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Change of plea expected for tugboat captain charged in fatal sailboat crash
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CBS Miami , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the case and the upcoming court appearance are available from CBS News Miami. Readers can refer to CBS News Miami for more information and updates on the story.
A court proceeding is scheduled for Tuesday in Miami , involving the captain of a tugboat. The individual is accused of being involved in a fatal collision with a sailboat that resulted in the deaths of three children. Further details about the case and the upcoming court appearance are available from CBS News Miami.
The captain is expected to change his plea during the court proceeding, but additional information about the case is not provided. Readers can refer to CBS News Miami for more information and updates on the story.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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