Florence residents line the pews as they wait to speak against an incoming 750-home subdivision during public comment at the June 9 Williamson County Commissioners Court meeting. From left: Howard Creasy, Frank Elverado (center), Melissa Rosenbusch-Spicer and Cristy Daniell. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Ben Daniel, right, is sworn in by County Judge Steve Snell, left, as the Mayor for the City of Florence for his second and final term during the June 2 City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

From left, Renee Morgan, Forrest Hyde, Ashley Gilland, Jose Perez, Brett Banks, Ben Daniel and David Merideth participate in a candidate forum hosted by the Florence Chamber of Commerce in the Florence High School Cafeteria on April 16. The form was moderated by Justin Gibson, standing. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Former Police Chief Wayn Thompson lets the news of his termination settle in during the special-called Florence City Council meeting, February 25. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Former Police Lieutenant David Guthrie, right, and his lawyer Robert McCabe, left, appeal Mr. Guthrie’s at-will termination on January 20 during the February 10 Special Called Florence City Council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson presents the monthly police report to city council on February 3. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson, right, gets tearful listening to 15 people vocalize their support of him during the January 20 special-called city council meeting. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence business Lee’s Wrecker Service towed the Grinch and Whoville into Florence for the city’s annual Christmas on Main Street parade on Saturday, December 13.

Florence Mayor Ben Daniel uses a photo of a rainbow over the city to describe where the city is going in the future. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A tow truck from ASAP Towing in Florence hoists an American Flag for National Night Out.