ÿþ<HTML> <BODY BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF BGPROPERTIES=FIXED> <FONT 000000 FACE=ARIAL SIZE=3> <HEAD> <META NAME="GENERATOR" CONTENT="ENPS"> <META CONTENT="text/html;charset=utf-16" http-equiv=Content-Type> <TITLE>ABC7 9AM</TITLE> </HEAD> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH=80% BORDER=1> <TR><TD><TR><TD><FONT 000000 SIZE=+2> <A NAME=StoryIndex> <CENTER><H2>ABC7 9AM</H2></CENTER></TD> </TABLE> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF="x120117_abc_9a.htm">Click here for a text-only version of this page</A></FONT><BR> <TABLE WIDTH=80% BORDER=1 > <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#ANCHOR SUPERS>ANCHOR SUPERS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#WX TEASE-WX GFX>WX TEASE-WX GFX</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#V------------>V------------</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP>NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#HL1) LEE COUNTY SCHOOL CHOICE-SOTVOTOPS>HL1) LEE COUNTY SCHOOL CHOICE-SOTVOTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS>NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#HL2) ITALY CRUISE SHIP CRASH-VO-WIPE>HL2) ITALY CRUISE SHIP CRASH-VO-WIPE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS1) SCHOOL CHOICE-VOTOPS-BNR>TS1) SCHOOL CHOICE-VOTOPS-BNR</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#HL3) THYRIOD AWARENESS-VOTOPS>HL3) THYRIOD AWARENESS-VOTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS2) PRAYER WALK-CG>TS2) PRAYER WALK-CG</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#WX HL-WX WALL>WX HL-WX WALL</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS3) ITALIAN CRUISE SHIP CRASH-VOTOPS>TS3) ITALIAN CRUISE SHIP CRASH-VOTOPS</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A 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CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL1) LEE COUNTY SCHOOL CHOICE-SOTVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL1) LEE COUNTY SCHOOL CHOICE-SOTVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>getting a feel for it seeing how comfortable my daughter will be at the school. <P>IT'S YOUR CHOICE. <P>TODAY STUDENT ASSIGNMENT BEGINS IN LEE COUNTY. <P>STRAIGHT AHEAD AT NINE. SEE WHY THIS YEAR PARENTS HAVE A WIDER RANGE OF SCHOOL OPTIONS FOR THEIR KIDS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL2) ITALY CRUISE SHIP CRASH-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL2) ITALY CRUISE SHIP CRASH-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MOUNTING EVIDENCE. <P>WHAT INVESTIGATORS ARE SAYING TODAY -- <P>AS THE GROUNDED CRUISE SHIP'S CAPTAIN HEADS TO COURT. <P>THIS-- AS THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE MISSING RISES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL3) THYRIOD AWARENESS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL3) THYRIOD AWARENESS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND IT'S THYROID AWARENESS MONTH! <P>IT'S A DISEASE AFFECTS MORE THAN 30 MILLION PEOPLE BUT DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT. <P>COMING UP AT 9-30 WE TALK LIVE WITH A DOCTOR WHO POINTS OUT THE WARNING SIGNS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WX HL-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WX HL-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DEVELOPING-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DEVELOPING-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CRUISE PICTURES-VIDBOXTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE PICTURES-VIDBOXTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE BEGIN WITH BRAND NEW VIDEO OUT THIS MORNING -- <P>OF THE CRUISE SHIP DISASTER OFF THE ITALIAN COAST. <P>ITALY'S COAST GUARD RELEASED THESE PHOTOS -- <P>SHOWING THE DAMAGE FROM *INSIDE THE SINKING SHIP THAT HIT A REEF FRIDAY NIGHT. <P>OFFICALS SAY IT'S GOING TO TAKE BETWEEN TWO TO FOUR WEEKS. TO SAFELY REMOVE THE OIL FROM A WRECKAGE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RESCUERS BLAST HOLE IN SHIP-VIDBOX> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RESCUERS BLAST HOLE IN SHIP-VIDBOX</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>RIGHT NOW THE SHIP IS VERY UNSTABLE-- MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR RESCUERS TO FIND THE 29 PEOPLE STILL MISSING. <P>SIX PEOPLE ARE NOW CONFIRMED DEAD. <P>THIS MORNING, RESCUERS BLASTED A HOLE IN THE SHIP'S SIDE IN ORDER TO GAIN ACCESS TO A DIFFERENT PART OF THE LISTING VESSEL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CRUISE VID LIFEBOATS-VIDBOX> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE VID LIFEBOATS-VIDBOX</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND SURVIVORS ARE SPEAKING OUT ABOUT THE TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE. <P>THIS IS VIDEO FROM ONE OF THE LIFEBOATS-- <P>AS ANXIOUS PASSENGERS DISCUSSED WHAT THEY THINK HAPPENED. <P>IN THE BACKGROUND, YOU SEE THE CRUISE LINER ON ITS SIDE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CRUISE SHIP DISASTER-VO OR LIVE IN TC MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP DISASTER-VO OR LIVE IN TC MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE SHIP'S CAPTAIN--FRANCESCO SCHETTINO -- IS IN COURT TODAY-- <P>FOR MAKING THE DANGEROUS MANEUVER THAT INVESTIGATORS SAY CAUSED THE CRASH. <P>AS LAMA HASAN REPORTS-- THERE'S NEW CLUES AS TO WHY HE VEERED OFF COURSE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CRUISE SHIP DISASTER-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP DISASTER-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>RESCUE TEAMS ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR SURVIVORS ABOVE OR BELOW WATER - <P>Nat- blast <P>blasting through the hull for better access to lower decks, where more than <P>2 dozen passengers and crew may still be stuck. <P>THESE new PHOTOS SHOW DIVERS *INSIDE* THE SHIP, WADING THROUGH UPENDED <P>TABLES AND DEBRIS ONE DIVER, SPOTTING AN UNEATEN CAKE. told a newspaper <P>THE EXPERIENCE WAS "THE LAST MOMENTS OF LIFE ONBOARD, REPLAYED BEFORE US." <P>Facing danger themselves, divers say they can hear the screech of steel <P>every time the 114 thousand-ton vessel shifts around them. <P>29 PEOPLE ARE NOW REPORTED MISSING, INCLUDING A 5 YEAR OLD GIRL. THAT'S 13 <P>MORE THAN REPORTED MONDAY. THREE FAMILIES CAME FORWARD SAYING THEY HAVEN'T <P>HEARD FROM LOVED ONES INITIALLY on the evacuee list. <P>Luciano Roncalli, Fire Captain: If there is someone still alive we hope to <P>rescue them <P>Lama: That's the priority to keep on working until they find everybody? <P>Roncalli: We want to stay there and make sure that no one person may be <P>alive <P>ADDING PRESSURE - FEARS OF AN ECOLOGICAL IMPACT - CONCERNS THAT THE 500,000 <P>GALLONS OF FUEL ON THE SHIP COULD SEEP INTO THE OCEAN - RESCUE BOATS ARE <P>ALREADY PROTECTIVELY DEPLOYING BOOM AROUND THE VESSEL <P>AND NOW, NEW INDICATIONS THAT THE CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP MIGHT HAVE VEERED 4 <P>MILES OFF COURSE ON PURPOSE -- THE SISTER OF A WAITER ON THE SHIP REPORTEDLY <P>POSTED ON FACEBOOK "IN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME THE CONCORDIA SHIP WILL PASS <P>VERY CLOSE -- A BIG GREETING TO MY BROTHER WHO FINALLY GETS TO HAVE A <P>HOLIDAY" <P>/transition to new home video/ <P>Nats new video of announcement in English, babies crying <P>"Please remain calm. The situation is under control." <P>nat passenger in boat <P>"this is terrible, absolutely terrible" <P>THIS INFRARED VIDEO SHOWS PEOPLE LINED UP LIKE ANTS, TRYING TO ESCAPE Friday <P>night BY HOLDING HANDS, FORMING A HUMAN CHAIN TO GET TO THE BOATS BELOW <P>Lama Stand Up: From the