Body Found At South Jetty Identified

The Venice Police Department has identified the man found deceased at the South Jetty Thursday night as 49-year-old David Paul Marchione, While officers responded to the scene around 8 p.m., dispatch advised that the... Read More.

Venice Middle School Set For Changes

Some school districts across the country call it the Single Point of Entry. Venice Middle School will soon go under changes aimed at keeping everyone on campus safe from intruders during normal hours. Walls... Read More.

NHC To Try Out ‘Experimental’ Storm Warnings

Some coastal residents always put off emergency preparations until storm clouds loom on the horizon. The National Hurricane Center is going to try giving those people a deadline this year, issuing experimental advisories showing... Read More.

No-Cost Health Screenings Coming to Sarasota County

More than a dozen no-cost health screenings will be available to Sarasota County residents this month. The state health department's Health in Motion staff will provide the screenings. Even if you're without insurance, registered... Read More.

16 Injured In Thursday I-75 Wreck

Sixteen people were injured in a Thursday morning crash on I-75. The accident happened around 645am near mile marker 164. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a pickup truck carrying five passengers in the... Read More.

VHS Graduation Fireworks Show Canceled

Due to the countywide recreational burn ban in effect and extremely dry conditions, the fireworks show originally planned for Venice High School's graduation tomorrow has been canceled, according to Venice Fire Chief Shawn Carvey.... Read More.