Water Safety

During Labor Day celebrations, advocacy groups are warning parents to keep a close eye on autistic children while they're in homes with pools

Investigators say Yusiel Lopez Insua, 46, didn't have a clear view as the tugboat pushed a barge full of construction debris in Biscayne Bay. He faces a charge of seaman's manslaughter in the July collision.

A lawyer for the family of Calena Gruber, who survived a deadly crash aboard a sailboat crash with a barge in Biscayne Bay, says the family is weighing a potential lawsuit.

The sailboat was carrying a group of children participating a sailing summer camp. According to FWC, preliminary information indicates that the barge struck the boat.

Even seemingly tranquil water can pose unseen risks due to dangerous currents or water too shallow for diving. Sometimes, hours after leaving the water.

A swim team combats the public health threat of drowning — especially among Black children and adults — by promoting water safety not just for its athletes but also their parents.

Prosecutors also say Franco paid the girl’s mother thousands of dollars to consent to the relationship, which lasted four months.

Franco is accused of committing sexual and psychological abuse of the minor. The deadline to press charges was July 5, but Dominican Republic law allows a judge to grant an extra 10 days for prosecutors to present their conclusions.

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.

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

Florida water safety experts discuss efforts to ramp up swimming instruction to decrease drowning incidents, especially in minority communities.