What to know if watching launch in person
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For those who want to watch Wednesday's historic launch in person, there are some things you need to know.

SpaceX’s first astronaut launch breaking ground with new look: ‘It is really neat’

[Click and drag to move] The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style by unveiling hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and even a sleek rocketship with a black and white trim.

NASA, SpaceX hold pre-launch update
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The historic launch of the manned Crew Dragon capsule is less than 48 hours away. Weather could be a factor.

Countdown to historic launch
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We are less than 48 hours until the launch of the Crew Dragon capsule. Many are eager to watch the launch, including Jean Wright, of Brevard County, who worked on the shuttle program for seven years.

After 17 years underground, vast army of cicadas set to emerge

Some 17 years after making their last appearance, a vast army of cicadas is set to emerge from underground in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina.

Curious bear takes dip in Citrus County pool

A Citrus County couple were surprised by a black bear in their Citrus Springs backyard Friday evening.

Trump to travel to Florida to attend SpaceX launch

It will be the first time a private company, rather than the national government, sends astronauts into orbit.

Turtle nesting season off to strong start on Florida beaches

Along Indian River County’s beaches, Coastal Connections, counted 531 loggerhead nests and 37 leatherback nests as of May 15. They expect to see green turtle nests soon, researchers said.

Will coronavirus keep Florida spectators from astronaut launch?

“I’m not going to tell Americans they can’t watch a great piece of history. I’m just not going to do it,” Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey said.

UCF engineers take inspiration from bugs to create new technology for NASA

A University of Central Florida aerospace engineer is turning to insects for inspiration in designing more compact and flexible cargo and equipment to be transported into space.

TSA announces new screening procedures for travelers

TSA agents ask that you stop handing them your boarding pass and take food out of carry-on bags.

Massive concentration of invasive catfish in swamp prompts feeding frenzy in Naples, Florida

A rare concentration of invasive walking catfish formed in the Audubon Society’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, providing a feast for alligators, turtles, and vultures in Naples, Florida.