A brush fire that threatened a mobile home in Polk County has been contained. ...more

February 18, 2009

The owners of a Land O'Lakes kennel damaged in a fire last week have established an account for donations to help them rebuild, bank officials said. ...more

February 18, 2009

A 3-year-old boy playing with a lighter on his bed this afternoon started a fire that damaged a Clearwater duplex, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

January 25, 2009

VIPs of the canine variety walked the red carpet for a fundraiser and screening of the new movie "Hotel For Dogs" on Thursday in New Tampa. Fourteen are rescue groups that were invited to the event, No Stray Gets Turned Away, hosted by DreamWorks Pictures, Muvico Theaters and The New Barker. ...more

January 16, 2009

Hoping to stanch an outbreak of distemper in the Dade City area, Pasco County Animal Services will offer $2 vaccines and booster shots for dogs that may be threatened by the disease. ...more

January 9, 2009

A Tampa Bay star has hit the big screen and fans can't get enough. ...more

January 1, 2009

Pet adoptions resumed today at Pasco County Animal Services after a distemper outbreak shut the shelter down for several days. ...more

December 23, 2008

The following are holiday letters that have been sent to the North Pole... ...more

December 21, 2008

After jumping out to a 4-0 start to begin the season, it seemed the season collapsed on Mitchell, losing three straight, all three losses coming to district foes. ...more

December 19, 2008

My family and I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Sebring Animal Hospital. One of our dogs, Little Girl, hurt her leg to the point where she ripped through her Achilles tendon. Dr. Larry Jernigan and all the ladies at his office were so kind and understanding with our situation, that they took Little Girl under their wings and watched over her and nursed her for 38 days. Dr. Larry was so concerned that he decided to keep her there with them so that they could tend to the wound and take care of her dressing so she would heal properly without the risk of infection or more damage. We picked up Little Girl on a Saturday, but unfortunately her tendon did not adhere like we were praying. She lost the use of her hind leg, but she is doing good with her other three. ...more

December 19, 2008