Two Home Invasion Robbers Get 45 Year Prison Sentence

BULLETIN Serving Immokalee, Ave Maria and Eastern Collier County Vol. 52 No. 14 Thursday, April 4, 2019 Two Home Invasion Robbers get 45 year prison sentence Two Immokalee men were sentenced to task force was made up of representatives 45 years in prison Wednesday for their roles from CCSO, Naples Police Department, Mar- in a string of violent home-invasion robber- co Island Police Department, Florida Depart- ies in Collier County and the City of Naples, ment of Law Enforcement and the FBI. while a third suspect is heading to trial. Through the investigation, the task force At a hearing in Collier County Circuit determined that nine robberies were inter- Court, Henry Adam “Ricky” Contreras, 53, related and committed by a criminal enter- and his son Johnathan Contreras, 32, both prise that included Perez, Bower, Johnathan pleaded guilty to dozens of felony charges Contreras and Ricky Contreras and that the brought forth by the Attorney General’s Of- group engaged in a pattern of racketeering fice of Statewide Prosecutor. activity from Dec. 10, 2013, through May 12, Circuit Judge Joseph G. Foster accepted 2014. their pleas and sentenced each to 45 years in The suspects operated during the eve- prison as part of a plea bargain agreement. ning hours targeting upscale homes where The agreement calls for the pair to serve no forced entry was required. They were their 45-year sentences concurrent, or at the armed with guns, wore dark clothing and same time, to the 25-year sentences they gloves and covered their heads with masks. received last year for their roles in separate They entered the homes, bound their vic- home invasions in Orange County. tims, disabled cell and house phones and They could have faced life in prison had made off with jewelry and cash. In many of they been convicted at trial. Co-defendant Andres Perez, 49, passed the incidents, they stole the victims’ vehicles on the same plea and will stand trial instead. to leave the communities. Perez is scheduled to return to court April 18 Task force members linked the suspects at which time a trial date could be set. to the crimes after conducting interviews A fourth defendant, Frank Bower, who and analyzing evidence, including cell was not involved in any of the Collier cases, phone data, bank records, pawn transac- had previously struck a plea deal that will tion receipts, jail phone calls, security video, send him to prison for 25 years. Together Pe- and shoe impressions found at the scenes rez, Bower, Johnathan Contreras and Ricky of some of the robberies. For example, the Contreras faced 113 felonies ranging from investigation found the suspects pawned Submitted photo/Fred N. Thomas, Jr. home invasion robbery to kidnapping and numerous pieces of stolen jewelry and Pictured from left to right - Immokalee Fire Chief, Micheal Choate, Corporal Patti from racketeering to dealing in stolen prop- watches at a Miami pawn shop in exchange Calderon, ICOC VP, Congressman Mario De Balart and Cherryle Thomas Recep- erty. for tens of thousands of dollars. Google tionist for the Immokalee Chamber of Commerce. In spring 2014 Collier County Sheriff Kev- Earth searches of some of the communities in Rambosk directed the creation of a mul- where the robberies had taken place were tijurisdictional task force to investigate as also discovered on some of the suspects’ similarities in home invasions emerged. The cell phones. Braden Clinic unveiling event By Fred N. Thomas, Jr. new hospital beds were beautiful and very Special to the Immokalee Bulletin functional. The hospital Vendor showcase was held Ave Maria Development and the Braden from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. with speakers Clinic announce a Healthcare Technology and announcements from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 Showcase and Micro-Hospital Innovation p.m. Center Unveiling Event was held on Monday, Collier County Commissioner for District March 18,2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 5, Bill McDaniel opened up the presentation in the Ave Maria Town Center. The event of speakers. was free and open to the public and fea- Immokalee Fire Chief was first, then Con- tured announcements on the new Braden gressman Mario De Balart. Dr. Beau Braden Hospital as well as a Healthcare Technology gave his thanks to the many persons and his Showcase including the following partners staff for their help in making his dream came of the new Braden Hospital: Hill-Rom, As- true. pen Surgical, Trump Medical, Arthrex, Inc., The event was well attended. All the Liko, Witt Rock, Nurse Call, Welch-Allyn, residents of Immokalee, Ave Maria and sur- and Philips Health Care. rounding areas can’t wait for the New 25 The Vendor with all different kinds of bed hospital of which 15 beds will be for Ricky Contreras Johnathan Contreras Andres Perez hospital equipment was mind blowing. The new mothers. 2 Immokalee Bulletin April 4, 2019

