'Chubbs' the massive gator spotted at Palmetto golf course
It was a regular day of golfing for a Bradenton man, but then he came across a longtime resident at the Palmetto golf club: Chubbs the gator.
It was a regular day of golfing for a Bradenton man, but then he came across a longtime resident at the Palmetto golf club: Chubbs the gator.
From weddings to rockets, photographer lives the dream
For many people, being a part of the space program is something you could only dream. But one young man is living his dream -- and he has the pictures to prove it.
For many people, being a part of the space program is something you could only dream. But one young man is living his dream -- and he has the pictures to prove it.
Strangers join forces to rescue distressed manatee in Venice waterway
Marine scientists are trying to determine whether red tide is to blame for a manatee found in distress on Sunday.
Marine scientists are trying to determine whether red tide is to blame for a manatee found in distress on Sunday.
"Monster" alligator spotted on MacDill AFB golf course
MacDill Air Force Base is home to some of the country’s bravest warriors. But even they made sure to steer clear of one beast who was spotted lurking there Friday.
MacDill Air Force Base is home to some of the country’s bravest warriors. But even they made sure to steer clear of one beast who was spotted lurking there Friday.
In first 8 months of year, manatee death toll surpasses 2017
This year hasn't been a good one for the Florida manatee. According to state wildlife statistics, there have been more manatee deaths so far this year than all of last year.
This year hasn't been a good one for the Florida manatee. According to state wildlife statistics, there have been more manatee deaths so far this year than all of last year.
Early sunrise: Mission to 'touch' the sun blasts off from Florida
This is one hot flight: The first NASA mission to ‘touch’ our sun is underway after a dramatic early morning launch. The Parker Solar Probe is now racing through space on a path that will eventually bring it within 4 million miles of the sun’s surface.
This is one hot flight: The first NASA mission to ‘touch’ our sun is underway after a dramatic early morning launch. The Parker Solar Probe is now racing through space on a path that will eventually bring it within 4 million miles of the sun’s surface.
Astronauts picked for SpaceX, Boeing capsule test flights
NASA on Friday assigned the astronauts who will ride the first commercial capsules into orbit next year and bring crew launches back to the U.S.
NASA on Friday assigned the astronauts who will ride the first commercial capsules into orbit next year and bring crew launches back to the U.S.
SpaceX delivers ice cream, mice, AI robot to space station
A SpaceX shipment has arrived at the International Space Station, bearing berries and ice cream, mice and the first orbiting robot with artificial intelligence.
A SpaceX shipment has arrived at the International Space Station, bearing berries and ice cream, mice and the first orbiting robot with artificial intelligence.
NASA camera captures its own fiery demise after launch causes brush fire
A remote camera for NASA ended up being destroyed by flames, and ended up recording its own demise.
A remote camera for NASA ended up being destroyed by flames, and ended up recording its own demise.
Jupiter's backward-flying asteroid from another star system
Just months after the discovery of our first known interstellar visitor, it turns out there's another asteroid from yet another star system residing in our cosmic club in plain view.
Just months after the discovery of our first known interstellar visitor, it turns out there's another asteroid from yet another star system residing in our cosmic club in plain view.
NASA satellite captures northern lights phenomenon
One of NASA’s satellites captured a remarkable image of the northern lights in the Earth's night sky.
One of NASA’s satellites captured a remarkable image of the northern lights in the Earth's night sky.
NASA spacecraft aims to put mystery planets on galactic map
Calling all planets that orbit around bright, nearby stars: NASA's new Tess spacecraft is looking to do a head count.
Calling all planets that orbit around bright, nearby stars: NASA's new Tess spacecraft is looking to do a head count.
Gargantuan gator makes appearance at Palmetto golf course
The massive alligator affectionately called "Chubbs" has made another appearance at a Palmetto golf course.
The massive alligator affectionately called "Chubbs" has made another appearance at a Palmetto golf course.
Baby alligators soak up the sun at Circle B Bar Reserve
While it’s usually the big, dinosaur-like alligators who get all the attention at Circle B Bar Reserve south of Lakeland, the baby gators there are pretty cute, too.
While it’s usually the big, dinosaur-like alligators who get all the attention at Circle B Bar Reserve south of Lakeland, the baby gators there are pretty cute, too.
NASA: Astronaut's DNA no longer identical to twin after year in space
After a year in space, an astronaut’s genes were transformed, and no longer matches his twin, according to a NASA study.
After a year in space, an astronaut’s genes were transformed, and no longer matches his twin, according to a NASA study.
Deep Hole: One of the best spots in Florida to see alligators
If you want to see alligators, one of the best spots in the entire state is not far from Sarasota. But only a few people each day are allowed to make the trek.
If you want to see alligators, one of the best spots in the entire state is not far from Sarasota. But only a few people each day are allowed to make the trek.
Massive gator spotted at Palmetto golf course (again)
He's back! The gargantuan gator known as "Chubbs" was spotted around the eighth hole at the Buffalo Creek Golf Course this week.
He's back! The gargantuan gator known as "Chubbs" was spotted around the eighth hole at the Buffalo Creek Golf Course this week.
Make way for rays! 'Fever' spotted along Gandy Bridge
We've seen alligators in Florida using crosswalks. But how about a fever of rays using the boat channel? That's what SkyFOX spotted this morning: A large group of rays swimming through the channel under the Gandy Bridge.
We've seen alligators in Florida using crosswalks. But how about a fever of rays using the boat channel? That's what SkyFOX spotted this morning: A large group of rays swimming through the channel under the Gandy Bridge.
The space shuttle's first Florida landing
Thirty-four years ago, the Sunshine State got its first wakeup call from an arriving spacecraft. The space shuttle’s signature twin sonic booms rattled Florida on February 11, 1984 as Challenger made the first-ever Kennedy Space Center landing.
Thirty-four years ago, the Sunshine State got its first wakeup call from an arriving spacecraft. The space shuttle’s signature twin sonic booms rattled Florida on February 11, 1984 as Challenger made the first-ever Kennedy Space Center landing.
SpaceX brings back Florida's space tourism
The Florida aerospace industry was almost wiped out when the space shuttle program was shut down in 2011. But now, SpaceX is providing the launchpad for the commercial space industry to take off.
The Florida aerospace industry was almost wiped out when the space shuttle program was shut down in 2011. But now, SpaceX is providing the launchpad for the commercial space industry to take off.



















