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Richard Pettus hasn’t entirely been kept up at night this week trying to figure out how to slow down Cocoa.

A trucker was arrested in Brevard County, accused of abducting a woman in Delaware, keeping her captive for eight months while repeated beating, threatening and raping her, according to Cocoa police.

A woman accused of playing a role in the death of 12-year-old Noah Godleski in October was processed at the Brevard County jail Tuesday night, according to deputies.

COCOA, Fla. — It was at a Cocoa truck stop off State road 524 on Saturday where a woman said her eight-month ordeal finally ended. That’s when the victim told police that her eight-month ordeal finally came to an end after 53-year-old Robert Johnson fell asleep and left his cellphone within reach. READ: Man killed, child shot in Orlando, police sayThe victim told investigators when she met Johnson in Delaware, she was looking for business as a prostitute. She told police she got into his truck to take him to buy drugs. However, a child who saw the victim said was used to keep tabs on her told police she’d witnessed abuse.

A man driving in a reported stolen car on Interstate 95 in Brevard County collapsed and later died after he was rear-ended into a ditch by a motor home early Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Friends, family and supporters are expected to mark the one-year anniversary of the shooting.

A 25-year-old Cocoa man died in Palm Bay Wednesday after being struck by two cars on Malabar Road.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A Cocoa man died Wednesday after troopers say he was hit by two cars while walking in a Brevard County roadway. The victim later died at Palm Bay Hospital, according to FHP. READ: Tennessee newlyweds killed in crash 2 days after weddingNeither driver, nor the pedestrian have been identified. FHP’s investigation into the crash is ongoing. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

People on the Space Coast heard a train move through the area Thursday night.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brevard County Deputy Jafet Santiago-Miranda was found dead in a bathtub at his home on Sunday, police said. Santiago-Miranda was involved in the deadly shooting of two teens in Cocoa in Nov 2020. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<According to police, Santiago-Miranda was found unresponsive and not breathing in the tub around 10:50 a.m. on Sunday. Santiago-Miranda was then transported to the hospital, where he was declared dead. Read: ‘I have been totally taken advantage of’: The high cost of ‘free solar’Santiago-Miranda was cleared by prosecutors in the shooting death of the two teens in Cocoa.

A Brevard County sheriff’s deputy who was cleared by prosecutors of criminal wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of two Cocoa teens was found dead in his Osceola County home.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Some Brevard County parents are heading to Oklahoma this week in the hopes of getting justice for the death of their daughter who was killed while serving in the Army. Angel Conner, 28, who grew up in Cocoa, was shot to death in January of last year in Lawton, Oklahoma. The man suspected of killing her is set to go to trial this week. After a few years of service, she joined the Reserves and spent time back home, then reenlisted in the Army. READ: Parents hesitant for children ages 5-11 to get vaccine when authorization comes, research shows“We live her death sentence every day,” her mother Gail Conner said.

Man charged with murder after woman dies in Florida biker shootout on I-4, sheriff saysLAKELAND, Fla. — A Cocoa man is facing murder charges after a woman riding on his motorcycle died following a high-speed shootout with a rival biker gang, authorities said. Ronald Donovan, who is jailed without bond, was scheduled to have an initial court appearance Saturday. READ: Teen killed in possible accidental shooting, police sayInvestigators said the shooting began when members of the Thug Riders passed the Sin City Deciples on the interstate. Donovan allegedly shot and wounded a Thug Rider in a battle between motorcycles at speeds of more than 100 mph, leaving bullet casings scattered on the highway. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

COCOA, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is looking for the person who drove over a pedestrian in Cocoa who had just been hit by another vehicle. The fatal crash happened around 8 p.m. on Friday near the intersection of Clearlake Road and Melrose Street in Cocoa. That’s when that second vehicle struck the man lying in the roadway. Troopers believe the driver of the car that initially struck the pedestrian caused the victim’s fatal injuries. Read: Troopers look for driver who fled deadly crash involving pedestrian in Brevard CountyThat driver had a valid license and wasn’t impaired, so isn’t facing charges.

Troopers look for driver who fled deadly crash involving pedestrian in Brevard CountyCOCOA, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a driver who left the scene of a crash that killed a pedestrian in Brevard County. WATCH: Body of missing woman Miya Marcano found, sheriff saysThe crash happened at around 8 p.m. near Clearlake Road and Melrose Street in Cocoa. Troopers said a St. Petersburg man was crossing Clearlake Road when he was hit by an oncoming car. READ: Deputies: Bank robbery suspects on the run after kidnapping men during carjacking in Orange CountyAnother vehicle then ran over the man but kept driving. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

Cocoa City Council to vote on property taxes in upcoming meeting.

