Lake Eola swan deaths: Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan | Full
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan held a news conference on Monday, Dec, 29, to discuss the deaths of at least 12 swans at Lake Eola Park. Since Dec. 23, a dozen swans have died at the downtown park. The cause is unknown, though Commissioner Sheehan speculated that it could be due to avian flu. The swans' bodies are being stored so necropsies (animal autopsy) can be performed.
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan held a news conference on Monday, Dec, 29, to discuss the deaths of at least 12 swans at Lake Eola Park. Since Dec. 23, a dozen swans have died at the downtown park. The cause is unknown, though Commissioner Sheehan speculated that it could be due to avian flu. The swans' bodies are being stored so necropsies (animal autopsy) can be performed.
North Atlantic right whale mother, calf spotted off Space Coast
A critically endangered North Atlantic right whale and her calf were seen swimming near shore.
A critically endangered North Atlantic right whale and her calf were seen swimming near shore.
Turtles rescued from alleged smuggler now in Florida
A handful of Gulf Coast Box Turtles were found stuffed in socks in an alleged attempt to smuggle them from New York to China, officials said. Those turtles have been brought to the Brevard Zoo in Florida to heal and be rehabilitated before eventually being released back into the wild.
A handful of Gulf Coast Box Turtles were found stuffed in socks in an alleged attempt to smuggle them from New York to China, officials said. Those turtles have been brought to the Brevard Zoo in Florida to heal and be rehabilitated before eventually being released back into the wild.
Lawmakers call for environmental review of Blue Origin wastewater permit in Indian River Lagoon
Florida lawmakers are calling for an environmental review before Blue Origin’s permit to discharge rocket wastewater into the Indian River Lagoon is renewed.
Florida lawmakers are calling for an environmental review before Blue Origin’s permit to discharge rocket wastewater into the Indian River Lagoon is renewed.
SpaceX Falcon 9 launches new batch of Starlink satellites
A new batch of Starlink satellites were sent into low-earth orbit on Monday from Florida.
A new batch of Starlink satellites were sent into low-earth orbit on Monday from Florida.
Florida Bear Hunt: What to know about state's first regulated season since 2015
Florida has approved a December 2025 bear hunting season aimed at managing growing bear populations. The season runs from Dec. 6–28 in four Bear Harvest Zones across the state.
Florida has approved a December 2025 bear hunting season aimed at managing growing bear populations. The season runs from Dec. 6–28 in four Bear Harvest Zones across the state.
Lightning on Mars: Scientists capture crackling sounds
The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years.
The researchers examined 28 hours of audio recordings, documenting 55 episodes of what they consider to be “mini lightning” over two Martian years.
Invasive armored catfish taking over waterways on Florida's Space Coast
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
An invasive armored catfish is spreading through waterways on Florida’s Space Coast, carving into shorelines and even harming manatees.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft won’t carry astronauts on next mission
NASA and Boeing also agreed to reduce the number of Starliner flights to the International Space Station.
NASA and Boeing also agreed to reduce the number of Starliner flights to the International Space Station.
Judge allows Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade to proceed
A Tallahassee judge declined to block Florida’s upcoming black bear hunt despite an ongoing lawsuit.
A Tallahassee judge declined to block Florida’s upcoming black bear hunt despite an ongoing lawsuit.
Space Coast hits 100th launch of 2025 as pace accelerates
The Space Coast is on track for a record-setting year, with Thursday night’s SpaceX mission marking the 100th launch from Florida in 2025.
The Space Coast is on track for a record-setting year, with Thursday night’s SpaceX mission marking the 100th launch from Florida in 2025.
FAA requiring overnight launches for commercial companies
The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.
The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.
Will Florida get more auroras this weekend?
Northern lights were spotted in Florida earlier this week. Could there be another chance this weekend?
Northern lights were spotted in Florida earlier this week. Could there be another chance this weekend?
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission NG-2 headed to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission heads to Mars from Florida
Blue Origin's New Glenn NG-2 successfully launched from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Thursday, carrying NASA's Escapade spacecraft en route to Mars.
Blue Origin's New Glenn NG-2 successfully launched from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Thursday, carrying NASA's Escapade spacecraft en route to Mars.
Northern Lights in Florida: Where to see them, best time to look up, how to take photos
Central Florida residents were treated to a rare light show Tuesday night as the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, lit up skies from Sanford to Satellite Beach. Another show is possible on Wednesday.
Central Florida residents were treated to a rare light show Tuesday night as the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, lit up skies from Sanford to Satellite Beach. Another show is possible on Wednesday.
Northern lights may be visible in the US this week: Here's where
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch for Nov. 12.
The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G4 (severe) geomagnetic storm watch for Nov. 12.
November's supermoon: Don't miss the biggest and brightest moon of the year
On Wednesday, the supermoon will be about 221,823 miles away from Earth and will be the biggest and brightest moon of the year.
On Wednesday, the supermoon will be about 221,823 miles away from Earth and will be the biggest and brightest moon of the year.
Recurring crocodile in Brevard County reportedly kills dog
A crocodile that has repeatedly returned to a Brevard County neighborhood after being relocated is once again drawing concern — this time after reportedly killing a dog.
A crocodile that has repeatedly returned to a Brevard County neighborhood after being relocated is once again drawing concern — this time after reportedly killing a dog.
Breakthrough DNA technology solves 2007 Florida sexual assault case, authorities say
A 2007 home invasion and sexual assault case was solved nearly 20 years later using advanced DNA genealogy, authorities say.
A 2007 home invasion and sexual assault case was solved nearly 20 years later using advanced DNA genealogy, authorities say.