Van catches fire after crash with trailer in North Fort MyersSecond teen accused in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case to appear in court
NORTH FORT MYERS Van catches fire after crash with trailer in North Fort Myers Several crews are responding to a crash that involved a work van and a truck pulling a trailer in North Fort Myers this morning.
CAPE CORAL Second teen accused in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case to appear in court A 16-year-old is facing adult charges for his alleged role in the murder of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller.
the weather authority Hotter and drier day ahead with isolated storms staying inland The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Tuesday morning with inland isolated storms expected in the afternoon.
Cape Canaveral Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Cape Canaveral Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Cape Canaveral.
WINK News Lee County School Board to hold a transportation workshop With one month left for the academic year, parents’ concerns have turned to frustration as buses struggle to get kids to and from school.
Readying for hurricane season with Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Hurricane season is rapidly approaching as Floridians prep for potential storms with the upcoming Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
NAPLES Increasing amount of homeless seniors in SWFL Saint Matthew House told Wink News that 20% of the people they shelter are over 60 years old.
NAPLES Man suspected of threatening pickelballers with machete A man has been arrested after authorities said he chased a group of pickleball players off a Naples court.
NAPLES Turtle Club in Naples reopens Following a 19-month closure because of Hurricane Ian, the Turtle Club has reopened.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane season preparations at Lee County construction sites Many already know the drill when hurricane season is around the corner.
SANIBEL Bones found on Sanibel concern beachgoers A husband and wife found what appeared to be bones. What type and where they came from is being investigated.
FGCU FGCU president reflects on first year with graduating class Alico Arena was packed this weekend as Florida Gulf Coast University graduated 1,900 students in four ceremonies.
Reverse shoulder replacement offers new approach to pain management Shoulder replacement is the third most common replacement in the US, following hip and knee replacement.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Lee County teachers bargain for new raises Kevin Daly is the voice of the Lee County Teachers Union, and he says he knows firsthand the struggle teachers experience across the state.
FORT MYERS New Starbucks off Colonial expected to add to traffic headaches It’s a venti-sized traffic nightmare. That’s how Gina O’Donnell envisions the future of this plaza.
NORTH FORT MYERS Van catches fire after crash with trailer in North Fort Myers Several crews are responding to a crash that involved a work van and a truck pulling a trailer in North Fort Myers this morning.
CAPE CORAL Second teen accused in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case to appear in court A 16-year-old is facing adult charges for his alleged role in the murder of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller.
the weather authority Hotter and drier day ahead with isolated storms staying inland The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Tuesday morning with inland isolated storms expected in the afternoon.
Cape Canaveral Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Cape Canaveral Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Cape Canaveral.
WINK News Lee County School Board to hold a transportation workshop With one month left for the academic year, parents’ concerns have turned to frustration as buses struggle to get kids to and from school.
Readying for hurricane season with Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Hurricane season is rapidly approaching as Floridians prep for potential storms with the upcoming Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
NAPLES Increasing amount of homeless seniors in SWFL Saint Matthew House told Wink News that 20% of the people they shelter are over 60 years old.
NAPLES Man suspected of threatening pickelballers with machete A man has been arrested after authorities said he chased a group of pickleball players off a Naples court.
NAPLES Turtle Club in Naples reopens Following a 19-month closure because of Hurricane Ian, the Turtle Club has reopened.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane season preparations at Lee County construction sites Many already know the drill when hurricane season is around the corner.
SANIBEL Bones found on Sanibel concern beachgoers A husband and wife found what appeared to be bones. What type and where they came from is being investigated.
FGCU FGCU president reflects on first year with graduating class Alico Arena was packed this weekend as Florida Gulf Coast University graduated 1,900 students in four ceremonies.
Reverse shoulder replacement offers new approach to pain management Shoulder replacement is the third most common replacement in the US, following hip and knee replacement.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Lee County teachers bargain for new raises Kevin Daly is the voice of the Lee County Teachers Union, and he says he knows firsthand the struggle teachers experience across the state.
FORT MYERS New Starbucks off Colonial expected to add to traffic headaches It’s a venti-sized traffic nightmare. That’s how Gina O’Donnell envisions the future of this plaza.
MGN FORT MYERS, Fla. – A Fort Myers urologist who ordered unnecessary medical tests will pay more than $1 million in a settlement with the government, federal prosecutors announced Friday. Dr. David Spellberg, formerly of Naples Urology Associates, was part of a group of local doctors who ordered extra bladder cancer tests while working for 21st Century Oncology. In December, the company agreed to pay $19.75 million to settle allegations against them. Spellberg will pay $1,050,000 to resolve the allegations against him, prosecutors said. “As a respected Urologist for more than 20 years, Dr. Spellberg diagnosed and treated some of the most complex prostate and bladder ailments, including various cancers, for thousands of patients,” Spellberg’s attorney, Adam Schwartz, said in a statement. “Dr. Spellberg stands behind his practice to use the most current and comprehensive tests to protect his patients’ lives. Dr. Spellberg strongly believes he properly utilized diagnostic tests but has chosen to resolve this matter to avoid the tremendous expense and time of further litigation.” Spellberg ordered fluorescence in situ hybridization tests, commonly known as FISH tests, for the majority of his patients – especially those on Medicare, according to court documents. FISH tests are performed on urine to detect genetic abnormalities associated with bladder cancer, but court documents allege they are rarely effective. Spellberg is one of four Southwest Florida doctors who participated in the excessive testing, federal officials said. Dr. Meir Daller of Gulfstream Urology, Dr. Steven Paletsky of Florida Specialists in Urology and Dr. Robert Scappa of Scappa Urology were also named by federal officials. “We intend to hold those accountable who intentionally use fraudulent practices to make a profit at others’ expense,” said A. Lee Bentley, III, the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, in a statement. “False claims such as these impact the solvency of our public healthcare programs and erode the confidence of those being serviced by that care.” Spellberg ordered the original tests to be shredded, according to a 2013 whistleblower suit filed by local employment attorney Benjamin Yormak. His client received $3.6 million as a result of turning in her employer, 21st Century Oncology. The alleged actions happened after 21st Century bought Naples Urology, the suit said. Naples Urology was rewarded with new office equipment in 2011, according to the documents.