Former Florence Mayor Diane Whalen named 2024 Golden Eagle Award winner by Dan Beard Council
Dan Beard Council, BSA on Monday presented Diane Whalen, former mayor of Florence, with its 2024 Golden Eagle Leadership Award…
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Florence Mayor Diane Whalen decides she won’t seek re-election; after 24 years she is ready for family time
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Florence Mayor Diane Whalen really does have a full, rich personal life — and she…
Diane Whalen: Stay healthy at home and we will all get through this pandemic together
Dear Fellow Residents and Friends of Florence: Thank you for taking time to read yet another COVID-19 message. We are approaching…
Cities of Florence, Dayton among those taking precautions in response to COVID-19 concerns
NKyTribune staff Florence Mayor Diane E. Whalen urges residents to be equipped with the facts associated with COVID-19 and to…
Florence releases economic development update of projects completed, under construction, in pipeline
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The City of Florence has released its annual economic development report, which includes projects…
Florence professional baseball team gets permission from City Council to change name…and it’s “Y’alls”
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Florence Freedom is no more, but don’t Y’all be too disappointed. The owners…
Owners of Florence professional baseball team to announce new name, logo for team tonight
NKyTribune staff The wait is almost over. The sales of the Florence Freedom to a new ownership group was announced…
Defy Florence indoor entertainment park at former Babies ‘R Us site on Houston Road is now open
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The new Defy Florence indoor active entertainment park is now open in Florence. The…
Historic Florence Main Street Fire Station restoration and adaptive reuse project set to begin
Florence’s historic Main Street Fire Station is about to undergo an extensive restoration that will culminate in an exciting new…
Community members join city officials as ribbon is cut on Event Center at Florence Nature Park
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Florence City Officials were joined by residents and community stakeholders Oct. 22, at a…
New ownership group plans changes for Florence Freedom, new team name to be chosen by a fan
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A lot of things will stay the same when the Florence Freedom take the…
Sale of the Florence Freedom baseball team is pending; new owners plan to keep team in NKY
NKyTribune staff A sale of the Florence Freedom independent professional baseball team is pending but a statement from the prospective…
Fernando Figueroa: Conversation with NKY mayors spurs discussion of expanding River Cities Initiative
My goal as president of Gateway is to bring together elected officials, businesses, educators and leaders of all kinds to…
Florence 2nd Quarter Report includes development projects completed, underway, in the pipeline
NKyTribune staff The City of Florence has provided its Second Quarter Report on development projects recently competed, currently underway and…
GE Aviation’s On Wing Support Center expanding with new facility in Northern Kentucky
GE Aviation’s On Wing Support Center in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region is expanding to meet the growing demand for its…
Becoming Mom Spa + Ultrasound holding grand opening in Florence January 24; open to public
Becoming Mom Spa + Ultrasound, a spa and ultrasound imaging center that provides a comforting environment for women before, during,…
Wice returns to Florence as City Coordinator after stint as vice president with REDI Cincinnati
Mayor Diane E. Whalen has announced the appointment of Joshua Wice as City Coordinator for the City of Florence, effective…
Candidate: Whalen sees role as mayor of Florence as labor of love, would like to continue the job
My passion is the City of Florence. My husband, Wally, and I both grew up in Florence and raised our children…
Knoll named Florence Fire/EMS chief; things about to get ‘hairy’ at the City’s police department
Florence Mayor Diane Whalen has announced the appointment of Assistant Chief, Scott Knoll as the new Fire/EMS Chief, replacing Chief…
Grau Named Florence Police Chief; 23-year veteran replaces John McDermond, who is retiring July 31
Mayor Diane Whalen today announced the appointment of Captain Thomas Grau as the new Florence Police Chief, replacing Chief John…
Menards to break ground on Florence Heights store Thursday at noon, will complete Mall Road project
Mayor Diane Whalen has announced that Menards Home Improvement Store wiill break ground, Thursday, June 14 (tomorrow) at noon, at…
Victory Lane Quick Oil Change opens first NKy location, sponsors NASCAR driver with local ties
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Victory Lane Quick Oil Change celebrated the opening of its first shop in the…