'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. 

Venice concrete plant engulfed in flames, officials investigating

A large steel building at a concrete plant in Venice was engulfed in flames early Friday morning, according to firefighters.

South Jetty in Venice closed over Labor Day due to Hurricane Idalia storm surge damage

Hurricane Idalia is long gone, but the storm still impacted Labor Day plans at the beach. Crews spent Monday evening picking up debris in Treasure Island, and in Venice, the South Jetty, which is normally busy on the holiday, is still shut down because of storm surge damage. 

Charter boat captain finds rare 6-inch megalodon shark tooth off Venice coast

Michael Nastasio, the owner and founder of Black Gold Fossil Charters found a megalodon shark tooth measuring 6.25 inches off the southern Sarasota County coast a few weeks ago.

4 dead in Venice plane crash, police say

Police in Venice are investigating a fatal plane crash that claimed the lives of four people. 

Gabby Petito case: Judge to decide if 'burn after reading' letter will be allowed as evidence

The trial in the civil case filed by the parents of Gabby Petito against the parents of Brian Laundrie has been pushed back to spring 2024, but first, the judge has to decide on two key parts of the potential trial.

Venice wildlife center taking in recycled Christmas trees for rescued animals

As you begin to take down your Christmas decorations, don't be too quick to place your tree out for the trash. The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is putting live Christmas trees to good use. 

I-75 northbound reopens following fatal crash in Venice

Traffic on I-75 northbound in Venice is flowing once again following a fatal vehicle crash Saturday morning.

Venice plane crash: Search for missing pilot discontinued, officials say

After searching for a few days and more than 2,000 square nautical miles, officials in Venice decided Wednesday to end their search for a missing father following a small plane crash in the Gulf.

Venice police identify St. Petersburg family killed in plane crash

The search for a missing pilot has expanded after a small plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico near Venice, and police have now identified the family who was on board.