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DIRECTORS PAGE STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP
HEADLINES------------- FIRST WX-PHC
HL1) JETBLUE FLIGHT CANCELLED-trxSOTVO CAPE BRUSH FIRE-NAVITOPS
HL2) CRUISE HOLMES DIVORCE-trxSOTVO BEAR INVASION-SAT 3
HL3) PARENTS BRAWL-trxSOTVO TS 1 OBAMA TAX CUTS-VIDBOX TOPS
HL4) STAND YOUR GROUND BRAWL-trxSOTVO TS 2 ILLEGAL DUMPING SITE-VIDBOX TOPS
STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP TS 3 JETBLUE FLIGHT-VIDBOX TOPS
FIRST WX-WXWALL FLIERS STRANDED DURING 12 HOUR LAYOVER-trxVOTOPS-2
BREAKING NEWS OPEN-CLIP FLIERS STRANDED DURING 12 HOUR LAYOVER-PKG
JETBLUE FLIGHT-BNC-VO-WIPE MIDDLE SCHOOL ATTACK TRIAL-VO
JETBLUE FLIGHT-SOTVO SCOOTER AX-VO
ALLIGATOR BITES OFF ARM-OC IZQUIERDO IN COURT-(2)SS
DEVELOPING NEWS OPEN-CLIP DASHNOR ELEZI-SSTOPS-VO
ILLEGAL DUMP SITE-VO-SS VOTE 2012 OPEN-CLIP
VOTE 2012 OPEN-CLIP OBAMA FUNDRAISING-VIDBOX RVL
TAX CUTS FOR MIDDLE CLASS-ONCAM SWING STATE ADS-VIDBOX RVL
TAX CUTS FOR MIDDLE CLASS-PKG LANCE ARMSTRONG DOPING-VO
VOTER REGISTRATION-(4)CG-WIPE DEADLY HUG-VO-WIPE
VOTER REGISTRATION-SOTVO DEADLY HUG-(2)SOT-OC
LEE SPORTS COMPLEX GRANT-ONCAM ZIMMERMAN SAFEHOUSE-VO
LEE SPORTS COMPLEX GRANT-LL PKG STAND YOUR GROUND TASKFORCE-VO-WIPE
KERN IN COURT-VO-SS STAND YOUR GROUND TASKFORCE-SOTVO
BAILBONDSMAN RIPPED OFF-trxVOTOPS STAND YOUR GROUND BRAWL-NATVO
FM ROBBERY-trx(2)SSTOPS ESCALATOR FINGER STUCK -VO
CAPE BRUSH FIRE-NAVI TOPS CHINA FLOOD RESCUE-VO
I75 BRUSH FIRE-VO-OC CAPE COD SHARKS-VO
I75 BRUSH FIRE-PKG MALWARE UPDATE-VO
CAPE CORAL BIZ RANKING-ONCAM MAWARE SCAM-ONCAM
NEXT AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP USHER STEPSON BRAIN DEAD-VOTOPS
TEASE ONE------------ COPELAND UPDATE-ONCAM
TZ1 A TOM CRUISE KATIE DIVORCE-VOTOPS-WIPE COPELAND UPDATE-PKG
TZ1 B HPV VACCINE-VOTOPS NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP
VA STORM DAMAGE-VOTOPS TEASE FOUR------------
STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP TZ4 A KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN BABY-VOTOPS-WIPE
FORECAST-WXWALL TZ4 B FRONT LINE FLIGHT FEE-VOTOPS
TOM CRUISE KATIE HOLMES DIVORCE-TCMON STORM WARN OPEN-CLIP
TOM CRUISE KATIE HOLMES DIVORCE-PKG CROSSTALK-WX EST
PET AND CHILD'S HEALTH-VO-WIPE FORECAST-WXWALL
HPV VACCINE-VOTOPS HEATWAVE STORMS-TCMON
MIRANDA KERR EPIDURAL COMMENTS-SS HEATWAVE STORMS-PKG
RANGERS THUNDERSTRIKE-NATVO KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN NEW BABY-VO
NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP DARTH VADER BOY UPDATE-OC-SOTVO
TEASE TWO------------ GAS PRICES-VO-CG
TZ2 A MALE CONTRACEPTION-VOTOPS-WIPE FRONT LINE FLIGHT FEE-VO
TZ2 B COPELAND UPDATE-SOTVO TEASE FIVE-ONCAM
BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN TZ5 A PARENTS BRAWL-VO
TOSS TO PKG-VO IN POP BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN
MALE CONTRACEPTION-PKG PARENTS BRAWL-ONCAM
MALE CONTRACEPTION-VO IN POP PARENTS BRAWL-PKG
TEASE THREE-ONCAM PARENTS BRAWL-ONCAM
TZ3 A ) FLIERS STRANDED-SOTVO-WIPE COMING UP AT 6-CLIP
TZ3 B) DEADLY HUG-VOTOPS-WIPE TZ6) BAILSBOND MAN RIPPED OFF-VOTOPS-WIPE
TZ3 C) STAND YOUR GROUND BRAWL-NATV-DISS TZ6) HOME BUYING HOT SPOT-SOTVO-WIPE
FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY-SSTOPS CLOSE-2SHOT
BUMP SHOT-BUMP OUT  


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HEADLINES-------------


-"We had to evacuate the plane and were told to find a way home."

DOZENS OF PASSENGERS STRANDED AT R-S-W TONIGHT--

NEW RIGHT NOW AT 5--

THE ACT OF GOD THAT HAD THEM SMELLING SMOKE IN THE CABIN.

both of them care about Suri. They don't want to emotionally

harm Suri."

A QUICK ROMANCE, A BRIEF MARRIAGE, AND NOW -- IN JUST 11 DAYS -- THE DIVORCE IS FINAL.

DID TOM GIVE KATIE WHAT SHE WANTED MOST?

screaming & fighting

TWO DADS GO AT IT.

SO WHAT HAPPENED AT THIS LITTLE LEAGUE GAME THAT TURNED INTO AN ALL OUT BRAWL.

screaming, bleeping, yelling, fighting

AND LOOK WHAT HAPPENED *AFTER* A STAND YOUR GROUND CASE, RIGHT HERE IN FLORIDA.

YOUR NEWS AT 5 STARTS RIGHT NOW WITH A STORMY FORECAST.

TYLER'S IN FOR JP. Return to index of stories...


HL1) JETBLUE FLIGHT CANCELLED-trxSOTVO


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HL2) CRUISE HOLMES DIVORCE-trxSOTVO


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HL3) PARENTS BRAWL-trxSOTVO


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HL4) STAND YOUR GROUND BRAWL-trxSOTVO


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STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP


STORMWARM GENERIC OPEN Return to index of stories...


FIRST WX-WXWALL


RAINY WEATHER ALL THIS WEEK

Sunshine is in full force across southwest Florida, and that's letting our temperatures get into the mid 90s. Moisture is in high demand as well so it feels oppressive.

The afternoon sea breeze only gives only a slight relief. The beach areas will be in the upper 80s, but as one gets away from the beach it'll quickly warm back into the 90s. I mentioned the moisture being readily available so when the heat and moisture are mixed together, heat indices will be at or near 100 during peak heating hours.

Our typical high pressure sits off of the western Atlantic. They tend to bring light winds, and this one is no different. The winds have been calm around our area, and that allows the sea breeze to form. Take the sea breeze, add the heat, add the moisture, and presto we have storms billowing. This is the only way to see a cool down from the July heat, and the downpours will be confined to along I-75.

They'll move through quickly, but also pack a nice punch. They'll drop heavy rain, lots of lightning, and powerful winds. The storms will dismember by late evening, and we'll be in store for a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky through the overnight.

Increasing tropical moisture will bring a few changes to our forecast starting Tuesday, so look for more cloud cover and perhaps an earlier start to the rain through Wednesday. They'll be widely scattered if not numerous in natures. Temperatures will be effected and won't be quite so hot; however, they'll still get into the low 90s.

For the second half of the week, we'll see a mix of sun and clouds during the day and clearing skies during the overnights and early mornings. High temperatures will range from the low to mid 90s with lows in the mid to upper 70s. We'll also continue to see those hit or miss showers and storms during the afternoon, and this pattern will stay with us through the upcoming weekend. Return to index of stories...


BREAKING NEWS OPEN-CLIP


BREAKING NEWS OPEN Return to index of stories...


JETBLUE FLIGHT-BNC-VO-WIPE


RIGHT NOW, MORE THAN 140 PASSENGERS ARE STRANDED AFTER A JET BLUE FLIGHT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING AT SOUTHWEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

THE FLIGHT DEPARTED R-S-W JUST BEFORE NOON TODAY.

