NASA Moon launch to attract up to 400,000 visitors

NASA Moon launch to attract up to 400,000 visitors

Up to 400,000 visitors are expected to flock to the Florida coast on Saturday, hoping to catch a glimpse -- and hear the roar -- of NASA's rocket launch to the Moon.
Top-ranked Ko eyes US$1.5m prize at LPGA finale despite injury

Top-ranked Ko eyes US$1.5m prize at LPGA finale despite injury

World number one Ko Jin-young is hoping a nagging ankle injury will not prevent her from finishing her historic season on a high note at the LPGA Tour Championship in Naples, Florida, this week.
Gas explosion at US mall injures 21

Gas explosion at US mall injures 21

A powerful explosion from a suspected gas leak ripped through a shopping mall in Florida on Saturday (Jul 6), injuring 21 people, the fire department said.
Florida braces for lethal floods as hurricane nears

Florida braces for lethal floods as hurricane nears

Florida was warned on Monday (Oct 8) to plan for "life-threatening" flash flooding as Michael heads for the US Gulf Coast, where it is expected to make landfall midweek as a major Category 3 hurricane.