TAMPA - The 50 LaMancha goats, large and small, old and young, are enjoying the full spa treatment these days. They are living large because of all the lush green grass and the once-a-day treats out of a feed bag. ...more

August 6, 2008

A week after investigators seized 55 goats, 35 dogs and seven cats from a Seffner couple's property, the couple has been charged with animal cruelty, Hillsborough deputies say. ...more

August 6, 2008

John Tischner of Dunedin decries handling of death of police dog. ...more

August 2, 2008

A Riverview man who said he couldn't afford veterinary care for his dog was jailed today on felony animal cruelty charges. ...more

July 29, 2008

Polk County deputies arrested a man Wednesday morning in Lakeland after witnesses said they saw him throw a kitten from a pickup while driving. ...more

July 24, 2008

Polk County deputies arrested a man this morning in Lakeland after witnesses said they saw him throw a kitten from a truck while driving. ...more

July 23, 2008

A Sebring man remained in Highlands County Jail in lieu of $150,000 bail on Tuesday, after he was charged with animal cruelty and battery as a suspect in the beating of a Sebring woman and her pet pig. ...more

July 22, 2008

A man is accused of throwing a 2-by-8-inch board at a woman and kicking her dog during a dispute, an affidavit states. Cory Denard Gibson, 27, of 1905 E. Henry Ave., was held at Orient Road Jail this morning on $11,500 bail. He is charged with felony aggravated battery, felony aggravated assault and felony animal cruelty, jail records show. ...more

July 22, 2008

A man was arrested Sunday on charges he killed two kittens at his home. James Patrick Gilley, 48, of 3081 Pine St., is charged with one count of animal cruelty. ...more

July 21, 2008

Two chickens, a pitbull mix and her two puppies were living outside a duplex within inches of feces and urine, according to Hillsborough County Animal Services spokeswoman. ...more

July 16, 2008