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

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a press conference Tuesday morning to address the anticipated winter storm system. It is expected to begin at 11 a.m. The press conference comes after Gov. DeSantis issued a State of Emergency Monday evening.

Ron DeSantis never passes up the chance to be spiteful, petty, and craven. He’s ordered the flags, which should still be flying at half-staff to honor President Jimmy Carter, be raised to full-staff,

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton sent a joint letter Monday dismissing the notion of a special session as "premature."

Pensacola awoke to subfreezing temperatures for the second day in a row as a “significant winter storm” began to roll into the area.

Parts of Florida are under a winter storm warning with multiple inches of snow expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The executive order comes after a Winter Storm Warning was issued for the Big Bend and South Georgia areas Monday afternoon.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced last week a final rule for a long-awaited protection plan of the Florida Keys marine ecosystem.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the state of Florida ahead of a major winter storm sweeping across the southeast, which is expected to bring frigid temperatures to parts of Florida,

Freezing rain, sleet, snow and rain are expected Tuesday night into Wednesday to combine for a wintry mix that could disrupt daily life.