ÿþ<HTML> <BODY BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF BGPROPERTIES=FIXED> <FONT 000000 FACE=ARIAL SIZE=3> <HEAD> <META NAME="GENERATOR" CONTENT="ENPS"> <META CONTENT="text/html;charset=utf-16" http-equiv=Content-Type> <TITLE>ABC AM WEEKDAYS</TITLE> </HEAD> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH=80% BORDER=1> <TR><TD><TR><TD><FONT 000000 SIZE=+2> <A NAME=StoryIndex> <CENTER><H2>ABC AM WEEKDAYS</H2></CENTER></TD> </TABLE> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF="x120123_abc_630a.htm">Click here for a text-only version of this page</A></FONT><BR> <TABLE WIDTH=80% BORDER=1 > <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#DIRECTORS PAGE>DIRECTORS PAGE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#GABBY GIFFORDS-SOTVO>GABBY GIFFORDS-SOTVO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS>5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#6AM ~ GABBY GIFFORDS-ONCAM>6AM ~ GABBY GIFFORDS-ONCAM</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS>6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#6AM ~ GABBY GIFFORDS-PKG>6AM ~ GABBY GIFFORDS-PKG</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#HL) GOP TO FLORIDA-VO-WIPE>HL) GOP TO FLORIDA-VO-WIPE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#JOE PATERNO VIGIL-VOWIPE>JOE PATERNO VIGIL-VOWIPE</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#HL) JOE PATERNO-VO-WIPE>HL) JOE PATERNO-VO-WIPE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#JOE PATERNO LOCAL-VOTOPS>JOE PATERNO LOCAL-VOTOPS</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#HL) PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT-VO-WIPE>HL) PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT-VO-WIPE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#JOE PATERNO LOCAL-SOTVO>JOE PATERNO LOCAL-SOTVO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#530 ~ HL) RUBIO AIDE ARRESTED-SS>530 ~ HL) RUBIO AIDE ARRESTED-SS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#530 ~ JOE PATERNO-ONCAM>530 ~ JOE PATERNO-ONCAM</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#530 ~ HL) FLIGHT ATTENDANTS INJURED-VO-WIPE>530 ~ HL) FLIGHT ATTENDANTS INJURED-VO-WIPE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#530 ~ JOE PATERNO-PKG>530 ~ JOE PATERNO-PKG</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#530 ~ HL) SUPER BOWL-VO-WIPE>530 ~ HL) SUPER BOWL-VO-WIPE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#MARCH FOR LIFE-VO>MARCH FOR LIFE-VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP>530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT-VOWIPE>PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT-VOWIPE</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL>530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT-SOTVO>PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT-SOTVO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-VOWIPE>GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-VOWIPE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#SERENA LOSES-VO>SERENA LOSES-VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-SOTVO>GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-SOTVO</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#BUCS NEW COACH-BNR VO>BUCS NEW COACH-BNR VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#6AM ~ GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-BNC>6AM ~ GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-BNC</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SHOT>COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SHOT</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#6AM ~ GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-PKG>6AM ~ GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-PKG</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TECH BYTES AT 5AM-PKG>TECH BYTES AT 5AM-PKG</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#NEWT TO NAPLES-2CG>NEWT TO NAPLES-2CG</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG>MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STATE OF THE UNION-CG>STATE OF THE UNION-CG</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS>STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#RUBIO AIDE ARRESTED-CLIP OC SS>RUBIO AIDE ARRESTED-CLIP OC SS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#FLIGHT ATTENDANTS INJURED-VO>FLIGHT ATTENDANTS INJURED-VO</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS>STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#ITALY CRUISE 13 DEAD-VO>ITALY CRUISE 13 DEAD-VO</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#all clear>all clear</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STAMPS GO UP-VO>STAMPS GO UP-VO</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS>TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#PATRIOTS WIN-NATVOWIPE>PATRIOTS WIN-NATVOWIPE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS>TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#GIANTS WIN-NATVOTOPS CG>GIANTS WIN-NATVOTOPS CG</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#NEW AIRFARE RULES-VOWIPE>NEW AIRFARE RULES-VOWIPE</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-ONCAM>COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-ONCAM</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#NEW AIRFARE RULES-SOTVO>NEW AIRFARE RULES-SOTVO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS>STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#5AM ~ NEW AIRFARE RULES-ONCAM>5AM ~ NEW AIRFARE RULES-ONCAM</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#5AM ~ NEW AIRFARE RULES-PKG>5AM ~ NEW AIRFARE