JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new bill that goes into effect on July 1 creates a voucher program that gives free swim lessons for kids. Kids drowning in the Sunshine State is a story heard far too often.

In an airy indoor pool with fish cutouts on the walls, a group of small children bobbed, floated and tentatively flutter-kicked.It was what it looked like, a starter swimming class. But here, ...

Water is one of the most effective ways to stay cool when the mercury surges. For kids, water activities also offer a chance to mix fun and exercise. However, it’s extremely important to protect ...

Triangle cities offer low-cost swim programs for kids, teens and adults in 2025. Programs run June through August at public pools and aquatic centers across towns. Durham, Raleigh, Cary and Chapel ...