A Highlands County grand jury returned an indictment of first-degree murder Tuesday afternoon for a suspect charged with the death of a Lake Placid man. ...more

April 8, 2009

Want to do your part for homeless pets? If you've been waiting for your chance to help out at the Hillsborough County Animal Services shelter, another round of volunteer orientations is coming up for residents who wish to join the Volunteer Partnership Program. ...more

April 3, 2009

Sandy Tyrrell, owner of Lakeside Stables, cradled the horse's face in her arms, rubbed its nose and talked about why she rescues unwanted horses. ...more

April 2, 2009

More than 70 roosters were seized from two Dover homes Wednesday morning along with more than 30 pieces of equipment used in cockfighting, Hillsborough County Animal Services investigators say. ...more

April 1, 2009

When Larry Lipke welcomed a baby into the world this weekend, he counted toes to make sure the newborn was healthy. One. Two. Everything looked good. ...more

March 24, 2009

Regarding the National Animal Identification System: Get the government and the so-called global elite out of our lives. I do not need my animals or myself microchipped. Perhaps we need to microchip Congress to find out their sneaky way. ...more

March 18, 2009

State wildlife officials are partnering with a Miami zoo to give exotic pet owners a chance to turn over animals without risk of punishment. ...more

March 16, 2009

Henry, a standard poodle rescued last year from a filthy garage, has left the Hillsborough County animal shelter and gone home with his new owner. ...more

March 4, 2009

Two Lakeland men are accused of running a cockfighting operation that involved 124 roosters, officials said. ...more

February 28, 2009

It looks as though the first pet will be a rescue Portuguese water dog. First lady Michelle Obama tells People magazine the family wants to get the dog after spring break in April. ...more

February 26, 2009