During LINK’s media partner, WCPO’s, conversation with Florence residents during Tuesday’s “Let’s Talk” event, multiple residents brought up the host of the event — the Florence branch of the Boone County Public Library. Built in the 1970s, residents said they are ready for an upgrade. We caught up with Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon to talk about future […]
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Explore city services careers at the second annual Florence Public Works Academy
Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon reminded interested residents to apply for the upcoming Public Works Academy during this week’s city council meeting. The academy is an opportunity to learn skills and gain hands-on experience in the work that city staff perform daily throughout the city. The academy will run from June 9 to July 25. “This […]
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Florence city council fills vacant seat
Mayor Julie Aubuchon swore in a new Florence City Council member last week who was appointed to fill the position recently vacated by the death of member David Osborne. New member David M. Schneider, Jr., is a Florence resident and insurance professional who served on the Florence Board of Adjustment from 2006 to 2014. He […]
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Four anchors for sale at ‘chaotic’ Florence Mall, as vacancy rate rises
Florence City has hired a consultant to analyze potential new uses for Florence Mall, which has a vacancy rate approaching 50% and all four anchor-store buildings are seeking buyers.
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Outdoor classroom? Walking paths? New sports courts? There’s still time to decide future of Florence parks
Parks are for the people, and time is ticking on the chance for the people to help shape the future of their parks. For the past year, the City of Florence has been crafting its Parks Master Plan. It’s the first of its kind in roughly two decades and the goal is simple: to ensure […]
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Florence Police Department names new chief of police
Jeff Mallery, a 21-year veteran of the Florence Police Department, has been appointed as the new chief of police, replacing Chief Tom Grau, who is retiring on May 1.
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Florence details economic growth in annual report
The City of Florence released their annual economic development report which highlights 23 completed projects and 20 projects currently underway, as well as seven upcoming projects.
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Northern Kentucky NAACP branch hosts Freedom Fund Gala: ‘We have to do better’
With the concept of service before self serving as the backdrop, the Northern Kentucky branch of the NAACP celebrated its 23rd annual Freedom Fund Gala in Florence on Friday. Attendees gathered at the Hilton Cincinnati Airport Hotel to fellowship, dine and celebrate partnerships, with the overarching goal of focusing on ensuring all in the region […]
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Memorial in Florence dedicated to former slaves, Black veterans
Priscilla Chambers has been conducting family history research since she was a teen, so she was pleased to recently learn there was a descendant buried at the Florence Cemetery. Chambers was present on Thursday as the Boone County Public Library hosted a ceremony dedicating a memorial to the 127 Black people buried at the cemetery […]
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Florence police, fire departments welcome new personnel
The Florence Police Department is joining Florence/EMS in welcoming new personnel to respective folds. Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon administered oaths to three Florence police recruits and four Florence/EMS members during Tuesday’s Florence City Council meeting. “I’d like to welcome our four newest members to the Florence Fire/EMS,” Florence Fire Chief Rodney Wren said. Aubuchon expressed […]