ÿþ<HTML> <BODY BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF BGPROPERTIES=FIXED> <FONT 000000 FACE=ARIAL SIZE=3> <HEAD> <META NAME="GENERATOR" CONTENT="ENPS"> <META CONTENT="text/html;charset=utf-16" http-equiv=Content-Type> <TITLE>ABC AM WEEKDAYS</TITLE> </HEAD> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH=80% BORDER=1> <TR><TD><TR><TD><FONT 000000 SIZE=+2> <A NAME=StoryIndex> <CENTER><H2>ABC AM WEEKDAYS</H2></CENTER></TD> </TABLE> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF="x120207_abc_630a.htm">Click here for a text-only version of this page</A></FONT><BR> <TABLE WIDTH=80% BORDER=1 > <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#DIRECTORS PAGE>DIRECTORS PAGE</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS>5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#SYRIA LATEST-VO>SYRIA LATEST-VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#6AM 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MYTH-VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-ONCAM>COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-ONCAM</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#ONLINE DATING POPULARITY-VO>ONLINE DATING POPULARITY-VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS>STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#SEATTLE IS SO TECHY-VO>SEATTLE IS SO TECHY-VO</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#REDBOX VERIZON-VOTOPS>REDBOX VERIZON-VOTOPS</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS>TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#FREE LEGO MODEL-SS>FREE LEGO MODEL-SS</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG 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ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DIRECTORS PAGE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL) DEEP CREEK CRASH ARREST-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) DEEP CREEK CRASH ARREST-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>GETTING CLOSURE -- <P>THIS MORNING, A CHARLOTTE COUNTY FAMILY CAN BEGIN THE HEALING PROCESS, <P>AFTER DEPUTIES MAKE AN ARREST IN A FATAL CRASH, <P>NEARLY SEVEN MONTHS AFTER IT HAPPENED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL) POWELL TRAGEDY-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) POWELL TRAGEDY-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HORRIFIC DETAILS-- <P>THIS MORNING, A CLEARER PICTURE EMERGES IN WASHINGTON STATE, <P>AS AUTOPSY REPORTS SHOW JOSH POWELL GRUESOMLY MURDERED HIS SONS, BEFORE BLOWING UP THEIR HOUSE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL) WASHINGTON NATIONALS-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) WASHINGTON NATIONALS-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND NATIONAL'S ATTENTION-- <P>JUST MONTHS AFTER THE RED SOX LEAVE THE CITY OF PALMS PARK FOR THEIR NEW HOME. <P>THE STADIUM ATTRACTS THE EYES OF ANOTHER MAJOR LEAGUE TEAM. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=530 ~ HL) GOP TODAY-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ HL) GOP TODAY-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CAUCUS WATCH-- <P>THE G-O-P FOCUSES ON TWO STATES TODAY, AS CAUCUSES WILL BE HELD IN MINNESOTA AND COLORADO. <P>BUT MANY PUNDITS BELIEVE THEIR RESULTS WON'T REALLY CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF THE NOMINATION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=530 ~ HL) CAPE CONTRACTS-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ HL) CAPE CONTRACTS-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CONTRACT TALKS-- <P>THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL TAKES NEGOTIATIONS DEEP INTO THE NIGHT. <P>BUT THIS MORNING, FIREFIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS WAKIE UP WITH A NEW DEAL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=530 ~ HL) HOT LIST-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ HL) HOT LIST-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND HOT OR NOT-- <P>A DISTURBING TREND IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>AS MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS POST PICTURES ON SITES LIKE FACEBOOK -- <P>TO RANK THEIR CLASSMATES BASED ONLY ON LOOKS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Today's forecast will offer more sunshine, but we'll also see several showers in the mix by the early afternoon. <P>We'll start the day with patchy, dense fog and low clouds, but we're also expecting to see more sun between the clouds today. <P>With so much moisture in place across Southwest Florida, along with a weak disturbance over the southern half of the state, the ingredients are