angle of the ship you can see how difficult it was <P>for the crew to lower the life boats into the water and just how close it is <P>to the shore for those who did jump it was only a short distance to get to <P>saftey. <P>SOT James Thomas, survivor <P>"It was chaos because we had to go through the center of the ship." <P>IN THESE NEWLY RELEASED VIDEOS, PASSENGERS SEATED IN LIFEBOATS ARE HEARD <P>TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENT <P>ONE WOMAN SAYS "TAKE PICTURES, TAKE PICTURES, IT IS <P>VERY IMPORTANT TO DISCOVER WHOSE FAULT IT IS." / <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CRUISE SHIP DISASTER-ON CAM TAG-BNR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP DISASTER-ON CAM TAG-BNR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LAMA HASAN REPORTING. <P>TO READ THE TRANSCRIPT OF THE TELEPHONE CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE PORT AUTHORITY AND THE CAPTAIN. <P>HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE-- <P>ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM. <P>CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COLLIER EARLY VOTING-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COLLIER EARLY VOTING-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING-- <P>WE KNOW MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND PEOPLE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE FIRST DAY OF EARLY VOTING IN COLLIER COUNTY. <P>RIGHT NOW, ONLY REGISTERED REPUBLICANS CAN VOTE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES. <P>COLLIER AND FOUR OTHER COUNTIES START EARLY VOTING *FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE REST OF THE STATE. <P>BECAUSE OF A CHANGE IN ELECTION LAWS, <P>THAT HAVEN'T BEEN APPLIED TO THOSE COUNTIES YET. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COLLIER EARLY VOTING-SOTVO-BNR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COLLIER EARLY VOTING-SOTVO-BNR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Jane trout, early voter <P>"13:45:25 since were leaving town didn't have time to get absentee ballot so early voting is fabulous" <P>Dave stokes, voter <P>"13:49:20 i plan on waiting let's see what pans out in sc and how it shakes out" <P>EARLY VOTING FOR LEE AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES BEGINS THIS SATURDAY. <P>FOR A LIST OF EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS AND TIMES, HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE-- <P>ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM AND CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=YVYV CLIP-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>YVYV CLIP-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NEW POLL-VIDBOXTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEW POLL-VIDBOXTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>RIGHT NOW - MITT ROMNEY ENJOYS A STRONG LEAD IN FLORIDA. <P>CHECK OUT THESE BRAND NEW POLL NUMBERS. JUST RELEASED. <P>ROMNEY-- WHO IS HAS ALREADY WON THE IOWA CAUCUSES AND NEW HAMPSHIRE PRIMARY -- HAS A COMMANDING 15-POINT LEAD IN THE SUNSHINE STATE, IN THE LATEST "PUBLIC POLICY POLL". <P>ROMNEY EARNED 41-PERCENT OF THE VOTE. <P>NEWT GINGRICH FINISHED SECOND WITH 26-PERCENT. <P>RICK SANTORUM IS THIRD AT 11. <P>RON PAUL IS FOURTH WITH 10-PERCENT. <P>AND RICK PERRY HAS FOUR PERCENT OF THE VOTE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=YOUR VOICE YOUR VOTE-TC MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>YOUR VOICE YOUR VOTE-TC MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THOSE ARE POLL NUMBERS FOR FLORIDA. <P>BUT THIS WEEKEND -- IS THE PIVOTAL PRIMARY IN SOUTH CAROLINA. <P>FIVE CANDIDATES REMAIN IN THE RACE FOR THE G-O-P NOMINATION. <P>A-B-C'S JOHN BERMAN RUNS DOWN THEIR LATEST FACE-OFF. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=YOUR VOICE YOUR VOTE-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>YOUR VOICE YOUR VOTE-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>Mitt Romney tried to chug along overnight, riding his big lead and touting <P>his business experience. <P>SOT-- DO I FEEL FREE ENTERPRISE WORKS? ABSOLUTELY. <P>But his opponents in the Fox News/Wall Street Journal Debate weren't buying, <P>throwing their bodies in the way of that momentum railroad. <P>SOT-- MITT WE NEED FOR YOU TO RELEASE YOUR <P>INCOME TAX SO THE PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY CAN SEE HOW YOU MADE YOUR MONEY <P>Romney--worth more than 200 million dollars-- gave a non-commitall, semi- <P>answer.sort of <P>SOT-- IF THAT'S BEEN THE TRADITION, I'M NOT OPPOSED TO DOING THAT, <P>TIME WILL TELL BUT I ANTICIPATE THAT I'M GOING TO BE ASKED TO DO THAT AROUND <P>APRIL TIME PERIOD, I'LL KEEP THAT OPEN <P>Rick Santorum knocked him off-track in a gotcha exchange over voting rights <P>for felons. <P>SOT-- I DON'T THINK PEOPLE WHO HAVE COMMITTED <P>VIOLENT CRIME, SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO VOTE AGAIN THAT'S MY OWN VIEW <P>SOT-- - ITS VERY INTERESTING THAT YOU WOULD <P>SAY THAT GOV ROMNEY BECAUSE IN THE STATES OF MA WHEN YOU WERE GOV THE LAW <P>WAS THAT NOT ONLY COULD ONLY VIOLENT FELONS VOTE AFTER THEY EXHAUSTED THEIR <P>SENTENCE BUT THEY COULD VOTE WHILE THEY WERE ON PROBATION AND PAROLE <P>The Newt Gingrich train seemed to pick up steam.the crowd loving his <P>defense of propsals to have low-income kids earn money as janitors <P>SOT-- THEY'D BE GETTING MONEY WHICH <P>IS A GOOD THING IF YOUR POOR. ONLY THE ELITES DESPISE EARNING MONEY <P>The boistrous crowd not nearly as in love with Ron Paul's foreign policy. <P>SOT--DON'T DO TO OTHER NATIONS WHAT WE DON'T WANT THEM TO DO TO <P>US <P>that even earned a rebuke from a fiesty Rick perry <P>SOT-- THAT SOUND YOU WERE LOOKING FOR IS A GONG <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PRESIDENT TODAY-OC- HALFSCRN RVL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PRESIDENT TODAY-OC- HALFSCRN RVL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AS WE FOLLOW THOSE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE - WE'RE ALSO KEEPING UP WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA <P>THIS MORNING-- HE'S MEETING WITH HIS JOBS COUNCIL. <P>THEN IT'S ON TO A MEETING AT THE WHITE HOUSE WITH KING ABDULLAH OF JORDAN. <P>AFTER THAT TIME FOR SOME FUN. <P>A PHOTO OP WITH THE WORLD SERIES CHAMPS-- THE SAINT LOUIS CARDINALS. <P>AND LASTLY-- A CELEBRATION WITH THE FIRST LADY--- FOR HER 48TH BIRTHDAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CHARLOTTE PRAYER WALK FOR LIFE-CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHARLOTTE PRAYER WALK FOR LIFE-CG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO JOIN IN ON UNITY AND FAITH. <P>THE ANNUAL PRAYER WALK FOR LIFE IN PORT CHARLOTTE IS GETTING UNDERWAY RIGHT NOW. <P>MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO WALK FOR AN END TO ABORTION THIS YEAR. <P>JANUARY 22ND MARKS 39 YEARS SINCE THE ROE VERSUS WADE DECISION. <P>THE WALK WILL START IN FRONT OF AN ABORTION FACILITY ON OLEAN BOULEVARD AND CARING WAY IN PORT CHARLOTTE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CHARLOTTE PRAYER WALK FOR LIFE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHARLOTTE PRAYER WALK FOR LIFE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TAKE LAUREN LIVE: <P>FLORIDA'S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SAYS EXPECT DELAYS. <P>TAKE MAP <P>BETWEEN KEENAN AVENUE, AND JUST SOUTH OF COLLEGE PARKWAY ON MCGREGOR. <P>TAKE GRAPHIC <P>TODAY, CREWS PLAN TO PUT OUT CONSTRUCTION SIGNS AND FENCING. <P>THEY'RE SCHEDULED TO RE-PAVE NEXT MONTH. MOSTLY OVERNIGHT, <P>BUT EXPECT DELAYS DURING MIDDAY- AT TIMES DOWN TO ONE LANE OF TRAFFIC. <P>TAKE LAUREN ON CAM <P>THEY'RE RECOMMENDING THAT NOW THROUGH APRIL, YOU PLAN EXTRA TIME INTO YOUR TRIP. THAT GOES FOR DRIVERS, RUNNERS, ANYONE BIKING ALONG THIS STRETCH. <P>LIVE IN FM, LD NBC2. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MCGREGOR RESURFACING PROJECT-TRAFFIC CENTER- SS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MCGREGOR RESURFACING PROJECT-TRAFFIC CENTER- SS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A BUSY FORT MYERS ROAD IS ABOUT TO GET A MAKE-OVER. <P>BUT FIRST YOU'LL HAVE TO DEAL WITH SLOWER TRAFFIC FOR THE NEXT MONTH. <P>FLORIDA'S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS EXPECTED TO START RESURFACING MCGREGOR BOULEVARD FROM KENNAN AVENUE TO JUST SOUTH OF COLLEGE PARKWAY. <P>THERE WILL BE DAY AND NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES. <P>THE NEARLY SIX-HUNRED THOUSAND PROJECT SHOULD FINISH BY THE END OF FEBRUARY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LEE COUNTY SCHOOL CHOICE-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LEE COUNTY SCHOOL CHOICE-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LEE COUNTY PARENTS-- YOU NOW HAVE MORE *CHOICE. <P>WHEN IT COMES TO PICKING YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL. <P>STUDENT ASSIGNMENT BEGINS TODAY. <P>AND ABC-7'S JOSHUA REPP TELLS US-- WHICH GRADES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A NEW SCHOOL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LEE COUNTY SCHOOL CHOICE-LLPKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LEE COUNTY SCHOOL CHOICE-LLPKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Repp: <P>"Administrators will be handling more than 12,000 applications in the coming 2 months let me tell you who needs to be reregistered. <P>new students to the district obviously kindergartners fifth graders moving on to the sixth grade and 8th graders moving on to high school. <P>because the students are graduating up to a new school and they get a choice of where they go. <P>Sot <P>" I'm here first I want to get my daughter into le high senior and so what you're telling me and then everybody applies for Lehigh senior chicken going to lottery and get stuck on a Dunbar or Riverdale I don't want to" <P>Repp <P>administrators still really want to hammer home the point that you don't need to rush the doors you don't need to form long lines here because if one school is requested more than any other one admins will fall back to a lottery style selection. It's definitely not first come first serve but you can still start signing up today. In lee County Josh rep abc7 back to you." <P>AIN FM JR ABC-7. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LEE COUNTY SCHOOL CHOICE-OC-BNR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LEE COUNTY SCHOOL CHOICE-OC-BNR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE-- ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM TO GET AN APPLICATION. <P>JUST CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE ONE-1SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE ONE-1SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MAJOR WEBSITES PLAN A MASS SHUTDOWN. <P>WHO'S ON THE LIST TO TAKE DOWN THEIR SITES. <P>IN PROTEST OF A NEW PIRACY LAW. <P>AND COULD CASEY ANTHONY BE WILLING TO WORK? <P>THE OFFERS ARE POURING IN-- <P>AND AT LEAST ONE IS IN FLORIDA. <P>WHO WANTS HER TO HEADLINE THEIR CLUB? <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ1 A CASEY ANTHONY JOB OFFER-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ1 A CASEY ANTHONY JOB OFFER-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WEATHER TEASE-WX ID> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WEATHER TEASE-WX ID</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WEATHER IS COMING UP. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BLOOMBERG TEASE-SOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BLOOMBERG TEASE-SOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BLOOMBERG TEASE <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ALASKA TANKER DELIVERED-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ALASKA TANKER DELIVERED-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A LONG AWAITED RUSSIAN TANKER-- FINALLY REACHES NOME ALASKA. <P>IT TOOK AN UNPRECEDENTED 300-MILE JOURNEY THROUGH THE FROZEN BERING SEA. <P>THE TOWN CAN'T BE REACHED BY LAND THESE DAYS, AND AIR DELIVERIES OF FUEL AREN'T PRACTICAL. <P>BECAUSE OF THIS SPECIAL DELIVERY - THE BUNDLED UP PEOPLE OF NOME WILL HAVE POWER AND HEAT THROUGH THE SPRING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CROSSTALK INTO WX-CAM 9 WX EST> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CROSSTALK INTO WX-CAM 9 WX EST</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>STORM-WARN-7 METEOROLOGIST ALLYSON RAE IS TRACKING SUNSHINE ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FORECAST-WXWALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FORECAST-WXWALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. <P>NICE DAY AHEAD <P>Looks like a pleasant day is on the way for southwest Florida. Skies are starting off mostly clear and we will be tracking lows in the 50's this morning. The afternoon weather looks quiet as well. Expect mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies this afternoon with a high temperature in the upper 70's. Winds today will be generally from the east at around 10 - 15 mph. Later this afternoon a few low clouds will try to work across the state from east to west but the trend will be for cloudy weather east and sunny weather west. This afternoon, a sea breeze will likely cool the beach temperatures back to the lower 70's while inland areas hold on to about 79 degrees through late day. <P>Tomorrow we will track a weak cold front moving into Florida. Computer models still do not bring us much rain from the front as it passes by late tomorrow. If we are lucky there may be a few spots tomorrow with a little rain in the bucket, but the overall pattern still looks dry. Slightly cooler air will filter in on Thursday and then we will warm right back to 80 degrees in time for the weekend. All-in-all a very nice looking weather pattern continues with the exception of the weak cold front passing by tomorrow. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=breaking> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>breaking</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MISSING SNOWSHOER FOUND ALIVE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MISSING SNOWSHOER FOUND ALIVE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A LOST HIKER ON MOUNT RAINIER IS RECOVERING THIS MORNING. <P>THE 66-YEAR OLD HAD BEEN MISSING SINCE SATURDAY ON THE WASHINGTON MOUNTAIN. <P>HE WAS LEADING A GROUP ON A HIKE WHEN HE SLID DOWN A SLOPE AND BECAME SEPARATED FROM THE GROUP. <P>HE RADIOED TWICE TO SAY HE WAS O-K. <P>BUT WHEN HE FAILED TO MEET UP WITH THEM IN THE PARKING LOT, A SEARCH WAS LAUNCHED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SOPA LAW-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SOPA LAW-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NUMEROUS WEBSITES SHUT DOWN TOMORROW-- <P>IN PROTEST OF AN ANTI-PIRACY BILL. <P>ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIA WIKIPEDIA SAYS THEY WILL GO DARK IF LAWMAKERS TAKE UP THE BILL. <P>OTHER SITES ALREADY INVOLVED INCLUDE-- <P>CRAIGSLIST. <P>USER GENERATED NEWS SITE REDDIT.COM. <P>MOZILLA, WORDPRESS AND TWITPIC. <P>THE "STOP INTERNET PIRACY ACT" OR SOPA-- <P>WOULD MAKE IT A FELONY TO SHARE COPYWRIGHTED MATERIAL ON THE INTERNET. <P>IT WOULD ALSO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT TO SHUT DOWN SITES ACCUSED OF SHARING THAT MATERIAL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SOPA LAW-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SOPA LAW-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ALEXIS OHANIAN, REDDIT.COM: the bigger problem I have here is that this legislation will not only break the internet but it wont even curb piracy. <P>RICHARD COTTON NBCUNIVERSAL:look at the legislation it is devoted to foreign sites saying that it would affect a US site is categorically and 100% wrong. <P>GROUPS SUPPORTING THE LAW SAY IT WOULD ONLY AFFECT FOREIGN WEBSITES. <P>CONGRESS IS SUPPOSED TO CONSIDER THE LAW TOMORROW. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ZAPPOS HACKED-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ZAPPOS HACKED-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LADIES HEAD'S UP. <P>ZAPPOS SAYS HACKERS MAY HAVE STOLEN MILLIONS OF CUSTOMER NAMES, EMAIL, BILLING ADDRESSES, AND THE LAST FOUR DIGITS OF CREDIT CARDS. <P>THE POPULAR ONLINE RETAILER HAS RESET MORE THAN 24 MILLION PASSWORDS EXPOSED DURING THE HACKING. <P>CUSTOMERS ARE BEING URGED TO CHANGE LOGIN INFORMATION ON ANY OTHER SITE THAT THEY USE THE SAME PASSWORD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CASEY ANTHONY JOB OFFER-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CASEY ANTHONY JOB OFFER-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AN ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BAR IN PORT SAINT LUCIE HAS OFFERED CASEY ANTHONY A NEW JOB. <P>THE BAR "BODY TALK" POSTED A SIGN SAYING "HEY CASEY. WE ARE HIRING" ON ITS MARQUEE. <P>THE BAR'S MANAGER SAYS THE OFFER IS LEGIT. <P>SAYING QUOTE. <P>"WE ARE HIRING DANCERS, AND SHE SEEMS TO BE QUALIFIED." <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COMPANIES HIRING NOW-CG RVL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COMPANIES HIRING NOW-CG RVL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR WORK-- <P>A HANDFUL OF COMPANIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE HIRING THIS YEAR. <P>HOME DEPOT IS PLANNING TO HIRE MORE THAN 70-THOUSAND SEASONAL POSITIONS FOR SPRING. <P>BOEING SAYS IT'S HIRING 100 UNION MACHINISTS A WEEK TO INCREASE OUTPUT. <P>NISSAN IS PLANNING TO ADD AROUND 1-THOUSAND JOBS ACROSS THE U.S., <P>MAINLY MANUFACTURING TECHNICIANS AND ENGINEERS. <P>CHOBANI YOGURT COMPANY IS ADDING MORE THAN 100 JOBS IN 20-12. <P>A-PEX SYSTEMS, AN I-T STAFFING FIRM, IS HIRING MORE THAN 5-THOUSAND WORKERS NATIONWIDE. <P>GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE, A HOME CARE SERVICE COMPANY, IS ADDING 45-HUNDRED NEW JOBS <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE TWO-1SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE TWO-1SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>JUST CALL THIS HOLLYWOOD'S VERSION OF 'STAR WARS.' <P>TWO MUSIC LEGENDS CLASH BECAUSE OF ONE CATEGORY AT SUNDAY'S GOLDEN GLOBES. <P>ELTON JOHN VERSUS MADONNA. <P>THE FIGHTING WORDS - NEXT AT NINE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ2 A ELTON JOHN VS MADONNA-NATSVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ2 A ELTON JOHN VS MADONNA-NATSVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ELTON JOHN VS MADONNA-CAM 10 BMP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ELTON JOHN VS MADONNA-CAM 10 BMP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A-LISTER VERVUS A-LISTER. <P>ELTON JOHN THROWS OUT A RED CARPET DISS TO MADONNA. THEN GOES ON TO *LOSE TO QUEEN OF POP AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES. <P>AS A-B-C'S LARA SPENCER EXPLAINS-- THE ENGLISH SONGWRITER AND HIS HUSBAND ARE USING TWITTER TO FUEL THE FIGHT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ELTON JOHN VS MADONNA-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ELTON JOHN VS MADONNA-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>IN THE COSMOS OF MUSIC SUPERSTARSNONE SHINE BRIGHTER THAN ELTON JOHN AND <P>MADONNA. <P>TRACK 2 TRT: 7 SECONDS <P>BUT WHEN THE TWO WENT UP AGAINST EACH OTHER SUNDAY FOR BEST SONG AT THE <P>GOLDEN GLOBES - ALL THAT MEGAWATTAGE GOT DOWNRIGHT FIERY <P>NATS ENT SHOW <P>"Elton's red carpet diss!" <P>1918:03 "Elton: madonna hasn't got a -- chance / CARSON: those are fighting <P>words /they're accurate words." <P>19:28:20 Carson: Your buddy elton john was just here/was he?/ He said you <P>don't have an f'ing chance / oh damn him! Those are fightin' words! /i said <P>that and he said no, those are actual words / ok, well may the best man win <P>. <P>TRACK 3 TRT: 4 SECONDS <P>IT SEEMED LIKE GOOD NATURED FUN.THAT IS, UNTIL MADONNA ACTUALLY WON. <P>TRACK 4 TRT: 2.5 SECONDS <P>AND THAT'S WHEN TEMPERS WENT SUPERNOVA <P>TRACK 5 TRT: 2.5 SECONDS <P>MADONNA WAS AT A LOSS FOR WORDS AT FIRST. <P>20:50:03 Madonna: this is a surprise - um um um. <P>TRACK 6 TRT: 2 SECONDS <P>BUT SIR ELTON'S FACE SAID IT ALL. <P>TRACK 7 TRT: 6 SECONDS <P>MOMENTS LATER, HIS HUSBAND DAVID FURNISH TOOK TO FACEBOOK - SAYING: Madonna. <P>Best song???? off!!!" <P>TRACK 8 TRT: 9.5 SECONDS <P>FURNISH WENT ON TO ADD THAT "Madonna winning Best Original Song truly shows <P>how these awards have nothing to do with merit. Her acceptance speech was <P>embarrassing in it's narcissism" <P>TRACK 9 TRT: 4 SECONDS <P>WHEN ASKED HOW ELTON JOHN MIGHT REACT TO HER VICTORY - MADONNA HAD THIS TO <P>SAY: <P>APTN 8:08:11 "I hope he speaks to me for the next couple of years. He's <P>known to get mad at me." <P>TRACK 10 TRT: 9 SECONDS <P>MADONNA HERSELF HAS BEEN KNOWN TO BE BLAZINGLY HONEST ABOUT OTHER RED HOT <P>CELEBSSHE JUST RECENTLY TALKED TO CYNTHIA MCFADDEN ABOUT THE LADY GAGA'S <P>BORN THIS WAY <P>ADD THIS SOUND FULL - BORN THIS WAY NAT <P>CUT THIS - Sot: mcf::and when you saw born this way, did you think /Madonna <P>: when I heard it on the radio, yes, I did, I said that that sounds very <P>similar, yes" <P>ADD THIS - AND HOW STRIKINGLY SIMILAR IT IS TO HER OWN SONG - "EXPRESS <P>YOURSELF" <P>22:59:17 mcf: and that doesn't feel annoying / Madonna: it feels <P>reductive / is that good? / look it up! <P>TRACK 12 TRT: 7 SECONDS <P>WELL, JOHN'S HUSBAND HAD SOME CHOICE WORDS ABOUT THAT AS WELL.SAYING: "her <P>critisism of Gaga shows how desperate she really is!" <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ELTON JOHN VS MADONNA-ON CAM TAG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ELTON JOHN VS MADONNA-ON CAM TAG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LARA SPENCER REPORTING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=AIR POTATO-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>AIR POTATO-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S BEING CALLED THE KUDZUE VINE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA-- <P>THIS AGGRESSIVE AND DANGEROUS WEED, DUBBED THE "AIR POTATO", IS CREEPING ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>IT KILLS NATIVE PLANTS BY BLANKETING THEM, AND SHIELDING THEM FROM SUNLIGHT. <P>THE POTATO GROWS ON HEART SHAPED LEAVES. <P>AND IN THE WINTER, EACH VINE DROPS ABOUT ONE-THOUSAND POTATOES -- <P>WHICH WILL SPROUT. GROWING AT A RATE OF EIGHT INCHES A DAY! <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=AIR POTATO-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>AIR POTATO-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"When they were brought here they didn't have any predators. There wasn't anything to keep them in check so they grew out of control." <P>IF YOU SPOT ONE OF THESE STUDS-- <P>SANIBEL'S NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT SAYS PICK IT UP AND THROW IT IN THE GARBAGE. <P>THE ONLY WAY TO KILL IT-- IS BY BURNING IT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE THREE-2SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE