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Sixth grader Ashlyn Robinson holds a baby goat.
San Tan Charter School students visit Florence goat farm
Thirteen middle schoolers and two teachers from San Tan Charter School in Gilbert recently spent a morning taking a two-hour tour of Toggenburg Goats of Arizona in Florence.   As middle … more
Pinal County residents are being asked to turn off all unnecessary lighting — indoors and outdoors — 8:30-9 p.m. April 8 in order to reduce light pollution and to enjoy the beauty of the night sky and the wonders of the universe.
Pinal County promoting half-hour Dark Skies Lights Out event
If all goes to plan, Pinal County will plunge into darkness for 30 minutes on April 8 at an inaugural Dark Skies Lights Out event, the same day when the 2024 total solar eclipse will cross over … more
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Deanna Potter is the principal of Florence High School.
Deanna Potter is principal at Florence High
Deanna Potter is one of those rare people in Arizona – she’s a native. Growing up in Mesa, Potter almost always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Today, she is principal at Florence … more
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Bad weather has caused organizers to postpone the Eighth Annual Michelle Gallagher Co-Ed Softball Tournament originally scheduled for Saturday.
Saturday's softball tourney in Florence postponed
The Eighth Annual Michelle Gallagher Co-Ed Softball Tournament  originally scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to adverse field conditions due to the recent weather. A new date … more
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1 Queen Creek teen killed, 2 San Tan Valley teens injured in shooting
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the March 10 shooting death of a Queen Creek teenager at the Snedigar Sportsplex in Chandler that also left two San Tan Valley teens injured. Keandre Brown of Casa Grande was … more
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Arizona U.S. Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema have announced that they secured almost $126 million in federal investments for Arizona, including more than $1.2 million for the Florence Police Department.
Kelly, Sinema tout $1.2M in federal funds for Florence PD
Arizona U.S. Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema have announced that they secured almost $126 million in federal investments for Arizona. The funds are going to state priorities and projects … more

Members of the Pinal County Development Services department at the Arizona Association of County Engineers Robert C. Esterbrooks Awards.
Pinal County employees recognized by engineering group
Four Pinal County Development Services department employees were recently honored at the Arizona Association of County Engineers Robert C. Esterbrooks Awards. “This is an honor to have so … more
The last Historic Florence Walking Tour is set for Wednesday, March 20.
Take a walk through Historic Florence
The Pinal County Historical Museum’s last Florence Historic Walking Tour of the season is almost here. The tour starts at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 20 at the 1891 second Pinal County … 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 looking to move to middle-school model
The Florence Unified School District is looking to transition to a middle-school model for the 2025-2026 school year. Discussions began early in the 2023-2024 school year about the possibility … more
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Phil Fedor, who has ridden Phoenix JC Comancheros Pony Express, is launching the Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Pony Express from Florence to Queen Creek to coincide wit the Roots N’ Boots Rodeo.
Pony Express ready to ride from Florence to Queen Creek
A special event that’s part of the Roots N’ Boots Rodeo will connect Florence and Queen Creek. On Saturday, March 16, the inaugural Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Pony Express Ride will … more
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Anthony Renna, 37, was arrested in San Tan Valley by Pinal County Sheriff's deputies for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material.
San Tan Valley man arrested on child porn charges
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 37-year-old man in San Tan Valley for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material. On Wednesday morning, PCSO detectives and the Pinal … more
Barb Kelly, left, stands with Pinal County Historical Museum's president, Cathy Adam, right. Kelly has been awarded the 2024 President's Award by the museum.
Museum in Florence honors 'Family Fun Day' organizers
The Pinal County Historical Museum is recognizing the people who helped organize its  " First Saturday Family Day." The 2024 President's Award was given to Sabine Michael, Shirley Baker and … more
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