Bok Tower Gardens raises concerns about proposed parkway potentially impacting wildlife corridor
Polk County is a hot spot for growth, hence why the state is currently considering routes for a future parkway, but there's some concern the highway could impact a wildlife corridor.
Polk County is a hot spot for growth, hence why the state is currently considering routes for a future parkway, but there's some concern the highway could impact a wildlife corridor.
Cold-stunned sea turtles from St. Augustine area recovering at Apollo Beach rehab center
A dozen sea turtles from the St. Augustine area arrived at The Florida Aquarium Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach on Friday after suffering from being cold-stunned following the recent chilly weather this month.
A dozen sea turtles from the St. Augustine area arrived at The Florida Aquarium Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center in Apollo Beach on Friday after suffering from being cold-stunned following the recent chilly weather this month.
Up to 7 planets align in night sky, wowing skygazers in January and February
Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.
Early 2025 is a good time for skygazing and spotting up to seven planets in the night sky – if you have a little help.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 24, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the return of warmer weather, along with the upcoming new moon, will bring a better bite this coming week.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says the return of warmer weather, along with the upcoming new moon, will bring a better bite this coming week.
Manatee rescued from cold waters in St. Pete recovering at ZooTampa
A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after he was rescued from cold waters near the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus on Wednesday.
A manatee is recovering at ZooTampa after he was rescued from cold waters near the University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus on Wednesday.
Florida couple claims to find 'Starship' rocket debris while vacationing in Turks and Caicos
Pieces of SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket are washing ashore after the latest test flight exploded over Turks and Caicos.
Pieces of SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket are washing ashore after the latest test flight exploded over Turks and Caicos.
Watch: 'Cutest, spikiest, tiniest crab’ takes the internet by storm
A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet sensation after NOAA Fisheries posted a video showcasing its unique appearance.
A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet sensation after NOAA Fisheries posted a video showcasing its unique appearance.
10-foot gator pulled from Florida storm drain
Florida firefighters never know what they may encounter on the job.
Florida firefighters never know what they may encounter on the job.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 17, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent colder weather has made fishing more difficult in many areas, but Friday and Saturday could make for better conditions on the back side of a full moon.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says recent colder weather has made fishing more difficult in many areas, but Friday and Saturday could make for better conditions on the back side of a full moon.
WATCH: Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket on first test flight from Florida, loses booster
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for its first test flight early Thursday, after several days of delays.
Blue Origin successfully launched its New Glenn rocket for its first test flight early Thursday, after several days of delays.
Hillsborough County holds prescribed burn as part of year-round wildfire prevention efforts
Environmental specialists in Hillsborough County say wildfire prevention in Florida is a year-round job.
Environmental specialists in Hillsborough County say wildfire prevention in Florida is a year-round job.
Comet pays once-in 160,000-year visit to Earth's nighttime skies
A recently discovered comet is making a bright debut to Earth this month, and with some effort, sky gazers might be able to see Comet ATLAS.
A recently discovered comet is making a bright debut to Earth this month, and with some effort, sky gazers might be able to see Comet ATLAS.
St. Pete approves funding for debris removal from Albert Whitted Airport months after storms
It has been three months since Hurricane Milton and the St. Pete City Council recently approved cleanup and demolition work at Albert Whitted Airport.
It has been three months since Hurricane Milton and the St. Pete City Council recently approved cleanup and demolition work at Albert Whitted Airport.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, new Blue Origin rocket set for launches this week at Cape Canaveral
If weather permits and all systems are go, we'll see two important launches from Cape Canaveral over the next two nights.
If weather permits and all systems are go, we'll see two important launches from Cape Canaveral over the next two nights.
Blue Origin targeting launch of its New Glenn rocket no earlier than Thursday morning
Blue Origin scrubbed the maiden flight mission of its New Glenn rocket from Florida's Space Coast on Monday morning.
Blue Origin scrubbed the maiden flight mission of its New Glenn rocket from Florida's Space Coast on Monday morning.
Here's how to see the first full ‘Wolf’ moon of 2025
The first full moon of 2025, January’s full “Wolf Moon," will brighten the sky soon.
The first full moon of 2025, January’s full “Wolf Moon," will brighten the sky soon.
Spacecraft makes final flyby of smallest planet in solar system
Despite temperatures reaching 800 °F during the day, Mercury's shadowy craters may contain ice.
Despite temperatures reaching 800 °F during the day, Mercury's shadowy craters may contain ice.
1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark pings off Florida beach 3 times in 1 day, officials say
Officials said a 1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark was pinged off a Florida beach three times in one day.
Officials said a 1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark was pinged off a Florida beach three times in one day.
Earth records hottest year ever in 2024
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.
Friday fishing report: Jan. 10, 2025
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fish that are more cold-tolerant ? like redfish, sheepshead and trout ? are biting well during the cold fronts. Nearshore and offshore has been tougher for fishing, but hogfish and red grouper are abundant in some spots.
Captain Dylan Hubbard says fish that are more cold-tolerant ? like redfish, sheepshead and trout ? are biting well during the cold fronts. Nearshore and offshore has been tougher for fishing, but hogfish and red grouper are abundant in some spots.