Mysterious signal from deep space is repeating in 16-day cycle

A new study has found a fast radio burst has been spotted coming from a galaxy 500 million light-years from Earth and it's repeating every 16 days. No one knows why.

New ‘reaper of death’ Tyrannosaur species discovered in Canada

Known as Thanatotheristes degrootorum, the species is one of the oldest ever found in North America and is directly linked to Tyrannosaurus rex, researchers said on Monday.

North Port resident finds large gator in their garage

It might not be unusual to find bugs or other small critters in your garage. But if you're in Florida, add alligators to the list of unwelcome visitors!

Dolphins found shot, stabbed on Florida beaches; $20K reward offered

For the past 28 years, Captain Fred Debardelaben has taken passengers on dolphin cruises along the coast of St. Petersburg. 

NASA proposed budget announced amid Boeing troubles

NASA is counting on Boeing for the new rocket to bring vehicles to space for moon missions, but Boeing is in a funk.

Drama over Boeing Starliner glitch
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ULA's successful launch over weekend comes on the heels of launches from SpaceX. Boeing is a key player in the new space race but there have been struggling with some software malfunctions.

SeaWorld trainers will no longer ride dolphins at theme parks

SeaWorld performers will no longer stand on and ride dolphins, a practice that has been under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year.

Antarctica may have experienced its hottest temperature on record

A World Meteorological Organization spokeswoman said the Esperanza base recorded 64.9 Fahrenheit on Thursday — topping the former record of 63.5 degrees tallied in March 2015.

3 more right whales, calves spotted off coast of Florida

Three North Atlantic right whale calves were spotted swimming with their mama's off the northern coast of Florida and South Georgia this week. 

NASA astronaut Christina Koch, crewmates return to Earth

NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Luca Parmitano of the European Space Agency and Soyuz commander Alexander Skvortsov of the Russian space agency Roscosmos safely touched down southeast of Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan at 4:12 a.m. EST Thursday.

Florida House acts to stiffen penalties on bear poaching

While bears remain off limits to hunters, wildlife advocates have pushed for stiffer penalties against poaching.

Toxic toads making their way to Central Florida
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Toxic toads have terrorized South Florida. Now the Bufo toad, which has proven to be deadly to pets, has made its way to Central Florida.

Florida House moves to stiffen penalties on killing bears

It's already illegal to kill black bears in the state, but wildlife advocates say the current law had no teeth.

Scientists prepare for dive into 'Midnight Zone' to study dark ocean

Scientists from the British-led Nekton Mission plan to survey wildlife and gauge the effects of climate change in an unexplored area of the Indian Ocean.

Baboon steals, grooms, lion cub in South Africa

After carrying the cub into the branches of a tree, the primate proceeds to groom the little lion.