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BURNING IN NEVADA. <P>IT'S ALREADY WIPED OUT MORE THAN 20 HOMES. <P>AND ONE DAY AWAY FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARIES -- <P>THE G-O-P CANDIDATES GO HEAD TO HEAD. <P>BUT IS NEWT GINGRICH'S EX-WIFE HURTING HIS CHANCES AT GETTING ON THE TICKET? <P>PLUS-- <P>OBAMA SINGING <P>THAT'S PRESIDENT OBAMA -- CARRYING A TUNE. <P>THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF'S HIDDEN TALENT. <P>THAT BROUGHT THE CROWD TO ITS FEET! <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL1) RENO WILDFIRE-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL1) RENO WILDFIRE-VO-WIPE</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=HL2) GOP DEBATE-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL2) GOP DEBATE-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR 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CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=6 MARINES KILLED-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>6 MARINES KILLED-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE HAVE JUST LEARNED SIX MARINES WERE KILLED IN A HELICOPTER CRASH IN SOUTHERN AFGHANISTAN. <P>U-S DEFENSE OFFICIALS SAY IT HAPPENED YESTERDAY IN THE SOUTHERN PROVINCE OF HELMAND. <P>THEY SAY THERE IS NO INDICATION THE HELICOPTER WAS SHOT 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=VOTE 2012 CLIP-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>VOTE 2012 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=GOP DEBATE-2 SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP DEBATE-2 SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS FINAL STRETCH IN THE REPUBLICAN FIGHT FOR SOUTH CAROLINA. HAS BEEN A *WILD RIDE. <P>A FEW DAYS AGO-- <P>IT SEEMED MITT ROMNEY WOULD CRUISE TO VICTORY IN TOMORROW'S PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY. <P>THEN NEWT GINGRICH STEPPED ON THE GAS -- <P>BUT SUDDENLY RAN INTO A LANDMINE. HIS EX-WIFE. <P>ABC'S TAHMAN BRADLEY HAS THE DETAILS. <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 DEBATE-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP DEBATE-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PKG SCRIPT: <P>On the final day of campaigning in South Carolina, Mitt Romney's trying to <P>hold on -- to his lead there and to his frontrunner status. <P>Polls in the Palmetto State show Newt Gingrich surging. <P>With Texas Governor Rick Perry dropping out and endorsing Gingrich there's <P>one less conservative in the race. <P>And there was one less conservative on stage at last night's debate. where <P>sparks flew. <P>SOT GINGRICH <P>"I THINK THE DESTRUCTIVE, VICIOUS, NEGATIVE NATURE OF MUCH OF THE NEWS MEDIA <P>MAKES IT HARDER TO GOVERN THIS COUNTRY. / AND I AM APPALLED THAT YOU <P>WOULD BEGIN A PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE ON A TOPIC LIKE THAT. " <P>Gingrich was referring to the moderator's opening question about statements <P>his ex-wife made about infidelity in an exclusive interview with ABC's Brian <P>Ross. <P>SOT Marianne Interview <P>Marianne Gingrich: "He was asking to have an open marriage. And I refused. / <P>/. that I accept the fact that he has somebody else in his life." <P>Brian Ross: "And you said?" <P>Marianne Gingrich: "No. No. That is not a marriage." <P>Gingrich denies the allegations. <P>SOT GINGRICH <P>"LET ME BE QUITE CLEAR. THE STORY IS FALSE." <P>Also last night, Rick Santorum -- who it turns out won January third's Iowa <P>Caucuses -- tried to position himself as the conservative alternative to <P>Romney. <P>SOT Santorum <P>"I'M STEADY. I'M SOLID. I'M NOT GOING TO GO OUT AND DO THINGS THAT YOU'RE <P>GOING TO WORRY ABOUT." <P>Romney took heat for his career as an investor <P>SOT ROMNEY <P>"I FIND IT KIND OF STRANGE ON A STAGE LIKE THIS WITH REPUBLICANS, HAVING TO <P>DESCRIBE HOW PRIVATE EQUITY AND VENTURE CAPITAL WORK. HOW THEY'RE SUCCESSFUL <P>AND HOW THEY CREATE JOBS." <P>Mitt Romney was asked last night if he'd release several years worth of tax <P>returns. He said "maybe" and the crowd booed. <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=GINGRICH STOP IN SWFL-OC-SS(3)> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GINGRICH STOP IN SWFL-OC-SS(3)</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE CANDIDATES WILL SOON SHIFT THEIR FOCUS TO THE SUNSHINE STATE. <P>AND IT SEEMS NEWT GINGRICH ALREADY HAS. <P>HE HAS A TRIP PLANNED TO VISIT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>AFTER MONDAY'S G-O-P DEBATE IN TAMPA, THE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL WILL MAKE STOPS IN SARASOTA AND NAPLES ON TUESDAY. <P>THE DETAILS OF HIS VISIT ARE STILL IN THE WORKS. <P>ABC 7 WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN HIS SCHEDULE IS ANNOUNCED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DYLAN WISNIEWSKI TRIAL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DYLAN WISNIEWSKI TRIAL-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE DYLAN WISNIEWSKI MANSLAUGHTER TRIAL CONTINUES THIS MORNING-- <P>IN COURT ON THURSDAY-- HIS DEFENCE PRESENTED *NEW EVIDENCE. <P>CLAIMING WISNIEWSKI IS *NOT TO BLAME FOR SHOOTING AND KILLING HIS EX-GIRLFRIEND -- 15-YEAR-OLD ASHLEE SWAYZE. <P>WISNIEWSKI CLAIMS SWAYZE STEPPED IN FRONT OF THE GUN -- AND PULLED BARREL TO HER MOUTH. <P>A CRIME LAB ANALYST TESTIFIED THAT *IF THAT DID HAPPEN -- IT COULD HAVE TRIGGERED THE GUN. <P>BUT PROSECUTORS SAY EITHER WAY. <P>WISNIEWSKI ACTED CARELESSLY BY POINTING THE GUN, WITHOUT MAKING SURE THE SAFETY WAS 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=BONITA SOUND WALL MEETING-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BONITA SOUND WALL MEETING-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AFTER YEARS OF NOISE TESTING AND DEMANDS BY NEIGHBORS. <P>THE HUNTERS RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD, OFF I-75 IN BONITA SPRINGS, MAY FINALLY GET A SOUND WALL. <P>NEW F-DOT TESTING SHOWS IT *IS LOUD ENOUGH IN THE AREA. <P>THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, THE BOARD THAT WOULD HAVE TO OKAY FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, PLANS TO MEET TODAY. <P>WE EXPECT THEM TO VOTE ON THE PLAN. <P>WE'LL FOLLOW THIS MORNING'S MEETING, AND UPDATE YOU ON THE BOARD'S DECISION AS WE GET IT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RENO FIRE-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RENO FIRE-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>RIGHT NOW -- CREWS IN RENO NEVADA ARE WORKING TO PUT OUT A MASSIVE FIRE. <P>MORE THAN 20 HOMES HAVE ALREADY BEEN WIPED OUT. <P>TAKE A LOOK AT THESE FLAMES-- <P>SCHOOLS, HIGHWAYS, AND BUSINESSES ARE SHUT DOWN THIS MORNING. <P>THE FAST MOVING FIRE BROKE OUT YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, <P>ALONG THE SOUTHERN OUTSKIRTS OF RENO. <P>MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE WERE EVACTUATED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RENO FIRE-SOTVOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RENO FIRE-SOTVOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"We are able to confirm that we have had in excess of 20 structures lost. These aren't outbuildings. These aren't barns, there are homes." <P>ONE DEATH HAS BEEN REPORTED IN RELATION TO THE FIRE. <P>HOWEVER, OFFICIALS HAVE *NOT SAID THAT THE FIRE IS *DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BIDEN EVACUATES FROM FIRE-NATSVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BIDEN EVACUATES FROM FIRE-NATSVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>joe biden walking away from speech <P>VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WAS FORCED TO