Criminal charges dropped against Florida man accused of abandoning dog during Hurricane Milton
Criminal charges have been dropped against a man accused of abandoning a dog on the side of Interstate 75 during Hurricane Milton in October 2024.
Hurricane Milton
A hurricane season like no other
As darkness descended on the Gulf of Mexico in October, a 1970s-era U.S. government turboprop plane neared the eye of the newly formed Hurricane Milton.
‘Trooper’s Law’ heads to governor’s desk
Trooper’s Law, inspired by the Florida dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations and rescued by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, will head to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk.
IRS extends tax deadlines for all of Florida due to 2024 hurricanes
The IRS is giving individuals and businesses across Florida until May 1 to file various federal tax returns and make payments, following last year’s devastating Hurricane Milton.
‘Trooper’s Law’ moves along in Florida Senate
Trooper’s Law, inspired by the Florida dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations and rescued by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, moves along in the Florida Senate.
‘Trooper’s Law’ moves along in Florida Legislature
Trooper’s Law, inspired by the Florida dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations and rescued by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, has cleared another hurdle in the Florida Senate.
‘Trooper’s Law’ clears another hurdle in Florida Senate
Trooper's Law, inspired by the Florida dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations and rescued by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, is making its way through the Florida Senate.
‘Trooper’s Law’: Florida bill aims to make abandoning restrained dogs in disasters a felony
Trooper, the Florida dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations and rescued by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, is the inspiration behind a Senate Bill making its way through the Florida Legislature.
‘Trooper,’ dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations, had emergency surgery in South Florida
The dog dubbed "Trooper" after being found by Florida Highway Patrol troopers during Hurricane Milton evacuations in October had surgery in Fort Lauderdale this week to remove "material" from his stomach.
‘Trooper,’ dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations, finds ‘fur-ever’ home
“Trooper” the dog found by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper during Hurricane Milton evacuations in October finds his "fur-ever" home.
Hurricane Helene debris litters Tampa streets ahead of Hurricane Milton
Florida Gulf Coast residents were dealing with a nightmarish déjà vu. They had less than two weeks to recover from Hurricane Helene when they learned they had to prepare for Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton: Pinellas County to turn off barrier island’s water service
To prepare for Hurricane Milton, the waterlines for St. Pete Beach, a resort city on a barrier island west of St. Petersburg, are set to turn off on Tuesday morning.
Zoo Miami closes Sunday after DeSantis declares state of emergency
North Miami Beach was among the cities distributing sandbags Sunday to help residents in flood-prone areas prepare for the risk of storms as a hurricane remained on Florida’s forecast.
Flood watch in effect in Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe, sandbagging sites open
North Miami Beach was among the cities distributing sandbags Sunday to help residents in flood-prone areas prepare for the risk of storms as a hurricane remained on Florida’s forecast.
Disney waives fees for visitors who cancel or reschedule because of Hurricane Milton; there are some exceptions
A Walt Disney World fan site announced Saturday night that visitors “should expect park closures” due to Milton, a tropical storm set to strengthen into a hurricane that will impact Florida.
Biden administration urges Floridians to prepare for next hurricane now
President Joe Biden’s administration warned Floridians on Saturday that it was time to prepare for the next hurricane.