Lifelong angler snags 70-pound catfish to set new Florida record

A Panhandle man says he was in the “right place at the right time” to reel in the biggest flathead catfish ever caught in the state.

Launch of ULA Delta IV Heavy rocket aborted at 3-second count

United Launch Alliance had hope that the third time would be a charm. Instead, a hot fire abort at T-minus 3 seconds kept a Delta IV Heavy rocket from launching into orbit from Cape Canaveral early Saturday morning. 

Madeira Beach wildlife rescue gives visitors a chance to get up close to alligators, exotic animals

If you like exotic pets and have ever wanted to pucker up with an alligator, then Madeira Beach has the place for you. It's called the Alligator Attraction Wildlife Learning Center, and they have so much more than just alligators. 

U.S. Coast Guard shoots shark to protect swimmers, video shows

A U.S. Coast Guard crew had a frightening encounter with a shark earlier this week as they were taking a refreshing dip in the Pacific.

Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space

NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.

ULA scrubs launch of Delta IV Heavy rocket, will try again Friday morning

It could be a historic week for the Space Coast as three launches are planned just days apart. However, the first of those three planned launches has twice been delayed, which will likely impact the other two.

SpaceX plans unusual launch for Friday
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There are three planned launches from Cape Canaveral planned for this week. One launch by SpaceX will use the polar launch corridor to accommodate a communications satellite for Argentina. The corridor has not been used in decades and carries with it some risks the rocket travels over populated lands.

Man talks after nearly losing arm to alligator
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A local firefighter explains how he was pried out of the jaws of a 12-foot alligator that nearly took of his arm.

FWC researchers capture 100-pound alligator snapping turtle

Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission managed to capture a 100-pound alligator snapping turtle near Gainesville.

Mama bear carries 3 cubs on her back to swim across Wisconsin lake

Boaters in Wisconsin watched in awe as a mama bear swam across a lake -- carrying her three cubs on her back the entire way.

Man bitten on foot by shark in New Smyrna Beach

Volusia County Beach Safety says a man was bitten by a shark in New Smyrna Beach on Sunday.

114th Space Control Squadron gets new home at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

Florida's governor joined members of the 114th Space Control Squadron on Friday to cut the ribbon on their new, permanent home at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

New Smyrna Beach shark bite victim speaks to FOX 35

A woman who visited New Smyrna Beach on Thursday says while she was boogie boarding in the ocean when a shark tried to make a meal out of her leg.

Tavares firefighter bitten by gator in Lake Jesup loses arm

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released preliminary reports on the encounter on Friday afternoon.