FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.
Neighborhood pet pantry shut down, now looking for new home
A mini "little library"-style pet pantry in Palm Bay had to close after the woman's landlord said a business could not be run in front of the home. So now, Cortney Larson, founder of Isla's Journey Rescue, is looking for help figuring out her next steps. She said she has the supplies. She just needs the space.
A mini "little library"-style pet pantry in Palm Bay had to close after the woman's landlord said a business could not be run in front of the home. So now, Cortney Larson, founder of Isla's Journey Rescue, is looking for help figuring out her next steps. She said she has the supplies. She just needs the space.
Man bitten on the face by alligator at Florida airboat attraction, lawsuit says
A Florida man is suing a Central Florida attraction after claiming he was bitten by an alligator, according to a complaint filed in Orange County last month.
A Florida man is suing a Central Florida attraction after claiming he was bitten by an alligator, according to a complaint filed in Orange County last month.
Deadly Cocoa dog attack: Arrest made in neighbor's mauling death
A Florida woman has been arrested on a manslaughter charge after authorities said her dogs escaped repeatedly from her yard before fatally mauling a neighbor earlier this month.
A Florida woman has been arrested on a manslaughter charge after authorities said her dogs escaped repeatedly from her yard before fatally mauling a neighbor earlier this month.
Several sea turtle nests disturbed on the Space Coast over holiday weekend
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report from the Sea Turtle Preservation Society after multiple stakes were moved from turtle nests over the weekend.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report from the Sea Turtle Preservation Society after multiple stakes were moved from turtle nests over the weekend.
Lightning strike kills cattle on Marion County farm, NWS says
A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner.
A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner.
Family visiting Central Florida says dog died after attack at Kissimmee vacation rental
What was supposed to be a relaxing Central Florida vacation ended in heartbreak for one visiting family.
What was supposed to be a relaxing Central Florida vacation ended in heartbreak for one visiting family.
Dogs in deadly attack on Cocoa woman now in custody of Brevard County Animal Control
A woman died after being mauled by two dogs while walking near her Cocoa home early Tuesday, according to neighbors and local authorities.
A woman died after being mauled by two dogs while walking near her Cocoa home early Tuesday, according to neighbors and local authorities.
Sanford community raises funds to care for rescued sloths
Residents and local organizations in Sanford are rallying to support 10 sloths rescued from Sloth World, as the animals continue receiving intensive care at the Central Florida Zoo.
Residents and local organizations in Sanford are rallying to support 10 sloths rescued from Sloth World, as the animals continue receiving intensive care at the Central Florida Zoo.
Authorities search for teens accused of harming gopher tortoise in DeLand
Authorities in Florida are searching for two teenagers accused of spraying expanding foam insulation into the mouth of a gopher tortoise in DeLand, an incident wildlife officials are investigating as possible animal cruelty.
Authorities in Florida are searching for two teenagers accused of spraying expanding foam insulation into the mouth of a gopher tortoise in DeLand, an incident wildlife officials are investigating as possible animal cruelty.
AI-generated images used in scam targeting owners of missing dog
A Florida family searching for their missing dog says scammers used AI-generated images to try to extort nearly $2,800 by falsely claiming the pet needed emergency surgery after being hit by a car.
A Florida family searching for their missing dog says scammers used AI-generated images to try to extort nearly $2,800 by falsely claiming the pet needed emergency surgery after being hit by a car.
Man accused of beating Chihuahua arrested in Brevard County
A man in Brevard County is accused of severely beating a Chihuahua after the dog urinated on a bed, authorities said.
A man in Brevard County is accused of severely beating a Chihuahua after the dog urinated on a bed, authorities said.
Cats found in deplorable conditions at DeLand inn; several dead
Authorities in Volusia County are investigating after 19 cats were found in deplorable conditions at a DeLand inn.
Authorities in Volusia County are investigating after 19 cats were found in deplorable conditions at a DeLand inn.
Disney: Red river hog piglets born at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Three red river hog piglets born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge will soon make their public debut at the resort's savanna.
Three red river hog piglets born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge will soon make their public debut at the resort's savanna.
Melby, manatee rescued from Florida storm drain, to be released after SeaWorld recovery
A manatee that was rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach in February will be released back into Florida waters after months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld.
A manatee that was rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach in February will be released back into Florida waters after months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld.
Southeast Volusia County Humane Society discusses the importance of National Puppy Day and previews upcoming event
National Puppy Day was created to bring awareness to the dangers of adopting from puppy mills. Wendy Bentley from the Southeast Volusia Humane Society discusses why it's better to adopt and not shop when looking for a fur baby. Bently also tells us about upcoming events including the kitten show and low-cost pet shot clinic.
National Puppy Day was created to bring awareness to the dangers of adopting from puppy mills. Wendy Bentley from the Southeast Volusia Humane Society discusses why it's better to adopt and not shop when looking for a fur baby. Bently also tells us about upcoming events including the kitten show and low-cost pet shot clinic.
2 dogs rescued after being found caged, allegedly abandoned in Titusville lot
Two young mixed-breed puppies were rescued after being found in a cage in an empty Titusville lot, authorities and animal welfare officials said.
Two young mixed-breed puppies were rescued after being found in a cage in an empty Titusville lot, authorities and animal welfare officials said.
Rare sighting: Harbor seal spotted on sandbar in Florida's Mosquito Lagoon
A Harbor seal was seen stranded on a Florida sandbar – a sighting the Hubbs SeaWorld institute is calling "extremely rare."
A Harbor seal was seen stranded on a Florida sandbar – a sighting the Hubbs SeaWorld institute is calling "extremely rare."
Hurt dog found abandoned in Florida dumpster, later euthanized; suspect arrested
A 79-year-old man was arrested on a felony animal cruelty charge after deputies said an injured dog was found inside a dumpster behind a Kissimmee business.
A 79-year-old man was arrested on a felony animal cruelty charge after deputies said an injured dog was found inside a dumpster behind a Kissimmee business.
Florida man accused of killing dog after facing eviction, police say
An Apopka man is accused of animal cruelty after investigators say he killed his dog and buried it on the property where he lived after being unable to find a new home for the animal.
An Apopka man is accused of animal cruelty after investigators say he killed his dog and buried it on the property where he lived after being unable to find a new home for the animal.