CUT HIS SPEECH SHORT AT A RENO HIGH SCHOOL, <P>WHEN THE WILDFIRE FLARED NEARBY. <P>THE EVACUATION CUT BIDEN'S SPEECH 25 MINUTES SHORT. <P>HE WAS AT THE SCHOOL TO TALK ABOUT COSTS OF COLLEGE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FILE SHARING-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FILE SHARING-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FOUR MEN IN NEW ZEALAND ARE IN JAIL -- <P>ACCUSED OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT. <P>ALL FOUR WORKED FOR ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR FILE-SHARING SITES, CALLED MEGA UPLOAD. <P>U-S AUTHORITIES SHUT IT DOWN YESTERDAY, ALONG WITH SEVERAL SISTER SITES. <P>ITS FOUNDER AND SEVERAL COMPANY OFFICIALS ARE ACCUSED OF ALLOWING MILLIONS OF ILLEGAL DOWNLOADS OF FILMS, MUSIC AND OTHER CONTENT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LOCAL OBAMA TOURISM-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LOCAL OBAMA TOURISM-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SAYS A NEW TOURISM PLAN WILL BRING IN INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS AND CREATE NEW U-S JOBS. <P>HE MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT YESTERDAY IN FRONT OF DISNEY'S CINDERELLA CASTLE. <P>PART OF THE PLAN INCLUDES SPEEDIER VISAS, AND MAKING IT SAFER FOR TRAVELERS TO COME TO THE U-S. <P>SO WHAT DOES OBAMA'S NEW TOURISM STRADEGY MEAN FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA? <P>ABC 7 SAT DOWN WITH LOCAL TOURIST OFFICALS WHO SAY MAJOR CITIES WILL SEE AN INCREASE IN TOURISTS, AND THEN THAT GROWTH WILL TRICKLE DOWN TO THIS AREA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LOCAL OBAMA TOURISM-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LOCAL OBAMA TOURISM-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>29:47 "it will have a positive impact on Florida and Lee County with eventually long term growth of visitors to our community."" <P>PEEK SAYS OBAMA'S TOURISM STRATEGY WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR FOREIGNERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE -- <P>INCLUDING CHINA AND BRAZIL TO TRAVEL 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=PRESIDENT OBAMA SINGING-OC-NATS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PRESIDENT OBAMA SINGING-OC-NATS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PRESIDENT OBAMA TOOK CENTER STAGE LAST NIGHT -- <P>AND SHOWED OFF ONE OF HIS HIDDEN TALENTS. <P>"i'm so in love with you. clapping <P>THAT'S PRESIDENT OBAMA SINGING AT NEW YORK'S APOLLO THEATER. <P>HIS PERFORMANCE WAS PART OF A RE-ELECTION FUNDRAISER. <P>DURING HIS SPEECH -- HE TALKED ABOUT REVEREND AL GREEN -- AND HOW HE ONCE SANG ON THAT STAGE -- AND THEN HE GOT CAUGHT UP IN THE MUSIC. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ELTON JOHN TICKETS-2 SHOT TOSS TO LAUREN> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ELTON JOHN TICKETS-2 SHOT TOSS TO LAUREN</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT IS ONE OF THE HOTTEST TICKETS IN TOWN! <P>THE ROCKET MAN. COMES TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA! <P>FANS OF ELTON JOHN ARE ALREADY LINING UP AT THE GERMAIN ARENA. <P>FOR THEIR CHANCE TO SCORE SEATS TO THE SHOW. <P>ABC-7'S LAUREN DISPIRITO JOINS US LIVE FROM THE ARENA. <P>LAUREN, WE UNDERSTAND ARENA STAFF WILL HOLD A LOTTERY DRAWING THERE 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=ELTON JOHN TICKETS-REM LIVE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ELTON JOHN TICKETS-REM LIVE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>YES, IN JUST 45 MINUTES, THE FANS THAT LINED UP HERE TO GET THE BEST CHANCE OF SECURING THEIR OWN SEAT FOR ELTON JOHN'S MARCH SHOW HERE. WILL KNOW THEIR FATE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ELTON JOHN TICKETS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ELTON JOHN TICKETS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TICKETS GO ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC AT 10 AM - BUT SOME LINED UP BEFORE SUNRISE. BRAVING THE COLD. FOR A CHANCE AT BEING FIRST TO BUY TICKETS. THEY'VE GOT THESE WRISTBANDS, DEPENDING ON WHAT NUMBER IS PULLED-- WILL DETERMINE THEIR PLACE IN LINE AT 10AM. <P>WE TALKED TO SOME WHO'VE SEEN HIM BEFORE AND SAY THE SHOW IS SO GOOD-- THEY CAN'T MISS ANOTHER CHANCE TO SEE HIS BAND PLAY. OTHERS MISSED OUT BEFORE AND HOPE TODAY LUCK GOES THEIR WAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ELTON JOHN TICKETS-SOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ELTON JOHN TICKETS-SOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TAKE SOT/ pause for nats: <P>Myla Roderick, Bonita Springs, <P>waited in lineBR15:03 "I got here about quarter to 6, quarter to 6, long time <P>to wait isn't it? it's worth it, i think so" <P>BIG NAME ACT - TOM PETTY WITH REGINA SPEKTOR. COMES TO THE ARENA IN MAY. FOLKS <P>HERE TELL US THEY'RE EXCITED TO HAVE BIG ACTS PLAYING IN THEIR OWN <P>BACKYARD.BRLIVE SIG OUTBR <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ELTON JOHN TICKETS-REM LIVE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ELTON JOHN TICKETS-REM LIVE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CRUISE SHIP RESCUES-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP RESCUES-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>RESCUE WORKERS STILL SEARCHING FOR THOSE MISSING AFTER THE COSTA CONCORDIA CAPSIZED OFF THE COAST OF ITALY. <P>YOU CAN SEE SPECIALIST RESCUERS SCALING THE CRUISE SHIP AND USING HEAD LAMPS TO NAVIGATE THROUGH THE DARK, HALF-SUBMERGED INTERIOR. <P>ELEVEN DEATHS HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED, AND ROUGHLY TWO DOZEN PEOPLE INCLUDING A COUPLE FROM MINNESOTA ARE STILL MISSING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SHIP CREW RETURNS HOME-ATR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SHIP CREW RETURNS HOME-ATR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>family welcoming them home, hugging <P>MEANTIME, SOME OF THE GUATEMALANS WHO WORKED ON THAT CRUISE SHIP-- <P>ARE BACK AT HOME THIS MORNING. <P>FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF THE COSTA CONCORDIA CREW MEMBERS WELCOMED THEM HOME YESTERDAY. <P>UNLIKE OTHER NATIONALITIES ON BOARD THE SHIP, ALL OF THE GUATEMALANS SURVIVED THE DISASTER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CARNIVAL SAFETY REVIEWS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CARNIVAL SAFETY REVIEWS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MEANWHILE, THE PARENT COMPANY OF COSTA CRUISES -- CARNIVAL CRUISELINES -- <P>IS LOOKING INTO ITS SAFETY PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES. <P>CARNIVAL OPERATED THE "COSTA CONCORDIA." <P>IN A STATEMENT -- THE COMPANY SAID IT IS REVIEWING ITS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES. <P>THE REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE ACROSS ALL OF ITS CRUISE LINES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TONIGHT ON 2020 CRUISE-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TONIGHT ON 2020 CRUISE-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND TONIGHT -- <P>ONLY ON A-B-C SEVEN -- <P>"20/20" GIVES VIEWERS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE UPDATES - <P>INCLUDING THE LATEST ON THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE CAPTAIN'S ABANDONING SHIP -- AND THE SEARCH FOR SURVIVORS. <P>THAT'S ON CRUISE SHIP CONFIDENTIAL, <P>TONIGHT AT 10 P-M -- <P>RIGHT HERE ON ABC-7. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ROAD SIGNS-OC-MAP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ROAD SIGNS-OC-MAP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED NEW TRAFFIC SIGNS IN LEE COUNTY. <P>D-O-T OFFICIALS SAY THE SIGNS ARE JUST A TEST DRIVE. <P>TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS STARTED A 30 DAY TEST PERIOD TODAY -- <P>BEFORE THE SIGNS ARE OFFICIALLY UP AND RUNNING IN ABOUT TWO MONTHS. <P>SOME TAX PAYERS THOUGH ARE QUESTIONING THE COSTS OF THOSE SIGNS. <P>F-DOT OFFICIALS SAY THE SIGNS WERE THE CHEAPEST WAY TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF TRAFFIC JAMS. <P>YOU CAN FIND A FULL LISTING OF WHERE THE SIGNS ARE LOCATED -- ON OUR WEBSITE. <P>GO TO ABC DASH 7 DOT COM , AND CLICK ON THE STORY ON THE MAIN PAGE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PUNTA GORDA BURGLARIES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PUNTA GORDA BURGLARIES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY- <P>TWO TEENS ARE UNDER ARREST THIS MORNING IN CONNECTION WITH A STRING OF BURGLARIES IN ONE PUNTA GORDA NEIGHBORHOOD. <P>INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THE TWO BROKE INTO HOMES, CARS AND EVEN A CHURCH. <P>LAST NIGHT DETECTIVES SEARCHED THIS HOME AND FOUND ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO ARREST THE PAIR. <P>ACCORDING TO DETECTIVES -- THE TWO COULD FACE CHARGES FOR OTHER CRIMES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COLLIER 41 FATALITY-SS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COLLIER 41 FATALITY-SS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE NOW KNOW THE NAME OF THE WOMAN KILLED-- <P>AFTER SHE WAS STRUCK BY A CAR IN COLLIER COUNTY. <P>F-H-P SAYS 54-YEAR OLD ANA MENDEZ OF NAPLES TRIED TO RUN ACROSS 41 NEAR SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD -- <P>BUT WAS HIT BY AN S-U-V. <P>TROOPERS SAY THE DRIVER TRIED TO STOP, BUT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID HITTING MENDEZ. <P>NO CHARGES WILL BE FILED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COLLIER SEX STING-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COLLIER SEX STING-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A COLLIER COUNTY MAN IS IN JAIL THIS MORNING -- <P>CAUGHT ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO HAVE SEX WITH A CHILD. <P>DEPUTIES ARRESTED 33-YEAR-OLD JEREMY KNOX, <P>AFTER A TWO-MONTH UNDERCOVER OPERATION. <P>DETECTIVES POSED AS A 14-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN AN ONLINE CHATROOM. <P>ACCORDING TO THEM -- KNOX SENT GRAPHIC AND VULGAR SEXUAL MESSAGES TO WHO HE THOUGHT WAS A YOUNG GIRL. <P>THEY SAY HE EVEN TRIED TO MEET THE GIRL IN EAST NAPLES ON WEDNESDAY. <P>BUT HE MET DEPUTIES THERE 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=TEASE ONE-2SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE ONE-2SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CAPE CORAL GETS A BRAND NEW CRIME FIGHTING TOOL. <P>IT SHOWS YOU *EXACTLY WHERE ALL THE THEFTS, ASSAULTS OR ROBBERIES ARE HAPPENING. <P>SO YOU CAN AVOID ANY HOT SPOTS. <P>AND TALK ABOUT A CLOSE ENCOUNTER! <P>A WOMAN'S SAFARI RIDE. GETS A LITTLE *TOO 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=TZ1 A) WOMAN BITTEN BY ZEBRA-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ1 A) WOMAN BITTEN BY ZEBRA-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=WEATHER TEASE-WX ID> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WEATHER TEASE-WX ID</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WEATHER IS COMING UP. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BLOOMBERG TEASE-SOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BLOOMBERG TEASE-SOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BLOOMBERG TEASE <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WX VIDEO -SEATTLE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WX VIDEO -SEATTLE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THICK ICE HIT THE SEATTLE AREA OVERNIGHT, <P>CAUSING ACCIDENTS AND AIRPORT DELAYS. <P>A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WORKER WAS EVEN SENT TO THE HOSPITAL. <P>THAT WORKER WAS ASSISTING AN ACCIDENT VICTIM, <P>WHEN *ANOTHER CAR SLID ON THE ICE. AND HIT THE ACCIDENT VEHICLE-- <P>PINNING THE WORKER AGAINST A CONCRETE HIGHWAY BARRIER. <P>THE WORKER WAS TAKEN TO A NEARBY HOSPITAL WITH NON-LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES. <P>OVERNIGHT FREEZING ALSO LEFT THE RUNWAYS AT SEATTLE-TACOMA AIRPORT. COVERED IN SHEETS OF ICE. <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-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>SUNNY & WARM <P>After a cool start this morning, sunny skies will warm temperatures up very quickly with mid 70's by noon and upper 70's this afternoon. This weekend, expect more sunny and warm conditions with highs approaching the low 80's. <P>Our weather pattern stays fairly consistent through most of next week with high pressure allowing for above average temperatures in the low 80's. Next system will arrive late next week or next weekend giving us another chance for rain and cooler weather. Until then, enjoy the sun and warmth that SW Florida has to offer. <P>Boaters, expect South winds near 5 to 10kts with 1 to 2 ft seas. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CRIME HOT SPOTS-2 SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRIME HOT SPOTS-2 SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE GOT OUR HANDS ON A NEW CRIME-FIGHTING TOOL-- <P>WORKING TO TRACK SOME OF CAPE CORAL'S BIGGEST AREAS FOR CRIME. <P>TAKE A LOOK AT THIS-- <P>IT'S A SNAP SHOT OF CAPE CORAL -- <P>THE RED SPOTS SHOW WHERE POLICE SAY THE MOST CRIME HAPPENS. <P>ABC-7'S STEPHANIE KOLP SHOWS US HOW POLICE ARE CONSTANTLY TRACKING CRIME. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CRIME HOT SPOTS-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRIME HOT SPOTS-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE RED ZONE <P>OR A CRIME HOTSPOT. <P>SOT--JOHN POPE <P>12:16:17 it is alarming. i guess it goes with big city problems <P>JOHN POPE LIVES SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF ONE. <P>BUT THE NEWS COMES AS NO SURPRISE TO HIM. <P>HIS NEIGHBORHOOD--HE SAYS WAS THE RECENT TARGET FOR THEIVES. <P>SOT--JOHN POPE <P>12:16:48 recently there's been quite a few on the canals. Boats broken into taking fishing gear, electronics. That type of stuff. <P>AND THIS MAP SHOWS WHERE THE MOST CRIMES--- SUCH AS BURGLARIES, THEFTS AND ASSAULTS---HAPPENED IN THE LAST MONTH. <P>SOT--SIZEMORE <P>12:02:20 we develop areas of the city that we call hot spots <P>ALONG CAPE CORAL AND CORONADO PARKWAYS IS A HOT SPOT. <P>VISCAYA NEAR DEL PRADO IS ANOTHER. <P>SAME WITH SANTA BARBARA, NEAR DIPLOMAT. <P>LT. TONY SIZEMORE SAYS--OFTEN TIMES THE CRIME ZONES ARE AREAS WITH THE LARGEST POPULATIONS. <P>THEY CAN ALSO BE AREAS---WITH A LOT OF RENTAL PROPERTIES. <P>SOT--SIZEMORE <P>12:03:20 if there are transient areas. A lot of rental properties. Waves of crime will come and go and we just need to get abreast of that. That's why we do it. <P>MAPS LIKE THESE---ARE GIVEN TO THE OFFICERS ON THE STREET---AS OFTEN AS EVERY WEEK. <P>SO THEY KNOW---EXACTLY WHERE TO PIN-POINT THEIR CRIME FIGHTING EFFORTS. <P>SOT--SIZEMORE <P>12:02:35 where is the activity and therefore where do we deploy our resources to get the best bang for our buck. <P>AS FOR JOHN--HE SAYS HE'LL BE ON THE LOOKOUT TOO. <P>SOT--JOHN POPE <P>12:16:59 pay attention to what's going on and if you see a suspicious vehicle don't be afraid to question it. