Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealedFort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers
Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office interviewed at least one more mom who sent her daughter to a daycare now under investigation for child abuse.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers Businesses around Fort Myers Beach have been anxiously waiting to hear whether or not they’re in the clear. FEMA said that all trailers and shipping containers that can’t be easily moved had to be off the island by Nov. 18.
Bear tears up car in Collier County A WINK News viewer from Collier County sent video of the damage after a bear destroyed their Dodge Durango.
PORT CHARLOTTE 17-year-old accused of murder to be tried as an adult A 17-year-old accused of killing his mother has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.
Naples World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran is celebrating a huge milestone. Alfon Larson is celebrating his 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Home and garden show this weekend in downtown Fort Myers It’s time to spruce up your home with a taste of the outdoors. This weekend is the 28th annual home and garden show in downtown Fort Myers.
Collier man arrested on multiple counts of child porn possession and transmission According to the Collier County Sheriff’s office, a Collier man is facing over four counts of possession and transmission of child sex abuse material.
New procedure to help ease rib pain You don’t have to be a top athlete to know the pain of a broken rib. Millions of people have experienced breaking or fracturing a rib or even several ribs.
FORT MYERS Music walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers It’s the third Friday of the month, so that means it’s time for Music Walk!
FORT MYERS 2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in Tice A heavy police presence has been reported on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations Southwest Florida’s first of a planned eight Potbelly locations opened Sept. 20.
Pet for a Vet surpasses fundraiser goal, nearly $29k donated The Pet for a Vet fundraiser held by WINK News’ sister radio station, 96.9 WINKFM, easily surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Expert: Bank of America’s minimum wage increase is positive for SWFL banking industry Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $24 for full-time and part-time employees. This could be good news for the banking industry and customers in general, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor of Economics Krishna Regmi said.
Tim Aten Knows: Petar’s expands its local dining space A recent expansion of the local restaurant nearly doubled its size in the Center of Bonita Springs on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road. The restaurant grew from 1,545 to 2,830 square feet over the summer. “It’s getting big,” said chef-owner Petar Al Kurdi.
FWC enlists landowner’s assistance in endangered panther conservation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is enlisting landowner’s assistance for the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program.
Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office interviewed at least one more mom who sent her daughter to a daycare now under investigation for child abuse.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers Businesses around Fort Myers Beach have been anxiously waiting to hear whether or not they’re in the clear. FEMA said that all trailers and shipping containers that can’t be easily moved had to be off the island by Nov. 18.
Bear tears up car in Collier County A WINK News viewer from Collier County sent video of the damage after a bear destroyed their Dodge Durango.
PORT CHARLOTTE 17-year-old accused of murder to be tried as an adult A 17-year-old accused of killing his mother has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.
Naples World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran is celebrating a huge milestone. Alfon Larson is celebrating his 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Home and garden show this weekend in downtown Fort Myers It’s time to spruce up your home with a taste of the outdoors. This weekend is the 28th annual home and garden show in downtown Fort Myers.
Collier man arrested on multiple counts of child porn possession and transmission According to the Collier County Sheriff’s office, a Collier man is facing over four counts of possession and transmission of child sex abuse material.
New procedure to help ease rib pain You don’t have to be a top athlete to know the pain of a broken rib. Millions of people have experienced breaking or fracturing a rib or even several ribs.
FORT MYERS Music walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers It’s the third Friday of the month, so that means it’s time for Music Walk!
FORT MYERS 2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in Tice A heavy police presence has been reported on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations Southwest Florida’s first of a planned eight Potbelly locations opened Sept. 20.
Pet for a Vet surpasses fundraiser goal, nearly $29k donated The Pet for a Vet fundraiser held by WINK News’ sister radio station, 96.9 WINKFM, easily surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Expert: Bank of America’s minimum wage increase is positive for SWFL banking industry Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $24 for full-time and part-time employees. This could be good news for the banking industry and customers in general, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor of Economics Krishna Regmi said.
Tim Aten Knows: Petar’s expands its local dining space A recent expansion of the local restaurant nearly doubled its size in the Center of Bonita Springs on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road. The restaurant grew from 1,545 to 2,830 square feet over the summer. “It’s getting big,” said chef-owner Petar Al Kurdi.
FWC enlists landowner’s assistance in endangered panther conservation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is enlisting landowner’s assistance for the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program.
Mike Kinsman suffers from neuropathy, a painful condition affecting the nerves. “It feels like someone took Saran Wrap and wrapped it tight all the way to my ankles,” Kinsman said. When he received an invite to learn the latest about neuropathy care and treatment, he leaped at the opportunity. “When you become at an age and everything’s been taken away from you, or the vast majority of what you did and you can’t do it anymore, naturally you’re going to be wanting the magic cure. The golden egg as they say,” Kinsman added. That golden egg was an FDA-cleared Low-Level Light LED In-Home Therapy Flex Pad package sold by Neuro Advance USA. According to the FDA, the lights in the Flex Pad are not intended to treat neuropathy but may alleviate symptoms associated with it like joint stiffness, or minor aches and pains. “If I got 20 percent of relief, I would be thrilled. Fifty percent relief, oh I’d be dancing,” Kinsman said. Kinsman says the Neuro Advance USA salesman tried to sell him the lights and coaching package for $4,000, but he was able to negotiate the price down to $2,750. He signed the terms and conditions but says the salesman assured him he would get his money back if the product didn’t work. After receiving no relief, Kinsman requested a refund and was denied.] REFUND REQUIREMENTS In order to get a refund, clients must use the lights for four months and be in strict compliance with protocols, as determined by the coaches. Clients also must answer a number of coaching phone calls every week and according to the contract, the number of calls “can be varied.” Neuro Advance told Kinsman in a letter “he was out of compliance by not returning four of the required weekly coaching calls.” The owners told us that missing one phone call without a timely return call could disqualify a person from a refund. OTHER COMPLAINTS A WINK News investigation uncovered eight other people who filed complaints against Neuro Advance USA, formerly known as Neuro Revive, through the Florida Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Everyone who complained says the company denied their refunds and feel Neuro Advance USA took advantage of them. Their denial letters cite reasons like the equipment looking “too new” and missing coaching calls. I reached out to the former owners, going over each of the complaints. They admitted one person was unfairly denied and agreed to a refund. As for Kinsman, who says he missed one of the calls because of Hurricane Irma, they won’t budge. The owners agreed that was a valid reason and said if Mike had only missed that one call, they would have agreed to a refund. However, because he missed three other calls, his refund was compromised. Kinsman tells us he returned those calls within 24 hours. The owners say they have no record of that. Owners, Corey Henderson and Kevin Brown, say Neuro Advance USA is no longer in business. It also earned an F rating from the Better Business Bureau. They sent us this statement about the customer complaints. “It is unfortunate that our company has closed and is no longer in business. It is also unfortunate that some clients were not able [to] remain compliant to the program. Our hearts go out to those people and wish there was something more we can do. We would be happy to contact any clients you are working with to provide a more detailed explanation. “As mentioned, we will reach out to the client previously discussed and submit a refund. “As I am sure you are well aware, the cost of a product and the cost of doing business are two totally different things.” WINK News also asked about their pricing. We found the same LED Flex Pads on shopping sites for as low as $149. Henderson and Brown tell us the cost of production and the cost of doing business are two totally different things. The manufacturer, LED Technologies, Inc., said they were not involved in Neuro Advance USA’s marketing or business practice.