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OPEN-CLIPTOPS>STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS</A></TD> <TD> </TD> </Table> </CENTER><HR><BR> <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) PAYROLL TAX CUT-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) PAYROLL TAX CUT-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TAX TALKS -- <P>SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE WITH LAWMAKERS ON CAPITOL HILL. <P>TO REACH A DEAL ON THE PAYROLL TAX CUT. <P>BUT, WHILE THERE MAY BE *SOME COMPROMISE, <P>DEEP DIVISIONS REMAIN ON THE PRESIDENT'S BUDGET PLAN. <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) SHARK FISHING-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) SHARK FISHING-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CHUMMY WATERS -- <P>THIS MORNING, LEADERS IN BONITA SPRINGS DISCUSS NEW PROPOSALS FOR SHARK FISHING. <P>IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP SWIMMERS SAFE. <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) CHIA PET DIET-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL) CHIA PET DIET-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND NEW DIET! <P>IT'S THE LATEST FITNESS FAD. THE CHIA PET DIET. <P>FIND OUT WHY PERSONAL TRAINERS THINK THIS TREND IS THE REAL 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) CAPE UEP TALKS-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ HL) CAPE UEP TALKS-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>UTILITIES EXPANSION-- <P>JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE TO OPEN YOUR WATER BILL. <P>CAPE CORAL LEADERS ARE READY TO TALK ONCE AGAIN ABOUT THE CONTROVERSIAL EXPANSION 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=530 ~ HL) SLEEP TEXTING-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ HL) SLEEP TEXTING-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SLEEP TEXTING -- <P>NEW STUDIES ON THE CAMPUS OF FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY. <P>SHOW JUST HOW ADVERSE THE EFFECT OF LATE NIGHT TEXTING CAN BE. <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) FM CAR IN DITCH-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ HL) FM CAR IN DITCH-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND GETTING DITCHED -- <P>QUITE THE SCENE OVERNIGHT IN FORT MYERS, <P>AFTER A PATROL CAR CRASHES INTO A DITCH. <P>SEE THE AMAZING SCENE. <P>AS CREWS WORK TO GET THE VEHICLE OUT OF THE HAZARD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A smoky, foggy start will eventually give way to sunshine and warm conditions on this Wednesday. <P>Our morning smoke is likely being carried northward from a handful of controlled burns across Collier County. We may notice a little smoke in the air from time to time today, but once the sun comes up and winds get going, our air quality should greatly improve. <P>Temperatures are set to climb back into the low to mid 80s this afternoon, except near the beach where the colder Gulf waters keep things a bit cooler. <P>Sunshine will dominate our sky today with only a few patchy clouds expected during the afternoon. <P>We'll also notice our humidity becoming a bit higher today as a southerly wind carries in a little more moisture. <P>Rain chances will be very minimal today, however, and we don't expect to see our next decent chance of rain until late Friday. <P>Thursday looks to be another warm, sunny day with perhaps a little patchy fog early in the morning. Temperatures will again be above average with highs expected to reach the middle 80s. <P>A weather system will move in late Friday and give us a chance of only a few showers Friday night. <P>At this point, Saturday looks to be warm, dry and breezy with highs in the middle 80s. <P>We'll see another chance of rain Sunday morning as yet another weather system moves through 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=PAYROLL TAX CUT-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PAYROLL TAX CUT-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>GOOD NEWS THIS MORNING: <P>IT LOOKS LIKE THAT EXTRA 40 DOLLARS. *WON'T BE CUT OUT OF YOUR PAYCHECK AFTER ALL. <P>LATE TUESDAY, WASHINGTON STRUCK A TENTATIVE DEAL -- <P>ON HOW TO PAY FOR THE PAYROLL TAX CUT FOR THE REST OF THIS YEAR. <P>THE DEAL HAPPENED AFTER THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION WENT ON THE OFFENSIVE. <P>AND REPUBLICANS AGREED TO ADD THE 100 BILLION DOLLAR COST TO AMERICA'S RED INK. <P>TEA PARTY REPUBLICANS HAD INSISTED THE TAX BREAK BE PAID FOR. