โTakes a team to keep it clean:โ Volunteers for Saturday Brevard County beach cleanup
To celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, Keep Brevard Beautiful is looking for more volunteers to get results picking up trash at popular parks.
Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School evacuated over โsuspicious incident,โ police say
A 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
A 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
Between 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
Brevard 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
A 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
A new, 27,000-square-foot food hall is set to break ground this fall in Cocoa Beach, according to a news release.
Cocoa Beach risks losing extra, seasonal lifeguards over funding argument with county
An argument between local governments over who pays what share of the costs to put lifeguards on beaches could mean fewer eyes on the water during the rest of spring break and the summer.
Cocoa Beach detectives stop serial scammer stealing from elderly
It was an incredible stroke of luck combined with solid detective work that stopped a serial scammer responsible for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars, maybe millions, from the elderly across Central Florida, according to police.
โHold on to your hats:โ High winds, rip current risk threatens Brevard County
"Hold on to your hats!" That's how the National Weather Service began its severe weather advisory for Brevard County Tuesday.
These are the top restaurants in the US, per Yelp. Have you been to the 2 in Central Florida?
Alongside Arizona and Texas, Florida has helped account for around 30% of the rankings for 2024.
Merritt Island man charged with DUI manslaughter in Cocoa Beach crash that killed Georgia woman
36-year-old Mark Vannicola Jr. faces new charges in connection to a fatal crash on New Year's Eve in Cocoa Beach.
Florida company searching for great white sharks
Most people try to stay away from Great White Sharks, but one Florida company said it is actually hunting for them along our coast. OCEARCH explains why and what it takes to find them in the ocean.
Brevard tourism grants go through with exception of Renaissance Fair, Cocoa Beach races
In the latest twist in how Brevard County spends tourism tax money, three long-running events that bring thousands of visitors to the Space Coast will no longer receive grants from the county, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.
'The wind is just nuts,' Brevard businesses, tourists navigate hazardous weather weekend
With a weekend of weather hazards expected at Brevard beaches, one of the county's most popular tourist destinations remained open Friday, partially.
Lifeguards advise no swimming for a few days as rough surf advisory continues
Surfer Tommy Orsini was the only one News 6 saw braving the water Thursday as rough surf advisories and rip current warnings were expected to continue into the weekend.
Popular Cocoa Beach restaurant serves meals out of food trucks during kitchen expansion
When Daniel Todd, Sarah Gottesfeld and their business partners leased the old gas station at North Fourth Street and North Orlando Avenue in Cocoa Beach in 2018, their plan was to have a gas station with a beer bar and really good sandwiches.
Downtown Cocoa Beach bar to get out-of-this-world makeover
Bar None Creations, an Orlando-based fabrication company that creates themed bars and experiences, is collaborating with Area 142 to land ET right in the heart of downtown.
โSuspicious death:โ Body found in water near Cocoa Beach condos
Police said the body was reported around 4:56 p.m. in the water near 3799 S. Banana River Blvd, the address of the Four Seasons Condominiums complex.
Surfing Santas to be held at original beach, organizers say
After announcing last month that Surfing Santas 2023 would be moving locations, organizers have made a cutback and promised another wave of holiday fun on the eventโs original beach.
Cocoa Beach Capitol riot suspect asks for last-minute trial delay
A Cocoa Beach man charged in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol asked a federal judge to delay the start of his trial because his brother refuses to testify in his defense.
Brevard wants Cocoa Beach, Indialantic, Melbourne Beach to pay more of cost of lifeguards
Brevard County commissioners want three municipalities to chip in for 50% of the cost of lifeguards stationed at their beaches, in locations where there are adjacent city-maintained parks.
โKnew I was innocent:โ Charges dropped against man with epilepsy stunned by deputies
A man with epilepsy fought for his innocence for three years after he said he was suffering from a seizure at the time Brevard County deputies tased him.
Motorcyclist killed upon rear ending pickup truck in Cocoa Beach, police say
A 38-year-old Cape Canaveral man riding a motorcycle into Cocoa Beach early Sunday died in a crash with a pickup truck, according to police.
Cocoa Beach mayor announces resignation after accepting job elsewhere
According to the mayor, he accepted a job that prohibits him from being on the city commission, though he will maintain his residency in Cocoa Beach.
Police investigate after sand-trapped Maserati found on Cocoa Beach
Some way, somehow, a driver fleeing police managed to get the black, late-model luxury car stuck in the sand, with the ocean waves as a backdrop along a stretch of one of the worldโs most famous beaches, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.
