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DREDGE REPORT.
HAPPENING TODAY. ONE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S FAVORITE BOATING CHANNELS -- COULD BE UP FOR A MAKEOVER.
IT LOOKS LIKE MOTHER NATURE WILL FINALLY COOPERATE -- SO CREWS CAN BEGIN WORKING ON BLIND PASS.
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MALWARE MONDAY --
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WAKE UP THIS MORNING O.
AND FIND THEY *CAN'T CONNECT TO THE INTERNET.
A-B-C SEVEN HAS WHAT YOU *NEED TO KNOW --
TO MAKE SURE YOU CAN CHECK YOUR E-MAIL.
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AND SHARK!
SWIMMERS IN MASSACHUSETTS URGED TO GET OUT OF THE WATER -- AFTER GREAT WHITE SHARKS ARE SPOTTED NEAR CAPE COD.
HOT TEMPERATURES MEAN AN INCREASED RISK FOR ATTACKS FROM THESE MAN-EATERS.
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FIRE WATCH---
A-B-C SEVEN FOLLOWS A DEVELOPING STORY THIS MORNING,
AS TROOPERS CLOSELY WATCH CONDITIONS ON EYE 75.
SMOKE FORCED THE INTERSTATE TO CLOSE ON SUNDAY.
AND YOUR MORNING COMMUTE COULD BE IN JEOPARDY.
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BACK TO WORK.
LAWMAKERS WILL SWEAT IT OUT -- AS THEY RETURN TO WORK AFTER THEIR SUMMER BREAK.
THIS MORNING, RENEWED DEBATE CONCERNING TAX BREAK PROPOSALS -- IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE LATEST JOBS REPORT.
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this is in real time. BOOM
THUNDER STRUCK--
A LOUD BOOM HAS PLAYERS DUCKING FOR COVER.
AND A MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAME GETS DELAYED.
THE NATION'S HEAT WAVE LED TO EPIC STORM,
AS AS OUR WILD WEATHER TRENDS CONTINUE.
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The heat and humidity will be in full force again today as abundant sunshine puts temperatures into the mid 90s across Southwest Florida. The afternoon sea breeze will keep coastal communities just below 90 through the day, but away from the beaches, we'll warm to the low to mid 90s. Humidity will also be very high today, so the heat index will be at or near 100 during the peak heating hours of the day.
A few of us will get some relief from the heat in the form of showers and storms by the late afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms will likely start developing first over Collier County and then build northward into Lee and Charlotte counties through the late afternoon and evening hours. The prime time for storms will be from 4-8 p.m., and some storms will be capable of producing blinding rain, frequent lightning, and powerful winds.
Once the storms fade early tonight, we'll be in store for a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky through the overnight along with a warm and muggy air mass.
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. Temperatures likely won't be quite as hot with the extra clouds around, but most of us will still manage to get into the low 90s. With more tropical moisture around, showers will be more numerous on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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.
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A-B-C SEVEN FOLLOWING A DEVELOPING STORY OVERNIGHT.
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL CLOSELY MONITORING CONDITIONS ON I-75 NEAR ESTERO -- AFTER A BRUSH FIRE CREATES VISIBILITY PROBLEMS.
LET'S TAKE A LIVE LOOK RIGHT NOW NEAR CORKSCREW ROAD.
AS YOU CAN SEE CONDITIONS ARE NOT TOO BAD RIGHT NOW -- AND TRAFFIC IS MOVING.
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THAT WAS NOT THE CASE ON SUNDAY.
LOOK AT ALL THIS SMOKE.
THE INTERSTATE HAD TO BE CLOSED FOR NEARLY FOUR HOURS -- BETWEEN BONITA BEACH AND CORKSCREW ROADS.
SMOKE FROM A FORTY ACRE BRUSH FIRE CREATED POOR VISIBILITY.
THE FIRE IS 100-PERCENT CONTAINED.
LIGHTNING WAS THE CAUSE.
TROOPERS WILL MONITOR CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE MORNING.
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IN CAPE CORAL---
A BIG BLAZE DESTROY'S A VACATION HOME.
FLAMES TORE THROUGH THIS HOUSE --
OFF NORTHWEST 32ND PLACE,
EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE IT STARTED AS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE IN THE ATTIC -
POSSIBLY BY LIGHTNING.
