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Fort Myers approves $109M contract for long-awaited police headquarters

Fort Myers City Council approved a $109 million construction contract for a police headquarters project expected to start this fall.

When
Monday, July 20, 2026
Where
Fort Myers
Official source
WINK News
Posted by LeeScoop July 20, 2026 Fort Myers

What happened?

WINK reports Fort Myers City Council unanimously approved a $109 million construction contract for a new police headquarters after more than a decade of discussion and delays. The project is expected to include a modern 911 communications center, evidence processing, training space, an indoor firing range, and updated technology. WINK reports total project costs are expected to reach about $147 million, with construction targeted to begin in early September and last about 21 months.

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