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With School Starting, Florida's Beer Industry Reminds Motorists To Drive Safely

WFSU | By Sascha Cordner

Published August 8, 2016 at 5:28 PM EDT

Most Florida schools opened this week, and the rest will soon start. An unlikely source is reminding the public about safety as kids head back to school: The Florida Beer Wholesalers Association.

About a week ago, Florida’s beer industry released the school safety video called "School’s Back, Drive Safely." What makes it different is the demonstration vehicle is a Bud Light truck. It reminds drivers when it is okay to pass a school bus, what you should do when you see a crossing guard, and how to recognize school zones.

For more information, visit SchoolsBackFL.com, which leads to the Florida Beer Wholesalers Association school safety page.

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Sascha Cordner has more than ten years of public radio experience. It includes working at NPR member station WUFT-FM in Gainesville for several years. She's worked in both radio and TV, serving in various capacities as a reporter, producer and anchor. She's also a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications. She is the recipient of 15 awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and Edward R. Murrow. Her award-winning stories include her coverage on the infamous “Dozier School for Boys” and a feature titled "Male Breast Cancer: Lost in the Sea of Pink." Currently, Sascha serves as the host and producer of local and state news content for the afternoon news program "All Things Considered" at WFSU. Sascha primarily covers criminal justice and social services issues. When she's not reporting, Sascha likes catching up on her favorite TV shows, singing and reading. Follow Sascha Cordner on Twitter:@SaschaCordner.

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