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KEY LIST WINTER WEATHER-VO
NEWS OPEN-CLIP WEATHER AIRLINE DELAYS-VOTOPS
LIVE DOPPLER-DOPPLER STORM DAMAGE TAMPA-VOTOPS
WINTER LATEST-VOTOPS-WIPE ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION-SS
ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION-SSTOPS-WIPE CHARLOTTE ABDUCTION SEX ASSAULT-SS-CG
JOBLESS RATES-VOTOPS NAPLES ARMED ROBBERY-SS
HELLO-2-SHOT GRAND THEFT SURVALLIANCE-(3) SS
FIRST WEATHER-WX CTR TEEHEE MURDER FOLLOW-OC-SOT-VO
WEATHER LATEST-VO IMMOKALEE MURDER ARREST-SS-VO
WEATHER AIRPORT DELAYS-VOTOPS CUBS SNAG-ON CAM
POWER OUTAGE LATEST-ON CAM FL UNEMPLOYMENT-ON CAM
STORM DAMAGE TAMPA-VOTOPS JOBLESS NUMBERS-VOTOPS
ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION-SS ECONOMY UPDATE-ON CAM
CHARLOTTE ABDUCTION SEX ASSAULT-SS-CG TOYOTA UPDATE-SOTVO
NAPLES ARMED ROBBERY-SS AL STUDENT SHOT-VO
GRAND THEFT SURVEILLANCE-(3) SS 12 YR OLD HANDCUFFED-VO
TEEHEE MURDER FOLLOW-OC-SOT-VO AMERICAN RELEASED FROM N KOREA-VO
IMMOKALEE MURDER ARREST-SS-VO TOXIC PET FOOD SENTENCE-ON CAM
JUVENILES ARRESTED IN DRUG BUST-SS-OC MILITARY MORNING AFTER PILL-VO
CUBS SNAG-ON CAM PALIN KS DINNER-VO
CAPE SEWER BATTLE-VO THINGS TO DO-ON CAM
COLLIER ELECTION CHANGES-VO-WIPE THINGS TO DO-PKG
COLLIER ELECTION CHANGES-SOT-VO TEASE FOUR-OC
FL UNEMPLOYMENT-ON CAM LOTTERY NUMBERS-CG
JOBLESS RATES DIP-VOTOPS WEATHER CLIP-CLIPTOPS
TOYOTA UPDATE-SOT-VO MAIN WEATHER-WX CTR
DOMINICAN HELICOPTER CRASH-VO-WIPE NV MAYOR OBAMA-VO
DOMINICAN HELICOPTER CRASH-SOT-VO PAKISTAN AFTERMATH-VO
HAITIAN MISSIONARIES-VO-WIPE TEA PARTY TN-VO
HAITIAN MISSIONARIES-SOT-VO TEASE FIVE-ONCAM
TEASE ONE-OC QUALITY TIME WITH KIDS-ON CAM
WEATHER OPEN-CLIPTOPS QUALITY TIME WITH KIDS-PKG
WEATHER-WXWALL NEW CONCUSSION RELIEF-VO
SHUTTLE LAUNCH SUNDAY-VO CDC H1N1-VO
GOLF ON THE MOON-VO 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW-CLIP
SPORTS PKG-PKG TOYOTA UPDATE-VOTOPS
TEASE TWO-OC TRANSITION CLIP 6-CLIP
JERSEY FLAP LA-VO JOBLESS NUMBERS-VOTOPS
SUPERBOWL PARTIES FL-VO TRANSITION CLIP 5-CLIP
ORANGUTANS PICKS-VO WINTER WEATHER-VOTOPS
FARVE BILLBOARD-VO TRANSITION CLIP 4-CLIP
FAKE OLYMPIC TIX-VO WEATHER DELAYS-VOTOPS
HASTY PUDDING AWARD-VO TRANSITION CLIP 3-CLIP
TEASE THREE-ON CAM NAPLES ROBBERY-SSTOPS
NEWS OPEN-CLIP TRANSITION CLIP 2-CLIP
LIVE DOPPLER-DOPPLER ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION-SSTOPS
WINTER WEATHRE-VOTOPS TRANSITION CLIP 1-CLIP
ATTEMPTED ABUDCTION-SSTOPS FT MYERS ART FEST-SSTOPS
GRAND THEFT-SS-TOPS FINAL WEATHER-WXCOMP
WX TOSS-2 SHOT CLOSE-1-SHOT
WEATHER-WX CTR  


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NEWS OPEN-CLIP


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LIVE DOPPLER-DOPPLER


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WINTER LATEST-VOTOPS-WIPE


SNOW IS CONTINUING TO FALL ON THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION THIS MORNING.

BUT WAIT UNTIL YOU HEAR HOW FORECASTERS ARE PREDICTING TO FALL BEFORE IT'S ALL SAID AND DONE. Return to index of stories...


ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION-SSTOPS-WIPE


AN ACCUSED KIDNAPPER IS ON THE LOOSE.

POLICE NEED YOUR HELP TO CAPTURE THIS MAN--SUSPECTED OF TRYING TO TAKE A FORT MYERS GIRL FROM A LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD. Return to index of stories...


JOBLESS RATES-VOTOPS


NEW UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS ARE OUT.

SO WHY IS THE REPORT GETTING MIXED FEELINGS. Return to index of stories...


HELLO-2-SHOT


GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

TODAY IS SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6TH.

I'M BRANDON GUNNOE.

AND I'M KELLY IMRICK.

WINTER WEATHER IS MAKING IT'S WAY INTO THE MID-ATLANTIC REGIONS, BUT WILL IT HAVE ANY AFFECT ON US HERE?

CHRIS LAMBERT HAS OUR PRECISION FORECAST. Return to index of stories...


FIRST WEATHER-WX CTR


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.

A cool and breezy weekend settles into Southwest Florida, although the chance for rain has pretty much passed us by. Expect more clouds in the mix this morning, then mostly sunny skies this afternoon as highs approach the 70 degree mark. The northwesterly breeze remains active at 15-20 mph today with occasional gusts past 25.

Lows fall back to near 50 tonight in the urban areas and 40s inland under mainly clear skies.

Despite quite a bit of sunshine, highs tomorrow struggle to get out of the 60s. The breeze won't be quite as strong but a northerly wind at 10-15 mph does add an extra chill to the air.

After a cool day, temperatures tomorrow night drop off into the mid 40s across the urban areas to the upper 30s deep inland.

We'll warm up a bit Monday and Tuesday, eventually making it back into the mid to upper 70s by Tuesday afternoon. The warm-up won't last long though as another cool front comes in with showers late Tuesday or Tuesday night, providing cooler weather once again behind it for the middle part of next week. Return to index of stories...


WEATHER LATEST-VO


FORECASTERS SAY A SNOWSTORM COULD DROP 30 INCHES OR MORE ON THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS THE WEATHER SYSTEM COULD BE "EXTREMELY DANGEROUS" BECAUSE OF INTENSE SNOWFALL AND STONG WINDS.

THE STORM IS ALREADY BEING BLAMED FOR HUNDREDS OF ACCIDENTS AND TWO DEATHS.

A FATHER AND SON IN VIRGINIA STOPPED TO HELP ANOTHER DRIVER AND WERE HIT BY A TRACTOR TRAILER. Return to index of stories...


WEATHER AIRPORT DELAYS-VOTOPS


THE WEATHER IS STILL CAUSING PROBLEMS FOR PEOPLE FLYING IN AND OUT OF RSW.

