Lehigh Acres

Ten outside fires of a suspicious origin in the northern section of the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District led to an investigation and a request for residents to watch for possible related activities.

Some people in Lehigh Acres are starting an effort to become a city. Similar campaigns over the past 25 or so years have failed. A new group is trying once again.

A precautionary boil water notice issued September 22 in Lehigh Acres has been rescinded.

An 8- inch water main break in Lehigh Acres caused by a third-party bore contractor Friday, has affected nearly 2,000 customers and prompted an ensuing boil water alert.

Beginning Tuesday, August 1, the Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) will be conducting system flushing and temporarily change the disinfection process for the drinking water supply in the Lehigh Acres service area. Color and clarity of water in the system could change noticeably, but the health aspects are negligible.

In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Ian, the Lee County Recovery Task Force held another town hall in Lehigh Acres to get community feedback on community recovery and future resiliency needs.

The fire department said the site will allow for multi-company scenarios while keeping crews inside the district.

Karen P. Moore, Founder/Owner/Publisher, SWFL Business Today listened in on a panel of experts discussing the growth path for Southwest Florida, especially now after Hurricane Ian. The panel included Nelson Taylor with LSI Companies, Neale Montgomery with the Pavese Law Firm, Rob Price with the Lee County Planning Department, and Alexis Crespo with RVi Planning.

Lehigh Fire and Rescue responded to three structure fires related to generators and improper electrical activity in the past 12 hours.

LeeTran's on demand public transit service will expand to a part of Lehigh Acres. Lee County and the state of Florida will fund the program that allows people to get rides to and from specific locations, much like Uber.