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🌱 Rising St. Johns River threatens homes around Cocoa

Cocoa, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Cocoa! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rising St. Johns River threatens homes around Cocoa
  • Flooding disrupts therapy at Cocoa’s Harmony Farms
  • Cocoa-area homes face flooding as St. Johns River keeps rising

Also on today's calendar: Canasta and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Friday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. WFIT Local & State News - November 10, 2026 PM (wfit.org) — Homes in and near Cocoa face rising floodwaters as the St. Johns River approaches major flood stage. Monday's reading was 16.98 feet, just below the 17-foot threshold. At 17.2 feet, water enters homes around Lake Poinsett and Cocoa's Shakespeare Park, according to the report.
   

2. Flooding threatens horses, therapy programs at Harmony Farms in Cocoa (clickorlando.com) — Flooding at Cocoa’s Harmony Farms has disrupted equine therapy sessions and forced volunteers to reach its 12 horses by boat. The stalls remain dry, but rising water threatens equipment used to help riders onto horses. The nonprofit is seeking volunteers and donations as its director anticipates weeks of recovery.
   

3. St. Johns River flood threat lingers after historic rain in Brevard County (orlandoshine.com) — The St. Johns River near Cocoa remains in major flood stage, with a weekend crest forecast that could send water into homes and cut off road access. At the projected 17.2 feet, vulnerable areas include Shakespeare Park and Lake Poinsett, while Providence Road could become impassable. Residents can monitor the weather service’s river gauge for updates.
   

4. Brevard Community Chorus Presents Holiday Concert (easternflorida.edu) — The Brevard Community Chorus will bring carols, seasonal songs and sing-alongs to EFSC’s Cocoa campus on Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The concert takes place at the Simpkins Fine Arts Center, with tickets available online or at the door for $10 for adults and seniors and $5 for students.
   

5. Cody Jinks & The Tonedeaf Hippies To Embark On ‘The Working Man Tour' In 2027 (musicrow.com) — Cody Jinks and The Tonedeaf Hippies will bring The Working Man Tour to Cocoa Riverfront Park on Feb. 5, 2027. General ticket sales begin Nov. 13, following presales this week. The band says it is aiming to let groups of four attend for less than $150.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Joke of the day
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Ok Cocoa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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