Large section of destroyed space shuttle Challenger found on ocean floor

The NASA manager in charge of the remains of both lost space shuttles said it's one of the biggest pieces of Challenger ever found in the decades since the accident.

Tropical Storm Nicole lashing Florida with strong winds, heavy rains after landfall

Nicole made landfall along the east coast of Florida as a Category 1 hurricane early Thursday just south of Vero Beach. The system has since downgraded to a tropical storm. 

2 killed after being shocked by fallen power line in Orange County, Florida, deputies say

Update (Nov. 14): The Orange County Sheriff's Office has released the identities of the man and woman killed after coming into contact with a live power line in the wake of Hurricane Nicole. Authorities said Kahlil Malik Sapp, 23, and Kianna Shaundadrea Sapp, 23, died. Both were siblings and shared the same birthday.

Nicole whips 100-mph gust at NASA's moon rocket on Kennedy Space Center launch pad

NASA managers decided earlier this week to leave the 322-foot-tall moon rocket and Orion spacecraft on Launch Pad 39B, where it has been since the rollout on Nov. 4.

VIDEO: Building collapses at Daytona Beach Shores as Hurricane Nicole approaches

As Hurricane Nicole makes its way toward Florida, gusty winds and rain are already moving into the area, which has partially collapsed a building alongside the beach.

First Gen Z candidate, Democrat Maxwell Frost wins Florida U.S. House seat

Democrat Maxwell Alejandro Frost has defeated Republican Calvin Wimbish for a Florida U.S. House seat, making him the first member of Generation Z to win a seat in Congress.

Jeff Cook, member of country band Alabama, dies at 73

Alabama confirmed the news on Facebook sharing that Jeff Cook “passed away peacefully” on Monday with family and close friends at his home in Destin, Florida.

TSA agents find gun smuggled inside raw chicken

After TSA agents found the gun at the checkpoint they posted “we hate to break it to you but stuffing a firearm in your holiday bird for travel is just a baste of time.”

Will Nicole impact NASA's latest Artemis I launch attempt? SLS and Orion to remain at KSC launch pad

Florida is preparing for impacts from Subtropical Storm Nicole. The system will soak the Space Coast and bring hurricane-strength winds near where NASA's Artemis 1 rocket is awaiting liftoff.

Subtropical Storm Nicole: Hurricane watch issued along parts of Florida's east coast

Subtropical Storm Nicole formed Monday, east of the Bahamas. It's expected to move toward Florida's east coast this week with rain and wind increasing in the Bay Area in the middle of the week.

NASA's moon rocket returns to pad for next launch attempt

NASA is aiming for a launch attempt on Nov. 14, sending an empty crew capsule around the moon and back in a dramatic flight test before astronauts climb aboard in a couple years.

Petito family: New evidence shows Utah officer at domestic violence call was abuser, himself

The Moab City Police Department was told back in August it had 60 days to respond to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Gabby Petito, who was presumably killed by her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, days after the agency’s officers responded to a possible instance of domestic violence between the couple. 

Police respond to trespassing call at Trump's Mar-a-Lago; Secret Service conduct sweep

Police vehicles were seen outside the club on Thursday morning but have now departed, according to local media. A Secret Service team also reportedly conducted a sweep of the grounds after police left.

Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz formally sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole

Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz formally received a sentence of life without parole Wednesday after families of his 17 slain victims spent two days berating him as evil, a coward, a monster and a subhuman.

Kidnapped Florida boy found in Canada reunites with mom after 2 months apart

A 6-year-old Florida boy, who authorities said had been kidnapped by his father and taken to Canada, was finally reunited with his mother Tuesday night after more than two months apart.