Puppy, beaten beyond recognition, fighting for its life at Oviedo animal hospital

A 10-week-old puppy is fighting for its life after being badly beaten in Live Oak, Florida. The puppy was so severely swollen from its injuries, rescuers didn’t even know which breed she was.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Disney's Viviana the hippo turns 50
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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.