ÿþ<HTML> <BODY BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF BGPROPERTIES=FIXED> <FONT 000000 FACE=ARIAL SIZE=3> <HEAD> <META NAME="GENERATOR" CONTENT="ENPS"> <META CONTENT="text/html;charset=utf-16" http-equiv=Content-Type> <TITLE>ABC7 9AM</TITLE> </HEAD> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH=80% BORDER=1> <TR><TD><TR><TD><FONT 000000 SIZE=+2> <A NAME=StoryIndex> <CENTER><H2>ABC7 9AM</H2></CENTER></TD> </TABLE> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF="x120202_abc_9a.htm">Click here for a text-only version of this page</A></FONT><BR> <TABLE WIDTH=80% BORDER=1 > <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#ANCHOR SUPERS>ANCHOR SUPERS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP>NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#HEADLINES------------->HEADLINES-------------</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS>NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT 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FLORIDA'S ONLY LOCAL NEWS AT NINE - <P>NEW DETAILS ON A TRAGIC ACCIDENT IN LEE COUNTY. <P>AN ESTERO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FATALLY STRUCK BY A CAR, WHILE WALKING ACROSS U-S 41. <P>PLUS - <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL1) ROMNEY AND THE POOR-SOTVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL1) ROMNEY AND THE POOR-SOTVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>I'm not concerned about the very poor. We have a safety net there. If it needs repair, I'll fix it. <P>DID HE REALLY JUST SAY THAT? <P>THIS MORNING -- MITT ROMNEY DEFENDS HIS QUESTIONABLE COMMENTS. <P>AMID ATTACKS FROM HIS OPPONENTS. <P>ABC7 INVESTIGATES THE IMPACT HIS REMARKS WILL HAVE ON VOTERS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL2) GROUNDHOGS DAY-NATSVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL2) GROUNDHOGS DAY-NATSVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SHOW GROUNDHOG CELEBRATION AND SHADOW <P>WINTER WONDER! <P>PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL OUT THIS MORNING ON WEATHER WATCH. <P>WILL THE COUNTRY SPEND MORE WEEKS OUT IN THE COLD? <P>PHIL'S GROUNDHOG DAY PREDICTION AHEAD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL3) GIRL GETS SIX ORGAN TRANSPLANT-SOTVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL3) GIRL GETS SIX ORGAN TRANSPLANT-SOTVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"She's the one who kept pulling tubes out of me." <P>"She's also the one that took my central line out." <P>"So she's not your favorite." <P>MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH - <P>A NINE YEAR OLD GIRL GETS A *SIX* ORGAN TRANSPLANT. <P>SEE THE FIRST OF ITS KIND SURGERY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WX HL-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WX HL-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEWS AT 9:00 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=TEEN KILLED IN ESTERO-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEEN KILLED IN ESTERO-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING -- LEE COUNTY MOURNS THE LOSS OF AN ESTERO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT. <P>17-YEAR-OLD DANIELLE CHAPMAN WAS KILLED. <P>WHILE TRYING TO CROSS BUSY U-S 41. <P>IT HAPPENED AROUND EIGHT O'CLOCK LAST NIGHT, <P>ON SWEETWATER RANCH BOULEVARD AND SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, <P>NEAR THE COCONUT POINT MALL IN ESTERO. <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 KILLED IN ESTERO-on cam> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEEN KILLED IN ESTERO-on cam</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING - THE SCHOOL HAD A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR CHAPMAN. <P>AND GRIEF COUNSELING IS BEING OFFERED TO STUDENTS. <P>THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK THAT HIT HER -- 24 YEAR OLD JUSTIN AVERY OF PUNTA GORDA -- HAS *NOT BEEN CHARGED. <P>AND THE CRASH IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=developing -clip> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>developing -clip</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DEVELOPING THIS MORNING-- <P>A THIRD MURDER INVESTIGATION IN THE CITY OF FORT MYERS. <P>FORT MYERS POLICE LOOK FOR THE PERSON WHO SHOT AND KILLED A MAN LAST NIGHT. <P>IT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE 7:30, ON PAULDO STREET. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WHEN POLICE GOT THERE, THEY FOUND A MAN DEAD. <P>WE'RE TOLD - HE DID NOT LIVE AT THE HOME. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>POLICE SETUP A PERIMETER. AND EVEN BROUGHT OUT THE K-9 UNIT. <P>BUT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND THEIR SUSPECT. <P>IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING, YOU'RE ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=YVYV-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>YVYV-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=POLITICS TODAY-SOTVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>POLITICS TODAY-SOTVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>I'm not concerned about the very rich, they're doing just fine. I'm concerned about the very heart of America, the 90, 95 percent of Americans who right now are struggling." <P>THOSE REMARKS FROM MITT ROMNEY. CONCERN A LOT OF PEOPLE RIGHT NOW. LIBERALS *AND CONSERVATIVES. <P>WITH THE PRESSURE TO STAY ON TOP-- ANY STATEMENT CAN COME UNDER SCRUTINY. <P>THIS-- AS THE RACE HEATS UP IN NEVADA, <P>AHEAD OF THAT STATE'S CAUCUS. <P>ABC-7 COVERS YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE -- <P>AND CHECKS IN WITH DAVID MUIR. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=POLITICS TODAY-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>POLITICS TODAY-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>Donald Trump flew into Las Vegas overnight -- with considerable secrecy <P>surrounding just why it was he's here. <P>NATS -- THE APPRENTICE <P>the new season of his show is about to start -- good promotion. but he might <P>be here to promote someone else. Newt Gingrich. If so, it would be a much <P>needed moment in the spotlight for Gingrich - if so it would be a much <P>needed boost who has been vastly outspent by the Romney camp. <P>Meantime, in Nevada overnight, Romney -- made it clear -- he's moved on from <P>Gingrich -- at least for now -- campaigning against President Obama. <P>I'm afraid he is detached from reality. I just don't think he knows what is <P>actually going on in America." <P>But Romney's argument that the President is detached - comes just as the <P>Governor's OWN words - come under fire. <P>When answering a question about a new poll showing more voters believe <P>President Obama understand the needs of average Americans than Governor <P>Romney- <P>The Governor said this. <P>ROMNEY SOT <P>"I'm in this race because I care about Americans. I'm not concerned about <P>the very poor. We have a safety net there. If it needs repair, I'll fix it." <P>But when pressed about how this sounded <P>REWIND <P>I'm not concerned about the very poor <P>This is how he responded. <P>"We will hear from the Democratic party about the plight of the poor and -- <P>and there's no question, it's not good being poor <P>/ <P>But my campaign is focused on middle income Americans." <P>Newt Gingrich pounced, using it as brand new ammunition here in Nevada: <P>NEWT SOT -- 16:32:32 <P>I am running to be the President of ALL THE AMERICFAN PEOPLE AND I am <P>concerned about ALL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE <P>Even conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh weighing in on Mitt's moments. <P>Corporations are people too. <P>/ <P>I like to fire people when they provide services to me. <P>/ <P>Rick, I tell ya what, $10,000? $10,000 dollar bet? <P>/ <P>I'M NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THE VERY POOR <P>RUSH LIMBAUGH: <P>Everybody knows what he's trying to say but he didn't say it and he makes <P>himself a target with this stuff. He comes across as the prototypical rich <P>Republican. And it's gonna make it harder and harder and harder and harder <P>to go after Obama. