Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse materialSword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse material A St. James City man has been sentenced to five years for possessing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
CAPE CORAL Sword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man who allegedly threatened another person with a sword and Molotov Cocktail.
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays announces spring training season in Port Charlotte The Tampa Bay Rays have announced spring training ticket information for the 2025 spring season in Port Charlotte.
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse material A St. James City man has been sentenced to five years for possessing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
CAPE CORAL Sword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man who allegedly threatened another person with a sword and Molotov Cocktail.
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays announces spring training season in Port Charlotte The Tampa Bay Rays have announced spring training ticket information for the 2025 spring season in Port Charlotte.
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
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.