Mating season brings out aggressive alligators across Florida
With April comes the start of alligator mating season, meaning more gators are on the prowl in some unlikely places in Florida and the rest of the coastal South.
With April comes the start of alligator mating season, meaning more gators are on the prowl in some unlikely places in Florida and the rest of the coastal South.
Despite test 'anomaly,' SpaceX cargo mission still on track -- for now
SpaceX has suffered a serious setback in its effort to launch NASA astronauts into orbit this year, with the fiery loss of its first crew capsule.
SpaceX has suffered a serious setback in its effort to launch NASA astronauts into orbit this year, with the fiery loss of its first crew capsule.
SpaceX capsule suffers 'anomaly,' smoke seen for miles
Officials say SpaceX's new capsule for astronauts suffered an "anomaly" during a routine engine test firing in Florida, causing smoke to be seen for miles.
Officials say SpaceX's new capsule for astronauts suffered an "anomaly" during a routine engine test firing in Florida, causing smoke to be seen for miles.
DeSantis continues push for Space Force base
Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials aren’t aborting pursuit of the operational command of President Donald Trump’s Space Force, despite a report Florida isn’t on the U.S. Air Force’s short list of potential bases.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials aren’t aborting pursuit of the operational command of President Donald Trump’s Space Force, despite a report Florida isn’t on the U.S. Air Force’s short list of potential bases.
SpaceX's first commercial Falcon Heavy mission complete
The world’s most powerful rocket blasted off Thursday evening for only its second flight ever. And while there was no ‘Starman’ or red roadster atop the Falcon Heavy this time, the communications satellite riding into space still represented an important payload for SpaceX.
The world’s most powerful rocket blasted off Thursday evening for only its second flight ever. And while there was no ‘Starman’ or red roadster atop the Falcon Heavy this time, the communications satellite riding into space still represented an important payload for SpaceX.
Watch: Gator growls at golfer on Palmetto course
Buffalo Creek Golf Course has become a place enjoyed as much for its wildlife as for its putting greens.
Buffalo Creek Golf Course has become a place enjoyed as much for its wildlife as for its putting greens.
Great white shark, Miss Costa pings off Sarasota coast
Miss Costa, a great white shark whose tracker pings off the west coast of Florida from time to time, is making her rounds in the Gulf of Mexico.
Miss Costa, a great white shark whose tracker pings off the west coast of Florida from time to time, is making her rounds in the Gulf of Mexico.
Manatee hugs snorkeler in Crystal River
You can swim with the manatees in Crystal River, but one of the sea cows took a particular liking to one woman as she swam with the gentle giants!
You can swim with the manatees in Crystal River, but one of the sea cows took a particular liking to one woman as she swam with the gentle giants!
Florida Panhandle fishermen reel in great white shark
Fishermen in Florida's Panhandle made a rare catch: A 10-foot-long great white shark.
Fishermen in Florida's Panhandle made a rare catch: A 10-foot-long great white shark.
Orphaned manatee 'Buckeye' back in the care of SeaWorld Orlando
An orphaned manatee that was rescued and rehabilitated at SeaWorld Orlando in 2015 is back at the theme park after rescue teams were alerted of his unexplained weight loss.
An orphaned manatee that was rescued and rehabilitated at SeaWorld Orlando in 2015 is back at the theme park after rescue teams were alerted of his unexplained weight loss.
'Number' of manatees found dead in Everglades National Park
Florida wildlife officials are investigating the deaths of a “number” of manatees in the Everglades National Park.
Florida wildlife officials are investigating the deaths of a “number” of manatees in the Everglades National Park.
Adorable video of dolphin at SeaWorld Orlando kissing two trainers goes viral
An adorable video of a dolphin at SeaWorld Orlando kissing two of his trainers has gone viral online.
An adorable video of a dolphin at SeaWorld Orlando kissing two of his trainers has gone viral online.
Bobcat chases squirrel on top of Punta Gorda patio
Cats are notorious for climbing things, but this was no ordinary cat. Michelle Kloese captured video of a bobcat on top of her home's screened-in patio in Punta Gorda on Sunday morning.
Cats are notorious for climbing things, but this was no ordinary cat. Michelle Kloese captured video of a bobcat on top of her home's screened-in patio in Punta Gorda on Sunday morning.
SpaceX astronaut capsule test flight set for March
A milestone SpaceX test flight could be just a month away. NASA announced this morning that the company is targeting March 2 for an uncrewed first flight of its Dragon crew capsule.
A milestone SpaceX test flight could be just a month away. NASA announced this morning that the company is targeting March 2 for an uncrewed first flight of its Dragon crew capsule.
Hundreds of manatees seek warmth in Three Sisters Springs
Humans aren't the only ones feeling the chill during Florida's cold snaps! When the temperatures plunge, manatees head inland toward warmer waters in several of the state's natural springs, including Crystal River in Citrus County.
Humans aren't the only ones feeling the chill during Florida's cold snaps! When the temperatures plunge, manatees head inland toward warmer waters in several of the state's natural springs, including Crystal River in Citrus County.
Apollo 1's crew: A Mercury astronaut, spacewalker and rookie
The three astronauts killed in the first U.S. space tragedy represented NASA's finest: the second American to fly in space, the first U.S. spacewalker and the trusted rookie.
The three astronauts killed in the first U.S. space tragedy represented NASA's finest: the second American to fly in space, the first U.S. spacewalker and the trusted rookie.
Researchers come face-to-face with huge great white shark
Two shark researchers who came face-to-face with what could be one of the largest great whites ever recorded are using their encounter as an opportunity to push for legislation that would protect sharks in Hawaii.
Two shark researchers who came face-to-face with what could be one of the largest great whites ever recorded are using their encounter as an opportunity to push for legislation that would protect sharks in Hawaii.
ADORABLE: SeaWorld worker bottle-feeds baby manatee
A photographer recently posted video he captured of the adorable moments rescued baby manatees were being bottle-fed at SeaWorld.
A photographer recently posted video he captured of the adorable moments rescued baby manatees were being bottle-fed at SeaWorld.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket carrying 10 Iridium Communications satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 10 Iridium Communications satellites has blasted off from California. The rocket lifted off at 7:31 a.m. PT Friday at Vandenberg Air Force Base and arced over the Pacific Ocean west of Los Angeles. SpaceX landed the Falcon's first stage on an autonomous vessel floating in the ocean.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 10 Iridium Communications satellites has blasted off from California. The rocket lifted off at 7:31 a.m. PT Friday at Vandenberg Air Force Base and arced over the Pacific Ocean west of Los Angeles. SpaceX landed the Falcon's first stage on an autonomous vessel floating in the ocean.
Manatee cuts through long line of mullet near St. Petersburg
Video taken by a drone shows a manatee politely passing through a long line of mullet swimming in the water off St. Petersburg, Florida.
Video taken by a drone shows a manatee politely passing through a long line of mullet swimming in the water off St. Petersburg, Florida.