Unlicensed Contractors “Nailed” in Operation Freeloader

Beginning on August 12th, 2014, members of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Economic Crimes Unit conducted…

Smokey the Bear Turns 70

Come out and celebrate Smokey the Bear’s 70th birthday. Forestry and Smoky will be at Koreshan…

Happy B Day
Average Life

VFW Post 4174 Presents
School Supplies

The Commander of VFW Post 4174 presents the school supplies they have collected to Lehigh Elementary…

One Year Later, Family Still Searching For Answers In Young Man’s Murder

One year ago today, the lifeless body of 25 year old Kyle Byrtus was found in…

Annual Dental Day at Lehigh General & Implant Dentistry

Photos by Kevin Gourley Clients were registered, screened, & selected from a large number of applicants…

Early Voting Starts Saturday

08/16/14 10am—6pm Early Voting Begins 08/17/14 10am—6pm 08/18/14 10am—6pm 08/19/14 10am—6pm 08/20/14 10am—6pm 08/21/14 10am—6pm 08/22/14…

Mis Fit 1040

Padre #3

Richard M. Lewis, 78

Richard M. Lewis, 78, of Lehigh Acres, FL (originally from Taunton, MA) passed away on Wed.,…

Pink Heels Fire Truck Show

Event:  “Pink Heels” fire truck shows off / Pot –Luck Luncheon  – all welcome Event Date: …

Note from Commissioner
Frank Mann, District #5

“Once again, I am very pleased to announce the new list of Lehigh roads scheduled for…

Pot Bust In Buckingham

A tip to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers led to a major marijuana bust Wednesday in Buckingham.…

Road Watch in Lehigh Acres

23rd Street SW and Gunnery Road: Lee County DOT will be extending the left turn lane…

Paul Howard Griffith, Jr., 89

Paul Howard Griffith, Jr., 89, of Lehigh Acres, FL passed away of natural causes on June…

Leah Dell Gibson, 81

Leah Dell Gibson, 81, of Lehigh Acres, FL passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014. She…

Helen Flint Weddel, 73

Helen Flint Weddel, age 73, of Lehigh Acres lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on August…

Locals Win Florida State Championship U14 Beach Volleyball Tournament

On Sunday, August 10th, 2014, Selina Pfuner of Lehigh Acres and Erin Post of Pine Island,…

Lehigh Acres EMS Transport?

Should EMS patients be transported to nearest receiving hospital or be transported to the local hospital…

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”

By Bob Garver Was “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” ever a quality franchise? I don’t think it…

Lehigh Acres Bass Club Update

Chad Barger took the win today on Lake Placid with 17.90 Tom Pierson was 2nd with…

Why Tonight’s Full Moon Will Be The Biggest And Brightest Of The Summer Series

Today’s weather pattern should allow for decent viewing of the “supermoon” tonight in Southwest Florida. Tonight’s…

Hyperlocal News What Is It?

“’While newspapers have been decimated by the economics transforming today’s media industry, Web sites that report…

Trespassing in Lehigh Acres
Saw Palmetto Berries Pickers Are Out

By Aaron Lynch Here in Lehigh Acres, we not only attract snowbirds during the winter months, but…

Beautification Day at
the Kiwanis Thrift Store

Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres is wrapping up a landscape project at the Thrift Store. Thanks…

Kiwanian Marty Rowe Celebrates
His 100th birthday

Marty Rowe celebrated his 100th birthday August 5th. Marty, formerly a member of the Lehigh Club…

Mark Your Calendar For Upcoming
Grow A Gardener Workshop

The UF/IFAS Extension office is offering an eight-session Grow a Gardener workshop on edible gardening taught…

School Bus Routes

2014-2015 Lee County School Bus Routes Now Available Use our Interactive Database for the most current information.

LCSO Investigating Shooting

A Lehigh Acres home now reveals two front window bullet holes after a Wednesday morning shooting.…

Sexual Predator On The Move

Written by LCSO Pursuant to Florida Statute 775.21 the Public Safety Information Act of 1997, the…

Recent Weather Means
More Mosquitoes

With record rain this week could bring more mosquitoes to our area. Some of them are…

BeBop #2

LA Bella 2067

New High Top Tables for the
American Legion Post 323

As American Legion Post 323 celebrated its 50th year of service to our Veterans, Community, State…

Senior Center Announces August 2014 Activities And Programs

– Aug. 7 at 11:30 p.m. Madrid Casino Day. No cash needed to play. Prizes will…

Fire Board to Spend
$25,000 on Local PR Firm

With less than 90 days before the Nov. 4 election the Lehigh Acres Fire Commissioners have…

Vehicle Crash Sends
Five To Area Hospitals

A vehicle crash in Lehigh Acres Tuesday night sent five people to three area hospitals. The…

Hot Flashz Preformed
at Sterling House

The Hot Flashz dance team comprised of women ages 45 and over. The members formerly danced for…

“Guardians of the Galaxy”

By Bob Garver The Guardians of the Galaxy come from the same Marvel universe as The…

Month of Mystery

August 2014 Business of
the Month SunTrust Bank

Sun Trust Bank at 1110 Homestead Rd N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936 is the August 2014…

Robert Lewis Baker

Robert “Bobby” Lewis Baker, 47, a resident of Lehigh Acres for over 30 years, passed away…