For Immediate Release – September 2, 2026 Historical Marker Dedication to Celebrate Legacy of Palmetto School and Florence County Foster Home for Negro Children Media Contacts: Scotty Davis, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or sdavis@cityofflorencesc.gov Erica Johnson, PhD, Co-Director of African and African American Studies, Francis Marion University, EJohnson@fmarion.edu FLORENCE, SC – A historical...
The City has been made aware of a scam email circulating to residents and businesses that falsely appears to be from City staff and/or City Boards and Commissions members and requests payment via wire transfer for review and approval fees associated with planning and zoning activities. This email is NOT from the City and is a scam. Please remember: The City does not request payments via wire...
For Immediate Release – August 19, 2026 City of Florence Introduces a Dedicated Rear-Loader Recycling Truck to Sanitation Fleet Media Contacts: Adam Swindler, Public Works Director – 843-665-3236 or aswindler@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is taking steps towards improving curbside recycling and modernizing operations with the addition of a new designated 11-yard rear...
The 2026 Youth City University Application is Now Open! Youth CityU is an educational opportunity for local high school students to learn how the City of Florence functions as a municipality. This seven-week program gives students an inside look at local government through fun, interactive sessions with various city departments. Learn directly from city leaders, explore behind-the-scenes...
For Immediate Release – August 5, 2026 Main Break Repair on Savannah Grove Road Underway Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorencesc.gov Sarah Hickman, Water Resources Director – 843-669-5108 or shickman@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – City Utility crews responded to an 8” water main break this morning on Savannah Grove Road, and now...
Join us for the 8th Annual Panting for Paws on Saturday, September 26, at West Florence High School (221 N. Beltline Drive)! 10K Race: 7:45 AM 5K Race: 8:00 AM All proceeds go directly to benefit the Darlington County Humane Society and the Florence Area Humane Society. Ready to participate? Scan the QR code or register online here: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Florence/PANTINGFORPAWS5KVirtual5K...
City of Florence Accepting Applications for Third Round of South Carolina Opioid Recovery Grant Funding FLORENCE, S.C. – The City of Florence is now accepting applications for the third round of South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF) grant funding. Eligible organizations are encouraged to apply for funding that supports programs and initiatives aimed at addressing the impact of the opioid...
For Immediate Release –July 18, 2026 City of Florence Receives Municipal Achievement Award for Public Safety at the Municipal Association of South Carolina Annual Meeting Media Contacts: Scotty Davis, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or sdavis@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – Today at the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s (MASC) Annual Meeting, the City of Florence was honored by receiving a...
PROJECT: Malden Drive Sewer Forcemain and Lift Station Upgrades Starting Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the City of Florence will begin upgrades to the sewer forcemain and lift station on Malden Drive. Complete Utilities, the general contractor for the project, will be working from approximately Wakefield Street to Second Loop Road along Malden as part of this improvement. The project is expected to take...
For Immediate Release – July 11, 2026 Boil Water Repeal Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence precautionary boil water advisory for the customers located off Pamplico Highway in the Pine Forest, Parkwood, and Olde Mill Subdivisions is lifted. Following intense flushing of the distribution system...
The City of Florence is now accepting fiscal year 2026-2027 Accommodations Tax applications for eligible not-for-profit agencies. This application is intended for organizations interested in applying for funding aimed at promoting tourism, specifically to attract and cater to tourists visiting the Florence area. Online applications and all supporting documentation must be received no later than...
For Immediate Release – July 9, 2026 Boil Water Advisory Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for Florence water customers located in Pine Forest, Olde Mill, and Parkwood Subdivisions. Water service has been disrupted for customers due to a contractor damaging a...