Submitted photo The panelists at the Collier County Public School’s Virtual Symposium. Students First - CCPS holds symposium at IMS By Jennifer L. Kupiec different ways parents could positively im- solvable. There are several great books avail- Specialist, Communications & Community pact social and emotional learning during able that present common behaviors we see Engagement Collier County Public Schools out-of-school time, as well as how to help in kids in ways that are relatable and that of- children develop the skills, knowledge, and fer alternative ways of managing emotions On Tuesday, April 2, Collier County Public attitudes needed to be successful in school, Schools (CCPS) held a Virtual Symposium or negotiating with friends. work, and life. For those who were unable to attend the on Building Grit and Strengthening Resil- A video was also shared which demon- ience in Children. Immokalee Middle School strated how books can help teach kids how Symposium, a Resource Guide and replay of opened its doors and welcomed parents and to deal with complex emotions and give the event will be available on the district’s community members interested in attend- kids tools to navigate through difficult expe- website (www.collierschools.com). We im- ing the virtual presentation. riences in life. Books can make an emotion, plore you to visit and see all the ways you Six panelists, including Immokalee High problem, or situation that is abstract to your can help your child become successful in School principal Clara Calderon, discussed child, concrete, real, and most importantly, life. Valerie’s House awarded Community Impact Grant Valerie’s House, a not-for-profit organization devoted to helping children and families work through grief following the death of a loved one, announced today New York Life has awarded the organization a $20,000 Community Impact Grant. The grant will support ongoing programs at Valerie’s House, including support groups for more grieving children, their parents, families and other caregivers from Lee, Col- lier, Charlotte and Hendry counties. “We are grateful for New York Life’s in- vestment in Valerie’s House, which will change many lives for the better,” said An- gela Melvin, CEO and founder of Valerie’s House. “With the Community Impact Grant from New York Life, we are now better able to continue providing grief support groups and programs at no cost to the families we Submitted photo serve.” The grant will also help as Valerie’s New York Life Agent, Donna Caruso (l), CLU, ChFC, and Peter Lovley (r), Part- House expands its services to meet the con- ner, New York Life’s South Florida General Office, present a $20,000 Community tinuing need for grief support in Southwest Impact Grant check from the company to Angela Melvin, CEO and founder of Florida. Valerie’s House, in support of the grief groups the nonprofit provides for chil- “I’m proud to work for a company that dren and families in Southwest Florida. encourages its agents and employees to devote their time, energy and talents to nership will have a lasting impact helping experience helping her clients plan for finan- support the needs and priorities of their lo- Valerie’s House provide the emotional sup- cial security, drew her to join Valerie’s House cal community,” said Donna Caruso, CLU port that is positively life changing for these as a founding board member in 2016. She ChFC, Financial Services Professional, New young children.” currently serves as vice-chair on the execu- York Life’s South Florida General Office for Caruso’s personal experience with family tive board, and supported the organization over 29 years. “We are pleased that our part- loss and grief, along with her professional for the grant application. April 4, 2019 Immokalee Bulletin 3 Celebrate National Library Week Seminole Casino Hotel to Host At its March 26, 2019, meeting the Col- April 9, 9:15-10:15 a.m. - South Regional lier County Board of County Commissioners Library - Meditation proclaimed National Library Week in Collier April 9, 10:00-10:30 