โBasically rotting:โ Cocoa Beach to spend nearly $300K into rebuilding beach access points
Read full article: โBasically rotting:โ Cocoa Beach to spend nearly $300K into rebuilding beach access pointsThe city of Cocoa Beach is seeking to replace two dune crossovers that have fallen into disrepair.
Health violations shut down over a dozen Central Florida eateries
Read full article: Health violations shut down over a dozen Central Florida eateriesOver a week into the new year, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants have been forced to close up shop after a visit from a health inspector.
Surfing Santas ride Christmas Eve waves in Cocoa Beach, raising money for local charities
Read full article: Surfing Santas ride Christmas Eve waves in Cocoa Beach, raising money for local charitiesOn Christmas Eve in Cocoa Beach, Santa didnโt need snow or a sleigh. He grabbed a surfboard and hit the waves, Florida style.
Cocoa Beach police to Surfing Santas attendees: Park where you should, for goodness sake
Read full article: Cocoa Beach police to Surfing Santas attendees: Park where you should, for goodness sakeCocoa Beach police are warning, if youโre coming to Surfing Santas on Wednesday morning, donโt park on residential streets or you could be ticketed or towed. Extra officers will be on patrol.
Cape Canaveral man accused of using stolen checks from elderly victim
Read full article: Cape Canaveral man accused of using stolen checks from elderly victimA Cape Canaveral man accused of defrauding an elderly victim was arrested after a monthlong investigation, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department.
โItโs nice the way it is:โ Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach families appeal to superintendent in school merger
Read full article: โItโs nice the way it is:โ Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach families appeal to superintendent in school mergerSuperintendent Dr. Mark Rendell is meeting with families at the two schools to learn more about how they feel about possibly closing Cape View Elementary and doubling the enrollment at Roosevelt Elementary, seven miles away in Cocoa Beach.
โRestrictions on space launches:โ Fewer flights at airports to impact spaceflight, too, FAA says
Read full article: โRestrictions on space launches:โ Fewer flights at airports to impact spaceflight, too, FAA saysWith the government shutdown extending into a second month, there are some new concerns about how the space industry could be impacted.
โSignificant rescues;โ Brevard beach ring stations help save lives during weeks of storms, king tides
Read full article: โSignificant rescues;โ Brevard beach ring stations help save lives during weeks of storms, king tidesBrevard County has figured out a way to make swimming safer despite the dangers caused by weather. the
โHuge disruption to the community:โ PTO president speaks against potential closure of Brevard elementary school
Read full article: โHuge disruption to the community:โ PTO president speaks against potential closure of Brevard elementary schoolA PTO president says parents will be prepared to protest if Brevard Public Schools closes Cape View Elementary School.
Older population, vacation rentals driving low enrollment that could close Cape Canaveral school
Read full article: Older population, vacation rentals driving low enrollment that could close Cape Canaveral schoolIn a county where the population is growing overall, some communities are actually considering consolidating schools, not building more.
โToo choppy:โ Dangerous coastal conditions linger in wake of Hurricane Imelda
Read full article: โToo choppy:โ Dangerous coastal conditions linger in wake of Hurricane ImeldaBeachgoers Monday saw some of the roughest conditions from Hurricane Imeldaโs impact on the coast of Central Florida.
2 killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda
Read full article: 2 killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and BermudaAuthorities in the Bahamas have closed a majority of schools following mandatory evacuations for some islands in the archipelago as Tropical Storm Imelda drops heavy rain and unleashes flooding in the northern Caribbean, with two people killed in Cuba.
โDone everything sheโs supposed to do:โ Cocoa Beach party teacher in court to get off probation
Read full article: โDone everything sheโs supposed to do:โ Cocoa Beach party teacher in court to get off probationThe former teacher who said on body camera she was hanging out at a party with more than a hundred teenagers thinks sheโs been punished enough.
Backstage antics take center stage in โNoises Offโ at Surfside Playhouse in Cocoa Beach
Read full article: Backstage antics take center stage in โNoises Offโ at Surfside Playhouse in Cocoa BeachAn interesting show that includes slamming doors, flying sardines and actors forgetting their lines is coming to the Surfside Playhouse along the coast.