on the table to make for a fairly wet afternoon. <P>Some heavier downpours will also be possible, but there's doesn't appear to be a whole lot of instability in the atmosphere. Therefore, the threat of thunderstorms will be fairly low, but we can't rule out a few rumbles from time to time. <P>Since our sky won't be quite as cloudy early in the day, that should allow for more sunshine as well as some warmer temperatures. Look for temperatures to peak in the middle 80s for most of SWFL. <P>Showers will start diminishing tonight, but we may still have a couple showers roaming around early in the night. Otherwise, our night sky will be partly to mostly cloudy, and we'll see some patchy fog Wednesday morning. <P>Wednesday appears to be sunnier and drier, but we'll still see some widely scattered showers developing along the sea breeze during the afternoon. <P>By the second half of the week, an active flow out of the Gulf of Mexico will bring more clouds as well as some higher rain chances. We may see a few showers around here late Thursday into Friday, but at this point, Saturday look more promising if you want more rain. <P>By late in the weekend, some slightly cooler and drier air will move in to give us more seasonable weather. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GOP TODAY-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP TODAY-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A BIG DAY FOR THE G-O-P THIS MORNIN- <P>AS TWO STATES HOLD CAUCUSES. <P>THE CANDIDATES WILL FOCUS ON MINNESOTA AND COLORADO. <P>POLLS SHOW MITT ROMNEY IN THE LEAD, <P>BUT MANY BELIEVE PENNSYLVANIA SENATOR RICK SANTORUM COULD SURPRISE EVERYBODY. <P>THE CAUCUS SYSTEM REALLY HELPS HIM BECAUSE OF HIS STRONG SUPPORT WITH CONSERVATIVES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GOP TODAY-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOP TODAY-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>he just tries to attack and attack and I don't think it will work this time. <P>MISSOURI REPUBLICANS HAVE A PRIMARY TODAY, BUT IT'S LARGELY COSMETIC, <P>BECAUSE NO DELEGATES WILL BE AWARDED BASED ON THE VOTING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=530 ~ GOP TODAY-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ GOP TODAY-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>REPUBLICANS IN COLORADO AND MINNESOTA. HOLD THEIR PRESIDENTIAL CAUCUSES TODAY. <P>AND THE LATEST POLLS SHOW RICK SANTORUM ON THE RISE, <P>AS BRIAN MOOAR REPORTS, HIS SURGE IS BASED ON HIS POPULARITY AMONG CONSERVATIVES. WHO HAVE GREATER SWAY IN 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=530 ~ GOP TODAY-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ GOP TODAY-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FED RESERVE TODAY-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FED RESERVE TODAY-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TODAY, CONGRESS FINDS OUT -- <P>WHETHER THE FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN STILL THINKS THE ECONOMY IS "FRUSTRATINGLY SLOW", AFTER JANUARY'S HIRING SURGE. <P>BEN BERNANKE WILL TESTIFY BEFORE THE SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE. <P>AND ECONOMISTS EXPECT HIM TO STICK WITH THE FED'S PLAN. <P>TO KEEP A KEY INTEREST RATE AT A RECORD LOW NEAR ZERO, UNTIL AT LEAST LATE 20-14. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DEEP CREEK CRASH ARREST-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DEEP CREEK CRASH ARREST-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW THIS MORNING - <P>A MAN IS CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH A DEADLY CHARLOTTE COUNTY CRASH OVER THE SUMMER. <P>STATE TROOPERS TELL US - JOSEPH HOWARD HIT LINFORD DALEY. ON DEEP CREEK BOULEVARD, JULY FIFTH. <P>THIS IS VIDEO FROM THE SCENE. <P>DALEY WAS JOGGING ALONG THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. <P>HE LATER DIED. <P>STATE TROOPERS LOOKED INTO THE CRASH, AND HOWARD WAS ARRESTED MONDAY. <P>HE'S CHARGED WITH LEAVING THE SCENE OF A CRASH INVOLVING DEATH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DANIELLE CHAPMAN'S FUNERAL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DANIELLE CHAPMAN'S FUNERAL-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LATER TODAY - <P>AN ESTERO FAMILY WILL LAY THEIR 17 YEAR OLD DAUGTHER TO REST. <P>DANIELLE CHAPMAN WAS KILLED LAST WEEK, <P>AFTER BEING HIT BY A VAN NEAR THE COCONUT POINT MALL. <P>THE SERVICE IS AT NEW DAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH, OFF U-S 41 IN FORT MYERS. <P>THE VIEWING IS SCHEDULED FOR THREE P-M, WITH SERVICES AFTER THAT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MISSING