The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is moving forward with plans for a 4,800-acre stormwater treatment area in the Kissimmee Basin, and dozens of residents gathered at Indian River State College in Okeechobee on Thursday to voice their concerns. WPTV reporter Kate Hussey spoke to members of the community and the SFWMD about the controversial project.

Okeechobee residents sound off as state moves ahead with stormwater project