Spooked monkey at Spirit Halloween swings from rafters

Shoppers at a Spirit Halloween store in Texas were shocked to see a live monkey wearing a diaper swinging from the rafters.

Why chocolate is toxic for dogs; vets urge caution during Halloween

Veterinarians warn dog owners: even small amounts of chocolate can be deadly for pets this Halloween. Here’s why and which types are most toxic.

FDA issues recall of several brands of pet food due to salmonella risk

Pet food company Foodynamics is voluntarily recalling several brands of its dog and cat products due to possible salmonella contamination.

Service dog survives rattlesnake bite after life-saving ER trip in Ocala

Konah is a good dog. He became part of the family when he was needed the most. Recently, he went outside to use the bathroom and returned unusually early. That's when his owner knew something wasn't right.

Special needs horse therapy center in Cocoa struggling with flooding: 'Really hard'

It’s been a wet month all across Central Florida, and low-lying areas are feeling that even more. The Harmony Farms Equine Assisted Therapy off Pluckebaum Road is underwater.

Criminal charges against man accused of abandoning Trooper the dog during Hurricane Milton dropped

Criminal charges against the suspect who was accused of abandoning Troopers the dog along I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations were dropped by the Hillsborough State Attorney's Office. 

Canada's Marineland may euthanize whales after Ottawa denies aid, export

Marineland has asked the Canadian government for emergency funding to feed and care for its whales, warning that euthanasia may be imminent without financial help.

Florida veteran says he was denied Uber ride because of service dog: 'Slapped in the face'

A Central Florida veteran says an Uber driver refused to take him to the airport, claiming his service dog needed a muzzle and that pets weren’t allowed — a move the company says violates both federal law and its own policy.

Man sues St. Cloud after K-9 bite during police encounter

A lawsuit has been filed against the city of St. Cloud after a 71-year-old man, Manuel Martinez, was bitten by a police K-9 during a confrontation outside his home. New body camera footage provides additional details of the encounter, showing the K-9 attack and the aftermath.

Massive iguana wrangled by Daytona Beach police officers

Daytona Beach police officers had an unusual call this week — a massive iguana roaming through a neighborhood.

Volusia County considers new dog-friendly stretches of Daytona Beach

Parts of Daytona Beach could soon be going to the dogs — literally. City and county leaders are considering a proposal to create a new dog-friendly beach area, joining neighboring Ormond Beach in welcoming furry visitors.