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Flood WatchDeSantis adds Volusia, Seminole and Lake counties to the flood state of emergencyIf you live in Volusia County, the state of emergency now covers you. Gov. Ron DeSantis added Seminole, Volusia and Lake counties to his order, and the declaration lets counties get emergency funding from the state's emergency preparedness and response fund.Today’s editionRead Flood WatchVolusia County has a free self-serve sandbag site in Osteen as the river risesIf you live near the St. Johns River, we suggest getting ready now. WKMG says Volusia hasn't seen the heavy rain other parts of Central Florida did, but water is moving north, and officials expect the impact most toward the end of the week.Today’s editionRead

Outdoors from local newsrooms

From WKMG and Central Florida Public Media, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WKMG2 hours ago

    Lake Mary exploring PFAS settlement to protect drinking water, residents

    The city of Lake Mary is taking steps to protect its residents and drinking water supply by participating in a series of federal settlements tied to widespread chemical contamination.

  2. Central Florida Public MediaYesterday

    Voters in three Central Florida counties weigh in on land, water conservation

    People kayak at Mammoth Spring, the largest spring within a group of 30 making up Silver Springs, on Oct. 19. The springs group in Marion County is one of 24 springs acknowledged by the state to be suffering from pollution.