Public Safety
In an effort to keep teens safe during graduation and prom season the Florence Police Department will be at Florence High School to discuss drunk driving.
Students will see and participate in a …
Election 2024
Florence Mayor Tara Walter has officially announced her candidacy for Pinal County school superintendent.
The announcement was Walter’s first official declaration for the position, but it …
Roads
Florence residents who missed a special open house earlier this month to discuss road maintenance in Pinal County now have an opportunity to take part in a virtual forum.
The event will take …
Town Council
The deadline to apply for the vacant seat on the Florence Town Council is coming up.
An application, cover memo and resume must be submitted by Wednesday May 1.
The council will review …
Environment
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
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
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
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
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 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, 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.
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Election 2024
The only incumbent left in the Florence Town Council race has withdrawn his candidacy.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
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 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
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
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 …
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