Severe storms destroy homes in South

MOLINO, Fla. - February 17, 2008 A tornado destroyed four homes in Escambia County, Fla., with several others damaged, county and National Weather Service officials said. Across the border in Escambia County, Ala., two houses were destroyed by a possible tornado in rural Dixie, the Weather Service said.

The storm damaged some structures in Covington County, Ala., and toppled trees, said Jeremie Shaffer, assistant director of the county emergency management agency.

The Weather Service warned of tornado threats and winds of 70 mph as the storm system moved into Georgia.