Gov. Ron DeSantis cuts ribbon on $61M River Road expansion in Sarasota County
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sarasota County leaders cut the ribbon Friday on a $61 million project that expanded River Road from two to six lanes between U.S. 41 and Interstate 75.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sarasota County leaders cut the ribbon Friday on a $61 million project that expanded River Road from two to six lanes between U.S. 41 and Interstate 75.
Venice Fire Rescue Station 52: New campus centralizes emergency services
Venice Fire Rescue is building its new Station 52 and public safety campus off East Venice Avenue to house a number of city assets and speed up response times.
Venice Fire Rescue is building its new Station 52 and public safety campus off East Venice Avenue to house a number of city assets and speed up response times.
Venice home invasion: Third suspect arrested, accused of helping plan robbery
Venice police arrested a third suspect in connection with an armed home invasion on Laurel Road East last week. Police say the Cape Coral man helped plan and facilitate the targeted robbery.
Venice police arrested a third suspect in connection with an armed home invasion on Laurel Road East last week. Police say the Cape Coral man helped plan and facilitate the targeted robbery.
Venice home invasion suspect claims Dallas jail inmate's tip led to armed break-in
A tip from a Dallas County Jail cell led two men to a Venice home invasion where they tased a woman, shot at a neighbor and were tracked down by a police dog, according to the Venice Police Department.
A tip from a Dallas County Jail cell led two men to a Venice home invasion where they tased a woman, shot at a neighbor and were tracked down by a police dog, according to the Venice Police Department.
Home invasion arrest: Venice police capture 2 suspects after shot fired
Two men were arrested Wednesday night after forcibly entering a Venice home, assaulting a resident, and firing a stolen handgun at a responding family member.
Two men were arrested Wednesday night after forcibly entering a Venice home, assaulting a resident, and firing a stolen handgun at a responding family member.
Venice murder highlights crisis facing elderly caregivers
An 83-year-old man faces murder charges in Sarasota County after deputies say he shot and killed his wife to end her decades-long pain from Lyme disease and a bleeding ulcer.
An 83-year-old man faces murder charges in Sarasota County after deputies say he shot and killed his wife to end her decades-long pain from Lyme disease and a bleeding ulcer.
Man arrested after cutting down oak tree at Venice crash memorial: VPD
A man was arrested after police said he intentionally cut down a mature oak tree at a Venice park that had become a memorial following a deadly crash.
A man was arrested after police said he intentionally cut down a mature oak tree at a Venice park that had become a memorial following a deadly crash.
Venice Theatre continues rebuilding 3 years after Hurricane Ian with sights set on opening in February
Venice Theatre is drawing closer to its planned February opening as construction workers rebuild the venue following severe damage from Hurricane Ian 3 years ago.
Venice Theatre is drawing closer to its planned February opening as construction workers rebuild the venue following severe damage from Hurricane Ian 3 years ago.
Venice Beach renourishment: Shoreline project nears projected September completion
A beach renourishment project along 3.2 miles of Venice Beach is reaching its final stages.
A beach renourishment project along 3.2 miles of Venice Beach is reaching its final stages.
Venice Goodwill Bargain Barn: New pay-by-the-pound store opens on Triple Diamond Boulevard
Hundreds of shoppers lined up outside Venice's newest Goodwill Bargain Barn on Thursday morning, eager to score deeply discounted items sold by the pound.
Hundreds of shoppers lined up outside Venice's newest Goodwill Bargain Barn on Thursday morning, eager to score deeply discounted items sold by the pound.
9-foot alligator cools off in pool of Venice home
A Venice homeowner got quite the wake-up call when a 9-foot, 4-inch alligator pushed through the home’s screened enclosure before taking an early morning dip in the pool, according to the Venice Police Department.
A Venice homeowner got quite the wake-up call when a 9-foot, 4-inch alligator pushed through the home’s screened enclosure before taking an early morning dip in the pool, according to the Venice Police Department.
Venice man accused of shooting man outside sports bar: SCSO
A 24-year-old man was arrested after he shot a man in the leg during an argument outside a Venice sports bar Sunday night, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
A 24-year-old man was arrested after he shot a man in the leg during an argument outside a Venice sports bar Sunday night, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Venice man shot, later died after allegedly breaking into apartment and attacking resident: Police
The Venice Police Department released new details about a deadly apartment shooting this week, saying the man who was killed allegedly forced his way into another man's apartment, attacked him and threatened to shoot him before a struggle over a firearm ended in the intruder's death.
The Venice Police Department released new details about a deadly apartment shooting this week, saying the man who was killed allegedly forced his way into another man's apartment, attacked him and threatened to shoot him before a struggle over a firearm ended in the intruder's death.
Venice man dead after early morning apartment complex shooting: Police
A man is dead after an early Wednesday morning shooting at an apartment complex in Venice, according to the Venice Police Department.
A man is dead after an early Wednesday morning shooting at an apartment complex in Venice, according to the Venice Police Department.
Man accidentally shoots himself in groin while shopping at Florida Walmart: SCSO
A man adjusting a holstered gun in his waistband accidentally shot himself inside the Venice Walmart on Thursday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A man adjusting a holstered gun in his waistband accidentally shot himself inside the Venice Walmart on Thursday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Teen driver with learner's permit faces charges after crashing into Venice Beach Pavilion at 70 mph: Police
A 17-year-old driver with a learner's permit faces charges after crashing a van with three teenage passengers into the Venice Beach Pavilion early Saturday morning, injuring his passengers and shutting down the damaged men's bathroom.
A 17-year-old driver with a learner's permit faces charges after crashing a van with three teenage passengers into the Venice Beach Pavilion early Saturday morning, injuring his passengers and shutting down the damaged men's bathroom.
4 teens injured after car crashes into Venice Beach Pavilion, police say
The Venice Police say four teenagers were injured after their vehicle crashed into the Venice Beach Pavilion at a high rate of speed.
The Venice Police say four teenagers were injured after their vehicle crashed into the Venice Beach Pavilion at a high rate of speed.
Florida charter boat captain rescues sea turtle stuck in fishing trap off Venice Pier
A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle that was caught in fishing gear right off the Venice Pier.
A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle that was caught in fishing gear right off the Venice Pier.
Charter captain saves entangled sea turtle
A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle that was caught in fishing gear right off the Venice Pier.
A charter boat captain and his passengers sprang into action to save a sea turtle that was caught in fishing gear right off the Venice Pier.
Pope names Franciscan priest to lead Diocese of Venice as Bishop Dewane announces retirement
The Diocese of Venice is preparing for a change in leadership as Bishop Frank Dewane announces his retirement after 20 years of service.
The Diocese of Venice is preparing for a change in leadership as Bishop Frank Dewane announces his retirement after 20 years of service.