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Sweltering summer heat calls for a cool treat; one that might surprise you is frozen honey. This easy kitchen hack comes in handy for all sorts of recipes and uses, from sweetening up your daily cup of tea to adding flavor and sweetness to any dish.

Sadly, there was some somber news near Florence over the weekend. Two People were killed in a head-on collision on State Route 79 just north of the town Saturday evening. The accident resulted in road closures into the early hours Sunday morning. Here's what we know about the accident, and the victims, so far.

And finally, a local organization has been selected as the recipient of a hefty grant that will help it sharpen the reading skills of more children in Pinal. Achieve Pinal Experience Corps says the six-figure grant provided through the state of Arizona will allow the organization's reading tutors to serve more communities in the county.
 
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