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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2018

Florida Transportation Team Trains on ‘Energy Bus’

Some 500 drivers and other staff prepare for the new year at St. Lucie Public Schools' in-service training, with the motivational theme 'Hop on the Energy Bus.'

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Videosby StaffAugust 23, 2018

Watch Students Get on Board the 'Safety Bus'

At Pinellas County (Fla.) Schools, Joey and his classmates learn proper boarding and riding procedures on the district's safety demonstration bus.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserAugust 14, 2018

District Bus Driver Shortage to Cause Delays in First Weeks of School Year

Polk County (Fla.) Public Schools recommends parents transport their children if possible as the district struggles with bus delays. Sixty-two driver positions are still open as school starts.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonJune 4, 2018

Special-Needs Driver Decorates School Bus for Student’s Graduation

Assigned to transport a student who uses a wheelchair to his graduation events, Jennifer Collins of Hillsborough County (Fla.) Public Schools goes out of her way to provide a special ride.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonMay 10, 2018

Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference Heads to Florida This Summer

The event will offer workshops on such topics as McKinney-Vento homeless transportation, safety and security, and recruitment and retention.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonApril 23, 2018

Police Search for Woman Accused of Kicking Door of Special-Needs School Bus

In an apparent road rage incident, police say, a motorist stops in front of the bus and cracks a glass panel on the door when the bus driver won’t open it.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 18, 2018

School Bus Overturns in Crash, 7 Students Injured

A Florida school bus and semi trailer collide when the driver of the semi trailer allegedly fails to fully stop at a red light.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 9, 2018

Superintendent Pulled Over for Passing Stopped School Bus

Desmond Blackburn, superintendent of Brevard Public Schools in Florida, is issued a warning during a police campaign to educate motorists on school bus safety laws.  

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserApril 5, 2018

New Security Measures Implemented at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

A Florida district implements mandatory ID badges and use of clear backpacks, additional law enforcement, and limited entry points at the school, which was the site of a deadly shooting in February.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2018

Questions Raised About Training of Driver, Aide After Death of Special-Needs Student

The Florida driver and aide say they were unable to help a student who had a seizure and later died because they had no CPR training. The district says they had a recent refresher course.

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