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Rita Case Wins Prestigious TIME Dealer of the Year Award

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

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Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, the nation’s largest female owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, received the 55th Annual TIME Dealer of the Year Award, one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious and highest honors for a dealer.

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Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group, the nation’s largest female owned and operated automotive dealer group in America, received the 55th Annual TIME Dealer of the Year Award, one of the automotive industry’s most prestigious and highest honors for a dealer.
Rita is only the fifth woman to be named TIME Dealer of the Year.
TIME Dealer of the Year is the highest honor and most prestigious recognition an auto dealer can receive from the auto industry, and I am humbled and grateful for this award,” Rita said, as she received the award during the 107th Annual NADA Show in Las Vegas.
In 2023, the Community Foundation of Broward recognized Rita as a Community Builder and celebrated the establishment of the Rita & Rick Case Family Fund during a special ceremony.

Broward County (FL) High School Students get Insider's View, Perspective on Careers in Healthcare

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Friday, January 12, 2024

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nearly 100 young men from five Broward County high schools were recently introduced to the many careers and opportunities that exist in the healthcare industry. The students, most of them from underrepresented communities, participated in hands-on demonstrations at Memorial Regional and Joe DiMaggio Children's hospitals and heard from Memorial Healthcare System physicians and administrators that came from backgrounds similar to theirs.

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Local high school students in the 5,000 Role Models of Excellence program saw and heard about potential post-graduation opportunities in the healthcare field.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Jan. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nearly 100 young men from five Broward County high schools were recently introduced to the many careers and opportunities that exist in the healthcare industry.
Students from Hollywood Hills, Charles W. Flanagan, Boyd H. Anderson, Nova, and Hallandale high schools attended.
Students are also exposed to valuable educational and leadership opportunities that are designed to develop and strengthen their leadership skills.

Broward Teachers Union Announces Early Endorsement of Dr. Barbara Sharief for Florida Senate, District 35

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

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DAVIE, Fla., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Broward Teachers Union (BTU) announced their endorsement to replace outgoing Senator Lauren Book in District 35.

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DAVIE, Fla., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Broward Teachers Union (BTU) announced their endorsement to replace outgoing Senator Lauren Book in District 35.
Anna Fusco, President of the Broward Teachers Union, presented Dr. Sharief with their endorsement at the Union Hall along with the union's leadership.
Dr. Sharief advocated for increased compensation for teachers, administrators, and support staff to keep up with the rising cost of living.
The Broward Teachers Union (BTU) is a labor union representing teachers and educational support personnel in Broward County, Florida.

Above .500 Inc. Celebrates 10 Years of Community Service and joins forces with The Empower Kits for Ignite the Culture Weekend

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

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To commemorate this milestone, the organization has partnered with The Empower Kits for an exciting fundraising event called Ignite the Culture Weekend.

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To commemorate this milestone, the organization has partnered with The Empower Kits for an exciting fundraising event called Ignite the Culture Weekend.
On the following day, McNair Park will host the free football camp and flag football game from 3pm to 8pm.
Above .500 Inc. invites everyone to join them in celebrating a decade of community service and supporting mental health initiatives at Ignite the Culture Weekend.
This event promises to be a unique and inspiring experience that brings together sports, entertainment, and community empowerment.

Blue Bird Delivers Largest Electric School Bus Fleet in its History to Broward County Public Schools in Florida

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, is supplying 60 electric school buses to Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) in Florida.

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Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, is supplying 60 electric school buses to Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) in Florida.
The delivery represents the largest electric school bus fleet purchase in Blue Bird’s history.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230427005739/en/
Blue Bird is delivering 60 electric school buses to Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) in Florida to help the school district accelerate its transition to clean student transportation.
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Blue Bird will provide its most advanced Vision electric school buses to BCPS.

National Report Reveals Rapid and Discreet Wearable Panic Buttons Directly Impact Staff Well-Being and Job Satisfaction, and Students' Perceptions of Safety

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTEGIX, the leader in incident response solutions, today released its biannual report highlighting the impact of safety tools in K12 schools across the country and the benefits of wearable panic button solutions. The "School Safety Trends Report: Fall 2022" analyzed over 50,000 incidents gathered from CENTEGIX's CrisisAlert™ usage data for the Fall 2022 semester, along with survey data from 1,200 educators and staff who have used the CrisisAlert platform to call for help.

