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Lee Wenner Park and Boat Ramps Back Open

Beginning in February, the boat ramps, Captain Ed Lanni T-Dock, day slips and boat parking at Lee Wenner Park were closed for a large dredging and restoration project which was funded through grants from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND). The ...

2021 Water Quality Report Available On-Line

2021 Water Quality Report Available On-Line

The 2021 Water Quality Report (the newest report) is now available for viewing on the internet at www.cocoafl.org/waterqualityreport. Cocoa is listing this URL on water bills in June and July so you can find the ...

For the 4th Year in a Row, Cocoa has Been Awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

On April 11, 2022, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) announced that the City of Cocoa received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Adopted Budget document. This prestigious honor represents a signific...

Space Coast Police K9 Foundation Donates K9 Vests to Cocoa PD

In April, Council approved the Cocoa Police Department to accept the donation of 4 K9 specific vests from the Space Coast Police K9 Foundation to help protect Cocoa PD's K9 unit as they continue to protect and serve the citizens of Cocoa. 

The Spa...

Radisson Individuals Signs its First New Build Hotel Near Florida’s Fastest Growing Cruise Terminal

Radisson Hotel Group Americas today announced the signing of The Cocoa Village Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals in the stunning city of Cocoa, Florida. Set to open in 2023, this will be the first newly constructed hotel for the brand. Located in th...

City Council Approves Purchase of Lots to Add 73 Parking Spaces in Cocoa Village

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, Cocoa City Council authorized city staff to negotiate the purchase of two additional parcels of land along Oleander Street in Cocoa Village to bring 73 additional parking spaces to the Cocoa Village area. 

In late 2021,...

The City of Cocoa has seen an 11.1% drop in crime in 2021

Data submitted to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for 2021, shows crime is down in the City of Cocoa. The annual Uniform Crime Report shows an 11.1% drop in the overall crime rate for the city in 2021, with 9.6% fewer crimes reported. A closer a...

Dr. Joe Lee Smith Community Pool Now Open

The swimming pool at the Dr. Joe Lee Smith Community Center in the Diamond Square community is now open. There are open swim hours every Saturday and Sunday from 1-5pm through August 7th. The entry fee is $1.00. There are also Aqua Zumba classes being hel...

City of Cocoa Completes the FY21 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit

The City of Cocoa Finance department presented to Cocoa City Council at the March 22, 2022 City Council meeting the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Financial Report (ACFR) and Audit Report. These documents which are required to be produced highlighted no audit co...

Two FDOT Projects in Design for SR 520 in Cocoa

The Florida Department of Transportation is currently in the design phase for two major projects on State Road 520 in Cocoa that will see the removal of the auxiliary lane east of US1 in the Cocoa Village area with added parking, increased medians and enh...

Urban Forest Management Plan for Cocoa Accepted as Part of Urban and Community Forestry Grant

Cocoa City Council unanimously approved to accept the City of Cocoa Urban Forest Management Plan and authorized staff to move forward with plan recommendations. The plan, which was conducted as part of a three year Urban and Community Forestry grant from ...

Stormwater Recreation Facility Named for Thomas Cole

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 at the February 22, 2022 Cocoa City Council Meeting.

Per a request from Distric...

Councilman Hearn Appointed to the Young Elected Municipal Officials Advisory Council

District 2 Cocoa City Councilmember, Lavander Hearn has been appointed as a member of the Florida League of Cities Young Elected Municipal Officials Advisory Council. The Council is comprised of about 20 emerging leaders, all under the age of 40, that wil...