Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell dies after thyroid cancer battle

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County government officials have confirmed that District 5 County Commissioner Mike Greenwell has died following a battle with thyroid cancer.

Greenwell represented part of North Fort Myers, Alva, and Lehigh Acres.

The former Boston Red Sox player returned to Fort Myers after a 12-year-professional baseball career.

Governor Ron Desantis appointed Greenwell to the Lee County Board of County Commissioners - a seat formerly held by late commissioner Frank Mann.

Greenwell owned 31 Produce and Gator Mike's.