A sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle named Wombat is back in the wild after spending three months recovering at the Marine Science Center in Volusia County.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey took to social media on Thursday, targeting an animal cruelty suspect after a dog had to be euthanized.
Florida is well known for its record-holding alligators, but there’s another scaly predator that has quietly expanded into the state, according to experts.
Another of the sloths from Sloth World has died. The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford announced that Willow, one of 14 sloths that arrived at the zoo in April, had to be put to sleep.
The boyfriend of a woman mauled to death protecting her dog is now being accused himself of animal cruelty, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Brevard County deputies are investigating after three dogs were found dead inside a trailer belonging to the boyfriend of a woman who was fatally attacked by dogs last month.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom introduced guests to Ivy, a baby Masai giraffe now visible on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Keepers say she’s shy, staying close to mom Willow, and part of an AZA Species Survival Plan conservation effort.
Gov. DeSantis has extended a state of emergency after the screwworm was detected in the U.S. last week. Meanwhile, Florida's agricultural leader has imposed emergency rules to ward off the threat.
Aquarists at EPCOT's The Seas with Nemo & Friends are rehabilitating 14 rescued sea turtles as part of a broader conservation mission that also includes manatee rehabilitation, butterfly tagging, and other wildlife programs largely hidden from public view.
A Central Florida man was arrested after he shot a cat in the eye with a BB gun and killed it, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Tech giant Google is seeking government approval to release 32 million mosquitoes into Florida, according to CBS News.
A College Park woman says coyotes have killed her feral cats and cost her thousands of dollars in prevention efforts — but wildlife officials say relocation isn't an option.
Dogs and their owners took to the waves Sunday during the Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza, a beachside event that combined surfing, community engagement and fundraising for local animal welfare organizations.
The dog owner who was arrested a week after her loose dogs killed a woman, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, won’t be able to leave jail.
After a woman died from dog bites in Brevard County last week, the sheriff has announced that the dogs’ owner has been arrested.
Florida state law allows for residents to keep a variety of strange animals as pets, though there are more than a few hoops to jump through, depending on what type of critter you want to take home.
A Sanford family is demanding accountability — and action from the city — after a 12-year-old rescue dog was attacked at a local dog park, leaving a 91-year-old woman and her beloved pet traumatized.
The Central Florida Zoo is extending the quarantine period for the rescued sloths connected to Sloth World as the animals continue recovering from the conditions they arrived in one month ago.
Walk into SeaWorld Florida’s Coral Rescue Center, and the first thing you notice is the light - a deep, oceanic blue that washes over rows of tanks filled with some of the rarest coral on Earth.
A deadly dog attack raises questions why two large dogs that neighbors say were always running loose weren’t taken away from the dog owner sooner.
A pair of dogs was found tied to a dumpster at a rest stop in Central Florida, leading investigators to ask for help from the public, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Central Florida Zoo officials say Mr. Ginger, one of the dozen or so sloths from Sloth World under the zoo’s care, has died. The zoo announced the youngest of the Sloth World sloths died despite round-the-clock efforts, including being hand-fed every few hours and spending time much of his time in an incubator to regulate his body temperature. Mr. Ginger was believed to be only four to six months old.
For those who can’t make it to the Sanford Welcome Center, the shirts are available for purchase online through the Sanford Main Street website.
Florida wildlife officials are stopping the importation of all sloths into the state in the wake of the deaths of dozens of sloths meant for an Orlando attraction.
Joey Manna travels to a Gainesville-area state park to photograph Florida’s gopher tortoise and meets Katherine Saylor of Defenders of Wildlife, who explains why this keystone species—and the fire-dependent, high-and-dry habitat it relies on—is disappearing fast. The search reveals a surprising truth: gopher tortoises (and the conservation choices that protect them) aren’t just “out there” in the wilderness—they’re often right in our own neighborhoods
The city of Orlando will begin rehoming its resident Lake Eola swans as the city prepares for a massive renovation plan around the lake. The deaths of dozens of swans and other birds from avian influenza earlier this year also influenced the decision.
A Lake County woman was arrested after Lake County detectives found 31 emaciated cows on a property in Tavares. According to a probable cause affidavit, 31 zebu-style cattle were found in “extremely poor body condition, with prominent ribs, spine, and pelvic bones clearly visible, consistent with severe emaciation.”
Joined by Orange County commissioners and sloth conservation experts who traveled from Costa Rica, Eskamani spoke outside the shuttered Sloth World facility on International Drive.
Newly obtained records by Orange County Community Correspondent, Jayna Manohalal, show another 21 sloths died while under the care of Sloth World, bringing the total number of known sloth deaths connected to the facility to 55.
A Palm Coast woman is accused of abandoning her three children at a hospital — allegedly angry over a dead dog — while deputies say more than 40 animals were living in squalid conditions at her home.
A recent study shows that two destructive termites are spreading much farther throughout the state than experts initially predicted.
Florida prosecutors are looking into whether criminal charges are possible after dozens of sloths died ahead of the opening of Sloth World in Orlando. On Friday, Attorney General James Uthmeier responded to a call for a criminal investigation from State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando.
