Crime
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 …
Wild Fires
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 …
Crime
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 …
Election 2024
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 …
Teen Violence
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 …
Business
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 …
wildfire activity
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 …
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 …
Roadwork
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, …
Summer
Schools in Florence and San Tan Valley will be offering a number of sports camps and events for kids in the coming weeks.
Circle Cross Ranch K-8 will be hosting Rise Athletics’ Kids Summer …
STEWARD HEALTH CARE
Steward Health Care’s bankruptcy filing in a Texas last week has spurred Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes to open an investigation because of potential effects on hospitals in the state.
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Town Council
Longtime community advocate Cathy Adam has been selected to fill the vacant seat on the Florence Town Council. Adam was selected Wednesday after council members interviewed her and nine other …
Roads
Florence residents have the opportunity to shape road safety policy in the state as the Arizona Department of Transportation presents its revised road safety plan at a special virtual meeting on …
Summer
Florence is looking for singers and musicians to take part in its Freedom Fest July 4 celebration.
“We're on the hunt for passionate singers or musicians to perform ‘The …
Election 2024
Another write-in candidate has emerged in the race for three empty seats on the Florence Town Council. Retired Florence resident Kyle Larsen, 69, filed as a write-in candidate for the July 30 town …
Development
Landsea Homes Corporation has started selling homes at its new community in San Tan Valley, Wildera.
"We are thrilled to unveil our homes at Wildera and introduce a new standard of …
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