Parts Of Florida Could See Six Inches Of Snow
(Tallahassee, FL) -- Florida's Panhandle is expecting to see a record amount of snow during an anticipated rare winter storm. Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Tallahassee saying the hardest hit areas could see up to six inches of snow over 24 hours. The governor believes the biggest hazard will likely be on the road, which is why drivers are urged to stay in place if possible. A state of emergency is in effect ahead of the impacts North Florida last night. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Panhandle, Big Bend and northeastern counties for last night tonight. It remains in effect until this afternoon.
FDOT Preparing Roads For Winter Weather
(Pensacola, FL) -- Crews are preparing the roadways for winter weather in Northwest Florida. State transportation officials say spreader trucks equipped with de-icing pellets and salt have been deployed across the Panhandle. The D-O-T says it will continue to monitor state-owned roads and bridges to ensure they are safe for drivers, who could face potential slick and icy conditions. People who need to use their cars are urged to slow down and stay alert. Road Ranger service hours have been extended to help residents, and law enforcement will continue to evaluate whether road closures are needed.
Over A Dozen Central Florida Residents Get J6 Pardons
(Washington, DC)-- Over a dozen people from Central Florida will directly benefit from one of President Trump's first acts in office. On Monday, Trump granted pardons to about 15-hundred people involved in the January 6th riot. The Orlando Sentinel reports at least 16 of them are from Central Florida. One of them is former police officer Nathan Tuck. He tells News 6 he has no remorse, and he's so proud of January 6th.
KSC Director Named Acting NASA Administrator
(Washington, DC)-- An official at the Kennedy Space Center will temporarily lead NASA. President Trump has named KSC Director Janet Petro [[ PET-tro ]] as acting NASA administrator. She'll fill in until Jared Isaacman is confirmed by the senate. Petro is the first woman in charge of NASA.
Daytona Beach Police Chief Wants New AI Tech To Detect Guns
(Daytona Beach, FL)-- Daytona Beach's police chief wants to use artificial intelligence to make the city safer. Police Chief Jakari Young will go before the city council today to discuss an AI gun detector called ZeroEyes. It uses cameras to identify guns before they are fired. Young wants to install ZeroEyes on Seabreeze Boulevard, the boardwalk, Main Street and Joe Harris Park. He says it could save lives by cutting seconds off police response times. Young tells News 6 even if it can't stop a shooting, officers can still get there in time to arrest the suspect, and that's still a win.
Woman Arrested After Crashing Stolen Vehicle While Nude
(LaPorte County, IN)-- A 37-year-old LaPorte, Indiana woman is facing several charges after she was arrested when she crashed a stolen vehicle Sunday evening. Police identified her as Michelle Reeves and said she was nude when she crashed the vehicle. She was arrested after a homeowner called police to say Reeves was inside the home taking a shower and did not live there. Reeves allegedly stole the vehicle from a nearby driveway when it was idling, and then hit a basketball hoop and a tree before going into the home.
FDA Approves Johnson & Johnson Nasal Spray To Treat Depression
(New Brunswick, NJ)-- The FDA has approved a Johnson & Johnson nasal spray to treat major depression. That makes the spray, called Spravato, the first-ever stand-alone therapy for treating major depressive disorder that fails to improve with standard drug regimens. The FDA green light means Spravato, which has been used since 2019 along with an oral medication, can now be used by itself. Health experts say about a third of the 21-million U.S. adults who suffer from treatment-resistant major depression aren't getting relief from symptoms which can include persistent sadness, insomnia, lack of energy and suicidal ideations.
Today in History
1998, Theodore Kaczynski pled guilty to being the Unabomber. His multi-year mail bombing spree left several people dead and many others injured. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
1879, James Shields took the oath of office as U.S. Senator from Missouri, becoming the first person to serve as Senator for three different states. He had previously served as U.S. Senator from Illinois and Minnesota.