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 11PM</TITLE> </HEAD> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH=80% BORDER=1> <TR><TD><TR><TD><FONT 000000 SIZE=+2> <A NAME=StoryIndex> <CENTER><H2>ABC 11PM</H2></CENTER></TD> </TABLE> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF="x120203_abc_11p.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=#2SHOT-2SHOT>2SHOT-2SHOT</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#BREAKING CLIP-BREAKING>BREAKING CLIP-BREAKING</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STORMWARN 7 JP WX OPEN-CLIP>STORMWARN 7 JP WX OPEN-CLIP</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#BREAKING 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NAME=BREAKING CLIP-BREAKING> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BREAKING CLIP-BREAKING</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BREAKING SHOOTING-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BREAKING SHOOTING-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>RIGHT NOW FORT MYERS POLICE -- ARE INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING. <P>IT'S UNCLEAR WHERE IT HAPPENED, BUT ACCORDING TO OFFICERS. <P>A VICTIM CAME INTO LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WITH A GUNSHOT WOUND. <P>ABC7 IS WORKING TO GET MORE INFORMATION. <P>STAY WITH US ON AIR AND ONLINE FOR THE LATEST. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ROAD RAGE-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ROAD RAGE-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ROAD RAGE SPINS OUT OF CONTROL IN FORT MYERS. <P>TONIGHT - THIS MAN -- GORDON GASKILL THE THIRD -- IS FACING SEVERAL CHARGES AFTER OFFICERS SAY HE <P>BEGAN TAILGATING ANOTHER WOMAN -- THEN TRIED TO FORCE HER OFF THE ROAD. <P>ACCORDING TO INVESTIGATORS IT ALL ENDED ON ORTIZ AVENUE WHEN GASKILL PULLED HIS TRUCK IN FRONT <P>OF HER CAMRY -- AND REVERSED ONTO HER HOOD. <P>OFFICERS IMMEDIATELY ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AND NO ONE WAS HURT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STOCK MARKET MILESTONE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STOCK MARKET MILESTONE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A MAJOR HIGH -- TO END OUT THE WEEK ON WALL STREET. <P>THE DOW JONES -- CLOSED AT ITS HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE BEFORE THE 2008 FINANCIAL CRISIS. <P>IT JUMPED 157 POINTS -- CLOSING AT 12-862. <P>THE NASDAQ, HIT IT HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE 2000. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=OBAMA AND THE JOB RATE-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>OBAMA AND THE JOB RATE-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A BIG REASON FOR THE SPIKE, <P>MORE THAN 200-THOUSAND JOBS WERE ADDED TO THE PAYROLLS IN JANUARY. <P>THAT'S A LOT MORE THAN ECONOMISTS EXPECTED. <P>BUT, AS DAN LOTHIAN REPORTS, BEHIND THE NUMBERS. <P>THERE ARE THOSE STILL STRUGGLING TO FIND WORK. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=OBAMA AND THE JOB RATE-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>OBAMA AND THE JOB RATE-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THEY AREN'T POPPING CHAMPAGNE CORKS AT THE WHITE HOUSE, BUT GIVEN THE BETTER THAN EXPECTED UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS ONE ECONOMIST SAYS THEY SHOULD BE CELEBRATING. <P>"This report is a reason for the president to crow and boast." <P>BUT EIGHT-POINT-THREE PERCENT UNEMPLOYMENT IS FAR FROM A HEALTHY ECONOMY, AND IN HARD HIT NEVADA, ON THE EVE OF THE NEXT REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST, GLIZA VALDEZ KNOWS THAT ALL TOO WELL. <P>"Ahh its been tough. I've been out of work since September 11th" <P>SHE AND HER FRIENDS, IN THE LAS VEGAS HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, ARE IN THE SAME BOAT.SINKING. BUT ON THE HORIZON, THE ENCOURAGING UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS. <P>"The economy