Video: Baby alligator stolen from Florida business
Pasco County deputies are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing a baby alligator from a business along U.S. Highway 19 early Monday morning.
2 victims identified in deadly San Diego plane crash
A small plane crashed into a San Diego military neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing multiple people, setting roughly a dozen homes on fire, and spewing fuel and debris across the area.
Florida moves closer to reinstating black bear hunting with new rule proposal
On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved proposed black bear hunting rule changes for public notice, moving forward with talks on bringing back regulated bear hunts.
Video: Monkeys caught kidnapping baby monkeys of a different species
Scientists have found surprising video evidence of what they call monkey kidnappings – and they’re trying to figure out why.
Young Florida alligator finds comfort in drain pipe
A Florida alligator found itself sheltering inside a drain pipe in Oviedo, a suburb of the Orlando metro. FOX 35's Hannah McKenzie talked with Perry Hoff, Fort Pierce Branch Manager at Shenandoa, and Brandon Fisher, a manager at Gatorland.
Snake pops out of car hood during Missouri mom’s drive
A Missouri woman got a surprise when a coachwhip snake popped out of her car hood while she was driving her son to baseball practice.
FWC to discuss proposed bear hunt today
Today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) will discuss possibly allowing bear hunts in the state. If FWC choose to move forward with the controversial proposal, the bear hunt could become an annual event. Officials say a bear hunt would support bear conservation. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish brings the latest details.
Massive alligator forces boating closure at Juniper Springs after aggressive encounters
A massive alligator measuring up to 14 feet in length has prompted officials to shut down a popular waterway at Juniper Springs in Marion County, following reports of aggressive behavior towards canoes and kayaks.
23andMe acquired by biotech giant Regeneron after bankruptcy filing
Biotechnology leader Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is acquiring genetic testing firm 23andMe for $256 million following its bankruptcy filing. The deal excludes 23andMe’s telehealth subsidiary, Lemonaid Health.
Axiom 4 Mission: Space officials give update
Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) operated by Axiom Space in partnership with SpaceX and NASA. The mission is scheduled to launch from Florida no earlier than June 8 and will last approximately two weeks. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer discusses the latest details.
Florida mosquito season raises public health concerns over rise in illnesses
As Florida heads into the warmer months, mosquito control officials are warning of an active season ahead, with the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and dengue on the rise.
Activists push officials to vote against proposed bear hunt
For the first time in a decade, bear hunting may be back on the books in Florida soon. Activists rallied in Orlando against the proposed bear hunt today. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently released its proposal for what the black bear hunt could look like. The agency is set to talk about the proposal at its meeting next Wednesday and Thursday.
Video shows alligator eating baby gator in Florida's Everglades
A tour group in Florida’s Everglades came across an unsettling sight: they witnessed an adult alligator eating a baby gator in a "National Geographic moment."
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from California
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched another batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit on Friday morning from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. A little more than eight minutes into the flight, the first stage booster targeted a landing on the droneship, ‘Of Course I Still Love You,’ positioned in the Pacific Ocean.
Here's what Florida's bear hunt would look like if it moves forward
For the first time in a decade, bear hunting may be back on the books in Florida soon.
Florida bear hunt: FWC releases proposed guidelines of what would become annual event
Florida wildlife officials will review a proposal next week to establish an annual limited-entry black bear hunt — the first such hunt in over a decade. The proposal summary was posted ahead of a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting in Ocala.
Baby born with rare disorder thrives after getting personalized gene editing treatment
Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.
Florida mom goes viral for special bond with manatee named 'Paddle'
A Tampa Bay area mom of two recently went viral on TikTok after sharing her wild manatee encounters.
Active weather region spotted for first time on a faraway moon
Astronomers say they have spotted evidence of active weather patterns on Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, helping to shape theories of the natural satellite.
Decapitated dolphin found in North Carolina; $20K reward offered
Investigators are trying to find the person or people who decapitated a dolphin on a North Carolina island.