‘I could barely sleep’: Neighbors heartbroken after 3-year-old child with autism drowns in retention pond
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Neighbors said they are heartbroken after a 3-year-old girl with autism drowned in a retention…
Jacksonville council member seeks retention-pond safety after 2 children with autism drown within weeks
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville City Council member is pushing for possible new safety requirements around retention ponds…
Orange County Fire Rescue responds to child drowning call
Life-saving measures performed on scene, child hospitalized No description found ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Fire Rescue…
Florida expands swim vouchers to ages 1-7 to reduce child drownings
FLORIDA – Florida lawmakers this week expanded the state’s swim voucher program, widening the eligible age range to…
Boy, 5, with autism drowns after wandering from home
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A 5-year-old child with special needs drowned Monday night in Port St. Lucie,…