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TRUMP ANNOUNCEMENT-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TRUMP ANNOUNCEMENT-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DAVID MUIR REPORTING. <P>PLUS -- DONALD TRUMP MAKES A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY. <P>SOURCES CLOSE TO THE GINGRICH'S CAMPAIGN SAY-- <P>THE REAL ESTATE MOGUL AND REALITY SHOW STAR. INTENDS TO ENDORSE GINGRICH. <P>BUT GINGRICH SAYS HE HAS QUOTE "NO IDEA WHAT THE DONALD IS GOING TO DO." <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ORLANO FLIGHT TO CUBA-BNR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ORLANO FLIGHT TO CUBA-BNR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>A FLORIDA AIRPORT NOW HAS PERMISSION TO FLY TO CUBA. <P>ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HAS RECEIVED THE "OKAY"-- <P>TO OFFER AIR SERVICE TO THE CARIBBEAN ISLAND. <P>LAST YEAR-- O-I-A APPLIED FOR GOVERNMENT PERMISSION FOR THESE OPERATIONS-- <P>AND THE FEDS APPROVED IT YESTERDAY. <P>RIGHT NOW-- THERE ARE NO SCHEDULED FLIGHTS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RADIOACTIVE LEAK-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RADIOACTIVE LEAK-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A NUCLEAR POWER PLANT SHUT DOWN IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, <P>AFTER A SENSOR DETECTED A RADIOACTIVE LEAK. <P>AUTHORITIES SAY A *TINY AMOUNT OF RADIATION COULD HAVE ESCAPED FROM THE POWER PLANT IN SAN ONOFRE, <P>WHICH IS ABOUT 45 MILES NORTH OF SAN DIEGO. <P>BUT OFFICIALS SAY THE PUBLIC IS NOT IN DANGER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RADIOACTIVE LEAK-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RADIOACTIVE LEAK-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE'RE TOLD A WATER LEAK PROMPTED OPERATORS TO SHUT DOWN A REACTOR, AS A PRECAUTION. <P>PLANT WORKERS AND THE PUBLIC WERE NEVER ENDANGERED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BUS CRASH CAUGHT ON CAMERA-BNR-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BUS CRASH CAUGHT ON CAMERA-BNR-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEWLY RELEASED VIDEO SHOWS A HORRIFIC CRASH -- <P>BETWEEN A METRO BUS IN MARYLAND AND A PICKUP TRUCK. <P>YOU CAN SEE THE TRUCK CROSS THE MEDIAN AND HIT THE BUS HEAD ON. <P>INVESTIGATORS ARE NOT SURE *WHY THE TRUCK CROSSED THE MEDIAN, <P>BUT SAY THE BUS DRIVER DID HER BEST TO TRY TO AVOID THE COLLISION. <P>THE CRASH HAPPENED BACK IN DECEMBER AND KILLED THE TRUCK DRIVER. <P>THE BUS DRIVER IS STILL RECOVERING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MAN FALLS IN TRENCH-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MAN FALLS IN TRENCH-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND CHECK THIS OUT -- <P>A DRAMATIC RESCUE IS CAUGHT ON CAMERA, <P>AFTER A MAN IS BURIED IN A CALIFORNIA TRENCH. <P>FIREFIGHTERS SAY THE MAN WAS WORKING ON A HOME IN BRENTWOOD WHEN HE FELL. <P>IT TOOK CREWS MORE THAN AN HOUR TO PULL THE MAN OUT. <P>OFFICIALS SAY THE MAN WAS CONSCIOUS AND ALERT. WHEN HE WAS RUSHED TO AN AREA HOSPITAL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PLANNED PARENTHOOD-TC MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PLANNED PARENTHOOD-TC MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING -- A-B-C SEVEN LOOKS INTO WHY "SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE," <P>IS ENDING ITS FINANCIAL PARTNERSHIP WITH PLANNED PARENTHOOD. <P>SOME CLAIM POLITICAL PRESSURE IS BEHIND THIS CONTROVERSIAL MOVE. <P>BUT THE CHARITY SAYS - NOT SO. <P>ABC-7'S CHANCE SEALES EXPLAINS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PLANNED PARENTHOOD-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PLANNED PARENTHOOD-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"Today I rise quite saddened by the news that the Susan G. Komen race for the cure has made a political decision," <P>IT"S A MOVE SPARKING AN OUTCRY FROM ABORTION RIGHTS ADVOCATES. <P>PLANNED PARENTHOOD SAYS THE KOMEN FOUNDATION -- HAS CAVED TO BULLYING BY CONSERVATIVES. <P>SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PLANNED PARENTHOOD'S PRESIDENT -- TOOK TO THE MICROPHONE TODAY IN SARASOTA. <P>Zdravecky: "deeply concerned" <P>BUT THE KOMEN FOUNDATION DENIES POLITICS PLAYED A ROLE, <P>SAYING ITS DECISION WAS BASED ON -- NEWLY ADOPTED CRITERIA FOR ISSUING GRANTS. <P>AND PULLED THE FUNDS BASED ON A CONGRESSIONAL INVESTIGATION. <P>SOT FROM THOMAS ON GRANTS NOT APPLICABLE TO THOSE ORGANIZATIONS UNDER INVESTIGATION <P>IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, PLANNED PARENTHOOD ESTIMATES ABOUT 14 THOUSAND BREAST CANCER SCREENINGS EACH YEAR. <P>THOSE SCREENINGS WILL CONTINUE, <P>BUT 19 AFFILIATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE OUT 700 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN GRANT FUNDING. <P>sot from Noreen Thomas on Planned Parenthood not applying for grants <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PLANNED PARENTHOOD-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PLANNED PARENTHOOD-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>24 HOURS AFTER THIS NEWS FIRST BROKE, <P>PLANNED PARENTHOOD SAYS -- IT HAS RECEIVED MORE THEN 400 THOUSAND DOLLARS. FROM OVER SIX THOUSAND DONORS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FAULTY LEHIGH ACRES BRIDGES-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FAULTY LEHIGH ACRES BRIDGES-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>22 BRIDGES. ESSENTIAL TO CROSS LEHIGH ACRES CANALS. GET CRUCIAL REPAIRS. <P>THE EAST COUNTY WATER CONTROL DISTRICT IS REPLACING LARGE, MISSING CONCRETE CHIPS-- <P>PAINTING OVER GRAFFITTI. <P>TIGHTENING LOOSE GUARDRAILS. <P>AND, EVEN SCRAPING OFF ACIDIC BAT WASTE. <P>BUT, IT'S SOMETHING THAT **WASN'T ON THE LIST -- THAT CAUGHT THEIR ATTENTION-- <P>DOZENS OF MISSING NUTS FROM HANDRAILS AND GUARDRAILS FROM THE BRIDGES. <P>IT WAS SO LOOSE, IT COULD DERAILED. SENDING A CAR INTO THE CANAL. <P>THE WATER DISTRICT BLAMES FISHERMAN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FAULTY LEHIGH ACRES BRIDGES-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FAULTY LEHIGH ACRES BRIDGES-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"You find some weird things like these nuts on this rail that are missing. 