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One injured in overnight Lehigh Acres crash, LCSO says

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One injured in overnight Lehigh Acres crash, LCSO says

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The Lee County Sheriff's Office reports one person was trauma-alerted after a crash, overnight.Deputies said it happened at Bell Boulevard South and Manhattan Street East in Lehigh Acres.Both lanes on Bell Boulevard had shutdown, but are now open as of 7 a.m..We will update this article if we learn more about how the crash happened.Read Article

Lehigh Acres neighbors skeptical of roundabout at Gunnery and Buckingham

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Lehigh Acres neighbors skeptical of roundabout at Gunnery and Buckingham

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A new roundabout is coming to the intersection of Buckingham Road and Gunnery Road in Lehigh Acres, but some people who live nearby are skeptical about whether it will improve traffic flow.The $4.8 million single-lane roundabout aims to create continuous traffic flow and reduce car crashes at the busy intersection."70-80 miles an hour until they hit that curve," Dan Wilsey said, describing how cars typically speed down Buckingham Road.Wilsey was…Read Article

Where the School Gets Built Matters: The Urgent Case for Lehigh Acres

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Where the School Gets Built Matters: The Urgent Case for Lehigh Acres

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Lee Commissioners Award Contract for Sidewalk at Lehigh Elementary

The Lee Board of County Commissioners continued its commitment to the roadways and pedestrian pathways in Lehigh Acres on Tuesday, voting to award a contract to build a concrete sidewalk at Lehigh Elementary School using a federal grant. The $216,096 contract with Fort Myers-based V & H Construction, Inc. is funded by the Federal Highway Administration’s Local Agency Program grant program, Safe Routes to School. Funding for this project was appr…Lehigh Acres · Lehigh Acres Read Article

LeeTran to Pilot Half-priced Fares for Mobility on Demand Rides to and From the New Park & Ride in Lehigh Acres

LeeTran will begin a pilot program of offering half-priced ULTRA Mobility on Demand rides in Lehigh Acres for bus rides to and from its new Lehigh Acres site, 1121 Village Lakes Drive, beginning June 12. This initiative aims to enhance transfer station use, promote convenience for residents and increase connectivity to LeeTran’s fixed-route transit services. The Lehigh Acres Park & Ride transit station had its grand opening in April of 2025 and …Lehigh Acres · Lehigh Acres Read Article

Lee Commissioners award contract for 5.58-mile shared-use pathway along Able Canal in Lehigh Acres

The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to award a contract to build a 12-foot-wide, 5.58-mile asphalt shared-use path along the north side of the Able Canal in Lehigh Acres. The purpose of the Able Canal shared-use pathway is to facilitate accessible, non-motorized travel options for commuters and recreational users in the Able Canal corridor and within the Lehigh Acres community. The pathway is intended to provide connections betwe…Lehigh Acres · Lehigh Acres Read Article

No injuries reported after driver crashes into canal in Lehigh Acres overnight

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No injuries are reported after a car crashed into a canal in Lehigh Acres overnight, according to the fire department.The call came in around 3:26 a.m. at 2718 30th St SW.A person in the car reported they couldn't get out, but firefighters said they were out when they arrived. They refused transport to the hospital.LCSO reports the car has since been removed from the canal. They add that the driver reported they had made a wrong turn, causing th…Lehigh Acres · Lehigh Acres Read Article

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…Lehigh Acres · Lehigh Acres Read Article

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.Lehigh Acres · Lehigh Acres Read Article

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.Library · Lehigh Acres See the Story

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

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