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A Miami woman is urging dog owners to take precautions after her 14-year-old pet was diagnosed with parvovirus, a highly contagious and sometimes fatal illness that veterinarians say can spread quickly in apartment complexes.
Dr. Jen Garner, a veterinarian with Chewy Vet Care, said the illness spreads easily in areas where many dogs share outdoor space.
The incident happened at the start of the firefighters' shift behind Sweeting Park on Northwest 23rd Avenue.
One disease is impacting dogs in Miami-Dade County, while the other is infecting cats in Broward County.
The law was inspired by a dog named after Trooper, found by FHP after being tied to a fence during Hurricane Milton and later adopted.
Florida lawmakers sent Gov. DeSantis bills to ban student cellphone use during the school day and to make restraining dogs during natural disasters a felony.
Shelter officials are calling on the public to adopt, foster or volunteer to help relieve the strain.
The miniature dachshund had eluded searchers since November 2023, only rarely appearing in fuzzy glimpses caught by cameras that showed her pink collar.
Taylor Swift's next chapter begins Sunday, when she is set to depart the Humane Society with PBSO deputies.
The family claims that Dog Hotels Brickell has given them little explanation.
The 3-year-old pit bull caused quite the commotion and major traffic backups during the morning commute in Broward on Monday.
The children, ages 12 and 9, had non-life threatening injuries.
Aerial images captured the chaotic scene as troopers and a good Samaritan attempted to corral the dog on the I-595 eastbound ramp to I-95 in Broward.
The dogs' kidnappers tried to ransom the animals for over $1,135,000, Swiss police said Saturday.
CBS News contributor David Begnaud gives an update on how Trooper, a dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton, overcame new challenges, including a fight against cancer.
Preliminary information indicates that two dogs began fighting when one of the owners pulled out a gun and shot the other dog.
At least seven South Florida pet owners have reported the scam.
Doral police said it happened early Wednesday morning shortly after midnight.
BSO's preliminary investigation revealed the officer fired at the two dogs after they attacked his two dogs.
Athena, a 4-year-old German Shepherd and Husky mix, escaped her home in Green Cove Springs, near Jacksonville, on Dec. 15.
Cristina Gonzalez told CBS News Miami she found out that the pet hotel owners were operating an illegal business.
"CBS Mornings" contributor David Begnaud shows how Trooper got a second chance with a couple who share a longstanding connection with his breed.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
Delaine Abee Lowry, 72, faces charge of breaking in SPCA building.
The Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department is alerting residents to a new scam targeting local dog owners.
Commissioners voted unanimously to file an administrative appeal against an order to cover four street art installations in the city, including a large rainbow-colored LGBTQ+ pride flag.
The Braves outscored the Marlins 21-1 over the last 10 innings of their three-game series.
Survivors and advocates say the latest tragedy at the Minnesota school underscores the urgent need for national action on gun violence.
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $428.9 million.
Immigration officials are moving detainees out of a controversial, state-run detention center in the middle of the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
Commissioners voted unanimously to file an administrative appeal against an order to cover four street art installations in the city, including a large rainbow-colored LGBTQ+ pride flag.
The Braves outscored the Marlins 21-1 over the last 10 innings of their three-game series.
Survivors and advocates say the latest tragedy at the Minnesota school underscores the urgent need for national action on gun violence.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy recognizes the top high school football player in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
Saturday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $428.9 million.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Immigration officials are moving detainees out of a controversial, state-run detention center in the middle of the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
A judge said in an order that it was "baffling" that the woman had been "detained in the first place."
News that the last detainee at Alligator Alcatraz could leave the facility within days came less than a week after a federal judge in Miami ordered the detention center to wind down operations.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has suspended more than 20 employees who signed an open letter criticizing the agency, multiple sources told CBS News.
Florida has plans to target three to five House seats held by Democrats.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Marvin Dunn, the historian, author, and civil rights advocate who is an authority on anything to do with Black Miami or Black Florida.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado to discuss the county budget and potential cuts to services.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Republican State Rep. Alex Andrade about the Hope Florida Foundation scandal.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one in separate interviews with U.S. Congressman Darren Soto and former Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber about the subject.
Lucia Baez-Geller is a former Miami-Dade school board member who lost in her bid two years ago to oust Maria Elvira Salazar.
CBS News Miami visited a South Florida family's kitchen with a nutritionist to gather information that can help you live a better life.
A Florida dairy farm was named in a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she lost her unborn child after getting sick from drinking raw milk. Her toddler also got sick.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly impersonating a registered nurse and treating over 4,000 patients without a license.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Playboy will move its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach and open a new club with a restaurant and members-only section.