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🌱 Why Orleans South neighbors say Florence traffic is becoming dangerous fast

Good day Florence! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Orleans South neighbors say Florence traffic is becoming dangerous fast
  • Which Florence schools made the green and blue rating tiers?

Also on today's calendar: January Learn to Play - Florence, KY 2026.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Florence? Post it to Florence photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 36 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Not as cold, temps: high: 44, low: 33.
  • Thursday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 56 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Government briefs: News from Florence, Park Hills, Lakeside Park, Kenton County, Taylor Mill (nkytribune.com) — Florence residents packed a recent council meeting to demand safer streets in the Orleans South area, citing speeding, heavy cut-through traffic, and risks to schoolchildren despite new signs. City leaders also handled key reappointments and heard complaints about deer and litter near the Florence library, while neighboring cities addressed zoning, school safety officers, and upcoming regional initiatives.
   

• How do schools work in NKY? (linknky.com) — Families in Florence get a detailed, one-stop guide to every nearby public and parochial school, including addresses, contacts, and state ratings. The piece explains how Northern Kentucky’s county and independent districts work, then lists options like Boone County High, Florence Elementary, Yealey, and St. Paul-Florence so newcomers can compare choices, transportation needs, and potential tuition.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Grey Pittie found at the end of Blackstone Drive.
    Grey collar - very friendly. We were able to leash it and our neighbor is currently walking it down Blackstone Drive to see if she can find its owner… (Nextdoor Cayton to Meadow Creek)
  • Hi neighbors!
    Has anyone else gotten a letter in the mail from the City of Florence about paying monthly for coverage for exterior water service line or exterior… (Nextdoor Cayton to Meadow Creek)
  • Chuy's Tex-Mex Restaurant posted a job opening for Janitorial in Florence. Apply here.
  • Jabil, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler III Receiving shift C in Florence. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Florence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Union

  • Decadent Tudor Dwelling Inspired by Traditional English Architecture Hits the Market in Kentucky for $3.3 Million (realtor.com)
  • Navigating NKY (linknky.com)

Burlington

  • Miami basketball off to best start in over 80 years after win at Eastern Kentucky (local12.com)

Ok Florence! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Florence

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Florence

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.