CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority announced that it will suspend its Clearwater Ferry service after one person died and multiple people were injured in a boat crash on Sunday.
The suspension will last from May 1 to May 4.
"Our hearts are with the victims and families affected, and we reiterate our deep gratitude for the first responders, our crew, and other boaters who helped during this tragic event," the announcement on social media reads.
PSTA said safety is its top priority.
The City of Clearwater said one person has died and 10 people were injured following the boat crash near the Memorial Causeway Bridge. Six were listed as trauma alerts.
Two of the trauma alerts were flown to Baycare Health with various minor injuries. 44 people were on board the ferry at the time of the crash.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said that after the collision with the ferry, the boat captain, later identified as Jeffry Knight, left the scene and traveled to Belleair Boat Ramp. No charges have been filed in this case.
“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.
