State lawmakers are pushing for more safety measures when it comes to preventing accidental drowning deaths.
According to state officials, at least 46 children had died as a result of an accidental drowning in Florida by June 2024.
During last year’s legislative session, lawmakers pushed through a law that would provide swim lesson vouchers to families so that more people could learn to swim.
Now, lawmakers are proposing a new bill that would require at least one pool safety measure as specified in the bill for property transferred or purchase on or after Oct. 1, 2025 — regardless of when the pool was installed.
“We know this will prevent accidental drownings at low cost and save lives,” said State Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith, who is sponsoring the bill in the State Senate.
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Family, Community Mourn Child Found Drowned In Trinity River After Car Went Into the Water | WFAA
The driver, a woman, was rescued by first responders Saturday night and taken to a nearby hospital, police said.
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Incoming IOC President Kirsty Coventry Opposes Banning Countries at War From Olympics | Sky News
Kirsty Coventry, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and Zimbabwe’s sports minister, has made history as the first woman and first African to be appointed to the role widely regarded as the most powerful in global sports.
In an interview with Sky’s Rob Harris, Ms Coventry discusses her new position and how her leadership could impact the future of the Olympics, especially in terms of its relevance to sports fans worldwide.
Asked if she is against banning countries from the Olympics due to conflicts, she stated, “I am, but I think that you have to take each situation into account.”
She further emphasised her vision of creating a taskforce aimed at developing policies and frameworks that could guide decisions regarding conflict-related issues in the Olympics.
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Pennsylvania Freshman Swimmer Earns State Title, Breaks Program Record | WJACTV
A Pennsylvania high school freshman is now a state champion.
Rylee Kohan captured gold in the 50-yard freestyle at the PIAA Class 2A swimming championships, breaking a program record in that event.
But her victory came among a “wave of emotions” for her and the Westmont Hilltop community.
Rylee Kohan put on quite a performance at Bucknell University, shaving nearly a full second off her preliminary time to clock in at 23.22 seconds, just 0.12 seconds ahead of the runner up.
Not only did she secure a state title, but she also broke a program record that had stood since 1999.
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Is This the Fastest NCAA Record Ever? | The Swim Scribe
Gretchen Walsh just unleashed one of the all time FASTEST NCAA swims EVER, as she once again DEMOLISHED her own NCAA record in the 100 butterfly.
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Top 5 Finishes From the TYR Pro Swim Series Westmont | USA Swimming
The TYR Pro Swim Series kicked off the 2025 season in Westmont, IL with plenty of exciting races! Watch the full Top 5 Finishes video on the USA Swimming Network today.
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Queensland Government Proposes New Swimming Pool Plans for 2032 Olympics | Sky News Australia
The Queensland government is proposing a surprise new state-of-the-art aquatics centre to host swimming for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games.
The mega stadium would be built across from the proposed Victoria Park Stadium and form part of a new Olympic Precinct.
According to Nine News, the Crisafulli government is preparing to scrap the proposed Brisbane Live Arena for the 2032 Games.
The stadium build is now in doubt after concerns about the high construction cost were raised.
The state government is understood to be scrapping plans for a drop-in pool inside Brisbane Arena.
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Record-Setting Women’s 100 Butterfly | 2025 NCAA Swimming Championships
Gretchen Walsh set an American record and became the first woman ever to break 47 seconds in the 100 butterfly at the 2025 NCAA women’s swimming and diving championships. Watch the race here.
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