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 WEEKEND AM</TITLE> </HEAD> <CENTER> <TABLE WIDTH=80% BORDER=1> <TR><TD><TR><TD><FONT 000000 SIZE=+2> <A NAME=StoryIndex> <CENTER><H2>ABC WEEKEND AM</H2></CENTER></TD> </TABLE> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF="x120218_abc_7a.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=#KEY LIST>KEY LIST</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS 2) ROLEX THIEF CAUGHT-VOTOPS>TS 2) ROLEX THIEF CAUGHT-VOTOPS</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#NEWS OPEN-CLIP>NEWS OPEN-CLIP</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS 3) EDISON PARADE-VOTOPS-SS>TS 3) EDISON PARADE-VOTOPS-SS</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT 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ANI>CLOSE-OC-WEB ANI</A></TD> <TR><TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#TS 1) WHITNEY FUNERAL TODAY-VOTOPS>TS 1) WHITNEY FUNERAL TODAY-VOTOPS</A></TD> <TD><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=LEFT HSPACE=5><A HREF=#END TIME>END TIME</A></TD> </Table> </CENTER><HR><BR> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=KEY LIST> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>KEY LIST</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>B BLOCK <P>-------------- <P>C BLOCK <P>-------------- <P>D BLOCK <P>-------------- <P>E BLOCK <P>------------- <P>F BLOCK <P>------------- <P>G BLOCK <P>-------------- <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NEWS OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEWS 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=LIVE DOPPLER-DOPPLER> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LIVE DOPPLER-DOPPLER</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=HL1) EDISON PARADE-SOTVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL1) EDISON PARADE-SOTVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ITS CRUNCH TIME-- ALL THE FINAL DETAILS AND TOUCHES <P>THOUSANDS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHT GRAND PARADE TONIGHT. <P>FROM FLOATS TO FIREWORKS-- <P>ABC-7 HAS EVERYTHING YOU TO NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE THIS AN EXCITING AND HOPEFULLY HASSLE FREE ALL-DAY EVENT, <P>THEN- <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL2) WHITNEY FUNERAL TODAY-VOTOPS-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL2) WHITNEY FUNERAL TODAY-VOTOPS-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>REMEMBERING WHITNEY. <P>SUPER STARS PILE IN TO HONOR THE MUSICAL ICON. <P>WHERE YOU CAN WATCH THE SERVICE LIVE TODAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HL3) BOMB PLOT FOILED-SOTVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HL3) BOMB PLOT FOILED-SOTVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"IT'S SCARY AND IT MAKES YOU NOT WANT TO TRUST PEOPLE." <P>ATTACK ON THE CAPITOL. <P>UNDERCOVER AGENTS TAKE DOWN A MAN ALLEGEDLY PLANNING TO BOMB THE CONGRESSIONAL BUILDING. <P>AND HIS TARGETS DIDN'T STOP THERE- <P>FROM RESTAURANTS-- MILITARY OFFICES AND PLACES OF WORSHIP. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=HELLO-1SHOT PUSH> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>HELLO-1SHOT PUSH</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>TODAY IS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY18TH. <P>I'M ALEX BOYER. <P>BEFORE WE GET TO OUR BIG STORIES OF THE DAY - LETS CHECK IN WITH METEOROLOGIST KIRA MINOR IN OUR STORM WARN SEVEN WEATHER CENTER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FIRST WEATHER-WX CTR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FIRST WEATHER-WX CTR</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>A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9am for Lee county and points northward as visibilities in some spots will be reduced to 1/4 of a mile or less. <P>Once the fog lifts this morning, we are in store for another warm day under a mix of sun and clouds. Southerly winds will increase our humidity through the day as temperatures climb into the low to mid 80s. With the onset of a sea breeze this afternoon, expect temperatures at the coast to be a few degrees cooler in the upper 70s to near 80°. <P>The stalled front that brought some beneficial rains to central Florida yesterday, will retreat back to the north today. Another system evolving in the western Gulf of Mexico will take shape today, and track along the northern gulf coast states. It's trailing cold front will move toward Southwest Florida on Sunday with a few showers pushing through the area by late morning and into the early afternoon hours. <P>In the wake of this system, cool high pressure will settle in for the beginning of the work week. Plan on a cool start to your Monday with temperatures dipping into the mid the 50s and highs recovering into the mid 70s under a mostly sunny sky. <P>This cool down will be a brief one, as temperatures will be nearing 80° by Tuesday afternoon with a mainly dry weather pattern. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=EDISON PARADE-SSTOPS-ONCTAG AT BNC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>EDISON PARADE-SSTOPS-ONCTAG AT BNC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IT'S THE LARGEST NIGHT PARADE IN THE SOUTHEAST-- <P>AND IT'S FINALLY HERE! <P>THE EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS GRANDE PARADE RUNS FROM FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL. TO THE FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT DOWNTOWN THIS EVENING. <P>ABC-7'S JOSHUA REPP HAS A PREVIEW OF TONIGHT'S EVENTS. <P>AND IF YOUR *NOT GOING-- FIND OUT WHAT ROADS TO STAY AWAY FROM. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=EDISON PARADE-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>EDISON PARADE-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THIS FLOAT WOULD MAKE THE KING OF SIAM PROUD. THE THEME BASED ON THE MUSICAL THE KING AND I - BEING PERFORMED THIS SPRING AT THE NORTH FORT MYERS ACADEMY OF THE ARTS. THE STUDENTS THERE ARE PLANNING TO PERFORM A DANCE NUMBER WHILE THIS FLOAT MAKES IT'S WAY DOWN THE PARADE ROUTE. THEY LET OUR CAMERA'S IN TO A REHEARSAL FOR A PREVIEW AT WHAT WE CAN EXPECT TO SEE. all the areas- dance, and drama, and singing. All on one float. Siam is very small. How would you deal with that? I will not be told what woman says. They're really dedicated. It's really exciting for me to work with little ones because they are just so wonder-struck. Ready to go? Remember to smile. He starts yelling at anna. Good things are happening in Lee County and the community should take note. CG HERES A TIMETABLE HOW SATURDAY PANS OUT. AT NOON, NEAR CENTENNIAL PARK THE KICKOFF PARTY STARTS. AT THREE LIVE MUSIC BEGINS. THEN, FIREWORKS MARK THE START OF THE PARADE AT SEVEN. NOW ABOUT PARKING-- ORGANIZERS RECOMMEND ANY OF THE DOWNTOWN GARAGES--PLAN TIME INTO YOUR DAY. HEAVY TRAFFIC IS EXPECTED TO START BUILDING IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON. MAP OF ROUTE LETS SHOW YOU THE PARADE ROUTE, THE STARTING POINT IS AT FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL.-- IT TAKES ABOUT A HALF HOUR BEFORE THE FIRST FLOATS ARRIVE DOWNTOWN. <P>ETCETERA ETCETERA ETCETERA AS THE KING WOULD SAY. BUT I'LL SAY. DOZENS OF FLOATS, MARCHING BANDS WILL BE MAKING SOME RUCKUS TOMORROW. WE'LL SEE YOU DOWNTOWN. JOSH REPP ABC7 <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=EDISON PARADE-VIDBOX TOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>EDISON PARADE-VIDBOX TOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AGAIN-- <P>THE PARADE STARTS AT SEVEN AND LAST ABOUT TWO HOURS. <P>THIS IS VIDEO FROM LAST YEARS FESTIVITIES. <P>BUT SINCE IT'S AN ALL DAY EVENT-- IT'S BEST TO ARRIVE EXTRA EARLY. <P>PARKING COST FOUR DOLLARS IN THE PARKING GARAGES. <P>THERE ARE ALSO STREET SEATS AND V-I-P TICKETS AVAILABLE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=EDISON FESIVAL WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW-SSTOPS-VO-OCT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>EDISON FESIVAL WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW-SSTOPS-VO-OCT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHT PARADE IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST CELEBRATIONS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>AND IT'S ALL HAPPENING TODAY! <P>THIS IS A LOOK AT THE PARADE ROUTE STARTING AT FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL AND ENDING IN THE DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT. <P>VOLUNTEERS HAVE BEEN PUTTING THE FINAL TOUCHES ON THEIR FLOATS--WHILE OTHERS HAVE ALREADY PICKED OUT THE PERFECT SPOT. <P>ABC 7'S SARA MILES FOUND OUT WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO -- <P>AND WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND IF YOU DON'T. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=EDISON FESIVAL WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>EDISON FESIVAL WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WHETHER ITS STAPLES -- <P>nats <P>OR SCREWS - <P>nats <P>PEOPLE WERE SCRAMBLING TO BRING THEIR FLOATS TO LIGHT -- <P>nats <P>***************************PLEASE CUT THIS LINE BELOW OUT***************************** <P>FOR THE EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHT PARADE TOMORROW NIGHT IN FORT MYERS. <P>crunch time at the end to try and get it put together -- final details and touches. <P>THE ERICKSON'S ARE ONE OF THREE FAMILIES WORKING ON ONE FLOAT -- <P>decided to use mardi gras and change it to pardi gras! <P>THEY LIKE THE STUDENTS AT BISHOP VEROT HIGH SCHOOL HAVE BEEN WORKING HARD FOR THE LAST MONTH -- <P>USING CREATIVITY THAT HOPEFULLY WOULD'VE MADE THOMAS EDISON PROUD. <P>students wanted to help build a float and support it so we took the opportunity and went with it. <P>THESE ARE JUST SOME OF WHAT YOU WILL SEE FLOAT ALONG THE ROUTE WHICH IS FROM FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL, TO THE FORT MYERS RIVER DISTRICT DOWNTOWN. <P>so who gets the best seat in the house - its those that showed up months, weeks and days before to stake their claim. <P>FESTIVAL FOLKS SAY IF YOU HAVEN'T CLAIMED YOUR SPOT -- SHOW UP EARLY! <P>AND WHAT ABOUT PARKING? <P>COORIDNATORS SAY THE BEST PLACE TO PARK IS A PARKING GARAGE. <P>IT'LL COST FOUR DOLLARS. <P>OTHERWISE PARKING IS AVAILABLE ON THE STREETS NOT CLOSED FOR THE EVENT. <P>CLOSURES BEGIN AT FIVE P-M. <P>ANYONE NOT ATTENDING SHOULD SIMPLY AVOID THE AREA. <P>IN FORT MYERS, SM, NBC2 <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FESTIVAL SAFETY-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FESTIVAL SAFETY-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SAFETY MEASURES ARE BEING BEEFED UP ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE. <P>THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE EXTRA PARADE MARSHALS LOOKING OUT FOR SPECTATORS. <P>THEY ARE ASKING PEOPLE NOT TO WALK IN BETWEEN FLOATS DURING THE PARADE. <P>SAFETY IS ALSO A PRIME CONCERN FOR PEOPLE IN THE PARADE. <P>WALKERS MUST STAND AN ARMS DISTANCE FROM THEIR FLOATS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WHITNEY HOUSTON FUNERAL-TC MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WHITNEY HOUSTON FUNERAL-TC MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>GOING HOME. <P>THAT'S' WHAT WHITNEY HOUSTON'S FAMILY IS CALLING HER FUNERAL SERVICE THAT BEGINS IN JUST A FEW HOURS. <P>TECHNICALLY, IT'S A PRIVATE AFFAIR BY INVITATION ONLY - BUT THE EYES OF THE NATION WILL BE ON A SMALL CHURCH IN NEW JERSEY. <P>ABC'S T-J WINICK IS THERE 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=WHITNEY HOUSTON FUNERAL-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WHITNEY HOUSTON FUNERAL-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>This was the neighborhood Whitney Houston called homeand here: at the New <P>Hope Baptist Churchis where she learned to singas a member of the choir. <P>NATS OF WHITNEY SINGING YOU TUBE <P>Todayat New Hopethe singer's life will be remembered at a star-studded <P>funeral ceremony, set to begin at noon. <P>The invite --obtained by the TMZ - reads: "with heartfelt gratitude the <P>Houston Family requests the honor of your presence at the home going service <P>for Whitney Elizabeth Houston." <P>SOT SAMUEL DeMAIO--NEWARK POLICE DIRECTOR <P>There will be no admission of anyone that is not invited to the service <P>Unlike the commercial send-off given to the likes of Michael Jacksonthe <P>Houston family opted for a closed, private service.a disappointment to <P>thousands of Whitney's devoted fans. <P>SOT LISA THOMPSON, FAN <P>I was actually planning on taking off work to go but I respect the family's <P>wishes. <P>Pastor and gospel singer, Marvin Winans will eulogize Houston. <P>Kevin CostnerHouston's co-star in "The Body Guard"will also speak <P>Stevie Wonder will perform.so will Houston's godmother Aretha Franklin. <P>NATS ARETHA SINGING <P>Any look--back at Whitney Houston's life must include her decades' long <P>battle with addictiona struggle that ravaged what many have called the <P>greatest voice ever. <P>In fact, a voice coach recently working with Houston on some new music.was <P>appalled at her limited abilities. <P>SOT GARY CATONA <P>Gone. Gone. / She said, I want my voice back./I have to get it back./ it <P>appeared to be so damaged that I, when I first began working with her, I was <P>not sure what I could do. <P>AUDIO CLOSE: <P>Here in New Jersey, flags will fly at half-staff in memory of Houstona <P>gesture which has actually upset some military families. <P>TJ Winick, ABC News, Newark. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WHITNEY HOUSTON FUNERAL-ON CAM TAG- BNR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WHITNEY HOUSTON FUNERAL-ON CAM TAG- BNR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF YOU WANT TO WATCH THE FUNERAL SERVICE-- IT WILL BE STREAMING LIVE ONLINE. <P>THERE'S A LINK ON OUR WEBSITE ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM. <P>JUST CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=2 YEAR OLD SHOT UPDATE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>2 YEAR OLD SHOT UPDATE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AN UPDATE THIS MORNING ON THE TWO-YEAR-OLD BOY WHO SHOT HIMSELF IN THE STOMACH. <P>OVERNIGHT DOCTORS RELEASED JACOB GRAF FROM LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. <P>DEPUTIES SAY HIS FATHER TOLD THEM HIS SON WAS PLAYING IN A BEDROOM OF THEIR LEHIGH ACRES HOME WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD POP. <P>JACOB'S FAMILY TELLS US HE FOUND HIS FATHERS GUN IN THE CLOSET AND PULLED THE TRIGGER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NEW THIS MORNING-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEW THIS MORNING-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SINKING FRENCH SHIP-VO-BNR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SINKING FRENCH SHIP-VO-BNR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW THIS MORNING-- <P>A HELICOPTERS EYE VIEW OF A DRAMATIC RESCUE OF EIGHT PASSENGERS ON A FRENCH YACHT. <P>UNBELIEVABLE VIDEO HERE-- <P>THIS YACHT TIPPED OVER ON ITS SIDE IN ROUGH WATERS IN THE AEGEAN SEA. <P>WHEN GREEK AIR FORCE RESCUE HELICOPTERS ARRIVED, THE PASSENGERS WERE STANDING WITH THEIR LIFE VESTS ON A SIDE DECK. <P>A SAFETY RAFT WAS DEPLOYED BECAUSE HEAVY WINDS MADE THE RESCUE DIFFICULT. <P>THEY WERE THEN TAKEN TO A NEARBY ISLAND. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BOAT FIRE RESCUE-VOTOPS-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BOAT FIRE RESCUE-VOTOPS-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>INCREDIBLE PICTURES COMING IN FROM MARCO ISLAND. <P>A BOAT GOES UP IN FLAMES, <P>JUST AS TWO MEN WERE ABOUT TO GO CRUISING. <P>IT HAPPENED IN -- CAXAMBAS PASS. <P>THE BOAT"S OWNER HAROLD REECE SAYS HE HEARD A BLAST, <P>AND SUDDENLY FLAMES ERUPTED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BOAT FIRE RESCUE-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BOAT FIRE RESCUE-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>5944 blew the hatch open was on fire i grabbed the fire extinguisher even though i exhausted the fire extinguisher the fire got worse." 