Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:43:06 GMT
An unmanned Atlas V rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Wednesday, hauling the latest GPS satellite into orbit for the military.
An unmanned Atlas V rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Wednesday, hauling the latest GPS satellite into orbit for the military.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:11:26 GMT
During his five months in space, Canadian astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield captivated the Twitterverse with photo after photo of our home planet, taken from orbit.
During his five months in space, Canadian astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield captivated the Twitterverse with photo after photo of our home planet, taken from orbit.
Monday, April 22 2013 11:43 AM EDT2013-04-22 15:43:20 GMT
A company contracted by NASA to deliver supplies to the International Space Station successfully launched a rocket from the Virginia coast in a test of its ability to send a cargo ship aloft.
A company contracted by NASA to deliver supplies to the International Space Station successfully launched a rocket from the Virginia coast in a test of its ability to send a cargo ship aloft.
Monday, April 15 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-04-15 22:45:40 GMT
Two explosions shattered the finish of the Boston Marathon on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry away the injured while stragglers in the 26.2-mile race were rerouted away from the smoking site.
Two explosions shattered the finish of the Boston Marathon on Monday, sending authorities out on the course to carry away the injured while stragglers in the 26.2-mile race were rerouted away from the smoking site.
Tuesday, April 9 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-04-09 20:00:35 GMT
Crews finally pulled a sunken beer truck out of the Manatee River. The driver had escaped serious injury after losing control on I-75 and crashing during bad weather.
Crews finally pulled a sunken beer truck out of the Manatee River. The driver had escaped serious injury after losing control on I-75 and crashing during bad weather.
Monday, March 25 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-03-25 20:44:08 GMT
James Hinchcliffe overtook Helio Castroneves with 26 laps remaining and held on to win his first career victory at the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
James Hinchcliffe overtook Helio Castroneves with 26 laps remaining and held on to win his first career victory at the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Monday, February 25 2013 8:49 AM EST2013-02-25 13:49:49 GMT
Hollywood's brightest stars turned out for the Academy Awards on Sunday. From the best dressed to the most forgettable, here's a look at Tinseltown's biggest night from the red carpet.
Hollywood's brightest stars turned out for the Academy Awards on Sunday. From the best dressed to the most forgettable, here's a look at Tinseltown's biggest night from the red carpet.
Monday, February 11 2013 10:08 PM EST2013-02-12 03:08:01 GMT
Cruises are the part of the Port of Tampa many know well. But there is so much more going on dockside. FOX 13 spent four months behind the scenes, learning how the port's many tentacles touch our everyday lives.
Cruises are the part of the Port of Tampa many know well. But there is so much more going on dockside. FOX 13 spent four months behind the scenes, learning how the port's many tentacles touch our everyday lives.
Friday, February 1 2013 5:35 PM EST2013-02-01 22:35:10 GMT
A Florida panther was released near Naples more than a year after being rescued as a kitten. Florida FWCC biologists turned her loose in the Picayune Strand State Forest.
A Florida panther was released near Naples more than a year after being rescued as a kitten. Florida FWCC biologists turned her loose in the Picayune Strand State Forest.
Monday, January 21 2013 1:52 PM EST2013-01-21 18:52:14 GMT
Hundreds of thousands of people fanned out across the Mall, and millions more watched on television, as President Barack Obama took the oath of office to begin his second term.
Hundreds of thousands of people fanned out across the Mall, and millions more watched on television, as President Barack Obama took the oath of office to begin his second term.
Saturday, January 19 2013 8:03 PM EST2013-01-20 01:03:55 GMT
Our photographers were in the crowd, on the floats, and everywhere in between at the Gasparilla Kids Parade. We posted hundreds of photos to Facebook to make it easier for you to share them.
Our photographers were in the crowd, on the floats, and everywhere in between at the Gasparilla Kids Parade. We posted hundreds of photos to Facebook to make it easier for you to share them.
Wednesday, December 26 2012 7:01 AM EST2012-12-26 12:01:23 GMT
Florida is never short of great sunrises, and throughout 2012, we've been collecting the best ones from our webcams, photos in the field and viewer-submitted photos.
