LONGWOOD, Fla. — The saga of the blocked drainage pipe in Longwood’s Shadow Bay community continues.
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A homeowner faces a potential court-ordered injunction to immediately remove the blockage.
Diane Goglas was in court on Wednesday. She is accused of pouring concrete down a drainage pipe behind her home.
But the clogged pipe now leads to flooding every time it rains.
Last week, Goggles was ordered to remove the blockage by Oct. 1 or face a daily fine of $250, but her HOA wants the work done promptly.
The hearing will continue Thursday at 1:30 p.m.
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A woman who filled a storm drain with concrete will be back in a Seminole County courtroom on Wednesday.
Since April, Channel 9 has reported on the incident that caused ongoing flooding in the Shadow Bay community of Longwood.
A judge ruled last week that the woman must fix the pipe by Oct. 1 or be fined $250 a day.
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A judge could order her on Wednesday to get the pipe fixed immediately during an injunction hearing.
Neighbors have expressed frustration and concern over the situation, which they say has been a major disruption to their lives.
The homeowner maintains she had the right to fill the storm drain.
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is investigating possible criminal charges against her.
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Channel 9 will have a crew inside of the courtroom and provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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