Full 'flower moon' to shine Friday night: What to know

Stargazers will be treated to the first of two May full moons Friday night with the rise of the full “flower moon."

Full moon & pre-front brings hot bite for weekend
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Around Tampa Bay inshore and near shore fishing should be hot this early weekend with the full moon bringing faster moving tidal flows and a low pressure coming down late Saturday making the fish even more excited! 

SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida's Kennedy Space Center

After “unfavorable weather” caused SpaceX to scrub a launch attempt on Monday, the company successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket from the Space Coast on Wednesday.

Trump dismisses some, if not all, of National Science Board, multiple reports say

The Trump administration is being criticized over reports that the White House has dismissed multiple, and possibly all, members of the National Science Board.

Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say

Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.

Good Day Fishing Report: April 24, 2026
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Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina says the forecast looks beautiful, and fish will be moving deeper while looking for cooler water. Inshore, sheepshead are still popular around docks, piers and bridges. Hogfish action is still growing nearshore. Yellowtail and triggerfish are coming in at a steady rate offshore as well.

Sloth World: Warehouse lacked proper permits for animals; 'stop work' order issued by county

The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.

NOAA finally identifies ‘golden orb’; here’s what it is

The mystery of the "golden orb," an unidentified object that captured widespread public interest when it was collected during a NOAA expedition, has finally been solved.

Maine lobsterman found dead after boat discovered adrift overnight

A 63-year-old Maine lobsterman was found dead after his boat was discovered running unattended overnight, sparking a search in coastal waters.

University of Tampa breaks ground on new innovation center, focused on health and science fields

The University of Tampa broke ground on the largest investment in its 94-year history. The school is building the Dickey Science Innovation Center, overlooking the Hillsborough River.

NASA unveils panoramic Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

NASA unveiled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, designed to capture unprecedented panoramic images of the universe.

Major baby boom at Giraffe Ranch in Dade City just in time for Spring

There's a major baby boom underway at the Giraffe Ranch in Dade City. Spring has sprung and the animals living on the sprawling property in the Green Swamp area of Central Florida are nurturing the next generation.

High-flying airshow stars are Air Force aces who bring precision to the cockpit

The annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-In attracts aviation fans, flight enthusiasts and those interested in military history. It also brings out the awesome aerial prowess of some of the most elite Air Force Aviators in the United States.

Northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states tonight: See where

Stargazers could be in for a celestial treat Friday night and early Saturday: the northern lights may be visible in nearly 20 states.