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

Wind gusts and heavy rain are coming in waves along Brevard County as conditions deteriorate with Hurricane Nicole’s arrival.

Cocoa Beach commissioners allowed Westgate Resorts to move forward with its plans to build a six-story resort at Cocoa Beach Pier.

City officials said multiple studies need to be completed before Westgate can take ownership of the property.

A six-story hotel with a parking garage and swimming pools could dramatically change the look of the Cocoa Beach Pier.

Brevard officials say there are challenges when it comes to guarding all of the county's beaches.

Cocoa Beach Pier now requires all guests to wear face masks as COVID-19 pandemic continuesORLANDO, Fla. – A big warmup is taking place in Central Florida. Expect highs in the mid-80s in Orlando on Monday and Tuesday and the low to mid-80s on Wednesday. We will see a new front bring minimal rain chances on Thursday, but it will drop temperatures. Expect a high in the mid-70s on Thursday, with highs in the 60s on Friday and Saturday. Orlando received no rain Sunday, putting the city’s yearly rain deficit at 1.52 inches.

COCOA BEACH, Fla. The city of Cocoa Beach is set to hold a special meeting Tuesday evening to discuss whether or not to put a face mask mandate in place as cases of COVID-19 continue to climb. The mandate would need to be approved by the city commission and would require face mask use for every person working, living, visiting, or doing business in the City of Cocoa Beach wear a face covering in any indoor public location, other than their home or residence, and in any public outdoor location when not maintaining social distancing from other person(s), excluding family members or companions, according to city officials. While Brevard does not have a county-wide mandate requiring face mask use, some popular businesses have put mask rules into place to protect staff and guests. The Cocoa Beach Pier announced July 3 that it would require all guests to wear a face mask. Bars will remain closed per state guidelines, but beverage service is available at our tables, pier leaders said in a post.

COCOA BEACH, Fla. If youre planning a trip to the Cocoa Beach Pier, youll need to pack a face mask in your beach bag as the pier will now require all guests to wear one. The pier made the announcement on social media Friday as people flocked to Brevard County beaches to beat the heat and enjoy the long holiday weekend. According to an Instagram post, the pier will require all guests to wear a mask in an effort to keep guests as safe as possible. Bars will remain closed per state guidelines, but beverage service is available at our tables, pier leaders said in a post. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter and go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

COCOA BEACH, Fla. – Brevard County government officials expects roads, parking lots and beaches to be packed on May 27 when NASA and SpaceX plan to launch two astronauts on Florida’s first human spaceflight mission in nine years. "Knowing it's a historic event, we realize there's going to be a lot of folks coming here," Brevard County Communications Director Don Walker said. "The sanitation practices are in place and being used and everybody has that peace of mind that they're coming to a safe environment to watch a historic event," Cocoa Beach Pier General Manager Andrew Spinner said. The pier and county are each advising guests who do choose to travel to watch the launch to be safe and also patient. “It may be a time-specific launch, but it’s going to be an all-day event, total congestion and gridlock,” Walker said.

COCOA BEACH, Fla. – The plan to get back to business beachside starts as a step-by-step approach for one of Brevard County’s most recognizable attractions. On Monday, the Cocoa Beach Pier, which has been closed since March 19, reopened its parking lot, a hot dog stand and a souvenir shop. Erika Miele, with Park Place Behavioral Health care, said she was happy to see reopening underway. [MORE: Carnival announces plan to resume cruises amid coronavirus pandemic]Also on Monday, Carnival announced it will cruise again from Port Canaveral starting the first of August. “We applaud Carnival for this realistic plan to move forward with cruise sailings," Murray said.