Florence
Man Arrested After SWAT Standoff Now Faces More Charges
Thu, 01/21/2021 - 21:25
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The Florence man accused of holing a woman and girl at gunpoint for several hours last week now faces additional charges.
Boone Co. Man Wins $200,000 in Lottery Game
Thu, 01/21/2021 - 09:29
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A Boone County man won $200,000 in a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off game.
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Twin Peaks Restaurant Coming to Florence
Tue, 01/19/2021 - 18:13
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A new Twin Peaks restaurant is coming to Florence.
The Dallas-based chain will locate at 6835 Houston Rd., previously home to Logan's Roadhouse.
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Florence Council to Clarify City Position on "Household Agriculture"
Wed, 01/13/2021 - 18:22
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Florence city council listened to a first reading of an ordinance changing zoning regulations related to animals, particularly those more associated with farmland.
Suspect in Double Murder of Florence Couple Dies of COVID-19
Tue, 12/29/2020 - 18:43
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Florence City Council Sworn In
Mon, 12/21/2020 - 18:26
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Florence Mayor Diane Whalen administered the oath of office to the new city council, which is primarily made up of returning members and newcomer Josh Walton.
Two Florence Pastors' Sabbaticals Funded by $65,000 in Grants
Tue, 12/15/2020 - 18:34
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Two ministers from Florence Christian Church were awarded grants totaling $65,000 to fund a sabbatical period next year.
New Jimmy John's Opening in Florence with Drive-Thru
Mon, 12/14/2020 - 17:57
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A new Jimmy John's is opening in Florence this week.
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New Business Construction, Short-Term Rental Regulations Coming to Florence
Sun, 12/13/2020 - 18:44
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A plan for new construction on a more than 4-acre site at Safeway Drive was presented to the Florence city council.
NKY Optometrist Awarded Industry Honor
Sun, 12/13/2020 - 16:14
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A local optometrist and Florence city councilwoman was presented with an honor at the Kentucky Optometric Association's 2020 Virtual Awards Ceremony.
The event was held on December 8.
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Boone Library Seeks City Partnership in Expanding WiFi Access to Students
Sun, 11/29/2020 - 19:29
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The Boone County Public Library launched a pilot program to provide greater access to the internet for Boone County Schools students.
Fire Erupts at Florence Mexican Restaurant
Sat, 11/28/2020 - 12:21
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Multiple fire departments responded Saturday morning to the Acapulco Mexican Restaurant on Turfway Road in Florence.
The fire reportedly broke out just before 10 a.m.
Child Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Dixie Highway Crash
Fri, 11/20/2020 - 16:26
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This story has been corrected: one of the drivers was injured, and a previous version of this article indicated otherwise. RCN regrets the error.
Florence Driver's License Office to Remain Closed Due to COVID-19
Wed, 11/18/2020 - 15:48
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Three Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) driver license offices, including one in Florence, that were closed last week due to cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) will remain closed l
