Initial Thanksgiving western monarch butterfly count shows promise with highest total in 20 years
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
The preliminary western monarch butterfly count found more than 300,000 monarch butterflies across 183 sites in California.
Drug to prevent Alzheimer's? Study to begin enrolling young participants in ultimate test
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
Unlike most other Alzheimer’s prevention trials, this one will enroll people up to 25 years before the expected onset of dementia. Some participants could be as young as 18.
NASA's most requested photo, the ‘Blue Marble', turns 50
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
It’s an iconic photo of our home planet: The wispy white clouds and ice caps swirling with the blues and tans of the land and sea – all standing in stark contrast to the blackness of space. But you may not know the full story behind this unique view of Earth.
American crocodile found much farther north than usual in rare sighting at Florida beach
An 8-foot American crocodile was spotted out of its comfort zone in Central Florida in a rare sighting this week.
An 8-foot American crocodile was spotted out of its comfort zone in Central Florida in a rare sighting this week.
2-year-old panther killed in vehicle crash on Hillsborough County road
A 2-year-old Florida panther died after being hit by a vehicle in rural Hillsborough County, and, so far, deadly crashes have been the cause for all but two panthers in 2022. However, panther sightings are rare in the county, where it's been at least eight years since one has been found dead.
A 2-year-old Florida panther died after being hit by a vehicle in rural Hillsborough County, and, so far, deadly crashes have been the cause for all but two panthers in 2022. However, panther sightings are rare in the county, where it's been at least eight years since one has been found dead.
Black bear enjoying nightly buffet of fruits, garbage in Davenport community
Residents say a Florida black bear has shown in the Thousand Oaks community almost every night for the last month.
Residents say a Florida black bear has shown in the Thousand Oaks community almost every night for the last month.
Full cold moon 2022: When you can see it across America
The "cold moon" will be at its fullest just after 11 p.m. EST Wednesday, and you'll have a little bit more time to gaze at it since daylight saving time ended last month. The event is also known as the 'long night moon' or the 'moon before yule.'
The "cold moon" will be at its fullest just after 11 p.m. EST Wednesday, and you'll have a little bit more time to gaze at it since daylight saving time ended last month. The event is also known as the 'long night moon' or the 'moon before yule.'
Local father, son build unique flight simulators that they believe could take off as business
A local father and son are building some unique flight simulators that they believe could take off as a business. They're combining knowledge and skill that spans the generations.
A local father and son are building some unique flight simulators that they believe could take off as a business. They're combining knowledge and skill that spans the generations.
‘New to science’: At least 2 minerals discovered in meteorite that crashed in Somalia
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
The minerals have been named after the town of El Ali, where the meteorite crashed in Somalia, and “elkinstantonite,” after planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton.
Thousands of ‘nuisance alligators’ killed each year
If a trapper catches an alligator smaller than 4 feet, they can release it. But if it is larger than 4 feet, the trapper can either kill the gator or sell it to an alligator farm, animal exhibit or zoo, Sapp said.
If a trapper catches an alligator smaller than 4 feet, they can release it. But if it is larger than 4 feet, the trapper can either kill the gator or sell it to an alligator farm, animal exhibit or zoo, Sapp said.
Sheepshead become ?aggressive? during cooler weather
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina said there are calming conditions and beautiful weather, but what is really going to setup the hot bite action is the upcoming full moon. Inshore, the cooling trend is causing the sheepshead to bite.
Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina said there are calming conditions and beautiful weather, but what is really going to setup the hot bite action is the upcoming full moon. Inshore, the cooling trend is causing the sheepshead to bite.
Florida manatees will be fed lettuce again this winter, 'no entry' zones created in Brevard waters
State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing for a second winter of feeding the sea cows to try to prevent deaths.
State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing for a second winter of feeding the sea cows to try to prevent deaths.
Artemis I: Orion spacecraft breaks Apollo distance record from Earth while orbiting the moon
NASA's Orion spacecraft continued zooming away from Earth and the moon Monday, surpassing Apollo 13's distance record from Earth by about 20,000 miles.
NASA's Orion spacecraft continued zooming away from Earth and the moon Monday, surpassing Apollo 13's distance record from Earth by about 20,000 miles.
International Space Station crew gets belated Thanksgiving treats from SpaceX launch
After a weather-related postponement, a SpaceX cargo ship blasted into space this past weekend with an extra special something on board.
After a weather-related postponement, a SpaceX cargo ship blasted into space this past weekend with an extra special something on board.
Photos: Monkeys in central Thailand mark their day with feast
While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.
While the entertainment value of the festival is high, organizers are quick to point out that it's not just monkey business.
Where was Captain Dylan Hubbard for this week's Good Catch fishing report?
That's not Hubbard's Marine in John's Pass behind Captain Dylan Hubbard. He may be on vacation, but he's always keeping an eye on what's biting around Tampa Bay!
That's not Hubbard's Marine in John's Pass behind Captain Dylan Hubbard. He may be on vacation, but he's always keeping an eye on what's biting around Tampa Bay!
Florida teen who lost leg in shark attack recovering quickly, says she "doesn't have time to be sad"
"I know a lot of people would get down about having an amputation this severe. But I just keep a positive mindset and keep friends and family close," she told FOX 35.
"I know a lot of people would get down about having an amputation this severe. But I just keep a positive mindset and keep friends and family close," she told FOX 35.
Alaska firefighters rescue baby moose trapped inside home
Authorities were able to tranquilize the moose, and six firefighters helped carry it out on a stretcher intended for a large human.
Authorities were able to tranquilize the moose, and six firefighters helped carry it out on a stretcher intended for a large human.
Wild turkey population exploding in Massachusetts
According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.
According to the state’s wildlife officials, there were about 1,000 birds in 1978. Today, the population is estimated between 30,000 and 35,000 birds.
Europe's space agency picks first disabled astronaut recruit
John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection “a real turning point and mark in history.”
John McFall, a 41-year-old British former Paralympian who lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 19, called his selection “a real turning point and mark in history.”