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. 

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.