The law first took effect on July 1, though it applies to claims for services provided starting on Jan. 1, 2026. Senate Bill ...

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

This year, over 200 new Florida laws were approved as part of the latest Legislative session. WKMG reported that while the ...

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

"We just don't want people being able to re-offend or get animals and abuse them," said the author of Dexter's Law. Florida's expanded animal cruelty law takes effect in the new year, launching a ...

A host of new Florida laws and provisions went into effect January 1. The list includes topics such as animal cruelty, pet insurance, breast exams, insurance claims, patient refunds and condo and ...

Sounds almost Biblical, doesn’t it? Monroe County is the southernmost county in the state and comprises the islands of the Florida Keys. It was created in 1823, named for James Monroe, the fifth ...

More than 100 new laws are in effect in Florida as of Thursday morning, including Dexter’s Law, which implements tougher punishments for animal cruelty.

New Florida laws taking effect Jan. 1 will help you get through these and other consumer issues. Pet insurance will be designated as “property insurance” and face new regulations. (Try telling your ...

Florida has launched a statewide animal cruelty database as part of Dexter's Law, providing information on individuals ...