animal abuse

A bill in a Tallahassee house committee would increase penalties for leaving dogs tethered and unattended in Florida. It’s a bill partly inspired by the…

As state investigators seek more evidence from the public about a growing number of videos that showcase abuse of sharks, legislation may be filed that…

Does it really make sense to feel such outrage for one lion that was killed in Africa? Anthropologist Barbara J. King explains why the answer is "yes."

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, will be in Jacksonville on Monday protesting against SeaWorld.The protest will take the form of an…

The Springfield community is rallying around a couple whose cat was found tortured to death.Amy Garrett said her five year old cat Camus was doused with…

I get it. I truly understand and empathize with the uproar and outrage concerning the two teenaged girls who tortured and stomped to death a gopher…

Zeljko Causevic, Vibrio vulnificus and 'Jeopardy!' are in the headlines today.Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories…

Marriage equality, EverBank Field and property taxes are in the headlines today.Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories…

Marriage equality, Quality Education for All and Dade Correctional Institution are in the headlines today.Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday…

Mia Jones, bike sharing and gopher tortoises are in the headlines today.Welcome to WJCT First Read, your daily weekday morning round-up of stories from…