NO ONE WAS HOME AT THE TIME.
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AFTER WEEKS OF DELAYS.A DREDGING PROJECT OFF SANIBEL ISLAND COULD START UP LATER THIS MORNING.
THE DREDGING WILL TAKE PLACE AT BLIND PASS - WHICH IS IN BETWEEN CAPTIVA AND SANIBEL.
CREWS BLOCKED OFF ABOUT 12 PARKING SPOTS IN THE LOT JUST NORTH OF THE PASS ON CAPTIVA.
COUNTY LEADERS SAY THEY WORKED WITH THE CONTRACTORS -- TO TAKE UP AS *FEW SPACES AS POSSIBLE.
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We just had a bit of an encounter here. A woman jumped the line. I had to get out and politely explain there was a line.
The parking's been a little tight. Normally I just get right into a space. It took me about 15 minutes but I love it out here.
THE DREDGING WAS SUPPOSED TO BEGIN ON SATURDAY, BUT A MECHANICAL ISSUE CAUSED A DELAY.
COUNTY OFFICIALS EXPECT THE PROBLEM TO BE FIXED SOMETIME TODAY.
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A DANGEROUS CAPE CORAL BOAT RAMP.
IS EXPECTED TO RE-OPEN THIS WEEK.
RENOVATIONS TO THE HORTON PARK BOAT RAMP ARE NEARLY COMPLETE.
THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL IS USING AN 80-THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT --
TO MAKE MUCH-NEEDED SAFETY UPGRADES.
THE BOAT RAMP WAS SHUT DOWN IN JUNE,
AFTER SEVERAL VEHICLES AND BOAT TRAILERS WERE PULLED INTO THE WATER.
BECAUSE THE INCLINE WAS SO STEEP.
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AND LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL LEARN TODAY -- IF THEY WILL GET 15 MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE STATE TO UPGRADE THE SPRING TRAINING HOME -- OF THE MINNESOTA TWINS.
LEE COUNTY WAS THE ONLY ONE TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT.
ACCORDING TO OUR PARTNERS AT THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS, IT'S ALMOST CERTAIN OUR AREA WILL GET THE CASH TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS.
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THE HEAT WAVE MOVES *INSIDE. TO THE HALLS OF CONGRESS.
TODAY - LAWMAKERS RETURN TO CAPITOL HILL,
FROM THEIR SUMMER BREAK.
AND PRESIDENT OBAMA ALREADY HAS SOME WORK PLANNED FOR LAWMAKERS.
LATER TODAY -- HE'S REPORTEDLY GOING TO ASK CONGRESS TO EXTEND THE BUSH-ERA TAX CUTS.
TO AMERICANS MAKING LESS THAN A QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR.
THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN IS ALSO STILL TAKING AIM AT MITT ROMNEY'S PERSONAL FINANCES.
WHICH ROMNEY'S SUPPORTERS CALL "A DISTRACTION."
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WASHINGTON'S RECORD-SETTING HEAT WAVE HAS BROKEN.
BUT DON'T EXPECT A COOL, COMFORTABLE DAY ON CAPITOL HILL.
AS LAWMAKERS RETURN FROM THE HOLIDAY --
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS REPORTEDLY GETTING READY TO STIR UP THE POLITICAL FIRES.
WITH A CALL TO EXTEND THE BUSH-ERA TAX CUTS.
BUT NOT FOR EVERYONE.
BRIAN MOOAR REPORTS.
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AS CONGRESS RETURNS TODAY FROM ITS JULY FOURTH RECESS.
PRESIDENT OBAMA ALREADY HAS SOME WORK PLANNED FOR LAWMAKERS.
LATER TODAY. HE'S REPORTEDLY GOING TO ASK CONGRESS TO EXTEND THE BUSH-ERA TAX CUTS TO AMERICANS MAKING LESS THAN A QUARTER MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR.
THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN NEEDS TO QUICKLY PIVOT AWAY FROM LAST FRIDAY'S FEEBLE JOBS REPORT.
AND IT'S AIMING ITS GUNS NOT ONLY ON CAPITOL HILL. BUT ON REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY'S PERSONAL FINANCES.
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BRIAN MOOAR REPORTING.
THE PRESIDENT'S TAX CUT PROPOSAL IS DESIGNED TO MAKE ANYONE WHO STANDS AGAINST IT.
