FLORIDA — After Hurricane Idalia moved through Central Florida, officials inspected their facilities Wednesday and started to announce reopenings. 

The following information on openings and closures have been provided by the transportation or government organizations cited.

Transportation

The following methods of transit have announced temporary shutdowns in anticipation of Idalia. 

Toll Roads

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that tolls would be waived beginning at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, along Florida's west coast because of Tropical Storm Idalia. 

Sunrail

SunRail will resume service on Thursday, Aug. 31. Crews have inspected the railway corridor following Hurricane Idalia and determined that it is safe to bring service back online. View the full schedule at SunRail.com. 

Lynx bus service

All LYNX fixed-route and NeighborLink services have started to serve customers using a regular weekday schedule, the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority announced Wednesday. There might be minor delays as the entire system ramps back up to full service by 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30. ACCESS LYNX will make life-sustaining trips only Wednesday. The paratransit provider will return to full service with a reservation on Thursday. Customers are encouraged to make their appointment as soon as possible. Service updates are available at:

Road Rangers

Road Rangers will patrol I-4 until Central Florida reaches sustained winds of 35 mph, at which time they will be pulled off the street and return when it is deemed safe.

Suntran bus service

Bus routes will be suspended beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, and remain closed Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.

Votran bus service

Votran has reinstated operations on select routes and is working toward complete route restoration by noon Wednesday, officials announced. Because of potential obstructions caused by Hurricane Idalia, riders may experience occasional delays and detours. Votran’s Flex Service resumed operations earlier Wednesday. Fares are being collected again. Riders are advised to stay informed by referring to the latest route updates on the myStop mobile app or by visiting https://www.votran.org.

Airports and airlines

Orlando International Airport (MCO) remains open and operational, but flight disruptions are expected throughout Wednesday, airport officials said. Delays/cancellations and bag delivery delays may occur. Check with your airline for updates in regards to your flight, airport officials said. Some carriers to Central Florida airports have announced that travelers can change or reschedule flights with the same free of charge for affected flights.Travelers are urged to contact their airlines for details.

Government office closures by county

St. Johns Water Management District

  • The headquarters in Palatka and service centers in Palm Bay, Apopka and Jacksonville will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31.
  • Navigation through the Burrell Lock, Moss Bluff Lock, and the Apopka Lock and Dam will be permitted beginning at sunrise Thursday, Aug. 31.
  • District properties remain closed to ensure public safety. However, staff will begin damage assessments Thursday morning and anticipate opening lands as soon as Thursday afternoon. For the latest on land reopenings, please check the district’s website at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation.

Brevard

  • Circuit court operations for the county will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • City of Cocoa offices reopened and resumed normal operations on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • Mathers Bridge reopened to traffic at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Flagler

  • Due to the more stable weather conditions expected for Wednesday, Flagler County officials at 9 a.m. rescinded the evacuation order issued Tuesday afternoon for those living in mobile/manufactured homes, RVs and unsafe structures and have started the process of closing the shelter at Rymfire Elementary School. The shelter will be closed as quickly as is reasonably possible to ensure a safe transition for evacuees.
  • Flagler County is closing all government offices, including public libraries and Parks and Rec facilities starting Wednesday, Aug. 30, and will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 31. 
  • Flagler County courthouses will close at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, and remain closed Wednesday. Courts will reopen on Thursday.  
  • Flagler Beach will be OPEN at this point in time.
  • Bunnell government offices will close on Wednesday, Aug. 30, and reopen on Thursday, Aug. 31. Trash pickup will also be suspended on Wednesday.

Palm Coast
The City of Palm Coast has completed damage assessments citywide to ensure there are no potential safety hazards at any parks or facilities operated by the City of Palm Coast. At this time, the majority of parks, trails, and facilities are open Thursday. The Community Center and Tennis Center will open at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. The Palm Coast Aquatic Center will open at 1:00 p.m.

Open City Facilities:

  • Palm Coast City Hall
  • Palm Coast Utility Office
  • Palm Harbor Golf Club
  • James F. Holland Memorial Park
  • Indian Trails Sports Complex
  • Ralph Carter Park
  • Seminole Woods Park
  • Heroes Memorial Park
  • Belle Terre Park
  • Waterfront Park
  • Bird of Paradise Park
  • Central Park

City Facilities will open Thursday:

  • Palm Coast Community Center: Will open at 11:30 a.m.
  • Palm Coast Tennis Center: Will open at 11:30 a.m.
  • Palm Coast Aquatic Center: Will open at 1:00 p.m.

Open Gym activities at Indian Trails Middle School will resume today as well.

