'Preserve the animals': Volunteer Bird Stewards help educate beach goers
When Megan Page and Reginaldo Barosa walk on Redington Beach, they keep their eyes peeled. You might find them patrolling the local shores when they volunteer as Bird Stewards with Audubon Florida.
When Megan Page and Reginaldo Barosa walk on Redington Beach, they keep their eyes peeled. You might find them patrolling the local shores when they volunteer as Bird Stewards with Audubon Florida.
PHOTOS: Manatee called 'Flapjack' rescued in St. Petersburg, taken to SeaWorld
A thin manatee that was entrapped in a retention pond system in St. Pete was rescued for a second time, according to the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.
A thin manatee that was entrapped in a retention pond system in St. Pete was rescued for a second time, according to the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.
One of oldest known manatees, Juliet, dies at ZooTampa
According to ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Juliet was one of the oldest known manatees before she died.
According to ZooTampa at Lowry Park, Juliet was one of the oldest known manatees before she died.
Kansas zoo announces 5 of their elephants are pregnant: ‘We are extremely excited for 2025’
A Kansas zoo announced that it’s not expecting one, not three, but five elephant calves in 2025.
A Kansas zoo announced that it’s not expecting one, not three, but five elephant calves in 2025.
Pinellas County leaders weighing new regulations for pet stores
Joy Smoak and Kristen Rodricks bought their puppies on the same day from a pet store in Pinellas County two years apart. In less than 24 hours, both of their new puppies were very sick.
Joy Smoak and Kristen Rodricks bought their puppies on the same day from a pet store in Pinellas County two years apart. In less than 24 hours, both of their new puppies were very sick.
5 dead cats, 28 total animals seized from Lakeland home, woman arrested
Five dead cats were found and 28 total animals were extracted from a Lakeland home, leading to the arrest of a 66-year-old woman.
Five dead cats were found and 28 total animals were extracted from a Lakeland home, leading to the arrest of a 66-year-old woman.
See it: 'Grumpy' cat shows little gratitude after rescue from tight squeeze
If there were a visual representation of gratitude, it certainly wouldn't resemble this rescued kitty cat.
If there were a visual representation of gratitude, it certainly wouldn't resemble this rescued kitty cat.
Tampa Bay Rays surprise fan on Dog Day at the Trop after TikTok got team's attention
One dog owner in St. Pete got a surprise she never expected from the Tampa Bay Rays.
One dog owner in St. Pete got a surprise she never expected from the Tampa Bay Rays.
BARK Air launches luxury airline for dogs
BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.
BARK, the dog toy company, is launching a jet charter service with "white paw service" at a cost of up to $16,000 for a round-trip ticket for one dog and its owner.
Dog's life saved thanks to Tampa non-profit
A Tampa nonprofit helped pay for emergency surgery for a Polk County dog, whose bladder was filled to the brim with bladder stones.
A Tampa nonprofit helped pay for emergency surgery for a Polk County dog, whose bladder was filled to the brim with bladder stones.
Pelicans, dolphin compete for fish in Florida
An amazing scene unfolded in Florida as a group of pelicans and a dolphin competed to catch a fish in the crystal-clear waters of Honeymoon Island.
An amazing scene unfolded in Florida as a group of pelicans and a dolphin competed to catch a fish in the crystal-clear waters of Honeymoon Island.
Charlotte the stingray: Aquarium gives update on fish with virgin pregnancy
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Charlotte the stingray, pregnant despite having no male companion, “continues to be healthy," according to a new update from aquarium staff.
Large grasshoppers hatching, growing on Florida's Gulf Coast. Here's how you can protect your plants
Just a few of them can wreak havoc on your plants.
Just a few of them can wreak havoc on your plants.
Manatee County animal shelter in need of donations after taking in dogs from third hoarding case
A Manatee County animal shelter is seeking donations from the 24-hour Giving Challenge after its third dog hoarding intake this year.
A Manatee County animal shelter is seeking donations from the 24-hour Giving Challenge after its third dog hoarding intake this year.
K-9 officer stabbed in line of duty, recovering at animal hospital
A K-9 officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was stabbed during duty while responding to a report of a suicidal individual armed with a knife on March 29.
A K-9 officer from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was stabbed during duty while responding to a report of a suicidal individual armed with a knife on March 29.
French bulldog stolen along Pinellas County street, owner hopes to find pet
A French bulldog owner in St. Petersburg is hoping the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and the community will help her find her dog, which she said was stolen on Thursday.
A French bulldog owner in St. Petersburg is hoping the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and the community will help her find her dog, which she said was stolen on Thursday.
‘Jimmy Buffett’ namesake rescued from Margaritaville in Florida
A ‘strange bird’ may have been looking for its lost shaker of salt when it ended up needing to be rescued from Margaritaville.
A ‘strange bird’ may have been looking for its lost shaker of salt when it ended up needing to be rescued from Margaritaville.
Video: Flamingo chicks are first ‘little fluffballs’ born at Dallas Zoo since 2016
The Dallas Zoo is welcoming two new flamingo chicks to the flock.
The Dallas Zoo is welcoming two new flamingo chicks to the flock.
Famous casino cats need new home after closure
The Tropicana casino and hotel in Vegas is being torn down to build a baseball stadium.
The Tropicana casino and hotel in Vegas is being torn down to build a baseball stadium.
'Mountain lion' turns out to be chonky cat, police admit
A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.
A large cat seen in a South San Francisco residential area, initially mistaken for a mountain lion, was confirmed by police to be an oversized domestic or feral feline.