TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WKRC) — "Gulf of America" appeared in a Winter Weather Emergency Declaration from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. According to WFTX, the term "Gulf of America" appeared in an emergency declaration issued only hours after President Donald Trump mentioned his desire to have the title changed during his inaugural address Monday.
DeSantis’ reference to the “Gulf of America” comes after Trump reiterated his intent to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Anytime you’re dealing with wintry precipitation in the southeast, it’s like shooting an arrow through a keyhole at two miles out,” an NWS forecaster says.
Forecasters said it was too early to tell whether the ice and snow would approach or beat Tallahassee’s all-time snowfall record of 2.8 inches set in 1958.
A winter storm for the ages brought a rare snow day to Tallahassee, shutting down the city and giving people a chance to throw snowballs and sled down a hill.
A potentially historic winter storm is heading to Florida. It promises to bring a significant coat of snow and ice, which will cause power and road issues. Here's your forecast.
Snow fell in Florida's panhandle on Tuesday & Wednesday, blanketing roads, closing businesses and schools. Florida residents who had a rare snow day were seen in photos and videos making snowmen and having snowball fights. Meteorologists say the snow may stick around until Wednesday, but won't reach Tampa.
The name of the Gulf of Mexico is just one of the many things President Trump has promised to change. While it hasn't changed yet, click to see how the state's executive order used the new title.
For nearly half a century, there’s been little thought about the name Congress gave to the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council — until now. On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an order to rename the waterbody to the “Gulf of America” on federal agency maps, contracts, and other documents and communications.
A potentially historic winter storm is heading to Florida. It promises to bring a significant coat of snow and ice, which will cause power and road issues.
Forecasters said it was too early to tell whether the ice and snow would approach or beat Tallahassee’s all-time snowfall record of 2.8 inches set in 1958.