WaterBabiesFla

01/15/2026

Bathing suit color is a safety choice, not just a style choice.

In a pool, lake, or river, blue/teal/gray/white and most “water-colored” prints blend in fast. Movement + glare + waves + shadows can make a child disappear in seconds—even when you’re looking right at the water.

This or That?

✅ Choose: neon yellow, neon orange, neon pink, bright red, high-contrast solids
❌ Avoid: blue, teal, green, gray, black, white, and busy patterns that camouflage

The right color helps you SEE faster—but it doesn’t prevent drowning. Touch supervision for kids under 5 + barriers + life jackets (open water) + swim skills + CPR!

01/15/2026

NOTICE: A “no swim” advisory is currently in effect for DuBois Park. Stay connected with us for updates. For more information on the Florida Healthy Beaches Program, visit the Florida Department of Health website: https://www.floridahealth.gov/community-environmental-public-health/environmental-public-health/water-quality/aquatic-toxins/beach-water-quality/

[Alt text: Graphic with the no swim advisory information next to an orange warning icon in a white box on a green background. Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation logo appears at the top.]

01/15/2026

https://www.wftv.com/news/florida/two-14-year-old-boys-die-after-sand-hole-collapses-inverness-park/XZPVQROTANHPJHT7L4655FB664/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHgP8l3obqXDQxJy4Omxzvp-7ii6zZwp8RaNaaN4otOwE2gylehSqngs1kIQE_aem_ob2flpW90QpZB2j5iMWXLw

Two 14-year-old boys died following a tragedy where a sand hole they were digging collapsed

01/11/2026

Recertified and ready to teach your child how to swim! 🏊 😎

01/11/2026

A record 113 children have drowned in Florida so far this year, with most victims under 5 years old and most incidents occurring in residential pools.

01/11/2026

01/11/2026

Drowning IS NOT LIKE THE MOVIES. 🎥
It is silent and fast. It can look like horsing around. It can look like an act. It could happen right next to you and you won't notice.

Always supervise your children and teens in the water.

01/11/2026

What does a water watcher do? 👀