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, […]

Three Rivers Casino RV Park You may have noticed that Three Rivers Casino Resort has broken ground on a brand-new RV Park expansion. Andy Tidwell with the RV park says the upgraded facility will feature 44 full hook-up sites, each with water and power connections. Plans also include a dedicated […]

USPS Fencing The City of Florence is responding to questions about a new fence being installed around the dock area of the United States Postal Service building at 770 Maple Street. According to a statement from the city, planning staff were contacted in advance and communicated with federal representatives prior […]

Academy Hires Principal Whitmore Classical Academy has named Dr. Angelina McKinsey as its new Instructional Principal as the charter school prepares to open in Fall 2026. An Instructional Principal serves as the academic leader of the school, overseeing curriculum, teacher development, and classroom performance. In addition to hiring and coaching […]

TLT Revenue in Jeopardy A pair of bills moving through the Oregon Legislature could significantly impact tourism funding for communities like Florence. House Bill 4134 has been referred to the House floor for a vote, while House Bill 4148 is scheduled for a hearing this afternoon. Together, the measures would […]