TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WKRC) — "Gulf of America" appeared in a Winter Weather Emergency Declaration from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. According to WFTX, the term "Gulf of America" appeared in an emergency declaration issued only hours after President Donald Trump mentioned his desire to have the title changed during his inaugural address Monday.
An area of ‘low pressure moving across the Gulf of America … will bring widespread impactful winter weather,” the order states.
DeSantis’ reference to the “Gulf of America” comes after Trump reiterated his intent to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Florida on Monday became the first state to officially refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in an emergency declaration ahead of a major storm. The post Florida is First State to Officially Use ‘Gulf Of America’ With Cold Weather Emergency Declaration Just Hours After Trump Inaugurated first appeared on Mediaite.
Chances notched up Friday that Tallahassee could see snow ... to allow an area of low pressure to develop in the western Gulf of Mexico and move toward Florida. If the low tracks closer to ...
A strong winter storm blasting through the United States, including the Gulf Coast, is bringing the rare sight of snow and ice to northern Florida, and frigid rain to Tampa Bay.
The name of the Gulf of Mexico is just one of the many things President Trump has promised to change. While it hasn't changed yet, click to see how the state's executive order used the new title.
Anytime you’re dealing with wintry precipitation in the southeast, it’s like shooting an arrow through a keyhole at two miles out,” an NWS forecaster says.
Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency ahead of this week's hazardous winter weather that could bring snow to the Florida Panhandle.
The potential name change is more likely to spread confusion than awe — especially if the same body of water is called different names by different countries.