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Kindness in Our Community: Good Deed Project founder keeps Florence neighbors fed
A Florence woman has spent more than two decades making sure her neighbors don't go hungry.
Read at KEZI 9Debra Florence O’Renick (Redfern)
Debra Florence O’Renick (Redfern). Photo courtesy of Unknown Debra Florence O’Renick (Redfern) , 73, died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026. She previously lived in Lane County and graduated from Lane Community College. Brown Funeral Home in…
Read at Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldFour candidates jostle for partial term on Florence City Council
In Florence, in addition to three candidates for mayor , eight candidates are running for two positions on the City Council. One of the elections involves a two-year term on the council to complete the term of Councilor Bill Meyer, who…
Read at Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldIncumbent faces three challengers in race for four-year term on Florence City Council
Four candidates, including incumbent Councilor Jo Beaudreau, are seeking a four-year term on the Florence City Council. The November ballot is a busy one for Florence voters: In addition to this seat on the council, voters will select a…
Read at Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldMotorcyclist who died in NE Columbia Blvd crash identified
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The motorcyclist who died in a crash on Northeast Columbia Boulevard in Portland on Wednesday has been identified as 60-year-old Larry J. Randall, of Florence, Oregon. Portland police said the crash involved a 2010…
Read at KOIN 6Lane County expands recycling with new drop-off sites
Lane County opened four RecycleOn Centers at transfer stations in Cottage Grove, Glenwood, Florence and Veneta, giving residents new places to drop off materials that can't go in curbside recycling bins.
Read at KEZI 9Three candidates seeking mayor’s position in Florence
Three candidates are running to serve as the mayor of Florence in the November election. The winning candidate will serve a two-year term and will succeed Mayor Rob Ward, who is not seeking reelection. Will Yurman, the founder of the local…
Read at Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldLane County voters: remember to sign the return envelope and return your ballots early
Voters are urged to return their ballots as early as possible to ensure they are received at Lane County Elections by the 8:00 p.m. deadline on Tuesday, November 3.
Read at Lane CountyCouple face charges, including perjury, in River Road hit-and-run that injured bicyclist
A 42-year-old woman sustained a skull fracture, among other injuries. In an affidavit alleging perjury, a Eugene police detective states the vehicle suspected to be involved in the collision was reported to have been stolen in Florence at…
Read at Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldLois Joan Ten Eyck
Lois Joan Ten Eyck. Photo courtesy of Unknown Lois Joan Ten Eyck , 96, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at Primrose Retirement Community in Lancaster, Ohio. She formerly lived in Florence, Oregon. Unknown is handling the arrangements. The…
Read at Lookout Eugene-SpringfieldDogs take over Florence, Oregon for a fun fall weekend
Florence is launching its first-ever Coastal Canine Classic, a three-day dog festival running Oct. 16-18 with agility courses, costume contests and movie screenings.
Read at KEZI 9Final Yard Debris Disposal Day
The City of Florence’s final Yard Debris Disposal Day is this Saturday
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On the calendar in Florence
- Veterans Day HolidayCity of Florence · Florence, OR 97439