What Ta Heck is a Pigeon Pea? Come see, taste, and hear about growing pigeon peas…
Month: January 2013
Ruth Howland French
Ruth H. French, of Lehigh Acres, Florida and formerly of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts and Meriden, Connecticut…
“Zero Dark Thirty”
By Bob Garver The decision to grant a wide release to Kathryn Bigelow’s “Zero Dark Thirty”…
Get Free Tax
Preparation Services
Households with income of $50,000 or less can get free tax preparation services by volunteers trained…
Hit and Run Shuts
Down Lee Blvd
Update at 10:54 p.m. Lee Blvd is now back open According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Department…
Pirate Night at
Lehigh Elementary
Lehigh Elementary families of kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students will join the crew of Captain…
Community Watch Coordinators Recruiting Event Jan. 15th
Lehigh Acres Community Watch coordinators will be recruiting new members on January 15, 2013, from 11:00…
Publix Recalls Dog Treats
Publix has issued a voluntary recall for two brands of dog chew treats because they may…
Child Advocate
Orientation on Jan.16
Wednesday, Jan. 16 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Lehigh Community Service 201 Plaza Drive Suite 3…
East Lee County High holds Evening of the Arts
East Lee County High School is holding its first Evening of the Arts to be held…
Kiwanis Medieval Faire Kicks
off Today at Lakes Park
The annual faire features jousting, a live chess match, sword fighting, a royal court, children’s games…
Fire In Remote Part of
US 82 Continues to Burn
The Florida Forestry Service is keeping a close watch on a 20 acres fire burning off…
Fox 4 Reporter Arrested
A Fox 4 news reporter is accused of violating a restraining order. Cape Coral Police arrested…
Lee Memorial Health System Installs 2013 Board of Directors
Lee Memorial Health System installed its 2013 Board of Directors at its annual organizational business meeting…
The Thomas A. Edison Regional Science and Inventors Fair (TAERSIR) presents SCIENCE LIVE! on February 2, 2013
SCIENCE LIVE! (hosted by the TAERSIF) at Florida Gulf Coast University Alico Arena in partnership with…
Edward Jones Office Opens
Steve Thomas announced today that he has opened the first Edward Jones office in Lehigh Acres…
More than 600 gallons
of diesel stolen
Thieves target a gas station and stole more than 600 gallons of diesel fuel. Even with new…
‘Medieval Faire’ Takes Center Stage the Next Two Weekends
The Kiwanis Club of Riverdale is hosting its annual Kiwanis Medieval Faire. The event takes place…
Follow-up to the
Kevin Dumas arrest
He may be 75-years-old, but Francisco Garcia wasn’t afraid to grab his machete and fight off…
Despot Heads to Jury Trial
From a tip, the Pinellas County Sheriff Office captured Gordon J. Despot in Clearwater. Despot was…
Volunteers Needed
for Program to Save Cats
Lee County Domestic Animal Services will hold a Task force Meeting for Lee County residents interested…
Lehigh Senior Center
January 2013 Calendar
The Acres Senior Citizens Center, 219 Plaza Drive, welcomes anyone 50 or older. Lehigh Regional Medical…
Student Assignment Program Starts For School Year 2013/2014
The Student Assignment First Application period (Batch 1) for the 2013/2014 school year is scheduled for…
Lehigh Acres Occupied
Burglary Suspect Arrested
On Jan 9, 2013, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to an Occupied Burglary at 217…
Ahmed El-Gendy Wants To Stay Lehigh Acres Honorary Mayor
Ahmed El-Gendy wants to be the honorary mayor of Lehigh Acres again for the coming year.…
Three Lehigh Acres Teachers
Are Finalist for Golden Apples
The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools surprised 30 teachers in their classrooms as they recognized…
Four Vehicle Accident – One Taken To Hospital in Critical Condition
A motorcyclist rear-ended a car before seconds being run over by a second vehicle, according to…
Black-eyed Peas
Black-eyed Peas INGREDIENTS Fresh, Canned or Frozen Black-eyed Peas 1 Package Salt Pork DIRECTIONS Take the…
Home Burglarized,
LCSO Looking for Suspect
A residence was burglarized Monday afternoon. According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, the victim’s…
Suspects Pistol Whip
and Rob Elderly Man
Lee County deputies are searching for three suspects involved in a violent home invasion on the…
National Mentoring Month
January 2013 marks the 12th Anniversary of National Mentoring Month, an annual campaign to recruit mentors for…
William M. Scherfel, 73
William M. Scherfel, age 73, of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013…
“Django Unchained”
By Bob Garver It’s funny how beloved Quentin Tarantino is as a director despite the shortness…
Lehigh Acres Little League Registration and Tryouts
Lehigh Acres Little League Registration and Tryouts are happening this month (see calendar below). More information…
Fire Fighter Negotiations
to Happen This Week
Notice of collective bargaining between the board of commissioners of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and…
Winter Softball
Leagues Has Started
Winter Softball Leagues have started in Lehigh Acres. All Teams are sanctioned by the USSSA. Winter…
Dense Fog Advisory
A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for Glades, Hendry, and Inland Collier County until 9…
Three Car Crash
on Homestead Road
One person was taken to the hospital after a crash Saturday afternoon with unknown injuries. It…
South Florida Mud Run Set for Saturday, Jan. 12
Lee Memorial Health System Foundation announces the South Florida Mud Run-a three mile obstacle and mud-filled…
Verandah Community of Fort Myers to Host 9-Hole Pro Match
Lee Memorial Health System Foundation announces the “Verandah Pros Play for Golisano Children’s Hospital” is set…