Florida first responders surprise grandmothers with elaborate pregnancy reveal
A Davenport firefighter, a Sarasota paramedic, and a Venice PD marine officer conspired to carry out an elaborate pregnancy reveal, surprising both of the baby's grandmothers with the good news.
2-year-old girl nearly drowns in Venice family's pool; toddler airlifted to hospital
A 2-year-old girl had to be airlifted to the hospital after she nearly drowned in a Venice pool on Sunday, fire rescue officials said.
Not wearing a life jacket? Officers urge safety as boat registrations hit record number in Florida
With Memorial Day right around the corner, the city of Venice is preparing for a busy summer on the water. With a record one million-plus registered boats in Florida, officials say safety has to be everyone’s top priority.
Agape Flights receives $1 million donation to replace plane destroyed in Haiti protests
Agape Flights received three checks, totaling $1 million for a new plane to replace the one that was destroyed in Haiti.
Small plane flips after emergency landing at Venice golf course
Though a few strokes were added to some scores, the pilot and passenger walked away without a scratch.
Efforts underway to get medical care to remote areas of Haiti
An earthquake, followed by a tropical storm, devastated remote areas of Haiti, where residents have struggled for years to overcome repeated natural disasters.
Bay Area groups send planeload of supplies to Haiti
Relief supplies from the Tampa Bay area are beginning to arrive in Haiti after another earthquake devastated the embattled country.
Venice is 'Shark Tooth Capital of the World'
Every year hundreds of thousands of treasure hunters flock to the beaches around the city of Venice in Sarasota County. But it’s not gold they seek; it’s fossilized sharks’ teeth.
‘I want to skydive’: Venice grandmother, 96, takes leap of faith in honor of late grandson
Betty Weiblinger recently jumped out of an airplane for the first time at the age of 96.
Venice EMS uses 'game-changer' device to perform chest compressions with 99% efficiency
After suffering a massive heart attack, a Venice man is living with a new outlook on life after being brought back to life by Venice Fire Rescue EMS workers, with the help of a Lucas device, which performs near-perfect chest compressions.
Now that Carlton Reserve brush fire is out, wildlife center prepares to treat injured animals
A gopher tortoise was recently rescued from a sea of ash and burned bushes after a brush fire tore through 550 acres of Carlton Reserve.
Parents deny wrongdoing after toddler allegedly overdoses on cocaine
Sarasota County deputies responded to a 911 call from a Venice home back in January where a 21-month-old boy wasn't breathing. The parents told deputies he had put something in his mouth during a walk, but as the investigation unfolded, deputies say stories changed.
Husband finds wife brutally beaten in Venice motel room; guest with violent past charged with murder
A Venice man with a lengthy criminal record – an "animal," according to the sheriff – has been arrested for ambushing a motel housekeeper and beating her so badly that she later died.
Venice parents put together 'real' prom for senior class
After a year of restrictions, Venice High School's class of 2021 is getting a chance to let loose.
DeSantis says 35% of Florida seniors have been vaccinated
Florida's COVID-19 case numbers are trending lower. The seven-day average of those testing positive is right at 7%, compared to 11% a month ago.
Elderly man dead in van found submerged at Venice boat ramp
It was just after 7 a.m. when a boater reported seeing a minivan in the water at Marina Park. Emergency crews found one person inside and pulled him from the van, but they were unable to revive him.
Sarasota deputies save 10-month-old baby from drowning in family's pool
Two deputies are being hailed as heroes after they came to the rescue of a 10-month-old baby, saving her from drowning in a Venice pool.
Deputies free alligator stuck in Venice storm drain
No room for scary clowns here! Deputies helped free this 6-foot alligator after it got stuck in a Venice storm drain.
Dozens test positive for COVID-19 at Venice long-term care facility
A Venice rehabilitation center is working to stop the spread of COVID-19 cases at the facility after an outbreak.
10K rounds of ammunition, 100lbs of black powder, oxygen tanks found in Venice home after explosion
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said more than 100 pounds of explosive material was inside the Venice home that caught fire after an explosion Thursday.