Building developments blamed for flooding in Edgewater neighborhood

Edgewater officials reaffirm commitment to solutions after flooding event

The mayor says the city is working on updating its stormwater master plan to better protect residents and infrastructure.

Building developments blamed for flooding in Edgewater neighborhood

Edgewater residents living in the Florida Shores neighborhood believe all the new developments in the area are causing their streets to flood every time a heavy rain rolls in. Many say this problem didn’t start until those new properties were built three years ago.Richard Loveless, who lives on Lime Tree Drive, said the flooding has worsened over time. “The problem has become worse and worse,” Loveless said. “And this is not a hurricane or anyth…