Oil Hits Pensacola

Traces of oil have washed up on the beaches of Pensacola, Florida. Gov. Charlie Crist came to observe the environmental damage. Clean-up contractors are working on the scene. Department of Secretary Mike Sole told the media he will contact the Coast Guard about getting front-end loader to pick up the oil-stained sand.

An MSNBC has a starker report. Field reporter Mark Potter said skimmers were not out until after the oil hit the shore. The oil has spread along the coast of Pensacola.

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Reuters has a quote on just how bad the smell is.

"I jumped in my car this morning, drove out here and immediately the smell hits you in the face. It's like you're pulling up to a gas station to get gas," said Pensacola resident Gary Deshazo.

Just waits until it starts raining oil like in Louisiana. Things are going to get worst before they get better.