A West Palm Beach couple says the short block outside their home on 20th Street has been functionally off-limits for about 14 months, thanks to a nearby construction project that stalled and never came back to life. Barriers, standing water and piles of building debris now clog the public right-of-way, they say, and the site has turned into a nighttime hangout for people camping and using drugs. Safety worries have become part of their routine, and the couple says they are actively weighing whether it is time to move.
City Opens Code-Enforcement Case
The dormant construction site sits at 2032 N. Dixie Highway, and city enforcement records show the case has been open since mid-2025. A violation notice dated Jan. 27 gives the owners a tight deadline to…..