a.m. - Immokalee Hiring Event on April 16 County, April 7 through April 13. The Col- Branch Library - Story Time with the Collier lier County Public Library will join libraries IMMOKALEE – Seminole Casino Hotel sissippi Stud, Blackjack Switch and Spanish County Tooth Fairy across the county in celebrating the many Immokalee will host a hiring event Tues- 21. Dining options include the award-win- ways libraries build strong communities. Li- April 9, 10:30-11:00 a.m. - Golden Gate day, April 16 from 8-11 p.m. in the EE-TO- ning 1st Street Deli, Asian fusion restaurant braries provide critical resources, programs Branch Library - Family Story Time LEET-KE Grill. Lucky Mi Noodle House, and the recently and expertise and use National Library April 9, 4:00-5:00 p.m. - Vanderbilt Beach Positions available include: renovated and 24-hour EE-TO-LEET-KE Week to highlight the valuable role libraries, Branch Library - book discussion, Speak No • Bartenders (“The Camp”) Grill. Seminole Casino Ho- librarians and library workers play in trans- Evil • Cocktail Servers tel’s nightlife is highlighted by the Zig Zag forming lives and communities. April 10, 9:00 a.m.-Noon - Headquarters • Restaurant Hosts/Servers lounge, home of the Zig Zag Girlz, “where Applicants should bring their resumes the party never ends” featuring nightly live Did you know Collier County Public Li- Library - Pee Wee Play Dates, Ages 9 months brary has 208,352 library card users? Last and dress for success. entertainment and no last call, as well as to Pre-Kindergarten year the 10 public library locations wel- Seminole Casino Hotel is also hiring the new Corner Bar. Additional entertain- comed more than one million visitors who April 10, 2:00-3:30 p.m. - Naples Regional qualified candidates to be dealers in the Zig ment and events are held at the Seminole checked out more than two million library Library - Is it Time for Hip or Knee Replace- Zag Blackjack Pit. Applicants must be at Center, an indoor/outdoor special event items and attended more than 80,000 library ment? least 18 years of age and able to complete center featuring state-of-the-art sound and programs for children, tweens, teens and April 11, 10:30-11:00 a.m. - Marco Island a six- to eight-week, 120-hour blackjack lighting system. The new Seminole Casino adults. 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Seminole Casino Here is a sampling of the activities being of- Library - free public screening of Won’t You fered during National Library Week – Casino Hotel Immokalee is Southwest Flor- Hotel participates in the Seminole Players Be My Neighbor? April 8, 5:00-6:30 p.m. - Naples Regional ida’s premier gaming and entertainment Club Wild Card Rewards Program where- Library - iPhone, iPad, and Mac Computer For more information about these events destination. The 51,000-square-foot plus by players earn and redeem comp dollars Help and other programs at the Collier County casino offers 1,400 slots and 38 live table at all Seminole Casinos in Florida. For more April 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Immokalee Public Library, visit collierlibrary.org and games including Blackjack, Mini-Baccarat, information, call toll-free (800) 218-0007 or Branch Library - Flashlight Teen Egg Hunt click on Event Guide. Pai Gow, Let It Ride, Three Card Poker, Mis- visit moreinparadise.com. 4 Immokalee Bulletin April 4, 2019 Taste of Immokalee is now being sold at Publix Mandarin Tangerine BBQ Sauce tion founded in 2014 by Immokalee-based Habanero Hot Sauce One by One Leadership Foundation. What Serrano Hot Sauce began as a seed of an idea by a group of While the products reflect a heartwarm- local high school students has grown into a ing story, one might wonder how they taste. social enterprise that creates and sells spe- At a recent event in Miami, then-Dolphins cialty food products representing the unique player Ja’Wuan James shared in an inter- blend of Immokalee’s culture and rich ag- view with WSVN FOX Miami, “The flavors riculture. Taste of Immokalee is committed are amazing!” Look for Taste of Immokalee to providing students with hands-on experi- labels (designed by one of the student entre- ence in all aspects of business, with a focus preneurs) on the Buy Local display at your on giving back. Profits are returned to the favorite Publix store. community of Immokalee to benefit youth programs and alleviate hunger and pover- About Taste of Immokalee ty. Learn more at www.TasteofImmokalee. Taste of Immokalee is a benefit corpora- com.

