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Florence officials are addressing residents about a spate of water-main breaks in the town.

Florence residents dealt with another major water main break on Wednesday and that has spurred town officials to address the ongoing problem. “We understand our residents are … more

3/28/24

The town of Florence has a user agreement with the owner of a vacant lot at 383 N. Main St. to hold events such as "Road to Country Thunder.”

Florence town events will stay in place

To continue to hold special town events, Florence has renewed a user agreement with the owner of a vacant property in Downtown. “The 383 N. Main St. property is prime real estate for special … more

By Janet Perez
Mail | X: @AzNewsmedia | 3/27/24

Florence will be holding two more Multigenerational Center open houses on March 28.

Florence multigenerational center meetings on Thursday

Florence is holding two more open houses to allow the public to have its say about the town's proposed Multigenerational Center. The new open houses are at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, March … more

3/27/24

The staff at the Viney Jones Library & Community Center is getting ready for new hours.

Pilot program will extend Florence Library hours

Starting Monday , April 1, the Viney Jones Library & Community Center will be open one extra day and for longer hours. The library will be launching a three-month pilot program to open … more

3/26/24

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.

Chilly reception to proposed planned community in Florence

A proposal to rezone about 2,250 acres in Florence for a new potential master-planned community is getting some push back. At its May 18 meeting, the Florence Town Council heard the first reading of … more

By Janet Perez
Mail | X: @AzNewsmedia | 3/26/24

Chilly reception to proposed planned community in Florence

A proposal to rezone about 2,250 acres in Florence for a new potential master-planned community is getting some push back. At its May 18 meeting, the Florence Town Council heard the first reading of … more

By Janet Perez
Mail | X: @AzNewsmedia | 3/26/24

Central Arizona College was recently awarded a $1.1 million Perkins Grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

CAC receives $325K in water conservation grants

Central Arizona College has been awarded two water conservation grants worth more than $325,000 from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority of Arizona. The first grant, worth $183,286, is … more

3/25/24

Residents can see the night stars during the "Dark Sky Lights Out" event on Monday, April 8.

Look to the dark skies in Pinal County

Pinal County is encouraging residents to take part in a Dark Sky Lights Out events across the county as part of International Dark Sky Week April 2-8. At its March 20 meeting, the Pinal County … more

3/25/24

Those attending Florence Eggstravaganza got to enjoy a foam party.

Florence's Eggstravaganza is a hit

Florence residents went all out this weekend to celebrate the town's main spring event, Eggstravaganza. On Saturday, Eggstravaganza featured a pancake breakfast for the whole family. But that's … more

By Janet Perez
Mail | X: @AzNewsmedia | 3/25/24

Florence adds public meetings for multigenerational center

Florence is holding two more open houses to allow the public to have its say about the town's proposed Multigenerational Center. The new open houses are at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, … more

3/24/24

Florence residents can report what they perceive to be a public nuisance and post photos on the SeeClickFix/Florence Works4U online program.

Florence program making changes to stop discord

After almost two years of growing acrimony from residents, the town of Florence will hold a community meeting to discuss the SeeClickFix program. The program, launched in July 2022, was intended to … more

By Janet Perez
Mail | X: @AzNewsmedia | 3/23/24

The county will provide a presentation about the Road Maintenance and Improvement Fund to Florence residents at an open on Tuesday, April 2.

County to discuss road maintenance with Florence residents

Florence residents are invited to attend a special open house to discuss road maintenance in Pinal County. The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 2 at the Viney Jones … more

3/22/24