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Feb 27, 2025 |
winknews.com | Lois Thome
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. Brittany, a single mother of two, is one of about 40 families receiving help at the Community Cooperative Market. The market offers a grocery store-like atmosphere where families can select food items to take home.
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Feb 21, 2025 |
winknews.com | Lois Thome
Students and staff at Pelican Marsh Elementary School in Collier County, Florida, have taken a significant step in kindness. The school invited WINK News to witness their efforts in the “March to a Million Meals” campaign. The initiative began as a faculty fundraiser inspired by WINK News and quickly spread throughout the entire school.
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Feb 20, 2025 |
winknews.com | Lois Thome
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Feb 18, 2025 |
winknews.com | Lois Thome
A record crowd of 825 people gathered at the Ritz Carlton Tiburon to raise money and awareness to end domestic violence. Denise Brown was the guest speaker. Brown spoke about the murder of her sister, Nicole Brown Simpson, and the domestic violence she endured during her marriage to O.J. Simpson. “I learned about it too late,” said Brown. During the Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon, Brown shared intimate details of her sister’s story.
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Feb 17, 2025 |
winknews.com | Lois Thome
Feeding a quarter of a million people each month requires a lot of money and help. The Harry Chapin Food Bank collaborates with 175 partner agencies across Southwest Florida to make this possible. Churches, schools and distribution sites work diligently to ensure hungry families have access to food. WINK News recently visited All Souls Church in North Fort Myers, a place described as vibrant and loving, where the community comes together to provide for those in need.
Journalists covering the same region

Kate Cimini
Investigative Editor and Reporter at Baltimore Sun
Kate Cimini primarily covers news in the Greater Fort Myers area including Cape Coral and Naples, Florida, United States.

Laura Layden
Senior Business Reporter at Naples Daily News
Laura Layden primarily covers news in Southwest Florida, including areas around Naples and Fort Myers, Florida, United States.

Andrea Stetson
Correspondent at Naples Daily News
Correspondent at Florida Weekly
Andrea Stetson primarily covers news in Naples, Florida, United States and surrounding areas including Bonita Springs and Estero.

Dominga Murray
Multimedia Journalist at WFTX-TV (Cape Coral, FL)
Dominga Murray primarily covers news in Naples, Florida, United States and surrounding areas.

Amy Williams
Senior Reporter at Radio New Zealand (RNZ)
Amy Williams primarily covers news in Southwest Florida, including areas around Naples and Fort Myers, Florida, United States.
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