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Florida funding $1M to help Edgewater fight flooding

VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 3 – The $1 million investment targets canal reinforcement to improve water flow and reduce flooding in Edgewater, where storms have submerged homes under several feet of water, officials said.

Summary by WKMG
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…

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WKMG broke the news in Orlando, United States on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
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