Former Marco Island city manager faces misdemeanor battery charge

Lee Niblock (Photo credit: Alachua County)

The State Attorney’s Office issued an arrest warrant Thursday for former Marco Island city manager Dr. Lee Niblock, according to a report from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.

Niblock faces charges of misdemeanor battery, according to the report. The victim told deputies Niblock committed battery on her on Jan. 31 when they met for dinner and he attempted to kiss her, but she pulled away.

In February, city councilmembers agreed to place Niblock on a leave of absence while investigators worked to uncover details of the accusation. The council later unanimously voted to fire Niblock.

The Collier County jail confirmed Niblock turned himself in around 4:50 p.m.

More: Marco Island searches for new city manager amid battery charges of former official

Local Headlines

Mild and humid Friday morning ahead of a hot afternoon

The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and humid Friday morning start, with sun and clouds expected for the afternoon.

The “addicting” pickleball lifestyle, The US Open Pickleball Championship

The new owner wants to keep the ‘Pickleball Capital of the World’ simple, including bringing in all players from around the world and at all levels.

Community unites to honor Matlacha victim with memorial garden

A community is coming together to create a memorial garden for Mary-Lou Sharp, the 80-year-old woman who was killed after a driver barreled through the outdoor seating area of That BBQ Place

Two injured in Charlotte Harbor crash

At least two people are injured after a crash on Tamiami Trail before 8 p.m. on Thursday evening.

Local postal workers union raises alarm over mail delivery delays

President Sam Wood and Vice President Danny Carinci of the southwest Florida area local American postal workers union are voicing significant concerns regarding mail delivery delays in our region.