Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services pursues $35K grant to address overcrowding
Florence city leaders passed a resolution Thursday afternoon to apply for a grant to infuse more money into its joint city-animal shelter.
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Inmate dies at federal prison in southern Colorado
Ryder Holliday, 28, was found unresponsive at the U.S. Penitentiary in Florence, a high-security prison, at about 7:10 p.m. Sunday.
Board OKs energy plants in northern and southern Pinal
FLORENCE — A 250-megawatt battery energy storage system just north of Florence received approval from the Pinal County Board of Supervisors.
Florence Mall faces uncertain future as vacancy rate nears 60%, city eyes redevelopment
Florence Mayor Dr. Julie Metzger Aubuchon says a sale for redevelopment could be on the horizon for the struggling Florence Mall.
Advocacy report says facilities violate ICE’s standards
FLORENCE — Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding detainees in a Florence temporary facility for indefinite periods, violating their extended standard of a period less than 72 hours, and subjecting
'Bad night for Florence' | Boone County homes damaged, left without power after overnight storms
Heavy winds snapped trees and downed power lines across Florence overnight Wednesday into Thursday, leaving homes severely damaged and many residents without power.
Resident urges Pinal to set data center standards in ordinance
FLORENCE — Many Pinal County residents have expressed worries about data centers, which they believe will guzzle power and water out of proportion to their jobs or any other local
Overnight storm leaves Florence business owner managing major structural damage
Strong winds and severe storms damaged several businesses in Kentucky overnight, including Big Red Appliances and Mattresses on Dream Street in Florence.
International pop star Sheila E. to headline July 4th Freedom Fest
FLORENCE — International pop star and virtuoso percussionist Sheila E. will headline the town’s 4th of July Freedom Fest.
FUSD to consider closing schools to balance budget
Florence School Board hears preliminary conclusions from committees studying how the district can close a $5 million budget gap.
Man sentenced to 8 years in prison for 2024 Eloy shooting
FLORENCE — A man was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the killing of a 20-year-old man in a confrontation at an Eloy
Maricopa man shot by police alleges due process violations
FLORENCE — In an officer-involved shooting that occurred at a Maricopa home in January 2025, following calls that an occupant was armed with knives and suffering from a mental health
Florence board appoints former parent organization president to fill vacancy
The Florence-Carlton School Board voted unanimously to select former Florence-Carlton Parent Organization President Sarah Brucker to fill a vacancy on the board for one year during their Tuesday night meeting.
Florence man picked to lead Arizona Masons
FLORENCE — Roger Biede of Florence has been elected the new grand master of Arizona’s Masonic fraternity for the 2026-27 year.
Florence honors long-serving Wilbur Freeman
FLORENCE — Former mayor, councilmember and ongoing volunteer Wilbur K. Freeman received the town’s Legacy Award for 41 years of “distinguished service, leadership and lasting contributions to the town of
Florence approves new annual budget, considers taxes
FLORENCE — The Town Council adopted the town’s $77.3 million annual budget on June 2. Final votes on tax rates are set for next week.
Candidates talk about issues on Florence voters' minds
FLORENCE — This is the first in a series of five articles on the Town Council primary election. The candidates responded in writing to a series of questions from the
Florence man charged after deputies say he led chase in stolen car
A Florence man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he led deputies on a chase in a stolen SUV.
Florence man arrested after chase in stolen SUV ends in crash
A Florence man was arrested after leading a Lauderdale County deputy on a chase in a stolen SUV that ended in a crash on Tuesday.
‘The highest I’ve ever seen it’: Homeowners around Lauderdale Co. saw a high rise in water
Florence-Lauderdale County EMA leaders are urging people to stay weather aware with more rain in the forecast.
Legion baseball: Greenfield Post 81 blows past Northampton Post 28 in season opener at Arcanum Field
FLORENCE — Greenfield Post 81 defeated Northampton Post 28, 18-2, on Monday at sunny Arcanum Field. Greenfield ended the game in the fifth inning due to the mercy rule. It was the season opener for both te...
Legion baseball: Greenfield Post 81 blows past Northampton Post 28 in season opener at Arcanum Field
FLORENCE — Greenfield Post 81 defeated Northampton Post 28, 18-2, on Monday at sunny Arcanum Field. Greenfield ended the game in the fifth inning due to the mercy rule. It was the season opener for both te...
County attorneys past and present at odds over Lamb investigation
FLORENCE — The Pinal County Attorney’s Office announced Friday that a review into past investigations of former sheriff and current congressional candidate Mark Lamb yielded no results, though the statement
With levee breached, Siuslaw Estuary connects to its past life as a sanctuary for salmon, lamprey and tule
After 15 years, a major conservation project near the town of Florence has achieved its goal: connecting a large swath of restored farmland to the Oregon Coast. The Siuslaw Estuary is a 217-acre expanse that...