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A study recommended three solutions to ease flooding along Taylor Road in DeLand, and the county said all would need to be implemented to address problems in the area.
With just two months left before the start of hurricane season, projects are underway to alleviate flooding concerns in one of the major areas where residents in Winter Springs had issues in the past.
News 6 met with about a dozen residents in Osceola County's Brighton Lakes development to speak about their concerns regarding their prospective neighbors.
Over a dozen New Smyrna Beach homes are set to either be demolished and rebuilt or raised off the ground to meet emergency standards. This initiative is part of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, which helps homeowners who have been flooded.
Wednesday afternoon, the city commission gave their approval to a plan put together by Orange County to alleviate flooding around the Piedmont chain of lakes. It’s a job that the city expects will take hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to complete.
Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, statewide residential mitigation program led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM). It’s designed to not only protect homes from future disasters but also lower insurance premiums and reduce claims for future storms.
City and county leaders are preparing for a critical meeting to discuss a short-term solution to persistent flooding at Border Lake. While both sides agree that action is needed, tensions are rising over what is driving the conversation.
After Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton pounded Florida’s Gulf Coast last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is borrowing $2 billion to pay National Flood Insurance Program claims.
The city commission in New Smyrna Beach could make big changes to its development regulations, with the city commission set to hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed adjustments.
The Volusia County Council is now considering several proposals, including ending construction on wetlands and finding ways to buy out properties that are frequently flooded. A special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday to discuss these options.
A woman who admitted to pouring concrete into her neighborhood's drainage system will have to pay Seminole County for its time, even though the problem has finally been fixed.
County leaders say unchecked construction has contributed to rising water levels and dangerous conditions during storms, leaving residents vulnerable and roadways impassable.
Some residents in the Edgewater area say they’ve lived there for decades without any flood issues until recent developments began.
Residents gathered at a flood mitigation town hall meeting hosted by Volusia County Council District 1 Member Don Dempsey on Thursday evening, voicing concerns and sharing experiences about flooding issues.
After several years of flooding concerns being brought forward by residents, Edgewater’s city leaders are moving forward with proposals for development moratoriums.
After eight months, work is finally underway to repair a pipe plugged with concrete in the Shadow Bay neighborhood.
Resident who live near Miller Lake near the Orange City area of Volusia County are finally going to get some relief.
With a mullet, a fishing rod, and an unstoppable sense of humor, Jake Hutcheson transforms flooded streets into a reel-worthy moment.
As Edgewater continues to deal with stormwater and flooding issues in residential neighborhoods, city leaders hosted a special town hall Monday night to hear directly from impacted homeowners.
A woman who admitted to pouring concrete down a drainpipe in her neighborhood now has until early 2025 to fix it, despite the flooding her neighbors have endured for months.
City leaders are alerting 400 Port Orange mobile homeowners that they need to make repairs, or the city and residents could be ousted from getting help from FEMA in the future.
It has been more than a month since Hurricane Milton hit Central Florida and one city said the flooding nightmare is still not over.
A 28-year-old veteran and single father is grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which flooded his recently purchased Port Orange home.
Weeks after Hurricane Milton hit Florida, many are still dealing with flooding, making everyday life difficult.
Residents in Volusia County suffered serious flooding problems due to Hurricane Milton, but some have grappled with worsening flooding issues in recent years. Some say it is due to overdevelopment.
Neighborhoods, like the intersection of Reamsand Ficquette roads, near Summerlake Boulevard, will be the topic of discussion at this morning's commissioners meeting.
Many communities along the St. Johns River are still dealing with major flooding. Predictions show the water levels could soon drop — very slowly.
Officials in Sumter County will consider extending the state of emergency from Hurricane Milton Monday as residents continue to deal with flooding along the Withlacoochee River.
Troopers said he came across some construction barricades, which were set up as Pinellas County workers attended to a flooded section of the roadway that had been washed out.
Officials in Sumter County put out a voluntary evacuation order for those living along the Withlacoochee River on Monday.
A breakdown of the river and lake flood stages we hear about during heavy rain events, and what they mean to you.
As cleanup from Hurricane Milton begins across Central Florida, some are still dealing with flooding fears.
Seminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris said Friday that flooding is expected to continue through next week after Hurricane Milton.
Many cities in Volusia County have seen record flooding from Milton, including Holly Hill. Mayor Chris Via told News 6 the storm brought the worst and most damaging flooding in city history.
With Hurricane Milton now a thing of the past, Sky 6 views show the 4Roots Farm Campus and nearby streets in the Spring Lake neighborhood were still under water some days later.
Water from the Little Wekiva River is spilling into the Spring Oaks neighborhood after Hurricane Milton brought several inches of rain to Central Florida.