Lake

  • The Florida Department of Health in Lake County offices will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • City of Leeburg offices closed at noon Tuesday, Aug. 29 and will remain closed Wednesday, Aug. 30. They are expected to reopen Thursday, Aug. 31.
  • Emergency shelters in Lake County closed at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
  • The Leesburg Public Library closed at noon Tuesday, Aug. 29 and will stay closed Wednesday, Aug. 30. It will reopen Thursday, Aug. 31, weather conditions permitting.
  • Lake County’s fixed route transit service, Ride LakeXpress, will suspend operations beginning today at 8 p.m.
  • Curbside collection is suspended Wednesday, Aug. 30, for Lake County customers. Services will shift forward one day beginning Thursday. Lake County Waste Management will be closed on Wednesday. Customer Service will not be available until the offices reopen.
  • The following Lake County offices will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 31:
    • All offices of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners
    • The Tax Collector’s office
    • The Supervisor of Elections
    • Lake County Courts
    • The Lake County Clerk of Courts Office
    • Lake County Animal Services
    • Lake County Public Schools

LIBRARIES:

  • The following six branch libraries will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29 and remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The libraries will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 31.
    • Astor County Library
    • Cagan Crossings Community Library (Four Corners)
    • East Lake Mini Library (Sorrento)
    • Marion Baysinger Memorial County Library (Groveland)
    • Paisley County Library
    • Cooper Memorial Library (Clermont)
  • Tavares Public Library closed at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The library will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 31.
  • Leesburg Public Library will close at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The library will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 31.
  • Marianne Beck Memorial Library closed at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The library will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 31.
  • Eustis Memorial Library closed at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The library will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 31.
  • Fruitland Park Library closed at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The library will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 31.
  • Lady Lake Public Library closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The library will reopen on Friday, Sept. 30.
  • Umatilla Public Library was closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The library will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 31.
  • W.T. Bland Public Library closed at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The library will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 31.

Marion

  • Marion County Sheriff’s Office Central Operations building and district offices closed at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 29 and remained closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • Most Marion County administrative offices and services will resume normal operations on Thursday, Aug.31.
  • All emergency shelters in the county closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • Marion County Animal Services closed on Monday, Aug. 28, and will remain closed until further notice.
  • Florida Department of Health in Marion County closed on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • The Fifth Circuit Courts in Marion County will be closed on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • City of Dunnellon business offices closed at noon Tuesday, Aug. 29 and remained closed on Wednesday, Aug.30.
  • The Federal Courthouse closed at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, and remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • The Ocala Police Department headquarters lobby remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • City of Ocala business offices and public facilities such as parks and recreation centers were closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30, and are expected to reopen Thursday, Aug. 31. Ocala Wetland Recharge Park will remain closed on Aug. 31.
  • Marion Senior Services, including Marion Transit and dining sites, will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • City of Ocala residential and commercial sanitation routes will be suspended on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The suspended routes will experience a one-day delay.
  • The City of Ocala Downtown Parking Garage parking restrictions will be lifted until Tuesday, Sept. 5, which includes allowing visitors to park in the garage overnight.

Orange

  • Orlando City Hall and other city facilities — including neighborhood centers and recreation facilities — will reopen Thursday, Aug. 31, for normal business hours, city officials announced Wednesday.
  • Orange County Library System will close on Wednesday, Aug. 30, due to the approach of Hurricane Idalia. 
  • The Orange County landfill and transfer stations will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 30 and will reopen on Thursday.
  • Winter Park City Hall, administrative offices and parks, indoor recreation facilities, and outdoor venues will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 30 and will resume normal operations Thursday, Aug. 31. 
  • The Florida Department of Health in Orange County will resume normal operations on Thursday, Aug. 31.
  • Orange County Administrative offices will reopen and resume normal business operations on Thursday, Aug.31.
  • All Orange County Parks and Recreation facilities are closed. This includes campgrounds, boat ramps, programs and rentals. All facilities were assessed Wednesday for storm damage to determine if they are safe to reopen to the public Thursday, Aug. 31. All county campgrounds and boat ramps will reopen Thursday.

Osceola

  • All city of Kissimmee government services will resume Thursday, August 31 at regularly scheduled business hours, including all recreation and after-school activities.
  • All Ninth Circuit Court operations in Osceola County will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 30. The Jon B. Morgan Osceola County Courthouse will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 31. 
  • The offices of the Osceola Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Seminole

  • Seminole County government operations — including administrative buildings, the Central Transfer Station, landfill, Animal Services, library branches, parks and boat ramps — will close Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • The Circuit Court for Seminole County will close Aug. 30
  • The Seminole County Development Review Committee meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 30, has been canceled.
  • Seminole County Sheriff's Office Administrative Operations to close Wednesday, Aug. 30. 
  • The Seminole County Property Appraiser's Office closed at noon Tuesday, Aug. 29 and will remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. 
  • The Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Office will close Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • The Seminole County Tax Collector's Office will close Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • The government offices and parks in the cities of Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, Sanford and Winter Springs will close Wednesday, Aug. 30. Offices in Altamonte Springs and Winter Springs will reopen Thursday, Aug. 31. The Lake Orienta boat ramp in Altamonte Springs will remain closed until the water recedes to a safe level.

