Here's what to know about swimming in Florida's lakes and some safety tips for sharing the water with some of the state's ...

A new Florida law aimed at drowning prevention took effect Tuesday, expanding access to swim lessons for young children through a state-funded voucher program.

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and it’s why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us. In this “Swim ...

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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and it’s why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us. In this “Swim ...

A total of 14 Gators swimmers and divers will represent the University of Florida at the Paris Olympics this summer. In addition, Florida head coach Anthony Nesty will serve as the U.S. men’s swimming ...

Alligators are an everyday sight here in my home state of Florida. The old adage goes that if you see a body of freshwater in ...

Diana Nyad (C) manages a smile for a young admirer while receiving medical treatment following a 111-mile swim from Cuba to Key West, Florida, on September 2, 2013. Nyad, 64, is the first swimmer to ...