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="x120118_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=#TS1) CAPE UEP-VO>TS1) CAPE UEP-VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#HL1) SEARCH CALLED OFF-2-SHOT VO>HL1) SEARCH CALLED OFF-2-SHOT VO</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS2) SEX STING-SS-NATS-VO>TS2) SEX STING-SS-NATS-VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#HL2) SOPA BLACKOUT BEGINS-VOWIPE>HL2) SOPA BLACKOUT BEGINS-VOWIPE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS3) SANIBEL TOPS TRAVEL LIST-VOTOPS>TS3) SANIBEL TOPS TRAVEL LIST-VOTOPS</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#HL3 FPL PRICE HIKE-VOWIPE>HL3 FPL PRICE HIKE-VOWIPE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#ITALY CRUISE DISASTER-SAT LIVE OR VO WIPE>ITALY CRUISE DISASTER-SAT LIVE OR VO WIPE</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#HL 4) SPINAL CORD DOG-SOTVO>HL 4) SPINAL CORD DOG-SOTVO</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#ITALY CRUISE DISASTER-SOTVO>ITALY CRUISE DISASTER-SOTVO</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=#LEE CO PEPPER SPRAY DEATH-VOWIPE>LEE CO PEPPER SPRAY DEATH-VOWIPE</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#BREAKING OPEN-CLIPTOPS>BREAKING OPEN-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#LEE CO PEPPER SPRAY DEATH-SOTVO>LEE CO PEPPER SPRAY DEATH-SOTVO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#SEARCH CALLED OFF!-POP SAT OR VOTOPS OC>SEARCH CALLED OFF!-POP SAT OR VOTOPS OC</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#DECISION 2012-CLIP>DECISION 2012-CLIP</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#CAPTAIN WIFE FRENZY NEW VID-POP NATS VO OC>CAPTAIN WIFE FRENZY NEW VID-POP NATS VO OC</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#GOP RACE FOR PRES.-VO>GOP RACE FOR PRES.-VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#CRUISE SHIP LATEST-OC>CRUISE SHIP LATEST-OC</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#GOP ROMNEY TAXES-OC>GOP ROMNEY TAXES-OC</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#CRUISE SHIP LATEST-PKG>CRUISE SHIP LATEST-PKG</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#GOP ROMNEY TAXES-PKG>GOP ROMNEY TAXES-PKG</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#CRUISE SHIP SAFETY-VOWIPE>CRUISE SHIP SAFETY-VOWIPE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#PRES. OBAMA CAMPAIGN ADS RATES-VO>PRES. 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ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL1) SEARCH CALLED OFF-2-SHOT VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>GOOD MORNING! <P>I'M LINH BUI. <P>AND I'M CHAD OLIVER STRAIGHT AHEAD ON SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S *ONLY LOCAL NEWS AT NINE. <P>THESE ARE CRITICAL MOMENTS FOR THAT GROUNDED CRUISE SHIP OFF ITALY'S COAST. <P>ROUGH WAVES STOP RESCUE EFFORTS. <P>AHEAD AT NINE - WE LOOK AHEAD AT WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE SHIP'S CAPTAIN. <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) SOPA BLACKOUT BEGINS-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL2) SOPA BLACKOUT BEGINS-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IN THE DARK. <P>WE'RE WATCHING A BACK-LASH FROM SOME OF THE INTERNET'S MOST POPULAR SITES. <P>NEXT AT NINE - WE UNRAVEL THE WEB OF CONTROVERSY WINDING IT'S WAY TO 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=HL3 FPL PRICE HIKE-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL3 FPL PRICE HIKE-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DO YOU HAVE 80-EXTRA DOLLARS IN YOUR PURSE OR WALLET? <P>THAT'S THE PRICE HIKE. FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT WANTS TO PASS ON TO YOU. <P>A NEW PLANT PROMISING TO RUN MORE EFFICIENTLY. SO WHY THE EXTRA COST? <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 4) SPINAL CORD DOG-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL 4) SPINAL CORD DOG-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>instead of being wheel-chair bound, they may actually be able to stand up <P>MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH-- <P>AN INCREDIBLE NEW TREATMENT BEING TESTED ON MAN'S BEST FRIEND -- <P>THAT MIGHT SOMEDAY LEAD TO A CURE FOR SPINAL CORD INJURIES. <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=BREAKING OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BREAKING 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=SEARCH CALLED OFF!-POP SAT OR VOTOPS OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SEARCH CALLED OFF!-POP SAT OR VOTOPS OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE START WITH BREAKING NEWS OFF THE COAST OF ITALY, WHERE THE SEARCH OPERATION HAS BEEN CALLED OFF FOR THE REMAINING 28 PEOPLE MISSING. <P>THE SHIP SLIPPED THIS MORNING MAKING IT TOO DANGEROUS FOR DIVERS TO CONTINUE LOOKING FOR TRAPPED PASSENGERS. <P>NO WORD ON WHEN THE RESCUE WILL RESUME. <P>DIVERS WORKED INTO THE NIGHT AFTER FINDING FIVE BODIES IN THE HALF-SUBMERGED SHIP. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CAPTAIN WIFE FRENZY NEW VID-POP NATS VO OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAPTAIN WIFE FRENZY NEW VID-POP NATS VO OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE SHIP'S CAPTAIN IS RECEIVING THE BRUNT OF THE BLAME. <P>NEW VIDEO SHOWS THE MEDIA FRENZY OUTSIDE HIS HOME. <P>nats of frenzy <P>CRAZY SCENE! <P>THIS IS HOW IT LOOKED AS HIS WIFE RETURNED HOME FROM COURT. <P>SHE HAD TO BE ESCORTED BY POLICE, PAST JOURNALISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS. <P>THE JUDGE PLACED THE CAPTAIN UNDER HOUSE ARREST FOR THE TIME BEING. <P>WE'RE ALSO HEARING AUDIO RECORDINGS BETWEEN THE ITALIAN COAST GUARD AND THE CAPTAIN. <P>THIS EVIDENCE COULD BE THE CORNERSTONE OF THE INVESTIGATION. <P>FOR MORE ON THAT WE TURN IT OVER TO LINH. <P>GOOD 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=CRUISE SHIP LATEST-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP LATEST-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>GOOD MORNING, CHAD. <P>AT LEAST 11 PEOPLE ARE DEAD. <P>AND ANOTHER 23 STILL MISSING IN ITALY THIS MORNING. <P>NEW AUDIO RECORDINGS BETWEEN THE CAPTAIN AND THE ITALIAN COAST GUARD. <P>SHED A BIT MORE LIGHT ON WHAT HAPPENED BEFORE THE SHIP RAN AGROUND. <P>SANDRA ENDO PICKS UP THE STORY FROM HERE. <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 LATEST-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP LATEST-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS -- <P>NEW TAPES RELEASED BY ITALIAN OFFICIALS SHED NEW LIGHT ON CAPTAIN FRANCESCO SCHETTINO'S ACTIONS THE NIGHT HIS CRUISE SHIP CARRYING ROUGHLY FOUR THOUSAND PASSENGERS HIT ROCKS OFF THE WESTERN COAST OF ITALY AND BEGAN SINKING. <P>AT ONE POINT, SCHETTINO ADMITTED HE WAS NOT ON-BOARD THE SHIP TO HELP WITH RESCUE EFFORTS SOON AFTER THE CRASH. <P>ITALIAN COAST GUARD OFFICIALS ORDERED HIM TO GET BACK ON. <P>Port Authority: You go on board. It is an order! You cannot make any other evaluations. You have declared abandoning ship. Now I'm in charge. You get on board! It is clear? <P>THE RECORDINGS SHOW SCHETTINO INITIALLY TOLD ITALIAN OFFICIALS THE SHIP SUFFERED