Sumter County

  • Effective at 11 a.m. Wednesday, the storm shelters located at the Sumter Fairgrounds, 7620 State Road 471 in Webster and the special needs shelter at the Wildwood Community Center at 6500 Powell Road in Wildwood were closed and no longer accepting residents.
  • The following county offices will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30:
    • Board of County Commissioners' offices
    • Clerk of the Courts offices
    • Library system (All locations)
    • Property Appraiser offices
    • Supervisor of Elections ffices
    • Tax collector offices
    • Veterans services offices
  • Wildwood City Hall and department offices close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29 and will stay closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Weather permitting, they will reopen Thursday, Aug. 31.

Volusia

  • Volusia County courthouses will close at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, and remain closed Wednesday. Courts will reopen on Thursday.  
  • Volusia County government offices will remain open for normal operating hours on Tuesday, Aug. 29. All Volusia County offices will be closed until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30. The Volusia County Council special meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday will continue as planned.
  • All 14 branches of the Volusia County Public Library will close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29. They will reopen at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30. Residents who lose power can use any branch as a cooling station.
  • All city of Edgewater offices will reopen on Thursday, Aug. 31.
  • Parks in Deltona reopened Wednesday, Aug. 30.
  • City of Port Orange offices will reopen Thursday, Aug. 31.

Attractions and Zoos

The following attractions and zoos have announced temporary shutdowns in anticipation of Idalia. 

Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has announced plans to close at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The Zoo will remain closed Wednesday, Aug. 30 and officials hope to reopen on Thursday, Aug. 31.

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, miniature golf courses

Typhoon Lagoon water park will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 30 due to inclement weather, Disney announced. Two miniature golf courses — Winter Summerland and Fantasia Gardens — will also be closed on Wednesday.

Discovery Cove

Discovery Cove, the day resort in Orlando, will be closed Wednesday because of the projected path of Hurricane Idalia. The park plans to reopen Thursday. Anyone with reservations impacted by the closure should contact guest relations to rebook.

Icon Park

The Wheel and Carousell attractions at ICON Park will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 30, but many ICON Park restuarants, bars and attractions will be open for take-out and for guests looking for indoor facilities to dine and gather. For the opening hours of each venue, please call their business directly or check their websites. 

Other business/city service closures by county

Orange

City of Orlando waste collection
Commercial waste pickup resumed at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, city of Orlando officials announced. Residential storm debris pickup service will resume Thursday, Aug. 31.

Orange County waste and garbage collection
Curbside garbage, recycling, yard waste and large item pickup will be suspended in unincorporated Orange County households on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Wednesday items will be picked up on Saturday, Sept. 2.

City of Winter Park yard waste
Waste Pro will not pick up yard waste on Wednesday, Aug. 30. A makeup date to pick up onl yard waste has been scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 2. Garbage will be picked up on Thursday, Aug. 31.

Marion

Recycling centers and the Baseline Transfer Station
They will be open today. will be open on Tuesday. Recycle centers are typically closed on Tuesdays, so this is a change in process. All Marion County Recycle Centers and the Baseline Transfer Station will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 30. They will reopen Thursday, Aug. 31. Recycle centers are typically closed on Thursdays, so this is a change in process.

Seminole

City of Altamonte Springs trash collection
Garbage collection will resume on Thursday, Aug. 31. Because of Hurricane Idalia, missed yard waste will be collected on Wednesday, Sept. 6.

City of Winter Springs garbage collection
WastePro will not pick up regularly scheduled yard waste on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. WastePro will double up on Yard Waste pick up next week. Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste services will resume on the next regular service day.

Sumter

City of Wildwood sanitation
City-contracted trash collection is expected to occur as scheduled Tuesday, but Friday service will be delayed until Saturday this week.

Volusia

Beaches closing
Beaches will close to vehicular traffic Tuesday afternoon. These will be rolling closures as each beach ramp is closed. Beachside parks will also close at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29.

MOAS Closed
The Museum of Arts & Sciences in Daytona Beach will be closed Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, in preparation for Hurricane Idalia. 

Daytona Beach City Operations
City services remain operational on Tuesday. Trash services will operate as usual Tuesday. For now, yard waste pickup remain unchanged for Wednesday. 

City of Edgewater yard waste
No yard debris will be picked up on Wednesday, Aug. 30 due to anticipated poor weather conditions. Trash and recycling pick-ups are continuing on their normal schedules.

City of Port Orange trash
Trash pickup will resume Thursday, Aug. 31. Any vegetative debris from the storm will be picked up Saturday, Sept. 2 or during the regular pickup next week.