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Fired deputy charged with crimes had troubled past in law enforcement
A local police officer resigned in lieu of termination after dozens of disciplinary actions against him, so how was he hired at another southwest Florida law enforcement agency?. Former Hendry County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a...
Florida man caught on camera shooting dog in face during argument over infidelity: LCSO
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. - A Florida man is facing charges and a dog is on the mend after deputies say a lover’s quarrel over cheating allegations led to shots being fired. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a Lehigh Acres home shortly after midnight on Monday because a suspect, later identified as 41-year-old Farhad Deiham, was threatening to shoot everyone inside the home, including two children, during an argument over his alleged infidelity.
Lee Health mobile health care unit opens
Lee Health opened a new mobile health care clinic solution for Southwest Floridians built by global critical infrastructure leader Black & Veatch. Now stationed at Veteran’s Park in Lehigh Acres, the 36-foot unit will support an advanced provider, nurse and customer service representative that can be mobilized throughout Lee County in the event of emergencies, pressing needs or major incidents requiring medical attention. With two exam rooms, a central reception area, a wheelchair lift and state-of-the-art equipment and devices, the unit will be open three days a week, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and serve as a family medicine walk-in clinic.
Farmers south of Lake Okeechobee not causing its pollution
There's a troubling trend of painting farmers as the scapegoats for environmental issues surrounding Lake Okeechobee. Having grown up in Clewiston, I've witnessed firsthand how certain groups vilify our farming communities, jeopardizing not just our way of life but also the stability of our nation's food supply. Glades-area farmers are responsible for feeding...
FHP investigating Lehigh Acres crash with injuries
Troopers are investigating a crash on Bell Boulevard South that temporarily closed traffic in both directions, creating heavy traffic delays in Lehigh Acres. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash was reported at around 5 a.m. on Tuesday and shut down the road between Colyer Street East and just north of Brazos Street East.
Lehigh Acres man arrested for driving wrong way through construction zone
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Lehigh Acres man was reportedly arrested after state police say he was driving his car the wrong way through an active construction zone while impaired on Colonial Boulevard. Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol were able to stop Steven Ramos, 44, just after 2...
Crews fix water leak in LaBelle
LABELLE, Fla. — City crews were able to fix a water main leak in the area of 99 Cowboy Way in LaBelle. According to officials, the problem was repaired without interruption of service, so no boil water notice was needed. This content is imported from Facebook. You may be...
Research alliance results confirm environmental benefits
Alltech and Archbold formed a strategic research alliance in 2019 to jointly develop beef management approaches, specifically to increase the quality and quantity of beef produced in subtropical regions while maintaining and enhancing the environment. The Archbold–Alltech Alliance brought together scientists from two different disciplines — ecologists from Archbold and ruminant nutritionists from Alltech — to understand the impact that cattle production at Archbold’s Buck Island Ranch has on the ecosystem and the ability to sequester carbon.
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