Washington, March 23 -- Congressman Jimmy Patronis issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Patronis issued a Parental Advisory Warning to families across Northwest Florida about the dangerous and potentially deadly "Blackout Challenge (https://www.foxnews.com/us/9-year-old-dies-viral-blackout-challenge-horror-parents-demand-accountability-its-life-death)" circulating on social media.
The challenge dares kids to stop breathing until they pass out. The trend has been linked to the deaths of at least 80 children nationwide, many of them under the age of 12.
"As a parent, I cannot ignore the very real danger this poses to our children," said Congressman Patronis. "Too many families have already suffered unimaginable loss. Thes...