A TECHNICAL GLITCH. <P>WHEN ASKED HOW MANY PASSENGERS WERE STILL ON-BOARD THE CRUISE LINER, HE GROSSLY UNDERESTIMATED THE COUNT AND COULDN'T GIVE A PRECISE ANSWER. <P>Port Authority: There are already bodies, Schettino. <P>Capt. Francesco Schettino: How many dead bodies are there? <P>Port Authority: I don't know! I know of one. I've heard of one. You are the one to tell me how many there are. Christ! <P>MARITIME EXPERTS SAY THE CAPTAIN FAILED AT HIS JOB BY ABANDONING SHIP. <P>Complete dereliction of duty. It was his job to stay aboard. He was to be on that boat until the last surviving person was on that vessel. <P>THE CAPTAIN IS UNDER ARREST AND COULD FACE MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES <P>IN WASHINGTON, I'M SANDRA ENDO. <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-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP SAFETY-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY AND FUTURE CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS WATCHING THIS STORY VERY CLOSELY. <P>OVER THE YEARS, IMAGES LIKE THESE SHOWING CRUISE SHIPS BEING OVERTAKEN BY MONSTROUS, ROGUE WAVES-- OR DESTROYED BY FIRE, HAVE MADE SOME WONDER IF DISASTERS CAN BE SNIFFED OUT BEFORE THEY HAPPEN. <P>THERE ARE WAYS TO GIVE YOURSELF, IF NOTHING ELSE, SOME PEACE OF MIND. BEFORE YOU SET SAIL. <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-3CGTOPS VIDBOX RVL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP SAFETY-3CGTOPS VIDBOX RVL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FIRST, IF A SHIP'S HAD AN ACCIDENT, EVEN A SMALL ONE, YOU CAN PROBABLY LEARN OUT IT THROUGH ON-LINE SEARCH ENGINES AND TRAVEL BLOGS. <P>SECOND, CHOOSE A CRUISE LINE THAT DOESN'T INVOLVE PASSENGERS EMBARKING FROM SEVERAL PORTS OF CALL. <P>IN AN EMERGENCY, IF MANY OF YOUR FELLOW PASSENGERS HAVEN'T GONE THROUGH DISASTER DRILLS, IT CAN ADD TO THE CHAOS. <P>AND THIRD, SEEK OUT SHIP LINES WHERE YOUR NATIVE LANGUAGE IS THE MAIN ONE USED. <P>SOMETIMES FOREIGN LANGUAGES CAN BE CONFUSING. AND WASTE PRECIOUS TIME. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WIKI BLACKOUT-MITTO VO MITTO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WIKI BLACKOUT-MITTO VO MITTO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HERE'S A STORY EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT TODAY. <P>TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR SCREEN. <P>WIKIPEDIA HAS SHUT DOWN. ALONG WITH OTHER WEB SITES TODAY. <P>IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR IT - THIS IS WHAT YOU'LL SEE - <P>THE PROTEST IS THEIR RESPONSE TO THE STOP ONLINE PIRACY ACT, OR "SOPA". <P>THE BILL AIMS TO CRACK DOWN ON COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT-- <P>BY RESTRICTING ACCESS TO SITES THAT FUEL IT. <P>IF SOPA PASSES, COPYRIGHT HOLDERS WOULD BE ABLE TO COMPLAIN TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS AND GET WEBSITES SHUT DOWN. <P>ON MANY SITES LIKE GOOGLE-- <P>INSTEAD OF ARTICLES, YOU WILL SEE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TWO CONGRESSIONAL BILLS. <P>AND DETAILS ABOUT HOW TO REACH LAWMAKERS. <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 BAN-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>INTERNET CAFE BAN-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE APPROVES A BILL BANNING INTERNET CASINO CAFES. <P>A-B-C-7 FOUND PUBLIC ASSISTANCE DOLLARS BEING WITHDRAWN AT A-T-M'S LOCATED INSIDE CASINO CAFES. <P>REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT PLAKON OF LAKELAND TOLD US THESE SPOTS ARE NOTHING MORE THAN PLACES TO GAMBLE. <P>SO HE FILED A BILL TO STOP THEM. <P>WE'RE TOLD 10-THOUSAND FLORIDIANS COULD LOSE THEIR JOBS IF THE CAFES ARE SHUT DOWN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CAPE UEP-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAPE UEP-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE IS BACK ON THE TABLE IN CAPE CORAL. <P>TONIGHT- COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE SET TO RESURRECT THE UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT. <P>AND YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN IN. <P>THE PROJECT WOULD BRING UTILITIES TO PROPERTY OWNERS WHO DON'T HAVE THEM. <P>BUT THOSE JOINING WOULD NEED TO HAVE THEIR PROPERTY ASSESSED, <P>ACCORDING TO THE MAYOR, IT COULD COST SOME ROUGHLY 16 THOUSAND DOLLARS PER PROPERTY OWNER. <P>THAT PRICE IS LOWER THAN DISCUSSED IN PREVIOUS YEARS. <P>STILL - MAYOR JOHN SULLIVAN SAYS IT'S A BAD IDEA, <P>BECAUSE IT WOULD COST TAXPAYERS TOO MUCH, IN A DOWN ECONOMY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CAPE UEP-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAPE UEP-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"bad idea right now how do you tax someone 16 to 18 thousand on a piece of property worth 4 to 5 thousand and expect them to hang on to that property." 12 seconds <P>THE MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR FIVE THIS EVENING -- <P>IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CAPE CORAL CITY HALL. <P>ABC 7 WILL BE THERE - ASKING THE QUESTIONS - TO MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CAPE PAVING-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAPE PAVING-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ALSO IN CAPE CORAL RIGHT NOW. THE STATE OF ROADS IN THE CITY. <P>DO YOU SEE SPOTS WHERE POT HOLES ARE REALLY BAD? <P>THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION STARTED THEIR MEETING AT 9 OCLOCK. <P>THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT WHERE MONEY SHOULD BE SPENT IN THE FUTURE WHEN IT COMES TO PAVING CAPE CORAL'S ROADS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TAX SEASON E FILING-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TAX SEASON E FILING-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S OFFICIAL - TAX FILING SEASON IS UNDERWAY. <P>YOU'VE PROBABLY ALREADY SEEN YOUR W-2'S. <P>IF YOU PLAN TO E-FILE THIS YEAR, GO AHEAD. <P>THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IS NOW ACCEPTING ELECTRONIC ALLY FILED RETURNS. <P>YOU'LL STILL NEED TO GATHER HARDCOPIES OF DOCUMENTS TO BACK UP YOUR RETURNS. <P>THIS YEAR, TAXES ARE DUE APRIL 17th - **NOT THE 15TH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FPL PRICE HIKE-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FPL PRICE HIKE-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TROUBLING NEWS FOR PEOPLE HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING AHEAD IN THIS CHALLENGING ECONOMY. <P>FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT WANTS YOU TO PAY MORE FOR ELECTRICITY. <P>F-P-L WANTS TO RAISE THE AVERAGE CUSTOMER'S RATE. <P>BY ALMOST 84 DOLLARS A YEAR IN 2012. <P>THE COMPANY SAYS IT NEEDS THE MONEY TO PAY FOR A NEW, HIGHLY EFFICIENT NATURAL GAS PLANT IN CAPE CANAVERAL, <P>*AND ITS RISING BUSINESS COSTS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FPL PRICE HIKE-SOT VO OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FPL PRICE HIKE-SOT VO OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"We understand that there is really never a good time to ask for a rate increase, but what we want our customers to know is that it will help pay for a new high-efficiency power plant that will benefit customers for decades to come" <P>WE'RE TOLD THE NEW NATURAL GAS PLANT WILL BE 33 PERCENT MORE EFFICIENT-- <P>PRODUCING MORE POWER WITH LESS FUEL. <P>AND BRING IN A NET SAVINGS OF MORE THAN 600 MILLION DOLLARS OVER THE LIFE OF THE PLANT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=AT THE PUMP-CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>AT THE PUMP-CG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ABC7 ON PUMP PATROL THIS MORNING. <P>WE'RE MONITORING THE LATEST NUMBERS. <P>IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THAT GALLON OF GAS IS GOING TO COST YOU ABOUT 3-49 THIS MORNING. <P>PEOPLE ACROSS THE STATE ARE SEEING 3-46. <P>WE'RE HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 3-38. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DECISION 2012-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DECISION 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=ROMNEY FLORIDA PUSH-VO OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ROMNEY FLORIDA PUSH-VO OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THREE DAYS BEFORE THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARY- <P>MITT ROMNEY SEEMS TO BE THE SOLIDIFIED FRONTRUNNER. <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>BUT LATELY, ROMNEY'S WEALTH AND BUSINESS DEALINGS HAVE COME TO THE FOREFRONT OF THE CAMPAIGN. <P>ROMNEY, PERRY , GINGRICH AND SANTORUM WILL ALL CAMPAIGN TODAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RON PAUL DEBT CEILING VOTE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RON PAUL DEBT CEILING VOTE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>REPUBLICAN RON PAUL TAKES A DETOUR FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL. <P>HE'S IN D-C TO TAKE PART IN A VOTE ON PRESIDENT OBAMA'S REQUEST TO RAISE THE DEBT CEILING. <P>PAUL IS EXPECTED TO VOTE *AGAINST THE DEBT INCREASE. <P>WASHINGTON OBSERVERS SAY THE CONGRESSIONAL VOTE IS MOSTLY FOR SHOW BECAUSE CONGRESS DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH SUPPORT TO BLOCK AN INCREASE. <P>PAUL WILL RETURN TO SOUTH CAROLINA TOMORROW TO CONTINUE CAMPAIGNING. <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-NATS VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>OCCUPY DC WHITE HOUSE-NATS VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE WHITE HOUSE IS CALM THIS MORNING, <P>BUT THAT WASN'T THE CASE LAST NIGHT, <P>AS OCCUPY PROTESTORS HIT THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN. <P>nats of protesting <P>THE WHITE HOUSE WENT ON LOCK DOWN, <P>AS AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATED WHAT APPEARED TO BE A SMOKE BOMB. <P>NO VIDEO WAS SHOT OF THE SMOKE BOMB. <P>BUT ACCORDING TO THE SECRET SERVICE, THE PRESIDENT AND THE FIRST LADY WERE OUT TO DINNER WHEN THE SMOKE BOMB WAS THROWN OVER THE FENCE. <P>EVERYONE'S OKAY 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=SEX STING-SS VO WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SEX STING-SS VO WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>40 PEOPLE ARE IN JAIL THIS MORNING AFTER AN INTERNET CHILD SEX STING. <P>UNDERCOVER OSCEOLA COUNTY DEPUTIES WENT ONLINE AS JUVENILES -- OR THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A JUVENILE. <P>COLLIER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FREDERICK DAVID ADAMS IS ONE OF THE MEN CHARGED. <P>HE'S FROM EAST NAPLES. <P>ALSO ARRESTED, PROFESSIONAL GOLFER, STEPHEN WESLEY THOMAS, SEEN HERE IN NAPLES. <P>HE'S ON THE SENIOR P-G-A TOUR. <P>DEPUTIES SAY HE ANSWERED AN ONLINE AD FOR QUOTE "TWO FOR ONE GIRLS ON VACATION." <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-JJK> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SEX STING-JJK</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," said Twis <P>Lizasuain of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. <P>DURING THE ONLINE CHATS, <P>SOME OF THE MEN SENT PORNOGRAPHIC IMAGES TO THE UNDERCOVER DETECTIVES. <P>AUTHORITIES SAY -- THEN THE MEN TRAVELED TO A HOUSE -- TO HAVE SEX WITH A CHILD, 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=HOMELESSNESS REPORT-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HOMELESSNESS REPORT-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LOOKING AHEAD TODAY-- <P>WE EXPECT TO GET A BETTER IDEA OF HOMELESS NUMBERS IN THE U-S. <P>THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS WILL RELEASE ITS ANNUAL REPORT. <P>THE REPORT IS EXPECTED TO SAY -- <P>THE OVERALL NUMBER OF HOMELESS PEOPLE IS DOWN FROM 2009. <P>THE REPORT ALSO EXAMINES THE BURDEN OF HOUSING COSTS, UNEMPLOYMENT AND FORECLOSURE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SANIBEL TRAFFIC ALERT-NAVI> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SANIBEL TRAFFIC ALERT-NAVI</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A TRAFFIC ALERT FOR PEOPLE WHO PLAN TO DRIVE ON SANIBEL TODAY. <P>LEE COUNTY ELECTRICAL CO-OP CREWS PLAN TO REPAIR THE ELECTRICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM, ALONG SANIBEL CAPTIVA ROAD. <P>THE WORK WILL BE GOING ON FROM 10 A-M UNTIL TWO THIS AFTERNOON, AT 56-59 SANIBEL-CAPTIVA ROAD. <P>TRAFFIC WILL BE DOWN TO ONE LANE, AS REPAIRS ARE MADE IN THE EASTBOUND LANE. <P>THE ROAD WILL NOT BE CLOSED, BUT DELAYS ARE EXPECTED. <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-2SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE ONE-2SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SNOW-MAGGEDON OUT WEST. <P>ONE OF THE *WORST SNOW STORMS THE REGION HAS EVER SEEN. IS ABOUT TO HIT THE WESTERN STATES. <P>SNOW HAS ALREADY BEEN FALLING STEADILY. <P>BUT THE *BIGGEST AMOUNTS. ARE YET TO COME. <P>PLUS - THE PRESIDENT AND THE FIRST LADY HAVE A BALL AT THE WHITE HOUSE. <P>HOSTING SOME BASEBALL CHAMPS. <P>BUT A CERTAIN *GIFT. CREATED THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT OF THE NIGHT. <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 WESTERN SNOW-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ1 WESTERN SNOW-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=TZ 2 1st LADY BDADY DINNER-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ 2 1st LADY BDADY DINNER-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 TO BREAK> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BLOOMBERG TEASE-SOT TO BREAK</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=IN KY WX VID-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>IN KY WX VID-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PEOPLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NATION *NEVER KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE WINTER. <P>TAKE A LOOK HERE - <P>RIGHT NOW RESIDENTS IN THE LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, AREA ARE PICKING UP THE DEBRIS. <P>AFTER *TWO TORNADOES HIT THE REGION YESTERDAY. <P>AN E-F-ONE TWISTER TOUCHED DOWN, CAUSING SEVERE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. <P>AND IN NEARBY MADISON, INDIANA -- AN E-F-ZERO TORNADO HIT THE SMALL AIRPORT. <P>NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. <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> <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>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=MORE