Deputies searching for person of interest in home burglary

Authorities are looking for a person of interest caught on camera burglarizing a home in Lehigh…

A dispute turns deadly Man arrested in fatal shooting

A verbal dispute turned violent Saturday at a Lehigh Acres gas station, leaving one man dead…

Lee County closes two Hurricane Ian debris public drop-off sites

Two public drop-off sites for Hurricane Ian storm debris will close at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec.…

Did you Know

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that the Florida Legislature will meet in special session during…

Cartoon by Gene Zika

Florida woman sues Kraft Heinz for $5M says mac and cheese preparation is misleading

A Florida woman is suing the Kraft Heinz Food Company for $5 million, claiming they misled…

Christmas is in your heart

Dr. Glenn Mollette Christmas once started for me when the JC Penny and Sears catalogs came…

Thanksgiving Double Helping

By Bob Garver             Like the “World” of a certain movie, the holiday weekend at the…

Diaper Distribution

Cartoon by Gene Zika

Shooting at Shell Gas Station

Lee County sheriff’s deputies swarmed a shell gas station in Lehigh Acres off Homestead Road on…

Avian flu outbreak hits record, killing over 50 million birds in the United States

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that avian flu has killed 50.54 million birds in the…

Will Florida legislature’s new GOP supermajorities butt heads with the governor?

“You might actually see the legislature exerting independence” – USF Prof. Josh Scacco Florida kept the…

Riverdale High School raises funds for Golisano Children’s Hospital

A fundraiser was recently held by Riverdale High School to support childhood cancer patients at Golisano…

Officials Warn of Consumer Fraud Ahead of Cyber Monday

As Cyber Monday approach, officials are warning consumers to be aware of potential fraud from sham…

Former VP Mike Pence visits Fort Myers Beach during Thanksgiving

On this Thanksgiving Day, a few residents were offered a small slice of normalcy. That normalcy…

Recycling company converts old campaign signs into fuel

Hillsborough County code enforcement workers recently held their annual “Signs Off Day.” They scoured the area to…

IS IT ALL TEMPORARY?

Written by Van Yandell                                  Ecclesiastes 1: 2-4 “Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities;…

The Florida Bar’s War Against Free Speech

Written by Dr. Joseph Sansone In an age where discrimination based on political ideology is encouraged…

Lehigh Senior Band Parent Association raising funds for a trip to perform in the Universal Studios Holiday Parade

The Lehigh Senior Band Parent Association is raising funds for the band to represent their school…

FGCU Men win the 2022 Gulf Coast Showcase Championship

Never trailing in the game, Florida Gulf Coast defeated Kansas City, 73-59, to claim the championship…

Lee County School Board discusses the possibility of arming teachers

Several recent high-profile Lee County school threats have some of the newly elected school board members…

For Some Simple Guidance About Medicare

 I’m nearing 68 years old, have never signed up for Medicare but thinking that I…

Did you know

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that this coming Thursday will be the 401st anniversary of…

Taylor Swift played Lehigh Acres in 2007 and Tickets were free

In 2007 Swift was just an up-and-coming country singer when she played at the annual Lehigh…

The Menu – Movie Review

By Bob Garver             Like the cozy restaurant setting of “The Menu,” the theater at my…

Have Thanksgiving every day

Written by Dr. Glenn Mollette Thanksgiving always comes and goes too fast. We often think, “We…

Bob Iger named Disney CEO effective immediately

That’s right Bob Iger is back. Disney re-appointed Iger as CEO on Sunday night, effective immediately, after…

GULF COAST SHOWCASE TIPS-OFF ITS 10th YEAR IN ESTERO

Strong men’s and women’s fields highlight the 10th anniversary of the Gulf Coast Showcase, which will…

Trump is back on Twitter after 15 million accounts voted on an online poll

Former US President Donald Trump’s Twitter account has been reinstated on the platform. The final poll…

Vehicle fire

Vehicle fire this morning on SR82 near Alabama Rd. No one was injured. An investigation determined…

Lee County dedicates building to Manning

John Manning was a man who served his community for so long, many people, even county…

FREE Thanksgiving meal

FREE Thanksgiving meal. Your choice of dine-in or carry-out. Thanksgiving Day serving from 11 AM to…

SO THIS IS EDUCATION 

Written by Van Yandell Proverbs 18:15  “An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the…

Suspect sought after armed robbery outside 7-Eleven

Deputies are looking for a man suspected of robbing someone at gunpoint outside a 7-Eleven in…

Donald Trump enters 2024 presidential race

Donald Trump is back in, and now it’s decision time for Florida’s GOP. “America’s comeback starts right now,” Trump…

Did you know?

By Paul Waldmiller Did you know that a recent flight to Florida was diverted because a…

Lehigh Acres Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Straw Purchasing Firearms For A Mexican Drug Cartel

U.S. District Judge Sheri Polster Chappell has sentenced Gabriel Acosta, Jr. (28, Lehigh Acres) to 3…

Billions were spent on the elections while Americans struggle

Dr. Glenn Mollette  Total cost of 2022 state and federal midterm elections may have exceeded $16…

Movie Review – Black Panther Wakanda Forever

By Bob Garver             In 2018, “Black Panther” became the biggest hit of the Marvel Cinematic…

Messy scene after two cars crash in Alva Saturday evening

A car crash shut down part of a road in Alva on Palm Beach Boulevard Saturday…