OCEARCH lists the shark as “Penny” — a great white shark that was first tagged back in April 2023 off the coast of North Carolina.

Defibrillators that save lives when children suffer sudden cardiac arrest could be in thousands of schools across the country with the stroke of a pen.

A board meeting like no other, the 16th annual Surfing Santas event is almost here!

Some of Central Florida's least fortunate children won't be forgotten this Christmas.

The Cocoa Beach City Commission will hold the first reading of Ordinance 1694, a measure designed to combat misleading advertising practices linked to Cocoa Beach.

Concerned residents will hold a protest over the proposed plan to to give a new 4-star hotel exclusive use of a public beach park in Cocoa Beach.

It will be Brevard County’s only 4-star hotel when it opens in 2027. But now, the Westin also wants control of the public beach park next door.

A free program that offers protection for storm-damaged roofs is now available to residents in Central Florida counties whose homes have been damaged after Hurricane Milton.

The worst of Hurricane Milton in Brevard County came from tornado damage in Cocoa Beach, but in the south end of the county, another community is still picking up the pieces.

A 62-year-old bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle, according to Cocoa Beach police.

A confirmed EF-1 tornado touched down in Cocoa Beach as bands from Hurricane Milton swept through the area this week, according to the National Weather Service.

Central Floridians are being encouraged to report if their home or property was damaged during Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton continues to wreak havoc in Florida.

Hurricane Milton continues to wreak havoc in Florida.

Health First is evacuating its Cape Canaveral Hospital in Cocoa Beach.

To celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, Keep Brevard Beautiful is looking for more volunteers to get results picking up trash at popular parks.

A ‘suspicious incident’ temporarily caused Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School to be evacuated on Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release.

A 13-year-old boy was pulled from class and arrested after Cocoa Beach police say the student threatened to shoot up a school online, according to a news release issued Monday.

Now that summer is almost over, here is a list of the best beaches to visit this fall.

Could it be the end of free parking in this small beach town?

What’s the best place to spend a hard-earned vacation in the Sunshine State? This ranking just might have the answer.

If you're looking to avoid off-beach or on-beach parking fees, we've got you covered.

The Cocoa Beach Police Department has announced the arrests of three men accused of storming a strip club and robbing its employees at gunpoint.

A death investigation is underway in Cocoa Beach, according to the police department.

Between the famous attractions and the beautiful beaches, the Sunshine State sees a record number of visitors each year. However, there are some lesser-known aspects of Florida that draw tourists and are cherished by locals.

Commissioners are voting on a proposal to rezone the Cocoa Beach Pier for a big project that would dramatically change the look of the area.

Brevard County ocean temperatures are rising faster than other parts of the country, raising concerns about the impact of the warmer waters.

A beautiful Independence Day in Brevard County was marked by lots of sun and as expected every July 4: large crowds coming to beaches.

An 85-year-old woman sitting with her family on Cocoa Beach was stabbed in the leg by a beach umbrella that flew into her group, according to police.

As Cocoa Beach brings in new hotels, and a food hall to the coast, a big project that’s been in the works for years is moving forward.

A new, 27,000-square-foot food hall is set to break ground this fall in Cocoa Beach, according to a news release.

Authorities have issued warnings at two Central Florida beaches.

Cocoa Beach police are commending victims’ quick-thinking in helping lead to the arrest of two would-be carjackers.

An argument between local governments over who pays what share of the costs to put lifeguards on beaches could mean fewer eyes on the water during the rest of spring break and the summer.

Get ready to paint the town – literally.

A wild scene is caught on video off the coast of Brevard County.

Police said that at the time, he was having a “medical/mental event and is considered at risk.”

It was an incredible stroke of luck combined with solid detective work that stopped a serial scammer responsible for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars, maybe millions, from the elderly across Central Florida, according to police.

"Hold on to your hats!" That's how the National Weather Service began its severe weather advisory for Brevard County Tuesday.

Alongside Arizona and Texas, Florida has helped account for around 30% of the rankings for 2024.

A Cocoa Beach man was sentenced to two years of probation for his actions at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

36-year-old Mark Vannicola Jr. faces new charges in connection to a fatal crash on New Year's Eve in Cocoa Beach.

Most people try to stay away from Great White Sharks, but one Florida company said it is actually hunting for them along our coast. OCEARCH explains why and what it takes to find them in the ocean.

New year, new memories to make! Here are some of the biggest events and festivals coming to Central Florida this year.

A Georgia woman has died following her involvement in a crash in Cocoa Beach on New Year's Eve, according to police.

Three out-of-state juveniles visiting Cocoa Beach were rescued from the water amid red flag conditions, according to police.

In the latest twist in how Brevard County spends tourism tax money, three long-running events that bring thousands of visitors to the Space Coast will no longer receive grants from the county, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

With a weekend of weather hazards expected at Brevard beaches, one of the county's most popular tourist destinations remained open Friday, partially.

Surfing Santas, the annual Christmas Eve event that draws thousands to Cocoa Beach, returns for its 15th year.

Quinisha "Q" Bredwood took a big risk opening her restaurant in Cocoa Beach right at the height of the pandemic.

Surfer Tommy Orsini was the only one News 6 saw braving the water Thursday as rough surf advisories and rip current warnings were expected to continue into the weekend.

A weather system that drenched South Florida is also creating dangerous conditions along the east coast.

When Daniel Todd, Sarah Gottesfeld and their business partners leased the old gas station at North Fourth Street and North Orlando Avenue in Cocoa Beach in 2018, their plan was to have a gas station with a beer bar and really good sandwiches.