The Brevard County Fire Rescue responded to a fire in Cocoa on Wednesday at 11:31 a.m.

At least one person was killed in a crash involving a motorcyclist in Cocoa, according to police.

In most professions, if the phones keep ringing, it's a sign of a boom.

One person died Friday when a tow truck and a pickup truck crashed in the Cocoa area, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

It was always a dream of Michelle Davis to own her own bookstore. Davis’ husband, Nathaniel, said their whole family is full of avid readers, just like Michelle.

COCOA, Fla. — Officials in Brevard County are expanding how they treat the community for COVID-19. We’ll have a barbecue.”WATCH: Frustrations mount as COVID-19 testing remains limitedThe vaccine event was one of the latest held in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County. “The vaccine is a large part of what we’re trying to do,” said Don Walker with Brevard County. WATCH: Brevard County teachers union seeking changes in schools as COVID-19 cases continue to riseHospitals are seeing some stabilization in new admissions. Starting next week, the Florida Department of Health in Brevard is partnering with Nomi Health to offer COVID-19 testing in Viera by appointment Monday through Friday.

The Midas automotive service center located off of Cocoa Boulevard hopes to make a difference by hosting a vaccination event.

A Brevard County school bus driver finds a toddler wandering around.

An 11-year-old boy was accidentally shot by another child when they were handling a gun on Sunday evening, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

A house fire and explosion are investigated in Brevard County.

The Rose Garden Apartments in Cocoa look like they’re stuck in time. The exposed cinder block and a flat roof are telltale signs of the era in which it was built.

In what feels like a sad deja vu, a number of Brevard County restaurants have temporarily closed their doors this week due to fast-rising COVID-19...

A back-to-school event hosted by the city of Cocoa will distribute backpacks filled with supplies for free to local families.

A home in Cocoa suffered extensive damage after a fire in the attic, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.

The Cocoa police chief has changed department policy to prevent the cruisers from getting stolen.

Police arrested a Cocoa man Friday and charged him with the DUI manslaughter of another man in a January traffic collision in Titusville.

A home in Cocoa was struck by lightning on Saturday, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue.

A 17-year-old boy from Cocoa drowned near the Westgate Cocoa Beach pier on Saturday morning, according to Cocoa Beach Police & Fire.

The department said an active investigation is underway to determine the cause of death.

Cocoa police K9 found dead in back of patrol vehicle Cocoa police K9 found dead in back of patrol vehicle (Cocoa Police Department/Cocoa Police Department)COCOA, Fla. — A K9 was found dead in the back of her patrol vehicle Wednesday afternoon, according to the Cocoa Police Department. Zena, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, was trained and certified in April for patrol work, according to the police department. READ: 3 people injured in drive-by shooting near ParramoreThe Cocoa Police Department is heartbroken to announce the passing of our newest patrol dog, K-9 Zena. An active investigation is underway to determine the cause of death and if department policies and procedures were followed. READ: Police name person of interest in death of 3-year-old boyIn a statement, the police department said it is “heartbroken” about the death of its “newest patrol dog.”©2021 Cox Media Group

An alligator was removed from Fay Lake Wilderness Park in Cocoa after three juveniles hooked a noose around its neck and dragged it to shore Thursday evening.

Residents at the Cocoa Bay Community were caught by surprise Sunday when straight line winds whipped the area, causing damage to homes.

Dixon Builders flew trusses into place Monday morning for the outdoor seating area at Tin Whiskey Southern Kitchen and Still, bringing the transformation of the Cocoa Village bar and restaurant one step closer to completion.

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Cocoa, officials say.

COCOA, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Cocoa. Officials said the crash happened on the southbound lanes of I-95, near the State Road 528 exit at mile marker 205. The right and center lanes and the exit ramp to State Road 528 westbound were blocked. Officials have not said how many people were hurt in the crash, which remains under investigation. READ: Deputies in Florida Keys rescue kitten that hitched ride in patrol carSee map of scene below:READ: Dunkin’ employee in Florida accused of fatally punching customer who used racial slurClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

Another year has gone by since her son’s death and Anita Gibson still doesn’t know who shot him.

