7/15/2026
Not every concern is life-changing. Not every story makes headlines. But every story matters to the person living it.
That's the idea behind WINK Listens, a community initiative that takes WINK News beyond the newsroom and into neighborhoods across Southwest Florida to hear directly from the people who live here.
Sometimes those conversations lead to remarkable moments.
Earlier this year, Olympia Lynch came to WINK Listens at FSW with an unusual request. She had discovered a box of decades-old family photographs on Sanibel in 2004 and hoped to reunite them with their rightful owner.
WINK News tracked down Anne Sheridan, who still lives in Southwest Florida. She immediately recognized one of its treasures, "This is my mother's wedding album! No way!"
The emotional reunion showed that even a single conversation can make a lasting impact.
Not every issue that comes to WINK Listens is as extraordinary. Some people want to share concerns about their neighborhoods. Others have questions they haven't been able to get answered. Some simply want someone to listen.
That's exactly what WINK News will do Wednesday evening at the Riverside Community Center in Fort Myers from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Riverside Community Center, Fort Myers
Against the backdrop of the Caloosahatchee, we hope you will stop by and speak with our reporters, producers, and members of the WINK News team.
Come share concerns or personal stories, or let us know which topics deserve more attention.
Because whether it's reuniting a family with priceless memories or shining a light on a local issue, every conversation has the potential to make a difference.
