Newport is considering reconstituting the parks and recreation division and creating an economic development coordinator, while Boone County is discussing zoning regulations for solar energy systems and battery storage facilities in unincorporated areas.
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Nearly $7,000 worth of equipment stolen from Florence restaurant on Christmas Day
Written by WCPO’s Alex Null Like real-life grinches, thieves were spotted on surveillance cameras stealing equipment from a Florence restaurant on Christmas night. “I got a flamethrower, I hook up to a big propane tank and I went to hook it up and there was just no propane tank,” said Guy Cummins, Smokin’ This and […]
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Man arrested for stealing over 300 gift cards from NKY stores
A man was arrested in Gallatin County for stealing over 300 gift cards from Northern Kentucky stores, and is facing several charges including a fugitive warrant from another state.
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7 Brew Coffee franchise could open in Florence
Brew Team KY LLC is seeking a zone change request to open the first 7 Brew Coffee in Northern Kentucky, which would be a drive-thru coffee shop with a 510 square foot building and a 280 square foot remote storage/cooler accessory storage.
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St. Elizabeth Physicians to launch at-home care pilot next year
St. Elizabeth Physicians, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and the cities of Covington and Florence are launching a para-medicine pilot program in 2025 to provide at-home visits to patients with chronic diseases, with the goal of reducing emergency room visits and improving patient outcomes.
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Opinion: Did you know Florence has a flag? It’s time to change it.
By Eric Inda What makes Florence uniquely Florence? One of the many various features that Florence, Kentucky has to offer should be a vibrant flag which can truly represent the second largest city in Northern Kentucky, yet that is currently not the case, that statement deserves change. Currently, the flag of Florence is a low-effort […]
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Camco Chemical acquires 18-acre property in Florence
Camco Chemical has purchased an 18-acre property in Florence with plans to expand its operations in Northern Kentucky, investing $3 million to upgrade its Florence campus and renovating a 170,000-square-foot building for modern distribution, fulfillment and secondary packaging operations.
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Extended-stay hotel project in Florence moves forward
Florence-based development and management company Seva Hospitality is seeking approval to build a 99-room extended-stay hotel on a 5.3-acre plot, with the Boone County Planning Commission recommending approval for the zone change request.
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Medical cannabis dispensaries in three NKY cities receive licenses
Governor Andy Beshear announced the selection of 36 medical cannabis dispensaries in Kentucky, with Northern Kentucky businesses in Erlanger, Florence, and Alexandria among the winners.
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Fort Thomas to discuss zoning ordinance updates, Newport looks at buying Teslas and more
Fort Thomas City Council plans to discuss any changes to its zoning regulations proposed by its planning commission, while the cities of Dayton and Bellevue are collaborating to connect their entertainment districts, and Independence has approved zoning for medical cannabis businesses.
