Lee County Sheriff’s Office unveils LCSO AcademyRecommendations approved for regional superintendents in Lee County
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Office unveils LCSO Academy The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has officially announced an academy that aims to set the tone for future training for deputies.
WINK NEWS Recommendations approved for regional superintendents in Lee County The Lee County School District is looking into creating regional associate superintendents, which may impact the future leadership over your child’s schools.
FORT MYERS Man accused of killing boyfriend transported to Lee County Jail Christopher Davis, who stands accused of killing his boyfriend Barry Schmalbach, has been transported to the Lee County Jail.
the weather authority Coastal showers move inland this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking some light coastal rain showers that will further develop inland this Thursday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Arbitrator to review Lee County Teachers Union case against school district A special fund that pays teachers for extra work and covering classrooms has been gone for over a year, forcing the Lee County Teachers Union to file a complaint.
ESTERO Camp Vester returns to Florida Gulf Coast University Hurricane Ian essentially closed Camp Vester after it almost destroyed the Florida Gulf Coast University facility.
VILLAS Memorial service held for 12-year-old killed in crash Andrew’s family told WINK News that he was a good friend, a dedicated student and a talented musician.
NORTH FORT MYERS Hooping from Australia to the Sunshine State The exhibition between two Australian teams and two Lee County teams gives kids the experience of what it is like playing in another country.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte High grad wins first place at USA Weightlifting Nationals Port Charlotte High School alumna Angelina Dabney wins first place at USA Weightlifting Nationals event in Pittsburgh.
PORT CHARLOTTE Restaurant dine-and-dash caught on video Surveillance video shows the moments on Sunday when a woman walked into a Port Charlotte restaurant and ordered enough food for two people ate about half of it then walked out without paying.
State turns down additional federal funds for summer feeding programs The state of Florida is turning down Federal funding that would provide extra cash to feed kids this summer, leaving local summer feeding programs in a tough spot.
Tracking domestic violence calls in Collier County Domestic violence: it’s Collier County’s best-kept secret.
Lee County School District has a new proposed 10 year plan While kids are enjoying their summer break, the Lee County School District is hard at work. A new plan is being proposed.
CAPE CORAL Community mourns the loss of manager killed in tire explosion Diane Shorb has been taking her cars to this Firestone for the last 15 years. When she heard someone had passed away there on Sunday, she was worried.
ATLANTA Byron Donalds in Atlanta ahead of presidential debate Congressman Byron Donalds will soon arrive to take part in a forum on how Black men in particular will impact the presidential election.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Office unveils LCSO Academy The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has officially announced an academy that aims to set the tone for future training for deputies.
WINK NEWS Recommendations approved for regional superintendents in Lee County The Lee County School District is looking into creating regional associate superintendents, which may impact the future leadership over your child’s schools.
FORT MYERS Man accused of killing boyfriend transported to Lee County Jail Christopher Davis, who stands accused of killing his boyfriend Barry Schmalbach, has been transported to the Lee County Jail.
the weather authority Coastal showers move inland this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking some light coastal rain showers that will further develop inland this Thursday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Arbitrator to review Lee County Teachers Union case against school district A special fund that pays teachers for extra work and covering classrooms has been gone for over a year, forcing the Lee County Teachers Union to file a complaint.
ESTERO Camp Vester returns to Florida Gulf Coast University Hurricane Ian essentially closed Camp Vester after it almost destroyed the Florida Gulf Coast University facility.
VILLAS Memorial service held for 12-year-old killed in crash Andrew’s family told WINK News that he was a good friend, a dedicated student and a talented musician.
NORTH FORT MYERS Hooping from Australia to the Sunshine State The exhibition between two Australian teams and two Lee County teams gives kids the experience of what it is like playing in another country.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte High grad wins first place at USA Weightlifting Nationals Port Charlotte High School alumna Angelina Dabney wins first place at USA Weightlifting Nationals event in Pittsburgh.
PORT CHARLOTTE Restaurant dine-and-dash caught on video Surveillance video shows the moments on Sunday when a woman walked into a Port Charlotte restaurant and ordered enough food for two people ate about half of it then walked out without paying.
State turns down additional federal funds for summer feeding programs The state of Florida is turning down Federal funding that would provide extra cash to feed kids this summer, leaving local summer feeding programs in a tough spot.
Tracking domestic violence calls in Collier County Domestic violence: it’s Collier County’s best-kept secret.
