Good morning, Florence.

At Timrod Park, local pickleball players shared what the Fourth of July means to them as they played early this morning and enjoyed time with family and grilling.

One player said the holiday celebrates American freedom—marking both the nation’s birthday and personal milestones—for a fun day of community play.

On Thursday around 7:45 p.m. near Commander Street, Florence police responded to gunshots that injured two victims and later used FLOCK camera footage to track a suspect vehicle before arresting 26-year-old Antwan Bradley—facing charges of attempted murder, weapon possession during a violent crime, felon in possession of a weapon, and breach of peace—and taking him to the Florence County Detention Center.

Lake City police are investigating the fatal shooting of businessman Fernander Barr on June 19 at Simmons Street, where a handgun and an edged weapon were recovered along with forensic evidence from a scene that injured others—officials ask the community to remain patient as SLED reviews the case.

On Thursday night, a 26-year-old Florence man named Antwan Bradley was arrested after a shooting on Commander Street wounded him and two others, including a child who was not injured, and he now faces charges of three counts of attempted murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, being a felon in possession of a weapon, and breach of peace while police investigate the incident.

The 5th Annual Royal Princess Ball

1-5 p.m. — Homewood Suites by Hilton Florence — Tickets required for children — Experience a magical day filled with enchantment, dancing, and princesses.