Editorial Hundreds of unlicensed cars are still conducting business at SWF International airport, even after being…
Year: 2021
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…
COVID-19 Levels Increase 600% in Orange County’s Sewage: Report says
Sampling wastewater to predict outbreaks in COVID-19 is being done all over the U.S. Orange County…
First-ever Peppa Pig theme park taking shape at Legoland Florida
The world of Peppa Pig, the popular children’s TV show character, will come to life at…
Last-minute changes to Lee County school lunches
Lee County parents have been told that supply issues may change up what’s available on their…
Heat Advisory
Written by Omar González Quite easterly flow is in place heading into the weekend. Expect another…
Precautionary Boil Water Notice Advisory Rescinded Lehigh Acres Water System
The Precautionary Boil Water Notice issued (Monday, August 16TH) resulting from a contractor performing a directional boar and…
Hot & humid afternoon
Written by Omar Gonzalez Hot & humid afternoon, temperatures will reach the low to mid-’90s. Humidity will…
Florida Board of Education finds Alachua, Broward defied school masks order
The Florida Board of Education voted Tuesday at an emergency meeting to find Alachua and Broward…
Lack of FDEP enforcement why?
FDEP continues to carefully monitor weather and site conditions at the Piney Point facility. But refuses…
New park-and-ride facility planned for Lehigh Acres
Gas prices are up, and now that school is back in session, the driving headaches are…
Hot & Humid
Fred continues his movement northward through the Mid-Atlantic states, while Tropical Storm Grace continues tracking westward…