Cocoa Beach party teacher wants off probation months after conviction
Read full article: Cocoa Beach party teacher wants off probation months after convictionThe former Brevard County teacher who was arrested after an underage party at an elementary school principalโs house is fighting her sentence.
โExtremely desperateโ: Man searching for housing after Howard Johnson closure
Read full article: โExtremely desperateโ: Man searching for housing after Howard Johnson closureMore than two weeks after the condemnation of an extended stay hotel forced him to leave, a former tenant is still searching for a place to live.
This is the No. 1 place to visit in Florida, report finds. Hereโs why
Read full article: This is the No. 1 place to visit in Florida, report finds. Hereโs whyThe Sunshine State has plenty of interesting things to do and see. However, some parts of Florida make for a better vacation spot than others.
โAll those dead fish:โ Fish kill reported in Banana River near Cocoa Beach
Read full article: โAll those dead fish:โ Fish kill reported in Banana River near Cocoa BeachAfter decades of pollution and harmful algae blooms, there are new concerns about dead fishing floating in the Indian River Lagoon.
Whatโs up with that mysterious red light in Cocoa Beach? Hereโs the skinny
Read full article: Whatโs up with that mysterious red light in Cocoa Beach? Hereโs the skinnyWhat is that weird red light beaming from the ninth floor of the Cape Royal Office Condominium on North Atlantic Avenue in Cocoa Beach.
Cocoa Beach raises parking rates, sparking mixed reactions from residents and tourists
Read full article: Cocoa Beach raises parking rates, sparking mixed reactions from residents and touristsVisitors and locals planning a day on the water at Cocoa Beach may soon face higher parking fees if the city commission approves a proposed rate increase.
Cocoa Beach hosts military air show. Hereโs where and when
Read full article: Cocoa Beach hosts military air show. Hereโs where and whenThe Air Dot Show Tour will return to Cocoa Beach this weekend, giving residents the chance to watch U.S. Air Force flight teams execute aerial acts over the Atlantic coastline, according to organizers.
Cocoa Beach targets โparty housesโ for more vacation rental restrictions
Read full article: Cocoa Beach targets โparty housesโ for more vacation rental restrictionsMore restrictions are now approved for short-term vacation rentals in what's already Florida's most expensive city to register and renew an AirBnb.
Destination Downtown Food Hall opens in Cocoa Beach. Hereโs what it offers
Read full article: Destination Downtown Food Hall opens in Cocoa Beach. Hereโs what it offersThe food hall has a mobile ordering system where guests can browse all the vendorsโ menus and pay at one location, according to a news release.
5 Central Florida restaurants shut down over health violations. Hereโs why
Read full article: 5 Central Florida restaurants shut down over health violations. Hereโs whyLast week, five more restaurants in Central Florida were forced to shut down after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
โHad to cut our rates:โ Vacation condo owners, guests complain about hotel construction
Read full article: โHad to cut our rates:โ Vacation condo owners, guests complain about hotel constructionThe only 4-star hotel in Brevard County should be quite the attraction when itโs done, but while itโs still being built, complaints are filling up from a property very close to the future Westin.
โMedical emergencyโ at Cocoa Beach High School sparks investigation
Read full article: โMedical emergencyโ at Cocoa Beach High School sparks investigationA student suffered a "medical emergency" on Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation into exactly what happened, the Cocoa Beach Police Department announced.
Prosecution shifts to ex-principal after Cocoa Beach teacher convicted following teen house party
Read full article: Prosecution shifts to ex-principal after Cocoa Beach teacher convicted following teen house partyA day after a former teacher was found guilty of being drunk and disorderly at an underage house party, the attention now shifts to prosecuting the former principal of Roosevelt Elementary.
Hang 10 ( or 18) at the 13th Annual East Coast Dog Surfing Festival in Cocoa Beach
Read full article: Hang 10 ( or 18) at the 13th Annual East Coast Dog Surfing Festival in Cocoa BeachIf you want to see some doggos hang 18 โ yes, dogs have 18 toes โ then head on down to the 13th Annual East Coast Dog Surfing Festival.
