A dip in a cool swimming pool on a hot summer day brings refreshment and fun to kids and adults alike. This time of year, kids can’t resist asking, on a nearly daily basis, “When …

At the beach in Cape Canaveral, Florida, 19-year-old Josh Scurlock looks out at the water. The larger-than-normal waves look rough but not too rough, so he and a friend venture out into the water. A …

Although it may be hard to believe given the weather on any given day recently, summer is right around the corner. Given that, matters of summer heat should be on your mind. Children and the elderly are very susceptible to the dangers of the extreme heat that summers can bring. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an average of 300 people a year die from heat related illnesses.

It is that time of year again when we can take time to bask in the sunshine. We all enjoy spending time outdoors with our friends and family while looking for ways to cool off and relax. Here’s a comprehensive list of summer safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Library of Medicine and the American Red Cross to help keep you and your children safe this summer as you enjoy the outdoors.

Being a native Floridian, summer has always held a special place in my heart. Warm temperatures, trips to the beach, fishing with friends or just a relaxing day on the boat with my family filled my days as a child. However, as I write this, the Gulf Coast faces the unknown, yet potential devastating, effects from the BP oil spill. Summer for me has taken on a whole new meaning.