WINK Neighborhood Watch: Stolen Jeep, knife attack, and officer impersonatorBonita Bill’s final day: Celebrating 34 years of memories
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Stolen Jeep, knife attack, and officer impersonator This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a stolen Jeep, a man caught red-handed after slashing his neighbor, and a man impersonating a federal officer.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bill’s final day: Celebrating 34 years of memories At 8 a.m., the doors opened for one last time at Bonita Bill’s, a beloved restaurant that has been a staple on Fort Myers Beach since 1991.
the weather authority Seasonal Sunday in store with highs reaching the mid 70s The Weather Authority says that even though Southwest Florida is getting another chilly start, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s, it will warm up nicely into the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man arrested for death threats against local leaders A Punta Gorda man has been arrested for sending over thirty threatening emails to senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott and a Punta Gorda police officer.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for stealing Jeep, possessing firearm illegally A 39-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning in Cape Coral after being accused of stealing a Jeep and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
NORTH PORT North Port Firefighters rescue dog, cats during structure fire North Port Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire, saving one dog and four cats from a burning home.
CAPE CORAL Runners turn out for 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way Jim Jeffers Park in Cape Coral transformed into a sea of runners Saturday morning as people laced up their shoes for the 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way.
the weather authority A cool, comfortable first weekend of 2025 with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority is kicking off the first weekend of 2025 on a chilly note with morning temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Locals respond to Surgeon General advisory on alcohol Many think a cancer warning label won’t stop anyone who is planning on having a drink from having one. But at the same time, hearing alcohol could increase their cancer risk did get them thinking about drinking.
New provision to Florida law gives public the authority to sue over homeless camping People now have the power to sue local leaders for not stopping the homeless from camping in public if a report is made.
CAPE CORAL Understanding water restriction in Cape Coral The city of Canals has water problems again!
SANIBEL Future of the Sanibel Pier Sanibel Island is looking much better since Hurricane Ian, but while the lighthouse is standing tall, the pier isn’t doing too well.
downtown fort myers Large crowds expected for Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival Downtown Fort Myers is on higher alert as this weekend’s 4th Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival is expected to draw large crowds.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral neighborhood growing frustrated over debris piles Pounds of trash and debris are blowing through a Cape Coral neighborhood, through the streets, into canals and every which way.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Stolen Jeep, knife attack, and officer impersonator This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a stolen Jeep, a man caught red-handed after slashing his neighbor, and a man impersonating a federal officer.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bill’s final day: Celebrating 34 years of memories At 8 a.m., the doors opened for one last time at Bonita Bill’s, a beloved restaurant that has been a staple on Fort Myers Beach since 1991.
the weather authority Seasonal Sunday in store with highs reaching the mid 70s The Weather Authority says that even though Southwest Florida is getting another chilly start, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s, it will warm up nicely into the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man arrested for death threats against local leaders A Punta Gorda man has been arrested for sending over thirty threatening emails to senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott and a Punta Gorda police officer.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for stealing Jeep, possessing firearm illegally A 39-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning in Cape Coral after being accused of stealing a Jeep and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
NORTH PORT North Port Firefighters rescue dog, cats during structure fire North Port Fire Rescue crews responded to a structure fire, saving one dog and four cats from a burning home.
CAPE CORAL Runners turn out for 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way Jim Jeffers Park in Cape Coral transformed into a sea of runners Saturday morning as people laced up their shoes for the 13th annual LCEC 5K for United Way.
the weather authority A cool, comfortable first weekend of 2025 with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority is kicking off the first weekend of 2025 on a chilly note with morning temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Locals respond to Surgeon General advisory on alcohol Many think a cancer warning label won’t stop anyone who is planning on having a drink from having one. But at the same time, hearing alcohol could increase their cancer risk did get them thinking about drinking.
New provision to Florida law gives public the authority to sue over homeless camping People now have the power to sue local leaders for not stopping the homeless from camping in public if a report is made.
CAPE CORAL Understanding water restriction in Cape Coral The city of Canals has water problems again!
SANIBEL Future of the Sanibel Pier Sanibel Island is looking much better since Hurricane Ian, but while the lighthouse is standing tall, the pier isn’t doing too well.
downtown fort myers Large crowds expected for Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival Downtown Fort Myers is on higher alert as this weekend’s 4th Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival is expected to draw large crowds.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral neighborhood growing frustrated over debris piles Pounds of trash and debris are blowing through a Cape Coral neighborhood, through the streets, into canals and every which way.
An Ave Maria man said he’s thankful to be alive this Thanksgiving after taking a bullet to save a mother and her four children from a violent attacker. Doctors only gave him a 10% chance to survive. RELATED: Ave Maria man recognized for saving a mother and her 4 children As little America giggled while placing an ornament on the tree and Kenia gave her a warm smile, Manuel Milanés said he knows he’s got a lot to be thankful for. “Pensé que no iba a poder celebrar más con mi familia o al menos no lo iba a hacer físicamente,” said Manuel Milanés. He said he thought he’d never be able to celebrate with his family again, at least not physically. “A lo mejor lo iba a hacer en otra dimensión,” said Manuel Milanés. He said that maybe in another dimension, maybe from Heaven. On Aug. 22, doctors told Milanés he had a 90% chance of dying after a man shot him near his chest as he saved a mother and her four kids. The guy with the gun was the children’s father, who first crashed his car into the mother’s car and then opened fire. This all happened outside Milanés’ Ave Maria home. “Fue muy caótico,” said Milanés. “Era un espacio cerrado dentro de un carro y forcejeando con la pistola y yo sentía sólo los gritos.” Manuel Milanés said it was chaotic. He remembers the struggle inside the car and the children’s screams. Now, he bears a scar. “En la operación mi corazón se paró tres veces me pusieron 30 unidades de sangre pero me hicieron dos cirugias,” said Milanés. He said that doctors did two surgeries, during which his heart stopped three times. They pumped 13 liters of blood into him, and Milanés said he was never afraid because God gave him signs. “El paramédico se llamaba lázaro” y la doctora que me recibió se llamaba maría así que como si lázaro me llevó al hospital y maría me recibió, cómo me podía pasar algo,” said Milanés. Lazarus was the paramedic who rushed Milanés to the hospital. The doctor who greeted him was Mary. In the Bible, Mary is the name of Jesus’ mother, and Lazarus is the man Jesus raised from the dead four days after his death. Manuel’s wife, Kenia Milanés, said nothing is impossible with God. “God’s love is with us, and he has proved it,” said Kenia Milanés. “So, we are just a miracle that his presence is with us.” Manuel Milanés, who came to the U.S. from Cuba, believes he’s been reborn. “What happened on Aug. 22 is the normal Cuban in me died, and the Cuban-American ironman was born,” said Manuel Milanés. Because had he been anywhere else, Milanés was convinced he wouldn’t have survived. “Siento mucha deuda porque así como yo actué con desconocidos, también mucha gente que no me conocía actuó por mí,” said Manuel Milanés. He feels indebted to all the strangers who helped him, the first responders and the neighbors who prayed. “I wanted to say what I always heard, but I never said, God bless America. God bless Ave Maria, and thanks for what all of you are doing for me,” said Manuel Milanés. Manuel Milanés received an appreciation award from the Collier County Sheriff’s Department, Mario Diaz Belart awarded him a congressional record and former President Donald Trump wrote a letter praying for his recovery after his heroic efforts. Manuel Milanés said he was really excited about that last one. But despite all this, he said the true hero is Corporal Richard Jacobs, who saved his life. Manuel Milanés sends a big “thank you” to him.