As a result of people and their trash inundating beaches in recent weeks, officials are cracking down on littering, increasing fines and enforcement. Littering in Cocoa Beach can now fetch offenders a $250 fine.
According to Cocoa Beach police, officers must witness a littering offense first hand to issue a citation. Anyone who wants to report littering is still encouraged to call police at 321-868-3251.
Keep Brevard Beautiful, a volunteer organization that organizes trash pickups around the county, has recorded a large increase in trash on the beaches compared to other years. Volunteers with Keep Brevard Beautiful picked up 33 bags of trash from Friday beachgoers, 122 bags for Saturday and 142 for Sunday.
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