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Newsby Sadiah Thompson March 27, 2019

Student Dies After Hit-And-Run Crash Near School Bus Stop

The 8-year-old girl is sitting on the edge of the roadway when a pickup truck makes a sharp turn, hits her, and then continues driving. She is taken to the hospital where she later dies as a result of her injuries.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2019

Florida Bill Would Allow Stop-Arm Cameras on School Buses

House Bill 849 would allow school districts to install stop-arm cameras, and let law enforcement use recordings and images to issue citations for bus passing incidents.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

Florida Driver Evacuates 16 Students After School Bus Catches Fire

The fire is determined to have started in the front of the bus, but the cause remains under investigation.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2019

Charges Dropped Against Aide Accused of Abusing Special-Needs Students

The Florida aide was charged with 32 counts of child abuse in June, but the charges were dropped because state law allows parents and other adults to use corporal punishment.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffDecember 12, 2018

PHOTOS: School Buses Show Off the Spirit of the Season

From holiday parades to creative tree decorations to a toy drive, school buses and those who drive them get festive.

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NewsNovember 29, 2018

Florida District to Receive School Bus Radio Upgrades

The Lake County (Fla.) Schools board agrees to a $1.2 million deal to install new Motorola radio systems on all of the district's buses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 1, 2018

Teacher's Aide Accused of Abusing Special-Needs Student

Derek Bray Simpson of Florida is apparently seen on bus video pushing a restrained special-needs student multiple times. He is arrested and charged with two counts of child abuse.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2018

School Bus Driver Gets Help for Student With Gunshot Wound

The Florida driver transports the 17-year-old boy, who is shot in the chest near his bus stop, to a nearby fire station. The driver is credited with potentially saving the boy’s life.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonSeptember 10, 2018

Special-Needs Students Safely Evacuated as School Bus Catches Fire

Fourteen students are on board when fire breaks out. The bus team begins the evacuation, and neighbors step in to help.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserSeptember 6, 2018

Florida District May Raise Pay, Cut Education Requirement for Bus Drivers

Polk County Public Schools plans to boost starting pay and drop its requirement for a high school or GED diploma as it struggles with a significant driver shortage.

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