New Florida Laws Cracks Down On Animal Abuse
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will launch a public registry under Dexter’s Law on…
Fishermen help JSO officers rescue Frenchie stranded on island in Ribault River
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it took teamwork on land and water to save a…
News4JAX, Dogtopia on Beach Boulevard launch Santa Paws drive for local shelter animals
Passion 4 Pets donation drive runs Dec. 15–19 at the Channel 4 studios News4JAX, Dogtopia on Beach Boulevard…
Chilly temperatures, dry conditions on tap for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you haven’t already pulled out your big winter coat, now’s the time. I’m letting…
Festive Pets in Cape Coral Rank Among The Top in The Nation
Festive pets… Yeah, that’s totally a thing. Or more accurately, festive people pushing their holiday spirit onto their…
Jacksonville Humane Society has taken in more than 10,000 animals in 2025. First time in 20 years numbers are that high
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Feral cats are contributing to large numbers of animals being taken in by the Jacksonville…
Coconut Creek house fire injures family dogs days before Thanksgiving
An investigation is underway in Coconut Creek after a fire broke out at a home on Tuesday night…
Pets of the Week | Online Features
Meet Dozer, a 3-year-old boxer mix who was found outside an Amazon warehouse. This gentle, dainty boy has been…
19 weiner dogs get new homes at ACPS event
If you need help with the Public File, call (904) 393-9801 At WJXT, we are committed to informing…
Adoption surge of wiener dogs raises some concerns after shelter, rescue differ on numbers, process
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A dachshund dash unfolded this morning at Animal Care and Protective Services (ACPS) in Jacksonville,…
Endangered tortoise inspires Jacksonville conservation movement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Every morning, Brett Desser climbs the stairs of her Jacksonville home to wake someone special.…
At least 30 people camp overnight outside ACPS hoping to adopt weiner dogs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – At least 30 people were camping outside Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services building early…