Hillsborough County holds prescribed burn as part of year-round wildfire prevention efforts
Environmental specialists in Hillsborough County say wildfire prevention in Florida is a year-round job.
Comet pays once-in 160,000-year visit to Earth's nighttime skies
A recently discovered comet is making a bright debut to Earth this month, and with some effort, sky gazers might be able to see Comet ATLAS.
St. Pete approves funding for debris removal from Albert Whitted Airport months after storms
It has been three months since Hurricane Milton and the St. Pete City Council recently approved cleanup and demolition work at Albert Whitted Airport.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, new Blue Origin rocket set for launches this week at Cape Canaveral
If weather permits and all systems are go, we'll see two important launches from Cape Canaveral over the next two nights.
Blue Origin targeting launch of its New Glenn rocket no earlier than Thursday morning
Blue Origin scrubbed the maiden flight mission of its New Glenn rocket from Florida's Space Coast on Monday morning.
Here's how to see the first full ‘Wolf’ moon of 2025
The first full moon of 2025, January’s full “Wolf Moon," will brighten the sky soon.
Spacecraft makes final flyby of smallest planet in solar system
Despite temperatures reaching 800 °F during the day, Mercury's shadowy craters may contain ice.
1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark pings off Florida beach 3 times in 1 day, officials say
Officials said a 1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark was pinged off a Florida beach three times in one day.
Earth records hottest year ever in 2024
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 10, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fish that are more cold-tolerant – like redfish, sheepshead and trout – are biting well during the cold fronts. Nearshore and offshore has been tougher for fishing, but hogfish and red grouper are abundant in some spots.
European spacecraft beams back new photos of Mercury
The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft captured close-up images of Mercury’s north pole during its final flyby, offering new views of the planet’s surface.
Will frozen iguanas fall from trees in Florida?
As temperatures drop, there is a possibility iguanas may drop as well.
Yes, food and drinks taste different on a plane and there's a reason
The dehydrating nature of airplane cabins means food won't taste right.
'Dinosaur highway' unearthed in England, dating back 166 million years
A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, has unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."
Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Florida lawmakers consider replacing state bird
Florida lawmakers could again consider replacing the mockingbird as the state bird. Bills backing the flamingo and the scrub jay have been proposed in recent years.
Top science breakthroughs of 2024: From Nobel winners to brain mapping
A look at the groundbreaking scientific discoveries in 2024 that could shape future innovations in medicine, technology and space exploration.
Over 1,000 pounds of space debris crash in south Kenyan village
The object was determined to be a separation ring from a rocket, weighing over 1,000 pounds and eight feet in diameter.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 3, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says warmer temperatures this weekend will allow for good fishing. More weather changes through next week could make for less favorable conditions, but things should get better by the following weekend.
Where and when to see the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.