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.
Florence 2026 State of the Town: Growth and Infrastructure Plans

Florence 2026 State of the Town: Growth and Infrastructure Plans

Justin Mathews Feb 14, 2026
Florence 2026 State of the Town covered road projects, Florence Copper's expansion, financial reserves, and growth planning. Here is what residents need to know.
Florence Council Unanimously Adopts Five-Year Strategic Plan

Florence Council Unanimously Adopts Five-Year Strategic Plan

Justin Mathews Feb 7, 2026

The Town of Florence Council unanimously adopted a five-year strategic plan on Feb. 3, establishing goals for…

Florence Text Message Scam: Town Warns of Fake Mayor Texts

Florence Text Message Scam: Town Warns of Fake Mayor Texts

Justin Mathews Jan 21, 2026
The Town of Florence warns residents about a text message scam. Fraudsters impersonate "Mayor Eaton" to gather personal information.
San Tan, Sunset Companies Industrial Site Moves Forward

San Tan, Sunset Companies Industrial Site Moves Forward

Justin Mathews Jan 20, 2026
A septic tank manufacturer and custom home builder could bring 30 to 40 jobs to unincorporated Pinal County. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the 18.12-acre industrial site north of Florence.
N. Attaway Road Closure Jan. 20–21: Detour via Cooper Road

N. Attaway Road Closure Jan. 20–21: Detour via Cooper Road

Justin Mathews Jan 18, 2026
North Attaway Road closes January 20–21 for Arizona Farms intersection reconstruction; use the Cooper Road detour and plan for extra travel time.
County’s Largest Energy Project Stumbles at Planning Commission

County’s Largest Energy Project Stumbles at Planning Commission

Justin Mathews Jan 16, 2026
Pinal County planners voted 4-3 to recommend denial of the 8,122-acre Silver King Energy Center. Commissioners questioned economic benefits and mixed-use plans for the $2.9 billion project.
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