LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Lake County commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to purchase two acres of land for $675,000, a crucial step toward repairing Britt Road, which has remained closed since Hurricane Milton caused significant damage nearly a year ago.

The approved purchase price significantly exceeds the land’s initial appraisal of $371,000, according to county documents.

“Knowing that residents were having to spend extra money and extra time in order to use these other roads, I felt like that justified the original purchase price because we needed to do it for the convenience and the safety of our residents,” Commissioner Leslie Campione said.

The road closure has forced residents to find alternative routes, creating significant inconvenience for the community.

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