NOT A BITE: 12-year-old boy airlifted to hospital after surfboard causes injury off Cocoa Beach
Read full article: NOT A BITE: 12-year-old boy airlifted to hospital after surfboard causes injury off Cocoa BeachA 12-year-old boy was airlifted to an Orlando hospital after he was injured -- not by a shark or sea creature -- but by a surfboard, Brevard County Fire Rescue says.
These are the 3 best โsmall townsโ in Florida. Hereโs why they made the cut
Read full article: These are the 3 best โsmall townsโ in Florida. Hereโs why they made the cutUSA Today has released its ranking of the best "small towns" in the southern U.S., highlighting some niche locales that many tourists might not know about.
Roaches galore! These Central Florida eateries were shut down due to health concerns
Read full article: Roaches galore! These Central Florida eateries were shut down due to health concernsLast week, nearly 30 restaurants in Florida were forced to shut down after a visit from a state health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Former Cocoa Beach principal, teacher charged in house party that hosted over 100 juveniles with โaccess to alcoholโ
Read full article: Former Cocoa Beach principal, teacher charged in house party that hosted over 100 juveniles with โaccess to alcoholโPolice said the January party was attended by more than 100 juveniles, many of whom had been drinking and had access to alcohol available in coolers at the home owned by Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, who is the former principal at Roosevelt Elementary School.
Area secured after police ask public to avoid โactive incidentโ at Winn-Dixie in Cocoa Beach
Read full article: Area secured after police ask public to avoid โactive incidentโ at Winn-Dixie in Cocoa BeachCocoa Beach police have asked the public to avoid the area of a Winn-Dixie during an โactive incident,โ according to the police departmentโs social media.
Cocoa Beach commissioners signal flexibility on short-term rental changes
Read full article: Cocoa Beach commissioners signal flexibility on short-term rental changesDuring a three-hour commission meeting Thursday night, commissioners voted unanimously to enact a 30-day "grace period" for the payment of vacation registration fees and late fees.
โSwattingโ call temporarily puts Brevard County hospital on lockdown; no threats found, police say
Read full article: โSwattingโ call temporarily puts Brevard County hospital on lockdown; no threats found, police sayA hospital in Cocoa Beach was placed on lockdown on Saturday evening while law enforcement responded to what officials later described as a "hoax 'swatting' call."
Cocoa Beach considers higher fees for short-term rentals amid resident concerns
Read full article: Cocoa Beach considers higher fees for short-term rentals amid resident concernsThe city of Cocoa Beach is considering raising fees for short-term rental properties in response to growing complaints from residents about noise, parking issues, and other disturbances.
โSatanic activityโ: 911 call could lead to more arrests in underage party hosted by Florida principal
Read full article: โSatanic activityโ: 911 call could lead to more arrests in underage party hosted by Florida principalA principal, a teacher, and a teenager โ who is accused of DUI โ might not be the last people to get arrested after a big, underage house party in Cocoa Beach.
Cocoa Beach principal, teacher arrested at house party with over 100 juveniles, many who were drinking, police say
Read full article: Cocoa Beach principal, teacher arrested at house party with over 100 juveniles, many who were drinking, police sayCocoa Beach police arrest an elementary school principal and a teacher after 100 juveniles were spotted at a house party.
Brevard driver about to live dream at Rolex 24 at Daytona
Read full article: Brevard driver about to live dream at Rolex 24 at DaytonaThe Rolex 24 begins this Saturday at 1:40 pm and ends Sunday at 1:40 pm. 61 of the fastest Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Mercedes, Corvettes, Cadillacs and more will take to the road course for the world-famous marathon.
Cocoa Beach police arrest man accused of robbing convenience store at gunpoint
Read full article: Cocoa Beach police arrest man accused of robbing convenience store at gunpointA man arrested by Cocoa Beach police is accused of robbing a convenience store at gunpoint and allegedly making away with more than $5,000 worth of scratch-offs.
Surfing Santas & CPR: Holiday tradition teams up with local charity to save lives
Read full article: Surfing Santas & CPR: Holiday tradition teams up with local charity to save livesThe annual Surfing Santas event in Cocoa Beach brought more than holiday cheer to thousands of attendees this year โ it also carried a life-saving mission.