Florida prosecutors are looking into whether criminal charges are possible after dozens of sloths died ahead of the opening of Sloth World in Orlando. On Friday, Attorney General James Uthmeier responded to a call for a criminal investigation from State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando.
A Umatilla woman battling cancer found a dog on Facebook to help her through treatment, but she says it was all part of a lie, and now, she is out thousands of dollars.
A rescued sloth’s death is prompting renewed scrutiny of an Orlando attraction, as a state lawmaker calls for a state and federal investigation into animal deaths, alleged mismanagement and potential legal violations.
The zoo confirmed the remaining 12 sloths are currently in stable condition. Staff said their full focus has now shifted to ensuring those animals continue to recover.
At Harbor House of Central Florida, family members have a safe place to go, right alongside their pets.
A planned tourist attraction along International Drive has been shut down before ever opening its doors after state investigators say more than 30 sloths died while in the care of the business.
A Pomeranian named Odin became an internet sensation after Brevard County firefighters used the Jaws of Life to rescue him when his head got stuck in a metal gate at his home in Merritt Island.
Trooper Steve on Patrol went behind the scenes to show you exactly how your donations are changing lives.
An investigation has kicked off this week after a gopher tortoise was found sprayed in the face with insulation, according to state officials.
She’s built like a police dog and trained like one, but Radar’s mission is very different, and it could be impacting your health right now.
On a windy morning at Kelly Park East, a small group of volunteers fan out along the shoreline, clipboards and buckets in hand, eyes scanning the surf for one of nature’s oldest survivors.
As dogs, cats, and other pets increasingly take on the role of family members, some couples are planning for the possibility of a breakup before it ever happens. So-called “pet prenups” – agreements that spell out who gets custody of an animal and how expenses are handled – are gaining traction as a way to avoid costly and emotional disputes down the road.
News 6 has obtained body camera video from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office that shows a deputy arresting a 14-year-old boy accused of picking up a baby alligator and swinging it by its tail.
A man was arrested on animal cruelty charges in Volusia County after police say two dogs, left in a truck for hours in a Walmart parking lot, died of apparent heat stroke.
A manatee’s journey from a storm drain to the open water captivated a community. And for one Melbourne Beach family, it became something even more personal.
A 14-year-old boy is facing a felony charge after Volusia County deputies say he was seen swinging a baby alligator by its tail and kicking it at a Stetson University facility.
Two people have now been arrested months after nearly 70 horses were seized from a Central Florida rescue, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Many Florida residents may have seen these issues pop up at natural springs across the state. But researchers now say they may have figured out the solution.
Volunteers in Volusia County are sounding the alarm after a dramatic spike in stranded sea turtles washing ashore — and they need the public’s help.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge welcomed three red river hog piglets, born recently and currently thriving under the watchful eyes of the resort’s dedicated animal care team.
Sanford officials temporarily closed Paw Park to treat a surge of tussock caterpillars after reports of skin irritation and concerns about pet safety, with plans to reopen the park Friday afternoon.
We spent the day at the Avian Reconditioning Center (ARC) in Apopka getting up close with birds of prey—and seeing what it takes to rescue, rehab, and (hopefully) release some of the most intense animals in the state.
The $49 million investment is set to transform how animals and the people who care for them are supported in our community.
A new animal shelter in Orange County is officially underway. The shelter, which will cost $49 million, will be the largest in Florida at 123,419 square feet, and will have a much larger medical suite to help increase capacity for medical needs such as spay and neuter services.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced that the agency is looking into an infamous video that’s gone viral on social media.
A young manatee known as Melby is on the mend at SeaWorld Orlando, capturing the hearts of visitors and the Melbourne Beach community after a dramatic rescue from a storm drain left him in need of critical care.
Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando announced Wednesday that it will cut the ribbon on the new shelter on John Young Parkway on Saturday, March 28. The grand opening celebration will include a party starting at noon with live entertainment, food trucks, activities and adoptable dogs and cats.
Deputies said surveillance video showed a man exiting a pickup, lifting a dog from the truck bed, placing the animal in a cardboard box, and tossing the box into a dumpster.
Volunteers at Apopka Birding Park spent a cloudy, damp morning spreading mulch, staking gopher tortoise burrows and clearing invasive plants as Orange Audubon Society moves closer to opening a nature center at the site.
I tried baby goat yoga at Wildflower Farm near Orlando. Here’s what to expect: from bottle-feeding and cuddles to tiny hooves on your back during yoga.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday for the Culler Pet Resource Center, which serves Flagler, Volusia, and Brevard Counties.
An Orange County toucan sighting has revived memories of some of Florida’s strangest escaped animals, including a king cobra found under a dryer.
An Orlando man is facing animal-cruelty charges after being accused of abandoning a dog in a home after an eviction, according to an arrest-warrant affidavit.
A Merritt Island woman was jailed after she was seen viciously attacking a cat to “get back at” a family member over the weekend, according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
Florida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles. But this 6-foot-long African lizard poses an especially big threat.
“I mean, if we can’t get together on puppies, what can we get together on?” 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 Enforcement to include information about people who violate animal cruelty laws on its website.
Dozens of dead fish and a strong odor raised concerns Wednesday evening at Newton Park along Lake Apopka, prompting questions from park visitors and a News 6 viewer who asked the station to investigate.
