Hunt Highway Widening Targets 2026 Start as Right-of-Way Issues Remain

Hunt Highway Widening Targets 2026 Start as Right-of-Way Issues Remain

Justin Mathews Mar 4, 2026
Florence's Hunt Highway widening project targets a summer 2026 start, expanding the road to five lanes from Franklin Road to Magic Ranch.
Florence Council Votes to Post Notices on Utility Rate and Property Tax Increases

Florence Council Votes to Post Notices on Utility Rate and Property Tax Increases

Justin Mathews Mar 4, 2026
The Florence Town Council voted March 3 to post notices of intent for utility rate and property tax increases. Public hearings are set for May and June 2026.
Hunt Highway & Attaway Road Closure March 15–22

Hunt Highway & Attaway Road Closure March 15–22

Justin Mathews Mar 3, 2026
The intersection of Hunt Highway and Attaway Road in Florence, AZ will be fully closed March 15–22 for critical construction improvements; detours via Arizona Farms Road and SR 287.
Taseko Announces First Cathode Harvest at Florence Copper

Taseko Announces First Cathode Harvest at Florence Copper

Justin Mathews Mar 2, 2026
Taseko Mines announces the first copper cathodes harvested at its Florence Copper operation in Arizona, marking the first new greenfield copper production in the U.S. since 2008.
Property Tax, Utility Rate Increases Proposed for Florence Residents

Property Tax, Utility Rate Increases Proposed for Florence Residents

Justin Mathews Feb 28, 2026
Florence Town Council to vote on posting notices of intent for property tax and utility rate increases. Public hearings set for May and June 2026.
Pinal County 2025 Cloud Seeding Pilot Reviewed at Florence Council Presentation

Pinal County 2025 Cloud Seeding Pilot Reviewed at Florence Council Presentation

Justin Mathews Feb 24, 2026
Pinal County cloud seeding update presented at Florence council. Singleton shares rainfall estimates, cost figures, and water supply efforts.
Silver King Energy Center Denied: Pinal County Board Rejects Largest Proposed Energy Project

Silver King Energy Center Denied: Pinal County Board Rejects Largest Proposed Energy Project

Justin Mathews Feb 19, 2026
Pinal County supervisors unanimously denied the Silver King Energy Center, an 8,122-acre solar and gas project near Florence Junction. The vote ends the county's largest proposed energy development.
Silver King Energy Center, Pinal County’s Largest Proposed Energy Project, Heads to Board Vote

Silver King Energy Center, Pinal County’s Largest Proposed Energy Project, Heads to Board Vote

Justin Mathews Feb 17, 2026
Silver King Energy Center goes before Pinal County supervisors Feb. 18 after a 4-3 commission denial. The 8,122-acre project includes solar, battery, and gas generation.
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