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CSX has announced a track maintenance project beginning January 12, 2026, in Florence County. The project includes the installation of new railroad ties and will require full closures of affected railroad crossings. Southern Commercial Development, LLC will be providing traffic control and detour signage for the impacted areas. Motorists should expect delays and extended travel times and are...
upcoming railroad crossing closures
It's almost that time folks! The family bingo night from the City of Florence Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism is Friday, Jan. 16 at 513 Barnes Street. To register go to flotownrec.com or call 843-665-3253 (if you don't have an account you will have to create one at flotownrec.com). Prizes, pizza, fun and more! We may have some new surprises this time around. Family Bingo Night flyer
Family Bingo Night
The City of Florence will be collecting live Christmas trees over the next couple of weeks. Please ensure that your tree is undecorated and placed on the curb for collection. Artificial and decorated trees will NOT be collected. For questions or to be added to the pick-up list, please call (843) 665-3236. Thank you for your cooperation!
Christmas tree collection
For Immediate Release – December 16, 2025 Styx Companies to hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for The Gamble Apartments in Downtown Florence on Thursday, December 18th Media Contacts: Scotty Davis, City Manager – (843) 665-3113 or sdavis@cityofflorencesc.gov Clint Moore, Assistant City Manager of Development – (843) 665-3113 or cmoore@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is excited...
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For Immediate Release – December 10, 2025 Scheduled Water Repair in Five Points Area Tonight, December 10, 2025 Media Contacts: Josh Whittington - Utilities Director 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence Utilities Department will conduct a scheduled water leak repair tonight, December 10, 2025, beginning at 11:30 pm in the Five Points Area. To safely...
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Does the yard or mantle shine bright with Christmas delight? Share the awesomeness! We’ve already seen some great holiday displays around the city and now invite the public to share their own displays in our annual City of Florence Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Holiday Decorating Contest. We again have two categories, inside and outside, but new this year is that there is also a prize for...
Holiday Decorating Contest
For Immediate Release – December 1, 2025 City of Florence to Hold Arbor Day Observance on Friday, December 5, 2025 Media Contacts: Victoria Nash – Director of Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism 843-665-3253 or vnash@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence will hold its annual Arbor Day Observance on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10:00 am at Dr. Iola Jones Park located at 608 E...
2025 Arbor Day Celebration
For Immediate Release – November 25, 2025 The 32nd Annual City-County Christmas Tree Lighting Planned for December 5, 2025 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The Annual City-County Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Andrew H. Griffin Plaza...
City-County Christmas Tree Lighting Highlight
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City of Florence Hiring for Police Chief
During the period of November 26 – December 8, 2025, the City of Florence Business Licensing, Permitting, and Zoning Departments will be unable to process credit card or online payments due to a software migration. Payments by check will still be accepted during this time. Please note, this only applies to our Business Licensing, Permitting & Zoning Departments. Utility Bills will NOT be impacted...
Payment Portal Down Highlight
Tonight, November 12, the City of Florence is holding a Public Meeting at the Levy Park Adult Center. From 5PM – 6PM, come share your input on what amenities you would like to see built at Levy Park as part of the Levy Park Reimagination Project. Your feedback helps us prioritize what matters most to our community!
Levy Park Public Meeting
We are pleased to announce that the City of Florence has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association. This marks our 27th year of receiving this honor, and we are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication of our Finance Department for making this achievement possible. A big thank you to the GFOA for this...
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