NO ONE WAS HURT. THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND BRINGS US TO THE MIDPOINT OF SUMMER, AND ALREADY DOZENS OF CHILDREN HAVE DIED FROM ACCIDENTAL DROWNINGS HERE IN FLORIDA. AND THOSE NUMBERS ARE CONTINUING TO RISE ...

This January, Goldfish Swim School is raising awareness for National Bath Safety Month by highlighting a serious, ...

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.

The death of 8-year-old Ryan Amichette, who drowned this month in a neighbor’s pool in Fort Lauderdale cast a tragic spotlight on a public health issue for young children nationwide but especially in ...

Jonathan Eichenholz was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with autism. His parents nicknamed him “Houdini” because of his propensity to escape from home, school and even his car seat while in traffic.

This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. CLICK PHOTO TO ENLARGE: Peter Lord is among ...

This program helps familiarize children between the ages of 6 months and approximately 3 years with the water and teaches swimming readiness skills. Infants should be able to sit up independently ...

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation held swim lessons Thursday across Charlotte to address drowning risks among children as summer pool season kicks into high gear. At Double Oaks Family Aquatic ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The YMCA’s downtown South Bend location is rolling out group swim lessons for the first time. The ...

MIAMI - We are about a month away from the first official day of summer and the heat is already on. So many of us will spend our time in the pool or at the beach. According to the American Red Cross ...