Does the yard or mantle shine bright with Christmas delight? Share the awesomeness! We’ve already seen some great holiday displays around the city and now invite the public to share their own displays in our annual City of Florence Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Holiday Decorating Contest. We again have two categories, inside and outside, but new this year is that there is also a prize for...
For Immediate Release – December 1, 2025 City of Florence to Hold Arbor Day Observance on Friday, December 5, 2025 Media Contacts: Victoria Nash – Director of Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism 843-665-3253 or vnash@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence will hold its annual Arbor Day Observance on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 10:00 am at Dr. Iola Jones Park located at 608 E...
For Immediate Release – November 25, 2025 The 32nd Annual City-County Christmas Tree Lighting Planned for December 5, 2025 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The Annual City-County Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Andrew H. Griffin Plaza...
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During the period of November 26 – December 8, 2025, the City of Florence Business Licensing, Permitting, and Zoning Departments will be unable to process credit card or online payments due to a software migration. Payments by check will still be accepted during this time. Please note, this only applies to our Business Licensing, Permitting & Zoning Departments. Utility Bills will NOT be impacted...
Tonight, November 12, the City of Florence is holding a Public Meeting at the Levy Park Adult Center. From 5PM – 6PM, come share your input on what amenities you would like to see built at Levy Park as part of the Levy Park Reimagination Project. Your feedback helps us prioritize what matters most to our community!
We are pleased to announce that the City of Florence has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association. This marks our 27th year of receiving this honor, and we are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication of our Finance Department for making this achievement possible. A big thank you to the GFOA for this...
Join us and the Parks and Beautification Commission for an Arbor Day Observance Dec. 5 at 10am at Dr. Iola Jones Park at 608 E. Maxwell Street! Will include music from North Vista Elementary School, a dedication from Duke Energy, and a planting ceremony from the Commission and the FMU Environmental Science & Studies Club.
The most magical time of the year is almost here – our ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET! Join us on Saturday, November 29th, from 3 PM to 7 PM at the City Center Farmers Market for an evening of festive fun! Bring the kids to meet Santa, roast marshmallows by the fire, and sip on delicious cups of hot cocoa. As the kids bask in the holiday activities, you can shop for gifts for your loved ones...
For Immediate Release – November 4, 2025 City of Florence Veterans Park Committee Announces 17th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Media Contacts: Victoria Nash, Director of Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism – 843-665-3253 or vnash@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence Veterans Park Committee is proud to announce the 17th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2025...
The City of Florence has partnered with Developmental Associates LLC to conduct a public survey regarding the hiring of the next Chief of Police. The information requested in this survey will be used to identify competencies needed in the next Chief as well as critical issues facing the City. Responses are anonymous and due by November 5, 2025. Take the Survey Now
For Immediate Release – October 14, 2025 Notification of Sanitary Sewer Overflow on Jeffries Creek Media Contacts: Josh Whittington, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or jwhittington@cityofflorencesc.gov FLORENCE, SC – In July 2008, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SC DES) required wastewater collection system operators, including the City of Florence, to enact public...
