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Florence’s Community Services Summer Guide is being mailed out to residents next week and is available online starting today.
Florence summer recreation guide is here
If you’re looking for activities you and your family can enjoy this summer, check out Florence’s Community Services Summer Guide. The guide has everything from outdoor adventures and … more
The town of Florence is seeking residents to fill vacant positions on several boards and commissions, including the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Florence looks for board, commission members
The Florence Town Council is seeking qualified applicants for several boards and commissions. The following boards and commissions have openings: Board of Appeals: on position … more
Full closures of U.S, Highway 60, when required, will occur from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays through November.
Full closure of US60 between Superior and Miami planned May 22
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the full closure of U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami, mileposts 227-243, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, for … more
Benjamin Hollins, 50, a convicted sex offender, was arrested by PCSO in Mesa for allegedly faking his own death to avoid registering.
Pinal sheriff says sex offender faked his death
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office arrested Benjamin Hollins, 50, a convicted sex offender, for allegedly faking his own death to avoid registering. The Pinal Regional SWAT Team arrested … more
A charred tree left behind by the 2011 Wallow Fire, the largest in state history, which burned more than a half-million acres. All wildfires combined in 2023 burned 188,000 acres, but state officials are warning of a more active season in 2024.
Florence: landscape maintenance mitigates fire risks
With the growing season underway and fire season just around the corner, the town of Florence is looking to underscore the importance of performing regular landscape maintenance to reduce the … more
The driver of the vehicle, Timothy Broyles, 33 (inset), was sentenced to more than 20 years in prison for seriously injuring two during a high-speed crash with PCSO.
Man gets 20+ years after high-speed chase in Pinal County
A Pinal County judge in Florence has sentenced Timothy Broyles, 33, to more than 20 years in prison for seriously injuring two people and endangering others in a high-speed crash while fleeing law enforcement … more

Arthur Wilkerson has filed as the third write-in candidate for a seat on the Florence Town Council.
Third write-in candidate enters Florence Council race
The field of candidates for the three Florence Town Council seats up for grabs continues to grow. A third person has filed as a write-in candidate for the upcoming July 30 primary election. On … more
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From left to right, alleged “Gilbert Goons” Jacob Pennington entered plea deals in two assault cases in Maricopa and Pinal counties, Deleon Haynes entered a plea deal in Maricopa County, and Garrett Bagshaw entered a plea deal in Pinal County.
Three ‘Gilbert Goons’ enter plea deals in 2 separate assault cases
Three alleged “Gilbert Goons” have pleaded guilty to criminal charges in Maricopa and Pinal counties. None of the defendants are charged in the October murder of 16-year-old Preston Lord … more
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Somburros is opening its first location in San Tan Valley on June 15
Someburros opening in San Tan Valley
Someburros Mexican restaurant is opening its first location in San Tan Valley.   The almost 40-year-old Arizona restaurant chain is set to open at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 15, at the … more
Fires in Pinal County this year have ranged in size from half an acre to the 2,000-acre Range Fire north of Florence.
Welding, grinding primary causes of recent wildfires in Pinal County
A recent spike in wildfire activity in some parts of Pinal County is causing concern for state fire management officers. Since April 1 to May 9, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire … more
Florence tentative budget for fiscal year 2024-25 includes $54 million for capital projects including roads and streets.
Florence council approves $97M tentative budget
The Florence Town Council has approved a tentative town budget of more than $97.1 million for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The budget increased by $9.6 million from the current fiscal year’s budget … more
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the Merrill Ranch Parkway Pavement Preservation project begins on Monday, May 20 in Florence.
Pavement sealing project will affect Florence road
Florence drivers be on alert -- the Merrill Ranch Parkway Pavement Preservation project begins on Monday, May 20. The project will span from Hunt Highway to Felix Road and continue through Thursday, … more
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