Florida has two new laws aimed at combatting animal cruelty. “Trooper’s Law” was inspired by dog who was tied to a fence and ...

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LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, Fla. (CBS12) — Legislation signed into law Wednesday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will impose tougher ...

Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills, Trooper's Law and Dexter's Law, that impose harsher penalties on people who harm animals.

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.

One of the laws is named after Trooper, a dog found by FHP after being tied to a fence during Hurricane Milton and later adopted.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County homeowners who still need repairs after hurricanes Ian, Debby, Helene or Milton can now apply for assistance through the Resilient SRQ Housing Recovery Program.

Florida animal abusers will be publicly tracked while those who abandon pets during emergencies will face prison time, ...

Trooper's Law was named after a dog left behind in floodwaters during Hurricane Milton. Dexter's Law was named after a dog found decapitated at Fort De Soto Park.

One of the laws, called “Trooper’s Law,” makes it a third-degree felony to restrain dogs outside during declared disasters such as hurricanes or wildfires. It was named in honor of a dog found tied to ...