VENICE — Threats to two Venice houses of worship Tuesday were hoaxes, according to the Venice Police Department.
Both the Jewish Congregation of Venice and Auburn Road Presbyterian Church, which are side by side on Auburn Road, received threats, with a caller to the JCV stating the intent to “kill everyone,” a city news release stated.
VPD, Venice Fire Rescue and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office responded. Both sites were deemed clear of any danger Tuesday afternoon, VPD Capt. Eric Hill said…