ON WESTERN SNOW TODAY-VO IN POP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MORE ON WESTERN SNOW TODAY-VO IN POP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST BRACES FOR A MAJOR WINTER BLAST! <P>IN THE CASCADES, THE SNOW IS EXPECTED TO BE MEASURED IN FEET. NOT INCHES. <P>WHILE SEATTLE COULD GET NEARLY A FOOT OF SNOW. <P>KURT GREGORY REPORTS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MORE ON WESTERN SNOW TODAY-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MORE ON WESTERN SNOW TODAY-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>nats: cars collide <P>OLD MAN WINTER IS SLAMMING INTO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. <P>SNOW HAS BEEN FALLING STEADILY IN PARTS OF OREGON AND WASHINGTON MAKING ROAD CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS WITH THE WORST EXPECTED LATER TODAY. <P>SEATTLE, MORE USED TO RAIN THAN SNOW, IS PREPARING FOR A MAJOR WINTER WALLOP. THE CITY COULD GET UP TO 10 INCHES OF SNOW BEFORE ITS ALL OVER. THE MOST ITS SEEN IN DECADES. <P>THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR MUCH OF THE REGION WHERE ONE TO TWO FEET OF SNOW IS FORECAST IN THE CASCADE MOUNTAINS. <P>nats <P>"It's going to be closed until tomorrow. really? <P>INTERSTATE-90 THROUGH THE SNOQUALMIE PASS WAS CLOSED TUESDAY BECAUSE OF AVALANCHE DANGER. <P>the weather is going to do what it's going to do, hard to predict. trying to be ready to respond to whatever the case may be. <P>THIS IS THE SCENE ABOUT AN HOUR OUTSIDE OF PORTLAND. MAJOR HIGHWAYS ARE SLICK AND TREACHEROUS AS SNOWPLOWS WORK TO KEEP UP. <P>"We're expecting more snow so our crews are working 12 hour shifts, 24 hours a day." <P>AROUND THE CLOCK WORK FOR A WINTER STORM SHOWING NO SIGNS OF LETTING UP. <P>KURT GREGORY, NBC NEWS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=AGE OF US CARS-2SHOT VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>AGE OF US CARS-2SHOT VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF YOU'RE DRIVING AN OLDER CAR. YOU CAN BELIEVE THIS STORY. <P>ACCORDING TO A STUDY BY "POLK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH FIRM," THE AVERAGE AGE OF A CAR OR TRUCK IN AMERICA HAS HIT A RECORD 10 POINT EIGHT YEARS. <P>JOB SECURITY AND OTHER ECONOMIC WORRIES HAS KEPT MANY PEOPLE FROM BUYING A NEW CAR. 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=OBAMAS & CARDINALS (FUNNY)-2SHOT SOT OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>OBAMAS & CARDINALS (FUNNY)-2SHOT SOT OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LAUGHS AT THE WHITE HOUSE LAST NIGHT. <P>THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY HOSTED THE SAINT LOUIS CARDINALS. <P>AND THEY ALL SHARED A LAUGH OVER WHO GETS A **CERTAIN GIFT. <P>LISTEN TO THIS. <P>One for each That one is yours. And a World Series. <P>I'm worried about giving my wife a bat, if I mess up. <P>I'll take my bat. <P>' <P>THE CARDS WERE ON HAND GIVING A FEW GIFTS OUT. <P>THIS, AFTER BEATING THE TEXAS RANGERS IN THE WORLD SERIES. <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>DOGS ARE A MAN'S BEST FRIEND. <P>AND UP NEXT - THE STORY TO PROVE IT. <P>A LOYAL PET. LEADING THE WAY TOWARD A NEW TREATMENT. FOR PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES. <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) SPINAL CORD DOG-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ2 A) SPINAL CORD DOG-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=1ST LADY BDAY DINNER-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>1ST LADY BDAY DINNER-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING -- <P>WE HAVE NEW VIDEO OF PRESIDENT OBAMA TAKING THE FIRST LADY OUT TO DINNER FOR HER BIRTHDAY LAST NIGHT. <P>THE FIRST COUPLE DINED AT THE "B-L-T STEAK". <P>IT'S A STEAKHOUSE AND BISTRO, NOT TOO FAR FROM THE WHITE HOUSE. <P>THE TWO CELEBRATED MICHELLE'S 48TH BIRTHDAY. <P>THEY WERE JOINED BY WHITE HOUSE SENIOR ADVISER VALERIE JARRETT AND FRIENDS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SPINAL CORD DOG-2SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SPINAL CORD DOG-2SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MAN'S BEST FRIEND. FRAGILE. LOYAL. AND NOW LEADING THE WAY TOWARD A NEW TREATMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES. <P>THE VIDEO MAY BE DIFFICULT TO WATCH, BUT IT'S JUST MORE EVIDENCE THAT DOGS REALLY ARE MAN'S BEST FRIEND. <P>MARIANNE FAVRO HAS THE STORY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SPINAL CORD DOG-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SPINAL CORD DOG-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS DACHSHUND SPONTANEOUSLY RUPTURED HIS BACK DISC. HE NOW HAS SPINAL CORD DAMAGE AND STRUGGLES TO WALK. <P>SCIENTIST HERE AT UC SAN FRANCISCO THINK THEY CAN HELP. THEY'VE BEEN WORKING ON AN EXPERIMENTAL DRUG THAT WILL SOON BE TESTED IN SMALL BREED DOGS KNOWN TO HAVE SPINAL CORD PROBLEMS LIKE THIS. RESEARCHERS HAVE ALREADY TESTED THE DRUG ON MICE. <P>S/ Dr. Linda Noble, University of California, San Francisco <P>"We found that if we started treating these animals with a drug beginning three hours after spinal cord injury that the animals showed a remarkable recovery of hind limb function. Without that treatment these animals would typically drag their limbs." <P>DR. LINDA NOBLE DESIGNED THE TREATMENT. SHE SAYS THE DRUG HELPS BLOCK THE INFLAMMATION RESPONSE WHICH HELPS PRODUCE A HARMFUL PROTEIN THAT CAUSES THE SPINAL CORD TO START DESTROYING ITSELF. SO WHILE THE DRUG MANY NOT RE-GROW THE INJURED SPINAL CORD OF A DOG. IT COULD PREVENT SECONDARY DAMAGE THAT MAKES IT SO DIFFICULT FOR HIM TO MOVE HIS LEGS. <P>CLINICAL TRIALS WILL BEGIN IN SPRING, UCSF IS PARTNERING WITH THE TEXAS A & M COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. AND IF THE TREATMENT IS SUCCESSFUL, IN HELPING DOGS, IT MAY HOLD HOPE FOR PEOPLE WITH SPINAL CORD INJURIES. <P>S/ Dr. Linda Noble, University of California, San Francisco <P>"This drug may actually that paralysis. So instead of being able to, instead of being wheel-chair bound they may actually be able to stand up and bear weight on their limbs. they may even be able to take some functional steps." <P>WHICH IS WHY SCIENTIST WILL BE CLOSELY WATCHING THE PROGRESS OF INJURED DOGS WHOM UNTIL NOW HAVE HAD NO EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS. <P>TO HELP THEM WALK, A POSSIBLE CANINE CURE THAT COULD BE A HUGE STEP FOR INJURED PEOPLE. <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>MARRIANE FAVRO REPORTING. <P>IN OUR NEXT HALF HOUR -- <P>WE ARE STAYING ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS OFF THE ITALIAN COAST. <P>TWO DOZEN PEOPLE REMAIN MISSING, AFTER A CRUISE SHIP RAN AGROUND. <P>AND WITH THREE DAYS UNTIL THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARY -- <P>FRONTRUNNER MITT ROMNEY FINDS HIMSELF UNDER ATTACK. <P>AT ISSUE? HIS WEALTH! <P>ABC 7 GETS THE FINANCIAL FULL DISCLOSURE. <P>AND ALLYSON IS UPDATING HER STORM WARN SEVEN FORECAST. <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) GOP ROMNEY TAXES-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ3 A) GOP ROMNEY TAXES-SOTVO</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=ALLYSON-WEATHER