LAST TIME I CHECKED THERE'S ABOUT A DOZEN CANCELLATIONS AND A FEW DELAYS.

MOSTLY TO THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION.

A LOT OF PEOPLE WERE STUCK IN THE AIRPORT LAST NIGHT DUE TO THE SNOW UP NORTH.

TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR FLIGHT: JUST GO TO OUR WEBSITE: A-B-C DASH 7 DOT COM AND CLICK TO SITES ON SEVEN. Return to index of stories...


POWER OUTAGE LATEST-ON CAM


SNOW MAY BE SLAMMING THE NORTHERN REGION BUT THUNDERSTORMS HIT SOUTHWEST FLORDIA HARD.

THIS MORNING, PEOPLE IN MARCO ISLAND HAVE HAD THEIR POWER RESTORED.

THREE-THOUSAND PEOPLE WERE LEFT IN THE DARK WHEN THOSE POWERFUL STORMS ROLLED THROUGH THE AREA FRIDAY AFTERNOON. Return to index of stories...


STORM DAMAGE TAMPA-VOTOPS


TAMPA WAS HIT EVEN HARDER.

THE STORM LEFT BEHIND THIS DAMAGE AT THE STATE FAIR.

THE STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN TOOK DOWN A LARGE TENT.

SEVERAL PEOPLE WERE HURT--ONE WOMAN HAD TO BE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. Return to index of stories...


ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION-SS


LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE SEARCHING FOR A MAN WHO TRIED TO LURE A TEENAGE GIRL INTO HIS CAR NEAR A BUS STOP FRIDAY.

THIS IS A POLICE SKETCH OF THE SUSPECT.

THE GIRL TOLD DEPUTIES THE MAN PULLED UP NEXT TO HER IN A DARK FOUR DOOR MINI S-U-V NEAR MONTROSE DRIVE AND MCGREGOR BOULEVARD IN FORT MYERS.

HE IS SAID TO BE ABOUT 30 TO 35 YEARS OLD.

WHEN HE ASKED HER TO GET INTO HIS CAR, THE GIRL RAN AWAY.

IF YOU KNOW THIS MAN OR ANYTHING ABOUT THE INCIDENT, YOU ARE ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS AT 1-800-780-TIPS. Return to index of stories...


CHARLOTTE ABDUCTION SEX ASSAULT-SS-CG


ACROSS THE COUNTY LINE, THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS LOOKING FOR TWO MEN WHO RAPED A 15 YEAR OLD GIRL.

THIS IS A SKETCH OF ONE OF THE TWO SUSPECTS INVOLVED.

THE TEEN SAYS SHE WAS JOGGING BY HERSELF WHEN TWO MEN FORCED HER INTO A CAR.

SHE SAYS A HISPANIC MALE RAPED HER INSIDE THE CAR.

ONE OF THE SUSPECTS IS DESCRIBED TO BE TALL AND SKINNY WITH SPIKY HAIR AND LAST SEEN WEARING A RED SHIRT.

THE OTHER IS TALL AND THIN WITH GLASSES, A WHITE SHIRT AND JEANS.

IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING: YOU'RE ASKED TO CALL THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE OR CRIMESTOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES ARMED ROBBERY-SS


RIGHT NOW--NAPLES POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR TWO SUSPECTS IN AN ARMED ROBBERY.

A MAN TOLD POLICE--KELVIN HENDERSON AND BRIAN AUPLANT--ROBBED HIM ON 14TH STREET NORTH.

POLICE SAY THE MEN USED A HAND GUN AND AN *ASSAULT RIFLE TO TAKE FIVE-THOUSAND DOLLARS.

INVESTIGATORS FOUND HENDERSON A SHORT TIME LATER.

THEY ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR AUPLANT. Return to index of stories...


GRAND THEFT SURVEILLANCE-(3) SS


COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES NEED YOUR HELP IN FINDING THESE CROOKS.

HERE'S THE LATEST IMAGE FROM A SURVEILLANCE CAMERA.AT THE PEARLE VISION ON U-S 41 IN NORTH NAPLES.

DEPUTIES SAY.THESE TWO MEN STOLE MORE THAN A THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF GLASSES AND FRAMES.

THE INCIDENT HAPPENED JULY 31ST.

POLICE DID NOT INDICATE WHY THESE IMAGES ARE JUST NOW BEING RELEASED.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, YOU ARE ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS, 1-800-780-TIPS. Return to index of stories...


TEEHEE MURDER FOLLOW-OC-SOT-VO


A MAN IS ARRESTED IN A TWO YEAR OLD MURDER CASE.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARRESTED RALPH LOOSEMAN FOR RUNNING DOWN ALEX TEEHEE WITH AN S-U-V.

THE VICTIM'S FAMILY SAYS THE PROCESS IS JUST THE BEGINNING.

44:48 Even life in prison, they probably won't get anything like that but Alex is gone, he's dead.

ON THE 13th OF EVERY MONTH, THE TEEHEE'S POST FLYERS, LIKE THIS ONE SEEN ON THE BACK OF THEIR CAR, AROUND TOWN.

THEY'RE OFFERING A 20 THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO ADDITIONAL ARRESTS IN THE CASE. Return to index of stories...


IMMOKALEE MURDER ARREST-SS-VO


COLLIER COUNTY POLICE ARREST A MAN WHO ALLEGEDLY MURDERED AN IMMOKALEE WOMAN.

FRANCISCO CARRILLO IS CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER.

29-YEAR-OLD IRIS CONTRERAS, WAS FOUND DEAD INSIDE HER IMMOKALEE HOME LAST WEEK.

DEPUTIES AREN'T SAYING HOW SHE DIED. BUT TONIGHT CARILLO IS IN JAIL ON MURDER CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


JUVENILES ARRESTED IN DRUG BUST-SS-OC


SUSPECTED DRUG ACTIVITY AT A HOME ON DAVIS COURT LEADS TO ADDITIONAL ARREST.

INSIDE POLICE ARREST 16-YEAR-OLD LEONARD HAMILTON FOR HAVING COCAINE AND MARIJUANA.

POLICE ALSO ARREST A 14-YEAR-OLD MALE ON A PROBATION VIOLATION.

INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY HAVE GOTTEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT DRUG ACTIVITY IN THE AREA. Return to index of stories...


CUBS SNAG-ON CAM


MESA ARIZONA'S PLANS TO KEEP THE CHICAGO CUBS FOR SPRING TRAINING IS MEETING A LITTLE CONTROVERSY.

A STATE REPRESTENTATIVE PLANS TO INTRODUCE A BILL MONDAY THAT WILL INCREASE CAR RENTAL FEES BY ADDING A SPRING TRAINING TICKET SURCHARGES TO HELP PAY FOR THE CUB'S NEW STADIUM.

OTHER TEAM OWNERS IN THE CACTUS LEAGUE ARE UPSET BY THIS STATING WHY SHOULD THEIR FANS HELP PAY FOR THE CUBS NEW STADIUM. Return to index of stories...


CAPE SEWER BATTLE-VO


NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN CAPE CORAL'S BATTLE OF BILLS.

THE CITY INTERIM FINANCIAL SERVICES DIRECTORS SAYS SHE *DOES NOT* THINK THE CITY OVERCHARGED PEOPLE FOR SEWER USEAGE.

SHE SAYS A RESOLUTION PASSED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS IN 2005, SHOWS IT WAS THEIR INTENT TO CHARGE FOR TOTAL SEWER USE.

