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

Investigators from Hillsborough County Animal Services charged a man and a woman today with felony animal cruelty, saying they failed to seek help for an injured dog. ...more

December 18, 2008

PALM HARBOR -- A local animal shelter is taking puppies and dogs from a shelter in Georgia that experienced a range of hardships – including kennels flooded because of wet winter weather. This afternoon, the local organization, the Suncoast Animal League of Palm Harbor, is expected to take in three dozen puppies and six dogs transported by the league from Georgetown, Ga., said Rick Chaboudy executive director of Suncoast. ...more

December 17, 2008

West Pasco residents can root for a local canine to become top dog in a nationwide online photo contest. Baarney, a Bedlington terrier who calls New Port Richey home, is one of 20 finalists from among 700 dog photos submitted to the USA Today online contest, owner Patricia Patterson explains. ...more

December 16, 2008

A Federal Aviation Administration investigator was on the scene Sunday of a plane crash that happened at Golf Hammock Saturday. ...more

December 14, 2008

Police said three or four suspects broke into a home on the 2700 block of 19th Avenue East at about 2:55 a.m. today and started shooting. A 50-year-old Tampa man remains hospitalized after being shot in his bedroom. ...more

December 12, 2008

TAMPA - A 50-year-old Tampa man remains hospitalized after being shot in his bedroom. Police said three or four suspects broke into a home on the 2700 block of 19th Avenue E. at about 2:55 a.m. today and started shooting. A man, whose name is not being released by The Tampa Tribune because his assailants have not been apprehended, was shot once in the chest. ...more

December 12, 2008

Hillsborough County Animal Services is removing about 75 dogs along with cats and exotic birds from a property at 1306 Pelote Cemetery Road in Lithia. ...more

December 10, 2008

Hitting the horseback trail could help save an animal and keep Equestrian Club Country running. ...more

December 10, 2008