Indeed, Florence was a town before completion of the Arizona State Prison in 1912 - just not much of one. The 1910 census recorded a population of 807, but the tiny town's residents had made ...

Arizona is an outdoor lover's paradise, and this town, located along the Copper Corridor, is filled with canyon trails, wild ...

For one of the oldest towns in Arizona, Florence is a hidden gem brimming with historic features that will astound you.

Join host Robin Sewell as we discover the surprising delights of Arizona's Verde Valley, a refreshing escape from the desert heat. We'll embark on river adventures like kayaking and paddleboarding ...

FLORENCE, AZ (AZFamily) — The town of Florence is experiencing some growing pains as more development comes to the area. Just within March, town officials say residents’ water was shut off ...

Ducey said in his State of the State address that Arizona was shutting down “a state prison,” then named Florence in a press release sent out around the end of the speech. “The town is ...

Town officials, on the other hand, said they had "sticker shock" after running the numbers on the closure. "Within the Florence State Prison, you can find Arizona Correctional Industries (ACI ...

FLORENCE, AZ — In his State of the State address Monday ... met with resounding applause and bipartisan support, but in the town of Florence, many questions still linger.

Copper extraction could begin next year on land owned by the state of Arizona. Curis needs the town of Florence’s approval for private lands it bought from BHP Copper in 2010. McPhie said copper ...