Tag Archive: Florence

Kiwanis Pancake Day 2024

The Florence Kiwanis Club is hosting their 72nd Annual Pancake Day on Friday March 8th and Saturday March 9th.  The event will take place at the Florence-Lauderdale Coliseum on Veterans Drive. Hours for the event are 6:00 am to 7:00…
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Winter Weather Update

Winter Weather Update for 6:00 pm Monday: A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6am tomorrow. Also a Wind Chill Warning has been issued for the entire WNRA listening area, effective from midnight tonight until noon tomorrow. The National…
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Florence Death Investigation

This morning, January 12, 2024, at approximately 8:30 A.M., Florence Police Officers responded to a report of a “person down” near 1244 Florence Blvd. When officers arrived, they found Thomas Messer, a 58 year old male, on the ground near…
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Police Seek Information in Robbery Attempt

On Monday, December 11, 2023, at approximately 7:15 AM, Florence police officers responded to a robbery call at 105 Jeremy Drive, Jack’s Restaurant. According to employees a white male wearing a tan toboggan, green coat, dark pants, and a medical…
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Woman Arrested for Robbery, Assault With Hammer

The Florence Police Department says that on November 27th, officers responded to an assault call at an apartment on Mill Ridge Drive. Officers located a female that stated she was struck in the head with a hammer and the offender…
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Drug Arrests by Florence Police

November 14, 2023 The Florence Police Criminal Investigations Division conducted a search warrant in the 1800 block of Maple Avenue last night. Three persons were arrested from the residence. One male juvenile was arrested for probation violation. Robert Renardo Pride…
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Power Outages After Storm

More than five thousand Florence Utilities customers are without power following today’s storm.  High winds have caused reported damage across the Shoals, and crews are working to restore service.

Florence Man Killed by Lightning

The Florence Police Department says their officers along with Florence Fire and EMS responded to a medical call at 3155 Kendall Drive in the Florence Industrial Park. While on the scene, paramedics determined that a worker in the parking lot…
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Lauderdale Power Outages

Florence Utilities Electricity Department crews are responding to multiple power outages affecting more than four thousand customers across Lauderdale County. Multiple downed trees and power lines have been reported throughout the county as a result of the storm. Use caution…
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Huge Meth Bust in Florence

The Florence Police Department and the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force assisted several local, state, and federal agencies in executing a search warrant at a residence on Eastwood Drive in Florence, Alabama. The search warrant yielded approximately 19 pounds of…
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