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Florida AG proposes making poaching a felony to increase accountability

Florida AG proposes making poaching a felony to increase accountability

Attorney General James Uthmeier seeks harsher penalties for poachers, including potential prison time and loss of licenses.

August 05, 2026 at 2:47 pm EDT

Seminole County shelter takes action as feline panleukopenia spreads

Seminole County shelter takes action as feline panleukopenia spreads

June 17, 2026 at 3:52 pm EDT

Bear alert issued for Seminole County after recent sightings

Bear alert issued for Seminole County after recent sightings

June 17, 2026 at 12:45 pm EDT

Man accused of leaving three dogs to die bonds out of Brevard County Jail

Man accused of leaving three dogs to die bonds out of Brevard County Jail

June 16, 2026 at 11:26 am EDT

Zoo’s Phantom the sloth sheds light on illegal wildlife trade

Zoo’s Phantom the sloth sheds light on illegal wildlife trade

June 14, 2026 at 7:12 pm EDT

Serious animal neglect case leads to arrest in Citrus County

Serious animal neglect case leads to arrest in Citrus County

June 04, 2026 at 3:46 pm EDT

Trial date set for owners of dogs that killed boy in DeLand

Trial date set for owners of dogs that killed boy in DeLand

May 26, 2026 at 4:09 pm EDT

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital introduces pet therapy program

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital introduces pet therapy program

May 11, 2026 at 1:59 pm EDT

Officer’s kind gesture protects dog from scorching heat

Officer’s kind gesture protects dog from scorching heat

May 06, 2026 at 1:01 pm EDT

Rabies alert issued in Lake County following confirmed case in Tavares

Rabies alert issued in Lake County following confirmed case in Tavares

April 24, 2026 at 11:28 am EDT

Unexpected visitor: 9-foot gator startles Tampa family

Meet the new red river hog triplets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Dogs abandoned in cold weather found by Orlando patrol

Family of 8-year-old boy mauled to death by dogs in DeLand pushes for more charges

City of Orlando alerts visitors about increased bird flu risk

Marion County horse trainer accused of animal abuse

DOH Osceola issues rabies alert for the area of St. Cloud

Record temperature drop in Central Florida causes cold-stunned iguanas

Marion woman faces animal cruelty charges for leaving dog for weeks, police say

New public database allows lookups of people convicted of animal abuse across Florida

Lawyer for woman accused of drowning her dog at Orlando Airport bathroom might leave case

City of Melbourne will temporarily switch its water disinfection process

New dog-friendly beach in Daytona Beach is open

OCAS’s first major update in 20 years addresses animal welfare, aligns with state requirements

Male inmates in Flagler SMART program build four large dog shelters

Public meeting scheduled in Winter Park after increased coyote sightings

Residents in DeLand can now apply for permits for backyard chickens

Rabies advisory issued in Seminole County after confirmed bat case

Sanford to vote today on allowing residents to keep chickens in their backyards

Dogs will soon be permitted on almost 2 miles of well-known local beach

Backstreet Boys, Smashing Pumpkins manager Peter Katsis dies

Jim Carrey signed for ‘The Jetsons’ film

Judge throws out Alex Murdaugh’s suit against court clerk

90K rubber ducks float down Chicago River

Buc-ee’s co-founder, CEO speaks out over Beaver’s Mini Mart lawsuit