Floridians prepare for possibly record low temps

PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tara McCourry and Stephen McFarren walked hand in hand along a picturesque Florida beach Tuesday. The young couple watched pelicans, admired seashells and adjusted their hats and gloves as they buffered themselves against the 27-degree wind chill.

Low of 24 Degrees Reported in Winter Haven | theledger.com | The Ledger | Lakeland, FL

The most ominous forecast came on the Weather Channel's Web site, weather.com, which predicted snow mixed with rain Friday night in the Auburndale-Lake Alfred areas.

2007: Warming Now on Front Burner | Lakeland, FL

GAINESVILLE - With "STOP GLOBAL WARMING" bracelets dangling from his wrist, Gov. Charlie Crist took his seat between the two women who would soon embrace him in a hug before a row of television cameras: rock star and environmental activist Sheryl Crow and Laurie David, producer of the Al Gore documentary on global warming.

Florida's Governor Signs Emergency Order to Deal With Cold Weather

MIAMI — Florida's governor has signed an emergency order to deal with the cold weather threatening the state's crops.

Gov. Charlie Crist on Tuesday signed the executive order that relaxes the normal restrictions on transporting crops. It also gives the state's Division of Emergency Management and other agencies the authority to provide growers with assistance.
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Forecasters say the cold spell will last through the weekend, likely breaking records for continuous cold temperatures in many parts of the state.