LAST WEEK THE CITY DISCOVERED THE POSSIBLE OVERCHARGES AND PLANNED TO REFUND AFFECTED CUSTOMERS.

STILL NO WORD ON HOW MUCH THOSE REFUNDS WILL BE FOR. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER ELECTION CHANGES-VO-WIPE


COLLIER COUNTY'S SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS IS PUSHING FOR A STATEWIDE CHANGE.

JENNIFER EDWARDS WANTS ALL LOCAL ELECTIONS TO BE DONE THROUGH THE MAIL.

FOR THE MARCO ISLAND CITY COUNCIL RACE: THERE WAS A 48 PERCENT VOTER TURNOUT. THE NAPLES CITY COUNCIL RACE ONLY HAD A 28-PERCENT VOTER TURNOUT.

MARCO'S ELECTION WAS DONE ALL BY MAIL, WHILE NAPLES VOTERS HAD TO GO TO THE POLLS.

THE MAIL-ONLY ELECTION WAS ALSO 10-THOUSAND DOLLARS CHEAPER. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER ELECTION CHANGES-SOT-VO


that's something that our supervisors state association has been lobbying for over the last few years and will continue to do that.

FLORIDA LEGISLATORS WOULD HAVE TO CHANGE THE LAW.

RIGHT NOW, MAIL-IN-ONLY BALLOTS ARE NOT ALLOWED FOR MOST ELECTIONS Return to index of stories...


FL UNEMPLOYMENT-ON CAM


FLORIDA'S UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO PEAK AT 12 POINT 3 PERCENT LATER THIS YEAR AND REMAIN IN THE DOUBLE DIGITS FOR ANOTHER TWO YEARS.

STATE ECONOMISTS MADE MINOR CHANGES TO THE STATE'S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK ON FRIDAY.

IN NOVEMBER, THEY HAD PREDICTED THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WOULD TOP OUT AT 11-POINT-4 PERCENT BY MID-2010. Return to index of stories...


JOBLESS RATES DIP-VOTOPS


AND A DECLINE IN JANUARY'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IS BRINGING SOME HOPE.

THE LABOR DEPARTMENT SAYS JANUARY REPORT SHOWED AN UNEXPECTED DECLINE FROM 10 PERCENT TO 9 POINT 7 PERCENT.

THIS HAS BEEN THE FIRST DROP IN SEVEN MONTHS. Return to index of stories...


TOYOTA UPDATE-SOT-VO


TOYOTA'S C-E-O ISSUED A PUBLIC APOLOGY FRIDAY.

Sot/Akio Toyoda/CEO, Toyota:12 -:17

"Please believe me, we always put customer first, is first priority"

THE C-E-O SAID HIS COMPANY IS STILL DECIDING WHAT STEPS ARE NEEDED TO FIX THEIR MASSIVE RECALL ISSUE.

HE HAS BEEN CRITICIZED FOR NOT ANSWERING QUESTIONS SOONER, ABOUT THE RECALL.

TOYOTA HAS RECALLED 4.5 MILLION VEHICLES GLOBALLY FOR STICKING

GAS PEDALS.

THE COMPANY IS STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO ABOUT ITS PRIUS BRAKE PROBLEM AND FLOOR MAT ISSUE. Return to index of stories...


DOMINICAN HELICOPTER CRASH-VO-WIPE


THE BROTHER OF ONE OF THE TWO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MEN WHO DIED IN A HELICOPTER CRASH SPOKE TO A-B-C SEVEN ABOUT THE INCIDENT.

53-YEAR-OLD JIM JALOVEC OF NAPLES.AND PILOT, JOHN WARD OF FORT MYERS, WERE RETURNING FROM A HUMANITARIAN TRIP FROM HAITI WHEN THEIR HELICOPTER CRASHED IN THE DOMINCAN REPUBLIC THURSDAY NIGHT.

JIM'S BROTHER TONY TELLS ABC SEVEN, THE DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE WAS HARD FOR HIS BROTHER TO IGNORE. Return to index of stories...


DOMINICAN HELICOPTER CRASH-SOT-VO


"Some people just look the other way, other people go 'I gotta do something about it.' He wanted to go there and do whatever he could."

HIS FAMILY TELLS US HE DIED DOING WHAT HE LOVES BEST.HELPING EVERYONE ELSE. Return to index of stories...


HAITIAN MISSIONARIES-VO-WIPE


A GROUP OF AMERICAN MISSIONARIES IN HAITI ACCUSED OF KIDNAPPING WON'T BE GOING ANYWHERE YET.

ACCORDING TO A LAWYER FOR THE GROUP: A JUDGE HAS REFUSED TO GRANT THEM PROVISIONAL RELEASE.

THE 10 AMERICANS WERE TAKEN BACK INTO CUSTODY AFTER SPENDING SEVERAL HOURS IN COURT.

NOW MEMBERS OF THEIR IDAHO CHURCH ARE BEGGING FOR THEIR RELEASE. Return to index of stories...


HAITIAN MISSIONARIES-SOT-VO


"We believe that the very best thing that could happen, not only for our loved ones who we miss dearly, but also for the people of Haiti, is for their government to release them as quickly as possible, allowing the world's attention to be focused where it should be, helping the nation that experienced the devastating earthquake."

THE GROUP ATTEMPTED TO TAKE A BUSLOAD OF UNDOCUMENTED CHILDREN TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-OC


NASA IS PREPARING TO LAUNCH THEIR FINAL NIGHTTIME SHUTTLE.

FIND OUT IF THE WEATHER WILL CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR THE EVENT.

AND A GROUP OF BRETT FARVE FANS IS MAKING A STATEMENT.

WE'LL SHOW YOU WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY AND HOW THEY ARE SAYING IT. Return to index of stories...


WEATHER OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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WEATHER-WXWALL


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.

A cool and breezy weekend settles into Southwest Florida, although the chance for rain has pretty much passed us by. Expect more clouds in the mix this morning, then mostly sunny skies this afternoon as highs approach the 70 degree mark. The northwesterly breeze remains active at 15-20 mph today with occasional gusts past 25.

Lows fall back to near 50 tonight in the urban areas and 40s inland under mainly clear skies.

Despite quite a bit of sunshine, highs tomorrow struggle to get out of the 60s. The breeze won't be quite as strong but a northerly wind at 10-15 mph does add an extra chill to the air.

After a cool day, temperatures tomorrow night drop off into the mid 40s across the urban areas to the upper 30s deep inland.

We'll warm up a bit Monday and Tuesday, eventually making it back into the mid to upper 70s by Tuesday afternoon. The warm-up won't last long though as another cool front comes in with showers late Tuesday or Tuesday night, providing cooler weather once again behind it for the middle part of next week. Return to index of stories...


SHUTTLE LAUNCH SUNDAY-VO


NASA GAVE THE THUMBS UP FOR SPACE SHUTTLE ENDEAVOR TO LIFT OFF SUNDAY MORNING.

THIS WILL BE THE LAST NIGHTTIME LAUNCH.

THE LAUNCH WILL BE AT 4:39 IN THE MORNING.

SHUTTLE ENDEAVOR WILL MAKE A 13 DAY FLIGHT TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.

FORECASTERS OFFERED AN IMPROVED FORECAST WITH AN 80 PERCENT CHANCE FOR TAKEOFF. Return to index of stories...


GOLF ON THE MOON-VO


THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS GOLF SHOT HAPPENED ON THIS DAY IN 1971.

