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Three juveniles and one adult have been indicted and arrested in the murder of Preston Lord.
Major update in Preston Lord case coming
The Queen Creek Police Department is expected to make a major announcment this evening in the Preston Lord homicide case. A press conference is expected to start at 7 p.m. There are various … more
Florence Mayor Tara Walter will be presenting the state of the town at 7 a.m., Thursday, March 7 at the Viney Jones Library and Community Center..
Florence mayor holds state of the town Thursday
Florence Mayor Tara Walter will be presenting the state of the town on Thursday. The presentation starts at 7 a.m. at the Viney Jones Library and Community Center, 778 N. Main St. The state … more
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb is staying in the race to replace Kyrsten Sinema in the U.S. Senate.
Sinema out, Lamb staying put in U.S. Senate race
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb is in the campaign for the U.S. Senate from Arizona for the long haul. Following current U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s announcement on Tuesday that she would not be … more
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The Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds is getting a new sound system.
Florence council approves funds for rodeo grounds sound system
Savings in other town projects are allowing the Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds to get a more comprehensive sound system. At its Monday meeting, the Florence Town Council voted to approve the purchase … more
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C. D. Farms, a proposed master-planned community, could be developed on a 660-acre site generally located near the northwest corner of Adamsville and Plant roads.
Florence council addresses roads in C.D. Farms rezoning request
The Florence Town Council recently heard the first reading of an ordinance rezoning 660 acres to allow for the building of what could be a more than 3,000-home, master-planned community. The rezoning … more
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the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society All-Arizona Academic Team: Back row, left to right, Sonja Elstad and Tiffany McClellan. Front row left to right, Teresa Smith, Martha Meraz, Lillian Medrano and Maritza Lopez.
Six CAC students on All-Arizona Academic Team
Six students from Central Arizona College have been selected to the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society All-Arizona Academic Team. “All-Arizona students demonstrate academic … more

Kristin Bride of Mesa holds a photo of her son Carson as she speaks during the Rally to Protect Kids Online on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 31. Bride, whose son took his own life, told the Daily Independent that in her efforts to rein in social media platforms, it’s become apparent the amount of time children and teens spend on screens affects their emotional development, including personal relationships, the need for validation and ability to resolve conflicts.
Socio-emotional learning — does it stop when social media starts?
Two Valley women have worked on solutions for teens amid a technology- and image-centered adolescence. With so much recent news about teen violence in the East Valley — much of it … more
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The Florence Police Department's officer force is not fully staffed.
Florence police force now fully staffed
The Florence Police Department is celebrating having a full contingent of officers. At the Florence Town Council meeting on Monday, Florence Police Chef Bruce Walls introduced the officers and staff … more
Housing and other structures at C.D, Farms, such as this park ramada, will be built using an agricultural theme.
Rezoning request for master-planned community reaches Florence council
A proposed rezoning of 660 acres to allow for the building of what could be a more than 3,000-home master-planned community is going before the Florence Town Council. At its upcoming meeting on … more
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Kyle Mataszewski and his Your Behind BBQ – Birds & Bones restaurant are ready for business.
At last: Your Behind BBQ opens in Florence
After a lengthy delay and some drama, Your Behind BBQ – Birds & Bones is finally ready to feed Florence residents. The long-awaited barbecue restaurant at 270 N. Main St. will open to the … more
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The SR 287- 79B interchange heading south from Keating Street to the entrance of the Saguaro Gardens Apartments in Florence will be closed starting Monday, March 4,
Roundabout construction to close Florence highway interchange
Work begins Monday, March 4 on the roundabout project in Florence and drivers will have to detour around the State Route 287 and State Route 79B interchange for as many as three months. The … more
Former Central Arizona College women's basketball coach, Denise Cardenas, has been arrested on charges of fraud and theft.
Former CAC basketball coach arrested on theft charges
A former Central Arizona College women's basketball coach has been arrested by the Pinal County Sheriff's Office on six counts of fraudulent schemes and six counts of theft.   … more
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