Drowning

The program is for kids four years old and younger whose families might not otherwise be able to afford the lessons.

The report finds 109 children with autism drowned in Florida between January 2012 and April 2024.

Safe Kids Worldwide says 973 children under age 19 drowned in the U.S. in 2021. So before you head to the beach or pool, spend some time going over procedures and tips to keep children safe.

Officials say six people drowned in rip currents over a recent two-day period in Florida, including a couple vacationing on Hutchinson Island from Pennsylvania with their six children and three young men on a Panhandle holiday from Alabama.

The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department took part in the 15th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at four city pools.

State officials are touting SB 544 as a plan to save thousands of lives.

After a 17-year-old Canadian swimmer was swept out to sea and later found dead, the National Weather Service is warning visitors and residents about the hazards.

Recent drownings and extreme heat raise beach safety awareness ahead of the July 4th holiday weekend.

Panama City is experiencing some of the highest drowning rates in years, and local safety officers worry it may get worse.

A firefighter from Georgia and two fathers who drowned while trying to save their children are among at least 10 recent victims of dangerous rip currents along Gulf of Mexico beaches stretching across Florida’s Panhandle to Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Children learned how to float or breathe underwater at almost 30 community pools around the Tampa Bay area on Thursday.

Families with ASD children need to pay close attention near water. Drowning is the No. 1 cause of death for autistic kids due to a behavior known as "elopement," according to the National Library of Medicine.