Florence PD

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 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.

Florence terminates Police Chief

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, February 27, 2026
After a month of back-and-forth special-called meetings, Florence City Council fired Police Chief Wayne Thompson on February 25. Florence Aldermen voted in a 5-0 vote to terminate Mr.
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.

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 officials finalize lieutenant’s termination

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
In a follow-up special called the Florence City Council meeting February 10, Florence Aldermen formalized former Police Lieutenant David Guthrie’s termination.
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 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 terminates lieutenant, strips police chief of spending power

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, January 22, 2026
In a five-hour-long special city council meeting, Florence officials fired Florence Police Department Lieutenant David Guthrie on Tuesday, January 20, and disciplined Chief Wayne Thompson for what the city administrator said was a misuse of city funds.
Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson (in the red long sleeve shirt) observes his officers as they complete their Texas Commission on Law Enforcement firearms qualification on January 5 in Killeen. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Florence Police Chief Wayne Thompson (in the red long sleeve shirt) observes his officers as they complete their Texas Commission on Law Enforcement firearms qualification on January 5 in Killeen. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Hitting the mark: Florence PD sharpens skills, builds momentum

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The Florence Police Department started the new year off with a bang – literally. After the holiday hiatus, Florence PD conducted its firearms qualification and training in an indoor gun range on Monday in Killeen.
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.

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.

‘Our future is very bright’

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Florence Mayor Ben Daniel used a photo of a rainbow over the city’s downtown as a visual depiction of the city’s future during the community’s first-ever State of the City address. “What is the state of the city of Florence? Very, very hopeful,” he said Friday, November 14.
A tow truck from ASAP Towing in Florence hoists an American Flag for National Night Out.

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

Florence community shows up for National Night Out

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 20, 2025
For National Night Out, the Florence Police Department hosted a carnival-style community event Tuesday, Oct. 7, featuring more than 10 public service agencies, including the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Game Wardens, the National Guard and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Georgetown Community Center is filled to the brim for the first annual Wine, Women & Shoes event, benefiting CASA of Wilco, September 28, 2024. Photo courtesy of Rudy Ximenez.

The Georgetown Community Center is filled to the brim for the first annual Wine, Women & Shoes event, benefiting CASA of Wilco, September 28, 2024. Photo courtesy of Rudy Ximenez.

Fabulous Fun-raising: Wilco advocacy nonprofits host fashion-themed charity events in Sept.

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Williamson County is home to many nonprofits that strive to make the community a better place.  Kicking off the fall fundraising season, two child advocacy groups will pair fashion with compassion in September.
Florence ISD School Board members are joined by Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Kelly Avritt and Mr. Kirkpatrick to cut the ribbon opening the new Florence Elementary School.

Florence ISD School Board members are joined by Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Kelly Avritt and Mr. Kirkpatrick to cut the ribbon opening the new Florence Elementary School.

Florence ISD opens new elementary school

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Decked out in purple and white, the Florence ISD community — as well as members of the chamber of commerce, American Legion and city staff — gathered around to see the district’s highly anticipated new elementary school for the first time, July 30.
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