Alligator attack: 911 call reveals gator bit woman, snatched life vest as group kayaked in Polk County
A 911 call is shedding light on what happened when an alligator attacked a woman who was kayaking with a group of 30 people on Monday in a canal near the Polk/Osceola County line.
Alligator attacks woman paddling in Polk County: FWC
A woman was hospitalized on Monday after officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said she was bitten by an alligator at Tiger Creek Canal in Polk County.
Blue Ghost lunar lander touches down on moon for NASA delivery
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander aced a touchdown on the moon Sunday to deliver experiments and supplies for NASA.
Here are the women taking Blue Origin's star-studded all-female space flight
The crew will launch into space for this historic flight on Blue Origin’s New Shephard rocket.
These cities are most likely to see an explosion in disease-spreading pests: study
Ticks, mosquitoes, cockroaches and rodents pose serious health risks, experts say. Here’s where you’re most likely to see pest problems in coming months.
Friday fishing report: Feb. 28, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says there’s plenty of flowing water on the back side of the new moon, allowing for fish to be more active. Hubbard says fishing should be “really hot” this weekend and into next week before a front brings low pressure while a quarter moon brings a slowing of the tides.
Injured manatee rescued, taken to ZooTampa: FWC
A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after crews found it in southwest Florida suffering from what the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) called a "recent watercraft wound."
Earth is in the clear: Asteroid 2024 YR4 impact chances drop to nearly zero
Earthlings can keep their plans seven years from now after scientists have officially declared Asteroid 2024 YR4 is not a threat to our planet.
Rare 7-planet parade happens this week. Here's how you can see it
The best time to see the planets will be shortly after sunset on Friday.
Stunning video shows inside of shark's mouth as it chews on diver's camera
Divers off the Bahamas were treated to an up-close view of the inside of a shark’s mouth when the shark swallowed a camera, providing stunning video.
Astronomers discover largest superstructure in cosmos
A team of international astronomers has discovered something that could reshape our understanding of outer space.
Elon Musk responds after former space station commander calls him a “liar"
A high-flying war of words is underway after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claimed two NASA astronauts had been stranded in space for political reasons.
Video: Florida gator stops traffic to take turtle across the street
We’ve all heard the age-old question asking why the chicken crossed the road. In Florida, we ask why the alligator crossed the road and recently a reptile seemed to reply – because it was taking a turtle to the other side.
Friday fishing report: Feb. 21, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fishing conditions should be better this weekend on the back end of our latest disturbance. It could be tough again on Monday, but Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are looking good to get out on the water.
Why chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth just dropped by half
Asteroid 2024 YR4 continues to keep us on our toes as astronomers work to determine its potential threat to our planet. The latest update is good news because, according to NASA, the chances of a 2032 Earth impact have dropped.
Hundreds of NASA employees decide to resign as DOGE investigates the space agency
Hundreds of NASA employees accepted resignation offers from the federal government on Thursday as President Trump tries to gut federal spending.
See the rare ‘doomsday’ fish that washed up in Mexico
A rare oarfish, often called the "doomsday fish," was spotted in Mexico—just days after another deep-sea creature, a deep-sea anglerfish, made a rare appearance in daylight.
MOSI monitoring asteroid that had record chance of colliding with Earth
Astronomers briefly raised the alert level for an asteroid that could be on a collision course with Earth. They gave it a 3% chance of hitting Earth in 2032, which is the highest percentage ever given for a near-Earth asteroid, but it has since been lowered to 1.5% probability.
Orange alligators? South Carolina gators emerge from winter brumation with new look
Alligators brumate in the winter -- the equivalent of mammal hibernation -- which can last from November to February.
DOGE investigating NASA as federal agencies prepare for spending cuts, layoffs
Central Florida lawmakers and space experts have mixed reactions on how possible NASA job cuts could impact the Space Coast.