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LEAP SECOND-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LEAP SECOND-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT WILL TAKE *MORE TIME FOR A GROUP OF SCIENTISTS TO MAKE A DECISION. *ABOUT TIME. <P>THE BATTLE -- IS OVER THE LEAP SECOND. <P>ONCE OR TWICE EACH YEAR, <P>A LEAP SECOND CAN BE TACKED ON. TO SYNCHRONIZE ATOMIC CLOCKS WITH THE EARTH'S CYCLE. <P>THIS AFFECTS EVERYTHING FROM MOBILE PHONES, TO FINANCIAL MARKETS AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS. <P>SOME COUNTRIES, INCLUDING THE U-S, WANT TO GET RID OF IT, BECAUSE IT COSTS TOO MUCH MONEY. <P>OTHERS SAY THEY WANT TO KEEP IT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WOMAN BITTEN BY ZEBRA-NATSVOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WOMAN BITTEN BY ZEBRA-NATSVOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NOW TO A VIDEO GONE VIRAL --- <P>OUCH! <P>A VISIT A SAFARI PARK IN TEXAS -- DIDN'T GO AS THIS YOUNG WOMAN PLANNED. <P>MEAGAN SWEATMAN GOT AN UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL VIEW OF THE WILD ANIMAL -- <P>BUT THE ANIMAL GOT A LITTLE *TOO CLOSE. <P>AND AS YOU CAN SEE -- HE BIT HER! <P>SINCE THEN -- THE VIDEO HAS BEEN WATCHED BY THOUSANDS. <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-2SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE TWO-2SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ARE YOU A BUSY PARENT? <P>WELL NOW -- THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT. <P>NEW TECHNOLOGY PROMISES TO LIGHTEN THE LOAD. FOR MOMS AND DADS ON THE GO. <P>PLUS, SOMETIMES LITTLE WORDS. MAKE A BIG DEAL. <P>"The fact is most of these documents are very one sided, and consumers have less and less power." <P>FROM YOUR LIFE INSURANCE TO YOUR CELL PHONE CONTRACT. <P>ABC7 INVESTIGATES ALL THE FINE PRINT ON YOUR PAPERWORK. <P>AND WE UNCOVER THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION, YOU MAY BE MISSING. <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) WHAT'S IN THE FINE PRINT?-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ2 A) WHAT'S IN THE FINE PRINT?-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=WHAT'S IN THE FINE PRINT?-2 SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WHAT'S IN THE FINE PRINT?-2 SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CHANCES ARE YOU'VE SKIPPED RIGHT OVER IT -- <P>WE'RE TALKING ABOUT THE FINE PRINT. <P>FROM LIFE INSURANCE PAPERWORK. TO INTERNET MUSIC SERVICES. <P>THERE ARE FEW THINGS IN OUR LIVES THAT DON'T COME WITH THOSE LITTLE WORDS ATTACHED. <P>BUT IT'S THOSE LITTLE WORDS THAT COULD BE A BIG DEAL -- <P>ESPECIALLY SINCE MANY OF US. SKIP RIGHT OVER THEM. <P>JAY GRAY UNCOVERS THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION. WRITTEN IN THOSE SMALL LETTERS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WHAT'S IN THE FINE PRINT?-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WHAT'S IN THE FINE PRINT?-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MOST OF US TEND TO IGNORE THE TINY, FINE PRINT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. <P>ON THE INTERNET. AND THE BACK OF ALMOST EVERYTHING. INCLUDING. <P>EVEN YOUR TICKET AT THE PARKING GARAGE. <P>BUT IT TURNS OUT THOSE LITTLE WORDS. ARE A BIG DEAL. <P>"The fact is most of these documents are very one sided, and consumers have less and less power." <P>MISSY SULLIVAN SPENT MONTHS RESEARCHING THE FINE PRINT FOR SMART MONEY MAGAZINE. <P>"It certainly feels a lot like a David and Goliath situation. It feels like we're Davids and instead of having little rocks, we've got marshmallows in our sling shot." <P>THE AMMO IS MUCH STRONGER FOR MOST COMPANIES THAT INCLUDE BINDING ARBITRATION DEALS IN THE REAMS OF PAPER WORK. OR PARAGRAPHS - ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ. <P>"What the binding arbitration agreement really means is that if you have a problem with the company, you cant take them to court." <P>AND THERE ARE OTHER DEVILS IN THESE DETAILS. <P>ONE COMPUTER COMPANY WANTS TO MAKE SURE YOU DON'T USE THEIR PRODUCTS FOR -QUOTE - "the development, design, manufacture or production of nuclear missiles, or chemical or biological weapons." <P>ANOTHER COMPANY WARNS "WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE NETWORK SERVICE WILL ALWAYS WORK PROPERLY." <P>SULLIVAN SAYS MANY COMPANIES WRITE CLAUSES TO PROTECT AGAINST. WELL. PRODUCT FAILURE. <P>"Essentially that means, they don't guarantee that their product is fit to be sold. I'm not sure what that means, but they're selling something." <P>AND WE CONTINUE TO BUY THEM. <P>MOST TIMES WITHOUT EVER CONSIDERING THE FINE PRINT. <P>JAY GRAY. 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=PARENTING APP-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PARENTING APP-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PARENTS ARE BUSIER THAN EVER -- <P>AND NOW THERE'S A NEW APP THAT PROMISES TO LIGHTEN UP THE LOAD -- AND SOME OF THE WORRIES. <P>THE APP IS CALLED "NEAR PARENT". <P>IF A CHILD IS IN TROUBLE -- <P>ALL THE PARENT HAS TO DO. IS A PRESS A BUTTON ON THEIR PHONES, <P>AND IT ALERTS EVERY ADULT IN THEIR NETWORK. <P>THE APP EVEN HAS A FEATURE THAT ALLOWS PARENTS TO SET PERIMETERS. <P>IF KIDS GO *OUTSIDE THAT AREA, IT ALERTS PARENTS *AND THE CHILD. <P>THE APP IS AVAILABLE ON IPHONES AND ANDROID PHONES. <P>THE BEST PART -- IT'S FREE TO DOWNLOAD <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PARENTING APP-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PARENTING APP-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"THIS KINDA GIVES THEM PEACE OF MIND IN THOSE SITUATIONS THAT THEY'RE NOT <P>AROUND THAT THEY KNOW THERE'S SOMEONE THEY TRUST THAT WILL BE THERE TO CARE <P>FOR THEIR KID." <P>THE APP EVEN HAS A FEATURE THAT ALLOWS PARENTS TO SET PERIMETERS. <P>IF KIDS GO *OUTSIDE THAT AREA, IT ALERTS PARENTS *AND THE CHILD. <P>THE APP IS AVAILABLE ON IPHONES AND ANDROID PHONES. <P>THE BEST PART -- IT'S FREE TO DOWNLOAD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=APPLE WORTH MORE THAN GREECE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>APPLE WORTH MORE THAN GREECE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW NUMBERS OUT TODAY -- <P>AT 400-BILLION DOLLARS -- <P>APPLE IS WORTH MORE THAN GREECE! <P>APPLE'S VALUE ON THE STOCK MARKET BRIEFLY ROSE TO 400 BILLION YESTERDAY. <P>THAT'S A RECORD HIGH -- FOR WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN THE WORLD'S MOST VALUABLE TECHNOLOGY COMPANY. <P>ONLY EXXON MOBIL HAS A HIGHER VALUE AT ABOUT 420 BILLION DOLLARS. <P>CLOSE COMPETITOR MICROSOFT -- IS WORTH 235 BILLION. <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>IN OUR NEXT HALF HOUR -- <P>CHANGES COMING TO SOME LEE COUNTY ROADS. <P>EXPECT TO SEE A SLEW OF NEW TRAFFIC SIGNS AROUND TOWN. <P>WELL EXPLAIN WHAT DRIVERS CAN EXPECT. <P>AND UNDER PRESSURE, UNDER ATTACK. <P>"Let me be quite clear. The story is false." <P>WE'LL RECAP LAST NIGHT'S FIERY G-O-P DEBATE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. <P>AS WE HEAD INTO THE *FINAL DAY. BEFORE THE PIVOTAL PRIMARY IN THAT STATE. <P>ALLYSON ADLIBS <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) DIRTY POLITICS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ3 A) DIRTY POLITICS-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=WX GRX TOPS-WX GX TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WX GRX TOPS-WX GX TOPS</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>SUNNY & WARM <P>After a cool start this morning, sunny skies will warm temperatures up very quickly with mid 70's by noon and upper 70's this afternoon. This weekend, expect more sunny and warm conditions with highs approaching the low 80's. <P>Our weather pattern stays fairly consistent through most of next week with high pressure allowing for above average temperatures in the low 80's. Next system will arrive late next week or next weekend giving us another chance for rain and cooler