MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Díaz-Balart to Deliver $2.5 Million for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office

May 8, 2026 Press Release NAPLES, FL – Representative Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) is pleased to invite members of the media to attend a special check presentation ceremony on Monday, May 11 th at 11:45 a.m. The event celebrates the $2.5 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Diaz-Balart for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Marked Vehicle Expansion Project. This project will consist of upgrades to essential equipment that are in critical need of replacement. These include marked patrol vehicles, as well as specialty vehicles such as a jail transport bus, a hostage negotiation van, and a safe boat. WHAT : Check Presentation Ceremony WHO: Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, Collier County Sheriff’s Office WHEN: Monday, May 11 th at 11:45 a.m. WHERE: 250 Patriot Way Naples 34104 All interested credentialed media may RSVP to Andrea.Morales@mail.house.gov Background: This project received funding through the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026 , which was approved by Congress and signed by the President on January 23 rd , 2026. ### Issues : Appropriations Appropriations Process Fiscal Responsibility