Dog dies after suspect drags it behind truck for one mile on busy Tampa road: Police
A man was arrested Thursday after tying a dog to the back of his truck, dragging it for one mile and leaving it for dead, according to the Tampa Police Department.
A man was arrested Thursday after tying a dog to the back of his truck, dragging it for one mile and leaving it for dead, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Florida K9s honored in Lakeland for heroic efforts
Some of the hardest-working members of law enforcement were honored at a special event in Lakeland on Wednesday night: the K9 units.
Some of the hardest-working members of law enforcement were honored at a special event in Lakeland on Wednesday night: the K9 units.
New exhibit geared towards kids opens at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Nearly five months after the hurricanes, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is starting to return to normal.
Nearly five months after the hurricanes, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is starting to return to normal.
Watch: Emotional reunion as stolen dog returns home after over 7 years
A tearful reunion between a family and their beloved dog was caught on tape more than seven years after she was stolen from their yard.
A tearful reunion between a family and their beloved dog was caught on tape more than seven years after she was stolen from their yard.
Florida bears fighting in neighbor's backyard: 'My house is like a zoo'
Two Florida black bears broke out in a fight on the back porch of a neighborhood home, and it was all caught on live video.
Two Florida black bears broke out in a fight on the back porch of a neighborhood home, and it was all caught on live video.
Giant schnauzer Monty wins best in show at Westminster Kennel Club dog show
Monty, a giant schnauzer, took home the top prize at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, solidifying his place in dog show history.
Monty, a giant schnauzer, took home the top prize at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, solidifying his place in dog show history.
Fight for 'Dexter's Law' heads to Tallahassee
Animal activists are pushing for 'Dexter's Law' in the upcoming Florida legislative session in honor of Dexter, a dog found decapitated shortly after it was adopted.
Animal activists are pushing for 'Dexter's Law' in the upcoming Florida legislative session in honor of Dexter, a dog found decapitated shortly after it was adopted.
Bird flu could spread to Lake Morton swans, pets, vet says
A lot of people like to stop and feed the royal swans that call Lake Morton home, but as a bird flu outbreak spreads across the country, that could put them at risk of contracting the deadly virus.
A lot of people like to stop and feed the royal swans that call Lake Morton home, but as a bird flu outbreak spreads across the country, that could put them at risk of contracting the deadly virus.
Multiple animals seized from Frostproof home, owner arrested: Deputies
A Frostproof woman was arrested on multiple charges after deputies said they seized multiple animals from her home, which was left in “unsanitary conditions."
A Frostproof woman was arrested on multiple charges after deputies said they seized multiple animals from her home, which was left in “unsanitary conditions."
‘The Dog Guys’: Best friends use social media to help shelter dogs find home
Two best friends from Chicago are shining a light on shelter dogs in Hillsborough County through social media.
Two best friends from Chicago are shining a light on shelter dogs in Hillsborough County through social media.
Endangered gorilla dies at San Francisco Zoo at age 43
A critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, named "Oscar Jonesy," died on Thursday afternoon following a medical procedure at 43 years old, according to the San Francisco Zoo.
A critically endangered Western lowland gorilla, named "Oscar Jonesy," died on Thursday afternoon following a medical procedure at 43 years old, according to the San Francisco Zoo.
Beloved missing rescue horse found dead in pond
A horse that was involved in a trailer crash last November and disappeared in January has been found dead.
A horse that was involved in a trailer crash last November and disappeared in January has been found dead.
VIDEO: Massive and strange fish stranded along Florida coast. What is Mola Mola fish?
A huge Mola Mola fish, also known as an ocean sunfish, found itself stranded near the Florida coast. What's a very large and strange fish. Here's what it is.
A huge Mola Mola fish, also known as an ocean sunfish, found itself stranded near the Florida coast. What's a very large and strange fish. Here's what it is.
Chewy offers free treats for pets if Eagles win Super Bowl 59
If the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl 59, Chewy said it will give away 59,000 free treats for birds, dogs and cats.
If the Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl 59, Chewy said it will give away 59,000 free treats for birds, dogs and cats.
WATCH: Large alligator pulled from Florida Keys pool
Deputies said they recently helped residents by removing a large alligator from their backyard pool in the Florida Keys.
Deputies said they recently helped residents by removing a large alligator from their backyard pool in the Florida Keys.
Thinking about getting a chicken? Largo feed store says it’s rising in popularity as egg prices soar
As the price of eggs soar in the supermarket, it has some asking why not go straight to the source?
As the price of eggs soar in the supermarket, it has some asking why not go straight to the source?
Tampa PD’s retired K9 Taz passes away: ‘He was a protector’
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved retired K9's.
The Tampa Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved retired K9's.
ZooTampa welcomes a baby Siamang as officials say 'they are in trouble'
Ketiga, a three-month-old baby Siamang at ZooTampa, fills a critical need for the species.
Ketiga, a three-month-old baby Siamang at ZooTampa, fills a critical need for the species.
India’s tiger population surges—study reveals key factors behind the success
India has doubled its tiger population in just over a decade, thanks to conservation efforts that protect habitats, curb poaching, and boost local communities.
India has doubled its tiger population in just over a decade, thanks to conservation efforts that protect habitats, curb poaching, and boost local communities.
Dogs that killed 8-year-old Florida boy euthanized Thursday, officials say
The two dogs that brutally mauled and killed an 8-year-old boy in a Central Florida neighborhood earlier this month were euthanized on Thursday, according to Volusia County deputies.
The two dogs that brutally mauled and killed an 8-year-old boy in a Central Florida neighborhood earlier this month were euthanized on Thursday, according to Volusia County deputies.