Did you know?

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the rate of infections via the COVID-19 Virus continues…

Affordable Homeownership foundation helps veteran build first home

A dream came true for one Lehigh Acres veteran last month when ground was broken for…

Lehigh Acres Rotary to host Free Thanksgiving Community Meal

The Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres is hosting its 15th Annual Free Thanksgiving Community Meal. This…

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Fort Myers City Council members vote in favor of an independent investigation into FMPD

Fort Myers City Council called for an independent investigation into the Fort Myers Police Department. The…

‘Dunk City’ team earns spot in FGCU Athletics Hall of Fame

Florida Gulf Coast University’s 2013 men’s basketball team was honored on Monday night. The “Dunk City”…

Registration now open for Kiwanis Turkey Scramble

Money raised to be used to feed families in need “Thanksgiving dinners” The Kiwanis Club of…

Firehouse Subs sold to company that owns Popeye’s and Burger King for $1 billion

Jacksonville-based restaurant Firehouse Subs will now join the company that owns well known fast-food restaurants like…

Here’s what Florida can expect to receive from the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure bill

President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law on Monday afternoon.  The law, formally known…

Duplex homes back on track in Lehigh Acres

Written by Bill Smith Duplex apartments may be back in vogue in Lehigh Acres. Lee County…

Weather 11/15

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 230 PM EST Mon Nov 15…

December Programs at East County Regional Library

Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The…

Clifford the Big Red Dog – Movie Review

By Bob Garver             As a child, I loved the colorful storybooks about Clifford the Big…

The Haiti Kidnapped Missionaries, consider the costs of such trips

Glenn Mollette  The missionaries consisting of sixteen Americans and one Canadian kidnapped by the Haitian “400…

Community Meeting About the Future of Two Lehigh Acres Schools

The School District of Lee County is holding a community meeting on Tuesday, November 30th for…

Community Meeting About New East Zone Elementary School

The School District of Lee County is preparing to start construction of a new elementary school…

Americans give bosses same message in record numbers: I quit

Americans quit their jobs at a record pace for the second straight month in September, in…

Crooked Cops, Good old Boys Club, Release the Freeh report today

Editorial Release the Freeh report and uphold the law! Will the Freeh report expose most of…

Lee County Commissioners may deregulate taxi service in the county, what about the safety?

Lee County commissioners want to get rid of taxi regulations. They said cab services should have…

More portables classrooms in Lehigh Acres shows disparity in school district

One of the main reasons behind a new school in the works is need. Some elected…

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Father & son arrested after son brings gun to Riverdale High School

A Lee County father was arrested after his teenage son allegedly brought a gun to Riverdale…

Lehigh Acres arson Suspect identified

Anonymous tips to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers have led to the identification of a man suspected…

Are 2008- 2010 coming back, stolen appliances and ac’s

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said someone broke into a brand new home stealing more than $3,400 worth…

Man accused of attempting to lure child with candy

A woman had to rush to get her granddaughter away from a man she said tried…

Man caught with meth & fentanyl

A Lehigh Acres man was arrested Monday after he was allegedly caught with methamphetamine and fentanyl…

SWFL Crime Stoppers says missing teen and baby have been found safe

A missing teen and her baby have been found safe after disappearing for almost two days.…

Is Lee County Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass Neo-Confederate or a member of a hate group?

Pendergrass needs to apologize to all of Lee County …….. Resign today!!!!! According to the Anti-Defamation…

Did you know?

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the Biden Administration has sent dozens of secret flights…

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Lehigh Acres mother & newborn baby reported missing

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing and endangered teenager and her baby.…

RV found engulfed in flames but lack of water played a role in fire

An RV was found engulfed in flames in Lehigh Acres Monday afternoon. RV fire on Balfour…

Eternals- Movie Review

By Bob Garver             “Eternals” is one of those Marvel Cinematic Universe movies that tries to…

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL 638 AM EST Mon Nov 8 2021

DISCUSSION… The upper-level pattern remains highly amplified in the wake of a rather strong area of…

Honor and Care for our Veterans

Dr. Glenn Mollette  During World War II, on April 9, 1942, 75,000 United States soldiers and…

Veterans Day

Lehigh Acres residents will have a pair of opportunities to mark Veterans Day here in the…

26TH YEAR OF FESTIVITIES 2021 FESTIVAL NOV 18TH TO NOV 21ST

Festival Days Thursday November 18, 2021 Friday November 19, 2021 Saturday November 20, 2021 Sunday November…

Two women were arrested on drug trafficking charges

Investigators found more than 600 grams of fentanyl. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said they busted…

Has Checker cab owned by SWFL TRANSPORTATION GROUP, INC. broken the law?

The photo below was taken on RSW property, the vehicle has expired plates, expired on 6/21.…

Sumter County Human Smuggling Arrest

On November 4, 2021, at 2:26 PM, members of the FHP Troop C Contraband Interdiction Unit…

Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL  Fri Nov 5 2021  This Hazardous Weather Outlook is…

Friday Morning Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin

 (TDY-SUN)… A rather active few hours across our southern coastal zones with a few strong thunderstorms…