animals

A University of North Florida professor is leading an effort to petition state wildlife regulators to protect diamondback terrapin turtles along Florida’s…

A $50,000 gift to Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services means better treatments for the dogs and cats at the city’s animal shelter.The…

People in Clay County whose dog or cat gets sick after the vet’s office has closed for the day can now take their pet to an after-hours clinic run by the…

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is looking to find a home for a wayward pony named Tom Boy.The dappled, brown Welsh pony was spotted running free, and no…

Kim Stordahl grew up all over the United States, thanks to her father’s management career.Following in her father's footsteps, Stordahl went into…

A First Coast conservationist celebrated the birth of one of the most endangered mammals in the world.A baby pangolin took its first breaths in St.…

Florida animal shelters could have to wait longer before destroying stray and abandoned pets. Legislation being pushed by a South Florida lawmaker would…

Whales are on their way to Northeast Florida.Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales migrate to give birth in the winter months. Their calving grounds are…

Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission officials are encouraging people to be especially mindful of manatees this month.November is Manatee…

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…