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Attention! The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 4 p.m. today:

Attention: Business License Renewals for all businesses and professionals doing business within the corporate limits of the City of Florence are due April 30th, 2026. For non-payment of all or any part of the correct business license tax, the license official shall impose and collect a late penalty of 10% of the unpaid tax for each month, or portion thereof, after the due date until paid. Business licenses may be renewed online at: https://www.localblrenewal.com/city_of_florence/renewalinformation For more information, contact (843) 665-3173 or blicense@cityofflorencesc.gov. #CityofFlorenceSC #FullLifeFullForward

On Wednesday, March 25, the City of Florence will recognize Giving Day as part of Red Cross Month. This day brings our community together to support families affected by home fires and other disasters who rely on Red Cross services. The Red Cross is grateful for the continued support from the Florence community and proud to uphold a national tradition that has lasted more than 80 years. To show our support, the City of Florence is glowing red tonight! ❤️ Stop by, snap a photo, and share it using #CityOfFlorenceGoesRedCross. Join the Red Cross Giving Day celebration by visiting the link below: https://www.redcross.org/donations/ways-to-donate/giving-day.html #HelpCantWait #AmericanRedCrossGivingDay

Attention: The City of Florence is proud to announce the launch of a transformative, multi-million, multi-year initiative focused on enhancing water quality through significant upgrades to its drinking water and sanitary sewer collection systems—reinforcing the City’s commitment to safe, sustainable water, and increasing the sewer capacity to provide a more resilient and sustainable future for all residents. Supported by bond funding and annual capital improvement funds, these ambitious efforts will address longstanding challenges and position Florence as a leader in high-quality utility service delivery. Click the link below to read the full press release: https://www.cityofflorencesc.gov/news/city-florence-launches-multi-year-initiative-modernize-water-and-sewer-utility-infrastructure

Register for the 11th Annual Flo-Town 5K here! https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Florence/FloTown5KRunWalk

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Today, March 23, 2026, the City of Florence proudly held the Investiture Ceremony for the new Chief of Police of the Florence Police Department, Angela M. Greene. The ceremony took place at 3:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at the City Center. We are honored to welcome Chief Greene and look forward to her leadership and continued commitment to keeping our community safe. #CityofFlorenceSC #FullLifeFullForward

An Investiture Ceremony for Angela M. Greene, the new Chief of Police for the Florence Police Department, will be held today, March 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM in City Council Chambers on the first floor of the City Center, located at 324 W. Evans Street. The public is invited to attend. Please note that due to anticipated attendance, an overflow room with livestreaming of the ceremony will be available. Click here to stream the meeting live: https://www.youtube.com/@cityofflorencesouthcarolina/streams #CityofFlorenceSC

Don’t miss the Homebuyer Conference hosted by the Building Florence Together Community Development Corporation on Saturday, March 28, 2026! Enjoy free food, giveaways, and more. RSVP by Monday, March 23rd! For more information and to RSVP, please call 843-624-7501.

🌸 Wishing Florence a happy first day of spring! 🌷 #FirstDayOfSpring #CityofFlorenceSC #FullLifeFullForward