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 ...

Florida has taken a significant step to combat animal cruelty with the enactment of "Dexter's Law," a new piece of legislation that stiffens penalties for aggravated animal cruelty and creates the ...

THE US state of Florida has passed “Dexter’s Law,” banning individuals convicted of animal cruelty from owning or adopting ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Domingo Rodriguez, the man who was convicted in an animal cruelty case that inspired "Dexter's Law" in Florida, can now bond out of jail. Rodriguez is accused of decapitating ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Part of a new Florida law takes effect Jan. 1 that aims to make it easier to find out if a person wanting to adopt a dog or cat has a history of animal abuse. Back in May, ...

For most of us, our dogs are beloved members of our family who go with us everywhere, and we spoil them rotten with toys and treats. Unfortunately, the same isn't true for everyone who adopts a dog.

This story has been updated to correct an error. Trooper's Law takes effect Oct. 1. A dog that was tied to a fence last year as Hurricane Milton threatened Florida ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A major part of Florida’s new animal cruelty law is now in effect. Known as Dexter’s Law, the legislation establishes a searchable statewide database of people convicted of animal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A major part of Florida’s new animal cruelty law is now in effect. Known as Dexter’s Law, the legislation establishes a searchable ...

For most of us, our dogs are beloved members of our family who go with us everywhere, and we spoil them rotten with toys and treats. Unfortunately, the same isn't true for everyone who adopts a dog.