Rich Kolko
Professional Experience
Hired in 2019 as the Safety and Security Specialist at WINK News. FBI Special Agent 1996-2017 serving in Atlanta, New York, FBI HQ and Quantico, VA. Served in the Navy, both on active duty and the reserve, retiring as a Commander in 2011.
News Philosophy
Work to help the citizens of SWFL keep their family, home, cyber, and finances safe and secure.
Hobbies & Interests
Flying, fishing & luge.
Education
Masters in Homeland Security from American Military University, Bachelors in Communications from the University of Miami.
Likes best about Southwest Florida
The people along with the weather and no DC traffic!
Hometown
Poughkeepsie, NY.
How to protect yourself from a carjacking
Would you know what to do if someone tried to carjack you?
Fort Myers Police Department says the driver of an SUV was at the...
Officers, students and dogs get active shooter training in Immokalee
An active shooter means chaos. But what happens when you add animals to the mix? And we got an exclusive look at important training...
Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Sept. 11
This new weekly WINK News segment is featuring fugitives from justice here in Southwest Florida.
This is your chance to help out the community and...
Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Sept. 4
This new weekly WINK News segment is featuring fugitives from justice here in Southwest Florida.
This is your chance to help out the community and...
U.S. Coast Guard heads to Bahamas for Hurricane Dorian rescue operation
A U.S. Coast Guard C-130 took off early Tuesday morning from the air station in Clearwater heading to the Bahamas where several islands were...
How Senior Federal Law Enforcement Officer’s step in when emergencies strike
When a storm threatens Florida, no matter where it hits, you'll see first responders from all over the state head to the disaster area.
WINK...
How Florida Highway Patrol prepares for Hurricane Dorian, other emergencies
Most law enforcement throughout the state is always available to help out their neighbors in time of crisis, but that goes one step further...
Charlotte County first responders gear up for a long weekend
As first responders are gearing up for a long weekend, we spent some time with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office to see how they...
Preparing your boat for a hurricane
Southwest Florida, with its inland waterways and profusion of land slightly above sea-level, presents a particular vulnerability for boats during tropical storms and hurricanes.
The...
Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Aug. 28
This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida.
This is your chance to help out the community and give...
