Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plansMarco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
Vicky Bakery opens 26th location, first in Fort Myers A Fort Myers location just opened at 4429 Cleveland Ave., at El Dorado Plaza, just east of the Ginza sushi restaurant.
WINK News’ Matt Devitt, officials address resident flooding concerns In a slide presentation, WINK News Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt showed surrounding coastal counties have the sensors that are installed and monitored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Lee County man found guilty of manslaughter A 47-year-old man from Lee County has been found guilty of manslaughter after stabbing his neighbor multiple times in 2022.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
Vicky Bakery opens 26th location, first in Fort Myers A Fort Myers location just opened at 4429 Cleveland Ave., at El Dorado Plaza, just east of the Ginza sushi restaurant.
WINK News’ Matt Devitt, officials address resident flooding concerns In a slide presentation, WINK News Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt showed surrounding coastal counties have the sensors that are installed and monitored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Lee County man found guilty of manslaughter A 47-year-old man from Lee County has been found guilty of manslaughter after stabbing his neighbor multiple times in 2022.
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.