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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Clearwater police rescue kitten trapped under employee's car hood

A rescue mission in Clearwater had a happy – and adorable – ending when officers and other employees with the police department teamed up to save a kitten stuck under the hood of a car.

How to keep your pets safe during New Year's Eve celebrations

Protect your pets from the stress and dangers of New Year’s Eve with expert-backed tips to create a safe and enjoyable celebration.

Is that a duck on the 40-yard line? Behind the viral moment from Sunday's Bucs game

The Buccaneers beating the Panthers by 34 points was not the biggest story to come out of Sunday's game. Instead, a viral moment when a duck ran onto the field during action has gone viral.

Two arrested in Sarasota on dog cruelty charges

The owners of a dog training service were arrested after several dogs died while in their care, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Arizona dog found with heartbreaking note from family looks for forever home

A four-year-old lab mix was found with a heartbreaking note from his family, who said they "had no choice" but to leave him at an Arizona Humane shelter in Phoenix.

Video: Week-old puppies rescued from crawl space under Florida home

A litter of puppies and their mother are safe after Hillsborough County Animal Control officers rescued them from the crawl space under a vacant home.