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Coast Guard Shares Safe Boating Tips For Children
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Here are safe boating tips to know.

I love Tampa Bay, especially St. Petersburg. I'm a Rays' fan, and it's hard for me not to yell and scream from the press box when covering a game while other reporters are composed. I've worked in TV, radio and print journalism for 16 years, and I have a Master of Arts in digital journalism and design from the University of South Florida. I'm a professor at USF St. Pete campus. Furthermore, I also served in the United States Coast Guard.
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Here are safe boating tips to know.

As positive coronavirus cases surpassed one million in the state of Florida, county officials saw increased demand for testing.
A suspect is accused of killing a man he knew and thought shot at his home, the Lakeland Police Department said.
City leaders want to increase efforts to end gun violence in the South Side community after a police-involved shooting near Food Max.
Two vehicles erupted into flames on I-4 Thursday after a Clearwater man's car collided with a truck on the side of the road, troopers said.
Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Floridians to donate plasma as a COVID-19 treatment after Florida's coronavirus numbers exceeded 1 million.
The Pinellas County Use of Deadly Force Investigative Task Force is looking into an officer-involved shooting that killed a man in St. Pete.
Detectives arrested a Bartow man who is accused of committing sexual battery on a victim less than 12 years of age on Nov. 12.
Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.
Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.
Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.
Starbucks will offer free coffee for all front-line workers through the end of 2020.
Two women crashed a car at a Brandon apartment complex after they were shot on Tuesday night, detectives said.
The state attorney has upgraded an attempted murder charged to murder for a teen accused of killing a woman following a teen dispute.
Diners can enjoy new lunch menu options and happy hour at Donovan's Modern American Meatery in Riverview.
Here are the deadlines in Lakeland to send holiday packages in time for delivery by Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25.
Here are the deadlines in Brandon to send holiday packages in time for delivery by Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25.
Here are the deadlines in Riverview to send holiday packages in time for delivery by Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25.
Here are the deadlines in St. Pete to send holiday packages in time for delivery by Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25.
St. Pete residents who have no place to keep warm on Tuesday's cold night can stay inside at a local shelter.