Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution

Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.

Perseid meteor shower 2026: When is it and how to watch

The Perseid meteor shower peaks the night of August 12–13 — and this year's new moon phase offers perfectly dark skies for optimal viewing.

SpaceX scrubs Starlink satellite launch from Florida

SpaceX has delayed an attempt to launch another batch of its Starlink satellites from Florida's Space Coast.

NORAD F-16s intercept two aircraft near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said F-16 fighter jets intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey.

A solar eclipse is coming Wednesday: What to know and how to watch

A total solar eclipse is taking place Aug. 12, and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will be able to see a partial solar eclipse, NASA said. 

75 lost baby sea turtles rescued by Florida deputies

When dozens of young turtle hatchlings were seen making their way away from the ocean, some Volusia County deputies stepped in to help.

Vaccine could prevent some forms of colon cancer

Scientists are developing new treatments designed to train your immune system to destroy early colon growths long before they can develop into tumors.

4 cases of 'rabbit fever' confirmed on Long Island, health department says

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said it was investigating four cases of tularemia, a tick-borne disease that can spread through small dead animals, like rabbits.

SpaceX rocket crash creates new moon crater
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Zac Aubert, CEO of The Launch Pad Network joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the latest details on the Blue Origin rocket explosion after the company's report became public, as well as the impacts of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket slamming into the moon at 5,400 mph creating a new crater on the Moon's surface.

Florida Python Challenge 2026 winner: 96 snakes and $10K grand prize

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the winners of the 2026 Florida Python Challenge.

NASA advances Artemis plan for permanent moon base

NASA and its commercial partners are building dozens of landers, rovers and scientific probes to identify a location for a future lunar base near the moon's south pole.

These gene-edited beagles could provide hope for dog-loving allergy sufferers

For the first time, scientists have successfully used gene-editing technology to eliminate a primary allergy-causing protein in two dogs, Bailey the beagle and her twin Alfie.

Part of stray SpaceX rocket crashes into moon as predicted

The SpaceX Falcon rocket’s upper stage, a cylinder more than 40 feet long, crashed into the moon at 5,400-mph.

Central Florida native heading to space with NASA's Crew-13 ISS Mission

A Volusia County native is preparing for his first mission to space. Luke Delaney is part of NASA's upcoming Crew 13 flight to the ISS. The Central Florida astronaut will join an international crew for the six-month mission.