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School Bus Fleet BlogSeptember 18, 2017

How Brevard Public Schools Handled Hurricane Irma

The Florida district’s transportation team quickly secured 500 school buses to brace for the forecast 100 mph winds. Director Arby Creach gives a detailed account of the prep work — and how it paid off.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 14, 2017

After Hurricane Irma Hits, Florida Schools Work to Get Back in Business

The storm caused widespread power outages, wind damage, and flooding in Florida and beyond. School buses pitched in for evacuations and braced for impact.

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Videosby StaffSeptember 14, 2017

Florida School Bus Drivers Discuss Hurricane Evacuations

Many school buses in Florida evacuated residents before Hurricane Irma hit. Here, Hillsborough County Public Schools drivers share their experiences helping people in need.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2017

Hillsborough’s Back-to-School Fair Benefits Families

More than 500 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to students at Hillsborough County Public Schools’ transportation event.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2017

Suspect in Stolen School Bus Leads Police on Chase

A Florida man allegedly attacks a homeowner before stealing a school bus and driving toward a city. Deputies disable the bus by shooting out a tire.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 28, 2017

School Bus Passing Penalties Increased in Florida

Florida's governor approves the Cameron Mayhew Act, which imposes a $1,500 fine and a one-year license suspension for seriously injuring or killing a person while illegally passing a school bus.

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Newsby StaffJune 5, 2017

School Bus Driver, Aide Honored for Actions After Crash

Florida driver Dan Dunn and attendant Chris Dunn, who are husband and wife, are praised at a school board meeting and given an award for getting all 12 special-needs students off their bus safely after a crash.

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Newsby StaffMay 23, 2017

Thomas Built Names New Platinum Support Dealer

Matthews Bus Alliance of Orlando, Florida, is the latest dealer to become certified in the collaborative effort between the school bus manufacturer and its dealers.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 2, 2017

Police: Former Cop Strikes Students at School Bus Stop, 1 Dies

John Camfield of Florida is arrested after reportedly driving into a group of students while allegedly being under the influence of alcohol, killing one of them.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 3, 2017

School Bus Driver Who Crashed Into Pond Found Not Guilty

A Florida judge rules that Lenoir Sainfirmin is not guilty of a charge of reckless driving that is based on a Sept, 17, 2015 incident in which the driver crashed into a pond, citing a lack of evidence. 

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