City News

  • Community Centers Closed Until December 29th

    Attention: All City of Florence Community Centers are closed and will reopen Tuesday, December 29 th. The Pearl Moore Basketball Center will remain open for regularly scheduled Youth Basketball activities.

  • The City of Florence Board of Zoning Appeals

    The City of Florence Board of Zoning Appeals monthly meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2020 at 6:30. For details of items being discussed see the meeting agenda. View login instructions. View live YouTube link.

  • Angel Tree Turnout

    The City of Florence would like to thank City employees and families from Extreme Cheer & Tumble for donating to this year’s Angel Tree event for the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program. This year’s turnout exceeded expectations and we are grateful for everyone’s generosity.

  • Get to Know our New Mayor and Two New Councilmembers

    Get to Know our New Mayor: Mayor Teresa Myers Ervin was born and raised in Florence, South Carolina. She is the daughter of the late Mr. Charlie and Mrs. Isabella Myers, and the youngest of five children. She is married to Mr. Lavon Ervin, and they are the proud parents of three children: Mr. Lavon C. Ervin II., Dr. Charlie I. Ervin II., and Ms. Cacie C.A. Ervin. Mayor Myers Ervin began her...

  • Swearing In Ceremony

    New Mayor and two new At Large City Council Members: On November 12, 2020, a swearing in ceremony was held in the Council Chambers at the City Center. The ceremony was held at 6:00 p.m. and was live streamed for the public to view. Teresa Myers Ervin was sworn in as the new Mayor of the City of Florence. Lethonia Barnes was sworn in as the new At-Large City Council member as well as Chaquez T...

  • Attention Residential Sanitation Customers

    In an effort to catch up residential yard waste collection for customers, a contractor is doing a sweep of the city limits to collect yard debris. The contractor is currently in Zone #3 and will start in Zone #4 shortly following. For this special collection, the city limits have been divided into collection zones, to view an interactive map with collection zones, click here. If you are located in...

  • City of Florence Names New Fire Chief

    City of Florence Names New Fire Chief Media Contacts: Randy Osterman, City Manager – 843-665-3113 or rosterman@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is pleased to announce the promotion of Shannon Tanner as the new Fire Chief effective August 15, 2020. This selection follows the June 2020 appointment of Randall Osterman as Florence City Manager. Tanner recently celebrated 23 years...

  • The City Center Market rent-by-the-hour commercial kitchen is OPEN!

    The City Center Market rent-by-the-hour commercial kitchen is OPEN! Details on fees and how to register The 800 square foot commercial kitchen is outfitted with the major equipment and facilities to support food entrepreneurs as they grow their businesses and enhance our food culture. Amenities include: 6-burner gas stove and ovens Stock pot range Bakers’ depth convection ovens Proofing/warming...

  • City of Florence Fire Department - Fire Prevention

    Every year in October, the Florence Fire Department makes an effort to educate the Florence community by visiting area schools and dedicating a week to promote fire prevention. Facing current limitations associated with COVID-19, a public educational video was created, which includes a station tour, fire gear overview, safe evacuation precautions, and more. To view this video, click here....