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Pets and Animals

Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescues 4 rare rough-toothed dolphins

Clearwater Marine Aquarium rescues 4 rare rough-toothed dolphins

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) has welcomed four rare female rough-toothed dolphins into its care.

July 11, 2025 6:36pm EDT
Daytona Beach puppy left in trash compactor: $2,500 reward offered for tip leading to arrest

Daytona Beach puppy left in trash compactor: $2,500 reward offered for tip leading to arrest

A $2,500 reward is now being offered for the conviction of the person(s) allegedly responsible for leaving a puppy in a Daytona Beach trash compactor last week.

July 11, 2025 5:08pm EDT
WATCH: Florida kitten with head stuck in pipe rescued by deputies, named 'Piper'

WATCH: Florida kitten with head stuck in pipe rescued by deputies, named 'Piper'

Florida deputies recently came to the rescue of a kitten who had its head stuck in a pipe, and the entire rescue mission was caught on bodycam. The kitten was given the name “Piper" to commemorate her rescue.

July 11, 2025 12:25pm EDT
Volusia County woman attacked by 2 dogs while delivering food to Ormond Beach home: Records

Volusia County woman attacked by 2 dogs while delivering food to Ormond Beach home: Records

A Volusia County woman was seriously injured after being attacked last month by two dogs while delivering food to an Ormond Beach home, records show.

July 10, 2025 6:21pm EDT
Puppy rescued from trash compactor at Daytona Beach apartment complex

Puppy rescued from trash compactor at Daytona Beach apartment complex

A puppy is recovering after being rescued from a trash compactor at a Daytona Beach apartment complex, where a couple happened to be in the right place at the right time.

July 7, 2025 11:31pm EDT
Deer struggling in ocean off Flagler Beach rescued by lifeguards: 'We save lives'

Deer struggling in ocean off Flagler Beach rescued by lifeguards: 'We save lives'

Lifeguards in Florida are trained to save lives — but they never expected to rescue a deer from the Atlantic Ocean.

July 7, 2025 6:50pm EDT
12 dogs saved by Marion County firefighters after home engulfed in flames

12 dogs saved by Marion County firefighters after home engulfed in flames

Twelve dogs were saved by firefighters after a fire broke out at a Marion County home on Friday night.

July 5, 2025 4:32pm EDT
Guinea pigs abandoned in Orlando spark rescue effort, search for homes

Guinea pigs abandoned in Orlando spark rescue effort, search for homes

Animal rescue groups are scrambling to find homes for dozens of guinea pigs after nearly 60 were found abandoned along a roadside in Orlando last week.

June 30, 2025 11:16pm EDT
Lake Wales animal cruelty case: Multiple arrests, 1 horse dead on scene

Lake Wales animal cruelty case: Multiple arrests, 1 horse dead on scene

A Lake Wales man was arrested Sunday on felony animal cruelty charges after Polk County deputies discovered severely neglected horses and goats on his property, including one horse that died before detectives arrived.

June 4, 2025 12:09pm EDT
Port Orange dump site causes concerns for wildlife after 2 raccoons spotted with jars stuck on their heads

Port Orange dump site causes concerns for wildlife after 2 raccoons spotted with jars stuck on their heads

A large dumping ground in Port Orange has residents concerned for wildlife after two raccoons were recently spotted wandering around with jars stuck on their heads. One of the animals later died, and the search is now on for the second raccoon, with locals remaining hopeful they can help to rescue it.

June 4, 2025 8:21am EDT
Unusual surge of 9-armed sea stars reported along Florida’s Space Coast

Unusual surge of 9-armed sea stars reported along Florida’s Space Coast

An unusual and rare sighting is sparking excitement along Florida’s Space Coast, where beachgoers are reporting a surge in appearances of nine-armed sea stars washed ashore.

June 3, 2025 10:38pm EDT
Ocala woman bitten by dog while feeding homeless, vows to continue mission

Ocala woman bitten by dog while feeding homeless, vows to continue mission

An Ocala woman is recovering from injuries after being bitten in the face by a dog while distributing food to the homeless over the weekend.

June 3, 2025 12:44am EDT
Florida shrimpers say they are catching space junk in their nets, and it could get worse

Florida shrimpers say they are catching space junk in their nets, and it could get worse

Florida shrimpers say their nets are pulling up space debris more often. Experts say it's possible, and the problem could get worse.

May 30, 2025 5:51pm EDT
Florida duck that terrorized neighborhood moved to new home

Florida duck that terrorized neighborhood moved to new home

A Muscovy duck that gained internet fame for terrorizing a Cape Coral neighborhood has found a new home in Central Florida.

May 30, 2025 2:10pm EDT
Florida woman facing animal abuse charges after allegedly pouring pickle juice, hot sauce on injured puppy

Florida woman facing animal abuse charges after allegedly pouring pickle juice, hot sauce on injured puppy

A Florida woman is facing animal abuse charges after she allegedly beat her 5-month-old puppy and then poured hot sauce and pickle juice on the injured animal.

May 29, 2025 12:39pm EDT
Puppy recovering after vicious attack in Ocala dog park: 'Didn't think she was going to survive'

Puppy recovering after vicious attack in Ocala dog park: 'Didn't think she was going to survive'

A nine-month-old English Springer Spaniel is back home recovering after a violent attack at a local dog park left her with serious injuries and sent her to a veterinary hospital.

May 28, 2025 10:52pm EDT
Man charged with animal cruelty after video surfaces in Brevard County

Man charged with animal cruelty after video surfaces in Brevard County

A Brevard County man is facing felony animal cruelty charges after a home security camera allegedly captured him choking and hitting his dog in a disturbing incident from March.

May 21, 2025 11:56pm EDT
'Fishnapped': Beloved betta stolen from Satellite Beach Top Gun-themed restaurant

'Fishnapped': Beloved betta stolen from Satellite Beach Top Gun-themed restaurant

A beloved pet Siamese fighting fish, also known as a betta fish, was stolen from a restaurant in Satellite Beach.

May 16, 2025 11:18pm EDT
Horses on Polk County property left for weeks without food and water, owner arrested: ‘Severely malnourished’

Horses on Polk County property left for weeks without food and water, owner arrested: ‘Severely malnourished’

A Polk County man is behind bars after deputies said he neglected six horses, all of which were found severely malnourished on his property. One of the horses died. 

May 8, 2025 4:20pm EDT
Loose Central Florida kangaroo captured; owner facing charges

Loose Central Florida kangaroo captured; owner facing charges

A kangaroo that was spotted hopping down a road in Saint Cloud, Florida, has been safely captured and is now staying at the Amazing Animals Wildlife Preserve.

May 8, 2025 8:00am EDT
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