As the summer heat simmers down and the Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close, locals and tourists alike are heading to South Florida’s beaches
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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
Manatee season underway in South Florida. Here’s how to navigate our waterways while they’re swimming nearby
It’s officially manatee season in Florida, and Broward County officials are reminding everyone to be on alert on county waterways and practice safe boating now
Hurricane Melissa bringing rough currents and waves to Fort Lauderdale Beach, Ocean Rescue officials warn
As Hurricane Melissa grows in the Caribbean, the Category 4 storm can be felt just as much in South Florida. Throughout the weekend, the hurricane
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
Beach Patrol raises concerns about rip currents ahead of Fort Lauderdale Air Show
Pilots spent Friday practicing death-defying stunts for the Fort Lauderdale Air Show this weekend. But, all the danger is not just above the water. “This
Fort Lauderdale lifeguards warn about ocean currents after teen drowning, 10 people rescued over Easter weekend
Fort Lauderdale lifeguards are warning swimmers about dangerous currents over the Easter holiday weekend. Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue said those currents are why they rescued
Miami-Dade County Commission votes to remove fluoride from water supply
Commissioners in Miami-Dade vote to remove fluoride from water supply Commissioners in Miami-Dade vote to remove fluoride from water supply 02:42 The Miami-Dade County Commission
Boy, 12, hospitalized after nearly drowning in Dania Beach pool, Broward Sheriff’s Office says
CBS News Miami Live FORT LAUDERDALE — A 12-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after almost drowning in a South Florida pool on Saturday