Pedestrian dead after crash involving pickup truck in Cocoa, FHP says

A pedestrian died early Tuesday in a crash that shut down a stretch of US-1 in Cocoa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Brevard County Brightline station fully funded with $57 million federal grant

Brevard County's first Brightline station is now fully funded after the project received a $57 million federal grant, officials announced Tuesday.

Cocoa families frustrated as flooded fields, broken bathrooms stall youth football

Young athletes and families in Cocoa face continuous disruptions as severe ground flooding and backing-up septic systems force leaders to shut down key park infrastructure at Stradley Park.

Brevard deputies target suspected drug house in Cocoa neighborhood crackdown

Brevard County deputies say they are continuing efforts to clean up a Cocoa neighborhood after a SWAT raid at a home investigators described as a longtime source of drug activity and neighborhood complaints.

Strong storms damage homes, topple trees in Brevard County

Strong storms damaged homes, split trees and knocked down power lines in parts of Brevard County on Thursday, leaving residents to clean up debris scattered across their neighborhood.

Cocoa moves forward with Brightline station despite concerns over rail company's finances

Plans for a Brightline station on Florida's Space Coast are moving ahead after the City of Cocoa received $2 million in state funding, even as a new credit report raises concerns about the passenger rail company's financial health.

Man arrested after fight leads to deadly Brevard County shooting, deputies say

A 22-year-old man was arrested Thursday after an argument in Cocoa ended with a deadly shooting, according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.

Naked man grabs DoorDash driver during delivery in Cocoa, police say

A 20-year-old man is accused of grabbing a female DoorDash driver during a food delivery Tuesday while he was "completely" naked, according to Cocoa police.

Florida woman attacked, killed by 2 neighborhood dogs
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Jodi Cowan was walking home on Blue Bonnet Drive when she was attacked and killed by two aggressive dogs that had been pacing a fence line. Security footage shows the dogs becoming increasingly agitated before launching a coordinated attack; Cowan’s partner witnessed the tragedy while attempting to save her. While law enforcement responded quickly, Cowan succumbed to her injuries at the hospital; neighbors now report living in fear as the investigation into the owner continues.

Pedestrian hit, killed by train in Cocoa, police say

State Road 520 is shut down in both directions after a pedestrian was killed Tuesday after being hit by a train.

BCSO: 22-year-old killed in shooting outside Cocoa bar

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly shooting that happened outside a bar in Cocoa.

FOX 35 honors Thomas Cole with Care Force Award
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Thomas Cole was honored with the FOX 35 Care Force award on Wednesday morning for his lifelong commitment to Cocoa's children and families. Cole was born and raised in Florida, and graduated from FAMU. Among a list of achievements, one is the founding of the Emma Jewel Charter Academy in the former Monroe High School building. FOX 35's Marley Capper presented the award to Cole this morning. 

Woman killed after pickup truck strikes pedestrians, crashes into building in Cocoa, police say

Traffic homicide investigators are trying to determine the cause of a deadly midday crash in Cocoa Village that left one pedestrian dead and temporarily shut down a stretch of Brevard Avenue.

Cocoa veterans center threatened by termites gets help from exterminator

A nonprofit veterans center in Cocoa, which was on the brink of closing due to severe termite damage, has begun repairs after community support surged following media coverage of its plight.