The Florence Police Department is giving local high school students a closer look at what it’s like to serve and protect through a new five-week program called the Teen Academy. The academy, held once a week at police headquarters, is open to students from Boone County and nearby districts. Each session introduces participants to different aspects […]
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Florence officer opens home to child headed to foster care: ‘His prayers were answered’
In October 2024, Florence police officer Michael Stanaland and Corporal Kelli Chapman responded to a call to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. At the Sept. 23 Florence City Council meeting, Florence police chief Jeff Mallery presented Stanaland with a distinguished service award for what happened in the aftermath of the call. “Not […]
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Florence welcomes three new police officers, celebrates special service weeks
Florence officially welcomed three new police officers during its May 13 city council meeting and marked weeks of recognition for public service and law enforcement. Police Chief Jeff Mallery introduced the officers who took their oath of office with Mayor Julie Aubuchon. Two of the officers, Aaron Spencer and John Martini, are new to the […]
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UPDATE: Five dead after shooting in Florence, police release identities
Five people, including four victims and the suspect, have died following a shooting in Florence early Saturday morning, with three more people in stable condition at the hospital.
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Juvenile arrested after bringing weapon to Boone County High School, high-speed chase
Police have arrested a juvenile suspect in connection with an incident at Boone County High School that resulted in a three-vehicle crash, per the Florence Police Department. At 2:50 p.m., officers responded to a Boone County High School report of a male with a weapon on school grounds, according to a media release. Police said […]
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Florence Police Department participating in Drug Take Back Day
Mayor Aubuchon announced the Florence Police Department will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Tuesday’s City Council Meeting. The event will take place on April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs. It also aims […]
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Two suspects charged in relation to Florence Taco Bell shooting
The Florence Police Department has named two suspects related to a shooting at a Taco Bell over the weekend. Eli Nunez, 19 of Union and Cody Love, 18 of Elsmere, have been identified and charged in connection to the shooting that took place on Jan. 6 at the Taco Bell on U.S. 42 in Florence. […]
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New ‘Thin Blue Line’ and ‘Thin Red Line’ sign dedications in Florence
The City of Florence has unveiled two new signs dedicated to the men and women of the Florence Police Department and the Florence Fire/EMS Department for their service to the community. The signs are in conjunction with the painting of a “Thin Blue Line” in honor of the Police Department on Ewing Boulevard and a […]
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Explosion Causes Evacuation of Florence Mall
Florence Mall, busy with a large crowd of holiday shoppers, was evacuated Saturday afternoon, after an explosion occurred on the premises.
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Police Officer Injured in Fatal Shooting of Suspect Identified
Lt. Roger Allen, of the Florence PD, was injured in a fatal shooting on Tuesday morning/provided A Florence police officer is injured and a suspect is dead after an investigation of drug activity at a motel on Tuesday morning.