VIDEO: Mountain lion runs around busy shopping plaza in Irvine
Irvine Police had what they called a "purr-ty scary situation" earlier this week, as a mountain lion led officers on a chase through a local shopping center.
Irvine Police had what they called a "purr-ty scary situation" earlier this week, as a mountain lion led officers on a chase through a local shopping center.
Crane goes toe-to-toe with alligator on Florida golf course
A new video from Orlando shows a Sandhill crane taking on an alligator at the Eagle Creek Golf Club.
A new video from Orlando shows a Sandhill crane taking on an alligator at the Eagle Creek Golf Club.
Parts of Milky Way are older than expected, astronomers say
There are parts of the galaxy that are believed to be two billion years older than previously thought, according to the European Space Agency.
There are parts of the galaxy that are believed to be two billion years older than previously thought, according to the European Space Agency.
Florida man dies after crashing into alligator
In the middle of the night, an alligator was in the path of a Hillsborough County driver. The person behind the wheel evidently crashed into the Florida reptile, flipping their vehicle due to the impact, and passing away from their injuries, deputies say.
In the middle of the night, an alligator was in the path of a Hillsborough County driver. The person behind the wheel evidently crashed into the Florida reptile, flipping their vehicle due to the impact, and passing away from their injuries, deputies say.
NASA confirms a big milestone for planetary discovery: 5,000 exoplanets
“There are many more planets in our galaxy we haven't found yet, as many as 100 to 200 billion. It's mind-blowing,” the lead scientist said.
“There are many more planets in our galaxy we haven't found yet, as many as 100 to 200 billion. It's mind-blowing,” the lead scientist said.
SpaceX's new Dragon capsule named 'Freedom'
SpaceX's Crew-4 will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in April aboard a Dragon capsule named "Freedom."
SpaceX's Crew-4 will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) in April aboard a Dragon capsule named "Freedom."
Virginia-born astronaut to ride Russian spacecraft home amid tensions
U.S. astronaut and Fairfax County native Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries.
U.S. astronaut and Fairfax County native Mark Vande Hei has made it through nearly a year in space, but faces what could be his trickiest assignment yet: riding a Russian capsule back to Earth in the midst of deepening tensions between the countries.
Lithia driver dies after crashing into 11-foot alligator on roadway, deputies say
A driver was traveling on a dark Lithia roadway overnight when they struck an 11-foot gator in the roadway, flipping their vehicle due to the impact. The driver died and so did the alligator, according to Hillsborough deputies.
A driver was traveling on a dark Lithia roadway overnight when they struck an 11-foot gator in the roadway, flipping their vehicle due to the impact. The driver died and so did the alligator, according to Hillsborough deputies.
12-foot, 1,600-pound great white shark pings off Florida coast
The organization says Scot was named by its partners at SeaWorld in honor of the people of Nova Scotia "who have always been so welcoming and committed to the science and health of our oceans."
The organization says Scot was named by its partners at SeaWorld in honor of the people of Nova Scotia "who have always been so welcoming and committed to the science and health of our oceans."
A wet dress rehearsal for a rocket? NASA prepares Artemis I for final test
Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket.
Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket.
Officials: Florida manatees eat ‘every scrap’ in food trial
One thing wildlife officials have learned during the winter experimental feeding program to help manatees avoid starvation is that if you feed them, they will come.
One thing wildlife officials have learned during the winter experimental feeding program to help manatees avoid starvation is that if you feed them, they will come.
Apopka wildlife sanctuary shows how quickly a tiger can turn fierce
South Florida has had two tiger attacks in three months. An expert weighs in on the recent attacks.
South Florida has had two tiger attacks in three months. An expert weighs in on the recent attacks.
Officials: Tiger attacks man at Wooten's Everglades Airboat Tours in Florida
A tiger attacked a man in southern Florida after the man entered the cat's enclosure unauthorized, authorities said.
A tiger attacked a man in southern Florida after the man entered the cat's enclosure unauthorized, authorities said.
Man finds 'extremely rare' pink grasshopper in Texas
"I looked it up and saw that it was extremely rare. After that, I couldn't sleep, I was just in my head all night thinking about how I just let it go."
"I looked it up and saw that it was extremely rare. After that, I couldn't sleep, I was just in my head all night thinking about how I just let it go."
Gray whales give tour group 'most epic' encounter off Southern California coast
Two giant gray whales stopped to explore a tour boat off the coast of Newport Beach, California, giving the whale watching group an unforgettable experience.
Two giant gray whales stopped to explore a tour boat off the coast of Newport Beach, California, giving the whale watching group an unforgettable experience.
A wet dress rehearsal for a rocket? NASA prepares Artemis-1 for final test
Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket preparing to launch on its maiden space voyage during the Artemis-1 mission.
Before any performance, whether a school play or a Broadway production, there is a dress rehearsal – usually many rehearsals – before opening night. The same goes for NASA's new moon rocket preparing to launch on its maiden space voyage during the Artemis-1 mission.
How 'Black Panther' inspired UCF students to build electric vehicle prototype
If you’ve seen the Marvel movie Black Panther, you know all about the power suit.
If you’ve seen the Marvel movie Black Panther, you know all about the power suit.
Sanford woman upset after she believes coyotes killed cat, fears more attacks
This is the family's second cat they believe to have been killed by a coyote in the last six months.
This is the family's second cat they believe to have been killed by a coyote in the last six months.
Chinese plane crashes with 132 people on board, according to aviation officials
Aviation officials say a China Eastern Boeing 737 with 132 people on board crashed in the southern province of Guangxi on Monday. No immediate word on numbers of dead and injured.
Aviation officials say a China Eastern Boeing 737 with 132 people on board crashed in the southern province of Guangxi on Monday. No immediate word on numbers of dead and injured.
NASA image depicts historic debris cloud from clash of celestial bodies
NASA has shared an image depicting what researchers say is the first observation of a debris cloud from a massive celestial collision.
NASA has shared an image depicting what researchers say is the first observation of a debris cloud from a massive celestial collision.