Officers said he admitted to shooting his 2-year-old pit bull mix named “Zola” because she had been “aggressive” toward him,

Deep in the Lakeview Cemetery of Sanford sits a headstone with a strange figure etched on it.

Coral reefs, often referred to as the “rainforests of the sea,” are crucial to marine ecosystems, local economies and coastal protection.

The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County issued a rabies alert after a positive case was confirmed in Titusville, according to a news release.

To gobble or not to gobble -- that's the question the turkey has for the meteorologist.

The work comes three years after a fire at Pet Alliance’s longtime shelter off Conroy Road across from Mall at Millennia.

There are plenty of pop-culture horror icons, such as Freddy Kreuger and Jason Vorhees. But what about frogs?

Cows produce your milk and beef, but what these big animals belch up is a big contributor to climate change. Researchers at the University of Florida are working to find a solution.

Deputies say the deaths were discovered in the area of Mentmore Circle and Montana Street.

Tuesday on Breakfast with Bridgett, local service dog training group, Dog Training Elite Orlando, shared information on how service dog training is helping transform lives for many, including our local veterans.

A police chief in South Carolina says there is no “almost no danger” to the public after 43 monkeys escaped from a compound used for medical research.

Stacker ranked the popular dog names in Florida based on data from U.S. News & World Report.

A kangaroo on the lam in Florida has been captured.

Some of these animals are known for being pests, while others can be downright deadly.

A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird flu.

The SPCA of Brevard announced on Tuesday they had to lay off 15% of their animal care team and reduce animal intake in a cost-cutting move.

Rumors say this alligator terrorized people, deflected bullets and fell in love with a sawmill whistle. But how true are they?

A very expensive ingredient found in high-end perfumes that comes from whales may have been discovered by a diver taking a walk on a Florida beach after Hurricane Milton.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is full of incredible experiences, but it’s also part of a conservation effort taking place thousands of miles from Central Florida.

No dinosaur remains have ever been found in Florida, according to state officials. But there are still plenty of other fossils.

Colorado’s highest court is considering whether five zoo elephants can challenge their confinement under a legal process mainly used by prisoners to dispute their detention.

With so much rain lately, you've probably noticed masses of mosquitoes in your yard.

A Windermere woman is grappling with a wave of emotions after a burglary that left her family devastated.

A nonprofit said they helped donate nearly 10 tankers of syrup and 40,000 pounds of bee pollen substitute to Florida beekeepers impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

A week after Hurricane Milton, nature is taking its course again on Central Florida beaches.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood says Pierson was hopping.

A 23-year-old man faces animal cruelty charges after being accused of tying a dog to a fence along a Florida highway ahead of Hurricane Milton, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

“If it isn’t safe for you, it isn’t safe for your pets” is an adage that bears repeating, especially when faced with the unexpected.

It’s that time of year again. And we’re not talking about hurricane season.

The Florida Highway Patrol released footage of a trooper pulling over on the side of the highway near Bruce B Downs Boulevard on Wednesday morning.

Milton is expected to be a strong storm — potentially moving through Orlando at Category 2 — though threats could remain even after the hurricane leaves.

Three little kittens are headed to foster care after being rescued by Marion County firefighters.

Here at this 1,400 acre Ranch in Kenansville, the Silver Spurs Riding Club raises and takes care of more than 120 horses and bulls.

HOPE for Brevard announced that it’s expecting 70-100 cats from North Carolina next week, while also pleading for donation help as items will be sent to North Carolina.

Thanks to an alert resident, a trail camera and a trusty K9 with the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, a missing elderly man with dementia was found safe.

Fifty-three young cattle were allegedly stolen from a ranch in Osceola County and a five-digit cash reward is now being offered for tipsters behooved to help serve justice, according to Crimeline.

Move over Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, there’s another adorable aquatic mammal that has a face worth gushing over.

Large amounts of cocaine have been washing up ashore in Florida thanks to drug traffickers. But could these drugs be impacting sharks off the coast?

The list considers which cities had residents using rodent control services most often last year, using data from over 300 Terminix branches.

Heartbroken residents in an east Orlando neighborhood are demanding action after two dogs were caught on camera attacking multiple pets, killing at least one.

The Brevard Zoo is a draw for visitors from across Central Florida. But one of the zoo’s core missions is to make a difference closer to home. A portion of every ticket sold goes toward the Restore Our Shores program.

Anyone who’s lived in Florida over the past few decades has likely had a run-in with these pests. But that might not be the case for much longer.

Not only is it the world’s first underwater cemetery — it’s also set to be the largest man-made reef on the planet.

The division manager of Seminole County Animal Services has resigned amid mounting criticism of a since-halted pet diversion program.

"Brownie the Town Dog" had no owner — and he didn't need one.

Officials said the woman was walking her dog when the attack happened on Thursday night in North Fort Myers.

There will soon be fewer sea friends to see at EPCOT as Disney moves forward with infrastructural plans for its The Seas with Nemo & Friends.

This one takes the cake — if only by name alone.

Seminole County Animal Services has halted its "diversion" program designed to give people resources instead of just surrendering their pets.

The large, headless sculpture of a brontosaurus still sits decades after its creator suffered a horrible accident.

