SpaceX Crew-11 launches from Florida, headed to ISS: Watch replay
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).
Florida's Kennedy Space Center named top U.S. attraction by Tripadvisor
Florida's Kennedy Space Center has been named the top attraction in the United States by Tripadvisor. Two other locations in the Sunshine State also made Tripadvisor's awards, and none of them were related to Disney.
SpaceX, Crew-11 rocket launch scrubbed over weather; now targeting Friday
NASA and SpaceX have delayed Thursday’s planned launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will mark the next exciting chapter in their partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and cutting-edge research in low-Earth orbit.
Scorching heat wave causes flight delays, weight limits across U.S.
Extreme heat is disrupting air travel across the U.S. this week, as record-setting temperatures impact both flight schedules and aircraft performance.
Florida alligator 'Mr. Pickles' faces eviction from St. Petersburg bar
A five-foot alligator affectionately known as “Mr. Pickles” has become a local celebrity behind a St. Petersburg bar — but his time in the spotlight may be running out.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 arrives in Florida
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 arrived at Florida's Kennedy Space Center on Saturday afternoon ahead of their Thursday launch to the International Space Station (ISS). The four members of Crew-11 are NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov.
Injured baby dolphin rescued from rock jetty on Florida beach by lifeguards
An injured baby dolphin that had beached itself on a rock jetty at a Florida beach is now recovering after being rescued by ocean rescue lifeguards on Saturday morning.
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 arrives at Florida's Kennedy Space Center ahead of Thursday launch
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 flight is more than just a crew rotation — it lands during a historic moment in spaceflight: the 25th anniversary of uninterrupted human habitation aboard the ISS.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket early Saturday morning from Florida's Space Coast
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket in the early hours of Saturday morning from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Port Canaveral, Florida.
Florida shark bite survivor shares his story
Last year, Florida saw 14 unprovoked shark bites. So far this year, we've seen six. Tonight, we're hearing from a survivor of one of those attacks.
Early morning launch set for Saturday
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch is set to take place from Florida's Space Coast in the early hours of Saturday morning. The launch is currently set for 4:28 a.m.
3-legged alligator spotted in Florida backyard
A Seminole County resident recently had an unusual visitor when a three-legged alligator wandered into his Astor Farms backyard, slowly making its way around the area. Jim Koerner captured the remarkable moment on video and shared it with FOX 35 News.
NASA launching NISAR satellite with India
Dr. Marco Lavalle, NASA JPL Deputy Project Scientist, NISAR joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer via Zoom to break down the launch of NASA's new US-India NISAR satellite later this month. The satellite has the most advanced radar system ever launched and hopes to give decision-makers more information on the earth's surface impacting their infrastructure/
Florida surf instructor recovering from shark bite
An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering after a shark bit his foot off New Smyrna Beach. Sam Hollis says the shark dragged him 10 to 15 feet before he escaped. Hollis joins Good Day Orlando to share his story.
Florida surfer recovering after shark attack: 'Had my foot in its mouth for a good little bit'
An 18-year-old surf instructor is recovering in the hospital after a shark bit his foot while he was surfing off New Smyrna Beach, an area often dubbed the shark bite capital of the world.
Shark bites teen surfer at New Smyrna Beach
An 18-year-old man suffered a shark bite while surfing at New Smyrna Beach on Friday, officials say.
New space MBA program to launch at UCF in 2026
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is launching a new online space MBA program to meet the expanding needs of the booming space industry on Florida’s Space Coast and around the world. The MBA will be a fully online, part-time graduate business program spanning 24 months in which students will take a set of core MBA courses plus four electives focused on space entrepreneurship, governmental and commercial space finance, space leadership and the global space domain. Greg Autry, Space Czar and associate provost for space commercialization, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the MBA.
New tiny world beyond Neptune discovered, giving boost to ‘Planet Nine’ theory
Researchers use the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii to find a small object on the outer edge of the Solar System. Nicknamed “Ammonite," researchers say it could provide more evidence to the hypothetical “Planet Nine" beyond Neptune.
Sen. Ashley Moody speaks on Florida's Space Coast
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody hosted a press conference on Friday afternoon in Brevard County, Florida, to unveil a "major legislative victory" aimed at expanding the country's leadership in the space industry. She says the law will have significant implications for innovation, national security and economic growth in Florida and beyond.
Lulu’s Law: Proposed national shark attack alert system aims to boost beach safety
A new federal bill aimed at preventing shark attacks by sending real-time alerts to beachgoers’ phones is making waves in Congress. The legislation, known as Lulu’s Law, passed the U.S. Senate this week and is now headed to the House for a vote.