RULES-PKG</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS>TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#DC SPYFEST-VO>DC SPYFEST-VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON>PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#LUNAR NEW YEAR-VO>LUNAR NEW YEAR-VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#all clear>all clear</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#PANDA EXPRESS FREE MEAL-VO>PANDA EXPRESS FREE MEAL-VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#CA SNOW-VOTOPS>CA SNOW-VOTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP>TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TRACY MORGAN HOSPITALIZED-VO>TRACY MORGAN HOSPITALIZED-VO</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS) GOP DEBATE-VO-WIPE>TS) GOP DEBATE-VO-WIPE</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#KLUM SEAL DIVORCE-VO>KLUM SEAL DIVORCE-VO</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS) FLIGHT ATTENDANTS INJURED-VO-WIPE>TS) FLIGHT ATTENDANTS INJURED-VO-WIPE</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP>TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS) RUBIO AIDE ARRESTED-SS-WIPE>TS) RUBIO AIDE ARRESTED-SS-WIPE</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#QUARTER TOP STORY REVEAL @ 45-HLF REVEAL>QUARTER TOP STORY REVEAL @ 45-HLF REVEAL</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS) SUPER BOWL MATCHUP-VO-WIPE>TS) SUPER BOWL MATCHUP-VO-WIPE</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS>STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#BUMP TO BREAK-2SHOT, CAM 10 BMP>BUMP TO BREAK-2SHOT, CAM 10 BMP</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SH-WEB ANI>GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SH-WEB ANI</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#ARKANSAS SEVERE STORM-BNR VO>ARKANSAS SEVERE STORM-BNR VO</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#END TIME>END TIME</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#GABBY GIFFORDS-VOWIPE>GABBY GIFFORDS-VOWIPE</A></TD> <TD> </TD> </Table> </CENTER><HR><BR> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DIRECTORS PAGE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DIRECTORS PAGE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL) GOP TO FLORIDA-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) GOP TO FLORIDA-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FOCUS ON FLORIDA. <P>THIS MORNING, THE POLITICAL WORLD IS CENTERED IN THE SUNSHINE STATE AS G-O-P CANDIDATES LOOK TO GAIN GROUND IN THE NATION'S NEXT PRIMARY. <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) JOE PATERNO-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) JOE PATERNO-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>REMEMBERING JOE-PA -- <P>THIS MORNING, THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL WORLD TAKES TIME OUT TO REMEMBER A LEGEND. <P>JOE PATERNO, THE WINNINGEST COACH OF ALL TIME, PASSED AWAY OVER THE WEEKEND. <P>JUST MONTHS AFTER A SEXUAL ABUSE SCANDAL ROCKED HIS LEGACY. <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) PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND NEW GATEWAY? <P>THIS MORNING, OFFICIALS AT THE PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT ARE PLANNING FOR A NEW EXPANSION PROJECT AS THEY DEEM THEMSELVES THE GATEWAY TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=530 ~ HL) RUBIO AIDE ARRESTED-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ HL) RUBIO AIDE ARRESTED-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AIDE ARRESTED-- <P>BIG DEVELOPMENTS THIS WEEKEND FOR THE G-O-P'S FASTEST RISING STAR. <P>THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR SENATOR MARCO RUBIO. WAS ARRESTED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>A-B-C SEVEN WORKS THE PHONES OVER NIGHT. TO GET THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=530 ~ HL) FLIGHT ATTENDANTS INJURED-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ HL) FLIGHT ATTENDANTS INJURED-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FRANTIC FLIGHT. <P>WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING. <P>SEVERAL FLIGHT ATTENDANTS RUSHED TO HOSPITALS IN MIAMI AFTER SEVERE TURBULENCE CAUSES SERIOUS 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=530 ~ HL) SUPER BOWL-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ HL) SUPER BOWL-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LOOK OUT, LOOK OUT, HE MISSED IT <P>AND SUPER BOWL! <P>SUNDAY'S CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES GO DOWN TO THE WIRE. <P>AND THIS MORNING, WE ARE LOOKING AT A REMATCH FROM ONE OF THE GREATEST SUPER BOWL'S OF ALL 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=530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A cold front on the map is entering the northern panhandle of Florida this morning, but it doesn't look like we will see much influence from this system. It will be partly cloudy this morning with lows in the 60's. Later today we will continue to track a few clouds overhead and our high temperatures again today will top out just above 80 degrees. Rain chances are less than 10% today and winds will be southeasterly around 10 mph. The afternoon sea breeze will kick in near the beaches today and cool beaches back to the 70's before sunset. All-in-all it's another nice looking day in southwest Florida. <P>We will track the front north of our area as it stays well out of our weather picture this week. Computer models develop another low in the western Gulf of Mexico by the middle of the week and bring this next system toward us on Friday. Our skies may cloud up a bit as this next system approaches and the forecast brings a chance for showers by Friday evening. The timing of this next system means that we only have that one opportunity for rain this week. Overall weather conditions remain dry through Friday and temperatures will continue to be warm each day. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE EYES OF THE POLITICAL WORLD TURN TO THE SUNSHINE STATE. <P>AS THE G-O-P PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES GEAR UP FOR THE FLORIDA PRIMARY. <P>THEY'LL PARTICIPATE IN A TELEVISED DEBATE TONIGHT FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA. <P>TONIGHT'S DEBATE WILL BEGIN AT NINE AND WILL AIR ON N-B-C. <P>THE LATEST POLLS SHOW NEWT GINGRICH IS SURGING AHEAD OF MITT ROMNEY IN THE SUNSHINE STATE. <P>AND NOW, ROMNEY IS GOING ON THE OFFENSIVE. <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 COMES TO FLORIDA-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Presidential Candidate <P>"What's he been doing for 15 years? He's been working as a lobbyist. He's been working as a lobbyist, and selling influence around Washington." <P>super burned in <P>Presidential Candidate <P>"The fact is he is trying to cleverly hide behind an argument that no high school debater would ever let stand." <P>THE CANDIDATES WILL ALSO MEET FOR A DEBATE THIS THURSDAY IN JACKSONVILLE. <P>THAT DEBATE WILL AIR ON C-N-N. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=6AM ~ GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-BNC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>6AM ~ GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-BNC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IN POLITICS THIS MORNING: THREE STATES, THREE WINNERS SO FAR -- AND NOW IT COMES DOWN TO FLORIDA. <P>THREE CANDIDATES ARE ALREADY POUNDING THE PAVEMENT THERE. HOPING TO HIT THE JACKPOT IN THIS WINNER-TAKE-ALL STATE. <P>NEW AT SIX A-M. TRACIE POTTS PREVIEWS WHAT TO WATCH IN THIS CRITICAL WEEK FOR THE CANDIDATES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=6AM ~ GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>6AM ~ GOP COMES TO FLORIDA-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IN TAMPA, THE STAGE IS SET FOR TONIGHT'S DEBATE. TAXES ONCE AGAIN WILL BE A KEY ISSUE. <P>RICK SANTORUM SAYS HE'LL RELEASE HIS THIS WEEK -- AND NOW. SO WILL MITT ROMNEY: <P>Presidential Candidate <P>"We were gonna release them anyway in April might as well release them now." <P>AFTER REVERSING HIS DOUBLE-DIGIT LEAD AND LOSING SOUTH CAROLINA, ROMNEY'S HITTING FLORIDA HARD -- <P>REMINDING VOTERS OF NEWT GINGRICH'S FAILED LEADERSHIP IN WASHINGTON. <P>Presidential Candidate <P>"What's he been doing for 15 years? He's been working as a lobbyist. He's been working as a lobbyist, and selling influence around Washington." <P>super burned in <P>Presidential Candidate <P>"I was not a lobbyist, I was never a lobbyist, I never did any lobbying." <P>GINGRICH, HINTING AT WHAT HE'LL BRING UP AT TONIGHT'S DEBATE, INSISTS ROMNEY NEEDS TO GIVE STRAIGHT ANSWERS ON MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH PLAN AND HIS INVESTMENT FIRM BAIN CAPITAL. <P>super burned in <P>Presidential Candidate <P>"The fact is he is trying to cleverly hide behind an argument that no high school debater would ever let stand." <P>SANTORUM SAYS HE'S THE ONLY CANDIDATE SO FAR WHO'S WON A STATE NOT IN OR NEAR HIS OWN BACKYARD. <P>Presidential Candidate <P>"And now Florida can start to send the real winner on the future!" <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NEWT TO NAPLES-2CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEWT TO NAPLES-2CG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TWO OF THE CANDIDATES VISIT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>PENNSYLVANIA SENATOR RICK SANTORUM WILL BE IN NORTH VENICE *TODAY. TO TOUR THE P-G-T MANUFACTURING PLANT. <P>HIS TOUR IS AT TEN A-M.AND IT'S *NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. <P>*MEANWHILE, NEWT GINGRICH WILL BE IN COLLIER COUNTY TOMORROW. <P>A CAMPAIGN RALLY IS SCHEDULED AT THE CAMBIER PARK BAND SHELL IN NAPLES ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 24TH AT 5 P.M. <P>THE FLORIDA PRIMARY IS A WEEK LATER, JANUARY 31ST. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STATE OF THE UNION-CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STATE OF THE UNION-CG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TOMORROW WE LEARN THE MAIN ISSUES ON THE PLATE OF THE PRESIDENT FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. <P>PRESIDENT OBAMA DELIVERS HIS 'STATE OF THE UNION' ADDRESS. <P>THERE WILL BE A WATCH PARTY THE CAMPUS OF FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY - STARTING AT EIGHT P-M. <P>THE PRESIDENT SAYS HE'LL CONCENTRATE ON FOUR AREAS: <P>MANUFACTURING, ENERGY, EDUCATION, AND JOB TRAINING. <P>THE SPEECH WILL NOT ONLY FOCUS ON THE YEAR AHEAD, <P>BUT WILL TRY TO MAKE THE PRESIDENT'S CASE FOR A SECOND TERM AS WELL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RUBIO AIDE ARRESTED-CLIP OC SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RUBIO AIDE ARRESTED-CLIP OC SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DEVELOPING NEWS-- <P>A MAN WHO WORKS FOR FLORIDA SENATOR MARCO RUBIO. IS ARRESTED ON BATTERY CHARGES. <P>OUR PARTNERS AT THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS CONFIRM-- <P>MICHAEL BRENNAN OF BONITA SPRINGS WAS ARRESTED IN LEE COUNTY THIS WEEKEND. <P>HE'S THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR SENATOR RUBIO. <P>BRENNAN WAS ARRESTED SATURDAY MORNING, <P>AND RELEASED ON ONE-THOUSAND DOLLARS BOND. <P>HE'S FACING A MISDEAMEANOR BATTERY CHARGE, <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FLIGHT