Bipartisan bill mandates DOJ study on animal cruelty and domestic abuse
A bipartisan effort in Congress is seeking to better understand how animal cruelty may serve as an early warning sign of future violence against people.
A bipartisan effort in Congress is seeking to better understand how animal cruelty may serve as an early warning sign of future violence against people.
Man bitten on the face by alligator at Florida airboat attraction, lawsuit says
A Florida man is suing a Central Florida attraction after claiming he was bitten by an alligator, according to a complaint filed in Orange County last month.
A Florida man is suing a Central Florida attraction after claiming he was bitten by an alligator, according to a complaint filed in Orange County last month.
USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.
Meet Splash: Rescue otter helps law enforcement agencies crack cold cases
A unique tracker with four paws is helping investigators solve cold cases and uncover hidden underwater clues.
A unique tracker with four paws is helping investigators solve cold cases and uncover hidden underwater clues.
Otter helps solve underwater cold cases
An otter named Splash is part of Peace River K9 Search and Rescue's team, working to locate submerged crime scene evidence and human remains. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
An otter named Splash is part of Peace River K9 Search and Rescue's team, working to locate submerged crime scene evidence and human remains. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Watch: Horse airlifted to safety after falling into ravine
A horse was airlifted to safety after falling into a ravine in Italy.
A horse was airlifted to safety after falling into a ravine in Italy.
Florida owl gets stuck between tree trunks, Pasco County Fire Rescue crew swoops in to save bird
Pasco County Fire Rescue saved a trapped owl after the bird became wedged tightly between two tree trunks.
Pasco County Fire Rescue saved a trapped owl after the bird became wedged tightly between two tree trunks.
Here's how much it costs to own a dog or cat in 2026
If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.
If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.
Happy the elephant, famous for mirror recognition study, euthanized
Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55.
Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55.
Deadly Cocoa dog attack: Arrest made in neighbor's mauling death
A Florida woman has been arrested on a manslaughter charge after authorities said her dogs escaped repeatedly from her yard before fatally mauling a neighbor earlier this month.
A Florida woman has been arrested on a manslaughter charge after authorities said her dogs escaped repeatedly from her yard before fatally mauling a neighbor earlier this month.
No kids, more dogs, and family-style platters: Welcome to the future of dining
Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals.
Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals.
Missing Florida dog rescued from 40-foot sinkhole reunites with family
A dog has been reunited with its owners after first responders rescued it from a sinkhole in Florida.
A dog has been reunited with its owners after first responders rescued it from a sinkhole in Florida.
Lightning strike kills cattle on Marion County farm, NWS says
A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner.
A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner.
Dolphin, bird tours with Tampa Bay Watersports
Tampa Bay Watersports takes people out on the water for special visits with some of the Bay Area's most beautiful creatures.
Tampa Bay Watersports takes people out on the water for special visits with some of the Bay Area's most beautiful creatures.
Raaw Energy pet food recall expanded over listeria concerns, reported illnesses
A major pet food recall has been expanded after samples collected by state regulators all tested positive for listeria.
A major pet food recall has been expanded after samples collected by state regulators all tested positive for listeria.
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.