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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...
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...
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...
Fraudulent Job Offerings
A Message From the Desk of Sheriff Carmine Marceno Following the pandemic, an enormous segment of the workforce was offered...
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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...
Sunpass Text Scam
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno You may have received this text message or one very similar: “We’ve detected a $3.95 charge for your recent usage of the Florida Express Lanes. To avoid extra fees, please settle your balance today. Click here to make your payment…” The text message appears legitimate, as...
Hostage Scam Calls
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Nationwide, victims are reaching out to law enforcement agencies regarding horrific phone calls indicating that a member of the family has been abducted by a Mexican drug cartel. Calls may come from a VoIP source which digitizes audio and transmits it over the internet or may...
2023 Fraud Numbers Are In
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno The Federal Trade Commission works diligently, throughout the year, to both document consumer fraud incidents, as well as to notify law enforcement of current trends and activities. The information is stored in a secure database called the “Consumer Sentinel Network” and available to law enforcement agencies...
Remaining Alert During The Holidays
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno It’s that time of year! Lee County population swells with guests and tourists. Our restaurants and retail stores are brimming with activity, with shoppers and long lines. While many of us have visions of sugar plums dancing in our heads, there are others with less pleasant...
SHERIFF CARMINE MARCENO’S OCTOBER 2023 SAFETY & SECURITY TIP: PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
By: Sheriff Carmine Marceno Our county is growing and, with that growth comes an increase in the number of vehicles, more pedestrians, additional cyclists and construction to alter, repair and improve roadways. All of the aforementioned variables are capable of compromising pedestrian safety…especially for children walking to and from school...
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Southwest Florida Historical Society’s Annual Cracker Dinner
Please join us Monday, February 10th at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater for the Southwest Florida Historical Society’s Annual Cracker Dinner. This year’s Cracker Dinner Fundraiser will shed
January 20, 2025
Upcoming Educational and Community Events: League of Women Voters of Lee County
Affordable Housing: Building Resilience – Part 2 Date & Time:Saturday, February 1, 20259:00 AM – Registration & Networking9:30 AM – Program Begins Location:The Collaboratory2031 Jackson
January 20, 2025
Join Us at CEI’s Southwest Florida Conservation Breakfast
Conservation and Environmental Initiatives (CEI), a Florida-based nonprofit committed to advocacy, conservation, and education, invites you to the Southwest Florida Conservation Breakfast on Tuesday, January
January 20, 2025
LCEC Urges Members to Avoid Using Heaters as Temperatures Drop
As temperatures in Southwest Florida drop, LCEC encourages members to stay warm while conserving energy. One of the most effective ways to manage energy usage
January 15, 2025
Two Performances Planned of Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing
Celebrate the Edison Festival of Light and help feed the hungry by attending Mrs. Edison’s Hymn Sing Tuesday, Feb. 4, at The First Presbyterian Church
January 15, 2025
We’re Purposely Being Divided But Have the Power to Stop It
By: Butch Swank | butch@goodladandswank.com | President, SWFL Business Alliance + Owner, Goodlad & Swank Insurance, LLC I can’t help but see and feel our
December 17, 2024
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