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=PAYROLL TAX CUT-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>PAYROLL TAX CUT-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SOT Rep. Allen West / <P>"This is bottom line.I'm concerned about raising fees. / This doesn't look like a good deal for the American people." <P>SOT Rep. Tom Reed / <P>"The more that Americans can keep, their own money in their own pocket. I think that's better long term." <P>THE DEAL ALSO KEEPS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ROLLING. <P>THOUGH THE MAXIMUM 99 WEEKS WILL DROP TO 73 BY YEAR'S END. <P>AND IT PREVENTS A 27 PERCENT CUT IN PAYMENTS TO MEDICARE DOCTORS. <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 ~ PAYROLL TAX CUT-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ PAYROLL TAX CUT-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TALKING TAXES. <P>CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS STRIKE A *TENTATIVE DEAL. TO EXTEND THE PAYROLL TAX CUT THROUGH THE END OF THIS YEAR. <P>AND THAT MEANS 160 MILLION AMERICANS WON'T LOSE *MORE OF THEIR PAYCHECKS. TO SOCIAL SECURITY. <P>NEW AT 5:30 -- TRACIE POTTS EXPLAINS WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU. <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 ~ PAYROLL TAX CUT-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>530 ~ PAYROLL TAX CUT-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEGOTIATORS ANNOUNCED A TENTATIVE DEAL LAST NIGHT THAT KEEPS THE TWO PERCENT PAYROLL TAX CUT IN PLACE THE REST OF THIS YEAR FOR 160 MILLION WORKING AMERICANS. <P>SOT Rep. Tom Reed / <P>"The more that Americans can keep, their own money in their own pocket. I think that's better long term." <P>THE DEAL HAPPENED AFTER THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION WENT ON THE OFFENSIVE. <P>AND REPUBLICANS AGREED TO ADD THE 100 BILLION DOLLAR COST. TO AMERICA'S RED INK. <P>TEA PARTY REPUBLICANS HAD INSISTED THE TAX BREAK BE PAID FOR. <P>SOT Rep. Allen West / <P>"This is bottom line.I'm concerned about raising fees. / This doesn't look like a good deal for the American people." <P>THE DEAL ALSO KEEPS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ROLLING. THOUGH THE MAXIMUM 99 WEEKS WILL DROP TO 73 BY YEAR'S END. <P>AND IT PREVENTS A 27 PERCENT CUT IN PAYMENTS TO MEDICARE DOCTORS. <P>BUT PRESIDENT OBAMA'S WORRIED THE DEAL MIGHT NOT GO THROUGH: <P>SOT President Obama 1 <P>"I'm cautiously optimistic at this point." <P>/ <P>SOT President Obama 2 <P>"Until you see me sign this thing you've got to keep on speaking up." <P>WITH HIS BUDGET PROPOSAL STILL IN LIMBO HERE, THE PRESIDENT WILL BE IN MILWAUKEE TODAY. AT A MANUFACTURING PLANT THAT BROUGHT BACK 150 JOBS FROM CHINA. <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 ~ PAYROLL TAX CUT-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>6AM ~ PAYROLL TAX CUT-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR THE PAYROLL TAX CUT. THAT HAS BENEFITTED 160-MILLION AMERICAN WORKERS. <P>IT EXPIRES AT THE END OF THE MONTH. <P>BUT LATE LAST NIGHT. CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS FOUND A WAY TO KEEP IT GOING. AND KEEP MONEY IN YOUR POCKET. <P>NEW AT 6 -- A-B-C'S TAHMAN BRADLEY EXPLAINS THE DEAL ON THE TABLE. <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 ~ PAYROLL TAX CUT-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>6AM ~ PAYROLL TAX CUT-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Congressional negotiators have reached a tentative deal that would save the <P>average working American about a thousand bucks. <P>The tentative agreement, which is still being finalized, could be unveiled <P>later today. <P>Sources say the deal would extend the payroll tax cut for the rest of the <P>year. <P>It would also.Renew jobless benefits for the long-term unemployed. <P>And prevent cuts to doctors who provide Medicare services. <P>The deal could be a tough sell for many Conservative Republicans elected on <P>a promise to cut spending --- the payroll tax break would add nearly 100 <P>billion dollars to the deficit --- some GOP lawmakers are tired of sparring <P>over the issue. <P>Rep. Dennis Ross, -SOT- <P>I THINK THE MOOD IS TO GET IT OFF THE TABLE, WE'VE GOT TO MOVE ON TO ANOTHER <P>ISSUE AND I THINK THAT'S WHAT THE MOOD IS. <P>Rep. Renee Ellmers, -SOT- <P>I WISH WE COULD HAVE GOTTEN MORE OUT OF IT/THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THAT <P>WE GET THIS DONE. <P>Word of the agreement came late Tuesday. Earlier in the day, President Obama <P>pleaded with Congress to strike a deal. <P>Obama -SOT- <P>PASS THIS MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUT. PASS THE EXTENSION OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE <P>. DO IT BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE. AND I WILL SIGN IT RIGHT AWAY. <P>Both sides made concessions. Sources say the plan repeals some provisions <P>of President