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FL Animal Tales: Potbellied Pigs, 125 Cats Need Homes In Pinellas

In other pet and animal news: bees swarm outside Bradenton police headquarters, shark bites boy on vacation in Miami Beach.

When Turbo was born, he was so tiny and fragile, vet technicians at the Human Society of Tampa Bay worried that the pot-bellied pig wouldn’t survive.
When Turbo was born, he was so tiny and fragile, vet technicians at the Human Society of Tampa Bay worried that the pot-bellied pig wouldn’t survive. (Humane Society of Tampa Bay)

FLORIDA — In case you missed them, here are some of Florida’s best animal and pet stories from recent weeks.

Bees Outside Bradenton Police Headquarters Rescued, Rehomed

Healing River Beekeepers were called in to rescue and rehome the bees outside the Bradenton Police Department's headquarters.

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Animal Services Seeks Homes For 124 Cats After Owner Dies

Following the death of a cat lover who hoarded more than 125 cats, Animal Services is attempting to find them new homes.

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Watch: Police Dive Team Encounters Sharks' 'Feeding Frenzy'

The Sarasota Police Department's dive team had a close encounter with a school of sharks during offshore training in the Gulf of Mexico.

Otter Rescued Off Gandy Boulevard By FHP And Good Samaritan

An otter was safely relocated to a pond in St. Petersburg over the weekend after it got too close to busy traffic.

Video: Buster Helps Sheriff's Office Bust Accused Car Thieves

Don't let his clueless countenance fool you. Buster is a highly trained, certified member of the National Police Bloodhood Association.

A Tale Of 2 Pigs: Throwaway Potbellied Pigs Land In Paradise

A video shows Archie the potbellied pig chasing around after his new canine sibling while Turbo is in hog heaven with his piggy partner.

Shark Bites 9-Year-Old Minnesota Boy Visiting Miami Beach: Report

The 9-year-old boy and his family were vacationing in South Florida when the shark took a chunk out of his shoulder Sunday, reports said.

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