Where is Michael Jackson’s chimp Bubbles? The Florida retirement of a Hollywood legend

The Michael film is currently shattering box office records, and its massive success has many fans asking: what ever happened to the King of Pop’s famous chimpanzee, Bubbles?

Sanford community raises funds to care for rescued sloths

Residents and local organizations in Sanford are rallying to support 10 sloths rescued from Sloth World, as the animals continue receiving intensive care at the Central Florida Zoo.

Kitten found stuck inside bucket of glue finds forever home

After he was found stuck in a bucket of industrial adhesive in April, Elmer finally found his forever family.

Dog food recalled over possible salmonella contamination

The Food and Drug Administration said a voluntary recall was issued for Albright's Raw Pet Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs Complete and Balanced formula dog food sold to retailers in several states.

Hillsborough County puppy dies during surgery after abuse caught on camera: 'It's hard on our community'

The Hillsborough County dog who was seen on camera being kicked and thrown by a woman died during surgery Tuesday. Now, investigators are considering additional charges against the abuser already facing multiple felonies.

Swatting hoaxes trigger zoo evacuations nationwide

A wave of hoax “swatting” calls reporting bomb threats and active shooters has forced evacuations and temporary closures at multiple zoos across the country.

Polk County driver arrested, caught with 13 live iguanas tied up in truck: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man in Winter Haven on Thursday morning after he was pulled over for driving with no tag light on his trailer, but when they got a closer look at his truck, they found 13 live iguanas. 

Bear cub, Rickie, returns to Brevard Zoo months after release

An orphaned Florida black bear cub that was released back into the wild after being rehabilitated has returned to the Brevard Zoo after becoming "overly friendly" toward people.

Massive sea lion named 'Chonkers' is social media sensation at Pier 39

Rare Steller sea lion nicknamed "Chonkers" has become a social media sensation after taking up residence at Pier 39 for over a month.

Tennessee infant killed in dog attack at family home, police say

Police in Portland, Tennessee, are investigating after a 7-month-old girl was killed in a dog attack at her family’s home.

Authorities search for teens accused of harming gopher tortoise in DeLand

Authorities in Florida are searching for two teenagers accused of spraying expanding foam insulation into the mouth of a gopher tortoise in DeLand, an incident wildlife officials are investigating as possible animal cruelty.

As marijuana use widens, vets are treating more pets for cannabis poisoning

As marijuana use increases in the U.S. and more states legalize the drug, veterinary clinics are seeing a big uptick in pets with cannabis toxicity.

AI-generated images used in scam targeting owners of missing dog

A Florida family searching for their missing dog says scammers used AI-generated images to try to extort nearly $2,800 by falsely claiming the pet needed emergency surgery after being hit by a car.

Hippos connected to Pablo Escobar face culling in Colombia

Dozens of hippos who descended from the ones brought to Colombia by onetime drug kingpin Pablo Escobar will be killed as the South American nation looks to control its population.

IUCN Red List: Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals added to endangered list

One of the Antarctic’s most well-known and beloved animals is at the brink of extinction, and environmentalists are calling it a "stark warning" of the threat of climate change.

Man accused of beating Chihuahua arrested in Brevard County

A man in Brevard County is accused of severely beating a Chihuahua after the dog urinated on a bed, authorities said.