USF researchers develop new tool to predict where sargassum seaweed washes ashore
With sargassum season here, it's only a matter of time before the seaweed washes up on shore, and University of South Florida researchers are developing a new tool to predict where it goes.
Toddler finds 3,800-year-old artifact while hiking with family
Ziv Ntizan, 3, was hiking with her family when she picked up the 3,800-year-old seal.
Tampa International Airport discusses potential tree removal near runway due to wildlife strikes
Tampa International Airport (TPA) officials discussed potentially removing trees and forested area near the airport’s runway because of wildlife strikes.
Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack
A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.
Florida wildlife leaders weighing state's first potential black bear hunt in a decade
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is holding a series of virtual public meetings this week, as it asks for feedback about the state's first potential black bear hunt in a decade.
Watch: Astronaut Suni Williams reunites with her dogs after 9 months in space
“Do you recognize me? Do you know who I am?” she asks as she cuddles her overjoyed dogs outside of her home.
Hurricane Helene storm surge relocates dozens of Egmont Key tortoises to Fort De Soto
Visitors to Fort De Soto may notice some new residents. Experts say they’re monitoring 84 tortoise burrows at Fort De Soto, which is 10 times the number of burrows there before Hurricane Helene.
Is Martian dust dangerous? New study reveals long-term health risks for astronauts
New research from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals how breathing in Martian dust could lead to serious health problems for astronauts, from lung damage to thyroid disease.
Dolphin in North Carolina dies after ingesting plastic bag
A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.
SpaceX Fram2 Mission: Historic launch of first human flight over Earth’s polar regions
SpaceX successfully launched another historic mission — this time, the Fram2, which will be the first human spaceflight to the Earth’s polar regions.
MOSI’s new Digital Dome Theatre hosts first visitors: ‘Mind-blowing for kids and adults’
The Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa hosted the first groups of students to visit its new Digital Dome Theatre on Monday.
Were they stuck? NASA’s Starliner astronauts finally weigh in
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, in their first public comments since returning to Earth, tell FOX News about their thoughts when they found out their short test flight was going to be a lot longer.
See it: Partial solar eclipse puts on a show across New England, Europe
Only the far Northeastern U.S. and parts of eastern Canada were in the right spot to see at least part of the sun obscured by the moon as the sun rose Saturday morning.
Dinosaur-era wasp may have snatched its prey: ‘Truly fascinating’
Researchers uncovered an ancient wasp with a Venus flytrap-like structure in 99-million-year-old amber. Here's what they have learned about the new species.
Friday fishing report: March 28, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says cold-tolerant species like sheepshead, trout and redfish are biting well inshore. Hogfish, lane snapper, mangrove snapper and red grouper are active nearshore while big red grouper triggerfish are among the best catches offshore.
Florida angler attempts to save great blue heron ensnared in fishing line
A Central Florida angler spotted a great blue heron entangled in fishing line at Herschel King Park.
Ongoing geomagnetic storm increases chances to see Northern Lights again Wednesday
On Tuesday, aurora lights were seen as far south as Central Illinois. Northern lights are possible again on Wednesday as G2 (moderate) geomagnetic storming is forecast.
Tardigrades may hold clues to cancer care, study finds
NIH-supported researchers have developed a new method using a protein from tardigrades to help protect healthy tissue during cancer radiation therapy, showing early promise in lab tests.
Animal rarely seen off North Carolina coast spotted for first time in 5 years
The animal was far from its usual range, according to marine wildlife experts.