18 of them, which makes no sense to workers other than people using them for sinkers on their fishing pole." <P>THE REPAIRS SHOULD TAKE BETWEEN THREE AND FOUR MONTHS TO COMPLETE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BEACH WATER TESTING-VOTOPS-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BEACH WATER TESTING-VOTOPS-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S A SITUATION THAT'S SERVING AS A REMINDER TO BOATERS -- <P>EXPERTS SUGGEST HAVING SAFETY EQUIPMENT. LIKE EMERGENCY BEACONS. ON BOARD. <P>WHEN IN DISTRESS -- THESE DEVICES ALERT AUTHORITIES OF YOUR LOCATION WITHIN 100 FEET. <P>THERE ARE TWO TYPES AND A RANGE OF PRICES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=unemployment-BNR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>unemployment-BNR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>JUST INTO OUR ABC-7 NEWSROOM. <P>UNEMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS FALLING BY 12 THOUSAND-- <P>HINTING THAT COMPANIES ARE CUTTING FEWER JOBS AND LIKELY STEPPING UP HIRING. <P>RIGHT NOW-- THE NUMBER SITS AT 367 THOUSAND. <P>IT'S THE SECOND LOWEST LEVEL FOR THE FOUR WEEK AVERAGE SINCE JUNE 2008. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GROUNDHOGS DAY-NATSVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GROUNDHOGS DAY-NATSVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PHIL AND HIS SHADOW-- <P>FROM GOBLERS NOB-- SIX MORE WEEKS ON WINTER <P>PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL -- THE BEARER OF BAD NEWS. <P>THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS PREDICTOR OF WEATHER SAW HIS SHADOW THIS MORNING AROUND 7-30. <P>MEANING. BUNDLE UP-- WINTER WILL BE HERE FOR SIX MORE WEEKS. <P>BUT ACCORDING TO THE STORMFAX ALMANAC'S. <P>PHIL'S PREDICTION HAS ONLY BEEN RIGHT ABOUT 40 PERCENT OF THE 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=EDISON PARADE-VO-BNR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>EDISON PARADE-VO-BNR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S A CELEBRATION OF ONE OF HISTORY'S GREATEST INVENTORS. <P>A MONTH LONG, *FESTIVAL OF LIGHT*. HONORING THE VALUES OF THOMAS ALVA EDISON. <P>THE NEW ENGLAND INVENTOR SPENT HIS WINTERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>THIS IS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT. <P>EVEN THOUGH THE GRAND PARADE IS NOT UNTIL THE 18TH-- <P>THE SIDEWALK IS ALREADY LINED WITH DUCT TAPE, CHAIRS AND NAME TAGS. <P>NUMEROUS CHARITIES AND NON-PROFITS ARE SELLING SEATS ON THE STREET FOR TEN DOLLARS. <P>FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TICKETS, THE LINE UP, AND ENTRANCE FEES- <P>HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE-- ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM AND CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN. <P>. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RED SOX STREET NAME-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RED SOX STREET NAME-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OFFICIALLY NAME THE STREET. LEADING UP TO THE RED SOX'S BRAND NEW STADIUM. <P>THE STREET LEADING INTO JET BLUE PARK. WILL BE RENAMED "FENWAY SOUTH DRIVE". <P>RED SOX STAFF MOVE INTO THE NEW STADIUM OFFICES THIS WEEK. <P>AND CONSTRUCTION ON THE BALLPARK IS SET TO WRAP UP BY THE FIRST GAME OF SPRING TRAINING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE ONE-1SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE ONE-1SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NOW YOU SEE IT-- NOW YOU DON'T. <P>THE TED WILLIAMS STATUE OUTSIDE CITY OF PALMS PARK IS GONE. <P>WHERE THE LANDMARK IS POSTED UP NOW. <P>PLUS-- <P>:20 I'M YOU WATCHING YOU! <P>NO DVR'S NEEDED. <P>THE SUPERBOWL COMMERCIALS THAT WILL HAVE YOU GLUED DURING BREAKS IN THE GAME. <P>WE'RE ROLLING OUT THE TEASES. THAT WILL HAVE YOU LOOKING UP THE ADS LATER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ1 A SUPERBOWL ADS-NATSVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ1 A SUPERBOWL ADS-NATSVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WEATHER TEASE-WX ID> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WEATHER TEASE-WX ID</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WEATHER IS COMING UP. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BLOOMBERG TEASE-SOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BLOOMBERG TEASE-SOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BLOOMBERG TEASE <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=METEOR CAUGHT ON CAMERA-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>METEOR CAUGHT ON CAMERA-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SOME FOLKS IN OKLAHOMA AND TEXAS GOT AN UNEXPECTED LIGHT SHOW LATE LAST NIGHT. <P>CHECK OUT THE LIGHT FROM THE OFFICER'S DASH CAM. <P>SEE THAT LITTLE BALL MOVE ACROSS THE SKY? <P>THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION SAYS IT WAS LIKELY A METEOR. <P>PEOPLE FROM AS FAR SOUTH AS WACO. AND AS FAR NORTH AS OKLAHOMA CITY. REPORTED SEEING IT. <P>*AND HEARING A LOUD BOOM. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CROSSTALK INTO WX-LINH IN WX CENTER> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CROSSTALK INTO WX-LINH IN WX CENTER</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FORECAST-WXWALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FORECAST-WXWALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. <P>"WARM WEATHER STICKS AROUND" <P>Another warm day is on tap for Southwest Florida. Yesterday, Page Field recorded a high of 85 degrees, which put us one degree shy of our record set back in 1990. <P>This morning will be quite mild. We'll start off with temperatures in the 60s along with some patchy fog. Some mid and high level cloudiness will continue to work its way in from the Gulf of Mexico and will mix with our sunshine throughout the day. Highs this afternoon will quickly warm into the low to mid 80s, with a slight cooling at our coastal locations due to a gulf breeze kicking in. <P>There's not much change to our overall weather pattern as we head into Friday and the weekend. Expect more sunshine and warm weather with temperatures remaining in the low to mid 80s. <P>By next week, some unsettled weather begins to move into the area. On Monday, look for an increase in the cloud cover with highs again in the lower half of the 80s. Moisture will gather across the Gulf of Mexico and bring a chance for rain beginning on Tuesday. <P>On a side note, today is Groundhog Day. Even though it feels like spring has already sprung, Punxsutawney Phil will be looking for his shadow. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SUPER BOWL ADS-VO IN POP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SUPER BOWL ADS-VO IN POP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE SUPER BOWL AD EXTRAVAGANZA STARTS EARLIER THAN EVER THIS YEAR -- <P>THIS IS A LIVE LOOK FROM INDIANAPOLIS WHERE SUPERBOWL VILLAGE IS IN FULL SWING. <P>WITH ADVERTISERS RELEASING ALL KINDS OF TEASES.LIKE THAT FERRIS BEULLER FLASHBACK. TO GET MORE BANG FOR THEIR BUCK. <P>ABC'S DAVID WRIGHT REPORTS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SUPER BOWL ADS-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SUPER BOWL ADS-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>When you're pitching your product to the biggest TV audience of all time. <P>NATS <P>. you tend to go with what works. <P>SOT ad week <P>there'll be lots of dogs, lots of kids, lots of celebrities <P>NATS <P>------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <P>START HERE <P>Super Bowl ads cost 116 thousand dollars per second. <P>NATS <P>.so advertisers want the biggest bang for the buck. <P>SOT ad week <P>and the easiest way to do that is with kids and dogs <P>Of course if it were that easy, advertisers wouldn't have to hire Don Draper <P>. <P>SOT mad men clip <P>Peggy Olson: Sex sells. <P>Don Draper: Says who? Just so you know, the people who talk that way think <P>that monkeys can do this. <P>Which is NOT