City News

Come Harvest With Us At The 2025 Cultural Garden Celebration! Join us at the City Center Farmers Market, located at 200 Sanborn Street, on Saturday, September 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for a vibrant celebration filled with authentic cuisine, garden demonstrations, a Tai Chi class, a kids’ activity, and more! More info on 2025 Garden Theme
Cultural Garden 2025 Highlight
The 2025 Youth City University Application is Now Open! Youth CityU is an educational opportunity for local high school students to learn how the City of Florence functions as a municipality. This seven-week program gives students an inside look at local government through fun, interactive sessions with various city departments. Learn directly from city leaders, explore behind-the-scenes...
Youth City University
Mark Your Calendars! Join the City of Florence Police Department for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, at the Mordecai C. Johnson Community Center from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. We’ll have school supplies generously donated by Office Depot and some fun FPD giveaways for our younger community members! We can’t wait to see you there!
National Night Out Highlight
For Immediate Release – July 30, 2025 Boil Water Repeal Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence precautionary boil water advisory for the customers located on Bentree Lane, Willwood Drive, Holly Circle, Lockhaven Drive, Woodland Drive, and the 2200-2400 blocks of West Palmetto Street is lifted...
Map for July 30, 2025 Boil Water Repeal
For Immediate Release – July 24, 2025 Scheduled Water Shut-Off Notice & Boil Water Advisory Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence will temporarily interrupt water service on Monday, July 28, 2025, from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. for customers on Bentree Lane, Willwood Drive, Holly Circle, Lockhaven...
Water Shut Off Bentree Lane Map for 07/28/2025
Sounds of the Pee Dee Family Day Timrod Park - 400 Timrod Park Drive August 2nd: 1 PM - 5 PM Food Trucks: 1 PM - 5 PM Kids Zone: 1 PM - 3 PM Live Music from Painted Man: 3 PM - 5 PM
Sounds of the Pee Dee Family Day aug 2nd highlight
Camp Carraway, formerly known as Camp F.E.V.E.R., was renamed in honor of Sergeant Terrence Carraway and continues his legacy of mentorship and service. This two-day overnight camp is designed for young males ages 11–14, providing them with a supportive and empowering environment to face today’s challenges head-on. Focused on mentorship, life skills development, and offering a positive alternative...
Camp Carraway 2025 Highlight
For Immediate Release – July 10, 2025 Temporary Closure of S. Coit Street and W. Cedar Street Intersection Scheduled for July 14–25, 2025 Media Contacts: Clint Moore, Assistant City Manager of Development, (843) 665-2047 or cmoore@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence would like to notify the public that the intersection of S. Coit Street and W. Cedar Street will be temporarily...
S. Coit and W. Cedar Intersection Closure Map
The City of Florence welcomed teams and unattached athletes from South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida as they competed in the 2025 USATF Region 4 Junior Olympic Championships July 3-6! Athletes who placed in the top 25 in their USATF State Championship were eligible to compete in the USATF Region 4 Championship. On the final day of the championship, the track meet moved from a timed schedule to a...
K Wingate sprints
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY The Citizens Police Academy is a program designed to teach community members about the internal operations of the Police Department and give them hands-on training in a safe environment. Citizens partake in a 7-week course, meeting once a week for approximately 2 hours. The course includes live demonstrations by specialty teams within the department and presentations from...
Citizen Police Academy Highlight
The City of Florence is now accepting fiscal year 2025-2026 Accommodations Tax applications for eligible non-profit agencies. This application is intended for organizations interested in applying for funding aimed at promoting tourism, specifically to attract and cater to tourists visiting the Florence area. Printed applications and all supporting documentation must be received no later than...
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The City of Florence welcomed USA Track & Field, better known as USATF, as they hosted the 2025 USATF-SC Association Junior Olympic Championships June 20-22! This year's championships had a bit of a twist as it attracted athletes from AAU with sights on advancing to the USATF National Junior Olympics being hosted in neighboring Savannah, GA this year. Athletes who placed top 25 in their events...
USATF SC Association Meet