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The District is hosting a public meeting to present the draft 10-year Land Management Plan for the Lake Apopka North Shore and gather public input on recreational use of the area.

The District is hosting its Southern Recreational Public Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, from 6–8 p.m. at the District’s Palm Bay Service Center located at 525 Community College Parkway SE, Palm Bay, Fla. 32909.

The District will host a Central Region Recreational Public Meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, from 6–8 p.m. The meeting will be held at the District’s Apopka Service Center located at 2501 S. Binion Road., Apopka, FL 32703.

The District’s North Recreational Public Meeting will proceed as scheduled on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, from 6–8 p.m. at the District’s Headquarters located at 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177.

The District is anticipating opening all navigational locks, including Apopka Lock and Dam, on Oct. 12 following a final safety assessment.

The District is advising residents along the St. Johns River of increased flood risks due to Hurricane Milton. The storm’s high, sustained northeasterly winds are causing the river to reverse its flow for several days, increasing the likelihood of flooding along the river from Jacksonville to central Florida.