Cocoa Beach could set new rules for E-bikes due to growing safety concerns
City leaders in Cocoa Beach are weighing possible regulations on electric bikes and scooters following safety concerns near schools.
City leaders in Cocoa Beach are weighing possible regulations on electric bikes and scooters following safety concerns near schools.
Florida mother sentenced to 20 years in prison for death of baby
A mother will spend the next two decades in prison for the death of one of her twin 3-month-old babies. The incident took place in 2023 in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
A mother will spend the next two decades in prison for the death of one of her twin 3-month-old babies. The incident took place in 2023 in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Cocoa Beach continuing e-bike crackdown
The City of Cocoa Beach is continuing its e-bike crackdown. The police chief says he's worried about safety, and he's working to get other commissioners involved before anyone gets hurt. FOX 35's Esther Bower brings us the latest details.
The City of Cocoa Beach is continuing its e-bike crackdown. The police chief says he's worried about safety, and he's working to get other commissioners involved before anyone gets hurt. FOX 35's Esther Bower brings us the latest details.
DNA links suspect to 2023 sexual assault in Cocoa Beach; arrest made in Ohio
A man arrested in Ohio has been linked to a 2023 sexual assault case in Cocoa Beach through DNA evidence, investigators said.
A man arrested in Ohio has been linked to a 2023 sexual assault case in Cocoa Beach through DNA evidence, investigators said.
Cocoa police investigate deadly attack on Friday Road, suspect in custody
Detectives with the Cocoa Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred late Sunday morning at a residence on Friday Road, authorities said.
Detectives with the Cocoa Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred late Sunday morning at a residence on Friday Road, authorities said.
Jury selected in Brevard County 'party teacher' trial
The teacher accused of attending an underage house party is off to trial. On Monday, jurors met for hours and were questioned by the state, the defendant’s attorney and the judge.
The teacher accused of attending an underage house party is off to trial. On Monday, jurors met for hours and were questioned by the state, the defendant’s attorney and the judge.
Orlando man arrested after allegedly battering 80-year-old parking enforcement specialist in Cocoa Beach
An Orlando man is facing felony charges after police say he struck an 80-year-old parking enforcement specialist during a confrontation over a citation in Brevard County.
An Orlando man is facing felony charges after police say he struck an 80-year-old parking enforcement specialist during a confrontation over a citation in Brevard County.
Teacher accused of partying with teen going to trial
The teacher from Cocoa Beach that's accused of being at a party with underage drinking is going to take her case to trial. Karly Anderson has officially rejected the state's plea deal, which means the case will proceed. Jury selection is set to begin on Monday morning.
The teacher from Cocoa Beach that's accused of being at a party with underage drinking is going to take her case to trial. Karly Anderson has officially rejected the state's plea deal, which means the case will proceed. Jury selection is set to begin on Monday morning.
Florida surfer releases first book 'On a Rising Swell'
Dan Reiter a life-long Floridian and surfer, has released his first book called "On a Rising Swell." In the two dozen essays, Reiter chronicles the passionate Space Coast community of surfers who are determined to surf the less-than-perfect sandbars in the small wave capital of the world. FOX 35's Brooks Garner speaks with Reiter about his journey and new book.
Dan Reiter a life-long Floridian and surfer, has released his first book called "On a Rising Swell." In the two dozen essays, Reiter chronicles the passionate Space Coast community of surfers who are determined to surf the less-than-perfect sandbars in the small wave capital of the world. FOX 35's Brooks Garner speaks with Reiter about his journey and new book.
Backstreet Boy opening new restaurant in Central Florida
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough has opened a restaurant, lounge and condo complex called "Coa" in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The restaurant and lounge are located in a five-story oceanfront condo complex called "The Surf." The Surf is a high-end development, with all the condos reportedly sold out. Coa serves modern American cuisine with global influences, and the Coa Lounge is a Floridaterranean cocktail lounge.
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough has opened a restaurant, lounge and condo complex called "Coa" in Cocoa Beach, Florida. The restaurant and lounge are located in a five-story oceanfront condo complex called "The Surf." The Surf is a high-end development, with all the condos reportedly sold out. Coa serves modern American cuisine with global influences, and the Coa Lounge is a Floridaterranean cocktail lounge.
Dogs flock to Cocoa Beach for surfing festival
Dogs flocked to Cocoa Beach in Brevard County on Easter Sunday for a day of surfing. The Brevard County Humane Society hosts the event with Ron Jon Surf Shop as their main sponsor. Around 5,000 people, along with their pets, showed up from across the country for the event. The event also included vendors and costume contests.
