A proposal that would make it a felony to have sex with animals passed out of its first state House committee today. ...more

March 27, 2009

I recently read about an unspeakable tragedy that was just narrowly averted because of the courageous action of just one person. Eight starving horses were wasting away in a field while their owners consistently failed to provide food, water or basic veterinary care. The horses ate bark off of trees in a desperate attempt to stave off their hunger but it wasn't enough, they were slowly dying. Thankfully a neighbor saw the horses suffering and decided she couldn't look the other way. She called a local veterinarian and that set the wheels in motion for a rescue operation to save the horses. Unfortunately the rescue came too late for one, but the survivors are now thriving in their new environment. ...more

March 27, 2009

A local man charged with battery and animal cruelty in reference to the beating of a Sebring woman and her pet pig was sentenced to 30 months in state prison on Monday. ...more

January 14, 2009

A local man charged with battery and animal cruelty in reference to the beating of a Sebring woman and her pet pig was sentenced to 30 months in state prison on Monday ...more

January 13, 2009

State lawmakers have again pitched a bill that it would make it a felony to have sex with animals. This year's bill was sponsored by Sen. Nan Rich, D-Sunrise, and Rep. William Snyder, R-Stuart. ...more

January 12, 2009

A local man charged with battery and animal cruelty in reference to the beating of a Sebring woman has his case on the Jan. 12 trial docket. ...more

January 7, 2009

NORTH PORT — A man beat two children, put a gun to a girl's head and killed her cat, authorities say. ...more

November 14, 2008

A judge on Thursday dismissed a probation violation charge lodged against Robert Bruce Pettyjohn, who pleaded guilty to being part of a two-month animal cruelty spree in 2001. ...more

November 7, 2008

A judge dismissed a probation violation charge today lodged against Robert Bruce Pettyjohn, who pleaded guilty to being part of a two-month animal cruelty spree in 2001. ...more

November 6, 2008

Use Casinos To Gamble Regarding "Eight Belles Breaks Down After Derby" (Sports, May 4): ...more

May 10, 2008