As we head into the final weekend of September, it’s another great time to enjoy everything that makes Cocoa Beach special. From the surf to the sunshine—and yes, even the afternoon storms—this is the ...

Vero Beach High School defeated Cocoa 38-3, improving its record to 3-0 for the 2025 season. A pivotal 98-yard interception return for a touchdown by Jordan Crutchfield gave Vero Beach an early 10-0 ...

Holiday spirit meets big waves as a group of Santas takes over the wave pool. From wipeouts to surprisingly smooth rides, this video captures the fun, chaos, and festive energy of surfing in full ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — Friends of local surf culture icon Pete Smith will hold a meet-and-greet with him from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Dough Boy’s Restaurant on 33rd Street at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.

Ron Jon Surf Shop became one of the world’s most iconic surf- and beach-themed retail stores. Ron DiMenna, who opened his first Ron Jon Surf Shop at the age of 24 in 1961 in New Jersey and went on to ...

Ron DiMenna, the founder of Ron Jon Surf Shop, has died at 88. DiMenna, who opened the first Ron Jon Surf Shop in Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island at age 24 in 1961, died Saturday in Florida, ...

Ron DiMenna, one of the pioneers of surfing at the Jersey Shore and the founder of Ron Jon Surf Shop, passed away Sept. 6 in Florida. He was 88. Described as a "free spirit," DiMenna founded the ...

COCOA BEACH — Ron DiMenna, who drew thousands to the love of surfing and helped build Ron Jon Surf Shop into one of the world's most iconic surf- and beach-themed retail stores, has died. DiMenna, who ...

Ron DiMenna, the founder of Ron Jon Surf Shop, died at the age of 88. DiMenna started the business in 1959 by selling surfboards from his car in New Jersey. The company grew into a major retailer with ...