Wildlife officials to stop manatee temporary feeding program as warm weather moves in

FWC said workers dropped more than 201,000 pounds of mixed produce in the water since January 20 when manatees began feeding. It cost more than $105,000 for the produce.

Blue Origin sends 6 people to edge of space in latest suborbital human flight

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its fourth human flight, sending six passengers to the edge of space from its complex near Van Horn, Texas.

Pluto had volcanoes that spewed “slushy” ice water, new study says

Pluto could have a far more viscous interior than previously thought after scientists say giant dome-like formations on the space rock’s surface were once recently active cryovolcanoes or icy volcanoes.

NASA’s Hubble telescope spots farthest star ever seen

“We’ve certainly seen galaxies further away, but that is the new record-holder for the most distanced star that we know of,” NASA astronomer Jane Rigby said.

Alligator seen swimming with football in mouth in Florida

The image sparked some debate between viewers on whether the gator was trying to eat it – or practicing its football skills.

Increased cancer risk associated with artificial sweeteners, study says

In particular, the authors found aspartame and acesulfame were associated with increased cancer risk and higher risks were observed for breast cancer and obesity-related cancers.

Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say

The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.

WATCH: Baby sandhill crane hatches in Florida

Wildlife photographer Ursula Dubrick captured the footage on Feb. 20 in Melbourne.

USF's new $27 million research building set to open this week

A new $27 million research park building is set to open Wednesday at USF. The 121,000 square foot building will be divided among research companies in medical, biotech, and semiconductor.

Space Orbiter to provide closest images of sun

The European Space Orbiter reached its closest distance to the sun Saturday giving researchers an unprecedented look, according to NASA.

Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says

Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.

Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica

Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.

Watch: Dolphin spotted jumping in St. Pete waters near kayak

A dolphin was spotted jumping in the Intracoastal Waterway near St. Pete. It made a total of 14 jumps before swimming away.

Experts say boaters need to watch for manatees

Manatee experts are pointing to concerns about boating collisions as the struggling sea cows migrate from an unorthodox feeding area in the Indian River Lagoon.

After 4 months and 160,000 pounds of lettuce, Florida plans to wind down manatee feeding program

A pilot feeding program designed to reduce starvation issues amongst Florida manatees will soon conclude as experts say warmer waters are helping to disperse the population to their summer habitats, lessening the strain on natural resources.

VIDEO: Mountain lion runs around busy shopping plaza in Irvine

Irvine Police had what they called a "purr-ty scary situation" earlier this week, as a mountain lion led officers on a chase through a local shopping center.