Lee County School District has a new proposed 10 year plan While kids are enjoying their summer break, the Lee County School District is hard at work. A new plan is being proposed.
CAPE CORAL Community mourns the loss of manager killed in tire explosion Diane Shorb has been taking her cars to this Firestone for the last 15 years. When she heard someone had passed away there on Sunday, she was worried.
ATLANTA Byron Donalds in Atlanta ahead of presidential debate Congressman Byron Donalds will soon arrive to take part in a forum on how Black men in particular will impact the presidential election.
Many consider Southwest Florida a paradise. It seems the mosquitoes agree. Our bodies of water, frequent rain and soaked ground provide the perfect breeding ground for the insects. We asked Florida Gulf Coast University Professor Joyce Fassbender a few questions about the buzzing pests. Dr. Fassbender is an instructor and entomologist in the Biological Sciences Department. Q1. Why are mosquitoes attracted to certain people more than others? A1. Mosquitoes are attracted to certain people due to chemical compounds produced in their skin. The higher the levels of these chemical compounds in their skin, the more attractive the person is to mosquitoes. Unfortunately, there’s not much anyone can do about it other than wear mosquito repellant because it’s genetic. Q2. Is it true that burning coffee grounds will keep mosquitoes away? A2. Unfortunately, there’s no research showing this to be effective. Insects may avoid smoky areas, but the amount of smoke generally needed for this would also be unpleasant for people. Q3. Besides getting rid of standing water, what advice do you have for people to make their area less appealing to the insects? A3. Other methods to decrease mosquitoes in the yard are to reduce cover for them to hide: trim trees and bushes, put a fan under carport/patio coverings and put away patio furniture when not in use. Mosquitoes tend not to be strong fliers, so a fan may blow them away from your gathering. Also, one additional thing about standing water, it also occurs in places we don’t think of, such as tree holes, open vents and flowerpots. Q4. Is rain-soaked grass a breeding ground? A4. Extended standing water in grass, such as puddles that don’t drain away for days, could be a breeding ground, but temporary puddles (only there for a couple of hours) aren’t around long enough for mosquitoes to develop. Q5. This is anecdotal, but I’ve gotten bitten a few times since our recent rains. The bites seemed more painful. Are mosquitoes getting more resilient? Bigger? Stronger? A5. It’s more likely just the species that’s been biting you. Some species may release a less effective numbing agent or be less efficient at finding a vein so their bites can be more painful than other species. Q6. What about pets? Do I need to be concerned that a mosquito will bite my dog or cat? Do they pose any danger to pets? A6. As for pets, the issue isn’t the mosquito itself but rather the pathogens that the mosquito can carry. Like with humans, mosquitoes can transmit viruses to our pets. Also, mosquitoes can transmit heartworms to dogs, so if your dog goes outside at all, it should be on a heartworm prevention treatment, if possible. Charlotte Mosquito Treatment Map & Schedule Charlotte County Mosquito and Aquatic Weed Control will provide Gambusia, mosquitofish, free of charge to citizens with ornamental ponds, rain barrels, or other areas that hold water for long periods of time. To receive notifications when mosquito treatments are planned for your neighborhood, you can subscribe to Mosquito Treatment Alert Notifications. Collier Collier Mosquito Control District Report mosquitoes Treatment map DeSoto For any questions regarding the mosquito program, please call the DeSoto Board of County Commissioners at 863-993-4800. Glades 863-946-3000 Hendry Hendry County Mosquito Control Program – Hendry County contracts with Clarke Environmental to control mosquitoes. Mosquito Hotline: 800-203-6485. Lee Lee County Mosquito Control District To request service, click here. Tires are the perfect breeding habitat for mosquitoes that can transmit Zika, dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya and dog heartworm. Tires left outside soon fill up with rainwater that is difficult to remove or slow to evaporate. Photo by Magda Ehlers on Pexels.com You can dispose of two regular car tires (with or without rims) weekly in your regular household garbage. Larger tires must be taken to the Resource Recovery Facility in Buckingham for disposal. LCMCD also utilizes SIT, Sterile Insect Technique, where lab-reared sterile male mosquitoes are released into an environment with wild females. When they mate, the female mosquitoes will not produce viable offspring. Another technique used at LCMCD, Gambusia or mosquito fish. To make a request, call LCMCD at 239-694-2174 or email support@lcmcd.org.