Earth has a new temporary mini-moon: Meet 2025 PN7

The mini-moon/asteroid will only be joining Earth's orbit temporarily before it returns to its other orbital path.

Space Coast snake alert: Excessive flooding drives out cottonmouths

Recent heavy rainfall along Florida’s Space Coast is driving venomous snakes, including cottonmouths, out of their natural habitats and into areas where people live, work, and explore.

Python No More: DeSantis talks funding for Everglades python removal

Ongoing action against predator pythons continues in Florida's Everglades as Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, funding toward python removal and Everglades restoration plans.

Squirrel chase leaves husky stranded high up a tree

In a surprising rescue in northern Indiana, a husky named Aurora gave her family and neighbors quite a scare after she climbed high into a tree while chasing a squirrel.

New study links toxic algae exposure in dolphins to Alzheimer's-like brain damage

New research from the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine has found striking similarities between the brains of dolphins exposed to algal toxins and those of humans with Alzheimer’s disease.

FWC warns Gemini Springs Park visitors to stay alert after bear sightings

Volusia County Parks and Recreation says a mother bear and her cubs may have wandered from a nearby conservation area into Gemini Springs Park in DeBary.

Bear advocates buy permits to save animals ahead of hunt
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As Florida prepares for its first black bear hunt in years, some permits have gone not to hunters, but to those hoping to protect the bears.

SpaceX launches Amazon’s third Project Kuiper mission from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Monday evening carrying Amazon's third Kuiper Falcon launch (KF-03) as part of the larger Project Kuiper mission.

Canada's Marineland may euthanize whales after Ottawa denies aid, export

Marineland has asked the Canadian government for emergency funding to feed and care for its whales, warning that euthanasia may be imminent without financial help.

Crocodile spotted in canals on the Space Coast
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A crocodile has residents concerned on the Space Coast in Brevard County. The crocodile has been seen several times in the area, most recently at a local park. FOX 35's Esther Bower brings us the story.

NASA eyeing Aug. 17 for Crew 7 launch
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Four astronauts are soon heading to the International Space Station. NASA is eyeing August 17 for its seventh crew rotation.

'Cocaine sharks' may be eating dumped drugs
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Thousands of sharks off Florida's coast may have ingested bales of cocaine left in the water by drug smugglers attempting to get their product into the United States. Marine biologist Tom Hird wanted to examine whether the sharks have come into contact with the drug, which is the subject of a documentary that will premiere on Discovery Channel's Shark Week called "Cocaine Sharks."

World?s only commercial ?zero-gravity? lab
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Florida Tech is home to the only commercial gravity offset lab in the world. Its goal is to advance the space industry and give more people access to STEM careers.

Launch of ULA's new Vulcan rocket delayed
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United Launch Alliance (ULA) is pushing the launch of its new Vulcan rocket to later this year following an explosion during testing.

Fuzzy rabbits invade Florida community
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Florida?s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin? down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing mane around their heads, want the food Griggs carries. But she also represents their best chance of survival and moving where this domesticated breed belongs: inside homes, away from cars, cats, hawks, Florida heat and possibly government-hired exterminators.