Records detail events before fatal shooting of Florence police officer

New police records provide more insight into the moments leading up to a SWAT negotiation that resulted in the end of an ...

Florence cooling station now open for summer

A cooling station has opened in Florence to provide relief for people needing a place to escape the summer heat. According to ...

Florence’s only professional tennis tournament will soon return to the Pee Dee

FLORENCE — It’s that time of year again for Pee Dee tennis fans. Florence’s only professional tournament that draws nearly 65 ...

Firefighters respond to commercial fire at Florence dealership

Florence Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at 2199 David H. McLeod Boulevard, the address of Five Star Chevrolet Florence, around 6:30 a.m.

Florence wins state award for tech-driven approach to fighting crime

Facing a police staffing shortage, the city of Florence turned to technology, and Saturday, the state rewarded that bet.
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Mass tourism has turned Florence into a ‘prostitute,’ museum boss says, sparking outrage

Mass tourism has turned the Italian city of Florence into a “prostitute,” the director of Galleria dell’Accademia has said, sparking anger and calls for her to step down. Although Cecilie Hollberg has ...