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FLORIDA CITIES OF DORAL AND BOCA RATON ADD REDSPEED PHOTO ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM TO IMPROVE SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY

Published

12 months ago

May 20, 2025

With Florida Ranking as Second-Worst State for Dangerous Driving Around Schools, More Municipalities Turn to RedSpeed to Improve Safety for Children

MIAMI and BOCA RATON, Fla., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — RedSpeed, a leading provider of traffic safety photo enforcement solutions, announced today that the cities of Doral and Boca Raton will implement its school zone speed enforcement program in the upcoming school year. With Florida ranking as the second-worst state for dangerous driving near schools – and with traffic crashes the leading cause of death among school-age children – both cities selected RedSpeed to help elevate public awareness and enhance safety in designated school zones.

Specifically, the program will cover 16 school zones in Doral and 7 zones in Boca Raton, becoming effective for the 2025-2026 school year. Equipment installation will begin during the summer.

“We are honored to add Doral and Boca Raton to the growing list of municipalities across Florida and Georgia that rely on our proven solutions to raise public awareness and improve safety for some of their most vulnerable residents – school-age children,” said RedSpeed CEO Robert Liberman.

How it works:

RedSpeed’s advanced camera systems will be installed in designated school zones to monitor and enforce posted speed limits. Municipalities will provide RedSpeed with the enforcement schedule for each school zone, including specific dates and times. Based on this information, the cameras will be programmed to activate 30 minutes before the beginning of the school day or 30 minutes before a breakfast program, whichever is earlier, and deactivate 30 minutes after the school day ends. Violations will be issued to drivers exceeding the posted speed limit more than 11 mph during enforcement periods.

RedSpeed is Florida’s largest provider of traffic safety photo enforcement, with systems deployed across 30 municipalities from Homestead to Fort Walton Beach. Established in 2006, RedSpeed currently partners with over 150 municipalities across several states, including Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Maryland.

“Our goal is simple: To condition motorists to obey posted speed limits in and around school zones,” Liberman said. “And the state data confirm that it works: motorists – particularly those who had previously received a violation through our school zone safety camera program – do not re-offend.”

Additional benefits include:

Beyond improving compliance, the program enables local law enforcement to reallocate officers to higher priority areas. The technology also provides consistent, cost-effective, and impartial enforcement. Since the program is self-funded through citation revenue, municipalities can implement these safety measures without impacting taxpayer budgets.

The adoption of such programs continues to rise as municipalities take proactive steps to reduce school zone speeding. Traffic crashes remain the leading cause of death for school-age children in the U.S. and the risk of fatality increases significantly with speed. For example, while five out of 10 pedestrians survive being struck at 30 mph, only one in 10 survives a 40 mph impact.

“The message to the public is clear: If you want to avoid a notice of violation and, more importantly, protect young lives, just slow down and follow the speed limit,” Liberman added. “Slower speeds save lives. With modern enforcement tools, we’re helping communities hold more drivers accountable and improve safety. Our children deserve nothing less.”

About RedSpeed

RedSpeed is a leading provider of turnkey, automated traffic safety photo enforcement solutions designed to improve public safety by positively influencing driver behavior. Its technology features high resolution, lane-specific video cameras paired with infrared illuminators that maximize citation accuracy and effectiveness. Established in 2006, RedSpeed currently partners with over 150 municipalities across Florida, Georgia, Maryland and Illinois. Learn more at:www.redspeed.com

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FranklinWH Introduces Enhanced 15 kWh aPower in Australia and New Zealand

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40 minutes ago

May 3, 2026

Expansion comes as policy shifts and rising power costs accelerate demand for residential energy storage

SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FranklinWH, a leading provider of whole-home energy management and battery storage solutions, today announced the launch of its enhanced 15 kWh aPower battery in Australia and New Zealand, as demand for residential energy storage continues to grow, driven by evolving policy settings and increasing interest in energy independence.

The updated aPower builds on the company’s established platform, increasing usable capacity from 13.6 kWh to 15 kWh and raising warrantied throughput from 43 MWh to 60 MWh, an increase of 40 percent. These updates deliver more usable energy over the life of the system while maintaining the same footprint and price.

