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Have you checked out Mayor Andrew Betterton’s Weekly Newsletter? It’s your go-to source for city updates, upcoming events, community highlights, and more—all in one easy-to-read format! Read the latest edition HERE 📢 Want to share your event or announcement in the newsletter? Here’s how: Submit your info by Tuesday each week (the newsletter goes out … Read more

Florence Council Meeting The Florence City Council meets every first & third Tuesday of the month in the City Auditorium located at 109 South Pine Street, Florence AL 35630.  The City  Council Meeting and Work Session Agendas are available for your review. The City Council Meeting Minutes are added as they become available. Click here for … Read more

Public Notice Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services Florence, Alabama (February 12, 2025) ––The City of Florence has not changed its policies regarding Animal Services. The recent influx of the 82 animals and the new pups that are part of the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s ongoing investigation did not change any of these policies. They are all being safely … Read more

28th Annual Urban Forestry & Horticulture Conference “A Bubble of Life” Creating Sustainable Ecosystems CEU’s Available To All Attendees  Join us for the 28th Annual Urban Forestry & Horticulture Conference! This annual event will be held at the Cross Point Church of Christ in Florence, AL. You can choose between Pesticide Recertification Classes on Thursday … Read more

NOTICE OF REAPPORTIONMENT OF CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICTS At the regular meeting of the Florence City Council at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2024, in the City Council Chambers at City Hall in the City of Florence, Alabama, the City Council will consider an ordinance to reapportion the City Council and … Read more

The Tombigbee Public Cashless Parking Deck will begin full operations on Monday, January 6, 2025. This six-level facility is located at the corner of Pine and Tombigbee Streets and provides convenient parking with 273 automobile and 23 motorcycle spaces. The cashless deck operates, allowing easy payment by card at the exit. Key Features: Rates: $0.50/hour, … Read more

Florence, Alabama (November 1, 2024) –– Mayor Andy Betterton, Florence City Council, and the Florence Downtown Alliance are excited to announce the opening of the Tombigbee Public Parking Deck, located at the corner of Pine Street and Tombigbee Street, on Monday, November 4, 2024, at 8:00 AM. The new six-level parking facility offers additional downtown parking, providing 273 spaces for … Read more

McFarland Park Set for Exciting Renovations with a $437K Land & Water Conservation Grant Mayor Andy Betterton, Florence Council Members, and Florence Parks and Recreation are thrilled to announce that McFarland Park Campgrounds will soon undergo significant upgrades, thanks to a substantial federal grant of $437,073.32 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This … Read more

           THE SHOALS MURAL AT MCFARLAND PARK TO OFFER AUDIO INTERPRETATION, PRINTS Florence, Alabama – The Florence-Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau has created three audio segments which share the backstory of the new mural painted on the east wall of the Visitor Center in McFarland Park. Created by internationally renowned muralist, and Shoals resident, Scott … Read more