5953 <P>THE FLAMES QUICKLY SPREAD, <P>WITNESSES COULD SEE THE SMOKE FROM ALL OVER THE PASS. <P>REECE AND HIS PASSENGER GRABBED THEIR VESTS AND JUMPED OFF, <P>BOTH ARE OKAY. <P>THEIR WIVES WERE SUPPOSED TO JOIN THEM -- ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER THE FIRE. <P>THE BOAT IS A TOTAL LOSS, <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=UPSET BOAT NEIGHBORS-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>UPSET BOAT NEIGHBORS-VO-WIPE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE DIDN'T JUST STICK TO THE BOAT -- <P>RESIDENTS OF THE NEARBY DELA PARK BUILDING ARE UPSET THIS MORNING. <P>THE THICK SMOKE FROM THE BOAT BLAZE DAMAGED THEIR APARTMENTS. <P>SOME RESIDENTS TELL US CONDOS WILL SEE ABOUT 30 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN DAMAGE. <P>MANY COVERED IN SOOT. <P>MOST RESIDENTS STAYED ELSEWHERE OVERNIGHT -- <P>ONE FAMILY IS OUT OF THEIR HOME FOR THREE WEEKS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=UPSET BOAT NEIGHBORS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>UPSET BOAT NEIGHBORS-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"To clean the clothing, to clean the place, paint, clean the carpet out, you're looking at $30000 worth of damage in this unit." <P>IF NOT CLEANED AND TREATED PROPERLY THE EFFECTS CAN BE PERMANENT. <P>THE SOOT CAN EAT AWAY AT PARTS OF THE UNITS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TOY RECALL-VIDBOX> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TOY RECALL-VIDBOX</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PARENTS LISTEN UP -- <P>MORE THAN 30-THOUSAND CHILDREN'S TOYS ARE BEING RECALLED. <P>SEVEN KINDS OF INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS' "TUMBLEKINS" ARE DEEMED DANGEROUS BECAUSE THEY CAN BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES WITH SHARP POINTS. <P>THE RECALL COVERS THE FIRE STATION, FARM PLAYSET, POLICE CAR, ROADSTER, OFF-ROADSTER, FIRE TRUCK AND SCHOOL BUS. <P>THEY WERE SOLD NATIONWIDE IN STORES AND ONLINE LAST YEAR, FROM MARCH THROUGH DECEMBER. <P>YOU CAN LOG ON TO C-P-S-C DOT GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SLIDE RECALL-VIDBOXTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SLIDE RECALL-VIDBOXTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>ALSO ON THE RECALL LIST-- <P>A DISTINCTIVE SLIDE IS UNDER WRAPS -- AT LAKES PARK -- AS THE COUNTY'S PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE DECIDES WHETHER TO REMOVE OR REPLACE IT. <P>THE GLIDER SLIDE WAS TAPED OFF FRIDAY -- AFTER A NATIONWIDE RECALL. <P>THE MOVE COMES AFTER 16 CHILDREN WERE INJURED ACROSS THE COUNTRY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=50 CENT POST OFFICE CHANGES-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>50 CENT POST OFFICE CHANGES-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>EVEN MORE CHANGES COULD BE ON THE WAY -- FOR THE CASH-STRAPPED U-S POSTAL SERVICE. <P>THE AGENCY IS LOOKING TO RAISE THE PRICE OF STAMPS -- FROM 45-CENTS TO 50. <P>HUNDREDS OF POST OFFICES AND PROCESSING FACILITIES ARE ALREADY ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK. <P>THERE'S EVEN TALK OF CANCELLING SATURDAY DELIVERIES. <P>BY 20-15 THE POSTAL SERVICE COULD LOSE 18 BILLION DOLLARS ANNUALLY. <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-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE ONE-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LIN-SANE, THIRLL-LIN, LIN-NOVATIVE. <P>WHATEVER YOU WANT TO CALL IT-- <P>YOU JUST WON'T BE ABLE TO USE IT. <P>WHY THE TERM LINSANITY MAYBE OFF THE TABLE TO MERCHANTS. <P>THEN-- IT'S TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF U-S BONDS. <P>TRILLIONS WE'RE TALKING. <P>SEIZED IN ITALY. <P>THAT'S DOUBLE THE COUNTRY'S DEBT. <P>THE CONNECTION TO THE MAFIA. <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 LINSANITY-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ1 A LINSANITY-VO-WIPE</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 FAKE BONDS SEIZED-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ1 B FAKE BONDS SEIZED-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=FLOODING IN BOLIVA-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FLOODING IN BOLIVA-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FLOODING HAS FORCED THE EVACUATION OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM BOLIVIA'S HIGHLANDS. <P>FIVE OF BOLiVIA'S NINE DISTRICTS ARE ON RED ALERT FOR FLOODING. <P>TROOPS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED TO HELP THE MORE THAN SIX-THOUSAND FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR HOMES TO THE WATER. <P>YOU CAN SEE PEOPLE AND LIVESTOCK SWIMMING THROUGH THE HIGH WATERS. <P>AT LEAST SEVEN PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED SINCE BOLIVIA'S RAINY SEASON STARTED IN JANUARY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STORMWARN CLIP-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN CLIP-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=MAIN WEATHER-2SHOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MAIN WEATHER-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=WEATHER> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WEATHER</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>A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9am for Lee county and points northward as visibilities in some spots will be reduced to 1/4 of a mile or less. <P>Once the fog lifts this morning, we are in store for another warm day under a mix of sun and clouds. Southerly winds will increase our humidity through the day as temperatures climb into the low to mid 80s. With the onset of a sea breeze this afternoon, expect temperatures at the coast to be a few degrees cooler in the upper 70s to near 80°. <P>The stalled front that brought some beneficial rains to central Florida yesterday, will retreat back to the north today. Another system evolving in the western Gulf of Mexico will take shape today, and track along the northern gulf coast states. It's trailing cold front will move toward Southwest Florida on Sunday with a few showers pushing through the area by late morning and into the early afternoon hours. <P>In the wake of this system, cool high pressure will settle in for the beginning of the work week. Plan on a cool start to your Monday with temperatures dipping into the mid the 50s and highs recovering into the mid 70s under a mostly sunny sky. <P>This cool down will be a brief one, as temperatures will be nearing 80° by Tuesday afternoon with a mainly dry weather pattern. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=KINDLE FIRE ON FIRE-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>KINDLE FIRE ON FIRE-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>KINDLE FIRE IS ON FIRE, ACCORDING TO SALES. <P>IT WAS SECOND ONLY TO THE iPAD IN THE LAST QUARTER OF 2011. WHEN AMAZON SHIPPED NEARLY FOUR MILLION OF THE TABLETS. <P>STILL, THE BIGGEST iPAD COMPETITION CAME FROM.APPLES ITSELF--- THE iPHONE 4S. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GOOGLE TRACKING IPHONES-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GOOGLE TRACKING IPHONES-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF YOU HAVE AN IPHONE. GOOGLE MAY BE WATCHING YOUR EVERY MOVE. <P>THE WALL STREET JOURNAL SAYS THE SEARCH ENGINE GIANT HAS FOUND A WAY AROUND THE SAFARI BROWSER'S TRACKING BLOCK. USING A SPECIAL CODE. <P>IT IMPLANTS A COOKIE ON YOUR DEVICE AND ALLOWS GOOGLE TO SEE WHAT WEBSITES YOU'VE VISITED. <P>A SPOKESWOMAN FOR GOOGLE TOLD THE JOURNAL THAT GOOGLE IS DISABLING THE SOFTWARE AND NO PERSONAL INFORMATION WAS COLLECTED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=LINSANITY TRADEMARK-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LINSANITY TRADEMARK-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>DO YOU SUFFER FROM LIN-SANITY OR LIN-FEVER? <P>NEW YORK KNICKS' OVERNIGHT SENSATION JEREMY LIN -- HAS FILED FOR TRADEMARK PROTECTION FOR THE TERM "LINSANITY." <P>THE FILING PROTECTS THE PHRASE "LINSANITY" AND ALLOWS HIM TO POSSIBLY CASH IN ON THE WORD'S USE -- THROUGH A SLEW OF PRODUCTS INCLUDING SHIRTS, JACKETS, JERSEYS, CAPS, AND MANY MORE. <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 PKG-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SPORTS PKG-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=TEASE TWO--------------> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE TWO--------------</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>"I couldn't imagine my own dad not at my wedding and we just kind of talked about it and I said why couldn't we Skype?" <P>WHY NOT! <P>DAD MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE ATTEND-- BUT HE GOT A FRONT ROW SEAT VIA THE INTERNET, <P>THE HOSPITAL STAFF THAT MADE IT ALL POSSIBLE. <P>FAT TUESDAY IS STILL DAYS AWAY-- <P>BUT THAT HASN'T STOPPED PARTY GOERS FROM BREAKING OUT THE BOTTLES EARLY. <P>THE CELEBRATIONS UNDERWAY IN THE BIG EASY. <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 SKYPE WEDDING-SOTVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ2 A SKYPE WEDDING-SOTVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ2 B MARDI GRAS-NATSVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ2 B MARDI GRAS-NATSVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=SKYPE WEDDING-VO IN POP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SKYPE WEDDING-VO IN POP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A FATHER LANDS IN THE HOSPITAL. RIGHT BEFORE HIS SON'S WEDDING. <P>DOCTORS SAID HE WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO GO TO THE CEREMONY. BUT THANKS TO A HELPFUL NURSE, HIS CREATIVE DAUGHTER AND SOME TECHNOLOGY. IT WAS LIKE HE NEVER MISSED IT. <P>DOUG SHIMELL 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=SKYPE WEDDING-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>SKYPE WEDDING-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE INFECTION IN GEORGE SHOOP'S LEG WAS SO SEVERE HIS FEVER SHOT UP TO 103. <P>AND THE MEDICAL TEAM AT READING HOSPITAL ADMITTED HIM IMMEDIATELY AND SAID HE COULD NOT ATTEND HIS SON BRIAN'S WEDDING IN CINCINNATI LAST SUMMER& <P>"Very sad, and knowing that it effects not only me but everybody else in the wedding and the family." <P>BUT NURSE LISA DELPIZZO FELT BAD FOR HIM. <P>"I couldn't imagine my own dad not at my wedding and we just kind of talked about it and I said why couldn't we Skype?" <P>SO SHE CALLED THE HOSPITAL'S IT GUY. AND ED EIDEM FRANTICALLY ARRANGED FOR LAPTOPS IN GEORGE'S ROOM& AND IN THE CINCINNATI CHURCH& <P>"We basically tested it 15 minutes before the wedding! So, it was very stressful at that time!" <P>"I didn't think it was gonna' work and luckily my cousin was there to refresh it. And once I realized that he could actually see it, I was so happy and I was such a mess through the whole wedding. Crying all the time!" <P>"When the laptop finally opened up and there I was in the church watching all the things going on and it just hit me like a ton of bricks!" <P>AND WHEN GEORGE'S DAUGHTER GAVE HIM THE WEDDING ALBUM FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT& <P>THERE WAS GEORGE. PHOTO-SHOPPED INTO EVERY PICTURE& IN THE WADING POOL& CATCHING A NORTHERN PIKE IN THE CHURCH& AND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GEORGE RUNNING INTO THE RECEPTION. <P>THE ALBUM GOT MORE THAN 5-MILLION HITS ON THE INTERNET& <P>"My first reaction was, 'Dad's going to be really mad! We're going to get in so much trouble!'" <P>BUT THAT DIDN'T MATTER TO GEORGE& <P>"A labor of love! Thank you! I love 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=MARDI GRAS IN LOUSIANA-NATSVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MARDI GRAS IN LOUSIANA-NATSVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>cheering and screaming at the parade <P>EVERYONE LOVES A PARADE. ESPECIALLY IN NEW ORLEANS. <P>CHECK OUT THIS ONE, FRIDAY NIGHT. <P>IT'S A FAMILY AFFAIR. <P>KIDS AND ADULTS REACHING FOR BEADS AND CANDY. <P>IT'S ALL PART OF THE FESTIVITIES LEADING UP TO FAT TUESDAY. THAT'S THIS COMING TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21ST. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=GIFFORDS AT MARDI GRAS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>GIFFORDS AT MARDI GRAS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>WE SHOWED YOU SOME MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION UNDERWAY RIGHT NOW-- <P>HOWEVER- FORMER ARIZONA REPRESENTATIVE GABBY GIFFORDS IS ENJOYING A LITTLE MARDI GRAS PARTY OF HER OWN. <P>GIFFORDS ATTENDED THE TEXAS MARDI GRAS GALA LAST NIGHT. <P>SHE WAS JOINED BY HER HUSBAND, MARK KELLY. <P>THE EVENTS BENEFITS THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE THREE-ON CAM> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE THREE-ON CAM</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>EVEN IF AL QAEDA IN PAKISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN ARE DESTROYED, THERE IS STILL A <P>GROUP OF PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES WHO SPONTANEOUSLY CAN BECOME <P>TERRORISTS <P>A TERROR ATTACK FOILED. <P>HOW THE FBI CAUGHT UP TO THE MAN THEY SAY HAD DEADLY INTENTION FOR THE U-S CAPITOL. <P>AND- <P>IT'S THE EASIEST WAY TO SEE THE COUNTRY. <P>THESE TINY HOMES YOU CAN JUST PICK UP AND GO. <P>COMPLETE WITH A KITCHEN, BATHROOM, AND LOFT. <P>AND THE BUILDER IS RIGHT HERE IN 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=TZ3 A) FOILED BOMB PLOT-SOTVOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ3 A) FOILED BOMB PLOT-SOTVOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ3 B) TINY HOUSES IN FL-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ3 B) TINY HOUSES IN FL-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=NEWS OPEN-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NEWS 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=LIVE DOPPLER-DOPPLER> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LIVE DOPPLER-DOPPLER</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 1) WHITNEY FUNERAL TODAY-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS 1) WHITNEY FUNERAL TODAY-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LEGENDARY SINGER WHITNEY HOUSTON IS BEING REMEMBERED TODAY WHERE SHE SANG IN THE CHURCH CHOIR IN NEW JERSEY. <P>THE CHURCH WILL SEAT 300 OF HER CLOSEST FRIENDS-- FAMILY MEMBERS-- AND FAMOUS COLLEAGUES-- INCLUDING KEVIN COSTNER, ARETHA FRANKLIN, AND CLIVE DAVIS. <P>HOUSTON DIED LAST WEEKEND IN BEVERLY HILLS THE DAY BEFORE THE GRAMMYS. <P>INVESTIGATORS ARE STILL AWAITING TOXICOLOGY RESULTS. <P>HOUSTON WAS 48. <P>YOU CAN LOG ON TO ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM AND CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN FOR A LINK TO WATCH THE FUNERAL LIVE. <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 2) ROLEX THIEF CAUGHT-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS 2) ROLEX THIEF CAUGHT-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AUTHORITIES IN SOUTH FLORIDA HAVE ARRESTED A MAN SUSPECTED OF STEALING A ROLEX AT AN AIRPORT SECURITY CHECKPOINT. <P>INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY USED THESE VIDEO IMAGES TO TRACK PASSENGERS THAT BOARDED VARIOUS FLIGHTS AROUND THE TIME OF THE THEFT TUESDAY FROM FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. <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 3) EDISON PARADE-VOTOPS-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS 3) EDISON PARADE-VOTOPS-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THOUSANDS ARE STAKING OUT THEIR SEAT FOR TONIGHT'S EDISON GRAND PARADE. <P>THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT CELEBRATION KICKS OFF AT NOON. <P>FOLLOWED BY LIVE MUSIC AT THREE. <P>THEN FIREWORKS MARK THE START OF THE PARADE AT 7 TONIGHT. <P>HERE'S THE ROUTE-- <P>FROM FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL-- ALL THE WAY DOWNTOWN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WX TOSS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WX TOSS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. <P>TODAY