The article provides an in-depth look at the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers' recent removal of auxiliary pumps from Lake Bonny, which were installed to combat flooding after Hurricane Milton impacted the area. Local residents, including Laymon Hackney from the Lakeland Livin mobile home community, recount the hardships faced during the flooding and the extensive cleanup still needed. Hackney expresses frustration over the delayed response from local officials, suggesting that quicker action could have lessened the flooding's impact.

While the pumps have been removed due to receding water levels, a city-installed pump from 2019 will remain operational. City spokesperson Kevin Cook acknowledges the limitations of current systems in managing extreme rainfall and mentions plans for a collaborative stormwater study with various agencies. This article highlights the community's resilience in the face of natural disasters and underscores the importance of effective local governance in addressing residents' needs during climate-related events.