Head football coach of Barron Collier High School arrested on DUI charges

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — The head football coach at Barron Collier High School was arrested Saturday on DUI-related charges, according to Collier County jail records.

Brannon Tidwell, 48, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and refusing to submit to DUI testing, according to the Collier County Sheriff's Office. He later posted bond and was released.

An arrest report was not immediately available Sunday. The Collier County Sheriff's Office told WINK News the report is expected to be released Monday.

Tidwell graduated from Barron Collier High School in 1996 and returned to lead the football program in 2025, according to previous WINK News reporting.

WINK News called Tidwell for comment but did not immediately receive a response. WINK News also reached out to Collier County Public Schools for comment.

Tidwell's first court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 26.