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Shooting at Circle K west of Buckingham
Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a deadly shooting at a Circle K gas station…
Commercial truck parking ordinance in effect but still not obeyed why?
The Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida, has determined that the parking of commercial…
COVID-19 UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2021:
As of today, Lee Health has: – 619 COVID-19 patients isolated in our hospitals (inpatient). –…
How many students will not be coming to school on Sept 1, 2021?
Lee County schools prepare to enforce mask mandates on campuses. A mask mandate that infuriated parents is set…
BREAKING NEWS: The full Florida House was just emailed a poll request for a special session to outlaw mask mandates and vaccine requirements
If 50% plus 1 agree a special session would happen on one idea to outlaw mask…
Lee County Schools will mandate masks, eliminates opt-out form
The Lee County School District will now require masks for teachers and students, eliminating the opt-out…
4-year-old dies in crash on State Road 82, woman arrested
A 4-year-old girl died in a crash on State Road 82 in Lehigh Acres on Saturday…
Man arrested in Lehigh Acres on parking lot kidnapping
Investigators have made an arrest in the Fort Myers kidnapping and carjacking that happened Saturday. The…
Lee Virtual School principal arrested for battery
The principal of Lee Virtual School has been arrested and is accused of battery. Albert Matthew…
Student arrested for bringing a knife to school
\ An 11-year-old student was arrested Thursday after he allegedly brought a knife to a Lehigh…
Man found in a canal along with a riding mower
Jack Cooper was found dead in a canal near Lehigh Acres, along with a riding mower,…
Lee mosquito control district finds ‘widespread’ West Nile Virus
In Lee County, the mosquito control district’s sentinel chicken flocks have identified West Nile Virus in the area.…
Florida judge rules against Gov. DeSantis, state agencies’ blanket ban on mask mandates are illegal
A Florida judge ruled partially in favor of parents suing Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida Department…
Three Lee County Educators caught calling High School cheerleaders “whores and sluts”
The three educators from Lehigh Senior were with a group at a restaurant bashing the Lehigh…
Lee Health continues to see a record number of COVID-19 cases
Lee Health continues to see a record number of COVID-19 cases in Southwest Florida hospitals as…
Conviction in Burglary Case
Michael Brock was found guilty as charged of Burglary of an Occupied Dwelling, Dealing in Stolen…
Lee Health has 641 COVID-19 patients hospitalized Tuesday, holds virtual town hall
On Tuesday morning, Lee Health reported 84 new COVID-19 hospital admissions since Monday morning and 67…
COVID-19 UPDATE: AUGUST 23, 2021:
As of today, Lee Health has: – 629 COVID-19 patients isolated in our hospitals (inpatient). –…
One was arrested for hitting US Marshal’s vehicle & driving off
On August 12, the United States Marshal Service was being assisted by the Fort Myers Police…
COVID-19 Levels Increase 600% in Orange County’s Sewage: Report says
Sampling wastewater to predict outbreaks in COVID-19 is being done all over the U.S. Orange County…
Last-minute changes to Lee County school lunches
Lee County parents have been told that supply issues may change up what’s available on their…
Precautionary Boil Water Notice Advisory Rescinded Lehigh Acres Water System
The Precautionary Boil Water Notice issued (Monday, August 16TH) resulting from a contractor performing a directional boar and…
New park-and-ride facility planned for Lehigh Acres
Gas prices are up, and now that school is back in session, the driving headaches are…
SNAP benefits get permanent boost, largest single increase in its history
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Monday that individuals using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits…
Lehigh Acres man faces aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer charge
A Lehigh Acres man is facing a charge of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer…
Lehigh Acres fire rescue trapped person from house fire
One person was hospitalized Monday following an early-morning house fire. Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue…
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 Notice Advisory resulting from…
Fire at Asian Buffet
Crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at the Asian Buffet (1135 Homestead) early this morning.…
COVID-19 UPDATE: AUGUST 11, 2021:
As of today, Lee Health has: – 457 COVID-19 patients isolated in our hospitals (inpatient). –…
Lehigh Regional Medical Center changes visitation policy
Lehigh Regional Medical Center must change our policies surrounding visitation within our facility. This revised policy…
The School District of Lee County will require face coverings as a mitigation measure as we begin the 21-22 school year
The Florida Department of Health reports the COVID-19 positivity rate in Lee County for the week…
FHSAA investigation finds Gateway High in violation of recruiting, suspends basketball coach, three players for a year
The Gateway High School boys’ basketball coach is suspended for the first six weeks of the 2021-22 season…
Armed robbers hit Dollar General
Two armed robbers targeted a Lehigh Acres Dollar General on Friday morning. The pair went into…
Failure to appear in court lands man back in Lee County Jail
A Lehigh Acres man is back in Lee County Jail after failing to appear in court…
DeSantis To School Boards: You Better Not Mandate Masking Kids
Just in case there was any doubt on where Gov. Ron DeSantis stands on the issue,…
A Lee County Commissioner has created a hostile work environment
Editorial Harassment by the Lee County Commissioner includes unwanted groping, kissing, hugging, and inappropriate sitting on…