Riverdale Road in Orange County turned into a river after heavy rains, but that didn’t stop one man from finding a creative way to make it to a friend’s wedding.
Central Florida waterways are rising because of heavy rain from Hurricane Milton. In Geneva that’s led to a washed-out road and even bigger problems for one community.
Orange County Fire Rescue reportedly helped get a family to shelter as Hurricane Milton flooded Lake Fairview Shores on its way out to sea.
Flooding was already an issue in Flagler County before Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday and as the storm moves closer to the Atlantic coast, residents worry the heavy rain and storm surge will exacerbate the problem.
Milton is expected to storm through Central Florida this week, massively boosting chances for flash flooding in the region.
To help ensure safety and care for patients, HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital is installing a Tiger Dam Flood Barrier around the facility.
Emergency officials in Seminole County are urging families to prepare for Hurricane Milton’s arrival this week. Emergency Alan Harris says people should be prepared for flooding, power outages, and debris.
Edgewater residents say they can't get a break from flooding, even from the overnight rain. On Thursday morning, dozens of residents said they woke up to almost a foot of water going right up to their house, primarily in the Florida Shores neighborhood.
This includes providing buyers with filed insurance claims related to flood damage and disclosing whether federal assistance was given due to flooding.
After months of intense flooding, the homeowner behind a concrete-filled drainpipe in Longwood’s Shadow Bay community has applied for a permit to remove the blockage, according to Seminole County.
Water levels are high and concerning in Seminole County as residents wait to see what Hurricane Helene brings. The St. Johns River near Lake Monroe is already inches below the action stage from the summer storms a few weeks ago.
Hurricane Helene has been approaching Florida’s Gulf Coast while it continues to strengthen, prompting coastal communities to brace for impact.
Hurricane Helene is expected to arrive as a Category 4 storm in Florida on Thursday, bringing tons of heavy wind and rain to the Sunshine State.
The Edgewater City Council fired City Manager Glenn Irby Friday night during a special meeting, despite concerns from residents and some council members that firing Irby during a critical time would leave a vaccuum in leadership.
The nonprofit’s center in Orlando was flooded earlier this month thanks to a series of heavy storms that swept through the region around that time.
As part of an ongoing effort to assist residents following severe flooding, Edgewater Mayor Diezel Depew emphasized the importance of setting up a new sandbag distribution location.
The woman accused of intentionally filling a pipe with concrete, causing weeks of flooding in Longwood’s Shadow Bay neighborhood, is due back in court after residents filed an emergency injunction.
What was supposed to be a special meeting about the city manager's future turned into a platform for frustrated residents of the Florida Shores neighborhood.
The city of Palm Coast asked residents to reduce their water usage after unexpected rain poses the threat of a backup in local wastewater plants.
Residents of the Shadow Bay community in Longwood are demanding action over ongoing flooding, and they hope to see the person responsible held accountable during a Seminole County court hearing on Thursday afternoon.
Residents of the Shadow Bay neighborhood in Seminole County are upset with severe flooding after heavy rain in recent days caused water to cover North Shadowbay Boulevard and surrounding areas.
A stationary front remains draped over the region bringing substantial downpours during the afternoon hours.
The discovery of two locally contracted cases of dengue virus and two cases of "sloth fever" believed to be contracted in Cuba has led to targeted mosquito control efforts across Central Florida.
Several neighbors in the Wadeview Park area believe the $13 million project stretching across Delaney Avenue is the reason for the flooding. The Harrisons say the construction is blocking the stormwater drain and interfering with the infrastructure.
Seminole County Code Enforcement ordered the homeowner who clogged a stormwater pipe in the Shadow Bay Community to fix the issue by Wednesday.
Flooding is a problem even without hurricanes and knowing whether or not to purchase flood insurance is important. Checking to see where your property is located in relation to flood zones is critical.
News 6 first started looking into the flooding in Longwood's Shadow Bay neighborhood months ago, when families there told us one of their neighbors filled a drainage pipe with concrete.
A neighborhood in Longwood has been struggling with flooding after a local woman poured concrete into the community's only functional drainpipe — which is located on her property.
The Shadowbay Club HOA shared Tuesday that Seminole County has issued the woman who filled a drainage pipe with concrete on her property in the Longwood Shadow Bay community Longwood a 15-day extension to fix or replace the pipe.
A “Notice of Code Violation” was presented to the homeowner after she hired a crew in April to fill a stormwater pipe on her property with concrete.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the state’s response to flooding in South Florida caused by intense rainfall from a tropical disturbance.
Although more rain could trigger additional isolated Florida flooding on Friday, forecasters say the strong, persistent storms that dumped up to 20 inches (50 centimeters) in southern parts of the state appear to have passed.
