Lois Thome, Author at WINK News

Professional Experience

1992 to present: Anchor, WINK News.

Awards & Recognition

I've been honored with much recognition, including the "Best News Anchor" in Southwest Florida, the Phi Delta Kappa Lay Person of the Year, the Quill Pen Award from the Florida Association of School Administrators, a "Woman in History" from the American Business Women's Association, the Library Advocate of the Year by the Southwest Florida Library Network and was voted one of the top Women of the Year by Gulf Shore Life Magazine.

News Philosophy

A news organization plays a very important role in society, providing vital information in times of emergency and keeping a close watch on the powerful while, at all times, being fair and accurate.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Service

For more than 15 years I've volunteered as a committee member for the Southwest Florida Reading Festival, helped raise millions of dollars worth of food for the Harry Chapin Food Bank, served on the local board of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and volunteered in area schools by reading to children and mentoring students.

Education

University of Wisconsin.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

There are so many things to love about Southwest Florida. The people, the beaches the sunsets. But if I had to chose one, it would be the weather. We are the envy of much of the country, most of the year, and that's pretty special.

Hometown

St. Anna, Wis.

Family

Husband, John; son, Nicholas; daughter, Isabella.

Articles by Lois Thome

Community Cooperative in Fort Myers helps families fight hunger

Many families in Southwest Florida face the stress of not knowing where their next meal will come from. Organizations like the Harry Chapin Food Bank and Community Cooperative in Fort Myers work tirelessly to support those in need.

NAPLES

Pelican Marsh students raise money for March to a Million Meals

Students and staff at Pelican Marsh Elementary School in Collier County, Florida, have taken a significant step in kindness.

March to a Million Meals

March to a Million Meals: What’s in the box?

WINK News is continuing our March to a Million Meals, raising money for the Harry Chapin Food Bank.

NAPLES

Denise Brown speaks on domestic violence at Naples fundraiser event

A record crowd of 825 people gathered at the Ritz Carlton Tiburon to raise money and awareness to end domestic violence.

March to a Million Meals

NORTH FORT MYERS

March to a Million Meals: Teaming up to help feed families

Feeding a quarter of a million people each month requires a lot of money and help.

FORT MYERS

Volunteers boost Harry Chapin Food Bank’s reach

The Harry Chapin Food Bank relies heavily on its volunteers to make a significant impact in the community.

2 SWFL veterans find relief at Harry Chapin Food Bank

Two veterans in Southwest Florida routinely receive vital support through local food distributions, highlighting a significant issue affecting many who have served our country.

How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families

In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.

ESTERO

Copperleaf Community fights hunger through fundraising

The Copperleaf Country Club community in Estero is making a significant impact in the fight against hunger.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Why WINK News supports the Harry Chapin Food Bank

WINK News is on a mission to support the Harry Chapin Food Bank throughout March by collecting donations in the March to a Million Meals campaign. The funds raised will help feed people across Southwest Florida.