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...
The City of Florence will host the NJCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship for the first time at the Dr. Eddie Floyd Tennis Center from May 12–16, 2025. The event will bring 28 of the nation’s top collegiate teams to compete for the national title. Matches begin Monday at 9 a.m. and continue through the week, concluding with the championship round on Friday. Admission is free and open to the...
Calling All Jammers - Jam Fest is Back! Saturday, May 17 | 9 AM – 2 PM City Center Farmers Market | 200 Sanborn Street Groove to live music Taste your way through jam sampling Explore local vendors & unique finds Dig into amazing food And don’t miss the jam-making contest! Admission is FREE — no tickets required! JAM FEST VENDOR APPLICATION JAM FEST CONTEST APPLICATION For any questions, please...
Florence Gymnastics achieved impressive results at the state gymnastics meets in recent weeks. Congratulations to the following: 1.Xcel Bronze - Rylee P. SC State All Around Champion SC State Floor Champion 2.Xcel Bronze - Brecklyn M. SC State Vault Champion 3.Xcel Silver – Olivia S. SC State Vault Champion 4.Xcel Silver – Miriam W. SC State Vault Champion 5.Xcel Silver – Sydney B. SC State Vault...
For Immediate Release – April 4, 2025 Mayor Lethonia Barnes to Hold Press Conference in Collaboration with Keep Florence Beautiful Media Contacts: Lethonia Barnes, Mayor, lbarnes@cityofflorence.com or 843-665-3170 Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications, & Municipal Services Director, apope@citiyofflorence.com or 843-665-3113 FLORENCE, SC – Mayor Lethonia Barnes and Chair of Keep Florence Beautiful...
For Immediate Release – April 3, 2025 City of Florence to Hold Investiture Ceremony for Newly Elected At-Large City Council Member Zach McKay Media Contact: Amanda Pope, Marketing/Communications & Municipal Services Director apope@cityofflorence.com or 843-665-3113 FLORENCE, SC: The City of Florence will hold an investiture ceremony for the newly elected At-Large City Council Member, Zach McKay...
For Immediate Release – April 2, 2025 City of Florence and Duke Energy Partner with Keep Florence Beautiful, Naturally Outdoors, and the SC Forestry Commission for an Earth Day Native Tree Giveaway Media Contact: Adam Swindler, Director of Public Works - 843-665-3236 or aswindler@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence and Duke Energy, in partnership with Naturally Outdoors, Keep...
April is Fair Housing Month! Join the City of Florence for a Fair Housing Seminar on Predatory Lending & Unfair Practices. Date: Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Room 101 | City Center | 324 W. Evans Street If interested, please RSVP to Retha S. Brown at (843) 665-3175 or rbrown@cityofflorence.com before Wednesday, April 2nd.
In partnership with Coastal Carolina University, the City of Florence Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism Department is hosting a public input meeting on Monday, March 24th at the Pearl Moore Basketball Center from 6 PM - 8 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to: Determine key necessities Share ideas and suggestions Discuss issues that matter to you This is a chance to make a difference and...
