Man used life vest to fend off alligator attack at Lake Kissimmee State Park
New details have been released about a violent alligator attack that left a woman seriously injured while kayaking in Lake Kissimmee State Park earlier this year.
Florida rainy season: When does it start and end? Why does it rain in the afternoon?
As summer approaches – along with the start of hurricane season — it may seem that it suddenly rains every afternoon in Central Florida, almost like it's scheduled. Welcome to Florida's rainy season.
SpaceX's Starship test flight ends with uncontrolled re-entry
After two explosive failures earlier this year, SpaceX made progress Tuesday with its latest Starship test flight — even as the mission failed to complete a satellite deployment demonstration. The 403-foot rocket, the largest and most powerful ever built, lifted off from Starbase in South Texas. The company hoped the upper stage would travel halfway around the world before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. That goal was partially met, but a door designed to release eight mock Starlink satellites failed to open properly, preventing their deployment.
SpaceX Starship spins out after liftoff, falls short of test flight goals
SpaceX launched Starship Tuesday evening, reaching space but failing key mission goals before breaking apart.
Dolphin freed from fishing line in Florida's Indian River Lagoon
A dolphin once tangled in fishing line in the Indian River Lagoon is now swimming free, according to wildlife experts, bringing a wave of relief to the community and researchers who had been searching for weeks.
Aggressive Muscovy duck leaves Florida neighbors on edge
A particularly aggressive Muscovy duck is ruffling feathers in one South Florida neighborhood, where residents say the bird has been chasing people, biting hands — and even confronting news crews.
Jellyfish sting nearly 100 beachgoers in Daytona Beach over holiday weekend
Nearly 100 people were stung by jellyfish along Daytona Beach over the Memorial Day weekend, prompting warnings from local officials and beach safety crews.
Young Florida alligator finds comfort in drain pipe
A Florida alligator found itself sheltering inside a drain pipe in Oviedo, a suburb of the Orlando metro. FOX 35's Hannah McKenzie talked with Perry Hoff, Fort Pierce Branch Manager at Shenandoa, and Brandon Fisher, a manager at Gatorland.
Massive alligator forces boating closure at Juniper Springs after aggressive encounters
A massive alligator measuring up to 14 feet in length has prompted officials to shut down a popular waterway at Juniper Springs in Marion County, following reports of aggressive behavior towards canoes and kayaks.
Axiom 4 Mission: Space officials give update
Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) is a private astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS) operated by Axiom Space in partnership with SpaceX and NASA. The mission is scheduled to launch from Florida no earlier than June 8 and will last approximately two weeks. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer discusses the latest details.
Florida mosquito season raises public health concerns over rise in illnesses
As Florida heads into the warmer months, mosquito control officials are warning of an active season ahead, with the risk of mosquito-borne illnesses such as Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and dengue on the rise.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from California
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched another batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit on Friday morning from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. A little more than eight minutes into the flight, the first stage booster targeted a landing on the droneship, ‘Of Course I Still Love You,’ positioned in the Pacific Ocean.
Florida bear hunt: FWC releases proposed guidelines of what would become annual event
Florida wildlife officials will review a proposal next week to establish an annual limited-entry black bear hunt — the first such hunt in over a decade. The proposal summary was posted ahead of a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission meeting in Ocala.
Dozens of rare indigo snakes released in Florida to battle invasive species
State officials have released dozens of rare indigo snakes into the wild in the Florida Panhandle. Indigo Snakes are large natural predators and local biologists say they can assist in killing off an invasive snake species to help balance the ecosystem.
VIDEO: Florida alligator wrangled after going door to door in neighborhood
Video shows the moment FWC officers wrangled a large alligator after it was spotted going door to door in a Fort Myers neighborhood with a folding chair stuck on its head.
Florida man gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park
A 47-year-old man was gored by a bison while visiting Yellowstone National Park on Sunday.
Florida woman killed by alligator while canoeing with husband at Lake Kissimmee: FWC
A Florida woman who was bitten and killed by an alligator at Lake Kissimmee State Park on Tuesday was canoeing with her husband when the attack happened, according to the FWC.
Alligator attacks, kills woman at Lake Kissimmee State Park, officials say
A woman was attacked and killed by an alligator on Tuesday afternoon on Lake Kissimmee, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
SpaceX launches Starlink mission from Florida on Tuesday
SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink satellites soaring into low-Earth orbit on Tuesday night from Florida.
Deadly Florida bear attack: Man, dog killed after encountering black bear in South Florida, FWC says
A black bear killed a man and a dog in a rural area of South Florida, east of Naples and near the Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).