For the third time this year, the sole survivor of a deadly deputy-involved shooting in November has been arrested and jailed on felony drug charges.

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office released body camera video from multiple deputies showing their efforts to stop a man who they say stole two Cocoa police cruisers.

A Cocoa man led police on a wild chase down I-95 on May 6, spanning two counties using two separate, stolen cop cars. The chase...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Cocoa police have identified the suspect they said stole two Cocoa Police Department cruisers and led officers on a wild chase across two counties in the height of rush hour. Investigators said when officers confronted Cummings, he jumped into an unattended patrol car and drove away. Suspect steals 2 police cruisers in wild multi-county chase Xavier Cummings is being held in the Volusia County Jail on two counts of grand theft of a motor vehicle, two counts of grand theft of a firearm, escape as well as other charges. Cummings is being held in the Volusia County Jail without bond. (wftv.com)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

An arrest is made in a man's death in Brevard County.

COCOA, Fla. — Cocoa police are investigating a deadly shooting that happening just after 1 a.m. Saturday. READ: Florida woman crashes car, opens fire in Sam’s Club, deputies sayPolice responded to Azalea Lane near Fiske Boulevard after receiving 911 calls reporting multiple gunshots heard in the area. READ: Florida man fatally shoots customer during dispute in Starbucks drive-thru, deputies sayWhen police arrived, they located a man found shot in a car. The 21-year-old male was airlifted to the hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. READ: Woman, 64, bitten by shark while sitting atop a paddle board in New Smyrna Beach

The Cocoa Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man that happened overnight Saturday.

Attorneys representing the families of two teens killed in a Brevard deputy-involved shooting is calling on the Department of Justice in a lawsuit to investigate the shooting and policies at the sheriff’s office.

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump said he'll be visiting Brevard on Friday for a press conference aimed at asking the U.S. Justice Department to review the deputy-involved shootings of two Cocoa teens.

News 6 space expert Emilee Speck sat down with News 6 anchor Justin Warmoth for "The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com" about launch plans for the next crewed mission.

Cocoa officials are set to announce the selection of Evander Collier IV as the riverfront city's new police chief.

The Cocoa City Council voted unanimously to draft a letter to the State Attorney's office urging it to make a decision on whether to file charges against a deputy who shot and killed two teens.

A motorcycle and a vehicle were involved in a crash on U.S. 1 near Peachtree Street on March 24, 2021. (Image courtesy: Larry Sinclair)COCOA, Fla. – At least one person is in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle shut down parts of U.S. 1 in Cocoa on Wednesday. Cocoa police responded to the crash near Peachtree Street around noon. Police said the serious vehicle crash involved a motorcycle and one other vehicle. The crash victim remains in critical condition, according to Cocoa police.

COCOA, Fla. – A dog had to be put down after its owner tied the animal to a tree and shot it with a shotgun at a public park on Sunday, according to the Cocoa Police Department. Police were called to Bracco Pond Park along Shearer Boulevard Sunday for reports of a man shooting a dog, then taking off in a red Hyundai SUV, according to a police report. According to police, the officer placed Beavers in handcuffs and then searched the SUV, finding a shotgun in the trunk along with ammunition. When questioned, Beavers admitted to shooting the dog after it had tried to bite him and his girlfriend, records show. Beavers said he took the dog from his home in Rockledge and drove it to the park with the intent to kill the animal, according to the report.

COCOA, Fla. – When Amazon opens new delivery stations in Cocoa — and potentially Melbourne — expect big changes for customers, local retailers and mom-and-pop shops, News 6 partner Florida Today reports. “When the Space Coast gets Prime Now and two-hour delivery, customers can expect to get instant gratification,” said Ben Gordon, a West Palm Beach expert in logistics and supply-chain technology. “This facility will bring much-needed jobs to our residents and enhance the overall tax base for our city, benefiting all of the Cocoa community. In order to compress the time from ‘click’ to ‘receive,’ Amazon is building out a network of last-mile delivery facilities,” Gordon said. Cocoa City Council Member Rip Dyal praised the future facility.

COCOA, Fla. – A bus driver suffered superficial injuries during a shooting Friday afternoon near the Space Coast Area Transit station, according to the Cocoa Police Department. Police said shortly after 3 p.m., two people starting shooting from the west side of Provost Park at an unknown vehicle on Varr Avenue, which is near the SCAT station. During the shooting, a round ricocheted off the windshield of a bus and hit the driver, causing superficial injuries, records show. Several vehicles at the bus station were damaged but no one else was injured. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).

