Set in Seminole County, the 17-mile Seminole Wekiva Trail takes cyclists and runners through Altamonte Springs, Longwood and Lake Mary on a paved recreation trail.
May 12, 2021 | 10:39 AM
Palatka, FL – April rains across the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) benefited water levels in the Floridan aquifer. April is, more often than not, one of Florida’s drier months. Below-average rainfall in March across the central and southern ends of the SJRWMD caused the greatest shortfall in Volusia, Flagler, and Indian River. They all received less than one inch of rain. According to a press release issued by SJRWMD, the hydrologic data collected shows the District is in better shape, water-wise. Rainfall Districtwide, April rainfall averaged 5.1 inches, which is nearly 2.5 inches above the long-term average for the month. April rainfall was above average across the District — and in some areas, well above average, including parts of south Putnam and Marion counties that received more than 9 inches of rain Countywide totals ranged from 3.7 inches in Duval County to more than 6 inches for Flagler, Putnam, and Marion countie