The City of Cocoa's Draft 5-year Consolidated Plan is now available to review. We want to hear from our residents on programs and services that can help improve the quality of life for Cocoa's income-eligible residents and help revitalize neighborhoods. Read on...
Cocoa City Council has approved to sponsor at least 4 residents to go through the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Lifeguard Course in hopes to get more Lifeguards at the Dr. Joe Lee Smith Community Center pool. Read on...
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 center, which was designed to build positive relationships and connect with the surrounding community, is part of Council's on-going commitment to improving community parks. Read on...
The City of Cocoa was awarded a $40,000 matching grant from the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program to complete the final design for a proposed Water Quality Restoration Project at Dixon Blvd. and Indian River Dr. 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...
Pursuant to the City of Cocoa Charter, the district boundaries were re-drawn and approved by Cocoa City Council based on recommendations from the Council appointed District Commission based on data from the most recent 2020 Census. Read on...
After a public hearing, Cocoa City Council unanimously approved Cocoa's Backyard Chicken Program which will allow residents, who follow the permitting process and get final approval, to keep up to 4 chickens on an occupied single-family residence. Read on...
Cocoa City Council approves the realignment from US1 to Indian River Drive, which allows for improved scenic routes for bicycle travelers through the City of Cocoa. Read on...
The Emma Jewel/Diamond Square CRA Master Stormwater Recreation Area has been unanimously approved by Cocoa City Council to be renamed the Thomas Cole Stormwater Recreation Area. Read on...
Beginning Monday, February 28, 2022 the boat ramps, Captain Ed Lanni T-Dock, day slips and boat parking at Lee Wenner Park will be closed for approximately 90 days for the boat ramp dredging and restoration project. 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...