APOLLO 14 COMMANDER ALAN SHEPARD BROUGHT A COLLAPSIBLE SIX IRON WITH HIM AND HIT TWO GOLF BALLS OFF THE SURFACE OF THE MOON.

THIS WAS QUITE AN ACHIEVEMENT CONSIDERING THE BULKY SPACESUIT HE WAS WEARING WHICH FORCED HIM TO SWING WITH ONE HAND.

THE FAMOUS GOLF CLUB IS NOW ON DISPLAY AT THE U-S GOLF ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME IN NEW JERSEY.

SHEPARD WAS AMERICA'S FIRST MAN INTO SPACE AND THE OLDEST MAN TO WALK ON THE MOON AT AGE 47.

HE DIED FROM LEUKEMIA IN 1998 AT THE AGE OF 74. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS PKG-PKG


SPORTS PKG Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-OC


GOING TO THE OLYMPICS IS AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME.

SO WHY ARE THESE FANS PANICKING?

WE'LL SHOW YOU WHY A TICKET MIX UP HAS THEM FURIOUS!

AND THE LATEST WINTER STORM IS TAKING A TOLL ON THE EASTERN PART OF THE COUNTRY.

FIND OUT HOW MUCH SNOW IS EXPECTED TO FALL. Return to index of stories...


JERSEY FLAP LA-VO


ONE STUDENT'S TEAM SPIRIT GOT HIM SENT HOME FROM SCHOOL.

A SENIOR AT A LOUISANA SCHOOL WORE A COLTS JERSEY TO SCHOOL ON "SAINTS DAY."

BRANDON FROST SAYS HE IS A TRUE COLTS FAN AND DID NOT SEE ANYTHING WRONG BY SHOWING SUPPORT FOR HIS TEAM.

THE PRINCIPAL HOWEVER, DID SEE A PROBLEM AND SEND HIM HOME.

THE PRINCIPAL HAS REFUSED TO GIVE A STATEMENT INTO THE MATTER.

THE A-C-L-U--AND THE COLLEGE BRANDON PLANS TO ATTEND, HAS SENT A LETTER TO THE SCHOOL DEMANDING OFFICIALS ERASE ANY MENTION OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION OFF OF HIS RECORDS. Return to index of stories...


SUPERBOWL PARTIES FL-VO


SUPER BOWL SUNDAY IS TOMORROW, BUT THE PARTY IS JUST BEGINNING FOR FANS.

THE PEPSI SUPER BOWL FAN JAM KICKED OFF THURSDAY IN MIAMI.

THE EVENT IS FULL OF FREE CONCERTS FEATURING NELLY FURTADO, RIHANNA, AND PITBULL.

TODAY, THE DIRECT-TV BEACH BOWL BRINGS TOGETHER CELEBRITIES AND FORMER NFL PLAYERS FOR A NO-HOLDS-BARRED FLAG-FOOTBALL CONTEST ON SOUTH BEACH. Return to index of stories...


ORANGUTANS PICKS-VO


THREE ORANGUTANS AT THE PORTLAND ZOO SHOWED WHO THEY ARE ROOTING FOR IN THE BIG GAME.

FOR THE MOST PART, THE PRIMATES HAVE PREDICTED THE SUPERBOWL WINNERS SINCE 19-96.

TO PICK A WINNER, THE ORANGUTANS CHOOSE A SHIRT FROM EITHER THE SAINTS OR COLTS PILE.

TWO HAVE CHOSEN THE SAINTS TO WIN WHILE ONE IS STICKING WITH THE COLTS. Return to index of stories...


FARVE BILLBOARD-VO


WHILE EVERYONE IS GETTING READY FOR TOMORROW'S GAME, SOME MISSISSIPPI FANS ARE MAKING THEIR OPINIONS OF BRETT FARVE KNOWN.

THE GROUP IS KNOWN ON FACEBOOK AS "FOUR MILLION VIKING FANS WANT BRETT FARVE BACK IN MINNESOTA FOR 2010."

THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR USING AN ELECTRONIC BILLBOARD TO SHOW THEY WANT FARVE TO STAY WITH THE VIKINGS.

THE MESSAGE READS: "HEY NUMBER FOUR, DO MINNESOTA FANS LOVE YOU AND WANT YOU BACK NEXT YEAR? YOU BRETTCHA!"

THE MESSAGE IS SCHEDULED TO STAY UP THROUGH TUESDAY. Return to index of stories...


FAKE OLYMPIC TIX-VO


HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WERE PACKING TO GO TO THE OLYMPICS, NOW THEY ARE SCRAMBLING TO FIND "REAL"TICKETS.

A TICKET SUPPLIER BASED IN GEORGIA SOLD THREE MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF OLYMPIC TICKETS TO RE-SELLERS.

BUT THE TICKETS WERE FAKES.

RESELLERS SAY UNLESS CUSTOMERS USED CREDIT CARDS, IT APPEARS THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GET A REFUND. Return to index of stories...


HASTY PUDDING AWARD-VO


POP STAR JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE TOOK HOME THE. PUDDING?

THE HASTY PUDDING AWARD TO BE EXACT FROM HARVARD UNIVERSITY.

THE SCHOOL HAILED TIMBERLAKE FOR HIS DIVERSITY IN SONGWRITING, SINGING, ACTOR AND PRODUCER AS WELL AS ONE OF POP CULTURE'S MOST INFLUENTIAL ENTERTAINERS.

TIMBERLAKE SAYS THE PUDDING POT IS MUCH COOLER THAN HIS OTHER TROPHIES. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-ON CAM


WINTER WEATHER IS COVERING THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION.

WE'LL GIVE YOU A LOOK AT WHAT THE STORM LEFT BEHIND.

PLUS, THAT WEATHER HAS BEEN EFFECTING AIRLINE TRAVEL IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

WE'LL HAVE A CHECK OF THE LATEST FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS AND DELAYS. Return to index of stories...


NEWS OPEN-CLIP


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LIVE DOPPLER-DOPPLER


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WINTER WEATHRE-VOTOPS


FORECASTERS SAY A HISTORIC STORM IS SLAMMING THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION.

HOW MUCH SNOW IS EXPECTED TO FALL--PLUS, HOW IT'S IMPACTING AIRTRAVEL TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


ATTEMPTED ABUDCTION-SSTOPS


POLICE ARE SEARCHING FOR A MAN WHO ATTEMPTED TO KIDNAP A TEEN GIRL.

WE'LL SHOW YOU WHO THEY ARE LOOKING FOR. Return to index of stories...


GRAND THEFT-SS-TOPS


THIS MORNING--THESE TWO MEN ARE ON THE RUN.

HOW YOU CAN HELP POLICE CATCH THESE ACCUSED ROBBERS. Return to index of stories...


WX TOSS-2 SHOT


THANK YOU FOR JOINING US IN THE HALF HOUR.

WELL THE WINTER WEATHER IS COMING AROUND FOR A SECOND HIT ON THE EASTERN COAST.

METEOROLOGIST CHRIS LAMBERT HAS OUR PRECISION FORECAST.

CHRIS. Return to index of stories...


WEATHER-WX CTR


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.

A cool and breezy weekend settles into Southwest Florida, although the chance for rain has pretty much passed us by. Expect more clouds in the mix this morning, then mostly sunny skies this afternoon as highs approach the 70 degree mark. The northwesterly breeze remains active at 15-20 mph today with occasional gusts past 25.

Lows fall back to near 50 tonight in the urban areas and 40s inland under mainly clear skies.

