Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida enacts Dexter’s and Trooper’s Law to combat animal abuse TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) — Two new state laws aimed at protecting ...

"It expands the statewide public database of animal abusers that was created by Dexter's Law to include the date of birth, counties of conviction and an arrest photo," Arrington said. "This change is ...

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, ...

Florida launched a statewide animal abuse database, known as "Dexter's Law," ahead of its 2026 deadline. The public, searchable list contains the names of individuals convicted of or pleading no ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida law inspired by the killing of a dog named Dexter is entering its next phase, as a statewide animal cruelty database is set to launch Jan. 1. Dexter was a 4-year-old dog ...

Governor Ron DeSantis made a bold promise to Florida’s four-legged friends on Wednesday, signing two new animal protection bills at Big Dog Ranch Rescue—the country’s largest cage-free, no-kill ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Domingo Rodriguez, the man who was convicted in an animal cruelty case that inspired "Dexter's Law" in Florida, can now bond out of jail. Rodriguez is accused of decapitating ...

This story has been updated to correct an error. Trooper's Law takes effect Oct. 1. A dog that was tied to a fence last year as Hurricane Milton threatened Florida ...

For most of us, our dogs are beloved members of our family who go with us everywhere, and we spoil them rotten with toys and treats. Unfortunately, the same isn't true for everyone who adopts a dog.