WPTV traveled to the northern part of Florida to Jacksonville to give those considering travel a snapshot of what roads look like along the state's east coast

A major winter storm that slammed Texas and blanketed the northern Gulf Coast with record-breaking snow moved east Wednesday, spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and eastern Carolinas.

A major storm spread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia and the coastal Carolinas on Wednesday after breaking snow records in Texas and Louisiana, treating the region to unaccustomed perils and wintertime joy.

It has been 35 years for Jacksonville, and the weather service in Houston said it was the most significant winter storm in the area since at least 1960. The storm's impact will be felt for days in Southern cities not accustomed to the deep freeze that has gripped most of the nation this week.

The dining scene in Downtown Jacksonville slumped in 2024, with more restaurants closing than opening. But with more than a dozen under construction, in development or announced, 2025 could bring a rebound. In January, Bagels R Us opened at 440 W. Adams St. across from the Duval County Courthouse. It’s open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday.

"Jacksonville is a very rapidly growing region, and it fits all the characteristics of the regions that we want to penetrate in the Southeast. So it just checked all the boxes squarely with what we needed to find in that region,

North Florida and Queens (NC) will hit the court in a matchup of ASUN opponents. The teams match up Thursday for the first time this season.

Dangerous below-freezing temperatures with even colder wind chills were also expected to last over much of the week in the region. Authorities say three people have died in the cold weather.

People way outside Space Coast (Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Pensacola) may see Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket after Cape Canaveral liftoff.

along with northeastern parts of Florida like Jacksonville. North and Central Florida will see subfreezing temperatures from Sunday through Wednesday. Much of Florida will avoid the worst parts of ...

For the first time in several years, Jacksonville could ... Much of Florida will avoid the worst parts of the chill, according to AccuWeather. North Florida will see the coldest temperatures ...

Will Richard capped a 22-point showing by hitting the go-ahead layup with five seconds left as fifth-ranked Florida executed down the stretch and rallied for a 70-69 victory over South