Dog among 2 new screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.
Central Florida Zoo: New summer hours, cougars cubs and animal encounters
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is ready for summer with new hours, new animal encounters and new residents—a pair of cougar cubs.
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is ready for summer with new hours, new animal encounters and new residents—a pair of cougar cubs.
Ridglan Farms beagles sacrificed in painful experiments at UW-Madison
A FOX6 investigation finds the University of Wisconsin performed painful experiments on Ridglan Farms beagles – and those beagles did not survive.
A FOX6 investigation finds the University of Wisconsin performed painful experiments on Ridglan Farms beagles – and those beagles did not survive.
Pet pantry closes in Palm Bay, nonprofit searches for new location
A free pet pantry that provided food, supplies and other necessities to pet owners in need has closed in Palm Bay after its operator was told it could no longer operate from a residential property.
A free pet pantry that provided food, supplies and other necessities to pet owners in need has closed in Palm Bay after its operator was told it could no longer operate from a residential property.
Neighborhood pet pantry shut down, now looking for new home
A mini "little library"-style pet pantry in Palm Bay had to close after the woman's landlord said a business could not be run in front of the home. So now, Cortney Larson, founder of Isla's Journey Rescue, is looking for help figuring out her next steps. She said she has the supplies. She just needs the space.
A mini "little library"-style pet pantry in Palm Bay had to close after the woman's landlord said a business could not be run in front of the home. So now, Cortney Larson, founder of Isla's Journey Rescue, is looking for help figuring out her next steps. She said she has the supplies. She just needs the space.
Man bitten on the face by alligator at Florida airboat attraction, lawsuit says
A Florida man is suing a Central Florida attraction after claiming he was bitten by an alligator, according to a complaint filed in Orange County last month.
A Florida man is suing a Central Florida attraction after claiming he was bitten by an alligator, according to a complaint filed in Orange County last month.
USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.
Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.
Meet Splash: Rescue otter helps law enforcement agencies crack cold cases
A unique tracker with four paws is helping investigators solve cold cases and uncover hidden underwater clues.
A unique tracker with four paws is helping investigators solve cold cases and uncover hidden underwater clues.
Watch: Horse airlifted to safety after falling into ravine
A horse was airlifted to safety after falling into a ravine in Italy.
A horse was airlifted to safety after falling into a ravine in Italy.
Florida owl gets stuck between tree trunks, Pasco County Fire Rescue crew swoops in to save bird
Pasco County Fire Rescue saved a trapped owl after the bird became wedged tightly between two tree trunks.
Pasco County Fire Rescue saved a trapped owl after the bird became wedged tightly between two tree trunks.
Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
Here's how much it costs to own a dog or cat in 2026
If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.
If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.
Happy the elephant, famous for mirror recognition study, euthanized
Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55.
Happy, the elephant that gave researchers new information on how they behave, has been euthanized at the age of 55.
Deadly Cocoa dog attack: Arrest made in neighbor's mauling death
A Florida woman has been arrested on a manslaughter charge after authorities said her dogs escaped repeatedly from her yard before fatally mauling a neighbor earlier this month.
A Florida woman has been arrested on a manslaughter charge after authorities said her dogs escaped repeatedly from her yard before fatally mauling a neighbor earlier this month.
WA man accused of throwing rock at monk seal pleads not guilty in Hawaii court
A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.
A Covington man accused of throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal pleaded not guilty in a Honolulu courtroom on Wednesday.
No kids, more dogs, and family-style platters: Welcome to the future of dining
Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals.
Ditch the kids, bring the dogs. That’s the message from diners who overwhelmingly want to eat at places where they do not have to worry about children interrupting their meals.
Several sea turtle nests disturbed on the Space Coast over holiday weekend
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report from the Sea Turtle Preservation Society after multiple stakes were moved from turtle nests over the weekend.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report from the Sea Turtle Preservation Society after multiple stakes were moved from turtle nests over the weekend.
Missing Florida dog rescued from 40-foot sinkhole reunites with family
A dog has been reunited with its owners after first responders rescued it from a sinkhole in Florida.
A dog has been reunited with its owners after first responders rescued it from a sinkhole in Florida.
Lightning strike kills cattle on Marion County farm, NWS says
A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner.
A lightning strike killed four cows and a calf on a Marion County farm during severe thunderstorms over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville and the farm owner.
Family visiting Central Florida says dog died after attack at Kissimmee vacation rental
What was supposed to be a relaxing Central Florida vacation ended in heartbreak for one visiting family.
What was supposed to be a relaxing Central Florida vacation ended in heartbreak for one visiting family.