Eastern Florida State College’s plan to invest $87 million in new academic buildings on its Cocoa Campus over the next decade will be a major "economic engine" that spurs growth and development in central Brevard County. Additional Info...
At the July meeting of the Space Coast League of Cities, Mayor Michael C. Blake was recognized with a Home Rule Hero award from the Florida League of Cities for his advocacy efforts at both the state and local level. Read on...
Brightline’s construction team will continue critical work on its Orlando extension, increasing maximum speeds to 79 mph in Brevard County, to integrate a new second railroad track into the corridor. Additional Info...
The boat ramps, Captain Ed Lanni T-Dock, day slips and boat parking at Lee Wenner Park are back open after a large dredging and restoration project that began in February. Read on...
The Space Coast Police K9 Foundation donated 4 K9 vests for the Cocoa Police Department's K9 unit that will protect the officers and their K9’s as they
continue to protect and serve the citizens of Cocoa. Read on...
Radisson Hotels announced the signing of The Cocoa Village Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals in the city of Cocoa. Located in the heart of Cocoa, guests will be able to explore the historic downtown and enjoy the new hotel and its many amenities. Read on...
Highlights from the reports show no audit comments, over $2.4 million spent in grant expenditures, over a million dollars spent in COVID relief to the community, and half a million dollars received from FEMA for Hurricane IRMA expenses Read on...
The Urban Forest Management Plan utilizes data from the tree inventory conducted last year and outlines Cocoa's commitment to proper tree care, all of which is part of a $55k matching grant awarded in March 2020 from the US Department of Agriculture. Read on...
The Council is comprised of about 20 emerging leaders, all under the age of 40, that will provide insight and information to the Florida League of Cities on tailoring programming best suited to the needs of younger elected officials. Read on...