to say sex doesn't sell. everything from Doritos to dot coms. <P>NATS <P>Model Adriana Lima sold so much Victoria's Secret underwear in past years, <P>that this year she's hawking cars for Kia. <P>NATS <P>And flowers for Teleflora. <P>SOT stein <P>she has more roles than ryan gosling. <P>She's not the only Super Bowl supermodel. This year there's also. David <P>Beckham??? <P>SOT 17:26:58 stein <P>I don't think your average Super Bowl viewer is a big David Beckham fan.i <P>think those Venn diagrams don't overlap very much. <P>But. female viewers need eye candy too! <P>Not to mention gags. In addition to beer ads, here's a yogurt spot that <P>ends in a head butt <P>SOT adweek <P>and there will be lots of ads that are more targeted to the growing female <P>audience than there ever have been before. <P>This year a lot of the ads are on-line already. as companies try to build <P>buzz ahead of the game. <P>NATS <P>Volkswagen did that last year with its Darth Vader ad. <P>NATS <P>This year? Darth Vader plus dogs! 10 million hits and counting. <P>NATS <P>Every conceivable car company. <P>NATS <P>. is getting in on the act too. From Vampire-slaying Audis. <P>NATS <P>. to Suzukis hot new Eskimo sled <P>SOT 011039 BS: <P>This is a new problem for the Super Bowl-there are so many car <P>advertisements. How many of these guys are going to stand out? There are <P>about 10 different cars and most ads have the same theme <P>NATS - "Oooooh Yeah" <P>And Honda is banking on the good will that comes along with Ferris Bueller. <P>SOT - Matthew Broderick is very appealing, that movie resonates with a lot <P>of people, and I think that ad is going to do very well. <P>END PKG HERE <P>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <P>The buzz has been huge so far, but. Not everybody is a fan. <P>SOT Nightline two camera intvu 010657 <P>RUNS= <P>SOT <P>010657 DW: It was much cooler when it was a Ferrari. <P>010659 BS: Yes. Haha. <P>010701 DW: But a CRV? I don't know. <P>010702 BW: It's not the same thing <P>NATSOT <P>You still here? Don't you have anything better to do <P>Whatever works. For GMA DW ABC LA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RED SOX STATUE-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RED SOX STATUE-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TED WILLIAMS PLAZA AT THE CITY OF PALMS PARK. LOOKS A LITTLE EMPTY--- <P>THAT'S BECAUSE THE TED WILLIAMS STATUE IS NOW AT THE NEW JETBLUE PARK. <P>CREWS FROM LEE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION -- <P>REMOVED THE 35-HUNDRED POUND STATUE FROM IN FRONT OF CITY OF PALMS PARK YESTERDAY. <P>THE STATUE---WHICH IS OF TED WILLIAMS AND A LITTLE CHILD----WAS DEDICATED IN FEBRUARY 2007. <P>IT'S BEEN A LANDMARK FOR MANY RED SOX FANS -- <P>THE STATUE ALSO HAS A REPLICA SITTING UP IN BOSTON. IN FRONT OF GATE "B" AT FENWAY PARK. <P>IT'S NOT CLEAR EXACTLY WHERE THE STATUE WILL SIT AT THE NEW BALL PARK. <P>CREWS AT JETBLUE PARK SAY CONSTRUCTION IS RIGHT ON SCHEDULE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RED SOX STATUE-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RED SOX STATUE-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"this is the original, do we only get one chance and we're trying to make sure that it's a good one." <P>IT'S NOT CLEAR EXACTLY WHERE THE STATUE WILL SIT AT THE NEW BALL PARK. <P>CREWS AT JETBLUE PARK SAY CONSTRUCTION IS RIGHT ON SCHEDULE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE TWO-SOTVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE TWO-SOTVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>You depend on that money, especially when you have kids and you're a single mom. You're hoping that money's coming right away <P>TAX SEASON IS UPON US-- <P>AND MANY ARE ANXIOUS FOR THEIR RETURNS. <P>BUT SCAMMERS ARE LURKING TO TAKE YOUR CHECK. <P>THE NEW WAY THEY'RE GETTING YOUR MONEY-- BEFORE YOU EVEN **FILE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ2 A FORGING TAX RETURNS- > <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ2 A FORGING TAX RETURNS- </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=FORGING TAX RETURNS-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FORGING TAX RETURNS-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IDENTITY THIEVES ARE ROBBING TAXPAYERS OF THEIR REFUNDS! <P>HERE'S WHAT HAPPENING -- <P>TAXPAYERS GO TO FILE FOR THEIR REFUND, BUT GET REJECTED BY THE I-R-S. <P>WHY? <P>SOMEONE ELSE HAS ALREADY USED THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER TO OBTAIN THEIR RETURNS. <P>AS ABC7'S ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY REPORTS-- <P>IT'S SO BAD. SHE FOUND TWO VICTIMS WITHIN JUST FIVE MINUTES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FORGING TAX RETURNS-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FORGING TAX RETURNS-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"You depend on that money, especially when you have kids and you're a single mom. You're hoping that money's coming right away." <P>MELISSA'S EAGER TO GET HER 42-HUNDRED DOLLAR TAX REFUND <P>SHE TOOK HER TAXES TO H&R BLOCK. BUT IT DIDN'T TAKE TOO LONG BEFORE SHE LEARNED SHE'LL HAVE TO WAIT. <P>"within an hour and a half, she called me back saying it got rejected <P>REJECTED -- AS A DUPLICATE FILING. <P>SOMEONE ELSE HAD ALREADY FILED UNDER HER NAME -- TRYING TO NAB HER MONEY. <P>"basically they're using your social security and your name and different addresses because even when I called the IRS my address wasn't even matching then" <P>HOW PREVALENT IS THIS? IN FIVE MINUTES AT THE FORT MYERS I-R-S OFFICE, WE ALSO FOUND BOB SHERIDAN, ANXIOUS FOR HIS 49-HUNDRED DOLLAR REFUND. <P>FORTUNATELY THE I-R-S DIDN'T SEND THE CROOKS HIS REFUND, MEANING HE ONLY HAS TO WAIT 4 MONTHS. <P>"If they would have paid out the money, it would take over a year to get the money back" <P>"The IRS works on a first-come, first-served basis. So the first one who files with that number with the correct information is the one who is accepted" <P>JOE CLOOS OF LIBERTY TAX SERVICE EXPLAINS HE HASN'T SEEN SO MUCH IDENTITY THEFT IN HIS 10 YEARS OF PREPARING TAXES. <P>"They never stop. They just keep taking information and trying and trying" <P>THE I-R-S IS TRYING TO KEEP UP TOO -- IN A NATIONAL SWEEP CRACKING DOWN ON IDENTITY THEFT, THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT AND THE AGENCY TARGETED 105 IDENTITY THEFT PERPETRATORS. <P>THEY'RE WORKING ON NEW SCREENING FILTERS TO SPOT FALSE RETURNS TOO. <P>BUT FOR THE VICTIMS, IT MAY BE TOO LATE. <P>""it's a big headache" <P>IN FORT MYERS, ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY, ABC 7. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE THREE-1SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE THREE-1SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AHEAD IN OUR NEXT HALF HOUR -- <P>A MEDICAL MIRACLE. <P>A LITTLE GIRL RECOVERS AFTER A *SIX ORGAN TRANSPLANT. <P>THEN- <P>Folks in the legal community are looking at this as It's either brilliant or <P>a crazy stunt that could backfire. <P>A MULTI-MILLIONAIRE IN FLORIDA IS ADOPTING HIS GIRLFRIEND. <P>THE DECISION TO PLAY THE LEGAL SYSTEM, <P>IN HOPES OF RETAINING THE MONEY HE MIGHT BE LOSING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ3 TBA MAN ADOPTS GF-SOTVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ3 TBA MAN ADOPTS GF-SOTVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WX TEASE-WX SOURCE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WX TEASE-WX SOURCE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ABC SEVEN IS ALWAYS ON TOP OF THE LATEST BUSINESS NEWS. <P>YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WHERE THE TRADING DAY IS JUST BEGINNING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS1) TEEN KILLED IN ESTERO-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS1) TEEN KILLED IN ESTERO-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AN ESTERO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IS DEAD, <P>AFTER GETTING HIT BY A CAR NEAR THE COCONUT POINT MALL IN ESTERO. <P>IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT ON SWEETWATER RANCH BOULEVARD AND SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL. <P>INVESTIGATORS TELL US -- 17 YEAR OLD, DANIELLE CHAPMAN DIED FROM HER INJURIES AT THE HOSPITAL. <P>THE DRIVER HAS NOT BEEN CHARGED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS2) TRUMP ANNOUCEMENT-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS2) TRUMP ANNOUCEMENT-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE DONALD MAKES A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY. <P>DONALD TRUMP IS EXPECTED TO ENDORSE NEWT GINGRICH IN LAS VEGAS, <P>WHERE GINGRICH IS CAMPAIGNING AHEAD OF SATURDAY'S REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES IN NEVADA. <P>BUT GINGRICH'S CAMP SAYS THEY DON'T KNOW *WHAT THE REAL ESTATE MOGUL HAS IN STORE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS3) PARADE TODAY-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS3) PARADE TODAY-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SPECTATORS ALREADY SAVE SEATS. <P>FOR THE MONTH LONG *FESTIVAL OF LIGHT* CELEBRATION. <P>HONORING THOMAS EDISON. <P>THIS IS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT. <P>RIGHT NOW-- THE SIDEWALK IS LINED WITH DUCT TAPE, CHAIRS AND NAME TAGS. <P>PLUS, NUMEROUS CHARITIES AND NON-PROFITS ARE SELLING SEATS ON THE STREET FOR TEN DOLLARS. <P>THE GRAND PARADE WILL BE HELD FEBRUARY 18TH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RESCUED BOTERS-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RESCUED BOTERS-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TWO ENGLEWOOD FISHERMAN ARE HOME SAFE THIS MORNING -- AFTER BEING STRANDED IN THE OCEAN FOR HOURS. <P>MICHAEL KASAK AND BILL HANDEY'S BOAT BEGAN TAKING ON WATER -- <P>13 MILES OFF THE COAST OF STUMP PASS. <P>THEN THE BOAT CAPSIZED AND HANDEY WAS DRAGGED UNDER. <P>AFTER FIVE HOURS OF WAITING - THE MIAMI COAST GUARD SPOTTED THE MEN. <P>IT WAS A LUCKY SIGHTING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RESCUED BOTERS-SOTVO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RESCUED BOTERS-SOTVO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Handey <P>I went down with the boat it took me under water and I didn't have air. Finally that strap on the life preserver broke. <P>THE PAIR WERE OUT FISHING FOR GROUPER. <P>THE COAST GUARD SAYS -- <P>THEY COULD HAVE BEEN SPOTTED SOONER. IF THEY HAD FLARES OR A DISTRESS BEACON ON BOARD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CRUISE SHIP LATEST-BNR-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRUISE SHIP LATEST-BNR-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ROUGH SEAS AND STRONG WINDS CONTINUE TO DELAY SALVAGE OPERATIONS --- <P>ON THE CAPSIZED CRUISE SHIP OFF THE ITALIAN COAST. <P>GLASS PANELS ATOP THE SHIP, STARTED TO BREAK APART YESTERDAY. <P>CONDITIONS MAKE IT DANGEROUS FOR DIVERS TO CONTINUE LOOKING FOR MISSING PASSENGERS. <P>THERE ARE AROUND 500-THOUSAND GALLONS OF HEAVY FUEL AND OTHER POLLUTANTS ON BOARD-- <P>POSING A THREAT TO THE ENVIRONMENT. <P>THE PARIS PROSECUTOR HAS OPENED A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION INTO THE DISASTER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BOAT COKE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BOAT COKE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>COSTA RICAN AUTHORITIES SEIZE TWO *TONS OF COCAINE IN A MAJOR DRUG BUST. <P>THE COAST GUARD TRACKED THREE SUSPICIOUS BOATS -- <P>NEAR THE BORDER WITH PANAMA. <P>POLICE SAID THE COCAINE WAS BOUND FOR MEXICO. <P>THREE COLOMBIANS WERE ARRESTED, <P>BUT FOUR OTHERS ESCAPED. RUNNING INTO THE JUNGLE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STEALING GLACIERS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STEALING GLACIERS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A MAN FROM CHILE IS IN CUSTODY THIS MORNING, <P>AFTER POLICE SAY HE WAS STEALING CHUNKS OF ICE FROM A GLACIER. <P>THEY SAY HE WAS CARRYING MORE THAN 11 THOUSAND POUNDS OF ICE FROM A NATIONAL PARK. IN HIS REFRIGERATED TRUCK. <P>SCIENTISTS SAY PHOTOGRAPHS SHOW THE GLACIER HAD RETREATED MORE THAN A HALF A MILE IN JUST ONE YEAR. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=I75 DEPORTATION-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>I75 DEPORTATION-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW CONCERNS THIS MORNING -- <P>ABOUT A 15 YEAR OLD SURVIVOR OF THE DEADLY PILE UP ON I-75. <P>15-YEAR-OLD LIDIANE CARMO -- WAS IN A CHURCH VAN WITH HER FAMILY AND THEIR PASTOR. <P>EVERYONE EXCEPT DIED IN THAT HORRIFIC CRASH NEAR GAINESVILLE. <P>THE TEEN IS IN BAD SHAPE THIS MORNING, BUT EXPECTED TO RECOVER. <P>BUT ONCE WHEN SHE'S RELEASED -- A NEW SET OF QUESTIONS EMERGE: <P>WHERE WILL SHE GO. AND COULD SHE BE DEPORTED TO BRAZIL? <P>BECAUSE SHE IS NOT IN THE U.S. LEGALLY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=I75 DEPORTATION-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>I75 DEPORTATION-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"Immigration issues are a matter of the American government." <P>AS OF RIGHT NOW-- A U-S IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT SPOKESPERSON SAYS THE YOUNG GIRL WILL NOT BE DEPORTED. <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 THIS MORNING-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEW THIS MORNING-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=AARON CARTER SISTER DEAD-FDOTTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>AARON CARTER SISTER DEAD-FDOTTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING-- <P>SINGERS NICK AND AARON CARTER. ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILY. MOURN THE DEATH OF THEIR SISTER. <P>E-NEWS REPORTS -- LESLIE CARTER HAS DIED AT THE AGE OF 25. <P>DETAILS ABOUT CARTER'S DEATH HAVE NOT BEEN RELEASED. <P>SHE REPORTEDLY GAVE BIRTH TO A DAUGHTER IN APRIL. <P>SHE ALSO APPEARED IN THE E-REALITY SHOW "HOUSE OF CARTERS." <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MAN ADOPTS GF-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MAN ADOPTS GF-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A 48-YEAR-OLD FLORIDA HEIR. WORTH HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS. IS NOT MARRYING HIS 42-YEAR-OLD GIRLFRIEND. <P>INSTEAD - HE WANTS TO *ADOPT HER! <P>AS ABC'S ANDREA CANNING REPORTS-- <P>IT'S ALL TO PROTECT HIS FORTUNE. AS HE FACES TRIAL AND A LAWSUIT FOR MANSLAUGHTER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MAN ADOPTS GF-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MAN ADOPTS GF-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>John Goodman was living the high life in tony Palm Beach millions of dollars <P>, a beautiful girlfriend owner of a celebrity filled polo club. But then <P>this happened and now he's embroiled in one of Florida's most bizarre legal <P>cases. <P>Reporter: A local polo mogul charged in a DUI crash has adopted his <P>girlfriend as his