Obama's health care law, modifies eligibility for unemployment <P>benefits and abandons Republicans' hope to pay for the payroll tax reduction <P>with spending cuts. <P>ON-CAMERA CLOSE: <P>IF NEGOTIATIONS STAY ON TRACK, A VOTE COULD COME THIS WEEK. BOTH <P>REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS ARE ALREADY CLAIMING VICTORY IN THIS BATTLE. TB, <P>ABC NEWS, DC. <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 UEP MEETING-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAPE UEP MEETING-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S A BIG DEBATE OVER THE FUTURE OF CAPE CORAL. <P>AND WHAT THE CITY MAY FORCE HOMEOWNERS TO DO. <P>WE EXPECT A LOT OF EMOTION IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS LATER TODAY, <P>WHEN LEADERS TALK ABOUT THE "UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT." <P>THE U-E-P WOULD HOOK UP HOMES *WITHOUT WATER AND SEWER. TO THE CITY'S SYSTEM. <P>IT WOULD COST THOSE HOMEOWNERS THOUSANDS, <P>BUT LOWER THE COSTS FOR EVERYONE ELSE ALREADY USING THE UTILITIES. <P>THE SPECIAL MEETING BEGINS AT FIVE O CLOCK. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CAPE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CAPE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE'RE TRACKING ANOTHER ISSUE THAT COULD IMPACT A GROUP OF CAPE HOMEOWNERS. <P>THEY COULD HAVE THEIR HOMES TAKEN AWAY BY EMINENT DOMAIN. <P>THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION WILL MEET TODAY -- <P>TO TALK ABOUT A PROPOSED ROAD PROJECT. <P>THE CITY AND THE COUNTY ARE CONSIDERING TAKING *FOUR HOMES. <P>TO MAKE WAY FOR THE RE-ALIGNMENT OF LITTLETON ROAD, AT KISMET PARKWAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SHARK FISHING-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SHARK FISHING-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CHANGES TO SHARK FISHING AND CHUMMING. <P>ARE ON THE TABLE FOR COUNCIL MEMBERS IN BONITA SPRINGS TODAY. <P>IT'S BECAUSE ONE WOMAN VOICED HER CONCERNS ABOUT SAFETY ON BONITA BEACH. <P>DIANE FRAZINE IS PUSHING TO REGULATE SHARK CHUMMING AND FISHING ON BONITA BEACH, <P>SHE SAYS TOSSING BLOODY FISH PARTS INTO COASTAL WATERS. <P>PUTS KIDS AND TOURISTS AT RISK, <P>BY DRAWING SHARKS CLOSER TO SHORE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SHARK FISHING-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SHARK FISHING-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Diane Frazine "make a designated swimming area and mark it that there will be no shark fishing it will benefit the city and anyone who comes to swim here." 11 sec <P>RIGHT NOW, THERE ARE *NO LAWS IN BONITA REGULATING THE PRACTICE. <P>AND SOME CHARTER BOAT CAPTAINS SAY PEOPLE ARE NOT USUALLY AT RISK WHILE SHARK FISHING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HOUSTON LATEST-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HOUSTON LATEST-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WHITNEY HOUSTON'S FAMILY HAS DECIDED HER FUNERAL WILL BE PRIVATE -- <P>BY "INVITATION ONLY." <P>HOUSTON'S FAMILY DECLINED THE OFFER TO HOLD A HUGE MEMORIAL AT NEWARK'S PRUDENTIAL CENTER. <P>IN FAVOR OF A MORE INTIMATE GATHERING AT NEW HOPE BAPTIST SATURDAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=2020 WHITNEY SPECIAL-SSTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>2020 WHITNEY SPECIAL-SSTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AND THIS FRIDAY RIGHT HERE ON A-B-C SEVEN -- <P>IT'S A SPECIAL TWO-HOUR EDITION OF 20/20, WITH DIANE SAWYER, <P>"ONE MOMENT IN TIME: THE LIFE OF WHITNEY HOUSTON" AIRS AT 9 PM. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BABY REMOVED-SS VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BABY REMOVED-SS VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW DETAILS ABOUT A SEVERE CASE OF CHILD ABUSE IN LEE COUNTY. <P>WE ARE TOLD THE CHILD WAS BEATEN SO BADLY. HE HAD A STROKE. <P>THE LITTLE BOY ALSO HAS A SKULL FRACTURE. <P>SEVERAL BROKEN BONES. <P>AND BLEEDING ON THE BRAIN SO SEVERE, <P>HE NEEDED A BLOOD TRANSFUSION. <P>THE BABY'S FATHER, <P>JONATHAN RENDON, <P>IS CHARGED WITH CHILD ABUSE. <P>HE SAYS HE SLIPPED, AND THE BABY HIT HIS KNEE, <P>D-C-F WILL TAKE CUSTODY OF THE CHILD, <P>ONCE HE'S RELEASED FROM THE 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=FMPD CAR IN DITCH-BNR VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FMPD CAR IN DITCH-BNR VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>TAKE A LOOK AT THIS NEW VIDEO WE SHOT OVERNIGHT. <P>A CRANE LIFTS A FORT MYERS POLICE CAR OUT OF A CANAL OVERNIGHT. <P>IT ALL STARTED, <P>WHEN SOMEONE PULLED IN FRONT OF THE OFFICER AT CARRELL ROAD AND CENTRAL AVENUE. <P>THE OFFICER WAS RESPONDING TO A CALL. <P>OTHER THAN A FEW MINOR INURIES - EVERYONE'S OKAY THIS MORNING. <P>LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SPRING TRAINING TIX-2CG OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SPRING TRAINING TIX-2CG OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF YOU HAVEN'T GOTTEN TICKETS FOR A SPRING TRAINING GAME YET. YOU'RE IN LUCK. <P>A-B-C SEVEN DID SOME CHECKING, <P>AND WE FOUND SEVERAL TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE. <P>THE RED SOX HAVE LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR MOST GAMES, <P>HOWEVER -- MIAMI, SAINT LOUIS, MINNESOTA, TORONTO, THE YANKEES AND TAMPA BAY HAVE ALL SOLD OUT. <P>THE ONLY TWINS GAMES UNAVAILABLE. ARE AGAINST PHILADELPHIA, SAINT LOUIS AND THE YANKEES. <P>EMPLOYEES WITH THE TAMPA BAY RAYS SAY THEY HAVE SEATS AVAILABLE FOR EVERY GAME. <P>AND IT'S ALWAYS WORTH CHECKING BACK WITH THE BOX OFFICE, <P>TO SEE IF ANYTHING OPENS UP AT THE LAST MINUTE. <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>NOT ONE BUT *TWO BIG MUSIC STAR. STOP BY GOOD MORNING AMERICA TODY. <P>NICKI MINAG AND RICKY MARTIN! <P>THEY'LL TALK ABOUT THEIR CAMPAIGN WITH MAC COSMETICS TO RAISE AWAREESS ABOUT H-I-V AND AIDS. <P>THEY'LL ALSO PREVIEW SOME OF THE MUSIC PROJECTS THEYR WORKING ON. <P>THAT'S AHEAD ON G-M-A. <P>YOUR TIME -- <P>WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.A smoky, foggy start will eventually give way to sunshine and warm conditions on this Wednesday. <P>Our morning smoke is likely being carried northward from a handful of controlled burns across Collier County. We may notice a little smoke in the air from time to time today, but once the sun comes up and winds get going, our air quality should greatly improve. <P>Temperatures are set to climb back into the low to mid 80s this afternoon, except near the beach where the colder Gulf waters keep things a bit cooler. <P>Sunshine will dominate our sky today with only a few patchy clouds expected during the afternoon. <P>We'll also notice our humidity becoming a bit higher today as a southerly wind carries in a little more moisture. <P>Rain chances will be very minimal today, however, and we don't expect to see our next decent chance of rain until late Friday. <P>Thursday looks to be another warm, sunny day with perhaps a little patchy fog early in the morning. Temperatures will again be above average with highs expected to reach the middle 80s. <P>A weather system will move in late Friday and give us a chance of only a few showers Friday night. <P>At this point, Saturday looks to be warm, dry and breezy with highs in the middle 80s. <P>We'll see another chance of rain Sunday morning as yet another weather system moves through 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=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=41 TRAFFIC LIGHT RESOLUTION-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>41 TRAFFIC LIGHT RESOLUTION-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DEMAND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION. <P>ADD A CROSSWALK AT THE INTERSECTION OF U-S 41 AND SWEET WATER RANCH BOULEVARD, <P>WHERE A TEEN DIED TWO WEEKS AGO. <P>A CAR HIT AND KILLED DANIELLE CHAPMAN AT THE CROSSING. <P>THE COUNTY HAS PLEDGED TO PAY FOR SOME OF THE CHANGES, <P>BUT, THE D-O-T HAS ANNOUNCED IT WILL STICK WITH PLANS TO STUDY THE INTERSECTION FIRST. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=AVASTIN WARNING-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>AVASTIN WARNING-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A HEALTH ALERT-- <P>THE MAKER OF THE BEST-SELLING CANCER DRUG AVASTIN ISSUED A WARNING THIS MORNING ABOUT COUNTERFEIT VIALS OF THE PRODUCT BEING DISTRIBUTED IN THE U.S. <P>THE FAKE PRODUCTS DON'T CONTAIN THE KEY INGREDIENT IN AVASTIN, <P>WHICH IS USED TO TREAT CANCERS OF THE COLON, LUNG, KIDNEY AND BRAIN CANCER. <P>THE COMPANY IS ASKING DOCTORS WHO SUSPECT THEY HAVE THE FAKE DRUGS. TO CONTACT THEM OR THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DECEMBER FLIGHTS ON TIME-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DECEMBER FLIGHTS ON TIME-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MILD WEATHER IN DECEMBER HELPED AIR TRAVELERS ARRIVE TO THEIR DESTINATIONS ON TIME. <P>84 PERCENT OF FLIGHTS ARRIVED WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF THEIR SCHEDULED TIME IN DECEMBER. <P>AND LESS THAN ONE PERCENT OF FLIGHTS WERE CANCELED. <P>BOTH NUMBERS ARE BETTER THAN *ANY DECEMBER, <P>SINCE THE D-O-T STARTED COLLECTING DATA 17 YEARS AGO. <P>AIRTRAN WAS AT THE TOP OF THE LIST FOR ARRIVING ON TIME, <P>FOLLOWED BY HAWAIIAN AIRLINES AND DELTA AIRLINES. <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 JOB~LINK CENTER-CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NAPLES