THREE-2SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING WE HAVE ON OUR BLUE PAISLEY RIBBONS. <P>PROMOTING THE AWARENESS OF THYROID DISEASE! <P>IT'S AFFECTING MILLIONS <P>AND TODAY WE SIT DOWN WITH DOCTOR HANDELSMAN-- <P>WHO'S CLEARING UP THE CAUSES-- THE WARNING SIGNS-- AND THE LATEST TREATMENT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ3 A THYROID HEALTH-LIVE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ3 A THYROID HEALTH-LIVE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WX TEASE-WX GFX> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WX TEASE-WX GFX</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ABC SEVEN IS ALWAYS ON TOP OF THE LATEST BUSINESS NEWS. <P>YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WHERE THE TRADING DAY IS JUST BEGINNING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS1) SCHOOL CHOICE-VOTOPS-BNR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS1) SCHOOL CHOICE-VOTOPS-BNR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS WILL HANDLE MORE THAN 12 THOUSAND APPLICATIONS IN THE COMING MONTHS -- <P>AS PARENTS IN LEE COUNTY REGISTER THEIR KIDS IN SCHOOL. <P>THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR A *NEW SCHOOL ARE NEW STUDENTS. KINDERGARTNERS. FIFTH GRADERS MOVING ONTO SIXTH GRADE. AND 8TH GRADERS MOVING ONTO HIGH SCHOOL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS2) PRAYER WALK-CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS2) PRAYER WALK-CG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO JOIN IN ON UNITY AND FAITH. <P>THE ANNUAL PRAYER WALK FOR LIFE IN PORT CHARLOTTE IS GETTING UNDERWAY RIGHT NOW. <P>MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO WALK FOR AN END TO ABORTION THIS YEAR. <P>JANUARY 22ND MARKS 39 YEARS SINCE THE ROE VERSUS WADE DECISION. <P>THE WALK WILL START IN FRONT OF AN ABORTION FACILITY ON OLEAN BOULEVARD AND CARING WAY IN PORT CHARLOTTE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS3) ITALIAN CRUISE SHIP CRASH-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS3) ITALIAN CRUISE SHIP CRASH-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE DEATH TOLL CONTINUES TO RISE, AFTER A CRUISE SHIP OVERTURNED OFF ITALY'S COAST. <P>ACCORDING TO ITALIAN MEDIA -- <P>FIVE MORE BODIES HAVE BEEN FOUND. <P>BRINGING THE DEATH TOLL TO 11. <P>THE SEARCH CONTINUES THIS MORNING FOR DOZENS STILL MISSING. <P>AND THE CAPTAIN IS IN COURT TODAY -- ACCUSED OF CAUSING THE WRECK. <P>NAVY DIVERS HAVE BLOWN HOLES IN THE HULL, TO SPEED UP SEARCH EFFORTS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ANOTHER REASON TO SHORT SALE-2SH PUSH> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ANOTHER REASON TO SHORT SALE-2SH PUSH</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>UNDERWATER OR FACING FORECLOSURE-- <P>REALTORS URGE HOMEOWNERS TO HAND OVER THE KEYS *NOW -- TO AVOID HEFTY FEES. <P>IN SOME CASES, BANKS ARE EVEN PAYING STRUGGLING HOMEOWNERS TO MOVE OUT. <P>IT'S THE LATEST ATTEMPT TO TURN THE HOUSING MARKET AROUND. <P>AS ABC 7'S ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY EXPLAINS -- <P>REALTORS CALL IT A WIN-WIN FOR ALL INVOLVED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ANOTHER REASON TO SHORT SALE-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ANOTHER REASON TO SHORT SALE-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"it's a tremendous opportunity for homebuyers to buy in this market, especially a short sale" <P>REALTORS SAY IT'S A WIN-WIN FOR ALL INVOLVED. <P>"I don't see how you can lose" <P>KENDALL TELLS US MANY LENDERS OFFER CASH FOR KEYS INCENTIVES -- PAYING DELINQUENT BORROWERS TO STAY AND CARE FOR THE HOME UNTIL THE SALE. <P>"I've seen checks for $20,000, $23,000, $17,000 - people getting paid at closing" <P>THEN THERE'S THE TAX BENEFITS. THE MORTGAGE FORGIVENESS DEBT RELIEF ACT ALLOWS THE OWNER TO AVOID THE DOUBLE-WHAMMY --- LOSING THE HOME AND PAYING TAXES ON THE SALE. <P>"in this case that's about $300,000 the seller will avoid paying tax on, but it's a help that's only available through the end of the year" <P>"the idea is to move forward now. Don't take the chance of waiting til the end of the year, it'll get done. Get your deal closed now." <P>ATTORNEY KEVIN JURSINSKI EXPLAINS THE LAW WILL EXPIRE JANUARY 2013 -- BUT SHORT SALES CAN TAKE MONTHS TO COMPLETE. <P>"it's not unusual that it might take six months, 9 months, and I've had some that went over a year, that's unusual but you aren't assured." <P>NOR IS THERE ANY ASSURANCE CONGRESS WILL ACT TO EXTEND THE TAX RELIEF. <P>IN THE MEANTIME, UNDERWATER HOMEOWNERS COULD GAIN PEACE OF MIND <P>"You can close a chapter in your life of misery and, you know, dismay and start out new and fresh" <P>AND POSSIBLY GET PAID TO DO IT. <P>IN CAPE CORAL, ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY, ABC 7. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=IONA BOIL WATER NOTICE-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>IONA BOIL WATER NOTICE-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PEOPLE IN PARTS OF SOUTH FORT MYERS ARE WAKING UP TO A BOIL WATER NOTICE. <P>IT AFFECTS ABOUT 500 LEE COUNTY UTILITY CUSTOMERS, ON IONA ROAD-- FROM JOHN MORRIS TO DAVIS ROAD. <P>IT INCLUDES THE SAINT CHARLES HARBOUR, CATALPA COVE AND BAYSIDE POINT SUB-DIVISIONS. <P>THE BOIL WATER NOTICE WAS ISSUED AFTER A WATER MAIN BREAK. <P>ONCE IT'S CLEARED, WE'LL BE SURE TO LET YOU KNOW. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=KREEGEL RUNNING-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>KREEGEL RUNNING-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ANOTHER REPUBLICAN HAS THROWN HIS HAT INTO THE RACE FOR U-S CONGRESS. <P>FLORIDA STATE REPRESENTATIVE PAIGE KREEGEL -- MAKES HIS BID OFFICIAL. <P>ABC 7S JOELLE PARKS TAKES A CLOSE LOOK AT WHAT'S BECOMING A VERY CROWDED RACE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=KREEGEL RUNNING-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>KREEGEL RUNNING-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Paige Kreegel says the experience he gained in 2 terms as as a Florida legislature has brought him to this point. <P>And now- hes ready to take on the Us congress seat Connie Mack is giving up run for us senate. <P>Take pkg <P>Sot paige Kreegel <P>"I be I've that I bring enough experience, and caring and representation to the table." <P>The table is getting crowded, <P>Paige Kreegel- the newest edition- fighting for the 14th congressional seat. <P>Sot Kreegel <P>" we'll let the people decide." <P>this punta gorda doctor, citrus grower and businessman says it's time to make his mark. <P>Take ss <P>Representing the 14th district- <P>Stretching from charlotte county, all the way down through parts of collier. <P>It's an area Kreegel knows well- some parts of the 14th district overlap with his current role in the Florida house of representatives. <P>Sot Kreegel <P>"I believe that my experience in the legislature in 8 years is important and that I didn't just always just go along with the republican hierarchy." <P>And he has a message he plans to take to Washington. <P>Sot <P>"being in the fl legislature we balance Our budget every year. It's a constitutational requirement. We simply don't do any deficit spending, I think if the federal govt had that as a requirement as well we wouldnt be in the pickle were in right now." <P>Right now- <P>Keegel is still listed on the division of elections web site as running or the 16th district. <P>Part of some confusion over redistricting. <P>Sot <P>" no matter how many times we y to change that on the elections site it doesn't change." <P>But he says he's in- <P>Ready to take on some stiff competition for the 14th seat <P>Sot <P>"they all bring separate strenghths to the table." <P>Take live/ss <P>So far, besides kreegal 8 other people plan to run for the 14th seat- They are: <P>Joseph davidow <P>Chauncey goss, <P>Timothy rossano <P>Christopher sandy <P>Lee titchworth <P>Tammy hall, <P>Trey radel <P>And the sole democrat-James roach. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=KREEGEL RUNNING-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>KREEGEL RUNNING-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THERE ARE NINE PEOPLE RUNNING BESIDES KREEGEL. <P>INCLUDING A DEMOCRAT. <P>THE PRIMARY IS AUGUST 14TH, <P>THE GENERAL ELECTION IS NOVEMBER 6TH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SALAZAR IN EVERGLADES-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SALAZAR IN EVERGLADES-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THERE IS NOW A FEDERAL BAN IN PLACE TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE EVERGLADES. <P>THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE JUST ANNOUNCED THE NEW RULE. <P>ONCE IT GOES INTO EFFECT IT WILL LIMIT THE STATE TO STATE TRANSPORTATION OF 4 SNAKES INCLUDING the BURMESE PYTHON. <P>THE SNAKES ARE CONSIDERED AN INVASIVE SPECIES. <P>IF YOU OWN ONE OF THE SNAKES ON THE LIST YOU CAN KEEP THEM, BUT THE NEW FEDERAL REGULATION WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO TRANSPORT IT ACROSS STATE LINES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=THYROID CANCER RISE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>THYROID CANCER RISE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THYROID CANCER IS ON THE RISE, <P>AND MEDICAL RESEARCHERS DON'T KNOW WHY. <P>DOCTORS HAVE LONG BELIEVED THAT OBESITY. A LACK OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. AND RADIATION EXPOSURE-- <P>PLAY A PART IN THE DISEASE. <P>THEY ALSO SAY THE MORE DENTAL X-RAYS A PERSON HAS. THE HIGHER THE RISK. <P>THYROID CANCER IS CURABLE THOUGH. <P>THE FIVE-YEAR SURVIVAL RATE IS 97 PERCENT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=THYROID HEALTH-2SHOT-BOXES> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>THYROID HEALTH-2SHOT-BOXES</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S THYROID AWARENESS MONTH AND ABC-7 IS DOING IT'S PART TO KEEP YOU INFORMED. <P>THYROID DISEASE AFFECTS MORE THAN 30 MILLION AMERICANS. <P>AND TO RAISE AWARENESS -- WE ARE WEARING THESE BLUE PAISLEY RIBBON PINS. <P>JOINING US THIS MORNING IS DOCTOR YEHUDA HANDLESMAN-- <P>GOOD MORNING, DOCTOR-- <P>FOR OUR VIEWERS-- CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT THYROID DISEASE IS? <P>AND WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SIGNS OF A MALFUNCTIONING THYROID? <P>LASTLY-- IF SOMEONE IS SUFFERING FROM THYROID DISEASE-- WHAT'S THE LATEST TREATMENT? <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=THYROID HEALTH-SAT REM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>THYROID HEALTH-SAT REM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=THYROID HEALTH-half screens> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>THYROID HEALTH-half screens</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=THYROID HEALTH-SAT REM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>THYROID HEALTH-SAT REM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PAULA DEEN HAS DIABETES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PAULA DEEN HAS DIABETES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE WOMAN KNOWN FOR HER "LOADED WITH LOVE" SOUTHERN RECIPES-- GOES PUBLIC WITH HER HEALTH SCARE. <P>PAULA DEEN HAS ANNOUNCED. SHE HAS TYPE TWO DIABETES. <P>THE 64 YEAR OLD SAYS SHE FOUND OUT SHE HAD IT THREE YEARS AGO, BUT KEPT QUIET. <P>SHE SAYS SHE'S GOING TO MODIFY SOME OF HER RECIPES-- THAT ARE USUALLY RICH IN CALORIES-- LIKE FIRED CHICKEN AND MAC AND CHEESE. <P>SHE'S ALSO TEAMING UP WITH A DRUGMAKER TO LAUNCH A PROGRAM TO HELP PEOPLE LIVING WITH DIABETES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NEW RESTAURANT AT RSW-OC-BNR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEW RESTAURANT AT RSW-OC-BNR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>A NEW RESTAURANT WILL OPEN AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TODAY. <P>THE NEW "SHULA'S BAR AND GRILL" IS NAMED IN HONOR OF LEGENDARY MIAMI DOLPHINS COACH, DON SHULA. <P>IF YOU'RE WAITING FOR A FLIGHT OR WAITING TO PICK UP FRIENDS OR FAMILY, THE RESTAURANT HAS JUICY BURGERS, APPETIZERS AND COCKTAILS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE FOUR-1SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE FOUR-1SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HAVE YOU BEEN SLACKING ON YOUR HEALTHY START TO THE NEW YEAR? <P>ABC-7 LOOKS AT SOME WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT AND STAY IN SHAPE-- THAT ACTUALLY HAVE RESULTS. <P>"I'm in my 50s. I have five children, 11 grandchildren. <P>AND WANT TO LOOK YEARS YOUNGER? <P>THE NEW WAY TO TURN BACK THE CLOCK-- <P>AND IT'S RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ4 A ANTIAGING TREATMENT-SOTVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ4 A ANTIAGING TREATMENT-SOTVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WEATHER TEASE-WX ID> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WEATHER TEASE-WX ID</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WEATHER IS COMING UP. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ANTI~AGING TREATMENT-VO IN TC MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ANTI~AGING TREATMENT-VO IN TC MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>YOU COULD CALL IT AN INJECTION OF YOUTH-- <P>A NEW ANTI-AGING TREATMENT BEING PERFORMED RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>ONLY ABC 7'S PAUL GESSLER SHOWS YOU HOW IT WORKS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ANTI~AGING TREATMENT-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ANTI~AGING TREATMENT-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BRENDA LEE LOOKS FORWARD TO I-V THERAPY <P>31.40 Brenda: "Water, with vitamin C in it." <P>MAINLY, BECAUSE SHE WANTS TO GO BACKWARD. BACK IN TIME, THAT IS. <P>Brenda Lee, Telomere Infusion Client: "I'm in my 50s. I have five children, 11 grandchildren." <P>BRENDA SAYS SHE FEELS YOUNGER. <P>THAT'S THE WHOLE IDEA. <P>SHE'S ONE OF THE FIRST CLIENTS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO ELECT TELOMERE INFUSION THERAPY. <P>Dr. Brent Agin, MD, Trim Wellness: "This is a big break." <P>DR. BRENT AGIN SAYS THE VITAMINS AND MINERALS PUMPED THROUGH THESE TUBES STRENGTHEN TELOMERES, THE CELLS SCIENTISTS HAVE FOUND ARE BEHIND AGING. <P>THE FINDINGS EARNED A NOBEL PRIZE IN 2009. <P>Dr. Brent Agin, MD, Trim Wellness: "When telomeres start to shorten, that is an indicator of someone's advance aging." <P>EACH DRIP IS DESIGNED TO BOOST BRENDA'S VITAMINS AND MINERALS. <P>Brenda Lee, Telomere Infusion Client: "I was missing a lot of nutrients in my system." <P>Dr. Brent Agin, MD, Trim Wellness: "It really comes down to the fact that in our diet these days, nobody gets the right amount of servings of vitamins and minerals." <P>LEE IS A CANCER SURVIVOR. <P>SHE PAYS FOR THIS TREATMENT SOMETIMES TWICE A WEEK. <P>33.45 "How's Tracy today, good?" <P>SHE SAYS SHE FEELS YOUNGER. <P>Brenda Lee, Telomere Infusion Client: "I could live to be 150, I'd be happy. But, I don't wanna be in a wheelchair or a walker or have a debilitative disease." <P>DR. AGIN CAUTIONS THIS ISN'T A TREATMENT THAT WILL MAGICALLY EXTEND YOUR LIFE HUNDREDS OF YEARS-- NOT YET, AT LEAST. <P>INSTEAD, THIS IS A QUALITY-OF-LIFE THERAPY. <P>Dr. Brent Agin, MD, Trim Wellness: "With science like this and new science developing, it's going