Cocoa Community Pulse

Brevard County is proactively spraying larvicides into standing water after recent rains to stop mosquitoes before they bite.

• Teams target larvae...

Cocoa City Council will vote July 28 on Ordinance 07-2026 to annex 1.29 acres east of Grissom Parkway for voluntary industrial development. The move would extend city services without new fees and opens public comment at the meeting.

Cocoa locals should learn how pig butchering scams make large sums of money suddenly disappear, according to a new Spotlight Brevard breakdown.

The Taco Spot plans to open its Cocoa Beach store #29 within the next two weeks, offering Birria Tacos and signature items to residents and visitors near the Space Coast. A grand opening celebration is scheduled 6-8 weeks after the soft launch.

Happy Hour Sundays offers a casual monthly gathering for Cocoa residents at the Brevard Room, running 4-6 PM on the last Sunday with everyone invited to bring a snack to share. Mark your calendar for the next one on July 26.

Weather Alerts

• ⚡ Extreme Heat and Storms: Heat index up to 107°F with afternoon thunderstorms expected across Brevard County, prompting...

Cocoa families can get free school supplies for eligible students at this annual event.

• Date & time: Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Brevard County faces dangerous heat up to 107 degrees plus afternoon storms with lightning and flooding risks.

• Hydrate and pause: Drink water often...

Cocoa's manufacturing scene is buzzing with steady, hands-on openings for local residents.

• CNC Steel Operator at Qualdoc in Cocoa Beach starts at...

Brevard County Library's Creative Lab in Cocoa offers hands-on STEAM programs, 3D printing, and podcasting for students and families.

• Free classes...

A fully leased historic Cocoa Village retail building with long-term tenants just hit the market for $2.8 million, reflecting the area's growing...

Today's Updates

• Transportation job openings including courier and equipment operator roles were listed for locations in Cocoa.
• UF/IFAS...

Cocoa residents eyeing stable outdoor work have fresh full-time options with local employers.

• FedEx Courier: Drive packages M-F 7:30AM-5PM; need...

Rockledge Little League's 10/11/12 All-Stars erupted for eight first-inning runs and swiped six bases en route to a 13-6 victory over Indian River...

Cocoa residents have direct access to UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County for gardening, agriculture, and family programs.

• Contact:...

Head to The Dunes in Cocoa Beach for a high-energy stand-up show featuring Florida comedians and touring acts.

• Hosted by the hilarious Preach...

Stars and Stripes Afternoon Tea & Tour at Titusville's Historic Pritchard House invites Cocoa families to celebrate July 4th this Saturday. Wear red, white & blue for the 2-5pm event at 424 S. Washington Ave, with a $40 donation supporting the site.

EFSC Cocoa hosts a free New Student Group Advising event July 9, 3-5 PM in Bldg. 3, Rm. 187. New A.A. and A.S. degree students can clear their advising hold, plan courses, and register if eligible—a convenient local resource for families.

The Space Coast Iceplex community mourns Sharon Martens, a coach whose nearly 30 years of dedication shaped generations of skaters through patience and kindness. Her legacy endures in the athletes she inspired.

Green Day’s American Idiot lands at the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse July 17–26, delivering a raw, energetic rock opera with hits like “Boulevard...