'Severe' geomagnetic storm could blow power grid with satellite, radio blackouts possible during Milton
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
A severe geomagnetic storm is forecast at the same time Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike Florida.
FWC rescuing manatees after 4 found trapped in Largo pond
Biologists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission are rescuing four manatees trapped in a pond at a Largo cemetery on Friday. As of late Friday morning, two of the manatees have been rescued.
Biologists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission are rescuing four manatees trapped in a pond at a Largo cemetery on Friday. As of late Friday morning, two of the manatees have been rescued.
ZooTampa helps save stranded manatees after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene’s severe weather conditions and strong storm surges forced communities across southeastern Florida to evacuate their homes for safer grounds, but what happens to animals in Florida’s ecosystem when natural disasters occur?
Hurricane Helene’s severe weather conditions and strong storm surges forced communities across southeastern Florida to evacuate their homes for safer grounds, but what happens to animals in Florida’s ecosystem when natural disasters occur?
Storm recovery effort at Hubbard?s Marina
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina joined FOX 13 News to give an update on recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Captain Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina joined FOX 13 News to give an update on recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, is still growing — here’s why
Mount Everest is growing taller every year, and new research suggests that the merger of two rivers thousands of years ago plays a key role in its rise.
Mount Everest is growing taller every year, and new research suggests that the merger of two rivers thousands of years ago plays a key role in its rise.
Dolphins smile at each other while playing, study says
Dolphins are actually smiling at each other when they open their mouths while playing with one another, according to a recent study out of Italy.
Dolphins are actually smiling at each other when they open their mouths while playing with one another, according to a recent study out of Italy.
Strongest solar flare in 7 years could lead to communication blackouts on Earth
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
The X9.0 flare takes the crown from the previous strongest flare of Solar Cycle 25, which was an X8.7 flare on May 14.
Fat Bear Week starts a day late after bear kills rival on live webcam
Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.
Fat Bear Week is back, but the annual contest that celebrates brown bears and their healthy appetites was delayed after a bear killed another bear on a live webcam.
Watch: 'Comet of a century' puts on beautiful show while zooming by Earth
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
Astronomers said Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS reached perihelion, its closest point to the Sun, on Sept. 27 and will spin back around for another visit to Earth's neighborhood. On or before Oct. 12 will be the next chance to see the celestial show.
NASA: Black hole’s Death Star-like beam appears to make stars explode
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
The beam of light is 3,000 light years long and is traveling through space at almost the speed of light.
NOAA orders next generation of hurricane hunter aircraft
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced recently it awarded a contract to Georgia-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for two specialized C-130J Hercules aircraft. The planes are expected to join NOAA’s fleet by 2030.
Rare 'ring of fire' eclipse to dazzle Easter Island, parts of South America
An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," will be visible on Wednesday, primarily over the Pacific, with Easter Island, parts of Argentina, and Chile in its path.
An annular solar eclipse, known as the "ring of fire," will be visible on Wednesday, primarily over the Pacific, with Easter Island, parts of Argentina, and Chile in its path.
SpaceX launches rescue mission for 2 stranded NASA astronauts
SpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
SpaceX has launched a rescue mission for the two stuck astronauts at the International Space Station.
NASA, SpaceX postpone launch date of Crew-9 mission to space station due to Tropical Storm Helene
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station due to Tropical Storm Helene.
NASA and SpaceX have postponed the launch of the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station due to Tropical Storm Helene.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS puts on show in space before possible big show on Earth
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has been tantalizing astronomers on Earth for several months since its discovery last year.
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has been tantalizing astronomers on Earth for several months since its discovery last year.
First day of fall coming up, bringing change
Captain Dylan Hubbard phoned in live from an FWC meeting on the Gulf Council and lane snapper in the Keys. He said with the first day of fall coming up, there are plenty of changes in our waters.
Captain Dylan Hubbard phoned in live from an FWC meeting on the Gulf Council and lane snapper in the Keys. He said with the first day of fall coming up, there are plenty of changes in our waters.
Earth is getting a temporary second moon this fall
Earth will soon have a visitor — and not of the extraterrestrial kind. Astronomers found a small asteroid that will orbit our planet this fall, becoming a "mini-moon" temporarily.
Earth will soon have a visitor — and not of the extraterrestrial kind. Astronomers found a small asteroid that will orbit our planet this fall, becoming a "mini-moon" temporarily.
Wisconsin bear attack: Boy shoots, kills animal mauling father
A 12-year-old boy shot and killed a wounded black bear as it was mauling his father near their hunting cabin in the thick western Wisconsin woods.
A 12-year-old boy shot and killed a wounded black bear as it was mauling his father near their hunting cabin in the thick western Wisconsin woods.
1,000-year-old Viking treasure found hidden in dirt: 'Unique finding'
The discovery consisted of four "powerful" arm rings made of silver, each with unique embellishments. It was found under what would have been a small house, and archaeologists believe it was intentionally buried.
The discovery consisted of four "powerful" arm rings made of silver, each with unique embellishments. It was found under what would have been a small house, and archaeologists believe it was intentionally buried.
Florida Python Challenge 2024 removes nearly 200 invasive snakes from state
Nearly 200 pythons were removed from South Florida during the 2024 Florida Python Challenge.
Nearly 200 pythons were removed from South Florida during the 2024 Florida Python Challenge.