Florence News

Adult Summer Reading Program
The Florence Community Library is offering a Summer Reading Program for adults. Read books and enter drawings for weekly prizes. Receive additional prizes for writing reviews, to be made available in the... Read more...

Celebrating 100 Years of AZ at the Library
Calling all ‘pardners’ to join us at the Florence Community Library this summer! The library is supporting this year’s theme by offering a Reading Club along with a raffle, fun incentives, popcorn and... Read more...

2012 Florence Town Council General Election Results
The Town of Florence had a 47% voter turnout in the General Election with the following results: Candidates for Council Member (three seats available) Name Total Votes Percentage Barbara A. Brown 848 16.81 Bill Hawkins... Read more...

Summer Kickoff Pool Party
The Town of Florence Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Summer Kickoff Pool Party on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at the Florence Community Pool from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Youth and teens, grades 4 through... Read more...

Illegal Removal of Campaign Signs
The Town of Florence would like to remind the public that anyone who knowingly removes, alters, or defaces a campaign sign is guilty of a crime. Depending on the nature of the activity, charges can include vandalism, theft,... Read more...

Annual Fishing Derby at Lake Florence

The Town of Florence Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Fishing Derby on Friday, March 2^nd at Heritage Park. Join us as we turn Heritage Park into “Lake Florence” and provide lots of activities for everyone.

Rod and reel checkouts begin at 5:30pm followed by the fishing competition that runs from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There is no charge for the event or for overnight camping. Fish are tagged for select prizes and the heaviest fish wins the grand prize. The competition and prizes are for the kids, ages 1 to 18. After 8:00pm, anyone can fish.

For more information, please contact the Florence Parks and Recreation at 520-868-7589.

Current Conditions : 106F, Clear - 5:30 PM MST May. 21
Temperature: 106°F | Humidity: 16% | Pressure: 29.80in (Rising) | Conditions: Clear | Wind Direction: NW | Wind Speed: 1mph