Florida gas prices up, national prices down

The News Service Florida Contributor Average prices at the pump in Florida rose 9 cents in the past week, while national prices dropped. The AAA auto club said the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas Monday, in Florida, was $3.16, up from $3.07 a week earlier. "Florida drivers have seen some volatility in prices at the pump in recent weeks, and that trend could continue in the coming weeks," AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins said in a prepared statement. "Gasoline supplies are stron