SpaceX planning more manned missions
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Manned missions from Cape Canaveral are expected to be more common if Wednesday's launch is a success.

What to know if watching launch in person
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For those who want to watch Wednesday's historic launch in person, there are some things you need to know.

NASA, SpaceX hold pre-launch update
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The historic launch of the manned Crew Dragon capsule is less than 48 hours away. Weather could be a factor.

Countdown to historic launch
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We are less than 48 hours until the launch of the Crew Dragon capsule. Many are eager to watch the launch, including Jean Wright, of Brevard County, who worked on the shuttle program for seven years.

Trump to travel to Florida to attend SpaceX launch

It will be the first time a private company, rather than the national government, sends astronauts into orbit.

UCF engineer studies ways to improve volume efficiency in space travel
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A University of Central Florida aerospace engineer is turning to insects for inspiration in designing more compact and flexible cargo and equipment to be transported into space.

Jetty Park will open for pass holders wishing to view historic launch
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Space fans are getting excited for Demo 2, the first manned launch at Cape Canaveral since the shuttle program ended. It is a collaboration between NASA and SpaceX.

Asia's 'murder hornet' lands in US for first time

The “murder hornets,” as the aggressive insects are known, can wipe out bee colonies within hours and have stingers long and powerful enough to puncture beekeeping suits, a report says.

Gator seen taking stroll along Florida’s ‘Alligator Alley’ roadway

Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they came across a “large” alligator taking a stroll in Collier County on Sunday, April 26.

NASA asks people to not attend launch in late May
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NASA is asking rocket launch enthusiasts to watch a launch next month from afar. The SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2, will be the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon spacecraft, currently scheduled to launch on May 27 at 4:32 p.m. EDT.

Vulnerable sea turtles flourishing during coronavirus restrictions in Florida

In an April 18 Facebook post, the Loggerhead Marinelife Center said that its staff had discovered 79 leatherback and loggerhead turtle nests on a 9.5-mile stretch of beach that encompasses Juno Beach.

Aggressive hawks attack people during nesting season
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Hawks are dive-bombing people in Central Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission say this is nesting season. Both the birds and their nests are protected under state law.

ULA successfully launches Atlas V
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The United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched its Atlas V rocket on Thursday from Cape Canaveral. Some upcoming missions are in jeopardy or delayed due to coronavirus concerns.

ULA's Atlas V rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral after delayed start

United Launch Alliance said that the Atlas V rocket is carrying critical new national assets into orbit for secure communications.