Florida man set to pilot NASA SpaceX Crew-13 mission to ISS
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 NASA pilot and DeBary, Florida native-Luke Delany is set to pilot the NASA SpaceX Crew-13 on its mission to the ISS. Delany, along with fellow NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins, CSA’s Joshua Kutryk and Roscosmos’ Sergey Teteryatnikov are set to launch no earlier than mid-September, NASA said.

NASA Mars rover finds ‘honeycomb’ patterns on red planet

NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has uncovered a mysterious "honeycomb" landscape unlike anything seen before on Mars. The discovery could unlock new clues about the red planet's past.

Frightened orange cat stranded on Florida freeway saved by cleanup crew

One of FDOT's roadside cleanup crews recently added a new member to its team: an adorable – and now, much safer – orange cat that was found stranded on the Florida Turnpike.

Experts explain why New Smyrna Beach leads the nation in shark bites

New Smyrna Beach holds a title that might make some beachgoers think twice before going in the water: The Shark Bite Capital of the World.

U.S.-Russian space crew lands safely after 241 days aboard ISS

A U.S.-Russian space crew safely returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 241 days aboard the International Space Station.

SpaceX Starship clears major hurdles in latest test flight, pushing closer to orbital missions

SpaceX achieved a significant leap forward in its rocket development program following its latest Starship test flight from Starbase in Texas, overcoming obstacles that previously triggered in-flight breakups.

NASA cancels $73 million moon lander mission with contractor Draper

NASA has canceled a $73 million commercial lunar lander mission after years of delays and cost overruns, ending the project before the spacecraft ever launched.

Alligator blocks Palm Bay front door, trapping family in home: ‘Jaw dropping’

A Palm Bay family got an unexpected late-night wake-up call on Friday when a massive alligator wandered right up to their front porch and refused to leave.

'Jumping Junction': Disney's Animal Kingdoms new kangaroo encounter
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Disney's Animal Kingdom has a brand-new wildlife experience called "Jumping Junction." his brand-new walk-through trail is home to an active community of Australian marsupials, including two Western Gray Kangaroos, ten Red Kangaroos, and six wallabies, all arriving from AZA-accredited zoos.

FWC needs nuisance alligator trappers in north Volusia County: How to apply

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has officially opened applications to find local trappers for the North Volusia County area. To qualify for a trapping license, applicants must have a clean criminal record, possess a valid email address, and have no prior fish or wildlife law violations. All completed applications must be submitted by Tuesday, July 21.

Artemis II astronauts visit Kennedy Space Center after historic moon mission
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More than three months after embarking on a historic voyage around the Moon, the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission returned to the Space Coast on Wednesday, July 8 to visit the site where their journey began. It marks the first time astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen and Christina Koch have returned to NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) since their 10-day lunar test flight lifted off back in April 2026.

Friend of Florida woman attacked, killed by alligator: She was a bright light

There is new heartbreak for the loved ones of a Florida woman killed in an alligator attack. Not only are they grieving her sudden loss, but they are also now facing cruel comments online.

Blue Origin targets return to flight by year's end after New Glenn launch pad explosion

Blue Origin says it plans to return its New Glenn rocket to flight before the end of 2026 after an explosion during a launch pad test destroyed key ground equipment but spared critical infrastructure needed to rebuild.

Expert: Here's how NASA may save sinking satellite
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After about 20 years in orbit, the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory satellite is falling out of orbit and slowing sinking towards Earth. NASA plans to use another satellite, Katalyst Space's LINK, to help boost its orbit. Dr. Alain Berinstain, director of the Florida Space Institute at UCF and the Florida Space Research Consortium, explains how this mission could work.

Florida woman killed in alligator attack remembered: Full of life, adventure, kindness

Officials with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have identified the Florida woman who died after she was attacked by an alligator while swimming with friends. 

NASA Swift space mission delayed over weather

NASA is attempting a daring rescue mission to save a failing satellite falling back down to earth. The Swift telescope has been in orbit for about 20 years but is currently plummeting down to earth.

Saving NASA Telescope: Swift Observatory gets a push
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NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has been studying gamma rays for over two decades -- but it's falling back to Earth. To extend its lifespan for at least another decade, Katalyst Space Technologies plans to push the satellite higher into orbit in a first-of-its-kind mission. FOX 35 Garrett Wymer talks to Ghonhee Lee, CEO of Katalyst Space Technologies, about their ambitious plan and the coming launch.