Lake Placid commenters press FDOT on Amazon intersection; county says fire‑station closing delayed by title issues
Residents told commissioners on Sept. 16 they are worried FDOT delays at the U.S. 27 intersection will create safety problems when an Amazon warehouse opens; county staff said FDOT controls the right‑of‑way and property closing for a Lake Placid fire station is delayed by unresolved title issues.
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During public comment at the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Sept. 16, Lake Placid residents urged county officials to press the Florida Department of Transportation to speed intersection work near a new Amazon facility and sought updates on a planned Lake Placid fire station purchase.
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