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First place went to Madison Murphy for "Water You Waste is Other People’s Needs."
Florence honors water art winners
The Florence Town Council has  honored the winners of the "Every Drop Counts" Water Stewardship Art Contest. Organized by the town’s Water Resource Analyst Paige Gangloff, the contest … more
A PCSO aerial view from a past Country Thunder.
Country Thunder brings traffic delays to Florence area
The festival country music fans love is heading to Florence and the residents there are battening down the hatches. A poster on Florence’s Facebook page joked, “Already got supplies for 5 … more
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A group walks to a Chandler Unified School District Governing Board meeting in February in memory of East Valley teen Preston Lord and other victims of teen violence. Several parents and other East Valley residents have demanded more action from local governments.
Making a stand against teen violence
Southeast Valley cities and school districts are still grappling with how to handle a wave of violent incidences involving local teens.​ Gilbert is expecting a subcommittee looking at solutions to … more
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Florence residents get ready for the Road to Country Thunder concert on April 6 on Historic Main Street.
Lots of winners at Florence’s Road to Country Thunder
Country music lovers weren’t the only winners at this year’s Road to Country Thunder concert in Florence. The April 6 event drew thousands of people to Historic Main Street, where … more
Central Arizona College will be holding New Student Express Registration Days for the fall 2024 semester starting this month at CAC campuses in San Tan Valley, Apache Junction, Coolidge and Maricopa.
CAC holds new student express registration
Central Arizona College will hold New Student Express Registration Days for the fall 2024 semester beginning later this month. During the two-hour long, on campus, registration sessions, students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an adviser, … more
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, … more

Florence Mayor Tara Walter, in the red dress, joined Florence Town council members and local officials in proclaiming April 6-12 as the Week of the Young Child.
Florence works to make sure the ‘Kids are Alright’
Florence  Mayor Tara Walter has proclaimed April 6-12 as the Week of the Young Child. The proclamation, made during the Florence Town Council’s Monday meeting, is part of a … more
Clockwise from left, Sherrie L. Bedford, James “Tony” Bencina, Arthur “Snake” Neal and Tracy Florea are running for three open seats on the Florence Town Council.
Florence council will likely see new faces in 2025
With only one incumbent running for reelection this year, the Florence Town Council will more than likely have several new faces. Mayor Tara Walter is not running for reelection. Former … more
Running for mayor of Florence, from left to right, are Michelle Cordes and Keith Eaton
Two candidates vying for Florence mayor
With Florence Mayor Tara Walter opting not to run for reelection, two candidates with strong ties to Florence have emerged as contenders. Michelle Cordes and Keith Eaton will face off during the July … more
Leaders of the LG Energy Solution team joined Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and other officials from Pinal County and Queen Creek on Wednesday in touring ongoing construction of the $5.5 billion facility.
LGES $5.5B manufacturing complex bringing jobs to Pinal County
The construction of a major battery manufacturing complex in Queen Creek announced by South Korean-company LG Energy Solution last year is on track to be completed in two years with the first round … more
Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer will be addressing attendees of the April 20 Citizens Academy.
Sign up for Pinal County’s Citizen’s Academy
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office next Citizens Academy is coming soon. The academy runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 20 at the Pinal County Attorney’s Office, 971 Jason … more
Florence 287 is a proposed master-planned community spanning 2,249 acres across Florence and Coolidge. The community is bound by Adamsville Road, Hiscox Lane and Vah Ki Inn Road with most of the project south of SR-287.
Florence council issues continuance on rezoning vote
Questions about the impact on wells un and around a proposed master-planned community caused the Florence Town Council to issue a continuance for more information before it votes on  whether to rezone about 2,250 acres  that could bring in more than 7,500 homes to the area. more
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