Governor Scott Names
State Surgeon General

Governor Rick Scott appointed Dr. John H. Armstrong M.D. to serve as State Surgeon General and…

Florida’s CFO
Reaches For Agreement

Dear Editor, As a public official, I have a responsibility to make certain that companies doing…

Daily Traffic Enforcement Update April 27

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts…

LCEC Returns
$7.2 Million In Final Equity

This week LCEC distributed $7.2 million to memberships that have been closed since 2004. LCEC has…

Pirates Turn
Students Into Bookaneers

Sunshine Elementary School hosted Readers of the Caribbean event. With over 350 kids and parents participated…

Fire Department
loses 1.1 million dollars

During a recent audit review by Tuscan & Company on the Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue…

If You See Or Feel Anything Is Wrong, Call

 This past week here in Lehigh Acres, a white car back into a driveway, the driver…

Tomatoes, Tomatoes and Tomatoes

Start seeds mid-July through the end of December. PLANT from September to October, then end of…

Pawn Ticket
Leads To Arrest

Cristobal Martinez of Fort Myers is facing burglary and theft charges after deputies say he was…

Lehigh Rotary
Night Scheduled

At 6:00pm Friday May 4th, 2012 Lehigh Acres Rotary is holding there “Lehigh Rotary Night” at…

Kiwanis Hands
Out Scholarships

Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Club last night at the Lehigh Senior Scholarship night handed out $21,000 in…

Daily Traffic Enforcement Update April 26

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts…

New App Just In
Time For Hurricane Season

Lee County Emergency Management is making an evacuation app available as Southwest Florida heads into hurricane…

Lehigh Acres Relay for
Life Starts Saturday

Lehigh Acres Relay for Life April 28 at 2:00 p.m. until April 29 at 8:00 a.m.…

Postal Pointers: Perfect
Photo Cards For Your Mamas

by Debra J. Mitchell – United States Postal Service Special To The Gazette  Turn your little…

Identification Sought
Of Robbery Suspect

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying a person of interest in Lehigh…

Fire Weather
Warning For Lee County

Issued by The National Weather Service   … RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY…

Be Cool and Give Your Air Conditioner a Tune-up

The dog days of summer are just around the corner and it’s time to give your…

Battle Of The Cat Walk

R. DEL BOGGESS, 72

R. Del Boggess, 72, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 22, 2012. He…

Daily Traffic Enforcement Update April 25

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts…

2012 Homerun Harvest
Raising Funds for School Kids

2012 Homerun Harvest hosted by Lipman 8am -7pm April 28, 2012 at Immokalee Softball Field 321…

Enough Of The
Pat Boone Commercials

Dear Editor: I am totally disgusted with Pat Boone’s commercial for PAC 60 Plus Association. It…

Tell Commissioners
May 12 To Buy Leeland Lake

Dear Editor: Please come to the Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 12 at 9:30…

Help The Greater Lehigh’s
Chamber To Increase Membership

Dear Editor: The Greater Lehigh Acres Chamber of Commerce needs your readers’ help. As a member…

School, Family And Community Connections

By Mary Fischer is the Lee County School Board chairman, District 1 Guest Commentary “It takes…

Weekly Narcotics Arrest Update

The illegal sale, use and distribution of narcotics is recognized as a significant contributor to violent…

Walk for the Fallen Send Off Ceremony

  In just a matter of hours, aLeeCountydeputy will lace up the sneakers for a trek…

Daily Traffic Enforcement Update April 24

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts…

May 2012 Events

James J. Wollerman, 73

Memorial Service Monday, May 7, 2012 10:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church Lehigh Acres, Florida

Daily Traffic Enforcement Update April 23

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts…

Local Weather Alert ….

Issued by The National Weather Service … RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS…

Argh: The Pirates Are Coming

From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on April 26, Sunshine Elementary School will host a spectacular…

Is Lehigh Managed By A Higher Power?

Dear Editor: I’m submitting my opinion to the Beth Stacey roundabout that I read about in…

Howard Edward Baird, 61

Howard Edward Baird, 61, of Lehigh Acres, FL and formerly of Bristol, TN passed away on…

Lawrence R. Merritt, 92

Lawrence R. Merritt, 92, of Lehigh Acres, FL, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012, after a…

Today is Earth Day

Earth Day is a day observed each year when events are held worldwide to increase awareness and…

Community Rallies Around
Lehigh Acres Firefighter

The Southwest Florida community is rallying around a Lehigh Acres firefighter, who is now fighting for…

Great Day To Play Golf

In spite of fear it could rain, the East Lee County High School put on its…

Gospel Hip Hop Alive
And Well In Lehigh Acres

Three different groups ministered to the youth in Lehigh Acres last night at Faith Lutheran Church.…

Charleston Park Clean Up
Draws Helpful Volunteers

By John Fry Special to the Gazette In spite of rain, the Bi-annual Charleston Park Clean…