SOURCE TO BREAK> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ALLYSON-WEATHER SOURCE TO BREAK</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) CAPE UEP-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS1) CAPE UEP-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>RUNNING DOWN OUR TOP LOCAL STORIES. <P>IT'S BACK! <P>DEBATE ABOUT EXPANDING CAPE CORAL UTILITIES. <P>TODAY AT FIVE --THERE'S MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO TALK ABOUT THE TOPIC. <P>THE MAJOR STICKING POINT REMAINS THE HIGH COST FOR HOME-OWNERS. <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) SEX STING-SS-NATS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS2) SEX STING-SS-NATS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AN UNDERCOVER SEX STING LANDS TWO COLLIER COUNTY MEN IN JAIL. <P>DEPUTIES SAY HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL STUDENT FREDERICK ADAMS TRAVELED TO A HOME IN OSCEOLO COUNTY TO MEET WITH AN UNDERAGE GIRL. <P>THEY ALSO ARRESTED SENIOR P-G-A TOUR GOLFER, STEPHEN WESLEY THOMAS, SEEN HERE PLAYING IN NAPLES. <P>DEPUTIES SAY HE ANSWERED AN ONLINE AD FOR QUOTE "TWO FOR ONE GIRLS ON VACATION." <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) SANIBEL TOPS TRAVEL LIST-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS3) SANIBEL TOPS TRAVEL LIST-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MOVE OVER, PARIS. <P>SANIBEL ISLAND TOPS A NEW TRAVEL LIST. <P>WRITER ARTHUR FROMMER LISTS THE LEE COUNTY ISLAND AS HIS NUMBER *ONE DESTINATION! <P>BEATING OUT BALI. PARIS. AND NEW YORK'S GREENWICH VILLAGE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ITALY CRUISE DISASTER-SAT LIVE OR VO WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ITALY CRUISE DISASTER-SAT LIVE OR VO WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS OFF THE COAST OF ITALY THIS MORNING -- <P>WHERE CREWS HAVE CALLED OFF THEIR SEARCH FOR UNACCOUNTED BODIES. <P>ABOUT TWO DOZEN PEOPLE REMAIN MISSING, <P>AND THE DEATH TOLL NOW SITS AT 11. <P>THE CAPTAIN FACES MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES FOR ALLEGEDLY STEERING THE BOAT OFF COURSE. TOWARD AN ISLAND-- <P>TO ALLOW THE HEAD WAITER TO WAVE TO FAMILY. <P>THE CAPTAIN IS ALSO ACCUSED OF ABANDONING SHIP, BEFORE THE PASSENGERS AND CREW WERE OFF SAFELY. <P>LISTEN TO PART OF THE RADIO CONVERSATION, BETWEEN THE CAPTAIN AND AN OFFICIAL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ITALY CRUISE DISASTER-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ITALY CRUISE DISASTER-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Guard: "You go on board. It is an order! You cannot make any other evaluations. You have declared abandoning ship. Now, I'm in charge. You get on board! Is it clear?" <P>AFTER DAYS IN JAIL, THE CAPTAIN IS NOW UNDER HOUSE ARREST. <P>HIS ATTORNEY CLAIMS HE MAY HAVE SAVED MANY LIVES. <P>BY ACTING QUICKLY TO BEACH THE SHIP. <P>OTHERWISE, IT MAY HAVE SUNK COMPLETELY IN DEEPER WATER. <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 CO PEPPER SPRAY DEATH-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LEE CO PEPPER SPRAY DEATH-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE'RE HEARING THE OTHER SIDE OF A LOCAL STORY THAT GRABBED NATIONAL ATTENTION. <P>THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS RESPONDING TO THE STORY OF THE 2009 DEATH OF 62 YEAR OLD NICK CHRISTIE, THAT AIRED TUESDAY MORNING. <P>HE DIED HOURS AFTER BEING PEPPER-SPRAYED TEN TIMES, WHILE TIED NAKED TO A CHAIR, WHILE IN L-C-S-O CUSTODY. <P>GUARDS TOLD INVESTIGATORS CHRISTIE WAS BEING ANTAGONISTIC. <P>HIS WIFE, WHO'S SUING THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE, CLAIMS HE WAS IN THE MIDST OF A MENTAL BREAKDOWN. <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 CO PEPPER SPRAY DEATH-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LEE CO PEPPER SPRAY DEATH-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>kerry asks: If he was creating a ruckus, if he was belligerent, if he was-- <P>JOYCE CHRISTIE SAYS: He didn't deserve the treatment he got. He didn't deserve to be treated like that. <P>Kerry questions: in your mind, could you rationalize any reason someone. <P>joyce: NO <P>Kerry: could be <P>Joyce: NO <P>Kerry: strapped in a chair <P>Joyce: NO <P>Kerry: like that <P>Joyce: NO. I can't imagine another human being doing this to someone. <P>THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TELLS ABC 7 AN EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION BY THE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, THE U-S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND THE F-B-I FOUND NO CRIMINALITY ON THE PART OF THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DECISION 2012-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DECISION 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 RACE FOR PRES.-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP RACE FOR PRES.-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ON THE G-O-P TRAIL -- <P>THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES WILL STOMP IN SOUTH CAROLINA TODAY. <P>MITT ROMNEY, RICK PERRY, RICK SANTORUM. AND NEWT GINGRICH-- <P>WILL ALL CAMPAIGN THERE. <P>AND EVERYONE EXCEPT ROMNEY WILL ATTEND THE "PERSONHOOD USA PRESIDENTIAL PROFILE FORUM." <P>MEANTIME - RON PAUL IS IN WASHINGTON, D-C THIS MORNING. FOR THE DEBT-CEILING 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=GOP ROMNEY TAXES-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP ROMNEY TAXES-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MITT ROMNEY'S ON TOP AND HIS LEAD IS GROWING. <P>GALLUP'S LATEST POLL PUTS HIM 23 POINTS AHEAD OF THE CLOSEST REPUBLICAN. <P>BUT ROMNEY HAS A PROBLEM: HIS WEALTH. <P>WE GET MORE THIS MORNING FROM TRACIE POTTS ON CAPITOL HILL. <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 ROMNEY TAXES-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP ROMNEY TAXES-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. <P>audio outcue: Tracie Potts, NBC 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=PRES. OBAMA CAMPAIGN ADS RATES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PRES. OBAMA CAMPAIGN ADS RATES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>OVERNIGHT WE FOUND OUT-- <P>PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN HAS REQUESTED ADVERTISING RATES IN SEVERAL KEY STATES. <P>POLITICAL EXPERTS ADMIT-- <P>IT'S A SIGN THE PRESIDENT COULD BE CLOSE TO AIRING HIS FIRST TELEVISION COMMERCIALS OF THE 2012 CAMPAIGN. <P>THE PRESIDENT'S CAMPAIGN HAS SOUGHT THE ADVERTISING INFORMATION IN 14 STATES. <P>THAT ARE EXPECTED TO BE HEAVILY CONTESTED BY OBAMA AND HIS REPUBLICAN OPPONENT. <P>THE 14 STATES INCLUDE FLORIDA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA AND VIRGINIA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FL SENATE APPROVES NEW MAPS-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FL SENATE APPROVES NEW MAPS-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TAKING A LOOK AHEAD TO THE *NEXT STEP IN AN IMPORTANT POLITICAL DECISION. <P>NEXT WEEK, THE HOUSE REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE HOPES TO VOTE ON ITS VERSION OF PLANS