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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
Crash involving Amazon truck closes part of I-75 northbound
A crash involving an Amazon truck closed a portion of I-75 northbound on Friday afternoon.
Venice Fire Rescue deploys drone with lifesaving equipment for water rescues: 'It's a key issue'
Every second counts when first responders answer the call about someone drowning or getting caught in a rip current. Venice Fire Rescue has a new tool that will help them reach those in distress much faster, and it doesn't arrive by land or water – but rather by air.
Venice police investigating man's death
Venice police are investigating a death at a home on the 1000 block of Lillian St.
Venice beachgoers pull man's body from water near shoreline: police
A man's body was found near the shoreline by beachgoers at Venice Beach after witnesses say he put his bag down on the sand and headed into the water, according to police.
The Venice Theater is on track to reopen by next year after it was severely damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022
Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore through Venice, the city’s beloved theater is nearing a comeback.
Teen found dead in Venice canal after car crash: officials
A 19-year-old man was found dead inside a red Ford Ranger in the Cow Pen Slough Canal in Venice early on Sunday morning, according to the city.
Venice man attacked in his neighborhood, deputies searching for suspect: ‘I was shocked’
A Venice man felt fortunate to be alive on Wednesday after he survived a surprise attack by a man who was hiding near his house.
Croquet World Champion to be crowned in Venice this week
Many of us remember playing croquet in our parents' backyard, but in Venice, they're going to crown a Croquet World Champion this week.
Venice family being attacked by pair of hawks nesting outside their home
The phrase "heads up" has taken on a new meaning for a Venice resident and her family.
Suspect caught after shooting investigation leads to SWAT response: SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says a shooting suspect has been caught after the investigation led to an hours-long SWAT situation on Monday.
Venice officials working seawall, glass barrier in hopes it serves as solution to flooding
The City of Venice is getting a new design of its seawall and glass barrier. It's a fix from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and the city believes the new seawall and glass barrier will help strengthen their protection against flooding at the intersection of the Esplanade and Tarpon Center Drive.
Retired Venice High School ROTC instructor arrested, accused of molesting students
A retired ROTC instructor from Venice High School has been arrested after multiple students came forward, saying they had been inappropriately touched.
Construction worker hit by car, seriously injured: VPD
A man is hospitalized with serious injuries after being hit by a car while working traffic flow at a construction site, the Venice Police Department said.
Mote Marine Laboratory sees a 70% kill rate during mitigation field testing
Dead fish floated along two canals in Venice as toxins from red tide kept residents inside.