A Cocoa teen was shot twice on Monday, according to police. COCOA, Fla. – A Cocoa teen was shot twice on Monday, according to police. Police said the 17-year-old boy is getting treated at the hospital and is expected to recover. Officers responded to the 1200 block of Vanderbilt Lane around 7:30 p.m. Monday after a call of a reported shooting. AdOfficers said the shooting is believed to be an isolated incident and not a random act.

COCOA, Fla. – It was a really a big deal for the city of Cocoa, Cocoa High School and the family of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Jamel Dean on Saturday. A former player at Cocoa High School and Auburn, Dean received arguably the highest recognition the city of Cocoa can give anyone, a key to the city. The city also declared Feb. 7 as Jamel Dean Day, and his family is still so happy about it. “He’s the best thing that ever come from the Dean family,” said Johnny Dean, Jamel’s cousin. Don’t ever let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do,” Jamel Dean said.

COCOA, Fla. – A child was injured Tuesday morning in a house fire in Canaveral Groves Shores, fire officials said. The fire broke out at a home on Cabbage Palm Street, southwest of I-95 and Port St. John Parkway. [TRENDING: Winter storm shuts down Fla. schools | Fla. man arrested in Capitol riot: I was following Trump’s orders | Shoe removed from 341-pound croc]A child was injured Tuesday morning in a house fire in Canaveral Groves Shores, fire officials said. The child, whose age has not been released, suffered minor burns and was treated by Brevard County Fire Rescue paramedics, officials tweeted. The Red Cross said it was helping two adults and two children after the fire, providing them with emergency relief funds.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – State investigators have turned over their findings to prosecutors regarding the deputy-involved shooting that resulted in the death of two teens shot in a Cocoa neighborhood in November. In the days after the Nov. 13 shooting, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said two deputies were attempting to conduct a traffic stop of what they believed to be a stolen car. On Feb. 5, the FDLE turned over its investigative findings to the Brevard County State Attorneys Office. [RELATED: Sheriff: Brevard deputy ‘forced to fire,’ fatally shooting 2 teens in car]The 18th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office confirmed they are in receipt of the FDLE investigative findings regard the use of deadly force by Santiago-Miranda. Dash camera video released by the sheriff showed the two deputies attempting to stop the vehicle and yelling “stop” seven or more times before the shooting.

COCOA, Fla. – From his high school to the police department, Cocoa is celebrating 24-year-old Jamel Dean, its first student athlete to play in and win the Super Bowl. AdTo further recognize the cornerback, Tuesday night Goins will ask the city council to award Dean a key to the city. And since it’s officially “Jamel Dean Week” at Cocoa High, Goins will also ask the council to proclaim a “Jamel Dean Day” at a future date across the entire city. “Also, that will be good for the kids to see somebody that’s 23, 24-years-old getting a key to the city. The discussion starts Tuesday night at city hall at 6 p.m.News 6 will update you how the city continues to honor its hometown Super Bowl champion.

The Cocoa Police Department is warning the public of a fake officer in a Cash App scam. COCOA, Fla. – The Cocoa Police Department is warning the public of a fake officer in a Cash App scam. Police said the Special Investigations Unit received information about a person posing as an officer through an account on Cash App. [TRENDING: How to get a vaccine in Fla. | Wanted: Man accused of shooting at detective | Cops: Fla. man decapitated hamster]AdInvestigators said the fake officer solicits money in exchange for dropping criminal cases. Authorities said the fake officer uses a caller ID spoof to make it appear the call is coming from Cocoa police.

Lights atop a police cruiser flash at the scene of a crime in this undated file image. One juvenile was hospitalized under a trauma alert after two airboats collided in the St. John’s River south of Cocoa on Sunday afternoon, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue. Others involved in the accident refused treatment, authorities said. Check back with ClickOrlando.com for updates to this story.

COCOA, Fla. - A car was split in half early Thursday in a crash in Cocoa. The wreck was reported near School Street and Prospect Avenue. Video from the scene showed the car crashed into a concrete pole, with its front end nearby. Watch News 6 and stay with ClickOrlando.com for updates. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

COCOA, Fla. - At the Beachline Expressway and US-1, Brevard County transportation leaders envision 30 Virgin Trains running every day east-to-west to Orlando and north-to-south to Miami. Formerly known as Brightline, Virgin Trains' original plan was to speed through the Space Coast without a stop. County leaders said they're now showing the company that it's worth building a passenger train station at the site leaders call the "Cocoa Curve." Another proposed location the county suggested to Virgin Trains was at US-1 and Rosa L. Jones Drive in Cocoa's Diamond Square neighborhood. Leaders said the land around US-1 and State Road 528 is already owned by Virgin Trains.

