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>ABC AM WEEKDAYS</TITLE> </HEAD> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH=80% BORDER=1> <TR><TD><TR><TD><FONT 000000 SIZE=+2> <A NAME=StoryIndex> <CENTER><H2>ABC AM WEEKDAYS</H2></CENTER></TD> </TABLE> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF="x120118_abc_630a.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=#DIRECTORS PAGE>DIRECTORS PAGE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS>5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#DEVELOPING-CLIP>DEVELOPING-CLIP</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#6AM 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<H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DIRECTORS PAGE</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=5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>5AM HOUR-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=6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>6AM HOUR-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=HL) CRUISE SHIP DISASTER-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) CRUISE SHIP DISASTER-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>SEARCHING FOR SURVIVORS. <P>AS THAT GROUNDED CRUISE SHIP *SHIFTS. RESCUE EFFORTS STOP. <P>SEE WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE CAPTAIN ACCUSED OF ABANDONING PASSENGERS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL) SEX STING ARREST-NATTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) SEX STING ARREST-NATTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NATS OF THE STING 5 SEC <P>BUSTED. <P>AN UNDERCOVER SEX STING WITH AN ONLINE *UNDERAGE GIRL AS THE BAIT. <P>200 HUNDRED MILES AWAY. TWO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MEN RUN INTO OPERATION RED CHEEKS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL) GOP SC PRIMARY-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) GOP SC PRIMARY-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>YOUR VOICE YOUR VOTE. <P>WHAT *IF MITT ROMNEY WINS THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION? <P>WOULD HE DEFEAT PRESIDENT OBAMA? <P>NEW POLL NUMBERS LOOK AHEAD INTO THE MINDS OF VOTERS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL) CRUISE SHIP DISASTER-NATS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) CRUISE SHIP DISASTER-NATS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WHO'S TO BLAME? <P>NEW VIDEO OVERNIGHT FOCUSES ON THE CAPTAIN OF THAT GROUNDED CRUISE SHIP. <P>AS HIS WIFE RETURNS HOME. WE GET ANSWERS ABOUT THE CAPTAIN'S FUTURE AND THOSE CRITICAL MOMENTS ON AND OFF THE BOAT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL) UEP REWAL-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) UEP REWAL-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"how do you tax someone 16 to 18 thousand on a piece of property worth 4 to 5 thousand." <P>COSTLY CONNECTION. <P>SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S LARGEST CITY LOOKS TO EXPAND UTILITY SERVICE. <P>WHY SOME SAY THE NUMBERS JUST DON'T ADD 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=HL) GOP SC PRIMARY-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) GOP SC PRIMARY-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TALKING TAXES. <P>THREE DAYS OUT FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARY. REPUBLICAN FRONTRUNNER MITT ROMNEY GETS PULLED OFF MESSAGE. <P>AHEAD AT 5-30. FINANCIAL FULL DISCLOSURE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST 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=530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WEAK COLD FRONT APPROACHES <P>This morning we will enjoy another quiet start to the day. Some ground fog will likely form around sunrise this morning and burn off by 10:00 a.m. Areas of fog could reduce visibility for a time, so travel carefully during the morning commute. Skies will be mostly sunny for the first half of today and feature more clouds by this evening. We are tracking a cold front moving into northern Florida this morning. This front will cross the area late tonight and tomorrow morning. It doesn't appear that this weather system will have much impact on our overall weather. Computer guidance says that we won't be seeing any significant rain or cold weather behind the front. In fact, new numbers this morning do not even predict much of a difference in temperatures between today and tomorrow. <P>After this weak system goes past us, our weather will return to mostly sunny/partly cloudy and temperatures will continue to warm up through the weekend. Conditions will remain dry through next week and high temperatures will likely top 80 in time for the weekend. <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 SHIP DISASTER 5 AND 6-2-SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP DISASTER 5 AND 6-2-SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING - <P>THE CAPTAIN BEING HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR CRASHING A CRUISE SHIP. WILL BE PLACED UNDER HOUSE ARREST. <P>THE DEATH TOLL IN THE COSTA CONCORDIA TRAGEDY ROSE TO 11 ON TUESDAY, <P>WHEN OFFICIALS RECOVERED FIVE BODIES FROM SHIP. <P>ABOUT TWO DOZEN PEOPLE ARE STILL MISSING. <P>ABC'S TAHMAN BRADLEY REPORTS ON THE DEVELOPING RESCUE 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=CRUISE SHIP DISASTER 5 AND 6-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP DISASTER 5 AND 6-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PKG SCRIPT: <P>As the sun rose this morning over the site of the cruise ship wreck, <P>rescuers temporarily suspended their search for survivors after the vessel <P>shifted. <P>More than 20 people remain missing, including an American couple from <P>Minnesota, Barbara and Gerald Heil. <P>SOT Cosimo Nicastro, Coast Guard Commander <P>"THE PLAN IS TO KEEP RESCUE, TO KEEP LOOKING FOR PEOPLE." <P>The captain of the crippled ship, Francesco Schettino, remains under house <P>arrest today, accused of deliberately steering off course, causing the wreck <P>, and then ABANDONING the crew and passengers. <P>SOT Michael Stoll, Passenger <P>"YOU ARE IN CHARGE OF THOSE LIVES WHILE YOU'RE THE CAPTAIN OF THIS BOAT, <P>WHILE WE'RE AT SEA. YOU HAVE TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND HE WASN'T." <P>An