The FGCU men’s basketball team (7-7) scored the first eight points of the game and never…
Month: December 2015
It’s Just The Beginning
For Hoverboard Lawsuits
According to the story in CNN Money – One of the hottest holiday presents this year…
Troup Of Lotto Scammers Had
Profitable Year And Are Still Scouting Victims
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a group of individuals working in…
2016 Riverdale Kiwanis Medieval
Faire to be Held Jan. 16, 17, 23 & 24
The Riverdale Kiwanis will hold their annual Medieval Faire the weekends of Jan. 16-17 and Jan. 23-24 from 9 a.m.…
Bizarre Shooting in
Lehigh Acres, One Charged
A North Fort Myers man faces multiple weapon charges after a shooting incident at a Lehigh…
Eagles Talons Do An
Number On The Tigers
The FGCU women’s basketball team broke through Auburn’s heavy defensive pressure Monday night to earn a 52-45 win…
Accused Attempted Kidnapper’s
Family Says Suspect Has An Major Disability
A 39-year-old man stands accused of attempting to kidnap a small boy, but Geoffry Jekanoski’s family insists…
LCSO Deputies Are
Investigating A Possible Shooting
Lee County Sheriff deputies are on the scene of a possible shooting in Lehigh Acres. Multiple…
Hover Board Targeted
In Lehigh Acres Robbery
A 13-year-old Lehigh Acres boy was robbed at gunpoint — for his hover board. It happened…
Man Accused Of Attempting
To Kidnap 4-Year-Old
A 39-year-old Lehigh Acres man is in the Lee County Jail on a kidnapping charge after…
Counterfeit Bills Make
Their Way To Lehigh Acres
Counterfeit cash has been popping up in Lehigh Acres, and it’s not just big bills as…
FGCU_WBB Outlasts
Quinnipiac for 71-70 In Overtime Win
The FGCU women’s basketball team outlasted Quinnipiac University 71-70Monday night in the team’s first overtime contest of…
Gas Prices Under $1.90
in Lehigh Acres
Gas prices appear to be the gift that keeps on giving, even as the Christmas season…
Missing Brothers
Cape Coral police are asking for the public’s help in finding three teens who left home…
“Daddy’s Home”
By Bob Garver The latter half of 2015 brings us two new releases that easily…
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth
$183,998.33 Sold In Lehigh Acres
One “Fantasy 5” player selected all five winning numbers to take home a jackpot of $183,998.33.…
Juan Yanez Carrillo, 51
Juan Yanez Carrillo 51, of Lehigh Acres passed away Friday December 25, 2015. Arrangements are being…
January Programs at
East County Regional Library
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The…
First Christmas Full Moon
In Nearly 40 Years Starts Tonight
Santa’s sleigh won’t be the only object in the sky tonight. A bright full moon, the…
Tracking Santa All The
Way To Lehigh Acres
It’s the most clicked-upon time of the year. Chances are at least a few times before…
Road Watch Update
Road Maintenance This Week Striping Maintenance: Lee County DOT will be performing a moving operation with…
Shop With A Sheriff
Underprivileged children in Bonita Springs and Lehigh Acres will have an extra reason to smile this holiday…
15 Year Old Lehigh Acres
Teen To Be Tried As Adult
One Lehigh Acres teen was still in jail Tuesday night after shooting two people and sending…
FGCU_Baseball Faces
Tough Slate with 2016 Schedule
Complete 2016 Schedule The 2016 FGCU baseball schedule, as announced by head coach Dave Tollett earlier this week,…
Sexual Predator On
The Move In Alva
Pursuant to Florida Statute 775.21 the Public Safety Information Act of 1997, the Lee County Sheriff’s…
Strong Defensive Not Enough
For FGCU MBB In Loss To Louisiana Tech
By BILL LEVY FGCU men’s basketball coach Joe Dooley admitted he sounded like a broken record…
Ernest F. Hartman, 76
Ernest F. Hartman, 76, of Lehigh Acres, FL passed away Dec. 20, 2015 in Cleveland, TN.…
Terry Colley 52
Terry Colley 52, of Lehigh Acres passed away Sunday December 21, 2015. Arrangements are being handled…
Dirt Bike Ride Turns Fatal
A Lehigh Acres man is dead after he was hit while riding a dirt bike Sunday…
Lee County’s Veterans Park Recreation Center hosts 2016 Spring Basketball League
The Sheriff Youth Activity League and Veterans Park Recreation Center hosts the 2016 Spring Basketball League.…
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
By Bob Garver George Lucas always intended “Star Wars” to be nine-part series. Episodes IV-VI…
Gordon Wiersma 84
Gordon Wiersma 84, of Lehigh Acres passed away Friday December 18, 2015. Arrangements are being handled…
Motorcycle Accident
On Alabama Rd
Car and Motorcycle accident on Alabama Rd at 7:30 pm Sunday night, one person taken to…
2015 Lehigh Acres Gazette Christmas Lights Winners
Best in Show is 3713 16th St W Most Creative is 105 Hamilton Ave Click on…
Free Concert
Enjoy the music of Christmas performed by the Lehigh Concert Band also featuring the Lehigh Children’s…
FGCU_MBB Falls To
South Dakota State, 56-52
Aside from a 3-pointer with 10 seconds remaining, the FGCU men’s basketball team (6-5) scored just…
Suntrust Bank Closes Business
Account Over Gun Purchase
Bart Daley and his employees at Capitol Quality Corp watched in horror the reports from San…
21st Century Oncology Paying $19 Million Settlement In False Billing Case
‘Whistleblower’ To Receive $3.2 Million Reward 21st Century Oncology LLC, has agreed to pay $19.75 million…
Could Florida’s Lottery Be Fixed?
State Lotteries Investigated For Possible Fraud After a security director for the Multi-State Lottery Lottery Association…
Louis Quinones 68
Louis Quinones 68, of Lehigh Acres passed away Wednesday December 16, 2015. Arrangements are being handled…