Florida River Patrols Had Lapsed, Marina People Say. Then, a Little Girl Almost Died

Local Law Enforcement Denies Any Connection

The accident happened at a high-traffic area of the St. Johns River due to the proximity of a busy boat ramp and the entrance to Black Creek.

A Loose Cannon Investigation

When I drove down to Knight’s Marina about a month ago, I wasn’t looking to write the story you’re reading here. I was investigating the possibility that the vessel involved in the near …