A new Aldi grocery store opened on Wednesday on Bell Boulevard in Lehigh Acres, providing much-needed…
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Lehigh Acres man accused of chasing girlfriend with a machete
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said a Lehigh Acres man armed with a machete chased his…
Zenaido Martinez-Gomez was sentenced to 15 years in prison
Zenaido Martinez-Gomez was sentenced to 15 years in prison,followed by 5 years of probation, for Leaving…
Florida Man Pleads Guilty To Trafficking Thousands Of Counterfeit “Scotty Cameron” Golf Putter Grips
United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Glenn Thomas Berger (50, Lehigh Acres) has pleaded guilty to…
Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida will host GoldenFest XV
Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida will host GoldenFest XV from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec.…
Lehigh Acres’ 15,000-year-old sinkhole secures $2.2 million for new park
The 200-foot deep “bottomless lake” connects directly to drinking water aquifers and will feature trails, improved…
Lehigh Acres residents adjust plans after Freedom Fest fireworks canceled
Storms in Southwest Florida are posing challenges for Fourth of July celebrations. Recent heavy rainfall has…
HCA invests $27 million in upgrades to Lehigh hospital
Patients will see new services in the emergency room and expanded offerings in general surgery, orthopedics,…
CHILD MOLESTER SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON
Convicted child molester, Graciano Lopez, of Lehigh Acres, has been sentenced to life in prison for…
Lehigh Acres man dies in crash
A 24-year-old Lehigh Acres man died in a two-vehicle crash that shut down the northbound lanes…
Shady Company Plans to Build Monkey Prison in Florida—Help Us Stop It!
PETA has uncovered another shady deal by monkey peddlers who want to turn more than 70…
Lehigh Senior High School volunteer coach arrested for seducing student
A former Lehigh Senior High School volunteer coach in Lee County faces charges for seducing a student. Lee…
Deputy and driver caught being reckless near a school bus stop
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a driver who was caught driving recklessly along Abrams…
“Trump’s Sheriff”? Facing federal investigation, Lee County’s Marceno and his allies make clear appeal to the president
By Bob Norman Florida Trident Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno elicited a collective gasp across Southwest Florida…
Missing Jet skier identified was found dead at Lazy Springs Recreation Park
A missing man last seen on a Jet Ski at a park in Hendry County Sunday…
SWFL’s potential solution to solving homelessness: Money, housing, community support
The new state law that bans outdoor sleeping, also set aside money for counties to help…
Lehigh Acres man who molested children in pool to serve back-to-back life sentences
A Lehigh Acres man convicted of molesting two children will serve two consecutive life sentences, the…
Reckless ATV and dirt bike riding endangers other drivers
Reckless ATV and dirt bike riding endangers drivers in Lehigh Acres A dangerous scene unfolded on…
21 elementary school students on bus that crashed
Nearly two dozen elementary school students were aboard a school bus when it collided with another…
Lee County Sheriff’s Office investigates along 3rd Street W
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a scene along 3rd Street W in Lehigh Acres.…
HCA Florida finalizes purchase of Lehigh hospital
HCA Florida Healthcare has finalized the purchase of the 53-bed Lehigh Regional Medical Center. The hospital at 1500…
Lehigh Acres pastor speaks after arsonist burns down church
A pastor in Lehigh Acres is speaking out after learning that an arsonist set her church on fire.…
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The Florida Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations Division, is seeking to identify an individual believed…
Fatal Crash at Lee Blvd & Hanna Ave N
A fatal crash was reported early Saturday morning at Lee Blvd and Hanna Ave N in…
Lehigh Acres man arrested for missing child sexual abuse court appearance
A 72-year-old Lehigh Acres man was arrested Thursday for failing to appear in court on charges…
Lehigh Acres man found guilty for molestation of two children
A Lee County jury found a Lehigh Acres man guilty of molesting two children younger than…
LCSO searching for family of wandering non-verbal teen in Lehigh Acres
Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies are seeking the family members of a young boy found between the…
It’s only Lehigh Acres dumpster
Why is this not cleaned up Health Hazzard Right next to the Lehigh Acres post office,…
Lehigh Acres Man Arrested For Passport Fraud
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest of Carlos Alberto Calderon Johnson (64, Lehigh Acres) in…
Devastating Fire Destroys Choir Room and Chapel at Lehigh Acres Church
A devastating fire broke out Sunday night, completely destroying the choir room and a chapel at Christ…
Structure Fire – 1430 Homestead Rd
Huge holes in the roof of the Church UPDATE: Firefighters were able to recover the flag…
Lehigh Acres Senior Center to host Open House event Feb. 6
Make plans to attend the Lehigh Acres Senior Center Open House from 10 a.m. to 3…
Lehigh Acres home builder finds squatters in newly built property
A pair of squatters were found living in a brand-new home worth over a half million…
One person is detained after executing a search warrant
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit is on scene executing a search warrant in the…
Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph
Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.…
Deputies investigate robbery at smoke shop
Lee County deputies are investigating an incident at a smoke shop located off Alabama Road and…
Fatal Vehicle Crash into Canal on 3rd St W
A tragic single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning claimed the life of one individual after their vehicle…
Lehigh Acres Publix sells $1 million Mega Millions ticket
A lucky shopper at a Publix in Lehigh Acres is now $1 million richer thanks to…
Man wanted for robbing a Family Dollar
Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for robbing a Family Dollar in…
More businesses heading to Lehigh Acres, including Chipotle and Chick-fil-A
New developments are coming to Lehigh Acres, including numerous restaurants like Panda Express and Zaxby’s. A…