With ‘Resilience’ launch, astronauts hope to set positive tone for country
For just the second time since the retirement of the space shuttle, a crew of astronauts is on its way to the International Space Station after blasting off from American soil – a feat that they hope will inspire a country still facing a challenging pandemic and social unrest.
For just the second time since the retirement of the space shuttle, a crew of astronauts is on its way to the International Space Station after blasting off from American soil – a feat that they hope will inspire a country still facing a challenging pandemic and social unrest.
Meet the astronauts going on the 2nd crewed NASA, SpaceX mission
NASA astronauts Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, and Shannon Walker, along with JAXA mission specialist Soichi Noguchi, will travel to the ISS.
NASA astronauts Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, and Shannon Walker, along with JAXA mission specialist Soichi Noguchi, will travel to the ISS.
Crew-1 astronaut first female to lift off from American soil since 2011
Dr. Walker will be the mission specialist for the Crew-1 mission. This will be her second long-duration mission aboard the ISS.
Dr. Walker will be the mission specialist for the Crew-1 mission. This will be her second long-duration mission aboard the ISS.
Man accused of impersonating DEA agent, carrying BB gun at Disney Springs
The Orange County Sheriff's Office said a man was arrested at Disney Springs for impersonating a law enforcement officer and carrying a concealed weapon.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office said a man was arrested at Disney Springs for impersonating a law enforcement officer and carrying a concealed weapon.
50 foster children adopted by 30 families during celebration in Tampa
Typically adoption finalization takes place during a special court hearing, but on Saturday 50 foster children celebrated being legally adopted during a drive-thru celebration.
Typically adoption finalization takes place during a special court hearing, but on Saturday 50 foster children celebrated being legally adopted during a drive-thru celebration.
Florida's first outdoor snow park opens Nov. 20
Most people move to Florida to avoid cold weather, but snowflakes will soon be falling in Pasco County. The state’s first outdoor snow park opens in Dade City next week.
Most people move to Florida to avoid cold weather, but snowflakes will soon be falling in Pasco County. The state’s first outdoor snow park opens in Dade City next week.
ULA launches Atlas V rocket carrying national security satellite
The Atlas V rocket will carry the NROL-101 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office.
The Atlas V rocket will carry the NROL-101 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office.
Tropical Storm Iota forms in Caribbean
The record-breaking 2020 hurricane season continues, as Tropical Storm Iota has formed in the Caribbean.
The record-breaking 2020 hurricane season continues, as Tropical Storm Iota has formed in the Caribbean.
Tampa couple collecting items, packing suitcases for teens aging out of the foster care system
A Tampa couple hopes to pack 25 suitcases for foster children aging out of the foster care system.
A Tampa couple hopes to pack 25 suitcases for foster children aging out of the foster care system.
South Florida firefighter responds to fire at his own home, finds wife dead
Miami-Dade firefighter Corey Logan was working on Tuesday when he received a Ring doorbell notification on his phone, WSVN reports. The video outside his home showed a neighbor frantically banging on the front door, which made him believe something was wrong.
Miami-Dade firefighter Corey Logan was working on Tuesday when he received a Ring doorbell notification on his phone, WSVN reports. The video outside his home showed a neighbor frantically banging on the front door, which made him believe something was wrong.
Eta moves offshore after bringing heavy rain to Florida, North Carolina
Some parts of the Carolinas saw three to seven inches of rainfall by Thursday afternoon.
Some parts of the Carolinas saw three to seven inches of rainfall by Thursday afternoon.
Florida's DeSantis moves to allow citizens to shoot looters, rioters targeting businesses
Critics argue the law would allow for armed citizens to become vigilante.
Critics argue the law would allow for armed citizens to become vigilante.
Salt Life founder held in jail as 'flight risk' in woman’s death
Prosecutors and police said Hutto admitted to accidentally shooting Duncan while the two were “playing” with a gun inside the hotel room.
Prosecutors and police said Hutto admitted to accidentally shooting Duncan while the two were “playing” with a gun inside the hotel room.
Polk sheriff: 4 teens charged with attempted murder for intentionally running over woman with van
Investigators said 18-year-old Elijah Stansell brought three friends -- ages 14, 15 and 16 -- to the home to "handle" an ongoing romantic dispute with the victim's teenage son. They ended up running her down, leaving her in critical condition.
Investigators said 18-year-old Elijah Stansell brought three friends -- ages 14, 15 and 16 -- to the home to "handle" an ongoing romantic dispute with the victim's teenage son. They ended up running her down, leaving her in critical condition.
Tropical Storm Theta breaks record as Florida's west coast braces for Tropical Storm Eta landfall
Tropical Storm Theta — which formed overnight and broke a record as the 29th named Atlantic storm of the season — is chugging east toward Europe on the cusp of hurricane status.
Tropical Storm Theta — which formed overnight and broke a record as the 29th named Atlantic storm of the season — is chugging east toward Europe on the cusp of hurricane status.
Florida athlete becomes first person with Down syndrome to finish IRONMAN triathlon
Chris Nikic, 21, made history Saturday by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to finish an IRONMAN triathlon.
Chris Nikic, 21, made history Saturday by becoming the first person with Down syndrome to finish an IRONMAN triathlon.
New Mexico woman suspected of killing grandfather, hiding body in tool chest, arrested in Florida
Authorities say a woman sought on suspicion of killing her grandfather in New Mexico has been arrested in Florida.
Authorities say a woman sought on suspicion of killing her grandfather in New Mexico has been arrested in Florida.
15-foot, 2,000-pound great white shark pings off coast of Florida
Unama’ki is reportedly one of the largest great white sharks ever tagged.
Unama’ki is reportedly one of the largest great white sharks ever tagged.
One of the smallest, most premature babies in the world finally goes home in Florida
After six months in the neonatal unit at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, one of the smallest and most premature babies in the world is finally at home.
After six months in the neonatal unit at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, one of the smallest and most premature babies in the world is finally at home.
SpaceX launches GPS mission for U.S. Space Force
After being scrubbed several times, SpaceX successfully launched the U.S. Space Force’s GPS III Space Vehicle 04 into orbit on Thursday.
After being scrubbed several times, SpaceX successfully launched the U.S. Space Force’s GPS III Space Vehicle 04 into orbit on Thursday.