Articles Posted in Drowning Accidents

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 544, a bill that allows children in Florida to obtain free swimming lessons. As per the law, the state Department of Health must create a network of providers of swimming lessons to take part in the swimming lesson voucher program. Families earning up…

Drowning deaths in Florida are up 70% when compared to this time last year, according to Water Smart Tots. For children in the state between ages 1 and 4, drowning is the leading cause of death. Florida Health reported that there are enough child drowning deaths each year to fill…