Florida man charged over dog left tied to fence
Owner of 'Trooper,' dog abandoned amid Hurricane Milton, now faces felony animal cruelty
The owner of the abandoned dog now known as "Trooper" was identified and will face charges of aggravated animal cruelty.
Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Leaving Dog Tied to Fence Before Hurricane Milton
A 23-year-old man in Florida has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly leaving his dog tied to a fence as people were evacuating for Hurricane Milton, according to a press release from the state attorney.
Man who left dog tied to pole during Hurricane Milton faces felony charges, state attorney says
Giovanny Garcia will be charged with aggravated animal cruelty, which is a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison. According to the State Attorney’s Office, Garcia told police he abandoned his dog, “Jumbo,” while on his way to Georgia because he “couldn’t find anyone to pick the dog up.”
Owner of dog left tied to fence in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton charged with animal cruelty
Investigators say Giovanny Garcia told them that he left his dog, formerly named "Jumbo," on the side of the road because he couldn't find anyone to pick the dog up.
Man accused of chaining dog to fence ahead of Hurricane Milton is charged
The owner of a dog widely seen in video chained to a fence in Florida standing through floodwaters ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall last week has been identified, arrested and charged.
Owner of dog chained to fence during Hurricane Milton located, faces animal cruelty charge
Justice is being served for "Trooper" the dog that was found tied to a fence and up to his belly in standing water during Hurricane Milton.
Justice Served: Florida Man Who Abandoned His Dog On The Highway Before Hurricane Milton Arrested And Charged
An arrest has been made after State Troopers in Florida found an abandoned dog tied to a fence in chest-deep floodwaters on I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton
Man arrested after dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton
A man who allegedly left his dog tied to a post in floodwaters ahead of Hurricane Milton has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty, officials say. The animal was rescued by Highway Patrol near a Florida highway on 9 October.
Florida Alligator Warning After Hurricane Milton
"Alligators may be observed more frequently in flooded areas after a hurricane or tropical storm," the Florida FWC warns.
How Florida is utilizing the National Guard in response to Hurricane Milton
All hands are on deck in Florida since Hurricane Milton hit the state’s western coast last week, bringing unprecedented rain and wind to the region and devastating communities.
Hurricane Milton marks busy hurricane season for Florida
Florida has been hit by 11 major hurricanes (Category 3 or greater) since 2004, but the state's exposure to tropical cyclones can wax and wane. So far this year, the state has been hit by major hurricanes,
Man arrested for animal cruelty after dog found tied to post in floodwaters ahead of Hurricane Milton
The dog was found up to its chest in flood waters off Interstate 75 in Tampa on Oct. 9, as many residents were evacuating due ...
Troopers: Man arrested after leaving dog tied to fence along I-75 as Hurricane Milton approached
The former owner of a dog that was tied to a fence along Interstate 75 has been arrested, according to Florida Highway Patrol ...
Owner arrested after dog found tied to fence in Hurricane Milton floodwaters
The dog, renamed Trooper by the shelter that took him in, was found chest-deep in flood water when he was rescued.
Dog Rescued in Hurricane Milton Debris on Live TV Reunited With Family
Six people in a Florida retirement community were killed by Hurricane Milton tornados but one of their dogs was rescued on ...