COCOA, Fla. - A 27-year-old man arrested over the weekend in connection with a shooting that left his cousin critically wounded was denied bond Monday before a judge. According to the Cocoa Police Department, the shooting happened late Saturday night in the parking lot of the Peachtree Street food store. "The initial investigation revealed a mother and daughter were outside the Peachtree Meat and Produce convenience store when they were approached by two males in a vehicle," Cocoa police said in a news release. Monday, Bell's wife was critical of his arrest and said that he's the victim, not the woman who shot at them. "The woman is claiming self-defense but we still need to verify those details," Cocoa Police Department spokeswoman Yvonne Martinez said.

COCOA, Fla. - A person has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left one man wounded and in critical condition at the hospital. According to the Cocoa Police Department, the shooting happened in the area of 904 Peachtree in Cocoa. Authorities responded to the area after reports of a fight that escalated into an exchange of gunfire. Officials said, the man was taken to a hospital, where he is in critical condition. The investigation is still ongoing and Cocoa police say additional arrests and or charges could be made.

COCOA, Fla. - A man said three masked intruders put a gun to his head and shot his 19-year-old son in the stomach during a home invasion early Monday in Cocoa. Cocoa police said the home invasion occurred around 1 a.m. at the Arlington Apartments at 1300 Jackson Ave. The homeowner said he heard a knock at the door before several people forced their way into the home, according to police. HOME INVASION: A father says his son was shot and they put a gun to his head after 3 gunmen forced their way inside. Live at 6:30 @news6wkmg pic.twitter.com/bi6nrWMXrs Justin Campbell (@JCampbellNews6) October 14, 2019Watch News 6 and stay with ClickOrlando.com for updates.

COCOA, Fla. - A Cocoa police officer shot and wounded a convicted felon who ran from a traffic stop late Sunday, authorities said. The traffic stop was initiated at 11:47 p.m. in the 300 block of Pineda Street. Cocoa police said the officer attempted to stop a car, but the driver fled the car and ran into a backyard. The officer ordered the man, identified by police as Dana King, 44, to stop, but he did not comply, officials said. Police said King is a convicted felon with a Florida Department of Corrections history, mostly for drug convictions, dating back to 1994.

Authorities say Stephanie Marie Hylard, 26, and Dexter Williams, 27, are currently being held in the Brevard County Jail. The couple were arrested late Wednesday after patrol officers responded to a call from Rockledge Regional Medical Center. "The baby had multiple fractures in her ribs, legs, and skull. Investigators were told that, when the child cried, Williams would punch the child with a closed fist. Williams told investigators that he agreed to put make up on the baby to cover the bruises before he and Hylard went to the doctor.

Cocoa police say the shooting happened in connection with an attempted car burglary. The woman told police she heard a noise outside on her driveway and opened the front door. The woman told police as she was coming out, she was shot in the upper thigh. Bailey told police he did not know the 60-year-old woman was shot during the attempted burglary and did not intend to harm her. He is also charged with attempted murder and armed burglary, as well as a violating his parol.

COCOA, Fla. - A homeless Florida man threw raw hamburger meat on the hood of another man's car for an unknown reason, according to the Cocoa Police Department. Police said the car's owner called them around 8 a.m. Sunday and said a neighbor saw Patrick Lytle throw beef on his car. When witnesses tried to stop Lytle, he continued walking away and refused to wait until authorities arrived, according to authorities. The victim was able to hose off the meat from his car. Less than two hours later, a witness saw Lytle walking into a nearby wooded area.

Scott Olson/Getty ImagesCOCOA, Fla. - A man was shot in the face Monday night at a 7-Eleven in Cocoa, police said. The shooting was reported around 9 p.m. at the 7-Eleven at 947 Dixon Boulevard. At last, the man was in stable condition, according to police. Update on Shooting from Monday Night: Victim is stable. pic.twitter.com/D0unJO7BBp CocoaPolice (@cocoapolice) September 10, 2019No other details have been released.