WOMAN-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MISSING WOMAN-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES NEED YOUR HELP LOOKING FOR A MISSING MOTHER IN LEHIGH ACRES. <P>27-YEAR OLD DEANNA WEADON WAS LAST SEEN ALIVE SIX DAYS AGO. <P>DEPUTIES TELL US - SHE CALLED HER BOYFRIEND AND MADE SUICIDAL STATEMENTS. <P>WEADON'S FAMILY IS *ADAMANT THAT THE MOTHER OF A 2-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WOULD NEVER HURT HERSELF. <P>HER CAR WAS FOUND ABANDONED, MORE THAN SIX MILES FROM HER 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=CAPE CONTRACTS-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAPE CONTRACTS-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT TOOK NEARLY TWO YEARS -- <P>BUT THIS MORNING, CAPE CORAL FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS FINALLY HAVE NEW CONTRACTS. <P>POLICE AND FIRE WILL TAKE A TWO PERCENT PAY CUT, <P>AND PAY THREE PERCENT MORE INTO THEIR PENSIONS. <P>EMERGENCY RESPONDERS WILL ALSO LOSE TWO PAID HOLIDAYS. <P>OVERALL, THE NEW CONTRACTS SAVE THE CITY MORE THAN 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=CAPE CONTRACTS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAPE CONTRACTS-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>we are moving in the wrong direction with pay cuts -- but in the grand scheme the firefighters understand that its in the best interest of the citizens that we serve. <P>THE NEW CONTRACT FOR POLICE IS IN PLACE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30TH OF THIS YEAR. <P>WHILE THE FIREFIGHTERS GET UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2013. <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 APPROVED-CGRVL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAPE APPROVED-CGRVL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CAPE COUNCIL MEMBERS ALSO TALKED ABOUT TWO OTHER BIG PROJECTS DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING LAST NIGHT. <P>THEY APPROVED A GRANT APPLICATION --TO IMPROVE SIRENIA VISTA PARK. <P>THEY ARE ASKING THE COUNTY FOR 500 THOUSAND DOLLARS -- <P>TO IMPROVE THE SHORELINE, ADD MANATEE VIEWING AND BUILD A FISHING PIER. <P>THE COUNCIL ALSO APPROVED A PLAN TO BUILD A WALL AROUND THE EVEREST WATER TREATMENT PLANT. <P>600 THOUSAND DOLLARS WILL GO TOWARD THAT PROJECT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FERTILIZER BILL FAILS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FERTILIZER BILL FAILS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FOUR LOCAL POLITICIANS ARE HAPPY THIS MORNING, <P>AFTER THEIR EFFORTS COME TO FRUITION. <P>THE MEN AND WOMEN WENT TO TALLAHASSEE LAST WEEK - <P>TO SPEAK OUT AGAINST A FERTILITZER BILL -- <P>THAT WOULD HAVE ALLOWED CERTIFIED LAWN CARE COMPANIES. <P>TO USE FERTILIZER WITH NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS, <P>DURING THE SUMMER RAINY MONTHS. <P>THE BILL FAILED IN THE STATE SENATE LAST NIGHT. <P>AND WE'RE TOLD IT WILL NOT COME UP AGAIN THIS LEGISLATIVE SESSION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ESC BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ESC BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TODAY - WE PLAN TO SEND A CREW TO AN IMPORTANT MEETING AT EDISON STATE COLLEGE. <P>THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL GET TOGETHER, AT ONE O CLOCK, ON THE LEE CAMPUS. <P>THEY'LL TOUCH ON ACCREDITATION, A TALLAHASSEE UPDATE REPORT AND DISCUSSION ON THE PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE TIME NOW. <P>WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. <P>Today's forecast will offer more sunshine, but we'll also see several showers in the mix by the early afternoon. <P>We'll start the day with patchy, dense fog and low clouds, but we're also expecting to see more sun between the clouds today. <P>With so much moisture in place across Southwest Florida, along with a weak disturbance over the southern half of the state, the ingredients are on the table to make for a fairly wet afternoon. <P>Some heavier downpours will also be possible, but there's doesn't appear to be a whole lot of instability in the atmosphere. Therefore, the threat of thunderstorms will be fairly low, but we can't rule out a few rumbles from time to time. <P>Since our sky won't be quite as cloudy early in the day, that should allow for more sunshine as well as some warmer temperatures. Look for temperatures to peak in the middle 80s for most of SWFL. <P>Showers will start diminishing tonight, but we may still have a couple showers roaming around early in the night. Otherwise, our night sky will be partly to mostly cloudy, and we'll see some patchy fog Wednesday morning. <P>Wednesday appears to be sunnier and drier, but we'll still see some widely scattered showers developing along the sea breeze during the afternoon. <P>By the second half of the week, an active flow out of the Gulf of Mexico will bring more clouds as well as some higher rain chances. We may see a few showers around here late Thursday into Friday, but at this point, Saturday look more promising if you want more rain. <P>By late in the weekend, some slightly cooler and drier air will move in to give us more seasonable weather. