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National Pet Fire Safety Day is today, and it's a great time to consider our pets when planning fire routes and safety in our homes. Pets are not only great companions but as much a part of our family as any other member. This day is for pet owners to take preventable measures now so you can save your home and your pet. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says pets are responsible for...

Resolution #2021-25 was presented today at the regular City Council meeting. A Resolution formally commending Helping Florence Flourish for their dedicated efforts during the June 26, 2021 community clean-up event.

For Immediate Release –July 12, 2021 Media Contacts: Hannah Davis, Development Manager, hdavis@cityofflorence.com or 843-678-5912 Clint Moore, Assistant City Manager of Development, cmoore@cityofflorence.com or 843-665-204 FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence and Florence Downtown Development Corp. (FDDC) have won two 2021 Inspiration Awards from Main Street South Carolina, which recognize members’...

City of Florence Athletics & Sports Tourism/ Freedom Florence Recreation Complex The City of Florence Athletics & Sports Tourism will run registration for their 2021 Fall Adult Softball Leagues through Friday, July 30 at the City of Florence Athletics & Sports Tourism Administrative Offices located at 513 Barnes Street. If your team is interested in participating, please stop by and pick up an...

Congratulations to Councilman Bryan Braddock for being recognized by Best of the Pee Dee for Best Community Leader!

Media Contacts: Jennifer Krawiec, Human Resources Director – 843-665-3158 or jkrawiec@cityofflorence.com Randy Osterman, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or rosterman@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence will hold a City-Wide Hiring Event on Friday, July 9, 2021 from 9:00am – 4:00pm in City Council Chambers on the 1 st Floor of the City Center, 324 W. Evans Street, Florence, S.C...

Independence Day Holiday: City offices will be closed July 5, 2021, for the Independence Day Holiday: The Sanitation Special Collection schedule is as follows: Monday & Tuesday garbage and recycling routes will be collected Tuesday, July 6, 2021. No yard waste will be collected Tuesday. Regular schedule resumes Wednesday, July 7, 2021. For questions about your curbside Sanitation services, please...

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release NEW TENNIS PROGRAM HITS CENTER COURT Florence Tennis Association Unveils Ron James Youth Tennis Program The Ron James Youth Tennis Program held its first on-court clinics for area children at the Dr. Eddie Floyd Florence Tennis Center. Certified tennis instructors led the children through an hour-long regimen of warm-up drills, coordination exercises, and...

For Immediate Release - June 25, 2021 Media Contacts: Randy Osterman, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or rosterman@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC), will host FREE COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at the following city facilities: ➢ Dr. Iola Jones Park, 608 E. Maxwell Street Monday, June...

The City of Florence was recently recognized by the United Way of Florence County for its campaign contribution that reached the Silver Level of giving for the 2021 fiscal year. Each year, United Way of Florence County recognizes its top donors at their Award Luncheon. This year, they decided to combine the Award Luncheon with the Allocation Luncheon so their donors could meet partner agencies and...