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 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 ...

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 ...

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.

Water activities are a source of enjoyment for people of all ages, but they also come with inherent risks. Drowning remains a leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths among children in the ...

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 ...

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, you may find yourself pulling out those toddler floaties from last year and stocking up on sunscreen. With plans of poolside parties or days on the ...

Foreman felt an instant rush of fear and adrenaline — not only because Lucas didn’t know how to swim, but also because he had ...

There were 112 children who tragically drowned in Florida over the course of 2025, a statistic in which the Sunshine State ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - In honor of National Water Safety Month, Charleston Pool Scouts has raised around $1,000 to help promote water safety. Charleston Pool Scouts, along with the national ...

ORMOND BEACH − Mothers and small children who arrived Wednesday at Aqua Journeys Swim School were hit with the smell of chlorine and something they weren't expecting. A press conference involving four ...