JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A major part of Florida’s new animal cruelty law is now in effect, but some animal advocates and dog owners said the new system falls short of expectations. Known as Dexter’s Law, ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Like many animal rescuers, Heidi Hardman waited for Florida to finally publish a state-wide list of convicted animal abusers that was supposed to help her ensure her dogs entered safe, ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida law inspired by the killing of a dog named Dexter is entering its next phase, as a statewide animal cruelty database is set to launch Jan. 1. Dexter was a 4-year-old dog ...

Lights, camera, and traffic delays: West Palm Beach streets turned into a movie set Saturday morning for a new Hollywood production. Palm Beach County organization expands support for domestic ...

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the launch of the Local Government Bond, Tax and Project Transparency Database on Monday. The online tool provides the public with transparent access ...

Michigan's child care quality measurement and improvement system, Great Start to Quality, aims to help create a stock of high-quality programs for parents and help them find options. While nearly half ...

Overtime pay often allows rank-and-file county employees like corrections officers and sheriff's deputies to earn more than their bosses. District attorneys are frequently the highest-paid elected ...

An Emory University study found elevated levels of chemicals like PCBs and toxaphene in Glynn County residents. A new local database and cookbook aim to make state fishing advisories more accessible ...