Engaged? Just married? Golden anniversary? Submitted photo Birthday? Holiday? New baby? Taste of Immokalee is ran by high school students. Share your news in print and online Taste of Immokalee, a social business ful products that give back include: created and operated by high school stu- Fire Roasted Tomato & Jalapeno Salsa dents, is proud to announce that its line of Pineapple & Mango Salsa Celebrations salsa and sauces has been selected for inclu- Chipotle BBQ Sauce sion in the Publix Florida Local Program. Ini- tially available in select Collier County stores, florida.newszap.com/publishyournews/ Taste of Immokalee expanded to include OBITUARIES Lee County in 2018. By the end of May 2019, Taste of Immokalee products will be avail- Terry Mack able on the “Buy Local” shelves in approximately 200 Publix stores throughout Florida. ‘FOOTS’ Dowdy, 66 “We are so grateful to Publix for their FELDA — Terry Mack “FOOTS” Dowdy support of our mission, and willingness to passed away March 30, 2019 in Lehigh Acres. give our student-run business the chance to He was born May 26, 1952 in Senath, Mo., prove successful when we started in 2014,” to the late William and Chloia E (Scroggins) said Marie Capita, Executive Director of Taste Dowdy. of Immokalee. “We are also grateful for our He served in the U. S. Air Force. partnership with Lipman Farms, which en- ables us to use their fresh, locally-sourced He was the Transportation Manager for Lip- man Family Farms for 42 years. tomatoes in all of our products.” Taste of Immokalee products are unique Survivors include his wife, Patricia (Keen) not only because teen entrepreneurs are be- Dowdy; one son, Gerald “Scooter” Dowdy; hind the business, but also because the prof- one daughter, Marsha McGee; one brother, its are used to support youth programs and Dennis Dowdy; three sisters, Pat, Frances and alleviate poverty in Immokalee. Brenda; grandchildren, Zachary (Brittany) “Immokalee is one of the poorest com- Gomez; Malorie (Alex) Gomez; Fernando For a modest charge, each package includes: munities in Florida; it is also home to many Aragus;, Alisa Loreto;, Grayson Dowdy; great •A print announcement in the newspaper of your choice. of our students,” said Ms. Capita. “Their pas- grandchildren, Klhoe and Payton. •An online listing at florida.newszap.com/publishyournews/. sion for Taste of Immokalee is driven equally The family will receive friends on Thursday •Online guestbook for friends and family to sign and view. by their desire to learn the skills needed to April 4, 2019 from 5 to 7 PM at the Akin-Davis •Online photo gallery for up to 10 photos. succeed in business, and to make an impact Funeral Home 560 E. Hickpochee Ave. La- •Gift registry page •Profile page and break the cycle of poverty that is ram- Belle, Fla. pant in their hometown.” Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home Submit your good news today at Taste of Immokalee’s line of fresh, flavor- - LaBelle. http://florida.newszap.com/publishyournews/

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Advertise your yard sale in the classifieds and make your clean up a breeze! April 4, 2019 Immokalee Bulletin 7 COMMUNITY BRIEFS Vision Screenings Mental health outreach, awareness and our community! Call (863)-675-3066 or stop 7 p.m. There will be raffle prizes and silent support (through daycare staff) and family by the theatre to check it out: 241 N. Bridge auction items as well. For more info or tick- Naples Lions Club will be at I Tech in resiliency workshops. Street, LaBelle, FL 33935. ets, please contact Amanda Nelson at 863- Immokalee, Sunday, April 7 doing Vision Mold awareness as it is related to housing 673-6015 or Ricky Bass at 863-673-1940. Screenings from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to and health. everyone!!! Come get your eyes checked, it’s Disaster Preparedness Training public NWTF Banquet FREE! awareness program ( Be red cross ready and The National Wild Turkey Federation newszap.com sound the alarm events primarily through (NWTF) Banquet will take place on Friday, Free Speech Free Ads Art in the Park churches, community centers, and etc.). AprilRELEASE 19, at DATE– the LaBelle Tuesday, Civic FebruaryCenter with 24, 2015Your community directory Disaster Preparedness with emphasis on This Saturday, April 6, there will be lots of doors opening at 6 p.m. The dinner (pro- is a click away! fun for the whole family at the Immokalee children. vided by Log Cabin BBQ) will be served at Community Park. Referrals will be made to case manage- Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle Ciclovia Immokalee offers free fami- ment agencies as needed for all services. Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis ly-friendly activities, games and community Irma assistance is still available Please information. call Lott Carey- NBCA Disaster Network at ACROSS DOWN 36 Literary 48 Moving engine 1 Rosie of “The 1 Squeal on The Harry Chapin Food Bank is always at (239) 293-9848 for more information. wrap-up part Jetsons,” for one 2 Parental warning 37 Football’s 49 Hot and humid Ciclovia! 