A sinkhole opened in U.S. 90 in the middle of Live Oak, Florida, yesterday. FDOT says it’s fixed since yesterday evening.

But chronic overpumping of groundwater produces such cavities, and increasintly big rains wash them open.

Live Oak Sinkhole, U.S. 90, 2025-08-25, Between Dowling Ave. and Union Ave.

Live Oak Police Department yesterday reported with a video of the sinkhole opening:

⚠️ Safety Alert⚠️

Eastbound U.S. 90 near Dowling Avenue will be temporarily closed due to a sink hole. Please use caution and avoid this route if possible. Road Department and construction crews have been notified.

Sinkhole in US 90 near Dowling Ave, 2025-08-25 –Live Oak Police Department

Riverbend News posted some more pictures.

WCJB, August 25, 2025, 11:32 PM EDT, Sinkhole opens on US 90 in Suwannee County; highway reopens,

“…Officials say the road was closed late Monday afternoon. FDOT crews say the roadway is now back open after repairs were made.”

Received from FDEP 8:25 AM today:

Pollution Notice

Pursuant to Section 403.077, F.S., the Department of Environmental Protection has received the following Public Notice of Pollution for a reportable release. All information displayed was submitted by the reporting party.

Type of Notice: Initial Report
Date of Notice: 08/26/2025

Incident Information
Name of Incident: City of Live Oak Sinkhole
State Watch Office Case Number:
Start of Incident: 08/25/2025 04:30 PM
End of Incident:

Incident Description
Sinkhole opened on US 90 Eastbound near Dowling Avenue.

Incident Location
Facility/Installation Name: US 90
Address Line 1:
Address Line 2:
Directions:
City:
State: FL
Zip Code:
Coordinates (in decimal degrees):
Lat: 30.296, Long: -82.983
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Map: Sinkhole Location, 2025-08-25 –FDEP Map Direct

Impacted Counties: Suwannee
Updated Impact:

Incident Reported By
Name: Sara Ferson
Title: Environmental Permitting Office Chief Suwannee River Water Management District
Phone: (386) 362-1001
Ext:
E-mail Address: Sara.Ferson@srwmd.org
Relationship: Suwannee River Water Management District

On-Site Contact
Name: Sara Ferson
Phone: (386) 362-1001
Ext:
E-mail Address: Sara.Ferson@srwmd.org

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Map: Live Oak Sinkhole in the WWALS map of the Suwannee River Water Trail (SRWT)

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