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Lehigh Acres Gazette
Did you Know?
Did you know that Florida has seen a recent increase in confirmed cases of flesh-eating bacteria following the devastating hurricanes Helene and Milton?. According to our state health department, Florida has seen a recent increase in confirmed cases of flesh-eating Vibiro vulnificus following hurricanes, Helene and Milton. Anyone can become...
Lehigh Regional Medical Center has been sold, and the transfer process has begun!
Prime Health has sold the Medical Center to Health Corporation of America (HCA). HCA is no stranger to the communities of Eastern Lee as it owned the facility some 20+ years ago when it was called Eastpointe Hospital. This development marks the development of great healthcare coverage in our area....
Did you Know?
Did you know that Florida’s Citizens Insurance could become insolvent with one more hurricane hitting our state and you may also pay for it?. The latest data released by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation shows that 84,400 claims have been made by homeowners and businesses since Hurricane Helene hit, with 42,219 of these being for residential properties. Now with Hurricane Milton also hitting both, the Western and East coasts of Florida, the cost of repairs to homes is estimated to be about $60-$100 billion.
Who Will You Make Your Next Donation To And Why?
Churches raised $135.78 billion in 2021 (GivingUSA) Churches in the US received 27% of all donations in 2021 (GivingUSA) 44% of US adults are digital donors (Barna) An average congregation records a yearly income of $242,910 (Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion) Congregations in the US collect around $74.5 billion...
Terrifier 3 – Movie Review
Here’s a movie that certainly surpassed expectations. The low-budget “Terrifier” franchise is not usually one that makes big bucks. The first film from 2016 made less than $1 million. The second, in the glorious year for horror that was 2022, was lucky to pass $10 million. Now comes a third entry that not only made more than the other two movies combined in its opening weekend with $18 million, it took the #1 spot at the domestic box office.
BIRDS ON THE DRIVEWAY
Luke 24: 46-47 “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance forthe forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.”. Our front yard is often full of white clover....
A receipt shows Sheriff Marceno received $9,000 piano from the same LCSO “ghost employee” alleging a kickback scheme
The Roland digital piano model that’s listed on a receipt naming Lee County Sheriff Carmine. For Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, jeweler Ken Romano was more than a close friend and gambling buddy – he was a “brother.”. “My brother Kenny,” Marceno wrote on a campaign poster...
Hurricane Warning Issued
A Hurricane Warning means hurricane-force winds are expected. somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours. A Storm Surge Warning means there is a danger of life-threatening. inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline,. somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours. LOCATIONS AFFECTED. Fort Myers.
Did you Know
We have suffered from several hurricanes here in Florida during 2024 and another hurricane on the way. For those who have forgotten, when a traffic light is out, you must treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Come to a complete stop. Make sure you check traffic coming from all...
Lee County School District
Schools are closed Monday through Thursday. Statement: The District has decided to close all schools and suspend all before and after-school programs and extra-curricular activities from Monday, October 7, 2024, through Thursday, October 10, 2024. This includes all previously scheduled events.
Lee County declares local state of emergency on Sunday
Lee County has declared a local state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Milton’s impacts on Southwest Florida. A level two state of emergency was activated for Lee County at 12 p.m. on Sunday. County offices will be closing at 12 p.m. on Monday and may reopen on Thursday. Residents...
2 dead after crash in Lehigh Acres
The Florida Highway Patrol is on the scene of a deadly crash in Lehigh Acres on Sunday afternoon. The crash occurred at the Lee Street and Lee Boulevard intersection. Troopers responded to the scene around 12 p.m. where they say three vehicles were involved. According to troopers, two people were...
WATCH THE SKY AND LISTEN FOR THE TRUMPET
Acts 1: 9 & 11“And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”
Did you Know?
Did You know that in October, a federal appeals court will hear arguments in the National Rifle Association’s constitutional challenge to a Florida law that prevents people under age 21 from purchasing rifles?. A federal judge as well as a three-judge panel of the appeals court upheld the age...
The Wild Robot – Movie Review
For better or worse, late September this year is certainly the time for animated robot movies. Fortunately, we got the “worse” out of the way last week with “Transformers One.” Now we can sit back and enjoy the “better” with “The Wild Robot.” Many people did indeed sit back and enjoy this movie, as the theater at my screening was more crowded than usual. The added cheering and laughter made the experience all the more endearing, and it was heartwarming to think of all the families bonding over their shared love of this movie.
Living in Diverse America
In my neighborhood we have a variety of people. We have Democrats and Republicans, Independents, Libertarians, and others. People attend different churches or don’t attend church at all. We have Catholics, Baptists, Pentecostals, Jews, and more. On a new street over from me I’ve noticed several families who appear to be from India, Mexico, the Middle East, plus several new America families. I live in a diverse neighborhood.
Video shows Sheriff Marceno accepting stack of cash from ex-‘ghost employee’
Embattled Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno has been captured in video recordings accepting a stack of cash from the same “ghost employee” who has claimed the two men were involved in a kickback scheme involving sheriff’s office funds paid to Marceno’s father. The video shows Marceno...
7 Brew Coffee Shop
Construction of a 510 SF QSR 7 Brew Coffee Shop with associated parking, drives, and utility infrastructure. The construction of a 510-square-foot Brew Coffee Shop in the City of Lehigh will align with the community’s aesthetic standards outlined in Chapter 33. The site is located in an existing shopping center and will be constructed with high-quality materials and landscaping. Existing architecture of surrounding properties is brand prototypical.
HELENE IS COMING AND SO IS ETERNITY (WE HAVE BEEN WARNED)
Matthew 24: 38-39 “For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”
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