Artemis I scrubs again: Launch of NASA’s giant new moon rocket delayed by familiar foe

NASA is getting a lot of practice prepping its new moon rocket for flight. For the second time this week, technical problems forced the agency to scrub the launch of its Artemis I mission.

‘Oh my gosh!’: Curious golden retriever in Alabama spooks manatees — and herself

When a golden retriever paddled a little too close to a herd of manatees in the waters off Alabama's Gulf Coast, the startled sea cows erupted into a splashing frenzy around the pup — prompting the dog to immediately make a beeline back for the beach.

Labor Day weekend fishing report
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Capt. Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina gives the latest fishing forecast for the Bay Area for the upcoming Labor Day weekend and the days that follow.

Artemis 1 countdown resumes for Saturday launch; weather forecast improves

All eyes are on Florida's Space Coast to see history in the making Saturday as NASA attempts to launch a mega moon rocket on a 37-day mission that will orbit the moon and return back to Earth.

How long did it take NASA to launch the first space shuttle?

The first space shuttle launch happened in 1981 on the 20th anniversary of when Yuri Gargarin became the first man in space, but the launch date was not by design.

Alligator hogtied after wandering into Wendy's parking lot

An alligator was trapped after wandering into the parking lot of a Hernando County Wendy's restaurant Wednesday. 

NASA releases stunning new images of Phantom Galaxy from Hubble, James Webb telescopes

New images from the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes have produced a stunning view of the Phantom Galaxy, a "grand design" spiral galaxy located 32 million light-years away from Earth.

Newly discovered 'super-Earth' exoplanet could be 'water world'

While the planet may be nearly double the size of Earth, initial observations and calculations indicate the planet is five times denser -- which could be consistent with a surface covered in a very deep ocean.

National Whale Shark Day celebrates largest fish in the world

Over the years, boaters and anglers have had the pleasure of seeing whale sharks breach the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, near Pinellas or Sarasota counties. It’s been a common and welcoming sight in Tampa Bay.

Artemis I updates: Launch of NASA’s giant new moon rocket delayed by technical issues

History will have to wait a few more days. NASA’s Artemis I launch, scheduled for Monday morning, will be postponed until at least the end of the week thanks to a series of delays and technical problems during its first launch attempt.

Watch: Girl walks alligator on leash through splash pad on hot day

Most alligators looking to cool off tend to take a dip in a pond or river, but a Pennsylvania alligator was recently treated to a trip to a splash pad on a hot summer day.

Artemis-1 launch: Key milestones to track before liftoff

Artemis 1 mission: NASA's Space Launch System and Orion are set to launch from Kennedy Space Center launchpad 39B no earlier than 8:33 a.m. on August 29.

CMA seeing unusually high amount of sea turtles with boat strike injuries

Clearwater Marine Aquarium says it has seen an influx of injuries, even fatalities, among sea turtles and other wildlife, due to high numbers of boaters out on the water this summer.