The law is named after a rescue dog who met with a horrific end at the hands of his adopter. Dexter, a black and white ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 913 into law in 2025. The law makes changes to the regulation of condos and cooperatives, increases transparency and accountability on condominium associations and ...

There are only a few new laws tracking effect in Florida in the beginning of 2026, but several existing laws have January provisions or deadlines.

Florida database tracks those guilty of animal cruelty. Pet sellers, rescue groups can screen applicants so they won't place a dog with animal abusers ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Part of a new Florida law takes effect Jan. 1 that aims to make it easier to find out if a person wanting to adopt a dog or cat has a history of animal abuse. Back in May, ...

FDLE launched a statewide animal abuser database Jan. 1, 2026. Dexter's Law makes it more likely someone convicted of animal abuse will go to prison.

2026 brings new laws in Florida, and some will create change in areas that affect millions of Sunshine State citizens. Here are the key ones to know: Sign up for our Newsletters HB 255 – Animal ...

BOND. IN WEST PALM BEACH, JOLIE RODRIGUEZ, WPBF 25 NEWS. IN 2026, A SET OF LAWS ARE TAKING EFFECT AIMED TO PROTECT ANIMALS FROM ABUSE. DEXTER’S LAW WILL REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ...

Here’s what you need to know about owning a raccoon as a pet in Florida, and how some exotic pets in Florida are classified ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than 250 new bills were signed into law in 2025, counting relief bills and city and county ordinances. More than 130 state ...

Manatee mania at Manatee Lagoon: 160 sightings as cold front pushes giants to warm waters On Wednesday morning, Manatee Lagoon said that they counted 160 manatees, the highest number spotted all ...