'Hey buddy, there's a shark right there!': Off-duty police officer pulls boy away from shark
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
An off-duty Cocoa police officer pulled a boy away from a shark to safety. The incident was caught on camera.
Little boy overwhelmed with emotion at first fish catch: 'First day of my whole life!'
A little boy's reaction to catching his first fish on Lake Champlain is warming hearts.
A little boy's reaction to catching his first fish on Lake Champlain is warming hearts.
Mosquitoes flying free as health departments focus on virus
The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled public health workers away from mosquito-related tasks -- leaving many localities vulnerable to potential mosquito threats.
The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled public health workers away from mosquito-related tasks -- leaving many localities vulnerable to potential mosquito threats.
Additional West Nile Virus samples collected in Williamson County
Health officials for the county are strongly encouraging residents to remain vigilant about protecting themselves from mosquito bites and preventing mosquito breeding
Health officials for the county are strongly encouraging residents to remain vigilant about protecting themselves from mosquito bites and preventing mosquito breeding
Space Force selects 2,410 ‘space operators’ for transfer into new military branch starting Sept. 1
In May, the new military branch invited specialized active-duty airmen to apply to volunteer for transfer.
In May, the new military branch invited specialized active-duty airmen to apply to volunteer for transfer.
‘Odd radio circles’: 4 mysterious objects spotted in outer space suggest extragalactic activity
Astronomers have discovered four mysterious objects that appear to be circular and brighter along the edges, according to a recent study.
Astronomers have discovered four mysterious objects that appear to be circular and brighter along the edges, according to a recent study.
Coronavirus data funneled away from CDC to private tech firm, sparking worries
The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
'Magic School Bus' author Joanna Cole dies at age 75
Author Joanna Cole, whose “Magic School Bus” books transported millions of young people on extraordinary and educational adventures, has died at age 75.
Author Joanna Cole, whose “Magic School Bus” books transported millions of young people on extraordinary and educational adventures, has died at age 75.
Dog dies from algae bloom exposure just 1 hour after swimming in Utah river, National Parks Service says
Officials in Utah have issued a public health warning for part of the Virgin River in Zion National Park after a dog died, following reported exposure to harmful algal blooms on July 4.
Officials in Utah have issued a public health warning for part of the Virgin River in Zion National Park after a dog died, following reported exposure to harmful algal blooms on July 4.
Red-winged blackbird photographed hitching a ride on bald eagle’s back
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
New York wildlife officials shared a rare photograph Monday of a red-winged blackbird hitching a ride on the back of a hunting bald eagle.
Astronomers discover huge galactic wall hidden behind Milky Way
It was discovered when scientists saw galaxies in different directions around it were affected by its gravitational pull.
It was discovered when scientists saw galaxies in different directions around it were affected by its gravitational pull.
Trump administration tells hospitals to bypass CDC with COVID-19 data reporting
Hospitals will begin sending coronavirus patient information directly to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Hospitals will begin sending coronavirus patient information directly to the Department of Health and Human Services.
In another blow to ‘herd immunity,’ study shows decline of COVID-19 antibodies after a few weeks
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
Elephant helps struggling calf scale roadside barrier in India
A trio of elephants on the move in India met an obstacle in the shape of a roadside barrier that was too tall for the smallest of them. Luckily, a helping trunk was soon at hand.
A trio of elephants on the move in India met an obstacle in the shape of a roadside barrier that was too tall for the smallest of them. Luckily, a helping trunk was soon at hand.
Woman finds dozens of snakes in apartment after building renovations
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
The snakes started appearing in early June when crews removed balconies at the complex and left a hole leading into her residence.
Look out, Mars: Here we come with a fleet of spacecraft
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
The U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates are sending spacecraft to Mars in quick succession beginning this week.
Florida surfer's GoPro camera captures sharks underneath board at New Smyrna Beach
What started as an opportunity to test out her GoPro turned into a close-up view of a shark encounter in New Smyrna Beach.
What started as an opportunity to test out her GoPro turned into a close-up view of a shark encounter in New Smyrna Beach.
SpaceX standing down from Saturday's launch 'to allow more time for checkouts'
A new target date will be announced once confirmed.
A new target date will be announced once confirmed.
West Nile Virus detected in mosquito trapping site in Williamson County
Due to the location of nearby neighborhoods and outdoor activities at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, the county is asking the community to be vigilant in protecting themselves from mosquitoes.
Due to the location of nearby neighborhoods and outdoor activities at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park, the county is asking the community to be vigilant in protecting themselves from mosquitoes.
Increased risk of harmful algae on Lady Bird Lake during summer
2019's algae bloom was particularly harmful to dogs, whereas at least five dogs died after swimming in Lady Bird Lake, the city says.
2019's algae bloom was particularly harmful to dogs, whereas at least five dogs died after swimming in Lady Bird Lake, the city says.