Large gator blocks road in Myakka River State Park

This massive gator decided to relax right in the middle of the road at Myakka River State Park, keeping drivers and bicyclists from getting by.

Space station marks 20 years of people living in orbit

The International Space Station was a cramped, humid, puny three rooms when the first crew moved in. Twenty years and 241 visitors later, the complex has a lookout tower, three toilets, six sleeping compartments and 12 rooms, depending on how you count.

Raccoon leads staff members on wild chase around Texas high school

Faculty members at a high school in Euless, Texas, were led on a wild chase by a raccoon on the loose on Thursday, October 22.

Fishing Report: Halloween 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 October 30, 2020.

Spooky 'Halloween' sun seen in NASA image

A remarkable solar image from NASA shows a spooky sun that scientists compared to a "giant floating space pumpkin."

Leopard mauls Florida man who paid for 'full-contact experience' with big cat

A Florida man paid $150 for a "full-contact experience" with a captive black leopard, which would allow him to play with the rare cat and rub its belly. Instead, he was attacked as soon as he entered the enclosure and needed multiple surgeries.

MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis

Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.

Tampa teen featured in documentary about what it means to fly like a girl

From the aerospace program at Stewart Middle Magnet in Tampa, Afton Kinkaid explains what it means to fly like a girl and why the future of aviation depends on the participation of women.

ULA announces Election Day launch of Atlas V rocket

The launch window on November 3rd, which is also Election Day, will open at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:10 p.m. EST.

NASA, SpaceX target Nov. 14 for manned Crew-1 mission to ISS

NASA and SpaceX have announced a new date for the launch of the first crew rotation mission to the International Space Station.

Experts ask beachgoers to spot and report invasive Beach Vitex

Beach Vitex was planted decades ago in North and South Carolina as a sand dune protector following a major hurricane – though, instead of preventing beach erosion it sucked and stole water from other plants.

First Asian giant hornet nest found in Washington

The Washington State Department of Agriculture has found the first Asian giant hornet nest in the United States. 

Two-headed snake found in Palm Harbor

A Pinellas County family recently came across a rare phenomenon and reported it to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.