Florida's HB 559 bill passed the Senate, creating new felonies for animal cruelty involving minors and increasing penalties.

Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity hosts community service initiative during 65th anniversary celebration at Edward Waters University. Edward Waters Chi chapter of Omega Psi Phi celebrates 65th ...

Under a new Florida law, abandoning pets during a natural disaster will now be considered a felony as the Sunshine State passes a slew of legislation designed to address issues that arise under ...

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 ...

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 ...

People who abuse animals would be put on a public registry under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida Senate on Friday. The bill (SB 1004) now heads to the House, where a similar bill (HB 1521) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida’s warm climate and diverse habitats make it especially vulnerable to invasive species. Over the years, a number of ...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Florida State Animal Response Coalition trained volunteers at Good Mews Animal Foundation on animal preparedness ahead of hurricane season. Desiree ...