http://www.wkrg.com/media/ui/video/logo_small.png http://www.wkrg.com/news/ Florida Mobile News Alabama and Pensacola Florida News and the Gulf Coast Region News Video en-us Copyright WKRG http://www.wkrg.com/news/category/florida/ http://media.wkrg.com/media/webcast_news.jpg Florida - WKRG.com News - Mobile Al - Pensacola Fl - Gulf Coast Florida Get the latest Video News Weather and Sports and more WKRG.com podcast WKRG.com WKRG.com drencher@gmail.com Florida,mobile alabama, mobile al, mobile news, mobile alabama news, mobile al news, wkrg mobile, WKRG, Mobile, Alabama, news, weather, sports no http://www.wkrg.com/feeds/pod/category/florida/ http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/two_lenders_halt_new_foreclosures_for_45_days/21431/
The Florida Bankers Association and the Florida Credit Union League voluntarily agree not to file new foreclosure petitions on primary homes for the next 45 days. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/two_lenders_halt_new_foreclosures_for_45_days/21431/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:52:00 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/its_official_us_is_in_a_recession/21430/
The National Bureau of Economic Research says the U.S. economy fell into a recession that will be the most severe slump since 1981-82. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/its_official_us_is_in_a_recession/21430/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:44:59 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/gay_rights_group_to_protest_crists_wedding/21428/
Group that wants all Floridians to have the right to marry says it will hold a demonstration outside Governor Charlie Crist's wedding. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/gay_rights_group_to_protest_crists_wedding/21428/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:57:31 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/motorcyclist_killed_on_highway_98/21418/
One person killed, two injured in Gulf Breeze accident Sunday night. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/motorcyclist_killed_on_highway_98/21418/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 11:12:18 +0000 30.396716603943424 -87.0215892791748 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/hurricane_season_ends_today1/21409/
The 2008 Hurricane Season produced 8 hurricanes. Meteorologist Jene' Young takes a look at the season. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/hurricane_season_ends_today1/21409/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:08:25 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/atlantic_hurricane_season_blows_away_records1/21382/
The 2008 Atlantic hurricane season, which ends Sunday, seemed to strike the United States and Cuba as if on redial.. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/hurricane/article/atlantic_hurricane_season_blows_away_records1/21382/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:44:55 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/16-year-old_girl_arrested_for_punching_her_dad/21376/
The Crestview girl hit her father when he tried to spank her. She's charged with misdemeanor domestic battery. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/16-year-old_girl_arrested_for_punching_her_dad/21376/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:14:24 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/not_so_happy_thanksgiving_dinner/21375/
A Florida woman chased after her Thanksgiving dinner guest screaming "If you don't get out, I'll kill you." More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/not_so_happy_thanksgiving_dinner/21375/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:48:44 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/from_skid_row...to_church_leader/21354/
Former drug addict, alcoholic picks up the pieces...gives thanks to Pensacola community More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/from_skid_row...to_church_leader/21354/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:23:31 +0000 30.436982049739107 -87.23062992095947 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/elderly_man_dies_in_fire/21343/
The State Fire Marshal's Office says 85-year-old Bob Howell was killed in a house fire in Pensacola. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/elderly_man_dies_in_fire/21343/ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:51:57 +0000 30.466393443823733 -87.26500511169433 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/free_items_on_black_friday/21351/
Some retailers are going beyond Black Friday markdowns with freebies and coupons tomorrow. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/free_items_on_black_friday/21351/ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:19:16 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/soldier_smack_talk/21350/
He's on a 15 month tour in Baghdad, but a Pensacola soldier who graduated from Alabama only has one thing on his mind this week - the Iron Bowl. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/soldier_smack_talk/21350/ Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:45:42 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/florida_sells_one_of_the_states_three_planes/21323/
To help cut expenses, Flroida accepted a $1.35 million bid for one of its three executive aircraft used by Gov. Charlie Crist and other top officials. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/florida_sells_one_of_the_states_three_planes/21323/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:48:20 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/car_dealers_deal_with_economy/21284/
While Congress debates a bailout for the big three automakers, some local dealers say they are doing okay, Sales are down but the doors are staying open. In fact, one dealership is even expanding. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/car_dealers_deal_with_economy/21284/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:18:35 +0000 30.473532229270802 -87.20809936523437 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/miami_judge_rules_in_favor_of_gay_couples/21253/
The Miami judge said there was "no rational basis" for prohibiting gays from adopting children. Florida has one of the strictest bans on gay adoptions in the country. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/miami_judge_rules_in_favor_of_gay_couples/21253/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:48:55 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/house_fire_kills_elderly_couple/21242/
Weekend house fire in Santa Rosa County claims the lives of an elderly couple More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/house_fire_kills_elderly_couple/21242/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:17:45 +0000 30.768979140567136 -87.04193115234375 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/armed_robber_hits_pawn_shop/21234/
