By: Hollon Kohtz | Director of Communications , Legal Shield • Nearly one-third of respondents with homebuying experience forced to...
By: Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno With the surge in online orders comes an obvious rise in the number of...
By: Arthur Ingram Crime used to have a sound: the crash of a broken window, the wail of a car...
Special to East Lee News With all the recent press regarding the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget, audit, and related...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., brides will visit a completely redesigned space at Once Upon a Dress, 3750 Tamiami
Please use this form to send a letter in support. LETTER LINK LOCAL BILL by Florida House of Representatives Member Mike Giallombardo (R) District 79.
Next month’s roster of activities at East County Regional Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs
Next month’s roster of activities at Riverdale Public Library offers topics for all ages. The following activities are free to the public: Adult Programs Knit
Curious about ham radio? Step back in time and experience history in action! Join us at Buckingham Field in Lehigh Acres on March 18–20, 2025,
Thanks to the generous donation of tickets from Naples Community Orchestra (NCO), Lighthouse clients will attend their Pops Concert, Broadway Baby! On March 22, 2025.
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