Florida's Senate Bill 150, known as "Trooper's Law," targets pet abandonment during natural disasters, inspired by a dog rescued from floodwaters.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two animal rights bills on May 28 at a rescue organization in Palm Beach County. The bills include ...

Ron DeSantis is cracking down on animal abusers. Another day state authorities are helping ICE raid a construction site to ...

Amid the latest Legislative session in Florida, state lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis have approved dozens of new laws.

Floridians who abandon or leave their dogs outdoors during a natural disaster could face prison time and a hefty ...

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The Polk County Sheriff (PCSO) said they arrested Bradford Thomas, 37 of Auburndale on Tuesday with animal cruelty for neglecting the care of his dogs.

A man left his dog tied to a fence in Florida while evacuating for Hurricane Milton. Gov. DeSantis signed a bill May 28 ...

The dog who was left to drown during a hurricane is now the face of a new Florida law banning pet abandonment during disasters.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday his veto of HB 6017, a bill that would have allowed more individuals to seek ...

Daniel Lamppin, a 40-year-old foster parent and restaurant manager, has been arrested and faces 24 counts of sexual battery ...

Two new state laws aimed at protecting animals and increasing accountability for abusers are set to take effect in Florida, following the recent signing of Dexter’s Law and ...