Kitten thrown from moving car into traffic in Melbourne
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
New data reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
US aquariums to rescue 28 beluga whales from Canada's Marineland
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
The federal government has approved the emergency rescue of 28 beluga whales from Marineland, a once-popular theme park near Niagara Falls in Canada that closed in 2024.
2 men charged after dozens of neglected dogs abandoned in St. Augustine, authorities say
Two men have been arrested in connection with the abandonment of dozens of dogs found along a roadside in St. Augustine, while animal rescue groups continue working to rehabilitate the surviving animals.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the abandonment of dozens of dogs found along a roadside in St. Augustine, while animal rescue groups continue working to rehabilitate the surviving animals.
Florida family reunites with missing dog found months later in New York
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
An Ocala family is preparing for an emotional reunion after their missing dog was found more than 1,000 miles away in New York.
Brevard County man accused of starving dog to death, sheriff says
A Brevard County man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators said a dog in his care was found severely neglected and had to be euthanized.
A Brevard County man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators said a dog in his care was found severely neglected and had to be euthanized.
Sea turtle nesting season off to record start in Volusia County
Sea turtle nesting season is off to a record start in Volusia County, with more than 700 nests counted so far and about five months still remaining in the season.
Sea turtle nesting season is off to a record start in Volusia County, with more than 700 nests counted so far and about five months still remaining in the season.
Boyfriend of dog-mauling victim charged after 3 dogs found dead inside Brevard County trailer
The boyfriend of a Brevard County woman who was fatally mauled by dogs last month has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators found three dogs dead inside a travel trailer.
The boyfriend of a Brevard County woman who was fatally mauled by dogs last month has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators found three dogs dead inside a travel trailer.
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.