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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two men arrested on drug charges after aviation unit spots suspects fleeing deputies in Sarasota
Dylan Rodgers, 27, and Frank Crouse, 33, were arrested Tuesday night on drug charges after they fled from deputies and were spotted by an aviation unit, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Dylan Rodgers, 27, and Frank Crouse, 33, were arrested Tuesday night on drug charges after they fled from deputies and were spotted by an aviation unit, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Wings of Freedom Tour brings WW II history to life
WW II planes are planes on display at the Venice Municipal Airport through Jan. 26.
WW II planes are planes on display at the Venice Municipal Airport through Jan. 26.
Permits show Amazon distribution center coming to Venice
What's coming to a currently empty lot has Venice and Sarasota County talking.
What's coming to a currently empty lot has Venice and Sarasota County talking.
Investigators arrest suspect in 1998 sexual assault cold cases thanks to genealogy DNA
Venice police and Pinellas County deputies used genealogy DNA results to arrest a suspect and bring closure to victims in two rape cases from more than 20 years ago.
Venice police and Pinellas County deputies used genealogy DNA results to arrest a suspect and bring closure to victims in two rape cases from more than 20 years ago.
Plane fire shuts down Venice air traffic
Two people escaped a small plane just before it went up in flames at a Venice airport Sunday afternoon.
Two people escaped a small plane just before it went up in flames at a Venice airport Sunday afternoon.
Venice men honored for saving woman from sinking car
Two strangers were brought together by fate.
Two strangers were brought together by fate.
Venice driver, trapped for hours in partially-submerged vehicle, rescued by kayaker and paddleboarder
A driver spent the night trapped inside her partially-submerged vehicle in Venice, only escaping because two good Samaritans -- a paddleboarder and kayaker -- wanted to head out on the water following morning.
A driver spent the night trapped inside her partially-submerged vehicle in Venice, only escaping because two good Samaritans -- a paddleboarder and kayaker -- wanted to head out on the water following morning.