Cocoa Beach Pier reopens with new guidelines for visitors
The Cocoa Beach Pier has reopened but there are new guidelines and temperature checks. The attraction has been closed since March 19.
Cocoa police officer tests positive for coronavirus, department says
The Cocoa Police Department said that the officer who tested positive for COVID-19 is at home and recovering well.
Alcohol temporarily banned on beaches of Cocoa Beach
The Brevard County Emergency Management Office tweeted the announcement out on Friday morning.
Arrest made in alleged beating of homeless person in Central Florida, police say
Police said that video showed the homeless man on the ground, not fighting back but yet, the suspect continues to attack him.
Woman accused of biting, kicking officers who responded to well-being check
Cocoa Beach police say a woman battered several officers who were trying to check on her after screams were heard inside a room she was working in.
Woman dead after being struck by train in Cocoa, police say
The incident occurred on the tracks just south of the Dixon Boulevard crossing, police said.
Police: Multiple roads closed as units investigate bomb threat in Cocoa
Police said that the areas around Varr Avenue, Lake Drive, Ohio Street, Fiske Boulevard, and State Road 520 are blocked.
1 injured after shooting in Cocoa, police say
Police said that one man was injured.
Surfing Santas hit Cocoa Beach
Santas surfed the waves in Cocoa Beach all morning and raised money for two charities by selling T-shirts.
Police, victim's mother push for justice in 3-year-old Florida homicide case
Detectives in Brevard County are looking to crack a cold case in Brevard County. Police said that 36-year-old Jonte Thomas was shot on December 9, 2016. Thomas and two others were driving home from celebrating Cocoa High School’s State Championship victory when they heard gunshots. Thomas was struck.
Resident shoots suspect attempting to break into Florida home, deputies say
As the suspect attempted to climb through the window, the caller fired at the suspect, who then fell out of the window.
2 dead after truck collides into vehicle, police say
Police said that a truck crashed into a car while making a left turn.
Cocoa police: Search underway for man accused of stealing fire truck
The suspect is described as a white man with a thin build and wearing a blue shirt and khaki pants.
Man in argument at Cocoa Wawa shot after police say he attacked a security guard
The Cocoa Beach Police Department is investigating a shooting at a Wawa that sent one man to the hospital.
Kentucky man dies trying to save sons from dangerous rip current during Florida vacation
A Kentucky father of six who attempted to save three of his sons from a dangerous rip current while on a family vacation in Florida has died.
Man in critical condition after fight turns into shooting at Cocoa convenience store
A fight turned into a shooting at a Cocoa convenience store on Saturday, as both involved parties fired shots at each other.
Former lifeguard rescues groom on his wedding day
A former lifeguard rescued a groom and his friends on the man's wedding day.
Florida parents face charges after child is admitted into the emergency room with severe injuries
Two parents are facing charges after their child was admitted into the emergency room with several severe injuries, including broken ribs, bleeding in the brain, seizures, and skull fractures.
Swimmer who drowned off Cocoa Beach identified
Authorities have located the body of a swimmer who was swept into the Atlantic Ocean by strong rip currents, near Cocoa Beach on Monday afternoon.
Search for swimmer in Cocoa Beach
A water search brought rescuers to Cocoa Beach on Monday.