High school principal apologizes for bringing caged tiger to prom night May 14, 2018 The theme for prom night for Miami high school Christopher Columbus student was “Welcome to the Jungle” and the organizer brought in a surprise… Continue Reading
Comfort dogs arrive in Parkland, Florida to help give hugs after shooting February 16, 2018 There may come a day when Tobias and Jacob and Hannah and Ruthie Comfort Dogs won’t be needed. But until that day comes, these… Continue Reading
Wicked winter storm freezing iguanas, sea turtles in the U.S. South January 5, 2018 It looks rather apocalyptic in the southern United States. Iguana are literally falling out of trees in South Florida where its 40F (or 4C)… Continue Reading
Florida opossum breaks into liquor store, gets drunk as a skunk December 2, 2017 An opossum busted into a Florida liquor store and guzzled a bottle of bourbon. No, seriously. Look at her. This is the face of… Continue Reading
Canine cop in Florida takes a bullet for his partner, wins award for heroism November 16, 2017 Casper has won the purple heart for pooches. In an amazing show of policing — and bravery — the Palm Beach County police dog… Continue Reading
Outrage mounts over Florida men who dragged shark to death in speedboat August 1, 2017 Thousands of people have signed a petition and posted demands to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s website to arrest three men who… Continue Reading
Zebra hit-and run has Florida police on the chase May 6, 2017 A zebra broke free of its compound briefly causing chaos in Florida Friday. Because, Florida. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and local media documented the whereabouts… Continue Reading
Orphaned manatee calf rescued with belly full of plastic bags has died February 1, 2017 It was tragic day, but also a “teachable moment.” That’s how Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo characterized this week’s death of Emoji, an orphaned manatee… Continue Reading
Publicly released emails show firefighters were warned to stop feeding alligators near Walt Disney World July 14, 2016 Anyone who lives in the proximity of wild critters know that animals can quickly lose their fears of human encounters. But it’s exactly that… Continue Reading
Wednesday Zen Moment: Turned-over turtle rescued on Florida beach June 29, 2016 Now we know the answer to one of life’s great mysteries: How does a turtle that has flipped onto its back, turn over? It seems, the… Continue Reading
