Health officials stress water safety to keep kids from drowning
Last summer was especially deadly in Central Florida, as the number of drownings spiked across the region. In Orange County, there were 25 drownings in 2010 — 12 of them children.
Read More…Make sure children know how to swim
With summer rapidly approaching, it is imperative that we make sure our children’s swimming skills are up to par.
Read More…Sarasota County resident drowns in Boca Grande Pass
A Sarasota County man drowned this morning after strong currents swept him into the Gulf of Mexico.
Read More…Help break a world record, learn water safety
Sebring High School, in Florida, is joining forces with groups across the world to try to usher in a world record and teach parents and children the importance of water safety.
Read More…Florida man’s drowning in Antioch lake related to Rapture prediction, detective says
A Florida man drowns in attempt to cross frigid lake.
Read More…Auburn man drowns at Florida beach
An Auburn man drowned in moderate surf at a Florida beach Wednesday morning.
Read More…Neighbors vow to put fence around lake after Florida toddler drowns
An Immokalee toddler who drowned Saturday in a retention lake just yards from his back door could have been alive today if the lake had been fenced in, a neighbor said Sunday.
Read More…LCSO reveals name of Florida lake drowning victim
Leon County Sheriff spokesman Sgt. Tony Drzewiecki has revealed the name of the man who died after drowning Sunday afternoon in Dog Lake off of Springhill Road.
Read More…Spring Hill mom saves toddler from drowning
A Spring Hill woman rescued her infant son after he fell into a swimming pool and nearly drowned on Mother’s Day.
Read More…Retrial begins in drowning case
Jury selection started Monday in the trial of 29-year-old Ryan Widmer. He’s accused of killing 24-year-old Sarah Widmer at the couple’s home in August 2008.
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