Archive for April, 2010

Teacher learns why you should never hire an unlicensed contractor

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Linda Carlsen is a teacher who learned a hard lesson when dealing with her contractor.

Lee County felona

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Name: Baroni, Michelle L. Charge: Larc Theft Is $300 Or More But Less Than $5000, Pass Counterfeited Bank Bill Check Draft Note Residence: Lehigh Acres Age: 20 Follow this case online: Lee County Clerk of Courts Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record.

Quality of Life Center to celebrate 20 years

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Two decades ago, Abdul' Haq Muhammed saw an image of young men being cuffed on the evening news that prompted him to start an organization that reaches from Fort Myers to Lehigh Acres.

Photo Gallery: Lee County felony arrests 04-28-10

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Name: Baroni, Michelle L. Charge: Larc Theft Is $300 Or More But Less Than $5000, Pass Counterfeited Bank Bill Check Draft Note Residence: Lehigh Acres Age: 20 Follow this case online: Lee County Clerk of Courts Please note: Most cases require 2-3 days to be inputted into the public court record.

Lehigh gets social services help

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

The Lee County commission awarded Lehigh Acres Community Services a $400,000 federal grant Tuesday to buy and rehabilitate a building and expand social services for residents.

Fan-Taken Photos: Lehigh Acres Little League 4/24

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Fan-taken photos from Lehigh Acres Little League Saturday Send your Little League photos to Youth Sports reporter Terry Brady at tbrady@news-press.com and they will be featured in a Youth Sports photo gallery like this one.

Lehigh man accused of stealing electronics from Lee County schools

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

A Lehigh Acres man has been charged with grand theft, accused of stealing more than $50,000 in items from the Lee County school district.

Editorial: Saturday in Lehigh: contrasts tell story

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

It was a day of contrasts in Lehigh Acres. Saturday started with a man dying of a gunshot wound in the driveway of his home, followed by the man's brother being shot and killed by deputies inside.

Lehigh mailbag: Charlie Crist caved

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

What a real shame. Gov. Charlie Crist had a chance to do something good for our children but let protests from teachers sway his vote on SB6.

Public invited to magic show at Lehigh Elks Lodge

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Comedy magician Dewayne Hill from the Tampa area will perform on Friday Night at Elks Lodge 2602 in Lehigh Acres, Fl at 6:30 pm.