SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX launched an advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday night.
SpaceX launched an advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite for the U.S. Space Force from Florida’s Space Coast on Tuesday night.
New Research shows seaweed on Florida shores costs billions in economic losses
Seaweed stuck on Florida's shores is causing a billion-dollar impact. Now, a published study by researchers in Rhode Island, shows that seaweed is creating losses that ripple across tourism, fishing, restaurants, and local jobs.
Seaweed stuck on Florida's shores is causing a billion-dollar impact. Now, a published study by researchers in Rhode Island, shows that seaweed is creating losses that ripple across tourism, fishing, restaurants, and local jobs.
Portuguese man o’ war spotted along Space Coast beaches
Beachgoers along Florida’s Space Coast are being urged to use caution after Portuguese man o’ war and blue jellyfish were spotted washing ashore in recent days.
Beachgoers along Florida’s Space Coast are being urged to use caution after Portuguese man o’ war and blue jellyfish were spotted washing ashore in recent days.
Artemis II moon rocket scheduled for rollout ahead of anticipated launch
NASA is preparing for it's first crewed Artemis mission with a NASA a rocket rollout – which involves moving an 11-millon point stack four miles
NASA is preparing for it's first crewed Artemis mission with a NASA a rocket rollout – which involves moving an 11-millon point stack four miles
A rare sighting: Fisherman see Humpback whales off the coast of Port Canaveral
Local fisherman captured a rare sighting of Humpback whales on camera about 20 miles of the coast of Port Canaveral. Here's what we know
Local fisherman captured a rare sighting of Humpback whales on camera about 20 miles of the coast of Port Canaveral. Here's what we know
Great blue heron rescued after being tangled in fishing line, hanging from tree
A great blue heron became entangled in fishing line and was left hanging in trees in Brevard County until a passerby stepped in to help.
A great blue heron became entangled in fishing line and was left hanging in trees in Brevard County until a passerby stepped in to help.
Bobcat spotted wandering through Orange County neighborhood
A bobcat was spotted roaming through a residential neighborhood in Orange County, surprising homeowners and renewing warnings from wildlife officials about encounters as development expands.
A bobcat was spotted roaming through a residential neighborhood in Orange County, surprising homeowners and renewing warnings from wildlife officials about encounters as development expands.
Brevard Zoo releases nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears after record year
Brevard Zoo is preparing to return nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears to the wild following a record-breaking year that brought more orphaned cubs to the facility than ever before.
Brevard Zoo is preparing to return nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears to the wild following a record-breaking year that brought more orphaned cubs to the facility than ever before.
NASA, SpaceX set date for Crew-11’s return to Earth: What we know
NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 14, for the undocking of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station, pending weather conditions.
NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 14, for the undocking of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station, pending weather conditions.
NASA crew member experienced 'medical situation,' SpaceX Crew-11 to return home
NASA announced four astronauts with SpaceX Crew-11 will return home before its expected departure after the agency decided to postpone its first spacewalk of the year outside the International Space Station.
NASA announced four astronauts with SpaceX Crew-11 will return home before its expected departure after the agency decided to postpone its first spacewalk of the year outside the International Space Station.
New report details deadly alligator attack at Lake Kissimmee State Park
A newly released report describes how a canoe startled an 11-foot alligator in shallow water, leading to a deadly attack on a woman at Lake Kissimmee State Park in May.
A newly released report describes how a canoe startled an 11-foot alligator in shallow water, leading to a deadly attack on a woman at Lake Kissimmee State Park in May.
NASA discusses first two ISS spacewalks of 2026
NASA astronauts will conduct two spacewalks in January to conduct as series of tests and installations to the outside of the International Space Station.
NASA astronauts will conduct two spacewalks in January to conduct as series of tests and installations to the outside of the International Space Station.
NASA astronauts prepare for first two ISS spacewalks of 2026: Who's conducting the tasks, where to watch
NASA astronauts are preparing for two spacewalks to complete tasks outside the International Space Station. Here's what we know about the mission.
NASA astronauts are preparing for two spacewalks to complete tasks outside the International Space Station. Here's what we know about the mission.
Oyster reefs are growing again in the Indian River Lagoon
Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.
Oyster reefs in Florida’s Indian River Lagoon are showing signs of recovery after decades of damage from overharvesting, pollution, and boat activity, which wiped out more than half of the habitat.
Florida bear hunt reignites debate as conservationists push for federal protection
After Florida’s first black bear hunt in nearly a decade ended with far fewer animals killed than allowed, conservation groups say their efforts are shifting toward a larger legal fight.
After Florida’s first black bear hunt in nearly a decade ended with far fewer animals killed than allowed, conservation groups say their efforts are shifting toward a larger legal fight.
Busy launch year ahead for Space Coast as Artemis II, SpaceX missions loom
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
The Space Coast is preparing for another active year of launches, beginning with a SpaceX mission scheduled around midnight Sunday that will send additional satellites into orbit.
Cold snap sends endangered sea turtles to Central Florida for treatment
More than a dozen critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are being treated in Central Florida after a cold snap stunned them along the New England coast.
More than a dozen critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are being treated in Central Florida after a cold snap stunned them along the New England coast.
Whales near extinction spotted along the Space Coast: 'A marvel'
North Atlantic right whales were spotted off the coast of Brevard near Canova Park on Wednesday.
North Atlantic right whales were spotted off the coast of Brevard near Canova Park on Wednesday.
Total solar eclipse, northern lights, and flying to the moon: Celestial events to look forward to in 2026
In addition sending astronauts to fly around the moon, Earthlings can look forward to six of the eight planets parading across our skies.
In addition sending astronauts to fly around the moon, Earthlings can look forward to six of the eight planets parading across our skies.
Avian flu concerns spread to the Space Coast as more birds are dying: 'Very disheartening'
Beachgoers in Brevard County are noticing more dead birds on the beach. Rehabilitators at the Florida Wildlife Hospital are closely monitoring the situation and sending off samples of dead birds to test for avian flu.
Beachgoers in Brevard County are noticing more dead birds on the beach. Rehabilitators at the Florida Wildlife Hospital are closely monitoring the situation and sending off samples of dead birds to test for avian flu.