Capybara fans meet residents of future habitat CapyCove
TAMPA, Fla. – The world’s largest rodents seem to be popping up all over Tampa Bay, but like…
Florida woman arrested after 50 neglected dogs rescued during illegal breeding investigation: CCSO
Dozens of neglected dogs removed from Florida home A Florida woman was arrested Wednesday after 50 neglected dogs…
Florida deputy handcuffs runaway emu: ‘This is definitely a new one’
Florida deputy handcuffs emu A St. Johns County deputy had his hands full on Jan. 9 when a…
Polk County deputies rescue abandoned rabbits in Lakeland field
LAKELAND, Fla. – Residents in the Lakeland neighborhood near Sligh Road and Majestic View Drive reported to deputies…
Kittens rescued in St. Thomas flown to Tampa Bay area due to severe pet overpopulation
TAMPA, Fla. – Four kittens rescued from St. Thomas arrived at Tampa International Airport last week, thanks to…
Firefighters rescue dog trapped under Orlando overpass
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Fire Department says Animal Control called them asking for help saving a dog.…
SPCA Florida gives specialized care to kittens burned in a house fire
LAKELAND, Fla. – On New Year’s Eve, the SPCA Florida received a call from their rescue partners in…
Florida cold front may cause iguanas to fall with the temperatures
TAMPA, Fla. – Look out below! Temperatures across Florida are plummeting and that means the New Year’s ball…
Dexter’s Law among more than 100 in Florida taking effect January 1
New Florida laws in 2026 After the champagne is popped to mark the start of 2026, a wave…
Gulfport PD’s first therapy dog easing stresses of officer, community members
Gulfport police therapy dog The Gulfport Police Department just got its first therapy dog and it is already…
Florida turtles stuffed in socks recovered in illegal animal trafficking case
Turtles rescued from alleged smuggler now in Florida A handful of Gulf Coast Box Turtles were found stuffed…
Tampa native works to buy mobility van to continue helping sick kids with therapy dogs
TRINITY, Fla. – Scott Baggett is a Tampa native who survived polio as a child. Now, he helps…