COCOA, Fla. - The Cocoa Police Department said a man was airlifted to a hospital after a shooting on the 900 block of Dixon Boulevard. This is about half-mile west of U.S. Route 1. Police said the victim was shot in the face. The name of the victim has not been released at this time. This is a developing story we will update this story as more information becomes available.

COCOA, Fla. - Central Florida was spared of major damage from Hurricane Dorian as it made a close pass to the east coast of the state. Dorian, which ravaged the Bahamas, where at least seven people were killed, made its way along Florida's coast Tuesday night into Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane. Flagler County received about 5 inches of rain Tuesday night. The Flagler Beach Pier in Flagler Beach was damaged from hurricanes Matthew and Irma in 2016 and 2017 but does not appear to have sustained any major damage from Dorian. At least seven people died in the Bahamas, where Dorian stalled as a Category 5 storm, and two men were killed in Central Florida while preparing for the hurricane.

COCOA, Fla. - The Brevard County Sheriff's Office said a woman caught on surveillance video taking her dog in and out of her car trunk was arrested and charged with animal abuse on Thursday. "If you harm an animal in Brevard County were gonna put your butt straight in jail," Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said in a Facebook post. Investigators said surveillance video shows Sara Perry parking her car and opening the trunk to take a dog out. The director at the Humane Society of Brevard County said she wanted to surrender her dog, but the shelter was full. The Humane Society said none of their employees knew the dog both arrived and left in the car's trunk.

The National Honey Bee Day Festival, which runs from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., is Saturday at the University of Florida/IFAS Brevard Extension Center, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa. The local event of the national bee festival features plenty of speakers on bee-related subjects, plus food, music by Sydney Taylor and childrens activities, including a Spelling Bee for elementary and middle-school kids. Expert beekeepers will be on hand throughout the day to answer questions about bees and beekeeping and demonstrate bees in action. And, yes, you are welcome to dress up in your bee costume to better celebrate the day. The National Honey Bee Day FestivalWhen: SaturdayTime: 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.Where: University of Florida/IFAS Brevard Extension Center, 3695 Lake Drive, Cocoa.

COCOA, Fla. - A neighborhood in Brevard County is getting some new positive energy after nearly seven decades as brand-new houses are being built in Broadmoor Acres. It's good news to some longtime neighbors who have seen the ups and downs over the years. Kathleen Sheriff, 93, is the last original homeowner in the neighborhood. "I loved it here," Sheriff said to another elderly neighbor who attended a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday. "The idea was to turn the owner-occupied ratio versus rental properties upside down," Sinclair said addressing his neighbors Tuesday.

COCOA, Fla. - A shoe fund that has been helping underprivileged Brevard County children for more than 40 years is stepping in to help more than a dozen children who lost their belongings after a suspected arsonist set fire to a housing complex. Cocoa police said Randy Jones, 30, a tenant at the triplex at Fiske Boulevard and Courts Street, set his apartment on fire Thursday and watched it burn. They included more than a dozen children having a sleepover a few days before the start of the new school year. A grandmother told News 6 the children lost everything, including their new school supplies. On Friday, Fred Reitz, with the Kiwanis Club of Rockledge, offered free shoes for all the children.

COCOA, Fla. - The people have spoken, and the award for best barbecue in Central Florida goes to ...Crydermans Barbecue, in Cocoa. In the station's annual Best of Summer consumer choice contest, News 6 viewers cast their votes to determine the best spots in Central Florida for 10 different categories, including best barbecue. [BEST OF SUMMER WINNERS: Cocoa Beach ice cream shop wins News 6 Best of Summer Frozen Treat | Winter Garden's Crooked Can Brewing Co. wins Best of Summer]"In the beginning, when I was daydreaming about this, I had never cooked a brisket," Cryderman said. Little did they know, that two years later, News 6 viewers would choose it as the Best of Summer barbecue place. If you'd like to check out the best barbecue spot, swing by Crydermans Barbecue, located at 401 Florida Ave., Tuesday through Saturday.

COCOA, Fla. - A 30-year-old tenant of a Cocoa triplex is accused of setting the apartment on fire Thursday morning and watching it burn. Police said a Brevard County sheriff's deputy was driving in the area when the deputy saw the fire and reported it. Police said Jones started the fire with a lighter inside his apartment and his brother who lives with him, failed to put it out. Police said the suspect's brother said Jones has set fires before, including setting his own hair on fire when it was longer. "I've got grandkids, and I've got kids who stay in the second apartment and the third apartment, so I'm worried about my grandkids because my grandkids like to sleep late," Gary said.

