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.
Venice police arrest man accused of urinating on merchandise causing $540 in damage
A man accused of damaging more than $500 worth of merchandise by urinating on it earlier this month has been arrested.
A man accused of damaging more than $500 worth of merchandise by urinating on it earlier this month has been arrested.
Agape Flights breaks ground on new hangar to help expand its mission reach
On Wednesday morning, Agape Flights broke ground on a new hangar that will enable them to continue their work.
On Wednesday morning, Agape Flights broke ground on a new hangar that will enable them to continue their work.
Venice man accused of strangling boss to death with tank top, plotting to bury body in Port Charlotte
A man is facing second-degree murder and evidence tampering charges, after new details released by Venice police say he strangled his boss to death with a tank top and tried to move his body in a pickup truck early Monday morning.
A man is facing second-degree murder and evidence tampering charges, after new details released by Venice police say he strangled his boss to death with a tank top and tried to move his body in a pickup truck early Monday morning.
Venice Beach diver dragged 60 yards by boat while searching for shark teeth: 'My life flashed before my eyes’
A frightening encounter in the Gulf, off Venice Beach was caught on camera, showing the moment a seasoned scuba diver says she was accidentally dragged through the water by a passing boat.
A frightening encounter in the Gulf, off Venice Beach was caught on camera, showing the moment a seasoned scuba diver says she was accidentally dragged through the water by a passing boat.
Venice man accused of killing boss during fight: Police
One man is dead and another has been arrested following a fight between an employer and employee in Venice, according to police.
One man is dead and another has been arrested following a fight between an employer and employee in Venice, according to police.
Man accused of urinating on merchandise in Venice business causes $540 in damage: Police
Venice police are searching for a man they say urinated on merchandise inside a business.
Venice police are searching for a man they say urinated on merchandise inside a business.
Arrest made nearly a year after deadly shooting along Tamiami Trail: SCSO
An arrest has been made nearly a year after a man was shot and killed along a busy stretch of road in Venice, according to the sheriff’s office.
An arrest has been made nearly a year after a man was shot and killed along a busy stretch of road in Venice, according to the sheriff’s office.
Venice man accused of chloroforming, killing missing woman told nurse he killed 4: Affidavit
A Venice man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a Bradenton woman who vanished in 2024 and is believed to be dead.
A Venice man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a Bradenton woman who vanished in 2024 and is believed to be dead.
Agape Flights pilots killed in Haiti plane crash identified: ‘Our hearts are heavy’
The pilots killed in the Agape plane crash in Haiti have been identified by the organization.
The pilots killed in the Agape plane crash in Haiti have been identified by the organization.
Agape Flights recovers bodies of pilots killed in Haiti plane crash
Officials with Agape Flights have confirmed that recovery teams have located the bodies of two pilots killed when a cargo plane crashed in the mountains of Haiti.
Officials with Agape Flights have confirmed that recovery teams have located the bodies of two pilots killed when a cargo plane crashed in the mountains of Haiti.
Agape Flights plane located after crashing in Haiti, no survivors reported: officials
A local missionary aviation organization says they don't believe anybody survived after one of its flights crashed in the mountains of Haiti, according to officials.
A local missionary aviation organization says they don't believe anybody survived after one of its flights crashed in the mountains of Haiti, according to officials.
Venice woman arrested in illegal gambling operation at arcade, 66 slot machines seized: SCSO
A woman is facing charges after deputies shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Venice arcade Wednesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
A woman is facing charges after deputies shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Venice arcade Wednesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Great white shark surfaces off Venice coast near charter captain’s boat: ‘Just crazy’
A Bay Area fishing captain and his wife captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment on camera when they were watching a pod of dolphins swimming by.
A Bay Area fishing captain and his wife captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment on camera when they were watching a pod of dolphins swimming by.
Congressman Greg Steube calls on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support Venice Jetty repairs
Congressman Greg Steube calls on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support Venice Jetty repairs following historic hurricane season.
Congressman Greg Steube calls on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support Venice Jetty repairs following historic hurricane season.
Coast Guard rescues 8 stranded boaters about 35 miles west of Venice: USCG
Coast Guard crew members rescued eight boaters after their boat became disabled about 35 miles west of Venice, according to USCG.
Coast Guard crew members rescued eight boaters after their boat became disabled about 35 miles west of Venice, according to USCG.
Topping Out ceremony at Venice Theatre damaged by Hurricane Ian
Venice Theatre hosted a Topping Out ceremony to mark a major milestone in the progress to rebuild its Jervey Theatre.
Venice Theatre hosted a Topping Out ceremony to mark a major milestone in the progress to rebuild its Jervey Theatre.
Heroin dealer arrested 9 months after Venice fatal overdose: Police
A nine-month investigation into a Venice man's fatal overdose has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old heroin dealer, according to police.
A nine-month investigation into a Venice man's fatal overdose has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old heroin dealer, according to police.
Jewish Congregation of Venice threats deemed a hoax: Police
Venice police, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Venice Fire Rescue went to the synagogue after it received phone calls threatening to “kill everyone.”
Venice police, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Venice Fire Rescue went to the synagogue after it received phone calls threatening to “kill everyone.”
Air Force veteran, family displaced by Hurricane Ian get new mortgage-free home in Venice community
American flags and smiling faces lined a neighborhood in Wellen Park on Friday morning. There were plenty of cheers as they welcomed home Retired Technical Sergeant Daniel Beesting and his family.
American flags and smiling faces lined a neighborhood in Wellen Park on Friday morning. There were plenty of cheers as they welcomed home Retired Technical Sergeant Daniel Beesting and his family.