The National Weather Service said on Jan. 3, 2018, parts of north Florida, along with south Georgia, saw snow accumulate thanks to the first winter storm the Sunshine State had seen since 1989. Georgia of course saw the largest accumulations, up to 2 inches, but the snowfall in Florida was still measurable.

Record-breaking snow accumulation was reported across the Florida Panhandle and prompted the Florida Highway Patrol to shut down some major roadways by early Tuesday evening.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser had to be retrieved after getting stuck in snow on the interstate.

The heaviest snowfall in the Sunshine State occurred around Pensacola, where spotters reported measuring amounts of 5-12 inches through Tuesday evening.

Per Florida Highway Patrol, I-10 from mile marker 5 to mile marker 56 is CLOSED. The Barrancas Avenue Bayou Chico Bridge was closed in both directions at 4:58 p.m. because of ice, according the Florida Department of Transportation.

Pensacola Christian College campus webcam ... absolutely necessary," the Florida Department of Highway Safety, Florida Highway Patrol warned on X, formerly known as Twitter.

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.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper illustrated the hard way why it's important to stay off the roads.

While local officials urged drivers to stay off the roads, nothing was going to keep Pensacolians from enjoying a rare snow day.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper shot and killed a suspect after a "physical altercation" at a hospital in Ocala, officials confirmed early Friday.

Officials are asking Panhandle residents to avoid being on the roads. Freezing temperatures mean icy, dangerous conditions.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper’s vehicle slid off the icy roads Tuesday as a result of the rare winter storm sweeping across northwest Florida.