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According to the survey results, access to a safety solution that offers campus-wide coverage with precise location indication was highly effective in protecting staff and students.
Respondents also shared that districts that provide discreet and easy-to-use safety and security solutions for teachers and staff see a direct impact on their well-being and job satisfaction, as well as students' perceptions of safety.
Survey results revealed that 97% of respondents believe that having a wearable incident response solution helped them feel safe and supported as a staff member.
To learn more about CENTEGIX's Fall 2022 School Safety Trends, please visit the website to download the report.

FLIPANY Honors National and Local Partnerships

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth (FLIPANY) is honored to have the support of various local and national partners. The Healthy Students Healthy Community Partnership (HSHC) was developed to improve the health of Deerfield Beach Middle School students and families. As part of this initiative, FLIPANY serves as the lead agency and has received a two-year grant to create change and focus on improving the health of the Deerfield Beach community, which was one of 20 communities from 11 states that benefit from the collaboration.

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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth (FLIPANY) is honored to have the support of various local and national partners.
FLIPANY is proud that the local communities have supported the HSHC partnership, allowing the program to flourish.
Along with our national partners, FLIPANY has had the pleasure of engaging in two outstanding local partnerships: Farm Share and the Children's Services Council of Broward County.
FLIPANY, HSHC, Children's Services Council of Broward County, and Farm Share proudly provide families across South Florida access to fresh and healthy foods.

New York Passes Alyssa's Law: School Districts Look to the SaferWatch App as an Example

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

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Meeting these mandates in New York requires innovative emergency response technology and NYS school districts are looking to Florida and SaferWatch as early adopters of Alyssa's Law.

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Meeting these mandates in New York requires innovative emergency response technology and NYS school districts are looking to Florida and SaferWatch as early adopters of Alyssa's Law.
Roefaro also said multiple lives have been saved due to tips and reports onthe SaferWatch App and through their close partnerships with local law enforcement.
SaferWatch has been credited with stopping and preventing multiple school shooting threats and has saved students' lives considering suicide.
The SaferWatch App can help schools and communities prepare, prevent, and respond toemergencies in schools nationwide.

CYBER.ORG Announces Creation of National Cybersecurity Education Month in June to Expand K-12 Cybersecurity Education and Diversify the Talent Pipeline

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Monday, June 13, 2022

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The month-long event will raise awareness of K-12 cybersecurity education and introduce students to the power of cybersecurity careers to bolster the U.S. cybersecurity workforce.

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The month-long event will raise awareness of K-12 cybersecurity education and introduce students to the power of cybersecurity careers to bolster the U.S. cybersecurity workforce.
With the support of policymakers and the involvement of industry leaders from CISA, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), and the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Cybersecurity Education Month is helping improve access to K-12 cybersecurity education nationwide and diversify the talent pipeline with students from all backgrounds.
CYBER.ORGs annual Cyber Education Discovery Forum (CEDF) will take place during National Cybersecurity Education Month on June 20-22 in Washington D.C.
This National Cybersecurity Education Month, we hope to bring greater urgency to preparing future generations for cybersecurity careers, said Kevin Nolten, Vice President of the Cyber Innovation Center.

HAZEL HEALTH AND PASCHAL PEDIATRICS COLLABORATE TO CONNECT STUDENTS TO PRIMARY CARE

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Through Hazel's telehealth services, students can connect directly with licensed medical professionals for on-demand care, whether at school or at home.

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Through Hazel's telehealth services, students can connect directly with licensed medical professionals for on-demand care, whether at school or at home.
Beyond the telehealth visit, it is Hazel's mission to connect students to local providers when there are gaps in care.
This partnership enables Hazel's care team members to connect students who require a primary care provider, including those with public health insurance coverage, to Paschal Pediatrics.
"We are excited to collaborate with Paschal Pediatrics to optimize transitions to the primary care setting and look forward to growing our extended care network in South Florida over time."