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...
For Immediate Release – March 25, 2026 City of Florence Launches Multi-Year Initiative to Modernize Water and Sewer Utility Infrastructure Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Service Director 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is proud to announce the launch of a transformative, multi-million, multi-year initiative focused...
For Immediate Release – March 18, 2026 City of Florence Selects New Chief of Police Media Contacts: Scotty Davis, City Manager sdavis@cityofflorencesc.gov or 843-665-3113 FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is pleased to announce the selection of Angela M. Greene as the new Chief of Police for the Florence Police Department (FPD). An Investiture Ceremony is planned for Monday, March 23, 2026, at 3...
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...
Mark your calendars for the 11th Annual Flo-Town 5K on April 25th at 9 AM! Walk or run, just get it done! Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Time: 9 AM Location: 1000 Stockade Drive, Florence, SC Check-in & Registration begins at 8 AM. Entry Fee: Early Registration - $35; Now - April 16th Late Registration - $45; April 17th - April 25th *Register by April 16th to secure your t-shirt size* Click here...
JOIN US AT THE CITY-WIDE HIRING EVENT! Date: March 19, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: The Pearl Moore Basketball Center at 500 Barnes St., Florence, SC 29501 The City of Florence will be conducting on-site interviews and hiring for Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism, Fire, Police, Public Works, Utilities, and more! Job benefits include State Health, Retirement, a Wellness Clinic with a...
