How the space program launched the Florida we know today
Fifty years ago, the first of 12 astronauts walked on the moon. Florida launched all of them, and they in turn helped launch what we currently know as Florida.
Fifty years ago, the first of 12 astronauts walked on the moon. Florida launched all of them, and they in turn helped launch what we currently know as Florida.
Apollo 11's ‘amiable strangers': Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins
Mission commander Neil Armstrong was the flying ace, Buzz Aldrin the scholar. Michael Collins was a crack test pilot, too, but also a wordsmith who described the trio as "amiable strangers."
Mission commander Neil Armstrong was the flying ace, Buzz Aldrin the scholar. Michael Collins was a crack test pilot, too, but also a wordsmith who described the trio as "amiable strangers."
‘You could hear a pin drop': 650 million around the world watched man's first steps on the moon
Live TV coverage allowed hundreds of millions witnesses to history. These are some of their memories of man's greatest achievement.
Live TV coverage allowed hundreds of millions witnesses to history. These are some of their memories of man's greatest achievement.
Richard Branson inspired by Apollo, will have his own space shot soon
Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson said Thursday his spaceship has just a few more test flights before he jumps on board for the first tourist trip.
Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson said Thursday his spaceship has just a few more test flights before he jumps on board for the first tourist trip.
5 things you didn't know about the moon landing
Here are five lesser-known, yet still incredible facts about the mission that first landed men on the moon.
Here are five lesser-known, yet still incredible facts about the mission that first landed men on the moon.
'Chance the Snapper' to live out his life at Florida alligator farm
It's time to say goodbye. The Humboldt Park alligator is leaving Chicago Thursday and heading to Florida.
It's time to say goodbye. The Humboldt Park alligator is leaving Chicago Thursday and heading to Florida.
‘One giant leap for mankind': The everyday things we gained from going to the moon
The Apollo inventions have become part of our day-to-day life on Earth, many of which are unbeknownst to the public at large.
The Apollo inventions have become part of our day-to-day life on Earth, many of which are unbeknownst to the public at large.
See ya later, alligator! Elusive reptile captured from Chicago lagoon
The alligator had a good run as day after day the people hunting for him in a Chicago lagoon came up empty, but in the end he was no match for an expert the city shipped in from Florida.
The alligator had a good run as day after day the people hunting for him in a Chicago lagoon came up empty, but in the end he was no match for an expert the city shipped in from Florida.
Gators congregate in swampy area of Louisiana
A swampy area in Louisiana is attracting dozens of alligators and even more onlookers.
A swampy area in Louisiana is attracting dozens of alligators and even more onlookers.
Apollo 11 astronauts returning to launch pad 50 years later
Apollo 11's astronauts are returning to the exact spot from where they flew to the moon 50 years ago.
Apollo 11's astronauts are returning to the exact spot from where they flew to the moon 50 years ago.
Apollo 11 launched 50 years ago on July 16, 1969
Fifty years ago on July 16, 1969, a three-man crew launched into space from Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft.
Fifty years ago on July 16, 1969, a three-man crew launched into space from Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the Apollo 11 spacecraft.
Dog escapes alligator's jaws thanks to owner's dad
A golden retriever is recovering after being attacked by an alligator. Buddy Ackerman said he was walking his daughter's dog, Osi when a gator lunged out of the pond and grabbed the dog's hind legs.
A golden retriever is recovering after being attacked by an alligator. Buddy Ackerman said he was walking his daughter's dog, Osi when a gator lunged out of the pond and grabbed the dog's hind legs.
Florida man had baby alligator in front seat of his car, deputies say
Deputies in Hardee County arrested a man for possessing illegal drugs, only to find he also had an alligator in the front seat of his car.
Deputies in Hardee County arrested a man for possessing illegal drugs, only to find he also had an alligator in the front seat of his car.
Shark tooth pulled from man's foot 25 years after bite
A shark attack is hard to forget, but one Florida man got a reminder recently in the form of a painful blister on his foot that actually contained the tip of a tooth. Jeff Weakley, who was surfing off Flager Beach in 1994 when the shark struck, said he initially thought the blister came from running.
A shark attack is hard to forget, but one Florida man got a reminder recently in the form of a painful blister on his foot that actually contained the tip of a tooth. Jeff Weakley, who was surfing off Flager Beach in 1994 when the shark struck, said he initially thought the blister came from running.
Dog attacked by alligator at Tampa park
A game of catch went horribly wrong when a Tampa man’s black lab chased a ball into a pond and into the mouth of an alligator.
A game of catch went horribly wrong when a Tampa man’s black lab chased a ball into a pond and into the mouth of an alligator.
Fourth of July boaters, look out below for manatees
The Fourth of July holiday is a day when boaters will crowd Florida’s Gulf coast, meaning it’s even more important to keep an eye out for manatees.
The Fourth of July holiday is a day when boaters will crowd Florida’s Gulf coast, meaning it’s even more important to keep an eye out for manatees.
Success! NASA tests Orion launch abort system
Hundreds of people watched as NASA successfully proved the Orion capsule’s launch abort system can outrun a rocket and pull astronauts to safety if there is an emergency during lift-off.
Hundreds of people watched as NASA successfully proved the Orion capsule’s launch abort system can outrun a rocket and pull astronauts to safety if there is an emergency during lift-off.
Drone captures shark lurking close to family
A family's drone captured a shark swimming dangerously near them.
A family's drone captured a shark swimming dangerously near them.
The room that landed men on the moon is being restored
It’s a snapshot of American achievement, one that deserves to be preserved. Houston’s Mission Control is being restored to its former glory.
It’s a snapshot of American achievement, one that deserves to be preserved. Houston’s Mission Control is being restored to its former glory.
'Snowflake' and 'Blizzard' at Wild Florida produce world's first albino alligator eggs
'Snowflake' and 'Blizzard', two albino alligators at Wild Florida, have produced the world's first albino alligator eggs.
'Snowflake' and 'Blizzard', two albino alligators at Wild Florida, have produced the world's first albino alligator eggs.