IT WAS HEADED TO NEWARK, WHEN A BIRD HIT AN ENGINE.

ABOUT 20 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT, PASSENGERS BEGAN TO SMELL SMOKE.

THE PILOT TOLD THEM ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND THAT THEY'D BE RETURNING TO R-S-W SO THAT THE PLANE COULD BE INSPECTED.

ONCE THEY LANDED, PASSENGERS FOUND OUT JET BLUE CANCELLED THEIR FLIGHT. Return to index of stories...


JETBLUE FLIGHT-SOTVO


-"We finally get a supervisor who basically tells me in quite a rude fashion that under act of god clause will not compensate us for anything."

PASSENGERS CAN'T GET A JETBLUE FLIGHT OUT TO NEWARK UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING.

A JET BLUE SPOKESPERSON TELLS ABC7 THAT EVERYONE GOT OFF OF THE PLANE SAFELY AND MAINTANENCE CREWS ARE INSPECTING THE DAMAGE. Return to index of stories...


ALLIGATOR BITES OFF ARM-OC


ALSO BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT 5--

A BOY HAS LOST HIS ARM TO AN 11 FOOT ALLIGATOR.

ABC 7 IS CONFIRMING TONIGHT THE BOY WAS SWIMMING IN THE CALOOSAHACHEE RIVER IN MOOREHAVEN, IN GLADES COUNTY WHEN IT HAPPENED.

ACCORIDING TO FWC, HIS ARM WAS BITTEN OFF BELOW THE ELBOW.

RIGHT NOW, TRAPPERS ARE SEACHING FOR THE GATOR.

DOCTORS ARE TREATING THE BOY TONIGHT AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

WE'RE TOLD HE'S IN STABLE CONDITION. Return to index of stories...


DEVELOPING NEWS OPEN-CLIP


DEVELOPING NEWS OPEN Return to index of stories...


ILLEGAL DUMP SITE-VO-SS


LAW ENFORCEMENT SAYS SOMEONE WAS DUMPING A WHOLE BUNCH OF TRASH WHERE THEY SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN AT A PLACE IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE DUMP SITE.

IT'S NEARLY 55-HUNDRED CUBIC FEET OF GARBAGE, DEBRIS, A CRUSHED CAR AND 30 TIRES WITH WHEELS.

THE SITE'S ON OIL WELL ROAD NEAR I-75.

AFTER FINDING THIS -- DETECTIVES CONTACTED WILLILE LOPEZ WHO RENTS THE PROPERTY.

THEY ARRESTED HIM ON FRIDAY AT THE DUMP SITE -- WHERE CLEANUP TRUCKS SHOWED UP TO TRY AND PICK UP ALL THE TRASH. Return to index of stories...


VOTE 2012 OPEN-CLIP


VOTE 2012 OPEN Return to index of stories...


TAX CUTS FOR MIDDLE CLASS-ONCAM


PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IS PUSHING HIS PLAN AGAIN TO EXTEND TAX CUTS FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS.

BUT HE PUT THE BRAKES ON WHEN IT COMES TO THOSE EARNING MORE THAN A 250-THOUSAND DOLLARS.

AS ABC'S KAREN TRAVERS REPORTS IN YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE COVERAGE TONIGHT, BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND PRESUMPTIVE

REPUBLICAN NOMINEE, MITT ROMNEY, ARE OUT COURTING THE MIDDLE-CLASS VOTE. Return to index of stories...


TAX CUTS FOR MIDDLE CLASS-PKG


TODAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE PRESIDENT OBAMA WAS IN FULL CAMPAIGN MODE.

OBAMA SOT:

I've cut middle-class taxes every year that I've been President -- by $3,600

for the typical middle-class family

SURROUNDED BY MIDDLE CLASS VOTERS - THE PRESIDENT REITERATED HIS CALL FOR

CONGRESS TO EXTEND FOR ANOTHER YEAR THE BUSH ERA TAX CUTS FOR AMERICANS WHO

MAKE LESS THAN 250-THOUSAND DOLLARS.

THESE TAX CUTS ARE SET TO EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE YEAR - UNLESS CONGRESS

ACTS.

OBAMA SOT:

Millions of American families -- including these good-looking people behind

me -- -- could see their taxes go up by $2,200 starting on

January 1st of next year/it would be a drag on the entire economy.

WHICH DOESN'T NEED ANY MORE DRAGGING.

JUNE WAS ANOTHER MONTH OF SLOW JOB GROWTH - AND THE PRESIDENT IS RUNNING OUT

OF TIME TO BENEFIT FROM ANY TURNAROUND BEFORE ELECTION DAY.

SO THE RENEWED FOCUS ON THESE TAX CUTS LOOKS LIKE AN ATTEMPT BY HIS CAMPAIGN

TO SHIFT THE FOCUS ON TO MITT ROMNEY.

AMY WALTER SOT:

Mitt Romney with his wealth and his bank accts in foreign places is not the

kind of guy that understands the middle class.

ROMNEY SUPPORTS EXTENDING THE TAX CUTS FOR ALL INCOME LEVELS.HIS CAMPAIGN

SAYS THE PRESIDENT'S PLAN AMOUNTS TO A MASSIVE TAX INCREASE.

OBAMA SOT:

My opponent will fight to keep them in place. I will fight to end them.

O/C CLOSE: BUT THE PRESIDENT ISN'T JUST SQUARING OFF AGAINST ON ROMNEY -

SOME TOP DEMOCRATS SAY THE TAX CUTS SHOULD BE EXTENDED FOR AMERICANS EARNING

UP TO ONE MILLION DOLLARS. SO HE HAS A HARD SELL TO MAKE OVER THE NEXT FEW

MONTHS. KT ABC NEWS WASHINGTON. Return to index of stories...


VOTER REGISTRATION-(4)CG-WIPE


WE WANT TO SHARE SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION WITH VOTERS TONIGHT.

IF YOU PLAN TO VOTE IN THE PRIMARY ELECTION THIS AUGUST--

THERE'S ONLY ONE MORE WEEK TO REGISTER.

NEXT MONDAY IS ALSO THE LAST DAY TO CHANGE YOUR PARTY AFFILIATION.

ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS HEAD DOWN TO ONE OF THE YOUR COUNTY'S ELECTION OFFICES.

OR YOU CAN REGISTER BY MAIL.

BUT THEY *MUST* BE POSTMARKED BY JULY 16TH.

FLORIDA IS A "CLOSED" PRIMARY STATE--

WHICH MEANS YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE PARTY YOU PLAN TO VOTE *FOR.*

BUT SCHOOL BOARD AND JUDICIAL RACES ARE CONSIDERED NON-PARTISAN.

SO *EVERYONE* CAN VOTE IN THOSE CONTESTS.

EARLY VOTING WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 4TH--

AND ENDS AUGUST 11TH. Return to index of stories...


VOTER REGISTRATION-SOTVO


"Apparently they're engaged with those candidates and they feel like they need to get out there and vote. I call them an engaged voter."

DESPITE YOUR PARTY AFFILIATION.

HARRINGTON SAYS THERE'S SOMETHING ON THIS PRIMARY BALLOT FOR EVERYONE.

SCHOOL BOARD RACES ARE NON-PARTISAN.

AND JUDICIAL SEATS.

SHE SAYS NORMALLY JUDGES RUN UNOPPOSED. BUT THERE YOU'LL HAVE SEVERAL NAMES TO CHOSE FROM IN THE PRIMARY. Return to index of stories...


LEE SPORTS COMPLEX GRANT-ONCAM


WE CAN'T SAY "IT'S OFFICIAL" -- BUT LEE COUNTY IS VERY CLOSE TO CLINCHING A 15-MILLION DOLLAR GRANT TO UPDATE THE MINNESOTA TWINS SPRING TRAINING FACILITY.

THE GRANT WILL GO TOWARD IMPROVEMENTS TO HAMMOND STAIDUM.

ABC7'S JENNIFER TRAMMELL TELLS WHAT IT INCLUDES Return to index of stories...


LEE SPORTS COMPLEX GRANT-LL PKG


THE MONEY IS ALL ABOUT MAKING THIS PLACE BETTER FOR PLAYERS AND FANS.

AND THAT'S VERY CLOSE TO BECOMING A REALITY.

TAKE VO

THE TWINS WANT TO ADD DORMS FOR PLAYERS.AND UPGRADE THE TEAM'S TRAINING FACILITIES.

ON THE FAN SIDE -- THEY WANT TO UPGRADE CONCESSIONS AND ADD 1-THOUSAND SEATS INSIDE HAMMOND STADIUM.

IT TAKES BIG BUCKS TO DO THOSE THINGS -- AND THE COUNTY IS ALMOST CERTAINLY GETTING A 15-MILLION DOLLAR HELPING HAND FROM THE STATE.

