Dog shot by police officer after attacking woman in Tampa: Officials
A dog was shot by a Tampa police officer on Wednesday after it attacked a woman along East Mulberry Drive, officials said.
A dog was shot by a Tampa police officer on Wednesday after it attacked a woman along East Mulberry Drive, officials said.
How did a baby shark hatch without a male around? Louisiana aquarium investigates
The Shreveport Aquarium in Louisiana is investigating the mysterious birth of a baby swell shark, despite no male sharks being present in the tank for three years.
The Shreveport Aquarium in Louisiana is investigating the mysterious birth of a baby swell shark, despite no male sharks being present in the tank for three years.
PETA wants to replace Punxsutawney Phil with 'vegan weather reveal cake'
PETA announced that it has offered the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club a free vegan cake every year if it allows Punxsutawney Phil to retire.
PETA announced that it has offered the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club a free vegan cake every year if it allows Punxsutawney Phil to retire.
Terminally ill dog becomes wedding witness for Colorado couple: 'She was part of our family'
Newlyweds Randy and Alexandria Eckhart of Colorado made their terminally ill dog, Bella Rose, a witness to their wedding in November 2024.
Newlyweds Randy and Alexandria Eckhart of Colorado made their terminally ill dog, Bella Rose, a witness to their wedding in November 2024.
Watch: 'Cutest, spikiest, tiniest crab’ takes the internet by storm
A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet sensation after NOAA Fisheries posted a video showcasing its unique appearance.
A juvenile king crab discovered during a deep-sea coral sampling operation in the Gulf of Mexico has become an internet sensation after NOAA Fisheries posted a video showcasing its unique appearance.
Cats rescued from fire at Hernando County home
Three cats are safe thanks to the actions of Hernando County firefighters who rushed to save them from a burning home, fire officials said Monday.
Three cats are safe thanks to the actions of Hernando County firefighters who rushed to save them from a burning home, fire officials said Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Perry, the donkey that served as the model for “Donkey," a character in the “Shrek” movies, has died. He was 30.