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="x120124_abc_630a.htm">Click here for a text-only version of this page</A></FONT><BR> <TABLE WIDTH=80% BORDER=1 > <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#DIRECTORS PAGE>DIRECTORS PAGE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS>5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#FGCU RISKY BEHAVIOR-VOWIPE>FGCU RISKY BEHAVIOR-VOWIPE</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT 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GOP DEBATE-2SHOT>6AM ~ GOP DEBATE-2SHOT</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=#6AM ~ GOP DEBATE-PKG>6AM ~ GOP DEBATE-PKG</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=#ROMNEY TAX RELEASE-VIDBOX>ROMNEY TAX RELEASE-VIDBOX</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=#WHERE THEY ARE?-3 CG OC>WHERE THEY ARE?-3 CG OC</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=#STATE OF THE UNION-SS>STATE OF THE 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VIOLATIONS-VO</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS) ROMNEY TAXES-VOTOPS-WIPE>TS) ROMNEY TAXES-VOTOPS-WIPE</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#CITY OF PALMS ROOF-VO>CITY OF PALMS ROOF-VO</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS) DANGEROUS PLANES-VOTOPS-WIPE>TS) DANGEROUS PLANES-VOTOPS-WIPE</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#ENVIRONMENTAL FERT RALLY-VO>ENVIRONMENTAL FERT RALLY-VO</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=#TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP>TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP</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=#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=#END TIME>END TIME</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> </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 DEBATE-SOTVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) GOP DEBATE-SOTVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>i'm proud of the fact that I pay a lot of taxes. <P>I'd like to bring everyone down to mitt's rate <P>THE GLOVES COME OFF-- <P>MITT ROMNEY AND NEWT GINGRICH LEAVE THE OTHER CANDIDATES BEHIND, <P>AS THEY GO TOE TO TOE WITH PERSONAL ATTACKS. IN LAST NIGHT'S DEBATE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL) DANGEROUS PARK-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) DANGEROUS PARK-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FLYING DANGERS, <P>BUT IT'S NOT WHAT YOU THINK. <P>FANS OF REMOTE CONTROLLED PLANES MEET WITH CITY LEADERS IN CAPE CORAL - HOPING TO GET THEIR FAVORITE HOBBY IN THE AIR AGAIN. <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) DISNEY BEARD-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) DISNEY BEARD-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND NEW LOOK-- <P>IT'S CALLED "THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH." <P>BUT STARTING NEXT MONTH. <P>YOU MAY SEE SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE. AT DISNEY LAND OR DISNEY WORLD. <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) GOP DEBATE-SOTVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ HL) GOP DEBATE-SOTVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>i just think this is the worst type of trivial politics <P>i'm going to point out what people need to know. <P>You need to stop and look at the facts. <P>BLOW BY BLOW. <P>G-O-P PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFULS TALK ISSUES. ELECTABILITY. AND TAXES DURING LAST NIGHT'S DEBATE IN TAMPA. <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) WHERE ARE THEY-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ HL) WHERE ARE THEY-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND THIS MORNING - THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL WINDS THROUGH SOUTHWEST FLORIDA! <P>THREE OF THE FOUR CANDIDATES STUMP RIGHT HERE IN OUR AREA -- <P>FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN MEET THEM. <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) RISKY BEHAVIOR-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ HL) RISKY BEHAVIOR-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND RISKY BEHAVIOR. <P>A NEW STUDY LOOKS AT RELATIONSHIPS ON CAMPUS. <P>STRESS. SEX. AND HOW F-G-C-U TRENDS *ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. <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 warm southeasterly breeze will keep the weather nice in our part of Florida today. Skies are starting off partly cloudy with mild 60's on the thermometer. A little patchy fog is possible this morning before sunrise, otherwise it should be very quiet for the morning commute today. Temperatures will continue to climb before noon and reach 82/83 today. Skies stay partly cloudy today and one or two showers are possible before sunset. The showers just mentioned are not likely to disrupt any outdoor plans today. Similar to yesterday, any