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Florence Town Councilmember Arthur “Snake” Neal stands in front of the newly unveiled plaque for the Viney Jones Library and Community Center in November. Neal has just announced he will not be running for reelection this year.
Incumbent withdraws from 2024 Florence council race
The only incumbent left in the Florence Town Council race has withdrawn his candidacy.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 … more
Community Clean-Up Day runs from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 27 at Heritage Park, 600 N. Main St.
Florence's Community Clean-Up Day set for Saturday
 Community Clean-Up Day takes place on Saturday and it's your chance to get rid of items that can't just be thrown away This event runs from 8 a.m. to noon at Heritage Park, 600 N. Main St. … more
The Florence Unified School District is considering moving from a K-8 model to a middle-school model. Florence K-8 may be one of the schools affected by the change.
Florence Unified discusses middle school plans
On Monday, members of an exploratory committee with the Florence Unified School District will be discussing plans for the district to transition to a middle-school model. The meeting take … more
In a video on April 4, Queen Creek Police Chief Randy Brice outlined the release of the Preston Lord homicide case documents, as well as a timeline of police response on the October night Lord was beaten in Queen Creek.
Queen Creek police issue Lord assault timeline
Responding to criticisms from some corners that the Queen Creek Police Department did not act quickly enough to save 16-year-old Preston Lord on the October night he was severely beaten during a … more
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Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley has opened registration for its summer camps.
School daze
Between May and July, students are either graduating from school, getting ready for a new year or starting their first day. Here's a handy guide to some of the activities taking place this month … more
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Residents enjoy the music at Road to Country Thunder.
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

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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FUSD student Faith Nunley, left, of Florence K-8, won first place for the K-2 division of the Pinal County Community Advisory Board's Character Counts Essay Competition. Third-grader Rayna Wheelwright of San Tan Heights K-8 placed second in division 2.
Florence students take top prizes
Two Florence Unified School District students took top prizes in the Pinal County Community Advisory Board's Character Counts Essay Competition. Second-grader Faith Nunley of Florence K-8 won … more
FUSD Governing Board President Roger Biede III, standing, and Florence Unified School Superintendent Chris Knutsen, sitting, recently visited the new FUSD-ADOT school bus test course in Florence.
FUSD leaders drive forward
Florence Unified School Superintendent Chris Knutsen, FUSD Governing Board President Roger Biede III and other district leaders recently were hands-on learners as they visited the new FUSD-ADOT test … more
Treston Billey is the third suspect to be arrested in connection with the murder of Preston Lord.
Seventh arrest in Lord homicide
A seventh suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Preston Lord. On Thursday, Treston Billey was arrested and charged with one count of aggravated robbery, a Class … more
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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
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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
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