Newly discovered asteroid will make very close pass by Earth: Here’s what to know

A newly discovered asteroid named 2026 JH2 will pass by Earth at a distance of about 56,000 miles. The moon, by comparison, is approximately 228,855 miles away

New moon weekend means better nighttime fishing
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With a new moon weekend, bait concentrations will head to artificial light sources and allow for great nighttime fishing. The day time bite will be better offshore and near shore.

Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland

Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.

US Forest Service adds new fee-free day for National Trails Day

The U.S. Forest Service wants everyone to hit the trails and it’s offering them another chance to do so for free. The agency added National Trails Day to the list of fee-free days at its national forests and grasslands.

Third grader's art embarks on a space mission
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Eeshan Kallu, a third grade student at Dorothy C. York Innovation Academy, won a district-wide competition for Hillsborough County, blending his passions for science and art. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.

Brain-eating amoeba found in popular US National Parks, including Yellowstone

A newly released study discovered a deadly, brain-eating amoeba in three U.S. National Parks and recreation areas, two of which rank in the top ten for most popular in the nation.

Trump's push to expand hunting on federal lands raises concerns

The Trump administration is moving to expand hunting access across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas by directing federal land managers to roll back restrictions deemed unnecessary.

Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public

The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.

Summer heat brings in warmer fishing patterns
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As the water warms up before the summer months, many fish are heading into deeper waters. Tarpon are starting to resurface inshore, while hogfish are starting to dissipate to colder waters.

Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.

Astronomers surprised by atmosphere around tiny world in the outer solar system

A tiny world that orbits way beyond Neptune surprised astronomers with a thin atmosphere that they did not expect to find. Now, scientists are trying to determine how it formed.

Officer retrieves crocodile believed to have eaten missing man

A South African officer was hoisted from a helicopter as he retrieved a crocodile suspected of having eaten a missing man.