Topping Out ceremony at Venice Theatre damaged by Hurricane Ian

Venice Theatre hosted a Topping Out ceremony to mark a major milestone in the progress to rebuild its Jervey Theatre.

Air Force veteran, family displaced by Hurricane Ian get new mortgage-free home in Venice community

American flags and smiling faces lined a neighborhood in Wellen Park on Friday morning. There were plenty of cheers as they welcomed home Retired Technical Sergeant Daniel Beesting and his family. 

North Port family still waiting for help 2 years after Hurricane Ian

A trailer has become a makeshift home for Justin and Jamie Kendrick. They and their two young sons squeeze inside as their permanent home off of Shumock Avenue in North Port remains gutted. 

State leaders pushing for new safety rules to prevent fires caused by lithium-ion batteries

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The state is looking to create new safety rules for lithium-ion batteries as Florida enters hurricane season, after witnessing the dangers of battery fires from electric vehicles damaged by Hurricane Ian.

Hurricane Ian recovery continues one year later

Thursday marks one year since Hurricane Ian, the fifth-strongest hurricane to ever make landfall in the U.S., slammed into Florida’s southwest coast. 

Hurricane Ian victims continue helping each other despite personal hardships one year later

When Hurricane Ian made landfall last year, it caused the Myakkahatchee Creek to spill over. Water engulfed homes and turned roadways into creeks, but during those trying times neighbors came out in droves to help one another. 

Venice Theatre is beacon of strength as community continues rebuilding a year after Hurricane Ian

One year ago, the Venice community gathered, sharing hugs and tears as sirens wailed in the background as the historic Venice Theatre sat exposed to elements, a shell of its former self.