Student Athlete

At least 58 players have died from exertional heat stroke since 1992. Five high school players have died since July of suspected heat-related illnesses.

The new rule, which kicks in next year, will require all high school athletes to get at least one electrocardiogram screening. The school board vote was 3-2.

The law goes into effect July 1. Bill sponsor Sen. Jay Collins says it will help ensure children's safety.

Amid multiple excessive heat warnings, the district is emphasizing heat protocols for athletes and students who do activities outside.

The Palm Beach Post’s Katherine Kokal outlined how the move has worried some about how the private health data is stored and protected. In this interview, she discusses the issue.

A Gainesvllle psychologist who works with sports participants says student-athletes are generally much less likely than the general population to open up to a therapist.

Florida lawmakers want to protect student athletes from sweltering temperatures, which can pose risk of heat strokes. The Senate Education committee...