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Get ready to clean up Florence

Florence is holding another Community Clean-Up Day. This year’s event runs from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 27 at Heritage Park, 600 N. Main St. This event allows residents to …
Things to do

Help needed this week to weed out invasive plant species at Peralta Regional Park

Join the Pinal County Parks and Trails Department Wednesday and Thursday in removing invasive plant species from Peralta Regional Park, 17975 Peralta Road in Gold Canyon. Volunteers will be …
Road work

Road work set for Attaway in Florence

Drivers in Florence are being asked to prepare for work on Attaway Road. The Attaway Road Pavement Preservation Project begins Saturday, April 27. The project is scheduled for Attaway from Palmer …
Country Thunder

PCSO has Country Thunder lost and found

If you went to Country Thunder in Florence and now can’t find your keys, wallets or phones, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office may have them. Country Thunder took place April 11-14 at …
Things to do

Pinal County Parks & Trails hosting dark sky guided hike Friday

International Dark Skies week may be over, but the dark sky adventures continue. With the success of the first hike during Dark Skies Week, Pinal County Parks & Trails will host a dark sky guided …
Environment

Florence cleans up

Florence is holding another Community Clean-Up Day. This year’s event runs from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 27 at Heritage Park, 600 N. Main St. This event allows residents to …
Business

Black Rock Coffee Bar opening in San Tan Valley

Black Rock Coffee Bar, known for its premium roasted coffees, teas, smoothies and Fuel energy drinks is holding a soft launch this weekend for its latest Arizona location, this one in San Tan Valley. …
Election 2024

Incumbent withdraws from 2024 Florence council race

The only incumbent left in the Florence Town Council race has withdrawn his candidacy. Arthur "Snake" Neal cited competing personal and professional priorities and a desire to spend more time …
Crime

Man accused in San Tan Valley shooting arrested in Mesa

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in Mesa in connection with a non-fatal shooting in San Tan Valley. At around 1:10 a.m., March 29, PCSO was called to a home off Gantzel …
Community

Florence designated Certified Autism Center

Florence has announced that it has been designated as a Certified Autism Center by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. This achievement signifies that …
Town Council

Florence council approves method to replace former member

After resigning her seat on the Florence Town Council to run for mayor, the council has approved how to fill out the remaining two years of Michelle Cordes’ term. On a motion by Vice Mayor …
Development

Florence council approves rezoning for master-planned community

The Florence Town Council recently unanimously voted to rezone about 2,250 acres of rural land that could bring in more than 7,500 homes to the area. The council approved the measure for the Florence …
Community

Season's over for Game & Grub Night

If you haven't gone yet, you have one last chance this spring season to attend the town's Game & Grub Night.   The town debuted the series of events in January and held them once a …
FUSD

Florence schools to end late bus routes

Students at schools in the Florence Unified School District who take after-hours extracurricular activities will have to find new ways to get back home. FUSD has announced that beginning in the …
Community

Get ready for Teen Extreme Night

The Second Annual Teen Extreme Night takes place in Florence on Friday. This free event is for tweens and teens between sixth and 12th grades. Sponsored by the Florence Teen Council and …
Neighbor

Florence Girl Scouts gift cookies to cancer center

Girl Scout Troop 3255 of Florence recently put a big smile on the faces of cancer patients at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center by donating 170 boxes of its cookies. At the troop’s request, …

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Things to do
Pinal County Parks & Trails will host a dark sky guided hike at 7 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Peralta Regional Park, 17975 Peralta Road in Gold Canyon.

Pinal County Parks & Trails hosting dark sky guided hike Friday

International Dark Skies week may be over, but the dark sky adventures continue. With the success of the first hike during Dark Skies Week, Pinal County Parks & Trails will host a dark sky guided …
Game & Grub Night is a monthly family friendly event featuring music, food trucks and recreational games.

Season's over for Game & Grub Night

If you haven't gone yet, you have one last chance this spring season to attend the town's Game & Grub Night.   The town debuted the series of events in January and held them once a …
Main Street in Florence will be the boot-scooting spot for this year’s Road to Country Thunder on Saturday, April 6.

Today's the day for Road to Country Thunder

Join the “party before the party” as Florence hosts Road to Country Thunder. Every year, the producers of Country Thunder, one of the largest country music festivals in the country, …
Road to Country Thunder takes place from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 6 on Historic Main Street in Florence.

Meet the artists of Road to Country Thunder

Road to Country Thunder makes its way to Historic Main Street this weekend and the music will be thundering. The “party before the party” is from the producers of Country Thunder, …
Anthony Taylor Jr. will be performing at Road to Country Thunder on Saturday, April 6 in Florence.

Meet artist at Florence's Road to Country Thunder

Road to Country Thunder is less than a week away and organizers are starting to introduce some of the artists that will be performing at the concert. Road to Country Thunder takes place from 5 …
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