Despite quite a bit of sunshine, highs tomorrow struggle to get out of the 60s. The breeze won't be quite as strong but a northerly wind at 10-15 mph does add an extra chill to the air.

After a cool day, temperatures tomorrow night drop off into the mid 40s across the urban areas to the upper 30s deep inland.

We'll warm up a bit Monday and Tuesday, eventually making it back into the mid to upper 70s by Tuesday afternoon. The warm-up won't last long though as another cool front comes in with showers late Tuesday or Tuesday night, providing cooler weather once again behind it for the middle part of next week. Return to index of stories...


WINTER WEATHER-VO


FORECASTERS ARE PREDICTING THIS TO BE BE BIGGEST STORM IN MODERN HISTORY.

BLIZZARD LIKE CONDITIONS HAVE ALREADY DROPPED EIGHT INCHES ON OUR NATION'S CAPITOL.

A RECORD OF TWO AND A HALF FEET HAS BEEN PREDICTED.

THE WINTER STORM IS ALREADY TO BLAME FOR THE DEATHS OF A FATHER AND SON WHO WERE HIT BY A SEMI TRUCH WHILE TRYING TO HELP ANOTHER ACCIDENT VICTIM.

WEST VIRGINIA AND PENNSYLVANIA HAVE ALREADY REPORTED SEVERAL POWER OUTAGES. Return to index of stories...


WEATHER AIRLINE DELAYS-VOTOPS


THE WEATHER IS STILL CAUSING PROBLEMS FOR PEOPLE FLYING IN AND OUT OF RSW.

LAST TIME I CHECKED THERE'S ABOUT A DOZEN CANCELLATIONS AND A FEW DELAYS.

MOSTLY TO THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION.

A LOT OF PEOPLE WERE STUCK IN THE AIRPORT LAST NIGHT DUE TO THE SNOW UP NORTH.

TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR FLIGHT: JUST GO TO OUR WEBSITE: A-B-C DASH 7 DOT COM AND CLICK TO SITES ON SEVEN. Return to index of stories...


STORM DAMAGE TAMPA-VOTOPS


THOUGH IT WAS NOT A BLIZZARD, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TOOK A BEATING FROM THE WEATHER.

A STORM LEFT DAMAGE BEHIND AT A STATE FAIR IN TAMPA YESTERDAY.

THE STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN TOOK DOWN A LARGE TENT.

SEVERAL PEOPLE WERE TREATED AT THE SCENE.

ONE WOMAN WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL.

NO WORD ON HER CONDITION AT THIS MOMENT. Return to index of stories...


ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION-SS


A MAN TRIES TO LURE A TEENAGE GIRL INTO HER CAR.

THIS IS A POLICE SKETCH OF THE SUSPECT.

THE GIRL TOLD LEEL COUNTY DEPUTIES THE MAN PULLED UP NEXT TO HER IN A DARK FOUR DOOR MINI S-U-V NEAR MONTROSE DRIVE AND MCGREGOR BOULEVARD IN FORT MYERS.

HE IS SAID TO BE ABOUT 30 TO 35 YEARS OLD.

WHEN HE ASKED HER TO GET INTO HIS CAR, THE GIRL RAN AWAY.

IF YOU KNOW THIS MAN OR ANYTHING ABOUT THE INCIDENT, YOU ARE ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS AT 1-800-780-TIPS. Return to index of stories...


CHARLOTTE ABDUCTION SEX ASSAULT-SS-CG


IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY, DEPUTIES ARE SEARCHING FOR TWO MEN WHO RAPED A 15 YEAR OLD GIRL.

THIS IS A SKETCH OF ONE OF THE TWO SUSPECTS INVOLVED.

THE TEEN SAYS SHE WAS JOGGING BY HERSELF WHEN TWO MEN FORCED HER INTO A CAR.

SHE SAYS A HISPANIC MALE RAPED HER INSIDE THE CAR.

ONE OF THE SUSPECTS IS DESCRIBED TO BE TALL AND SKINNY WITH SPIKY HAIR AND LAST SEEN WEARING A RED SHIRT.

THE OTHER IS TALL AND THIN WITH GLASSES, A WHITE SHIRT AND JEANS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS INVESTIGATION CALL THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE OR CRIMESTOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES ARMED ROBBERY-SS


THIS MORNING--TWO MEN ARE ON THE RUN AFTER AN ARMED ROBBERY IN NAPLES.

A MAN TOLD POLICE KELVIN HENDERSON AND BRIAN AUPLANT ROBBED HIM ON 14TH STREET NORTH IN NAPLES.

POLICE SAY THE MEN USED A HAND GUN AND AN *ASSAULT RIFLE TO TAKE 5 THOUSAND DOLLARS.

INVESTIGATORS FOUND HENDERSON A SHORT TIME LATER.

THEY ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR AUPLANT. Return to index of stories...


GRAND THEFT SURVALLIANCE-(3) SS


IMAGES FROM A SURVALLIANCE CAMERA WILL AID IN THE CAPTURE OF TWO GRAND THEFT CROOKS.

YOU CAN SEE IN THIS IMAGE FROM A SURVALLIANCE CAMERA.

DEPUTIES SAY THE TWO STOLE OVER A THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF GLASSES AND FRAMES.

THE INCIDENT HAPPENED JULY 31ST AT PEARLE VISION ON U-S 41 IN NORTH NAPLES.

WE ARE NOT SURE WHY THESE IMAGES ARE JUST NOW BEING RELEASED.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, YOU ARE ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS, 1-800-780-TIPS. Return to index of stories...


TEEHEE MURDER FOLLOW-OC-SOT-VO


A TWO YEAR OLD MURDER CASE COMES TO A CLOSE WITH THE ARREST OF RALPH LOOSEMAN.

LOOSEMAN RAN DOWN ALEX TEEHEE WITH AN S-U-V.

THE VICTIM'S FAMILY SAYS THE PROCESS IS JUST THE BEGINNING.

44:48 Even life in prison, they probably won't get anything like that but Alex is gone, he's dead.

ON THE 13th OF EVERY MONTH, THE TEEHEE'S POST FLYERS, LIKE THIS ONE SEEN ON THE BACK OF THEIR CAR, AROUND TOWN.

THEY'RE OFFERING A 20 THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO ADDITIONAL ARRESTS IN THE CASE. Return to index of stories...


IMMOKALEE MURDER ARREST-SS-VO


COLLIER COUNTY POLICE ARREST A MAN FOR THE MURDER OF AN IMMOKALEE WOMAN.

FRANCISCO CARRILLO IS CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER.

29-YEAR-OLD IRIS CONTRERAS, WAS FOUND DEAD INSIDE HER IMMOKALEE HOME LAST WEEK.

DEPUTIES AREN'T SAYING HOW SHE DIED. BUT TONIGHT CARILLO IS IN JAIL ON MURDER CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


CUBS SNAG-ON CAM


MESA ARIZONA'S PLANS TO KEEP THE CHICAGO CUBS FOR SPRING TRAINING IS HITTING SOME BUMPS.

A STATE REPRESTENTATIVE PLANS TO INTRODUCE A BILL MONDAY THAT WILL INCREASE CAR RENTAL FEES AND ADD SRING TRAINING TICKET SURCHARGES TO HELP PAY FOR THE CUB'S NEW STADIUM.

OTHER TEAM OWNERS IN THE CACTUS LEAGUE ARE UPSET BY THIS STATING WHY SHOULD THEIR FAMS HELP PAY FOR A NEW STADIUM.