Florida is never short of great sunrises, and throughout 2012, we've been collecting the best ones from our webcams, photos in the field and viewer-submitted photos.
Wednesday, December 5 2012 5:45 PM EST2012-12-05 22:45:11 GMT
In all, the jury has seen the many faces of Dee Dee Moore, who is accused of killing a Polk County lottery winner.
She has been scolded in court for distracting jurors. She has cried. She has claimed she has bizarre medical conditions. In all, the jury has seen the many faces of Dee Dee Moore, who is accused of killing a Polk County lottery winner.
Wednesday, December 5 2012 2:55 PM EST2012-12-05 19:55:44 GMT
We often think of Earth as a 'blue marble' floating in the vacuum of space, but a new series of images released by NASA show it as a 'black marble' -- with the outlines of cities aglow at nighttime.
We often think of Earth as a 'blue marble' floating in the vacuum of space, but a new series of images released by NASA show it as a 'black marble' -- with the outlines of cities aglow at nighttime.
Wednesday, September 19 2012 2:13 PM EDT2012-09-19 18:13:45 GMT
Shuttle Endeavour soared into the Florida sky for the last time early Wednesday, but it wasn't on a mission into space. NASA's youngest orbiter is instead on a cross-country ferry ride that will end at a California museum.
Space shuttle Endeavour soared into the Florida sky for the last time early Wednesday, but it wasn't on a mission into space. NASA's youngest orbiter is instead on a cross-country ferry ride that will end at a California museum.
With Isaac soaking the Gulf Coast, NOAA's Tampa-based Hurricane Hunters are busy flying into the storm to help keep us safe. See what it was like to fly with them into Hurricane Irene last year.
With Isaac soaking the Gulf Coast, NOAA's Tampa-based Hurricane Hunters are busy flying into the storm to help keep us safe. See what it was like to fly with them into Hurricane Irene last year.
Celebrate Curiosity's successful landing on Mars with a look back at its departure from Earth. The probe blasted off into the clear blue sky from Cape Canaveral last November.
Celebrate Curiosity's successful landing on Mars with a look back at its departure from Earth. The probe blasted off into the clear blue sky from Cape Canaveral last November.
Monday, July 2 2012 10:04 AM EDT2012-07-02 14:04:09 GMT
Millions of people in a swath of states along the East Coast and farther west went into a third sweltering day without power Monday after a round of summer storms that killed more than a dozen people.
Millions of people in a swath of states along the East Coast and farther west went into a third sweltering day without power Monday after a round of summer storms that killed more than a dozen people.
Thursday, June 28 2012 11:47 AM EDT2012-06-28 15:47:11 GMT
When Tropical Storm Debby soaked Florida, we saw damage from every corner of the Bay Area. Here's a look at some of the best photos we got from viewers.
When Tropical Storm Debby soaked Florida, we saw damage from every corner of the Bay Area. Here's a look at some of the best photos we got from viewers.
Wednesday, June 20 2012 2:54 PM EDT2012-06-20 18:54:28 GMT
When you stop and look at the whole journey, it's a remarkable process to keep that reliable gallon of milk perched in your refrigerator. It takes cows, of course, tons of people, new technology, and impeccable timing.
When you stop and look at the whole journey, it's a remarkable process to keep that reliable gallon of milk perched in your refrigerator. It takes cows, of course, tons of people, new technology, and impeccable timing.
Tuesday, June 12 2012 3:53 PM EDT2012-06-12 19:53:49 GMT
Astronaut Don Petit, currently aboard the international space station, has unveiled new photos he's taken of star trails -- long-duration nighttime exposures that show the motion of the stars though the sky.
Astronaut Don Petit, currently in his second stint aboard the international space station, has unveiled new photos he's taken of star trails -- long-duration nighttime exposures that show the motion of the stars though the sky.
Monday, June 4 2012 4:14 PM EDT2012-06-04 20:14:31 GMT
Did you get a chance to look up at the sun today? A lot of you did, and emailed us about noticing a halo or ring around the sun.
Did you spot this spectacle in the sky? A lot of you did, and emailed us about the halo or ring around the sun. It was caused by ice crystals thousands of feet up in the atmosphere.
