LONGWOOD, Fla. – The Shadow Bay community in Longwood is now at significant risk of flooding after a woman reportedly filled a drainage pipe with cement, creating a backlog in the neighborhood’s stormwater system.
While efforts to address the problem are underway, a permanent fix remains weeks away.
In the interim, a pump has been installed to help move some water, preventing it from immediately flooding the streets. A contractor has also met with county officials to draft a plan for repairing the damaged pipe.…