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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Will Florida get more auroras 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 New Glenn Mission heads to Mars from Florida
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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.

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.

Python No More: DeSantis talks funding for Everglades python removal

Ongoing action against predator pythons continues in Florida's Everglades as Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, funding toward python removal and Everglades restoration plans.

SpaceX launches Amazon’s third Project Kuiper mission from Cape Canaveral

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Monday evening carrying Amazon's third Kuiper Falcon launch (KF-03) as part of the larger Project Kuiper mission.

Crocodile spotted in canals on the Space Coast
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A crocodile has residents concerned on the Space Coast in Brevard County. The crocodile has been seen several times in the area, most recently at a local park. FOX 35's Esther Bower brings us the story.