to give everyone an opportunity to live longer with that quality of life that everyone wants." <P>THIS PARTICULAR THERAPY IS NEW TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, AVAILABLE NOW AT TRIM WELLNESS IN NAPLES PARK. <P>EACH TREATMENT COSTS BETWEEN 100 TO 125 DOLLARS, DEPENDING ON CLIENT-SPECIFIC TAILORING. <P>RIGHT NOW, MANY INSURANCE COMPANIES DO *NOT COVER THE TREATMENT. <P>Brenda Lee, Telomere Infusion Client: "If you budget, you can do it, whether it's once a month, once a week." <P>Dr. Brent Agin, MD, Trim Wellness: "It's affordable if you wanna feel good." <P>RIGHT NOW, DR. AGIN SAYS THE ANTI-AGING TREATMENT IS ONLY FOR ADULTS. BUT HE HOPES WITH RESEARCH, THIS COULD BE A WIDESPREAD WELLNESS NECESSITY IN THE NEAR FUTURE. <P>IN NAPLES, PAUL GESSLER, ABC7 <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ANTI~AGING TREATMENT-VO IN TC MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ANTI~AGING TREATMENT-VO IN TC MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THERE ARE OTHER FORMS TO GET THIS ANTI-AGING TREATMENT-- LIKE PILLS. <P>BUT, DOCTORS SAYS I-V THERAPY IS THE *BEST WAY TO KNOW YOU'RE GETTING THE VITAMINS AND MINERALS DIRECTLY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SKIIERS EYE VIEW-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SKIIERS EYE VIEW-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF YOU'RE EAGER TO GO SKIING-- <P>MAYBE THIS WILL GET YOU STARTED. <P>IT'S A SKIER'S EVE VIEW ON THE SLOPES. <P>RIGHT NOW-- THE CONDITIONS ARE GREAT FOR THE SPORT ON MOUNT HOOD IN OREGON. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORM WARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORM WARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CROSSTALK-CAM 9 WX EST> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CROSSTALK-CAM 9 WX EST</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FORECAST-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. <P>NICE DAY AHEAD <P>Looks like a pleasant day is on the way for southwest Florida. Skies are starting off mostly clear and we will be tracking lows in the 50's this morning. The afternoon weather looks quiet as well. Expect mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies this afternoon with a high temperature in the upper 70's. Winds today will be generally from the east at around 10 - 15 mph. Later this afternoon a few low clouds will try to work across the state from east to west but the trend will be for cloudy weather east and sunny weather west. This afternoon, a sea breeze will likely cool the beach temperatures back to the lower 70's while inland areas hold on to about 79 degrees through late day. <P>Tomorrow we will track a weak cold front moving into Florida. Computer models still do not bring us much rain from the front as it passes by late tomorrow. If we are lucky there may be a few spots tomorrow with a little rain in the bucket, but the overall pattern still looks dry. Slightly cooler air will filter in on Thursday and then we will warm right back to 80 degrees in time for the weekend. All-in-all a very nice looking weather pattern continues with the exception of the weak cold front passing by tomorrow. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FDA RED CROSS-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FDA RED CROSS-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FEDERAL HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE FINING THE AMERICAN RED CROSS NEARLY NINE-POINT SIX MILLION DOLLARS FOR SLOPPY, <P>AND UNSAFE BLOOD MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. <P>THIS IS THE SECOND MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PENALTY LEVIED AGAINST THE AGENCY IN TWO YEARS. <P>THIS COMES AFTER INSPECTIONS AT 16 RED CROSS BLOOD CENTERS IN 2010. <P>THEY FOUND NO ACTUAL HARM TO BLOOD RECIPIENTS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ANTI SMOKING EFFORTS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ANTI SMOKING EFFORTS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ARE STATES DOING *ENOUGH TO HELP SMOKERS KICK THE HABIT? <P>ACCORDING TO A NEW REPORT -- THEY'RE NOT. <P>EACH YEAR -- STATES GET BILLIONS OF DOLLARS FROM TOBACCO TAXES AND LEGAL SETTLEMENTS. <P>DOLLARS MEANT FOR ANTI-TOBACCO PROGRAMS. <P>BUT A REPORT FROM THE C-D-C SHOWS-- <P>IN 2011, STATES ONLY USED TWO-PERCENT OF THAT MONEY ON THOSE PROGRAMS. <P>IT RECOMMENDS STATES USE 15-PERCENT -- TOWARD HELPING RESIDENTS QUIT TOBACCO. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COFFEE DIABETES-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COFFEE DIABETES-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>COFFEE PROVING AS A PROTECTION AGAINST TYPE II DIABETES. <P>RESEARCHERS SAY THREE COMPOUNDS IN COFFEE -- APPEAR TO BLOCK A PROTEIN ASSOCIATED WITH TYPE II DIABETES -- FROM ACCUMULATING. <P>ONE OF THEM IS CAFFEINE -- BUT IT WAS THE LEAST EFFECTIVE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LOSING WEIGHT STAYING IN SHAPE-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LOSING WEIGHT STAYING IN SHAPE-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT AND GET IN SHAPE? <P>THIS MORNING, WE SORT OUT FACT FROM FICTION.WHEN IT COMES TO SOME WEIGHTLOSS MYTHS. <P>ABC 7'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK GETS SOME EXPERT ADVICE. <P>ON HOW TO SHED THOSE EXTRA POUNDS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LOSING WEIGHT STAYING IN SHAPE-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LOSING WEIGHT STAYING IN SHAPE-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>I want to feel good about myself. Trying to eat better and diet and exercise" <P>GETTING IN SHAPE SEEMS TO BE ON EVERYONE'S MIND-- AT LEAST AT THE OMNI CLUB IN FORT MYERS, BUT WITH THAT DESIRE TO DROP ON THE SCALE COMES SOME LONG-TIME ASSUMPTIONS THAT NEED TO BE BUSTED. <P>LIKE CRUNCH TIME-- DOING CRUNCHES WILL GET RID OF BELLY FAT. <P>"I wish it was that easy haha." <P>BUT RICH KLINE, DIRECTOR OF TRAINING SAYS PROPER NUTRITION, WEIGHT TRAINING AND CARDIO *IS*. <P>"the muscles are under there, you just have to get through the fat layers to see them." <P>NAP POP <P>"Oh! I did not know that!" <P>"The next myth is that cardio burns more calories than weightlifting." <P>"But that's false. Weightlifting burns more calories than cardio." <P>"When you workout, you break muscles down which it causes a lot of calories to help build back those muscles." <P>CAUSING YOUR POST-WORK-OUT BURN LAST 8 TO 10 HOURS LONGER THAN CARDIO'S. <P>"It helps increase your metabolism as well." <P>WHICH TAKES US TO OUR NEXT MYTH-- FAT BURNERS. <P>"They're called supplements for a reason." <P>RICH KLEIN SAYS THE PILLS THEMSELVES DON'T EXACTLY BURN FAT, BUT THEY DO HAVE THEIR BENEFITS <P>"They're good for energy. They help with some kinds of sugar regulation which is nice." <P>BUT SAYS WHEN IT COMES TO TOTAL WEIGHTLOSS IT'S ALL ABOUT KNOWING HOW MUCH BODY FAT YOU HAVE BEFORE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE TO LOSE. <P>"So would you say that someone that is looking to lose weight and get in shape gets this kind of assessment?" <P>"it's huge because what happens is your losing weight on the scale, but if your losing muscle-- that has a lot to do with how your metabolism works." <P>WHICH IS WHY RENEE COCHRENE SAYS, IT'S BEST TO GO WITH YOUR GUT. <P>OR LACK THERE OF. <P>NAT <P>"It's about being healthy." <P>IN FORT MYERS DANIELLE KOLENIAK <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=VIRTUAL GRANDMAS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>VIRTUAL GRANDMAS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>EXERCISE MAY HAVE MORE BENEFITS IN THE ELDERLY. IF THEY'RE INTERACTIVE! <P>A STUDY OUT OF NEW YORK FOUND VIRTUAL REALITY EXERCISE GAMES HAD A GREATER COGNITIVE BENEFIT THAN TRADITIONAL EXERCISE ALONE. <P>RESEARCHERS THINK THE COMPETITION OF THE VIDEO GAME USED IN THIS PARTICULAR STUDY MOTIVATED THE SENIORS TO EXERCISE MORE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MEN SPEND MORE MONEY-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MEN SPEND MORE MONEY-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MEN WHO ARE TRYING TO SAVE MONEY -- <P>MIGHT WANT TO MOVE TO A CITY WITH MORE WOMEN. <P>A NEW STUDY BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA REVEALS --WHEN MEN THINK THE FEMALE POPULATION IS SCARCE. THEY SAVE LESS, BORROW MORE AND SPEND IMPULSIVELY. <P>MEN WOULD BORROW 84 PERCENT MORE EACH MONTH -- AND SAVE 42 PERCENT LESS. <P>THEY ALSO WERE MORE LIKELY TO TAKE 20 DOLLARS NOW, OVER WAITING A MONTH FOR 30. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE FIVE-1SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE FIVE-1SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BLUE IVY-- THE PRECIOUS NEW ARRIVAL FOR THE R AND B AND HIP HOP WORLD. <P>BUT NOW THE **NAME BEYONCE AND JAY-Z'S GAVE THEIR NEW BUNDLE OF JOY. IS BEING USED ON THE STREETS. <P>AND LINDSAY LOHAN IS BACK IN COURT. <P>WHAT SHE SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED BEFORE GOING IN FRONT OF THE JUDGE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ5 A HOSPITAL BILL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ5 A HOSPITAL BILL-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FINAL CHECK OF STOCKS-SAT 3 FULL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FINAL CHECK OF STOCKS-SAT 3 FULL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND HERE'S A FINAL CHECK OF THE MARKETS THIS MORNING-- <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BLUE IVY MARIJUANA-CAM 10 BMP-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BLUE IVY MARIJUANA-CAM 10 BMP-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BEYONCE AND JAY-Z'S NEW BABY -- BLUE IVY -- GETS SOME UNWANTED ATTENTION. <P>T-M-Z REPORTS -- SEVERAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES IN LOS ANGELES -- NOW SELL A NEW STRAIN OF POT. <P>CALLED "OG BLUE IVY". NAMED AFTER THE BABY. <P>BEYONCE AND JAY-Z DID *NOT SIGN OFF ON THE BRAND, <P>BUT THEY DON'T HAVE A TRADEMARK ON THEIR DAUGHTER'S NAME. <P>SO FAR. THE STORES HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY SORT OF LEGAL NOTICE FROM THE COUPLE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LINDSAY LOHAN IN COURT-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LINDSAY LOHAN IN COURT-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING TROUBLED STARLET LINDSAY LOHAN IS EXPECTED TO GO BEFORE A JUDGE. <P>IT'S HER SECOND PROBATION PROGRESS REPORT. <P>LAST MONTH, LOHAN WAS ORDERED TO COMPLETE AN ADDITIONAL 12 DAYS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND FOUR MANDATORY THERAPY SESSIONS BEFORE TODAY'S COURT APPEARANCE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=$44 MILLION HOSPITAL BILL-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>$44 MILLION HOSPITAL BILL-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A MAN WAKES UP *RELIEVED THIS MORNING-- <P>AFTER OPENING UP HIS 44 MILLION DOLLAR MEDICAL BILL! <P>IT HAPPENED TO A MAN IN THE BRONX, NEW YORK. <P>TURNS OUT-- A LOT OF PATIENTS GOT RIDICULOUSLY INFLATED BILLS FROM THE BRONX-LEBANON HOSPITAL. <P>THE FIRM RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BOTCHED BILLINGS APOLOGIZED, <P>AND SAYS PATIENTS WILL BE GETTING NEW ONES IN THE MAIL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=END TO PASSWORDS-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>END TO PASSWORDS-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO AVOID PUTTING IN THOSE COUNTLESS PASSWORDS YOU TYPE EVERYDAY ON COMPUTERS AND SMART PHONES? <P>WELL, THE U-S MILITARY IS APPARENTLY WORKING TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN. <P>THEY WANT TO CREATE A SECURITY SYSTEM THAT RECOGNIZES INDIVIDUALS BASED ON COMPUTER KEYSTROKES, LANGUAGE PATTERNS OR EVEN TYPING SPEED. <P>EXPERTS SAY IF THE SOFTWARE IS SUCCESSFUL -- IT'S LIKELY TO BE DEVELOPED FOR COMMERCIAL COMPUTERS AS WELL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BARBARA WALTERS TO THE PHIL-CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BARBARA WALTERS TO THE PHIL-CG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PROMINENT JOURNALIST BARBARA WALTERS COMES TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>SHE'LL BE A FEATURED SPEAKER AT THE NAPLES PHILHARMONIC ON FEBRUARY 20TH. <P>SHE'LL TALK ABOUT HER CAREER IN NEWS, <P>INCLUDING INTERVIEWING EVERY MAJOR PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY SINCE RICHARD NIXON. <P>AND MOST OF THE LEGENDS IN SHOW BUSINESS. <P>TICKETS ARE 98 DOLLARS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS1) SCHOOL CHOICE-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS1) SCHOOL CHOICE-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ADMINISTRATORS WILL BE HANDLING MORE THAN 12 THOUSAND APPLICATIONS IN THE COMING MONTHS AS PARENTS IN LEE COUNTY REGISTER THEIR KIDS IN SCHOOL. <P>THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR A NEW SCHOOL ARE NEW STUDENTS--KINDERGARTNERS, <P>FIFTH GRADERS MOVING ON TO THE SIXTH GRADE AND 8TH GRADERS MOVING ON TO HIGH SCHOOL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS2) MGGREGOR RESURFACING-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS2) MGGREGOR RESURFACING-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DRIVERS IN A BUSY SECTION OF FORT MYERS WILL BE EXPERIENCING SLOWER TRAFFIC FOR THE NEXT MONTH. <P>FLORIDA'S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS EXPECTED TO START RESURFACING MCGREGOR BOULEVARD FROM KENNAN AVENUE TO JUST SOUTH OF COLLEGE PARKWAY. <P>THERE WILL BE DAY AND NIGHTTIME LANE CLOSURES. <P>IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE FINISHED BY THE END OF FEBRUARY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS3) ITALIAN CRUISE SHIP-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS3) ITALIAN CRUISE SHIP-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE DEATH TOLL CONTINUES TO RISE, AFTER A CRUISE SHIP OVERTURNED OFF ITALY'S COAST. <P>ACCORDING TO ITALIAN MEDIA -- <P>FIVE MORE BODIES HAVE BEEN FOUND. <P>BRINGING THE DEATH TOLL TO 11. <P>THE SEARCH CONTINUES THIS MORNING FOR DOZENS STILL MISSING. <P>AND THE CAPTAIN IS IN COURT TODAY -- ACCUSED OF CAUSING THE WRECK. <P>NAVY DIVERS HAVE BLOWN HOLES IN THE HULL, TO SPEED UP SEARCH EFFORTS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS4) EVERGLADES ANNOUCEMENT-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS4) EVERGLADES ANNOUCEMENT-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TODAY FEDERAL OFFICIALS WILL FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE EVERGLADES. <P>SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, KEN SALAZAR, LEADS A GROUP TO FLORIDA TO MAKE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS ABOUT EFFORTS TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE THE RIVER OF GRASS. <P>RIGHT NOW-- SALAZAR AND SENATOR BILL NELSON ADDRESSING THE GROWING CONCERN OF PYTHONS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CLOSE-2SH-AWS ANI> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CLOSE-2SH-AWS ANI</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AD LIB GOODBYE <P>REMEMBER YOU CAN GET ALL OF THE DAY'S TOP STORIES, BREAKING NEWS AND YOUR PRECISION FORECAST ON ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <CENTER> <FONT 000000 SIZE=1> </CENTER> </BODY> </HTML>