- The Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) announced two dogs rescued from animal abuse are now ready to be fostered.
- PCSO said the two dogs, Stella and Bella, were rescued back in May after their owner was arrested for animal cruelty and abuse.
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VIDEO: 2 dogs rescued from abusive owner ready to be adopted: Polk County deputies
- Florida Giant Dog Rescue is an organization that rescues and finds homes for big dogs.
- Even though Bella is not a "big" dog, the organization has agreed to keep both dogs together and send them to the same home.

5 dead in Sarasota shooting ID'd, linked to Ft. Lauderdale double homicide
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said five people are dead after a shooting in a Sarasota neighborhood, including a suspect authorities say may be connected to a double homicide in Fort Lauderdale.
5 dead in Sarasota shooting ID'd, linked to Ft. Lauderdale double homicide: SCSO