Planning Commission recommends approval for Bank of America's site modifications on Farmview Drive.

Florence city council will hear public comments on tax rates tomorrow at 4:30 PM.

Florence announces Spring cleanup week and Memorial Day parade details for residents.

Soil remediation at Ruben Square is complete, with site mobilization expected in 30 days.

Council approves $200K berm project to enhance security around Cashew Drive sports complex.

Council conducted public hearings on property tax and street-light levies, reviewed the FY2027 final budget, and adopted the FY2027 budget and multiple community-facilities district levies and budgets; staff will return with detailed tax explainer materials for residents affected by levy increases.

At an April 28 work session, Florence staff outlined a FY27 budget showing a roughly $20.4 million townwide gap (handled partly with fund balance), warned of a stressed wastewater fund and proposed a rate study; council discussed five levy options ahead of the June Truth in Taxation hearing and heard a public pitch to seed a downtown nonprofit.

The Florence Town Council unanimously approved a five‑year strategic plan that sets vision, mission, values and four goal areas. Council and staff emphasized accountability, set implementation steps and asked for public dashboards to report progress.

The council approved two rezonings, a conditional use permit to expand mining activity, equipment purchases (UV system, bucket truck), and cooperative asphalt contracts; it denied a proposed electronic-message sign at Fire Station 2 and approved a time-limited lease with the Greater Florence Chamber to operate McFarland State Historic Park.

Council approves plans for 1,100 new residential units and enhanced community amenities.

Council to host conflict collaboration training sessions on October 6 and 20.

Councilmember Bensina challenges developers to improve amenities in Westland Village project.

Commissioners discuss project with no public concerns or attendance recorded during hearing.

Commission endorses Westland Village's transition from rural agriculture to residential zoning.

Dan Dooley raises concerns about safety and infrastructure for new BEST systems near Magma Ranch.

Town Council members discuss community events and witness the swearing-in of Police Chief Matthew Thomas.

Florence celebrates Mother's Day with cake giveaways and a successful shredding safety event.