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SC Probation Agency Adds Device-Sniffing K9s
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s probation and parole agency now has two four-legged agents whose j…

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Sewer Work Closes Damon Drive at Dix Lane 3 Days in Florence
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FLORENCE, S.C. — Drivers in Florence who rely on the Damon Drive and Dix Lane intersection will need…

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Passenger Dies in Hoffmeyer Road Rollover in Florence County
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FLORENCE, S.C. — A passenger was killed and the driver badly hurt early Saturday when an SUV ran off…

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Three Children Freed Unharmed After Standoff in Florence
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FLORENCE, S.C. — Three children walked out unharmed Friday evening after a standoff at a Laurel Lane…

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Teen Charged With Murder in Florence County Shooting
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OLANTA, S.C. — Florence County deputies charged a 17-year-old with murder Friday after a Lake City w…

Oct 17
Longer Bus Hours, Saturday Fix Planned for Florence Riders
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FLORENCE, S.C. — Bus riders in Florence who finish work after dark could soon have a way home, as th…

Oct 15
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Latest Florence Public Safety News — Page 2

  1. Florence Homeowners Advised on Comprehensive Storm Preparation Guide

    A comprehensive guide detailing storm preparation steps for homeowners in the Pee Dee region, initially published in October 2025 and updated on May 27, 2026, outlines a phased…

  2. Florence Residents Advised on Extreme Heat Safety as Summer Continues

    Comprehensive safety guidance has been issued to help residents navigate extreme heat events, which are defined as periods of unusually hot days significantly above average temperatures for the…

  3. Florence Homeowners Urged to Review Comprehensive Storm Safety Guide

    A comprehensive Storm Safety Guide has been released, offering detailed advice for homeowners in Florence and the broader Pee Dee region on how to prepare for, respond to,…

  4. Florence Faces Storm Risk Following Eastern U.S. Heat Wave

    After a holiday weekend marked by intense heat across the Eastern United States, Florence and the broader Pee Dee region are now facing an increased risk of severe…

  5. Florence Reflects on July Fourth Safety Amid Heat and Air Quality Concerns

    The recent July Fourth holiday period highlighted a convergence of public safety concerns, linking fireworks injury prevention with the challenges posed by record heat and potential impacts on…

  6. Eastern Heat Wave Prompts Caution in Florence and Pee Dee Region

    An intense heat wave blanketed large portions of the eastern United States over the recent Fourth of July holiday weekend, leading to disruptions in planned events and prompting…

  7. Eastern Heat Wave Raises Concerns in Florence Following Holiday Weekend

    An intense heat wave that swept across the eastern United States over the recent Fourth of July holiday weekend led to disruptions of public events and has raised…

  8. Eastern U.S. Heat Wave Continues, Bringing Storm Risk to Florence Area

    An extended period of extreme heat that has gripped parts of the eastern United States continued through the July Fourth holiday weekend, bringing with it the potential for…

  9. Heat Wave Prompts Caution for July Fourth Celebrations in Florence and Eastern U.S.

    A prolonged heat wave is impacting July Fourth celebrations across central and eastern U.S. communities this weekend, with record temperatures straining power systems and raising public safety concerns.…

  10. Florence Prepares for Intense Fourth of July Heat Wave

    Florence and the broader Pee Dee region are bracing for a period of extreme heat and humidity expected to coincide with the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Forecasters…

  11. Florence Residents Brace as Historic Heat Wave Sweeps U.S. Ahead of July Fourth

    A historic heat wave is gripping a vast expanse of the United States, placing more than 160 million people under extreme heat warnings or advisories as the nation…

  12. Florence Faces Intense Heat Wave Ahead of Fourth of July Holiday

    An intense heat wave is expected to affect much of the eastern United States, including Florence and the broader Pee Dee region, from Thursday, July 2, through at…