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>chad adlib current traffic <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SANTA BARBARA VETERANS INTERSECTION-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SANTA BARBARA VETERANS INTERSECTION-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PLANS ARE ON HOLD-- TO IMPROVE THE INTERSECTION AT VETERANS MEMORIAL PARKWAY AND SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD. <P>THE COUNTY SAYS *NOTHING CAN BE DONE, <P>UNTIL CAPE LEADERS DECIDE IF THE INTERSECTION IS A BUSINESS COORIDOR OR A QUICK ROUTE. <P>NOW, IT COULD BE YEARS BEFORE IMPROVEMENTS ARE MADE. <P>MEANING A LOT OF FRUSTRATED DRIVERS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TRADER JOE'S PROTEST-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TRADER JOE'S PROTEST-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>OCCUPY NAPLES JOINS A GROUP OF LOCAL FARMWORKERS -- <P>TO PROTEST THE NEW "TRADER JOES" IN NAPLES. <P>THEY WANT THE GROCERY STORE TO *ONLY BUY FROM LOCAL FARMS. THAT COMPLY WITH THEIR CODE OF CONDUCT. <P>AND THEY PLAN TO BIKE 35 MILES TO CONVICE THE STORE'S LEADERSHIP. <P>THE NEW TRADER JOES OPENS ON FRIDAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WASHINGTON NATIONALS-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WASHINGTON NATIONALS-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A THIRD MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM COULD SOON MAKE TRAINING CAMP IN LEE COUNTY. <P>THE WASHINGTON NATIONALS ARE SPEAKING WITH COMMISSIONERS. ABOUT MOVING INTO CITY OF PALMS PARK. <P>THE RED SOX VACATED THE STADIUM THIS MONTH. <P>THIS VIDEO SHOWS NATIONALS EXECS TOURING CITY OF PALMS PARK IN APRIL OF 20-10. <P>THE NATS HAVE BEEN IN TALKS FOR YEARS. <P>TEAM EXECUTIVES AND COMMISSIONERS WILL CONSIDER MOVING INTO "EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS" THIS 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=WASHINGTON NATIONALS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WASHINGTON NATIONALS-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"It is very exciting but there are other opportunities out there. This is one of many. We've gone through the swim center proposal, but we're also working closely with the City of Fort Myers. We know their first preference is to see a sports team play there and specifically baseball is their preference." <P>THE NATIONALS HAVE A CONTRACT AT SPACE COAST STADIUM IN MELBOURNE, THAT EXPIRES IN 2017. <P>BUT COMMISSIONERS TELL US - THE NATIONALS MAY GET OUT OF IT EARLY. <P>IF LEE COUNTY MAKES AN OFFER THEY CAN'T REFUSE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=QUARTER TOP STORY REVEAL @ 45-HLF REVEAL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>QUARTER TOP STORY REVEAL @ 45-HLF REVEAL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A THREE-JUDGE PANEL GETS READY TO ISSUE A MUCH ANTICIPATED RULING TODAY. ON CALIFORNIA'S BAN ON SAME-SEX MARRIAGE. <P>AT ISSUE IS WHETHER THE VOTER-APPROVED MEASURE VIOLATES THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF GAYS AND LESBIANS. <P>ATTORNEYS FOR A MAN SET TO BE EXECUTED NEXT WEEK. <P>WILL APPEAR BEFORE THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT TO ARGUE FOR A REVERSAL. <P>ROBERT WATERHOUSE WAS SENT TO DEATH ROW FOR THE RAPE AND MURDER OF A 29-YEAR-OLD SAINT PETERSBURG WOMAN IN 19-80. <P>PRESIDENT OBAMA COULD SIGN A BILL AS EARLY AS TODAY-- <P>THAT WOULD MOVE THE NATION'S AVIATION SYSTEM INTO A NEW HIGH-TECH ERA. <P>THE BILL SPEEDS THE NATION'S SWITCH FROM RADAR TO AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM. BASED ON GPS TECHNOLOGY. <P>AND LATER TODAY THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION WILL ANNOUNCE A PLAN TO SPEND A LITTLE MORE THAN A HALF BILLION DOLLARS ON ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH NEXT 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=STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. <P>Today's forecast will offer more sunshine, but we'll also see several showers in the mix by the early afternoon. <P>We'll start the day with