A RECENT REPORT REVEALS THE CUBS HAVE A 138 MILLION DOLLAR IMPACT ON MESA, THE MOST BY ANY SPRING TRAINING TEAM IN EITHER ARIZONA OR FLORIDA.

NAPLES BUSINESS LEADERS VIGOROUSLY AND UNSUCESSFULLY TRIED TO LURE THE CUBS TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


FL UNEMPLOYMENT-ON CAM


FLORIDA'S UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO PEAK AT 12 POINT 3 PERCENT LATER THIS YEAR AND REMAIN IN THE DOUBLE DIGITS FOR ANOTHER TWO YEARS.

STATE ECONOMISTS MADE MINOR CHANGES TO THE STATE'S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK ON FRIDAY.

IN NOVEMBER, THEY HAD PREDICTED THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE WOULD TOP OUT AT 11-POINT-4 PERCENT BY MID-2010. Return to index of stories...


JOBLESS NUMBERS-VOTOPS


AND A DECLINE IN JANUARY'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IS BRINGING SOME HOPE.

THE LABOR DEPARTMENT SAYS JANUARY REPORT SHOWED AN UNEXPECTED DECLINE FROM 10 PERCENT TO 9 POINT 7 PERCENT.

THIS HAS BEEN THE FIRST DROP IN SEVEN MONTHS. Return to index of stories...


ECONOMY UPDATE-ON CAM


TREASURY SECRETARY TIMOTHY SAYS THE U-S HAS A LOW RISK OF DIPPING DOWN INTO A RECESSION A SECOND TIME.

HE SAYS THE ECONOMY IS GROWING AT A RAPID RATE.

THE DOW FINISHED SLIGHTLY HIGHER FRIDAY AFTER FALLING 268 POINTS ON THURSDAY.

HE SAYS WITH THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE RISING SLIGHTLY, IT IS STILL A LONG ROAD AHEAD. Return to index of stories...


TOYOTA UPDATE-SOTVO


TOYOTA'S C-E-O ISSUED A PUBLIC APOLOGY FRIDAY STATING A CONCERN OF SAFETY FOR CUSTOMERS.

Sot/Akio Toyoda/CEO, Toyota:12 -:17

"Please believe me, we always put customer first, is first priority"

AKIO TOYODA, SAID HIS COMPANY IS STILL DECIDING WHAT STEPS ARE NEEDED TO FIX THEIR MASSIVE RECALL ISSUE.

TOYODA HAS BEEN CRITICIZED FOR NOT ANSWERING QUESTIONS SOONER, ABOUT THE RECALL.

TOYOTA HAS RECALLED 4.5 MILLION VEHICLES GLOBALLY FOR STICKING

GAS PEDALS.

THE COMPANY IS STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO ABOUT ITS PRIUS BRAKE PROBLEM AND FLOOR MAT ISSUE. Return to index of stories...


AL STUDENT SHOT-VO


A 14 YEAR OLD ALABAMA BOY IS DEAD AFTER HE WAS SHOT BY ANOTHER STUDENT.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS SAY TODD BROWN WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON.

THE SUSPECTED SHOOTER WAS ARRESTED IN THE SCHOOL WHERE POLICE ARE REGULARLY STATIONED.

NO ELSE WAS INJURED.

IT IS NOT CLEAR WHAT PROMPTED THE GUNFIRE. Return to index of stories...


12 YR OLD HANDCUFFED-VO


NEW THIS MORNING--A NEW YORK PRINCIPAL IS APOLOGIZING FOR PLACING ONE OF HER STUDENTS IN HANDCUFFS!.

12-YEAR-OLD ALEXA GONZALEZ WAS SENT TO HER PRINCIPAL'S OFFICER AFTER SHE WAS CAUGHT SCRIBBLING ON A DESK AT HER QUEENS MIDDLE SCHOOL.

THE PRINCIPAL CALLED BOTH THE GIRL'S MOTHER AND POLICE, HAVING OFFICERS PLACE THE GIRL IN HANDCUFFS WHEN THEY ARRIVED.

THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ISSUED A STATEMENT FRIDAY SAYING THE PRINCIPAL MADE A MISTAKE, BUT THAT DOESN'T TAKE AWAY SOME TERRIFYING MOMENTS FOR HER STUDENT. Return to index of stories...


AMERICAN RELEASED FROM N KOREA-VO


NEW THIS MORNING---AMERICAN ROBERT PARK ARRIVED IN BEIJING TODAY AFTER HE WAS RELEASED BY

NORTH KOREA, WHICH HAD HELD HIM SINCE CHRISTMAS DAY.

PARK WAS ARRESTED BY THE NORTH KOREANS AFTER HE ENTERED THE COUNTRY

CARRYING LETTERS CALLING ON NORTH KOREAN LEADER KIM JONG IL TO STEP DOWN

AND CLOSE THE COUNTRY'S PRISON CAMPS.

U-S OFFICIALS SAY PARK WILL FLY HOME TO THE U-S SOMETIME TODAY. Return to index of stories...


TOXIC PET FOOD SENTENCE-ON CAM


FEDERAL PROSECUTORS SAY A LAS VEGAS BASED COMPANY AND IT'S OWNERS HAVE BEEN SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS PROBATION FOR DISTRIBUTING A TOXIC PET FOOD INGREDIENT.

THE OWNERS MUST ALSO PAY A FINE OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS WHILE THE COMPANY MUST PAY 25 THOUSAND.

THE OWNERS HAD IMPORTED OVER 800 METRIC TONS OF CHINESE WHEAT GLUTEN THAT WAS SOLD TO PET FOOD MANUFACTUTERS.

THOUSANDS OF CATS AND DOGS REPORTEDLY BECAME SIX OR DIED FROM THE FOOD AND OVER 150 BRANDS WERE RECALLED IN 2007. Return to index of stories...


MILITARY MORNING AFTER PILL-VO


U-S MILITARY FACILITIES WILL NOW CARRY THE MORNING AFTER PILL.

ACCORDING TO A DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPOKESMAN, MOST MILITARY HOSPITALS AND PHARMACIES ALREADY CARRY THE PILL, BUT NOW IT WILL BECOME A STANDARD PRACTICE.

WOMAN CAN TAKE THE PILL A DAY AFTER HAVING UNPROTECTED SEX TO PREVENT PREGNANCY. Return to index of stories...


PALIN KS DINNER-VO


FORMER VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE SARAH PALIN SPOKE TO A PACKED HOUSE LAST NIGHT IN KANSAS.

PALIN WAS THE FEATURED SPEAKER AT THE SALINA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL MEETING.

DURING HER TALK, THE FORMER ALASKA GOVERNOR TALKED ABOUT BRINGING ECONOMIC PROSPERITY TO THE AREA.

SHE TOUCHED ON PROGRAMS SHE USED IN ALASKA TO MAKE THE STATE SUCCESSFUL.

PALIN UNSUCCESSFULLY RAN ALONGSIDE REPUBLICAN SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN IN 2008 FOR THE WHITE HOUSE. Return to index of stories...


THINGS TO DO-ON CAM


THERE'S MORE TO DO THIS WEEKEND THAN JUST WATCH THE SUPERBOWL!

HERE'S A LOOK AT WHAT'S GOING ON AROUND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


THINGS TO DO-PKG


ONE OF THE BEST BOATING EVENTS AROUND.AND FANTASTIC CREATIONS--FROM ART OF FOOD--ARE ALL OVER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THIS WEEKEND.

YOU CAN CELEBRATE THE SEA.WITH THE CHARLOTTE HARBOR REGATTA!

