Schools, businesses close due to winter storm conditions
Jan 21, 2025
A generational winter storm is moving through much of the country. The inclement weather is bringing harsh conditions to Florida, forcing closures of schools and businesses.Watch snow blowing on Pensacola Beach Blowing snow on Pensacola BeachUniversity of FloridaThe University of Florida said the campus will close and classes will be canceled Wednesday, January 22, due to "wintery conditions." The campus will close at midnight on Wednesday and will open at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.Florida State UniversityFlorida State University said the campus will be closed, and classes will be canceled Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22.Florida A&M UniversityFAMU said the campus will be closed, and classes will be canceled Tuesday, Jan. 21, and Wednesday, Jan. 22.Tallahassee AirportThe Tallahassee Airport said it will temporarily suspend operations beginning at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan 21. All flights will be canceled after 3 p.m. on Jan. 21. They plan to resume operations at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22.Jacksonville AirportJacksonville Airport said the airport will close following the last departure at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The airport expects to reopen at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22.Busch Gardens Tampa BayThe theme park announced it would be closed starting at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21.