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 […]
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Dayton eyes $2.17M Riverfront Commons project, Bellevue to name alcohol control official
What you need to know This week in NKY government meetings: Dayton will consider bids for phases two and three of the River’s Edge Riverfront Commons project, and Bellevue will appoint an alcohol beverage control administrator. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to […]
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Crowds pack opening day as Crumbl Cookies debuts in Florence
What you need to know A line backed up out the door as dozens of Florence residents eagerly awaited to get into Crumbl Cookies. The line began forming even before Crumbl’s 8 a.m. opening. Andrew Hall, the Crumbl area operator who has experienced nine different openings, said it’s always thrilling to see a line. “Seeing […]
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Prodigal Counseling Services opens in Florence
Prodigal Counseling Services has officially opened an office in Florence to meet a growing demand for accessible mental health care. Located at 256 Main St. in Florence, the office will provide a full range of outpatient counseling services, including individual therapy, family counseling, trauma-informed care and support for substance use and addiction recovery. The center […]
