Overview

• He was taken into custody in Cape Coral on a Collier County warrant tied to an Aug. 19 Naples citation for driving without a valid license.
• Cawthorn was booked in Lee County and released on a $2,000 bond, according to the sheriff’s office.
• His representatives said the missed court appearance stemmed from a scheduling misunderstanding and confirmed his release after processing.
• Axios recently reported he is planning a political comeback campaign in Florida’s 19th District, where Rep. Byron Donalds is departing to run for governor.
• Cawthorn, a former one-term congressman from North Carolina who lost a 2022 GOP primary, previously drew scrutiny for controversies including airport gun citations and other incidents.