Matanzas Pass Bridge temporarily closed after boat crashes into itLittle Pine Island Bridge in Matlacha to temporarily close
FORT MYERS BEACH Matanzas Pass Bridge temporarily closed after boat crashes into it Several agencies have responded to the Matanzas Pass Bridge after a boat crashed into it.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island Bridge in Matlacha to temporarily close The Florida Department of Transportation has announced the temporary closure of the Little Pine Island Bridge.
Lee County man receives 3 life sentences for molesting child On Monday, a man was found guilty and given three life sentences for molesting a child between 2013 and 2019.
NORTH FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park to permanently close, land to be sold The Shell Factory & Nature Park has announced its plans to close permanently after 86 years.
WEST PALM BEACH (AP) Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours, records show A man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump was charged with federal gun crimes.
ESTERO 3 women wanted in Estero for stealing nearly $900 in liquor Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on three women wanted for stealing nearly $900 in liquor from an Estero Publix.
NAPLES Man accused of taking photos of minor in bathroom stall at Naples mall A man has been arrested after allegedly taking photos of an underaged girl from underneath a bathroom stall at a Naples mall.
TICE Fort Myers man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting girl to appear in court The Fort Myers man arrested for allegedly kidnapping a young girl and sexually assaulting her at knifepoint is scheduled in court.
CAPE CORAL Stolen car found submerged in Cape Coral canal The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a reportedly stolen car found submerged in a canal.
CAPE CORAL Shooting near Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral injures 1 The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near Del Prado Boulevard South.
FORT MYERS BEACH What’s next for red-tagged properties on Fort Myers Beach? Monday is a make-or-break day for families who have struggled fixing their homes the last two years after Hurricane Ian.
orlando Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Orlando Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Orlando.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Hot and mainly dry Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot start to the workweek as most will stay dry throughout the afternoon.
Fort Myers Death investigation at Target on Dynasty Drive The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a death at the Target on Dynasty Drive in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Displaced resident speaks out after fire at Winkler Apartment Complex For the second time in as many days, a fire broke out at the Retreat at Vista Lake Apartment Complex in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH Matanzas Pass Bridge temporarily closed after boat crashes into it Several agencies have responded to the Matanzas Pass Bridge after a boat crashed into it.
MATLACHA Little Pine Island Bridge in Matlacha to temporarily close The Florida Department of Transportation has announced the temporary closure of the Little Pine Island Bridge.
Lee County man receives 3 life sentences for molesting child On Monday, a man was found guilty and given three life sentences for molesting a child between 2013 and 2019.
NORTH FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park to permanently close, land to be sold The Shell Factory & Nature Park has announced its plans to close permanently after 86 years.
WEST PALM BEACH (AP) Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours, records show A man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump was charged with federal gun crimes.
ESTERO 3 women wanted in Estero for stealing nearly $900 in liquor Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on three women wanted for stealing nearly $900 in liquor from an Estero Publix.
NAPLES Man accused of taking photos of minor in bathroom stall at Naples mall A man has been arrested after allegedly taking photos of an underaged girl from underneath a bathroom stall at a Naples mall.
TICE Fort Myers man accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting girl to appear in court The Fort Myers man arrested for allegedly kidnapping a young girl and sexually assaulting her at knifepoint is scheduled in court.
CAPE CORAL Stolen car found submerged in Cape Coral canal The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a reportedly stolen car found submerged in a canal.
CAPE CORAL Shooting near Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral injures 1 The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near Del Prado Boulevard South.
FORT MYERS BEACH What’s next for red-tagged properties on Fort Myers Beach? Monday is a make-or-break day for families who have struggled fixing their homes the last two years after Hurricane Ian.
orlando Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Orlando Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Orlando.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Hot and mainly dry Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot start to the workweek as most will stay dry throughout the afternoon.
Fort Myers Death investigation at Target on Dynasty Drive The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a death at the Target on Dynasty Drive in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Displaced resident speaks out after fire at Winkler Apartment Complex For the second time in as many days, a fire broke out at the Retreat at Vista Lake Apartment Complex in Fort Myers.
A new person is in charge of the Lee County Port Authority, and he begins his term with many looming issues. Steven Hennigan was approved by Lee County Commissioners Tuesday morning to be the new executive director. RELATED: Lee County names Steve Hennigan port authority director He previously served as the interim executive director and joined the Lee County Port Authority in May 2021. The big question is whether his appointment will make a difference after several Port Authority projects are extremely delayed. RELATED: Lee County Port Authority says $331M RSW expansion project is delayed As of Tuesday, Port Authority says there are no updates to the projects. The design engineers are still working with the Construction Manager on the best ways to accomplish changes for the TEP. Once that is completed, we will be going to the Board for their endorsement of any budget and schedule adjustments. Victoria Moreland, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer of the Lee County Port Authority Moreland’s statement is similar to one WINK News has received over the past few months. Many questions WINK is eager to know haven’t been answered. Hennigan begins his term with other issues besides construction; lawsuits. RELATED: Private Sky Aviation sues Lee County Port Authority over competition bids At Tuesday morning Lee County Commissioners meeting, applause erupted across the room when Commissioners voted unanimously to approve Hennigan’s new role. There wasn’t much discussion within the meeting besides a quick approval. Steven Hennigan CREDIT: Lee County Port Authority Marsha Ellis, a close neighbor of the RSW Airport was the only one who made a public comment on the matter. “Folks in the public may not realize that he has previous experience coming out of Houston, I think an airport that we can all relate to. Since in Hurricane Harvey, we know Houston airport did receive 60 inches of precipitation. So, I think he brings the right kind of experience to this job,” Ellis said. Bob Ball, who spent 22 years as the executive director of the Lee County Port Authority, said the process of hiring Hennigan was not normal. “It’s unusual that they don’t go out and do a national search.” With delays and debt, will the new man fix the old mess? Only time will tell how he will handle them. Hennigan declined an interview about his new role. WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean did send him questions which include how is he prepared for the job, how he plans to get the major construction projects back on track, and what are his biggest goals. WINK has yet to hear back with the written responses. RSW Airport had 10 million passengers in 2023 and is one of the top 50 airports in the U.S. for passenger traffic. View the full press release from the Lee County Port Authority here.