Orange City moves forward with multi-million-dollar stormwater project to combat flooding

Orange City is moving forward with plans for a multi-million-dollar stormwater project that could significantly increase the city’s ability to move floodwaters out of some of its most vulnerable areas. But for neighbors who have dealt with flooding firsthand, the question is whether it will be enough.For some who live near Mill Lake Park, heavy rain doesn’t just mean a few puddles — it can mean flooding that leaves their property underwater. Residents say new development in the area has made the problem worse.“They’re putting up new houses and stuff, and there’s a road right here that totally gets flooded,” one neighbor said.The flooding is not a new problem. In 2024, Hurricane Milton left water in homes and streets for days, washing out roads throughout the surrounding area.[WATCH: People finally rescued from flooding in Orange City communities (from 2024)]“Just the people going through the barricades was so frustrating. And just having it be so bad. And the poor people in the John Kn