AIKEN — Amphibian life and the creative process were topics of discussion Jan. 9 at Horse Creek Academy, with a local author/illustrator sharing some tricks of the trade for several dozen ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A major part of Florida’s new animal cruelty law is now in effect, but some animal advocates and dog owners said the new system falls short of expectations. Known as Dexter’s Law, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Grand Rapids area mom known for her aggressively funny cooking tutorials is getting ready to release her first cookbook. Jessica Secrest—who runs the account @applesauceandadhd ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Like many animal rescuers, Heidi Hardman waited for Florida to finally publish a state-wide list of convicted animal abusers that was supposed to help her ensure her dogs entered safe, ...

ORLANDO, FLA. (WSVN) - After ringing in the new year, a few new laws have gone into effect. One of those laws enhances penalties for animal cruelty crimes and creates a public database of animal ...

Naval Air Station Whiting Field hosts helicopter fly-in for aspiring aviators MILTON, Fla. -- Training Air Wing Five at Naval Air Station Whiting Field is giving student aviators a look at their ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida law inspired by the killing of a dog named Dexter is entering its next phase, as a statewide animal cruelty database is set to launch Jan. 1. Dexter was a 4-year-old dog ...

Florida proposal would let police stop drivers for holding phones or tablets Florida lawmakers are pushing a proposal that would ban drivers from holding a cellphone behind the wheel, allowing ...

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced the launch of the Local Government Bond, Tax and Project Transparency Database on Monday. The online tool provides the public with transparent access ...

Michigan's child care quality measurement and improvement system, Great Start to Quality, aims to help create a stock of high-quality programs for parents and help them find options. While nearly half ...

Overtime pay often allows rank-and-file county employees like corrections officers and sheriff's deputies to earn more than their bosses. District attorneys are frequently the highest-paid elected ...