5-year-old girl on Disney Dream lost balance, fell through cruise ship porthole, sheriff says

A 5-year-old girl who fell overboard the Disney Dream cruise ship last weekend lost her balance on a railing and fell backwards through an open porthole and into the ocean below, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

Artemis booster explosion: NASA, Northrop Grumman investigate unexpected results during rocket test

Officials are investigating an unexpected explosion that occurred during a solid rocket booster test in Utah last week, raising questions about a key component of the Artemis moon missions.

Disney Dream passengers on overboard rescue: 'They’re miracle workers'

Miracle workers. That's how a couple aboard Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream described the ship's rescue team after a young girl fell overboard on Sunday, and her dad reportedly dove off the balcony after her.

NASA discovers new planet using James Webb Telescope

NASA has made a new out of this world discovery. NASA's James Webb Space Telescope recently captured evidence of a new planet beyond our solar system.

No 5th Disney World park confirmed — but new documents suggest possibility

There are no official plans for a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World — at least not yet. But new planning documents hint at the long-term potential for expansion, sparking excitement among Disney fans and industry watchers.

Space Station leak investigation continues to shift launch date of Axiom Space crew

An active investigation into a leak repair on the International Space Station continues to cause NASA to shift the launch of four private astronauts on the Axiom Space Mission 4.

Disney World donates $500,000 to Florida school programs, surprises teachers with free park tickets

To celebrate the end of the school year, Walt Disney World recently donated $500,000 to help fund education programs in Florida, as well as surprised local teachers with visits from a special character and free theme park tickets.

Proposed budget cuts could ground NASA's momentum amid global space race

NASA could see its largest funding cut in more than half a century under a new federal budget proposal, raising alarm among scientists, lawmakers, and space advocates as global competition in space intensifies.

Florida’s Space Coast is clear choice for NASA HQ, Sen. Moody says in letter to Trump

Sen. Ashley Moody and every member of Florida’s delegation have sent a letter to President Donald Trump encouraging his administration to consider relocating NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Florida’s Space Coast.

Cars land at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom: Piston Peak National Park

Walt Disney World shares new details on Piston Peak National Park, the new Cars-themed land opening at Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. Here's the latest concept rendering and details.

Otter bites person at Wekiva Island; FWC searching for animal

A person was bitten by an otter at Wekiva Island on May 29, prompting a response from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), officials said.

Disney places Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave amid Supreme Court's protected-status ruling

The Walt Disney Company has put dozens of Florida-based Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave as they face the possibility of losing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as soon as next month, according to reports.

Florida moves closer to reinstating black bear hunting with new rule proposal

On Wednesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved proposed black bear hunting rule changes for public notice, moving forward with talks on bringing back regulated bear hunts.

Disney uses tiny tech to save butterflies
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Disney is using tiny technology to help save butterflies. FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte reports.

New Disney park, local ticket deals and Epic Universe previews
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Matthew Miller, the senior director for the Orlando Informer, breaks down the latest theme park updates on Good Day Orlando XTRA. Miller talks about the Walt Disney Company announcing plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney?s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East. He also discusses ticket deals for Disney and SeaWorld Orlando, as well as Epic Universe previews continuing.

Disney Abu Dhabi announced as company's first Middle East theme park destination

The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East.

Amazon’s Project Kuiper launches first full batch of satellites from Florida

Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.

Florida announces longest Gulf red snapper recreational season in state history

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the 2025 Gulf red snapper recreational fishing season will be the longest in the state’s history, spanning 126 days between summer and fall, during a news conference in Destin Monday.