weather. Until then, enjoy the sun and warmth that SW Florida has to offer. <P>Boaters, expect South winds near 5 to 10kts with 1 to 2 ft seas. <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. <P>U-S STOCKS ARE GEARING UP FOR A CAUTIOUS OPEN TODAY -- <P>INVESTORS AWAIT THE OUTCOME OF KEY GREK DEBT TALKS. <P>WORRIES ABOUT THE EUROPEAN DEBT CRISIS. STILL LOOMING. <P>ALL THREE MAJOR INDICES HOVER AROUND BREAK EVEN AHEAD OF THE OPENING BELL. <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 BONITA WALL SOUND-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS1 BONITA WALL SOUND-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AFTER YEARS OF MAKING NOISE --- SOME BONITA SPRINGS RESIDENTS MIGHT FINALLY GET WHAT THEY WANT. <P>THE HUNTER RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD HAS ASKED FOR A SOUND WALL. <P>TO BLOCK OUT THE NOISE FROM NEARBY I-75. <P>THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION MEETS TODAY TO VOTE ON THE PLAN. <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) PUNTA GORDA BURLGARIES-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS2) PUNTA GORDA BURLGARIES-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TWO CHARLOTTE COUNTY TEENS ARE UNDER ARREST THIS MORNING-- <P>IN CONNECTION WITH A STRING OF BURGLARIES IN ONE PUNTA GORDA NEIGHBORHOOD. <P>INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THEY BROKE INTO HOMES, CARS AND EVEN A CHURCH. <P>THEY COULD ALSO FACE OTHER CHARGES. <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) COLLIER COUNTY FATAL-SSTOPS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS3) COLLIER COUNTY FATAL-SSTOPS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW DETAILS ABOUT A FATAL COLLIER COUNTY ACCIDENT. <P>TROOPERS SAY 54-YEAR OLD ANA MENDEZ OF NAPLES TRIED TO RUN ACROSS 41 NEAR SOUTHWEST BOULEVARD -- <P>BUT WAS HIT BY AN S-U-V. <P>TROOPERS SAY THE DRIVER *TRIED TO STOP. <P>NO CHARGES WILL BE FILED. <P>. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DIRTY POLITICS-2 SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DIRTY POLITICS-2 SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>POLLS OPEN TOMORROW IN SOUTH CAROLINA. <P>AND LAST NIGHT -- REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTAL CANDIDATES HAD ONE LAST SHOWDOWN. <P>TO TRY AND WIN OVER VOTERS. <P>BUT INSTEAD OF FOCUSING ON TAXES, THE MILITARY OR THE ECONOMY-- <P>THE FIRST BIG ISSUE TO COME UP. WAS NEWT GINGRICH'S PERSONAL LIFE. <P>TRACIE POTTS REPORTS FROM 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=DIRTY POLITICS-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DIRTY POLITICS-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>super burned in <P>NEWT GINGRICH'S WIFE OF 18 YEARS TOLD ABC HE CHEATED ON HER WHILE PUBLICLY PROMOTING FAMILY VALUES: <P>super burned in <P>"He wanted an open marriage and I refused." <P>GINGRICH ADMITS BEING UNFAITHFUL, BUT CHIDED CNN FOR MAKING IT QUESTION NUMBER ONE: <P>Presidential Candidate:18-:34 <P>"To take an ex-wife and make it two days before the primary a significant question in a Presidential campaign is as close to despicable as anything I can imagine." "Let me be quite clear. The story is false." <P>THIS, JUST HOURS AFTER RICK PERRY DROPPED OUT. AND ENDORSED GINGRICH. <P>RICK SANTORUM QUESTIONS WHETHER GINGRICH'S PAST COULD COST REPUBLICANS THE ELECTION: <P>Presidential Candidate:46-:54 <P>"I love him, but at times you just got to -- you know, sort of that, you know, worrisome moment that something's gonna pop. And we can't afford that in a nominee." <P>MITT ROMNEY STILL SAYS HE'LL WAIT TILL APRIL TO RELEASE HIS TAX RETURNS: <P>Presidential Candidate:59-1:04 <P>"I obviously pay all full taxes. I'm honest in my dealings with people. People understand that." <P>RON PAUL SAYS HE HAS NO INTENTION OF RELEASING HIS: <P>Presidential Candidate 1:08-1:12 <P>"Nobody's challenging me because I have no conflict of interest and I don't even talk to lobbyists." <P>CNN'S LATEST POLL SHOWS ROMNEY'S STILL LEADING WITH GINGRICH 10 POINTS BEHIND. BUT GINGRICH IS GAINING SUPPORT, AND ROMNEY IS SLIPPING. <P>audio outcue: Tracie Potts, <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DIRTY POLITICS-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DIRTY POLITICS-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>RON PAUL MIGHT NOT CONTINUE ON TO FLORIDA. THE OTHER 3 WILL. <P>BUT EXPERTS SAY EACH NEEDS A SLINGSHOT OUT OF SOUTH CAROLINA SATURDAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HERMAN CAIN COLBERT RALLY-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HERMAN CAIN COLBERT RALLY-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MEANTIME -- FORMER REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE HERMAN CAIN IS ALSO IN SOUTH CAROLINA TODAY. <P>BUT THE REASON MIGHT SURPRISE YOU! <P>HE'S TEAMING UP WITH COMEDY CENTRAL HOST STEPHEN COLBERT! <P>CAIN BOWED OUT OF THE RACE LAST MONTH. <P>BUT LAST WEEK, COLBERT ANNOUNCED HE'S LAUNCHING AN "EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE" TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA. <P>SINCE THE STATE DOES NOT ALLOW ANY WRITE-IN VOTES ON BALLOTS. <P>AND SINCE CAIN'S NAME IS STILL ON THE BALLOT. <P>COLBERT IS PUSHING FOR VOTES FOR CAIN. TO MEAN A VOTE FOR COLBERT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RENO FIRE-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RENO FIRE-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CREWS IN RENO NEVADA ARE WORKING RIGHT NOW TO PUT OUT A MASSIVE FIRE -- <P>MORE THAN 20 HOMES ALREADY WIPED OUT. <P>TAKE A LOOK AT THESE FLAMES. <P>SCHOOLS, HIGHWAYS, AND BUSINESSES ARE SHUT DOWN THIS MORNING. <P>THE FAST MOVING FIRE BROKE OUT YESTERDAY AFTERNOON ALONG THE SOUTHERN OUTSKIRTS OF RENO. <P>MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE WERE EVACUATED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RENO FIRE-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RENO FIRE-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"We are able to confirm that we have had in excess of 20 structures lost. These aren't outbuildings. These aren't barns, there are homes." <P>ONE DEATH HAS BEEN REPORTED IN RELATION TO THE FIRE, HOWEVER OFFICIALS HAVE NOT SAID THAT THE FIRE IS *DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HOLLYWOOD MURDER-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HOLLYWOOD MURDER-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>OVERNIGHT -- WE LEARNED INVESTIGATORS IN LOS ANGELES HAVE *STOPPED LOOKING FOR MORE REMAINS IN THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS, <P>WHERE SOMEONE FOUND A HUMAN HEAD TUESDAY. <P>SEARCH CREWS FOUND HANDS AND FEET WEDNESDAY, JUST BELOW THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN. <P>BUT A LARGE TEAM COULD NOT FIND MORE CLUES THURSDAY, <P>AND THE SEARCH WAS CALLED OFF. <P>THE CORONER'S OFFICE IS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE VICTIM'S IDENTITY. <P>POLICE BELIEVE THE VICTIM WAS KILLED SOMEWEHRE ELSE. <P>NO ARRESTS HAVE BEEN 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=SARAH BURKE DIES-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SARAH BURKE DIES-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST FREESTYLE SKIERS. <P>HAS DIED, AFTER BEING SERIOUSLY HURT LAST WEEK. <P>29-YEAR OLD SKIIER SARAH BURKE DIED LAST NIGHT. <P>SHE WAS INJURED LAST WEEK WHILE TRAINING IN UTAH. <P>SHE SUFFERED IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO HER BRAIN, DUE TO LACK OF BLOOD AND OXYGEN. <P>BURKE WAS CONSIDERED AN EARLY FAVORITE FOR HER EVENT. IN THE 20-14 OLYMPIC GAMES IN RUSSIA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JOSE BAEZ DROPS CASEY> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JOSE BAEZ DROPS CASEY</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ORLANDO, Fla. -- Casey Anthony and Jose Baez have apparently cut legal ties. <P>Cheney Mason reportedly broke the news to CNN's In Session about Anthony's legal team on Thursday. <P>Mason claimed Baez stopped representing Anthony the day she was sentenced. <P>Mason said he and Lisbeth Fryer represent Anthony with her appeal and probation. <P>In July, a jury decided Anthony was not guilty of killing her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. She is currently serving one year of probation in an unrelated check fraud case. