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.
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.
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.
Venice plane crash: Search continues for missing pilot after bodies of woman, 12-year-old girl were recovered
Authorities will continue their search Monday for a third person involved in a plane crash that already claimed the lives of a woman and a child.
Authorities will continue their search Monday for a third person involved in a plane crash that already claimed the lives of a woman and a child.
Plane crashes into Gulf of Mexico killing woman, child after taking off from Venice airport; Man still missing
Authorities continue to search for a man involved in a plane crash that claimed the lives of a woman and child.
Authorities continue to search for a man involved in a plane crash that claimed the lives of a woman and child.
Hurricane Ian recovery efforts continue 2 months later
More than two months after Hurricane Ian swept across Florida, those living in North Port and Venice are still trying to recover.
More than two months after Hurricane Ian swept across Florida, those living in North Port and Venice are still trying to recover.
Grand Palm residents upset over FDOT's River Road expansion project
River Road is undergoing a big expansion, and some neighbors in the Grand Palm subdivision in Venice aren't happy about it.
River Road is undergoing a big expansion, and some neighbors in the Grand Palm subdivision in Venice aren't happy about it.
Breast cancer survivor creates horseback riding event to support Making Strides
Horses are a comfort for Lisa Fields. The animals have been part of the support team for Fields and her mother during their breast cancer battles.
Horses are a comfort for Lisa Fields. The animals have been part of the support team for Fields and her mother during their breast cancer battles.
Venice Theatre plans December reopening with 'A Christmas Carol' following Ian damage
The show must go on, and officials at the Venice Theatre committed to that immediately after Hurricane Ian tore through the southwest region of Florida.
The show must go on, and officials at the Venice Theatre committed to that immediately after Hurricane Ian tore through the southwest region of Florida.
Elderly resident with hurricane damage scammed by unlicensed contractor, Venice police say
Police say the 36-year-old unlicensed contractor drove from Orlando to Venice to target Hurricane Ian victims, and scammed an elderly resident with damage into giving him a check for 50% of a $47,000 roofing job as a deposit.
Police say the 36-year-old unlicensed contractor drove from Orlando to Venice to target Hurricane Ian victims, and scammed an elderly resident with damage into giving him a check for 50% of a $47,000 roofing job as a deposit.
Venice mobile home residents scrambled to safety as Hurricane Ian blew through
Sarasota County residents spent Thursday picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian left a mess in its wake. The Venice area suffered a lot of wind damage, especially in mobile home communities.
Sarasota County residents spent Thursday picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian left a mess in its wake. The Venice area suffered a lot of wind damage, especially in mobile home communities.
Historic Venice Theatre gutted from Hurricane Ian's winds
Hurricane Ian's winds ripped through Venice Theatre, peeling the roof back and damaging other parts of the historic building as well.
Hurricane Ian's winds ripped through Venice Theatre, peeling the roof back and damaging other parts of the historic building as well.
Venice woman, dog make it out of burning mobile home
A Venice woman is crediting her smoke detector for saving her life – and her dog's – after a fire destroyed her mobile home early Tuesday morning.
A Venice woman is crediting her smoke detector for saving her life – and her dog's – after a fire destroyed her mobile home early Tuesday morning.
Learning to fish is more than a day on the water for students at The Haven in Sarasota
Some say a day on the water is better than any day inside, especially when you have a good catch. It's definitely true for participants in the Venice Police Department's Shark Tooth Fishing Tournament.
Some say a day on the water is better than any day inside, especially when you have a good catch. It's definitely true for participants in the Venice Police Department's Shark Tooth Fishing Tournament.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Relief supplies from the Tampa Bay area are beginning to arrive in Haiti after another earthquake devastated the embattled country.