Pinal County News

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office Detention Center has once again earned the highest level of national accreditation from the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO), receiving a Level 1 Accreditation following its most recent annual inspection.Level 1 is the top status awarded by NIJO and reflects full adherence to nationally recognized lega...

Pinal County is experiencing a significant shift in how probation is approached and delivered, reflecting a nationwide move toward recovery-oriented, evidence-based practices. Rather than focusing solely on compliance and enforcement, today's probation model in the county emphasizes rehabilitation, accountability, and long-term community stability....

A public comment period is now open regarding a proposed modification to an Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit for the Florence Copper Project, located just minutes from San Tan Valley in Pinal County. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) began accepting comments on November 13, 2025, and the comment window will remain ope...

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) has been awarded nearly $200,000 in grant funding from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) to enhance traffic enforcement and safety operations across the county during the upcoming fiscal year.According to PCSO, the funds will directly support the agency's Traffic Unit, enabling deputies to incre...

The Pinal County Attorney's Office will play a leading role in shaping how Arizona supervises and manages sex offenders, following the appointment of Beth Goulden as the first Chairwoman of the newly established Arizona Sex Offender Management Board. Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller congratulated Goulden, a member of his executive leadership team,...

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors will host a Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, to honor the service and sacrifice of the county's veterans.The event will take place from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the 1891 Historic Courthouse Ceremonial Courtroom, located at 135 N. Pinal Street in Florence.Community members are invited to join co...

 ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County's Youth Advisory Committee is asking local youth to share their thoughts through a short online survey aimed at improving programs and services for young people in the community. The committee is collecting input from residents between the ages of 16 and 24 to better understand what factors may lead some youth to be ...

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) hosted a virtual public meeting on October 21 to present the final design plans for the State Route (SR) 24 Improvement Project, extending from Loop 202 to Ironwood Drive. The project aims to expand capacity, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety along one of the Southeast Valley's fastest-growing ...

Pinal County officials announced that new property tax bills will be issued following the discovery of a clerical error made by the Pinal County Office of Budget & Finance that resulted in an incorrect rate being applied to the county's primary property tax levy for the 2025 tax year. According to Pinal County Treasurer Mike McCord, h...

 The inaugural meeting of the newly created Arizona Sex Offender Management Board took place Tuesday, October 7, at the Arizona State Capitol - marking a significant milestone in statewide efforts to strengthen accountability and consistency in how sex offenders are supervised and treated across Arizona. The initiative was spearheaded by ...

Pinal County residents have an opportunity to help shape the future of local health services by participating in the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment, now open through October. The survey is being conducted by the Pinal County Public Health Services District in partnership with Sun Life Health and Banner Health. Community feedback will play a...

Pinal County is looking for a new Park Host at Peralta Regional Park, a 498-acre park located at the base of the Superstition Mountains in Gold Canyon. The park features 31 primitive campsites, 18 picnic ramadas, and more than 9 miles of trails in a rugged backcountry setting. The Park Host plays a key role in welcoming visitors, providing informat...

Audra Michael, Director of Pinal County Animal Care & Control, has been appointed to Best Friends Animal Society's Network Strategy Council (NSC) for an additional term. The NSC is a volunteer committee that advises on how to best support the work of animal rescue groups and shelter organizations in the U.S. The council consists of 16 animal we...

Pinal County Animal Care and Control (PCACC) is inviting the community to take part in Save a Life Saturday, a weekly adoption event aimed at helping homeless pets find loving families. Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., adoption fees are waived for all pets six months and older. (Please note: licensing fees may still apply for Pinal County res...

Pinal County residents may soon find an important envelope in their mailbox: a jury service questionnaire. The questionnaires are mailed twice a year to randomly selected residents drawn from Arizona Motor Vehicle Division records and Pinal County voter registration rolls. ⚠️ Important note: This is not a jury summons. Instead, it is used to determ...