Fort Myers mayor denies sexual misconduct claims: ‘Allegations are false’

A police report obtained by Gulf Coast News reveals new details about sexual misconduct allegations against Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson. Two men brought the allegations to light at Monday's city council meeting. The mayor was escorted out of chambers by police as tensions in the room boiled over. Twenty-three-year-old Kagan Vann is one of the men making the allegations. He used time at the public comment podium to talk directly to Anderson. "You propositioned me for sex. You — on top of that — when I kept saying no, were being pushy and forceful," Vann said at the meeting. Vann also accused the mayor of drugging him. He claims it happened while they were having a drink in November of 2024. A report filed then with the Fort Myers Police Department reveals that Vann was taken to the hospital and told officers that the mayor was "allegedly offering him money in exchange for sexual acts." Gulf Coast News spoke with Kagan after Monday’s meeting. "It’s looking at your attacker in the face — and basically calling him out on it," he said. "It’s hard. It’s tough. But it needs to be done." FDLE confirmed to Gulf Coast News that the agency did get an inquiry into the mayor — but a spokesperson said the matter is now closed. FDLE didn't share the outcome or specific details. Gulf Coast News has requested any related reports. Eighteen-year-old Florida Gulf Coast University student Dominic Hendricks also accused the mayor of misconduct at Monday’s meeting. "On the Fourth of July, Kevin Anderson sexually harassed me," Hendricks said during public comment. "He tried to solicit sex from me, asking me unprofessional personal questions about sexual matters." Hendricks claimed Anderson made inappropriate sexual comments to him this past summer. Hendricks never filed a report with police — but said he did file with the university. Gulf Coast News has requested that report as well. "It’s in everyone’s best interest — including the mayor — that he resigns," Hendricks said to Gulf Coast News after the meeting. "I wish that the investigation is reopened. I hope that city council holds him accountable." "These allegations being made are completely false," Anderson said to the crowd at Monday’s meeting. "These exchanges are being taken out of context and used to create a false narrative." Tuesday, Anderson and city council members broke ground on the new FMPD headquarters. There, Gulf Coast News asked if the mayor could clarify the context. "I am here to celebrate the groundbreaking of the police headquarters. As I said last night, the allegations are false," the mayor said to reporters before walking away. Gulf Coast News also spoke with — or tried contacting — all six city council members. They either didn’t respond or would not comment. "No, this about the police station today," councilmember Fred Burson said. "Thank you for asking." "I only talk about city business," councilmember Liston Bochette said. "It’s not city business." DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment, and original programming on your TV.