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Neighborhood Watches Pull
Everyone Together As A Group
We started our Neighborhood in 2006 after my home and several others were burglarized. Actually this…
Kiwanis Honor
Six Home Town Hero’s
At a special community awards banquet the Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres recognized six Lehigh Acres…
Fire Board Votes
For New Chief
The Lehigh Acres Fire Board voted 5 to 0 to proceed to contract talks with Interim…
Investor Group Moves
To Oust Hospital Board
Glenview Capital Management LLC, which owns 14.7 percent of the common stock of Naples-based Health Management…
Lee County Mosquito Control
District Meeting Scheduled
The Lee County Mosquito Control District/Lee County Hyacinth Control District will hold the monthly Board meeting…
Lee County Parks & Recreation
To Boost Safety With Detectors
Lee County Commissioners on Tuesday approved funding to place an early lightning alert system at various youth athletic…
Child’s Death
Investigation Update
By LCSO On Monday, June 24, 2013, at 2:30 p.m., the Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a medical…
Lehigh Acres Little League
10-11 yr old’s Win District
Lehigh Acres Little League 10-11 yr old’s win District
New Lee County
Manager’s Contract
Lee County’s top prospect for county manager, Roger Desjarlais, negotiated a package worth $203,000, according to…
Lee County Deputies
Investigating Daycare Death
Lee County deputies said they are investigating after a 2-year-old at a Lehigh Acres daycare was…
Lehigh Acres Community Plan Workshop Scheduled
Lehigh Acres Community Plan Workshop is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to…
3rd Annual Kid’s Fishing
Tournament Scheduled
3rd Annual Kid’s Fishing Tournament. All proceeds will Benefit The Chest Institute. The Chest Institute is…
Mary Cochran Jones, 56
Mary Cochran Jones, age 56, of Lehigh Acres, Florida passed away peacefully at Hope Hospice on…
“Monsters University”
By Bob Garver Even though my love of Pixar is well-documented, 2001’s “Monsters, Inc.” is…
Senator Marco Rubio
Staff To Be In Lee County
Dear Residents of Lee County: If you are having an issue with Social Security, Medicare, Veterans…
FYI: Twinkies To Return
To Shelves By July 15
Hostess is betting on a sweet comeback for Twinkies when they return to shelves next month.…
Lehigh Acres Toddler
Dies After Being Left In Car
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office reports a child was found dead Saturday after being left inside…
Could Lehigh Acres
See Higher Utility Bills
There could be a costly surprise coming soon to your utility bill in Lee County. Budget…
Tips To Help Reduce
Your Summer Energy Bills
When cooling your home, set the thermostat at 78 degrees Fahrenheit. Each degree below adds 8 to…
Memorial Services
for Curt Middleton
Memorial Service for Curt Middleton will be at the Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch, MS…
Executive Editor Passes Away
Legendary newsman Curt Middleton,60, passes away June 21, 2013. Middleton suffered a heart attack on June…
Tethered Dogs Suffer from Heat
Exhaustion—One Found Dead
On June 19 Lee County Domestic Animal Services responded to a call at 1016 Habersan Ave.…
Bear Found In Hog Trap At
Hickey Creek Mitigation Park
A trap set to catch hogs snagged something much bigger Thursday morning. Lee County Parks and…
Who Knew So Much Taste Had
So Few Calories At McDonalds
Who knew so much taste had so few calories? About 80% of McDonald’s national menu items…
Two Lee County School Top
Administrators Placed On Leave
On the first full day with new Lee County School Superintendent Nancy Graham at the helm,…
Summer Solstice Begins
Endless Summer Begins overnight at 1:04 AM !
Caldwell’s Amendment To
Everglades Forever Act
By RAY JUDAH The most deceptive and egregious action against the public taxpayers during the 2013…
An Artful Evening
Arts of the Inland and the Gulf Coast Music School presents “An Artful Evening” at 6:00…
Scam Alert – Free Gift
Cards Not So Free
Recently Lehigh Acres residents have reported a postcard that states the recipient is eligible to receive…
HealthPark Medical Center and Cape Coral Hospital Recognized as Healthgrades 2013 Women’s Health Excellence Award™ Recipients
HealthPark Medical Center and Cape Coral Hospital announced today that they have achieved the Healthgrades 2013…
USPS Salutes American Flag
The U.S. Postal Service is saluting the American Flag with a new collection of four Forever…
Lehigh Acres Kiwanis Award
58 Scholarships – $156,450
This fall the Kiwanis Club of Lehigh Acres will have awarded 58 scholarships to students who…
LCS Annual Back
To School Project
LCS will hold their annual registration for Back To School back pack and sneakers from Monday, …
“Man of Steel”
By Bob Garver How did the people behind “Man of Steel” manage to suck all the…
Scott Guelcher Art Display In
Lee County Commission Office
Lee County Commissioner Tammy Hall is supporting local artists by giving them an opportunity to display…
Footsteps To The
Future Needs You
Footsteps to the Future Academic Achievement Program for foster youth in Lee and Collier Counties needs…
Candidate For Lee County
Manager Withdraws Name
Lee County’s first choice for a new manager has withdrawn her name from consideration. Joyce Wilson…
Gas Prices Rise For
Beginning Of Summer
Florida 20 Cents Higher Than Last Year Average retail gasoline prices in Florida have risen 5.1…
Labelle Kiwanis Awarding
Adult Tuition Scholarships
The LaBelle Kiwanis Club is accepting applications for adult scholarships through July 1st. The Kiwanis Club…
EDB Meeting Cancelled
From the Vice President Jere Carrick Attention Members: meeting for Wednesday June 19th has been cancelled. Just…
Irene V. Weston, 75
Irene V. Weston, age 75, of Lehigh Acres and formerly of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, New…
Crash at Westgate Blvd.
and Lee Blvd.
Update 2:35 p.m. : Three individuals were transported to the hospital when a white vehicle (unknown make…