TO REDRAW THE BOUNDARIES OF STATE AND CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATIONS. <P>THE SENATE PASSED IT'S PLAN, TUESDAY NIGHT. <P>A FINAL VOTE IN THE LEGISLATURE IS UNCLEAR. <P>HOUSE AND SENATE LEADERS HAVE AGREED TO TRADE MAPS BUT ANY DIFFERENCES WOULD HAVE TO BE HAMMERED OUT BEFORE IT CAN GAIN FINAL APPROVAL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=EDISON COLLEGIATE HS ENROLLMENT-CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>EDISON COLLEGIATE HS ENROLLMENT-CG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>STARTING TODAY - <P>YOU CAN SIGN UP TO ATTEND EDISON COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY. <P>ENROLLMENT OPENS TODAY, FOR THE 2016 CLASS. <P>IF YOU'RE READY TO APPLY. HEAD TO OUR WEB SITE, AND CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN. <P>THAT'LL TAKE YOU TO THE HIGH SCHOOL SITE. <P>WHERE YOU CAN CLICK ON THE ONLINE APPLICATION. <P>IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SCHOOL-- <P>YOU CAN GO TO AN INFORMATION SESSION, <P>SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 26TH AND FEBRUARY 8TH, <P>FROM SIX UNTIL EIGHT O CLOCK. <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 CAR HOPPING-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHAR CO CAR HOPPING-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CHARLOTTE COUNTY DEPUTIES HOPE TO LEARN MORE DETAILS ABOUT A SERIES OF BURGLARIES --- AFTER ARRESTING TWO SUSPECTS. <P>MATTHEW BOLLINGER AND NATHANIEL COOPER ARE ACCUSED OF "CAR HOPPING" IN PORT CHARLOTTE. <P>DEPUTIES SAY THEY WENT FROM CAR TO CAR ON MIDWAY BOULEVARD TAKING WHATEVER THEY COULD. <P>ONE RESIDENT CAUGHT COOPER IN THE ACT AND HELD HIM DOWN TILL DEPUTIES ARRIVED. <P>BOLLINGER RAN BUT WAS LATER FOUND COMING OUT OF A WOODED AREA, AND 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=OBESITY IN AMERICA-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>OBESITY IN AMERICA-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>OBESITY IN AMERICA MAY HAVE LEVELED OFF- <P>BUT IT'S GOING TO TAKE A LOT OF WORK TO REVERSE THE TREND. <P>THAT'S ACCORDING TO NEW NUMBERS FROM THE C-D-C. <P>MOST NOTABLY ARE THE ELEVATION OF OBESITY RATES IN MEN, BOYS, AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND MEXICAN AMERICAN WOMEN. <P>EXPERTS SAY IT'S A BIG PROBLEM. <P>THAT CAN BE TACKLED BY TAKING SMALL STEPS TODAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=OBESITY IN AMERICA-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>OBESITY IN AMERICA-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"If we spend less time in sedentary pursuits, even walking, doing household chores, enjoying social time with friends. on the move, it helps." <P>NEARLY 70-PERCENT OF ADULTS IN THE U-S ARE OVERWEIGHT. <P>ONE IN THREE IS OBESE. <P>AND ABOUT HALF THAT MANY KIDS AND TEENS ARE CONSIDERED OBESE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SLASHING CREDIT CARD DEBT-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SLASHING CREDIT CARD DEBT-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AMERICANS SEEM TO BE GETTING BETTER WITH CREDIT CARDS! <P>CONSUMERS KNOCKED DOWN THEIR DEBT BY 11 PERCENT LAST YEAR. <P>FINANCIAL EDUCATION COMPANY, "CREDIT KARMA," SAYS THE AVERAGE DEBT LOAD DROPPED IN ALL 50 STATES. <P>HOWEVER, IT THINKS CREDIT CARD DEBT WILL RISE AS THE ECONOMY GETS BETTER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FM RIVER BASIN PROJECT-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FM RIVER BASIN PROJECT-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WORK TO ADD MORE WATERFRONT PROPERTY IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS. <P>HITS A SNAG. <P>THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE RIVERFRONT BASIN PROJECT, IS EVALUATING BIDS FROM SUB-CONTRACTORS. <P>THIS IS AN ARTIST RENDERING OF WHAT IT'S EXPECTED TO LOOK LIKE. <P>THE FIVE-POINT-FOUR MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT WOULD CREATE A WATER BASIN -- <P>FROM THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER TO BAY STEEET. <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 PARK SIDE PROJECT-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHARLOTTE PARK SIDE PROJECT-VOWIPE</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 EARLY TUESDAY EVENING, COMMISSIONERS PUSHED WITH PLANS TO TRANSFORM THE STREETS INTO A TINY TOWN. <P>THEY BELIEVE WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT, THEY'LL GET THE PROJECT OFF THE TABLE. <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 PARK SIDE PROJECT-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHARLOTTE PARK SIDE PROJECT-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SUSAN SWANSON, TEAM PORT CHARLOTTE <P>"they believe. Otherwise we wont be doing what we are." <P>ALSO DISCUSSED, WERE PLANS TO CREATE AN EVENT PARK AT THE END OF AARON STREET. <P>WE'LL BE SURE TO LET YOU KNOW IF PLANS ARE CARRIED OUT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FL SALE OF PUBLIC HOSPITALS-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FL SALE OF PUBLIC HOSPITALS-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>FLORIDA LAWMAKERS WILL DISCUSS THE SALE OF PUBLIC HOSPITALS TO PRIVATE COMPANIES. <P>PUBLIC HOSPITALS HAVE BEEN UNDER HEAVY SCRUTINY BY GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT. AND A PANEL HE CREATED TO LOOK AT THEIR MISSION. <P>THE PANEL WILL ALSO DISCUSS A CLOSELY-WATCHED PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT-- <P>ABOUT PROVIDING TERM LIMITS FOR COUNTY OFFICERS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ORANGES-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ORANGES-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE F-D-A RECENTLY IDENTIFIED A POTENTIALLY HARMFUL FUNGICDE ON CITRUS BEING SHIPPED INTO THE U-S FROM BRAZIL. <P>AND THIS MORNING WE KNOW LOCAL CITRUS GROWERS ARE BANKING OFF IT! <P>THEY TELL US THEY'VE SEEN AN UP-TICK IN ORANGE JUICE SALES AND THEY'RE CREDITING THE FUNGICIDE. <P>THEY SAY CUSTOMERS ARE NOW QUESTIONING THEM ABOUT WHERE THE ORANGES IN THEIR ORANGE JUICE IS COMING FROM. <P>LUCKILY FOR THE CUSTOMERS WHO VISIT THE LOCAL STORES LIKE THIS ONE IN NAPLES, THE ORANGES ARE PICKED FRESH FROM THEIR ORANGE GROVE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ORANGES-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ORANGES-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Bobby smitz <P>The orange juice sales have picked up a little bit. I think people are starting to realize they rather have fresh juice from Florida. <P>GROWERS SAY THE BEST WAY TO GET FRESH ORANGE JUICE FROM FLORIDA IS TO GO TO A FRUIT STAND. <P>THEY SAY YOU CAN ALSO CHECK THE LABEL TO SEE WHERE THE ORANGE JUICE COMES FROM. <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-2SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE FOUR-2SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THEY PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR OUR COUNTRY. <P>BUT NOW THEY'RE BACK. AND OUT OF A JOB. <P>"Its struggling, its struggling all around and not having the money to do what you need to do." <P>WE HAVE STARTLING NEW UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS