Bonita Bills restaurant closing after 30+ years of service2 juveniles, 1 man accused of armed robbery, fleeing from Lee County deputies
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bills restaurant closing after 30+ years of service Bonita Bill’s will be closing its doors after 30+ years of service.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 juveniles, 1 man accused of armed robbery, fleeing from Lee County deputies Two juveniles and one man have been arrested after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint and then fleeing from Lee County deputies.
cape coral 19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas Eve The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of attempting to steal a car on Christmas Eve.
RSW braces for post-holiday travel Now that the holidays have passed for many, the return to normalcy has begun as Southwest Florida International Airport prepares for a large influx of travelers.
wink news Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for Friday The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players this holiday season as the prize money has ballooned to $1.15 billion.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warmer temperatures and isolated showers for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures along with isolated showers expected throughout this Thursday afternoon.
PORT CHARLOTTE Families visit Santa’s Village in Port Charlotte for Christmas The holiday magic is in full swing at Santa’s Village. There are holiday lights, food, and plenty of families making some holiday memories.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter volunteers distribute gifts to cats and dogs Christmas is meant to be merry, but for dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes it can be anything but.
NAPLES Dozens volunteer to feed over 500 people at St. Matthew’s House The St. Matthews House fed nearly 500 people hot and traditional holiday meals at their Naples shelter on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL Project Siren; Cape Coral chaplain praying for first responders The sound of sirens, life and death hang in the balance. A cape coral chaplain bows his head and says a prayer.
FORT MYERS Residents celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas on the same day Hanukkah begins Wednesday with the lighting of the first candle. Each night, another candle will be lit until all eight shine bright.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood residents still recovering from hurricanes on Christmas Neighbors on Lemon Bay Drive in Englewood said their homes had never seen a drop of a water from a hurricane until 2024.
FORT MYERS Dr. Piper Center hosts annual Christmas Celebration Dozens of children are enjoying new bicycles on Christmas day thanks to the generosity of the Dr. Piper Center.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 25, 2024 This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida.
Spending the holidays with first responders For most of us, Christmas is about spending time with family, but one group is making sure our families are staying safe.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bills restaurant closing after 30+ years of service Bonita Bill’s will be closing its doors after 30+ years of service.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 juveniles, 1 man accused of armed robbery, fleeing from Lee County deputies Two juveniles and one man have been arrested after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint and then fleeing from Lee County deputies.
cape coral 19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas Eve The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of attempting to steal a car on Christmas Eve.
RSW braces for post-holiday travel Now that the holidays have passed for many, the return to normalcy has begun as Southwest Florida International Airport prepares for a large influx of travelers.
wink news Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for Friday The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players this holiday season as the prize money has ballooned to $1.15 billion.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warmer temperatures and isolated showers for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures along with isolated showers expected throughout this Thursday afternoon.
PORT CHARLOTTE Families visit Santa’s Village in Port Charlotte for Christmas The holiday magic is in full swing at Santa’s Village. There are holiday lights, food, and plenty of families making some holiday memories.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter volunteers distribute gifts to cats and dogs Christmas is meant to be merry, but for dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes it can be anything but.
NAPLES Dozens volunteer to feed over 500 people at St. Matthew’s House The St. Matthews House fed nearly 500 people hot and traditional holiday meals at their Naples shelter on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL Project Siren; Cape Coral chaplain praying for first responders The sound of sirens, life and death hang in the balance. A cape coral chaplain bows his head and says a prayer.
FORT MYERS Residents celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas on the same day Hanukkah begins Wednesday with the lighting of the first candle. Each night, another candle will be lit until all eight shine bright.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood residents still recovering from hurricanes on Christmas Neighbors on Lemon Bay Drive in Englewood said their homes had never seen a drop of a water from a hurricane until 2024.
FORT MYERS Dr. Piper Center hosts annual Christmas Celebration Dozens of children are enjoying new bicycles on Christmas day thanks to the generosity of the Dr. Piper Center.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 25, 2024 This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida.
Spending the holidays with first responders For most of us, Christmas is about spending time with family, but one group is making sure our families are staying safe.
Heritage Health Rehabilitation Center, left. Bentley Care Center, right. (Credit: WINK News) WINK News continues our coverage of violations in nursing homes with two facilities in Collier County. Heritage Health Rehabilitation Center was under fire for allowing patients to give themselves medication without documentation. A report from the state says Bentley Care Center in Naples gave CPR to someone who had a do not resuscitate form, also known as a DNR. WINK News has already reported on a nursing home in Cape Coral that failed to prevent ulcers. The state says that the facility is now in full compliance. The Collier County nursing homes could face consequences if they don’t take corrective action. The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration will get involved if that happens. Is not having enough people a good enough reason for nursing home staff not to follow the end-of-life wishes of its patients? Patient advocate Mary Daniel said it’s not a simple yes or no question. Daniel made national headlines during the pandemic when she got a job in a nursing home so she could be close to her husband. “It’s very hard to say that you want your loved one to die, but you want their wishes to be followed, and you want their suffering to end.” A 12-page report details how Bentley Care Center in Naples “Failed to honor documented advance directives and administered CPR” because there was a missing do not resuscitate form. The state investigated, and an employee confirmed the facility “Failed to pull over… From the closed record” when the patient was readmitted. “I truly, I do not believe that it is an intentional harm that they’re trying to do on these residents. It’s just a matter of being overwhelmed, not having enough staff, and just not enough time in the day to do it the right way,” said Daniel. In a statement to WINK News, Vi, the company that owns the Bentley Care Center in Naples, said: The care and well-being of our Bentley Village residents has been our highest priority for more than 30 years. Following an isolated incident at our Community’s skilled nursing facility (Bentley Care Center), we alerted the Agency for Health Care Administration (“AHCA”), Florida’s healthcare licensing authority, and have worked with them transparently and fully to develop a plan of correction, including supplemental education for our team members. AHCA approved our plan, which was implemented immediately. We are confident in our action plan for the way forward and will continue to provide quality care to our residents. Daniel’s experience working in a nursing home opened her eyes to how most facilities must improve protocols. A lack of protocols, a separate state investigation shows, led to staff at Heritage Healthcare and Rehab Center giving four residents access to “Unsecured medications at the bedside” before accessing their “Ability to safely self-administer.” Daniels hopes publicizing these issues will encourage families of nursing home patients and residents to ask questions. “We are the only ones that can go in and really protect our loved ones. We’re the eyes and the ears inside that facility to see what’s happening, to know whether it’s right or wrong,” Daniels said. WINK News has reached out to the Heritage Healthcare and Rehab Center for comment but has not heard back.