The first real settlement in Cocoa Beach, Florida was started by a family of newly freed slaves following the Civil War, but a hurricane in 1885 discouraged settlement.

COCOA BEACH, Fla. - Protests, rallies and demonstrations against the Trump administration are taking place in cities across the United States this weekend, including in Central Florida.

If the city council votes in favor of dog-friendly beach section, it will join the list of paw-some dog spots Florida beaches have ... in designated areas along Cocoa Beach from 6 a.m. to 10 ...