Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency ahead of this week's hazardous winter weather that's expected to bring snow to the Florida Panhandle. Sleet, snow and freezing rain are expected in North Florida in the counties along the Interstate 10 corridor. Weather experts say it has the potential to be one of the worst storms in Gulf Coast history. The order, following President Trump's inaugural remarks, also refers to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. State offices in 34 counties, including those in Tallahassee, will be closed Wednesday. "Hazardous driving conditions will exist Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday, especially over bridges, overpasses, and elevated surfaces, leading to possible roadway and bridge closures across North Florida," the executive order says.