Drowning prevention committee forms in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville City Council President Howland established the Special Committee on Drowning Prevention on Tuesday to…
Cape Coral older adult drownings spark safety warnings
3 drowning incidents in Lee County home pools spark safety warnings from neighbors CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Two…
South Florida residents limited to 2 days a week for lawn watering under year-round rules
Maintaining a lush lawn while adhering to year-round water restrictions in Miami-Dade and Broward counties requires careful planning,…
Newly renovated Bucky Dent Water Park closed indefinitely over permit issues, Hialeah city officials announce
The newly renovated Bucky Dent Water Park has been forced to close indefinitely after Florida Department of Health…
Fort Lauderdale prepares to launch new water treatment plant to address yellow water concerns
After decades of complaints regarding discolored tap water, Fort Lauderdale is preparing to open a new water treatment…
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…
Atlanta man accused of leaving the scene of a South Florida boating hit-and-run that hurt 3 people, police say
A boating crash at Haulover Sandbar early Saturday morning left this boat’s bow broken and chipped. Prosecutors have…
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 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…
South Florida sees troubling rise in child drownings after latest Lauderhill pool rescue
A 14-year-old boy is hospitalized after being pulled from a swimming pool at a Lauderhill apartment complex Sunday,…
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…
Aunt says teen ‘loved the water’ after drowning in Daytona Beach
17-year-old dies after being caught in rip current at Florida beach A Central Florida family is mourning the…