daughter. <P>That's right- 48-year-old Goodman ADOPTED HIS 42 YEAR OLD GIRLFRIEND - <P>making HEATHER HUTCHINS his legal daughter. <P>Now, he's being accused of exploiting a legal loophole that would protect <P>his millions from a bitter civil lawsuit. <P>It all started in February 2010 when Goodman was ALLEGEDLY driving home with <P>a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit. <P>HE ALLEGEDLY BLEW A STOP SIGN crashing HIS BENTLEY INTO 23 YEAR OLD SCOTT <P>WILSON'S CAR, causing it to flip into this canal. WILSON DROWNED. <P>GOODMAN allegedly WALKED AWAY FROM THE SCENEAND IS facing UP TO 30 YEARS IN <P>PRISON FOR VEHICULAR HOMICIDE <P>MEANTIME WILSON'S PARENTS ARE NOW SUING GOODMAN BUT EXPERTS SAY EVEN IF THEY <P>WIN THEY MIGHT NOT GET ANY MONEY <P>THAT'S BECAUSE The majority of his fortune is untouchable- tied up in a <P>trust fund for his teenage children. But after adopting his long-term <P>girlfriend and adding her to the trust, SHE COULD cash out part of that <P>fortune. And if she wants, share it with him. <P>"Here, she becomes a beneficiary of a trust and arguably because she's 42 <P>years old. Is now immediately entitled to / 1/3 share of the trust. / <P>Folks in the legal community are looking at this as It's either brilliant or <P>a crazy stunt that could backfire. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MAN ADOPTS GF-ON CAM TAG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MAN ADOPTS GF-ON CAM TAG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ANDREA CANNING REPORTING. <P>GOODMAN'S LAWYER INSISTS-- THE ADOPTION WAS DESIGNED FOR ESTATE PLANNING, <P>AND TO GUARANTEE HIS CHILDREN'S FUTURE. <P>NOT TO SHIELD HIS FORTUNE FROM A LAWSUIT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MICHELLE PARKER SEARCH-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MICHELLE PARKER SEARCH-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE SEARCH FOR A MISSING MOTHER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA -- <P>LEADS INVESTIGATORS TO AN AREA LAKE. <P>YOU CAN SEE DIVERS SCOURING THE WATER FOR CLUES. <P>MICHELLE PARKER VANISHED IN NOVEMBER IN THE ORLANDO AREA -- <P>JUST HOURS AFTER A "PEOPLE'S COURT" EPISODE SHE APPEARED ON AIRED. <P>PARKER'S MOTHER SAID POLICE TOLD HER FAMILY -- <P>THAT THEY ARE SEARCHING THE AREA, AFTER RECEIVING A CREDIBLE TIP. <P>THE FATHER OF PARKER'S KIDS.DALE SMITH JUNIOR IS THE ONLY SUSPECT IN HER DISAPPEARANCE. <P>HE HAS NOT BEEN CHARGED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MICHELLE PARKER SEARCH-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MICHELLE PARKER SEARCH-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"I found out yesterday, and I just started crying because now I have to go through this again, and again, and again, but we have to find her," Stewart said. <P>DALE SMITH JUNIOR IS THE FATHER OF PARKER'S KIDS. <P>AND IS ALSO THE LEAD SUSPECT IN HER DISAPPEARANCE. <P>HE HAS NOT BEEN CHARGED WITH ANY CRIME. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GIRL GETS SIX ORGAN TRANSPLANT-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GIRL GETS SIX ORGAN TRANSPLANT-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A STORY OF SURVIVAL.WITH A HAPPY ENDING. <P>A LITTLE GIRL FROM MAINE RECEIVED NOT ONE OR TWO. <P>BUT *SIX LIFE-SAVING ORGAN TRANSPLANTS. <P>SHE'S NOW ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY. <P>BRAD ROGERS HAS HER AMAZING STORY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GIRL GETS SIX ORGAN TRANSPLANT-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GIRL GETS SIX ORGAN TRANSPLANT-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ON THE TOP FLOOR OF BOSTON'S CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, A SPIRITED NINE-YEAR-OLD GIRL FROM MAINE IS PACKING UP HER THINGS TO COME HOME. <P>"She's the one who kept pulling tubes out of me." <P>"She's also the one that took my central line out." <P>"So she's not your favorite." <P>"No." <P>WHEN ALANNAH WAS FIVE, SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A RARE AND MASSIVE TUMOR <P>THAT DOESN'T RESPOND TO CHEMOTHERAPY. THE TUMOR WRAPPED ITSELF AROUND <P>ALANNAH'S ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, LIVER, PANCREAS, SPLEEN, AND SMALL <P>INTESTINES. AND IT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THE TUMOR WOULD CUT <P>OFF THE BLOOD SUPPLY TO THOSE ORGANS. SHE NEEDED A SIX ORGAN TRANSPLANT. <P>"This is a very difficult operation. It's about as difficult as you can <P>get. And the hard part of it is the actual removal of the tumor and the <P>organs." <P>AFTER BEING ON THE TRANSPLANT WAITING LIST FOR 15 MONTHS, ONE FAMILY'S <P>LOSS BECAME ALANNAH'S MIRACLE. THREE MONTHS AGO, DOCTORS TOOK ALANNAH <P>IN FOR HER TRANSPLANT SURGERY. <P>"I was calm. I knew he was going to be able to do it. I just knew Dr. <P>Kim could do it." <P>"During the 14 and a half hour surgery, doctors removed the cancerous <P>tumor and six organs that the tumor had wrapped itself around. Doctors <P>then transplanted in six new organs and gave Alannah her life back." <P>DR. KIM KEPT ALL SIX ORGANS ATTACHED DURING THE TRANSPLANT. <P>"So it's really like transplanting one large organ." <P>THE OPERATION WAS A SUCCESS AND THEY GOT ALL OF THE TUMOR. <P>"We were so grateful. " <P>"You know the people who donated the organs are so brave." <P>THIS IS BELIEVED TO BE THE VERY FIRST TRANSPLANT OF AN ESOPHAGUS. <P>"Swallow better than before." <P>"It feels the same to you." <P>"Well that's good." "And a pill went down my throat and I can still feel it." "You can still feel it in your throat." <P>ALANNAH MUST TAKE MEDICINE TO KEEP HER BODY FROM REJECTING THE NEWS ORGANS. BUT SHE CAN NOW LIVE A NORMAL LIFE. <P>"She's fought hard, you know. And they gave her something back. They <P>gave her back her life." <P>"She's happy. She's happy. We're going home. We're going back to Maine." <P>HOME TO A BIG RECEPTION AND LOTS OF BALLOONS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE FOUR-1SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE FOUR-1SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LIVING IN THE TROPICS --- YOU MAY HAVE THAT EXTRA GLOW. <P>BUT WHY THOSE WHO SUNBATH IN TANNING BEDS. SHOULD BE *EXTRA CAUTIOUS. <P>"There are some chemicals that don't say formaldehyde per se, but once they're heated will convert into formaldehyde <P>IF YOU WOULDN'T PUT THOSE CHEMICALS ON YOUR BODY-- WHY ARE MORE WOMEN PUTTING THEM IN THEIR HAIR? <P>THE WARNING THIS MORNING ABOUT A *POPULAR TREND AT THE SALON. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ4 A BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT-SOTVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ4 A BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT-SOTVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WEATHER TEASE-WX ID> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WEATHER TEASE-WX ID</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WEATHER IS COMING UP. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT-VO IN TC MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT-VO IN TC MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>GETTING A TRENDY BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT AT THE SALON CAN LEAVE YOUR LOCKS FEELING SMOOTH. <P>BUT THERE MAY BE HEALTH RISKS INVOLVED. <P>DIANA GONZALEZ HAS MORE ON THE POPULAR STRAIGHTENING PRODUCTS. AND WHAT IS *ACTUALLY* IN 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=BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT PRODUCT READS CONTAINS NO FORMALDEHYDE. THAT CLAIM WILL NO LONGER BE ON THE BOTTLE. ONE OF THE MAIN INGREDIENTS IS THE LIQUID FORM OF FORMALDEHYDE ACCORDING TO THE FDA. CALIFORNIA'S ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS ACCUSED THE COMPANY OF DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING. <P>"There are some chemicals that don't say formaldehyde per se, but once they're heated will convert into formaldehyde or release formaldehyde from them." <P>A HOT IRON IS USED ON HAIR RIGHT AFTER THESE PRODUCTS ARE APPLIED. IN NOVEMBER BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT SENT NBC MIAMI THESE PHOTOS OF INDEPENDENT TESTING AND A REPLY TO THE FDA STATING ONLY A TRACE AMOUNT OF NATURALLY OCCURRING FORMALDEHYDE WAS RELEASED BY THEIR PRODUCTS. <P>NOW THE MAKER OF THESE PRODUCTS HAS SETTLED THE LAWSUIT FILED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. THE COMPANY HAS AGREED TO PAY 600 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN FINES AND PENALTIES FOR FAILING TO NOTIFY CONSUMERS AND STYLISTS THAT IT'S PRODUCTS CONTAIN CHEMICALS THAT MAY CAUSE CANCER. FORMALDEHYDE IS A KNOWN CARCINOGEN. <P>SALONS WILL ALSO BE SUPPLIED WITH PAMPHLETS THAT CONTAIN RECOMMENDED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. MIAMI DERMATOLOGIST JANELLE VEGA MAYORAL SAYS STYLISTS SHOULD TAKE MEASURES WHEN USING ANY KERATIN STRAIGHTENING PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN OR RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE. <P>"Including masks to cover their mouth, their nose and throat and to make sure they're not inhaling the fumes. There has to be very good ventilation. Usually we recommend good exhaust that will be removing the fumes as soon as they come out." <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DIANA GONZALEZ WITH OUR REPORT. <P>BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT OWNERS SAY THE SETTLEMENT REPRESENTS A FAIR AND EQUITABLE RESOLUTION. <P>THEY ALSO SAY THAT THE LABELING, MARKETING AND ADVERTISING CHANGES HAVE ALREADY BEEN IN PLACE FOR 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=STORM WARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORM WARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WINTER WARNING ALERT-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WINTER WARNING ALERT-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WHILE PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL IS ON WEATHER WATCH-- <P>SO ARE METEOROLOGISTS -- <P>A WINTER STORM MOVES INTO COLORADO. <P>AND WILL STRENGTHEN TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS OVER FOUR STATES. <P>THIS IS VIDEO FROM EUROPE WHERE THEY ARE EXPERIENCING RECORD COLD TEMPS- <P>PRODUCING A FOOT OF SNOW. FROM DENVER TO OMAHA. THIS AFTERNOON INTO FRIDAY. <P>THIS COULD BE THE BIGGEST SNOWSTORM FOR DENVER, THIS YEAR SO FAR! <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CROSSTALK-CAM 9 WX EST> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CROSSTALK-CAM 9 WX EST</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FORECAST-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. <P>"WARM WEATHER STICKS AROUND" <P>Another warm day is on tap for Southwest Florida. Yesterday, Page Field recorded a high of 85 degrees, which put us one degree shy of our record set back in 1990. <P>This morning will be quite mild. We'll start off with temperatures in the 60s along with some patchy fog. Some mid and high level cloudiness will continue to work its way in from the Gulf of Mexico and will mix with our sunshine throughout the day. Highs this afternoon will quickly warm into the low to mid 80s, with a slight cooling at our coastal locations due to a gulf breeze kicking in. <P>There's not much change to our overall weather pattern as we head into Friday and the weekend. Expect more sunshine and warm weather with temperatures remaining in the low to mid 80s. <P>By next week, some unsettled weather begins to move into the area. On Monday, look for an increase in the cloud cover with highs again in the lower half of the 80s. Moisture will gather across the Gulf of Mexico and bring a chance for rain beginning on Tuesday. <P>On a side note, today is Groundhog Day. Even though it feels like spring has already sprung, Punxsutawney Phil will be looking for his shadow. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=THINGS TO DO-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>THINGS TO DO-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=NAPLES DAILY NEWS-OC BUMP SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NAPLES DAILY NEWS-OC BUMP SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO THIS WEEKEND. <P>THERE ARE PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>WE GOT A WOMEN'S NETWORKING EVENT COMING UP. <P>AS WELL AS A FESTIVAL OF FOOD. CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON! <P>NAPLES DAILY NEWS REPORTER SABHINA BHASIN JOINS US THIS MORNING-- <P>GOOD MORNING, SABHINA! <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NAPLES DAILY NEWS-LIVE REM IN TC MON-BOXES> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NAPLES DAILY NEWS-LIVE REM IN TC MON-BOXES</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Blessings in a backpack <P>Description <P>Blessings in a Backpack is excited to announce they will be hosting the 3rd Annual "Girls' Night Out" event on Friday, February 3rd at Harley-Davidson of Fort Myers. <P>In excess of 300 women are expected to attend this fun-filled, networking evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Complete with delectable food and wine, raffle items, motorcycle photo ops, swag bags filled with goodies and more. The premise of this event is to raise awareness for Blessings in a Backpack and their local efforts at several local elementary schools. While mingling, guests will have the chance to learn more about the cause and its impact on the hungry children of Lee County. Last year, the event raised more than $12,000 and this year the organization hopes to exceed that goal. <P>Place: Fort Myers Harley-Davidson <P>Date: Friday, February 03, 2012 <P>Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. <P>Cost: $35 - $40 <P>Age Limit: 18+ <P>Event 2- Asia Fest 2012 <P>Description <P>Come celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the 8th annual Asia Fest on February 4, 2012, from 11 AM to 4 PM, at the Mercato Shopping Center in Naples across from AZN Restaurant at 9118 Strada Place, Naples, FL. Enjoy Asian cuisine and vendors, and performances all afternoon including Asian dancers, Chinese lion dance and dragon show, martial arts demonstrations, the Fushu Daiko taiko drummers, handmade noodle demonstrations, and Home Depot Kids Workshop. Watch for information about our dragon parade before the festival! <P>Place: The Mercato <P>Date: Saturday, February 04, 2012 <P>Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. <P>Age Limit: All ages <P>Superbowl Sunday at Capt. Brien's <P>Event 3- SuperboWl Sunday at capT. BrIen's <P>Description <P>Watch the game on our 100" screen with surround sound! Enjoy our $2 domestic drafts; $2 cheeseburgers; and $2 hot dogs! The party starts at 2pm! Call for reservations. <P>Event details <P>Place: Captain Brien's Seafood & Raw Bar <P>Date: Sunday, February 05, 2012 <P>Time: 2 p.m. to midnight <P>Age Limit: All ages <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NAPLES DAILY NEWS-CG (3)> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NAPLES DAILY NEWS-CG (3)</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NAPLES DAILY NEWS-LIVE REM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NAPLES DAILY NEWS-LIVE REM</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=TANNING BED DANGERS-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TANNING BED DANGERS-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A NEW INVESTIGATION INTO TANNING SALONS REVEALS -- <P>*FEW TELL THE TRUTH. ABOUT THE HEATH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH INDOOR TANNING. <P>POSING AS 16-YEAR-OLD GIRLS-- <P>INVESTIGATORS CONTACTED 300 SALONS AROUND THE COUNTRY. <P>90 PERCENT TOLD THEM INDOOR TANNING DID *NOT POSE HEALTH RISKS. <P>AND MORE THAN HALF DENIED THAT FAKE SUN INCREASED THE RISK OF 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=TANNING BED DANGERS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TANNING BED DANGERS-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>22:50:49 / It's up to you, can come every day if you want, you just can't tan two times in one day <P>TWO YEARS AGO-- <P>THE F-D-A'S OWN EXPERTS RECOMMENDED A BAN ON INDOOR TANNING FOR MINORS. <P>BUT TANNING LOBBYISTS HAVE SPENT NEARLY A HALF MILLION DOLLARS -- <P>DEFENDING THE INDUSTRY'S HEALTH CLAIMS. <P>AND SO FAR, NO F-D-A ACTION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SUGAR DANGERS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SUGAR DANGERS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>YOU MAY WANT TO CUT BACK ON SUGAR. <P>RESEARCHERS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA -- ARE URGING A TAX ON SUGARY TREATS -- <P>SAYING SUGAR IS AS DANGEROUS AS ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO. <P>THEY SAY IT'S TIME FOR REGULATORS TO LUMP SUGAR IN THE SAME CATEGORY AS BOOZE, <P>AND PUT SIMILAR RESTRICTIONS ON ITS SALE AND AVAILABILITY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE FIVE-1SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE FIVE-1SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A DOG GETS AN EXTRA TREAT TODAY-- <P>AFTER SAVING A WOMAN'S LIFE! <P>PLUS-- <P>HEARTBURN-- INDIGESTION-- UPSET STOMACH-- <P>MAKEUP? <P>THE NEW WAYS WOMEN ARE USING A POPULAR PINK MEDICINE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ5 A BLUSH PEPTO BISMOL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ5 A BLUSH PEPTO BISMOL-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FINAL CHECK OF STOCKS-SAT 3 FULL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FINAL CHECK OF STOCKS-SAT 3 FULL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND HERE'S A FINAL CHECK OF THE MARKETS THIS MORNING-- <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SINGLES LOOKING FOR LOVE-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SINGLES LOOKING FOR LOVE-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ARE YOU LOOKING FOR LOVE? <P>RESEARCHERS SAY MARRIAGE IS NOW AN *UNCERTAINTY IN UPCOMING GENERATIONS. <P>AFTER CONDUCTING A SURVEY-- THEY FOUND **IF PEOPLE HAVEN'T FOUND "THE ONE" BY A CERTAIN AGE. <P>THEY ARE MORE LIKELY TO LEAVE A WEDDING BEHIND. <P>THE TOP FIVE DEAL BREAKERS-- <P>A PERSON'S UNCLEAN APPEARANCE. BEING LAZY. BEING TOO NEEDY. LACKING A SENSE OF HUMOR. AND LIVING APART. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BLUSH PEPTO BISMOL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BLUSH PEPTO BISMOL-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PEPTO BISMOL CAN TREAT AN UPSET STOMACH-- <P>` BUT CAN IT BRIGHTEN UP YOUR LOOK? <P>ACCORDING TO PRETTYGOSSIP DOT COM-- <P>THE PINK LIQUID IS A GREAT SUBSTITUTE FOR SOME MAINSTREAM MAKEUP PRODUCTS. <P>A BLOGGER PUT IT TO THE TEST A. ND FOUND THAT IT CAN BE USED AS BLUSH. <P>SHE SAYS THE STOMACH CURE-ALL PROVIDED A NATURAL TINT TO HER CHEEKS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MICHELLE OBAMA-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MICHELLE OBAMA-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA GETS HER DANCE ON WITH ELLEN TODAY. <P>MRS. OBAMA WILL STOP BY THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW --- <P>TO SHOW OFF HER GUNS IN A PUSH-UP CONTEST! <P>SHE'LL ALSO REVEAL THE PRESIDENT'S HYGIENE HABITS. <P>YOU CAN CATCH THE ELLEN SHOW TODAY AT FOUR--RIGHT HERE ON ABC-7. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DOG LICK SAVES LIFE-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DOG LICK SAVES LIFE-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AN UN-LIKELY HERO--- <P>A LICK IN THE FACE AND A NUDGE FROM A MINIATURE SCHNAUZER. <P>HELPED A WOMAN REGAIN CONSCIOUSNESS, AFTER SHE FELL IN HER ARIZONA HOME. <P>DANNY USED TO BE A SERVICE DOG. <P>SO WHEN SHE ASKED FOR THE PHONE. HE ACTUALLY WENT AND GOT IT. <P>THEN SHE ASKED FOR PAPER-- <P>AND HE BROUGHT OVER FIVE SHEETS WITH ALL HER NEIGHBORS PHONE NUMBERS! <P>AS YOU CAN SEE-- <P>SHE'S NOW RECOVERING WITH DANNY BY HER SIDE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS1) TEEN KILLED IN ESTERO-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS1) TEEN KILLED IN ESTERO-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A TEEN IS DEAD, AFTER GETTING HIT BY A CAR NEAR THE COCONUT POINT MALL IN ESTERO. <P>IT HAPPENED AROUND EIGHT O'CLOCK LAST NIGHT, ON SWEETWATER RANCH BOULEVARD AND SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL. <P>INVESTIGATORS TELL US 17 YEAR OLD, DANIELLE CHAPMAN OF ESTERO, DIED FROM HER INJURIES AT THE HOSPITAL. <P>THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK THAT HIT HER HAS NOT BEEN CHARGED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS2) I75 DEPORTATION-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS2) I75 DEPORTATION-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MEMBERS OF AN ATLANTA CHURCH ARE TRYING TO FIND WAYS. <P>TO BRING THE BODIES OF LOVED ONES BACK TO GEORGIA TO BURY THEM. <P>THE CONGREGATION IS MOURNING THE DEATH OF A PASTOR, HIS WIFE, THEIR DAUGHTER AND TWO OTHERS-- <P>IN THIS PILEUP ON I-75, THAT KILLED 11 PEOPLE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS3) DONALD TRUMP ANNOUCEMENT-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS3) DONALD TRUMP ANNOUCEMENT-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE DONALD MAKING A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY. <P>DONALD TRUMP IS EXPECTED TO ENDORSE NEWT GINGRICH TODAY IN LAS VEGAS, <P>WHERE GINGRICH IS CAMPAIGNING AHEAD OF SATURDAY'S REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES IN NEVADA. <P>GINGRICH'S CAMP SAYS THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT THE REAL ESTATE MOGUL HAS IN STORE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS4) GROUNDHOG DAY-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS4) GROUNDHOG DAY-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SIX MORE WEEKS OF WINTER- <P>THIS MORNING, PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL SAW HIS SHADOW. <P>THE COUNTRY HAS SEEN A WARMER WINTER THIS YEAR-- <P>SO IT COULD BE AN INDICATION THAT PHIL'S 60 PERCENT PREDICTION FAILURE RATE. COULD BE GO UP. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CLOSE-2SH-AWS ANI> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CLOSE-2SH-AWS ANI</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AD LIB GOODBYE <P>REMEMBER YOU CAN GET ALL OF THE DAY'S TOP STORIES, BREAKING NEWS AND YOUR PRECISION FORECAST ON ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <CENTER> <FONT 000000 SIZE=1> </CENTER> </BODY> </HTML>