audio tape from the night of the wreck reveals that the Coast Guard <P>ordered Captain Schettino back aboard -- as he sat safely on a rescue boat <P>while passengers saved themselves. <P>"You go onboard the ship and you tell me if there are children, women <P>or people that need assistance," an offical says. "Look Schettino, you may <P>have saved yourself from the sea but will put you through a lot of trouble. <P>It will be very bad for you! Get back on board!" <P>Passengers are appalled. <P>SOT Karen Kois, Passenger <P>"HE'S A COWARD. WE'RE FIGHTING FOR OUR LIVES AND HE'S MORE CONCERNED ABOUT <P>HIMSELF." <P>On the tape, a Coast Guard official tells Schettino how serious the <P>situation has become: <P>"There are already bodies, Schettino! Go!" <P>Captain: "Officer, how many bodies are there?" <P>PA: "I don't know. I know about one. I've heard about one. But you must tell <P>me! !" <P>Captain: "Do you realize it's dark out here and we can't see anything?" <P>PA: "What do you want to do? Do you want to go home?" <P>Schettino never returned to the Costa Concordia -- leaving the crew and <P>passengers to save their own lives, WITHOUT THE CAPTAIN. <P>SOT Alex Beach, Passenger <P>"MY LASTING MEMORY WILL BE OF THOSE WHO WERE STANDING ON THE DECK, WITH <P>THEIR LIFE JACKETS ON, WAITING TO BE RESCUED AND THERE WERE NO MORE BOATS." <P>CREW MEMBERS TELL ABC NEWS THE CAPTAIN WAS EATING DINNER WHEN THE SHIP RAN <P>AGROUND, AND HE WAS LONG GONE WHEN THE EVACUATION ORDER WAS GIVEN. <P>TAHMAN BRADLEY, ABC NEWS, WASHINGTON. <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 5:30 AND 6:30-2SH-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP DISASTER 5:30 AND 6:30-2SH-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BREAKING THIS MORNING-- SEARCH EFFORTS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED IN ITALY. <P>THE SHIP'S CAPTAIN WILL BE RELEASED FROM JAIL AND PLACED UNDER HOUSE ARREST. <P>THE DEATH TOLL IN THE COSTA CONCORDIA TRAGEDY HAS RISEN TO 11. <P>AFTER CREWS RECOVERED FIVE BODIES YESTERDAY FROM THE SHIP, <P>WHICH RAN INTO A REEF AND CAPSIZED OFF THE TUSCAN COAST FRIDAY NIGHT. <P>TWO DOZEN PEOPLE ARE STILL MISSING RIGHT NOW. <P>RESCUERS MANEUVERED THROUGH DANGEROUS STEEL AND FLOATING DEBRIS THIS MORNING-- <P>BEFORE CALLING EFFORTS OFF. <P>THEY DID NOT RECOVER ANY MORE PASSENGERS OR CREW MEMBERS OVERNIGHT. <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 5:30 AND 6:30-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP DISASTER 5:30 AND 6:30-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NATS It was all lit up - it lit up the coast, he told us. And then - <P>everything went dark.NAT there's still some hope for them." / "we all love them, very much <P>THE FAMILY OF AN AMERICAN COUPLE ABOARD THE SHIP. IS WAITING TO LEARN IF THEIR LOVED ONES WERE AMONG THE RECOVERED BODIES. <P>ONE COAST GUARD OFFICIAL TELLING US -- <P>THEY ARE ZEROING ON THE PART OF THE SHIP, <P>WHERE PASSENGERS WERE WAITING TO BOARD THE LIFEBOATS TO SAFETY. <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 SAFETY-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP SAFETY-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING-- MANY WANT TO KNOW IF IT'S SAFE TO BOARD OTHER SHIPS? <P>ABC SEVEN DID SOME DIGGING OVER NIGHT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OTHER ACCIDENTS. <P>DISASTER OR NOT, THE ERA OF THE GIANT CRUISE SHIP APPEARS TO BE HERE TO STAY. <P>THAT'S WHAT SOME TRAVEL AGENTS, LIKE NICO HAZDAVOC, TELL US. <P>HE SAYS TRAVELERS TEND NOT TO WORRY ABOUT SHIP SAFETY BECAUSE SUCH THINGS ARE STRICTLY REGULATED BY INTERNATIONAL LAW. <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 SAFETY-SOT-VBX> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP SAFETY-SOT-VBX</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Nico Hazdavoc/"Adriatic Travel": Whoever has a license - a seaworthiness license - that is good enough for me. <P>HERE ARE SOME WAYS TO FIND OUT IF YOUR SHIP IS SAFE. <P>FIRST. IF A SHIP'S HAD AN ACCIDENT - EVEN A SMALL ONE - YOU CAN PROBABLY FIND IT ON-LINE. <P>SECOND, CHOOSE A CRUISE LINE THAT DOESN'T INVOLVE PASSENGERS EMBARKING FROM SEVERAL PORTS OF CALL. <P>AND THIRD, SEEK OUT SHIP LINES WHERE YOUR NATIVE LANGUAGE IS THE PRIMARY ONE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=VOTE 2012-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>VOTE 2012-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=GOP SC PRIMARY 5:30 AND 6:30-2-SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP SC PRIMARY 5:30 AND 6:30-2-SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WITH JUST THREE DAYS TO GO BEFORE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARY. <P>MITT ROMNEY SEEMS TO HAVE SOLIDIFIED HIS FRONTRUNNER STATUS NATIONALLY. <P>A NEW POLL SHOWS HIM RUNNING NECK AND NECK WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA, <P>AND NEARLY 20 POINTS AHEAD OF HIS G-O-P RIVALS. <P>THOSE RIVALS ARE NOW FOCUSING ON ROMNEY'S WEALTH AND BUSINESS DEALINGS-- <P>PRESSING HIM TO RELEASE HIS INCOME TAX RETURNS BEFORE THIS WEEKEND'S VOTE. <P>TRACIE POTTS REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GOP SC PRIMARY 5:30 AND 6:30-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP SC PRIMARY 5:30 AND 6:30-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MITT ROMNEY PROMISES TO MAKE HIS TAX RETURNS PUBLIC IN APRIL: <P>Presidential Candidate:06-:13 <P>"Rather than sort of have multiple releases of taxes returns, why we'll wait until the tax returns for the recent year are completed and then release them." <P>HE FIGURES HE'S PAYING 15 PERCENT IN TAXES. <P>Presidential Candidate:17-:19 <P>"I'm pretty confident it's less than mine." <P>EVEN THE WHITE HOUSE CHIMED IN, SAYING EVERYONE SHOULD PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE: <P>"That includes millionaires who might be paying an effective tax rate of 15 percent when folks making $50,000 or $75,000 or $100,000 a year are paying much more." <P>BUT IT'S WHAT ROMNEY SAID ABOUT THE 374-THOUSAND HE EARNED MAKING SPEECHES THAT'S GETTING ATTENTION ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL. AND ON T-V: <P>HIS SPEAKING FEES ALONE ARE SEVEN TIMES WHAT THE AVERAGE AMERICAN EARNS. <P>HE'S STILL UNDER FIRE, TOO, FOR HEADING BAIN CAPITAL - AN INVESTMENT GROUP THAT SHUT DOWN