Reports of Flooded Properties Attributed to New Homes Rise to 148 as City Pledges Help, But No Sure Solutions
Palm Coast does not have a comprehensive, retroactive fix for existing residents who see their yards turn to ponds after rain events.
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Palm Coast does not have a comprehensive, retroactive fix for existing residents who see their yards turn to ponds after rain events.
Palm Coast City Council member Theresa Pontieri unexpectedly called for a 60 to 90-day moratorium on construction on so-called in-fill lots.
In Palm Coast, new homes are suddenly being built on much higher fill bases than adjoining properties, triggering flooding and outrage.
The new boat ramp at Waterfront Park is part of a $1.2 million project adding access for non-motorized boats to the Intracoastal Waterway.
Traffic disruptions are ahead for some of Palm Coast's busiest arteries: Old Kings Road North and along Belle Terre Parkway.