July Programs at East County Regional Library

Adult Programs Chess Anyone? 2 p.m. Mondays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Rise to the chess…

Keep Lee County Beautiful receives statewide recognition

 Keep Lee County Beautiful is gaining statewide attention for its work to clean and revitalize the…

Growth should be paying for growth in Lehigh Acres, correct?

“Impact fees ensure that new development helps pay for the increased transportation, parks, schools, fire protection,…

Lee County Impact Fees By 2023, the grand total impact fee revenues losses could be a whopping $370 million.

Impact fees ensure that new development helps pay for the increased transportation, parks, schools, fire protection,…

Men in Black: International – Movie Review

By Bob Garver             “Men in Black: International” doesn’t deserve to call itself a “Men in…

American Airlines flight 2270 makes an emergency landing at RSW

An airplane made an emergency landing at Southwest Florida International Airport Sunday evening.  American Airlines flight…

Car rolls into a canal

Missing Lehigh Acres Endangered Juvenile Male

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Lehigh…

Missing Lehigh Acres Juvenile

Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing Lehigh Acres Juvenile.  Yessica…

FSU commit Dequaveon Fuller works to carve is own lane as a standout player

It’s hard to talk about Dequaveon Fuller without mentioning his older brother, Florida State freshman Quashon Fuller.…

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said 1 in 5 people in Southwest Florida has unclaimed funds that total to about $105 million.

Tens of millions of dollars in property is being held by the state, waiting for the…

Rain Barrel Auction

Road Watch SR 82

SR 82 from Shawnee Road to Alabama Road:  Construction project:   Crews are widening SR 82 to six lanes…

Rain Barrel Painting Contest winners and auction announced

On Wednesday, June 5, the judging of Florida Governmental Utility Authority’s first Rain Barrel Painting Contest…

Lehigh Community Council discusses lack of a primary election for Lehigh’s special districts

The Lehigh Acres Community Council discussed the election process with regards to special districts during its…

Now the fire district plans to regroup and go to plan b and raise everyone’s taxes to full assessment.

Could the future of advanced life-support ambulance services and the construction of a planned fire station…

Lehigh Fire at a scene to a crash

Fire personnel responded to a crash in Lehigh Acres.  The crash happened at 1st Street W…

Video shows abuse of milk cows at second Fair Oaks farm in Indiana, animal welfare group says

 Animal Recovery Mission released new video Wednesday showing abuse to milk cows at a second farm…

Deputies investigating a scene off Gregory Avenue

That’s where deputies are investigating near a home on 25th Street Southwest just off Gregory Avenue…

Follow-up: Auto shop fire sends a man to the hospital with second-degree burns

A fire at a local car shop sends a man to the hospital with second-degree burns.…

Multiple units are responding to a structure fire

Multiple units are responding to a structure fire in Lehigh Acres on 5583 Lee St, in…

Lee County Tax Collector wins Florida Sterling Council Award

The Lee County Tax Collector’s Office is dedicated to innovation. Its creative approach to employee training…

Meetings for Alzheimer’s caregivers offer support, practical information

The Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center holds monthly support-group meetings for those caring for loved…

MIRACLE WIN FIRST HALF SOUTH DIVISION TITLE

The defending Florida State League Champion Fort Myers Miracle are returning to the postseason after winning…

Florida paramedics allowed to be armed in ‘high-risk incidents’ under the law – Will Lehigh Acres Fire Dept do this?

Will we see weapons carried be Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District? Florida paramedics will be…

Lee County Animal Services remove nearly 30 puppies, cats from Lehigh Acres a home

UPDATE FROM LCSO: On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at approximately 10:15 a.m., the Lee County Sheriff’s…

Coca Cola – Taking Action to Address Animal Abuses at Fair Oaks Farms

By: The Coca-Cola Company Last week, we were devastated to see a video from Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) showing…

This Father’s Day

By Glenn Mollette  What can we as father’s do with our remaining years?  We can’t turn…

IPC Lee County Public Safety Grants Available

Non-profit organizations in Lee County are invited to apply for Public Service Grants, valued up to…

Winn Dixie’s statement on the Fair Oaks Farms and the Fairlife products

At #WinnDixie, we believe all animals should be cared for and treated humanely, to protect their health,…

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Reported in Northeast Ohio

Federal geologists say an earthquake struck just northeast of Cleveland. The USGS reports that the 4.0…

East Lee County HS teacher receives grant money at Tony Awards

A teacher at East Lee County High School was at the big show. Teacher Dennis Hall…

Lehigh Acres Fire Cancels Special Meeting

Lehigh Acres Fire Dept has canceled the special meeting scheduled on June 12 no explanation was…

“The Secret Life of Pets 2 – Movie Review

By Bob Garver I just barely enjoyed 2016’s “The Secret Life of Pets.” The cutesy animated…

The Trash Cart

Written by Michael D. Magnant Last year I opened a GoFundMe campaign and raised enough money…

Lehigh Acres man in critical condition after being hit by a car on I-75

A Lehigh Acres man is left with critical injuries after being struck by a car on…

One critical and airlifted after rollover crash on SR 82

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are responding to a rollover crash at SR-82 and Rue Labeau Circle.…

Sentenced to Prison for Attempted Sexual Battery of Two Children

Patrick Hensel, 43, of Lehigh Acres, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on each of…

Follow-up: Fairlife Products After Undercover Video Showing Animal Abuse Goes Viral

On June 4th, 2019, ARM released disturbing footage of one of its most grueling factory farm…

What will the Lehigh Acres Fire Board do next?

With Taxable property valuations up in Lehigh Acres, according to preliminary estimates released by the Property…

A MUST READ: Estimated taxable property valuations up Lehigh Acres

Taxable property valuations are up throughout Lee County, especially the community of Lehigh Acres according to…

Dani Dease New Single

Recording Artist Dani Dease‘s New Song, “I’m So Lonesome”  www.DaniDease.com “I’m So Lonesome” is Available on iTunes https://music.apple.com/…/…/im-so-lonesome-single/1465014378…