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Give Blood. Save Lives. Florence Community Blood Drive October 8
The City of Florence is partnering with Hoxworth Blood Center to host a Community Blood Drive on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd. Community members are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and help make a difference for patients…
Cider & Chat with Mayor Aubuchon – October 8
The City of Florence invites residents to start their morning with conversation and community at Cider & Chat with Mayor Aubuchon on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Community Room C at the Florence Government Center, 8100 Ewing Blvd. Cider & Chat provides residents…
City of Florence to Honor Boone County High School Alumnus David Trosper
The City of Florence will join the community in honoring the life and legacy of Boone County High School alumnus and longtime Northern Kentucky football coach David Trosper during the retirement of his No. 44 jersey on Friday, October 2, 2026. As part of the ceremony, Florence…
City of Florence Annual Fall Clean Up Week Set for October 5–11
The City of Florence will hold its Annual Fall Clean Up Week from Monday, October 5 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, providing residents an opportunity to dispose of unwanted household debris and other eligible items. Items may be dropped off at the City of Florence Public…
CityBeat
Published September 28This Northern Kentucky middle school traded jazz for mariachi. Students flocked to it
With their bows resting beside them, Rector A. Jones Middle School violinists began plucking the instrument beneath their chins with their fingers. A batch of trumpet players followed, before students cradling large ornate wooden guitarróns and smaller folk-style guitars called…
Honor Run Half Marathon Returns November 15
The Honor Run Half Marathon returns to Florence on Sunday, November 15, 2026, bringing runners and the community together to honor the men and women who have served our country. More than a race, the Honor Run Half Marathon provides an opportunity to run with purpose while…
Connect with Your Community at Neighborhood Night Out
Come together for an evening of community connection at Neighborhood Night Out on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Florence Nature Park, 7200 Nature Park Drive. Neighborhood Night Out is an opportunity for residents to meet members of Florence City…
David Joseph Mueller
David Joseph Mueller, 48, of Burlington, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026. David was born on Tuesday, July 18, 1978, in Cincinnati; son of John Eugene Mueller and Sharon (Brodbeck) Mueller. David and his [...]
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…