is growing stronger. The recovery is speeding up. And we've got to do everything in our power to keep it going." <P>REPUBLICANS ON CAPITOL HILL WERE CAUGHT OFF GUARD. POISED TO SEND OUT PRE-WRITTEN PRESS RELEASES ABOUT DISAPPOINTING NUMBERS, STATEMENTS WERE DELAYED AND REVISED ACCORDING TO TWO CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICAN SOURCES. <P>"There's certainly some positive news here. But the point we're making is that we could do a lot better." <P>HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER CALLED ON THE SENATE TO MOVE ON MORE THAN TWO DOZEN OF THEIR JOBS BILLS. THE PRESIDENT RETURNED FIRE CALLING ON LAWMAKERS TO RENEW THE PAYROLL TAX CUT AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE.QUOTE: WITHOUT DRAMA. <P>"Do not slow down the recovery that we're on. Don't muck it up." <P>-------------------------------------------------- <P>BACK IN LAS VEGAS, VALDEZ IS MORE CONCERNED ABOUT GETTING BACK TO WORK, THAN HELPING THE PRESIDENT KEEP HIS JOB. <P>"You know, just have to do your best and if it works it works you get lucky." <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=OBAMA VETS JOBS-OC-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>OBAMA VETS JOBS-OC-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MORE WORK TO BE DONE. <P>DESPITE JOB NUMBERS SHOWING A DROP IN UNEMPLOYMENT -- PRESIDENT OBAMA WANTS MORE AMERICANS TO GET BACK TO WORK. <P>HE'S SPECIFICALLY TARGETTING VETERANS -- PROPOSING THEY FIND JOBS AS FIREFIGHTERS, COPS OR PARK RANGERS. <P>"Our veterans are some of the most highly trained, highly educated, highly skilled workers that we've got. These are Americans that every business should be competing to attract. <P>AS AN INCENTIVE PRESIDENT OBAMA IS PROMISING FEDERAL HELP TO COMMUNITIES THAT FOCUS ON RECRUITING VETS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JOBS FOR VETS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JOBS FOR VETS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ALSO HELPING VETS LOOKING FOR WORK, <P>A FIRST OF ITS KIND CENTER -- IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA <P>HODGES UNIVERSITY IS OPENING A VETERANS SERVICE CENTER -- HERE AT ITS FORT MYERS LOCATION. <P>THE CENTER PAIRS VETERANS LOOKING FOR JOBS -- WITH EMPLOYERS LOOKING TO HIRE VETS. <P>SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS -- SAYS THE CENTER IS OPENING AT A CRITICAL TIME - <P>AS VETERAN ENROLLMENT -- CONTINUES TO CLIMB. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JOBS FOR VETS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JOBS FOR VETS-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>59:02 there has been such an increase in our numbers that I just felt this was something we needed to do. <P>HODGES UNIVERSITY SAYS ITS SEEING MORE VETS GO BACK TO SCHOOL -- BECAUSE THEY ARE HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING A JOB. <P>RIGHT NOW -- THE NATION'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR VETERANS STANDS AT MORE THAN 13 PERCENT. <P>THE CENTER WILL OPEN -- AT THE END OF THE MONTH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=YOUR VOICE-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>YOUR VOICE-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=NEVADA CAUCUSES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEVADA CAUCUSES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ONE DAY BEFORE NEVADA'S REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES AND THE ECONOMY IS TAKING CENTER STAGE WITH THE GOP CANDIDATES FOR GOOD REASON. <P>NEVADA HAS THE HIGHEST UNEMPLOYMENT AND FORECLOSURE RATE. <P>IT'S ALSO RECOVERING MORE SLOWLY THAN THE REST OF THE COUNTRY. <P>ANALYSTS SAY THAT WILL INFLUENCE WHO WINS SATURDAY'S CAUCUSES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CRIST EVENT-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRIST EVENT-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE CAUGHT UP WITH FOMER GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST -- AT A SHABBAT SERVICE TONIGHT AT A TEMPLE IN FORT MYERS. <P>WE HAD A CHANCE TO ASK HIM WHO HIS CHOICE FOR G-O-P NOMINEE WOULD BE -- OR PRESIDENT OBAMA. <P>HE SAYS HE'S STILL UNDECIDED. <P>plan on watching the campaign as it unfolds and I know we'll have good debates come the fall and I look forward to assessing and cast my ballot there after. <P>CRIST, AN INDEPENDENT, <P>SAYS HE ISN'T SURPRISED AT THE EDGE -- MITT ROMNEY HAS OVER HIS TOP COMPETITOR NEWT GINGRICH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CONNIE MACK KICKOFF-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CONNIE MACK KICKOFF-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CONGRESSMAN CONNIE MACK -- HIT OUR AREA TODAY -- KICKING OFF HIS SENATE TOUR AT COCONUT POINT. <P>MACK IS VYING FOR THE SENATE SEAT ONCE HELD BY HIS FATHER. <P>MACK WILL FIRST HAVE TO WIN THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY IN AUGUST. <P>ABC-7 ASKED THE REPRESENTATIVE HOW HE PLANS TO GET THROUGH WASHINGTON GRIDLOCK. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CONNIE MACK KICKOFF-SOT SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CONNIE MACK KICKOFF-SOT SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CONNIE MACK IV: ".by all measures failed." <P>MACK FACES CHALLENGES FROM FELLOW REPUBLICANS GEORGE LEMIEUX AND MIKE MCCALISTER. <P>THE NOMINEE WILL FACE DEMOCRATIC INCUMBENT BILL NELSON. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=KOMEN LATEST-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>KOMEN LATEST-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AFTER FACING A MAJOR PUBLIC AND POLITICAL BACKLASH -- THE SUSAN G. KOMEN FOUNDATION -- WILL CONTINUE GIVING MONEY TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD. <P>Minority Leader:16-:20 <P>"It just goes to show you, when women speak out, women win." <P>KOMEN FOUNDER NANCY BRINKER APOLOGIZED IN A STATEMENT, <P>SAYING THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN QUOTE "DISTRESSED AT THE PRESUMPTION THAT CHANGES MADE TO FUNDING CRITERIA -- WERE DONE FOR POLITICAL REASONS.. <P>THEY WERE NOT." <P>IN THE LAST THREE DAYS, <P>PLANNED PARENTHOOD HAS RAISED OVER THREE MILLION DOLLARS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MORELAND SENTENCED-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MORELAND SENTENCED-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DESPITE AN ATTEMPT TO BACK OUT OF A PLEA DEAL -- AN ADMITTED MURDERER WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON <P>CHAD MORELAND ORIGINALLY PLEADED GUILTY FOR KILLING 20-YEAR-OLD JEERRY RABON DURING A 2007 ROBBERY. <P>IN EXCHANGE HE WOULD AVOID THE DEATH PENALTY. <P>BUT IN COURT TODAY - MORELAND CLAIMED HE IS MENTALLY ILL AND DIDN'T UNDERSTAND THE DEAL. <P>THE LEE COUNTY JUDGE REJECTED THAT CLAIM -- RULING HIM COMPETENT. <P>MORELAND WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE BEHIND BARS. <P>HIS SISTER WHO WAS ALSO INVOLVED -- IS SERVING FORTY YEARS FOR HER INVOLVEMENT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MANNING COURT MARSHAL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MANNING COURT MARSHAL-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AN ARMY SOLDIER IS COURT MARSHALLED -- AFTER WHAT BEING CALLED THE BIGGEST LEAK OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION IN U-S HISTORY. <P>P-F-C BRADLEY MANNING WILL NOW STAND TRIAL, <P>HE'S CHARGED WITH GIVING MORE THAN 700 THOUSAND SECRET U-S DOCUMENTS AND CLASSIFIED COMBAT VIDEO -- TO THE ANTI-SECRECY WEBSITE WIKILEAKS. <P>A TRIAL DATE HAS NOT BEEN SET. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=THRILL KILL-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>THRILL KILL-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE ARMY IS DROPPING ALL CHARGES AGAINST A FIFTH SOLDIER ACCUSED OF MURDERING UNARMED AFGHAN CIVILIANS FOR SPORT DURING A 2010 DEPLOYMENT. <P>FOUR OTHERS ARE CURRENTLY IN PRISON FOR THEIR CONNECTION WITH THE KILLINGS -- INCLUDING SPECIALIST ADAM WINFIELD OF CAPE CORAL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LANCE ARMSTRONG-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LANCE ARMSTRONG-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LANCE ARMSTRONG "GRATIFIED" TONIGHT -- AFTER THE U-S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DECIDES NOT TO BRING CHARGES AGAINST HIM IN A DOPING CASE. <P>THIS IS AFTER A TWO-YEAR INVESTIGATION -- INTO WHETHER THE CYCLIST AND HIS TEAMMATES RAN A DOPING PROGRAM. <P>THE SEVEN-TIME TOUR DE FRANCE WINNER -- SAYS "IT IS THE RIGHT DECISION." <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RED EVENT-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RED EVENT-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AS PART OF AMERICAN HEART MONTH-- <P>TODAY -- WOMEN ACROSS THE COUNTRY CELEBRATED GO RED FOR WOMEN. <P>IN NAPLES -- LADIES STARTED A NEW TRADITION -- THE RED DRESS DASH. <P>DOZENS IN DRESSES GATHERED AT WATERSIDE SHOPS AND TOOK OFF FOR A RUN. <P>THE GOAL WAS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE NUMBER ONE KILLER OF WOMEN.HEART DISEASE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MATERNITY LEAVE RESIGNATION-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MATERNITY LEAVE RESIGNATION-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A CONNECTICUT WOMAN SAYS HER EMPLOYER -- CONSIDERED IT A VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION, <P>WHEN THEY LEARNED SHE WAS PREGNANT. <P>THE WOMAN HAD WORKED AT A MARKETING COMPANY FOR FOUR MONTHS BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. <P>BECAUSE SHE HADN"T WORKED THERE FOR A YEAR, <P>THEY TOLD HER SHE ISN'T COVERED BY THE FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT. <P>SHE RECORDED HER CONVERSATION WITH SUPERVISORS, <P>AND WHEN HER LAWYER CALLED THE COMPANY -- THREATENING DISCRIMINATION CHARGES, <P>SHE WAS GIVEN HER LEAVE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MOST MISERABLE CITIES-CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MOST MISERABLE CITIES-CG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>VISIT MIAMI - YOU'LL LIKELY HAVE A BLAST -- LIVE THERE - YOU MIGHT BE MISERABLE. <P>IT TOP THE LIST OF THE MOST MISERABLE CITIES IN THE U-S. <P>THE RANKING BY YAHOO CITES THE HOUSING CRISIS. <P>ECONOMISTS SAY 47 PERCENT OF MIAMI HOMEOWNERS ARE SITTING ON UNDERWATER MORTGAGES. <P>DETROIT RANKED SECOND ON THE LIST -- FOLLOWED BY FLINT, MICHIGAN AND WEST PALM BEACH. <P>FORT LAUDERDALE CAME IN 7-TH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SENIORS AND STDS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SENIORS AND STDS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S A TOUGH TOPIC TO BRING UP. <P>BUT RESEARCHERS AND DOCTORS SAY -- IF YOU'RE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 50 AND 90, OR HAVE A LOVED ONE WHO IS-- <P>YOU NEED TO TALK ABOUT SEX. <P>STDs AMONG OLDER AMERICANS -- MORE THAN DOUBLED IN THE LAST TEN YEARS! <P>A RECENT STUDY SHOWS THE INCREASE MAY BE THE RESULT OF MORE SENIORS HAVING UN-PROTECTED SEX. <P>SOME ADMIT THEY DON'T USE CONDOMS -- SINCE THEY CANNOT GET PREGNANT. <P>THE INCREASE IN MALE PERFORMANCE DRUGS LIKE VIAGRA MAY ALSO CONTRIBUTE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SENIORS AND STDS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SENIORS AND STDS-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>936 elderly people think that by using this drug they can have more sexual encounters but that puts them at higher risk <P>i think people of our age oughta know better by now, haha, don't you think so <P>D'SOUZA SAYS A SIMPLE CONVERSATION ABOUT SAFE SEX -- CAN HELP REDUCE INFECTIONS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NEXT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEXT AT 11 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=TEASE ONE---> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE