Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed several bills into law aimed at cracking down on animal cruelty, including one inspired by a dog left abandoned during Hurricane Milton in 2024.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that will impose tougher penalties on people who abandon pets during natural disasters.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two new bills into law Tuesday aimed at strengthening Florida's animal protection laws — a move hailed as a significant step forward by advocates, though many say it's only ...

Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida Senate Bill 150, Trooper’s Law and Florida House Bill 255, Dexter’s Law, on Wednesday. “Across Florida, we have seen ...

LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills into law on Wednesday designed to stiffen the state’s ...

Florida families are trying to make a last-ditch effort to meet with Governor Ron DeSantis in hopes of persuading him not to ...

The new law makes it a felony to restrain a dog outside during a natural disaster. Anyone convicted could face a five-year ...

Some Florida families are trying to make a last-ditch effort to meet with Governor Ron DeSantis in hopes of persuading him not to veto a bill that would overturn what they call Florida’s ‘free kill’ ...

People who abuse and abandon animals will face more penalties in Florida under a new law. They'll also be put on a public database.

Representative Michelle Salzman is pledging her support for University of West Florida interim president Manny Diaz Jr.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would only help with infrastructure. He also wouldn't back the Rays playing in Tampa Bay or ...

These new laws cover issues like what qualifies as legal tender, deepfake pornography crimes, and rules for healthcare ...