Council Meeting The Florence City Council will continue its public hearing March 2 on proposed amendments to the city’s Flood Damage Prevention code under Ordinance No. 9. The changes would update Title 4, Chapter 4 to comply with FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program and pre-implementation compliance measures tied to the […]

Cribbins Seeks 9th District Seat Troy Cribbins is running as a republican in the District 9 seat in the Oregon legislature against opponent Claire Lynn, Cribbins spoke with coast radio about his goals in running and what he deems as the priorities for the district and the state as a […]

Spiking Gas Prices Gas prices have jumped sharply in Florence over the past week, with the average for regular now at $3.81 a gallon. Statewide, the Oregon average surged 22 cents to $3.91, the largest week-over-week increase in the nation. The national average rose 3 cents to $2.95 a gallon. […]

Public Hearing Continues A continued public hearing on proposed floodplain code changes will take place Monday, March 2 at 5:30 p.m. at Florence City Hall. The Florence City Council has spent more than six months reviewing amendments to the city’s Flood Damage Prevention code required under FEMA’s Pre-Implementation Compliance Measures, […]