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Children swim at Blue Cypress pool in Jacksonville during a water safety event Wednesday, July 23, 2025. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today

Jax officials promote swim safety to save young lives

Olympian Ryan Murphy joined Jacksonville officials to publicize the city’s summer swim programs.…

By Michelle Corum

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Miriam Lynch is executive director of Diversity in Aquatics, a nonprofit that looks to eliminate disparities in pool and aquatic access. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today

Diversity in Aquatics, Duval Schools and city parks partner to spread swimming skills

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children on the autism spectrum. And Black and Latino children are more…

By Will Brown

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Lifeguard Darnell Cooper instructs Marquis Bryant, 7, during a swimming lesson June 18, 2015, at Gwen Cherry Park in Miami. | Wilfredo Lee, AP

Florida kids may qualify for free swimming lessons

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill creating a swimming lesson voucher program. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Travis Hutson…

By Adrian Andrews - WFSU

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