Monkey spotted in Mount Dora neighborhood; HOA issues warning to residents
A wild monkey was recently spotted on the loose in a Mount Dora neighborhood, and both officials and HOA leaders are warning residents not to engage with the animal.
A wild monkey was recently spotted on the loose in a Mount Dora neighborhood, and both officials and HOA leaders are warning residents not to engage with the animal.
Florida 'dangerous dog' bill: Parents of boy mauled to death by dogs optimistic bill will become law
Florida’s dangerous dog bill is one step closer to becoming law. On Monday, the bill passed unanimously in the Florida Senate. The week before, it passed unanimously in the Florida House. Now, it heads to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk.
Florida’s dangerous dog bill is one step closer to becoming law. On Monday, the bill passed unanimously in the Florida Senate. The week before, it passed unanimously in the Florida House. Now, it heads to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk.
Florida man dives into lake to save wounded eagle: 'This is the symbol of America man'
A Lakewood Ranch man said he dived into a lake with no hesitation to rescue a wounded eagle on Saturday.
A Lakewood Ranch man said he dived into a lake with no hesitation to rescue a wounded eagle on Saturday.
Emu and dogs have a blast playing chase at Florida farm
An emu who grew up with a dog was seen having a blast playing a game of chase with two of his canine pals at their farm home in Vero Beach, Florida.
An emu who grew up with a dog was seen having a blast playing a game of chase with two of his canine pals at their farm home in Vero Beach, Florida.
Florida wedding crash: Lion makes special appearance at Brevard Zoo ceremony
A couple recently had their Brevard Zoo wedding crashed by an unexpected friendly visitor, when a large lion made a special appearance to watch the happy pair speak their vows.
A couple recently had their Brevard Zoo wedding crashed by an unexpected friendly visitor, when a large lion made a special appearance to watch the happy pair speak their vows.
Abused puppy 'Sweetpea' to undergo surgery; $10K raised by FOX 35 viewers for her treatment
More than $10,000 was raised in hours to help Sweetpea, a puppy severely abused and left with a fractured skull.
More than $10,000 was raised in hours to help Sweetpea, a puppy severely abused and left with a fractured skull.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deputies said they recently helped residents by removing a large alligator from their backyard pool in the Florida Keys.