JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new bill that goes into effect on July 1 creates a voucher program that gives free swim lessons for kids. Kids drowning in the Sunshine State is a story heard far too often.

In an airy indoor pool with fish cutouts on the walls, a group of small children bobbed, floated and tentatively flutter-kicked.It was what it looked like, a starter swimming class. But here, ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4,000 people drown every year in the United States. The CDC reports that the number of people who die by ...

The summer swim season is pretty much over but water safety is a year-round concern for families with children, especially those on the autism spectrum. Doctors say it's important, considering that ...

It’s an opportunity that could save lives.Dozens of kids will be able to learn to swim thanks to some grant dollars coming to Central Florida. Seminole County is teaming up with Swim Life in Sanford ...

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah — Drowning takes the lives of Utahns every year, especially during summer months. The CDC reported that drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages one to four, ...

EARLIER THIS WEEK, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS LINEBACKER SHAQUILLE BARRETT’S DAUGHTER DIED AFTER FALLING INTO THE FAMILY’S SWIMMING POOL. HIS WIFE TAKING TO INSTAGRAM, SAYING THEIR WORLD WILL NEVER BE THE ...

Accidental drownings change the lives of thousands of people across the U.S. each year. While most people think drowning is the most prevalent issue with babies and kids, three to four times as many ...

BOSTON - Many children missed out on swimming lessons during the pandemic, a new study has found. It's estimated that nearly a thousand kids and teens die from drowning each year. Researchers at Lurie ...

FALL RIVER — Summer fun goes better with water — but what if kids can’t swim? The state Department of Conservation and Recreation can fix that for free. The DCR is offering free swimming lessons for ...