Florida man accused of killing dog after facing eviction, police say

An Apopka man is accused of animal cruelty after investigators say he killed his dog and buried it on the property where he lived after being unable to find a new home for the animal.

Tourist's bird-brained Vegas stunt with flamingo lands him behind bars on felony charges

A Canadian tourist’s late-night bender took a decidedly bird-brained turn when authorities say he waddled into a Las Vegas resort and casino and wrangled a resident flamingo before carrying it off to his room.

'We are exhausted’: Tampa rescue races to save accidental litter, begs community to foster

A Tampa rescue founder is pleading for fosters and volunteers after what she calls an "overwhelming" surge of owner surrenders, stray dogs and urgent cases. The influx includes 10 puppies from an accidental litter found living in a backyard kennel in Dover.

Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs

Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.

Toucan spotted in Orlando sparks viral social media buzz: 'Unbelievable!'

A toucan was spotted perched on a tree along Conroy-Windermere Road in Orlando. The tropical bird whose natural habitat is far from Central Florida caught the attention of locals and quickly went viral online.

Osceola County woman recovering after dog attack in her front yard

A woman in Osceola County said she suffered severe hand injuries after a dog charged at her and her pets outside her home, prompting an ongoing search for the animal.

Watch: Soccer players rush to help seagull struck by ball mid-flight

Video captured the captivating moment when a soccer player rushed to perform CPR on a seagull after it was whacked by a soccer ball during a playoff match.

AI scammers target Michigan family searching for missing Yorkie in Florida

What began as a routine rest stop during a family’s drive from Michigan to southwest Florida has turned into a multistate search for a missing 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier.

Dog treats recalled in multiple states over possible salmonella contamination, FDA says

The Food and Drug Administration said the latest recall covers Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs sold in several states, including Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.

Florida woman pleads for help as wild hogs destroy her property

An 88-year-old woman in Seminole County says wild hogs are tearing up her four-acre property, leaving deep holes and widespread damage she fears could cause her to fall.

Florida woman, neighbor mauled while saving dog from Pitbull attack

A woman and her neighbor were injured after she said a loose dog attacked them during an afternoon walk in a Seminole County neighborhood.

Car crash survivor reunited with dog lost during accident

A dog that ran off after a serious car crash along the Indian River County and Brevard County line has been found and reunited with her owner after days of searching by volunteers.

Photos: Wolfdog joins race, crosses finish line at Olympic ski event

A Czechoslovakian wolfdog named Nazghul was on a walk with its owner when it escaped onto an Olympic race course and joined the women’s cross-country skiing team sprint.