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.

New mural to spotlight Venice circus history

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Scuba divers can find treasure in Venice

It's known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World for a reason, but the casual beachgoer might want a little help when visiting Venice with hopes of finding a fossilized treasure.

Retired NYPD detectives will share experiences of Sept. 11 attacks with Venice High students

The September 11 terror attacks are a day so many remember, and on Wednesday, it will be 23 years since that day changed our nation. But, many students in school today weren't born yet.

North Venice-based Tervis files for bankruptcy, layoffs expected

Drinkware manufacturer Tervis has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company announced Thursday, as part of an effort to “reorganize."

I-75 lanes back open after Venice brush fire causes shut down

A Venice brush fire caused delays for hours on I-75 near Laurel Road Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.