LOOK LIKE THEY'RE STANDING AGAINST THE MIDDLE CLASS.
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LOOKING AHEAD-
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA WILL BE MAKING A SUNSHINE STATE SWING TOMORROW.
ABC-7 HAS LEARNED THE FIRST LADY WILL BE IN MIAMI TOMORROW MORNING AT A HIGH SCHOOL IN MIAMI LAKES.
AFTER THAT, MISSES OBAMA WILL HEAD TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA'S ARENA IN ORLANDO.
SHE WILL BE CAMPAIGNING FOR HER HUSBAND'S RE-ELECTION AS WELL AS URGING SUPPORTERS TO REGISTER TO VOTE AND VOLUNTEER FOR THE CAMPAIGN.
AND A REMINDER. IF YOU HAVEN'T REGISTERED TO VOTE YET. YOU HAVE UNTIL NEXT MONDAY.
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TODAY IS BECOMING KNOWN AS MALWARE MONDAY.
AS TENS OF THOUSANDS OF INTERNET USERS WHO DIDN'T CHECK THEIR COMPUTERS FOR MALWARE -- MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE INTERNET TODAY.
THE COMPUTERS ARE INFECTED WITH A ROGUE VIRUS TIED TO AN ONLINE ADVERTISING SCAM THAT TOOK CONTROL OF MORE THAN A HALF MILLION INFECTED P-C AND MAC COMPUTERS WORLDWIDE.
IF YOU'RE HAVING PROBLEMS, YOU SHOULD CALL YOUR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER TO GET SOME HELP.
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A BOMBSHELL DIVORCE. BECOMES VERY QUIET.
NEW DETAILS IN THE TOMKAT DIVORCE --
SOURCES SAY THE TWO STARS WANT TO KEEP IT AS PRIVATE AS POSSIBLE,
AND *DON'T WANT A NASTY BATTLE IN PUBLIC.
ATTORNEYS FOR KATIE HOLMES AND TOM CRUISE MET OVER THE WEEKEND.
THE FIRST HEARING IN THE CASE IS SET IN NEW YORK FOR JULY 17TH.
DETAILS AHEAD ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.The heat and humidity will be in full force again today as abundant sunshine puts temperatures into the mid 90s across Southwest Florida. The afternoon sea breeze will keep coastal communities just below 90 through the day, but away from the beaches, we'll warm to the low to mid 90s. Humidity will also be very high today, so the heat index will be at or near 100 during the peak heating hours of the day.
A few of us will get some relief from the heat in the form of showers and storms by the late afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms will likely start developing first over Collier County and then build northward into Lee and Charlotte counties through the late afternoon and evening hours. The prime time for storms will be from 4-8 p.m., and some storms will be capable of producing blinding rain, frequent lightning, and powerful winds.
Once the storms fade early tonight, we'll be in store for a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky through the overnight along with a warm and muggy air mass.
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. Temperatures likely won't be quite as hot with the extra clouds around, but most of us will still manage to get into the low 90s. With more tropical moisture around, showers will be more numerous on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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.
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TRAGEDY AVERTED.
A CHINESE ACROBAT SURVIVED AFTER FALLING FROM A TIGHTROPE ON SUNDAY.
LOOK AT THIS.
THE MAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO WALK BACKWARDS ACROSS A TIGHTROPE 600 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND WHEN HE SLIPPED.
LUCKY FOR HIM. THE POINT WHERE HE FELL WAS ONLY 120 FEET TO THE GROUND.
HE DIDN'T SUFFER ANY SERIOUS INJURIES.
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A SECURITY SCARE AT JAPAN'S EMBASSY IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, OVERNIGHT.
A MAN DROVE HIS TRUCK INTO THE EMBASSY COMPOUND -- IN RETALIATION TO A LONG-STANDING TERRITORIAL DISPUTE BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES.
DESPITE THE SCARE, OFFICIALS SAY THE EMBASSY WAS NEVER IN ANY DANGER.
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A 10-YEAR-OLD TEXAS BOY. HAS AN AMAZING FISH STORY TO TELL.
AND IT'S ALL CAUGHT ON TAPE.
HUNTER STEVENS WAS SURF FISHING WITH HIS FAMILY,
OFF THE COAST OF GALVESTON SATURDAY.
