Python hitches ride on sailboat, goes on 100-mile joyride from Florida Keys to mainland
Police say a 7-foot-python snuck onto a sailboat in the Florida Keys and hitched a ride, staying on board until the boat completed its nearly 100-mile voyage.
Liftoff! SpaceX launches batch of Starlink satellites into orbit
A Falcon 9 is carrying 53 of the high-speed, broadband internet satellites to orbit.
Boston bombing survivor with prosthetic leg shared special bond with Winter the dolphin
Stories are pouring in from around the world as people share their deep, personal connections to Winter the dolphin. Her death hits especially close to home for a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing whose prosthetic leg was made by the same company that designed Winter's prosthetic fin.
Mockingbird faces new challengers as Florida state symbol
Florida has a range of state symbols, including the Florida panther, the manatee, the American alligator, and orange juice. But frustration over Florida's state bird is mounting as lawmakers propose ditching the mockingbird for something a little more representative of the Sunshine State's winged population.
'Her legacy will live on': Memorial being planned after Winter the dolphin dies
Winter the dolphin died in the arms of her caretakers at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The facility will be closed Friday to allow time for the "devastated" staff to grieve, but the aquarium's director says fans will get a chance to say goodbye, too.
Winter the dolphin: Bay Area, 'Dolphin Tale' stars react to death of famous Clearwater aquarium resident
Winter's death led to a strong and emotional reaction from those living in the Bay Area to around the world. “This one little dolphin changed the world. She touched millions & millions of lives."
Man who went to space with William Shatner dies in plane crash in New Jersey
State police say Glen de Vries, a man who traveled to space with William Shatner last month, was killed along with another person when a small plane crashed in northern New Jersey.
Leonid meteor shower 2021: When it will peak, where to best see it
The Leonid meteor shower peaks mid-November 2021. Here’s how to best view the show.
Fishing Report: Nov. 12, 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. Here is his fishing report for November 12, 2021.
Neon blue bioluminescent waves light up South Bay coast
It was a stunning sight in Marina del Rey as neon blue bioluminescent waves lit up the South Bay coast.
Cooler waters bring more trout action inshore
Trout action has picked up a bit throughout Tampa Bay with the cooler temperatures. The active trout bite can be found around the bays, river mouths, canals, and flats, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.
Winter the dolphin dies, leaving legacy of perseverance and inspiration
Winter the dolphin has passed away at the age of 16, after years of inspiring others who have prosthetic limbs like her. Clearwater Marine Aquarium officials say she'd been battling a gastrointestinal infection.
American crocodile takes up residence at Florida golf course
The Village of North Palm Beach, in northern Palm Beach County, is warning people about an American crocodile that has taken up residence in a pond at the North Palm Beach Country Club.
'Nothing we will not do': Dolphin experts brought to CMA to treat Winter
Dolphin experts from around the country have come to Clearwater to help treat Winter the dolphin, the star of the 2011 movie "Dolphin Tale." CMA says her condition is still critical as she battles a gastrointestinal infection.
NASA: Asteroid the size of Empire State Building to whiz close by Earth in coming days
Several massive asteroids have closely passed by Earth in October, and NASA says more are coming.
Winter the dolphin in critical condition after infection worsens, Clearwater Marine Aquarium says
The Clearwater Marine Aquarium says Winter the dolphin is in critical condition during an ongoing battle against an infection.
Skies clear in time for Crew-3 launch; 4 astronauts blast off to space station
The Crew-3 mission lifted off Wednesday evening after a day of rain, the Falcon 9 rocket cutting through the broken clouds before finally disappearing for good and leaving only a lingering rumble rolling across the Florida coast.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid to fly past Earth next month
A massive asteroid is expected to whiz by Earth next month, and scientists say it won’t pose any threat to the planet. It’s the latest in a string of huge asteroids that have flown past Earth over the past few weeks.
Maine lobsterman scores 1-in-100 million catch: an ultra-rare cotton candy lobster
A lobsterman in Maine hauled in an incredibly rare "cotton candy" lobster -- the odds of catching one are about 1 in 100 million.
Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.