Maryland man injured after pet buffalo attacks him

Dick Wildes says at one point, he owned about 50 buffalo, and kept up to 30 on his farm in Hollywood, St. Mary’s County.

Man arrested after killing swan near Lake Eola, police say

A man was arrested on Friday after police say he killed a swan near Lake Eola, where the birds are considered a downtown Orlando landmark.

Air Bud is back: Golden retrievers audition to be the next basketball star

“Air Bud Returns," the 15th film in the long-running franchise, is set to hit theaters in 2026. Casting is underway, and golden retrievers from across the country are auditioning to play the basketball-loving dog.

Abandoned pup with tragic past rescued after being stranded for days on Ohio river

The gray-brown terrier mix was spotted desperately huddled against the side of a lake freighter dock, where she barely had enough space to sit and stay dry above the lapping water.

Florida reclassifies xylazine as controlled substance, keeps access for veterinarians

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday that the state has moved to reclassify xylazine, an animal sedative, as a Schedule I controlled substance with an exemption for veterinary use.

Unleashed dog kills nearly 2 dozen newly born sea turtles in Florida, officials say

Volunteers with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol in Northeast Florida say 23 hatchlings were recently found dead along the surf in Atlantic Beach, with evidence that suggests the juveniles were killed during a vicious dog attack.

Data reveals the most popular dog breed in each state

A new report on America’s most popular dog breeds in 2025 highlights shifting trends in pet ownership across the country.

Flagler County cemetery damaged by wild hog invasion

A Flagler County cemetery is dealing with extensive damage to its grounds, prompting staff to call in professionals to trap the animal culprits.

Watch: Abandoned dog with head stuck in snack jar rescued in Pennsylvania

One stray pup is safe and sound this week after wandering around rural Pennsylvania alone and with her head trapped inside a plastic jar.

Horseback riding on specific Volusia beaches clears hurdle

Volusia County beaches could soon welcome horseback riders under a proposal county leaders agreed to further explore this week.

Florida man kept 111 geckos locked in a storage unit that was later abandoned, officials say

A former licensed reptile dealer has been sentenced after more than 100 exotic reptiles were found abandoned in a storage unit in 2023, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

Volusia County considers allowing horseback riding on select beaches

Volusia County officials are exploring the possibility of allowing horseback riding on limited stretches of county beaches.

Orphaned puppies in Florida rescued after mother killed, now need homes

A litter of puppies orphaned after their mother was struck and killed by a car just days after they were born are now being cared for by rescue groups and will soon be ready for adoption.