East Lee County News

11/10/2022

A MUST READ- DeSantis and cabinet overrule judge on Lee County Beach Area Resort in August

Bay Harbour, the marina and residential project that could total up to 113 mixed residential units, including a 100-feet high apartment tower with 75 units as well as townhouses to go with a marina…

09/10/2022

More than a decade ago, growth in Florida was managed under a statewide agency that provided checks and balances to prevent sprawl and protect natural resources. Then state leaders closed it.

03/10/2022

02/10/2022

https://thelehighacresgazette.com/news/2022/10/southwest-florida-scrambled-was-there-enough-time-to-leave/

Some residents said evacuation orders came too late. Gov. Ron DeSantis said forecasts left few options. It was Tuesday morning, the day before Hurricane Ian bulldozed into Southwest Florida, and al…

02/10/2022

https://thelehighacresgazette.com/news/2022/10/national-guard-at-veterans-park/

Lee County, along with state and federal partners, has opened Food & Water Points of Distribution (PODs) from 8 am – 5 pm daily for residents impacted by Hurricane Ian who need food and water. …

02/10/2022

https://thelehighacresgazette.com/news/2022/10/disabled-cars-on-sunshine-blvd/

More than 15 disabled cars flooded because of high water on Sunshine Blvd

02/10/2022

https://thelehighacresgazette.com/news/2022/10/president-biden-first-lady-to-visit-florida-to-see-ians-devastation/

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Florida next week, according to the White House, to see firsthand the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Ian, and the recov…

02/10/2022

https://thelehighacresgazette.com/news/2022/10/fema-has-two-mobile-morgue-trailers-at-rsw/

Morgue trailer, disaster response unit, or a temporary refrigerated morgue truck, Morgue System can handle 56 to 90 bodies at max capacity each. Similar to the trailers at RSW FEMA has two Mobile m…

18/09/2022

https://www.voteforericengelhart.com/2022/09/17/dwc-of-east-lee-county-endorses-engelhart/

The new DWC of East Lee County has endorsed Eric Engelhart for Florida House Dist 77.

15/09/2022

Four days after the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal hit-and-run crash in Lehigh Acres, troopers have made progress in the case. The Traffic Homicide Division continues to investiga…

15/09/2022

A 12-year-old female student was arrested after she took out a weapon and threatened another student during lunch at Lehigh Acres Middle School. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says the incident wa…

15/09/2022

Why did the gator cross the runway? Apparently, he was late for a flight! A pilot at Southwest Florida International Airport captured the alligator as it chugged along the tarmac after their plane …

15/09/2022

Written by Derek Felder Construction of the WAFFLE HOUSE has begun. Located just West of Sunshine Blvd on Lee Blvd, right next to Sunshine Elementary School.

02/09/2022

Peace Tropical Gardens LLC aka The Hut at 5150 Buckingham Rd Ft Myers, FL to Shows Team Enterprises LLC based in Arcadia, FL at 7500 SW County Road 769. for $1,900,000 on August 30, 2022. The Hut h…

30/08/2022

LEHIGH ACRES MUNICIPAL SERVICES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Commissioners voted today NOT to raise tax on the district. This is the fourth year of no tax hikes from LAMSID. On the other hand, Lee County P…

27/08/2022

Congressman Charlie Crist, the Democrat challenging Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, has chosen the head of the largest teachers union in the Southeast as his lieutenant governor. …

27/08/2022

Written by Derek Felder RICK JOHNSON AUTO CENTER. Located on the South side of Lee Blvd to the West of Westgate Blvd. Development of an 8-bay auto center consisting of a 7,40 SF building.

24/08/2022

https://thelehighacresgazette.com/news/2022/08/lesbian-turned-bi-esposito-wins-republican-nomination-to-face-engelhart-in-november/

Editorial Who will be the voice of the new Florida House District 77? Voters will decide in November when Republican Tiffany Esposito and Democrat Eric Engelhart face off. Ford O’Connell…

24/08/2022

https://thelehighacresgazette.com/news/2022/08/suspect-sought-in-new-home-construction-burglary/

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is looking for a suspect accused of a burglary in Lehigh Acres on Thursday. According to Crime Stoppers, the suspect and truck were involved in a burglary of a home…

24/08/2022

https://thelehighacresgazette.com/news/2022/08/the-lehigh-hot-dog-guy-update/

Lehigh residents, Michele Kully needs your assistance, she owner of 716 Alabama Rd S. Kully was allowing “The Lehigh Hot Dog Guy” Ceberiano’s Hot Dogs & More that used to be on Milwaukee …

24/08/2022

Three separate brush fires broke out in Lehigh Acres due to lightning strikes, according to Lehigh Acres Fire Department. The locations of the fires are listed below: 5026 Locke Lane5224 2nd Street…

24/08/2022

Editorial Who will be the voice of the new Florida House District 77? Voters will decide in November when Republican Tiffany Esposito and Democrat Eric Engelhart face off. Ford O’Connell…

24/08/2022

Editorial Brendon Leslie Florida’s Voice is owned by Brendon Leslie. Leslie starts he is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Florida’s Voice. He left his job as a reporter in mainstream media becaus…

19/08/2022

https://thelehighacresgazette.com/news/2022/08/man-rips-sink-out-of-lehigh-acres-pizza-hut-bathroom/

A local Pizza Hut is drying off after a man ripped the bathroom sink out of the wall, causing thousands in damage. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office showed up at the restaurant at 25 Homestead Road i…

19/08/2022

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Join Commissioner Nikki Fried, activists, and supporters for a Get Out The Vote Early Vote stop in Ft Myers on Saturday, August 20th from 4:15p-5:00p! With only a few days left to get involved and vote in the Florida primary, be sure to stop by and meet Commissioner Nikki Fried while she's in Ft. My...