TAKE SOT

JEFF MIELKE

LEE CO. SPORTS AUTHORITY

12 SEC.

9:56:01 that's a huge help to us. i'm glad the state recognizes the importance of spring training baseball and i'm glad that they recognize lee county's efforts in making spring training strong 13

CONT VO

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LEE COUNTY SPORTS AUTHORITY ISN'T READY TO CALL THIS A DONE DEAL.

BUT HE SAYS LEE COUNTY HAD A *VERY THOROUGH APPLICATION.

IT ENDED UP BEING THE *ONLY* APPLICATION THE STATE RECEIVED -- BUT MIELKE SAYS IT'S SOLID AND WAS WRITTEN TO COMPETE WITH THE REST OF THE STATE.

AS FOR THE NEXT STEP AT THE LOCAL LEVEL -- COMMISSIONERS NEED TO COME TO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TWINS.

THAT WOULD OUTLINE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES.WHICH THE STATE NEEDS TO SEE.

AT THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX.JENNIFER TRAMMELL ABC7. Return to index of stories...


KERN IN COURT-VO-SS


THE CAPE CORAL MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS GRANDFATHER SAYS HE DOESN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING ABOUT THAT DAY.

THAT'S ONE OF THE REASONS GARRETT KERN'S ATTORNEY WANTS TO SEE IF KERN IS EVEN MENTALLY COMPETENT TO STAND TRIAL.

HIS LAWYER SAYS KERN'S FAMILY HAS A HISTORY OF MANIC DEPRESSIVE ILLNESS.

THE COURT PAPERS ALSO CLAIM KERN WAS ABUSING PAIN MEDICATIONS BEFORE HE GOT ARRESTED.

KERN IS ACCUSED OF CHOKING HIS GRANDFATHER, 80 YEAR OLD JAMES ARTHUR, AND DUMPING HIS BODY IN A WOODED AREA IN NORTH CAPE CORAL LAST OCTOBER. Return to index of stories...


BAILBONDSMAN RIPPED OFF-trxVOTOPS


IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY - SURVEILLANCE VIDEO CAUGHT AN EMPLOYEE IN THE ACT - STEALING MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

LAUREN MELLON IS THE ONE YOU SEE HERE.

DEPUTIES ARRESTED HER AND SHE FACES SEVERAL FELONY CHARGES.

SHE ADMITS TO TAKING CASH AND GOLD OUT OF THE SAFE AT DAMATO BAIL BONDS IN PUNTA GORDA LAST MONTH.

THE SURVEILLANCE LED POLICE TO MELLON. Return to index of stories...


FM ROBBERY-trx(2)SSTOPS


TONIGHT, LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE SEARCHING FOR THESE MEN.

THEY'RE ACCUSED OF ROBBING A MAN AT A HOTEL.

THE VICTIM SAYS HE WAS IN HIS MOTEL ROOM AT THE FORT MYERS INN ON SATURDAY WHEN THERE WAS A KNOCK ON THE DOOR.

HE SAYS A MAN CAME INTO THE ROOM, HIT HIM, THEN STOLE HIS WALLET AND HIS CELL PHONE.

ACCORDING TO THE VICTIM - ANOTHER MAN TOOK HIS CAR KEYS AND WENT THROUGH THIS YELLOW PICK-UP TRUCK. Return to index of stories...


CAPE BRUSH FIRE-NAVI TOPS


TONIGHT WE BRING YOU AND UPDATE TO A BRUSH FIRE HAPPENING IN CAPE CORAL --

THIS IS HAPPENING OFF OF WILMINGTON PARKWAY.

IT'S 30 ACRES - 50 PERCENT CONTAINED. Return to index of stories...


I75 BRUSH FIRE-VO-OC


TRAFFIC IS CLEARER TONIGHT ON I-75 AFTER A BRUSH FIRE THIS WEEKEND.

F-H-P TROOPERS CLOSED A PORTION OF THE INTERSTATE YESTERDAY AFTER THE FIRE JUMPED INTO THE MEDIAN AND CAUSED DANGEROUS CONDITIONS.

SEVERAL SMALL FIRES REIGNITED THIS MORNING ALONG I-75 FROM CORKSCREW ROAD TO BONITA BEACH ROAD.

ABC7'S KELLY CRESWELL UPDATES US ON THE CONDITIONS TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


I75 BRUSH FIRE-PKG


Good news is that i75 is clear and crews are working to make sure it stays that way. Because take a live look from our mast camera--the thick brush goes way back creating lots of smoke that could continue to drift for a few days Take pkg Like a scene from a movie--the smoke was dark and fierce--threatening drivers safety on i75.

Sound --oh my god

It shut down the interstate for five hours.

And today--crews will spend even more time cleaning up.

Nats

Coming up with a game plan on the ground and in the air Nats Making sure the smoke doesn't drift back toward i75.

Take sound

Mike Weston

"it's probably more than likely going to be smoking here for the next couple of days."

The challenge-the thick vegetation of cypress and malaluca trees--which makes the scene look a little more dramatic.

Take sound

Mike Weston

"you have three or four of those trees that go up it looks like an acre is burning."

In all 40 acres burned, and strike teams from san Carlos, estero, south trail and the airport are going back---putting out all the hot spots before they are dealt with the same weather scenario as Sunday.

Take sound

Mike Weston

"the main story for us right now is we're starting to get a lot more lightning fires, kind of unusual for this time of year but we've got plenty of equipment to go after it."

Take live

This fire was caused by lightning and there's a possibility more could pop up especially since its so dry here. At page field it's about 3.5 inches below average and in Naples it's more than 7 inches below average for this time of year. in lee county kelly creswell abc7. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CORAL BIZ RANKING-ONCAM


FORBES MAGAZINE SAYS CAPE CORAL IS ONE OF THE BEST PLACES IN THE COUNTRY TO START A BUSINESS.

FIFTEEN FLORIDA CITIES MADE THAT LIST, BUT CAPE CORAL RANKED THE HIGHEST.

IT FINISHED AT 133RD.

FORBES BASED ITS RANKINGS ON A NUMBER OF CRITERIA INCLUDING JOB GROWTH, COST OF LIVING, EDUCATION LEVEL AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


NEXT AT 5 OPEN Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE------------


THE DIVORCE SETTLED--

TONIGHT, THE LATEST IN THE SPLIT OF HOLLYWOOD POWER COUPLE KATIE HOLMES AND TOM CRUISE.

WHAT HAPPENS TO SURI?

PLUS - HOW WELL IS THE H-P-V VACCINE WORKING IN YOUNG GIRLS?

THE NEWEST NUMBERS OF CASES THAT COULD CAUSE CERVICAL CANCER. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A TOM CRUISE KATIE DIVORCE-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ1 B HPV VACCINE-VOTOPS


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VA STORM DAMAGE-VOTOPS


CLEANUP IS UNDERWAY IN PARTS OF VIRGINIA AFTER SEVERE STORMS LAST NIGHT.

POWERFUL WINDS DESTROYED SEVERAL BUILDINGS IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY.

THE WEATHER HURT SEVEN PEOPLE.

FIVE OF THE INJURED PEOPLE ARE YOUNG GIRLS WHO WERE ATTENDING A CHEERLEADING PRACTICE.

ALL INJURIES ARE NON-LIFE THREATENING. Return to index of stories...


STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP


STORMWARM GENERIC OPEN Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-WXWALL


RAINY WEATHER ALL THIS WEEK

Sunshine is in full force across southwest Florida, and that's letting our temperatures get into the mid 90s. Moisture is in high demand as well so it feels oppressive.

The afternoon sea breeze only gives only a slight relief. The beach areas will be in the upper 80s, but as one gets away from the beach it'll quickly warm back into the 90s. I mentioned the moisture being readily available so when the heat and moisture are mixed together, heat indices will be at or near 100 during peak heating hours.

Our typical high pressure sits off of the western Atlantic. They tend to bring light winds, and this one is no different. The winds have been calm around our area, and that allows the sea breeze to form. Take the sea breeze, add the heat, add the moisture, and presto we have storms billowing. This is the only way to see a cool down from the July heat, and the downpours will be confined to along I-75.

They'll move through quickly, but also pack a nice punch. They'll drop heavy rain, lots of lightning, and powerful winds. The storms will dismember by late evening, and we'll be in store for a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky through the overnight.

Increasing tropical moisture will bring a few changes to our forecast starting Tuesday, so look for more cloud cover and perhaps an earlier start to the rain through Wednesday. They'll be widely scattered if not numerous in natures. Temperatures will be effected and won't be quite so hot; however, they'll still get into the low 90s.

