USF student-built satellites launched into orbit by SpaceX
A recent SpaceX launch took three satellites built by University of South Florida students to space on a communications mission.
A recent SpaceX launch took three satellites built by University of South Florida students to space on a communications mission.
UF vets pull shoe from gut of 10.5-foot, 341-pound Nile crocodile
Staff at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine took on the task of removing a shoe from the gut of a 10.5-foot, 341-pound Nile crocodile, named Anuket.
Staff at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine took on the task of removing a shoe from the gut of a 10.5-foot, 341-pound Nile crocodile, named Anuket.
FWC looking for tips regarding scalped pelicans near Skyway pier
Rescue groups say someone is deliberately scalping pelicans by the Skyway fishing pier, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the crime.
Rescue groups say someone is deliberately scalping pelicans by the Skyway fishing pier, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the crime.
Eaglet rehabilitated, re-nested after great horned owl attack
A bald eagle chick was saved, rehabilitated, and re-nested after being attacked by a great horned owl on Anclote Key, thanks to the work of volunteers with the Audobon Center for Birds of Prey and the Raptor Center of Tampa Bay.
A bald eagle chick was saved, rehabilitated, and re-nested after being attacked by a great horned owl on Anclote Key, thanks to the work of volunteers with the Audobon Center for Birds of Prey and the Raptor Center of Tampa Bay.
Scientists scramble to study newly-discovered whale species before it's too late
Local scientists are both excited and concerned about a one-of-a-kind discovery – a new species of whale.
Local scientists are both excited and concerned about a one-of-a-kind discovery – a new species of whale.
Endangered baby right whale found dead on Florida beach
“This is a very sad event,” said Blair Mase, a whale expert with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
“This is a very sad event,” said Blair Mase, a whale expert with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Fishing Report: Feb. 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.
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.
FWC biologists respond after rare harbor seal spotted on Florida beach
Biologists responded to a north Florida beach this week after a harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, was spotted resting on the shore.
Biologists responded to a north Florida beach this week after a harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, was spotted resting on the shore.
North American river otter pups born at Florida zoo for the first time
Zoo Miami is celebrating the birth of three North American river otter pups.
Zoo Miami is celebrating the birth of three North American river otter pups.
Non-native harbor seal appears on north Florida beach
A harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, found its way to a beach near Jacksonville.
A harbor seal, which is not a native resident of the Sunshine State, found its way to a beach near Jacksonville.
New exhibition at Bishop Museum of Science and Nature shows off Bradenton teacher’s fossil finds
A new special exhibition at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton is featuring fossils dug up by local teachers.
A new special exhibition at the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton is featuring fossils dug up by local teachers.
Great white shark count up significantly in Monterey Bay
The study found younger great white sharks that are between 5 and 9 feet long and traditionally concentrated in warm waters off northern Mexico and Southern California have moved north since 2014 as water temperatures have warmed.
The study found younger great white sharks that are between 5 and 9 feet long and traditionally concentrated in warm waters off northern Mexico and Southern California have moved north since 2014 as water temperatures have warmed.
China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft enters Mars' orbit one day after Arab ship arrives
China says its Tianwen-1 spacecraft has entered orbit around Mars on a mission to land a rover and collect data on underground water and possible signs of ancient life.
China says its Tianwen-1 spacecraft has entered orbit around Mars on a mission to land a rover and collect data on underground water and possible signs of ancient life.
Zolfo Springs cousins wrangle 300-pound, 16-foot Burmese python on family property
Aaron Brown was driving when he spotted something on his family's property that required a second look. It turned out to be a 16-foot Burmese python with 100 eggs inside.
Aaron Brown was driving when he spotted something on his family's property that required a second look. It turned out to be a 16-foot Burmese python with 100 eggs inside.
Great Backyard Bird Count seeks to protect birds through global awareness project
Local birders are gearing up for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a global initiative from February 12-15.
Local birders are gearing up for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a global initiative from February 12-15.
United Arab Emirates spacecraft orbits Mars in historic interplanetary mission
A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
A spacecraft from the United Arab Emirates swung into orbit around Mars on Tuesday in a triumph for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.
Rescue group pleads for help as they rescue hundreds of pelicans from Skyway pier
At nearly two miles long, the south end of the old Sunshine Skyway Bridge is now the longest fishing pier in the world. It's also one of the most deadliest spots for pelicans, but a local group of volunteers is working to change that.
At nearly two miles long, the south end of the old Sunshine Skyway Bridge is now the longest fishing pier in the world. It's also one of the most deadliest spots for pelicans, but a local group of volunteers is working to change that.
'Super' view: Space station to fly over Tampa during Super Bowl LV
Sure, the Air Force is sending a rare trifecta of bombers over Raymond James Stadium as the national anthem concludes. But the International Space Station will also be soaring overhead later in the game.
Sure, the Air Force is sending a rare trifecta of bombers over Raymond James Stadium as the national anthem concludes. But the International Space Station will also be soaring overhead later in the game.
UAE, China and US spacecrafts will reach Mars in quick succession
After hurtling hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are ready to hit the brakes at Mars.
After hurtling hundreds of millions of miles through space since last summer, three robotic explorers are ready to hit the brakes at Mars.
Super Bowl Sunday matchup splits Land O’ Lakes family in half
They say home is where the heart is, but half of one Land O’ Lakes family’s hearts bleed Buccaneers red. The other half is all in for the Kansas City Chiefs.
They say home is where the heart is, but half of one Land O’ Lakes family’s hearts bleed Buccaneers red. The other half is all in for the Kansas City Chiefs.