Good morning, Florence.

At a Florence event attended by 850 people, Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill, shared their deeply personal story of faith, loss, and redemption, raising nearly $300,000 for the House of Hope.

A collision in Florence County, S.C., involving a Buick Century and Chevrolet Silverado resulted in one fatality and four injuries, with investigation ongoing.

One person was killed and four were injured in a two-vehicle collision on West John Paul Jones Road near Timmonsville, South Carolina.

An early morning fire destroyed the former Schoolhouse Restaurant in Florence County, with no injuries reported and the cause under investigation.

The Florence County Sheriff's Office alerts the public to scams involving fake warrants for unpaid property taxes, toll road charges, and jury duty fines, advising against sharing personal information.

Florence, SC enacts a ban on keeping wild and exotic animals following an incident where a man was hospitalized after being bitten by a venomous snake he owned.

James Beard-nominated chef Elliott Moss opens a whole hog barbecue restaurant inside Seminar Brewing in Florence, bringing his culinary craft back home.

Power Comicon 2025

Power Comicon 2025 is a comic convention featuring artists, writers, collectible memorabilia, and a costume contest, held at the Florence Center in Florence, SC.

Gary Allan Concert

7-9:30 p.m. | Florence Center | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy a night filled with country tunes from the beloved Gary Allan.

FSO Music of the Knights

7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Britain’s finest songwriters performed by the Florence Symphony Orchestra and special guests.

Youth Mentors of the Pee Dee BBQ Festival

April 11-12 — ECA Fairgrounds — $10 wristband — Taste competition-quality barbecue and enjoy family-friendly activities while supporting local youth mentorship.