We received between three to five calls a day at the sheriff's office regarding speeding and aggressive drivers in the area,'' he said. Recently, the sheriff's office set up an enforcement effort, as drivers left the Mandarin area traveling south on Florida 13 across the Julington Creek Bridge. We received between three to five calls a day at the sheriff's office regarding speeding and aggressive drivers in the area,'' he said. Recently, the sheriff's office set up an enforcement effort, as drivers left the Mandarin area traveling south on Florida 13 across the Julington Creek Bridge. When I asked for tips on keeping the area safe in the upcoming summer months, he offered several friendly reminders.
Crime does increase in the summer months.
At night you need to make sure that your vehicles are locked, garage doors are securely closed, bring in personal items in the yard such as bikes and scooters, and always double check your doors in your home. If your neighborhood is interested in forming a Neighborhood Watch program contact crime prevention community relations deputy Kim Bucher 824-8304. It's not too late for you, your friends, co-workers, neighbors, to form a team in support of American Cancer Society's Relay For Life. The Northwest area relay will be May 18-19 beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, until noon on Saturday, at Bartram Trail High School's track. Cancer survivors will be walking the survivor's victory lap during the first lap of the track, followed by a caregivers' lap for their families.