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Lehigh property values down less than first thought
The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District could avoid layoffs of its firefighters because taxable property values did not fall as much as originally estimated.
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Lehigh Regional Medical Center general surgeon sent to Afghanistan
General surgeon Capt. Pat McGraw is used to operating in the sterile atmosphere of Lehigh Regional Medical Center.
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Lehigh neighborhood has seen share of growth
In the not too distant past, it was a warren of dirt and paved roads where homes were often located a quarter or half mile apart.
New Fire Station Opens Up with Manpower Down
Firefighters in Lehigh Acres have moved into station 104. Thanks to the temporary certificate of occupancy granted by Lee County, firefighters are now spending the night at the new station.
Eight people arrested in Lehigh Acres grow house busts
The News-Press and news-press.com are following developments in a Lehigh Acres grow house bust.
Mirror Lakes Elementary project drives home fire safety
A video developed with the help of Mirror Lakes Elementary School students to impress children with the serious consequences of arson is getting good play within the Lee County School District.
Three Take Aim At Sen. Aronberg
Three Take Aim At Sen. Aronberg Ron Bukley 04.JUL.08 In what has normally been a safe seat, State Sen.
Grow house operations in Lehigh Acres result in eight arrests,...
Grow house operations in Lehigh Acres result in eight arrests, confiscation of nearly 190 marijuana plants In maintaining a commitment to rid the community of grow houses, the Lee County Sheriff's Office ...
Suspect charged after Fort Myers bank break in
FORT MYERS: A suspected bank burglar is in custody after a break in at the Royal Palm Bank at 7040 Winkler Road around 3:45 a.m. Friday morning.
No death penalty in slaying of toddler Zahid Jones Jr.
A Lehigh Acres man accused of beating to death a 3-year-old boy in Cape Coral last year won't face the death penalty.
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Eight arrested in three grow-house busts in Lehigh
Deputies arrested eight people and confiscated 189 marijuana plants in busts on three Lehigh Acres grow houses on Wednesday.
From stray canine to K-9; Dog saved from streets by Lee deputy
Don't let her floppy ears and spotted tongue fool you. Behind her furry exterior, LC has the makings of a persistent, pot-sniffing drug dog.
Lehigh Acres Mailbag: A special thanks
A special thanks The family of Mary Gori would like to thank everyone at Heartland Manor Care for their professional handling and loving care given to our mother while she was a resident.
Lehigh Acres man indicted on 11 counts of larceny
A 44-year-old Lehigh Acres man previously charged with dozens of burglaries and grand thefts was indicted today on 11 counts of larceny in federal court.
Pack of cigarettes ignites 200-person ruckus at Fort Myers gas station
Lee County sheriff's deputies knew they would encounter a disturbance when they were called to a south Fort Myers gas station early Monday morning.
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Accused Cuban smugglers plead not guilty
Two of the four men indicted in June on federal charges of smuggling Cubans into the country have pleaded not guilty.
3,356 clocks auctioned at Lehigh Acres home
Bob Jent's home was a tribute to time. Every inch of wall and shelf space in Jent's Lehigh Acres home was covered by every kind of clock you could imagine.
Prosecutors won't seek death for man charged in Cape Coral boy's killing
A Lehigh Acres man accused of beating to death a 3-year-old boy in Cape Coral last year won't face the death penalty himself.
Lee County Sheriff's Office bust Lehigh Acres growhouse
A Lehigh Acres man was arrested Thursday night after Lee County Sheriff's deputies discovered 17 marijuana plants in his Calvin Avenue home.
Firefighters moving into new Lehigh Acres station
After months of delays Lehigh Acres Firefighters are finally moved into Station 104 at 3102 Sunshine Blvd.