showers that do develop will be very widely separated and not amount to much. <P>Looking ahead to the rest of the week, we are still on-track for more nice weather again on Wednesday and Thursday. A cold front should cross the area Friday and bring us a better chance for showers or a brief thunderstorm. The front on Friday will clear the area by the weekend leaving us with residual clouds and a little cooler weather. Temperatures will drop back into the 70's on Saturday and Sunday with overnight lows in the 50's. A few showers could linger over the Keys and the Miami area this weekend but most of southwest Florida will return to mainly dry weather after the front goes by on Friday. <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-SOTVOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP DEBATE-SOTVOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>YOUR VOICE YOUR VOTE 20-12. <P>THE TOP REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENT DEBATED IN TAMPA LAST NIGHT. <P>FORMER HOUSE SPEAKER NEWT GINGRICH DEFLECTED BLOWS FROM MITT ROMNEY ABOUT WHETHER HE COULD WIN IN NOVEMBER. <P>"I think it's about leadership, and the speaker was given an opportunity to be the leader of our party in 1994, and at the end of four years he had to resign in disgrace." <P>"I think the American public deserve a discussion about how to beat Barack Obama. The American public deserves as discussion about what we would do about the economy. <P>ROMNEY'S NEW AGGRESSIVENESS COMES TWO DAYS AFTER HE WAS TROUNCED BY GINGRICH IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA PRIMARY. <P>THE ONETIME MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR REPEATEDLY SAID GINGRICH HAD RESIGNED "IN DISGRACE". AND ACCUSED THE FORMER SPEAKER OF BEING A WASHINGTON "INFLUENCE PEDDLER." <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-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP DEBATE-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>: It doesn't say that you provided historical experience, it said that you were as a consultant. And you were hired by the chief lobbyist of Freddie Mac." <P>I think it's pretty clear to say that I have never, ever gone and done any lobbying. <P>GINGRICH GOT PERSONAL BY ALLEGING ROMNEY'S CAMPAIGN HISTORY SHOWS THE FORMER MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR "CAN'T TELL THE TRUTH." <P>ANOTHER DEBATE IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY NIGHT IN JACKSONVILLE. <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 ~ GOP DEBATE-2SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ GOP DEBATE-2SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>UNNECESSARILY PERSONAL AND NASTY - THAT'S HOW NEWT GINGRICH DESCRIBED MITT ROMNEY'S ATTACKS AT LAST NIGHT'S DEBATE. <P>ROMNEY CALLED GINGRICH AN INFLUENCE PEDDLER. <P>AND GINGRICH ACCUSED ROMNEY OF LYING - REPEATEDLY. <P>TRACIE POTTS IS ON CAPITOL HILL FOLLOWING THE MONEY TRAIL. <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 ~ GOP DEBATE-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ GOP DEBATE-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IN 2010, MITT ROMNEY EARNED OVER 20 MILLION AND PAID THREE MILLION IN TAXES. <P>AN ESTIMATE OF HIS LATEST RETURN COMES OUT TODAY -- WITH A BEVY OF LAWYERS AND TAX EXPERTS TO EXPLAIN WHY HE'S PAYING JUST 15 PERCENT. <P>Presidential Candidate <P>"I pay all the taxes that are legally required and not a dollar more. I don't think you want someone as the candidate for <P>president who pays more taxes than he owes." <P>ROMNEY'S TAXES - AND NEWT GINGRICH'S CONSULTING - DOMINATED LAST NIGHT'S DEBATE. <P>TWO HOURS BEFORE, GINGRICH RELEASED HIS CONTRACT WITH HOUSING GIANT FREDDIE MAC, SHOWING HE EARNED 300-THOUSAND FOR "CONSULTING AND RELATED SERVICES." <P>Presidential Candidate <P>"I have never, ever gone and done any lobbying." ½WIPE/FLASH¾ "You know, there is a point in the process where it gets unnecessarily personal and nasty. And that's sad." <P>TURNS OUT, ROMNEY INVESTED UP TO HALF A MILLION IN FREDDIE MAC AND FANNIE MAE. <P>RICK SANTORUM CHARACTERIZED BOTH AS THE RICH PROTECTING THE RICH: <P>Presidential Candidate <P>"My question to Governor Romney and to Speaker Gingrich, if you believe in capitalism that much, then why did you support the bailout of Wall Street?" <P>RON PAUL WAS ASKED IF HE'D DROP OUT AND RUN AS A THIRD PARTY CANDIDATE. <P>Presidential Candidate <P>"I have no plans to do that, no intention." <P>BUT HE DIDN'T COMPLETELY RULE IT OUT, EITHER. <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 DEBATE-2SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>6AM ~ GOP DEBATE-2SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE MEN VYING FOR THE G-O-P NOMINATION. SCRAMBLE IN FLORIDA. <P>JUST HOURS AFTER THE LATEST REPUBLICAN SHOWDOWN AND SURGING POLL NUMBERS FOR NEWT GINGRICH. <P>MITT ROMNEY RELEASED HIS TAX RETURNS OVERNIGHT. <P>A-B-C'S TAHMAN BRADLEY PREVIEWS THE BIG HEADLINE TODAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=6AM ~ GOP DEBATE-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>6AM ~ GOP DEBATE-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>It's a critical moment in the Republican race. Newt Gingrich has pulled even <P>with Mitt Romney. and Romney is changing his strategy <P>After enormous pressure, the former Massachusetts Governor is releasing some <P>of his tax returns today. <P>Romney's 2010 tax return shows he drew most of his 21.7 million dollar <P>income from investments. <P>SOT Romney <P>"MY INCOME TAX WILL SHOW THAT'S WHERE THE PROFITS AND REWARDS CAME." <P>With a 14-percent tax rate, Romney paid three-million dollars in taxes <P>and gave almost as much to charity, including money to the Mormon Church. <P>Romney is upping the heat on Gingrich. <P>At last night's debate in Florida, he labeled the former House Speaker as a <P>failed leader and influence peddler. <P>SOT Romney <P>"I DON'T THINK WE COULD POSSIBLY RETAKE THE WHITE HOUSE IF THE PERSON WHO'S <P>LEADING OUR PARTY IS THE PERSON WHO WAS WORKING FOR THE CHIEF LOBBYIST OF <P>FREDDIE MAC." <P>Gingrich's contract with the failed mortgage giant was released hours before <P>last night's debate. But he still had to respond to attacks. <P>SOT Gingrich <P>"I HAVE NEVER EVER GONE AND DONE ANY LOBBYING." <P>Gingrich says he was hired as an historian. <P>At 300-thousand dollars a year, Romney wasn't buying it. <P>SOT Romney <P>"AS A HISTORIAN. THEY DONT' PAY PEOPLE 25-THOUSAND DOLLARS A MONTH FOR SIX <P>YEARS AS HISTORIANS." <P>In Washington, the man with the job the candidates want is gearing up for <P>his third State of the Union tonight. <P>Like last year, it will be date night for some Republicans and Democrats who <P>plan to sit together. <P>Tonight, if you see lawmakers looking down, it doesn't mean they're alseep! <P>This year, many legislators could be tweeting or following the text of <P>President Obama's remarks on their iPads. <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=ROMNEY TAX RELEASE-VIDBOX> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ROMNEY TAX RELEASE-VIDBOX</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BREAKING OVERNIGHT-- <P>MITT ROMNEY RELEASES HIS TAX RECORDS FROM 2010. <P>THEY SHOW THAT ROMNEY MADE 21-POINT-SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS, MOSTLY FROM INVESTMENTS. <P>AND HIS TAX RATE WAS ABOUT 14 PERCENT, WITH THE HELP OF ABOUT 3 MILLION DOLLARS IN DONATIONS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WHERE THEY ARE?-3 CG OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WHERE THEY ARE?-3 CG OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A-B-C-7 IS TRACKING THE CANDIDATES -- <P>AND WHERE THEY'RE STUMPING HERE IN FLORIDA. <P>TODAY -- THREE WILL CAMPAIGN IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>MITT ROMNEY WILL TALK WITH VOTERS ABOUT THE HOUSING CRISIS. <P>OUTSIDE A FORECLOSED PROPERTY IN LEHIGH ACRES, <P>AROUND 3:30 IN THE AFTERNOON. <P>NEWT GINGRICH WILL MEET AND GREET AT 3:45 P-M IN THE AFTERNOON-- <P>AT THE HOBBY LOBBY PARKING LOT -- <P>OFF OF SIX MILE CYPRESS IN FORT MYERS. <P>AT FIVE - HE'LL RALLY AT CAMBIER PARK IN NAPLES. <P>AND RICK SANTORUM WILL BE IN PUNTA GORDA AT THREE FOR A RALLY AT LAISHLEY PARK. <P>RON PAUL IS SKIPPING FLORIDA -- FOCUSING ON FEBRUARY'S CAUCUSES IN NEVADA AND COLORADO. <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-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STATE OF THE UNION-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AS THE G-O-P CANDIDATES HIT FLORIDA - PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL SPEAK TO CONGRESS AND THE NATION -- IN HIS FOURTH STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS. <P>THE PRESIDENT IS EXPECTED TO PUSH FOR HIGHER TAXES ON THE WEALTHY. <P>PROPOSE WAYS TO MAKE COLLEGE MORE AFFORDABLE -- <P>AND OFFER NEW STEPS TO TACKLE THE HOUSING CRISIS. <P>YOU CAN WATCH THE STATE OF THE UNION HERE ON ABC-7 AT NINE 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=PATERNO VIEWING-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PATERNO VIEWING-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FANS PAY THEIR RESPECTS TO LEGENDARY PENN STATE FOOTBALL COACH JOE PATERNO. <P>THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC VIEWING TODAY IN STATE COLLEGE. <P>PATERNO PASSED AWAY SUNDAY, FROM COMPLICATIONS FROM LUNG CANCER. <P>THERE HAS BEEN AN OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT SINCE THE COACH'S DEATH. <P>HE WAS DISMISSED FROM PENN STATE. <P>AFTER FORMER DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR JERRY SANDUSKY WAS ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING SEVERAL YOUNG BOYS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DANGEROUS PARK-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DANGEROUS PARK-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SOME LEE COUNTY REMOTE CONTROL PLANE