🌱 Why is Florence ending a 32-year deal at World of Golf?

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• Why is Florence ending a 32-year deal at World of Golf?

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

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cloudy and cold, with a high of 31 and low of 29 degrees.
• Friday: A little snow, up to 1", temps: high: 33, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 24 and low of 1 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City of Florence, Landrum part ways on managing World of Golf (linknky.com) — Florence officials have decided not to renew Landrum Golf Management’s contract to run the city-owned World of Golf on Woodspoint Drive, ending a 32-year partnership on Dec. 31. Longtime golf pro Ralph Landrum says he wasn’t given a clear reason, but he’s proud of introducing thousands of Northern Kentucky residents to the game and plans to keep teaching locally next spring.
   

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Saturday December 13

• Dog & Cat Adoption Event - Florence PetSmart
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Wednesday January 7

• January Learn to Play - Florence, KY 2026
  World of Golf , 7400 Woodspoint Dr , Florence
  5:00 pm
• Welcome2Golf - January - Thursdays
  World of Golf , 7400 Woodspoint Dr , Florence
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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Transferable Skills Workshop
  Kenton County Public Library - Erlanger Branch , 401 Kenton Lands Rd , Erlanger
  10:00 am
• Getting Through the Holidays
  Hospice - Edgewood - St. Elizabeth Healthcare , 483 S Loop Rd , Edgewood
  6:00 pm
• Council Meeting
  Crestview Hills, KY Calendar , 50 Town Center Boulevard , Crestview Hills
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• JRTOC Applications Due
  Scott High School
• Senior Social and Games
  Kenton County Public Library - Erlanger Branch , 401 Kenton Lands Rd , Erlanger
  10:30 am
• Home Decorating Contest
  City of Erlanger , 505 Commonwealth Ave , Erlanger
  6:00 pm
• Raider Gils/JV Tournament
  Larry A. Ryle High School , 10379 US-42 , Union
  6:00 pm
• Winter Wonderland
  Kenton County Public Library - Erlanger Branch , 401 Kenton Lands Rd , Erlanger
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Christmas Brunch with the Divas
  Erlanger Lion's Club , 5996 Belair Dr , Florence
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Union

• Holy Cross remains undefeated after senior makes 3-pointer in final seconds of 59-58 win over Ryle (nkytribune.com)
• Northern Kentucky cafe 'had to make a sad choice', closes after more than 8 years (local12.com)

Covington

• Covington breaks ground on riverfront development for new homes, businesses (wlwt.com)
• Band of Helping Hands showcasing holiday spirit with Christmas concert (wlwt.com)
• St. Elizabeth Healthcare hosting holiday meal giveaway (wlwt.com)

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