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.
Fishing Report: Feb. 2, 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 Feb. 5, 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 Feb. 5, 2021.
SpaceX targets Sunday morning for next launch of Starlink mission
SpaceX has delayed its next launch of Starlink satellites targeting no earlier than Sunday, February 7.
SpaceX has delayed its next launch of Starlink satellites targeting no earlier than Sunday, February 7.
SpaceX targeting Wednesday for next Starlink mission launch
When the launch happens, you can watch it from wherever you are on the FOX 35 News app.
When the launch happens, you can watch it from wherever you are on the FOX 35 News app.
Remembering space shuttle Columbia's crew
On a sleepy winter Saturday morning in 2003, most Americans had no idea that seven astronauts were gliding back to Earth after more than two weeks in space. But the whole nation would soon know that space shuttle Columbia was not going to make it home.
On a sleepy winter Saturday morning in 2003, most Americans had no idea that seven astronauts were gliding back to Earth after more than two weeks in space. But the whole nation would soon know that space shuttle Columbia was not going to make it home.
Polk County deputies encounter massive alligator near Lakeland school
A resident reported a large alligator sunning on the sidewalk near Lakeland Highlands Middle School, and said they were worried about kids who were walking to class. The 10-foot, 800-pound alligator did not want to go without a fight.
A resident reported a large alligator sunning on the sidewalk near Lakeland Highlands Middle School, and said they were worried about kids who were walking to class. The 10-foot, 800-pound alligator did not want to go without a fight.
Endangered right whale and calf spotted swimming with dolphins off Florida coast
Drone footage captured an endangered North Atlantic Right whale and her calf swimming off the coast of Florida while being surrounded by a pod of dolphins.
Drone footage captured an endangered North Atlantic Right whale and her calf swimming off the coast of Florida while being surrounded by a pod of dolphins.
Fishing Report: Jan. 29, 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.
'Cookie Monster' gemstone found in Brazil goes viral
A geologist recently discovered a gemstone in Brazil that looks just like Cookie Monster from "Sesame Street." The scientist said he's been offered $10,000 for the rare rock.
A geologist recently discovered a gemstone in Brazil that looks just like Cookie Monster from "Sesame Street." The scientist said he's been offered $10,000 for the rare rock.
Global shark populations have declined more than 70% since 1970, researchers say
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
When marine biologist Stuart Sandin talks about sharks, it sounds like he’s describing Jedis of the ocean. “They are terrific predators, fast swimmers and they have amazing senses — they can detect any disturbance in the ocean from great distance,” such as smells or tiny changes in water currents.
3 men paying $55M each to fly to International Space Station from Florida
"This is the first private flight to the International Space Station. It’s never been done before," said Axiom’s chief executive and president Mike Suffredini, a former space station program manager for NASA.
"This is the first private flight to the International Space Station. It’s never been done before," said Axiom’s chief executive and president Mike Suffredini, a former space station program manager for NASA.
Space shuttle Challenger disaster: Remembering the astronauts
NASA is once again marking a series of somber anniversaries and remembering 17 astronauts who died in the three tragedies.
NASA is once again marking a series of somber anniversaries and remembering 17 astronauts who died in the three tragedies.
FWC: 2-year-old panther struck and killed by vehicle; third death in 2021
The 2-year-old panther who died after being struck by a vehicle is the third panther death attributed to fatal collisions this year.
The 2-year-old panther who died after being struck by a vehicle is the third panther death attributed to fatal collisions this year.