On this day in 1981, Firefighter William “Ziggy” Ziegler answered his final call for the citizens…
Category: Community
Concerns over increased panhandling in Lehigh Acres
Men and women are selling flowers along busy roads like Lee Blvd and Colonial Blvd. Pushing…
Here are 5 restaurants to try in Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres is filled with restaurants and food trucks that are hidden gems from different cultures such as…
Lehigh Acres Little League season in jeopardy due to hurricane damage
Parents in Lehigh Acres are concerned that the little league season will be canceled after some…
Couple spots a Florida Panther roaming around in our backyard
Sean Burlarley and his fiancé see all types of wildlife in their backyard off of State…
Majestic Golf Club to host Tiffin University’s Office of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations FORE Fun in Florida golf outing
Tiffin University’s Office of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations will host its annual FORE Fun in…
Free Christmas Day Community Meal
Christmas Day- December 25th the Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres will be hosting a free Christmas…
Deputies search for suspect seen rummaging through cars
Lee County deputies want the public’s help in identifying an unknown suspect believed responsible for several…
Free Christmas Day Community Meal
Christmas Day- December 25th the Rotary Club of Lehigh Acres will be hosting a free Christmas…
Kid’s Holiday Laser Shows
Bring the kids by for a special Holiday Laser show JUST FOR THEM! Join us December…
CDC said Florida Residents Should Consider Masking Up For The Holidays
As families and friends in Florida gather for the holidays, they may want to put on…
Lehigh Regional Medical Center Rings in the Holidays Complete with Santa Sweets and Snow!
There was snow in the forecast as Lehigh Regional Medical Center hosted its annual Christmas Tree…
One Starry Night
Mini Moo Petting Zoo will be back with their goats, chickens, rabbits, and miniature bull. Come…
Lehigh Regional Medical Center’s annual tree-lighting event
Lehigh Regional Medical Center is hosting its annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 2 from…
School district names principal and assistant principal of the year
Harns Marsh Middle’s Restino is the top Assistant Principal The School District of Lee County announced…
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.…
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…
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…
Lee County dedicates building to Manning
John Manning was a man who served his community for so long, many people, even county…
Pollution Notice
Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice…
World’s Largest Mosquito Sculpture: world record in Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres, Florida, United States–Standing 18 feet tall and made of metal. The giant mosquito sculpture…
Gulf Coast Landfill to temporarily reopen to accept storm debris
A disused landfill will temporarily reopen as Lee County continues to look for ways to dispose…
Lee County Hurricane Ian death toll rises to 61
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says the death toll from Hurricane Ian in the county has…
FEMA Helps Hurricane Ian Survivors Jumpstart Their Recovery
More than $190 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 127,000 households damaged…
Relief Effort Continues in Aftermath of Hurricane Ian
Written by Trimmel Gomes Florida News Connection For some in hurricane-ravaged southwest Florida, recovery has been…
Lee County shifts from rescue to “search and recovery”
Lee County officials announced search-and-rescue efforts will shift to search-and-recovery operations starting Sunday. 11 federal and…
Operation Blue Roof
Following Hurricane Ian, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has activated Operation Blue Roof to provide…
Missing Persons
We are currently searching for a missing person in your area. Please be on the lookout…
Governor Ron DeSantis Gives Updates on Recovery Efforts in Lee and Charlotte Counties
Today, Governor DeSantis visited the City of Port Charlotte in Charlotte County and the City of…
Southwest Florida hospitals ask for donations of blood
Hospitals in Southwest Florida need blood donors to step forward because of a critically low supply…
Relief and rescue continue after hurricane Ian for Lehigh Acres
1. Members of the National Guard distribute relief packages to southwest Floridians in the wake of…
Health Park Medical Center without running water faces a sanitation crisis in the wake of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian has created a burgeoning biohazard situation in at least one Florida hospital close to where the storm…
Federal Disaster Assistance Available for Storm Damage Losses
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is preparing to render federal disaster assistance as quickly as possible to…
Did Hurricane Ian damage your home or vehicle? Hurricane Ian victims may apply to FEMA for financial help
President Biden declared much of Florida a major disaster area on Thursday following Hurricane Ian’s destructive…
Comcast opens free Xfinity WiFi hotspots
As Hurricane Ian approaches Florida, Comcast announced it’s opening up a network of free Xfinity WiFi…
Lehigh Acres Fire Department
From Lehigh Acres Fire Chief Robert DiLallo, As we wait out the storm, many of our…