And so it begins! The Hurricane Team is tracking the first area of interest in the…
Month: May 2021
Deputy’s target reckless ATV & dirt bike drivers
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests Tuesday in an effort to curb reckless dirt…
A school bus full of students collides with a parked fire truck in Lehigh Acres
A school bus transporting 39 students collided with a parked fire truck at Sunshine Boulevard and…
Feds say the rights of Homestead farmworkers were violated. The Lehigh Acres contractor fined.
A Florida company that sent foreign workers to Torbert Farms in Homestead paid $21,748 in back…
Remarkable Photo
Meanwhile…in west Texas, storm chaser Laura Rowe captured the picture of a lifetime last night (May…
Governor DeSantis said that he’ll pardon anyone in the state who has been charged for violating COVID-19 safety measures like masking and social distancing
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he’ll pardon residents charged with breaking COVID-19 protocols. Florida Governor Ron…
Fauci: mask mandates by businesses are creating confusion
Dr. Anthony Fauci acknowledged Tuesday that mask mandates by businesses are creating confusion in the wake…
Lee County Commissioner Brian Hamman visits LA-MSID
The District was thrilled to welcome Lee County Commissioner Brian Hamman to LA-MSID last week! Commissioner…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Senator Marco Rubio is urging Congress to take on…
Gator chases people through Wendy’s parking lot
A 7-foot alligator was captured while wandering around the parking lot of Lehigh Acres Health &…
Theme parks no longer requiring face masks outdoors
Florida‘s major theme parks are adjusting their face mask policies after the federal government loosened its recommendations as more people…
Immokalee woman killed in head-on crash
An Immokalee woman was killed in a head-on crash on State Road 29 on Monday morning in Collier…
Graduation and Your Destination
Dr. Glenn Mollette Families across America are celebrating high school and college graduations. American young adults…
Gateway High build is completed ahead of schedule
The School District of Lee County’s newest school, Gateway High School has been completed ahead of…
Sens. Scott, Rubio look to end federal unemployment benefits to ‘get Americans back to work’
Florida U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio are aiming to “get Americans back to work,”…
Citizens help remove injured people from flipped car on SR 82
One person was taken to the hospital after a rollover crash on SR 82 and Buckingham…
Publix, Trader Joe’s, Walmart will no longer require masks in stores for vaccinated shoppers
Even though the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday said fully vaccinated people don’t have…
Department of Homeland Security issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin
On Friday, the Department of Homeland Security issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin. In it,…
Local man wins half a million dollars two weeks before his birthday
A Lehigh Acres man got lucky and won $500,000 in a scratch-off game two weeks before…
McDonald’s boosting starting pay to $11-$17 an hour at company-owned restaurants
The fast-food chain announced Thursday it is boosting entry-level pay to a range of $11 to $17 an…
School District of Lee County launches portal on interim superintendent search
The School District of Lee County has launched a webpage to help you get involved in…
CDC Drops Most Mask Rules for the Fully Vaccinated
Exception for crowded places indoors like buses, planes, hospitals, homeless shelters, and jails CDC issued new guidance on…
Hummer catches fire after driver fills up four 5-gallon gas cans
A hummer in Citrus County caught fire on Wednesday morning right after the driver filled up…
DeSantis signs ‘alcohol to-go drinks’ bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Volusia County Thursday morning to sign a bill that makes…
Fort Myers city council approves contract for Marty Lawing despite NAACP’s concerns
A new pick for the city manager at the City of Fort Myers is coming under…
Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline is Activated
@AGAshleyMoody wants you to know that the Attorney General’s Price Gouging Hotline is Activated! Let’s keep…
Gary Bratton in Lehigh Acres is calling on Lee County to do more to regulate dangerous dogs
Bratton still recovering from injuries after he was attacked in his neighborhood last week by a…
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is warning by the month’s end, there will be more restrictions for people to qualify for unemployment benefits.
After multiple renewals, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “work search” waiver will expire May 29, followed by the…
Gas, Gas, and who is hoarding the Gas?
Last week the Colonial Pipeline was affected by a cyber-attack that has disrupted their supply/distribution. The…
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill on Wednesday as part of…
‘Deadly consequences’ | Don’t put gas in plastic bags
Gas has become a premium over the past few days as a pipeline shutdown has sent drivers into a frenzy…
Concerns raised about Fort Myers new City Manager’s past
The Fort Myers City Manager is already under fire less than two weeks after being picked.…
Five car fires in five days
There have been five car fires in the past five days in Lee County, and some…
Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency over gasoline supply
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday evening declared a gasoline-related state of emergency, including activating the Florida National…
Children shouldn’t wear face masks in school, says Florida’s Governor DeSantis
Children should not wear face masks in school. That was the stern message from Florida Gov.…
Federal lawsuit challenging Florida anti-riot bill claims law targets Blacks
Several groups have joined to file a federal lawsuit on behalf of Black-led organizations challenging a…
Just in time for June Weddings! Singer/songwriter Timothy Craig
Timothy Craig, a singer/songwriter who grew up in Ft. Myers, just released his new single “Forever…
Car Fire 50th Street North
Lehigh fire crews were able to put out a fire that overtook a car in Lehigh…
Did you know
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Charlie Crist is again running for Governor? Crist, who…
Hurricane Season Starts June 1; Red Cross Urges People to Get Ready Now
National Hurricane Preparedness Week runs from May 9 through May 15, and the American Red Cross…
Two injured in a hit and run crash
Two people suffered minor injury in a hit and run crash on Lee Boulevard and Alaska…