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A Miami man has been sentenced after two dogs were found in distress in the back of a U-Hail truck in Palm Coast during ...
09/02/2026

A Miami man has been sentenced after two dogs were found in distress in the back of a U-Hail truck in Palm Coast during 102-degree temperatures.

Angel Valdes pleaded guilty Wednesday to one misdemeanor count of animal cruelty. His son, who was also charged, still has a case pending.

The incident drew widespread attention after body camera video showed deputies opening the truck and finding the dogs unable to stand.

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A rabies alert is in effect in St. Augustine after a wild animal tested positive for the virus. It's the first confirmed...
09/02/2026

A rabies alert is in effect in St. Augustine after a wild animal tested positive for the virus.

It's the first confirmed rabies case in St. Johns County this year, and health officials are urging residents to make sure their dogs are vaccinated and keep them away from wildlife.

Another rabies case was confirmed in Volusia County earlier this summer.

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Happy National Police K9 Day to some of Northeast Florida's hardest-working dogs. They're with sheriff's offices, police...
09/01/2026

Happy National Police K9 Day to some of Northeast Florida's hardest-working dogs.

They're with sheriff's offices, police departments, state troopers and federal agencies, playing an important role in public safety efforts every single day.

To the K9s, past and present: thank you for your service. 🐾💛

The City of Palm Coast is considering turning its animal control operation over to Flagler County, a move that would con...
08/31/2026

The City of Palm Coast is considering turning its animal control operation over to Flagler County, a move that would consolidate services now split among multiple agencies.

No decision has been made, and officials are still working through how a countywide system would operate and what it would cost.

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Palm Coast and Flagler County are advancing plans for a second animal shelter after nearly two years of discussions.A jo...
08/28/2026

Palm Coast and Flagler County are advancing plans for a second animal shelter after nearly two years of discussions.

A joint meeting Wednesday offered the clearest picture yet of where those plans could be headed.

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On National Dog Day, we're remembering Dolly Parton through some of the dogs she loved. Parton’s connection with dogs wa...
08/26/2026

On National Dog Day, we're remembering Dolly Parton through some of the dogs she loved.

Parton’s connection with dogs was modest compared with the scale of her other philanthropic efforts, but it was still unmistakably part of who she was.

She gave dogs a place in her music, her books, and eventually, her business ventures, making them one more expression of the generosity that defined so much of her life.

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Clay County dog owners should use caution around the Black Creek-Middleburg Boat Ramp after state health officials detec...
08/25/2026

Clay County dog owners should use caution around the Black Creek-Middleburg Boat Ramp after state health officials detected blue-green algae in the water.

The algae can produce toxins that are harmful to dogs, though officials have not yet determined whether toxins are present in this bloom. Water samples collected Aug. 19 are being tested.

In the meantime, officials recommend keeping pets away from the water and any visible algae and not allowing them to drink from or swim in the area.

A mother dog and her three puppies were found severely underweight inside a Jacksonville home without food, water or air...
08/25/2026

A mother dog and her three puppies were found severely underweight inside a Jacksonville home without food, water or air conditioning.

The man charged in the case said he had paid a friend $500 to care for the dogs while he was out of town. Police later questioned that arrangement as they pieced together how the dogs were left behind.

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A Palm Coast woman is facing felony animal cruelty charges after deputies say she left a dog and cat behind following an...
08/24/2026

A Palm Coast woman is facing felony animal cruelty charges after deputies say she left a dog and cat behind following an eviction.

Investigators said the animals were found without running water or air conditioning after neighbors raised concerns about a dog barking inside.

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A Coast Guard explosives-detection dog from Fernandina Beach has worked assignments from Washington, D.C., to the FIFA W...
08/17/2026

A Coast Guard explosives-detection dog from Fernandina Beach has worked assignments from Washington, D.C., to the FIFA World Cup and was deployed to New Orleans after the 2025 terrorist attack.

Now, 4-year-old Lea is one of five military dogs competing for a national Hero Dog award.

Here’s what to know about Lea, the dogs she’s up against and how the competition will be decided.

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