2+ hour, 18+ min ago   (515+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. " While people in Punxsutawney are celebrating the groundhog this week, right here in Tampa Bay, folks are trying to promote another cute, furry rodent. They're called Capybaras, the largest rodent in the world, and soon there's going…...

1+ day, 59+ min ago   (112+ words) HUDSON, Fla. " A German Shepherd named Maximum is ready to go home, but he needs your help! A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper said he found the German shepherd while conducting traffic enforcement on Little Road in the Hudson area,…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (159+ words) TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. " The Treasure Island Police Department found a cold-stunned sea turtle on the beach during a beach patrol on Monday morning. TIPD said a crew spotted the turtle buried in the sand during the beach patrol. It appeared…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (206+ words) Bijou arrived after his owner was admitted to a hospice and no family wanted him. He is around 13 years old, a bit thin, and has some mild hair loss on his back end. However, he was alert, mobile, and eating…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (92+ words) HCSO (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office) received a call reporting a miniature horse on the loose in Ruskin Tuesday night. HCSO (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office) received a call reporting a miniature horse on the loose in Ruskin on Tuesday night Shortly…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (158+ words) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. " A Florida Highway Patrol trooper helped bring a dog into safety after locating the pit bull on I-275 near mile marker 56 on Wednesday morning. FHP reported a trooper responded to the area after a passerby called about an…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (510+ words) Ruby is a two to three-year-old Siberian Husky who is ready to become part of the family! Here's what Jolly Tails Animal Sanctuary sent us about Ruby: "Ruby is a beautiful 2-3 year old husky who came to Jolly Tails from…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (375+ words) LAKE WALES, Fla. " The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released a 56 page report detailing a deadly alligator attack at Lake Kissimmee State Park in Polk County. The attack happened on May 6, 2025. WATCH: FWC'releases report detailing deadly alligator attack at…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (139+ words) Hundreds of manatees huddled together at Three Sister Springs on Friday morning, trying to stay warm during chilly morning temperatures. Hundreds of manatees huddled together at Three Sister Springs in Crystal River on Friday, trying to stay warm during chilly…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (113+ words) CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. " Citrus County Animal Services announced on Jan. 12 it is pausing its Community Cats Program on Tuesdays. The indefinite pause is due to staffing limitations, according to Citrus County Animal Services. In its release, Citrus County Animal Services…...