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Lee County deputies investigating shooting in Lehigh Acres

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Lee County deputies investigating shooting in Lehigh Acres

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Lee County deputies are investigating a shooting in Lehigh Acres. It happened in the early morning hours on Monday near Harold Avenue South and 3rd Street SW. Investigators say one person was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and later released.According to the sheriff's office, the victim has been uncooperative and has signed a complaint withdrawal.Read Article

What's on at the Library in the Month of June

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What's on at the Library in the Month of June

There’s a lot happening in the Library this June! Hear from fabulous local authors, set yourself a reading challenge and […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password The post What’s on at the library in the month of June appeared first on The Victor Harbor Times.See the Story

AT&T Upgrades Wireless Network and Boosts Speeds in Lehigh Acres

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AT&T Upgrades Wireless Network and Boosts Speeds in Lehigh Acres

Network Expansion in Will Help Provide a Better Network Experience to Customers AT&T has expanded its 5G network in Lee County, providing residents, businesses, and visitors with a significant boost in wireless connectivity. AT&T added a new cell site to enhance the area’s coverage and capacity. The new site in Lehigh Acres boosts coverage along Buckingham Road and Sunshine Boulevard, enhancing the network experience for nearby residential commu…Read Article

Florida man sentenced for rape - The Times Gazette

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A Florida man sentenced to eight years in prison was among two people sentenced in Highland County Common Pleas Court. Nicholas Tobin, 37, Lehigh Acres, Florida, was sentenced to eight years in prison on one count of rape, a first-degree felony. Tobin was also given 113 days of jail time credit. Tobin was ordered to be a Tier III registered sex offender, which includes a lifetime of registration with in-person verification every 90 days. Accordi…Lehigh Acres · Lehigh Acres Read Article

110-YEARS-YOUNG! Lehigh Acres Plans Celebration for Two Centenarians

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Two women at a Lehigh Acres assisted living facility are both turning 110-years-old this summer, and the community is rallying to celebrate their remarkable milestone.Gwen Hutchinson, who will turn 110 in June, still plays the piano daily a skill she taught herself at age seven while growing up in Jamaica."I love it," Hutchinson said.When asked about her secret to longevity, Hutchinson simply pointed to God.Born in 1915 in Jamaica, Hutchinson ha…Longevity · Clarendon See the Story

Lehigh Acres residents report illegal semi-truck parking, see little enforcement

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A neighbor in Lehigh Acres says his road has become a parking lot for semi-trucks, creating both an eyesore and safety hazard, despite multiple calls to authorities.Michael Lombardelli has reported seeing semi-trucks regularly parked on his street, making it difficult for people to drive through the area."It's an eyesore," Lombardelli said.Find previous reporting on code enforcement in Lehigh here.Beyond aesthetic concerns, Lombardelli worries a…Lehigh Acres · Lehigh Acres Read Article

Freedom Fest 2025 – Sponsor the Spirit of Lehigh

Special to the East Lee County News Freedom doesn’t come from Washington—it starts in your backyard. Freedom starts in your home, your neighborhood, and your town. It begins when families make their own choices, when small businesses serve their neighbors and create jobs in Southwest Florida, and when local communities stand together to protect what’s theirs. That’s real freedom. That’s the spirit of Lehigh Acres—a vibrant, hardworking, multi-et…Lehigh Acres · Lehigh Acres Read Article

He tried to kill her and walk away — but this 16-year-old dog had other plans

In a case that stunned an entire Florida community, an elderly Shih Tzu named Xyla — once a beloved pet — was discovered abandoned inside a dumpster, tied up in a trash bag like yesterday’s garbage. The story of what happened to this 16-year-old dog is heartbreaking. But it’s also a story of survival, resilience, and the power of compassion. Didn’t smell good On the morning of December 14, 2023, a worker at a Family Dollar store in Lehigh Acres,…Lehigh Acres · Lehigh Acres Read Article

MISSING & ENDANGERED: LCSO asks for your help

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The Lee County Sheriff's Office asks the publics help to find a missing and endangered person; 23-year-old Brian Becky Tapanese.Tapanese is 511, 190lbs, has black hair, and brown eyes and was last seen traveling on an E-bike within the Cleveland Ave. corridor, according to LCSO. They may be in the Lehigh Acres area. They were last seen wearing a black shirt, black leggings, and sandals.If you have information on the whereabouts of Tapanese, plea…Lehigh Acres · Lehigh Acres Read Article

HCA invests $27 million in upgrades to Lehigh hospital

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HCA Florida Lehigh Hospital has invested $27 million in upgrades after taking over Lehigh Regional Medical Center earlier this year.The significant investment covers infrastructure updates, new furniture, renovated patient rooms, new stretchers, as well as advanced medical technology.Hospital CEO Paige Laughlin said, "We really want to build up the facility to ensure that patients want to come here and that they feel safe and cared for while the…Lehigh Acres · Lehigh Acres Read Article

Sheriff’s High-Tech Drone Revolutionizes Lee County Safety With $400,000 Grant

In Lehigh Acres, Florida, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is soaring into the future of law enforcement with a cutting-edge Brinc drone that’s transforming how deputies respond to emergencies. Acquired through a nearly $400,000 grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, this advanced aerial tool—stationed at the 2nd Precinct on Homestead Road—is redefining operational efficiency and public safety, according to WINK News. Aerial…Lehigh Acres · Lehigh Acres Read Article

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