When Hillsborough County Animal Services investigators received a tip about suspected animal abuse involving Ibbie Aldape, they recognized the name. ...more

February 11, 2010

When Hillsborough County Animal Services investigators received a tip about suspected animal abuse involving Ibbie Aldape, they recognized the name. In 2000, a judge ordered her to not keep any kind of animals again. The order came after investigators removed animals from her home for keeping them in poor conditions. Tampa police and Animal Services were tipped off about the conditions at Aldape's home by a worker from the Department of Children & Families. They were concerned about Aldape's 9-year-old son, who lives with her. He was out of the home Wednesday night. ...more

February 10, 2010

Dog lovers are more vocal about their passion for pooches than cat fanciers are about theirs. ...more

January 29, 2010

A cold-induced fish kill has forced postponement of a children's fishing derby planned for Saturday in a pond near Plant City Stadium. ...more

January 29, 2010

A cold-induced fish kill has forced postponement of a children's fishing derby planned for Saturday in a pond near Plant City Stadium. ...more

January 28, 2010

Giggle-Blizzard may really have nine lives. The cat disappeared from his Spring Hill home Nov. 15. Eleven days later, on Thanksgiving Day, owner Tracie Steger heard a faint meow on her front porch. ...more

December 23, 2009

Controversy over SPCA Tampa Bay's euthanasia policy is prompting some changes at the Largo facility. ...more

October 29, 2009

Authorities say the bodies of a man and woman were found in a suburban Orlando home along with dozens of exotic animals. ...more

August 16, 2009

New products your cat will love. ...more

August 10, 2009

Federal officials are considering opening a vast sweep of forest and swamp on both sides of Alligator Alley to hunting and off-road vehicles. ...more

July 11, 2009