child drownings

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

State officials say the legislation, signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis, can save thousands of lives. It covers lessons for families with kids 4 and younger who make "less than 200% of the federal poverty level."

They are beta-testing the device after witnessing tragedies caused by drownings and near-drownings.

Last year, there were 98 deaths, up from 69 in 2020, according to DCF. The agency says Florida "loses more children under the age of 5 to drowning than any other state in the nation."

Florida typically leads the nation in child drownings and this year Hillsborough County is leading the state. Seventy-four children have drowned in...

Thirteen YMCAs in Central Florida, including the South Orlando Center, are offering a free five-day course in water safety for five to 12-year-olds.YMCA’s…

Florida has the highest rate of unintentional child drownings in the country. Since 2011, more than 200 children have drowned statewide.However, something…