IS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY18TH. <P>I'M ALEX BOYER. <P>BEFORE WE GET TO OUR BIG STORIES OF THE DAY - LETS CHECK IN WITH METEOROLOGIST KIRA MINOR WITH OUR STORM WARN SEVEN 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=WEATHER-WX CTR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WEATHER-WX CTR</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>A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9am for Lee county and points northward as visibilities in some spots will be reduced to 1/4 of a mile or less. <P>Once the fog lifts this morning, we are in store for another warm day under a mix of sun and clouds. Southerly winds will increase our humidity through the day as temperatures climb into the low to mid 80s. With the onset of a sea breeze this afternoon, expect temperatures at the coast to be a few degrees cooler in the upper 70s to near 80°. <P>The stalled front that brought some beneficial rains to central Florida yesterday, will retreat back to the north today. Another system evolving in the western Gulf of Mexico will take shape today, and track along the northern gulf coast states. It's trailing cold front will move toward Southwest Florida on Sunday with a few showers pushing through the area by late morning and into the early afternoon hours. <P>In the wake of this system, cool high pressure will settle in for the beginning of the work week. Plan on a cool start to your Monday with temperatures dipping into the mid the 50s and highs recovering into the mid 70s under a mostly sunny sky. <P>This cool down will be a brief one, as temperatures will be nearing 80° by Tuesday afternoon with a mainly dry weather pattern. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FOILED BOMB PLOT-POP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FOILED BOMB PLOT-POP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A WAKE UP CALL ABOUT HOMEGROWN TERROR -- RADICALS IN OUR MIDST. <P>A MAN MADE HIS WAY THROUGH THE NATION'S CAPITOL -- ON WHAT HE BELIEVED WAS A SUICIDE MISSION -- TAKEN DOWN BY AN F-B-I STING JUST 2 BLOCKS FROM HIS WOULD-BE TARGET. <P>WE CHECK IN WITH ABC'S PIERRE THOMAS WITH THE DEVELOPING 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=FOILED BOMB PLOT-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FOILED BOMB PLOT-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>IT WAS A PLOT WITH DEADLY INTENTIONS---A SUICIDE BOMBING TARGETING THE U.S. <P>CAPITAL, WHERE CONGRESS DOES ITS WORK AND THOUSANDS VISIT EVERY DAY. <P>ACCORDING TO THE FBI , 29 YEAR OLD AMINE EL KHALIFI, A MOROCCAN NATIONAL--- <P>WANTED TO KILL AS MANY TOURISTS AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES AS HE COULD. <P>STANDUP: THE SUSPECT WAS ARRESTED HERE, ONLY TWO BLOCKS FROM THE US CAPITAL. <P>HE PARKED HIS VAN AND MET UNDERCOVER AGENTS POSING AS AL QAEDA TERRORISTS <P>GAVE HIM AN AUTOMATIC WEAPON AND WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS A SUICIDE EXPLOSIVES <P>VEST. THEN THE FBI POUNCED. <P>THE FBI TOOK HIM INTO CUSTODY, AND SEIZED KHALIFI'S VAN FROM THE PARKING <P>GARAGE -- THIS AFTERNOON, THEY SEARCHED A HOME IN SUBURBAN VIRGINIA, WHERE <P>KHALFI HAD MET WITH THE UNDERCOVER AGENTS. <P>SOT MOS: "IT'S SCARY AND IT MAKES YOU NOT WANT TO TRUST PEOPLE." <P>THE GOVERNMENT'S CHARGES SAY KHALFI WAS ANGRY BECAUSE HE THOUGHT THE US "WAR <P>ON TERRORISM" WAS REALLY A "'WAR ON MUSLIMS." <P>HE ALSO CONSIDERED TARGETING RESTAURANTS, U.S. MILITARY OFFICES, AND A <P>SYNAGOGUE, EVENTUALLY, HE SETTLED ON A TODAY'S SUICIDE BOMBING ATTACK ON HE <P>US CAPITOL. <P>BUT IT WAS ALL A STING, THE FBI HAD BEEN TIPPED OFF BY AN ASSOCIATE. AGENTS <P>SUPPLIED KHALIFI WITH A VEST FULL OF HARMLESS, INERT MATERIALS. THE GUN WAS <P>RIGGED NOT TO WORK. <P>SOURCES TELL ABC NEWS THE CASE IS A SOBERING REMINDER THERE IS A POOL OF <P>DISAFFECTED PEOPLE RIGHT HERE IN THE US --.WHO ---WITH LITTLE PROMPTING-- <P>ARE WILLING TO KILL. SO CALLED LONE WOLVES, OFTEN RADICALIZED ON THE <P>INTERNET. <P>SOT: RICHARD CLARKE | FMR NATIONAL SECURITY OFFICIAL <P>EVEN IF AL QAEDA IN PAKISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN ARE DESTROYED, THERE IS STILL A <P>GROUP OF PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES WHO SPONTANEOUSLY CAN BECOME <P>TERRORISTS, WITHOUT ANY REAL COMMUNICATION -CONNECTIONS TO AL-QAEDA." <P>THE FBI HAS ARRESTED MORE THAN 50 SUSPECTED RADICALS IN THE LAST THREE <P>YEARS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ICE SHOOTING NEW DETAILS-VO-BNR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ICE SHOOTING NEW DETAILS-VO-BNR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>PIEREE THOMAS REPORTING. <P>NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING INTO THE DEADLY SHOOTING AT A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FEDERAL BUILDING. <P>WE'VE LEARNED IT ALL HAPPENED AS AN AGENT WAS BEING COUNSELED ON HIS PERFORMANCE BY A HIGH-RANKING ICE OFFICIAL. <P>THE FBI SAYS THE GUNMAN, <P>IDENTIFIED AS SPECIAL AGENT EZEQUIEL GARCIA, <P>SHOT AT KEVIN KOZAK, <P>DEPUTY SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE OF THE LOS ANGELES AREA. <P>KOKZAK WAS SHOT SIX TIMES, <P>BUT IS STABLE AND TALKING. <P>ANOTHER AGENT, <P>INTERVENED AND SHOT THE GUNMAN-- KILLING GARCIA. <P>THAT AGENT IS ON ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE AND HIS IDENTITY IS BEING WITHHELD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=ICE SHOOTING NEW DETAILS-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>ICE SHOOTING NEW DETAILS-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Our hearts go out to all of those who have been affected by this afternoons tragedy. We're like a family in this agency in law enforcement. When something like this happens it impacts us all. <P>ICE AUTHORITIES SAY THIS IS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. <P>THE FEDERAL BUILDING WHERE THE SHOOTING TOOK PLACE HAS REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STUCK IN SNOW 911 CALL-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STUCK IN SNOW 911 CALL-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW 911 CALLS RELEASED AFTER A COUPLE IS LOST FOR DAYS TRAPPED IN SNOW. <P>IVE BEEN STUCK IN the SNOW FOR THREE FOUR DAYS-- MY GIRL FRIEND IS THE CAR MY CELL PHONE IS ALMOST DEAD. <P>MARK SCHROEDER AND JANETTE DEGRACE FAILED TO RETURN FROM A SUNDAY DRIVE THROUGH NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. <P>TURNS OUT-- SNOW STARTED TO FALL-- TRAPPING THERE PORSHE AND THEM INSIDE. <P>MARKED WALKED 6 MILES IN TWO FEET OF SNOW TO GET TO AN AREA WHERE HE COULD MAKE A CALL FROM HIS CELL PHONE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=STUCK IN SNOW 911 CALL-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STUCK IN SNOW 911 CALL-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IVE BEEN IN the CAR SINCE SUNDAY AND MY FEET ARE FROST BITTEN TO DEATH <P>LUCKILY, THE COUPLE HAD FOOD IN THEIR CAR TO LAST THEM THOSE FEW DAYS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=REFINERY FIRE-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>REFINERY FIRE-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FROM FROST TO FIRE-- <P>FIREFIGHTERS IN WASHINGTON STATE RESPONDED TO THIS HEAPING REFINERY FIRE. <P>IT TOOK ABOUT AN HOUR AND A HALF TO GET UNDER CONTROL. <P>YOU CAN SEE THE PLUME OF BLACK SMOKE THAT COULD BE SEEN FOR MILES. <P>SOME FLAMES SHOT 40 TO 60 FEET ABOVE THE TOWER. <P>THE PLANT PRODUCES MORE THAN TWO MILLION GALLONS OF JET FUEL EVERYDAY. <P>NO BODY 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=MEAT THEFT ON TAPE-VO-BNR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MEAT THEFT ON TAPE-VO-BNR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NEW VIDEO THIS MORNING OUT OF CENTRAL FLORIDA-- WHERE AN ELABORATE HEIST GOES DOWN-- <P>ALL FOR SOME FROZEN MEAT. <P>CHECK THIS OUT. <P>SECURITY CAMERAS CATCH THIS MAN JUMPING THROUGH A HOLE THROUGH IN THE ROOF. <P>THEN-- YOU SEE HIM TRY TO EXIT THE STORE THE SAME WAY HE CAME IN-- <P>BUT A NOT SO STURDY CHAIR DOESN'T HELP. <P>THE ORLANDO STORE OWNER SAYS THE DAMAGE COST HIM FIVE HUNDRED BUCKS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CANDY WRAPPERS ARREST-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CANDY WRAPPERS ARREST-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A BURGLARY SUSPECT'S SWEET TOOTH LEADS THE POLICE RIGHT TO HIM. <P>KIND OF LIKE HANDSEL AND GRETEL, <P>THEY TRACK HIM AFTER HE LEAVES BEHIND A TRAIL OF CANDY. <P>INVESTIGATORS SAY THE MAN STOLE A SAFE AND SOME JEWELRY FROM A PARTY STORE, <P>BUT BEFORE HE LEFT, <P>HE ALSO TOOK A HANDFUL OF CANDY. <P>A TRAIL OF CANDY WRAPPERS LED POLICE TO THE SUSPECTS HOME WHERE THEY ARRESTED HIM. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FAKE US BONDS SEIZED-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FAKE US BONDS SEIZED-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF ONLY THESE WERE REAL. THEY WOULD BE WORTH TRILLIONS! <P>ITALIAN AUTHORITIES ARRESTED EIGHT PEOPLE WHO THEY SAY HAD SOME SIX-TRILLION-DOLLARS WORTH OF COUNTERFEIT U-S TREASURY BONDS. <P>THAT TOTAL IS MORE THAN DOUBLE ITALY'S NATIONAL DEBT. <P>THE FAKE BONDS WERE MADE TO LOOK AS IF THEY WERE PRINTED BY THE U-S FEDERAL RESERVE IN 19-34. <P>THEIR DISCOVERY CAME DURING AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ITALIAN MAFIA. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TINY HOUSES IN FLORIDA-VO IN TC MON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TINY HOUSES IN FLORIDA-VO IN TC MON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A HOT TICKET THESE DAYS. MANY PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO DOWNSIZE IN THE CURRENT ECONOMY. <P>AND A FLORIDA MAN SAYS HE CAN PUT YOU IN A HOME FOR THE PRICE OF A MID-SIZE CAR! <P>CLAIRE METZ SHOWS US, YOU CAN LIVE BIG BY GOING SMALL. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TINY HOUSES IN FLORIDA-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TINY HOUSES IN FLORIDA-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>S/ Claire Metz/ Reporting:03-10 <P>"Bigger isn't always better. Especially when it comes to cleaning. this is a house you can do in minutes, rather than hours. it's all of 160 square feet." <P>natsot <P>"it just appeals to a lot of different people." <P>DAN LOUCHE IS BUILDING HIS SECOND TINY HOME ON HIS FATHER'S RURAL PROPERTY NEAR DELAND. THE OUTSIDE IS CEDAR. INSIDE IT'S KNOTTY PINE. ALL THE MATERIALS THE SAME, SOMETIMES BETTER, THEN IN CONVENTIONAL HOMES AT A FRACTION OF THE COST. 36 THOUSAND IF LOUCHE BUILDS IT. LESS THAN HALF THAT IF YOU BUILD FROM HIS PLANS. <P>S/ Dan Louche/ Tiny Home Builder:32-39 <P>"If you're young and you're just getting started or if you're in retirement, the idea of having no debt is appealing versus living just to support your mortgage." <P>LOUCHE CREATED HIS ONLINE COMPANY TINY HOME BUILDERS WHEN HIS MOTHER NEEDED SOMETHING SMALL BUT STURDY. <P>THIS IS A PICTURE OF HER FINISHED INTERIOR. WHAT THIS NEXT ONE WILL SOON LOOK LIKE. KITCHEN, BATHROOM, SITTING AREA, SLEEPING LOFT. IT DOES FEEL LIKE A HOME INSIDE YET VERY GREEN BECAUSE YOU'RE CONSUMING SO MUCH LESS. <P>S/ Dan Louche/Tiny Home Builder <P>"It's just, very uh, very environmentally sustainable. It's a nice option for people who want to have less of an impact on the earth." <P>AND LOTS OF FOLKS ARE LOOKING. THE HOME IS 8 FEET ACROSS BY 20 FEET LONG AND CAN HOOK UP TO POWER, SEWER AND CABLE. FOR NOW, TINY HOMES HAVE TO SIT ON TRAILERS BUT BUILDERS ARE WORKING TO CHANGE ZONING LAWS SO THEY CAN BE MORE PERMANENTLY PLACED. <P>MEANTIME, IN HURRICANE PRONE FLORIDA, THE TINY HOMES CAN BE TIED DOWN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TINY NEWSPAPERS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TINY NEWSPAPERS-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>CLAIRE METZ REPORTING. <P>NOW IF YOU DON'T WANT A SMALLER HOME-- MAYBE A SMALLER NEWSPAPER IS MORE YOUR STYLE. <P>YES-- A PORTUGUESE NEWSPAPER HAS SET A NEW WORLD RECORD WITH AN ITSY BITSY EDITION. <P>GUINNESS HAS CERTIFIED THE EDITION OF PORTUGAL'S WEEKLY "TERRA NOSTRA" AS THE SMALLEST EVER. <P>IT MEASURES JUST UNDER AN INCH BY POINT SEVEN INCHES. <P>THE SPECIAL EDITION GOES ON SALE MONDAY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=THINGS TO DO-CLIP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>THINGS TO DO-CLIP</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=CRAFT AND VINTAGE MARKETPLACE-BNC-CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CRAFT AND VINTAGE MARKETPLACE-BNC-CG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF YOUR HEADED TO THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS PARADE-- <P>YOU CAN CHECK OUT "CRAFTS ON THE RIVER". <P>CENTENNIAL PARK IS TRANSFORMED INTO A CRAFT LOVERS DREAM -- <P>WITH 100 EXHIBITORS DISPLAYING THEIR HANDIWORK DURING THE THREE-DAY EVENT. <P>IT RUNS TODAY. FROM 10 A-M TO FIVE P-M. <P>THEN ON SUNDAY -- IT GOES FROM 10 UNTIL FOUR. <P>THE EVENT DELIGHTS IN OLD, NEW AND UNIQUE ITEMS. <P>THAT COME FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD-- <P>INCLUDING PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND EDIBLE ART. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NAPELS ZOO FREE ADMISSION-VIDBOXTOPS-BNR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NAPELS ZOO FREE ADMISSION-VIDBOXTOPS-BNR</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>IF YOUR LOOKING FROM SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE ENITRE FAMILY. <P>CHECK OUT THE NAPLES ZOO. <P>IN CELEBRATION OF PRESIDENTS DAY -- <P>TODAY THROUGH MONDAY. KIDS GET IN FREE. <P>BUT YOU'LL HAVE TO GET YOUR COUPON ONLINE. <P>WE'VE POSTED A LINK ON OUR WEBSITE -- ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM. <P>JUST CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN <P>THE ZOO IS NEXT TO THE COASTLAND CENTER MALL. <P>HOURS ARE NINE TO FIVE DAILY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=WEATHER TEASE-WX CTR> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>WEATHER TEASE-WX CTR</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 FOUR-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE FOUR-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>NAPLES DAILY NEWSMAKERS SITS DOWN WITH ONE REPUBLICAN WHO'S HOPING TO BEAT CONNIE MACK FOR THE SENATE SEAT. <P>AND HE SAYS HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IS THE KEY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ4 A BUSH FAMILY-VO-WIPE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ4 A BUSH FAMILY-VO-WIPE</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=TZ4 B NAPLES DAILY NEWS-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ4 B NAPLES DAILY NEWS-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=LOTTERY NUMBERS-CG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>LOTTERY NUMBERS-CG</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 OPEN-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>STORMWARN 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=MAIN WEATHER-cross talk at desk> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>MAIN WEATHER-cross talk at desk</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>A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9am for Lee county and points northward as visibilities in some spots will be reduced to 1/4 of a mile or less. <P>Once the fog lifts this morning, we are in store for another warm day under a mix of sun and clouds. Southerly winds will increase our humidity through the day as temperatures climb into the low to mid 80s. With the onset of a sea breeze this afternoon, expect temperatures at the coast to be a few degrees cooler in the upper 70s to near 80°. <P>The stalled front that brought some beneficial rains to central Florida yesterday, will retreat back to the north today. Another system evolving in the western Gulf of Mexico will take shape today, and track along the northern gulf coast states. It's trailing cold front will move toward Southwest Florida on Sunday with a few showers pushing through the area by late morning and into the early afternoon hours. <P>In the wake of this system, cool high pressure will settle in for the beginning of the work week. Plan on a cool start to your Monday with temperatures dipping into the mid the 50s and highs recovering into the mid 70s under a mostly sunny sky. <P>This cool down will be a brief one, as temperatures will be nearing 80° by Tuesday afternoon with a mainly dry weather pattern. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NAPLES DAILY NEWSMAKERS-OC> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NAPLES DAILY NEWSMAKERS-OC</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LACK OF EXPERIENCE MIGHT KEEP YOU FROM SOME JOBS. BUT NOT CONGRESS. <P>SO SAYS ONE OF THE REPUBLICANS TRYING TO REPLACE CONNIE MACK IN THE HOUSE AS HE TRIES TO BECOME A SENATOR. <P>BYRON DONALDS OF NAPLES IS A GUEST ON THIS WEEK'S "NAPLES DAILY NEWSMAKERS WITH JEFF LYTLE'' PROGRAM AIRING TOMORROW MORNING AT 10 ON ABC7, AND HE'S PROUD OF BEING A NEWBIE: <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NAPLES DAILY NEWSMAKERS-SOT> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NAPLES DAILY NEWSMAKERS-SOT</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Donalds: Well the status quo led us to the $15.3 trillion in debt. The status quo has led us to $80 trillion in underfunded liabilities. What I tell voters when they meet me for the first time is this: If you always do what you have always done, you will always be where you have always been. You've never done me before. You've never voted for me before. I believe that the way we get ourselves in order. I believe we get things accomplished in America is you have to have clear vision. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=NAPLES DAILY NEWSMAKERS-OCTAG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>NAPLES DAILY NEWSMAKERS-OCTAG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>OTHER GUESTS ON NEWSMAKERS: COLLIER COUNTY AIRPORT DIRECTOR CHRIS CURR AND NAPLES' TREVOR MOORE, WHO WILL COMPETE IN EXTREME SAILING IN THE SUMMER OLYMPICS. <P>ALL THAT IS TOMORROW MORNING AT 10 RIGHT HERE ON ABC7. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BUSH FAMILY-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BUSH FAMILY-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>FORMER GOVERNOR JEB BUSH -- MAKING AN APPEARANCE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, <P>TALKING ABOUT SWEEPING CHANGES HAPPENING FOR THE EDUCATION REFORM -- BILLED AS "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND. <P>JEB BUSH STOOD BEHIND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS -- TO HOLD SCHOOL DISTRICTS MORE ACCOUNTABLE. <P>HIS BROTHER GEORGE W BUSH -- MADE IT THE CORNERSTONE OF HIS DOMESTIC AGENDA. <P>PRESIDENT OBAMA GRANTED FLORIDA A 'NO CHILD' WAIVER -- ALONG WITH A HANDFUL OF OTHER STATES. <P>IT GIVES LEEWAY TO STATES PROMISING TO IMPROVE HOW THEY PREPARE AND EVALUATE STUDENTS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BUSH IN SWFL-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BUSH IN SWFL-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MEANTIME-- <P>FORMER FIRST LADY BARBARA BUSH STOPS IN LEE COUNTY TOUTING EDUCATION. <P>HER FAMILY CALLS HER 'THE ENFORCER' AND SHE'S SHOWING NO SIGN OF SLOWING DOWN. <P>THAT'S BARBARA BUSH'S DAUGHTER 'DORO' NEXT TO HER INSIDE THE HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT. <P>FLORIDA'S FORMER GOVERNOR JEB BUSH. INTRODUCED HIS MOM TO THE PODIUM. <P>THE FAMILY IS IN TOWN FOR THE TWELFTH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF READING. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=BUSH IN SWFL-SOTVO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>BUSH IN SWFL-SOTVO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>barbara bush / former first lady: "and thank you to the authors, i really am retiring - so i'm not going to say anything but thank you to the sponsors." <P>THE BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY LITERACY STARTED IN THE LATE EIGHTIES. <P>ON FRIDAY--THE GROUP HOSTED A FORUM ON EDUCATION POLICY AT F-G-C-U. <P>JEB AND AND DORO BUSH NOW SERVE AS CO-CHAIRS. <P>BUT SAY THEIR MOM IS *STILL THE BOSS. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TEASE FIVE> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TEASE FIVE</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A MAJOR RECALL FROM THE MAKERS OF TYLENOL. <P>HOW THE GRAPE FLAVORED MEDICINE COULD POTENTIALLY GIVE YOUR INFANT THE WRONG DOSAGE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TZ5 A TYLENOL RECALL-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TZ5 A TYLENOL RECALL-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=DIET DRUG-TCMON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DIET DRUG-TCMON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>BIG NEWS THIS MORNING FOR A WEIGHT-LOSS PILL THAT SEEMS TO WORK. <P>IT IS CALLED Q-NEXA. <P>BUT IT HAS SIDE EFFECTS. <P>SO NEXT WEEK, GOVERNMENT EXPERTS WILL DECIDE <P>WHETHER IT SHOULD BE APPROVED FOR RELEASE. <P>ABC'S CECILIA VEGA TELLS US ABOUT THE RISK AND REWARD. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=DIET DRUG-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>DIET DRUG-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>SCRIPT: <P>IT'S THE TINY PILL THAT PROMISES TO BE A "SILVER BULLET" THAT MELTS THE <P>POUNDS AWAY <P>20 YEAR OLD FRAZIER HARZELL TOOK THE DRUG AND WENT FROM THIS TO <P>THISLOSING 165 POUNDS IN JUST ONE YEAR <P>SOT: EVERY YEAR I WOULD GAIN MORE AND MORE AND I ALWAYS TRIED TO GO ON DIETS <P>. <P>FOR CANDICE PRINCEIT MEANT LOOSING 50 POUNDS - FROM THIS.TO THIS IN ALSO IN <P>ABOUT A YEAR. <P>BOTH WERE TAKING A VERSION OF THE DIET DRUG CALLED QNEXA A DRUG ONCE <P>REJECTED BY THE FDA FOR SAFETY CONCERNSBUT IS NOW BEING CONSIDERED FOR <P>APPROVAL FOR EVERYONE. <P>SOT FRAZIER: I WENT FROM 390 POUNDS TO 225 POUNDS. IT DEFINITELY CHANGED MY <P>LIFE. <P>THE MAKERS OF QNEXA KNOW THAT AFTER DIETING, A CRUSHING **80 PERCENT** OF US <P>END UP PUTTING THE POUNDS RIGHT BACK ON. <P>THE DRUG MAKER SAYS THE THEIR PILL WILL HELP PEOPLE - LOSE AT LEAST 5 <P>PERCENT OF THEIR BODY WEIGHT BUT SOME SAY THEY GAIN THE WEIGHT BACK AFTER <P>STOPPING THE PILL. <P>BUT QNEXA'S BENEFITS MAY GO BEYOND WEIGHTLOSS. IT ALSO CLAIMS TO LOWER BLOOD <P>PRESSURE, CUT DOWN THE RISK FOR DIABETES, AND IMPROVE DISRUPTIVE SLEEP <P>APNEA. <P>SOT DR. TIM GARVEY / UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM: <P>IF APPROVED QNEXA WOULD BE THE MOST POTENT WE WOULD HAVE ON THE MARKET TO <P>TREAT OBESITY. THE CURRENT AVAILABLE DRUGS ARE NOT VERY EFFECTIVE. <P>SOT VEGA STANDUP: <P>"BUT THE LIST OF POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS IS LONG FROM MEMORY LOSS TO <P>CONFUSION TO INCREASED HEART RATE AND BIRTH DEFECTS. <P>THE TRACK RECORD OF DIET DRUGS IS STREWN WITH DEATHS AND LAWSUITS. <P>IN 1997 IT WAS THE WIDELY POPULAR FEN-PHENPULLED OFF THE MARKET BECAUSE IT <P>CAUSED HEART DAMAGE. THE SCANDAL AND THE $13 BILLION SETTLEMENT LEFT THE <P>DRUG INDUSTRY GUN SHY ABOUT DEVELOPING NEW DRUGS TO HELP SHED POUNDS. <P>SKEPTICS ARE STILL LEERY. <P>SOT DR. SIDNEY WOLFE / PUBLIC CITIZEN: <P>I THINK DIET DRUGS REALLY FALL SQUARELY IN THE CATEGORY OF IT'S TOO GOOD TO <P>BE TRUE. <P>BUT FRAZIER SAYS HE NEVER HAD ANY SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS. FOR HIM, IT JUST <P>WORKED. <P>SOT IT WAS GREAT FOR ME. IT CAN DO AMAZING THINGS FOR YOU. <P>NEXT WEEK THE GOVERNMENTS TOP EXPERTS WILL HEAR MORE ON WHETHER QNEXA <P>SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR YOU. <P>CV ABC NEWS LOS ANGELES <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=EMPOWER EYEGLASSES-TCMON> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>EMPOWER EYEGLASSES-TCMON</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THERE'S AN 'ON-OFF' SWITCH FOR JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING. <P>NOW, HIGH- TECH COMES TO PRESCRIPTION EYEGLASSES. <P>THE SAME TECHNOLOGY BEHIND YOUR SMART PHONE OR TABLET IS NOW AVAILABLE IN YOUR GLASSES. <P>ABC7'S PAUL GESSLER REPORTS ON A REVOLUTIONARY