6 Recede words Parseghian 51 Post-surg. area Some lucky families will win door prizes! 5K run for Backpacks 9 Downloadable 3 “No fighting, 38 Popped the 52 Rapids This month we are featuring ART in the Lipman’s 5K Run for Backpacks will be programs kids!” question transport Park! An artist will be painting and children held on May 11 at the Immokalee High 13 Golden Gloves 4 “As seen __”: ad 39 Bavarian article 54 Go-aheads can learn from him. There will also be chalk School Football Stadium, 701 Immokalee venue phrase 40 Conjecture 58 Inseparable pals, art professionals. Let’s all get creative!! Drive. The race begins at 8 a.m., registration 14 Chimney 5 Used a stun gun 41 Think tank guys to texters Let’s show our families that we support starts at 6:30 a.m. You can also register on substance on 45 Baby rocker 59 Brummell or them by going with them to enjoy the morn- Lipman’s Facebook event page or by send- 16 Toondom’s __ E. 6 College 47 King in Bridges application ing at the Immokalee Community Park from ing in your form to 315 E New Market Rd. Coyote Shakespeare’s 60 Captivated 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday. 17 Camp shelters pieces “The Tempest” 62 NFL scores Ciclovia Immokalee! Join us on April 6th. 18 Single proprietor 7 Mannerless Summer camp 20 The Old fellow ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: Este sábado, 6 de Abril, habrá mucha Early Online Registration only for all Col- Spaghetti Factory 8 Like headline diversión para toda la familia en el Parque lier County Parks and Recreation Summer alternative typefaces Comunitario de Immokalee. 22 Big D hoopster 9 “So-o adorable!” Camps continues through Monday, 10 Cash for fun Ciclovía Immokalee ofrece actividades April 15. Log onto www.collierparks.com 23 West Coast sch. gratuitas para la familia. with more than 11 Crowd __: and click the “Programs” link. There you can 100 NCAA popular La despensa móvil de Harry Chapin Food search for summer camps by “REAL Guide,” performer Bank estará allí. championships “Activity Category,” or “Age Category.” Sign 24 Martini order 12 Order takers ¡Habran rifas y premios para todos! in to Active Net and complete the online reg- 25 Gloomy 15 Overflow (with) Este mes estamos presentando ARTE en istration and payment. If you don’t have an 27 Golf hole starting 19 Artist with the el Parque! Un artista estará pintando y los online account, park staff will be happy to points website niños podrán aprender de él. También hab- assist you setting up your online account or 29 On the topic of imaginepeace.com rá profesionales del arte en tiza. ¡Seamos you can refer to “Online Registration How 32 Fed. power dept. 21 Pa’s pa creativos! To’s” that are available online behind the 33 “__ Legend”: Will 26 Hill-building biter Vamos a mostrarles a nuestras familias “Programs” link. The Online Registration Smith movie 28 “Burnt” crayon que los apoyamos compartiendo con ellos process is simple, there are no additional 35 Nook and Kindle color llendo en la mañana al parque comunitario fees, and it is available 24/7. Camp Collier 38 Self-defense 30 __ firma de Immokalee, desde las 10 AM hasta el me- Summer Day is only $66 per week when you option 31 Surg. sites diodía el sábado. sign up for the full nine weeks. This fun, ex- 40 Emphatic military 34 Mil. mail reply address Ciclovía Immokalee! Únete a nosotros el citing, activity packed camp is conveniently [email protected] 02/24/15 6 de Abril. located at 10 different locations throughout 42 Actor McKellen Collier County. For more information visit 43 Japanese soup Samdi 6 Avril pral gen anpil amizman www.collierparks.com or call 239-252-4000. noodle pou tout fanmi an nan Pak Kominote Im- 44 Formula for salt mokalee a (Immokalee Community Park). 46 Brewpub lineup Ciclovia ap ofri aktivite gratis pou fanmi yo, Immokalee Community 50 Mr. Fixit’s forte jwèt ak enfὸmasyon sou kominote a. Baby Shower 2019 53 Singer Orbison Harry Chapin Food Bank ap la pou bay 55 Aflame 56 Chinese manje. This event will take place on May 9 starting at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boys chairman Ap gen tiraj pou bay prim ak fanmi kap 57 Fragrant bloomer gen chans pou genyen yo! & Girls Club, 1155 Roberts Ave., Immokalee FL 34142. This event is sponsored by FSU with typically pink Mwa sa nap gen atis pent kap la, timoun flowers yo ap kapab aprann fè penti avè yo. Annou Center For Child Stress & Health & Partners Present. You must RSVP to attend this event. 