News in Cocoa

VIDEO: Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Billy Stein Among Best Pinch Hitters In MLB History
Billy Stein, who played 14 seasons with four different clubs in MLB, played in all of the local leagues in Cocoa – Little League, Babe Ruth, Legion Ball and Connie Mack. [...]

109 Years of Memories: Cocoa Woman in Hospice at Health First Celebrates Remarkable Milestone
Surrounded by family, friends and caregivers, Mildred Phaneuf celebrated her 109th birthday on Friday, marking a milestone reached by only a small number of Americans. [...]

BREVARD HISTORY: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Cocoa Village Opened in 1886, Congregation Arrived By Water
St. Mark's Episcopal Church is a parish of the Episcopal Church in Cocoa, Brevard County, Florida, in the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida. [...]

WATCH: Miss Brevard County Kayleigh Mollycheck Details Initiative With St. Francis Hospice That Supports Military Veterans
Kayleigh Mollycheck, the original and current Miss Brevard County, talks with Steve Wilson at the Erdman Automotive Studio in Cocoa. [...]

Former NCAA Pioneer Antwan Owens to Host NIL Education Event in Cocoa Set November 18
Antwan Owens, widely recognized as the first NCAA student-athlete to sign a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal, is bringing his expertise to Brevard County. Owens, who currently serves as the Director of NIL & Strategy at the University of Central Florida (UCF), will host an…

WATCH: Cocoa Police Lt. Mark Baaden Explains How to Safely Navigate Railroad Crossings
It’s Rail Safety Week, and we’re hitting the road with our partners at Brightline to remind motorists and pedestrians that railroad crossings demand your full attention. [...]

REAL ESTATE SPOTLIGHT: Never Lived in Riverwalk of Cocoa Home for Sale, Located at 225 First Light Circle
Never-lived-in 4-bed, 3-bath Designer Collection home in gated Riverwalk of Cocoa, FL. 2,312 sq. ft., 3-car garage, river dock access. $717,000. Listing agent: Bobby Freeman, Compass [...]

Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Cocoa Riverfront Park Set September 26
The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking community volunteers for the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer’s Space Coast event. The event is set to take place Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Cocoa Riverfront Park. The ceremony gets underway at 9 a.m. and is immediately followed by the…

WEEK 5 SCOREBOARD: Merritt Island Stays Undefeated, Eau Gallie Beats Cocoa, Melbourne Blows Out Palm Bay
Another action-packed Friday night of high school football across Brevard County is in the books, with several local teams turning in impressive performances. [...]

Satellite High Grad and Space Coast Sports Hall of Famer Leonard Weaver Was All-Pro Fullback with the Eagles
All-Pro football player Leonard Weaver was born in Cocoa and lived in the Eau Gallie section of Melbourne. He played quarterback and running back for the Scorpions where he also lettered in basketball and track. [...]

Cocoa Police Mourn Loss of K9 Draco After Collapsing During Training Exercise
The Cocoa Police Department is mourning the loss of K9 Draco, a 7-year-old Belgian Malinois remembered as a courageous officer, trusted partner and beloved member of the department’s family. [...]