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

The American Civil Liberties Union has taken up the cause of Herb Quintero, the tackle shop owner who was fined by Clearwater after he had a mural of gamefish painted on his shop. ...more

February 25, 2009

Two articles dated Feb. 10 have me seeing red. The first titled "Ga. Kid's Balloon Bundle Floats to Sebring" celebrates the horrible practice of allowing balloons with their attendant strings go free. I would have hoped by now everyone would realize what a danger this is to wildlife. And for schools and newspapers to condone it. ...more

February 23, 2009

Three dogs were found locked in a vehicle outside Lutz Elementary School on Tuesday. They had potentially been there for hours. ...more

February 18, 2009

As you can see in the photo nearby, from the scene of the explosion Wednesday at a house in Dunedin, humans are not always the only victim in such emergencies. The family dog suffered respiratory injuries in the explosion and needed treatment at the scene. ...more

February 14, 2009

Deputies arrested a Tampa couple today, accusing them of owning roosters for cockfighting, records show. ...more

February 13, 2009

No one called Hillsborough County deputies to get their goats back after the animals were impounded Wednesday morning along the Veterans Expressway. ...more

February 5, 2009

A herd of about eight goats spent part of this morning on the Veterans Expressway until Hillsborough County deputies shooed the animals away. ...more

February 4, 2009

GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Mike Anderson, right, with "Reel Animals" partner Billy Nobles. ...more

January 31, 2009