Florida widened eligibility for its free swim-lesson vouchers to ages 1–7 as officials cite a record 2025 for child drownings and warn demand still outstrips funding.

A KFF–The Trace analysis and survivor reporting show uninsured Floridians are often discharged quickly after gunshot treatment, left with large bills and spotty follow-up.

OneBlood warns O‑positive and O‑negative supplies are critically low in Tampa Bay. Officials say donors aged 16+ should schedule appointments this week to rebuild hospital reserves.