Is Florida losing the space race?

The Sunshine State is hoping to move NASA's headquarters to the Space Coast. However, North Brevard County is losing funding. Is Florida losing the space race to Texas? FOX 35's Esther Bower has the latest information.

Post-Memorial Day beach cleanup

Held annually the day after Memorial Day, the County?s beach cleanup?part of the Keep Volusia Beautiful initiative?focuses on removing post-holiday waste and uniting the community to care for local shorelines.

Saharan dust tracks toward Florida

Saharan dust is headed to Florida. It travels to the Sunshine State each summer, causing hazy skies, colorful sunsets, and lower air quality. The dry, dusty air can weaken or block hurricane formation.

WATCH: Giant manta ray dives underneath Florida paddleboarder

A paddleboarder in Florida was enjoying a ride along the Gulf Coast when a massive creature appeared beneath him?a giant manta ray! The encounter took place in mid-May near Honeymoon Island in Dunedin and was captured by drone footage shot by John Yanchoris. (Video courtesy of John Yanchoris via Storyful)

Florida tops travel as Memorial Day destination

Florida has reclaimed its spot as the nation?s top travel destination, with nearly one million travelers passing through state airports over Memorial Day weekend to mark the unofficial start of summer. Among the visitors were international tourists from London and Germany, who chose to spend the holiday exploring cities across the Sunshine State.

Cocoa Beach crowds enjoy Memorial Day under sunny skies

Rain clouds held off for most of the day in Brevard County, giving beachgoers picture-perfect conditions to enjoy Memorial Day along the coast. Under sunny skies and rising temperatures, families and vacationers packed Cocoa Beach to take full advantage of the holiday.

Memorial Day reflections across Florida and nation

On Memorial Day, Clermont, Florida, hosted a moving tribute featuring the Vietnam Traveling Wall, a replica of the Washington, D.C. memorial that honors over 58,000 fallen service members. Similar remembrances took place nationwide, including at Arlington National Cemetery, where President Trump honored the fallen and Gold Star families.

Why hurricanes have largely missed Florida?s East Coast

Florida is no stranger to hurricanes. Since 1850, at least 178 hurricanes have hit or passed within 100 miles of the state, averaging nearly one per year. But in the last several decades, a noticeable trend has emerged: far fewer hurricanes are striking Florida?s east coast, a shift that has puzzled experts and raised questions about what lies ahead for Central Florida.

Veteran credits VA for recovery from alcoholism, mental health struggles

A Central Florida veteran who returned home from war found himself fighting a different kind of battle?one with anger, depression, and alcohol. Justin Cheatham, who joined the U.S. Air Force after high school and was later deployed to Kuwait, said the mental toll of his service left him in a dark place.

Florida an accused of shooting over $5 beer denied bond

A Volusia County man was denied bond Monday after being accused of opening fire outside a DeLand bar during an argument over a $5 beer. Calvin Gilbert, 55, of DeLand, appeared in court following his arrest in connection with the early Saturday morning incident outside McCabe?s Bar.

Aggressive duck leaves Florida neighbors on edge

A particularly aggressive Muscovy duck is ruffling feathers in one South Florida neighborhood, where residents say the bird has been chasing people, biting hands ? and even confronting news crews.