Debra Harmon doesn't consider sheltering unwanted dogs a criminal act. ...more

February 1, 2008

An animal cruelty investigation is under way after deputies discovered a house packed with 22 dogs, three cats and a seven-foot Burmese python on Thursday. ...more

February 1, 2008

Floridians were loud and clear about wanting property tax relief. In Tuesday's election, 64 percent of the voters – 2.5 million – supported Amendment 1, which doubles the homestead exemption, allows portability of Save Our Homes and provides tax relief to businesses. Now we can brace for the fallout. The big worry with most Floridians is how it will affect fire and law enforcement service, schools and county services. The other worry is that local governments will increase taxes to fill those budget holes. ...more

January 31, 2008

Kudos to Darryl Scott for the amazing changes under way at Animal Control. Keep up the great work. It's wonderful to see county personnel working hard to make it a first-class facility as well as putting funds to their intended use. What baffles me is, how did his predecessor stay in the position for so long while the facility remained dilapidated and the cat's area was in such horrendous shape as described in the Jan. 20 Highlands Today article? ...more

January 30, 2008

Hillsborough County is considering charging irresponsible pet owners more so it can beef up its animal control enforcement. ...more

January 6, 2008

LAKELAND - Nineteen Great Danes were removed from deplorable living conditions on Tuesday and a couple was charged with animal cruelty, the Polk County Sheriff Office said. ...more

December 19, 2007

When Pasco Fire Rescue went to the home of an elderly woman Wednesday morning, they found her dead and the home filled with 20 dogs and dog feces. ...more

November 15, 2007

HUDSON - When Pasco Fire Rescue went to the home of an elderly woman Wednesday morning, they found her dead and the home filled with 20 dogs and dog feces. ...more

November 14, 2007

An 18-month-old girl was bitten on the face by a friend's family pet Tuesday night, St. Petersburg police said. ...more

November 14, 2007

Whoever would have guessed that Highlands County had more than 50 marijuana growhouses, with probably more hidden away in unsuspecting neighborhoods? ...more

November 6, 2007