“The energy landscape is shifting quickly, and more homeowners are thinking beyond the upfront specs to what really pays off over time,” said Steve Ruskin, General Manager of FranklinWH Australia. “This upgrade is about delivering more performance over the life of the system, more usable energy, greater throughput, while staying true to our ‘buy once, buy right’ philosophy.”

The increase in warrantied throughput translates into savings for homeowners. Based on typical usage patterns and an electricity rate of A$0.35 per kilowatt-hour, the additional throughput may represent up to approximately A$5,950 in value over the lifetime of the system. The increase in usable capacity also improves energy density, lowering the effective cost per kilowatt-hour and supporting more efficient use of stored energy.

The 15 kWh configuration also aligns with current and upcoming policy frameworks benefitting residential battery adoption. This includes the updated Cheaper Home Batteries Program, with changes coming into effect for Australian homeowners from 1 May, 2026, helping households maximise value as incentives continue to evolve.

As the residential battery market expands, FranklinWH continues to focus on reliability and system performance. The aPower incorporates design elements to support durability, including structural reinforcement to reduce cell stress over time, per-cell temperature monitoring, and the separation of the battery pack and control systems to maintain reliable performance.

“We believe performance should be measured over years, not just at installation,” Ruskin added. “We focus on building systems that deliver consistent, reliable results over time. That long-term perspective is what ultimately defines value for homeowners.”

The aPower is designed to operate as part of the FranklinWH System, an integrated home energy management platform that coordinates energy generation, storage, and consumption. The system is designed to optimise multiple energy inputs, provide reliable backup power, and support more efficient and independent energy use at the household level.

About FranklinWH

FranklinWH Energy Storage is the manufacturer of the FranklinWH System. FranklinWH is a market-oriented, research-driven company focused on next-generation residential energy management and storage solutions. Located in Macquarie Park, Sydney with a global head office in the San Francisco Bay Area, FranklinWH’s team has decades of experience in energy systems, from design, through manufacturing, to sales and installation. FranklinWH is AVL-listed with multiple financial institutions.

Contact: Media@franklinwh.com

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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3 hours ago

May 3, 2026

Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped families navigate immigration. OCI processing is one of our most impactful services, connecting the Indian diaspora to their heritage. We’re proud to bring our expertise to help families secure OCI status with confidence. Evan James, CEO

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

New OCI Application — For foreign nationals of Indian origin, spouses of Indian citizens or existing OCI card holders, and minor children with at least one Indian parent applying for OCI status for the first time.OCI Card Renewal — For card holders whose OCI card has expired, or whose linked passport has been renewed or replaced and requires an updated booklet.Re-issuance (Age Milestones) — OCI cards must be re-issued when minors reach the age of 18 and again when card holders turn 50, due to significant changes in appearance. Peninsula Visa guides clients through both transitions seamlessly.Miscellaneous OCI Services — Covering corrections to existing records, lost or damaged card replacement, address changes, and other administrative updates to the OCI file.

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Expert Guidance — Dedicated OCI specialists with deep knowledge of consulate requirements, eligibility rules, and documentation standards across all service types.High Approval Rate — A meticulous multi-stage review process that identifies and resolves issues before submission, dramatically reducing the likelihood of rejection or delay.Fast Turnaround — Standard processing in 12-15 Business Days for most OCI service types, with real-time status updates throughout the process.End-to-End Support — Personalized document checklists, secure document uploads, expert form preparation, consulate submission, and post-submission tracking — all in one place.

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

“For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped individuals and families navigate the complexities of immigration documentation. OCI processing is one of the most impactful services we have ever added — it directly connects the Indian diaspora to their heritage country in a lasting, meaningful way. We are proud to bring our proven expertise and client-centric approach to this important service, and we look forward to helping thousands of families secure their OCI status with confidence.”

Founded in 1975, Peninsula Visa has built its reputation on precision, transparency, and a genuine commitment to client outcomes. The addition of OCI processing services reflects the company’s ongoing mission to expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of immigrants and their families across the United States.

Get Started Today

Eligible applicants can begin their OCI journey by visiting Peninsula Visa’s dedicated OCI Services page. New users can take advantage of the 20% launch discount by entering promo code OCI20 at checkout when selecting any OCI service type.

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

Published

3 hours ago

May 3, 2026

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

Get Started Today

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/