First local sea turtle nest of the season marked on Venice Beach

Sea turtle nesting season has once again begun early in the Tampa Bay region. The first local sea turtle nest was spotted on Venice Beach on Sunday.

Agape Flights approved to resume cargo flights to Haiti amid ongoing violence

A local group, Agape Flights, has finally gotten the green light to restart their flights to Haiti that send crucial supplies to those in need.

Beached whale dies after stranding itself off Venice coast: ‘It’s heartbreaking'

Officials are asking people to avoid Service Club Park beach in Venice after a sperm whale died after beaching itself on a sandbar about 150 yards offshore on Sunday. 

Authorities investigate deadly motorcycle crash in Venice

Authorities are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that happened on Englewood Road near Adams Road in Venice. 

Families of 4 missing boaters call for Coast Guard to continue search: 'We just can't give up'

The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for four men who left the Marina Park Boat Ramp in Venice Saturday morning to go boating. But, the families of the boaters aren't giving up hope and are calling for the search to continue. 

'Take Care of Maya' case: Lawyers for All Children's Hospital demand new trial, claiming jury misconduct

It's the medical battle that grabbed national headlines after the Netflix documentary “Take Care of Maya." Years worth of emotional anguish had taken its toll and came pouring out as Maya Kowalski and her family sat in a Sarasota County courtroom two weeks ago. 

'Take Care of Maya' trial: Still no verdict yet in $220M case against All Children's Hospital

The jury continued deliberating Wednesday in the $220 million case against Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital that was the premise of the Netflix documentary "Take Care of Maya."

Venice Theatre is beacon of strength as community continues rebuilding a year after Hurricane Ian

One year ago, the Venice community gathered, sharing hugs and tears as sirens wailed in the background as the historic Venice Theatre sat exposed to elements, a shell of its former self.