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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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Rock & Rose Ribbon Cutting – May 22nd
The Southwest Florida Business Alliance is pleased to announce a special ribbon‐cutting ceremony at Rock & Rose Nursery. Join us on Thursday, May 22nd at 15000 N.
May 20, 2025
The Rooster’s Report: Fresh Finds & Tasty Times
By: Tyler and Trevor Bear | Rooster’s Produce It’s heating up, and so is the flavor at Rooster’s Produce on Route 80! This month, we’re
May 14, 2025
Reel Paradise: Southwest Florida in the Movies
By: Arthur Ingram Southwest Florida may not be Hollywood East, but it’s carved out a quirky place in cinema history. From swamps to sandy shores,
May 14, 2025
It Was A Great Season at The Buckingham Blues Bar
Andre, Tammy and Johnathan Camy with Bobby Capps Darren _Lightning_ Thiboutot Jr and Sr Happy Birthday Tiffany Heather and Tammy Jacquie and Ryan JJ Grey
May 14, 2025
Still Rooted: The State of Caladium Farming in Lake Placid, Florida
By Katrina Salokar | East Lee County News Lake Placid, Florida—once the undisputed “Caladium Capital of the World”—still proudly honors its colorful legacy. Tucked in
May 14, 2025
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