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

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

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

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

FDLE's database was supposed to pull names from Clerk of Court records across Florida, but it has no other info, making it difficult to identify animal abusers.

Florida passed more than 250 new bills in 2025, including relief bills and city and county ordinances. More than 130 state laws went into effect on July 1 and nearly 30 more kicked in on Oct. 1. Are ...