Florence News

Florence and Penrose school children, whether healthy or with chronic medical conditions, are targeted for the next Fremont County Public Health H1N1 vaccine clinic on Tuesday.

From the moment he first saw him, he was intrigued. Jonah Parker had no way of knowing it was his cousin, the infamous Butch Cassidy, who according to rumors had died in South America.

Fears of potential wildfire threatened to derail plans for the construction of a new geology camp, but the Fremont County Planning Commission recommended approval of the Special Review Use permit on a split vote Wednesday.

Troy Hoss' heart overflows with pride and affection for his country, his roots run deep in Fremont County and now his wings are taking him to launch a music career in Nashville, Tenn.

Just more than 26 percent of Fremont County voters had turned in their ballots by Thursday, a number the election department would like to see dramatically increase.

During the arrests today, the suspects were ordered to surrender. At one location, four suspects surrendered and were arrested without incident.

Scarecrows have invaded the streets of Florence for Halloween. The scarecrows first were seen last year when Fremont Middle School art teacher Chandra Serfoss and her students created them for the business owners in the downtown area.

In a surprise announcement, Florence City Manager Tom Piltingsrud resigned from his position.

Arrest and booking photo for John Gotti , provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Utility workers turned out in the freezing fall air Friday morning to ensure local families don't have to survive the winter with frigid temperatures inside their homes.

It may be fall, but the aroma of barbecue will drift across the park this weekend.

Ann Sears endured Friday's frigid temperatures in a very unlikely place - plein air painting at Pathfinder Park.

After waiting for three years, the 'Phantom Canyon Driving Tour' CD is ready to roll into the pages of history.

A Cuban man originally sentenced to life in prison for spying in the U.S. would instead receive only a 20-year term under an agreement filed in court Friday by federal prosecutors and the man's attorney.

Offering an unexpected warm touch to those in need, the new Stitch N' Give group already is donating blankets, afghans and more to many local organizations.

For up to four hours a day, Khalid Sheik Mohammed, the self-proclaimed mastermind of the Sept.

It is unknown precisely how many couples may have declared their love for the first time, or have become engaged, while sitting at the romantic, most requested bay window table at Le Petit Chablis; but it is probably safe to say there have been numerous during the last 20 years that the restaurant has been in business.

Charging its members to make the world a better place, Rotary District Governor Peter Jeschofnig presented the official charter to the new Florence/Eastern Fremont County Rotary Club during its charter banquet Tuesday evening.

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More than 100 visitors from across the state will converge on Fremont County this weekend during a special event that will showcase the heritage of the local area.