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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dead fish floated along two canals in Venice as toxins from red tide kept residents inside.
New mural to spotlight Venice circus history
Venice artist Sami Makela is honoring the city's rich circus history one paintstroke at a time.
Venice artist Sami Makela is honoring the city's rich circus history one paintstroke at a time.
Repairs to hurricane damaged South Venice Jetty could be two years out
The South Jetty walkway in Venice was open for just three days following Hurricane Idalia repairs – but Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit, and since then, the North and South Jetties have remained closed.
The South Jetty walkway in Venice was open for just three days following Hurricane Idalia repairs – but Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit, and since then, the North and South Jetties have remained closed.
Woman dies after car goes into Intracoastal Waterway at Circus Bridge: VPD
A 65-year-old woman is dead after her car went into the Intracoastal Waterway at the Circus Bridge on Saturday, according to the Venice Police Department.
A 65-year-old woman is dead after her car went into the Intracoastal Waterway at the Circus Bridge on Saturday, according to the Venice Police Department.
Emergency medical services expanding footprint in Venice
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is adding a new freestanding emergency room in Venice, opening in the spring of 2025.
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is adding a new freestanding emergency room in Venice, opening in the spring of 2025.
Humanitarian aid to Haiti on hold as FAA flight ban grounds Venice-based group
A Bay Area group that delivers cargo and humanitarian aid to Caribbean countries, including Haiti, has had to put their missionary work on pause.
A Bay Area group that delivers cargo and humanitarian aid to Caribbean countries, including Haiti, has had to put their missionary work on pause.
Signs of progress: boat removal continues in Sarasota after Helene and Milton
Many boats are still scattered along the coastline from Venice to Sarasota as crews continue the cleanup from Hurricane Helene and Milton.
Many boats are still scattered along the coastline from Venice to Sarasota as crews continue the cleanup from Hurricane Helene and Milton.