Lee County chosen to be the state’s pilot location for the new program Gov. DeSantis signed into law a new pilot program designed to combat property fraud in Florida. HB 1419, an effort initiated by Lee County Clerk Kevin Karnes and local lawmakers, makes it...

Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Kevin Karnes as Lee County Clerk of Court & Comptroller, filling the seat of retired Clerk Linda Doggett. Karnes is a 14-year veteran of the office and previously served as chief operating officer, overseeing approximately 300 employees in departments handling...

After nearly four decades of public service to Lee County, Clerk of the Court & Comptroller Linda Doggett has announced her retirement effective Feb. 18, 2022.  Doggett was first elected in 2012. Prior to her election, she worked in the Clerk’s office in various leadership...