COMPANIES, PROMPTING LAYOFFS: <P>Presidential Candidate:58-1:04 <P>"I was in Georgetown, South Carolina and let me share with you there, they're not crazy about Bain Capital." <P>Presidential Candidate 1:05-1:10 <P>"I think it is exploitative. I think it's not defensible. You'll notice he doesn't try to defend it." <P>BUT WHAT ROMNEY'S DOING, FOR NOW, IS WORKING. <P>GALLUP'S DAILY TRACKING POLL SAYS HE'S SURGED 13 POINTS JUST SINCE IOWA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GOP SC PRIMARY 5 AND 6-2SH-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP SC PRIMARY 5 AND 6-2SH-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NOW TO POLITICS -- YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE -- AND THE HEADLINE ABOUT MITT <P>ROMNEY'S TAXES ROCKETING AROUND THE COUNTRY. <P>WITH JUST THREE DAYS TO GO BEFORE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARY, MULTIMILLIONAIRE ROMNEY CONFIRMS HE DOESN'T PAY AS MUCH OF HIS INCOME IN TAXES AS MOST MIDDLE CLASS AMERICANS HAVE TO PAY. <P>WE KNOW ROMNEY'S NET WORTH IS ABOUT $250 MILLION. BUT HE PAYS A TAX RATE LESS THAN MANY MIDDLE <P>INCOME AMERICANS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GOP SC PRIMARY 5 AND 6-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP SC PRIMARY 5 AND 6-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>14:27:48 JK: We just learned from Mitt Romney that he pays an effective tax <P>rate of just 15% Newt: We did? JK: Yes that 's what he told us <P>effectively 15% that's obvious a lot less than most middle income <P>Americans pay - what do you think of that? <P>14:28:00 Newt: he told you that? Jk: Yes <P>ALL FIVE CANDIDATES SHOWDOWN TOMORROW ON CNN FOR ONE MORE DEBATE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=OCCUPY DC WHITE HOUSE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>OCCUPY DC WHITE HOUSE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THINGS ARE GETTING BACK TO NORMAL THIS MORNING IN WASHINGTON-- <P>THE WHITE HOUSE WAS LOCKED DOWN LAST NIGHT, <P>AS AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A SMOKE BOMB. <P>MORE THAN A THOUSAND OCCUPY D-C PROTESTERS MARCHED TO THE WHITE HOUSE. <P>ACCORDING TO THE SECRET SERVICE, THE PRESIDENT AND THE FIRST LADY WERE OUT TO DINNER WHEN THE SMOKE BOMB WAS THROWN OVER THE FENCE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SEX STING ARREST-SS-NATS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SEX STING ARREST-SS-NATS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A COLLIER COUNTY TEEN. CAUGHT IN AN ONLINE SEX STING. <P>UNDERCOVER DEPUTIES WITH THE OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE -- <P>POSED ONLINE IN CHAT ROOMS -- AND INSTANT MESSAGING PROGRAMS AS JUVENILES -- OR THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A JUVENILE. <P>THIS TEEN, <P>FREDERICK DAVID ADAMS -- WAS ARRESTED IN THE STING. <P>A--B-C-7 WENT TO HIS EAST NAPLES NEIGHBORHOOD. FOUND HIM AT HOME BUT HE REFUSED TO ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS. <P>39 OTHERS, <P>INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL GOLFER -- STEPHEN WESLEY THOMAS WERE CAUGHT. <P>HE'S ON THE SENIOR P-G-A TOUR. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SEX STING ARREST-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SEX STING ARREST-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"What is most concerning about this is that are so many people out there, <P>but that some of these people work directly with children." <P>ONE MAN WAS AS AN EIGHTH GRADE TEACHER. ANOTHER A SWIM COACH. <P>AUTHORITIES SAY DURING THE ONLINE CHATS, SOME MEN SENT PORNOGRAPHIC IMAGES THEN TRAVELED TO A HOUSE WHERE THEY WERE ARRESTED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=UEP RENEWAL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>UEP RENEWAL-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW <P>LOOKING AHEAD-- <P>CAPE COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL DISCUSS THE UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT AT A MEETING THIS AFTERNOON. <P>THAT PROJECT WOULD HOOK ALL HOMES TO CITY WATER AND SEWER. <P>IT WAS HALTED IN 2009 - BUT IS NOW BACK ON THE TABLE. <P>COUNCIL MEMBER MARTY MCCLAIN BELIEVES-- IF *ALL LOTS HAD UTILITIES. THE CITY WOULD GROW. <P>BUT MAYOR JOHN SULLIVAN SAYS IT COULD COST PEOPLE ROUGHLY 16 THOUSAND DOLLARS THIS TIME AROUND. <P>IN SOME CASES THAT'S MORE MONEY THAN THE PROPERTY IS WORTH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2-SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2-SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>OUR TOP STORY THIS MORNING - <P>THE STRICKEN CRUISE SHIP OFF THE ITALIAN COAST. <P>SEARCH EFFORTS HAVE STOPPED FOR THE DOZENS STILL MISSING. <P>COMING UP ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA -- <P>STUNNING NEW AUDIOTAPES OF THE CAPTAIN. IGNORING COAST GUARD COMMAND. <P>*AND MORE CREW MEMBERS SPEAK OUT ABOUT THE TRAUAMATIZING EXPERIENCE. <P>YOUR TIME 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=NE WINTER STORM-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NE WINTER STORM-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A MAJOR WINTER STORM IS EXPECTED IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. <P>SINCE THE WEEKEND, SNOW HAS FALLEN FROM PORTLAND TO SEATTLE. MAKING DRIVING DIFFICULT MONDAY. <P>BUT THE WORST IS EXPECTED LATER TODAY. <P>SEATTLE COULD GET UP TO 10 INCHES OF SNOW. THE MOST ITS SEEN IN DECADES. <P>THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR MUCH OF THE REGION. <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 GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN GENFORECAST 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=STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN 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>WEAK COLD FRONT APPROACHES <P>This morning we will enjoy another quiet start to the day. Some ground fog will likely form around sunrise this morning and burn off by 10:00 a.m. Areas of fog could reduce visibility for a time, so travel carefully during the morning commute. Skies will be mostly sunny for the first half of today and feature more clouds by this evening. We are tracking a cold front moving into northern Florida this morning. This front will cross the area late tonight and tomorrow morning. It doesn't appear that this weather system will have much impact on our overall weather. Computer guidance says that we won't be seeing any significant rain or cold weather behind the front. In fact, new numbers this morning do not even predict much of a difference in temperatures between today and tomorrow. <P>After this weak system goes past us, our weather will return to mostly sunny/partly cloudy and temperatures will continue to warm up through the weekend. Conditions will remain dry through next week and high temperatures will likely top 80 in time for the weekend. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-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=PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>chad adlib current traffic <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CANCER WEDDING-SOTTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CANCER WEDDING-SOTTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"It's pretty overwhelming. But through it all there is a peace about everything." <P>A COUPLE EXCHANGED VOWS IN A HOSPITAL IN MAINE. <P>IT WAS LIKE ANY OTHER WEDDING:A BRIDE, A.GROOM, FAMILY AND FRIENDS. <P>BUT THIS CEREMONY. ORIGINALLY SET FOR JUNE. HAD TO BE MOVED UP. <P>THAT'S BECAUSE WHEN BARRY HANSON WENT IN TO HAVE HIS GALLBLADDER REMOVED. DOCTORS FOUND IN-OPERABLE CANCER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CANCER WEDDING-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CANCER WEDDING-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"It was a very simple decision to make. We're both more than ready to be married." "In the face of a lot of sadness, at the same time, we feel very fortunate." <P>THE NEWLYWEDS ARE MOVING ON WITH THEIR LIVES. <P>NO PLANS FOR A HONEYMOON, INSTEAD TAKING THINGS DAY BY DAY. <P>BARRY IS EXPECTED TO BE RELEASED SOON. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COLBERT IS CAIN-SOTTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COLBERT IS CAIN-SOTTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Tell the world how much you love Herman Cain. <P>IF YOU THOUGHT HERMAN CAIN WAS *OUT OF THE PICTURE IN THE RACE FOR PRESIDENT, THINK AGAIN. <P>IT'S THE LATEST STEPHEN COLBERT CAPER. <P>EVEN MORE CUNNING THAN HIS DECISION TO EXPLORE HIS OWN POSSIBLE CANDIDACY. <P>THE PROBLEM? <P>IT'S TOO LATE FOR STEPHEN COLBERT TO GET ON THE SOUTH CAROLINA BALLOT, AND WRITE-INS ARE NOT ALLOWED. <P>THE SOLUTION? <P>HERMAN CAIN IS ALREADY ON THE BALLOT, THOUGH HE'S DROPPED OUT OF THE RACE. <P>SO TAKE HIS PLACE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BK DELIVERY SERVICE-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BK DELIVERY SERVICE-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FAST FOOD JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT FASTER IN ONE NEIGHBORHOOD. <P>BURGER KING TEST DRIVES IT'S NEW DELIVERY SERVICE IN THE WASHINGTON METRO AREA. <P>ABOUT 10 RESTAURANTS ARE TAKING PART IN THE EXPERIMENT. <P>DELIVERY INCLUDES A TWO-DOLLAR DELIVERY FEE AND FOUR-DOLLAR TIP. <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-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TOP STORIES 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=QUARTER TOP STORY REVEAL @ 45-HLF REVEAL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>QUARTER TOP STORY REVEAL @ 45-HLF REVEAL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BREAKING NEWS OFF THE ITALIAN COAST. <P>SEARCH TEAMS HAVE SUSPENDED OPERATIONS AFTER IT SHIFTED UNDER TURBULENT SEAS. <P>THE COSTA CONCORDIA CRUISE LINER HAD MORE THAN 42-HUNDRED ON BOARD WHEN IT SLAMMED INTO THE REEF FRIDAY. <P>11 ARE CONFIRMED DEAD. <P>REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY'S ON TOP. AND HIS LEAD IS GROWING. <P>GALLUP'S LATEST POLL PUTS HIM 23 POINTS AHEAD OF HIS RIVALS. <P>CAPE CORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS DISCUSS THE UTLITIES EXPANSION PROJECT. <P>THE PLAN WOULD BRING UTILITIES TO PROPERTY OWNERS WHO DON'T CURRENTLY HAVE THEM. <P>SUPPORTERS SAY IT COULD HELP THE CITY GROW. <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 clip> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>breaking 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=QH) CRUISE SHIP DISASTER-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>QH) CRUISE SHIP DISASTER-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BREAKING NEWS OFF THE ITALIAN COAST. <P>HERE IS A LIVE LOOK AT THAT GROUNDED CRUISE SHIP. <P>SEARCH TEAMS HAVE SUSPENDED OPERATIONS AFTER IT SHIFTED UNDER TURBULENT SEAS. <P>THE COSTA CONCORDIA CRUISE LINER HAD MORE THAN 42-HUNDRED PASSENGERS AND CREW ON BOARD WHEN IT SLAMMED INTO THE REEF FRIDAY. <P>11 ARE CONFIRMED DEAD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=QH) GOP SC PRIMARY-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>QH) GOP SC PRIMARY-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY'S ON TOP. AND HIS LEAD IS GROWING. <P>GALLUP'S LATEST POLL PUTS HIM 23 POINTS AHEAD OF HIS RIVALS. <P>OPPONENTS ARE NOW TRYING TO PORTRAY THE WEALTHY FRONTRUNNER AS DISCONNECTED FROM THE AVERAGE AMERICAN. <P>SO MITT ROMNEY PROMISES TO MAKE HIS TAX RETURNS PUBLIC IN APRIL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=QH) SEX STING ARREST-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>QH) SEX STING ARREST-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AN EAST NAPLES TEENAGER WAS ONE OF 40 PEOPLE CAUGHT -- IN AN ONLINE SEX STING. <P>THE OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ALSO ARRESTED PROFESSIONAL GOLFER STEPHEN WESLEY THOMAS. <P>AUTHORITIES SAY THE MEN BELIEVED THEY WERE MEETING AN UNDERAGED GIRL AT A HOME FOR SEX. <P>THEY MET DEPUTIES INSTEAD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=QH) UEP RENEWAL-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>QH) UEP RENEWAL-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HAPPENING TODAY -- <P>CAPE CORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS DISCUSS THE UTLITIES EXPANSION PROJECT. <P>THE PLAN WOULD BRING UTILITIES TO PROPERTY OWNERS WHO DON'T CURRENTLY HAVE THEM. <P>SUPPORTERS SAY IT COULD HELP THE CITY GROW. <P>BUT CRITICS ARGUE THE COST TO PROPERTY OWNERS IS JUST TOO MUCH. <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 ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN ALLYSON 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=STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN 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>WEAK COLD FRONT APPROACHES <P>This morning we will enjoy another quiet start to the day. Some ground fog will likely form around sunrise this morning and burn off by 10:00 a.m. Areas of fog could reduce visibility for a time, so travel carefully during the morning commute. Skies will be mostly sunny for the first half of today and feature more clouds by this evening. We are tracking a cold front moving into northern Florida this morning. This front will cross the area late tonight and tomorrow morning. It doesn't appear that this weather system will have much impact on our overall weather. Computer guidance says that we won't be seeing any significant rain or cold weather behind the front. In fact, new numbers this morning do not even predict much of a difference in temperatures between today and tomorrow. <P>After this weak system goes past us, our weather will return to mostly sunny/partly cloudy and temperatures will continue to warm up through the weekend. Conditions will remain dry through next week and high temperatures will likely top 80 in time for the weekend. <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=TOSS TO LAUREN-POP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TOSS TO LAUREN-POP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING, A BIG CONTROVERSY IS BACK ON THE TABLE IN CAPE CORAL. <P>COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE SET TO RESSURECT THE UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT, AT A MEETING TONIGHT. <P>ABC 7;S LAUREN DiSPIRITO IS LIVE FROM CAPE CORAL- <P>TO EXPLAIN HOW THIS COULD IMPACT THOUSANDS OF HOMEOWNERS IN THE CITY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=UEP LIVE-REM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>UEP LIVE-REM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>COUNCIL IS EXPECTED TO CONSIDER POTENTIALLY RESTARTING THE CONTROVERSIAL UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT.AFTER YEARS OF BACK AND FORTH ON THE ISSUE. <P>YOU MAY REMEMBER THEY VOTED TO SPOT THE PROJECT BACK IN 2009. <P>THERE'S BEEN MUCH DEBATE OVER HOW THIS AFFECTS HOME AND PROPERTY OWNERS, AND THE CITY'S GROWTH. <P>WE'RE OFF SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=UEP LIVE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>UEP LIVE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TAKE VO <P>NEAR A NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE RESIDENTS RELY ON A WELL. <P>FOR HOMEOWNERS LIKE DON PARSONS. WHO WE SPOKE WITH LAST NIGHT. IT COULD MEAN THE CONVENIENCE OF FINALLY HAVING UTILITIES. <P>BUT HE'S NOT SURE IT'S WORTH PAYING THE COST OF A PROPERTY ASSESMENT, MAYBE UP TO 20 THOUSAND DOLLARS, TO GET THE CITY TO ADD UTILITIES. <P>COUNCILMAN MARTY MCCLAIN THINKS THE EXPANSION IS NEEDED - WITHOUT UTILITY ACCESS TO ALL LOTS, HE QUESTIONS WHO WOULD WANT TO BUILD THERE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=UEP LIVE-SOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>UEP LIVE-SOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MCCLAIN: instead of having to rework properities we already have there are people who have lots and want to put something on them someday. <P>Don Parsons: well this is my house, if I get hit with a 23 thousand dollar assessment I don't have much choice." <P>THE DECISION TO BRING THIS ISSUE BACK TO THE AGENDA IS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILMEMBER JOHN CARIOSCIA. DURING HIS CAMPAIGN FOR COUNCIL, HE PROMISED TO PUSH THE PROJECT FORWARD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=UEP LIVE-REM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>UEP LIVE-REM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NOW YOU HAVE YOUR CHANCE TO SHARE YOUR INPUT AND HEAR COUNCIL MEMBERS TALK ABOUT THIS TONIGHT. <P>THE MEETING BEGINS AT 5 IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CAPE CORAL CITY HALL. <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 BLACK OUT-2-SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SOPA BLACK OUT-2-SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ONE OF THE INTERNET'S BUSIEST WEBSITES HAS GONE DARK. <P>AND IT'S EXPECTED TO BE DOWN FOR 24 HOURS. <P>THE ONLINE PROTEST KICKED OFF AT MIDNIGHT. <P>TO PROTEST CONTROVERSIAL LEGISLATION UNDER DISCUSSION IN CONGRESS. <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 BLACK OUT-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SOPA BLACK OUT-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>nats <P>IF YOU VISIT THE WEBSITE WIKIPEDIA TODAY.YOU'RE BEING MET WITH A MESSAGE THAT <P>YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO GO THERE TODAY. <P>THE ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIA'S BLACKING ITSELF OUT GLOBALLY FOR 24 HOURS AS PF MIDNIGHT <P>TO PROTEST ANTI PIRACY LEGISLATION CURRENTLY BEING CONSIDERED IN CONGRESS. <P>"They're upset about what they represent, and what this'll mean for the internet at large." <P>THE HOUSE AND SENATE EACH HAVE THEIR OWN BILLS UNDER CONSIDERATION. THE STOP ONLINE PIRACY ACT IN THE HOUSE, NICKNAMED SOPA, WOULD, AMONG OTHER THINGS, ALLOW THE GOVERNMENT TO SHUTDOWN WEBSITES ALLEGED TO DISTRIBUTE PIRATED CONTENT. <P>"That represents, you know, a form of censorship potentially, and the concerns about a free internet are very large for a lot of people." <P>THE FILM AND MUSIC INDUSTRIES SUPPORT THE LEGISLATION. <P>SEEKING TO PROTECT THEIR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND REVENUE.BUT TECH COMPANIES, INCLUDING GOOGLE AND FACEBOOK, HAVE SPOKEN OUT AGAINST IT, SAYING IT THREATENS THEIR INDUSTRY. <P>"Everybody's involved with this one way or the other if you're on the internet, <P>and that's what makes it a thorny situation as far as everybody's sides on it." <P>SEVERAL OTHER WEBSITES ARE JOINING WIKIPEDIA IN GOING DARK, HOPING TO GET THE PUBLIC INVOLVED IN THE ISSUE. <P>"It's probably the beginning of a lot of big statements." <P>WITH A FINAL DECISION YET TO BE MADE. <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 BLACK OUT-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SOPA BLACK OUT-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION'S ALSO BROUGHT UP CONCERNS ABOUT THE LEGISLATION, <P>BUT SAYS IT WANTS TO WORK WITH CONGRESS ON A WAY TO *FIGHT PIRACY. <P>WHILE PROTECTING THE INTERNET. <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 BLACK OUT-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SOPA BLACK OUT-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SEVERAL POPULAR WEBSITES ARE PROTESTING A PROPOSED LAW THAT THEY SAY WILL STIFLE INTERNET ACCESS. <P>WIKIPEDIA SHUTDOWN ITS ENGLISH SITE AT MIDNIGHT AND WILL STAY DARK THROUGH MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY. <P>GOOGLE PUT A BLACK BANNER ACROSS ITS NAME WITH A MESSAGE ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO CONTACT CONGRESS <P>THEY ARE PROTESTING ANTI-PIRACY LEGISLATION UNDER CONSIDERATION IN CONGRESS, WHICH THEY CLAIM WILL SERIOUSLY RESTRICT FREE SPEECH ON THE INTERNET. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=INTERNET CAFE SHUT DOWN-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>INTERNET CAFE SHUT DOWN-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THERE'S A PUSH IN TALLAHASSEE TO GET RID OF INTERNET CAFES. <P>WITH CRITICS LIKENING THEM TO STORE-FRONT CASINOS. <P>A HOUSE PANEL APPROVED A PROPOSAL TUESDAY -- TO BAN INTERNET CAFES THAT HAVE OPENED IN SHOPPING CENTERS ACROSS THE STATE IN RECENT YEARS. <P>THE SENATE COMMITTEE APPROVED A RESORT-CASINO BILL LAST WEEK, <P>THAT WAS STUFFED WITH GAMBLING-RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING REGULATION OF INTERNET CAFES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FACEBOOK ANNOUCEMENT-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FACEBOOK ANNOUCEMENT-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FACEBOOK'S F-8 CONFERENCE STARTS TODAY. <P>EARLY SOURCES ARE ANNOUNCING PROFOUND CHANGES. <P>AMONG THEM ARE THE ADDITIONS OF "READ", "LISTENED", "WATCHED", AND "WANT" BUTTONS. <P>WITH MORE USERS REACHING CONTENT THROUGH MEANS OTHER THAN DIRECT SEARCH, FACEBOOK MANAGERS SAY THESE BUTTONS SIGNAL A NEW WAY OF THINKING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=OBAMA TO DISNEY WORLD-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>OBAMA TO DISNEY WORLD-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LOOKING AHEAD-- <P>PRESIDENT OBAMA HEADS TO WALT DISNEY WORLD TOMORROW. <P>HE'LLL UNVEIL A STRATEGY. <P>THAT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY HELP BOOST TOURISM AND TRAVEL, AN IMPORTANT SECTOR IN THE U.S. ECONOMY. <P>THE ACTION WILL BE THE LATEST IN A SERIES OF "WE CAN'T WAIT" ACTIONS, <P>WHICH THE PRESIDENT HAS UNDERTAKEN TO AID JOB CREATION THROUGH EXECUTIVE ACTION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=E FILING FOR TAX SEASON-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>E FILING FOR TAX SEASON-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S OFFICIAL. TAX FILING SEASON IS UNDERWAY. <P>THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IS NOW ACCEPTING ELECTRONICALLY FILED RETURNS. <P>ACCORDING TO THE I-R-S, A RECORD 100 MILLION TAXPAYERS FILED THEIR TAXES ELECTRONICALLY LAST YEAR. <P>IF YOU ARE E-FILING, REMEMBER YOU STILL NEED TO GATHER HARDCOPIES OF DOCUMENTS TO BACK UP YOUR RETURNS. <P>THIS YEAR, TAX RETURNS NEED TO BE IN BY APRIL 17th. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HOMELESS REPORT-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HOMELESS REPORT-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS. WILL RELEASE ITS ANNUAL REPORT LATER TODAY. <P>THE REPORT IS EXPECTED TO SAY-- <P>THE OVERALL NUMBER OF HOMELESS PEOPLE IS DOWN FROM 2009. <P>BUT THE RISK OF HOMELESSNESS PERSISTS FOR MANY AMERICAN FAMILIES. <P>AND INDICATORS SUGGEST THAT HOMELESSNESS MAY AFFECT MORE AND MORE AMERICANS IN THE COMING YEARS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CA SEVERED HEAD-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CA SEVERED HEAD-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DOG WALKERS MAKE A GRUESOME DISCOVERY IN THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS TUESDAY NIGHT. <P>THE DOG WALKERS HAD NINE DOGS WITH THEM. JUST BELOW THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN. WHEN TWO OF THE DOGS STARTED PLAYING WITH AN OBJECT IN A BAG. <P>WITH A CLOSER LOOK, THE WALKERS DISCOVERED IT WAS A SEVERED HUMAN HEAD. <P>HOMICIDE DETECTIVES ARE INVESTIGATING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BIG BROTHER BRAZIL-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BIG BROTHER BRAZIL-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>POLICE IN BRAZIL INVESTIGATE A POSSIBLE SEXUAL ASSAULT. <P>WITHIN THE HOUSE USED TO FILM THE BRAZILIAN VERSION OF THE REALITY SHOW "BIG BROTHER." <P>DETECTIVES QUESTIONED ONE MALE MEMBER OF THE HOUSE, <P>WHO WAS FILMED IN BED WITH A FEMALE MEMBER. <P>THE WOMAN INVOLVED DENIED THERE WAS A RAPE TO THE SHOW'S PRODUCERS, <P>AND SAID SHE DID NOT RECALL ANY OF THE EVENTS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=REDISTRICTING-OTS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>REDISTRICTING-OTS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE STATE SENATE HAS APPROVED NEW REDISTRICING MAPS FOR CONGRESS. <P>THE VOTE WAS MOSTLY BI-PARTISAIN, 34 TO SIX. <P>BUT, OPPONENTS SAY THE NEW PLAN HEAVILY FAVORS REPUBLICANS. <P>REPUBLICANS COUNTER SAYING THEY'VE RUN ONE OF THE MOST TRANSPARENT REDISTRICTING PROCESSES IN STATE HISTORY. <P>THE HOUSE REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE IS SET TO VOTE ON THEIR VERSION OF THE PLAN LATER THIS MONTH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=2012 REAL ESTATE SUMMIT-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>2012 REAL ESTATE SUMMIT-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S A ROSY FORECAST FOR REAL ESTATE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>INDUSTRY LEADERS ANNOUNCED POSITIVE FORECASTS FOR 20-12. <P>"SWFL was hit extremely hard by the recession. It's nice to say we've put that behind us." 4:45:11-18 Jackson <P>EXPERTS PREDICT-- THE DAYS OF 900 FORECLOSURE FILINGS A WEEK. ARE BEHIND US. <P>IN FACT -- THEY'VE DROPPED 66 PERCENT IN TWO YEARS. <P>AND CONVENTIONAL SALES NOW MAKE UP ALMOST HALF OF THE MARKET. <P>CONVENTIONAL HOME SALES ARE UP FROM LAST YEAR -- <P>AND THE MEDIAN PRICE HAS INCREASED 130-THOUSAND. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FETAL OXYGEN MONITOR-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FETAL OXYGEN MONITOR-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S SMALL, BUT MAY HAVE A HUGE IMPACT BY SAVING THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES THE HEARTACHE OF A BABY BORN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY. <P>A DEVICE WHICH MEASURES THE OXYGEN LEVEL OF BABIES MORE ACCURATELY BEFORE BIRTH. <P>"This little end gets attached to the top of the baby's head and this gets attached to the computer." <P>FOR EVERY 100 BABIES BORN, ONE WILL BE OXYGEN DEPRIVED. AT ITS WORST IT CAN LEAD TO CRIPPLING DISEASES LIKE CEREBRAL PALSY. <P>RIGHT NOW DOCTORS ROUTINELY MONITOR THE FETAL HEARTBEAT AND IT GIVES SOME IDEA OF THE OXYGEN LEVEL, BUT NOT MUCH <P>THAT CAN LEAD TO UNNECESSARY PROCEDURES LIKE A C-SECTION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FETAL OXYGEN MONITOR-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FETAL OXYGEN MONITOR-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"It comes out with a large black box that indicates a greater chance of a problem with fetal oxygenation that needs to be attended to." <P>SO FAR DOCTORS AT NORTHWESTERN HAVE USED THE DEVICE ON 65 WOMEN. <P>BUT IT MAY BE SEVERAL YEARS BEFORE THE STUDY IS COMPLETED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2-SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2-SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SHE WAS A FORMER V-P CANDIDATE. NOW SARAH PALIN IS GIVING HER OPINION ABUOT THE G-O-P FIELD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TECH BYTES AT 5AM-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TECH BYTES AT 5AM-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IN TODAY'S TECH BYTES. YOUR FAVORITE WEBSITE MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE TODAY. <P>WIKIPEDIA'S ENGLISH-LANGUAGE VERSION IS COMPLETELY OFF-LINE, WITH A MESSAGE <P>BLASTING THE ANTI-PIRACY BILLS NOW BEFORE CONGRESS. GOOGLE IS WORKING, BUT <P>ALSO TAKES A SHOT AT WHAT SOME ARE CALLING ATTEMPTED CENSORSHIP. <P>YAHOO CO-FOUNDER JERRY YANG IS LEAVING THE STRUGGLING INTERNET COMPANY. THE <P>SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT CAME JUST TWO WEEKS AFTER YAHOO HIRED ITS FOURTH C-E-O <P>IN FIVE YEARS. <P>NEW LIGHT-BULBS ARE TAKING THE PLACE OF TRADITIONAL INCANDESCENT BULBS. THE <P>WALL STREET JOURNAL'S KATIE BARRETTE SAYS L-E-D BULBS ARE DURABLE, ENERGY <P>EFFICIENT.AND AMAZINGLY LONG LASTING. <P>There's a joke going around that if you. goes to college for 17 years <P>." 15:13:35 WSJ FOR EMN <P>BUT THESE BULBS -- SUCH AS THE ONES FROM LIGHTING SCIENCE GROUP -- ARE MUCH <P>MORE EXPENSIVE THAN TRADITIONAL BULBS. <P>THOSE ARE YOUR TECH BYTES, I'M PAULA FARIS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>GOOD MORNING. TOPPING "AMERICA'S MONEY". A DOWNBEAT FORECAST. THE WORLD <P>BANK WARNS THERE COULD BE A SLUMP IN GLOBAL ECONOMIC GROWTH THIS YEAR. IT <P>BLAMES EUROPE'S FINANCIAL WOES AND SLOWER GROWTH IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. <P>EUROPE'S FINANCIAL CRISIS IS ALSO AFFECTING BANK EARNINGS IN THE U-S. CITI- <P>GROUP REPORTS AN 11 PERCENT DROP IN FOURTH QUARTER NET INCOME. WHILE <P>WELLS FARGO SAYS ITS PROFIT ROSE 20 PERCENT. THE DIFFERENCE IS THAT CITI HAS <P>MAJOR INVESTMENTS IN EUROPE, AND WELLS FARGO DOESN'T. <P>AUTO DEALERS ARE NOW OPPOSING NEW U-S GAS MILEAGE REQUIREMENTS. THE OBAMA <P>ADMINISTRATION WANTS THE OVERALL AVERAGE TO BE MORE THAN 54 MILES PER GALLON <P>BY 20-25. THE DEALERS SAY THAT WOULD MAKE VEHICLES TOO EXPENSIVE FOR MANY <P>CONSUMERS. <P>AND STARTING MONDAY, THE TIM HORTON'S COFFEE-SHOP CHAIN IS ADDING AN EXTRA- <P>LARGE 24-OUNCE SIZE. THAT'S THE SAME SIZE RIVAL DUNKIN DONUTS HAS BEEN <P>SELLING FOR SEVERAL YEARS. AND BIGGER THAN STARBUCKS' LARGEST SIZE, A MERE <P>20 OUNCES. <P>AND THAT'S AMERICA'S MONEY. I'M ROB NELSON. <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 FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST 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=STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN 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 TH <P>E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. <P>WEAK COLD FRONT APPROACHES <P>This morning we will enjoy another quiet start to the day. Some ground fog will likely form around sunrise this morning and burn off by 10:00 a.m. Areas of fog could reduce visibility for a time, so travel carefully during the morning commute. Skies will be mostly sunny for the first half of today and feature more clouds by this evening. We are tracking a cold front moving into northern Florida this morning. This front will cross the area late tonight and tomorrow morning. It doesn't appear that this weather system will have much impact on our overall weather. Computer guidance says that we won't be seeing any significant rain or cold weather behind the front. In fact, new numbers this morning do not even predict much of a difference in temperatures between today and tomorrow. <P>After this weak system goes past us, our weather will return to mostly sunny/partly cloudy and temperatures will continue to warm up through the weekend. Conditions will remain dry through next week and high temperatures will likely top 80 in time for the weekend. <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 AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-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=TRAFFIC-RD> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TRAFFIC-RD</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LINH adlib current traffic <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RELOCATING FOR WORK-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RELOCATING FOR WORK-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW THIS MORNING -- <P>THERE'S SOME GOOD NEWS ON THE JOB FRONT. <P>A SURVEY BY CAREERBUILDER HAS FOUND-- <P>NEARLY ONE-THIRD OF EMPLOYERS WILL BE WILLING TO PAY EMPLOYEES TO RELOCATE THIS YEAR. <P>THAT'S GOOD NEWS FOR WORKERS BEING FORCED TO LOOK BEYOND THEIR OWN BACKYARD FOR EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS. <P>CAREERBUILDER HAS LAUNCHED A WEBSITE TO HELP WORKERS IDENTIFY TOP MARKETS WHERE THEIR SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND. <P>YOU