of its Tigers and the winning tradition the football program has built with multiple state championships and multiple players going on to the NFL and even playing in the Super Bowl.
Cocoa doesn’t get $47M federal grant to build Brightline station, city to reapply
Read full article: Cocoa doesn’t get $47M federal grant to build Brightline station, city to reapplyA setback for Brevard County’s big plans to welcome a long-anticipated train station for Florida’s fastest railroad - Brightline.
High school football game delayed in Daytona Beach when police find gun in juvenile’s bag
Read full article: High school football game delayed in Daytona Beach when police find gun in juvenile’s bagA football game between Cocoa and Mainland high schools at Daytona Stadium was delayed after a gun was found at a security checkpoint, according to Daytona Beach police.
‘We were both freaking out:’ Cocoa couple finds dog safe after camper overturns during severe weather
Read full article: ‘We were both freaking out:’ Cocoa couple finds dog safe after camper overturns during severe weatherDillon Fulmer and his girlfriend, Josaiah Romine, had gone to Publix on Sunday night to grab dinner and when they came back, they found their camper upside down.
Brevard husband in custody after wife arrested over ‘horrific’ puppy mill
Read full article: Brevard husband in custody after wife arrested over ‘horrific’ puppy millDetectives discovered that dogs had been left out in the sun without proper shelter, with food dishes containing vomit and water pails being filled with mold.
‘Horrific:’ Brevard woman arrested after puppy mill discovered beneath her floorboards
Read full article: ‘Horrific:’ Brevard woman arrested after puppy mill discovered beneath her floorboardsDeputies discovered that the dogs were left out in the heat, their food dishes contained vomit, and their water pails were filled with mold, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Florida man arrested in ploy to steal thousands from laundromat coin machines
Read full article: Florida man arrested in ploy to steal thousands from laundromat coin machinesWhile Duffey denied being involved in the burglaries, deputies said he bragged at length about how he would have gotten away with it.
Florida mom indicted after breach of Patrick Space Force Base, high-speed chase
Read full article: Florida mom indicted after breach of Patrick Space Force Base, high-speed chaseAt the time, deputies said Janosky had rammed through the base gate before getting out of her car along with her 4-year-old son and placing him into a nearby vehicle.
‘Donation bomber’ won’t face charges for bringing suspicious packages to Cocoa churches
Read full article: ‘Donation bomber’ won’t face charges for bringing suspicious packages to Cocoa churchesThe man who called himself “the donation bomber” is no longer facing charges for bringing suspicious packages to two Brevard County churches.
Woman’s car stolen, crashed into Florida state trooper days after she made first payment
Read full article: Woman’s car stolen, crashed into Florida state trooper days after she made first paymentA Titusville woman says she needs help buying another car after hers was stolen. Florida Highway Patrol said four people ran away when the stolen car crashed into a telephone pole and a state trooper in pursuit last week.
FHP car collides with stolen vehicle during Brevard County pursuit, troopers say
Read full article: FHP car collides with stolen vehicle during Brevard County pursuit, troopers sayLaw enforcement officials are looking for four people after a Florida Highway Patrol patrol car pursuing a suspected stolen car collided with the vehicle.