ORLANDO, Fla. — A new law that took effect at the beginning of this year is making it possible to track anyone who has been found guilty, or pleaded guilty or no-contest, to cruelty to animals. HB 255 ...

AIKEN — Amphibian life and the creative process were topics of discussion Jan. 9 at Horse Creek Academy, with a local author/illustrator sharing some tricks of the trade for several dozen ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A major part of Florida’s new animal cruelty law is now in effect, but some animal advocates and dog owners said the new system falls short of expectations. Known as Dexter’s Law, ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Like many animal rescuers, Heidi Hardman waited for Florida to finally publish a state-wide list of convicted animal abusers that was supposed to help her ensure her dogs entered safe, ...

ORLANDO, FLA. (WSVN) - After ringing in the new year, a few new laws have gone into effect. One of those laws enhances penalties for animal cruelty crimes and creates a public database of animal ...

WCSO: Fairhope man arrested after wild DUI chase ends in fist flying at deputies According to aWalton County Florida Sheriff's Office, a Fairhope Alabama man has been arrested for his third DUI in 10 ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida law inspired by the killing of a dog named Dexter is entering its next phase, as a statewide animal cruelty database is set to launch Jan. 1. Dexter was a 4-year-old dog ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will launch a public database under Dexter’s Law on Jan. 1, 2026, allowing residents to look up individuals convicted of animal abuse across ...

Lights, camera, and traffic delays: West Palm Beach streets turned into a movie set Saturday morning for a new Hollywood production. Palm Beach County organization expands support for domestic ...

Michigan's child care quality measurement and improvement system, Great Start to Quality, aims to help create a stock of high-quality programs for parents and help them find options. While nearly half ...

Overtime pay often allows rank-and-file county employees like corrections officers and sheriff's deputies to earn more than their bosses. District attorneys are frequently the highest-paid elected ...