What does artificial intelligence software that finds illegal vacation rentals in Central Florida look like?

The Cocoa Beach Police Department on Saturday said that the man who went missing from an Airbnb has been located and is safe.

Bar None Creations, an Orlando-based fabrication company that creates themed bars and experiences, is collaborating with Area 142 to land ET right in the heart of downtown.

Police said the body was reported around 4:56 p.m. in the water near 3799 S. Banana River Blvd, the address of the Four Seasons Condominiums complex.

After announcing last month that Surfing Santas 2023 would be moving locations, organizers have made a cutback and promised another wave of holiday fun on the event’s original beach.

Surfing Santas, the annual Christmas Eve tradition in Cocoa Beach, will have a new home in 2023.

Ten years ago, Moises Correa dreamed of owning his own food truck or restaurant.

A Cocoa Beach man charged in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol asked a federal judge to delay the start of his trial because his brother refuses to testify in his defense.

Brevard County commissioners want three municipalities to chip in for 50% of the cost of lifeguards stationed at their beaches, in locations where there are adjacent city-maintained parks.

A man with epilepsy fought for his innocence for three years after he said he was suffering from a seizure at the time Brevard County deputies tased him.

A 38-year-old Cape Canaveral man riding a motorcycle into Cocoa Beach early Sunday died in a crash with a pickup truck, according to police.

Several of Florida's beaches ranked high in popularity on social media sites like Instagram and TikTok, according to a recent study.

According to the mayor, he accepted a job that prohibits him from being on the city commission, though he will maintain his residency in Cocoa Beach.

Just south of the Beachline and east of the channel, the structure protrudes from the Banana River.

Some way, somehow, a driver fleeing police managed to get the black, late-model luxury car stuck in the sand, with the ocean waves as a backdrop along a stretch of one of the world’s most famous beaches, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

National Veterans Homeless Support is co-hosting the event, which will take crawlers through five different bars in downtown Cocoa Beach while raising money to support America’s homeless veterans.

After a seven-month stay, the Brevard Zoo is releasing a green sea turtle named Opal into the sea at Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach.

A 29-year-old Cocoa Beach man accused of portraying himself as a minor online to have sex with a 12-year-old girl was arrested Saturday by Volusia County deputies after a detective reportedly assumed a false identity of their own to lure him in.

National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday and if you are looking for a sweet treat to celebrate the day, look no further than this list.

Just as big crowds get ready to head to the beach for the holiday week ahead, lifeguards along the coast are warning of dangerous rip currents.

An Orlando man drowned in the ocean in the Lori Wilson Park area on Sunday, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department.

A man in his 50s suffered fatal injuries upon being struck by a vehicle early Saturday in Cocoa Beach, according to police.

A Cocoa Beach police officer who was reprimanded back in January for escalating an arrest was terminated this month.

Embattled Cocoa Beach Police Chief Scott Rosenfeld has reached a settlement agreement with the city to remain on a leave of absence for the next 14 months.

Get amped, everyone, June 17 is International Surfing Day.

Comic Con returns to the Space Coast on June 10 and 11 for a weekend jam-packed with cosplay, comic books and content creators.

An attempt to oust the city manager of Cocoa Beach failed on Thursday evening after a “no confidence” vote went 3-2.

Quinisha "Q" Bredwood took a big risk opening her restaurant in Cocoa Beach right at the height of the pandemic.

A sedan went up in flames at a gas station near Altamonte Springs on Saturday, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.

It's become a landmark in downtown Cocoa Beach, but now there's a discussion about relocating the Kelly Slater statue.

Newly released documents show the Cocoa Beach police chief on leave since February had been accused of bullying, abusive behavior and possible sexual harassment by several employees.

Video shows three suspects punching and kicking a man until he’s unconscious at a Cocoa Beach bar on Friday.

Cocoa Beach Mayor Ben Malik and city officials are working to coordinate with the county to install cameras at Lori Wilson Park, where a man attacked and tried to rape a woman Tuesday.

Brevard County health officials lifted a swim advisory for Cocoa Beach Pier nearly a week after fecal bacteria was found in the water.

A man was arrested Tuesday after attacking and trying to rape a woman in a bathroom at Lori Wilson Park, according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department.

A Florida man was arrested after police say he stabbed a strip club bouncer and punched and kicked at police and medical personnel.

A man was arrested and accused of touching and groping multiple women and girls at Alan Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach on Sunday, according to police.

The Cocoa Beach Air Show is soaring over the Florida coast, with appearances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, B-52 Bomber and more.

Executive Director Peter Cranis of the Space Coast Office of Tourism said that by the time Artemis II lifts off in 2024, he hopes the county will be looking at three years of record tourism dollars.

The Ron Jon Beach ‘N Boards Fest is back with many exciting events planned for five days of fun.

Chief of police since 2016, the city of Cocoa Beach says Scott Rosenfeld is now on leave from the department as of Feb. 17.

With rockets frequently launching from Florida's Space Coast, it can be tempting to grab the best view possible to watch them go off.

Cocoa Beach Police Chief Scott Rosenfeld remains on administrative leave.

Florida showed deadly dominance in a recently compiled list of the most dangerous beaches in the U.S.

Team members at the zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center are getting ready to release Hope, a sub-adult green sea turtle, back into the ocean this week, marking its 200th release to date.

What sets apart those along the Gulf Coast from those along the Atlantic?

Before Jonathan Hosmer was pepper sprayed and restrained by his ankles, Cocoa Beach police say Officer Matt LaFleur was right to check on the 30-year-old after he fell asleep on a bench in front of the Tropics bar last summer.