City News

For Immediate Release – June 8, 2026 Closure of Coit Street Planned for Stormwater System Upgrades Media Contacts: Clint Moore, Assistant City Manager – 843-665-2047 or cmoore@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC- In support of the Cedar/McQueen Stormwater Project, the general contractor will be closing Coit Street from Timrod Park Drive to Cherokee Road beginning June 15, 2026. Currently they...

For Immediate Release – June 5, 2026 The City of Florence Celebrates 46 Consecutive Years as a Tree City USA and its 19th Tree City USA Growth Award Media Contacts: Adam Swindler, Public Works Director – 843-665-3236 or aswindler@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is proud to announce its designation as a 2026 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, marking its 46th...

For Immediate Release – June 4, 2026 Progress Update on Utility Improvements Media Contacts: Scotty Davis, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or sdavis@cityofflorencesc.gov Clint Moore, Assistant City Manager – 843-665-2047 or cmoore@cityofflorencesc.gov Michael Hemingway, Utility Planning & Economic Development Director - 843-665-3236 or mhemingway@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC- The City of Florence...

For Immediate Release – May 27, 2026 City of Florence Announces System-Wide Water Conservation Request Due to Extreme Drought Conditions Media Contacts: Scotty Davis, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or sdavis@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – Although the community experienced much-needed rainfall over the weekend, and additional rain is forecast for this week, the amount received has not been...

The City’s Mosquito Abatement operations will begin Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Spraying will take place twice weekly throughout the municipal service area until all areas have been covered. Following the initial schedule, spraying will be provided as needed through resident call-in requests. Important Note for Beekeepers: If you are a beekeeper, please notify the Public Works Department at 843-665...

For Immediate Release – May 14, 2026 Jam Fest Returns to the City Center Farmers Market on Saturday, May 16th Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications, & Municipal Services Director 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – 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...

David McLeod Boulevard Update: The right eastbound lane on David McLeod Blvd. has reopened to traffic. This lane was closed due to work related to the Jeffries Creek Sewer Project. The City of Florence appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as crews completed these necessary sewer system improvements. Attention Motorists Traveling David McLeod Boulevard: Beginning Wednesday, May 6, 2026...

For Immediate Release – May 8, 2026 Jeffries Creek Sanitary Sewer Phase I Project Public Information Meeting Media Contacts: Michael Hemingway, Economic Development & Utility Planning Director – 843-665-3170 or mhemingway@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence and their consultant, CDM Smith, will host a public information meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026. The meeting will take...

We are incredibly grateful to the Petfinder Foundation for their generous support! Thanks to them, 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/.

For Immediate Release – April 27, 2026 Celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th Anniversary at Fireworks Over Florence! Media Contacts: Victoria Nash, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism (PRST) (843) 665-3253 or vnash@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence will once again hold the Fireworks Over Florence July 4th celebration at the Florence Soccer Complex...

For Immediate Release – April 6, 2026 New Community Mural to be Unveiled at City Center Market Facility on Saturday, April 11, 2026 Media Contacts: Scotty Davis, City Manager, sdavis@cityofflorencesc.gov or 843-665-3113 FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence will unveil a new community mural, Farm To Table: A Florence Market Journey Through Public Art, at the City Center Market at 200 Sanborn Street...

For Immediate Release – April 1, 2026 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@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence and Duke Energy, in partnership with Naturally Outdoors, Keep...