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Never-Ending Toll Scams
By: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno They seemingly arrive daily: “You have unpaid tolls.”While many are aware this is a...
From the Desk of Sheriff Carmine Marceno: School Buses and Divided Roadways
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno One of any law enforcement officer’s concerns…and likely the paramount concern…is the safety of our children....
Homebuyers Risk Their Biggest Investment By Forgoing Legal Counsel, LegalShield Survey Finds
By: Hollon Kohtz | Director of Communications , Legal Shield • Nearly one-third of respondents with homebuying experience forced to...
More Thoughts Regarding Porch Piracy
By: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno With the surge in online orders comes an obvious rise in the number of...
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Streets to Screens: Crime Changes in Lee County
By: Arthur Ingram Crime used to have a sound: the crash of a broken window, the wail of a car alarm, or a neighbor’s urgent shout. But in Lee County, the menace has grown quieter. Today’s threats arrive in subtle forms—an innocent-looking email, a casual text, or even the unexpected...
Sheriff’s Budget—More Questions Than Answers
Special to East Lee News With all the recent press regarding the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget, audit, and related topics. There are more questions than answers. Recent events have rekindled questions regarding Sheriff Carmine Marceno’s ethics, decisions, budget expenses, and budget requests. Recent meetings and communication from Kevin Karnes...
Safety During the Holiday Shopping Season
By: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno Halloween has passed and, if you haven’t already done so, your focus will soon turn toward holiday shopping. “Season” here in Southwest Florida has begun and roadways, malls, and restaurants will swell with the influx of snowbirds and tourists. Each year, I reach out...
Beware of QR Code Scams
By: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno QR Codes, “Quick Response Codes,” are all around us. These square, black and white boxes allow businesses to quickly direct you to their web site, can track product information in a supply chain, link us to applications as well as store financial information. The...
Fraudulent Job Offerings
A Message From the Desk of Sheriff Carmine Marceno Following the pandemic, an enormous segment of the workforce was offered an opportunity to work from home… many never wishing to return to the office environment. “Work from home” opportunities began to appear nearly everywhere… online, via text, and in print....
School Is Out – Drive Cautiously
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno The summer is upon us and the Lee County school year has ended. The dynamics of our streets and roadways change dramatically as children play on sidewalks, chase one another and run haphazardly in all directions. These conditions place an additional and significant burden on those...
FDOT, FHP and Local Law Enforcement Announce “Operation Southern Slow Down”
Joint speed enforcement awareness campaign takes place July 15-20 The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in collaboration with the Florida Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies announce, “Operation Southern Slow Down,” a joint effort with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the southeastern states of Alabama, Georgia,...
The Three Elements Of Crime – Lock It Or Lose It
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Often referred to as the “Crime Triangle,” three elements must exist for a crime to occur: An individual’s desire and willingness to commit a crime A target/victim of said crime The opportunity to commit the crime As residents, we have no control over the behavioral choices...
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On the Ground at Sebring: Racing, Innovation, and Human Spirit
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News On May 16, 2025, I visited Sebring International Raceway on the first day of an exciting weekend-long
June 25, 2025
Frustrated and 50: The Dating Dilemma in Southwest Florida
By: Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News If you’re over 50 (even over 40), single, and living in Southwest Florida, you’re not alone—but you
June 25, 2025
Freedom Fest 2025 Returns to Lehigh Acres with Fireworks and Community Celebration
The Southwest Florida Business Alliance – East Lee Chapter, in partnership with Victory Town Center and Victory Church, announces the return of Freedom Fest Lehigh
June 25, 2025
Hung Up on Snags
Submitted by The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society When The Coccoloba Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society began managing River Oaks
June 25, 2025
Readying Your Pets For Hurricane Season In Florida
By: Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM | Owner of Just 4 Pets Veterinary Wellness Center Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1 to November 30,
June 25, 2025
Preserving What’s Left: Real Options for Landowners
By: James Kennedy | East Lee County News In the May 2025 edition, I wrote about the importance of growing what matters here in East
June 25, 2025
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