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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 severely burned in explosion while refilling ammunition, officials say
Firefighters say two people were refilling ammunition with gunpowder in a garage next to a home when the explosion occurred. According to firefighters, there was a large amount of gunpowder inside the garage, which quickly caught fire.
Firefighters say two people were refilling ammunition with gunpowder in a garage next to a home when the explosion occurred. According to firefighters, there was a large amount of gunpowder inside the garage, which quickly caught fire.
Venice police set up dedicated line for tips about missing mother-of-4
In his full, unedited interview, Christian Rieker, the husband of Tracey Rieker who went missing a week ago, says his wife was behaving differently in the days before her disappearance.
In his full, unedited interview, Christian Rieker, the husband of Tracey Rieker who went missing a week ago, says his wife was behaving differently in the days before her disappearance.
Husband says missing mother-of-4 went to Bradenton Beach to proselytize day before disappearance
Venice police are asking for the public’s help finding Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who left her home Wednesday, September 30, and hasn't been seen or heard from since.
Venice police are asking for the public’s help finding Tracey Lynn Rieker, 44, who left her home Wednesday, September 30, and hasn't been seen or heard from since.
Port Charlotte man identified as suspect in fatal shooting outside bank, deputies say
Sarasota County deputies said a 47-year-old man fatally shot a woman he knew while she was sitting inside a vehicle at a Venice bank.
Sarasota County deputies said a 47-year-old man fatally shot a woman he knew while she was sitting inside a vehicle at a Venice bank.
Suspect arrested after killing woman in Venice bank drive-thru
A woman was murdered in a Sarasota County bank drive-thru lane, just moments after the bank opened for business this morning.
A woman was murdered in a Sarasota County bank drive-thru lane, just moments after the bank opened for business this morning.
Venice hopes 'positivity walls' will build a better community
Outside the Sky Family YMCA in Venice, colorful tags hang from a lattice wall. Each carries a powerful message.
Outside the Sky Family YMCA in Venice, colorful tags hang from a lattice wall. Each carries a powerful message.
Five arrested after child porn search warrant also revealed drugs, weapon in Venice home
Sarasota County detectives obtained a search warrant for child pornography at a Venice home, but they also discovered drugs and weapons inside the residence.
Sarasota County detectives obtained a search warrant for child pornography at a Venice home, but they also discovered drugs and weapons inside the residence.
City of Venice approves ordinance requiring face coverings
During a Tuesday meeting, officials in Venice passed an ordinance requiring masks in the city limits.
During a Tuesday meeting, officials in Venice passed an ordinance requiring masks in the city limits.
Instead of mandating masks, Venice leaders urge residents to wear face coverings
In Sarasota County, city officials within Venice met to consider a mask mandate, but instead passed a resolution urging residents to wear face coverings inside and outside when they can't social distance.
In Sarasota County, city officials within Venice met to consider a mask mandate, but instead passed a resolution urging residents to wear face coverings inside and outside when they can't social distance.
Moray eel bite victim rescued off coast of Venice, Florida
Over 100 miles from Venice, a 23-year-old man needed help after he was bit by a moray eel.
Over 100 miles from Venice, a 23-year-old man needed help after he was bit by a moray eel.
Venice restaurant creates free food pantry for people in need
Inside Gold Rush BBQ in Venice co-owner Patrick Caudill checks on customers. "How was lunch today? Was everything good?” he asked.
Inside Gold Rush BBQ in Venice co-owner Patrick Caudill checks on customers. "How was lunch today? Was everything good?” he asked.
Venice residents shaken after tornado touches down during Monday storms
Off East Venice Avenue, shoppers inside a Publix got more than they bargained for.
Off East Venice Avenue, shoppers inside a Publix got more than they bargained for.
Large alligator pays a visit to the front porch of a Venice home
When you get a notification that someone's at your front door, this is not the sight you expect to see.
When you get a notification that someone's at your front door, this is not the sight you expect to see.
Police: Stun gun used to disarm suspected shoplifter who stabbed himself, later died
Police in Venice say they used a stun gun to disarm a suspected shoplifter with a knife at the Venice Commons Publix.
Police in Venice say they used a stun gun to disarm a suspected shoplifter with a knife at the Venice Commons Publix.
Truck drivers say they're working harder than ever, for less pay
Truck drivers are staying busy during the pandemic. They continue to haul supplies across the country. But even though they're working, they say they're hurting.
Truck drivers are staying busy during the pandemic. They continue to haul supplies across the country. But even though they're working, they say they're hurting.