Bonita Springs Council to vote on duplex project near downtownMinnesota Twins, Lee Health host free open house and health fair
Bonita Springs Council to vote on duplex project near downtown Sagamore Management Co. seeks to build 24 duplexes on 4.6 acres at the northeast corner of Dean Street and Matheson Avenue in Bonita Springs.
Minnesota Twins, Lee Health host free open house and health fair The spring training season has kicked into full gear in Southwest Florida.
Ritz-Carlton Residences on Estero Bay construction reaches top floor London Bay celebrated the construction milestone of reaching the top floor of The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Saltleaf on Estero Bay, a 22-story, 112-unit, $225 million condo tower that has seen swift sales.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 9 – Feb. 16 Welcome to WINK News Photos of the Week, where we highlight memorable moments from Southwest Florida throughout the week.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis swears in next Florida Attorney General Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has sworn in the next Attorney General, James Uthmeier.
the weather authority Cold front brings cooler, less humid weather this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures and reducing humidity on this Monday.
Hendry County FDOT starting construction on State Road 82 at Hendry County Line The Florida Department of Transportation is working to improve nearly 4 miles of State Road 82.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosenâs Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda church celebrates Pastor’s 45 years of service The First Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Punta Gorda is alive with celebration as they honor a legacy of leadership.
FORT MYERS Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers hosts annual Valentine’s Day Party Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers held their annual Valentine’s Day pop-up/anniversary event on Sunday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Road rage leads to gunfire near US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda A road rage incident near the Gilchrist Bridge in Punta Gorda led to shots being fired, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
the weather authority Warm, breezy day with evening rain ahead of a slight cold front The Weather Authority says Sunday is starting off warm across Southwest Florida with overnight lows in the upper 60s and 70s, staying warm throughout the day before a cold front sweeps south later this evening.
FORT MYERS Edison Festival parade lights up Fort Myers with floats and bands The Edison Festival parade was a spectacle of lights and sounds, drawing crowds to celebrate the legacy of Thomas Edison.
CAPE CORAL Goth Gala for the Forlorn; How the alt scene honored Valentine’s Day Love Your Rebellion hosted the Goth Gala for the Forlorn at Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral on Friday night.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival parade; road closures in place Downtown Fort Myers is buzzing with excitement as the Edison Festival of Light Parade is set to begin.
Bonita Springs Council to vote on duplex project near downtown Sagamore Management Co. seeks to build 24 duplexes on 4.6 acres at the northeast corner of Dean Street and Matheson Avenue in Bonita Springs.
Minnesota Twins, Lee Health host free open house and health fair The spring training season has kicked into full gear in Southwest Florida.
Ritz-Carlton Residences on Estero Bay construction reaches top floor London Bay celebrated the construction milestone of reaching the top floor of The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Saltleaf on Estero Bay, a 22-story, 112-unit, $225 million condo tower that has seen swift sales.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 9 – Feb. 16 Welcome to WINK News Photos of the Week, where we highlight memorable moments from Southwest Florida throughout the week.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis swears in next Florida Attorney General Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has sworn in the next Attorney General, James Uthmeier.
the weather authority Cold front brings cooler, less humid weather this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures and reducing humidity on this Monday.
Hendry County FDOT starting construction on State Road 82 at Hendry County Line The Florida Department of Transportation is working to improve nearly 4 miles of State Road 82.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosenâs Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda church celebrates Pastor’s 45 years of service The First Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Punta Gorda is alive with celebration as they honor a legacy of leadership.
FORT MYERS Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers hosts annual Valentine’s Day Party Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers held their annual Valentine’s Day pop-up/anniversary event on Sunday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Road rage leads to gunfire near US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda A road rage incident near the Gilchrist Bridge in Punta Gorda led to shots being fired, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
the weather authority Warm, breezy day with evening rain ahead of a slight cold front The Weather Authority says Sunday is starting off warm across Southwest Florida with overnight lows in the upper 60s and 70s, staying warm throughout the day before a cold front sweeps south later this evening.
FORT MYERS Edison Festival parade lights up Fort Myers with floats and bands The Edison Festival parade was a spectacle of lights and sounds, drawing crowds to celebrate the legacy of Thomas Edison.
