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.

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Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2026 will air from Sunday, July 26, through Saturday, Aug. 1. Florida leads the United States in shark bites, accounting for 44% of the nation's total in 2025. Shark ...

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 ...

Florida men's and women's swimming and diving coach Anthony Nesty will take his impressive accomplishments to the Olympic stage next year. Nesty was named U.S. men's swim team coach for the 2024 ...

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 ...