ONE---</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SUPER BOWL PARTIES -- NEED A FEW THINGS TO BE COMPLETE. <P>BEER. <P>WINGS. <P>BURGERS. <P>PIZZA. <P>BUT YOU MAY BE TOO LATE -- TO GET THE GOOD STUFF. <P>SOME LOCAL PIZZA PLACES HAVE ORDERS -- TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE. <P>YOUR PARTY FOOD PRIMER -- NEXT. <P>PLUS-- <P>IT'S NOT EXACTLY SCIENTIFIC. <P>BUT THIS GORILLA -- IS MAKING SUPER BOWL PICKS. <P>HER TOP TEAM -- NEXT. <P>AD-LIB WEATHER TEASE <P>AND ABC 7 ON TOP OF DEVELOPING STORIES WHERE YOU LIVE IN LEE, COLLIER AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES. <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=TZ1 A SUPERBOWL FOOD-2SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ1 A SUPERBOWL FOOD-2SHOT</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=TZ1 B GORILLA PICKS SB WINNER-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ1 B GORILLA PICKS SB WINNER-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TSA SB SECURITY-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TSA SB SECURITY-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE CROWDS RUSHING TO WATCH THE SUPERBOWL IN PERSON, <P>WILL FACE A NEW LINE OF DEFENSE -- MAKING THE AIRPORT AND STADIUM SAFER. <P>NEWLY TRAINED BOMB SNIFFING DOGS WILL BE PATROLING THE CROWDS AT THE TERMINAL, <P>THEN, <P>ON SUNDAY, <P>THEY WILL JOIN TAILGATING FANS -- IN SUPER BOWL VILLAGE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SUPER BOWL FOOD-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SUPER BOWL FOOD-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HAVING A SUPERBOWL BASH -- <P>WELL YOU CAN'T FORGET THE FIXINGS -- <P>AND TOMORROW'S THE DAY TO GET ORDERS IN FOR PIZZA AND WINGS -- OTHERWISE THAT SUPERBOWL PARTY COULD BE A SUPERBOWL BUST. <P>HERE'S A-B-C SEVEN'S DANIELLE KOLENIACK. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SUPERBOWL FOOD-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SUPERBOWL FOOD-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"it's a big event. It's our largest day of the year." <P>SUPER BOWL PREPS ARE WELL UNDERWAY AT JETS PIZZA IN ESTERO. <P>"This year we are looking to do 1,000 pizzas." <P>AND THE DEMAND IS ALREADY UP FOR AMERICA'S FAVORITE FOOD. <P>TO MAKE SURE YOUR PIZZA ARRIVES ON TIME, SHEDULE YOUR DELIVERY THE DAY BEFORE. <P>FOR THE PAST TWO WEEKS THE PIZZARIA HAS BEEN TAKING PRE-ORDERS FOR THE BIG DAY. <P>"Right now I got about 15 on the board, but that will probably triple in the next 24 hours." <P>WE CALLED DOMINOES AND PAPA JOHN'S AND THEY TOO RECOMMEND GETTING THOSE PIZZA ORDERS IN A DAY AHEAD OF TIME. <P>THAT COMES TO NO SURPRISE WHEN PIZZA IS JUST ABOUT THE ONLY FAN FAVORITE THAT HASN'T SKYROCKETED IN PRICE. <P>THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION FOUND FOOD PRICES AREN'T LOOKING AS FAVORABLE AS THEY WERE 4 YEARS AGO-- <P>HAMBURGERS ARE UP 60-PERCENT, TORTILLA CHIPS UP 43-PERCENT. <P>"It's not the super bowl without chicken wings." <P>AND CHICKEN WINGS ARE AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH. <P>"We're seeing about 100 to 110 percent increase in wing prices." <P>WHICH IS ONE REASON WHY HURRICANE GRILL AND WINGS IN ESTERO ISN'T JACKING UP THEIR PRICES A DIME, BUT INSTEAD ANTICIPATING A HIGHER DEMAND FOR THE FAVORITE FINGER FOOD. <P>"We'll typically do on that Sunday do 200 to 200 percent more than a normal sunday-- but we'll do it in about 3 hours." <P>AND CHRIS LEVY AGREES PRE-ORDER IS THE WAY TO GO. <P>"Otherwise they may have to wait around a couple of minutes and then it's the luck of the draw." <P>BUT THERES ONE THING THESE BUSINESS MANAGERS DON'T EXACTLY AGREE ON WHEN IT COMES TO THIS SUNDAY--SELLING OUT. <P>"No, no! We will make dough in the middle of the day if we have to!" <P>"If I could have that problem, I'd totally be ok with that." <P>IN ESTERO DANIELLE KOLENIAK <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FOOD