Part human, part monkey: Scientists engineer hybrid embryo in effort to grow organs

An international team of scientists said they created human-monkey embryos, or chimeras, to see if they could grow organs for people who need transplants.

Man bitten by rattlesnake after attempting to pick it up with BBQ tongs

The man tried to pick up the poisonous snake with barbecue tongs and was bit on his left hand near this thumb, according to Riverside County Animal Services.

Alligator takes a stroll through Publix parking lot in Florida

Alligators are a common sight in Florida, but it still took one man by surprise to see a large gator taking an early morning stroll outside of a Publix.

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter successfully completes 1st flight on Mars

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has successfully completed its first flight on Mars. Ingenuity will open new possibilities and will spark questions for the future about what we could accomplish with an aerial explorer.

UCF researchers prepares for mission similar to NASA's first controlled flight on Mars

History was made Monday as NASA launched the first-ever controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet. The helicopter drone Ingenuity took its first flight on Mars, serving as a major breakthrough for future missions.

Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch

Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.

Giant manta ray spotted near St. Petersburg

The giant manta ray is the largest ray in the world -- and one of them was spotted just 50 feet away from the shores of St. Petersburg.

Environmental group sues federal government over protections for 20 endangered species

The average waiting period for an imperiled species to get federal protection is 12 years, and 47 species have gone extinct waiting, the environmental group that filed the lawsuit says.

Fishing Report: April 16, 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.

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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 April 16, 2021.

Video shows manatee giving birth to calf in Siesta Key canal

Bystanders saw a manatee in a Siesta Key canal that appeared to be in distress -- only to soon realize she was actually giving birth.

Iguana breaks into South Florida home, trashes woman's room

A South Florida woman came home to find her house had been broken into and her room had been trashed. She soon realized that an iguana had invaded her home.