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Bans on transgender athletes playing in female school sports affect transgender girls like this 12-year-old swimmer seen at a pool in Utah on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021.

Florida lawmakers propose vouchers for swim lessons for kids 4 or younger

News Service of Florida

The bills would direct the Florida Department of Health to develop a program that would contract with vendors to “increase water safety in this state."

One out of every 6 child drowning fatalities involved a child with autism, according to data from the Florida Department of Children and Families.

Florida News

'Drowning' No. 1 cause of death for autistic kids, an expert weighs in

Joe Mario Pedersen - WMFE

As the summer heats up in Florida, an expert warns families who have children with autism to pay close attention. Drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic kids.

Migrants waiting to be picked up by the U.S. Border Patrol under an international bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, earlier this month.

Immigration

Migrant deaths at the U.S.-Mexico border hit a record high, in part due to drownings

Joel Rose

This has been the deadliest year ever for migrants trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Hundreds have drowned in the Rio Grande or perished from extreme heat in failed smuggling attempts.

The Florida Department of Children and Families says more children under five perish by drowning in Florida than in any other state.

Two Florida physicians have come up with a device to prevent drownings

Susan Giles Wantuck

They are beta-testing the device after witnessing tragedies caused by drownings and near-drownings.

Florida reports a record rise in child drownings for 2021. The pandemic may be a contributor

Bailey LeFever

In 2021, there were 98 deaths, up from 69 in 2020. This includes 24 in the greater Tampa Bay region.