JOB~LINK CENTER-CG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND DISADVANTAGES IN COLLIER COUNTY. WILL GET SOME MORE HELP. <P>TODAY, GOODWILL WILL OPEN A NEW JOB-LINK CENTER INSIDE THE TOWNE CENTRE STORE IN NAPLES. <P>THE RIBBON CUTTING IS SET FOR TEN O CLOCK, THIS MORNING. <P>AT THE STORE ON 37-59 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST. <P>GOODWILL SAYS THE CENTERS PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT, SKILLS, TRAINING, AND FAMILY STRENGTHENING SERVICES. <P>THIS WILL BE THE SIXTH FULL TIME JOB LINK CENTER 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=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>THE U-S AND EUROPE ARE CONSIDERING UNPRECEDENTED PUNISHMENT AGAINST IRAN IN THEIR CAMPAIGN TO DRIVE TEHRAN AWAY FROM DEVELOPING NUCLEAR WEAPONS. <P>IRAN COULD BE KICKED OUT OF AN INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL CLEARINGHOUSE THAT'S CRUCIAL TO THE COUNTRY'S OVERSEAS OIL SALES. <P>WHITNEY HOUSTON'S FUNERAL WILL BE HELD SATURDAY IN THE NEW JERSEY CHURCH WHERE SHE SANG AS A CHILD. <P>THE FAMILY HAS OPTED FOR A PRIVATE SERVICE AT NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH INSTEAD OF A LARGE EVENT AT AN ARENA. <P>A DIVISIVE BILL THAT WOULD HAVE PRIVATIZED SOUTH FLORIDA PRISONS HAS FAILED TO PASS THE FLORIDA SENATE. <P>NEARLY FOUR THOUSAND PRISON JOBS COULD HAVE BEEN AFFECTED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.A smoky, foggy start will eventually give way to sunshine and warm conditions on this Wednesday. <P>Our morning smoke is likely being carried northward from a handful of controlled burns across Collier County. We may notice a little smoke in the air from time to time today, but once the sun comes up and winds get going, our air quality should greatly improve. <P>Temperatures are set to climb back into the low to mid 80s this afternoon, except near the beach where the colder Gulf waters keep things a bit cooler. <P>Sunshine will dominate our sky today with only a few patchy clouds expected during the afternoon. <P>We'll also notice our humidity becoming a bit higher today as a southerly wind carries in a little more moisture. <P>Rain chances will be very minimal today, however, and we don't expect to see our next decent chance of rain until late Friday. <P>Thursday looks to be another warm, sunny day with perhaps a little patchy fog early in the morning. Temperatures will again be above average with highs expected to reach the middle 80s. <P>A weather system will move in late Friday and give us a chance of only a few showers Friday night. <P>At this point, Saturday looks to be warm, dry and breezy with highs in the middle 80s. <P>We'll see another chance of rain Sunday morning as yet another weather system moves through 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=CHINA VP IN IOWA-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHINA VP IN IOWA-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CHINA'S VICE PRESIDENT HEADS TO IOWA. <P>CHINESE VICE PRESIDENT XI JINPING, MET WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA YESTERDAY. <P>HE'S START TODAY IN WASHINGTON, D-C. <P>BUT THEN LEAVES FOR MUSCATINE, IOWA -- <P>WHERE CHINESE LANGUAGE STUDENTS PREPARE FOR HIS VISIT. <P>HE FIRST CAME TO THE FARMING COMMUNITY IN 19-85. TO STUDY AMERICAN FARMING PRACTICES. <P>HE'LL REUNITE WITH HIS HOSTS, AND HAVE TEA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BUDGET HEARINGS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BUDGET HEARINGS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DEFENSE SECRETARY LEON PANETTA MOVES FROM THE SENATE TO THE HOUSE TODAY, <P>FOR ANOTHER HEARING ON THE PRESIDENT'S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2013. <P>HE'LL APPEAR BEFORE THE HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE. <P>OTHER CABINET MEMBERS -- INCLUDING TREASURY SECRETARY TIMOTHY GEITHNER, HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY JANET NAPOLITANO, AND TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY RAY LAHOOD -- WILL ALSO APPEAR AT BUDGET HEARINGS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=VA LACROSSE TRAIL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>VA LACROSSE TRAIL-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LATER TODAY -- <P>THE PROSECUTION COULD REST. IN THE MURDER TRIAL OF A VIRGINIA LACROSSE PLAYER. <P>GEORGE HUGUELY IS CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE MURDER, <P>FOR THE DEATH OF HIS EX-GIRLFRIEND YEARDLY LOVE. <P>THE PROSECUTION SAYS HUGUELY HAD A VIOLENT ENCOUNTER WITH LOVE IN HER BEDROOM. <P>THAT LEFT HER BRUISED, BATTERED AND DEAD. <P>THE OFFICIAL CAUSE OF DEATH IS BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA. <P>THE