PLANT CITY, Fla. — For years, residents in the Roseland Park neighborhood never worried about flooding, but then Hurricane Milton struck and suddenly they found themselves surrounded by five feet of water and trapped.
Plant City leaders responded by completing a multi-million-dollar flood mitigation project, and now, several new storm drains can be seen on every corner of the neighborhood.
What You Need To Know
- After Hurricane Milton, Plant City invested $3.5 million in flood mitigation and infrastructure improvements in Roseland Park
- A recent storm dumped 10 inches of rain, and residents say the new storm drains did a good job, with one exception
- One homeowner says the new infrastructure created a slope that sends water into their front yard
- Plant City’s mayor says if it continues to be an issue, a team will be sent out to assess the situation
“The city spent 3.5 million dollars in improvements in the Roseland Park area,” Plant City Mayor Nate Kilton said. “Not just for stormwater, but for curb cuts and repaving and all of that was completed in June 2025.”…