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FWC investigating boat crash near Egmont Key that hospitalized 2 people

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EGMONT KEY, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is investigating a boating incident that happened on Saturday afternoon near Egmont Key.

At 1:08 p.m. Saturday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) received a call from Pinellas County asking for assistance after a boat crash.

Officials said a boat with three passengers collided with a buoy, causing the vessel to crash.

Pinellas County deputies rescued the passengers and transported them to a nearby dock.

Two of the three people were taken to a local hospital for their injuries.

HCSO responded to Egmont Key as the vessel had sunk following the crash.

“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”

South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.

Lawmaker looks to ban HOAs