Cocoa Beach studentโs cardiac arrest death could put AEDs in schools nationwide
Read full article: Cocoa Beach studentโs cardiac arrest death could put AEDs in schools nationwideDefibrillators that save lives when children suffer sudden cardiac arrest could be in thousands of schools across the country with the stroke of a pen.
Cocoa Beach cracks down on misleading vacation rental ads amid resident complaints
Read full article: Cocoa Beach cracks down on misleading vacation rental ads amid resident complaintsThe Cocoa Beach City Commission will hold the first reading of Ordinance 1694, a measure designed to combat misleading advertising practices linked to Cocoa Beach.
Protest planned over proposed deal to give hotel exclusive use of Cocoa Beach park
Read full article: Protest planned over proposed deal to give hotel exclusive use of Cocoa Beach parkConcerned residents will hold a protest over the proposed plan to to give a new 4-star hotel exclusive use of a public beach park in Cocoa Beach.
Plan to give new Cocoa Beach hotel exclusive use of public park withdrawn
Read full article: Plan to give new Cocoa Beach hotel exclusive use of public park withdrawnIt will be Brevard Countyโs only 4-star hotel when it opens in 2027. But now, the Westin also wants control of the public beach park next door.
Floridaโs Operation Blue Roof offers free protection for storm-damaged roofs after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Floridaโs Operation Blue Roof offers free protection for storm-damaged roofs after Hurricane MiltonA free program that offers protection for storm-damaged roofs is now available to residents in Central Florida counties whose homes have been damaged after Hurricane Milton.
โRipped it like a piece of paper:โ Milton tears off roof in Brevard 55+ community
Read full article: โRipped it like a piece of paper:โ Milton tears off roof in Brevard 55+ communityThe worst of Hurricane Milton in Brevard County came from tornado damage in Cocoa Beach, but in the south end of the county, another community is still picking up the pieces.
EF-1 tornado confirmed in Cocoa Beach as Hurricane Milton swept through Central Florida
Read full article: EF-1 tornado confirmed in Cocoa Beach as Hurricane Milton swept through Central FloridaA confirmed EF-1 tornado touched down in Cocoa Beach as bands from Hurricane Milton swept through the area this week, according to the National Weather Service.
โTakes a team to keep it clean:โ Volunteers for Saturday Brevard County beach cleanup
Read full article: โTakes a team to keep it clean:โ Volunteers for Saturday Brevard County beach cleanupTo celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, Keep Brevard Beautiful is looking for more volunteers to get results picking up trash at popular parks.
Arrest made in bomb threat at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, police say
Read full article: Arrest made in bomb threat at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, police sayA โsuspicious incidentโ temporarily caused Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School to be evacuated on Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release.
13-year-old arrested at Cocoa Beach school in school shooting threat case
Read full article: 13-year-old arrested at Cocoa Beach school in school shooting threat caseA 13-year-old boy was pulled from class and arrested after Cocoa Beach police say the student threatened to shoot up a school online, according to a news release issued Monday.
These Central Florida cities were named ideal destinations for a 3-day weekend
Read full article: These Central Florida cities were named ideal destinations for a 3-day weekendBetween the famous attractions and the beautiful beaches, the Sunshine State sees a record number of visitors each year. However, there are some lesser-known aspects of Florida that draw tourists and are cherished by locals.
Brevard County ranks among areas with biggest jump in ocean temperature
Read full article: Brevard County ranks among areas with biggest jump in ocean temperatureBrevard County ocean temperatures are rising faster than other parts of the country, raising concerns about the impact of the warmer waters.
Sunshine, sand and water slides: Cocoa Beach attracts thousands for Fourth of July
Read full article: Sunshine, sand and water slides: Cocoa Beach attracts thousands for Fourth of JulyA beautiful Independence Day in Brevard County was marked by lots of sun and as expected every July 4: large crowds coming to beaches.
New food hall set to open in this Central Florida beach community. Hereโs what we know
Read full article: New food hall set to open in this Central Florida beach community. Hereโs what we knowA new, 27,000-square-foot food hall is set to break ground this fall in Cocoa Beach, according to a news release.