A major winter storm that slammed Texas and blanketed the northern Gulf Coast with record-breaking snow moved east overnight, spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle,

A rare snowstorm blankets parts of Florida, covering beaches, lakes, and homes:: Panama City, Florida:: Fort Walton Beach, Florida::Local media called the storm historic as Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency in response to the storm.

Multiple parts of Florida are seeing snow as a winter storm makes its way across the Gulf Coast. On Monday, Jan. 20, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency ahead of dangerously cold wind chills and prolonged freezing and sub-freezing temperatures.

Florida's capital city could be in line for a historic and thrilling snow day as a freak winter storm slides across the Gulf Coast.

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

A once in a lifetime weather event turned into pure winter magic for these , Florida silblings! Pictured: Greyson (9) and Arlington (7) Photographer: Dixie Daimwood (Mom). Location: Bradfordville/Bann

Tuesday’s winter storm is bringing many Floridians their first look at snow in years, or ever. But the excitement of the historic winter storm is met with safety concerns. Towing service owner and Florida native Wesley Hatcher warns residents about driving in the hazardous conditions.

North Florida residents from Pensacola to Jacksonville are bracing for what is expected to be a historic, once-in-a-lifetime winter storm.