For Immediate Release – June 12, 2025 Mordecai C. Johnson Park Sign Unveiling Media Contacts: Victoria Nash, Director of Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism – vnash@cityofflorence.com or 843-665-3253 FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence will host a public sign unveiling ceremony for Mordecai C. Johnson Park (formerly known as Northwest Park) on Friday, June 20 at 1:00 PM. The event will take place...
For Immediate Release – June 10, 2025 Scheduled Water Service Interruption Postponed Until Further Notice Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The planned water service interruption for customers on Bentree Lane, Willwood Drive, Holly Circle, Lockhaven Drive, Woodland Drive, and the 2200-2400 blocks on West Palmetto...
For Immediate Release – June 9, 2025 The City of Florence celebrates 45 consecutive years as a Tree City USA and its 18th Tree City USA Growth Award Media Contacts: Adam Swindler, Public Works Director – 843-665-3236 or aswindler@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is proud to announce its designation as a 2024 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, marking its 45th...
For Immediate Release – June 5, 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 Tuesday, June 10, 2025, from 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. for customers on Bentree Lane, Wildwood Drive, Holly Circle, Lockhaven...
For Immediate Release – June 4, 2025 Mayor Barnes and Community Development Committee to Host Meeting on Crime Prevention and Community Development with Local Church Leaders, Non-profit Organizations and Businesses Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director apope@cityofflorence.com or 843-665-3113 FLORENCE, SC – Mayor Lethonia Barnes in collaboration with...
BEE READY - We're kicking off National Pollinators Week a little early, and you're invited! To kick off National Pollinators Week (June 16th-22nd), the City of Florence Bee City Committee is hosting a Bee City Takeover of the City Center Farmers Market on Saturday, June 14th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Bring the whole family out to: Meet local beekeepers Create eco-friendly crafts Shop for local...
For Immediate Release – May 19, 2025 Apparatus “Wet Down” Ceremony for Engine 151 and Engine 161 Media Contacts: Shannon Tanner, Fire Chief – 843-665-3231 or stanner@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence will hold an Apparatus “Wet Down” Ceremony for Engine 151 and Engine 161 on May 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The ceremony will take place at Fire Station #6 (860 Smith Drive) and the...
2024 City of Florence Water Quality Report The Consumer Confidence (drinking water quality) Report for 2024 is now available to all City of Florence water customers. This report contains test results documenting the water system’s compliance with State and Federal regulations for calendar year 2024. Click Here to View the 2024 Water Quality Report Click here to view all Available Water Quality...
For Immediate Release – May 14, 2025 Mayor and City Council to Hold Press Conference in Response to Recent Shootings Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director apope@cityofflorence.com or 843-665-3113 FLORENCE, SC – In light of the recent shootings that have impacted our community, Mayor Lethonia Barnes and members of the Florence City Council will hold a...
You're Invited Apparatus "Wet Down" Ceremony for Engine 151 and Engine 161 Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM Location: Fire Station #6 | 860 Smith Drive, Florence, SC Parking is available next door at Carolina Bank (3037 W. Palmetto Street)
ATTENTION CITY OF FLORENCE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS! Rental permit applications and payments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year are due June 30, 2025. If you received a letter from the City of Florence and do not own any rental properties, please give the Planning Department a call at (843) 665-2047 or email at rentalpermits@cityofflorence.com so we can update our database. If you no longer...
For Immediate Release – May 8, 2025 Notification of Sanitary Sewer Overflow near Jefferies Creek Downstream of Freedom Boulevard Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – In July 2008, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) required wastewater collection system operators, including the City of...