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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
City of Venice approves ordinance requiring face coverings
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.
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.
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.
Venice residents shaken after tornado touches down during Monday storms
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.
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.
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.
Venice homeowners association fines resident $2,500 over legally-protected clothesline
Venice resident Denise Wuetcher loves the Florida sunshine, especially when it comes to drying her laundry.
Venice cancels Fourth of July fireworks because of COVID-19 financial, operational concerns
Fireworks won’t be lighting the night sky in Venice, Florida this Fourth of July due to COVID-19-related financial and operational concerns, says Venice city manager Ed Lavallee.
Mystery solved: Venice museum says 1932 diary belonged to resident who lived in city for 22 years
The museum in the city of Venice was trying to find the owner of a diary from 1932, and a very observant resident helped them figure it out.
Venice museum needs help identifying owner of 1932 diary
A museum in the city of Venice came across a diary that appears to be nearly 90 years old. They hope someone can help track down the original author or her relatives.
Venice man arrested on more than 200 counts of child pornography
Jeffrey Geske, 51, is behind bars on 218 felony counts of possession of child pornography and a single count of possession of methamphetamine, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.