They say the true holiday spirit is best seen through the eyes of a child. Santa…
Month: December 2012
One of the Nations Most
Wanted Is In Custody
Sources tell Lehigh Acres Gazette that a murder suspect, who eluded Federal Marshals for months in…
Baby Steps to a Baby Friendly Hospital
HealthPark Medical Center received one star in the Florida Quest for Quality Maternity Care Award for…
Arson Fire Destroys Residence
A Lehigh Acres residence was destroyed by an arson fire that occurred 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning.…
Teen Night
Teen Night this Friday Night from 7-10 p.m. at Veterans Park Recreation Center. $2 to get…
LCSO Investigating Car Fires
Lee County Sheriff investigators are searching for answers to figure out what’s going on in Lehigh…
Honoring a Special Lady
by Debra J. Mitchell – United States Postal Service Special to the Lehigh Acres Gazette To…
Two New Leaders at the Lehigh Acres Sheriff’s Office Substation
There are two new leaders at the Bravo Station of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Capt.…
Deck the Halls
The Lehigh Acres Senior Center’s deck the halls and tree trim party was held Dec. 4.…
Goodwill Industries to Build New Store in Lehigh Acres
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is planning for a new store to in Lehigh Acres. According…
Fired Firefighter Gets Job Back
Lt. Dale Pinheiro will be back on shift Friday after being fired 10 months ago. Pinheiro…
Car Fire Extinguished
Tuesday night there was a car fire near the intersection of Sally Ave North and 59th…
The Legacy of Thomas Edison and Invention Thrives in Southwest Florida
On Saturday, February 2, 2013 over 300 students will participate in the Twenty-fifth annual Thomas A. Edison Inventors…
Donna Marie Gobeil, 61
Donna Marie Gobeil, age 61, of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away after a brief illness on…
Florida Citizens Voted
for New License Plate
For the past few weeks, Floridians have voted for their favorite new license plate design. Tuesday,…
Florida Governmental Utility Authority Refinance Saves Customers $7.5 Million
Through smart, strategic financing decisions, the Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) has improved credit ratings and…
Accused Prostitute Arrested
For Phone Threats
Deputies arrested a Lehigh Acres woman after she allegedly made threatening phone calls to a detective…
Congratulations to the
Paxson Family
Bea Youngs – Paxson delivered a healthy baby girl Diane Grace Paxson 5lb 5oz 17in 12-17-12…
New Road Improvements
Coming to Lehigh Acres:
State Rd 82 from Alabama Rd to Homestead Rd 2015-2016 right away purchase 2016-2017 build out…
Local Firefighters Donate to Lehigh Community Services
The Lehigh Acres Firefighters presented a check to Lehigh Acres Community Services for $1,000 from our…
Lee Memorial Health System Welcomes New Program Educator
Lee Memorial Health System is pleased to announce that Wendy Faux, RN, BSN, CWPM has joined…
Healthgrades Study Recognizes Gulf Coast Medical Center
The Study also finds Patients Treated at This Hospital Are Less Likely to Experience Major Complications.…
Local Artist Marcus Jansen – Winner of the Dave Bown Project
Dave Bown Projects is pleased to announce the results of the 5th Semiannual Competition which was…
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”
By Bob Garver One should take my opinion of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” with a…
Holiday Arbor Lights at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
Holiday Arbor Lights at Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905 from…
S.T.E.M. Family Workshop Was Successful at Lehigh Elem School
The Imaginarium Science Center presented a S.T.E.M. Family Workshop on Thursday, December 13, 2012 at Lehigh…
Live Nativity Scene Scheduled
Christ United Methodist Church will be conducting a Live Nativity scene outside the church on Thursday,…
Lehigh Acres Students Did Well at Annual Mathematics Competition
FGCU hosted their 10th Annual Invitational Mathematics Competition. A record number of schools and students participated…
Gary L. Bright, 60
Gary L. Bright, age 60, the former CEO of the Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce. He…
Holiday Party!! By Hispanic Chamber & Above Board Chamber
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce & Above Board Chamber invite you to their Holiday Party!! The…
Deputies Investigate Carjacking
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported carjacking. LCSO Deputies responded Thursday night to…
Postal Deadlines Approach
Today marks the first deadline ground shipping at USPS. After today, you’ll have to pay more.…
East Lee County
HS Holds Science Fair
ELCHS held its Science Fair which was sponsored by The Scholars’ Club of East Lee County…
Bright Passes Away
Gary Bright has passed away from an apparent heart attack. Bright was 60-years-old Bright on Nov 15,…
Suspects Sought in Shootings
Lee County Sheriff Deputies are searching for several suspects after two shootings sent three people to…
Breakthrough Treatment
Offered in Lehigh Acres
More than 22 million Americans suffer from asthma. For some, the disease can be easily managed…
Aspiring Scientist
Abundant in Southwest
On Saturday, February 2, 2013 over 450 students will participate in the Thomas Alva Edison Kiwanis…
12 12 12 Wedding in Lehigh Acres
In the dining room of Lehigh Acres Rehabilitation and Health Center, Nancy Kitchens and Jim Trautman,…
Lehigh Elem Christmas Program
Lehigh Elem hold their annual Christmas program Tuesday 12/11 with more they 200 in the audience.…
Lehigh Senior Boys’ Basketball wins over East Lee County
During the first annual Dean McNew Basketball night at LSHS; LSHS beat ECHS 62-56 Story about Dean…