ATTENDANTS INJURED-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FLIGHT ATTENDANTS INJURED-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SIX CREW MEMBERS FOR AMERICAN AIRLINES WERE INJURED DUE TO TURBULENCE, <P>DURING A FLIGHT LATE LAST NIGHT. <P>FIVE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL, WHILE ONE OTHER WAS TREATED AT THE AIRPORT. <P>THEY WERE INJURED ON FLIGHT NINE-80, EN ROUTE FROM BRAZIL TO MIAMI. <P>THE EXTENT OF THEIR INJURIES IS NOT KNOWN. <P>THERE WERE 136 PASSENGERS AND NINE CREW MEMBERS ON BOARD THE FLIGHT. <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 13 DEAD-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ITALY CRUISE 13 DEAD-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>RIGHT NOW WE'RE WATCHING A LIVE FEED OF RESCUE OPERATIONS OFF THE ITALY COAST. THE BODY OF ANOTHER VICTIM HAS BEEN RECOVERED. <P>THIS BRINGS THE DEATH TOLL TO 13. <P>DIVERS LOCATED THE BODY OF A WOMAN WEARING A LIFE-JACKET ON ONE OF THE SHIP'S DECKS. <P>AT LEAST 19 PEOPLE REMAIN MISSING. <P>ITALIAN RESCUE CREWS SAY IT'S ALSO POSSIBLE UN-REGISTERED PASSENGERS WERE ABOARD THE 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=STAMPS GO UP-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STAMPS GO UP-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE PRICE OF A FIRST-CLASS POSTAL STAMP IS NOW 45 CENTS. <P>THE POSTAL SERVICE RAISED THE PRICE BY A PENNY YESTERDAY. <P>THE FIRST INCREASE IN MORE THAN TWO YEARS. <P>POSTAGE FOR POST CARDS INCREASED TO 32 CENTS. <P>AND LETTERS TO CANADA OR MEXICO NOW COST 85 CENTS. <P>FOREVER STAMPS ARE STILL VALID, <P>AND THEY'RE ALWAYS EQUAL IN VALUE TO THE CURRENT FIRST-CLASS MAIL ONE-OUNCE RATE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PATRIOTS WIN-NATVOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PATRIOTS WIN-NATVOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE NOW KNOW WHAT TWO TEAMS WILL BE PLAYING IN THE SUPER BOWL AFTER A NAIL-BITING CHAMPIONSHIP SUNDAY. <P>look out, look out, he missed it. <P>RAVENS KICKER BILLY CUNDIFF MISSED A 32-YARD FIELD GOAL LATE IN THE GAME WHICH WOULD HAVE SENT IT TO OVERTIME. <P>INSTEAD, THE PATRIOTS HANG ON TO WIN 23 TO 20. <P>NEW ENGLAND CLINCHES THEIR FIRST SUPER BOWL BERTH IN FOUR YEARS. <P>BUT WHO WOULD THEY PLAY FROM THE N-F-C? <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GIANTS WIN-NATVOTOPS CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GIANTS WIN-NATVOTOPS CG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>kyle williams lost the ball, it's recovered by the giants. <P>U-S-F GRAD JACQUIAN WILLIAMS COMES UP HUGE FOR THE GIANTS, FORCING THIS FUMBLE IN OVERTIME. <P>FROM THERE. LAWRENCE TYNES KICKS THE GAME WINNER AND THE GIANTS WIN 20 TO 17. <P>THE GIANTS BACK IN THE SUPER BOWL FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2007 ALSO. <P>YES, IT'S A REMATCH. <P>THE GIANTS AND THE PATRIOTS BOTH RETURN TO THE SUPER BOWL. <P>KICK OFF IS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY FIFTH AT SIX P-M. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ABC'S POLITICAL COVERAGE CONTINUES ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA-- <P>THE NEW MAN OF THE HOUR. FRESH OFF HIS SOUTH CAROLINA SURPRISE. <P>NEWT GINGRICH WILL APPEAR *LIVE. IN AN ABC NEWS EXCLUSIVE. <P>THAT'S AHEAD ON G-M-A AT 7 A-M. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. A cold front on the map is entering the northern panhandle of Florida this morning, but it doesn't look like we will see much influence from this system. It will be partly cloudy this morning with lows in the 60's. Later today we will continue to track a few clouds overhead and our high temperatures again today will top out just above 80 degrees. Rain chances are less than 10% today and winds will be southeasterly around 10 mph. The afternoon sea breeze will kick in near the beaches today and cool beaches back to the 70's before sunset. All-in-all it's another nice looking day in southwest Florida. <P>We will track the front north of our area as it stays well out of our weather picture this week. Computer models develop another low in the western Gulf of Mexico by the middle of the week and bring this next system toward us on Friday. Our skies may cloud up a bit as this next system approaches and the forecast brings a chance for showers by Friday evening. The timing of this next system means that we only have that one opportunity for rain this week. Overall weather conditions remain dry through Friday and temperatures will continue to be warm each day. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>chad adlib current traffic <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=all clear> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>all clear</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=CA SNOW-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CA SNOW-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AT LEAST WE DON'T HAVE TO DEAL WITH ROADS LIKE THIS-- <P>SNOW HAS BEEN FALLING IN BLUE CANYON, CALIFORNIA. AND KEEPS FALLING. <P>ROAD CREWS WERE OUT ALL DAY, KEEPING INTERSTATE-80 AS CLEAR AS POSSIBLE. <P>THEY'RE EXPECTING ABOUT SIX OR SEVEN INCHES OF SNOW. