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New Florida animal cruelty law takes effect Oct. 1. Here's what changes for the abuse data

WPEC CBS West Palm Beach

Sep 25, 2026

New Florida animal cruelty law takes effect Oct. 1. Here's what changes for the abuse data

Florida's Oct. 1 animal cruelty law expands its abuse database, but two Martin County cases show why court outcomes and identifying details matter. |!| Martin County West Palm Beac…

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