Cocoa Beach Mayor Ben Malik may run the city, but after business hours he hits the surf. For 40 years he’s taken to the waves surfing for fun. But a recent surf outing wasn't fun at all.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The City of Cocoa Beach is celebrating a centennial birthday. One hundred years ago, the once-desolate Brevard County town was founded. Many factors have contributed to ...