Pluto should be classified as a planet again, scientists argue

A new study is reigniting the debate over Pluto’s status as a dwarf planet — a clash that has been going for 15 years.

Second eaglet emerges from egg in southwest Florida

One day after an eaglet hatched at a well-known nest in southwest Florida, its sibling also emerged from its egg, making bald eagles Harriet and M-15 the proud parents of two tiny new eaglets.

1 eaglet hatches, 1 more expected soon in southwest Florida

One baby eagle has hatched in southwest Florida, and one more is expected soon -- and anyone can get a live look from home.

Manatee County looks to preserve untouched Rattlesnake Key

You can only get there by boat and once you do, Rattlesnake Key gives you the chance to experience a piece of Florida few will ever have the chance to. There have been talks of development on the untouched piece of land but there's a growing effort to preserve it, instead.

Shark attack leaves California surfer dead on Christmas Eve

A shark attack off State Parks Beach in Morro Bay on Christmas Eve left a surfer dead, authorities said Friday.

NASA's James Webb Telescope launches into space

After years of delays, NASA's James Webb Telescope blasted off into space on Christmas morning. It's now the biggest and most powerful tool for exploring space that's ever been built.

Largest cluster of rogue planets discovered by astronomers

A team of astronomers has discovered nearly 70 rogue planets— cosmic objects that resemble a planet but do not orbit a star.

James Webb Space Telescope, world’s largest and most powerful, launched Christmas morning

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope launched successfully early Christmas morning from French Guiana on South America’s northeastern coast, riding a European Ariane rocket into the sky.

Nicholas the dolphin celebrating rescue anniversary at Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Christmas Eve is a big day at Clearwater Marine Aquarium as Nicholas the dolphin celebrates his 19th rescue anniversary. Marine care specialists at the aquarium say he is nothing short of a Christmas miracle.

Fishing Report: Christmas 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 December 24, 2021.

Lane snapper fishing opens in Gulf -- an early Christmas gift
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Lane snapper finally re-opened near shore in federal waters. It?s a little early Christmas present for those fishing near shore, where lane snapper are plentiful starting around 40-50 feet and up to 100-110 feet deep, says Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina.

James Webb Space Telescope: How to watch launch of Hubble's successor

The James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble’s more powerful successor, is scheduled for liftoff on Christmas morning. Here’s how to watch.

Velociraptor's ancient relative: Fossils from 125M years ago discovered in UK

Fossils of the velociraptor’s ancient relative from more than 100 million years ago were unearthed in the U.K. and detailed in a new study.

‘Baby Yingliang’: Preserved fossilized dinosaur egg discovered in China

“Baby Yingliang” is a well-preserved fossilized dinosaur egg that has given scientists another link between prehistoric creatures and modern birds.

2021 Ursid meteor shower: Where, when to see the celestial event

The Ursid meteor shower happens every year and is considered a “low-key” affair because usually only between 5 and 10 meteors can be seen per hour, which is considered a small number.

Conservation groups plan lawsuit against EPA over Florida's record manatee deaths

Three conservation groups are moving toward filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection over water-quality problems that have led to a record number of manatee deaths this year in Florida.

New snake species discovered thanks to Instagram post

Oligodon churahensis is the newest snake species after a university student unknowingly posted a picture of it on Instagram in June 2020.