patchy, dense fog and low clouds, but we're also expecting to see more sun between the clouds today. <P>With so much moisture in place across Southwest Florida, along with a weak disturbance over the southern half of the state, the ingredients are on the table to make for a fairly wet afternoon. <P>Some heavier downpours will also be possible, but there's doesn't appear to be a whole lot of instability in the atmosphere. Therefore, the threat of thunderstorms will be fairly low, but we can't rule out a few rumbles from time to time. <P>Since our sky won't be quite as cloudy early in the day, that should allow for more sunshine as well as some warmer temperatures. Look for temperatures to peak in the middle 80s for most of SWFL. <P>Showers will start diminishing tonight, but we may still have a couple showers roaming around early in the night. Otherwise, our night sky will be partly to mostly cloudy, and we'll see some patchy fog Wednesday morning. <P>Wednesday appears to be sunnier and drier, but we'll still see some widely scattered showers developing along the sea breeze during the afternoon. <P>By the second half of the week, an active flow out of the Gulf of Mexico will bring more clouds as well as some higher rain chances. We may see a few showers around here late Thursday into Friday, but at this point, Saturday look more promising if you want more rain. <P>By late in the weekend, some slightly cooler and drier air will move in to give us more seasonable weather. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SYRIA LATEST-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SYRIA LATEST-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>RUSSIA'S FOREIGN MINISTER IS DUE IN DAMASCUS TODAY, <P>FOR TALKS WITH EMBATTLED SYRIAN PRESIDENT BASHAR ASSAD. <P>MONDAY, THE U-S CLOSED IT'S EMBASSY. AND BRITAIN RECALLED ITS AMBASSADOR FROM SYRIA. <P>IT'S ALL IN A PUSH TO END ASSAD'S BLOODY CRACKDOWN ON PROTESTERS. <P>OVER THE WEEKEND, RUSSIA AND CHINA VETOED A U-N SECURITY COUNCIL EFFORT. TO END THE VIOLENCE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=POWELL LATEST-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>POWELL LATEST-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MORE DISTURBING DETAILS ON THE DOUBLE MURDER - SUICIDE. <P>OF A FATHER AND HIS TWO YOUNG SONS IN WASHINGTON STATE. <P>THE PIERCE COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER SAYS JOSH POWELL AND HIS BOYS ALL DIED FROM SMOKE INHALATION. <P>AND THAT THE BOYS ALSO SUFFERED FROM HATCHET WOUNDS TO THE HEAD AND NECK. <P>AUTHORITIES SAY JOSH POWELL SET THE HOME ON FIRE. AFTER ATTACKING THE BOYS WITH A HATCHET. <P>HE WAS ALSO A PERSON OF INTEREST IN HIS WIFE SUSAN'S DISAPPEARANCE, BACK IN 2009. <P>SUSAN'S PARENTS WILL APPEAR LIVE ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA COMING UP AT 7 AM--- TO TALK ABOUT THEIR HEARTBREAK. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=6AM ~ POWELL TRAGEDY-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>6AM ~ POWELL TRAGEDY-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING ON JUST HOW A WASHINGTON STATE FATHER TRIED TO KILL HIS TWO SONS. <P>BEFORE IGNITING THE FIERY EXPLOSION THAT ENGULFED THEM ALL. <P>A-B-C NEWS ROB NELSON HAS MORE ON THIS TRAGIC 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=6AM ~ POWELL TRAGEDY-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>6AM ~ POWELL TRAGEDY-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S AN HORRIFIC CRIME THAT HAS LEFT SO MANY WONDERING HOW IT COULD HAVE <P>HAPPENED. <P>SOT - DEBBIE CALDWELL, FORMER BABYSITTER TO JOSH POWELL'S SONS <P>"I was afraid that if it came to it, the only way he could win this sick <P>game was to kill them." <P>EVEN MORE DISTURBING DETAILS HAVE NOW EMERGED POLICE SAY JOSH POWELL TRIED <P>TO KILL HIS 7 YEAR OLD SON CHARLES AND 5 YEAR OLD BRADEN WITH A HATCHET <P>BEFORE THE FIRE COULD TAKE THEIR LIVES. <P>SOT PIO INTV - <P>I don't know if intent was to try and put them out before the fire but he <P>didn't do a very good job of it. <P>POWELL WAS THE PRIME SUSPECT IN THE DISAPPEARANCE OF HIS WIFE. <P>THE BOYS WERE TAKEN TO POWELL'S HOME ON SUNDAY BY A CASE WORKER FOR A COURT <P>ORDERED VISITATION. POLICE SAY HE LOCKED THE CASEWORKER OUT, AND IGNITED <P>TWO CANS OF GASOLINE SPARKING AN EXPLOSIVE FIREBALL THAT LEVELED THE HOUSE <P>KILLING BOTH BOYS AND POWELL. <P>THERE WERE ALSO SIGNS HE HAD BEEN CAREFULLY PLANNING HIS FINAL ACT: HE <P>DONATED THE KIDS TOYS TO A LOCAL CHARITY OVER THE WEEKEND AND SENT GOOD-BYE <P>EMAILS TO SEVERAL PEOPLE. <P>SOT - CHUCK COX <P>"he's disturbed. He's just disturbed. The act that he did was cowardly." <P>SUSAN