City News

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...

CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY The Citizens Police Academy is a program designed to teach community members about the internal operations of the Police Department and give them hands-on training in a safe environment. Citizens partake in a 7-week course, meeting once a week for approximately 2 hours. The course includes live demonstrations by specialty teams within the department and presentations from...

Free Homebuyer Conference Saturday, March 28, 2026 Continental Breakfast & Registration: 8:30 AM Location: The SHEREC 312 S. Ravenel Street, Florence, SC 29506 For questions, please call 843-624-7501

For Immediate Release – January 30, 2026 Florence Municipal Court In-Person Court Proceedings at City Center Cancelled Media Contact: Hazle W. Wilson, Clerk of Court – hwilliamson@cityofflorencesc.gov or 843-665-3148 Due to inclement weather, the City of Florence Municipal Court will not hold court on Monday, February 2, 2026. All defendants scheduled to appear on this date will have their court...

For Immediate Release – January 30, 2026 City of Florence Announces Inclement Weather Preparations, Closures, and Cancellations Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is actively preparing for the expected inclement weather and extreme cold temperatures this weekend. Due to...

The Spring 2026 City University Application is Now Open! CityU is an educational opportunity for local citizens to learn how the City of Florence functions as a municipality. This seven-week course is a general government class designed to give participants a unique learning experience and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the daily operations in the City of Florence. The mission of CityU is to...

For Immediate Release – January 23, 2026 City of Florence Prepares for Inclement Weather and Cold Temperatures Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is actively preparing for the expected inclement weather and extreme cold temperatures over the coming week. While no...

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...