By Conner Steffen and Molly Schramm of WCPO A woman is dead after a driver struck her with a car on Saturday, before crashing into the front of a local business in Florence, police said. According to a press release sent out by the Florence Police Department, officers responded to reports of a vehicle collision […]
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 7 Brew coffee drops into Florence
Drive-thru coffee stand, 7 Brew, offering over 20,000 drink combinations, was placed at 8111 US 42 in Florence on Wednesday. The brand has over 425 locations nationwide. The most recent location to open in Northern Kentucky is in Newport. The stand will create 50 new jobs in the Florence area. The stand plans to open this […]
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Boone County Veterans Memorial rededicated at special ceremony
The newly renovated Boone County Veterans Memorial underwent a special rededication ceremony on Saturday. The ceremony was held in honor of H.B. Deatherage, a veteran and community advocate who first brought the idea to the city government. Located in front of the Florence Government Center, the site features lighted flagpoles and granite monuments etched with […]
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Habitat for Humanity to open Florence ReStore next month
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati is set to celebrate the opening of its newly located facility in Florence. The organization will hold a ribbon-cutting at Florence ReStore on Sept. 5 at 12:30 p.m. The store is located at 7102 Turfway Road in Florence. The event, hosted in partnership with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of […]
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FIESTA at the Plate: Where Culture Meets Community
Mark your calendars for September 19th, because Northern Kentucky is about to turn up the heat! FIESTA at the Plate is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a vibrant celebration of Hispanic heritage, flavor, and joy. Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring salsa dancing, a thrilling batting competition, raffles, unlimited soft drinks, and a mouthwatering […]
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Florence man sentenced to 12 years for cocaine trafficking
Osvaldo Pardo, a 33-year-old man from Florence, was sentenced in federal court this week to 12 years in prison after being caught with 807 grams of cocaine. He was also found with $1,440 in cash, 2,973 grams of marijuana, a pistol, a digital scale and a money counter, according to a press release from the […]
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Popular Florence senior center gets new funding
The Deanna and Hugh Skees Senior Activity Center in Florence is about to get more money thanks to a new agreement between the City of Florence and Kenton County. The Florence City Council, in an Aug. 19 special meeting, voted unanimously to approve a resolution authorizing a one-year contract between the City of Florence and […]
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Newport eyes General James Taylor Park update, Edgewood talks Kroger alcohol sale hours
This week in NKY government meetings: Newport will discuss improvements to James Taylor Park in partnership with Corporex; while Edgewood is weighing changes to Kroger’s Sunday alcohol sales hours. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last […]
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Florence’s new sign program to ‘promote inclusivity’
Florence is moving forward with a resident suggestion that would allow people with a disability (or their caregivers) to request a sign that would alert motorists in residential areas to their presence. Council discussed the request during a July council meeting, and Human Services Administrator Katie James worked with Public Services Director Eric Hall to […]
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Florence Fire Department adds Safe Haven Baby Box
The Florence Fire Department is home to a new Safe Haven Baby Box. Located at 8101 Dream St. in Florence, the new location will offer a “secure option for parents in crisis and help ensure every infant has a chance for a safe and loving future,” per a press release from Safe Haven. The box […]
