US Space Force increasing ranks, offers service members from other branches transfer opportunity

The United States Space Force (USSF) is offering service members from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps the opportunity to transfer to the USSF through the Interservice Transfer (IST) program.

Change is in the air on the water
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Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard’s Marina says things are moving and we are on the doorstep of a changing fishery where things start to shuffle around and change patterns again. 

August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded

August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.

Sen. Ashley Moody proposes U.S. Space Academy in Florida

Sen. Ashley Moody introduced legislation on Tuesday to officially establish Florida as the home of the new U.S. Space Academy.

FWC announces no violations after sharks found cut up on Redington Beach

Florida Fish and Wildlife announced that no violations happened after witnesses reported two sharks found cut up on the beach in Redington Beach. 

Bodies of 4 recovered after plane goes missing in Bahamas

Family members say the bodies of four people aboard a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from the Bahamas have been recovered.

Beachgoers say man cut up sharks, left remains on Redington Shores beach two weeks in a row

There was a shark sighting in Redington Shores over the weekend, but not necessarily in the way you’d think. Beach visitors say they saw someone cut the tail off of a shark that had a hook in its mouth Sunday, and leave the rest of it on the beach.

Child hospitalized after alligator attack at Weeki Wachee Preserve: HCSO

A child is recovering in the hospital after an alligator bit them while swimming Monday at the Weeki Wachee Preserve in Hernando County. 

Grouper season underway
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Capt. Dylan Hubbard with Hubbard's Marina shares why he is excited to capitalize on grouper season returning for September.

Tahoe bear deaths: Mama bear tried to get her dead cub up, drag it off the road, witnesses say

Six bears have died on Tahoe roads in the last two weeks, a local non-profit said. In one case, a mama bear was seen trying to get her dead cub up and drag her baby off the road, witnesses recalled.

Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot

A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.

September skywatching guide: Harvest Moon, bright Venus, fall equinox and more ahead

September brings plenty of reasons to look to the skies. From a meteor shower and bright Venus to the official change of seasons and the year's Harvest Moon, an impressive lineup awaits stargazers this month.