A record-breaking amount of sargassum seaweed could be on its way to South Florida, with one expert stating, “The worst is yet to come.” Dr.
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ACC Swimming & Diving Championships opens in Atlanta with Miami’s Chiara Pellacani striking gold
The 2026 ACC Swimming & Diving Championships kicked off Sunday night with a gold-medal performance from Miami veteran Chiara Pellacani, who captured the women’s 3-meter
Fort Lauderdale officials warn against water-related activities after sewer overflows into Middle River
If you had plans to swim, fish or engage in other water-related activities in some parts of the Middle River in Fort Lauderdale, you may
What is shallow water blackout? South Florida boy’s near-fatal pool incident highlights hidden danger
Living surrounded by pools and the ocean, many children in South Florida grow up learning to swim to prevent the unthinkable. But experts warn of
South Florida swim school urges teaching children water safety after 2 near drownings in Fort Lauderdale
A South Florida swim school is urging water safety after two small children nearly drowned in Fort Lauderdale this weekend. Both incidents involved kids under
Thousands of Miami-Dade students learn to swim in life-saving county initiative
In Miami-Dade County, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 14, but a year-old county program is making strides
Record seaweed surge at South Florida beaches
A record-breaking seaweed bloom is threatening to sour beachgoers’ plans across South Florida as thick mats of sargassum continue to wash ashore, bringing foul smells,
13-year-old boy identified in accidental drowning near Fort Lauderdale Beach, police confirm
Police have identified the teen who drowned while swimming near Fort Lauderdale Beach over the weekend. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department said 13-year-old Jerry Hyppolite,
Miami Beach officials search for missing swimmer
Miami Beach officials search for missing swimmer Miami Beach officials search for missing swimmer 00:16 MIAMI – Miami Beach Police said they responded to South
How Paralympian Ali Truwit is swimming for gold after a shark attack
Originally appeared on E! Online Ali Truwit told her parents to put away all of her shorts and mini-skirts. The NCAA swimmer didn’t want to