FOR FEMALE VETERANS WHO SERVED IN IRAQ AND AFGHANSITAN. <P>WHY SO MANY OF THEM. CAN'T FIND WORK. <P>AND "HAVE IT YOUR WAY". ANY TIME YOU LIKE. <P>A NEW SERVICE MAKES FAST FOOD. EVEN FASTER. <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) FEMALE VET JOBS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ4 A) FEMALE VET JOBS-SOTVO</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=TZ4 B) BK DELIVERY SERVICE-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ4 B) BK DELIVERY SERVICE-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 TO BREAK> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WEATHER TEASE-WX ID TO BREAK</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=FEMALE VET JOBS-2SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FEMALE VET JOBS-2SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S A STARTLING STATISTIC. <P>MORE THAN *20 PERCENT OF FEMALE VETERANS WHO SERVED IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. WERE UNEMPLOYED IN DECEMBER. <P>THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS,. <P>THEIR JOBLESS RATES STARTED AT JUST UNDER 10 PERCENT LAST YEAR, <P>AND WERE UP TO ALMOST 17 PERCENT BY YEAR'S END. <P>LEA SUTTON REPORTS ON THIS ALARMING TRENT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FEMALE VET JOBS-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FEMALE VET JOBS-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THEY'VE PLAYED UNPRECEDENTED ROLES IN THE WARS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. BUT WHEN THEY LEAVE THE SERVICE, WOMEN ARE FINDING IT HARDER TO GET JOBS THAN THEIR MALE COUNTERPARTS. IRAQ WAR VETERAN, YADIRA CARRASQUILLO WORKED IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS. <P>"When I came back from Iraq, I was so driven. Because being a Captain and with my skills I knew I was going to get a job because I mean who wouldn't like those skills." <P>BUT YADIRA CAME UP DRY. PASSIONATE ABOUT GREEN ENERGY SHE FOCUSED HER SEARCH THERE. SHE POSTED RESUMES, APPLIED TO JOBS ON-LINE, PAID A COMPANY TO HELP HER IMPROVE HER RESUME, EVEN TOOK AN INTERNSHIP, BUT IT LED NOWHERE. <P>"Its struggling, its struggling all around and not having the money to do what you need to do." <P>MAURICE WILSON HELPS VETERANS REINTEGRATE TO CIVILIAN LIFE. HE SAYS MOST VETERANS WANT TO CHANGE FIELDS, BUT DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT SUPPORT. <P>"What's the first step you take to get into this new career? 90% of us don't know because we've never had to think about that because we've operated within the military construct." <P>YADIRA FOUND JOBS BUT THEY WERE OUTSIDE HER INTEREST AND PAID LITTLE. SHE THINKS GENDER HAS BEEN AN ISSUE. <P>"Its just been more difficult because every time that I applied for a job they'd give it to a man." <P>YADIRA ALSO THINKS HER MILITARY SKILLS HAVE BEEN UNDER-VALUED BY POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS. <P>"I don't think that the civilian side knows how important those skills are because those skills you cant teach in any school. You have to go through it and you have to live it." <P>HAVING HER BOYFRIEND HELP SUPPORT HER WHILE LOOKING FOR WORK ALLOWED YADIRA TO WAIT FOR THE RIGHT JOB, BUT NOW THEY'RE EXPECTING A CHILD. YADIRA FEELS THE PRESSURE. <P>"Now the game is on. It's like whatever I can find out there. It will be in any area that's gonna make money I will. I mean right now I can't be picky." <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WEST COAST SNOW-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WEST COAST SNOW-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A MAJOR WINTER STORM IS EXPECTED IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST TODAY. <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. <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>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=LEE MEMORIAL EPIC SYSTEM-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LEE MEMORIAL EPIC SYSTEM-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY-- <P>YOU MAY NOTICE SOMETHING DIFFERENT DURING YOUR NEXT TRIP TO THE HOSPITAL. <P>DOCTORS AND NURSES ARE STARTING TO FILL OUT YOUR CHARTS ON COMPUTERS. <P>"EPIC" IS AN ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE SYSTEM. <P>FOR KEEPING MEDICAL RECORDS THAT LAUNCHED AT CAPE CORAL HOSPITAL BEFORE THE NEW YEAR. <P>LEE MEMORIAL'S CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER MIKE SMITH -- <P>SAYS EPIC STREAMLINES ALL PATIENT INFORMATION, <P>AND THAT IT'S AN EFFICIENT AND COST-SAVING MOVE. <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 MEMORIAL EPIC SYSTEM-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LEE MEMORIAL EPIC SYSTEM-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>02:30:03 10 <P>"This will eliminate need for redundant tests and keep medical history in one place." <P>THE 70 MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT WILL EVENTUALLY ALLOW PATIENTS TO ACCESS THEIR OWN MEDICAL RECORDS FROM HOME. <P>SMITH SAYS-- BY THE MIDDLE OF 2013-- DOCTORS WON'T USE PAPER CHARTS, <P>AND "EPIC" WILL BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL ACROSS ALL FOUR LEE MEMORIAL CAMPUSES. <P>THE SYSTEM IS ALREADY BEING USED IN MANY DOCTOR'S OFFICES. <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-VO IN POP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BK DELIVERY SERVICE-VO IN POP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FAST FOOD GETS EVEN SIMPLER! <P>BURGER KING IS TEST DRIVING IT'S NEW DELIVERY SERVICE IN THE WASHINGTON METRO AREA. <P>ABOUT 10 RESTAURANTS ARE TAKING PART IN THE EXPERIMENT. <P>SCOTT BROOM SHOWS US HOW WELL CUSTOMERS ARE TAKING TO BK'S NEW DELIVERY SERVICE. <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-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BK DELIVERY SERVICE-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS -- <P>IT'S THE BURGER KING ON SHADY GROVE ROAD IN GAITHERSBURG, ONE OF 10 BK'S IN THE DC AREA DESIGNATED TO TEST DRIVE FAST FOOD DELIVERY FOR THE ENTIRE COMPANY. <P>Just call up the number and they can deliver it for you. <P>The real challenge is getting it there, having it fresh especially the fries. <P>Double whopper combo with no cheese. <P>WHICH BRINGS US TO LUNCHTIME AT WALNUT HILL AUTO CARE EXACTLY A MILE A WAY. <P>I'm getting a double-whopper meal. <P>NINE NEWS TREATS FOR THIS TEST. <P>Right, burg. <P>THAT'S ASSISTANT MANAGER JOE KING. <P>This is the order confirmation email that they sent. Sound like I was talking to someone that was in a call center taking orders because he had no idea where where Gaithersburg Maryland was or how to spell it. <P>42 YES I SAID 42 MINUTES LATER THE FOOD ARRIVES TO A SKEPTICAL CREW. WILL IT BE GOOD AFTER ALL THIS TIME? <P>THE FIRST THING EVERYONE NOTICES IS THE PACKAGING. IT'S DESIGNED TO KEEP THE BURGER, BUN AND CONDIMENTS SEPARATED UNTIL IT'S TIME TO EAT. THIS TURNS OUT TO BE A BIG HIT. <P>mmm that's good. <P>AND THE FRIES. <P>Very good, they are good. <P>It did, it did the fries are hot and crunchy. Everything tastes fresh. Talking to the guy on the phone I didn't expect it to be nice and hot like it is but it's good. <P>It's good. <P>It's