Congratulations to the Florence Darlington Technical College 2026 Graduates! Your dedication and hard work have shaped a brighter future—not just for yourselves, but for our entire community. We can't wait to see the amazing contributions you'll make in the future. No matter where life takes you, you can always call Florence home. Wishing you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter! #CityofFlorenceSC #FullLifeFullForward #florencedarlingtontechnicalcollege

Attention City of Florence Residential Rental Property Owners! Rental permit applications and payments for the 2026-2027 year are due June 30, 2026. For more information, please visit: https://www.cityofflorencesc.gov/planning-research-and-development/residential-rental-registry If you have any questions, please contact the City of Florence Planning Department at 843-665-2047 or email rentalpermits@cityofflorencesc.gov.

Attention: The long-awaited and sweet time of year is finally here! Come out and CELEBRATE the 6th Annual Jam Fest at the City Center Farmers Market on Saturday, May 16, 2026! The City Center Farmers Market will be celebrating on Saturday, May 16th with fun, family-friendly activities dedicated to all things jam. From 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., market visitors can enjoy jam tastings, a jam competition, live music, and a showcase of products and creations from local farmers, producers, and artisans. Spend your Saturday morning enjoying the spring weather and celebrating all things jam! Click the link below to read the full press release: https://www.cityofflorencesc.gov/news/jam-fest-returns-city-center-farmers-market-saturday-may-16th #CityofFlorenceSC

Thanks to the Petfinder Foundation, adoption fees for cats and dogs at the Jayne H. Boswell Animal Shelter are completely FREE from May 1 through May 30! For any questions, please call 843-629-5456. To learn more about the Petfinder Foundation, visit https://petfinderfoundation.org/.

Get ahead of hurricane season and download the 2026 South Carolina Hurricane Guide here: https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/publications/hurricane-guide/ #HurricanePreparedness

Join us for a FREE Adoption Event on May 16th from 12:30–2:30 PM at the Jayne H. Boswell Animal Shelter (1434 McCurdy Road, Florence, SC 29506). Come meet your new best friend! Snacks will be provided by Tubbs and King Jefe! For any questions, please call 843-629-5456.

The next Credit Counseling and Homeownership Workshop will be on Tuesday, May 19th! Topic: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage Date: May 19, 2026 Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Location: 324 W. Evans Street (Council Chambers) RSVP by tomorrow, May 13th! For more information, call (843) 665-3175!

The Spring 2026 City University Graduation Ceremony was held today, May 11, 2026, during the regular City Council meeting. Congratulations to our CityU graduates! #CityUniversity #CityU #CityofFlorenceSC

Resolution No. 2026-26 was presented at the regular City Council meeting on May 11, 2026. A Resolution recognizing May 24, 2026 as Gray Day in The City of Florence in recognition of Brain Cancer Awareness. #CityofFlorenceSC

Resolution No. 2026-25 was presented at the regular City Council meeting on May 11, 2026. A Resolution of Recognition for the West Florence High School Girls Tennis Team for winning the 2025 SCHSL 5A, Division II State Championship. #CityofFlorenceSC

Resolution No. 2026-21 was presented at the regular City Council meeting on May 11, 2026. A Resolution to proclaim May as Small Business Month in The City of Florence. #CityofFlorenceSC

Today, at the regular City Council meeting on May 11, 2026, Stacey Watts was recognized for her 10 years of service to the City of Florence's Police Department. The City thanks you for your commitment and dedication! #CityofFlorenceSC