For the second half of the week, we'll see a mix of sun and clouds during the day and clearing skies during the overnights and early mornings. High temperatures will range from the low to mid 90s with lows in the mid to upper 70s. We'll also continue to see those hit or miss showers and storms during the afternoon, and this pattern will stay with us through the upcoming weekend. Return to index of stories...


TOM CRUISE KATIE HOLMES DIVORCE-TCMON


THEIR MARRIAGE LASTED FIVE YEARS.

AND THEIR DIVORCE -- WHICH SOME THOUGHT WOULD DRAG ON FOR MONTHS -- IS OVER IN LESS THAN TWO WEEKS.

ABC'S BRANDI HITT ON TOMKAT'S NEWLY-SIGNED DIVORCE AGREEMENT. Return to index of stories...


TOM CRUISE KATIE HOLMES DIVORCE-PKG


11 DAYS AFTER KATIE HOLMES FILED FOR DIVORCE FROM TOM CRUISE, SPARKING A

MEDIA FRENZY, A SETTLEMENT HAS BEEN REACHED.

HOLMES' ATTORNEY SAID IN A STATEMENT -- "The case has been settled and the

agreement has been signed. We are thrilled for Katie and her family and are

excited to watch as she embarks on the next chapter in her life."

WHILE DETAILS OF THE DIVORCE HAVE NOT BEEN RELEASED. HOLMES' ATTORNEY ALSO

THANKED CRUISE'S COUNSEL FOR A SPEEDY RESOLUTION.

SOT Carlos Greer / People Magazine:

"Tom is a very private star, and he doesn't want to drag his family through

the mud, and both of them care about Suri. They don't want to emotionally

harm Suri."

HOLMES HAD REQUESTED SOLE CUSTODY OF SIX YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER, SURI.

ACCORDING TO PEOPLE MAGAZINE, CRUISE'S STRONG TIES TO THE CHURCH OF

SCIENTOLOGY AND ITS POSSIBLE INFLUENCE ON SURI, MAY HAVE BEEN BEHIND THE

SPLIT.

IN A JOINT STATEMENT, BOTH PARENTS SAY We want to keep matters affecting our

family private, and express our respect for each other's commitment to each

of our respective beliefs and support each other's roles as parents."

CRUISE HAS NOT SEEN SURI SINCE HOLMES FILED FOR DIVORCE, BUT INSIDERS SAY

THAT'S ABOUT TO CHANGE.

SOT Steve Mindel / Family Law Attorney:

"Tom is going to have time with the child and Katie is going to have time

with the child. Exactly how that time share is going to go, we don't know."

THERE ARE REPORTS THE TWO HAVE BEEN WORKING ON AN ARRANGEMENT, IN WHICH SURI

LIVES IN NEW YORK WITH HOLMES, WHILE CRUISE IS GIVEN GENEROUS VISITATION..

BHITT -- ABC NEWS, NEW YORK. Return to index of stories...


PET AND CHILD'S HEALTH-VO-WIPE


IN YOUR ABC7 HEALHTY LIVING TONIGHT.

PARENTS, HERE'S A REASON TO GET A PET

A NEW STUDY FINDS CHILDREN EXPOSED TO DOGS STARTING IN INFANCY HAVE FEWER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND EAR INFECTIONS.

THEY ALSO DON'T NEED TO STAY ON ANTIBIOTICS AS LONG.

HAVING A CAT ALSO HAS A PROTECTIVE EFFECT, BUT ISN'T AS STRONG AS DOGS.

EXPERTS SAY CONTACT WITH ANIMALS MAY CAUSE AN INFANT'S IMMUNE SYSTEM TO MATURE MORE QUICKLY. Return to index of stories...


HPV VACCINE-VOTOPS


THE H-P-V VACCINE IS PROVING TO BE VERY EFFECTIVE.

RESEARCHERS AT CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL STUDIED SEXUALLY ACTIVE TEENAGE GIRLS BEFORE AND AFTER THE H-P-V VACCINE WAS APPROVED.

THEY FOUND CASES WENT DOWN NEARLY SIXTY PERCENT AFTER THE TEENS STARTED GETTING VACCINATED.

CASES ALSO WENT DOWN IN THOSE NOT VACCINATED. Return to index of stories...


MIRANDA KERR EPIDURAL COMMENTS-SS


SOME PARENTS ARE UPSET TONIGHT OVER COMMENTS MADE BY VICTORIA'S SECRET MODEL

MIRANDA KERR.

THE WIFE OF ORLANDO BLOOM TELLS HARPER'S BAZAAR U-K THAT SHE OPTED FOR A NATURAL BIRTH BECAUSE SHE DIDN'T WANT HER SON, FLYNN TO BE 'DRUGGED UP' FROM AN EPIDURAL.

HER COMMENT SPARKED A BACKLASH FROM FURIOUS MOTHERS AND PARENTING WEBSITES WHO SEE IT AS INSENSITIVE. Return to index of stories...


RANGERS THUNDERSTRIKE-NATVO


MOTHER NATURE SENT PLAYERS SCAMPERING OFF THE FIELD DURING THE MINNESOTA TWINS-TEXAS RANGERS GAME.

WATCH AND LISTEN!

.you see everybody flinch in the stands.

AS THE FOURTH INNING BEGAN LAST NIGHT IN ARLINGTON, A BOLT OF LIGHTNING AND A FIERCE CRASH OF THUNDER SENT PLAYERS RUNNING.

NORMALLY, THEY WAIT FOR THE UMPIRES TO SEND THEM TO THE DUGOUT.

NOT THIS TIME.

THE GAME WAS DELAYED BY 46 MINUTES. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


NEXT AT 5 OPEN Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO------------


WOMEN ON BIRTH CONTROL -- GET READY FOR GUYS TO DO THE SAME.

FROM PILLS TO GEL.

THE NEWEST FORMS OF MALE CONTRACEPTION AND HOW WELL THEY WORK.

".I was absolutely astonished when I saw that."

EVERDAY TASKS NOW MILESTONES FOR THIS YOUNG WOMAN.

WHAT'S NEXT IN HER BATTLE WITH A BACTERIA EATING HER ALIVE! Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A MALE CONTRACEPTION-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ2 B COPELAND UPDATE-SOTVO


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BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN


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TOSS TO PKG-VO IN POP


50-PERCENT OF PREGNANCIES ARE UNPLANNED…MAKING NEW CONTRACEPTION METHODS FOR COUPLES ALL THE MORE IMPORTANT.

TONIGHT, ABC7 TELLS YOU ABOUT NEW CONTRACEPTION FOR MEN. Return to index of stories...


MALE CONTRACEPTION-PKG


WHEN NATASHA STUMP AND HER HUSBAND DECIDED THEY DIDN'T WANT TO HAVE ANY MORE KIDS, NATASHA'S HUSBAND TOLD HER A VASECTOMY WAS OUT OF THE QUESTION.

"He's a man. Haha, sorry. He didn't want any pain."

BUT WHAT IF THERE WERE OTHER OPTIONS?

RESEARCHERS SO FAR HAVE FOUND MALE BIRTH CONTROL PILLS TO BE EFFECTIVE FOR SOME MEN AND NOT OTHERS. SIDE EFFECTS CAN INCLUDE WEIGHT GAIN, ACNE, DEPRESSION AND POSSIBLE HEART PROBLEMS. STILL THERE ARE OTHER PROMISING FORMS OF MALE CONTRACEPTION ON THE VERGE OF GETTING APPROVED.

"The testosterone gels and progestin gels, those combinations are probably the ones that hold the most promise as of now."

"Every day you use a small amount, you put it on the abdomen and also on the arms."

DOCTOR CHRISTINA WANG SAYS THE GEL WORKS MUCH LIKE FEMALE BIRTH CONTROL WITHOUT A LOT OF SIDE EFFECTS. BEFORE APPLYING THE GEL…

"You can see that they are lots of sperm moving around."

AND AFTER: THE SPERM ON THE SLIDE BARELY MOVE. DOCTOR WANG SAYS IT'S ALSO REVERSIBLE…TAKING MEN 3 TO 6 MONTHS TO REGAIN FERTILITY. FINALLY, WHAT ABOUT A REVERSIBLE VASECTOMY? THE PROCEDURE CALLED RISUG TAKES ABOUT 15 MINUTES WITH A DOCTOR, IS EFFECTIVE AFTER ABOUT 3 DAYS AND LAST FOR 10 OR MORE YEARS IT REQUIRES A ONE-TIME INJECTION AND IS REVERSIBLE WITH A SECOND INJECTION.

"Yeah definitely much better than getting snipped."

NOW THE QUESTION REMAINS IF MEN WILL USE IT. Return to index of stories...


