NASA's newest rocket has blasted off on a test flight that may pave the way for a return to the moon. ...more

October 28, 2009

NASA scrubbed space shuttle Endeavour's Saturday evening launch after lightning struck at least 11 times near the seaside launch pad. ...more

July 12, 2009

GO FISHING is a daily look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mark Cook. ...more

August 4, 2008

Tampa International Airport again has upgraded the system used to warn airlines and their workers when the risk of lightning strikes is elevated. ...more

July 14, 2008

Thunderstorms roll over West Central Florida 90 to 100 days a year. With that many, it's little wonder the region is called the lightning capital of the country. ...more

July 7, 2008

TAMPA - Thunderstorms roll over West Central Florida 90 to 100 days a year. With that many, it's little wonder the region is called the lightning capital of the country. ...more

July 6, 2008

Firefighters bulked up their defenses Friday against a wildfire that threatened parts of this storied tourist town and prepared for more lightning strikes that could ignite new fires across Northern California. ...more

June 28, 2008

Rough weather Tuesday afternoon produced hail in Brooksville, several lighting strikes and power outages for hundreds of Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative customers. ...more

June 25, 2008

A safety checkpoint set up by the Plant City Police Department last week was cut short by the threat of lightning, but not before dozens of vehicles were checked by officers. ...more

June 4, 2008

CAPE CANAVERAL - Scattered clouds and sunshine are adding a bit of promise for today's planned 2:45 p.m. liftoff of Atlantis, although NASA is bracing for a front of bad weather to arrive before then. ...more

February 7, 2008