Soothed by butterflies at The Estates
Wherever Florida’s state butterfly flutters, it draws an invisible line through the air in mad curlicues or long, languid strokes. Other times the zebra longwing, right, dive bombs the native vegetation, or man-made pathways and waterfalls, inside the glass conservatory at The Butterfly Estates. Full Story
Health experts vigilant as dengue fever is found in Key West
Amid reports from the Centers for Disease Control that dengue fever has been found in the blood samples of many Key West residents, there has been some concern over whether the mosquito-transmitted disease could spread throughout Florida. Full Story
Uncommon species of mosquito found in Lee County
Lee County Mosquito Control District workers recently discovered an uncommon species of mosquito.
Identified as culex coronator, the mosquito was initially found by surveillance technician Tom Miller in a trap located in North Fort Myers. Full Story