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=OVERDRAFT FEES-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>OVERDRAFT FEES-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE COST OF NOT HAVING ANY MONEY JUST GOT MORE EXPENSIVE. <P>ACCORDING TO A STUDY - THE MEDIAN OVERDRAFT FEE THAT BANKS CHARGE CUSTOMERS HAS SURGED TO 30 DOLLARS. <P>THAT'S UP FROM LAST YEAR'S 27-50. <P>THE SURVEY LOOKED AT MORE THAN 25-HUNDRED BANKS AND CREDIT UNIONS OF ALL SIZES NATIONWIDE. <P>IF YOU'RE NOT ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR OVERDRAFT PROTECTION. EXPERTS RECOMMEND APPLYING TO AVOID THOSE FEES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PRICE OF STAMP GOING UP-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PRICE OF STAMP GOING UP-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>YOU MAY WANT TO STOCK UP ON STAMPS TODAY -- <P>IT'S GONNA COST YOU MORE TO MAIL THAT LETTER OR BILL NEXT WEEK. <P>STARTING ON SUNDAY -- THE PRICE OF A FIRST CLASS POSTAL STAMP WILL GO UP A PENNY -- <P>TO 45 CENTS. <P>IT'S THE FIRST INCREASE IN MORE THAN TWO YEARS. <P>POSTAGE FOR POSTCARDS WILL ALSO INCREASE BY THREE CENTS. <P>BUT-- IF YOU HAVE FOREVER STAMPS, THEY ARE STILL VALID. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JOSH ROAD SIGNS-2 SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JOSH ROAD SIGNS-2 SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF YOU DROVE THROUGH LEE COUNTY THIS MORNING, YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED SOME NEW TRAFFIC SIGNS THERE. <P>OFFICIALS SAY THOSE SIGNED ARE AIMED AT LOWERING THE NUMBER OF CRASHES. <P>BUT SOME TAX PAYERS ARE QUESTIONING HOW MUCH WAS SPENT ON THE PROJECT. <P>ABC-7'S JOSHUA REPP HAS MORE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JOSH ROAD SIGNS-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JOSH ROAD SIGNS-PKG</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=COLLEGE AUDIT SENATE-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COLLEGE AUDIT SENATE-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FLORIDA SENATORS ARE OUTRAGED OVER AUDIT FINDINGS THAT SHOW SOME STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS RECEIVED PAY OR CONTRACT TERMS THAT VIOLATE STATE LAW. <P>MUCH OF THE ANGER IS OVER EDISON STATE COLLEGE PRESIDENT KENNETH WALKER'S PAY. <P>AT ONE POINT - HIS TOTAL COMPENSATION TOPPED OUT AT MORE THAN 837 THOUSAND DOLLARS. <P>WALKER IS ON PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE - BOARD MEMBERS NOW HOPE TO FIRE HIM. <P>STATE SENATOR STEVE OELRICH SAYS WALKER'S CASE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A GRAND JURY INVESTIGATION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NAPLES REAL ESTATE-OC-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NAPLES REAL ESTATE-OC-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LATER TODAY -- <P>WE EXPECT TO GET NEW REAL ESTATE NUMBERS FOR THE NAPLES AREA. <P>THE BOARD OF REALTORS IS HOLDING A CONFERENCE IN ABOUT AN HOUR. <P>THERE WILL BE A PANEL OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS -- WHO WILL SHARE STATISTICS FROM THE LAST YEAR. <P>THEY WILL ALSO TALK ABOUT CURRENT REAL ESTATE MARKET TRENDS, AND MEDIAN HOME PRICES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>THE MEETING WILL BE AT NABOR ON PINE RIDGE ROAD IN NAPLES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CAT KILLINGS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAT KILLINGS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ABC 7 FOLLOWS NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN A STRING OF DISMEMBERED CATS -- <P>FOUND ON THE GREENS OF THE PORT CHARLOTTE GOLF CLUB. <P>ANIMAL EXPERTS BELIVE THE CATS WERE KILLED BY A HUNGRY PREDATOR. *NOT A PERSON. <P>THEY FOUND PAW PRINTS NEAR THE BODY OF THE LATEST DEAD CAT. <P>AND THE PARTS MISSING WERE ONE'S NORMALLY EATEN BY PREDATORS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GULF COAST EXPANSION-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GULF COAST EXPANSION-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE GULF COAST TOWN CENTER WILL SOON BE HOME TO FOUR NEW RESTAURANTS. <P>THREE WILL OPEN IN FEBRUARY- <P>ELEVATION BURGER, THE KEYS BAR AND GRILL AS WELL AS CONNORS STEAK AND SEAFOOD. <P>THE LAST ONE IS SLIGHTLY OFF THE GULF COAST'S PROPERTY- <P>THE OLIVE GARDEN IS SUPPOSED TO OPEN BY MAY. <P>BUT IT WON'T BE ALONE ON THIS BLOCK FOR LONG. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GULF COAST EXPANSION-SOT VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GULF COAST EXPANSION-SOT VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Sot matthew bonadurer , Haley construction general contractor <P>" maybe a starbucks and a chipotle right here, and a longhorn steakhouse, and possibly a cheddars restaurant on the corner and these lots aren't sold but there's maybe a Wendy's right there so these going to be a lot of development right here." <P>SO FAR, ONLY LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE IS ASKING FOR PERMITS FROM THE COUNTY. <P>BUSINESSES CREDIT LOCATION WITH THE RECENT GROWTH. <P>THE MALL IS CLOSE TO THE AIRPORT, I-75 AND F-G-C-U. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JEWELRY STORE OWNER ATTACKED-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JEWELRY STORE OWNER ATTACKED-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A HAWAII JEWELRY STORE OWNER IS RECOVERING, <P>AFTER A VIOLENT ATTEMPTED ROBBERY. <P>AND IT WAS ALL CAUGHT ON TAPE. <P>TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SECURITY VIDEO-- <P>YOU CAN SEE THE STORE OWNER BEING CHASED BY A SUSPECT WITH A GUN. <P>THE TWO CRASH OVER A GLASS DISPLAY CASE, <P>BEFORE THE MAN PISTOL WHIPS THE OWNER. ON HIS WAY OUT OF THE STORE. <P>FORTUNATELY, THE STORE OWNER WAS NOT SERIOUSLY HURT. <P>AND THE WOULD-BE ROBBER GOT AWAY EMPTY HANDED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SNOW MOVING-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SNOW MOVING-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MILLIONS OF PEOPLE UP NORTH ARE WISHING THEY WERE ENJOYING A WARM FLORIDA FRIDAY TODAY. <P>TEMPERATURES ARE HOVERING AROUND ZERO IN THE MIDWEST. <P>HERE'S WHAT THE EVENING COMMUTE LOOKED LIKE LAST NIGHT IN CLEVELAND. <P>NEARLY BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC JAMMED ROADWAYS AS BLOWING SNOW AND ICE CAUSED ACCIDENTS AND SLOWED DRIVERS. <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>. COMING UP -- <P>WE'LL EXPLN HOW COLOR CODING CAFETERIA FOOD COULD HELP YOU MAKE HEALTHIER CHOICES WHEN GRABBING YOUR LUNCH. <P>"I was extremely scared. I didn't want anything to happen. I was just close to the end." <P>NEW RESEARCH SHOWS HYPERTENSION DURING PREGNANCY COULD BE EVEN MORE DANGEROUS THAN YOU THINK! <P>PLUS - <P>A PINT SIZED PICASSO. <P>HOW THIS 3 YEAR OLD'S PAINTINGS ARE HELPING HIM THROUGH CANCER TREATMENTS. <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-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ4 