NASA to target asteroid with probe in first full-scale 'planetary defense' test
It may sound like a Hollywood plot, but what if an Earth-killing asteroid really was barreling towards our planet? That possibility is Something the folks at NASA are taking seriously with their latest mission known as DART.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium prepares for weekend of Winter tributes
Preps are underway to celebrate the life of Winter the dolphin. This weekend, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is holding private memorials while inviting the public to stop by and share memories of the world-famous dolphin who died last Thursday.
Bald eagle swoops in to steal Florida man's shark
Every angler has a story to tell about their catch. But an amazing encounter with a bald eagle in Dunedin has one 'Utah man' now calling himself a 'Florida man' -- and it comes with an important lesson for anyone casting a line.
Fishing Report: Nov. 19, 2021
Every Friday morning, Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina joins Good Day to fill viewers in on his fishing forecast as we head into the weekend.
Cold snap may push fish out of passes and off beaches
Snook action has been going well still around our passes and even some on the beaches while many fish start moving to the back bay. Gag grouper action continues to pick up slowly around the near-shore waters adjacent to our coastline, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard?s Marina.
Beaver Moon lunar eclipse 2021: Videos show longest partial eclipse in 580 years
Stargazers in locations around the world were treated to the longest partial lunar eclipse since the year 1440.
CrocFest at Gatorland: Florida park aims to help endangered crocodiles
CrocFest will be held from noon to 8:30 p.m on December 11. Admission includes dinner and drinks.
Manatee death rate spikes to highest number in nearly 50 years
Manatees are special sea mammals in Florida, but they’ve now reached a new milestone of more than 1,000 deaths so far this year heading into their toughest season.
Longest partial lunar eclipse for 1,000 years to dazzle skywatchers on Nov. 19
During the event, most locations will see up to 97% of the moon slip into Earth’s shadow.
Toddler mistakes 6-foot alligator for turtle in sewer outside Florida restaurant
"So my 2 year old looked down into the sewer outside the restaurant we were at and said ‘turtle’ not quite," the boy's dad wrote on Facebook.
Central Florida elementary school students help save bald eagle
Fortunately, Charles the bald eagle is expected to make a full recovery from his injuries.
FWC asking beachgoers to help track horseshoe crab sightings during mating season
Horseshoe crabs have been around for 450 million years, and their numbers have declined in recent decades due to overfishing and loss of habitat. Florida wildlife officials are once again asking for help in helping them track horseshoe crab sightings.
Rare albino dolphin calf spotted in water off Shore Acres
Dolphins are a common sight off our coast, but not like this one. A Pinellas County man caught a glimpse of a rare calf swimming near his backyard.
Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
ISS astronauts face threat from space debris after Russia blows up old satellite
NASA says astronauts onboard the International Space Station now face a four-times greater risk of hitting space debris after Russia blew up one of its old satellites in a test of an anti-sat missile.
Russia rejects blame for space debris endangering 7 astronauts aboard ISS
U.S. officials accused Russia of destroying an old satellite with a missile. Astronauts now face four times greater risk than normal, a NASA official said.
After 4 weeks, Florida wildlife agents get container off bear's head
A Collier County bear is finally free weeks after it was spotted on home surveillance with a plastic container stuck on its head.
The manchineel tree, the most dangerous in the world, is here in Florida
The manchineel tree is harmful in just about every way aside from looking at it. Legend even says it’s what killed Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon.
Sarasota scientist hopes to figure out: What do our baby sharks do-do-do-do-do?
Sharks play an important role in Tampa Bay's ecosystem. But for researchers, there's not a lot of data on local juvenile sharks for them to follow.
Russian test blamed for space debris that forced 7 astronauts aboard ISS to seek shelter
A Russian weapons test created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk that is now threatening the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station, U.S. officials said Monday.