PAIR OF LENSES THAT PROMISE TO BE THE FUTURE OF EYE CARE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=EMPOWER EYEGLASSES-PKG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>EMPOWER EYEGLASSES-PKG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>Dick Unger, emPower patient: "Thought, while we were at it, we'd get 3D." <P>DICK UNGER IS BIT OF A GEEK. <P>Dick Unger, emPower patient: "Sort of, yeah. A little. Yeah, oldish geeky." <P>THE 79-YEAR-OLD TRIES TO STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE. <P>Dick Unger, emPower patient: "I wanted to be on the cutting edge. I love gadgets. and this seemed to be one that could help me, too." <P>LAST MONTH, UNGER NEEDED A NEW PRESCRIPTION PAIR OF GLASSES. <P>Dick Unger, emPower patient: "So, everything is clearer. I have no reason not to make it." <P>HIS NEW SPECS HELP HIM SEE, BUT DON'T HELP HIM PUTT. <P>THEY'RE CALLED 'emPOWER' EYEGLASSES. <P>Nancy Sansone, Eye Health: 23.27-35 Eyeglasses, you treat just like any other electronic device, the iPhone, your iPad. You have to charge it at night." <P>DICK IS THE FIRST CLIENT IN LEE COUNTY TO TRY THEM. <P>HE SAYS IT TOOK HIM A WHILE TO GET USED TO THE THREE ELECTRONIC SETTINGS. <P>Dick Unger, emPower patient: "They seem to be brighter, wider vision, and I like the button on the side for the close-up reading." <P>WITH THE PRESS OF A BUTTON, GLASSES ADJUST TO DIFFERENT DEPTHS. <P>Dick Unger, emPower patient: 18.45 "Now, it came on." <P>.MAKING READING LESS OF A CHORE. <P>Barbara Sweeney, Aspex Eyewear Group: 35.59-02 "This is the biggest change in eyewear in 50 years." <P>BARBARA SWEENEY SELLS THE NEW LENSES. <P>Barbara Sweeney, Aspex Eyewear Group: 37.48-51 "This is the norm. This is where eyewear will be. Eyewear will all be electronic at some point." <P>UNGER STICKS TO HIS PERSONAL SETTING, BUT THE GLASSES DO HAVE AN AUTOMATIC SETTING WHICH ADJUST TO HEAD TILT. <P>Nancy Sansone, Eye Health: "No, I don't think that at this point, they are for everyone." <P>NANCY SANSONE SELLS emPOWER AT EYE HEALTH OF FORT MYERS. <P>SHE SAYS THE GLASSES ARE MAINLY FOR PEOPLE OLDER THAN 40, WHO HAVE TROUBLE WITH NEAR VISION. <P>GOLF IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE. <P>Dick Unger, emPower patient: "Everything seems to be a bit clearer." <P>nat: striking the ball <P>UNGER DOES HAVE ONE COMPLAINT WITH THE PROTOTYPE. <P>Dick Unger, emPower patient: 14.28-32 "The one thing that would be an advantage to me is if they had the transitions." <P>Barbara Sweeney, Aspex Eyewear Group: "That's in the works. That'll happen relatively quickly." <P>WHEN VERSION 2.0 COMES, EXPECT DICK UNGER TO BE FIRST IN LINE. <P>IN FORT MYERS, PAUL GESSLER, ABC7 <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=EMPOWER EYEGLASSES-ON CAM TAG> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>EMPOWER EYEGLASSES-ON CAM TAG</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY DOES COME WITH A HEFTY PRICE TAG. <P>EACH PAIR COSTS ABOUT 13 HUNDRED DOLLARS. <P>MOST INSURANCE COMPANIES COVER A PORTION. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TYLENOL RECALL-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TYLENOL RECALL-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>HALF A MILLION BOTTLES OF INFANTS' TYLENOL BEING RECALLED THIS MORNING. <P>IT INVOLVES THE BRANDS 1 OUNCE, GRAPE FLAVORED PRODUCT. <P>CONSUMERS COMPLAINED THAT WHEN THE SYRINGE IS INSERTED INTO THE BOTTLE-- THAT SOME OF THE MEDICINE CAN BE PUSHED UP-- <P>MAKING A LARGER DOSAGE. <P>THE COMPANY MADE THE VOLUNTARY RECALL ALTHOUGH NO ADVERSE EFFECTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=JUMP ROPE FOR HEART HEALTH-VO> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>JUMP ROPE FOR HEART HEALTH-VO</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS JOINING THE FIGHT AGAINST HEART DISEASE. <P>DOZENS TOOK PART IN THE "JUMP ROPE FOR HEART EVENT" AT SAN CARLOS PARK ELEMENTARY FRIDAY. <P>THE GOAL -- TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR HEARTS AND HOW THEY CAN KEEP THEM HEALTHY. <P>OF COURSE -- STAYING PHYSICALLY ACTIVE IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT TO KEEPING YOUR HEART IN TOP WORKING ORDER. <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-CLIPTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TOP STORIES-CLIPTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS1) BOMB PLOT FOILED-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS1) BOMB PLOT FOILED-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>A 29-YEAR-OLD MOROCCAN MAN IS IN CUSTODY AFTER THE FBI SAYS HE WAS PLOTTING A SUICIDE BOMB AT THE U.S. CAPITOL. <P>THE ACCUSED THOUGHT HE WAS WORKING WITH AL-QAIDA BUT WAS REALLY UNDER THE WATCHFUL EYE OF UNDERCOVER AGENTS. <P>THEY SAY HE WAS PLANNING TO DETONATE WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS A SUICIDE VEST. <P>BUT TURNED OUT TO BE A DEVICE THAT WOULDN'T ACTUALLY GO OFF. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS2) WHITNEY FUNERAL-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS2) WHITNEY FUNERAL-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>LEGENDARY SINGER WHITNEY HOUSTON IS BEING REMEMBERED TODAY WHERE SHE SANG IN THE CHURCH CHOIR IN NEW JERSEY. <P>THE CHURCH WILL SEAT 300 OF HER CLOSEST FRIENDS-- FAMILY MEMBERS-- AND FAMOUS COLLEAGUES-- INCLUDING KEVIN COSTNER, ARETHA FRANKLIN, AND CLIVE DAVIS. <P>HOUSTON DIED LAST WEEKEND IN BEVERLY HILLS THE DAY BEFORE THE GRAMMYS. <P>INVESTIGATORS ARE STILL AWAITING TOXICOLOGY RESULTS. <P>HOUSTON WAS 48. <P>YOU CAN LOG ON TO ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM AND CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN FOR A LINK TO WATCH THE FUNERAL LIVE. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS3) EDISON PARADE-VOTOPS-SS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS3) EDISON PARADE-VOTOPS-SS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THOUSANDS ARE STAKING OUT THEIR SEAT FOR TONIGHT'S EDISON GRAND PARADE. <P>THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT CELEBRATION KICKS OFF AT NOON. <P>FOLLOWED BY LIVE MUSIC AT THREE. <P>THEN FIREWORKS MARK THE START OF THE PARADE AT 7 TONIGHT. <P>HERE'S THE ROUTE-- <P>FROM FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL-- ALL THE WAY DOWNTOWN. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS4) TOY RECALL-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS4) TOY RECALL-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>MORE THAN 30-THOUSAND CHILDREN'S TOYS ARE BEING RECALLED. <P>SEVEN KINDS OF INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS' "TUMBLEKINS" ARE DEEMED DANGEROUS BECAUSE THEY CAN BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES WITH SHARP POINTS. <P>THE RECALL COVERS THE FIRE STATION, FARM PLAYSET, POLICE CAR, ROADSTER, OFF-ROADSTER, FIRE TRUCK AND SCHOOL BUS. <P>THEY WERE SOLD NATIONWIDE IN STORES AND ONLINE LAST YEAR, FROM MARCH THROUGH DECEMBER. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=TS5) POST OFFICE PRICE UP-VOTOPS> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>TS5) POST OFFICE PRICE UP-VOTOPS</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE IS LOOKING TO RAISE THE PRICE OF STAMPS -- FROM 45-CENTS TO 50. <P>HUNDREDS OF POST OFFICES AND PROCESSING FACILITIES ARE ALREADY ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK. <P>THERE'S EVEN TALK OF CANCELLING SATURDAY DELIVERIES. <P>BY 20-15 THE POSTAL SERVICE COULD LOSE 18 BILLION DOLLARS ANNUALLY. <FONT 000000 SIZE=-2><A HREF=#StoryIndex>Return to index of stories...</FONT></A><BR CLEAR=LEFT> <HR></DIV> <DIV DIR=LTR><A NAME=FINAL WEATHER-WXCOMP> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>FINAL WEATHER-WXCOMP</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. <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-OC-WEB ANI> <H3><IMG SRC=script.gif ALIGN=left HSPACE=5>CLOSE-OC-WEB ANI</H3><BR> </DIV><DIV DIR=LTR> <P>AD LIB GOODBYE <P>THANKS FOR JOINING US-- <P>MORE LOCAL NEWS IN 30 MINUTES. <P>GOOD MORNING 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