PLANT CITY - Firefighters are battling a blaze tonight that has completely engulfed a barn and consumed several large bales of hay, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue officials said. ...more

June 11, 2008

A woman who was facing more than $12,000 in fines for hoarding 33 animals at her Star Trail home has reached a settlement with the county. ...more

June 3, 2008

A New Port Richey woman was arrested Saturday on four charges of animal cruelty after deputies found several dogs dying from starvation in her home. ...more

May 26, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - A stripper was arrested Saturday on four charges of animal cruelty after deputies found several dogs dying from starvation in her home. ...more

May 25, 2008

LAKE BUENA VISTA - A vacation at SeaWorld Orlando ended with a real Florida wildlife experience for one tourist. ...more

February 20, 2008

Investigators are probing what ignited a fire at a city Parks Department facility across the street from Lowry Park Zoo on Saturday. ...more

February 16, 2008

Polk County deputies arrested three people today involved in rooster fighting, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

February 15, 2008

A horse owner found his 2-year-old warmblood, Marvin, shot to death this morning on his property in Lithia, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

February 7, 2008

BRADENTON — Prosecutors are expected to review a case of animal cruelty after police say they found more than 24 cats and 100 hamsters living in poor conditions. ...more

February 6, 2008

Why Spring Hill? Nia Diebel's letter, "Is there life in Spring Hill?" expresses frustration with some of the shortcomings of Spring Hill. Diebel apparently believes these shortcomings are the result of the "rather selfish attitudes of the so-called 'greatest generation' ... (that) place their whims and wants over valid needs for a community that is growing (as they) shuffle along and ... seem confused and not much engaged in life beyond medical appointments and early dinner specials." ...more

February 6, 2008