CAN FIND IT ON OUR WEBSITE AT 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=CHAR CO PARKSIDE PROJECT-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHAR CO PARKSIDE PROJECT-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CHARLOTTE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL INFUSE NINE MILLION DOLLARS INTO ONE OF THE MOST TROUBLED AREAS. <P>THE PARKSIDE PROJECT -- CENTERED AROUND FAWCETT MEMORIAL AND PEACE RIVER REGIONAL -- HAS BEEN CRITICIZED FOR ITS 35 MILLION DOLLAR COST. <P>BUT LAST NIGHT -- COMMISSIONERS PUSHED WITH PLANS TO TRANSFORM THE STREETS INTO A TINY TOWN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CHAR CO PARKSIDE PROJECT-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHAR CO PARKSIDE PROJECT-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SUSAN SWANSON, TEAM PORT CHARLOTTE "they believe. Otherwise we wont be doing what we are." <P>ALSO ON THE AGENDA -- WERE PLANS TO CREATE AN EVENT PARK AT THE END OF AARON STREET. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PREGNANCY ALCOHOL-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PREGNANCY ALCOHOL-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW INFORMATION THIS MORNING FOR EXPECTING MOMS-- <P>DRINKING DURING PREGNANCY INCREASES THE RISK OF FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME. <P>ESPECIALLY DURING THE SECOND HALF OF THE FIRST TRIMESTER. <P>A NEW STUDY FINDS A BABY'S RISK OF HAVING AN ABNORMALLY SHAPED LIP. JUMPED 25-PERCENT FOR EACH ADDITIONAL DRINK CONSUMED BY THE MOTHER DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. <P>THE RISK OF A SMALL HEAD AND LOW BIRTHWEIGHT ALSO INCREASED, WHEN WOMEN DRANK AT THE END OF THE FIRST TRIMESTER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PILLS FOR CRAMPS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PILLS FOR CRAMPS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A NEW STUDY CONCLUDES -- <P>ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES CAN HELP RELIEVE THE SYMPTOMS OF PAINFUL MENSTRUAL PERIODS. <P>THIS COMES AFTER YEARS OF CONFLICTING EVIDENCE. <P>AS TO WHETHER BIRTH CONTROL PILLS ACTUALLY PROVIDE RELIEF. <P>RESEARCHERS CONDUCTED A 30 YEAR STUDY, <P>AND FOUND WOMEN WHO TOOK ORAL BIRTH CONTROL REPORTED LESS PAIN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=AMERICAN CARS AGE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>AMERICAN CARS AGE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE CARS ON AMERICA'S ROADS.HAVE REACHED A RECORD OLD AGE. <P>A NEW SURVEY SHOWS THE AVERAGE AGE OF A CAR OR TRUCK IN AMERICA. HAS HIT A RECORD 10-POINT-8 YEARS. <P>JOB SECURITY AND OTHER ECONOMIC WORRIES HAVE KEPT MANY PEOPLE FROM BUYING A NEW CAR. <P>AND THE AGING OF THE AMERICAN AUTO FLEET HAS BEEN BIG BUSINESS FOR REPAIR SHOPS AND COMPANIES THAT SELL REPLACEMENT AUTO PARTS. <P>BACK IN 19-95, THE AVERAGE AGE OF A CAR WAS 8-POINT-4 YEARS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BUMP TO BREAK-2SHOT, CAM 10 BMP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BUMP TO BREAK-2SHOT, CAM 10 BMP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>COMING UP IN OUR NEXT HALF HOUR -- <P>A LIVE REPORT FROM CAPE CORAL - <P>IN A NEIGHBORHOOD THAT CURRENTLY RELIES ON WELL WATER. <P>THE CITY IS CONSIDERING EXPANDING A PROJECT TO BRING UTILITY SERVICE THROUGHOUT THE CAPE. <P>BUT THERE'S CONTROVERSY. <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-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TOP STORIES 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=QH) CRUISE SHIP DISASTER-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>QH) CRUISE SHIP DISASTER-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BREAKING NEWS OFF THE ITALIAN COAST. <P>HERE IS A LIVE LOOK AT THAT GROUNDED CRUISE SHIP. <P>SEARCH TEAMS HAVE SUSPENDED OPERATIONS AFTER IT SHIFTED UNDER TURBULENT SEAS. <P>THE COSTA CONCORDIA CRUISE LINER HAD MORE THAN 42-HUNDRED PASSENGERS AND CREW ON BOARD WHEN IT SLAMMED INTO THE REEF FRIDAY. <P>11 ARE CONFIRMED DEAD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=QH) GOP SC PRIMARY-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>QH) GOP SC PRIMARY-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY'S ON TOP. AND HIS LEAD IS GROWING. <P>GALLUP'S LATEST POLL PUTS HIM 23 POINTS AHEAD OF HIS RIVALS. <P>OPPONENTS ARE NOW TRYING TO PORTRAY THE WEALTHY FRONTRUNNER AS DISCONNECTED FROM THE AVERAGE AMERICAN. <P>SO MITT ROMNEY PROMISES TO MAKE HIS TAX RETURNS PUBLIC IN APRIL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=QH) SEX STING ARREST-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>QH) SEX STING ARREST-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AN EAST NAPLES TEENAGER WAS ONE OF 40 PEOPLE CAUGHT -- IN AN ONLINE SEX STING. <P>THE OSCEOLA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ALSO ARRESTED PROFESSIONAL GOLFER STEPHEN WESLEY THOMAS. <P>AUTHORITIES SAY THE MEN BELIEVED THEY WERE MEETING AN UNDERAGED GIRL AT A HOME FOR SEX. <P>THEY MET DEPUTIES INSTEAD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=QH) UEP RENEWAL-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>QH) UEP RENEWAL-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HAPPENING TODAY -- <P>CAPE CORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS DISCUSS THE UTLITIES EXPANSION PROJECT. <P>THE PLAN WOULD BRING UTILITIES TO PROPERTY OWNERS WHO DON'T CURRENTLY HAVE THEM. <P>SUPPORTERS SAY IT COULD HELP THE CITY GROW. <P>BUT CRITICS ARGUE THE COST TO PROPERTY OWNERS IS JUST TOO MUCH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SH-WEB ANI> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SH-WEB ANI</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>COVERAGE PROMISE OF THE BIGGEST STORY OF THE DAY ON WEB <P>" WHEN EVER YOU NEED A NEWS OR WEATHER UPDATE - WE ARE LOGGED ON AND UPDATING ABC-7.COM " <P>-WHAT IS COMING UP ON GMA - BIG STORY COVERAGE OF THE MORNING. <P>-LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO - IN JUST:30 SECONDS WE HAVE A LOOK AT ALL OF THE THINGS TO DO TODAY 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=END TIME> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>END TIME</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> <CENTER> <FONT 000000 SIZE=1> </CENTER> </BODY> </HTML>