Students collecting environmental data to assist NASA
Some Central Florida students have found themselves in the global spotlight, going on Facebook Live with real-life NASA scientists to help in the space agency's next groundbreaking study. Students at Montverde Academy are participating in a program to collect and upload environmental data that will be used in research by scientists all over the world.
Some Central Florida students have found themselves in the global spotlight, going on Facebook Live with real-life NASA scientists to help in the space agency's next groundbreaking study. Students at Montverde Academy are participating in a program to collect and upload environmental data that will be used in research by scientists all over the world.
Strangers learn they are family through DNA testing
Two Florida police officers, with no connection to one another, were united after a DNA test determined the men were half-brothers. David Stull, of the Orange County Sheriff's Office, and Eric Reynolds, of the Boynton Beach Police Department, first met over the summer after Stull reached out to Reynolds in an email, revealing the pair's connection. The two men have since been connected to other siblings and their father through the DNA testing.
Two Florida police officers, with no connection to one another, were united after a DNA test determined the men were half-brothers. David Stull, of the Orange County Sheriff's Office, and Eric Reynolds, of the Boynton Beach Police Department, first met over the summer after Stull reached out to Reynolds in an email, revealing the pair's connection. The two men have since been connected to other siblings and their father through the DNA testing.
Giant whale shark spotted off the coast of Florida
The whale shark is considered a rarity for the area.
The whale shark is considered a rarity for the area.
‘One of the most beautiful’: Orionid meteor shower to peak early this week
The show will reach its peak on Monday night into the early morning hours of Tuesday.
The show will reach its peak on Monday night into the early morning hours of Tuesday.
Two suspects charged in largest seizure of turtles in recent history, FWC says
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged two suspects for poaching thousands of native turtles in Florida in what the agency says is the largest seizure of turtles in recent history.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has charged two suspects for poaching thousands of native turtles in Florida in what the agency says is the largest seizure of turtles in recent history.
World's 1st female spacewalking team inspires others
NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir exited the International Space Station on Friday, the first time in a half-century of spacewalking that a woman floated out without a male crewmate. Their job is to fix a broken part of the station's solar power network.news
NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir exited the International Space Station on Friday, the first time in a half-century of spacewalking that a woman floated out without a male crewmate. Their job is to fix a broken part of the station's solar power network.news
Going inside NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building
We get a rare look inside NASA Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). Inside is a critical component of the planned Space Launch System (SLS), the pathfinder rocket. Weighing in at 228,000 pounds, the pathfinder is a full-scale mock-up of the rocket?s core stage and will provide the power necessary to send NASA?s Orion spacecraft beyond Earth?s orbit and to the Moon.
We get a rare look inside NASA Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). Inside is a critical component of the planned Space Launch System (SLS), the pathfinder rocket. Weighing in at 228,000 pounds, the pathfinder is a full-scale mock-up of the rocket?s core stage and will provide the power necessary to send NASA?s Orion spacecraft beyond Earth?s orbit and to the Moon.
World's 1st female spacewalking team makes history
NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir exited the International Space Station on Friday, the first time in a half-century of spacewalking that a woman floated out without a male crewmate. Their job is to fix a broken part of the station's solar power network.
NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir exited the International Space Station on Friday, the first time in a half-century of spacewalking that a woman floated out without a male crewmate. Their job is to fix a broken part of the station's solar power network.
Red tide bloom makes its way to southwest Florida bays
Scientists say a red tide bloom is making its way into southwest Florida bays and killing sea turtles.
Scientists say a red tide bloom is making its way into southwest Florida bays and killing sea turtles.
World's 1st female spacewalking team makes history
The world's first female spacewalking team is making history high above Earth.
The world's first female spacewalking team is making history high above Earth.
2 ball pythons found in Orlando area in as many days
In just two days, two invasive snakes have been discovered in the wild in Central Florida. The ball python is native to Africa and brought to the United States as pets. Most likely, these snakes were released by pet owners or they escaped enclosures.
In just two days, two invasive snakes have been discovered in the wild in Central Florida. The ball python is native to Africa and brought to the United States as pets. Most likely, these snakes were released by pet owners or they escaped enclosures.
2 ball pythons found in Orlando area in as many days
In just two days, two invasive snakes have been discovered in the wild in Central Florida. The ball python is native to Africa and brought to the United States as pets. Most likely, these snakes were released by pet owners or they escaped enclosures.
In just two days, two invasive snakes have been discovered in the wild in Central Florida. The ball python is native to Africa and brought to the United States as pets. Most likely, these snakes were released by pet owners or they escaped enclosures.
Florida lawmakers squabbling over sunscreen regulation
If you live in Florida, sunscreen is essential. However, reports show products design to protect us are also damaging some aquatic life. The sale of some products has been banned by coastal communities, but some lawmakers want to ban the ban. Other lawmakers are proposing prescriptions for sunscreens that have contents that may be harmful to the environment.
If you live in Florida, sunscreen is essential. However, reports show products design to protect us are also damaging some aquatic life. The sale of some products has been banned by coastal communities, but some lawmakers want to ban the ban. Other lawmakers are proposing prescriptions for sunscreens that have contents that may be harmful to the environment.
Florida lawmaker takes aim at shark fin sales
Importing, exporting and selling shark fins would be illegal in Florida, under a proposal filed Thursday by state Rep.
Importing, exporting and selling shark fins would be illegal in Florida, under a proposal filed Thursday by state Rep.
Mars lander's digger is burrowing again after snag
A Mars lander's digger is burrowing into the red planet again after hitting a snag seven months ago.
A Mars lander's digger is burrowing into the red planet again after hitting a snag seven months ago.
Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued for Volusia County
Health officials in Volusia County have issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory for West Nile virus.
Health officials in Volusia County have issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory for West Nile virus.
Florida man removes 'super mellow' 8-foot alligator from swimming pool
The trapper named the eight-foot, eight-inch long gator 'Cool Hand Luke' because of its cool and mellow demeanor.
The trapper named the eight-foot, eight-inch long gator 'Cool Hand Luke' because of its cool and mellow demeanor.
Great white shark bitten during encounters with other sharks in the Atlantic
Great white sharks live in a tough world.
Great white sharks live in a tough world.
Bees have been declared the most important living things on earth
We may avoid them like an annoying relative when we see them buzzing around, but their importance in the planet's ecosystem far outweighs the pain of any sting you may get.
We may avoid them like an annoying relative when we see them buzzing around, but their importance in the planet's ecosystem far outweighs the pain of any sting you may get.
Petition seeks to have California declare Joshua trees as threatened species
The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.
The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.