Dad feels like 'coolest Papi' while introducing daughter to dolphin pal
A dad in St Petersburg, Florida, said that a friendly dolphin made him "the coolest papi" when he was able to introduce it to his daughter.
21 horses killed in Marion County barn fire, officials say
An early morning barn fire in Marion County has claimed the lives of 21 horses, officials say. Firefighters said they found the 10,000-square-foot, single-story barn fully engulfed in flames, and the roof had collapsed on top of the structure.
Giraffe calf makes debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, highlighting conservation efforts
A newborn Masai giraffe calf made his big debut this morning at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, stepping into the Harambe Wildlife Reserve for the first time.
Florida officials weigh first bear hunt in a decade amid controversy
Florida officials are considering a bear hunt in December to manage the growing black bear population.
Florida woman allegedly drowned dog in airport bathroom after pet denied boarding, police say
A Florida woman allegedly drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after she was told she could not board her flight with the pet because she didn't have the proper paperwork, an official arrest affidavit shows.
Florida bill proposes 'dangerous dog' registry, requires liability insurance, mandatory impoundments
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood testified before Florida lawmakers on Wednesday in support of the Pam Rock Act, named after a mail carrier killed in a dog attack.
Florida woman arrested after dead animal found in airport bathroom, officials say
A woman was arrested after a dead animal was found in a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport (OIA), officials say.
2 men charged with animal cruelty after dog left to die in abandoned apartment, sheriff says
Two men in Brevard County are accused of abandoning their dog in an apartment without food, water, or power, leading to her death.
Florida woman sentenced to 7 years for animal cruelty at fake pet rescue
A woman convicted of hoarding and neglecting rescue animals, leading to their starvation and death, has been sentenced to seven years in prison, officials said.
'Amazing little puppy': Neglected dog now saving lives in Indian River County
A pup that needed saving will now save lives in Indian River County.
Rodeo rider in Florida hospitalized after bull's horn slices neck open, says he intends to keep competing
A rodeo rider in Florida had a close brush with death when the bull he was riding sliced him in the neck when he was thrown off the animal's back. However, the 24-year-old says he plans to continue competing.
17 dogs rescued from hot trailer outside Ormond Beach hotel; owner charged with animal cruelty
Seventeen dogs, including ten six-week-old puppies, were found caged inside a small trailer in the parking lot of an Ormond Beach hotel on Feb. 3, according to the Ormond Beach Police Department.
WATCH: Large alligator pulled from Florida Keys pool
Deputies said they recently helped residents by removing a large alligator from their backyard pool in the Florida Keys.
Video shows vicious dog attack in Mount Dora as owners fear for safety
A dog in Mount Dora attacked an eight-year-old Chiweenie named Sadie while her owner’s husband was walking her.
Dog shot with arrow in Marion County; family mourns beloved pet's death
A Marion County family is grieving the loss of their golden retriever, Bella, who was shot with an arrow and later euthanized due to the severity of her injuries.
Dogs that killed 8-year-old Florida boy euthanized Thursday, officials say
The two dogs that brutally mauled and killed an 8-year-old boy in a Central Florida neighborhood earlier this month were euthanized on Thursday, according to Volusia County deputies.
Cold-stunned sea turtles being treated at Volusia County rehabilitation facility
Rehabilitation centers across Florida, including The Marine Science Center in Volusia County, are overwhelmed with cold-stunned sea turtles.
Disney's Viviana the hippo turns 50
Walt Disney World is celebrating a special milestone for one of the opening day hippos at Animal Kingdom.
12-foot shark swims into Florida marina: officials
Marine specialists currently are in a Florida lake assessing a 12-foot mako shark that was spotted Friday.
K-9 detects loaded gun at Leesburg High School during search for vapes, police say
A ninth-grade student at Leesburg High School was arrested Thursday morning after a K-9 search for vaping devices uncovered a loaded and stolen handgun in the student’s backpack, according to Leesburg police.