Broward judge clears police officer in 2019 UPS shootout, citing ‘stand your ground’ law
A police officer has been cleared of wrongdoing in connection with a 2019 shootout in Miramar that left a UPS employee and another victim dead.
Animals
Sanctuary in Broward aims to heal both animals and humans from trauma
Blair Barone, a licensed clinical psychologist, founded The Lucky Horse Sanctuary, about 12 years ago, in Broward County.
Fundraiser to help homeless pets in Broward needs more support
The annual VCA Walk for the Animals is about a week away in Fort Lauderdale.
Zoo Miami mourns death of Rinny the Koala
Zoo Miami officials announced the death of a female koala Monday.
Sloth bear receives physical exam at Zoo Miami
An 11-year-old sloth bear received a physical examination at Zoo Miami, zoo officials confirmed Friday.
New technology helps keep Florida wildlife and cattle safe
Our Eco Team saddled up and visited a ranch where the first of its kind project is protecting cattle and Florida's wildlife.
Video shows birth of baby pony at Tradewinds Park in Broward
Broward County Parks welcomed a new baby pony to Tradewinds Park and Stables on Sunday evening.
Agriculture officials respond after invasive butterfly makes appearance in Key West
A Key West woman spotted a curious looking caterpillar in her backyard and it caught the attention of state officials.
Zoo Miami’s 44-year-old Bornean orangutan Kumang dies
Zoo Miami is mourning the sudden death of “Kumang,” a 44 year-old, female Bornean orangutan, who died on Thursday during recovery from anesthesia following a dental procedure.
Zoo Miami celebrates Florida’s American flamingo conservation on International Flamingo Day
Monday, April 26, is International Flamingo Day, and if there’s anything more quintessentially South Florida (besides coconut trees and sunshine) it’s the American Flamingo. However, what most people don’t know is that the American flamingo hasn’t always been classified as a native species of Florida.