61 Comment after a tout vinn kreyatif!! feast ... or what Nap montre nou sipote fanmi nou, lè Call Rosalinda Martinez at 239-658-3129 or email [email protected]. the first word of nou vinn amize nou avè yo nan Pak Komi- 18-, 20-, 38- and note Immokalee a Samdi sa depi 10 zè nan 57-Across would maten pou midi. Ciclovia Immokalee! Vinn Theatre group seeks help sometimes say— Patisipe avènn Samdi 6 Avril Are you interested in helping behind the if it could talk scenes at the Firehouse Community The- 63 Christmas atre? The following positions are needed: celebrity Lott Carey NBCA 64 Future plant Stage Managers, Back Stage Assistants, Set Disaster Network 65 Nonstick Designers, Directors, Lighting & Sound Tech- cookware brand The goal of this project is to provide nicians, Props, Costume Design, Conces- 66 __ salts outreach and recovery coordination in un- sions, Ushers. Any volunteer-time is greatly 67 Grinds to a halt derserved immigrant communities of Lee, appreciated! There are talented people in 68 Seek damages Collier and Monroe counties. The following our community that can help, so please call from By C.C. Burnikel services are free of charge and will be pro- the theatre and leave a message with your 69 Poker-faced 02/24/15 vided: contact information. Be part of the arts in ©2015 Tribune Content Agency, LLC 8 Immokalee Bulletin April 4, 2019 Don’t drive distracted, COLLIER COUNTY ROAD WATCH I-75 at Rest Area (mile marker 63): Con- through the duration of the project during struction project: Crews will be installing a nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 parking detection system in the north and a.m. Drivers should use caution traveling in southbound rest area parking areas. Motor- this area. Estimated completion is early of focus on driving ists should use caution as crews work near 2019. The contractor is American Lighting the roadway. & Signalization, Inc. TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Department a life – whether it be your own or someone I-75 at SR 29: Construction project: SR 951 over Big Marco Pass: Mainte- of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FL- else’s. Focus on the road. Everything else Crews will be installing underground con- nance contract project: Motorists should duit and foundations for light poles on the HSMV) is urging motorists to eliminate dis- can wait.” expect intermittent northbound and south- ramps. Work is expected to occur during bound outside lane closures from 9 a.m. tractions while driving in an effort to reduce “Distracted driving and its deadly conse- daytime hours. Drivers should use caution distracted driving crashes statewide. The to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 and Wednesday, quences has the ability to affect all who trav- as crews work near the roadway. Estimated April 3 while crews perform maintenance Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a division of el on Florida’s roadways, despite age, class, completion is fall 2019. The contractor is Arc on the bridge, weather permitting. Motorists the FLHSMV, is partnering with the Florida race or gender. The Florida Police Chiefs Electric, Inc. should use caution and expect delays. Department of Transportation, Florida Police US 41 from Shadowlawn Drive to Com- Association knows that each and every day, SR 29 from South 7th Street to South Chiefs Association, Florida Sheriffs Associa- mercial Drive: Maintenance permit project: law enforcement must inform families that 2nd Street: Maintenance contract proj- tion and AAA – The Auto Club Group to pro- Motorists should expect intermittent north- ect: Motorists should expect intermittent their loved ones have been killed or injured bound lane closures during nighttime/over- eastbound lane closures during daytime mote April as Distracted Driving Awareness night hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays; Month. The FLHSMV has designated April as as a result distracted driving,” said Florida hours, while crews make water main con- State University Police Chief David Perry, while crews perform underground utility Distracted Driving Awareness Month in con- work, weather permitting. Motorists should nections, weather permitting. Motorists junction with the National Highway Traffic President of the Association. “This April, the use caution as crews work in the roadway. should use caution as crews work near the Safety Administration for several years. FPCA reminds you to put down your phone US 41 from Golden Gate Parkway to roadway. 8th Street NE from Golden Gate Boule- “Distracted driving is an extremely dan- and other distracting items while driving so Orchid Drive: Maintenance permit project: Motorists should expect intermittent south- vard to Randall Boulevard: Construction gerous driving behavior that can turn deadly you can focus on getting where you need to project: This project constructs a new in an instant,” said FLHSMV Executive Direc- bound lane closures during nighttime/over- go quickly and safely. Life can be lost in the night hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays; bridge over the Cypress Canal. Crews will tor, Terry L. Rhodes. “Motorists should keep blink of an eye—let’s all do our part to create while crews replace a driveway, weather