DEFENSE CLAIMS THE GIRL'S DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL. <P>AND HUGUELY HAS PLEADED INNOCENT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CYBERSAFE CITIES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CYBERSAFE CITIES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SOME CITIES ARE SAFER THAN OTHERS. WHEN IT COMES TO LOGGING ONLINE. <P>NEW RESEARCH UNCOVERS THE NATION'S TOP 10 CITIES. <P>THAT HAVE THE *HIGHEST NUMBER OF CYBERCRIME RISK FACTORS. <P>TURNS OUT -- WASHINGTON D-C IS THE NUMBER ONE RISKIEST ONLINE CITY IN THE U-S. <P>SEATTLE IS NUMBER TWO. <P>SANFRANCISCO IS NUMBER THREE. <P>AND ATLANTA AND BOSTON ROUNDED OUT THE TOP FIVE. <P>NORTON AND SPERLING'S BEST PLACES PUT TOGETHER THE LIST. <P>AS FOR THE *LEAST RISKIEST ONLINE CITY? <P>THAT HONOR GOES TO DETROIT. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEXTING WHILE SLEEPING-VOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEXTING WHILE SLEEPING-VOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE'VE HEARD OF SLEEP WALKING AND WE'VE HEARD OF EVEN DRUNK TEXTING. <P>BUT WHAT ABOUT SLEEP TEXTING? <P>IT'S BECOMING MORE COMMON IN THE GROWING MOBILE WORLD-- <P>ESPECIALLY AMONG YOUTH. <P>THE PHENOMENON IS UNOFFICALLY CALLED 'SLEEP TEXTING'- <P>IT'S WHEN A PERSON SENDS A TEXT MESSAGE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, AND DOESN'T REMEMBER DOING SO. <P>AN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY AT FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY SPECIALIZES IN MEMORY. <P>AND SAYS THE EFFECTS COULD BE DANGEROUS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEXTING WHILE SLEEPING-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEXTING WHILE SLEEPING-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"They can suffer anything from just fatigue to hallucinations. Like actual hallucinations you see in front of your eyes." <P>THERE ARE THINGS THAT CAN BE DONE, SO IT DOESN'T GET TO THAT POINT. <P>LIKE CUTTING OFF "SCREEN TIME" AN HOUR BEFORE BED, <P>AND KEEPING THE PHONE OUT OF REACH FROM THE BED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CHAINSAW RECALL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHAINSAW RECALL-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A RECALL TO TELL YOU THIS MORNING -- <P>ABOUT THREE-THOUSAND CHAIN SAWS ARE BEING RECALLED, <P>BECAUSE THE FLYWHEEL CAN CRACK. <P>CAUSING PARTS TO SEPARATE, <P>AND STRIKE USERS OR PEOPLE STANDING NEARBY. <P>THE RECALL INVOLVES M-S 391 CHAIN SAWS. <P>SOLD AT STIHL DEALERS NATIONWIDE LAST YEAR, FROM MARCH THROUGH JULY. <P>CONSUMER SHOULD STOP USING THE CHAIN SAWS, <P>AND RETURN THEM TO AN AUTHORIZED STIHL DEALER - <P>FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FREE REPLACEMENT FLYWHEEL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DOWNY MILDEW-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DOWNY MILDEW-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A DEADLY DISEASE STRIKES FLOWERBEDS ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>DOWNY MILDEW IS ATTACKING IMPATIENS. <P>THE WATER MOLD LEAVES A YELLOW OR PALE GREEN COLOR ON THE INFECTED PLANTS. <P>ALSO LOOK ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE LEAVES -- <P>INFECTED PLANTS WILL HAVE A WHITE OR LIGHT GREY FUZZ ON THEM. <P>THE ONLY OPTION FOR INFECTED FLOWERS. IS TO RIP THEM OUT BY THE ROOTS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=RESORT CASINO-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>RESORT CASINO-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LOCAL VOTERS WILL LIKELY GET A CHANCE. <P>TO VOICE THEIR OPINION ABOUT A RESORT-STYLE CASINO IN LEE COUNTY. <P>AREA DEVELOPERS HANDED IN 27-HUNDRED SIGNATURES TUESDAY, <P>TO GET A QUESTION ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT. <P>ONCE THE SIGNATURES ARE VERIFIED, VOTERS GET TO CHOOSE WHETHER THEY WANT A VEGAS-STYLE CASINO OFF COLONIAL BOULEVARD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JEREMY LIN BUZZER BEATER-NATVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JEREMY LIN BUZZER BEATER-NATVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HE DOES IT AGAIN -- <P>JEREMY LIN TAKES THE N-B-A BY STORM. WITH MORE LAST SECOND HEROICS. <P>.AND THE KNICKS TAKE THE LEAD <P>JEREMY LIN HITS THE GAME WINNER. <P>WITH *HALF A SECOND LEFT. <P>AND THE KNICKS BEAT TORONTO 90 TO 87. <P>THE KNICKS HAVE NOT LOST A GAME SINCE ADDING THE HARVARD GRAD TO THE STARTING LINEUP. <P>COMING UP AT SEVEN O-CLOCK. <P>GOOD MORNING AMERICA TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT THIS PHENOM'S AMAZING RISE TO FAME. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BEST IN SHOW-NATVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BEST IN SHOW-NATVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB CROWNS THEIR BEST IN SHOW! <P>THE PEKINGESE <P>FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 19-90, <P>A FOUR YEAR OLD PEKINGESE IS NAMED "BEST IN SHOW" AT THE PRESTIGIOUS EVENT. <P>BEATING OUT A DALMATIAN, GERMAN SHEPHERD, DOBERMAN PINCHER, IRISH SETTER, KERRY BLUE TERRIER AND A WIRE-HAIRED DACHSHUND. <P>TO BECOME AMERICA'S TOP DOG. <P>IT'S THE SIXTH TIME THE PEKINGESE HAS TAKEN THE TITLE AT WESTMINSTER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GROENING STAR-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GROENING STAR-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE MAN WHO CREATED "THE SIMPSONS". <P>GETS A STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME. <P>MATT GROENING WAS HONORED TUESDAY IN LOS ANGELES. <P>THE 500-TH EPISODE OF "THE SIMPSONS" IS SET TO AIR LATER THIS WEEK. <P>CAST MEMBERS, YEARDLEY SMITH - THE VOICE OF LISA SIMPSON. AND HANK AZARIA - THE VOICE OF MOE. WERE THERE FOR THE DEDICATION. <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>WE CAN;'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT SEASON OF ABC'S DANCING WITH THE STARS. <P>BUT ONE PERSON WHO *WON'T PUT ON HIS DANCING SHOES? <P>HERMAN CAIN! <P>WE'VE JUST LEARNED. THE FORMER G-O-P PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE HAS HAS TURNED DOWN AN OFFER TO BE ON THE NEXT SEASON. <P>HIS REPS TELL US HE CAN'T DANCE IN AN EIGHT-COUNT, <P>ONLY A NINE-COUNT. <P>THE SEASON 14 CAST WILL BE ANNOUNCED DURING G-M-A FEBRUARY 28TH. <P>THE TIME NOW. <P>WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TECH BYTES AT 5AM-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TECH BYTES AT 5AM-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SPORTSWRAP 530-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SPORTSWRAP 530-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF. <P>IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS TH <P>E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.A smoky, foggy start will eventually give way to sunshine and warm conditions on this Wednesday. <P>Our morning smoke is likely being carried northward from a handful of controlled burns across Collier County. We may notice a little smoke in the air from time to time today, but once the sun comes up and winds get going, our air quality should greatly improve. <P>Temperatures are set to climb back into the low to mid 80s this afternoon, except near the beach where the colder Gulf waters keep things a bit cooler. <P>Sunshine will dominate our sky today with only a few patchy clouds expected during the afternoon. <P>We'll also notice our humidity becoming a bit higher today as a southerly wind carries in a little more moisture. <P>Rain chances will be very minimal today, however, and we don't expect to see our next decent chance of rain until late Friday. <P>Thursday looks to be another warm, sunny day with perhaps a little patchy fog early in the morning. Temperatures will again be above average with highs expected to reach the middle 80s. <P>A weather system will move in late Friday and give us a chance of only a few showers Friday night. <P>At this point, Saturday looks to be warm, dry and breezy with highs in the middle 80s. <P>We'll see another chance of rain Sunday morning as yet another weather system moves through 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=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=CHIA PET DIET-NATVOWIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHIA PET DIET-NATVOWIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW THIS MORNING -- <P>A NEW MIRACLE FOOD SWEEPS ACROSS FITNESS CENTERS, <P>AND THIS IS GOING TO SURPRISE YOU. <P>ch ch ch chia <P>CHIA SEEDS ARE THE NEW HIT IN THE HEALTH FOOD INDUSTRY! <P>YES, IT'S THE SAME SEEDS FROM THE FAMOUS MOSSY GREEN PLANTS. <P>ONE NUTRITION EXPERT AND PHYSICAL TRAINER SAYS THE SEEDS ARE TASTY AND GOOD FOR YOU. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CHIA PET DIET-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CHIA PET DIET-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"It has a lot of protein in it, also the Omega 3 content so healthy fats and oils are going to be consumed with that as well." <P>THE LITTLE SEEDS ARE SOLD AT NUTRITION CENTERS AND GROCERY STORES. <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 ~ CHIA PET DIET-ONCAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>5AM ~ CHIA PET DIET-ONCAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>COULD THE NOT-SO-SECRET INGREDIENT OF THE ICONIC CHIA PET. BECOME A HEALTH FOOD CRAZE? <P>CHIA SEEDS ARE THE NEW HIT IN THE HEALTH FOOD INDUSTRY. <P>THEY'RE ACTUALLY LOADED WITH PROTEIN AND OMEGA-3 OILS. <P>DAVE BERGGREN HAS THE 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=5AM ~ CHIA PET DIET-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>5AM ~ CHIA PET DIET-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S THE GAG GIFT WE'VE COME TO LOVE⬠¦ <P>THEY COME IN ALL SHAPES.