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Orlando WWII airman to be laid to rest on Veterans Day, 81 years after his death
By Marcus Chen
St. Johns River levels are set to rise further amid heavy rainfall
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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More rain could bring higher water levels for residents along the St. Johns River in Astor.Lake County Emergency Management says recent rainfall and additional rain in the forecast are expected to push river levels higher before they begin to fall. County officials will continue watching conditions and share updates as they become available.For residents dealing with flooding, sandbags remain available, and three local boat ramps are still closed.Related-- St. Johns River reaches moderate flood stage near AstorWhere to get sandbagsLake and Volusia County residents can pick up self-service sandbags at Lake County Fire Rescue Station 10, 23023 State Road 40 in Astor.Related-- Free sandbag site opens in Astor for Volusia and Lake countiesThree boat ramps remain closedThe following ramps will stay closed until water levels drop and boats can be launched and retrieved safely:Butler Street Boat Ramp — 55400 Butler StreetPearl Street Boat Ramp — 25140 E. Pearl StreetLake George Boat Ramp — 5
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