BREAKOUT-SSTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FOOD BREAKOUT-SSTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND HERE"S SOME FACTS ABOUT JUST HOW MUCH FOOD IS EATEN ON SUPERBOWL SUNDAY. <P>--- 100 MILLION POUNDS OF CHICKEN WINGS, <P>THAT'S 1.25 BILLION WINGS -- OR ENOUGH TO CIRCLE THE EARTH MORE THAN TWICE. <P>--- 46 MILLION POUNDS OF POTATO CHIPS = 10 SPACE SHUTTLES <P>---111 MILLION GALLONS OF BEER = ENOUGH TO FILL 168 OLYMPIC-SIZED SWIMMING POOLS <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=2SHOT-2SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>2SHOT-2SHOT</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 7 JP WX OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN 7 JP WX 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=WEATHER-PWC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WEATHER-PWC</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=NORTHERN FREEZE-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NORTHERN FREEZE-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS IS SOMETHING WE *NEVER SEE HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, <P>THE MOST POWERFUL STORM OF THE WINTER SEASON -- IS POUNDING COLORADO AND NEIGHBORING STATES. <P>WHITEOUT CONDITIONS MEAN CANCELLATIONS -- FOR MORE THAN 600 FLIGHTS IN DENVER,. <P>BUT IT"S GOOD WELCOME NEWS FOR THE SKI INDUSTRY. <P>UP TO SIX FEET OF SNOW PILED ON THE ROCKIES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TWO FACED CAT DIES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TWO FACED CAT DIES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A SAD UPDATE FOR YOU TONIGHT <P>AN AMAZING CAT BORN WITH TWO FACES -- A MEDICAL ANOMALLY -- HAS DIED. <P>THE EXTREMELY RARE KITTEN -- NAMED HARVVEY DENT AFTER THE TWO FACE CHARACTED IN BATMAN -- SEEMED HEALTHY AT BIRTH. <P>AND SURPRISED ALL IN PORT CHARLOTTE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CAR INTO HOUSE-VIDBOXTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAR INTO HOUSE-VIDBOXTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A PORT CHARLOTTE WOMAN IS SAFE TONIGHT -- AFTER A CAR CRASHES THROUGH HER BATHROOM WALL, <P>WHILE SHE WAS ONLY FEET AWAY. <P>IT HAPPENED ON HERNANDO AVENUE. <P>THE DRIVER- AN ELDERLY MAN- DIDN'T STOP WHEN PULLING INTO HIS DRIVEWAY. <P>INSTEAD- HE WENT THROUGH HIS NEIGHBOR'S BACKYARD- DRIVING INTO THE FENCE AND CRASHING THROUGH THEIR POOL CAGE AND THEN HER BATHROOM. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CAPE FIREFIGHTERS-VIDBOXTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAPE FIREFIGHTERS-VIDBOXTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CAPE CORAL FIREFIGHTERS ACCEPTED A NEW CONTRACT WITH THE CITY -- <P>THE FIREFIGHTERS WILL TAKE A 2 PERCENT PAY CUT --- <P>PAY THREE PERCENT MORE INTO THEIR OWN PENSIONS AND LOSE 2 PAID HOLIDAYS. <P>THE DEAL SAVES THE CAPE CORAL ONE-POINT-SIX MILLION DOLLARS OVER THE COURSE OF A 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=FL CASINOS-VIDBOXTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FL CASINOS-VIDBOXTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FLORIDA LAWMAKERS REJECT A PLAN TO BRING THREE MAJOR CASINOS TO SOUTH FLORIDA. <P>THE PROPOSAL WILL HAVE TO WAIT AT LEAST ANOTHER YEAR -- AFTER A HOUSE PANEL PUT THEIR VOTE OFF. <P>BACKERS SAID IT WOULD CREATE TENS OF THOUSAND OF JOBS-- <P>HOWEVER OPPONENTS ARGUED IT WOULD TAKE BUSINESS FROM RESORTS AND DOG TRACKS -- AND DAMAGE THE STATE'S FAMILY-FRIENDLY BRAND. