Applications for bear hunt open today
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.
NASA says Mars sample shows strongest signs of life beyond Earth: 'Clearest sign of life'
A rock collected by NASA’s Perseverance rover may hold the strongest evidence of life beyond Earth ever found, officials said Wednesday.
SpaceX launches Nusantara Lima mission from Florida
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida for the Nusantara Lima mission.
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
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
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.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket with 28 Starlink satellites on Friday morning from Florida
SpaceX is preparing to launch a Falcon 9 rocket with 28 Starlink satellites on Friday morning from Florida. Here's how you can watch.
National Wildlife Day with Gatorland in Orlando
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.
Argentine Tegus: Has South Florida invasive lizard made its way to Central Florida?
In Brevard County, a Florida woman believes she caught a strange lizard. She contacted FOX 35 because she wasn't sure what it was.
Great white shark sightings climb along East Coast
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.
Florida beaches claim 9 of top 10 spots for most shark attacks in America, new study shows
Florida beaches dominated a list of the top 10 U.S. beaches with shark attacks dating back several hundred years, according to a new report.
Robotic rabbits deployed to help track invasive Burmese pythons in South Florida
Wildlife officials in South Florida are testing a new tool in their battle against Burmese pythons: robotic rabbits.
Tracking solar storms: Brevard County company's new research
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.
Volusia County warns dog owners after sea turtle nest disturbance
Dog owners are being told to keep pets on leashes after a report of one animal disturbing a sea turtle nesting site.
SpaceX successfully launches 10th Starship test with first test payload deployment
SpaceX successfully launched the 10th test flight of its Starship rocket on Tuesday night from Starbase in South Texas.
Future launches stir concern for beachgoers
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.
Flagler County cemetery damaged by wild hog invasion
A Flagler County cemetery is dealing with extensive damage to its grounds, prompting staff to call in professionals to trap the animal culprits.
SpaceX launches X-37B military space plane atop Falcon 9 rocket from Florida
SpaceX launched an X-37B military space plane on a Falcon 9 rocket late Thursday night from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Delta flight from Orlando lands safely in Austin after wing flap breaks midair: FAA
A Delta Air Lines flight from Orlando to Austin landed safely Tuesday after part of its left wing flap separated during the trip, the airline and federal officials said.