WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A driver who was suspected to be under the influence crashed into a Winter Haven business the day after Christmas.
Officials from the Winter Haven Public Safety Department said around 1:15 p.m., the truck's driver was swerving in traffic on Highway 17, which caused other drivers to swerve out of the way.
The suspect then crashed into the side of Refrigeration and Electric on 6th Street NW.
Officials said no one was inside the business during the crash, but a worker was outside just feet away. There are no reported injuries.
The suspect was taken to Winter Haven Hospital to be medically cleared before being transported to Polk County Jail.
“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.
