Autism Kids Drown in Jacksonville Ponds | Jacksonville News

Two young children with autism drowned in Jacksonville retention ponds this month, sparking urgent calls from city leaders for immediate safety reforms. With drowning a top cause of child deaths in Florida, advocates are pushing for layered protections — secure gates, alarms, fencing — especially for kids who may wander or lack danger awareness. Council is now exploring new legislation and developer incentives to prevent future tragedies, after past efforts fell short. Broader water safety initiatives, including swim lessons and public education, are also on the table to protect all children — particularly the most vulnerable — from preventable loss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf1457b6f35dc323