A-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 4 B 3 YEAR OLD PAINTER-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ 4 B 3 YEAR OLD PAINTER-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=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=PREGNANCY HYPERTENSION-POP MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PREGNANCY HYPERTENSION-POP MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE KNOW THAT A HIGH SODIUM DIET, WEIGHT AND AGE. <P>ARE ALL RISK FACTORS FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. <P>BUT WHEN IT COMES TO DIAGNOSING THE CONDITION IN WOMEN. <P>THERE'S A NEW QUESTION THAT DOCTORS ARE ASKING. <P>DOREEN GENTZLER 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=PREGNANCY HYPERTENSION-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PREGNANCY HYPERTENSION-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"My hands and my feet started to swell. Again I had shortness of breath. I couldn't really walk far." <P>ABOUT THREE MONTHS BEFORE SHE WAS ABOUT TO GIVE BIRTH, 29-YEAR-OLD MICHELE FENWICK DEVELOPED PREGNANCY-INDUCED HYPERTENSION. A CONDITION THAT PUT HER AT RISK FOR MAJOR COMPLICATIONS INCLUDING PREMATURE DELIVERY. <P>"I was extremely scared. I didn't want anything to happen. I was just close to the end." <P>DOCTORS SAY IT'S A COMMON CONDITION. ABOUT 6 TO 8 PERCENT OF ALL PREGNANT WOMEN WILL DEVELOP HYPERTENSION. TYPICALLY IT GOES AWAY ONCE THE BABY IS BORN. <P>BUT NOW STUDIES ARE SHOWING THAT IT'S ACTUALLY A RISK FACTOR FOR DEVELOPING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE LATER IN LIFE. <P>DR. SUSAN BENNETT IS A CARDIOLOGIST. <P>"Over the next 5 to 15 years after that. she is double the risk of developing hypertension. So it's a unique opportunity to identify a woman prior to the actual development of the disease to try and do some early interventions." <P>DOCTOR BENNETT SAYS THIS NEW RISK FACTOR IS A SIGNIFICANT FINDING. ESPECIALLY SINCE THINGS LIKE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEART DISEASE ARE STILL UNDER-DIAGNOSED AMONG WOMEN. <P>IT GIVES DOCTORS A NEW WAY TO FIGURE OUT WHICH WOMEN SHOULD MAKE LIFE STYLE CHANGES EARLY ON TO AVOID DEVELOPING HYPERTENSION LATER IN LIFE. SO THINGS LIKE EATING A LOW-SODIUM DIET AND ADDING MORE EXERCISE INTO THEIR DAILY ROUTINE. <P>"And hopefully that will avoid a full blown case of hypertension and lots of medications." <P>MICHELE FENWICK'S DOCTORS HELPED GET HER BLOOD PRESSURE UNDER CONTROL AND LITTLE BABY CAMILLE WAS BORN JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO. FENWICK'S BLOOD PRESSURE THEN NATURALLY RETURNED TO NORMAL. <P>BUT NOW SHE'LL BE MAKING SURE SHE GETS SCREENED REGULARLY. <P>"A lot of women don't know about it or they mistake it for something else. but it is very serious because it can cause a lot of problems." <P>TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU THINK YOU MAY BE AT RISK. <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 VIDEO OF DAY-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WX VIDEO OF DAY-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AMAZING VIDEO TO SHOW YOU THIS MORNING. <P>INDONESIAN STUDENTS RISKING THEIR LIVES TO GET TO SCHOOL -- ALL BECAUSE OF BAD WEATHER AFTERMATH. <P>YOU CAN SEE THE CHILDREN CLIMBING OVER A COLLAPSED SUSPENSION BRIDGE. THREE SUSPENSION BRIDGES IN THIS DISTRICT HAVE COLLAPSED SINCE MAJOR FLOOD LAST WEEKEND. <P>THIS BRIDGE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED, GIVING CHILDREN FEW OPTIONS TO GET TO CLASS ON 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=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> <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>SUNNY & WARM <P>After a cool start this morning, sunny skies will warm temperatures up very quickly with mid 70's by noon and upper 70's this afternoon. This weekend, expect more sunny and warm conditions with highs approaching the low 80's. <P>Our weather pattern stays fairly consistent through most of next week with high pressure allowing for above average temperatures in the low 80's. Next system will arrive late next week or next weekend giving us another chance for rain and cooler weather. Until then, enjoy the sun and warmth that SW Florida has to offer. <P>Boaters, expect South winds near 5 to 10kts with 1 to 2 ft seas. <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. <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 NAPLES DAILY NEWS-TOSS TO NAPLES DAILY NEW> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TOSS TO NAPLES DAILY NEWS-TOSS TO NAPLES DAILY NEW</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING -- NEW INSIGHT INTO THE HOUSING CRISIS HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>INCLUDING HOW THE REAL ESTATE MARKET HAS CHANGED IN THE PAST YEAR. <P>AND WHETHER POTENTIAL HOME BUYERS WILL SEE ANY CHANGES. <P>JEFF LYTLE -- HOST OF NAPLES DAILY NEWSMAKERS -- JOINS US LIVE. <P>WITH A PREVIEW OF HIS SHOW THIS WEEKEND, <P>GOOD MORNING, JEFF! <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NAPLES DAILY NEWS-REM LIVE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NAPLES DAILY NEWS-REM LIVE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Naples Daily NewsMakers with Jeff Lytle <P>Sunday at 10 on ABC7 <P>Guests this week: <P>Judy Green, CEO, Premier/Sotheby's International <P>Ross McIntosh, SW Florida market analyst <P>Russ Weyer, senior associate, Fishkind & Associates <P>Talking points: <P>How has the marketplace changed in the past year? <P>Are mortgages available? <P>Do politics and economic development efforts impact real estate? <P>How will new subdivisions and homes be different? <P>One video file sent via FTP, titled "NewsMakers1-22Clip" <P>Clip verbatim: <P>Green: I mean you can buy a lot cheaper than you can rent. I mean, it's there for you. <P>Lytle: So it isn't just a couple of banks or lenders? <P>McIntosh: I think that's true. There's financing available for qualified borrowers. <P>Weyer: The problem is the qualified buyer. <P>McIntosh: And for residential properties. We're still jammed up on the commercial side. <P>Weyer: But the issue again in the downstroke. People were decimated in the 401k's and in their housing up North and all of that. We've lost quite a bit of our household wealth and our net wealth. So it's going to be difficult for them to make that downstroke. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NAPLES DAILY NEWS-SOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NAPLES DAILY NEWS-SOT</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=NAPLES DAILY NEWS-REM LIVE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NAPLES DAILY NEWS-REM LIVE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COLOR CODED CAFETERIA-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COLOR CODED CAFETERIA-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>COLOR-CODING FOOD IN CAFETERIAS MAY HELP PEOPLE MAKE HEALTHIER CHOICES. <P>MANY RESTAURANTS WILL SOON BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CALORIE INFORMATION AT THE POINT OF PURCHASE -- <P>BUT RESEARCHERS AT MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE CONCERNED THE AVERAGE CONSUMER WILL HAVE TROUBLE INTERPRETING THAT INFORMATION. <P>SO THEY COLOR CODED THE FOOD THERE -- <P>GIVING THE COLOR GREEN TO THE HEALTHIEST FOODS -- AND RED TO THE ONES THAT WERE LEAST HEALTHY. <P>RESEARCHERS FOUND GREEN SALES JUMPED SIGNIFICANLY DURING THE STUDY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CHILD ASTHMA-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHILD ASTHMA-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A NEW