North Port Police Department hopes to win money for K-9 unit
The public now has a chance to help protect dogs who are part of the law enforcement family. The biohazard and trauma cleanup company Aftermath Services is giving out a total of $15,000 in grants to first responder agencies’ K-9 units.
Young black bear wanders outside Tampa elementary school
A young black bear was spotted outside Bay Crest Elementary School in Tampa Tuesday morning.
Watch: Family dog scares off black bear from New York home
A black bear wandered into a home in upstate New York, and a security camera captured Harper the dog bravely rushing toward the animal, scaring it away.
Connecticut bakery workers left terrified after hungry black bear barges in, steals 60 cupcakes
Video shows the bear dragging a container of cupcakes from the bakery garage into the parking lot. The animal ate 60 cupcakes in total.
Emergency summit called after multiple horse deaths at Churchill Downs
Seven horses died from training or racing injuries at Churchill Downs leading up to the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, including two on the undercard.
Watch: Lion stuns family on safari, comes within feet of them at campsite
Incredible video shows the lion wandering through the campsite before approaching the family.
Smuggled parrot eggs survive harrowing journey from Central America: 'Hand-raised babies'
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
Florida Python Challenge registration open for snake hunters
The 2023 Florida Python Challenge® gives participants the opportunity to win over $30,000 in prizes and contribute to Everglade restoration efforts.
New bill increases penalties for crimes against Florida police K-9s
Governor DeSantis signed a bill aimed at protecting animals that work with law enforcement. The new measure will go into effect on Oct. 1.
‘Positively regal’ dog rescued after scaling England’s tallest mountain
The dog became injured and too exhausted to make the long trek back down the mountain, according to the rescue crew.
Watch: Orangutan at Kentucky zoo asks to see 3-month-old baby: 'Cutest thing ever'
Collective "awws" ensued when the orangutan took a closer look, then kissed the glass.
Police dogs in Florida will soon have added protection in crimes committed against them
Penalties will get more stiff for committing crimes against police dogs under a bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
‘Doggy angel’ helps rescue 6-year-old pup from busy I-275 traffic in Tampa
A 6-year-old Chihuahua terrier mix named Princess was rescued from I-275 traffic near Fletcher Avenue in Tampa.
'This is still not acceptable!': 24 dogs dumped in Indiana as search for owner continues
The shelter said while the owner left the dogs in a contained location, it calls the actions unacceptable.
Bear seen in Bay Area neighborhoods spotted in tree
A bear that has been spotted several times in the Lutz and Carrollwood area sought higher ground on Monday.
Escaped husky leaves behind mess after ‘party’ at shelter, employees say
Titan, a 4-year-old husky, managed to escape from his enclosure before wreaking havoc on the shelter.
Rabies alert issued after feral cat tests positive in Palmetto
A feral cat in the Palm View area of Palmetto tested positive for rabies Wednesday, prompting the Department of Health in Manatee County to issue a rabies alert for residents.
Rare stolen tortoise returned to Florida zoo as investigators continue searching St. Pete suspect's home
An endangered Galapagos tortoise is back home at a St. Augustine zoo Wednesday after investigators said a St. Petersburg man stole two back in November.
Black bear spotted in Carrollwood for 5th time in five days
Neighbors in the Carrollwood area of Tampa are on the lookout for a black bear following the fifth sighting in the last five days.
Video shows car plow through doggy daycare
Wild video from a doggy day care in Maryland shows the moment a car plowed through its storefront and narrowly missed two employees.