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TRACY MORGAN HOSPITALIZED-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TRACY MORGAN HOSPITALIZED-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ACTOR TRACY MORGAN IS IN THE HOSPITAL THIS MORNING-- <P>AFTER TAKING A FALL AT AN AWARDS FESTIVAL IN UTAH, SUNDAY NIGHT. <P>WITNESSES SAY THE "30 ROCK" STAR HAD JUST STEPPED OFF STAGE. <P>APPEARING DIZZY AND CONFUSED, BEFORE HE HIT THE GROUND. <P>MORGAN'S SPOKESPERSON CLAIMS THE COMEDIAN WAS OVERCOME BY A MIXTURE OF EXHAUSTION AND ALTITUDE. <P>HE IS EXPECTED TO MAKE A FULL RECOVERY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=KLUM SEAL DIVORCE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>KLUM SEAL DIVORCE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING ABOUT A HIGH PROFILE HOLLYWOOD BREAK UP. <P>T-M-Z REPORTING OVERNIGHT THE REASON HEIDI KLUM HAS DECIDED TO GET A DIVORCE FROM SEAL IS BECAUSE SEAL HAS QUOTE - A VOLCANIC TEMPER. <P>THE COUPLE MARRIED IN 2005. THEY HAVE THREE KIDS TOGETHER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=QUARTER TOP STORY REVEAL @ 45-HLF REVEAL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>QUARTER TOP STORY REVEAL @ 45-HLF REVEAL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AN ANNUAL STUDY RELEASED THIS MORNING FINDS -- <P>STATE FUNDING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION HAS DECLINED BY SIX BILLION DOLLARS. <P>CAUSES INCLUDE A SLOW RECOVERY FROM THE RECESSION, <P>AND THE END OF FEDERAL STIMULUS MONEY. <P>BUSINESS EXECUTIVES PREDICT IMPROVED ECONOMIC GROWTH THIS YEAR, <P>BUT IT WON'T BE ENOUGH TO HAVE A MAJOR EFFECT ON UNEMPLOYMENT. <P>ECONOMICS EXPECT G-D-P GROWTH OF AROUND TWO PERCENT, <P>BUT IT NEEDS TO BE ABOVE THREE PERCENT TO REALLY BRING DOWN UNEMPLOYMENT. <P>DIVERS CONTINUE SEARCHING FOR 19 MISSING PEOPLE ON A CAPSIZED CRUISE SHIP OFF THE COAST OF ITALY. <P>THE SEARCH OF SUBMERGED PORTIONS OF THE SHIP FOCUSES ON AREAS WHERE THE MISSING WERE LAST SEEN, PLACES WHERE THEY MIGHT HAVE GATHERED FOR EVACUATION AND INDIVIDUAL CABINS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. A cold front on the map is entering the northern panhandle of Florida this morning, but it doesn't look like we will see much influence from this system. It will be partly cloudy this morning with lows in the 60's. Later today we will continue to track a few clouds overhead and our high temperatures again today will top out just above 80 degrees. Rain chances are less than 10% today and winds will be southeasterly around 10 mph. The afternoon sea breeze will kick in near the beaches today and cool beaches back to the 70's before sunset. All-in-all it's another nice looking day in southwest Florida. <P>We will track the front north of our area as it stays well out of our weather picture this week. Computer models develop another low in the western Gulf of Mexico by the middle of the week and bring this next system toward us on Friday. Our skies may cloud up a bit as this next system approaches and the forecast brings a chance for showers by Friday evening. The timing of this next system means that we only have that one opportunity for rain this week. Overall weather conditions remain dry through Friday and temperatures will continue to be warm each day. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ARKANSAS SEVERE STORM-BNR VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ARKANSAS SEVERE STORM-BNR VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A POWERFUL STORM RIPPED THROUGH CENTRAL ARKANSAS OVERNIGHT. <P>THIS NEW VIDEO SHOWS THE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE STRONG WINDS. <P>SEVERAL HOMES IN THE TOWN OF FORDYCE WERE DESTROYED. <P>THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS NOT CONFORMED THAT A TORNADO HIT THE AREA. <P>SO FAR NO SERIOUS INJURIES OR FATALITIES HAVE BEEN 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=GABBY GIFFORDS-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GABBY GIFFORDS-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS HAS ANNOUNCED -- <P>SHE WILL STEP DOWN THIS WEEK. <P>IT WAS ONE YEAR AGO, THIS MONTH. <P>THAT GIFFORDS WAS SHOT THROUGH THE HEAD IN AN ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT -- <P>THAT KILLED SIX PEOPLE OUTSIDE A TUCSON, ARIZONA GROCERY STORE. <P>IN A VIDEO MESSAGE TO CONSTITUENTS POSTED ON YOUTUBE- <P>GIFFORDS SAID SHE HAS TO DO WHAT'S BEST FOR ARIZONA *AND FOR HER RECOVERY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GABBY GIFFORDS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GABBY GIFFORDS-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>so to do what is best for arizona, I will step down this week <P>TODAY, GIFFORDS WILL VISIT A FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER, <P>THAT WAS SET UP AFTER SHE WAS SERIOUSLY WOUNDED. <P>HER OFFICE SAYS THE VISIT WILL BE HER FINAL ACT AS CONGRESSWOMAN IN HER DISTRICT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=6AM ~ GABBY GIFFORDS-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>6AM ~ GABBY GIFFORDS-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ARIZONA CONGRESSWOMAN GABBY GIFFORDS GIVES UP HER JOB -- TO CONCENTRATE ON HER RECOVERY. <P>THE SHOOTING VICTIM MADE HER DECISION PUBLIC. IN AN EMOTIONAL VIDEO POSTED ON HER WEBSITE. <P>ABC'S TAHMAN BRADLEY REPORTS ON GIFFORDS' DECISION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=6AM ~ GABBY GIFFORDS-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>6AM ~ GABBY GIFFORDS-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Before Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords leaves office, she's determined <P>to finish what she started. <P>Later today, Giffords will complete the meet-and-greet that turned deadly a <P>little more than a year ago. <P>Some of the injuredas well as some of the heroeswill be on hand, but this <P>time, her office says, the gathering is private. <P>SOT GIFFORDS - <P>"ARIZONA IS MY HOME. ALWAYS WILL BE. / THANK YOU / FOR GIVING ME TIME TO <P>RECOVER." <P>The congresswoman announced her resignation in this heartfelt online video. <P>SOT GIFFORDS - <P>"I HAVE