A woman is facing charges after deputies shut down an illegal gambling operation at a Venice arcade Wednesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Taylor Swim, 28, is accused of running a gambling operation at the “41 Social Club,” located off of South Tamiami Trail in Venice. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said deputies seized 66 slot ...

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Deputies said they got a call from another diver who said their dive partner was missing. They said they were planning to ...

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A group of German scientists tested the effects of a more acidic ocean on sharks' teeth and found that future generations of sharks could have weaker teeth.

Local divers and fossil hunters have long referred to Venice as the "Shark Tooth Capital of the World," but recent scientific analysis reveals that the area contains far more than just megalodon teeth ...

A shark got help escaping a sticky situation near Anna Maria Island on Friday when marine deputies found it in distress, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Two deputies spotted the ...

As a Florida local, I love visiting downtown Fort Lauderdale, about 30 miles north of Miami. Though it's been nicknamed "Venice of America," it's a far cry from the Italian city. Still, it's nice to ...