⬠¦ BUT NOW⬠¦ THE FUNNY GIFT IS A GOOD FOOD? <P>"uhh not so sure about that⬠¦" <P>BUT HOLD ON, DON'T EAT YOUR CHIA PET⬠¦ ITS ACTUALLY THE TINY LITTLE SEEDS THAT ARE THE NEW HIT IN THE HEALTH FOOD INDUSTRY. <P>"its different I can say that. never heard about it." <P>"I'm afraid it might start growing on the inside." <P>YES⬠¦ IT'S THE SAME SEEDS FROM THE FAMOUS MOSSY GREEN PLANTS⬠¦ <P>WE FOUND KERI ANDERSON A NUTRITION EXPERT AND PHYSICAL TRAINER AT LIFETIME FITNESS MIXING UP CHIA PUDDING! <P>"It has a lot of protein in it, also the Omega 3 content so healthy fats and oils are going to be consumed with that as well." <P>QUICKLY BECOMING A POPULAR SUPERFOOD, THE LITTLE SEEDS ARE SOLD AT NUTRITION CENTERS, GROCERY STORES⬠¦ WE CHECKED IN AND FOUND CHIA SEEDS AT WALGREENS⬠¦ EVEN PRO ATHLETES LIKE BALTIMORE RAVENS STAR RAY RICE SWEARS BY THEM⬠¦ <P>"omega three walnuts⬠¦ calcium⬠¦ ok ok⬠¦" <P>"I like Omega 3s so I've thought about trying it." <P>HIGH IN FIBER, PROTEIN. SOME SAY THEY KEEP YOU FEELING FULLER LONGER. <P>"something different⬠¦ I always try new things⬠¦ I'll try it once, doesn't hurt right?" <P>"You can add it into yogurt, you can add it into soups, you can add it into pudding." <P>EXPERTS SAY GIVE CH-CHIA A T-T-TRY. <P>"Well if it can put something up top here I might just give it a try." <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FACEBOOK ANGRYBIRDS-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FACEBOOK ANGRYBIRDS-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ANGRY BIRDS FLOCK TO FACEBOOK. <P>PLAYERS CAN NOW FLING BIRDS AT ENEMY PIGS. <P>FROM WITHIN A FACEBOOK APP, <P>THANKS TO THE GAME'S DEVELOPER, ROVIO. <P>THE GAME FEATURES LEVELS EXCLUSIVE TO FACEBOOK, <P>AND SOCIAL FEATURES. INCLUDING SHARING HIGH SCORES AND GIVING FRIENDS "MYSTERY GIFTS." <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 VALENTINES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>OBAMA VALENTINES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LIKE MANY PEOPLE, THE PRESIDENT AND MRS. OBAMA WENT OUT TO DINNER ON VALENTINE'S DAY. <P>THE OBAMAS DINED AT THE "VERMILLION" RESTAURANT IN OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA. <P>AMONG THE ITEMS ON THE SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY MENU: <P>MAINE LOBSTER TORTELLONI, CHESAPEAKE ROCKFISH, LAMB AND PASSION FRUIT CHEESECAKE. <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) CAPE UEP-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) CAPE UEP-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE EXPECT A LOT OF EMOTION IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS LATER TODAY, <P>WHEN LEADERS TALK ABOUT THE "UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT." <P>THE U-E-P WOULD HOOK UP HOMES *WITHOUT WATER AND SEWER. TO THE CITY'S SYSTEM. <P>AND IT WOULD COST THOSE HOMEOWNERS THOUSANDS. <P>THE SPECIAL MEETING BEGINS AT FIVE P-M. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS) PAYROLL TAX TALKS-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) PAYROLL TAX TALKS-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS WATCH LAWMAKERS' REACTIONS. <P>TO A TENTATIVE DEAL EXTENDING A TWO PERCENTAGE-POINT PAYROLL TAX CUT, <P>AND ADDED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR THE REST OF 20-12. <P>REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC BARGAINERS WORKED OUT THE PACKAGE LATE TUESDAY. <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) SHARK FISHING-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) SHARK FISHING-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE BONITA SPRINGS COUNCIL DISCUSSES WHETHER TO REGULATE SHARK CHUMMING AND FISHING ON BONITA BEACH TODAY. <P>SOME ACTIVISTS BELIEVE TOSSING BLOODY FISH PARTS INTO COASTAL WATERS. <P>PUTS KIDS AND TOURISTS AT RISK, <P>BY DRAWING SHARKS CLOSER TO SHORE. <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) FMPD IN DITCH-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS) FMPD IN DITCH-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING-- <P>A CRANE LIFTS A FORT MYERS POLICE CAR OUT OF A DITCH. <P>IT ALL STARTED WHEN SOMEONE PULLED IN FRONT OF THE OFFICER, <P>AT CARRELL ROAD AND CENTRAL AVENUE. <P>THE OFFICER WAS RESPONDING TO A CALL. <P>OTHER THAN A FEW MINOR INURIES - EVERYONE'S OKAY 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=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>