A major winter storm brings cold, snow, and ice to parts of Florida and other U.S. regions, prompting widespread warnings.

A powerful winter storm is sweeping across the United States, bringing freezing temperatures, frost, and possible snow flurries to parts of Florida, while triggering heavy snow, ice, and blizzard conditions in other regions. Authorities in multiple states have issued weather warnings and urged residents to take precautions as the system continues to move east.