POWELL'S PARENTS, CHUCK AND JUDY COX, SAY THEIR GRANDSONS HAD RECENTLY <P>STARTED REMEMBERING *MORE* ABOUT WHAT HAPPEN ON THE NIGHT IN 2009 WHEN <P>THEIR MOTHER VANISHED <P>SOT - CHUCK COX t <P>Braden said that's daddy, that's Charlie and that's me and then he said we' <P>ll Mommy's in the trunk" <P>SOT - Ed Troyer / Sheriff's Dept <P>"We've heard the rumors out there and the talk of what the kids were saying <P>and the kids are evidence in this thing, and the kids are gone." <P>THE ANSWERS TO THEIR MOTHER'S DISAPPEARANCE. MAY HAVE DIED WITH THEM. <P>ROB NELSON, ABC NEWS. NEW YORK <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FORECLOSURE SETTLEMENT-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FORECLOSURE SETTLEMENT-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>OVERNIGHT, WE LEARNED 40 STATES NOW AGREE ON A NATIONWIDE FORECLOSURE SETTLEMENT. <P>BUT FLORIDA IS *NOT ONE OF THEM. <P>THE DEAL INVOLVES THE NATION'S FIVE BIGGEST BANKS: <P>BANK OF AMERICA, WELLS FARGO, J-P-MORGAN CHASE, CITIGROUP AND ALLY FINANCIAL. <P>IF IT GOES THROUGH, IT WOULD FORCE THE LENDERS TO REDUCE LOANS FOR ONE-MILLION U-S HOUSEHOLDS. <P>CURRENTLY BEHIND ON THEIR PAYMENTS AND "UNDERWATER" ON THEIR MORTGAGES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LOUGHNER COURT-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LOUGHNER COURT-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TUCSON SHOOTING SUSPECT JARED LOUGHNER WILL SPEND FOUR MORE MONTHS AT A FEDERAL PRISON FACILITY. <P>WHERE HE'S BEING FORCIBLY MEDICATED. <P>MENTAL HEALTH EXPERTS HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE 23-YEAR-OLD SUFFERS FROM SCHIZOPHRENIA, <P>AND ARE TRYING TO MAKE HIM FIT TO STAND TRIAL. <P>LOUGHNER PLEADED NOT GUILTY TO THE JANUARY 2011 SHOOTINGS THAT KILLED SIX AND INJURED SEVERAL OTHERS, <P>INCLUDING CONGRESSWOMAN GABRIELLE GIFFORDS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=OCCUPY PORTLAND-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>OCCUPY PORTLAND-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING -- <P>PROTESTORS IN PORTLAND TOOK TO THE STREETS, <P>IN PROTEST OF POLICE BRUTALITY. <P>NEARLY A DOZEN PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED. <P>THE RALLY IN PORTLAND MONDAY NIGHT WAS APPARENTLY HELD IN SUPPORT OF OCCUPY OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HIGHWAY INTERDICTION-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HIGHWAY INTERDICTION-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES LOOK TO DETER DRUG TRAFFICKERS FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>THE HIGHWAY INTERDICTION TEAM PATROLS EYE 75. <P>CATCHING THE CROOKS TRYING TO MAKE IT FROM MIAMI TO TAMPA. <P>IN JUST THE PAST WEEK, DEPUTIES MADE FOUR DIFFERENT FINDS: <P>THINGS LIKE 90 POUNDS OF POT, A POUND OF COCAINE AND SUSPECTED IDENTITY THIEVES. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HOT LIST-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HOT LIST-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A NEW SOCIAL NETWORKING TREND HAS SCHOOL OFFICIALS IN COLLIER COUNTY A BIT WORRIED THIS MORNING. <P>HIGH SCHOOL -- EVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS -- USE FACEBOOK TO VOTE ON WHO'S HOT AND WHO'S NOT. <P>SOME PAGES HAVE HUNDREDS OF FOLLOWERS AND COMMENTS, TOO. <P>MOST OF WHICH ARE DEROGATORY AND INSULTING. <P>PARENTS WE SPOKE WITH SAY IT'S BULLYING-- <P>BUT SCHOOL OFFICALS SAY THEY CAN'T STOP IT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HOT LIST-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HOT LIST-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>19:58:46 I think its a form of bullying I don't believe that people should be judging anybody 50 <P>hurtful of course, recourse we have none <P>COLLIER SCHOOL OFFICIALS TELL US -- THEY CAN'T MONITOR THE SITES *OR FORCE STUDENTS TO SHUT THEM DOWN. <P>THE ONLY OPTION FOR STEPPING IN IS A COMPLAINT FROM A STUDENT OR PARENT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GIANTS PARADE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GIANTS PARADE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HAPPENING TODAY -- <P>NEW YORK CITY HONORS THE SUPER BOWL CHAMPION NEW YORK GIANTS. WITH A TICKER-TAPE PARADE. <P>THE WORLD CHAMPIONS GET READY FOR A GIANT CELEBRATION OF THEIR VICTORY OVER THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS. <P>THE FESTIVITIES WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A CEREMONY AT CITY HALL, <P>WHERE MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG WILL PRESENT THE TEAM WITH THE KEYS TO THE CITY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FRESH OFF