NASA's next mission will track space weather, solar storms

NASA is set to launch three satellites Wednesday aimed at tracking solar storms and improving forecasts of space weather that can affect life on Earth.

Florida man encounters gator on Cross Seminole Trail
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Noah Keller, also known as @flmuduck on Instagram, recently encountered an alligator on the Cross Seminole Trail.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida
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SpaceX?s Falcon 9 launched 28 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit early Thursday morning from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Applications for bear hunt open today
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Florida will hold its first bear hunt in 10 years with 187 permits available by lottery. Applications open Friday with the season scheduled for Dec. 6?28 in four regions. FOX 35's Marley Capper has all the details.

VIDEO: Wild boar busts into Florida home, rams deputy in 'hog-wild' interaction

A Florida family was stunned when a wild boar decided to bust into their home and go "hog wild." Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) captured the incident on bodycam footage as they helped to remove the wild animal.

Wild boar invades Lee County home
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A Lee County family was stunned when a wild boar entered their home without any invitation. Deputies from the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) responded to the home to help remove the hog.

SpaceX gets green light to more than double rocket launches from Florida

The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized part of an environmental assessment that will allow SpaceX to more than double the number of Falcon 9 launches from Florida’s Space Coast.

Bear spotted in Orange County apartment complex
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A black bear startled residents at the Westbrook Apartments in Orlando, wandering near a stairwell before slipping back toward nearby woods. Neighbors, both amused and cautious, say the sighting has quickly become the talk of the community. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz gives us more details on the bear, who officials believe is likely young and searching for territory.

National Wildlife Day with Gatorland in Orlando
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The Good Day Orlando team is celebrating National Wildlife Day with the help of the Gatorland team on Thursday. The day encourages people to learn about local and global animals, support conservation efforts through donations or volunteering, and promote understanding of wildlife's role in the environment.

Great white shark sightings climb along East Coast
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Great white shark sightings are becoming more frequent along Florida's East Coast. Shark expert Dr. Toby Daly-Engel, who studies genomics and population impacts of climate change, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about why.

Tracking solar storms: Brevard County company's new research
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Astrotech Space Operations is sending three satellites to space to track solar storms, which can have an impact on Earth. FOX 35's Esther Bower got a first look at the satellites before they launched to space.

Future launches stir concern for beachgoers
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing expanded launch related safety restrictions that would close Playalinda Beach for 60 half days or more per year. Titusville Mayor Andrew Connors joins Good Day Orlando to talk about what kind of impact the loss of beach access could have on the area.