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GORILLA PICK SB WINNER-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GORILLA PICK SB WINNER-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FIRST THERE WAS PAUL THE OCTOPUS PICKING THE FINALISTS IN THE WORLD CUP. <P>NOW -- A BOSTON ZOO HOPES THEIR GORILLA CAN DO ONE BETTER, <P>KIMANI -- A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD GORILLA DIDN'T TAKE LONG TO MAKE HER PICK FOR THE SUPERBOWL -- <P>HER CHOICE, <P>THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS. <P>THE RIGHT CHOICE -- OPPOSED TO A DONKEY WE SHOWED YOU EARLIER WHO CHOSE THE GIANTS. <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-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE TWO-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FLORIDA EVERBLADES GET 3,000TH FAN TONIGHT. <P>PRIZES INCLUDE ??? <P>AND A BIG NIGHT OF SOCCER FOR SEVERAL LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS. <P>ON THE LINE FOR THE IDA BAKER GIRLS. A SPOT IN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. <P>FIND OUT IF THEY GOT IT COMING UP IN SPORTS. <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-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ2 A-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NIGHTLINE TEASE-BLK-SOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NIGHTLINE TEASE-BLK-SOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NIGHTLINE 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=SPORTS OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SPORTS 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=BAKER IN STATE SOCCER SEMIS-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BAKER IN STATE SOCCER SEMIS-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AS GOOD AS THE IDA BAKER GIRLS SOCCER TEAM HAS BEEN. AND IT'S BEEN EXTREMELY GOOD. THE BULLDOGS HAD NEVER MADE THE STATE FINAL FOUR. <P>THEY ACCOMPLISHED THAT ON TUESDAY. <P>TONIGHT. BAKER HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE ITS HISTORIC SEASON A STEP FURTHER. <P>A WIN AT HOME WOULD PUT THE BULLDOGS IN THE STATE TITLE MATCH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=IDA BAKER MELBOURNE GIRLS SOCCER-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>IDA BAKER MELBOURNE GIRLS SOCCER-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IDA BAKER FACING MELBOURNE IN FRONT OF A BIG CROWD OF BULLDOGS FANS. <P>BAKER HELD A 2-0 LEAD EARLY IN THE SECOND HALF. AND HUNG ON TIGHT. AMANDA KOPALE MAKING A NICE SAVE. <P>A-K AND THE DEFENSE SOLID AS ALWAYS. KOPALE WITH ANOTHER SAVE OFF THE HEADER. <P>BAKER WINS, 2-0. AND IS OFF TO THE STATE TITLE MATCH FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BAKER POST-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BAKER POST-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BAKER WILL FACE TWENTY-SIX-AND-OHH GEORGE JENKINS IN THE STATE FINAL SATURDAY AT U-S-F. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ECS OASIS BOYS SOCCER-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ECS OASIS BOYS SOCCER-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SEVERAL LOCAL TEAMS PLAYING REGIONAL FINALS IN BOYS SOCCER. <P>EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AND OASIS CHARTER WERE TWO OF THEM. <P>8TH MINUTE OF THE FIRST HALF.ECS' DYLAN LYNCH. PERFECT CROSS TO GRAYSON WILKES. HE PUTS IT HOME. 1-0 SENTINELS. <P>E-C-S ON TO THE FINAL FOUR WITH A 2-0 VICTORY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BOYS SOCCER SCORES-CGTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BOYS SOCCER SCORES-CGTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IMMOKALEE AND GULF COAST BOTH WIN THEIR REGIONAL FINAL SHOWDOWNS BY A 2-1 SCORE. <P>CLEWISTON ??? <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=EVERBLADES READING-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>EVERBLADES READING-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>GET YOUR THUNDERSTICKS OUT. THE FLORIDA EVERBLADES HOSTING READING. <P>BLADES ALREADY UP 1-0 IN THE SECOND. <P>AFTER SOME SLICK PASSING. RYAN GALIARDI. SCORING HIS 10TH OF THE SEASON. <P>BLADES SCORE FOUR IN THE 2ND. WIN 8-ZIP. <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 NFL ADDRESS-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STATE OF THE NFL ADDRESS-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>N-F-L COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL ADDRESSED SEVERAL TOPICS IN TODAY'S "STATE OF THE LEAGUE" ADDRESS. <P>ONE QUESTION HE WAS ASKED. IF MIAMI WAS STILL A VIABLE SUPER BOWL OPTION WITH ITS CURRENT STADIUM. