Castro Family Seeks Justice in Ferry Crash

0:00It's April 28th. Welcome in. This is Tampa Bay News today, where local news meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. A year after the deadly clearwater fairy crash, the family of Jose Castro is pushing hard for justice. Castro died in the collision that also hurt 10 other passengers when Jeffrey Knight's boat slammed into the fairy. Knight faces serious felony charges for fling the scene, plus misdemeanors for speeding and failing to keep a proper lookout. The family marked the anniversary with a weak-long celebration of Castro's life in Peru, while others gathered at his memorial encochement park. They're honoring his dreams and the marquee left, even as grief weighs heavy. Love ones say they miss Castro every day, his youth, his goals, and it's tough watching Knight out on bond, living free while they struggle. A son and brother gone forever has left the deep void, fueling their fight through the long legal road. Knight's trial is still pending, but the judge wants his set this year, his next court date lands on Monday, May 4th.

1:00Meanwhile, the fairy captain faces charges for a missing stern light and heads to court this Friday. As the family braces for these hearings, they're clear. They need accountability to finally turn the page and heal.