MORE WORK TO DO ON MY RECOVERY. SO TO DO WHAT IS BEST FOR ARIZONA, I <P>WILL STEP DOWN THIS WEEK." <P>One year ago this month, Giffords was shot in head outside a Tucson <P>supermarket. <P>Twelve others were wounded. Six killed. <P>SOT GIFFORDS - <P>"I DON'T REMEMBER MUCH ABOUT THAT HORRIBLE DAY." <P>As Giffords fights to regain her speech, her constituents are disappointed <P>she's stepping down. <P>MOS Chip Knappenberger, Tucson, Arizona Resident <P>"HER DEDICATION TO HER CONSTITUENTS, I THINK, WAS EXEMPLARY, AND PROBABLY <P>UNMATCHED ANYWHERE ELSE IN CONGRESS." <P>MOS Janet Bideaux, Tucson, Arizona Resident <P>"I HOPE MAYBE SHE CAN COME BACK." <P>SOT GIFFORDS - <P>"I WILL RETURN AND WE WILL WORK TOGETHER FOR ARIZONA AND THIS GREAT COUNTRY. <P>" <P>In a statement, President Obama said Giffords and her husband have taught <P>the nation the meaning of hope in the face of despair, determination in the <P>face of incredible odds. <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=JOE PATERNO VIGIL-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JOE PATERNO VIGIL-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PENN STATE UNIVERSITY HOLDS A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL. MARKING THE PASSING OF A COACHING LEGEND. <P>SUNDAY NIGHT'S VIGIL FOR LONGTIME COACH JOE PATERNO FEATURED SPEECHES FROM CURRENT AND FORMER PLAYERS AND HYMNS BY THE PENN STATE BAND. <P>PATERNO WAS A BELOVED FIGURE ON THE PENN STATE CAMPUS, WHERE HE SERVED AS HEAD FOOTBALL COACH FOR NEARLY 46 YEARS. <P>HE DIED EARLY SUNDAY OF COMPLICATIONS FROM LUNG CANCER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JOE PATERNO LOCAL-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JOE PATERNO LOCAL-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE SPOKE WITH SEVERAL ALUMNI WHO ARE REMEMBERING JOE-PA AS HE WAS AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN. <P>THE NAPLES CHAPTER OF THE PENN STATE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HAS ABOUT 2-HUNDRED MEMBERS. <P>A FEW OF THEM TELL US THEY ARE SADENNED BY PATERNO'S DEATH. <P>SEVERAL ALUMNI SAY THE COACH WAS FORCED TO FIGHT TWO BATTLES. <P>ONE FOR HIS REPUTATION - THE OTHER WITH CANCER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JOE PATERNO LOCAL-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JOE PATERNO LOCAL-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>it's a mix between that and honestly his broken heart because of the whole situation I think that really did hurt him. <P>how can you fight it when you're already fighting for your reputation. <P>THESE ALUMNI HOPE HIS DECADES OLD LEGACY LIVES ON AND HE'S REMEMBERED FOR THE GOOD HE BROUGHT TO THE UNIVERSITY AND IT'S STUDENTS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=530 ~ JOE PATERNO-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ JOE PATERNO-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE PENN STATE CAMPUS THIS MORNING IS GRIEVING THE LOSS OF LEGENDARY COACH JOE PATERNO. <P>THE WINNINGEST COACH IN MAJOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL DIED IN A HOSPITAL NEAR THE CAMPUS OVER THE WEEKEND. <P>NEW AT 5-30. BRIAN MOOAR REPORTS ON JOE PATERNO'S PASSING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=530 ~ JOE PATERNO-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ JOE PATERNO-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BY PENN STATE STANDARDS ⬠¦ THE VIGIL HONORING JOE PATERNO WAS AN INTIMATE GATHERING ⬠¦ <P>THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE PAYING THEIR RESPECTS TO A FOOTBALL COACH WHO SEEMED LIKE SO MUCH MORE ⬠¦ <P>MORE LIKE A MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. <P>PATERNO ⬠¦ WHO DIED OF LUNG CANCER ON SUNDAY ⬠¦ BROUGHT JOY AND PRIDE TO THIS CAMPUS FOR GENERATIONS ⬠¦ <P>AND IT WAS PATERNO THE ICON THAT PENN STATE FANS MOURNED. <P>S/ Dave Girton / Mourner <P>" we're here to honor joe and we brought our granddaugter <P>up. then women/wife says.he's just a fan.for a very long time" <P>STILL ⬠¦ THERE ARE UNCOMFORTABLE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SCANDAL THAT ENDED PATERNO'S STORIED CAREER ⬠¦ <P>WHAT HE KNEW ABOUT THE CHILD SEX ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HIS ONETIME ASSISTANT JERRY SANDUSKY ⬠¦ <P>S/ Jill Knight / Student <P>this has been a rollercoaster from november until now penn state has lost a really huge piece of what it is today <P>PATERNO LOST HIS JOB ⬠¦ BUT HIS REPUTATION HERE IS MORE RESILIENT. <P>S/ Nicole Fishwick/Student <P>just trying to be strong for him its hard he stood for honor and made me proud of this school <P>S/ Raymond Cotto / PSU Student <P>it so sad the way it went down. to see it end this way you know he did a lot of good that he will be remember for and he's in a better place now <P>A FAREWELL TO A COACH WHOSE LEGEND OUTLIVES HIM. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MARCH FOR LIFE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MARCH FOR LIFE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ABORTION RIGHTS OPPONENTS WILL TAKE TO THE STREETS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL TODAY. <P>IN THE ANNUAL "MARCH FOR LIFE." <P>THOUSANDS OF PRO-LIFE DEMONSTRATORS WILL PROTEST-- <P>AGAINST THE 39TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LANDMARK "ROE VS WADE" CASE, <P>IN WHICH THE SUPREME COURT LEGALIZED ABORTION. <P>EACH YEAR, THE "MARCH FOR LIFE" TAKES THE PRO-LIFE MESSAGE TO WASHINGTON. <P>DEMONSTRATORS HOLD A RALLY AT THE NATIONAL MALL, THEN MARCH TO THE SUPREME COURT BUILDING. <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 AIRPORT-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S NOT THE BIGGEST AIRPORT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, BUT IT IS GROWING IN POPULARITY. <P>DIRECTOR GARY QUILL SAYS PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT ADDED TWO AIRLINES FOUR YEARS AGO. <P>HELPING AIR TRAVEL SPIKE TO ALMOST 300 THOUSAND TRAVELERS. <P>TO HELP EASE LONGER LINES - THE AIRPORT WILL SOON UNDERGO A 10 MILLION DOLLAR UPGRADE. <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 AIRPORT-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>07:01:50 7 <P>"It is a gateway to SWFL, people arriving go to Marco Island to Bradenton." <P>THE EXPANSION WILL INCLUDE A NEW AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER AND LARGER TERMINAL. <P>THE MONEY COMES FROM THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. <P>CONSTRUCTION ON THE NEW TERMINAL BEGINS IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SERENA LOSES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SERENA LOSES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING-- <P>THE LAST AMERICAN STILL PLAYING IN THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN. GETS ELIMINATED. <P>FIVE-TIME CHAMPION SERENA WILLIAMS STRUGGLED WITH HER SERVE. <P>LOSING 6-2, 6-3 TO UNSEEDED E-KATERINA MAKA-ROVA OF RUSSIA. <P>WILLIAMS MADE 37 UNFORCED ERRORS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BUCS NEW COACH-BNR VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BUCS NEW COACH-BNR VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND BREAKING NEWS IN THE SPORTS WORLD-- <P>THE SAINT PETE TIMES REPORTS IT'S A DONE DEAL. <P>THE TAMPA BAY BUCS HAVE THEIR NEW HEAD COACH. <P>AN ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE MADE EITHER TODAY OR TOMORROW -- <P>THAT THE BUCS HAVE HIRED CHIP KELLY AS THEIR NEW HEAD COACH. <P>KELLY HAS BEEN OREGON'S HEAD COACH FOR THREE YEARS, <P>WINNING THE CONFERENCE TITLE IN ALL THREE. AND REACHING THREE STRAIGHT B-C-S GAMES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE TIME NOW. <P>WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TECH BYTES AT 5AM-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TECH BYTES AT 5AM-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS TH <P>E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. A cold front on the map is entering the northern panhandle of Florida this morning, but it doesn't look like we will see much influence from this system. It will be partly cloudy this morning with lows in the 60's. Later today we will continue to track a few clouds overhead and our high temperatures again today will top out just above 80 degrees. Rain chances are less than 10% today and winds will be southeasterly around 10 mph. The afternoon sea breeze will kick in near the beaches today and cool beaches back to the 70's before sunset. All-in-all it's another nice looking day in southwest Florida. <P>We will track the front north of our area as it stays well out of our weather picture this week. Computer models develop another low in the western Gulf of Mexico by the middle of the week and bring this next system toward us on Friday. Our skies may cloud up a bit as this next system approaches and the forecast brings a chance for showers by Friday evening. The timing of this next system means that we only have that one opportunity for rain this week. Overall weather conditions remain dry through Friday and temperatures will continue to be warm each day. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=all clear> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>all clear</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LINH adlib current traffic <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NEW AIRFARE RULES-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEW AIRFARE RULES-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A NEW SET OF RULES WILL GO INTO EFFECT THIS WEEK THAT AIM TO MAKE FLYING THE FRIENDLY SKIES A LITTLE LESS CONFUSING WHEN IT COMES TO THE COST. <P>THE TOTAL COST OF A TICKET MUST NOW BE POSTED. NO MORE FINE PRINT OR HIDDEN FEES. INCLUDING THE COST OF BAGGAGE. <P>AIRLINES ARE NOW REQUIRED TO LET PASSENGERS KNOW WHEN A FLIGHT IS CANCELED, DIVERTED, OR DELAYED MORE THAN 30-MINUTES. <P>AND TRAVELERS HAVE A 24-HOUR WINDOW TO HOLD OR CANCEL A RESERVATION AT NO 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=NEW AIRFARE RULES-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEW AIRFARE RULES-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"The consumer wins by having a little laundry list of rules that should make airfare buying a little bit more transparent, a little bit safer, and just a little bit easier." <P>THE RULES TAKE EFFECT ON THURSDAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=5AM ~ NEW AIRFARE RULES-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>5AM ~ NEW AIRFARE RULES-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A NEW SET OF RULES WILL GO INTO EFFECT THIS WEEK --- <P>THAT AIMS TO MAKE FLYING THE FRIENDLY SKIES. A LITTLE LESS CONFUSING. WHEN IT COMES TO THE COST. <P>JAY GRAY 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=5AM ~ NEW AIRFARE RULES-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>5AM ~ NEW AIRFARE RULES-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEEK NEW RULES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TAKE FLIGHT. <P>CONDITIONS MOST AGREE WILL EASE SOME CONFUSION FOR TRAVELERS. <P>"The consumer wins by having a little laundry list of rules that should make airfare buying a little bit more transparent, a little bit safer, and just a little bit easier." <P>HERE'S A CLOSER LOOK AT THAT NEW "LAUNDRY" LIST FOR PASSENGERS: <P>THE TOTAL COST OF A TICKET MUST