Wednesday, May 30 2012 2:29 PM EDT2012-05-30 18:29:17 GMT
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They're two of Florida's icons -- graceful predators that are both feared and beloved around the Sunshine State. But what do you get when a bobcat meets an alligator?
They're two of Florida's icons -- graceful predators that are both feared and beloved around the Sunshine State. But what do you get when a bobcat meets an alligator?
Friday, May 25 2012 12:43 PM EDT2012-05-25 16:43:38 GMT
"Houston, looks like we have Dragon by the tail," U.S. astronaut Don Pettit said from orbit as the space station's robotic arm snared the private spacecraft Friday morning.
"Houston, looks like we have Dragon by the tail," U.S. astronaut Don Pettit said from orbit as the space station's robotic arm snared the private spacecraft Friday morning.
On the corner of 8th Avenue and 13th Street, it stands as a symbol of Tampa's past – holding 116 years of history between its red-brick walls -- and sign of its future.
On the corner of 8th Avenue and 13th Street, it stands as a symbol of Tampa's past – holding 116 years of history between its red-brick walls -- and sign of its future.
Often for fewer than $50 a day, cruise passengers enjoy exotic destinations, good food, and an amazing view. Behind the scenes, it takes an army of people to make it happen. We got an exclusive look.
Tampa's skyline is highlighted by its crown jewel -- a glowing tower, standing tall, and always attracting eyes. "We are the landmark of Tampa," proclaimed Terri-lynn Mitchell, the district manager for
Tampa's skyline is highlighted by its crown jewel -- a glowing tower, standing tall, and always attracting eyes.
Friday, February 1 2013 10:09 AM EST2013-02-01 15:09:40 GMT
Space shuttle Atlantis is nearing its transition to a retired shuttle orbiter, prepped for display at Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex. Here's a look inside the famous spacecraft.
Space shuttle Atlantis is nearing its transition to a retired shuttle orbiter, prepped for display at Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex. Here's a look inside the famous spacecraft.
Space shuttle Atlantis found a hole in the clouds and launched into history on Friday, dazzling hundreds of thousands of spectators who mobbed Florida's coast to see the program's final flight.
Space shuttle Atlantis found a hole in the clouds and launched into history on Friday, dazzling hundreds of thousands of spectators who mobbed Florida's coast to see the program's final flight.
Space shuttle Endeavour soared into the sky for the last time Monday morning, delighting a crowd of hundreds of thousands of spectators as it created a bright but brief second sunrise.
Space shuttle Endeavour soared into the sky for the last time Monday morning, delighting a crowd of hundreds of thousands of spectators as it created a bright but brief second sunrise.
Space shuttle Discovery touched down at the Kennedy Space Center for the final time today, ending its career as the most-traveled spacecraft in history.
Space shuttle Discovery touched down at the Kennedy Space Center for the final time today, ending its career as the most-traveled spacecraft in history.
Space shuttle Discovery shook off months of delays and even a last-second glitch with a spectacular launch – a bittersweet moment for NASA as its most experienced spacecraft blasted into orbit for the last time.
Space shuttle Discovery shook off months of delays and even a last-second glitch with a spectacular launch – a bittersweet moment for NASA as its most experienced spacecraft blasted into orbit for the last time.
Space shuttle Discovery's last trip to space started Monday the same way that the previous 38 did -- with a 1-mile-per-hour crawl from NASA's giant assembly building to her seaside launch pad.
Space shuttle Discovery's last trip to space started Monday the same way that the previous 38 did -- with a 1-mile-per-hour crawl from NASA's giant assembly building to her seaside launch pad.
They're one of the most iconic symbols of Tampa: The silver minarets that top Plant Hall, the historic building formerly known as Henry Plant's Tampa Bay Hotel.
They're one of the most iconic symbols of Tampa: The silver minarets that top Plant Hall, the historic building formerly known as Henry Plant's Tampa Bay Hotel.
Back in February of 2011, we invited several of the Bay Area's top sports mascots to the station to shoot a series of promos. It was a memorable time for all involved.
Back in February of 2011, we invited several of the Bay Area's top sports mascots to the station to shoot a series of promos. It was a memorable time for all involved.
