Large gator wakes up Plant City couple by banging on patio doors
Pamela and Mark Pomfret were sound asleep in their Plant City home when they were jolted awake around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday by banging on their French doors in their bedroom, which lead out to their patio. When they looked outside, they found the source of the noise was none other than a large alligator.
Pamela and Mark Pomfret were sound asleep in their Plant City home when they were jolted awake around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday by banging on their French doors in their bedroom, which lead out to their patio. When they looked outside, they found the source of the noise was none other than a large alligator.
NASA picks 2 new missions to Venus to study 'lost habitable' world
NASA is sending missions to Venus to better understand the solar system’s hottest planet and how it evolved so differently from Earth.
NASA is sending missions to Venus to better understand the solar system’s hottest planet and how it evolved so differently from Earth.
FWC looking for suspect after someone threw firework into black skimmer nesting area
An investigation is underway after someone set off a firework inside a black skimmer nesting area on St. Pete Beach.
An investigation is underway after someone set off a firework inside a black skimmer nesting area on St. Pete Beach.
In scientific first, Florida Aquarium cross-breeds corals for stronger disease resistance
Scientists successfully cross-bred grooved brain corals from two different locations that were rescued from a disease outbreak. It's a first-of-its-kind achievement that could have a major impact on saving Florida's depleted coral reefs.
Scientists successfully cross-bred grooved brain corals from two different locations that were rescued from a disease outbreak. It's a first-of-its-kind achievement that could have a major impact on saving Florida's depleted coral reefs.
One-on-one with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson
Former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson grew up in Brevard County near Cape Canaveral. His grandparents were homesteaders on what is now Kennedy Space Center property. Now, he is spearheading our nation's race to the stars in his new role as NASA’s administrator. He said space is not only in his genes but part of his heritage.
Former U.S. Senator Bill Nelson grew up in Brevard County near Cape Canaveral. His grandparents were homesteaders on what is now Kennedy Space Center property. Now, he is spearheading our nation's race to the stars in his new role as NASA’s administrator. He said space is not only in his genes but part of his heritage.
Man, diving for prehistoric shark teeth, bitten by alligator in Myakka River
Thirty-four staples and a mild skull fracture later, Jeffrey Heim says he’s learned an important lesson about diving for fossilized shark teeth in the Myakka River.
Thirty-four staples and a mild skull fracture later, Jeffrey Heim says he’s learned an important lesson about diving for fossilized shark teeth in the Myakka River.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse to occur June 10, partially visible in US
The "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse will be visible to Americans in the upper Midwest and East Coast on June 10.
The "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse will be visible to Americans in the upper Midwest and East Coast on June 10.
‘Potentially hazardous’ asteroid the size of Seattle Space Needle to pass by Earth
The asteroid is named 2021 KT1 and is 600 feet, which is roughly the same size as the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington.
The asteroid is named 2021 KT1 and is 600 feet, which is roughly the same size as the Space Needle in Seattle, Washington.
Black bear spotted twice in Pinellas County has yet to be caught; recent sighting closes Phillipe Park
Pinellas County officials said Phillippe Park will be closed until at least noon Tuesday after a black bear sighting.
Pinellas County officials said Phillippe Park will be closed until at least noon Tuesday after a black bear sighting.
VIDEO: Teenager fends off bear to save her dogs in California
A new viral video shows the moment a Bradbury teenager fended off a large bear in order to save her dogs.
A new viral video shows the moment a Bradbury teenager fended off a large bear in order to save her dogs.
Alligator causes traffic jam on Florida road
An alligator recently brought traffic to a standstill in a South Florida community.
An alligator recently brought traffic to a standstill in a South Florida community.
NASA to rocket tardigrades, glow-in-the-dark baby squid into space
The micro-animals will head to the International Space Station next week onboard a Falcon 9 rocket during SpaceX’s 22nd cargo resupply mission.
The micro-animals will head to the International Space Station next week onboard a Falcon 9 rocket during SpaceX’s 22nd cargo resupply mission.
No answers yet after all stingrays in ZooTampa's touch tank found dead
Once home to a dozen stingrays inside of ZooTampa, Stingray Bay sat empty Friday, closed to the public. An investigation continues into the death of all 12 stingrays that were in the touch tank, and foul play cannot yet be ruled out.
Once home to a dozen stingrays inside of ZooTampa, Stingray Bay sat empty Friday, closed to the public. An investigation continues into the death of all 12 stingrays that were in the touch tank, and foul play cannot yet be ruled out.
Boom Supersonic aircraft aims to fly “at speeds twice as fast” as today’s passenger airplanes
The travel times could reportedly be reduced between New York and London in as little as three hours and 15 minutes.
The travel times could reportedly be reduced between New York and London in as little as three hours and 15 minutes.
Fishing Report: Memorial Day weekend
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 May 28, 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 May 28, 2021.
Red snapper season opens June 1
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 May 28, 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 May 28, 2021.
FWC: 11th Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle this year
A 2-year-old male panther has died after being struck by a vehicle in Collier County.
A 2-year-old male panther has died after being struck by a vehicle in Collier County.
Giant tortoise thought to be extinct more than 100 years ago found in Galapagos
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
FWC investigating after decapitated alligator found along Manatee County road
Whether someone killed the alligator without a license, or just found the gator dead and took its head as a trophy, it is illegal either way.
Whether someone killed the alligator without a license, or just found the gator dead and took its head as a trophy, it is illegal either way.
Algae proteins partially restore blind man’s vision, study says
A new study using algae proteins and specially engineered goggles successfully restored a blind man's partial vision, according to a new study.
A new study using algae proteins and specially engineered goggles successfully restored a blind man's partial vision, according to a new study.