MALE CONTRACEPTION-VO IN POP


RESEARCHER'S EYES ARE ALSO ON A PLANT BASED PILL FROM INDONESIA THAT COULD OFFER A NATURAL NON-HORMONAL OPTION.

RISUG IS IN ADVANCED CLINICAL TRIALS IN INDIA AND WILL BE WIDELY AVAILABLE IN THE U-S IN THREE YEARS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-ONCAM


THEY TOOK OFF FROM L-A ON SATURDAY NIGHT.

BUT THEY DIDN'T GET TO FLORIDA UNTIL LATE YESTERDAY.

It was terrible. It was unreal. It was painful.

THE 19-HOUR ORDEAL.

ALL CAUSED BY AN 81-YEAR-OLD BLIND MAN.

WHAT HE DID -- AHEAD.

AND - A FREAK ACCIDENT.

HOW A HUG TURNED DEADLY FOR A 25-YEAR-OLD BIRTHDAY GIRL.

nats stand your ground

STAND YOUR GROUND TURNED INTO AN ALL-OUT FIGHT --

PEOPLE ARRESTED --

AN OFFICER ASSAULTED --

ALL OUTSIDE OF A COURTROOM.

HOW THE LAW TURNED PEOPLE VERY VIOLENT.

BUT FIRST - MEET ABC 7'S FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY.

NICOLE DUNHAM OF FORT MYERS.

THANKS FOR WATCHING NICOLE.

IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE OUR FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY HEAD TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND LIKE US. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A ) FLIERS STRANDED-SOTVO-WIPE


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TZ3 B) DEADLY HUG-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ3 C) STAND YOUR GROUND BRAWL-NATV-DISS


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FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY-SSTOPS


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BUMP SHOT-BUMP OUT


BUMP OUT W/ MUSIC Return to index of stories...


STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP


STORMWARM GENERIC OPEN Return to index of stories...


FIRST WX-PHC


RAINY WEATHER ALL THIS WEEK

Sunshine is in full force across southwest Florida, and that's letting our temperatures get into the mid 90s. Moisture is in high demand as well so it feels oppressive.

The afternoon sea breeze only gives only a slight relief. The beach areas will be in the upper 80s, but as one gets away from the beach it'll quickly warm back into the 90s. I mentioned the moisture being readily available so when the heat and moisture are mixed together, heat indices will be at or near 100 during peak heating hours.

Our typical high pressure sits off of the western Atlantic. They tend to bring light winds, and this one is no different. The winds have been calm around our area, and that allows the sea breeze to form. Take the sea breeze, add the heat, add the moisture, and presto we have storms billowing. This is the only way to see a cool down from the July heat, and the downpours will be confined to along I-75.

They'll move through quickly, but also pack a nice punch. They'll drop heavy rain, lots of lightning, and powerful winds. The storms will dismember by late evening, and we'll be in store for a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky through the overnight.

Increasing tropical moisture will bring a few changes to our forecast starting Tuesday, so look for more cloud cover and perhaps an earlier start to the rain through Wednesday. They'll be widely scattered if not numerous in natures. Temperatures will be effected and won't be quite so hot; however, they'll still get into the low 90s.

For the second half of the week, we'll see a mix of sun and clouds during the day and clearing skies during the overnights and early mornings. High temperatures will range from the low to mid 90s with lows in the mid to upper 70s. We'll also continue to see those hit or miss showers and storms during the afternoon, and this pattern will stay with us through the upcoming weekend. Return to index of stories...


CAPE BRUSH FIRE-NAVITOPS


TONIGHT WE BRING YOU AND UPDATE TO A BRUSH FIRE HAPPENING IN CAPE CORAL --

THIS IS HAPPENING OFF OF WILMINGTON PARKWAY.

IT'S 30 ACRES - 50 PERCENT CONTAINED. Return to index of stories...


BEAR INVASION-SAT 3


LET'S YOU LIVE NOW TO LOS ANGELES.

K-C-A-L PROVIDING THIS SHOT FOR US.

THEY'RE MONITORING A BEAR, LOOSE IN A NEIGHBORHOOD.

OFFICERS THINK IT'S POSSIBLE THE BEAR MIGHT BE INSIDE OF A HOUSE.

DON'T KNOW MUCH ELSE, BUT WE'RE EFFORTING MORE INFORMATION. Return to index of stories...


TS 1 OBAMA TAX CUTS-VIDBOX TOPS


MAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW, PRESIDENT OBAMA IS PUSHING CONGRESS TO EXTEND TAX CUTS FOR MIDDLE CLASS FAMILIES EARNING UNDER 250 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR ONE YEAR.

HE SAYS IT WOULD PROVIDE CERTAINTY TO THE ECONOMY.

MITT ROMNEY'S CAMPAIGN SAYS OBAMA'S PROPOSAL AMOUNTS TO A "MASSIVE TAX INCREASE" FOR THE WEALTHY. Return to index of stories...


TS 2 ILLEGAL DUMPING SITE-VIDBOX TOPS


DETECTIVES DISCOVER A HUGE ILLEGAL DUMP SITE IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

IT AMOUNTS TO NEARLY 55-HUNDRED CUBIC FEET OF GARBAGE, DEBRIS, A CRUSHED CAR AND 30 TIRES WITH WHEELS.

THEY ARRESTED WILLILE LOPEZ WHO RENTS THE PROPERTY. Return to index of stories...


TS 3 JETBLUE FLIGHT-VIDBOX TOPS


MORE THAN 140 PASSENGERS ARE STRANDED TONIGHT AT R-S-W.

BIRDS NEARLY CRIPPLED THE ENGINE OF THEIR JETBLUE PLANE.

INSTEAD, THE JET MADE AN AN EMERGENCY LANDING AT SOUTHWEST INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

IT WAS HEADING TO NEWARK WHEN THE BIRD HIT THE ENGINE.

NO ONE WAS HURT.

THE FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED. Return to index of stories...


FLIERS STRANDED DURING 12 HOUR LAYOVER-trxVOTOPS-2


AND A PASSENGER CAUSED BIG TROUBLE ON ANOTHER PLANE.

THIS ONE WAS HEADING FROM L-A TO FORT LAUDERDALE.

IT TURNED INTO A NIGHTMARE FOR MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE.

THEY WERE TRAPPED INSIDE A SPIRIT AIRLINES JET FOR 19 INFURIATING HOURS THIS WEEKEND--AFTER ONE UNRULY SENIOR FORCED A DIVERSION TO HOUSTON.

HI AND GOOD EVENING I'M COURTNEY ROBINSON.

AND I'M JEFF BUTERA.

AS ABC'S TJ WINICK REPORTS, ABOUT THE ONLY GOOD NEWS--THEY'LL ALL GET A FULL REFUND. Return to index of stories...


FLIERS STRANDED DURING 12 HOUR LAYOVER-PKG


Spirit Airlines Flight 310 departed on time Saturday night at 10 pm.

But that was about the last thing to go right for this Los Angeles to Fort

Lauderdale red-eye.

Half way through the flight, an 81 year old blind passenger starts kicking

and screaming.

forcing the captain to divert to Houston.where police take the man off the

plane and force passengers to sit on the tarmac -for hours - with no air

conditioning.

MOS

It was terrible. It was unreal. It was painful.

Finally allowed off the plane

Tempers flaring.the airline ordered a new jet to fly the passengers to

Florida.

MOS

NOOOOOO, oh no way, no way and it took them 25 minutes to come back and

tells us that they were going to have a plane for us

Spirit insists time constraints with the crew prevented them from allowing

the original flight to take off from Houston.

The new plane finally touched down in South Florida at 8pm last night

NATS: DADDDDDYYYYY!!

19 hours after leaving Los Angeles.

MOS PASSENGER

When we landed people were singing "hallelujah".

In a statement, Spirit Airlines said the safety of their customers is always

the top priority.

And that all the passengers are being given full refunds for what they

called "this inconvenience."

TJ Winick, ABC News, New York. Return to index of stories...


MIDDLE SCHOOL ATTACK TRIAL-VO


THE INSANITY DEFENSE TOOK CENTER STAGE IN THE TRIAL OF A SOUTH FLORIDA TEENAGER PROSECUTORS ACCUSE OF BRUTALLY ATTACKING A GIRL OUTSIDE A MIDDLE SCHOOL.

17-YEAR-OLD WAYNE TREACY FACES 50 YEARS IN PRISON FOR KICKING AND STOMPING ON THEN 15-YEAR-OLD JOSIE LOU RATLEY OUTSIDE DEERFIELD BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL -- CAUSING PERMANESNT BRAIN INJURIES.

DEFENSE LAWYERS SAY TREACY SUFFERED FROM POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER STEMMING FROM HIS BROTHER'S RECENT SUICIDE.

