Lee County schools prepare to enforce mask mandates on campuses. A mask mandate that infuriated parents is set…
Month: August 2021
BREAKING NEWS: The full Florida House was just emailed a poll request for a special session to outlaw mask mandates and vaccine requirements
If 50% plus 1 agree a special session would happen on one idea to outlaw mask…
Another inappropriate unprofessional behavior of educational professionals in Lehigh Acres
Editorial The Athletic Director Joshua Evans and Associate Principal Karen Blaze of East Lee County HS…
Weather 8/31
Written by Omar Gonzalez A warm southwestern breeze is in place. Not much is expected in our…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor DeSantis once again demanded that Joe Biden and…
Candyman Movie Review
By Bob Garver 1992’s “Candyman” was ostensibly a horror movie about an urban legend come…
Florida Education officials withhold salaries of Alachua, Broward school board members, Lee County Schools orders masks for all starting Sept 1
The Florida Department of Education has withheld monthly salaries of school board members in Alachua and…
What local politicians gave County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass money?
Editorial Let’s start with another County Commissioner …….. That’s right Commissioner Ray Sandelli $250.00 on 6/22/21…
Lee County Schools will mandate masks, eliminates opt-out form
The Lee County School District will now require masks for teachers and students, eliminating the opt-out…
Afghanistan will never go away
Dr. Glenn Mollette Afghanistan is an unending nightmare that will never go away. We got Osama…
Does the Lee County Sheriff’s office inspect every gas pump in Lee County????
Editorial UPDATED 8/30/21 Lee County Commissioner’s mandated that Lee County Sheriff’s office inspects every gas pump…
Illegal for-hire vehicles are still conducting business at SWF International airport
Editorial Hundreds of unlicensed cars are still conducting business at SWF International airport, even after being…
4-year-old dies in crash on State Road 82, woman arrested
A 4-year-old girl died in a crash on State Road 82 in Lehigh Acres on Saturday…
Man arrested in Lehigh Acres on parking lot kidnapping
Investigators have made an arrest in the Fort Myers kidnapping and carjacking that happened Saturday. The…
Lee Virtual School principal arrested for battery
The principal of Lee Virtual School has been arrested and is accused of battery. Albert Matthew…
Another Lee County Commissioner attacks a Lee County property owner and voter
Editorial In an email back to a taxpayer this Lee County commissioner stated: “I am appalled…
Spike in poisonings from ivermectin reported in Florida
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is warning residents to avoid trying a horse deworming drug to…
OVER THE CARIBBEAN – NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA43 Miss Piggy
OVER THE CARIBBEAN – NOAA WP-3D Orion #NOAA43 Miss Piggy is now gathering data on #Ida.…
Fort Myers Beach fire chief resigns
Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Matthew Love resigned from the department on Friday. The Fort Myers…
Student arrested for bringing a knife to school
\ An 11-year-old student was arrested Thursday after he allegedly brought a knife to a Lehigh…
Man found in a canal along with a riding mower
Jack Cooper was found dead in a canal near Lehigh Acres, along with a riding mower,…
Lee mosquito control district finds ‘widespread’ West Nile Virus
In Lee County, the mosquito control district’s sentinel chicken flocks have identified West Nile Virus in the area.…
Florida Surgeon General quits ……
Florida needs a new state surgeon general. The question could quickly become: Will it be easy…
Florida judge rules against Gov. DeSantis, state agencies’ blanket ban on mask mandates are illegal
A Florida judge ruled partially in favor of parents suing Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department…
Weather Aug 27
Written by Omar González Tropical Storm Ida has formed in the Northwest Caribbean. Ida is forecasted to…
Three Lee County Educators caught calling High School cheerleaders “whores and sluts”
The three educators from Lehigh Senior were with a group at a restaurant bashing the Lehigh…
NHC predicts unprecedented Hurricane Ida intensification; brutal weekend likely for Louisiana
One of the traditions of the late, great Dr. Bill Gray — forefather of seasonal hurricane…
Lee Health continues to see a record number of COVID-19 cases
Lee Health continues to see a record number of COVID-19 cases in Southwest Florida hospitals as…
Conviction in Burglary Case
Michael Brock was found guilty as charged of Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling, Dealing in Stolen…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that there appears to be an uptick of violent threats…
Disney to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for employees after talks with union workers
Walt Disney World employees are now required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to…
Lee Health has 641 COVID-19 patients hospitalized Tuesday, holds virtual town hall
On Tuesday morning, Lee Health reported 84 new COVID-19 hospital admissions since Monday morning and 67…
PAW Patrol: The Movie – Review
By Bob Garver The animated “PAW Patrol” franchise doesn’t have the “for all ages” appeal…
COVID-19 UPDATE: AUGUST 23, 2021:
As of today, Lee Health has: – 629 COVID-19 patients isolated in our hospitals (inpatient). –…
Lee County school district temporarily closes student enrollment center
The School District of Lee County has temporarily closed its Student Enrollment Office citing “some unforeseen…
One was arrested for hitting US Marshal’s vehicle & driving off
On August 12, the United States Marshal Service was being assisted by the Fort Myers Police…
Why does a Lee County Commissioner refuse to answer questions?
By Lehigh Acres Gazette Editorial Board Cecil Pendergrass; Lee County Commissioner Seat 2 refuses to answer…