City News

For Immediate Release – January 2, 2024 City of Florence to Implement Round Up “Coins that Add Relief and Enable” (CARE) Program Beginning May 1, 2024 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing & Communications Director – (843) 665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – Effective May 1, 2024, all water and sewer service customers, inside and outside city limits, will be automatically enrolled...
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Congratulations to the Florence Junior Football League 8U All Stars for their State Championship win at the South Carolina Recreation & Parks Association Football State Championships this past weekend at West Florence High School.
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The City of Florence Athletics Department wants to say good luck to all of our athletes who will be competing tomorrow, December 9th. Florence Junior Football League 8u will be competing at the South Carolina Recreation & Parks Association Football State Championships at 9am at West Florence High School. Florence Junior Football League 10u will be competing at the South Carolina Recreation & Parks...
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For Immediate Release – December 7, 2023 Boil Water Repeal Media Contacts: Jerry Dudley, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jdudley@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence precautionary boil water advisory for the customers located near the intersection of Redbud Lane and South Irby Street to the 2000 Block of South Irby Street, the 100-500 blocks of Third Loop Road, and 2300 to...
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For Immediate Release – December 5, 2023 Boil Water Advisory Media Contacts: Jerry Dudley, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jdudley@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for Florence water customers located near the intersection of Redbud Lane and South Irby Street to the 2000 Block of South Irby Street, the 100-500 blocks of Third Loop Road...
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For Immediate Release – December 5, 2023 The 30th Annual City-County Christmas Tree Lighting Planned for December 8, 2023 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director - 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The Annual City-County Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 5:30pm in the Andrew H. Griffin Plaza...
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The City of Florence Athletics/Sports Tourism will host the South Carolina Recreation & Parks Association Football State Championships this weekend at West Florence High School. Games will begin at 9am (see schedule below), and gates will open at 7:45am. Admission fee is $6 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free. Two of our local teams will be playing - Florence Junior...
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For Immediate Release – November 30, 2023 City of Florence to Hold Arbor Day Observance on Friday, December 1, 2023 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director - 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence, in partnership with the City of Florence Parks & Beautification Commission, will hold its annual Arbor Day Observance...
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The City of Florence received an award for 10 years of hosting an event on the USTA Pro Circuit.
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For Immediate Release – November 6, 2023 City of Florence Veterans Park Committee Announces 15th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director - 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence Veterans Park Committee is excited to announce the 15th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, which is scheduled on...
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For Immediate Release – October 23, 2023 City of Florence to Pass Credit/Debit Card and E-Check Fees to Customers Beginning January 1, 2024 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing & Communications Director – 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – Effective January 1, 2024, fees imposed by credit card companies, and e-check fees will be passed along to city customers. For many years...
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This week the Florence Tennis Center is holding the McLeod for Health Florence Open - A USTA Pro Circuit Event. All events are open and free to the public. Please see the attached flier for more information. For additional information, contact the Tennis Center at 843-665-3106.
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