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    Homeowner who caused flooding by plugging storm drain with concrete due back in court

    By Q Mccray, James Tutten,

    7 days ago

    The saga of the blocked drainage pipe in Longwood’s Shadow Bay community continues.

    WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS

    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.

    Read: Homeowner who caused flooding by plugging drainpipe could face criminal charges

    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.

    Watch: ‘You can smell it’: Consumer claims flooding at storage unit ruined $45,000 worth of furniture

    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.

    Watch: ‘It’s pathetic’: Orlando residents outraged after flooding destroys their home

    Channel 9 will have a crew inside of the courtroom and provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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