MORE THAN 65 BOATS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY COME TO COMPETE IN THREE RACES.

RACES START AT 10 A-M ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

****

IF YOU LIKE ART--YOU WILL LOVE THE FORT MYERS ART FEST.FEATURING 200 ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY.

"this is a unique event where you can experience art with the whole family"

THE EVENT RUNS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY FROM 1A-M UNTIL 5 P-M--AND IS FREE.

****

IN COLLIER COUNTY--

THE 37TH ANNUAL EVERGLADES CITY SEAFOOD FEST IS DELIGHTING TASTE BUDS.

YOU CAN ENJOY CARNIVAL RIDES, ARTS, CRAFTS, AND LOTS OF INCREDIBLE FOOD SATURDAY & SUNDAY FROM 11 A-M UNTIL 9 P-M.

THERE IS SOME FREE PARKING AVAILABLE.AND ADMISSION IS FREE!

****

ANOTHER GREAT EVENT IS THE COLLIER COUNTY FAIR!

YOU'LL SEE ALL YOUR FAVORITE CARNIVAL RIDES AND GREAT FOOD.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW--

YOU CAN CHECK OUT THESE LADIES--AT THE SEA LION SHOW!

"the show is free--it's paid for by the fair--and you get to get up close and personal with the girls and get your picture taken"

PARKING IS FREE

12 YEARS & OLDER $10.00 PER PERSON

6-11 YEARS $5.00 PER PERSON

5 YEARS & UNDER FREE

WITH ALL THESE EVENTS--THERE'S TRULY SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE THIS WEEKEND. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR-OC


THE MAYOR OF LAS VEGAS IS NOW BEING LABELED A RACIST.

FIND OUT WHAT HE HAD TO SAY ABOUT OUR PRESIDENT.

BUT FIRST. HERE'S A CHECK OF THIS MORNING'S WINNING LOTTERY NUMBERS.

Cash 3

5-3-0

Play 4

5-1-3-5

Fantasy 5

08-12-30-32-33 Return to index of stories...


LOTTERY NUMBERS-CG


Return to index of stories...

WEATHER CLIP-CLIPTOPS


Return to index of stories...

MAIN WEATHER-WX CTR


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.

A cool and breezy weekend settles into Southwest Florida, although the chance for rain has pretty much passed us by. Expect more clouds in the mix this morning, then mostly sunny skies this afternoon as highs approach the 70 degree mark. The northwesterly breeze remains active at 15-20 mph today with occasional gusts past 25.

Lows fall back to near 50 tonight in the urban areas and 40s inland under mainly clear skies.

Despite quite a bit of sunshine, highs tomorrow struggle to get out of the 60s. The breeze won't be quite as strong but a northerly wind at 10-15 mph does add an extra chill to the air.

After a cool day, temperatures tomorrow night drop off into the mid 40s across the urban areas to the upper 30s deep inland.

We'll warm up a bit Monday and Tuesday, eventually making it back into the mid to upper 70s by Tuesday afternoon. The warm-up won't last long though as another cool front comes in with showers late Tuesday or Tuesday night, providing cooler weather once again behind it for the middle part of next week. Return to index of stories...


NV MAYOR OBAMA-VO


THE MAYOR OF LAS VEGAS--IS NOW BEING CALLED A RACIST.

OSCAR GOODMAN IS ACCUSED OF JUST THAT--SINCE CALLING PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA A "SLOW LEARNER".

MAYOR GOODMAN WAS RESPONDING TO THE PRESIDENT'S RECENT COMMENTS ABOUT SPENDING IN LAS VEGAS.

SOME BELIEVE THE COMMENT WAS INSENSITIVE OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY.

GOODMAN IS NOT THE ONLY POLITICIAN REPORTEDLY UNHAPPY ABOUT PRESIDENT OBAMA'S RECENT COMMENTS. Return to index of stories...


PAKISTAN AFTERMATH-VO


FUNERALS ARE EXPECTED TODAY FOR SOME OF THE VICTIMS OF THE

BOMBINGS IN KARACHI, PAKISTAN.

PEOPLE HAVE BEEN MOURNING SINCE SUSPECTED SUNNI MILITANTS BOMBED A

BUS AND ATTACKED A HOSPITAL, KILLING 25 PEOPLE AND WOUNDING 100 OTHERS.

THE MILITANTS TARGETED A BUS CARRYING SHIITE WORSHIPPERS AND TWO HOURS

LATER ATTACKED A HOSPITAL TREATING VICTIMS.

THE BLASTS ARE THE LATEST SIGN OF INSTABILITY IN PAKISTAN WHICH THE U-S

REGARDS AS A KEY IN ITS HOPES OF DEFEATING THE TALIBAN INSURGENCY IN

NEIGHBORING AFGHANISTAN. Return to index of stories...


TEA PARTY TN-VO


THE FIRST EVER TEA PARTY CONVENTION IS ENTERING IT'S THIRD DAY IN NASHVILLE.

THE CONVENTION SUPPORTS CANDIDATES WITH LIKED MINDED VIEWS NATIONWIDE AND PLAY A PART IN THREE CONGRESSIONAL RACES IN TENNESSEE.

ABOUT 600 SUPPORTERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FIVE-ONCAM


SPENDING QUALITY TIME WITH CHILDREN CAN HAVE A VERY POSTIVE AFFECT ON THEM.

FIND OUT HOW THIS CAN IMPROVE THEIR FUTURE. Return to index of stories...


QUALITY TIME WITH KIDS-ON CAM


RESEARCHERS STUDYING PAIRS OF MOMS AND BABIES PLAYING TOGETHER IDENTIFIED SPECIFIC ACTIONS THE MOTHERS TOOK THAT IMPROVED MENTAL DEVELOPMENT IN THEIR CHILDREN.

ABC'S DOCTOR TIMOTHY JOHNSON HAS THE DETAILS. Return to index of stories...


QUALITY TIME WITH KIDS-PKG


MODERN PARENTS WILL DO ALMOST ANYTHING TO BOOST THEIR CHILDREN'S BRAIN DEVELOPMENT - FROM BUYING EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS TO ENROLLING THEIR TOTS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLASSES. BUT PUTTING KIDS ON THE RIGHT TRACK MAY BE MUCH SIMPLER THAN PARENTS REALIZE. A NEW STUDY FINDS THAT THE WAY MOTHERS PLAY WITH THEIR BABIES CAN HAVE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT. RESEARCHERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTREAL OBSERVED 80 PAIRS OF MOTHERS AND YEAR-OLD BABIES PLAYING TOGETHER AT HOME. IN ONE EXPERIMENT, THE SCIENTISTS GAVE THE CHILDREN A PUZZLE THAT WAS DESIGNED TO BE A BIT ADVANCED FOR THEIR AGE. RESULTS SHOWED THAT BABIES WHOSE MOTHERS ANSWERED THEIR QUESTIONS QUICKLY AND ACCURATELY AND WHO PROVIDED HINTS IN A HELPFUL TONE OF VOICE PERFORMED BETTER ON TESTS OF MENTAL FUNCTION. TALKING TO THE CHILDREN DURING PLAYTIME ABOUT THEIR FEELINGS, THOUGHTS AND MEMORIES ALSO BOOSTS MENTAL POWER. BY AGE TWO, KIDS WHO HAD RESPONSIVE MOTHERS WERE BETTER AT SOLVING PUZZLES AND SHOWED GREATER SELF CONTROL THAN THOSE WHOSE MOTHERS DID NOT INTERACT WITH THEM AS MUCH DURING PLAY. WITH THIS MEDICAL MINUTE, I'M DR. TIMOTHY JOHNSON. Return to index of stories...


