How WINK’s Lois Thome Became Southwest Florida’s Most Trusted News Anchor

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Lois Thome. CREDIT: Gulfshore Life

From hurricane coverage to fighting local hunger, the Fort Myers broadcaster builds community connections one story, one person at a time.

The line at a Harry Chapin Food Bank grocery distribution snakes some 100 people deep through a Fort Myers parking lot when WINK News anchor Lois Thome arrives.

She threads through the queue with quiet purpose, looking for people willing to share their personal experiences with hunger in Southwest Florida.

She stashes her phone and notebook, choosing first to simply connect person to person. “Hello. How are you? I’m Lois. It’s nice to meet you …” 

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