Autism Kids Drown in Jacksonville Ponds | Jacksonville News

Two children with autism drowned in Jacksonville retention ponds this month — a heartbreaking echo of five other tragic drownings since 2021. Local leaders, including State Rep. Kim Daniels, are now racing to find solutions: better fencing, warning signs, and community outreach to protect vulnerable kids from wandering into these deadly water features. This is a call to action — and the first step toward preventing more losses. 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/1671fc6063751c59