Attention! The City of Florence is excited to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new extension of the Rail Trail. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at the start of the boardwalk on the side of the Florence Soccer Complex, located at 1000 Soccer Way, Florence, SC. This event is open to the public, with parking available at the Florence Soccer Complex. #CityofFlorenceSC #FullLifeFullForward

Yesterday, August 27, the City of Florence and the Florence County Volunteer Fire District came together for their second quarterly coordination session. These meetings serve as an important opportunity to strengthen the partnership between City and County fire services, ensuring first responders are prepared to work seamlessly during emergencies. This session placed a strong emphasis on hydrant use and proper operational procedures, which included discussion led by Jerry Baxley and Chad Byers from the South Carolina Rural Water Association. By continuing these collaborative sessions, the City of Florence and Florence County Volunteer Fire District are building stronger connections and enhancing public safety for all Florence County residents.

Applications are closing soon for Youth City University! This seven-week program gives students an inside look at local government through fun, interactive sessions with various city departments. Learn directly from city leaders, explore behind-the-scenes operations, and see how your local government works day-to-day. Click here to learn more about the program and to apply today: https://www.cityofflorence.com/news/youth-city-university #YouthCityUniversity #CityofFlorenceSC

The Housing Needs Assessment Survey, being conducted in partnership with Bowen National Research, is now available online at: https://www.cityofflorence.com/news/housing-needs-assessment Please remember that Bowen National Research is also continuing to conduct surveys by phone. We encourage residents and other community stakeholders to take a few minutes to participate. Your input is vital in providing an accurate picture of Florence’s housing landscape and ensuring the findings lead to meaningful action. #CityofFlorenceSC #FullLifeFullForward

Nothing like a Florence sunrise to kick off the week. Thank you to Sgt. Tony Judkins with the City of Florence Police Department for capturing this beautiful Monday morning view. #HappyMonday #CityOfFlorenceSC

Join the City of Florence Team! We’re hiring across departments. Explore all available positions here: https://cityofflorencesc.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/ Be part of something bigger—help shape the future of Florence! #CityofFlorenceSC #FullLifeFullForward

Be in the know this hurricane season! Sign up for City of Florence text alerts through Ask Cy to receive real-time updates when you need them most. Get information on service disruptions, weather alerts, facility closures, and more— delivered right to your phone! For more information and to learn how to sign up for text alerts, click here: https://www.cityofflorence.com/alert/sign-receive-text-alerts-and-important-updates-text-hey-cy-855-964-3929 #CityofFlorenceSC #FullLifeFullForward #AskCY

Applications are open for Youth City University! This seven-week program gives students an inside look at local government through fun, interactive sessions with various city departments. Learn directly from city leaders, explore behind-the-scenes operations, and see how your local government works day-to-day. Click here to learn more about the program and to apply today: https://www.cityofflorence.com/news/youth-city-university #YouthCityUniversity #CityofFlorenceSC