convenient having it delivered as oppose to running out to the store. <P>Absolutely. <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-2SHOT TAG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BK DELIVERY SERVICE-2SHOT TAG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCOTT BROOM REPORTING. <P>TOTAL ORDER FOR THREE GUYS - 29 BUCKS! <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HEATHER LOCKLEAR REHAB-2SHOT VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HEATHER LOCKLEAR REHAB-2SHOT VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW THIS MORNING-- ACTRESS HEATHER LOCKLEAR HEADS TO REHAB. <P>THE STAR HAD A MEDICAL SCARE, <P>WHILE MIXING ALCOHOL AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS. <P>LOCKLEAR HAS A HISTORY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE STRUGGLES. <P>HER FAMILY REPORTEDLY WANTS LOCKLEAR TO SEEK 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=GARTH BROOKS SUING HOSPITAL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GARTH BROOKS SUING HOSPITAL-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ALSO NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND GARTH BROOKS WANTS TO GET BACK HIS HALF-MILLION-DOLLAR DONATION TO AN OKLAHOMA HOSPITAL. <P>BROOKS IS SUING INTEGRIS CANADIAN VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL. <P>THE LAWSUIT SAYS BROOKS DONATED 500-THOUSAND-DOLLARS TO THE FACILITY IN 2-THOUSAND-5, AFTER BEING COURTED BY THE COMPANY FOR NEARLY TWO YEARS. <P>THE SINGER SAYS HE DID SO BECAUSE INTEGRIS PROMISED IT WOULD NAME A HOSPITAL BUILDING AFTER HIS MOTHER COLLEEN BROOKS, WHO DIED OF CANCER IN 19-99. <P>THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=3 QUARTER COURT SHOT-SOT VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>3 QUARTER COURT SHOT-SOT VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE FOUND THE FAVORITE FOR COLLEGE BASKETBALL "SHOT OF THE YEAR." <P>THE LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE BLUE RAIDERS, FROM KENTUCKY. <P>WERE TRAILING THE GEORGETOWN COLLEGE TIGERS BY TWO POINTS, WITH JUST A FEW SECONDS LEFT -- <P>WHEN THIS HAPPENED. <P>puts it up, no good, Spreen with the rebound, half court full court shot, Good!.oh my God, oh my God, he hit it from the free throw line on the other side! <P>CHASE SPREEN'S LAST SECOND PRAYER. <P>PUT THE BLUE RAIDERS UP 79 TO 78 OVER THE TIGERS. <P>THE SCHOOL POSTED THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE JUST AFTER THE GAME SATURDAY, <P>AND IT'S ALREADY HAD MORE THAN 800-THOUSAND VIEWS. <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>COMING UP -- WE'LL RUN DOWN YOUR WEDNESDAY TOP STORIES. <P>PLUS - A GIANT PROBLEM IN THE EVERGLADES. <P>LARGE SNAKES. INVADING THE SWAMPY WATERS. <P>BUT NOW THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS TAKING ACTION. <P>ADLIB OVER STOCKS? <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) SNAKES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ5 A) SNAKES-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=SNAKES-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SNAKES-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS NOW TAKING ACTION AGAINST GIANT SNAKES IN THE EVERGLADES. <P>NEW ESTIMATES SHOW MORE THAN 200-THOUSAND OF THE INVASIVE REPTILES ARE LIVING IN THE SWAMPY WATERS. <P>IN 60 DAYS- IT WILL BE ILLEGAL TO IMPORT OR TRANSPORT- <P>THE BURMESE PYTHON, <P>THE YELLOW ANACONDA. <P>AND THE NORTH AND SOUTH AFRICAN PYTHON. <P>EXPERTS BELIEVE SOME OF THE GIANT SNAKES ESCAPED FROM PET STORES AFTER HURRICANE ANDREW IN 1992 AND ENDED UP IN THE EVERGLADES. <P>BUT THERE'S ANOTHER WAY THEY MAKE THEIR WAY TO THE WILD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SNAKES-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SNAKES-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"I know exactly how - irresponsible pet owners. they get too big for their tank and Iet them go. I run across it all the time in the copeland area, a came across some kids and I said watch out for that python and they said ' oh that's our dads python we let it go last week.'" <P>IT IS NOT ILLEGAL TO HAVE THESE SPECIES OF PYTHON AND ANACONDA AS PETS- BUT THEY MUST BE LICENSED WITH THE STATE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=KATY PERRY VIDEO GAME-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>KATY PERRY VIDEO GAME-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>POP STAR KATY PERRY TAKES ON A NEW ROLE -- VIDEO GAMER. <P>PERRY IS PARTNERING WITH THE MAKERS OF POPULAR VIDEO GAME "THE SIMS". <P>YOU'LL SEE HER IN T-V ADS, ONLINE AND RETAIL MARKETING. <P>AND SHE'LL BE BEHIND THE SCENES, TOO. <P>ELECTRONIC ARTS SAYS PERRY WILL HELP DESIGN SIMS GAME ACCESSORIES, CLOTHING, HAIRSTYLES, FURNITURE AND PROPS. <P>PERRY SAYS, -QUOTE- "I ALWAYS LIKE TO THINK OF MYSELF AS A CARTOON, AND NOW I'M A SIM." <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) SEARCH CALLED OFF-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS1) SEARCH CALLED OFF-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TIME NOW FOR AN UPDATE ON OUR TOP STORIES. <P>THIS MORNING ITALIAN RESCUE WORKERS HAVE SUSPENDED SEARCH OPERATIONS ON THAT GROUNDED CRUISE SHIP. <P>OVERNIGHT ROUGH SEAS CAUSED THE SHIP TO SHIFT SLIGHTLY ON THE ROCKS. <P>22 PEOPLE ARE STILL MISSING, AND THE DEATH TOLL NOW STANDS AT 11 -- AFTER RESCUERS FOUND FIVE ADULTS INSIDE THE SHIP, STILL WEARING THEIR LIFEJACKETS. <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) WIKI BLACKOUT-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS2) WIKI BLACKOUT-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TODAY, MAJOR WEBSITES LIKE WIKIPEDIA AND GOOGLE - <P>ARE PROTESTING ANTI-PIRACY LEGISLATION BEING CONSIDERED IN CONGRESS. <P>THE BILLS ARE INTENDED TO STOP ILLEGAL DOWNLOADING, <P>BUT THE TECH INDUSTRY FEARS MEDIA COMPANIES WILL HAVE TOO MUCH POWER TO SHUT DOWN SITES THEY SAY ARE ABUSING COPYRIGHTS. <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) CAPE UEP-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS3) CAPE UEP-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE ON AGAIN, OFF AGAIN UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT IS BACK ON THE TABLE TONIGHT IN CAPE CORAL. <P>YOU MAY REMEMBER, COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTED TO STOP THE PROJECT BACK IN 2009 -- AFTER NUMEROUS HOMEOWNERS CAME FORWARD WITH CONCERNS ABOUT THE COST. <P>COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL DISCUSS HOW TO MOVE FORWARD WITH PROJECT AT A MEETING TONIGHT AT CITY HALL -- STARTING AT 5 O'CLOCK. <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) SEX STING-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS4) SEX STING-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>40 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED IN A CENTRAL FLORIDA CHILD SEX STING -- <P>INCLUDING A PRO GOLFER AND A COLLIER COUNTY TEENAGER. <P>DURING THE ONLINE CHATS, SOME OF THE MEN SENT PORNOGRAPHIC IMAGES TO THE UNDERCOVER DETECTIVES. <P>AUTHORITIES SAY -- THE MEN THEN TRAVELED TO A HOUSE -- TO HAVE SEX WITH A CHILD. <P>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=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>