3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (593+ words) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Wildlife trappers have captured and removed at least 414 nuisance alligators from Walt Disney World property since a toddler was killed by an alligator at a Disney resort ten years ago, newly obtained state records show. Lane…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (246+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. – In the wake of a mass animal die-off with ties to a failed Orlando attraction, state lawmakers and sloth conservation groups continue their push for stronger sloth regulations in Florida. On Tuesday, State Rep. Anna Eskamani and the…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (133+ words) WKMG Florida to temporarily stop sloth importation in wake of Sloth World deaths The doors of Sloth World never opened, and on Wednesday, animal advocates secured a huge win in their quest to make sure another one like it never…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (134+ words) WKMG DeSantis signs 2 new Florida animal laws. Here’s how they work On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on another two bills, adding to the list of over 80 laws approved so far this year. Altamonte Springs’ special softball game…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (223+ words) And it starts somewhere you might not expect, the animal kennel. Studies have shown that some victims will stay in dangerous situations simply because they don’t want to leave their pets behind. It’s a heartbreaking reality, but one Harbor House…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (224+ words) WASHINGTON – Joe and Jill Biden have added a pair of black Lab-mix puppies named Boo and Scout to the former president’s home in Delaware, adopting the sibling dogs after they were rescued from a shelter in Tennessee. Humane Animal Partners…...

11+ mon, 4+ day ago   (478+ words) Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – 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) will require the Florida Department of Law…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (397+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. – This weekend marks the end of the statewide bear hunt, which has been underway since Dec. 6. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said 172 permits were issued for this bear hunt, which began earlier this month, and only…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (122+ words) WKMG New animal laws taking effect in Florida. Here’s what they do Two new animal-related laws aimed at protecting pets and giving owners more clarity are set to take effect in Florida starting Jan. 1. Here's what we're following for Sunday,…...