Choosing a loyal companion is one of the most important decisions a pet owner can make.

New exhibits and major changes are coming to Volusia County's Marine Science Center.

A man and his dog were severely injured after being attacked by five unleashed dogs last week in Ponte Vedra Beach, near Turtle Shores, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

A St. Augustine woman had an unwelcome visitor stop by her home this weekend — a little green iguana.

Petco is selling Teddy Bear and other miniature rabbit breeds at a small number of stores across the country— including one local store in Clermont.

A bill to curb sales of pet rabbits is expected to return to the Florida Legislature next session, the bill’s sponsor confirmed to News 6 Wednesday.

The new swans are acclimating in a designated pen at the park.

For decades, drivers have claimed the road makes you feel like you're going backward. News 6 put those claims to the test.

Seeing more spiders lately? August going into September many homeowners begin to notice an uptick in spiders.

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Sanford is celebrating the addition of a slippery new furry friend.

This Florida aquarium is among the few places in the world where you can spot one for yourself.

Over half of the Salmonella cases involved children under 5 years old, the CDC explained.

Large amounts of cocaine have been washing up ashore in Florida thanks to drug traffickers. But could these drugs be impacting sharks off the coast?

The dog days of summer are upon us.

The Animal Rights Foundation of Florida protested what it called the state’s “cruel alligator hunt” on Sunday afternoon in Seminole County.

Florida's Python Challenge is winding down, though health officials warn you might want to leave these snakes off the menu.

Have you noticed that green iguanas have been making their way up from South Florida?

At Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach, the shelter just started working with Run-N-Paw: a type of “doggie treadmill.”

Twenty-three dogs and two cats were seized from a single residence in Orange County, what the sheriff’s office said was its largest year-to-date animal confiscation.

Orange County Animal Services will keep custody of a small dog that was found inside a hot car in the parking lot of SeaWorld Orlando last month.

A 4-month-old puppy was stolen from a pet adoption event near Oviedo, prompting a sheriff’s investigation.

He's all ears.

He told News 6 that this wasn't his first time hooking a shark. But he's never snagged one quite this big.

Swamp Ghost’s Monster Museum, meet-and-greets, animals, and more are a part of Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Halloween season event.

There have been plenty of cases where illicit substances washed ashore in Florida. But the question is: who's putting it in the water?

Completely bat-infested: That is how one Rockledge woman described her apartment, and she says the owner isn’t doing anything to help.

DeLand police arrested a man accused of animal cruelty after officers found a sickly dog which “ultimately had to be euthanized due to its condition,” the agency said on social media.

A rare albino alligator has hatched at Wild Florida which marks an added success to its albino breeding program.

People who live in the Victoria Commons neighborhood in DeLand are puzzled over what they call a "sudden" and "strange" animal kill.

Living in Florida, it’s all happened to us at some point. Coming across a dead animal is nothing new. But what should you do in this situation?

With major beach renourishment projects going on to restore its dunes, Flagler County said it is causing some confusion for sea turtles.

A Lake County man taking a late night stroll in his driveway was caught off guard by two armadillos, and the funny moment it was all caught on his security camera.

One of the dogs was struck by a vehicle and dragged along "for a short distance" before being able to escape, according to the OCAS.

When looking at a rattlesnake, “Delicious” isn’t usually the first word that comes to mind. But that wasn’t always the case.

After dozens of birds were found dead or sick on the shores of Central Florida beaches, Florida wildlife officials said these five items have shown up in their stomachs.

A horse stuck in a thick guy-wire is free thanks to the ingenuity of the Seminole County Fire Department.

The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute rescued two sea turtles in need of care earlier this month from Melbourne Beach and Tequesta.

Dozens of birds found dead or sick on Central Florida beaches in the last month apparently have plastic in their stomachs, according to the hospital caring for them.

Commissioners in Seminole County are considering an ordinance that would require new signs to warn people about bears.

Overcrowding is a problem at animal shelters across Central Florida right now. In Volusia County, one shelter is paying people to give dogs a foster home.

The Mount Dora City Council has brought its rules on animals in line with Lake County Code, meaning all “at-large animals” must now be leashed when they’re not otherwise securely confined.

Detectives discovered that dogs had been left out in the sun without proper shelter, with food dishes containing vomit and water pails being filled with mold.

Deputies discovered that the dogs were left out in the heat, their food dishes contained vomit, and their water pails were filled with mold, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.

The county announced that Kelly Park is still open, but the water areas were closed as of Thursday.

They say dog is man's best friend — but Sawyer is more like family to Towns Ellis and his daughter Madison.

Connor Baker, 21, traveled to New Smyrna Beach for a vacation with his girlfriend and her brother. Now, he's recovering from a major injury to his foot.

Florida is the "Shark Bite Capital of the World." However, some places and times are more prone to attacks than others.

If you have ever seen a Florida sandhill crane in your neighborhood, you know how slow they can sometimes walk. It can be dangerous for them to cross the road if a car doesn’t slow down in time.

The Marine Science Center announced one of its sea turtle hospital patients will soon return to the sea this week after three months of rehabilitation.

Ozzy the dog, who was spooked by fireworks and hit by a car before being found by Ocoee police, has been reunited with his family thanks to a microchip, according to Orange County Animal Services.