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery that took place shortly after 10 a.m. this morning.. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/armed_robber_hits_pawn_shop/21234/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:48:30 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/fl_lotto_jackpot_growing/21231/
The jackpot in the Florida Lotto game has grown to $11 million... More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/fl_lotto_jackpot_growing/21231/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:21:53 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/couple_dies_in_house_fire/21210/
Santa Rosa Co. FL home burns Sunday night. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/couple_dies_in_house_fire/21210/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:55:48 +0000 30.766619146727496 -87.04330444335937 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/alabama_still_number_1/21202/
Crimson Tide gets 63 of 65 first place votes in this week's AP College Football Poll. Florida is right behind in 2nd place More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/alabama_still_number_1/21202/ Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:35:02 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/teen_arrested_after_passing_gas/21189/
Authorities say the 13-year old was charged with disruption of a school function More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/teen_arrested_after_passing_gas/21189/ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:28:27 +0000 27.182577390785823 -80.2386474609375 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/a_law_beaking_delivery/21188/
A man from Niceville is arrested after accepting a postal delivery of 14-and-a-half pounds of marijuana More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/a_law_beaking_delivery/21188/ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:21:54 +0000 30.53032794236421 -86.48025512695312 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/senior_citizen_stuck_in_tub_3_days/21183/
An 82 year old Pensacola woman is stuck in a bathtub for days while her cries go unheard. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/senior_citizen_stuck_in_tub_3_days/21183/ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:08:09 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/esccaped_convict_still_free/21142/
A violent inmate is still on the loose after escaping early Thursday morning in Florida. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/esccaped_convict_still_free/21142/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:22:16 +0000 30.53801647822647 -87.39761352539062 http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/may_cost_you_more_to_send_your_teen_to_college/21123/
Governor Crist proposes Florida university tuition increases. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/financial/article/may_cost_you_more_to_send_your_teen_to_college/21123/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:05:37 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/search_for_escaped_inmate/21118/
Police came up empty in their search for a convicted felon who escaped during a bathroom break in the Florida panhandle. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/search_for_escaped_inmate/21118/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:32:57 +0000 30.536833666166597 -87.40104675292969 http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/florida_doctor_convicted_in_rx_drug_ring/21091/
A Pensacola jury found him guilty of dispensing Oxycontin, Lortab and Methadone to patients who didn't need the drugs for pain control. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/medical/article/florida_doctor_convicted_in_rx_drug_ring/21091/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:41:02 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/education/article/teacher_suspended_for_voting_child_out_of_class/21063/
The kindergarten teacher is accused of letting her students vote an autistic student out of class by a 14-2 margin. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/education/article/teacher_suspended_for_voting_child_out_of_class/21063/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:23:56 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/education/article/new_escambia_county_school_district_superintendent/21024/
Malcolm Thomas is asking for your input to help improve Escambia County Schools. Click here to find the survey. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/education/article/new_escambia_county_school_district_superintendent/21024/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:28:30 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/lean_cuisine_frozen_dinners_recalled/21015/
The recall was issued after people found small pieces of hard plastic in their food. Click here for details on what to look out for. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/lean_cuisine_frozen_dinners_recalled/21015/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:11:49 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/school_bus_involved_in_wreck/20999/
A ride home to remember for some Milton, Florida high school students. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/school_bus_involved_in_wreck/20999/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:38:19 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/former_survivor_cast_member_arrested_in_florida/20977/
Ace Gordon was arrested for disorderly intoxication and obstruction after a bar dispute. Gordon repeatedly told deputies he was famous while en route to jail. More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/former_survivor_cast_member_arrested_in_florida/20977/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:35:10 +0000 http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/teen_girl_mauled_by_cougar/20957/
Girl survives attack at a Miami, Florida wildlife collector's home More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/local/article/teen_girl_mauled_by_cougar/20957/ Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:17:23 +0000 25.78258030688864 -80.1947021484375 http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/wheelchair_bandit_robs_bank/20950/
Suspect is caught 500 feet away as he tries to escape in his motorized wheelchair More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/crime/article/wheelchair_bandit_robs_bank/20950/ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:50:15 +0000 28.34427355989288 -80.69595336914062 http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/unlocking_victorias_secret/20936/
A Pensacola woman says her Victoria's Secret bra went from sexy to scratchy! More ]]> http://www.wkrg.com/consumer/article/unlocking_victorias_secret/20936/ Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:34:02 +0000