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 ...

The original AZ Ice in Arcadia has the oldest frozen ice in Arizona, while the Mesa Historical Museum is housed in one of the state's oldest school buildings. The hotel and golf resort ...

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 ...

Scottsdale Police say they have numerous officers on scene near Main Street and Scottsdale Road for reports of a shooting. When police arrived in the area around 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, they found ...

For one of the oldest towns in Arizona, Florence is a hidden gem brimming with historic features that will astound you. Here's what to see in the quaint town.

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 ...

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 ...

Mayor Patsy Williams and Councilman Wilbur Freeman voted for it. However, Florence Town Attorney James Mannato said Arizona law does not prohibit the Town Council from taking a second vote if ...

After her husband died, Sue Summers resumed her career as teacher and taught the children of Florence for many years. Skip to main content Skip to main content Register for more free articles. ...