Space shuttle Challenger explosion remembered, 40 years later

The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.

Challenger disaster at 40: How a shuttle explosion changed NASA forever

Forty years after the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated shortly after liftoff, the disaster remains one of the most consequential tragedies in U.S. spaceflight history.

Florida’s coast sees unusual wildlife activity as marine animals migrate south during winter

While recent freezing temperatures have unsettled humans across Florida, the waters remain relatively warm for migrating whales, drawing more of the marine mammals to the region, wildlife experts say.

'Doomsday Clock' moves to 85 seconds to midnight as global tensions rise

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved its Doomsday Clock closer to catastrophe, setting it at 85 seconds to midnight, citing escalating global threats.

SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX launched an advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday night.

Watch: Deer smashes through bank window, wreaks havoc before officers help it escape

Police responded to a burglary alarm at a bank, only to find a deer had managed to somehow smash its way into the building through a teller window and wreaking havoc inside.

New Research shows seaweed on Florida shores costs billions in economic losses

Seaweed stuck on Florida's shores is causing a billion-dollar impact. Now, a published study by researchers in Rhode Island, shows that seaweed is creating losses that ripple across tourism, fishing, restaurants, and local jobs.

GRU Space taking $250,000-$1 million deposits to reserve rooms for 1st moon hotel

GRU Space hopes to have the first lunar hotel that will eventually serve as a hub and, in the future, will be the foundation for an established civilization on the moon.

Portuguese man o’ war spotted along Space Coast beaches

Beachgoers along Florida’s Space Coast are being urged to use caution after Portuguese man o’ war and blue jellyfish were spotted washing ashore in recent days.

Manatee season draws crowds to Blue Spring State Park
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Hundreds of manatees have gathered in the warm waters of Blue Spring State Park as colder temperatures drive the animals away from the St. Johns River, drawing large crowds eager to see them.

Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday

A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.

3 shark attacks off Sydney in just over 24 hours; man, boy in critical condition

Three shark attacks in 24 hours leave a man and a 12-year-old critically injured and another boy unharmed at Sydney beaches. Here’s what we know.

Artemis II moon rocket scheduled for rollout ahead of anticipated launch

NASA is preparing for it's first crewed Artemis mission with a NASA a rocket rollout – which involves moving an 11-millon point stack four miles