Florida has the highest rate of drowning in the nation. This documentary explores the dangers and emphasizes water safety. Experts and special guests share their knowledge and near-drowning experiences with the goal of decreasing the drowning rate.
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Valentina Gaspari is a sophomore majoring in Digital Broadcasting. A bilingual woman who enjoys traveling and covering/editing stories, Gaspari is passionate about working in the news or entertainment field as a reporter or producer after graduation.
Mauro Rueda is a bilingual Digital Communication and Media major who is fluent in Spanish and English. He aspires to have a career in broadcast journalism that allows him to cover sporting events in print and on TV.
Beverly Renee Muzii is a journalist at Florida International University who explores the intersection of journalistic storytelling with arts, culture and the humanities. Muzii is the chief student correspondent for ArtSpeak, an e-magazine and publication platform sponsored by FIU’s College of Communication Architecture and the Arts and the Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media. Muzii also works as a student academic advising ambassador and is a studio support assistant for Island TV. Muzii will graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the FIU Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media in 2025.
Daniela Morales is a junior at Florida International University majoring in Digital Broadcasting. After graduating, her goal is to work for a prestigious news channel and travel all around the world to cover news and stories.
Julianna Garcia is a junior at Florida International University who is interested in multimedia production. Garcia aspires to become a producer, director, or editor in the future to make a positive impact through storytelling and visual communication. Garcia will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media in the Summer 2025.