WHEN HE REELED IN A MASSIVE BULL SHARK.
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM HIS DAD --
HE BROUGHT THE BIG FISH UP ON LAND.
AND AFTER POSING FOR A FEW PICTURES --
THE FAMILY DECIDED TO RELEASE THE SHARK BACK INTO THE OCEAN.
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IS EXPECTED TO CALL FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE BUSH-ERA TAX CUTS.
LATER TODAY PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL ASK CONGRESS TO PASS A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF THE CUTS FOR FAMILIES MAKING LESS THAN 250-THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR.
WITHOUT CONGRESSIONAL ACTION THE TAX CUTS WILL EXPIRE ON -- JANUARY 1st, 2013.
SOME ANALYSTS WARN THE IMPACT OF RISING TAXES AND LOWER FEDERAL SPENDING COULD TIP THE ECONOMY BACK INTO RECESSION.
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THE MINNESOTA TWINS WERE IN FOR QUITE A SCARE,
DURING LAST NIGHT'S GAME.
TAKE A LISTEN --
this is real time. BOOM
PLAYERS IMMEDIATELY RAN OFF THE FIELD,
AFTER THAT LOUD CLAP OF THUNDER IN THE FORTH INNING.
CAN YOU BLAME THEM?
THE WEATHER CONDITIONS DELAYED THE GAME FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES.
THEN, THE GAME WENT TO EXTRA INNING. ENDING AFTER MIDNIGHT.
AND THE TWINS FELL TO THE RANGERS,
FOUR TO THREE.
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AN ATLANTA BOUND PLANE MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN SOUTH FLORIDA,
AFTER THERE WAS AN ODD ODOR IN THE COCKPIT.
DELTA AIRLINES IS STILL TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT THAT SMELL CAME FROM.
THE FLIGHT CAME FROM PUERTO RICO.
IT LANDED SAFELY SUNDAY,
AT PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
FIREFIGHTERS GAIN THE UPPER HAND --
ON WILDFIRES IN COLORADO AND UTAH.
BUT A 117-SQUARE-MILE BLAZE IN IDAHO.
IS BURNING OUT OF CONTROL BECAUSE OF THE WIND.
SCIENTISTS ARE WORRIED THAT RISING ACID LEVELS IN THE WORLD'S OCEANS.
ARE *NOT JUST THREATENING CORAL REEFS.
IT'S ACTUALLY THREATENING *EVERYTHING --
FROM FOOD SUPPLIES. TO TOURISM. TO LIVELIHOODS.
THE INCREASE IN ACIDITY HAPPENS.
WHEN THE OCEAN ABSORBS EXCESS CARBON DIOXIDE IN THE ATMOSPHERE.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.The heat and humidity will be in full force again today as abundant sunshine puts temperatures into the mid 90s across Southwest Florida. The afternoon sea breeze will keep coastal communities just below 90 through the day, but away from the beaches, we'll warm to the low to mid 90s. Humidity will also be very high today, so the heat index will be at or near 100 during the peak heating hours of the day.
A few of us will get some relief from the heat in the form of showers and storms by the late afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms will likely start developing first over Collier County and then build northward into Lee and Charlotte counties through the late afternoon and evening hours. The prime time for storms will be from 4-8 p.m., and some storms will be capable of producing blinding rain, frequent lightning, and powerful winds.
Once the storms fade early tonight, we'll be in store for a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky through the overnight along with a warm and muggy air mass.
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. Temperatures likely won't be quite as hot with the extra clouds around, but most of us will still manage to get into the low 90s. With more tropical moisture around, showers will be more numerous on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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.
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BREAKING OVERSEAS THIS MORNING --
A TOP AIDE SAYS PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT MAHMOUD ABBAS HAS GIVEN HIS PERMISSION TO EXHUME THE REMAINS OF HIS PREDECESSOR, YASSER ARAFAT.
THE DECISION CAME DAYS AFTER A SWISS INSTITUTE FOUND ELEVATED TRACES OF A RADIOACTIVE AGENT REPORTEDLY ON ARAFAT'S BELONGINGS, REVIVING SPECULATION THE LEGENDARY PALESTINIAN LEADER WAS POISONED.
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BREAKING NEWS.
NATO IS CONFIRMING THAT SIX TROOPS KILLED YESTERDAY IN AFGHANISTAN WERE AMERICAN.
