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🌱 What led to a trooper being bitten in Lehigh Acres?

Lehigh Acres, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Lehigh Acres! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to a trooper being bitten in Lehigh Acres?
  • How did Lehigh Acres rank among America’s best retirement spots?

Also on today's calendar: Live Family Magic Show with Magician ULLOA: Big Smiles & Amazing Surprises at Happy's in Cape Coral,.

Today's riddle: What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Florida election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Windy; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 71.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suspect bites trooper, runs away after Florida vehicle pursuit ends in PIT maneuver, FHP says (lapost.com) — A high-speed chase in Lehigh Acres ended Friday night with troopers using a PIT maneuver on a speeding BMW at SR-82 and Gun Club Road, after which the driver allegedly bit a trooper and escaped on foot. The trooper was hospitalized, and investigators say they found trafficking amounts of drugs and a firearm in the car. Florida Highway Patrol has identified the suspect and is seeking an arrest warrant.
   

• U.S. News' 2027 'Best Places to Retire" shines bright light on SW Florida (news-journalonline.com) — Lehigh Acres earned a spot at No. 189 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 “Best Places to Retire” list, highlighting it among several Southwest Florida communities recognized nationally. The rankings emphasize affordability, taxes, health care, and quality of life for retirees. Florida cities overall performed strongly, underscoring the state’s appeal for those planning their retirement.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for someone who can give me a quote for my steps.
    I want treads only, risers white. I will want my living room floor done after. (Nextdoor 1st St W/7th St W)
  • Drivers riding with your high beams headlights is illegal when you have oncoming traffic coming towards you.
    Especially on a two lane road.You have turn your high beam headlights off after traffic passed then turn them back on.You can blind the traffic… (Nextdoor Sunshine Blvd)
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Lehigh Acres. Apply here.
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Reset Merchandiser Overnight in Lehigh Acres. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lehigh Acres here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alva

  • Affordability, health care and immigration: Greg Steube on the issues (news-press.com)
  • Ross Chastain has different idea for your Halloween Jack-o'-Lantern: Watermelons (palmbeachpost.com)

Fort Myers

  • The Hospital of the Future Part II: Technology drives a new era of healthcare (hfma.org)
  • United Way bringing good vibes to annual bartender battle (lakeonews.com)
  • Fort Myers resident warns Daniels Parkway traffic is a near-miss waiting to happen (winknews.com)

Ok Lehigh Acres! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What word begins with and E and ends with an E and has one letter in the middle?" — Envelope (Thank you Mike C. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lehigh Acres

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