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Ep: 20. Snow in the Sunshine State: Florida's Historic Winter Storm

12 min · 22. jan. 2025
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Florida is experiencing its heaviest snowfall in history! Today, we explore this unprecedented winter storm that's brought nearly 9 inches of snow to parts of the Sunshine State. From snow-covered palm trees to closed airports, we'll break down how this arctic blast is affecting everything from travel to agriculture. Learn why Governor DeSantis declared a state of emergency, how 150,000 migrant workers lost their jobs, and what happens when a state famous for beaches and oranges has to deploy snowplows. Plus, the story behind the storm that's shattering records set back in 1954.

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