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 […]

Gas Prices Gas prices in Florence are moving higher again, with drivers now paying around 3.49 a gallon for regular fuel. That’s about 10 cents more than last week at local stations. According to the AAA Oregon Fuel Gauge Report, the statewide average currently sits at about 3.66 a gallon, […]

Wine, Chowder and Glass Float Trail The annual Wine, Chowder and Glass Float Trail was a major success this year, according to the President and CEO of the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce. Despite steady rain on Saturday, hundreds of visitors purchased commemorative wine glasses and sampled selections from some […]