Cocoa Beach residents party to help homeless vets
National Veterans Homeless Support is co-hosting the event, which will take crawlers through five different bars in downtown Cocoa Beach while raising money to support Americaโs homeless veterans.
Cocoa Beach man using teen persona drives to Deltona for sex with 12-year-old, deputies say
A 29-year-old Cocoa Beach man accused of portraying himself as a minor online to have sex with a 12-year-old girl was arrested Saturday by Volusia County deputies after a detective reportedly assumed a false identity of their own to lure him in.
Hereโs the scoop: Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at these sweet Central Florida locations
National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday and if you are looking for a sweet treat to celebrate the day, look no further than this list.
Your Florida Daily: Dangerous rip currents, child playing with fireworks burns down Ocala home
Just as big crowds get ready to head to the beach for the holiday week ahead, lifeguards along the coast are warning of dangerous rip currents.
Cocoa Beach police chief to leave position after getting 14 months of unused paid time off
Embattled Cocoa Beach Police Chief Scott Rosenfeld has reached a settlement agreement with the city to remain on a leave of absence for the next 14 months.
Cocoa Beach could relocate โdangerousโ Kelly Slater statue to future city hall
It's become a landmark in downtown Cocoa Beach, but now there's a discussion about relocating the Kelly Slater statue.
Cocoa Beach police chief accused by employees of bullying, creating hostile workplace
Newly released documents show the Cocoa Beach police chief on leave since February had been accused of bullying, abusive behavior and possible sexual harassment by several employees.
Cocoa Beach officials pursue installing cameras at Lori Wilson Park after bathroom attack
Cocoa Beach Mayor Ben Malik and city officials are working to coordinate with the county to install cameras at Lori Wilson Park, where a man attacked and tried to rape a woman Tuesday.
Swimming alert lifted after fecal bacteria found in water near Cocoa Beach Pier
Brevard County health officials lifted a swim advisory for Cocoa Beach Pier nearly a week after fecal bacteria was found in the water.
Man accused of attacking, trying to rape woman at Cocoa Beach park, police say
A man was arrested Tuesday after attacking and trying to rape a woman in a bathroom at Lori Wilson Park, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department.
Man accused of groping girls in the ocean at Cocoa Beach, police say
A man was arrested and accused of touching and groping multiple women and girls at Alan Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach on Sunday, according to police.
Soaring, flying: Cocoa Beach Air Show features US Air Force Thunderbirds, more performers
The Cocoa Beach Air Show is soaring over the Florida coast, with appearances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, B-52 Bomber and more.
Brevard tourism office expects record tourism revenue for Artemis II launch
Executive Director Peter Cranis of the Space Coast Office of Tourism said that by the time Artemis II lifts off in 2024, he hopes the county will be looking at three years of record tourism dollars.
Just keep swimming: Brevard Zoo celebrates 200th sea turtle release
Team members at the zooโs Sea Turtle Healing Center are getting ready to release Hope, a sub-adult green sea turtle, back into the ocean this week, marking its 200th release to date.
Reprimanded Cocoa Beach officers โescalatedโ arrest of man sleeping on bench
Before Jonathan Hosmer was pepper sprayed and restrained by his ankles, Cocoa Beach police say Officer Matt LaFleur was right to check on the 30-year-old after he fell asleep on a bench in front of the Tropics bar last summer.
Surfing Santas to face wind chills in upper 20s, temps in 30s on Christmas Eve morning
Surfing Santas typically draws national television coverage with colorful images of costumed surfers joy-riding across a sun-splashed Florida beach โ while most of America shivers amid wintry December weather, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.
65-year-old struck, killed while crossing highway in Brevard County
A 65-year-old Cocoa Beach man was fatally struck after walking into the southbound lane of U.S. Highway 1 Wednesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The tidal frontier: Sand sculptor creates NASA moon rocket replica on Cocoa Beach
This professional sand sculptor wasnโt too spaced out when she decided to recreate NASAโs mega moon rocket on Cocoa Beach.
Kissimmee woman accused of scamming elderly woman in sweepstakes scheme
A Kissimmee woman was arrested Wednesday, accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly woman in a scam known as a โJamaican Sweepstake Scheme.โ
Cocoa Beach ranked 4th most threatened surf spot in nation, study says
One of Floridaโs most iconic spots to surf has been ranked as one of the most threatened by rising sea levels, according to a national study by the Surfrider Foundation.