CAPE CORAL Goth Gala for the Forlorn; How the alt scene honored Valentine’s Day Love Your Rebellion hosted the Goth Gala for the Forlorn at Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral on Friday night.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival parade; road closures in place Downtown Fort Myers is buzzing with excitement as the Edison Festival of Light Parade is set to begin.
Credit: WINK News. Hurricane Sally brought a lot of rain to Southwest Florida when it passed by as a tropical storm. A new concern due to all the wet weather is more pesky mosquitoes. Crews were all over Sanibel Island on Tuesday checking to see if there are more mosquitoes than normal. The Lee County Mosquito Control District said mosquitoes that lay their eggs in the water can carry West Nile virus, but the water can also kill other breeds of mosquitoes. A pool of water surrounds Bobby and JoAnn Vinesâ house on Sanibel. They’ve rented for about a decade and never saw as much water as they got from Sally, even during a hurricane. âWe just never comprehended that a foot of water would fall continuously,â Bobby said. âWe’d open the front door, and everything looked OK,â JoAnn said. âThen, we opened it again and the water had breached over the little step. We kept measuring, looking down, seeing, trying to figure out if it was coming in the house.â The Vines are not alone. Standing water is still covering many yards after Sally slowly moved over the island, dumping more than 20 inches of rain over the weekend as a tropical storm. âJust because we had rain doesn’t necessarily mean that we’re going to have a big emergence of mosquitoes,â said Eric Jackson, the deputy director of Lee County Mosquito Control District. Jackson said they aren’t taking any chances. Crews are out in full force, checking for eggs in the water. Jackson said the heavy rain could actually help keep the mosquito population down. âWhen you have a lot of water, that there’s so much that it floods that it connects with other bodies of water that already have fish in it, those fish will start moving into those flooded areas and you’ve got a natural form of control.” While the water slowly recedes, the Vines have their bug spray ready. âI was out sweeping the porch, and there was this mosquito flying around looking at me,â JoAnn said. âAnd I said, âGo away; I don’t need you.ââ The standing water isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. If you have lots of standing water outside your home, the Lee County Mosquito Control District wants you to put on that bug spray and walk around your home, dumping out any containers full of water where mosquitoes might lay their eggs. If you are experiencing a high number of mosquitoes at your residence in Lee County, you can make a service request by clicking on this link or contacting the LCMCD directly at (239) 694-2174. In Collier County, you can do that by clicking here, and in Charlotte County, visit this site. Collier Mosquito Control District is also working to limit a mosquito outbreak due to standing water from Sally. Hereâs what the Collier Mosquito District has planned this week: Last night we flew a treatment for mosquitoes in the East Naples/Lely area because surveillance indicated high numbers of mosquitoes Also last night, we drive our A1 Mister truck through the Bayshore area, dispersing larvicide* for kill mosquito larvae in standing water Our surveillance this morning indicated high numbers of mosquitoes in Ave Maria and Immokalee, so we are flying a treatment for mosquitoes in that area tonight Our Field Techniciansâ trucks are fitted with equipment to treat all ditches and roadside swales with larvicide* as they drive through the District One Field Technician is closely monitoring the water in the downtown Naples area, and this morning he reported that itâs still moving/draining which is a good sign (mosquitoes canât breed in moving water) Our surveillance also includes aerial inspections via helicopter, and this morningâs visual report indicates that Golden Gate Estates is quite full of standing water, so beginning tomorrow we are dispersing granular larvicide* via helicopter throughout Golden Gate Estates. The granules are a slow-release treatment that lasts about 30 days, so the intent is to minimize the potential for high numbers of mosquitoes The current conditions of standing water and warm temperatures mean mosquitoes can be breeding/hatching in about 7 days, so itâs important that we interrupt the life cycle of the mosquitoes by controlling the larvae that could be developing As always, we encourage residents to survey their own property and please, please dump out anything that is holding water (i.e., buckets, trash cans, wheelbarrows, tarps, etc.) Note: the larvicide we use is Bti (Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis ) which is a biological or a naturally occurring bacterium found in soils. It contains spores that specifically target and only affect the larvae of the mosquito, blackfly and fungus gnat. It is harmless to people, animals, plants, and fish, and is also used in organic farming.