Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida is home to many dangerous animals and predators residents have learned to identify and coexist with. Some are native, like ...

Florida will launch a public, searchable animal abuse database on the FDLE website by Jan. 1, 2026. The new database is part of "Dexter's Law," which also increased penalties for aggravated animal ...

Punishment for animal abusers in Florida is about to get a lot tougher. On Wednesday, March 4, the Senate unanimously passed HB 559 from Sen. Kristen Arrington, D-Kissimmee, and Rep. Linda Chaney, ...

Florida is third in the nation for animal-related deaths. Learn risks and how to stay safe outdoors, according to a new ...

Florida launched a statewide animal abuse database, known as "Dexter's Law," ahead of its 2026 deadline. The public, searchable list contains the names of individuals convicted of or pleading no ...

The Florida Attorney General’s office announced a criminal investigation into the deaths of dozens of sloths at a now-shuttered Orlando business, a development that signals a new level of ...

Florida is tightening its borders against out-of-state animals following new detections of the destructive New World Screwworm in Texas and New Mexico. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson issued a ...

Florida state law does not specify a time limit for leaving a dog at home alone. Pet owners must provide adequate food, water, exercise, and fresh air for their animals. Local city or county ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A little fly is causing big problems for folks who want to bring pets into Florida, as new rules say people can’t bring in any warm-blooded animals from certain states ...

Florida is home to many dangerous animals and predators residents have learned to identify and coexist with. Some are native, like alligators and venomous semiaquatic vipers, while others are invasive ...