Overview

• Police in Cape Coral executed the Collier County warrant at Cawthorn's home and took him into custody.
• Court records show he missed an 8:30 a.m. hearing tied to the traffic citation issued in Naples on August 19.
• He was processed in Lee County and released on a $2,000 bond, according to the sheriff's office.
• His representatives attributed the absence to a scheduling misunderstanding and described the case as a routine infraction.
• The arrest comes days after reports that he is considering a 2026 run for Florida’s 19th Congressional District as Rep. Byron Donalds pursues a gubernatorial bid.