Tyler Watkins
•6/22/2026
Fort Myers Police are investigating reports of a bomb threat in downtown Fort Myers.According to the Fort Myers Police Department, all of downtown Fort Myers is closed.Police said businesses in the area have been evacuated, multiple roads are closed at this time, and they are expected to remain closed for an undetermined amount of time.Residents and visitors were asked to stay out of the downtown area and seek alternate routes.This is a developing story.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment, and original programming on your TV.