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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.