STUDY FINDS CHILDREN WHO GAIN WEIGHT QUICKLY DURING THEIR FIRST THREE MONTHS OF LIFE, ARE AT A HIGHER RISK OF DEVELOPING ASTHMA SYMPTOMS BY PRE-SCHOOL AGE. <P>BABIES WHO HAD ACCELERATED WEIGHT GAIN FROM BIRTH TO THREE MONTHS HAD HIGHER RATES OF WHEEZING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, DRY COUGH AND PERSISTENT PHLEGM BY THE AGE OF FOUR. <P>RESEARCHERS SAY THIS QUICK GROWTH MAY NEGATIVELY AFFECT LUNG GROWTH OR CHANGES IN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=INSOMNIA RISKS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>INSOMNIA RISKS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MEANWHILE, DOCTORS SAY *NOT TREATING INSOMNIA. <P>COULD LEAD TO OTHER SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. <P>A NEW STUDY FINDS PEOPLE WITH INSOMNIA ARE AT *DOUBLE THE RISK OF DEVELOPING HEART FAILURE AND DIABETES. <P>AND RESEARCHERS SAY PEOPLE WHO GO UNTREATED ARE *FIVE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO HAVE ANXIETY OR DEPRESSION <P>THE STUDY ALSO SHOWED PEOPLE ARE *SEVEN TIMES MORE LIKELY TO ABUSE DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=3YO PAINTS FOR CANCER-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>3YO PAINTS FOR CANCER-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AS CHILDREN GET OLDER -- <P>THEY OFTEN START DOING CHORES TO EARN SOME MONEY FOR TOYS OR CANDY. <P>BUT A THREE-YEAR-OLD MISSOURI BOY'S PAINTING SKILLS. ARE DOING MUCH MORE. <P>LIAM MYRICK WAS DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE FOUR NEURO-BLAST-OMA. <P>BUT THROUGH PHYSICAL THERAPY -- HE STARTED TO PAINT. <P>HIS MEDICAL EXPENSES COST HALF A MILLION DOLLARS. <P>SO HIS FAMILY HAS DECIDED TO SELL SOME OF HIS ART WORK. <P>THEY SAY HIS PAINTINGS -- HELP THEM BATTLE THE DISEASE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=3YO PAINTS FOR CANCER-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>3YO PAINTS FOR CANCER-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>I hate the fact that he has to go through so much pain. But he's strong and he shows me how to be strong. <P>THE FAMILY HAS LAUNCHED A FACEBOOK PAGE TO SELL THOSE PAINTINGS -- <P>IT'S CALL MIRACLE BOY FOR A CURE. <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-2 SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE FIVE-2 SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>STILL AHEAD -- WE'LL RECAP ALL YOUR TOP STORIES. <P>PLUS, ELTON JOHN IS COMING TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!! <P>TICKETS GO ON SALE IN ___ MINUTES - <P>MORE ON PRICING, BEFORE YOU PAY UP. <P>AND ARE YOU A BUDDING FILM MAKER? <P>YOUTUBE WANTS TO SEE YOUR BEST - <P>AND THE WEBSITE IS WILLING TO PAY HALF A MILLION DOLLARS FOR IT. <P>FINAL CHECK OF 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) YOUTUBE STORY TELLING CONTEST-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ5 A) YOUTUBE STORY TELLING CONTEST-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=RUDEST CITIES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RUDEST CITIES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT SEEMS THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS. MAY ALSO BE THE GRUMPIEST. <P>ACCORDING TO TRAVEL AND LEISURE MAGAZINE -- <P>NEW YORK TAKES THE TOP SPOT AS AMERICA'S RUDEST CITY. <P>READERS SAY PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE BIG APPLE ARE GENERALLY IN A RUSH AND OVERLY DIRECT, <P>WHICH CAN BE OFF-PUTTING FOR PEOPLE FROM CITIES WITH A SLOWER WAY OF LIFE. <P>MIAMI CAME IN AT NUMBER TWO, AND ORLANDO AT NUMBER 10. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ELTON JOHN TICKETS-CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ELTON JOHN TICKETS-CG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF YOU'RE A FAN OF THE ROCKET MAN -- <P>YOU JUST MIGHT GET THE CHANCE TO SEE HIM SING LIVE HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>HIS TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE AT THE GERMAIN ARENA. <P>PRICES RANGE FROM 49 TO 139 DOLLARS. <P>TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS, ONLINE, BY PHONE OR AT THE GERMAIN ARENA BOX OFFICE. <P>THE CONCERT IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY MARCH 13TH AT 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=YOUTUBE STORY TELLING CONTEST-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>YOUTUBE STORY TELLING CONTEST-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND IF YOU THINK YOU CAN TAKE THE STAGE -- <P>YOUTUBE HAS LAUNCHED A NEW GLOBAL COMPETITION. <P>IT'S CALLED "YOUR FILM FESTIVAL" - <P>AND IT'S AIMED AT FINDING THE BEST STORY TELLER. <P>YOU HAVE UNTIL MARCH 31ST TO SUBMIT A 15-MINUTE STORY-DRIVEN VIDEO. <P>AND AUDIENCES FROM AROUND THE WORLD WILL VOTE. <P>THE GRAND PRIZE IS 500-THOUSAND DOLLARS! <P>PLUS THE CHANCE TO TURN THAT SHORT VIDEO INTO AN ACTUAL MOVIE. <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) RENO FIRE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS1) RENO FIRE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CREWS IN RENO NEVADA ARE WORKING RIGHT NOW TO PUT OUT A MASSIVE FIRE -- <P>MORE THAN 20 HOMES ALREADY WIPED OUT. <P>TAKE A LOOK AT THESE FLAMES. <P>SCHOOLS, HIGHWAYS, AND BUSINESSES ARE SHUT DOWN THIS MORNING. <P>THE FAST MOVING FIRE BROKE OUT YESTERDAY AFTERNOON ALONG THE SOUTHERN OUTSKIRTS OF RENO. <P>MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE WERE EVACTUATED. <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) GOP POLITICS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS2) GOP POLITICS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PEOPLE IN SOUTH CAROLINA HEAD TO THE POLLS TOMORROW! <P>IT'S THE THIRD CONTEST IN THE DECISION OF 20-12. <P>THE CANDIDATES WENT FACE TO FACE LAST NIGHT IN A HEATED DEBATE. <P>THE HIGHLIGHT --- WHEN NEWT GINGRICH SAID HIS SECOND WIFE WAS LYING, WHEN SHE TOLD ABC NEWS HE ASKED FOR AN OPEN MARRIAGE. <P>RECENT POLLS SHOW GINGRICH IS GETTING CLOSER TO MITT ROMNEY, THE FRONTRUNNER. <P>RON PAUL AND RICK SANTORUM ARE THE ONLY TWO MAJOR CANDIDATES STILL IN THE RACE <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS3) SOUND WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS3) SOUND WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AFTER YEARS OF NOISE TESTING AND PUSHING BY RESIDENTS FOR OFFICIALS TO TAKE ACTION, THE HUNTERS RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD, OFF I-75 IN BONITA SPRINGS, MAY FINALLY GET A SOUND WALL. <P>NEW F-DOT TESTING SHOWS IT *IS LOUD ENOUGH IN THE AREA. <P>THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, THE BOARD THAT WOULD HAVE TO OKAY FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, PLANS TO MEET TODAY. <P>WE EXPECT THEM TO VOTE ON THE PLAN. <P>WE'LL FOLLOW THIS MORNING'S MEETING, AND UPDATE YOU ON THE BOARD'S DECISION AS WE GET IT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS4) ROAD SIGNS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS4) ROAD SIGNS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED NEW TRAFFIC SIGNS IN LEE COUNTY. <P>D-O-T OFFICIALS SAY THE SIGNS ARE JUST A TEST DRIVE. <P>TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS STARTED A 30 DAY TEST PERIOD TODAY -- <P>BEFORE THE SIGNS ARE OFFICIALLY UP AND RUNNING IN ABOUT TWO MONTHS. <P>SOME TAX PAYERS THOUGH ARE QUESTIONING THE COSTS OF THOSE SIGNS. <P>F-DOT OFFICIALS SAY THE SIGNS WERE THE CHEAPEST WAY TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF TRAFFIC JAMS. <P>YOU CAN FIND A FULL LISTING OF WHERE THE SIGNS ARE LOCATED -- ON OUR WEBSITE. <P>GO TO ABC DASH 7 DOT COM , AND CLICK ON THE STORY ON THE MAIN PAGE. <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>