Animal shelters across South Florida say a new law that took effect this week will help protect pets and hold offenders ...

"If they can connect the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail from Maine to Georgia, we should be able to connect" two Florida state ...

Florida database tracks those guilty of animal cruelty. Pet sellers, rescue groups can screen applicants so they won't place ...

Most shark bites in Florida are not deadly. However, there was an unfortunate 2010 attack where a 38-year-old Stuart man who ...

FDLE launched a statewide animal abuser database Jan. 1, 2026. Dexter's Law makes it more likely someone convicted of animal ...

Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to follow state agency announcements for updates and compliance requirements.

The state of Florida launches its animal abuser database. Danielson ran out of time as he was looking for his final words to ...

Florida has a new list of offenders that is meant to cut down on animal abuse. However, those who have seen the list say it ...

2026 brings new laws in Florida, and some will create change in areas that affect millions of Sunshine State citizens. Here ...

From a "decoy" bill to a statewide election of schoolchildren, this is how the Florida panther became the official state ...

There are only a few new laws tracking effect in Florida in the beginning of 2026, but several existing laws have January ...