NASA to roll out Artemis-1 moon rocket to launch pad for critical test

Preparations are underway in Florida as NASA plans to roll out the Space Launch System, its 322-foot-tall moon rocket, to the launchpad for the first time this week.

Pete Davidson blasting off to space on Blue Origin's 4th suborbital human flight

"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.

Deputies relocate alligator from school swimming pool
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The Montverde Academy swim team was about to begin practice when they noticed a visitor, in the form of a 3-foot alligator. They contacted the Lake Couty Sheriff's Office and a deputy was able to relocate the little to nearby Lake Apopka.

Oyster reefs helping manatees in Florida's Indian River Lagoon
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Many of us love to eat oysters, but there are also benefits to the environment after they leave the plate. Recycled oyster shells are being returned to the water in Brevard County.

Human remains found inside alligator at Florida park

The sheriff's office posted video of snipers guarding the divers as they conducted their search of the Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area in Indiantown, Florida.

Alligator that menaced paddleboarder in viral video is dead, wildlife officials say

Florida wildlife officials have now killed a nearly 12-foot alligator that swam within inches of a frightened paddleboarder in a popular state park last year. The encounter, which happened in September, was recorded on video that went viral.

SeaWorld successfully returns 10 endangered sea turtles back to the ocean

SeaWorld has successfully returned 10 rehabilitated and critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles after being rescued from the cold waters off Cape Cod last November.

Astra reveals electrical issue caused first Florida launch to fail

After Astra's first rocket launch from Florida failed to deliver NASA payloads to orbit, the company says an initial investigation reveals an electrical issue was the cause of the mishap.

SpaceX launches batch of Starlink satellites from Florida

The goal of Starlink is to create a network that will help provide internet services to those who are not yet connected and to provide reliable and affordable internet across the globe.

Hunting down invasive Burmese pythons in Florida
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Florida is home to about 300,000 Burmese pythons. They are considered an invasive species, wiping out many other animals. Researchers from 40 universities are getting creative in how to track and trap the massive snakes.

Invasive Joro spiders could take over East Coast, study says

The Joro spider was compared to its close cousin, the gold silk spider, and scientists found that the Joro is able to withstand colder temperatures, opening up the opportunity for the species to spread beyond the southeast.

Winter Springs HS launches WeatherSTEM system
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Winter Springs High School has launched the WeatherSTEM system that will provide students with real-time and future-cast radar with a high-resolution weather camera featuring a live stream.

UCF researchers working on prescription for better reading
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Research at the University of Central Florida are using vision science to examine how each person processes words to determine how they should appear on the screen.