Gov. Ron DeSantis warned of potential snowfall this week, amid the freezing temperatures impacting northern Florida.

Facing a forecast of two to four inches of snow and freezing rain in North Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis discouraged unnecessary travel Tuesday. A winter storm warning expands across all of North Florida and could creep into Central Florida.

"The roads could become hazardous beginning this afternoon. There’s going to be ice, there’s going to be snow..."

A winter weather system headed toward North Florida prompted the governor to issue a state of emergency for the region on Monday.

Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency ahead of this week's hazardous winter weather that could bring snow to the Florida Panhandle.

Governor Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency Monday evening ahead of a winter storm that is forecast to impact North Florida beginning Tuesday evening.

During a press conference Tuesday, he pointed at the unusual situation of winter weather in Florida by referencing the "Blizzard Beach" amusement park in Orlando

Florida has become the first state to officially refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America," following President Donald Trump 's executive order directing federal agencies to adopt the new name. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used the term in an emergency declaration issued on Monday ahead of a forecast winter storm.

Florida's governor appeared to take President Donald Trump's cue and reference the "Gulf of America" in his latest executive order.

Educators, students and advocates across the Florida higher education system are speaking out against the recent removal of hundreds of general education courses.

Google Maps said it would change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America once it is officially updated in the U.S. Geographic Names System.