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SANFORD, Fla. - Forecast rain this weekend has some Seminole County residents bracing for more flooding, just days after downtown Sanford streets were inundated despite a costly project meant to prevent it.

What we know:

Sanford’s downtown saw flooding earlier this week despite a $1 million infrastructure upgrade aimed at preventing it.

A newly installed lift station, part of the project, was incorrectly wired by a contractor, causing it to malfunction. Heavy rain — several inches in under an hour — overwhelmed the city’s sewage system, sending water rushing down First Street and into some businesses.

What we don't know:

Officials have not said whether the contractor responsible for the wiring mistake will face penalties or bear repair costs. It’s also unclear if additi

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