ENTHUSIASTS REMAIN GROUNDED AFTER ONE OF THEIR PLANES CAUSED A SMALL BRUSHFIRE. <P>THE CAPE CORAL R-C HAWKS -- WILL MEET WITH THE CITY'S FIRE MARSHAL LATER TODAY. <P>THE GROUP IS TEMPORARILY BANNED FROM SEAHAWK PARK -- AFTER ONE OF THEIR PLANES CRASHED AND IGNITED A BRUSHFIRE.BURNING NEARLY THREE ACRES. <P>THE GROUP'S PRESIDENT IS WORKING ON AN ACTION PLAN -- TO PRESENT TO FIRE OFFICIALS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DANGEROUS PARK-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DANGEROUS PARK-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>we will; comply and we're very much positive and proactive on getting this taken care of in a nice safe fashion to satisfy the fire marshal and the city people. <P>GAMILS SAYS THE PILOT OF THE TOY AIRCRAFT -- WAS TOO CLOSE TO NEARBY HOMES WHEN THE PLANE CRASHED. <P>IN THE NEW PLAN -- PEOPLE WHO VENTURE OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM FLYING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=KIDNAPPING SUSPECT-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>KIDNAPPING SUSPECT-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>STRANGER DANGER -- <P>THIS MORNING, DEPUTIES LOOK FOR A MAN WHO TRIED TO ABDUCT A TEENAGE GIRL IN BONITA SPRINGS. <P>THIS IS WHAT THE GIRL TOLD INVESTIGATORS HE LOOKED LIKE. <P>ACCORDING TO DEPUTIES, THE 15-YEAR-OLD WAS WALKING BY HERSELF SUNDAY AFTERNOON -- <P>WHEN THE MAN TRIED TO GRAB HER. <P>THE TEEN SAYS SHE FOUGHT BACK AND RAN HOME. <P>IF YOU RECOGNIZE THE MAN IN THIS SKETCH, CALL POLICE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LEE CRIME STATS-(3)CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LEE CRIME STATS-(3)CG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CRIME IN FORT MYERS IS UP ACROSS THE BOARD. <P>ACCORDING TO 2011 NUMBERS -- THE CITY SAW 20 MURDERS. <P>THAT'S UP FROM SEVEN IN 2010. <P>IN LEE COUNTY - NUMBERS SHOW OVERALL CRIME IS DOWN BY ONE PERCENT. <P>VIOLENT CRIME DROPPED 11 PERCENT -- BUT INCIDENTS LIKE SHOP LIFTING ARE UP. <P>IN CAPE CORAL- <P>CRIME JUMPED FIVE PERCENT. <P>VIOLENT CRIME DROPPED 14 PERCENT -- <P>AND NON VIOLENT CRIME- ROSE BY SIX PERCENT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=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>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=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 warm southeasterly breeze will keep the weather nice in our part of Florida today. Skies are starting off partly cloudy with mild 60's on the thermometer. A little patchy fog is possible this morning before sunrise, otherwise it should be very quiet for the morning commute today. Temperatures will continue to climb before noon and reach 82/83 today. Skies stay partly cloudy today and one or two showers are possible before sunset. The showers just mentioned are not likely to disrupt any outdoor plans today. Similar to yesterday, any showers that do develop will be very widely separated and not amount to much. <P>Looking ahead to the rest of the week, we are still on-track for more nice weather again on Wednesday and Thursday. A cold front should cross the area Friday and bring us a better chance for showers or a brief thunderstorm. The front on Friday will clear the area by the weekend leaving us with residual clouds and a little cooler weather. Temperatures will drop back into the 70's on Saturday and Sunday with overnight lows in the 50's. A few showers could linger over the Keys and the Miami area this weekend but most of southwest Florida will return to mainly dry weather after the front goes by on Friday. <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 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=UTAH SNOWY ROADS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>UTAH SNOWY ROADS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT WAS A DRIVER'S ED VIDEO COME TO LIFE, <P>AS WINTER WEATHER GOT THE BEST OF UTAH DRIVERS ON MONDAY. <P>RHEE BRABY CAUGHT THE WHOLE THING ON TAPE. <P>AND HIS YOU-TUBE VIDEO OF CARS STRUGGLING DOWN A SNOWY ROAD WENT VIRAL. <P>AT FIRST, DRIVERS WERE JUST BARELY ABLE TO MANAGE. <P>BUT AS SNOW AND ICE MOUNTED, THE ACCIDENTS BEGAN-- <P>WITH CARS SPINNING OUT. CRASHING INTO TREES, SNOWPLOWS. AND EACH OTHER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WALKER SUNSHINE STATE VIOLATIONS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WALKER SUNSHINE STATE VIOLATIONS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A NEW INVESTIGATION SHOWS EDISON STATE COLLEGE PRESIDENT DOCTOR KENNETH WALKER'S CONTRACT COULD BE VOID -- <P>THAT'S BECAUSE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES NEGOTIATED HIS CONTRACT IN *PRIVATE VIOLATING THE STATE'S SUNSHINE LAW. <P>IN A STATEMENT DOCTOR WALKER SAYS -- THE REPORT IS RIDDLED WITH INACCURACIES -- AND HE'S READY TO PROVE 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=CITY OF PALMS ROOF-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CITY OF PALMS ROOF-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LEE COUNTY OFFICIALS SEARCH FOR A VIABLE NEW TENANT FOR CITY OF PALMS PARK. <P>BUT FIRST THEY WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE PEELING, RUSTED ROOF. <P>THE BOSTON RED SOX VACATED THE BALL FIELD. <P>COMMISSIONERS COULD APPROVE 300 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A NEW ROOF. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ENVIRONMENTAL FERT RALLY-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ENVIRONMENTAL FERT RALLY-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DOZENS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS ARE COMING OUT AGAINST A PLAN TO GET RID OF LOCAL FERTILIZER ORDINANCES. <P>PROTESTORS ARGUE THE BILL WILL WEAKEN FERTILIZER RESTRICTIONS STATEWIDE. <P>THEY WARN RED TIDE AND TOXIC BLUE GREEN ALGAE OUTBREAKS WILL BECOME MORE COMMON IF THE BILL IS PASSED IN TALLAHASSEE. <P>YOU ARE WATCHING THE A-B-C-7 BREAKFAST BAR. <P>NEWS WEATHER AND TRAFFIC ALWAYS ON YOUR SCREEN. <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>TONIGHT -- PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA DELIVERS HIS STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS TO CONGRESS. <P>THE PRESIDENT IS EXPECTED TO TALK TAXES. COLLEGE COSTS. AND TACKLING THE HOUSING CRISIS. <P>A STATE SENATE COMMITTEE HAS CLEARED TWO BILLS. <P>ALLOWING FOR THE PRIVATIZATION OF PRISONS IN SOUTH FLORIDA. <P>THE BILLS WERE INTRODUCED TO ALLOW A PRIVATIZATION PLAN PREVIOUSLY HALTED BY A JUDGE. <P>FEDERAL JOB DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS HAVE RISEN TO AN ALL-TIME HIGH. <P>THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION RECEIVED NEARLY 100-THOUSAND CHARGES OF DISCRIMINATION. <P>DURING THE 2011 FISCAL YEAR, THE *MOST IN ITS 46-YEAR HISTORY. <P>EXPERTS SAY THE INCREASE REFLECTS THE GROWING DIVERSITY OF THE NATION'S WORK FORCE. <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 warm southeasterly breeze will keep the weather nice in our part of Florida today. Skies are starting off partly cloudy with mild 60's on the thermometer. A little patchy fog is possible this morning before sunrise, otherwise it should be very quiet for the morning commute today. Temperatures will continue to climb before noon and reach 82/83 today. Skies stay partly cloudy today and one or two showers are possible before sunset. The showers just mentioned are not likely to disrupt any outdoor plans today. Similar to yesterday, any showers that do develop will be very widely separated and not amount to much. <P>Looking ahead to the rest of the week, we are still on-track for more nice weather again on Wednesday and Thursday. A cold front should cross the area Friday and bring us a better chance for showers or a brief thunderstorm. The front on Friday will clear the area by the weekend leaving us with residual clouds and a little cooler weather. Temperatures will drop back into the 70's on Saturday and Sunday with overnight lows in the 50's. A few showers could linger over the Keys and the Miami area this weekend but most of southwest Florida will return to mainly dry weather after the front goes by on Friday. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FGCU RISKY BEHAVIOR-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FGCU RISKY BEHAVIOR-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A NEW STUDY SHOWS STUDENTS AT FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY ENGAGE IN SOME RISKY BEHAVIOR. <P>ACCORDING TO A FALL 2011 STUDY BY THE NATIONAL COLLEGE HEALTH ASSESSMENT -- <P>NATIONALLY, ABOUT 32 PERCENT OF STUDENTS REPORTED HAVING AN INTIMATE RELATIONSHIP. <P>THAT WAS EITHER TRAUMATIC OR DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. <P>BUT AT F-G-C-U -- <P>IT'S EVEN HIGHER. AT ABOUT 36 PERCENT. <P>THE STUDY ALSO STATES THAT ROUGHLY 73 PERCENT OF STUDENTS REPORTED HAVING SEX IN THE LAST 12 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=FGCU RISKY BEHAVIOR-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FGCU RISKY BEHAVIOR-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>want to make friends, be connected and be successful socially those are standard things but it's a lot of pressure on a relationship. <P>IF PARENTS ARE CONCERNED -- THEY'RE URGED TO TAKE A MORE ACTIVE ROLE. <P>BY TALKING TO THEIR CHILDREN, AND KEEPING EYES OPEN TO ANY CHANGES IN BEHAVIOR. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MICHAEL BRENNAN RESIGNS-OC-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MICHAEL BRENNAN RESIGNS-OC-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WHILE FLORIDA SENATOR MARCO RUBIO IS IN WASHINGTON TODAY FOR THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS. <P>HE'S PUTTING OUT A FIRE HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>MICHAEL BRENNAN. HIS REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR THIS PART OF THE STATE. HAS RESIGNED. <P>IT COMES AMID BATTERY CHARGES AFTER HIS WIFE TOLD AUTHORITIES HE ROLLED HER UP IN A CARPET, THEN PUNCHED AND KICKED HER. <P>THE 39-YEAR-OLD WAS ARRESTED SATURDAY MORNING, BUT IS OUT ON BOND. <P>BRENNAN'S WIFE TOLD AUTHORITIES SHE DOES NOT WANT TO PRESS 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=GIFFORDS CENTER TOUR-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GIFFORDS CENTER TOUR-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>RETIRING CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS. <P>HAS COMPLETED HER *LAST OFFICIAL ACT WITHIN HER CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. <P>ON MONDAY, GIFFORDS TOOK A TOUR OF A FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER, THAT WAS NAMED IN HER HONOR. <P>GIFFORDS RECEIVED A WARM WELCOME FROM STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. <P>THE GABRIELLE GIFFORDS FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER WAS BUILT WITH WELL OVER 200 THOUSAND DOLLARS -- <P>THAT WAS DONATED IN HER NAME, AFTER HER INJURY IN THE MASS SHOOTING IN TUSCON LAST JANUARY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CIA LEAK-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CIA LEAK-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A FORMER C-I-A OFFICER FACES FEDERAL CHARGES FOR LEAKING INSIDER INFORMATION. <P>JOHN KIRIAKOU WENT PUBLIC IN A 2007 INTERVIEW WITH A-B-C NEWS. <P>HE TALKED ABOUT WATERBOARDING AND OTHER HARSH INTERROGATION METHODS -- USED BY THE C-I-A. <P>HE CALLED THOSE METHODS - *NECESSARY. <P>JUSTICE DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS SAY -- HE LEAKED OTHER INFORMATION TO REPORTERS THAT CAUSED A SECURITY BREACH AT THE U-S PRISON IN GUANTANAMO BAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RAND PAUL TSA-NATVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RAND PAUL TSA-NATVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A BATTLE WITH THE T-S-A. <P>SENATOR RAND PAUL -- THE SON OF REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE RON PAUL - REFUSED TO UNDERGO A PAT DOWN AT A NASHVILLE AIRPORT. <P>I've got nothing to hide. <P>PAUL WAS HEADING TO WASHINGTON -- <P>WHEN SECURITY STOPPED HIM, AFTER A SCANNER SHOWED SOMETHING ON HIS KNEE. <P>HE REFUSED A PAT-DOWN. AND OFFICERS ESCORTED HIM OUT OF THE SCREENING 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=VAN DER SLOOT APPEAL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>VAN DER SLOOT APPEAL-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE ATTORNEY FOR JORAN VAN DER SLOOT SAID HIS CLIENT WILL APPEAL THE 28-YEAR SENTENCE, <P>THAT WAS IMPOSED ON HIM BY A PERUVIAN COURT. FOR KILLING A YOUNG WOMAN IN 2010. <P>ATTORNEY JOSE JIMENEZ TOLD REUTERS --- <P>THAT VAN DER SLOOT'S SENTENCE WAS TOO HARSH. GIVEN HIS COOPERATION WITH POLICE AFTER HE WAS CAPTURED. <P>VAN DER SLOOT CONFESSED TO KILLING STEFANY FLORES, AFTER MEETING HER AT A LIMA CASINO. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEEN SALES AROUND WORLD-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEEN SALES AROUND WORLD-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>16-YEAR-OLD LAURA DEKKER BECAME THE YOUNGEST SAILOR EVER TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE THE GLOBE SOLO. <P>DEKKER, WHO IS FROM THE NETHERLANDS, ARRIVED AT THE CARIBBEAN ISLAND OF ST. MARTEEN OVER THE WEEKEND. <P>SHE IS A FEW MONTHS YOUNGER THAN AUSTRALIAN TEEN JESSICA WATSON WHO HAD HELD THE RECORD SINCE MAY OF 2010. <P>DEKKER LEFT PORTUGAL IN AUGUST OF 2010 AND SAID DURING MONTHS ALONE AT SEA SHE BECAME A SMARTER SAILOR. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEEN SALES AROUND WORLD-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEEN SALES AROUND WORLD-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"I learned better sailing and ocean sailing, definitely. I became good friends with my boat. I learned a lot about myself -- how to feed myself. Just other little things that you have to learn eventually" <P>DEKKER SAYS SHE NOW HOPES TO FINISH SCHOOL AND MAY SAIL TO NEW ZEALAND SOMEDAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=OSCAR NOMINATIONS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>OSCAR NOMINATIONS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S A BIG MORNING FOR HOLLYWOOD! <P>THIS MORNING -- WE LEARN WHO'S NOMINATED FOR AN OSCAR. <P>AND ABC7 IS THE PLACE TO BE. <P>THE ANNOUCEMENTS FOR THE ACADEMY AWARDS. <P>WILL BE MADE -- LIVE -- ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA. <P>NEW THIS YEAR - THE ACADEMY IMPLEMENTS A NEW VOTE-COUNTING SYSTEM. <P>ALLOWING BETWEEN FIVE AND TEN NOMINATIONS FOR BEST PICTURE -- <P>AND FIVE NOMINEES FOR ALL OTHER CATEGORIES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WOZNIACKI LOSES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WOZNIACKI LOSES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING, ANOTHER BIG UPSET DOWN UNDER. <P>THE NUMBER ONE SEED IN THE WOMAN'S DRAW. CAROLINE WOZNIACKI LOSES IN THE