It’s FCAT week for students across Florida. Students in elementary, middle and high school are required…
Month: April 2012
Do Your Homework When Applying for Education Grant
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Fraud Line received a call this week from a 19 year…
Three Arrested For Unlicensed Boxing Matches
On April 12, 2012, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an unauthorized sporting…
Social Security Check
Will Not Be In The Mail
Starting next year, the check will no longer be in the mail for millions of people…
Tomatoes
Lehigh Acres Edible Gardening Exchange Our April speaker on tomatoes will be Mr. Gene McAvoy, County…
Juveniles Charged With Murder in DJJ Custody
While the Sheriff’s Office inmate status on our public website shows the two juveniles as released yesterday, it…
Leeland Lake
Community Proposal
A group of concerned citizens from Lehigh Acres have created a effort to save the Leeland Lake. This…
Irene E. Reid, 82
Irene E. Reid, 82, of Lehigh Acres passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2012. She was born…
No Extend Hours for
Tax Deadline at Post Offices
Income tax procrastinators need to be aware that there will be limited availability for mailing those…
Two Teens Charged
In Double Homicide
On Monday, April 9, 2012, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a…
Relay Entertainment
Schedule Announced
Relay For Life is the premier fundraising event for The American Cancer Society. This is not…
Extra, Extra,
Hear All About It
The Gazette is not only happy to announce, but is proud to present, easy always-on access…
Lehigh Legend
Joins Gazette Staff
Legendary newsman Curt Middleton has joined the Lehigh Acres Gazette staff as an owner and executive…
Weekly Narcotics Arrest Update
The illegal sale, use and distribution of narcotics is recognized as a significant contributor to violent…
Volunteers To Be Recognized For Service
Members of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office V.O.I.C.E. (Volunteer Observers Impacting Community Effort) program will be…
Daily Traffic Enforcement Update April 13
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts…
The Education Affect
It is often said that in our society we put the “cart before the horse”. We…
Why A Beth Stacey
Round -A –Bout?
By John Fry Special to the Gazette The intersection at Beth Stacey, Business Way and Ridgecrest…
Man Charged in
Animal Cruelty Case
Kevin James Gdowik of 2808 West 23rd Street in Lehigh Acres was arrested this morning in…
Accidentally Spark
From Grill Starts Fire
Lehigh Fire Crews battled a brush fire at 2207 Armour Lane and Bolt Lane. The one…
CWC and Neighborhood
Watches Have Great Results!
On Thursday, April 19th from 6:30 pm to 8 pm the Community Watch Coordinators (CWC) of…
Thanks For The Help
Dear Editor: The Lehigh Acres Community Council and the Foundational Education for Voters Rights and Responsibilities…
Lee County Public Schools
to Create Athletic Hall of Fame
Lehigh’s own Robyn Anglickis/Rocco, you graduated from Lehigh Senior High there she excelled in swimming, and…
LCSO Investigating
a Death in Lehigh Acres
Lee County Sheriff Office is conducting a death investigation at 5215 Beauty Street in Lehigh Acres.…
Riverdale Student Performs Well at State Science Fair
Last week the Florida Foundation for Future Scientists hosted the 57th Annual State Science and Engineering…
Santorum Suspends Campaign
Rick Santorum is suspending his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination, clearing a path for Mitt…
LCSO Investigates
a Double Homicide
On April 9, 2012 at approximately 8:30 p.m., deputies were dispatched to 3501 49th St. West, Lehigh…
Woman’s Club to
Hold Fashion Show
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres is holding a Spring Fashion Show and luncheon on…
We Need to Save
The Oak Hammock Park Sinkhole
Dear Editor: I have written Lee County Commissioner Ray Judah to ask what help he needs…
Lehigh Land Use
Meeting Scheduled
Land Use Plan has been scheduled for April 14 and will be held at Veterans Park…
Daily Traffic Enforcement Update April 9
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts…
Military Notes
Army Spc. Crystal L. Latimer Crystal L. Latimer has been promoted to the rank of specialist…
Teen Wins
State Art Contest
Lehigh Acres homeschooled 17-year-old Jefferson Jones took first place in at the annual Florida Junior Duck…
LAFD Respond Again
to a Suspicious Brush Fire
Firefighters responded to a brush fire on 24th Street SW, near Gunnery Road. The bush fire…
Some Vaccinations Are Now
Approved To Be Given By Pharmacists
Florida pharmacists can now give vaccinations for pneumonia and shingles under a bill just signed by…
Happy Easter
From The Staff of The Lehigh Acres Gazette
The Full Moon Tonight
Photo by Lehigh Acres Gazette Freelancer Photographer Kevin Gourley The Full Moon in Southeast sky of…
Suspicious Brush Fires
Haunt Lehigh Acres
According to Lehigh Acres Fire officials , the LAFD has had three suspicious brush fire again…
Easter Bunny Makes
Appearance at Veterans Park
Over 115 children and their families got to see the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter…
See The Light –
Embrace New Bulb Standards
This year, legislation passed under President Bush regarding energy independence went into effect. The Energy Independence…
From Ice Cream
to Air Force
Valerie Adams is trading her ice cream scoop for wings; she is joining the U.S. Air…