THEY ALSO ARGUE RATLEY INCITED THE FIGHT BY SENDING THE TEEN TEXTS ABOUT HIS DEAD BROTHER. Return to index of stories...


SCOOTER AX-VO


A 74 YEAR OLD MAN IS DEAD AFTER HIS SCOOTER HIT A TREE IN PUNTA GORDA.

OFFICERS TELL ABC7 THE MAN WAS RIDING HIS SCOOTER TODAY WHEN WITNESSES SAW HIM WOBBLE OFF THE ROAD AND HIT A TREE.

HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL, BUT DIDN'T MAKE IT.

AUTHORITIES SAY HE WASN'T SPEEDING AND HAD NOT BEEN DRINKING.

HE WAS NOT WEARING A HELMET THOUGH.

HIS NAME IS NOT BEING RELEASED RIGHT NOW. Return to index of stories...


IZQUIERDO IN COURT-(2)SS


THE MAN ACCUSED OF ROBBING AND RAPING A WOMAN INSIDE OF A NAPLES MASSAGE PARLOR PLEADED NOT GUILTY TODAY

RAYMOND IZQUIERDO MADE HIS PLEA THIS MORNING AND WILL STAY IN JAIL UNTIL TRIAL.

INVESTIGATORS SAY THIS SURVEILLANCE PICTURE SHOWS IZQUIERDO STORMING INTO ASIAN MASSAGE WITH A RIFLE.

THEY SAY HE ROBBED A 40-YEAR-OLD EMPLOYEE. THEN SEXUALLY ASSAULTED HER AND THREATENED TO KILL HER.

ALL WHILE ANOTHER MASSEUSE AND PATIENT LOCKED THEMSELVES IN ANOTHER ROOM. Return to index of stories...


DASHNOR ELEZI-SSTOPS-VO


A FORT MYERS MAN ACCUSED OF CHOKING HIS WIFE SAYS HE'S NOT GUILTY.

37 YEAR OLD DASHNOR ELEZI PLEADED NOT GUILTY TODAY AT HIS ARRAIGNMENT.

LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES SAYS ELEZI TRIED TO CHOKE HIS WIFE, WHILE SHOVING A TOWEL IN HER MOUTH AND HOLDING HER NOSE.

DEPUTIES SAY THEY ALSO FOUND 24 GUNS, AMMUNITION, EXPLOSIVES, DETONATORS, EVEN A ROCKET-PROPELLED GRENADE AT HIS HOUSE.

ELEZI WILL BE BACK IN COURT NEXT MONTH. Return to index of stories...


VOTE 2012 OPEN-CLIP


VOTE 2012 OPEN Return to index of stories...


OBAMA FUNDRAISING-VIDBOX RVL


YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE 2012 --

AND WHEN IT COMES TO RAISING MONEY FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE, MITT ROMNEY'S WINNING.

ROMNEY AND THE G-O-P SAY THEY RAISED MORE THAN 106 MILLION DOLLARS LAST MONTH.

THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY RAISED 71 MILLION.

ROMNEY'S CAMPAIGN SAYS HE AND HIS PARTY HAVE ABOUT 160 MILLION DOLLARS IN CASH TO SPEND ON CAMPAIGN EFFORTS. Return to index of stories...


SWING STATE ADS-VIDBOX RVL


A NEW POLL SHOWS VOTERS IN BATTLEGROUND STATES INCLUDING FLORIDA ARE NOTICING CAMPAIGN T-V ADS.

THE USA TODAY - GALLUP SURVEY SHOWS THAT 82 PERCENT OF VOTERS IN 12 SWING STATES SAY THEY'VE SEEN A CAMPAIGN AD ON TELEVISION.

THAT'S 20 PERCENT MORE THAN REPORTED BY VOTERS IN NON-BATTLEGROUND STATES.

ONLY ABOUT ONE IN 12 VOTERS SAY THE COMMERCIALS CHANGED THEIR MINDS ABOUT OBAMA OR ROMNEY. Return to index of stories...


LANCE ARMSTRONG DOPING-VO


JUST IN TO THE NEWSROOM.

A JUDGE HAS DENIED LANCE ARMSTRONG'S REQUEST TO BLOCK THE LATEST DOPING CHARGES AGAINST HIM.

THE SEVEN-TIME TOUR DE FRANCE WINNER SAYS HE'S INNOCENT AND HE WANTED A JUDGE TO BLOCK THE CASE FROM GOING FORWARD.

BUT THE JUDGE SAID NO.

ARMSTRONG CAN RE-FILED HIS REQUEST IN 20 DAYS.

ARMSTORONG SAYS HE U-S ANTI-DOPING AGENCY VIOLATES THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF ATHLETES.ITRATION. Return to index of stories...


DEADLY HUG-VO-WIPE


A FREAK ACCIDENT TOOK THE LIFE OF A YOUNG WOMAN RIGHT BEFORE HER 25-TH BIRTHDAY.

INVESTIGATORS SAY AN OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICER'S GUN WENT OFF AFTER ADAISHA MILLER HUGGED THE OFFICER FROM BEHIND DURING A PARTY SUNDAY.

SHE DIED LATER OF GUNSHOT WOUNDS TO THE CHEST.

AT A NEWS CONFERENCE TODAY -- DETROIT'S POLICE CHIEF SUGGESTED THE HOLSTER PLAYED A ROLE. Return to index of stories...


DEADLY HUG-(2)SOT-OC


a weapon cannot, or in 99.9% of instances does not, go off without that trigger being engaged in some manner."

it should never have happened. It should never have happened to my child. and there's nothing I can do to get her back."

AS A STANDARD PRACTICE -- THE OFFICER IS NOW ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

DETROIT POLICE OFFICERS SAY HE'S "VERY REMORSEFUL." Return to index of stories...


ZIMMERMAN SAFEHOUSE-VO


A-B-C-7 IS LEARNING TONIGHT THAT GEORGE ZIMMERMAN IS IN A SAFE HOUSE IN SEMINOLE COUNTY AND HIS SECURITY TEAM IS PROTECTING HIM.

ZIMMERMAN IS FACING SECOND-DEGREE MURDER CHARGES.

ON FRIDAY - HE POSTED BAIL FOR THE SECOND TIME.

ZIMMERMAN IS CLAIMING HE SHOT TRAYVON MARTIN IN SELF-DEFENSE UNDER FLORIDA'S STAND YOUR GROUND LAW. Return to index of stories...


STAND YOUR GROUND TASKFORCE-VO-WIPE


TOMORROW THAT LAW RETURNS TO THE SPOTLIGHT.

THE GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE WILL GATHER FOR THEIR ONLY MEETING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

GRETCHEN LORENZO WILL BE IN ARCADIA AS PART OF THAT GROUP.

SHE IS THE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH COORDINATOR FOR THE FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT.

TODAY WE CAUGHT UP WITH LORENZO FOR A PREVIEW OF WHAT TO EXPECT TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


STAND YOUR GROUND TASKFORCE-SOTVO


I know we're going to be doing a presentation on neighborhood watch. and we will be doing a presentation on volunteers and how that incorporates into community policing. So i'm looking forward to it

LORENZO SAYS SHE IS TRYING TO CONVINCE THE TASK FORCE TO HOLD A MEETING IN A MORE POPULATED AREA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

ANY CHANGES TO THE LAW WOULD HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE FLORIDA LEGISLATION NEXT YEAR. Return to index of stories...


STAND YOUR GROUND BRAWL-NATVO


A BRAWL BROKE OUT RIGHT OUTSIDE A FLORIDA COURTROOM, WHERE THEY WERE HOLDING IN A STAND YOUR GROUND CASE.

WATCH THIS!

pause for fighting nats

THE CASE INVOLVES A MURDER OUTSIDE A NIGHT CLUB IN SAINT CLOUD, FLORIDA LAST YEAR.

THE BRAWL BROKE OUT AFTER TODAY'S HEARING WAS CANCELLED.

OFFICERS ARRESTED SEVERAL PEOPLE.

ONE MAN SUFFERED A BROKEN JAW.

AN OFFICER WAS ALSO HIT IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD DURING THE FIGHT.

OTHER THAN THE FACT IT WAS RELATED TO THE CASE, IT'S UNCLEAR WHAT SPARKED THE FIGHT. Return to index of stories...


ESCALATOR FINGER STUCK -VO


FRIGHTNING MOMENTS IN CHINA AFTER A

THREE-YEAR-OLD GIRL'S FINGER GOT STUCK ON AN ESCALATOR.

IT WAS ALL CAUGHT ON TAPE.

TAKE A LOOK.

THE GIRL WAS RIDING ON THE ESCALATOR IN WHEN SHE SUDDENLY FELL.