NOW BE POSTED. NO MORE FINE PRINT OR HIDDEN FEES. INCLUDING THE COST OF BAGGAGE. <P>AIRLINES ARE NOW REQUIRED TO LET PASSENGERS KNOW WHEN A FLIGHT IS CANCELED, DIVERTED, OR DELAYED MORE THAN 30-MINUTES. <P>AND TRAVELERS HAVE A 24-HOUR WINDOW TO HOLD OR CANCEL A RESERVATION AT NO COST. <P>"It's what consumers want. They want to make better decisions." <P>DECISIONS THAT WILL BE BASED ON FARES THAT ARE -UNFORTUNATELY- ON THE RISE. <P>"We could see another year where these airfare hikes are attempted on a regular basis, and it's not just the air fare hikes, it's the implementation of surcharges, where they start to look out for high travel dates." <P>BUT WITH THE NEW REGULATIONS IN PLACE. THE INCREASES SHOULDN'T COME AS A SURPRISE. <P>"We'll get a better gauge of how to budget for vacation planning by knowing exactly what our out the door pricing is going to be." <P>EVEN IF WE HAVE TO SAVE A LITTLE BIT MORE BEFORE GETTING OUT THAT DOOR. AND INTO THE AIR. <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=DC SPYFEST-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DC SPYFEST-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S AN INSIDE GLIMPSE INTO THE WORLD OF ESPIONAGE. <P>KIDS OF ALL AGES GET TO SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A SPY. <P>THE INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM IN WASHINGTON D-C HELD "SPYFEST" THIS PAST WEEKEND. <P>VISITORS GOT TO ASSUME NEW IDENTITIES, DECIPHER CODED MESSAGES, ANALYZE FINGERPRINTS AND HANDWRITING. AND DETECT LIES BY POLYGRAPH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LUNAR NEW YEAR-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LUNAR NEW YEAR-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING. <P>PEOPLE ACROSS ASIA WELCOME IN THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON. <P>TODAY IS THE LUNAR NEW YEAR IN ASIA. <P>THE HOLIDAY IS OBSERVED IN MANY COUNTRIES - INCLUDING CHINA, VIETNAM, KOREA AND MALAYSIA. <P>AND IT'S CELEBRATED WITH PRAYERS, SPECIAL CEREMONIES AND LARGE GATHERINGS WITH RELATIVES. <P>CELEBRATIONS MARKING THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON WILL LAST FOR 15 DAYS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PANDA EXPRESS FREE MEAL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PANDA EXPRESS FREE MEAL-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TODAY MARKES THE CHINESE NEW YEAR -- AND YOU CAN GET A FREE MEAL TO CELEBRATE. <P>PANDA EXPRESS KICKS OFF THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON WITH A SMOKIN' HOT DEAL. <P>A FREE ENTRA SERVING OF FIRECRACKER CHICKEN BREAST - TODAY ONLY. <P>AND THE DEAL'S FOR FACEBOOK FANS, <P>SO YOU'LL HAVE TO GO TO THE PANDA EXPRESS FACEBOOK PAGE TO GET THE COUPON. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) GOP DEBATE-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) GOP DEBATE-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>G-O-P PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES WILL BE IN TAMPA TONIGHT FOR A DEBATE. <P>EARLY VOTING IS UNDERWAY. <P>REMEMBER THOUGH FLORIDA IS A CLOSED PRIMARY STATE MEANING *ONLY REGISTERED REPUBLICANS CAN VOTE. <P>NEXT TUESDAY IS THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) FLIGHT ATTENDANTS INJURED-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) FLIGHT ATTENDANTS INJURED-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SIX FLIGHTS ATTENDANTS WERE INJURED AFTER THEIR FLIGHT ENCOUNTERED SEVERE TURBULENCE. <P>THE FLIGHT LANDED IN MIAMI LAST NIGHT. <P>FIVE OF THE ATTENDANTS HAD TO BE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. <P>THE EXTENT OF THEIR INJURIES IS UNKNOWN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) RUBIO AIDE ARRESTED-SS-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) RUBIO AIDE ARRESTED-SS-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A MAN WHO WORKS FOR FLORIDA SENATOR MARCO RUBIO. IS ARRESTED ON BATTERY CHARGES. <P>OUR PARTNERS AT THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS CONFIRM-- <P>LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARRESTED MICHAEL BRENNAN FROM BONITA SPRINGS THIS WEEKEND. <P>HE'S THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR SENATOR RUBIO. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) SUPER BOWL MATCHUP-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) SUPER BOWL MATCHUP-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HERE WE GO AGAIN-- <P>THE PATRIOTS AND GIANTS FACE OFF AGAIN AT THE SUPER BOWL - THIS TIME IN INDIANAPOLIS. <P>THIS YEAR'S MATCHUP WAS DECIDED WHEN NEW ENGLAND BEAT THE BALTIMORE RAVENS 23 TO 20 IN THE A-F-C CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, <P>AND THE GIANTS DEFEATED SAN FRANCISCO 20 TO 17 IN OVERTIME IN THE N-F-C. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BUMP TO BREAK-2SHOT, CAM 10 BMP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BUMP TO BREAK-2SHOT, CAM 10 BMP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SH-WEB ANI> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SH-WEB ANI</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>COVERAGE PROMISE OF THE BIGGEST STORY OF THE DAY ON WEB <P>" WHEN EVER YOU NEED A NEWS OR WEATHER UPDATE - WE ARE LOGGED ON AND UPDATING ABC-7.COM " <P>-WHAT IS COMING UP ON GMA - BIG STORY COVERAGE OF THE MORNING. <P>-LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO - IN JUST:30 SECONDS WE HAVE A LOOK AT ALL OF THE THINGS TO DO TODAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=END TIME> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>END TIME</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <CENTER> <FONT 000000 SIZE=1> </CENTER> </BODY> </HTML>