Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Cocoa public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
50 topics
Downtown redevelopment and council division
Police enforcement of drug activity
Joe Lee Smith Center safety
Joe Lee Smith Center
Unpermitted deck and fence — 1303 South Lakemont Dr.
School discipline procedures
Juni's Park significance
Artificial lighting nuisance
Code lien release — 1104 W. Highland Drive
Artificial lighting ordinance concerns
Juni's Park funding
Sky Powersports site plan
430 Brevard TIF incentive agreement
Millage rate
Budget revenue strategy
Council civility
Housing authority tax exemption
Stradley Park fundraising
Stradley Park
Parks funding and council civility
Speeding on Hewlett Street
Community festival at Provost Park
Sidewalks and street lighting
Police dispatch changes and Cocoa redevelopment
Council conduct and social media criticism
Stradley Park conditions
CE 26-001143 / 703 S. Georgia Ave.
Air Products industrial gas plant
Stradley Park baseball-side safety
Brevard Museum support and MOU
Homeless services funding (Matthews Hope)
Stradley Park drainage solutions
Stradley Park septic and drainage
Artificial lighting ordinance
Cocoa Village parking and infrastructure
Old Florida House forgivable loan
Speed cushion installation on Barbara Jenkins Street
Speeding on Hewlett Avenue
Security-light nuisance dispute at 2414 Tulane Dr.
Unpermitted drywall work at 1116 Bristol Dr.
Weeds and debris at 1110 Myrtle Ln.
Sidewalk repairs on South Carolina Avenue
Water leak repair
Police drone and surveillance
Unpaved roads on Fifth Boulevard and Stone Street
Drainage flooding and road hazard
Souls for Souls shoe giveaway
Youth summer camp program
Water rates
Shoe drive and community announcements
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Cocoa from local and regional media.
Cocoa CRA Newsletter October 1, 2026
Oct 29, 2026Annual Cocoa vs. Rockledge Food Drive
Team Cocoa is back yet again to compete against Rockledge in the Cocoa vs. Rockledge Annual Food Drive. Each year, the City of Cocoa partners with the Sharing Center of Central Brevard to support individuals and families in need this holiday season.
Oct 16, 2026Cocoa Firefighters Recognized for Lifesaving Actions During Medical Emergency
Four members of the City of Cocoa Fire Department were recognized on October 8, 2026, with a Unit Commendation Award for their lifesaving actions during a medical emergency on September 22, 2026.
Oct 12, 2026Ordinance No. 15-2026 Relating to AMENDING CHAPTER 13.5, ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING NUISANCES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COCOA, BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13.5, NUISANCES; AMENDING ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, TO PROVIDE FOR THE GENERAL ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES; CREATING A NEW ARTICLE IV, ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING NUISANCES...
Oct 9, 2026Ordinance 13-2026 - AMENDING APPENDIX A, ARTICLE XI, SECTION 5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
Oct 8, 2026Connecting Florida by Rail: Next Stop, Cocoa
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) presented a $57.5 million check to the City of Cocoa and the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) today, October 6, marking a historic milestone for the future Cocoa Multimodal Station.
Oct 6, 2026City of Cocoa Receives $2 Million State Grant for Planned Brightline Station
City of Cocoa Receives $2 Million State Grant for Planned Brightline Station Space Coast Daily
Jul 22, 2026City Of Cocoa Hit With Ransomware Cyberattack
City Of Cocoa Hit With Ransomware Cyberattack TalkOfTitusville.com
Feb 24, 2026Cocoa, Florida faces possible ransomware hit as city IT systems falter
Cocoa, Florida faces possible ransomware hit as city IT systems falter DysruptionHub
Feb 23, 2026City of Cocoa Breaks Ground on Workforce Housing Development in Michael C. Blake Subdivision
City of Cocoa Breaks Ground on Workforce Housing Development in Michael C. Blake Subdivision Space Coast Daily
Jan 28, 2026Cocoa police investigate bomb threats to city hall, Cocoa Village bank
Cocoa police investigate bomb threats to city hall, Cocoa Village bank Florida Today
Dec 11, 2025Cocoa City Council Approves Seven-Story Luxury Project for 430 Brevard Ave., Cocoa, Florida
Cocoa City Council Approves Seven-Story Luxury Project for 430 Brevard Ave., Cocoa, Florida Florida YIMBY
Dec 8, 2025