On May 17, 2020, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Lehigh Acres.…
Month: April 2022
Naomi Judd, of Grammy-winning duo The Judds, dies at 76
Naomi Judd, the Kentucky-born singer of the Grammy-winning duo The Judds and mother of Wynonna and…
Florida Governmental Utility Authority Issues a Precautionary Boil Water Notification for Lehigh Acres System Customers
The Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) has issued a Precautionary Boil Water Advisory as of Friday, April…
Former Fox 4 anchor tacks on age discrimination claim against station and Scripps
Jane Monreal, a former WFTX-Fox 4 anchor, has tacked on an age discrimination claim to her federal lawsuit against the Southwest…
Lovebug season is here
You might notice the small black flies with a red dot that swarm in pairs becoming…
Thank a firefighter: Shine Your Light is set for May 4
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District will be lighting up Station 102 in red…
Ground Beef Sold In FL Recalled Over E. Coli Risk
A New Jersey company on Monday recalled more than 120,000 pounds of ground beef products that…
Did you know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know a Florida deputy recently shot an armed woman who was…
Teen arrested for arson
Paul Leblanc, 13, was taken into custody after allegedly starting two of the four fires Lehigh…
DeSantis Wages War Against Anti-Racism, Corporate ‘Wokeness’
by Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service (FL) Gov. Ron DeSantis has been confronting a lot of…
Downed power line sparks fire
A downed power line sparked a brush fire in Lehigh Acres Sunday morning. According to the…
Boy steals truck at Westminster golf community
A 12 year old boy walked into a gated golf community and went on a joy…
Reedy Creek Improvement District
Editorial As a newspaper publisher, I’ve never been 100% comfortable with the Reedy Creek Improvement District…
FGUA Issues a Precautionary Boil Water Notification
The Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) has issued a Precautionary Boil Water Notice Advisory as of Friday…
Who’s the real Mickey Mouse in DeSantis vs. Disney?
Does Disney fight show that winning isn’t enough? Florida Republicans have to punish their critics. The…
Deputies looking for puppy stolen from Lehigh Acres home
Deputies are looking for a man they said stole a puppy right out of the owner’s…
Man driving scooter critically injured in crash on Daniels Parkway in Gateway
A man driving a scooter was critically injured in a crash with an SUV on Daniels…
12-year-old arrested for school threat
A 12-year-old student of Varsity Lakes Middle School was arrested Thursday Morning after allegedly posting a…
Did you Know?
By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that Governor Ron DeSantis once again made threats against illegal…
Living life lighter
Dr. Glenn Mollette Carrying baggage is exhausting. When traveling we often pack more than we need. When…
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore – Movie Review
By Bob Garver Unlike the 8-movie “Harry Potter” series, the “Fantastic Beasts” sector of J.K.…
Firefighters rescue kitten stuck in a van
Firefighters at Station 105 helped rescue a kitten stuck inside the undercarriage of a vehicle. It…
Death Investigation
Lee County Sheriff is conducting a death investigation at 1703 Dale Ave. N in Lehigh Acres.…
Lehigh Acres Kiwanis to hold Scholarship Golf Tournament
The Lehigh Acres Kiwanis will hold its Scholarship Golf Tournament next Saturday and a few spots…
Upcoming Mobile Pantries in Lehigh Acres
Upcoming Mobile Pantries in Lehigh Acres Harry Chapin Food Bank Saturday, April 16 Harns Marsh Middle…
Rock, Blues, & Brews Festival
Rock, Blues, & Brews Festival Veterans Park, 55 Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres, United States May…
Country Fest
Country Fest is a Country Music Festival fundraiser hosted by Lehigh Community Services at Majestic Golf…
Meet and Greet Gwyn Gittens
Come and meet your school board candidate Gwyn Gittens on April 21, 2002.
Lee County FL 2022 Board of Ed Candidates
Lee County FL 2022 Board of Ed Candidates from Liz Matt on Vimeo.
Lehigh Acres shooting suspect to be tried as an adult
The man who allegedly fired at a Lee County deputy and shot a Lehigh Acres teenager…
Body of kayaker found in Estero River identified as Lehigh teen
A missing kayaker has been identified after he was found dead Tuesday afternoon in Estero, according…
Will My Wife Get a Spouse Benefit When I Claim at 70?
My wife started receiving her social security at 65 (her full retirement age) and she will…
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Movie Review
By Bob Garver Last week I reviewed “Morbius,” a film whose constant delays in release…
Moderation, balance, and rigid flexibility
Dr. Glenn Mollette Most doctors will encourage their patients to not overdrink alcohol. Too much might…
SENTENCING IN NEW YEAR’S EVE SHOOTING CASE
Trace Thomas McDowell, 24, of Lehigh Acres, was adjudicated guilty of one count of Manslaughter with…
Lee commissioners back more Lehigh Acres duplexes amid neighborhood objection
Written by Bill Smith Commissioners voted 4-0, with Commissioner Frank Mann absent, to allow a land-use…
Car catches on fire
According to Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, a vehicle was engulfed in flames on…
Republican candidate Tiffany Esposito collected more than $60,000 in her first month running for Florida House District 77
During Esposito’s first campaign reporting period Esposito collected $60,225 in new donations. 98% of her donations came…