October 7, 2026 – SJRWMD
October 7, 2026

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive temporarily closing for the weekend

The St. Johns River Water Management District (District) will temporarily close the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to motorized vehicles from Oct. 9–12 due to heavy rainfall and saturated road conditions.
October 7, 2026

J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area

Road 8 within the J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area is temporarily closed due to culvert failure caused by heavy rainfall and flooding. The closure occurs just beyond the drive-in campsite and is marked with cones and safety ribbon. Quota permit hunters can access the Wildlife Management Area via the westernmost gate on County Road 226 near Shiloh Baptist Church; a hunt access lock is in place.