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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 launched its 403-foot Starship rocket Tuesday evening from its Starbase site in southern Texas in the ninth test of the massive vehicle.

Late Tuesday night, a home in Sanford, Florida, caught fire, likely due to a lightning strike as strong thunderstorms moved through the area. FOX 35's Storm Tracker Radar tracked nearly 300 lightning strikes around 7:23 p.m. -- the same time that storm was crossing Sanford, Deltona, Orange City, and Lake Mary. FOX 35 meteorologist Noah Bergen explains.

A house in the Buckingham Estates neighborhood of Sanford was destroyed Tuesday evening after it was struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm.

A lightning strike ignited a devastating fire at a home in the Buckingham Estates neighborhood of Sanford on Tuesday evening, completely destroying the residence but leaving its occupants unharmed, officials said.

Lady Lake police officers and Lake County deputies were honored by the FBI after capturing a top-ten most wanted fugitive. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns attended the event.

The Sunshine State is hoping to move NASA's headquarters to the Space Coast. However, North Brevard County is losing funding. Is Florida losing the space race to Texas? FOX 35's Esther Bower has the latest information.

Wild hogs have been reported for reeking havoc in a Palm Coast neighborhood. FOX 35's Chris Lindsay learns more about the hog havoc in Flagler County.

A waterspout formed off a pond in a Waterford Lakes neighborhood and one resident caught it all on camera. FOX 35's Caroline Coles has more information in Orange County.

A woman has been arrested at the Sanford Airport for allegedly hitting a child. FOX 35's LuAnne Sorrell has more in the studio.

DeLand Police have arrested a man following a shooting at McCabe's bar over the weekend. New video shows the moments the man allegedly pulled the trigger. FOX 35's Randi Hildreth has more in Volusia County.

A Lake County man was arrested May 20 after allegedly pointing a handgun at another man and threatening to kill him during an altercation, according to the sheriff?s office.

Held annually the day after Memorial Day, the County?s beach cleanup?part of the Keep Volusia Beautiful initiative?focuses on removing post-holiday waste and uniting the community to care for local shorelines.

Saharan dust is headed to Florida. It travels to the Sunshine State each summer, causing hazy skies, colorful sunsets, and lower air quality. The dry, dusty air can weaken or block hurricane formation.

A paddleboarder in Florida was enjoying a ride along the Gulf Coast when a massive creature appeared beneath him?a giant manta ray! The encounter took place in mid-May near Honeymoon Island in Dunedin and was captured by drone footage shot by John Yanchoris. (Video courtesy of John Yanchoris via Storyful)