Emergency summit called after multiple horse deaths at Churchill Downs
Seven horses died from training or racing injuries at Churchill Downs leading up to the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, including two on the undercard.
Seven horses died from training or racing injuries at Churchill Downs leading up to the 149th Kentucky Derby on May 6, including two on the undercard.
Watch: Lion stuns family on safari, comes within feet of them at campsite
Incredible video shows the lion wandering through the campsite before approaching the family.
Incredible video shows the lion wandering through the campsite before approaching the family.
Smuggled parrot eggs survive harrowing journey from Central America: 'Hand-raised babies'
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
Faint chirping inside a carry-on bag at the Miami airport caught the attention of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer.
Florida Python Challenge registration open for snake hunters
The 2023 Florida Python Challenge® gives participants the opportunity to win over $30,000 in prizes and contribute to Everglade restoration efforts.
The 2023 Florida Python Challenge® gives participants the opportunity to win over $30,000 in prizes and contribute to Everglade restoration efforts.
New bill increases penalties for crimes against Florida police K-9s
Governor DeSantis signed a bill aimed at protecting animals that work with law enforcement. The new measure will go into effect on Oct. 1.
Governor DeSantis signed a bill aimed at protecting animals that work with law enforcement. The new measure will go into effect on Oct. 1.
‘Positively regal’ dog rescued after scaling England’s tallest mountain
The dog became injured and too exhausted to make the long trek back down the mountain, according to the rescue crew.
The dog became injured and too exhausted to make the long trek back down the mountain, according to the rescue crew.
Watch: Orangutan at Kentucky zoo asks to see 3-month-old baby: 'Cutest thing ever'
Collective "awws" ensued when the orangutan took a closer look, then kissed the glass.
Collective "awws" ensued when the orangutan took a closer look, then kissed the glass.
Police dogs in Florida will soon have added protection in crimes committed against them
Penalties will get more stiff for committing crimes against police dogs under a bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Penalties will get more stiff for committing crimes against police dogs under a bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
‘Doggy angel’ helps rescue 6-year-old pup from busy I-275 traffic in Tampa
A 6-year-old Chihuahua terrier mix named Princess was rescued from I-275 traffic near Fletcher Avenue in Tampa.
A 6-year-old Chihuahua terrier mix named Princess was rescued from I-275 traffic near Fletcher Avenue in Tampa.
'This is still not acceptable!': 24 dogs dumped in Indiana as search for owner continues
The shelter said while the owner left the dogs in a contained location, it calls the actions unacceptable.
The shelter said while the owner left the dogs in a contained location, it calls the actions unacceptable.
Bear seen in Bay Area neighborhoods spotted in tree
A bear that has been spotted several times in the Lutz and Carrollwood area sought higher ground on Monday.
A bear that has been spotted several times in the Lutz and Carrollwood area sought higher ground on Monday.
Escaped husky leaves behind mess after ‘party’ at shelter, employees say
Titan, a 4-year-old husky, managed to escape from his enclosure before wreaking havoc on the shelter.
Titan, a 4-year-old husky, managed to escape from his enclosure before wreaking havoc on the shelter.
Rabies alert issued after feral cat tests positive in Palmetto
A feral cat in the Palm View area of Palmetto tested positive for rabies Wednesday, prompting the Department of Health in Manatee County to issue a rabies alert for residents.
A feral cat in the Palm View area of Palmetto tested positive for rabies Wednesday, prompting the Department of Health in Manatee County to issue a rabies alert for residents.
Rare stolen tortoise returned to Florida zoo as investigators continue searching St. Pete suspect's home
An endangered Galapagos tortoise is back home at a St. Augustine zoo Wednesday after investigators said a St. Petersburg man stole two back in November.
An endangered Galapagos tortoise is back home at a St. Augustine zoo Wednesday after investigators said a St. Petersburg man stole two back in November.
Black bear spotted in Carrollwood for 5th time in five days
Neighbors in the Carrollwood area of Tampa are on the lookout for a black bear following the fifth sighting in the last five days.
Neighbors in the Carrollwood area of Tampa are on the lookout for a black bear following the fifth sighting in the last five days.
Video shows car plow through doggy daycare
Wild video from a doggy day care in Maryland shows the moment a car plowed through its storefront and narrowly missed two employees.
Wild video from a doggy day care in Maryland shows the moment a car plowed through its storefront and narrowly missed two employees.
Viral video shows dozens of live fish thrown away in dumpster outside Idaho PetSmart
A viral video on TikTok shows dumpster divers discovering a box of live betta fish in the trash outside an Idaho PetSmart. Here's how the company responded.
A viral video on TikTok shows dumpster divers discovering a box of live betta fish in the trash outside an Idaho PetSmart. Here's how the company responded.
Suspect arrested for stealing 2 endangered tortoises from Florida zoo; 1 found dead in freezer: Police
A St. Petersburg man was arrested for stealing two endangered Galapagos Tortoises from a St. Augustine zoo last November, police said.
A St. Petersburg man was arrested for stealing two endangered Galapagos Tortoises from a St. Augustine zoo last November, police said.
Mother's Day rescue: Officers save ducklings who fell through sewer grate
One Maine officer climbed into the sewer and several feet of water to save the ducklings and reunite them with their mother.
One Maine officer climbed into the sewer and several feet of water to save the ducklings and reunite them with their mother.
Watch: Driver stops on busy Florida highway for turtle crossing road, causes multi-vehicle crash
A traffic jam over a turtle in the road caused a crash involving multiple vehicles, including a semi-truck, on a highway in the Florida Panhandle Tuesday.
A traffic jam over a turtle in the road caused a crash involving multiple vehicles, including a semi-truck, on a highway in the Florida Panhandle Tuesday.



