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GOODELL ON MIAMI SUPER BOWL-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOODELL ON MIAMI SUPER BOWL-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SUPER BOWL 46 BETWEEN THE GIANTS AND PATRIOTS. IN CASE YOU HADN'T HEARD. SUNDAY AT SIX-THIRTY ON N-B-C TWO. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LEHIGH NEW FOOTBALL COACH-CGTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LEHIGH NEW FOOTBALL COACH-CGTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LEHIGH SENIOR HIGH'S NEW FOOTBALL COACH IS NATHAN SUND. <P>HE TAKES OVER FOR PETE FOMINAYA. WHO LEFT FOR HIS ALMA MATER, GULF COAST. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PGA PHOENIX ROUND 2-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PGA PHOENIX ROUND 2-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FORT MYERS'S DEREK LAMELY STARTED HIS SECOND ROUND AT THE PHOENIX OPEN VERY WELL. PLAYED THE BACK NINE FIRST. BIRDIE AT 17 GETS HIM TO 8-UNDER. <P>HE'D FINISH HIS ROUND AT SIX UNDER. TIED FOR SIXTH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PGA PHOENIX OPEN LEADERS-CGTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PGA PHOENIX OPEN LEADERS-CGTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SPENCER LEVIN LEADS AT 14-UNDER AFTER AN EIGHT-UNDER SECOND ROUND. <P>GEORGE MCNEILL MAKES THE CUT AT ONE UNDER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JET BLUE PARK OPEN HOUSE-VO IN TC MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JET BLUE PARK OPEN HOUSE-VO IN TC MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LOTS OF WORK WENT INTO CREATING JET BLUE PARK. <P>NOW. THE RED SOX CAN'T WAIT TO SHOW IT OFF. <P>THEY'LL HOLD A GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, AT 11:30 A-M. <P>FANS WILL GET TO SEE THE BALLPARK AND ENTIRE SPRING TRAINING FACILITY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CAILYN RIZZO VEROT SIGNING-VOTOPS-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAILYN RIZZO VEROT SIGNING-VOTOPS-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND BISHOP VEROT GOALIE CAILYN RIZZO HAS SIGNED TO PLAY SOCCER FOR MIAMI'S JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITY. <P>RIZZO. WHO RECORDED MORE THAN 20 SHUTOUTS IN HER THREE YEARS ON THE VARSITY TEAM. HAD TWO BIG REASONS FOR PICKING THE SCHOOL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RIZZO REAX-SOTTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RIZZO REAX-SOTTOPS</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=SPORTS TOSS-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SPORTS TOSS-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND THAT'S A LOOK AT SPORTS. J-P WILL BE BACK IN A MOMENT WITH OUR A-M FORECAST. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HARRY POTTER DRUNK-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HARRY POTTER DRUNK-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE BOY WIZARD, <P>HARRY POTTER, <P>WAS DRINKING MORE THAN JUST POLY-JUICE POTION -- WHILE FILMING THE POPULAR SERIES. <P>DANIEL RADCLIFF ADMITS HE WAS DRUNK WHILE FILMING SOME SCENES FOR THE "HARRY POTTER" MOVIES. <P>HE SAYS HE HAS A VERY ADDICTIVE PERSONALITY. <P>RADCLIFF ADMITS HE DRANK NIGHTLY, <P>AND SOMETIMES CAME INTO WORK DRUNK, <P>BUT CLAIMS HE NEVER DRANK WHILE ON THE JOB. <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 RECAP-WXGRX> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WEATHER RECAP-WXGRX</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WX RECAPJIM AD LIB <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CLOSE 11PM-3SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CLOSE 11PM-3SHOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AD LIB GOODBYE <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>