Fort Myers News

It started out simple enough. After growing up with a typical small freshwater aquarium, Jeff D'huyvetter decided to set up his own saltwater tank while in college.

FORT MYERS: People are taking to the radio airwaves in hopes of landing a job. It's the newest way job-seekers in Southwest Florida are advertising their skills.

Ft. Myers, Florida -- A threatening message left on City Councilman Warren Wright's voice mail on May 29 was actually a misdialed prank call from a 9-year-old Fort Myers resident, according to a Fort Myers Police Department memo.

FORT MYERS: Michael Jackson's untimely death has brought a lot of attention to prescription drug use and abuse.

Former Augusta State star Shannon Wilkerson has signed with the Boston Red Sox. The team announced the deal Wednesday, along with first-round draft pick Reymond Fuentes.

FORT MYERS: On the Fourth of July there will be a number of fireworks shows going on in Southwest Florida.

CINCINNATI: The Fort Myers-Cape Coral area has been named the 14th Sweatiest City in America by Old Spice.

FORT MYERS : Details on crimes reported to the Fort Myers Police Department over the past 24 hours.

A Cape Coral woman was fatally injured today after a garbage truck sideswiped two vehicles and then rolled on top of her SUV, officials said late Monday.

FORT MYERS: The Lee County Health Department has partnered with the CDC to locate the three boys who still have yet to be found after seen kissing a rabid bat more than 10 days ago.

FORT MYERS: Police are searching for a man responsible for a robbery that occurred on Sunday morning.

FORT MYERS: Below is a rundown of the latest activity from the Fort Myers Police Department.

On Monday, June 29, the Lee County Sheriff's Office Charlie District Office, located at 17105 F-1, San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers, will be closed to the public while office personnel and technical support staff complete the move to a brand new county facility.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement Monday, June 29: 1. South Cleveland Avenue , Fort Myers 2. Milwaukee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres 3. Bonita Beach Road & U.S. 41, Bonita Springs Locations are selected based upon high incidents of crashes, traffic surveys and citizen ...

FORT MYERS: The Fort Myers Police Department has issued its latest list of the city's most wanted fugitives.

LEE COUNTY: Esquire Magazine has named its inaugural 'Car of the Year,' and the winner might surprise you.

Tiffany Peterson clutched the ribbon cut Wednesday to mark the opening of her new home.

FORT MYERS: Scores of streets in Cape Coral are underwater after strong storms dumped as much as four inches of rain over large areas of the city.

While Chrysler and General Motors are reducing their dealership count, BMW -owned small car manufacturer Mini says it is going to increase the size of its retail outlet count from 83 to 100 within the next 18 months.

Original story from KSHB-TV Reported by: Russ Ptacek Email: ptacek@nbcactionnews.com KANSAS CITY, Mo.