QUARTERFINALS. <P>WOZNIACKI LOST IN STRAIGHT SETS TO DEFENDING CHAMP KIM CLIJSTERS. <P>CLIJSTERS WILL NOW PLAY VICTORIA AZARENKA IN THE SEMIFINALS. <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>TAMPA WAS THE FOCUS OF THE POLITICAL WORLD LAST NIGHT. <P>THE DEBATE ON the CAMPUS OF SOUTH FLORIDA REALLY SHOWED A TACTICAL CHANGE ON THE PART OF MITT ROMNEY. <P>TAMPA BAY TIMES. <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 warm southeasterly breeze will keep the weather nice in our part of Florida today. Skies are starting off partly cloudy with mild 60's on the thermometer. A little patchy fog is possible this morning before sunrise, otherwise it should be very quiet for the morning commute today. Temperatures will continue to climb before noon and reach 82/83 today. Skies stay partly cloudy today and one or two showers are possible before sunset. The showers just mentioned are not likely to disrupt any outdoor plans today. Similar to yesterday, any showers that do develop will be very widely separated and not amount to much. <P>Looking ahead to the rest of the week, we are still on-track for more nice weather again on Wednesday and Thursday. A cold front should cross the area Friday and bring us a better chance for showers or a brief thunderstorm. The front on Friday will clear the area by the weekend leaving us with residual clouds and a little cooler weather. Temperatures will drop back into the 70's on Saturday and Sunday with overnight lows in the 50's. A few showers could linger over the Keys and the Miami area this weekend but most of southwest Florida will return to mainly dry weather after the front goes by on Friday. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TRAFFIC-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=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 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=CRUISE SHIP UPDATE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP UPDATE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT ARE BEING MOVED INTO PLACE. TO BEGIN PUMPING OUT THE HALF-MILLION GALLONS OF FUEL FROM THE COSTA CONCORDIA. <P>SALVAGE EXPERTS RECEIVED THE GREEN LIGHT ON MONDAY TO START PUMPING THE FUEL. WHICH COULD TAKE WEEKS. <P>OFFICIALS ARE WORRIED THAT THE SHIP MAY START LEAKING, CAUSING AN ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER. <P>RESCUE CREWS ARE ALSO STILL BLASTING SMALL HOLES IN THE STEEL FRAME OF THE SHIP -- TO SEARCH FOR THE 17 PEOPLE 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=KIA RECALL-CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>KIA RECALL-CG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A RECALL ALERT FOR YOU FROM A MAJOR AUTOMAKER. <P>KIA RECALLS ALMOST 150 THOUSAND CARS FOR AN AIRBAG DEFECT. <P>THE DEFECT COULD STOP THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG FROM GOING OFF IN A CRASH. <P>KIA IS RECALLING 2006-2008 OPTIMAS AND 2007-2008 RONDOS. <P>THERE ARE **NO REPORTS OF ACCIDENTS OR 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=DISNEY BEARD RULES-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DISNEY BEARD RULES-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>STARTING NEXT MONTH. YOU MAY SEE SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN AT DISNEY LAND OR DISNEY WORLD BEFORE. <P>FACIAL HAIR ON PARK EMPLOYEES. <P>DISNEY LOOSENED THINGS UP A BIT MONDAY. ANNOUNCING ITS CAST MEMBERS AT DISNEY WORLD AND DISNEYLAND CAN GROW BEARDS AND GOATEES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DISNEY BEARD RULES-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DISNEY BEARD RULES-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"For the people who work at Disney Park there are a lot of rules and regulations and some might say its oppressive upon them but that's all intended by the company to produce a predictable typical type product." <P>THE GUIDELINES REMAIN STRICT FOR DISNEY CAST MEMBERS. THE BEARDS AND GOATEES MUST BE WELL GROOMED AND CAN BE NO LONGER THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH. <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 ~ DISNEY BEARD RULES-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>5AM ~ DISNEY BEARD RULES-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S CALLED "THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH." <P>BUT STARTING NEXT MONTH. YOU MAY SEE SOMETHING YOU'VE NEVER SEEN AT DISNEY LAND OR DISNEY WORLD. <P>FACIAL HAIR ON PARK EMPLOYEES. <P>MEREDITH MCDONOUGH HAS REACTION IN ORLANDO. <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 ~ DISNEY BEARD RULES-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>5AM ~ DISNEY BEARD RULES-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE DISNEY LOOK. CLASSIC, ICONIC AND INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE. <P>SINCE ITS INCEPTION DISNEY PRIDES ITSELF ON A POLISHED AND PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE. IT'S PART OF THE GUEST