We start today with news from Florence, as the town will buy the property known as Main Street Park, at South Main and East 22nd streets, from the Arizona Department of Transportation for $335,000, following Town Council action on Monday. Read more about the town’s purchase.

Meanwhile, in crime news, a 33-year-old Arizona City man is accused of assaulting a number of Pinal County deputies. The suspect is accused of three aggravated assaults and two resisting arrest offenses. Here is what we know about the incident.

Plus, the biggest concert in Pinal is just around the corner! Country Thunder will return to Florence, but before the big festivities, the Road to Country Thunder event will offer residents a chance to enjoy some great local music. Known as “the party before the party,” the event will take place in downtown Florence on April 6.