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.

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.

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.

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.

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.