Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort MyersSun and clouds with a stray shower possible
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island bridge work causes delays, FDOT promises progress Construction on the Little Pine Island Bridge has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing significant delays for drivers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Support women’s heart health on National Wear Red Day The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day!
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy Bears baseball cap. The Bears visited Fort Myers for a baseball tournament in March 2020. Credit: WINK News. The United States Coast Guard Academy is in New London, Connecticut. There are about 1,000 cadets going to school there, several from right here in Southwest Florida. Rich Kolko, WINK News Safety & Security Specialist, is the father of a Coast Guard cadet, and he spoke to the senior Coast Guard officer of the academy, who was in Fort Myers Tuesday to cheer for the Coast Guard’s Bears baseball team. Bill Kelly was a lowly swab — a freshman — at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1983. He didn’t know what great opportunities the academy would offer. But he learned, because 37 years later, he is a two-star admiral and superintendent of the academy. “We prepare officers to go out and serve in the world’s best Coast Guard,” Kelly told WINK News. And Kelly’s job is to make sure everyone in the U.S. knows about those opportunities, which means showing up to sporting events such as a recent college baseball tournament in Fort Myers. “We’re looking for a young woman or man who has got some grit,” Kelly said. “Has great academic scores, really has a special something.” Southwest Florida currently has four cadets and four more are joining the class of 2024. After they graduate from the U. S. Coast Guard Academy, they go out to serve usually for two years on a Coast Guard ship somewhere across the country and around the globe. Freshman Mark Stutts, otherwise known as a fourth-class cadet, plays baseball now. “I’m very excited,” said Stutts, who is from Merritt Island, Florida. “I’m hoping I can get to flight school in the future.” If you’re thinking about military service, if you’re thinking about being part of a team, everything about doing something special to do for your life, look up U.S. Coast Guard Academy. And, as you hear anytime you’re are near a cadet, “Go Bears!” The Coast Guard Academy was ahead of its time, admitting women two years before the other academies. Nearly 40% of cadets are female, the highest of all of the federal military academies. And you have to work hard to get in. “A lot of people apply. Not a lot of people get accepted,” said junior Lindsey Tarro, who is from Vernon Connecticut. “So I’m just super grateful.” MORE: United States Coast Guard Academy USCGA admissions U.S. Department of Homeland Security – USCGA CGA Bears baseballÂ