Safety first, right? Well, that’s how this story starts—though it sure didn’t feel that way at the time. Over the weekend, I was packing up after a gig—nothing that screams danger—when one of my DJ lights decided to drop like a WWE champ straight onto my finger. Bam. Instant gash. I’m standing there thinking, “Cool, love that for me,” when I spot a Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy nearby. Deputy Core swoops in like a true safety superhero—calm as Batman, fast as The Flash—and gets my finger cleaned and bandaged in no time.
Then, just as I’m feeling grateful, I go to start my car… and my battery’s dead. (Probably left the door cracked—safety fail on my part.) Guess who jumps in to save me again? Yep, Deputy Core. Two rescues, one night. Someone get this hero an action figure—because she deserves a spot in my safety collection, right next to Superman.
Moments like that remind me why you can always count on the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Carmine Marceno and his team are all about promoting community safety, and October is their time to shine. Even if Florida doesn’t really fall, the season still brings shorter days, more activities, and a whole new focus on safety awareness. Whether it’s at a concert, a festival, or a late-night gig, safety is something that’s always part of the conversation…