HER FINGERS THEN GOT STUCK INSIDE A GAP AT THE TOP OF THE MOVING STEPS.

FIREFIGHTERS TRIED TO TO PRY OFF THE TOP OF THE ESCALATOR BUT HAD TROUBLE.

TECHNICIANS CAME AND WERE FINALLY ABLE TO TAKE APART THE STAIRS AND FREE THE GIRL.

SHE WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. Return to index of stories...


CHINA FLOOD RESCUE-VO


WATCH THIS -- AS A DRAMATIC HIGH WATER RESCUE UNFOLDS IN CHINA.

TWO EXCAVATOR DRIVERS WERE WORKING NEAR THE THE YANGTZE RIVER WHEN HEAVY RAIN SUDDENLY CAUSED THE WATER LEVEL TO RAPIDLY RISE.

EVENTUALLY, RESCUERS MANAGED TO BUILD A ROPE CABLE TO ONE OF THE STRANDED VEHICLES.

THE DRIVER MANAGED TO CLIMB ACROSS -- WHILE THE OTHER MAN WAS PULLED TO SAFETY WITH A LIFE PRESERVER. Return to index of stories...


CAPE COD SHARKS-VO


A CAPE COD BEACH IS BACK OPEN AFTER A SHARK SWIMMING NEAR THE SHORE KEPT THE OCEAN OFF LIMITS OVER THE WEEKEND.

NAUSET BEACH REOPENED YESTERDAY AFTER ONE MAN SAYS HE SAW A SHARK FIN FOLLOWING HIM WHEN HE WAS PADDLE BOARDING AND LATER SPOTTED A FIN FOLLOWING A KAYAKER.

EXPERTS SAY THE SHARKS ARE BEING DRAWN TO CAPE COD'S WATERS BY AN ABUNDANCE OF SEALS. Return to index of stories...


MALWARE UPDATE-VO


ARE YOU STILL ABLE TO GO ONLINE?

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WERE EXPECTED TO LOSE THEIR SERVICE THIS MORNING.

THAT WAS BECAUSE OF MALWARE THAT TOOK OVER COMPUTERS AROUND THE WORLD MORE THAN A YEAR AGO.

AT MIDNIGHT, THE F-B-I TURNED OFF INTERNET SERVERS FUNCTIONING AS A TEMPORARY SAFETY NET FOR THE INFECTED COMPUTERS.

THAT WOULD LEAVE THEM EXPOSED AND IN DANGER.

IF YOU DIDN'T REMOVE THE MALWARE.THEN YOU COULDN'T GO ONLINE.

BUT THE FBI SAYS FEW PEOPLE WERE IMPACTED TODAY. Return to index of stories...


MAWARE SCAM-ONCAM


TONIGHT, THE FBI IS WARNING OF *SCAMS RELATED TO THE MALWARE SOFTWARE.

F-B-I OFFICIALS SAY SOME VICTIMS HAVE RECEIVED E-MAIL FROM SOMEONE POSING AS THE F-B-I-- TELLING THE VICTIM THEY WILL BE ARRESTED FOR VIEWING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY SITES-- UNLESS THEY PAY A *FINE!

THESE EMAILS ARE *NOT TRUE- AND IF YOU RECEIVE ONE, YOU SHOULD REPORT IT. Return to index of stories...


USHER STEPSON BRAIN DEAD-VOTOPS


A TRAGIC ACCIDENT ON THE WATER HAS LEFT THE STEP SON OF A POPULAR RECORDING ARTIST BRAIN DEAD.

11-YEAR-OLD KYLE GLOVER -- THE SON OF USHER'S EX-WIFE TAMEKA FOSTER -- WAS RIDING AN INNER TUBE WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY A PASSING JET SKIER ON FRIDAY.

HE WAS AIRLIFTED TO AN AREA HOSPITAL -- BUT HAS NOT SHOWN ANY SIGNS OF BRIAN ACTIVITY SINCE BEING ADMITTED.

INVESTIGATORS SAY IT IS TOO EARLY TO TELL IF ANY CHARGES WILL BE FILED. Return to index of stories...


COPELAND UPDATE-ONCAM


THE GEORGIA WOMAN -- FIGHTING A FLESH-EATING BACTERIA THAT COST HER SOME OF HER LIMBS -- HAS REACHED ANOTHER MILESTONE IN HER RECOVERY.

GABE GUTIERREZ TELLS YOU ABOUT IT. Return to index of stories...


COPELAND UPDATE-PKG


For most people.they're everyday tasks.

For Aimee Copeland.they are milestones.

".I was absolutely astonished when I saw that."

On his Facebook page.her father, Andy, writes:

"Just a quick note. Aimee fed herself today for the first time. She can also now brush her own teeth. How's that for only 4 full days of rehab? Yeah, I'm beaming from ear to ear right now."

". just being able to tackle this and tackle it head on, and basically make the most of it at a very early stage and the rehab process is absolutely phenomenal."

Last week, Aimee was transferred from a Georgia hospital to a rehab center.

The 24-year-old grad student lost her limbs to a flesh-eating bacteria after a zip-lining accident in May.

Copeland says his daughter is now using velcro cuffs stuck to the ends of her arms, with a fork and toothbrush attached.

"Just surviving this infection, this nasty spreading infection, which kills maybe up to 50% of its' victims is, I think a great accomplishment."

Later this week, Aimee is scheduled to be fitted with her first prosthetics. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


NEXT AT 5 OPEN Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR------------


ADD ANOTHER ONE TO THE KARDASHIAN CREW.

COMING UP MEET THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE HOLLYWOOD REALITY FAMILY.

IT COULD BE THE NEXT BIG FEE TO FLY!

HOW MUCH WOULD YOU PAY TO BE FIRST IN LINE? Return to index of stories...


TZ4 A KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN BABY-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ4 B FRONT LINE FLIGHT FEE-VOTOPS


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STORM WARN OPEN-CLIP


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CROSSTALK-WX EST


AD-LIB WEATHER CHAT Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-WXWALL


RAINY WEATHER ALL THIS WEEK

Sunshine is in full force across southwest Florida, and that's letting our temperatures get into the mid 90s. Moisture is in high demand as well so it feels oppressive.

The afternoon sea breeze only gives only a slight relief. The beach areas will be in the upper 80s, but as one gets away from the beach it'll quickly warm back into the 90s. I mentioned the moisture being readily available so when the heat and moisture are mixed together, heat indices will be at or near 100 during peak heating hours.

Our typical high pressure sits off of the western Atlantic. They tend to bring light winds, and this one is no different. The winds have been calm around our area, and that allows the sea breeze to form. Take the sea breeze, add the heat, add the moisture, and presto we have storms billowing. This is the only way to see a cool down from the July heat, and the downpours will be confined to along I-75.

They'll move through quickly, but also pack a nice punch. They'll drop heavy rain, lots of lightning, and powerful winds. The storms will dismember by late evening, and we'll be in store for a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky through the overnight.

Increasing tropical moisture will bring a few changes to our forecast starting Tuesday, so look for more cloud cover and perhaps an earlier start to the rain through Wednesday. They'll be widely scattered if not numerous in natures. Temperatures will be effected and won't be quite so hot; however, they'll still get into the low 90s.

For the second half of the week, we'll see a mix of sun and clouds during the day and clearing skies during the overnights and early mornings. High temperatures will range from the low to mid 90s with lows in the mid to upper 70s. We'll also continue to see those hit or miss showers and storms during the afternoon, and this pattern will stay with us through the upcoming weekend. Return to index of stories...


HEATWAVE STORMS-TCMON


WHILE WE DEAL WITH THUNDERSTORMS TODAY, OTHER PARTS ARE STILL DEALING WITH RECORD-SETTING, TRIPLE-DIGIT HEAT.

BUT, AS ABC'S KAREN TRAVERS REPORTS, RELIEF IS ON THE WAY--AND ALL THANKS TO CANADA-- FOR SENDING A COOL, DRY AIR MASS OUR WAY. Return to index of stories...


HEATWAVE STORMS-PKG


FINALLY THE WORDS THAT SO MANY SWEATING AMERICANS HAVE BEEN WAITING TO HEAR.

.

RAYNO SOT:

Well the good thing is the heat wave is over.

OVER THE WEEKEND, DEVASTATING STORMS BROKE THE HISTORIC HEAT WAVE - 11

STRAIGHT DAYS OF TEMPERATURES AROUND 100 DEGREES ACROSS MUCH OF THE NATION.

AT THE RANGERS TWINS GAME IN HOUSTON LAST NIGHT - THIS THUNDER CLAP FREAKED

OUT THE PLAYERS AND UMPIRE - AND SENT THEM SCRAMBLING FOR THE DUGOUTS!

