Orlando Science Center's Mess Fest
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Scattered and splattered across the property at the Orlando Science Center is the return of a fan favorite: Mess Fest. The event runs May 13-14.

Florida man bitten by shark while spearfishing near Florida Keys

A man spearfishing in South Florida over the weekend was bitten by a shark and taken to the hospital, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

Oceans could lurk beneath icy surface of four of Uranus' moons, study shows

This study is the first to detail the evolution of the interior makeup and structure of all five large moons – Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, Oberon and Miranda, according to NASA.

Pet tortoise found strolling through Florida neighborhood reunited with family

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office said the African spurred tortoise was spotted Thursday strolling around the Harry Harris subdivision in the Florida Keys.

Gatorland crocodile hunter looking for love
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Crocodile Hunter Savannah Boan thinks men are too scared to date her because of her job at Gatorland. Boan is the Crocodile Enrichment Coordinator at Gatorland. She loves what she does but feels like it?s impacting her dating life.

Mystery deepens as fanged fish wash up on Oregon beaches

Unusual-looking deep-sea lancetfish have been washing ashore on Oregon beaches recently, baffling experts as to why.

Video: Porpoises, great white shark put on show for Florida boaters

A Florida boater captured some incredible video of his encounter with both a great white shark and a “gam" of porpoises off a Volusia County coastline. 

When could the SpaceX Starship launch again?

The SpaceX Starship rockets have been grounded by the Federal Aviation Administration following the historic April 20 Texas launch that resulted in a fiery explosion, with pieces falling into the Gulf of Mexico. 

Scientists discover star devouring planet for first time and think Earth could suffer same fate

The star began to grow in size after running out of fuel, which decreased the distance between it and the neighboring planet, eventually consuming it entirely, according to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Blind Como Zoo cougar adjusting to life without eyes

Jasper, a 4-year-old cougar living at the Como Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul, is adjusting to life without his eyes. 

Flower moon 2023: When to see the brightest full moon in May

The flower moon was named by Native Americans in the northern and eastern U.S., according to NASA. They observed flowers in abundance during this springtime full moon, which inspired the name “flower moon."

Groups to sue federal officials over failure to protect manatees

Several conservation groups announced Tuesday that they’re planning to sue federal wildlife officials, citing a failure to protect the West Indian manatee following record death rates in recent years.

'Don't feel safe around this lake': Florida residents cautious after family pet killed by alligator

A family is on high alert after their family cat was killed by an alligator in the neighborhood pond. The family cat, Marmalade, disappeared on Saturday. Early Monday morning, the family said their cat floated up on shore with a large bite taken out of it.