Florence News

THE FEDERAL JURY that last week convicted North Philadelphia drug kingpin Kaboni Savage of 12 counts of murder began hearing arguments yesterday for his execution or for spending what's left of his life in an 8-by-10-foot cell in a "supermax" prison in Florence, Colo.

An inmate sues Taco Bell claiming that the company stole his idea for making taco shells out of Doritos.

The Florence-Penrose School Board will have its regular meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at the T&I Building in Florence.

The Canon City Recreation District will host a Kids Fishing Derby this Saturday at the Pathfinder Park Pond on Colo.

With the passage of Amendment 64 and the moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries in Florence about to expire, the Florence City Council revisited the issue during Monday's meeting.

The Colorado State Patrol says a 65-year-old man has died after his motorcycle crashed into a deer that crossed in front of it.

23-25. The festival is attracting some of the top musical talent on the Americana, Indie-Rock, Folk, and Bluegrass scene, with other artists such as The Greencards, You Me & Apollo, and The Flumps performing during the entertainment and art exhibition event, which brings together musicians and visual artists, and raises thousands of dollars for ... (more)

According to State Patrol, the motorcycle and deer collided, causing the motorcycle to veer out of control.

The cause of a reported explosion that rocked the area south of Florence at about 9:30 a.m. Thursday is unknown.

Canon City police say they will have extra patrols at a local middle school after a reported child abduction attempt.

John C. Fremont Library will participate in the Free Comic Book Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 4. The library will give away comic books absolutely free, thanks to the sponsor, Diamond Comic Distributors for providing free comics to the community.

The European Court of Human Rights has rejected arguments by Babar Ahmad and three other terror suspects that they could face ill treatment in a "supermax" American high-security prison.