Brevard County, Florida

06/12/2026

05/28/2026

The Cocoa Police Department, in partnership with the Rockledge Police Department and The Real Church, will host a Gun Buy Back event on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Save A Lot Plaza located at 1208 Dixon Boulevard in Cocoa.
The initiative is designed to reduce the opportunity for fi****ms to end up in the wrong hands and help reduce gun violence within the community. Participants may voluntarily surrender unwanted fi****ms with no questions asked.
Individuals turning in fi****ms will receive a $50 gift card per firearm, with a limit of two gift cards per person.
To ensure safety and efficiency during the event, all fi****ms must be properly secured in the trunk of the vehicle prior to arrival. Law enforcement officers will retrieve all fi****ms directly from the vehicle. Participants are asked to remain inside their vehicles at all times and follow the instructions of officers directing traffic through the venue.
The event is completely anonymous. No identification, background checks, or personal information will be required.
The following items will NOT be accepted:
• BB guns
• Paintball guns
• Airsoft guns
• Other non-firearm type weapons
The Cocoa Police Department, Rockledge Police Department, and The Real Church encourage community members to take advantage of this safe and simple opportunity to surrender unwanted fi****ms. City of Rockledge - Government

05/28/2026

The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count gives our community an important one-night snapshot of homelessness, but it is one part of a larger data picture.

When PIT data is paired with year-round data, we can better understand the impact of the homeless response system.

This comparison shows one example of that impact — CoC-supported moves from homelessness into permanent housing helped keep Brevard County’s homelessness rate from being an estimated 40% higher.

And even this only captures part of the story. Prevention, diversion, and other positive outcomes that help people avoid or leave homelessness are not included in this estimate.

The PIT Count gives us the snapshot. Year-round data helps us understand the impact beyond the count.

05/25/2026

Matthew’s Hope is in need of a few additional Drivers to take our Sleeper Buses throughout Brevard County. Sunday through Friday evenings currently available.

Shifts typically run three 12 hour overnights, 33-39 hours a week, Sunset to Sunrise.

Our first two Sleeper Buses are ready to roll, with a 3rd in production. We are looking to launch the first week of June.

Drivers needed with a clean driving record, a CDL License and experience driving Coaches or other large vehicles.

Each Sleeper Bus has a Security Guard and Driver onboard for 20 Guests.

Please reach out with your Resume, salary requirements, and cover letter to [email protected]

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Matthew’s Hope
📍Matthew’s Hope
825 Forrest Ave.
Cocoa 32922
☎️407.995.9500 (ext. 2)

MatthewsHopeMinistries.org

04/25/2026

Matthew’s Hope is in need of a few more Drivers to take our Sleeper Buses throughout Brevard County Wednesday through Friday evenings.

Shifts typically run three 12 hour overnights, 33-39 hours a week, Sunset to Sunrise.

Our first two Sleeper Buses are ready to roll, with a 3rd in production. We are looking to launch in the next few weeks.

We prefer Drivers with a CDL License and experience driving Coaches or other large vehicles.

Each Sleeper Bus has a Security Guard and Driver onboard for 20 Guests.

Please reach out with your Resume, salary requirements, and cover letter to [email protected]

Matthew’s Hope
📍Matthew’s Hope
825 Forrest Ave.
Cocoa 32922
☎️407.995.9500 (ext. 2)

MatthewsHopeMinistries.org

04/24/2026

04/24/2026