Polk County Sheriff's Office highlights ongoing upgrades at animal shelter
For more than a year now, animal welfare advocates have been raising concerns about conditions at the Polk County Animal Control shelter. Now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office, which runs the shelter, is updating the community on the ongoing improvements made to the facility.
For more than a year now, animal welfare advocates have been raising concerns about conditions at the Polk County Animal Control shelter. Now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office, which runs the shelter, is updating the community on the ongoing improvements made to the facility.
Hillsborough County Canine Training Complex: New $6 million facility opens
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has opened a new $6 million Canine Training Complex designed to train and board regional police dogs.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has opened a new $6 million Canine Training Complex designed to train and board regional police dogs.
Memorial Day weekend is coinciding with nesting season of threatened shorebird
A colony of state-protected birds has nested on Lido Beach, and wildlife advocates are urging beachgoers to keep their distance ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
A colony of state-protected birds has nested on Lido Beach, and wildlife advocates are urging beachgoers to keep their distance ahead of the busy holiday weekend.
Utah firefighters help save millions of honeybees
Utah firefighters help keep millions of honeybees cool after a truck carrying hundreds of hives broke down on a highway.
Utah firefighters help keep millions of honeybees cool after a truck carrying hundreds of hives broke down on a highway.
This social media star can't walk, but she loves to drive and dance
Kiki the sheep drives her own vehicle, changes the radio station, and inspires people across the globe. She’s also certified sassy.
Kiki the sheep drives her own vehicle, changes the radio station, and inspires people across the globe. She’s also certified sassy.
Florida alligator caught on video eating smaller gator at Gatorland
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
Nature’s brutal side was on full display at Gatorland in Orlando when startled visitors witnessed an alligator turn a smaller peer into a midday snack a couple of months ago.
Florida homeowner spots gator near her fence, deputies 'arrest' reptile: 'See ya later, alligator'
Lake County sheriff’s deputies captured an alligator last month after the reptile was spotted wandering near a residence and a local school bus stop.
Lake County sheriff’s deputies captured an alligator last month after the reptile was spotted wandering near a residence and a local school bus stop.
Cherie DeVaux on making history at Kentucky Derby: 'I could not believe that he had won'
Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner when her colt Golden Tempo surged from last place.
Cherie DeVaux made history as the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner when her colt Golden Tempo surged from last place.
Where is Michael Jackson’s chimp Bubbles? The Florida retirement of a Hollywood legend
The Michael film is currently shattering box office records, and its massive success has many fans asking: what ever happened to the King of Pop’s famous chimpanzee, Bubbles?
The Michael film is currently shattering box office records, and its massive success has many fans asking: what ever happened to the King of Pop’s famous chimpanzee, Bubbles?
Kitten found stuck inside bucket of glue finds forever home
After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.
After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.
Dog food recalled over possible salmonella contamination
The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Albright's Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced formula dog food sold to retailers in several states.
The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Albright's Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced formula dog food sold to retailers in several states.
Hillsborough County puppy dies during surgery after abuse caught on camera: 'It's hard on our community'
The Hillsborough County dog who was seen on camera being kicked and thrown by a woman died during surgery Tuesday. Now, investigators are considering additional charges against the abuser already facing multiple felonies.
The Hillsborough County dog who was seen on camera being kicked and thrown by a woman died during surgery Tuesday. Now, investigators are considering additional charges against the abuser already facing multiple felonies.
34 dogs rescued in suspected dogfighting operation; sheriff’s deputy, 3 others charged
Dozens of abused dogs were rescued from a suspected South Carolina dogfighting ring. Here's what to know.
Dozens of abused dogs were rescued from a suspected South Carolina dogfighting ring. Here's what to know.
Man convicted in animal cruelty case that inspired 'Dexter's Law' arrested after appeal upheld original ruling
A court of appeals has upheld the guilty verdict in the Domingo Rodriguez criminal case.
A court of appeals has upheld the guilty verdict in the Domingo Rodriguez criminal case.
Robopets helping seniors combat social isolation
Residents at the Clear Bay Terrace Apartments adopted interactive robotic dogs and cats Tuesday. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Residents at the Clear Bay Terrace Apartments adopted interactive robotic dogs and cats Tuesday. FOX 13's Kailey Tracy reports.
Nonprofit to transform former Manatee County Animal Services site into seabird rehab campus
As Manatee County Animal Services settles into its new expanded campus in Bradenton, a new chapter begins at its former location in Palmetto.
As Manatee County Animal Services settles into its new expanded campus in Bradenton, a new chapter begins at its former location in Palmetto.
Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.
Polk County driver arrested, caught with 13 live iguanas tied up in truck: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man in Winter Haven on Thursday morning after he was pulled over for driving with no tag light on his trailer, but when they got a closer look at his truck, they found 13 live iguanas.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man in Winter Haven on Thursday morning after he was pulled over for driving with no tag light on his trailer, but when they got a closer look at his truck, they found 13 live iguanas.
Florida deputy helps remove 'unhappy' gator from Hillsborough County road
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy helped remove an alligator that was sitting in the middle of the road on Tuesday.
A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy helped remove an alligator that was sitting in the middle of the road on Tuesday.
Tampa Bay shelter celebrates National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day with adoption specials
As shelters across the country mark National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Thursday, local shelters are offering adoption specials to help animals find permanent homes.
As shelters across the country mark National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day Thursday, local shelters are offering adoption specials to help animals find permanent homes.