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Florence has two running for mayor, three council seats up for election

The 2025 election is just around the corner and the City of Florence will have at least four candidates vying for city council and mayoral positions. The mayor’s seat, currently filled by Steve Wolfe, ...

City of Florence installs over 250 cameras around town to help combat crime

FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) — The City of Florence has installed over 250 cameras around town. There are several eyes on downtown ...
KEZI

Florence celebrates "Exploding Whale Day" 55 years later

Fifty-five years ago, the State of Oregon made history by blowing up an eight-ton whale carcass on a beach in Florence.
Post and Courier

Florence is getting more walking and biking trails. Here’s where you can try them out.

FLORENCE – Looking for a shady trail to walk your dog or a forested path to test your biking skills? You're in luck. The city is in the midst of a $1 million project to extend the Rail Trail, Florence ...
Post and Courier

There’s no lead in Florence’s water, but your pipes might need to be replaced

FLORENCE – Your water line may need to be replaced as part of a sweeping effort to limit the risk of lead poisoning. Thanks to a new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency, cities across the ...
KRDO

City of Florence makes historic hire with first female city manager

FLORENCE, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Florence City Council voted to offer a contract to hire its first female city manager in recent history. In a Special Meeting, the council voted to offer a contract to ...
WHNT

City of Florence updates noise ordinance for vehicles

FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) — The City of Florence now has an updated noise ordinance for vehicles. The original noise ordinance, which has been in effect for several years, allowed police officers to issue ...
WAFF

City of Florence working on approval for proposed seal

FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - The city of Florence is trying to implement a new city seal after public outrage in last year’s unveiling. On July 10, Florence Mayor Andy Betterton presented a new city seal ...
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City of Florence forms team to address water quality issues

FLORENCE, SC (WMBF) - The City of Florence is working to address what they called “system-wide water quality issues” after receiving a high number of complaints. Many customers reported cases of ...
KRDO

Recording reveals City of Florence overbilling America’s most secure prison millions for water

FLORENCE, Colo. (KRDO) – It all started with the Florence former city manager bragging on the phone on September 1, 2021. “Nobody really understands what I did.” Mike Patterson didn’t know the ...
WMBF News

City of Florence reopens Freedom Florence Gymnastics Center

FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - The City of Florence is offering the youth in their community another outlet to be active and show off their creativity. Just seven months ago, the Freedom Florence Gymnastics ...