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City of Florence Suspends Use of Flock Safety System Pending Comprehensive Review
Mayor Julie M. Aubuchon announced today that the City of Florence will temporarily suspend its use of Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader system while the City conducts a comprehensive review of the technology, its public safety benefits, and concerns related to privacy…
Message from Mayor Julie M. Aubuchon
A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR JULIE M. AUBUCHON Over the past several months, I have been evaluating the City of Florence’s use of Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader system and listening to concerns residents have raised about privacy, data retention, information sharing, and…
Celebrate Arbor Day with the City of Florence!
The City of Florence invites the community to join us for the annual Arbor Day Celebration, recognizing the beauty, importance and lasting impact of trees and natural habitats throughout our community. The event will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to…
City of Florence Approves Property Tax Rate Cut, Continuing Three-Year Trend of Tax Relief
Florence City Council approved a significant reduction in the city’s property tax rate at its September 1 meeting, continuing a three-year effort by Mayor Julie Aubuchon and Florence City Council to lower tax rates while maintaining the high quality services and investments…
Spend Your Friday Night with Us at Neighborhood Night Out & Movie Night!
The City of Florence invites residents, families, friends, and neighbors to join us at South Fork Park, 9200 S. Fork Park Drive, for an evening of community connections, a free cookout, and a showing of Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2. Neighborhood Night Out is a great…
Help Shape the Future of Alternative Mobility in Florence
The City of Florence is seeking community input as part of its public outreach and engagement process regarding alternative forms of transportation in our community. E-bikes, electric scooters, golf carts, and UTVs are becoming increasingly common, and recent changes to Kentucky…
Vendor Registration Now Open for the 2026 Florence Y’alloween Fest
The City of Florence is excited to announce that vendor registration is now open for the 2026 Florence Y’alloween Fest! Local businesses, organizations and community partners are invited to be part of Florence’s biggest event of the year! The 2026 Florence Y’alloween Fest will…
Florence Police Department Teen Academy: Now Accepting Applications
The Florence Police Department is excited to announce the upcoming Teen Academy, a five-week program designed for students in grades 9–12 who are interested in learning more about law enforcement and the role of police officers in our community. The Teen Academy will run from…