HER SUPER BOWL HALF TIME PERFORMANCE, THIS MORNING MADONNA ANNOUNCES A NEW WORLD TOUR. <P>SHE WILL KICK IT OFF IN MAY IN ISRAEL BEFORE MOVING ON TO EUROPE. <P>SHE WILL COME TO THE U-S IN SEPTEMBER. <P>THE CLOSEST CONCERT TO OUR NECK OFF THE WOODS WILL BE MIAMI. <P>BUT A DATE ON THAT ONE HAS NOT YET BEEN ANNOUNCED. <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=SPORTS WRAP ~ 530AM-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SPORTS WRAP ~ 530AM-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TECH BYTES AT 5AM-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TECH BYTES AT 5AM-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS TH <P>E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. <P>Today's forecast will offer more sunshine, but we'll also see several showers in the mix by the early afternoon. <P>We'll start the day with patchy, dense fog and low clouds, but we're also expecting to see more sun between the clouds today. <P>With so much moisture in place across Southwest Florida, along with a weak disturbance over the southern half of the state, the ingredients are on the table to make for a fairly wet afternoon. <P>Some heavier downpours will also be possible, but there's doesn't appear to be a whole lot of instability in the atmosphere. Therefore, the threat of thunderstorms will be fairly low, but we can't rule out a few rumbles from time to time. <P>Since our sky won't be quite as cloudy early in the day, that should allow for more sunshine as well as some warmer temperatures. Look for temperatures to peak in the middle 80s for most of SWFL. <P>Showers will start diminishing tonight, but we may still have a couple showers roaming around early in the night. Otherwise, our night sky will be partly to mostly cloudy, and we'll see some patchy fog Wednesday morning. <P>Wednesday appears to be sunnier and drier, but we'll still see some widely scattered showers developing along the sea breeze during the afternoon. <P>By the second half of the week, an active flow out of the Gulf of Mexico will bring more clouds as well as some higher rain chances. We may see a few showers around here late Thursday into Friday, but at this point, Saturday look more promising if you want more rain. <P>By late in the weekend, some slightly cooler and drier air will move in to give us more seasonable weather. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LINH adlib current traffic <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CALOOSAHATCHEE BRIDGE WORK-SSTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CALOOSAHATCHEE BRIDGE WORK-SSTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A HEADS UP FOR DRIVERS ALONG I-75, OVER THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER BRIDGE. <P>A MAINTENANCE PROJECT STARTS THIS MORNING -- AND RUNS THRU FRIDAY, WEATHER PERMITTING. <P>EXPECT LANE CLOSURES, SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC AND POSSIBLE DELAYS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GAS PRICES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GAS PRICES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>GET READY TO PAY UP, WHEN YOU FILL UP. <P>GAS PRICES COULD JUMP BY 60 CENTS, OR "MORE", BY MAY. <P>ANALYSTS TELL U-S-A TODAY -- PRICES SHOULD PEAK AT FOUR-OH-FIVE A GALLON, <P>BUT SOME MARKETS WILL GO "MUCH" HIGHER. <P>PRICES USUALLY RISE IN THE SPRING, WITH HIGHER DEMAND AND SEASONAL CHANGES IN GASOLINE FORMULATIONS. <P>UNREST IN THE MIDDLE EAST COULD ALSO SEND GAS PRICES HIGHER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ECONOMY CLASS MYTH-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ECONOMY CLASS MYTH-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW GUIDELINES DISPEL THE MYTH -- <P>THAT SITTING IN COACH DURING LONG FLIGHTS. INCREASES THE RISK FOR BLOOD CLOTS, OR DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS. <P>RESEARCHERS SAY "ECONOMY CLASS SYNDROME" DOES *NOT EXIST. <P>HOWEVER, CERTAIN THINGS DO INCREASE THE RISK FOR BLOOD CLOTS DURING FLIGHTS LASTING SIX HOURS OR MORE: <P>INCLUDING USING ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES, SITTING IN A WINDOW SEAT, ADVANCED AGE AND PREGNANCY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ONLINE DATING POPULARITY-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ONLINE DATING POPULARITY-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW NUMBERS THIS MORNING SHOW - <P>ONLINE DATING IS NOW THE *SECOND MOST POPULAR FORM OF MATCHMAKING IN THE U.S. <P>BEHIND MEETING THROUGH FRIENDS. <P>RESEARCHERS REPORT -- <P>THE "DIGITAL REVOLUTION IN ROMANCE" MEANS GREATER, AND MORE CONVENIENT, ACCESS TO POTENTIAL