Written by USDA Mudders, take note: It is against the law to tear up forest roads…
Month: April 2016
Wade Heads To Prison For Home Invasion
Shortly after 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25th, an unknown black male approached a residence on 12th Street SW…
FGCU_WBB Inks Junior College Transfers Erica Nelson and Rosemarie Julien
Following another successful season on the court, FGCU women’s basketball head coach Karl Smesko announced the addition of Erica…
Greg Coleman Named New Lehigh Boys Basketball Coach
Greg Coleman always knew he’d find himself back at Lehigh coaching basketball after having been an assistant…
Genevieve Johnson 103
Genevieve Johnson 103, of Lehigh Acres passed away Sunday April 17, 2016. Arrangements are being handled…
A SW Florida Pay It Forward Group May Have Serious Liability Issue
The ultimate idea of Pay it Forward or PIF is a great idea. And an act…
2016 Relay For Life Exceeded Goal
The Leadership Committee of the Relay For Life of Lehigh Acres would like to express our…
Lehigh Acres Bass Club
Battling high winds for 2 days, Lee County Bass Anglers had a great 2 day tournament…
Man Falls Off Balcony
A man was injured Saturday afternoon when he fell from a second-story balcony at a Lehigh…
Crash Sends 3 To Hospital
A two-vehicle crash sent three people to this hospital Saturday afternoon in Lehigh Acres. The crash…
12 Busted During Prostitution Operation In Port Charlotte Includes 1 from Lehigh Acres
A dozen people were arrested during a prostitution operation conducted by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office…
Suspect Sought In Lehigh Acres Home Invasion Robbery
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying and tracking down an unknown…
Special Editorial – James Didio: Candidate for Lee County Sheriff
Lee County is historically known for its natural and cultural beauty. Nowadays, it’s also known for…
Special Editorial – Stephanie Eller: Candidate for Lee County Sheriff
Written by Stephanie Eller: Candidate for Lee County Sheriff During my 15 years at the Lee County…
Dooley “likely” to leave FGCU Men’s Basketball Program
Joe Dooley was very coy with the media Monday night at the FGCU basketball team’s annual…
Death At Concrete Company Prompts Major Investigation
Update as of 12:45 pm Lee County deputies are investigating a “workplace death” at a Lehigh…
“The Boss”
By Bob Garver “The Boss” is a movie that features a montage of a girl being…
Steven R. Olson 63
Steven R. Olson 63, of Lehigh Acres passed away Tuesday April 12, 2016. Arrangements are being handled…
Arts of the Inland Featured Artist of the Month: April 2016
Olga Wood has been selected as featured artist for the month of April 2016 at the…
Has Elaine Been Discriminated Against by The Lehigh Acres Fire Dept?
Though her name is NOT Elaine, she is 82 years young and does live in Presbyterian…
Zena Baranowski 95
Zena Baranowski 95, of Lehigh Acres passed away Saturday April 9, 2016. Arrangements are being handled…
Radames Martinez 58
Radames Martinez 58, of Lehigh Acres passed away Sunday April 10, 2016. Arrangements are being handled…
Increased Rents Will Be Happening in Presbyterian Homes
If Presbyterian Homes files suit against Lehigh Acres Fire Department we have no other recourse then…
Lions Club of Lehigh Acres
The Lions Club has turned 50 years young in the community of Lehigh Acres. Our local…
Brush Fire Extinguished
A brush fire scorched about five acres in Lehigh Acres Sunday afternoon. A person at the…
Cost Of Mailing A Letter Drops To 47 Cents Beginning Sunday
AP is reporting that the cost of mailing a letter is going down. Beginning Sunday, the…
Two Hospitalized After Bee Attack
Two women were taken to the hospital Friday after a bee attack in Lehigh Acres. A…
Is The Fire Chief Clairvoyant or Is He Trying to Cover He’s Own Ass Now
Commentary by Robert Anderson Publisher Lehigh Acres Gazette Chief Wayne must be clairvoyant, Holy Shit! Wayne…
Violent Offenders Sought After Recent Outbursts
Southwest Florida is asking for the public’s help tracking down four violent offenders, who have been…
Bus Crash Sends 1 To Hospital
A two-vehicle crash involving a school bus in Lehigh Acres sent one to the hospital Thursday…
DCF Investigates Father After Children Found Wandering
A father is facing a DCF investigation after his two children were found dirty, scared and…
Lehigh Acres Has A Golden Apple Winner
Kindergarten teacher Kelly Mains knows first-hand the hard work required to win a Golden Apple. The…
Closest Fire Engine Was
OUT OF SERVICE During A Fire
On Saturday April 2, 2016 around 9 pm the Lehigh Acres Fire Department responded to a…
Spray Painting Suspect Sought In School Vandalism
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help tracking down one or more suspects…
Lee County Sheriff Refuses Interview With Us
Lehigh Acres Gazette tried to get an interview with Sheriff Mike Scott about issues in Lehigh…
To The Editor: Dirt bikes, ATV’s and 4X4 Trucks
I have been following, with great interest, the recent discussions regarding the use of ATV’s on…
House Destroyed By Fire
Lehigh Acres Firefighters worked into the night putting out small flames burning through the rubble of…
Homicide Investigation
On Saturday, April 2, 2016 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to…
FGCU Women Fall in WNIT Title Game, 71-65
AP is reporting; Tia Hemiller had 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists AP and South…
Is Fire Commissioner Kruse Adding Fuel To The Major Lawsuit That’s Coming?
The board received a letter from attorney Joseph A. DiVito, of DiVito, Higham & Vasti out…