Program partners puppies with veterans
A partnership between Holzerland Protection Dogs and the non-profit America’s K-9 Rescue has helped place Belgian Malinois emotional-support puppies with service veterans who are suffering from PTSD.
12-foot shark swims into Florida marina: officials
Marine specialists currently are in a Florida lake assessing a 12-foot mako shark that was spotted Friday.
Dog abandoned and tied up ahead of Hurricane Milton inspires bill to protect dogs during natural disasters
A proposed bill dubbed ‘Troopers Law’ would prohibit abandoning a dog that is restrained during a natural disaster.
Pelicans back in the wild after Pinellas sanctuary’s first release since devastating hurricanes
Joan Wylie had never carried a pelican under her arm, but on Tuesday, she carried at least 8 or 10 of them from the Seacoast Seabird Sanctuary around 75 yards to the beach at Indian Shores.
Manatee County homeowner says horse 'disappeared,' sheriff's office investigating
A horse owner in Manatee County is pleading for help to find her family’s missing horse.
Dogs attack, kill 8-year-old boy near DeLand, sheriff says: 'Tragedy beyond comprehension'
A dog attack has claimed the life of an 8-year-old boy, authorities with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said.
1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark pings off Florida beach 3 times in 1 day, officials say
Officials said a 1,400-pound, 13-foot great white shark was pinged off a Florida beach three times in one day.
Nearly 100 animals found neglected in Spring Hill home: 'A scene from the TV show Hoarders'
Nearly 100 animals were cleaned up and receiving care on Friday after Hernando County deputies removed them from a Spring Hill home during an ongoing animal neglect investigation.
How Gatorland is keeping its cold-blooded residents warm and safe
While the rest of us have been getting out our sweaters and mittens the past couple of days, Florida’s famous reptiles don’t have that luxury.
Here are signs that poor air quality may affect your pet
Bad air quality can have a negative impact on people, but pets can be more susceptible to it, and these are the things to be aware of to protect your animal.
ZooTampa animals are bundling up during Tampa's cold front
The Bay Area is experiencing a cold front, with temperatures dipping into the high 30s and low 40s over the last week.
Dog shot and killed at Apollo Beach dog park
A dog is dead after being shot by another dog's owner at an Apollo Beach dog park on Monday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
FWC releases necropsy results related to bobcat’s mysterious death in Safety Harbor
The FWC has revealed the necropsy results of the bizarre death of a bobcat found last spring in Safety Harbor. The bobcat was lovingly named by neighbors in the Country Villas community, “Bobbi, the Bobcat."
Perry the donkey, model for 'Donkey' character in Shrek movies has died
Perry, the donkey that served as the model for “Donkey," a character in the “Shrek” movies, has died. He was 30.
Clearwater police rescue kitten trapped under employee's car hood
A rescue mission in Clearwater had a happy – and adorable – ending when officers and other employees with the police department teamed up to save a kitten stuck under the hood of a car.
How to keep your pets safe during New Year's Eve celebrations
Protect your pets from the stress and dangers of New Year’s Eve with expert-backed tips to create a safe and enjoyable celebration.
Is that a duck on the 40-yard line? Behind the viral moment from Sunday's Bucs game
The Buccaneers beating the Panthers by 34 points was not the biggest story to come out of Sunday's game. Instead, a viral moment when a duck ran onto the field during action has gone viral.
Dog missing since Hurricane Milton reunites with Bay Area family: 'That's my Miles'
A Ruskin family has been reunited with their dog that had been missing since Hurricane Milton.
Two arrested in Sarasota on dog cruelty charges
The owners of a dog training service were arrested after several dogs died while in their care, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
It's official: Biden signs new law, designates bald eagle as 'national bird'
The bald eagle has officially been named the U.S. national bird.