Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 913 into law in 2025. The law makes changes to the regulation of condos and cooperatives, ...

The Pinellas County man convicted of killing a dog named Dexter is appealing his conviction, bringing the case back to court.

Two new animal-related laws aimed at protecting pets and giving owners more clarity are set to take effect in Florida ...

A statewide registry created through legislation dubbed “Dexter's Law,” is designed to help identify people with a history of ...

Nearly 2,000 bills were filed during the 2025 legislative session – and more than 250 were passed by both the Florida Senate ...

Florida database tracks those guilty of animal cruelty. Pet sellers, rescue groups can screen applicants so they won't place ...

FDLE launched a statewide animal abuser database Jan. 1, 2026. Dexter's Law makes it more likely someone convicted of animal ...

Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to follow state agency announcements for updates and compliance requirements.

A host of new Florida laws and provisions went into effect January 1. The list includes topics such as animal cruelty, pet insurance, breast exams, insurance claims, patient refunds and condo and ...

There are only a few new laws tracking effect in Florida in the beginning of 2026, but several existing laws have January ...

Animal shelters across South Florida say a new law that took effect this week will help protect pets and hold offenders ...

On Jan. 1, four new Florida laws take effect — quietly, but with big implications for everyday Floridians. First, SB 158.