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Mary Pattison Obituary (2025)

Written by NFLS on September 23, 2025. Posted in Naples News.

“`html Mary Pattison Obituary (2025) Mary Pattison Obituary (2025) Naples, FL – With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Pattison, a beloved resident of Naples, Florida, who died peacefully on October 26, 2025, at the age of 87. Her vibrant spirit and unwavering kindness touched countless lives throughout her long and fulfilling life. A Life Well Lived Born in Hartford, Connecticut, on July 12, 1938, Mary’s early life was marked by a strong work ethic and a deep love for family. She graduated from Hartford Public High School and...

‘It’s too late’: Pilots’ final words captured before fatal 2024 highway crash in Naples, FL

Written by NFLS on September 23, 2025. Posted in Naples News.

It’s Too Late: Pilots’ Final Words Captured Before Fatal 2024 Highway Crash in Naples, FL It’s Too Late: Pilots’ Final Words Captured Before Fatal 2024 Highway Crash in Naples, FL NAPLES, FL – A chilling recording of the final moments before a devastating plane crash on US-41 near Naples in January 2024 has been released, offering a heartbreaking glimpse into the pilots’ desperate struggle and confirming earlier suspicions of mechanical failure. The transcript, obtained by The News-Press through a Freedom of Information Act request, reveals the...

Hurricane Gabrielle, Invest 93L and 94L spaghetti models. Are Naples, Marco Island in path?

Written by NFLS on September 23, 2025. Posted in Naples News.

Hurricane Gabrielle, Invest 93L and 94L Spaghetti Models: Are Naples, Marco Island in Path? Hurricane Gabrielle, Invest 93L and 94L Spaghetti Models: Are Naples, Marco Island in Path? The Gulf of Mexico is under intense scrutiny as Hurricane Gabrielle churns in the Atlantic, while two separate weather systems, Invest 93L and 94L, are brewing and exhibiting potential for significant development. This has understandably raised concerns across Southwest Florida, particularly in coastal communities like Naples and Marco Island. The unpredictable nature of tropical systems necessitates...

A conversation about shaping a compassionate Fort Myers

Written by NFLS on September 23, 2025. Posted in Business & Entrepreneurs.

A Conversation about Shaping a Compassionate Fort Myers On Saturday, July 19th, the City of Palms will host a daylong gathering aimed at initiating a crucial conversation: how to cultivate Fort Myers into a truly Compassionate City. This ambitious initiative, spearheaded by a diverse coalition of residents, seeks to embed empathy, dignity, and care into the very fabric of the community. The organizers are extending an open invitation to educators, civic leaders, healthcare workers, artists, entrepreneurs, faith leaders, and anyone who feels a resonance with their vision. This isn’t...

Pacesetter Breakfast sets the tone for the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades’ fundraising campaign

Written by NFLS on September 23, 2025. Posted in Food & Drink.

Pacesetter Breakfast Sets the Tone for United Way Fundraising Campaign Pacesetter Breakfast Sets the Tone for United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades’ Fundraising Campaign If you’ve ever called 211 here in Southwest Florida to find assistance with things like housing, food, healthcare, or mental health – the list goes on – the United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades is the organization supporting that vital 211 service. They also help fund the many agencies and nonprofits around the region that provide crucial support to our communities. Each year, their fundraising...

We meet the new Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank Florida

Written by NFLS on September 23, 2025. Posted in Food & Drink.

We Meet the New Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank Florida The Midwest Food Bank was founded on a farm in Illinois in 2003 and has grown ever since, adding branches around the country, including one that covers Florida. The Midwest Food Bank Florida branch opened in Fort Myers in 2014 and has been providing food to its more than 200 partner agencies ever since. These days, they’re providing tens of thousands of meals every month. They pretty much run on volunteers—they had about 2000 last year—and they only have six paid employees, so they’re able to turn every dollar...