MATES. <P>BUT ONE CAUTION. THOSE RESEARCHERS SAY ANY CLAIMS OF A "SCIENCE-BASED APPROACH" TO MATCHMAKING. <P>HAVE *NOT BEEN INDEPENDENTLY SUBSTANTIATED, <P>AND SHOULD BE GIVEN "LITTLE CREDENCE". <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SEATTLE IS SO TECHY-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SEATTLE IS SO TECHY-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SEATTLE TOPS A LIST OF AMERICA'S "TECHIEST CITIES". <P>NOT TOO SURPRISING FOR THE HOME TO MICROSOFT AND AMAZON. <P>READERS OF "TRAVEL AND LEISURE" MAGAZINE RATED CITIES ON THE TECH SAVINESS OF RESIDENTS, <P>AND THE RELIABILITY OF WIRELESS COVERAGE. <P>SAN FRANCISCO, AUSTIN, PORTLAND AND DENVER ROUND OUT THE TOP FIVE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=REDBOX VERIZON-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>REDBOX VERIZON-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>VERIZON WIRELESS AND REDBOX. TAKE ON VIDEO GIANT NETFLIX. <P>THE TWO COMPANIES REACHED A DEAL-- <P>TO CREATE A VIDEO STREAMING SERVICE SIMILAR TO NETFLIX. <P>IT COULD LAUNCH LATER THIS YEAR. <P>THE SERVICE WOULD BE SUBSCRIPTION BASED, <P>AND AVAILABLE ON MULTIPLE PLATFORMS LIKE SMARTPHONES, TABLETS AND T-VS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FREE LEGO MODEL-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FREE LEGO MODEL-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DO YOU HAVE A LEGO LOVER IN YOUR HOME? <P>TAKE HIM OR HER TO A LEGO STORE STARTING AT FIVE P-M. FOR A "FREE" MINI MODEL BUILD. <P>IT'S THIS GUY HERE. A HOCKEY PLAYER. <P>QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED. AND IT'S FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 TO 14 ONLY. <P>THEY'LL LEARN HOW TO BUILD THE FIGURE AND GET TO TAKE IT 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=TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) GOP TODAY-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) GOP TODAY-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>REPUBLICANS IN COLORADO AND MINNESOTA. HOLD THEIR PRESIDENTIAL CAUCUSES TODAY. <P>AND THE LATEST POLLS SHOW RICK SANTORUM ON THE RISE, <P>AFTER LARGELY BYPASSING FLORIDA AND NEVADA. <P>HIS SURGE IS BASED ON HIS POPULARITY AMONG CONSERVATIVES. WHO HAVE GREATER SWAY IN 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=TS) DEEP CREEK ARREST-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) DEEP CREEK ARREST-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AN ARREST WAS MADE LAST NIGHT -- <P>IN A CHARLOTTE COUNTY HIT AND RUN CRASH, THAT HAPPENED NEARLY SEVEN MONTHS AGO. <P>LINFORD DALEY WAS HIT AND KILLED, WHILE JOGGING ON DEEP CREEK BOULEVARD IN JULY. <P>STATE TROOPERS INVESTIGATED AND ARRESTED JOSEPH HOWARD. <P>HE'S CHARGED WITH LEAVING THE SCENE OF A CRASH INVOLVING DEATH. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) MISSING LEHIGH MOM-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) MISSING LEHIGH MOM-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES NEED YOUR HELP LOOKING FOR A MISSING LEHIGH ACRES MOTHER. <P>27-YEAR OLD DEANNA WEADON WAS LAST SEEN ALIVE SIX DAYS AGO. <P>DEPUTIES TELL US - SHE CALLED HER BOYFRIEND AND MADE SUICIDAL STATEMENTS. <P>HER CAR WAS FOUND ABANDONED, MORE THAN SIX MILES FROM HER 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=TS) CAPE CONTRACTS-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) CAPE CONTRACTS-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS MORNING, CAPE CORAL FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS WAKE UP WITH NEW CONTRACTS. <P>POLICE AND FIRE WILL TAKE A TWO PERCENT PAY CUT, <P>AND PAY THREE PERCENT MORE INTO THEIR PENSIONS. <P>OVERALL, THE NEW CONTRACTS SAVE THE CITY MORE THAN 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=BUMP TO BREAK-2SHOT, CAM 10 BMP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BUMP TO BREAK-2SHOT, CAM 10 BMP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SH-WEB ANI> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SH-WEB ANI</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>COVERAGE PROMISE OF THE BIGGEST STORY OF THE DAY ON WEB <P>" WHEN EVER YOU NEED A NEWS OR WEATHER UPDATE - WE ARE LOGGED ON AND UPDATING ABC-7.COM " <P>-WHAT IS COMING UP ON GMA - BIG STORY COVERAGE OF THE MORNING. <P>-LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO - IN JUST:30 SECONDS WE HAVE A LOOK AT ALL OF THE THINGS TO DO TODAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=END TIME> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>END TIME</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <CENTER> <FONT 000000 SIZE=1> </CENTER> </BODY> </HTML>