NATS

A STORM RIPPED THROUGH FREDERICKSBURG VIRGINIA ON SUNDAY NIGHT - BLOWING

RIGHT THROUGH BRICKS TO BRING DOWN THIS CHEERLEADING FACILITY.AND PRACTICE

WAS GOING ON INSIDE!

MOS:

We were scaredafraid die/ saw it cave in on us.

THE GIRLS' INSTRUCTOR BROKE HER ANKLE BUT LUCKILY NOBODY WAS SERIOUSLY

INJURED.

AT LEAST 45 DEATHS IN THE LAST 11 DAYS HAVE BEEN BLAMED ON THE STORMS AND

THE INTENSE HEAT.

A 48-YEAR OLD WOMAN ON THE BEACH IN MONMOUTH ,NEW JERSEY WAS STRUCK AND

KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

SOT:

Probably within 15 minutes after we left the beach / she was struck

SO JUST HOW HOT HAS IT BEEN?

GFX:

TEMPERATURES REACHED 105 DEGREES IN DC SATURDAYTHAT'S JUST 2 DEGREES SHORT

OF THE CITY'S HOTTEST RECORD EVER.

THE SWELTERING TEMPERATURES CAUSED THIS PLANE TO SINK IN THE MELTING RUNWAY

AT REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT.

THE HEAT IS BEING BLAMED FOR THIS EXPLODING MANHOLE IN NEW YORK CITY - THE

BLAST SENT FLAMES SHOOTING UP THE SIDE OF A BUILDING.

RAYNO SOT:

The heat is going to come back a little bit but not see the extreme record

breaking heat.

O/C CLOSE: HERE IN WASHINGTON AND ACROSS OF THE COUNTRY, COOLER TEMPERATURES

ARE EXPECTED THIS WEEK - BUT DON'T GET TOO COMFORTABLE.THIS SUMMER IS

GOING TO BE A SCORCHER. KT ABC NEWS WASHINGTON. Return to index of stories...


KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN NEW BABY-VO


THE REALITY SHOW 'KEEPING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS' HAS ADDED A NEWEST CAST MEMBER.

KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN GAVE BIRTH TO A 7-POUND, 14 OUNCE GIRL YESTERDAY IN LOS ANGELES.

SHE AND HER BOYFRIEND, SCOTT, NAMED THE BABY 'PENELOPE SCOTLAND DISICK.'

KARDASHIAN AND DISICK ALSO HAVE A 2-YEAR-OLD SON NAMED MASON. Return to index of stories...


DARTH VADER BOY UPDATE-OC-SOTVO


AN UPDATE TONIGHT ON THE LITTLE BOY

PLAYED DARTH VADER IN ONE OF THE MOST TALKED ABOUT ADS OF SUPER BOWL IN 2011 AND UNDERWENT OPEN HEART SURGERY.

"I feel awesome. I feel really great."

"I can feel, it feels way better. My heart feels better now."

MAX PAGE WAS BORN WITH A CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT AND UNDERWENT SURGERY LAST MONTH TO RECEIVE A NEW PULMONARY VALVE.

IT WAS HIS EIGHTH SURGERY AND HIS FIRST OPEN-HEART PROCEDURE.

HE SAYS HE'S BEEN RECEIVING LETTERS OF SUPPORT, INCLUDING ONE FROM JAMES EARL JONES WHO VOICED DARTH VADER IN THE ORIGINAL "STAR WARS" TRILOGY. Return to index of stories...


GAS PRICES-VO-CG


SOME BAD NEWS AT THE PUMP TONIGHT,

AFTER SEVERAL MONTH OF FALLING PRICES, THE AVERAGE GALLON OF GAS HAS GONE UP.

LAST WEEK THE NATIONAL AVERAGE JUMPED TO 3-38 FROM 3-33.

RISING OIL PRICES IS THE REASON FOR THE INCREASE.

RIGHT NOW IN FLORIDA THE AVERAGE PRICE FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR GAS IS 3-27.

IN FORT MYERS/CAPE CORAL AREA, IT'S 3-26. Return to index of stories...


FRONT LINE FLIGHT FEE-VO


THIS MIGHT BE THE NEXT THING YOU'LL PAY FOR AT THE AIRPORT.

ACCORDING TO A SURVEY BY AIRFAREWATCHDOG-DOT-COM, 16 PERCENT OF YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO PAY TO BE AT THE FRONT OF THE LINE WHEN THE PLANE LANDS.

THAT, OF COURSE, GETS YOU OFF THE PLANE FIRST.

OF THAT GROUP, TEN PERCENT SAID THEY'D PAY TEN DOLLARS.

THREE PERCENT SAID THEY'D PAY AS MUCH AS 20 DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FIVE-ONCAM


A LITTLE LEAGUE BRAWL CAUGHT ON CAMERA.

BUT TAKE A LOOK.

IT'S NOT THE KIDS - IT'S THE PARENTS THROWING BLOWS.

THAT'S NEXT AT 5. Return to index of stories...


TZ5 A PARENTS BRAWL-VO


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BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN


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PARENTS BRAWL-ONCAM


A BIG BRAWL BROKE OUT AFTER A HEATED LITTLE LEAGUE GAME IN GEORGIA.

IT WAS CAUGHT ON CAMERA.

BUT IT WASN'T THE KIDS AT THE CENTER OF THE CHAOS -- INSTEAD IT WAS PARENTS BEHAVING LIKE POOR SPORTS.

ABC'S ROB NELSON REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


PARENTS BRAWL-PKG


Nats everyone rushing to the scuffle

IT IS DEFINITELY NOT THE SCENE ONE MIGHT EXPECT TO SEE AT THE END OF A BALL

GAME

Nats yelling

THE NORTHERN LITTLE LEAGUE HAD JUST DEFEATED THE HARRIS COUNTY ALL-STARS

WHEN INSTEAD OF CELEBRATING GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, TWO PARENTS TURNED INTO POOR

SPORTS.

NATS fight

THIS VIDEO CAPTURED TWO FATHERS FROM OPPOSING TEAMS CAUGHT IN A PHYSICAL

ALTERCATION - ONE PARENT PUMMELED BY ANOTHER.

NATS fight

SPECTATORS THEN JUMPED INTO ACTION.

NATS fight

WATCH AGAIN AS BYSTANDERS TACKLE ONE ANOTHER TO THE GROUND.

NATS Tommy yelling to stop fight - "Set an example guys. Let's come on.

There's kids out here watching this stuff."

TOMMY SMITH, A RETIRED UMPIRE HEARD HERE TRYING TO STOP THE FIGHT, WITNESSED

THE BRAWL AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED 911.

SOT TOMMY SMITH / RETIRED UMPIRE AND WITNESS: TK

ACCORDING TO A POLICE REPORT - IT ALL STARTED WHEN CHARLES DAVIDSON BEGAN

PLAYING LOUD MUSIC IN CELEBRATION OF NORTHERN'S BIG WIN WHEN IRAM AND ROSE

KING CAME OVER DEMANDING THE MUSIC BE TURNED DOWN - KING REPORTEDLY TOLD

DAVIDSON QUOTE "I'M HERE TO YOU UP." TO WHICH DAVIDSON REPLIED "

WELL, HERE I AM." THAT INCITED THE SCUFFLE.

SOT JOE PAULL / FILMED BRAWL: TK

NATS fight

NATS great game, great game

IN THE END THE TWO TEAMS CAME TOGETHER - SHOWING WHAT TRUE SPORTSMANSHIP IS

- DESPITE THE PARENTAL CLASH - OFF THE DIAMOND. Return to index of stories...


PARENTS BRAWL-ONCAM


OFFICERS HANDCUFFED TWO DADS.

EACH FACES A MISDEMEANOR CHARGE OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT.

THEY'LL IN COURT NEXT MONTH FOR A HEARING. Return to index of stories...


COMING UP AT 6-CLIP


NEXT AT 6 OPEN

ALL NEW AT SIX --

A NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEE IS CAUGHT ON CAMERA RIPPING OFF HER NEW EMPLOYER! YOU WON'T BELEIVE WHAT DEPUTIES SAY SHE WAS DOING JUST FEET AWAY FROM HER CO-WORKERS.

1. 8 27 44 8 27 53 We never figured homes would be built this fast when we came here but they do something right here.

THE PERMITS FOR BUILDING NEW HOMES ARE BOOMING!

WE'LL SHOW YOU THE HOT SPOTS WHERE NEIGHBORHOODS ARE GROWING. Return to index of stories...


TZ6) BAILSBOND MAN RIPPED OFF-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ6) HOME BUYING HOT SPOT-SOTVO-WIPE


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CLOSE-2SHOT


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