8 rescued monkeys begin new lives at Gainesville sanctuary
A multi-state federal investigation into illegal animal trafficking led to the seizure of eight primates. The suspect at the center of the investigation has previously been convicted on similar animal trafficking charges.
Video: Florida snake slithers into car while driver waits in drive-thru line
A Florida driver waiting in line at a Pollo Tropical drive-thru got more than what he bargained for on Monday.
Service dog survives rattlesnake bite after life-saving ER trip in Ocala
Konah is a good dog. He became part of the family when he was needed the most. Recently, he went outside to use the bathroom and returned unusually early. That's when his owner knew something wasn't right.
Special needs horse therapy center in Cocoa struggling with flooding: 'Really hard'
It’s been a wet month all across Central Florida, and low-lying areas are feeling that even more. The Harmony Farms Equine Assisted Therapy off Pluckebaum Road is underwater.
Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped
Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office.
Florida veteran says he was denied Uber ride because of service dog: 'Slapped in the face'
A Central Florida veteran says an Uber driver refused to take him to the airport, claiming his service dog needed a muzzle and that pets weren’t allowed — a move the company says violates both federal law and its own policy.
A real Trooper: Abandoned dog left for dead finds new, loving home year after Hurricane Milton
One year ago, an abandoned Bull Terrier was left for dead, chained to a fence along Tampa's Interestate 75 as storm surges from Hurricane Milton rushed around the poor pup.
Man sues St. Cloud after K-9 bite during police encounter
A lawsuit has been filed against the city of St. Cloud after a 71-year-old man, Manuel Martinez, was bitten by a police K-9 during a confrontation outside his home. New body camera footage provides additional details of the encounter, showing the K-9 attack and the aftermath.
Massive iguana wrangled by Daytona Beach police officers
Daytona Beach police officers had an unusual call this week — a massive iguana roaming through a neighborhood.
Volusia County considers new dog-friendly stretches of Daytona Beach
Parts of Daytona Beach could soon be going to the dogs — literally. City and county leaders are considering a proposal to create a new dog-friendly beach area, joining neighboring Ormond Beach in welcoming furry visitors.
Caregiver recovering after dog mauling in Cocoa faces long road to healing
A Brevard County caregiver is still recovering months after she was mauled by a dog while caring for a patient at their home.
Vicious dog attack leaves 4-year-old Daytona Beach boy badly injured
Four-year-old King Perkins was airlifted to Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital after a family member’s pitbull attacked him, unprovoked.
Man accused of following teen into bedroom throws dog protecting her from Pinellas home balcony: Deputies
A 3-year-old pit bull is recovering from serious injuries after a suspect threw him from a second-floor balcony in Pinellas County on Monday. Deputies said this happened while the dog was trying to protect a teen girl from the suspect, who was trying to get her alone in a bedroom.
Man accused of killing pet peacocks, eating them, over dispute with neighbor
A fight between neighbors turns deadly for some pet peacocks involved.
Bulldog survives shooting, leg amputation thanks to Space Coast animal rescue
An American Bulldog that was shot and left to die in South Florida, according to authorities, was saved by a Central Florida animal rescue.
Bobcat spotting in Ponce Inlet; FWC shares safety tips
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing safety tips with residents after a bobcat was spotted twice in the past week in Volusia County.
VIDEO: Wild boar busts into Florida home, rams deputy in 'hog-wild' interaction
A Florida family was stunned when a wild boar decided to bust into their home and go "hog wild." Deputies with the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) captured the incident on bodycam footage as they helped to remove the wild animal.
Dog given less than 6 months to live cured of cancer after clinical trial
Lola has now been cancer free for two years.
Dog abandoned on side of Hillsborough County road with legs tied together, officials seeking answers
Officials in Hillsborough County are pressing for answers after they say someone left a dog on the side of the road with its legs tied together.
Senior dog abandoned on desolate Florida road, owner arrested
A West Palm Beach man is behind bars, accused of doing something pretty horrible to a dog.