Florida drowning prevention: Safety tips for parents, and how more kids can get free swim lessons across the state
ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Even as summer winds down, Florida’s waters remain a constant presence, and a constant…
Researcher says Florida beach renourishment may boost rip current
Researcher questions impact of beach renourishment on rip currents along Gulf Coast FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — Crews…
YMCA holds water safety event amid string of drowning related incidents in South Florida
South Florida families are turning to the YMCA for water safety training following a string of recent drownings,…
Florida child drownings rise as a mother urges pool safety – NBC 6 South Florida
Casey McGovern knows the unthinkable can happen in seconds. Seventeen years ago, she lost her 19-month-old daughter, Edna…
Florida offers free swim lessons for kids ages 1 to 7 as child drowning rate nears record
As Florida nears the possibility of surpassing last year’s rate of child drownings, community leaders gathered Wednesday at…
Safe Kids Treasure Coast providing free pool alarms to Martin County residents
The Florida Department of Health and Safe Kids Treasure Coast are providing a limited supply of free pool…
Family files lawsuit following 14-year-old boy’s drowning in Miami-Dade lake, urging for increased safety measures
The family of a 14-year-old boy who drowned in a Florida City lake has filed a lawsuit against…
Beachgoer killed by lightning strike while swimming in Florida
One person was killed and three others were injured when a group of Florida beachgoers was struck by…
New law expands Florida swimming voucher program – NBC 6 South Florida
The Swimming Lesson Voucher Program in Florida has expanded eligibility, allowing for more children to benefit from free…
Woman killed by alligator in Seminole County, says FWC
Officials say woman was swimming in Econlockhatchee River Seminole County Fire: Woman bit by alligator in Geneva (Copyright…
South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: “There’s a huge double standard here”
Shark diving operators in South Florida are raising concerns that a bill currently moving through Congress could wipe…
Jacksonville, Green Cove Springs pools open for summer season – Action News Jax
The City of Jacksonville says 30 community pools are now open across the city, with one more expected…