Brightline to add Florida train station in Cocoa
A new Brightline station in Cocoa, Florida, is in the works.
Central Florida beaches prepare for spring break crowds
Spring Break 2024 is right around the corner; beaches in Central Florida are preparing for the influx of young tourists.
Here are the top restaurants in Florida in 2024, according to Yelp
On Yelp's "Top 100 Places to Eat in the US" list for 2024, 13 Florida restaurants made the cut, and two of them are right here in Central Florida.
Brevard County man arrested in deadly New Years Eve DUI crash in Cocoa Beach
A Merritt Island man was arrested for his involvement in a deadly New Year's Eve DUI crash that happened in Cocoa Beach, police said.
Rip currents increasing in strength, frequency
Rip currents are increasing in strength in Cocoa Beach putting officials in high alert.
Florida tourists in Cocoa Beach brace for severe weather threat this weekend
People visiting Cocoa Beach are adjusting their plans as they prepare for dangerous coastal conditions. Roger Brants and his wife Carol are vacationing in Florida from Wilmington, Delaware.
Florida parents arrested after 3-month-old dies, twin sibling severely hurt, Cocoa police say
Two Florida parents have been arrested under suspicion of child abuse after one of their children – a 3-month-old twin – died Thursday morning, and the other had severe injuries, according to the Cocoa Police Department.
Florida dad shoots at son for crashing into garage, deputies say
A Florida man allegedly shot at his son after he crashed into his home's garage door over the weekend, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
6-foot alligator breaks through fence to build nest in Cocoa Beach man's backyard
A Cocoa Beach man got quite the fright when he walked out into his backyard recently as he faced down an alligator. He wondered how the six-foot gator got there, that is until he happened to go out again and catch the momma’s entry on video.
Maserati gets stuck on Florida beach after accused DUI driver flees officer at speeds near 90 mph: police
A Florida man was arrested after police say he was driving under the influence while behind the wheel of a Maserati that ended up getting stuck on the beach.
Cocoa Beach passes new noise ordinance some fear could harm downtown businesses
The City of Cocoa Beach has just decided, people need to quiet down. A new ordinance cracks down on how loud people can be and when, and it places hefty fines in place for violators.
Cocoa Beach voting on new sound ordinance for the first time in 60 years
Large crowds and loud music in downtown Cocoa Beach is prompting the city to vote on a new sound ordinance for the first time in 60 years.
Cocoa Beach may adopt new sound ordinance
Noise in the city has been a hot topic in the town for months. Some say downtown nightlife is getting out of hand while others see the growth as good. On Thursday night, the City Commission will vote for the final time on proposed changes to increase “quiet hours” in the community. Over the weekend, people captured large crowds and loud music in downtown Cocoa Beach. Music events are happening more often, and some longtime residents don’t see the events as a bother.
Florida man fends off police in 2-hour standoff after burglarizing homes, officers say
Several Florida law enforcement agencies came together to arrest a man following a two-hour standoff.
Official: Florida man electrocuted at home in Cocoa
A 42-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning at a home in Cocoa after he touched some live wires and was electrocuted, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Orlando man drowns in ocean near Cocoa Beach, police say
An Orlando man drowned Sunday while in the ocean off Cocoa Beach, police said.
Pennsylvania girl survives shark attack while swimming at Central Florida beach
A 12-year-girl is recovering after a shark bit her while swimming in Cocoa Beach earlier this week.
Former Florida police chief accused of misconduct toward employees to be paid in full until retirement in 2024
The former police chief in Cocoa Beach will stay on paid leave for more than a year before he retires. He signed an agreement with the city Tuesday following an investigation into alleged misconduct.
U.S. Coast Guard rescues man stranded in the waters of Cocoa Beach
The U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday saved a 43-year-old man reportedly suffering from abdominal pain on his ship.
Florida woman intentionally reversed car into man in wheelchair during robbery: affidavit
Two people were arrested over the weekend in connection to an alleged robbery that ended up with a man in a wheelchair nearly being run over, according to the Cocoa Police Department.