The winter storm that moved through Florida on Tuesday into Wednesday is one for the record books, smashing the previous all-time high for snowfall in the Sunshine State.

Florida's 24-hour snowfall record has been surpassed as a "historic" winter storm swept along the Gulf Coast. Although the record-breaking snow—a somewhat rare sight in Florida—may be impressive to behold, heavy winter weather can disrupt travel and create hazardous driving conditions.

There were 18,000 Florida homes without power as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Governor’s Office. Some 20,000 have already been restored after losing power across the state during the storm. “Extreme Cold Warnings” remain in effect for most of the Panhandle through Thursday morning.

Here's the latest on what the storm brought to the Panhandle and North Florida Tuesday, Jan. 21 ... Panhandle along a corridor from Pensacola Bay stretching north. The Milton and Jay areas got 8 to 9.5 inches of snow, Chace said, adding there may have ...

Snow in the Sunshine State doesn't happen very often. But it did. And here are the photos from Pensacola to Yulee to prove it.

At least the Floridians in the north are, after a freak winter storm brought record-breaking snow to the Panhandle and much of North Florida this week. And these were long-standing records. The previous record for snow in the state — 4 inches — was set in Milton in 1954.

Expect temperatures to get warmer during the days through the weekend, but overnight lows will still be freezing for most of North and Central Florida.

At least 6 inches of snow has been reported in parts of the Florida panhandle, surpassing the record of 4 inches set in 1954. The record snowfall comes as a significant winter storm is sweeping across parts of the Gulf Coast, including the Florida Panhandle.

Are they reopening? 19 Sarasota-area restaurants, resorts, and shops temporarily or permanently closed due to damage from Hurricanes Helene or Milton.

Whatever you call the big body of water near John King’s rural Pasco County neighborhood, it shouldn’t be there. More than three months after Hurricane Milton, the water is still there.

Jasai Miles scored 18 points, Nate Lliteras made the winning layup with 2.8 seconds remaining in overtime and North Florida defeated Stetson 101-100 on Wednesday night.

For the Sarasota location, 1000 North’s founders have partnered with local developer Kevin Daves, known for his work on The Concession Golf Club and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel and Residences. Tim Fanning is the club’s general manager and Alex Elshimy is its new-member director.