Dogs flocked to Cocoa Beach in Brevard County on Easter Sunday for a day of surfing. The Brevard County Humane Society hosts the event with Ron Jon Surf Shop as their main sponsor. Around 5,000 people, along with their pets, showed up from across the country for the event. The event also included vendors and costume contests.
Anti-Trump rallies break out across the U.S., including in Central Florida
Protests, rallies and demonstrations against the Trump administration are taking place in cities across the country this weekend, including in Central Florida.
Protests, rallies and demonstrations against the Trump administration are taking place in cities across the country this weekend, including in Central Florida.
Anti-Trump protests break out across the U.S.
More than 700 events are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday to protest the Trump administration?s agenda. This round of events, organized under the 50501 movement, will focus on community action in the wake of President Trump?s policies on immigration, transgender rights and other marginalized people in America. Many of the events will be protests, but others will be community-focused food and clothing drives, picnics and other "social support" activities, organizers said on Substack. FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte heads over to Cocoa Beach to talk to people at the protests.
More than 700 events are scheduled around the U.S. Saturday to protest the Trump administration?s agenda. This round of events, organized under the 50501 movement, will focus on community action in the wake of President Trump?s policies on immigration, transgender rights and other marginalized people in America. Many of the events will be protests, but others will be community-focused food and clothing drives, picnics and other "social support" activities, organizers said on Substack. FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte heads over to Cocoa Beach to talk to people at the protests.
New Cocoa Beach Catamaran Sailing Cruises on Banana River
Today, FOX 35's David Martin heads over to check out the new Cocoa Beach Catamaran Sailing Cruises on the Banana River. All of the organization's sails can be reserved as private events for up to 38 guests, and the trips are fully customizable up to four hours.
Today, FOX 35's David Martin heads over to check out the new Cocoa Beach Catamaran Sailing Cruises on the Banana River. All of the organization's sails can be reserved as private events for up to 38 guests, and the trips are fully customizable up to four hours.
Brevard County teacher pulled from classroom over drunken house party investigations
Two days after being reassigned to a new school, a Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave pending multiple investigations into her apparent attendance at a large house party in Cocoa Beach, where some 200 underage kids also attended and some were drinking, officials said.
Two days after being reassigned to a new school, a Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave pending multiple investigations into her apparent attendance at a large house party in Cocoa Beach, where some 200 underage kids also attended and some were drinking, officials said.
Cocoa Beach asking Florida DOGE to investigate how tourism taxes are being spent
Cocoa Beach leaders are considering a resolution that would invite the newly-created Florida State Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) task force to get involved in the local government’s affairs.
Cocoa Beach leaders are considering a resolution that would invite the newly-created Florida State Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) task force to get involved in the local government’s affairs.
Florida's DOGE being requested in Cocoa Beach
Florida DOGE is being requested in Cocoa Beach. The city is holding a meeting tonight to discuss how tourism tax dollars are being spent. FOX 35's Esther Bower talks to local commissioners, who say they're not getting enough money, and they bring in the most tourists.
Florida DOGE is being requested in Cocoa Beach. The city is holding a meeting tonight to discuss how tourism tax dollars are being spent. FOX 35's Esther Bower talks to local commissioners, who say they're not getting enough money, and they bring in the most tourists.
Winn-Dixie grocery store evacuated over hoax bomb threat, officials say
A Winn-Dixie grocery store in Cocoa Beach, Florida, was the apparent target of a hoax bomb threat, officials said Sunday. A second location in Sebring, Florida, also received a false threat on Sunday, officials said.
A Winn-Dixie grocery store in Cocoa Beach, Florida, was the apparent target of a hoax bomb threat, officials said Sunday. A second location in Sebring, Florida, also received a false threat on Sunday, officials said.
Cocoa Beach metal detectors help family reunite with priceless heirloom lost at sea
A priceless heirloom that was swept out to sea on a family vacation in Central Florida has been recovered in Cocoa Beach. Two men were able to recover the missing necklace using metal detectors, and it has now been returned to its rightful owners.
A priceless heirloom that was swept out to sea on a family vacation in Central Florida has been recovered in Cocoa Beach. Two men were able to recover the missing necklace using metal detectors, and it has now been returned to its rightful owners.
Strangers find lost family heirloom at Cocoa Beach
A priceless heirloom that was swept out to sea on a family vacation in Central Florida has been recovered in Cocoa Beach. Two men were able to recover the missing necklace using metal detectors, and it has now been returned to its rightful owners.
A priceless heirloom that was swept out to sea on a family vacation in Central Florida has been recovered in Cocoa Beach. Two men were able to recover the missing necklace using metal detectors, and it has now been returned to its rightful owners.