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North athletic director Joe Bowen suspended amid termination process

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 4:11 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

North athletic director Joe Bowen suspended amid termination process

Summary

Joe Bowen, athletic director at North Fort Myers High School, has been suspended pending termination as of August 26, 2026. Principal Chris Drake announced Bowen's resignation, citing personal reasons in an email to staff. A spokesperson for Lee County schools confirmed the suspension is due to an ongoing investigation. Bowen has held the position since 2016 and previously served as head football coach at Island Coast High School from 2008 to 2013. The school plans to post the athletic director position soon.

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Key Details

•Bowen resigned due to personal reasons on August 26, 2026.
•He is suspended pending termination amid an ongoing investigation.
•Bowen served as athletic director since 2016.
•He previously coached at Island Coast High School from 2008 to 2013.
•The athletic director position will be posted soon.

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4:11 PMYahoo Sports — North athletic director Joe Bowen suspended, facing termination

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North Fort Myers principal Chris Drake wrote in an email to school employees that Bowen would no longer serve in the role due to personal reasons.
— Yahoo Sports

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