Florida funding $1M to help Edgewater fight flooding

Edgewater receives historic $1M in state funds to help flooding issues

The Florida Shores neighborhood in Edgewater is no stranger to flooding. Some residents blame newer construction in the area

Florida funding $1M to help Edgewater fight flooding

For the first time in its history, Edgewater is receiving funding from the state budget to tackle persistent flooding problems.The city has long struggled with flooding caused by hurricanes and even smaller overnight storms. Mayor Diezel DePew said the new money will help bring the city’s infrastructure up to date.One million dollars will be used to reinforce canals, especially around the Florida Shores neighborhood. Many of these canals have no…