NEW CONCUSSION RELIEF-VO


TWO MILLION ATHLETES SUFFER FROM CONCUSSIONS EVERY YEAR AND THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY MORE NEVER REPORTED.

NOW RESEARCHERS ARE FINDING A MORE EFFECTIVE WAY TO GET PATIENTS BACK ON TRACK.

THE EXERCISE PROGRAM IS DIFFERENT FOR EVERY PATIENT. DOCTORS FIRST DETERMINE HOW MUCH HE OR SHE CAN TOLERATE. AND GRADUALLY INCREASE IT AS THE PATIENT GETS BETTER

THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO. Return to index of stories...


CDC H1N1-VO


FLU ACTIVITY IS NOW BELOW THE NORMAL AMOUNT SEEN THIS TIME OF YEAR -- A BIG CHANGE FROM JUST TWO MONTHS AGO.

BUT C-D-C EXPERTS WARN IT IS STILL A DANGEROUS VIRUS THAT CONTINUES TO CAUSE HOSPITALIZATIONS AND DEATHS.

THE LATEST DATA SHOW NEARLY A QUARTER OF AMERICANS, ABOUT 70 MILLION, HAVE BEEN VACCINATED AGAINST SWINE FLU.

EXPERTS AT THE C-D-C SAY THE VACCINE HAS AN EXCELLENT SAFETY RECORD, AND BECAUSE THE VIRUS IS STILL CIRCULATING, NOW IS THE TIME TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ABUNDANCE OF VACCINE AVAILABLE. Return to index of stories...


7 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW-CLIP


NOW HERE ARE THE SEVEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW. Return to index of stories...


TOYOTA UPDATE-VOTOPS


TOYOTA'S C-E-O TALKS.

AKIO TOYODA ISSUED A PUBLIC APOLOGY FRIDAY STATING A CONCERN OF SAFETY FOR CUSTOMERS.

THE COMPANY IS STILL DECIDING WHAT STEPS ARE NEEDED TO FIX THEIR MASSIVE RECALL ISSUE-- FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO ABOUT ITS PRIUS BRAKE PROBLEM AND FLOOR MAT ISSUE. Return to index of stories...


TRANSITION CLIP 6-CLIP


SIX Return to index of stories...


JOBLESS NUMBERS-VOTOPS


NEW UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS ARE GETTING MIXED REACTION--

NATIONALLY JANUARYS REPORT SHOWED AN UNEXPECTED DECLINE FROM 10 PERCENT TO 9 POINT 7 PERCENT.

THIS HAS BEEN THE FIRST DROP IN SEVEN MONTHS.

FLORIDA'S UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO PEAK AT 12 POINT 3 PERCENT LATER THIS YEAR AND REMAIN IN THE DOUBLE DIGITS FOR ANOTHER TWO YEARS. Return to index of stories...


TRANSITION CLIP 5-CLIP


FIVE Return to index of stories...


WINTER WEATHER-VOTOPS


WINTER WEATHER.

A HUGE WINTER STORM IS SLAMMING INTO THE NORTHEAST.

A RECORD OF TWO AND A HALF FEET HAS BEEN PREDICTED.

THE WINTER STORM IS ALREADY TO BLAME FOR THE DEATHS OF A FATHER AND SON WHO WERE HIT BY A SEMI TRUCH WHILE TRYING TO HELP ANOTHER ACCIDENT VICTIM. Return to index of stories...


TRANSITION CLIP 4-CLIP


FOUR Return to index of stories...


WEATHER DELAYS-VOTOPS


THE WEATHER IS STILL CAUSING PROBLEMS FOR PEOPLE FLYING IN AND OUT OF RSW.

THERE'S ABOUT A DOZEN CANCELLATIONS AND A FEW DELAYS.

MOSTLY TO THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION.

A LOT OF PEOPLE WERE STUCK IN THE AIRPORT LAST NIGHT DUE TO THE SNOW UP NORTH.

TO CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR FLIGHT: JUST GO TO OUR WEBSITE: A-B-C DASH 7 DOT COM AND CLICK TO SITES ON SEVEN.

. Return to index of stories...


TRANSITION CLIP 3-CLIP


THREE Return to index of stories...


NAPLES ROBBERY-SSTOPS


TWO MEN ARE ON THE RUN AFTER AN ARMED ROBBERY IN NAPLES.

A MAN TOLD POLICE KELVIN HENDERSON AND BRIAN AUPLANT ROBBED HIM ON 14TH STREET NORTH IN NAPLES.

POLICE SAY THE MEN USED A HAND GUN AND AN *ASSAULT RIFLE TO TAKE 5 THOUSAND DOLLARS.

INVESTIGATORS FOUND HENDERSON A SHORT TIME LATER.

THEY ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR AUPLANT. Return to index of stories...


TRANSITION CLIP 2-CLIP


TWO Return to index of stories...


ATTEMPTED ABDUCTION-SSTOPS


ATTEMPTED ABDUTION.

THIS IS A POLICE SKETCH OF THE SUSPECT.

THE GIRL TOLD LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES THE MAN PULLED UP NEXT TO HER IN A DARK FOUR DOOR MINI S-U-V NEAR MONTROSE DRIVE AND MCGREGOR BOULEVARD IN FORT MYERS.

HE IS SAID TO BE ABOUT 30 TO 35 YEARS OLD.

WHEN HE ASKED HER TO GET INTO HIS CAR, THE GIRL RAN AWAY. Return to index of stories...


TRANSITION CLIP 1-CLIP


ONE Return to index of stories...


FT MYERS ART FEST-SSTOPS


ART FEST KICKS OFF IN FORT MYERS-

THE FREE EVENT RUNS FROM 10 TO 5 IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.

200 NATIONAL ARTISTS WILL BE ON DISPLAY ALONG WITH LOCAL ARTIST AND HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION.

SOME STREETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE EVENT.

EDWARDS DRIVE WILL BE CLOSED ALL WEEKEND AND DEAN STREET WILL BE CLOSED SUNDAY FOR A SUPER BOWL PARTY. Return to index of stories...


FINAL WEATHER-WXCOMP


KELLY WILL ADLIB OVER THE SEVEN DAY

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.

A cool and breezy weekend settles into Southwest Florida, although the chance for rain has pretty much passed us by. Expect more clouds in the mix this morning, then mostly sunny skies this afternoon as highs approach the 70 degree mark. The northwesterly breeze remains active at 15-20 mph today with occasional gusts past 25.

Lows fall back to near 50 tonight in the urban areas and 40s inland under mainly clear skies.

Despite quite a bit of sunshine, highs tomorrow struggle to get out of the 60s. The breeze won't be quite as strong but a northerly wind at 10-15 mph does add an extra chill to the air.

After a cool day, temperatures tomorrow night drop off into the mid 40s across the urban areas to the upper 30s deep inland.

We'll warm up a bit Monday and Tuesday, eventually making it back into the mid to upper 70s by Tuesday afternoon. The warm-up won't last long though as another cool front comes in with showers late Tuesday or Tuesday night, providing cooler weather once again behind it for the middle part of next week. Return to index of stories...


CLOSE-1-SHOT


AD LIB GOODBYE

THANKS FOR JOINING US--

MORE LOCAL NEWS IN 30 MINUTES.

GOOD MORNING AMERICA IS NEXT. Return to index of stories...