The first real settlement in Cocoa Beach, Florida was started by a family of newly freed slaves following the Civil War, but a hurricane in 1885 discouraged settlement.

A 17-year-old drowned in the Atlantic Ocean off Cocoa Beach, marking the third drowning death in the area in less than a ...

The City of Cocoa Beach is officially moving in a new direction to restore life-saving equipment to its shores.

A La Vie Cafe, located at 1 S. Orlando Ave., in Cocoa Beach with delectable pastries, espresso and more, is now open. A ...

COCOA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cantsink, a national leader in engineered helical ...

Cocoa Beach will see life-saving rings return to its shores after a dispute led to their removal, following recent drownings.

Deadly rip currents: Three people died in separate rip current incidents in recent weeks, raising alarm among residents and visitors. Rotary Club partnership: The city has joined with the Rotary Club ...

Two recent Cocoa Beach drownings highlight Brevard County's lifeguard shortage and budget debate. Who should pay for safety?

Take a walk on the world-famous Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier for a different perspective on the area. Originally built in 1962, the pier consists of 2.5 miles of boardwalk planks and juts 800 feet out ...

Perched on Florida's Space Coast, about an hour east of Orlando and about 90 minutes south of Daytona Beach on the Atlantic ...