On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on another two bills, adding to the list of over 80 laws approved so far ...

Hundreds of beagles, national superstars after a dramatic rescue from a Wisconsin research lab two weeks ago, have been ...

Discover which states have the highest pet influencer reach and earning potential on TikTok. Florida ranks No. 5 with top ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills into law that increase penalties for animal cruelty and add new protections for ...

LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, Fla. (CBS12) — Governor Ron DeSantis made a bold promise to Florida’s four-legged friends on Wednesday, signing two new animal protection bills at Big Dog Ranch Rescue—the ...

Florida wildlife officials temporarily ban sloth imports after fatal infections killed dozens of animals at a now-closed ...

Florida has strict rules about ownership and possession of wildlife in the state. These rules define and cover the kind of wildlife considered exotic, like tigers, gorillas, and elephants. The rules ...

Florida's aggravated animal cruelty database is set to get a refresh, and certain offenses will garner harsher penalties.

ORLANDO, Fla. — New data from Best Friends Animal Society shows most animal shelters across Florida continued improving pet survival rates in 2025, with 91 of the state’s 135 shelters reaching no-kill ...

(This story updated to correct an error, the list will be a database.) Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Florida will begin publicly tracking anyone who has been found guilty, or pleaded guilty or no-contest, to ...