also widen existing lanes, add sidewalk to their eyes on the road, hands on the wheel safer roadways for those who live in and visit permitting. Motorists should use caution as the west side of the roadway and improve and mind on driving to Arrive Alive.” our great state!” crews work in the roadway. drainage throughout the project area. Work will occur during daytime hours. Motorists Preliminarily in 2018, there were more “Distracted driving has resulted in trage- US 41 from Pine Ridge Road to Sandpine Drive: Construction project: Crews will be should expect intermittent lane closures than 52,000 distracted driving crashes in dies for many of our families,” said Sheriff Florida. That means, on average in 2018, placing sidewalk, drainage structures and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local area residents Mark Hunter, President of the Florida Sher- there were more than 1,000 distracted driv- lighting on the east side of US 41. Crews will have access at all times. Motorists and iffs Association. “In response, the Florida pedestrians should use caution while trav- ing crashes every week. In 2018, April had will also resurface the intersection of US 41 and Pelican Bay Boulevard. Work occurs eling in this area. Estimated project com- the second highest number of fatalities from Sheriffs Association proudly supports House Bill 107 and Senate Bill 76 that address the during daytime and nighttime hours. Motor- pletion is spring 2019. The contractor is distracted driving crashes. ists should expect intermittent lane closures Bergeron Land Development, Inc. “Distracted driving significantly slows issue of distracted driving including the use your reaction time and places you, your pas- of wireless devices.” sengers and others on Florida’s roadways in “During Distracted Driving Awareness danger,” said Colonel Gene S. Spaulding, Di- Month, we encourage everyone to visit AAA. rector of the Florida Highway Patrol. “Focus com and take the life-saving pledge to drive your attention on driving every time you get distraction free,” said Matt Nasworthy, Flor- behind the wheel to eliminate dangerous ida Public Affairs Director, AAA – The Auto and unnecessary crashes.” Club Group. “Even beyond April, please To successfully avoid a crash, a driver keep your hands on the wheel, your eyes must perceive a hazard, react and give the on the road and your mind on the task of vehicle time to stop. Factors such as driver driving.” perception distance, the distance a vehicle Visit FLHSMV’s website for more infor- travels from the time a driver sees a hazard mation and resources for the Distracted until the brain recognizes it, and reaction distance, the distance a car will continue to Driving Awareness Month campaign. The travel after seeing a hazard until the driver public is encouraged to report dangerous physically hits the brakes, dramatically af- and drunk drivers by dialing *FHP (*347) or fects a vehicle’s stopping distance. Even a 911. focused driver going 50 mph will travel near- The Florida Department of Highway Safe- ly the length of a football field before com- ty and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides ing to a complete stop. When a driver is not highway safety and security through excel- focused on the road, it limits their ability to lence in service, education and enforce- come to a stop and avoid a crash. ment. FL is leading the way to A Safer Flor- Drivers under age 30 accounted for 30 ida through the efficient and professional percent of all fatalities from distracted driv- execution of its core mission: the issuance ing crashes. Parents should talk with their of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles and children about responsible driving and al- operation of the Florida Highway Patrol. To AUTO • HOME • COMMERICAL • BOAT • RV ways model safe driving behavior. learn more about FLHSMV and the services “At any given moment, there are multi- MOTORCYCLE • SR22 (IMMEDIATE) • WORKERS COMP offered, visit https://www.flhsmv.gov, follow ple ways for a driver to be distracted,” said LOW DOWN PAYMENTS • LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS Florida Department of Transportation Secre- us on Twitter @FLHSMV, find us on Face- tary Kevin Thibault. “Not only does distract- book or follow us on Instagram. We make sure you’re always with the best company! ed driving endanger the person behind the This year, the FLHSMV celebrates its 50th WE SHOP FOR YOU! Over 25 Different companies wheel but also the passengers, fellow mo- anniversary and its Division of the Florida torists, pedestrians and bystanders. It is up Highway Patrol (FHP) commemorates its Phone (239) 657.3614 • Fax (239) 657.6468 • Email [email protected] to each of us to make the commitment to 80th year. Learn more at flhsmv.gov/behind- 711 West Main Street, Immokalee, Florida 34142 drive safely. No distraction is worth risking thedrive. www.bhins.com • Se habla Espanol