COCOA, Fla. - The city of Chicago's efforts to wrangle an alligator who was found living in a park lagoon this summer cost more than $33,600. Most of the costs arose from city workers putting up and removing barricades to keep people away from the lagoon in Humboldt Park after the male reptile was first spotted there last month. Florida trapper Frank Robb captured the 4- to 5-foot long (1.2- to 1.5-meter) alligator on July 16. Officials say a $2,500 fee went to Robb. Investigators aren't sure how the alligator ended up in the lagoon.

It appears construction of the prototype is underway at a location off Cidco Road. The first prototype of Starship, known as a "starhopper," is currently undergoing tests at SpaceX's test site in Boca Chica, Texas. "SpaceX is doing simultaneous competing builds of Starship in Boca Chica, Texas and Cape Canaveral, Florida," Musk said in a tweet. Sky 6 flew over the construction site this week and captured aerial views of several aluminum barrel-shaped objects possibly being prepare to stack. Part of a SpaceX starship spacecraft prototype under construction in Cocoa, Florida.

COCOA, Fla. - Crime scene tape surrounded a home in Cocoa on Sunday after a woman was shot in what appears to be a domestic situation, officials said. It wasnt immediately clear if authorities were searching for a particular suspect or had arrested anyone. I see squad cars pulling up, and its really weird, Brett Bosek said. The relationship between the victim and the shooter hasnt been confirmed by investigators. Were working to learn the womans condition, as well.

COCOA, Fla. - Cocoa native Frank Robb became an overnight sensation in Chicago after he captured the elusive gator nicknamed Chance the Snapper on Tuesday. The alligator trapper said he is still in disbelief after Chicago authorities flew him to the windy city to catch the gator that caught the attention of city residents and won fans on social media. Chicago authorities said after numerous unsuccessful attempts at capturing the gator they were referred to Robb. Robb arrived Sunday night and began his search on Monday By Tuesday he reeled in the beloved gator. The alligator expert said he is amazed by the attention this has caused but welcomes the positive exposure it has had on Floridians.

COCOA, Fla. - A beloved K-9 from the Cocoa Police Department has passed away, officials said. K-9 Cairo died from natural causes Wednesday. Cairo was assigned to Officer Brian Delos Santos and served as a state-certified patrol dog as well as a member of the departments SWAT team. During Cairo's career with Delos Santos, the team made numerous arrests, searched countless buildings and served high-risk warrants. He served the city well.After his retirement, Cairo stayed with Delos Santos and became his familys beloved pet.

COCOA, Fla. - A fire at the Cocoa industrial facility Monday where SpaceX is constructing a prototype of its interplanetary rocket ship Starship was quickly put out, according to a SpaceX spokesperson and Cocoa city officials. A second prototype of the SpaceX interplanetary spaceship is also being assembled and tested in Boca Chica, Texas, according to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The structure damaged by the fire, which mostly contained welding equipment, is a portable storage container approximately 8 feet wide, 8 feet tall and 40 feet long, Martinez said. This afternoon, a small fire occurred at a SpaceX facility in Cocoa, Florida. The fire was contained to a sea van on site and extinguished thanks to the Cocoa Fire Department, which responded within minutes," a SpaceX spokesman said.

COCOA, Fla. - A man was shot during an altercation in the 900 block of Peachtree Street in Cocoa on Sunday, according to the Cocoa Police Department. Authorities said the man who was shot suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police are still investigating. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

iStock/vtwinpixelCOCOA, Fla. - A motorcyclist was killed and another driver was injured Wednesday morning in a crash in Cocoa, police said. The fatal crash happened around 9 a.m. on U.S. 1 near Highland Drive. According to Cocoa police, the motorcyclist was travelling southbound on U.S. 1 at a high rate of speed. The other driver tried to cross U.S. 1 from West Highland Drive when he was hit by the motorcycle, police said. The other driver was extricated from his car and was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

COCOA, - A demonstration ended with a pair of misfires as a Space Coast-based startup showed off a rocket engine that uses 3D-printed fuel. During a media event on Tuesday, Rocket Crafters conducted two test fires of its STAR-3D Hybrid Rocket Engine. According to designers, the engine uses 3D printing technology to create a solid fuel grain that provides a smooth and reliable burn. Tuesday marked the 42nd test fire of the STAR-3D hybrid rocket engine. The company said they plan to launch the engine on a test rocket this winter.