TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch President and CEO Dominic M. Calabro, joined by Dr. Bill Kent, Chairman of the Board for the International Swimming Hall of Fame, announced the release of the taxpayer research institute’s newest report, Every Child a Swimmer.
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch released a briefing: Teaching Every Child to Swim Saves Thousands of Lives from Needless Drownings and Taxpayers Millions. This
This Florida TaxWatch report highlights drowning as a leading cause of death for children in the U.S., particularly in Florida. It stresses the importance of teaching children water safety, noting that swimming lessons can reduce drowning risk by 88%. Despite recent legislative efforts, more actions are needed, such as offering drowning prevention videos to new parents in hospitals and increasing safety measures for at-risk children, including those with autism. The report calls for continued policy efforts to prevent drowning-related tragedies and save lives.
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch released Every Child a Swimmer: 2024 Update, building on the March 2021 Every Child a Swimmer report, to examine
The “Every Child A Swimmer” report by Florida TaxWatch highlights the high rates of child drownings in Florida, emphasizing the need for widespread swimming education and water safety measures. It advocates for legislative support to enhance water safety and prevent such incidents, stressing their economic and emotional impact.
Water, water, everywhere! Florida has more than 8,436 miles of shoreline and an estimated 1.5 million residential swimming pools. It should come as no surprise then that Florida leads the U.S. in unintentional drowning deaths of children ages 1–4.
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Mon., March 22, 2021 at 1:30 p.m., Florida TaxWatch (FTW) will host a virtual press conference with Senate Bill 358 co-introducer Sen. Lori Berman (D-Boynton Beach), along with House Bill 1119 prime sponsors Rep. Dan Daley (D-Coral Springs) and Rep. Jim Mooney (R-Islamorada) related to water safety.
Introduction The 2026 Legislative Session, and its attendant special sessions, are finally over. For the second year in row, the Legislature could not complete its
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 8, 2026 CONTACT: Christina Johnson Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch (FTW) released a list of 10 Taxpayer Priorities for the 2026 Legislative
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Florida TaxWatch released Social Determinants of Health: Neighborhood and Built Environment, the third commentary in a five-part series that will explore
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