Florence has become the first city in Kentucky to create a Transportation Improvement District, knowns as a TID, designed to give communities more funding flexibility and local control of transportation-related projects. The city council voted 4 to 2 on Tuesday to approve an ordinance creating the district, an opportunity made possible through the state legislature. […]
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Florence awards Medal of Valor to two first responders
The city of Florence and the Florence Police Department honored two first responders with the Medal of Valor at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Officer Jacob Sander of the Florence Police Department and Sergeant Jon Ball of the Boone County Sheriff’s Department were awarded the honor for their actions during an incident on Jan. 12. “The […]
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Section of US 27 may be renamed to honor Pat Crowley
A section of US 27 could be renamed in honor of longtime journalist and public relations expert Pat Crowley, who died in December at the age of 63. Southgate passed a resolution at its Feb. 19 council meeting to rename the section from about Highland Avenue in Fort Thomas to Fifth Street in Newport: The […]
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Fort Thomas approves funding for street repair plan
Fort Thomas City Council approved the city’s 2025-26 budget for street repair and maintenance. By approving the “streets plan” months ahead instead of waiting until the start of the fiscal year in June, City Administrator Matt Kremer said it can save the city some money. Early bidding gives construction companies time to plan the project […]
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Six Florence firefighters promoted to lieutenant positions
A crowd of family and friends gathered at the Florence city council meeting on Tuesday to congratulate six firefighters who earned the rank of lieutenant in the Florence Fire/EMS Department. All six took the oath of office given by Mayor Julie Aubuchon. Chief Rodney Wren introduced each firefighter and noted how long they’ve been with […]
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Florence reviews plans for 7 Brew Coffee, life skills facility, EV chargers
Florence is reviewing plans for a new 7 Brew Coffee, an autism support facility and EV charger expansion in the city. On Tuesday, Florence officials discussed the three projects the Boone County Planning Commission recommended, and Director of Community Development Todd Morgan presented requests for proposals. Council did not vote on the recommendations, but had […]
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Florence begins process to establish Transportation Improvement District
After hearing a presentation last week on Transportation Improvement Districts, the Florence City Council took steps toward establishing one in the city. At Tuesday night’s council meeting, the council held a first reading of an ordinance that would establish the district, known as a TID. Although the city would need to consider the financial impacts […]
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Three members of Florence Fire/EMS promoted to captain
As the first order of business at Tuesday’s meeting of the Florence city council, three Florence Fire/EMS personnel received promotions to the rank of captain. Chief Rodney Wren introduced the three firefighters who were sworn in by Mayor Julie Aubuchon. “Tonight, I want to acknowledge some members of our department,” said Wren. “Josh Corry is […]
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Dayton passes resolution opposing centralized payroll tax collection
Dayton City Council joined other Northern Kentucky municipalities opposing a bill that would centralize the collection and distribution of occupational business taxes and fees. On Tuesday, the council voted unanimously to pass a resolution against House Bill 253, which, if approved, would change the way local governments collecting the taxes. Taxes would be sent to […]
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What is a Transportation Improvement District and how could Florence use one?
Florence city council recently discussed Transportation Improvement Districts (TIDs) and whether the city might consider creating one next fiscal year. During the meeting on Feb. 5, council members heard from former State Representative Sal Santoro and Wade Williams, a consultant with Cincinnati-based Montrose Group, who helped Boone County establish a TID, becoming the first to […]