EXPERIENCE. <P>TODAY, DISNEY LOOSENED THINGS UP A BIT. ANNOUNCING ITS CAST MEMBERS AT DISNEY WORLD AND DISNEYLAND CAN GROW BEARDS AND GOATEES. <P>THAT'S A FIRST! <P>ROLLINS PROFESSOR RICK FOGLESONG WROTE A BOOK ABOUT DISNEY WORLD AND ITS IMPACT ON ORLANDO. HE SAYS THE BEARDS ARE A SIGN DISNEY IS EVOLVING. <P>"My response is. it's about time." <P>"For the people who work at Disney Park there are a lot of rules and regulations and some might say its oppressive upon them but that's all intended by the company to produce a predictable typical type product." <P>BUT THE GUIDELINES REMAIN STRICT FOR DISNEY CAST MEMBERS. THE BEARDS AND GOATEES MUST BE WELL GROOMED AND CAN BE NO LONGER THAN A QUARTER OF AN INCH. <P>WALT DISNEY HAD VISION OF A WHOLESOME THEME PARK. AND ONE DISNEY EMPLOYEE WE SPOKE TO OVER THE PHONE SAYS GROWING FACIAL HAIR WON'T CHANGE THAT IMAGE. <P>"I think that a little bit of individuality between the cast members is not a bad thing. I think that people can have facial hair and still be beautiful, Clean cut and wholesome." <P>㬠¬ <P>FOR THE WORKMAN FAMILY COMING ALL THE WAY FROM AUSTIN, TEXAS THEY SAY THE CHANGE IS SOMETHING DISNEY COULD DO WITHOUT. <P>"If the clean look makes them more approachable and less scary for the kids and it's a better example 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=NZ STRANDED WHALES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NZ STRANDED WHALES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>VOLUNTEERS IN NEW ZEALAND STRUGGLE TO SAVE DOZENS OF STRANDED WHALES. <P>IN ALL -- ABOUT 100 PILOT WHALES BECAME STRANDED OFF THE NORTHERN COAST OF SOUTH ISLAND. <P>27 OF THEM HAVE REFLOATED, BUT 34 HAVE ALREADY DIED. <P>THE VOLUNTEERS ARE TRYING TO HELP THE REST OF THE WHALES REFLOAT, WHEN THE NEXT HIGH TIDE ROLLS IN. <P>DOZENS OF WHALES HAVE ALSO GOTTEN STRANDED HERE IN THE PAST. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SNOWMOBILE AVALANCHE-NATVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SNOWMOBILE AVALANCHE-NATVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A WASHINGTON STATE MAN BURIED ALIVE IN AN AVALANCHE AND HIS RESCUE IS CAUGHT ON TAPE. <P>"Can you breathe? We got him. we got his head - shovels - shovels shovels shovels." <P>JOHN SWANSON WAS BURIED SUNDAY AFTERNOON WHILE SNOWMOBILING AT STAMPEDE PASS. <P>LUCKILY, HIS FRIENDS SAW WHAT HAPPENED AND RUSHED TO HIS RESCUE. <P>JOHN SAYS IT'S SOMETHING HE NEVER WANTS TO LIVE THROUGH AGAIN. <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-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) GOP DEBATE-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MITT ROMNEY GETS AGGRESSIVE IN LAST NIGHT'S DEBATE-- <P>ASSAILING NEWT GINGRICH FOR HIS RECORD AS SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. AND HIS PAID CONSULTING WORK WITH FREDDIE MAC. <P>GINGRICH ALSO GOT PERSONAL-- <P>ALLEGING THAT ROMNEY'S CAMPAIGN HISTORY SHOWS THE FORMER MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNOR "CAN'T TELL THE TRUTH." <P>FLORIDA'S PRIMARY IS A WEEK FROM TODAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) CANDIDATES IN FLORIDA-3CG-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) CANDIDATES IN FLORIDA-3CG-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE TOP THREE CANDIDATES WILL BE CAMPAIGNING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TODAY. <P>MITT ROMNEY WILL TALK WITH VOTERS ABOUT THE HOUSING CRISIS. <P>OUTSIDE A FORECLOSED PROPERTY IN LEHIGH ACRES, <P>NEWT GINGRICH WILL HOST A RALLY AT CAMBIER PARK IN NAPLES. <P>AND RICK SANTORUM WILL BE IN PUNTA GORDA FOR A RALLY AT LAISHLEY PARK. <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) ROMNEY TAXES-VOTOPS-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) ROMNEY TAXES-VOTOPS-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>OVERNIGHT - MITT ROMNEY RELEASES HIS TAX RECORDS FROM 2010. <P>THEY SHOW THAT ROMNEY MADE 21-POINT-SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS, MOSTLY FROM INVESTMENTS. <P>AND HIS TAX RATE WAS ABOUT 14 PERCENT, WITH THE HELP OF ABOUT 3 MILLION DOLLARS IN DONATIONS. <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) DANGEROUS PLANES-VOTOPS-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) DANGEROUS PLANES-VOTOPS-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SOME LOCAL REMOTE CONTROL PLANE ENTHUSIASTS WILL MEET WITH THE CAPE CORAL'S FIRE MARSHAL TODAY. <P>THE GROUP IS TEMPORARILY BANNED FROM SEAHAWK PARK -- AFTER ONE OF THEIR PLANES CRASHED AND IGNITED A BRUSHFIRE. <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>QUICK PROGRAMMING NOTE. IT'S THE UNEXPECTED BREAKUP ROCKING HOLLYWOOD. <P>HEIDI KLUM AND SEAL. <P>FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ANNOUNCING THEY'RE PARTING WAYS. *SEAL APPEARS ON ELLEN TODAY. <P>WATCH IT LIVE. OR SET YOUR D-V-R. <P>A-B-C-7 AT FOUR 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=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>