Central Florida man wins $1 million from scratch-off game, lottery officials say
He chose to accept the winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $790,000, the winnings report showed.
He chose to accept the winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $790,000, the winnings report showed.
Officer speaks out after saving boy from shark on Cocoa Beach
A police officer saved a young boy from a potential shark encounter in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on July 16.
A police officer saved a young boy from a potential shark encounter in Cocoa Beach, Florida, on July 16.
Brevard County high schools hold graduations amid COVID-19 concerns
There is a long-held tradition at Cocoa Beach High School.
There is a long-held tradition at Cocoa Beach High School.
'Hey buddy, there's a shark right there!': Off-duty police officer pulls boy away from shark
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
Wildlife officials say 'subject' involved in boating hit-and-run of teenage girl was located
(UPDATE) - Florida wildlife officials said late Friday night "the subject" that was involved in a boating hit-and-run involving a 14-year-old girl in Cocoa Beach was located.
(UPDATE) - Florida wildlife officials said late Friday night "the subject" that was involved in a boating hit-and-run involving a 14-year-old girl in Cocoa Beach was located.
Grandmother, newborn grandson struck by hit-and-run driver in Cocoa Beach
A woman and her one-month-old child were injured in a hit-and-run case in Cocoa Beach.
A woman and her one-month-old child were injured in a hit-and-run case in Cocoa Beach.
Backstreet Boy behind new luxury condo project in Cocoa Beach
You know him as one of the Backstreet Boys. Howie Dorough sold millions of records with the group and racked up a lot of music awards. What you may not know is the famous boy band singer is a Brevard County resident.Howie Dorough says he's been developing real estate with his brother since 1997.
You know him as one of the Backstreet Boys. Howie Dorough sold millions of records with the group and racked up a lot of music awards. What you may not know is the famous boy band singer is a Brevard County resident.Howie Dorough says he's been developing real estate with his brother since 1997.
Cocoa Beach seniors walk down the beach in caps and gowns to celebrate graduation
When graduation is postponed and your high school just happens to be less than two miles from the beach, a new kind of celebration is born.
When graduation is postponed and your high school just happens to be less than two miles from the beach, a new kind of celebration is born.
'Pick up after yourselves': Cocoa Beach inundated with 12,000 pounds of trash this weekend
The organization, Keep Brevard Beautiful says it is collecting about five times more garbage at Cocoa Beach than before beaches shut down due to coronavirus fears.
The organization, Keep Brevard Beautiful says it is collecting about five times more garbage at Cocoa Beach than before beaches shut down due to coronavirus fears.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As the suspect attempted to climb through the window, the caller fired at the suspect, who then fell out of the window.