Election Ballots Ballots for the 2024 general election must be received by the Lane County Board of Elections by 8 pm tomorrow.  Several key seats are  up for grabs in the state including Oregon Attorney General and the 4th seat of the US Congressional District.  Locally Senator Dick Anderson and […]

Art Accolades for the City of Florence The City of Florence is celebrating a major accolade, with Art Exposed ReVision Florence named the “Urban Renewal Project of the Year” by the Oregon Economic Development Association. This project, part of Florence’s Rotating Outdoor Art Gallery, launched by the Public Arts Committee […]

Election Day Ahead Election Day is just around the corner for Florence, with voters set to decide on key City Council positions on November 5th. The open roles include one 2-year term for Mayor, currently held by Rob Ward, and two 4-year Councilor terms, currently held by Bill Meyer and […]

Secure Your Ballots Lane County Elections reported a break-in at the Marcola Post Office overnight, where a key for two USPS mailboxes in Marcola was stolen. While this does not affect the Florence Post Office, election officials urge voters to stay vigilant. In Marcola, voters are asked to avoid the […]

City Faced Attempted Fraud The City of Florence recently faced an attempted fraud when an unknown individual impersonated a valid city vendor to redirect a payment into a fraudulent account. Upon discovery, the City swiftly intervened, working with local law enforcement to recover the funds. No financial losses occurred, and […]