Back in the day, Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath was known for his dangerous arm. Now retired in Florida, it's his dog that's dangerous. ...more

November 12, 2009

A 26-year-old woman is OK after being charged by a 200-pound wild pig in her backyard this morning, according to St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue officials. ...more

April 20, 2009

A lot has happened to the Geary family since their German shepherd, Astro, went missing from their Florida home 9 years ago. They moved three times and ended up in Louisville, Ky. ...more

February 27, 2009

The wife of embattled zoo CEO Lex Salisbury was hit with animal cruelty charges Thursday, accused of leaving two dogs inside Salisbury's closed SUV while he was speaking with the zoo board about his future. ...more

December 19, 2008

The wife of embattled zoo director Lex Salisbury was hit with animal cruelty charges today after two dogs were left inside Salisbury's closed car while he was speaking with the zoo board about his future. ...more

December 18, 2008

The spider plant made it feel like home. "I grew that in my apartment, waiting for this day," Christine Rideout said last week as she stood on the front porch of her new house. ...more

November 17, 2008

A Polk County sheriff's clerical assistant was arrested today, accused of falsifying documents to cover up her involvement in an animal neglect case, according to a criminal arrest affidavit. ...more

October 15, 2008

A 10-foot-long boa constrictor slithering south on a busy road in the middle of the night was nabbed by authorities. ...more

September 20, 2008

VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- A 10-foot long boa constrictor slithering south on a busy road in the middle of the night was nabbed by authorities. ...more

September 19, 2008

The good Samaritan who offered to pay for the surgery of a dog that may have been attacked by an alligator last week will adopt the dog this afternoon. Bob Reina, who paid for the surgery, "has reportedly fallen in love with this gentle spirit," according to a news release from Hillsborough County Animal Services. ...more

August 5, 2008