THE TALIBAN SAY THE BLAST STRUCK THE SOLDIERS IN THEIR ARMORED VEHICLE, JUST SOUTH OF KABUL.
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MILLIONS ACROSS THE NATION ARE GETTING RELIEF FROM THE HEAT THIS MORNING.
OVERNIGHT, TEMPERATURES FINALLY FELL ACROSS THE COUNTRY PROVIDING SOME MUCH NEEDED RELIEF AFTER AN HISTORIC HEAT WAVE.
BUT A WARNING: EXTREME WEATHER - TRIGGERING SEVERE STORMS - IS EXPECTED AS THE COLD AIR SMACKS INTO HOT AIR.
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MOS - YOUNG GIRL
"WE WERE SCARED. AND WE WERE JUST PRAYING TO GOD, HOPING THAT WE WEREN'T
GONNA DIE."
MOS - MAN
"I HAVE BEEN SWEATING MISSILES, NOT BULLETS, OK. THIS HEAT HAS BEEN
UNBEARABLE. REALLY."
ACROSS THE COUNTRY, 2,000 RECORD HIGHS HAVE BEEN SET SINCE JULY 1.
AT LEAST 46 PEOPLE HAVE DIED NATIONWIDE BECAUSE OF THE HEAT.
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MILLIONS ACROSS THE NATION ARE GETTING RELIEF FROM THE HEAT THIS MORNING.
BUT IT COMES AT A PRICE - A VIOLENT FINALE TO THE SWELTERING HEAT WAVE -- ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
ABC'S TAHMAN BRADLEY HAS THE LATEST FROM "HEAT CENTRAL" IN WASHINGTON, D-C.
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Overnight, temperatures finally fell across the country providing some much
needed relief after an historic heat wave.
But a warning: extreme weather - triggering severe storms - is expected as
the cold air smacks into hot air.
This enormous thunderclap
NATS - thunderclap during game
.at last night's Twins-Rangers games sent the players and umpires rushing
for cover.
Today's forecast calls for hail and gusty winds in parts of the
country and pop up showers or thunderstorms in other parts.
Despite the expected storms, millions of Americans are glad the miserable
heat is over -- at least for now.
MOS - man
"I HAVE BEEN SWEATING MISSILES, NOT BULLETS, OK. THIS HEAT HAS BEEN
UNBEARABLE. REALLY."
MOS - NJ couple
"WHEN YOU'RE SWEATING TO DEATH, SOMETIMES YOU DO GET A LITTLE ANGRY."
Across the country, 2,000 record highs have been set since July 1.
At least 46 people have died nationwide because of the heat.
It was so hot yesterday in Washington, DC that the tires of a U.S. Airways
jet sunk into the melting tarmac at Reagan National Airport.
The heat is also blamed for this manhole explosion in New York.
The relief in the temperature is little consolation for those STILL without
power.
MOS - Phyliss Shaw, Tobytown Resident
"WE'RE SO ANGRY ABOUT IT; WE CAN SEE PEOPLE OUT AND ABOUT US IN THIS
COMMUNITY AND THEY HAVE THEIR POWER."
Or for those in Virginia who suffered through damage caused by another storm
.
MOS - young girl
"WE WERE SCARED. AND WE WERE JUST PRAYING TO GOD, HOPING THAT WE WEREN'T
GONNA DIE."
Here in Washington, DC, the temperature has reached 95 or higher for a
record eleven straight days. But today, a little bit of relief, the city is
only expecting a high of 85.
Tahman Bradley, ABC News, Washington.
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THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONFIRMS THE DEATH OF A FLORIDA SOLDER.
46-YEAR-OLD CAPTAIN BRUCE MACFARLANE OF OVIEDO.
WAS KILLED FRIDAY IN AFGHANISTAN.
NO ADDITIONAL DETAILS WERE RELEASED.
MEANWHILE --
THE TALIBAN CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR A ROADSIDE BOMBING,
THAT KILLED SIX NATO SERVICE MEMBERS IN EASTERN AFGHANISTAN SUNDAY.
NATO JUST CONFIRMED ABOUT 30 MINUTES AGO THAT THE DEAD WERE ALL AMERICAN TROOPS,
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY MAN IS IN JAIL AFTER DETECTIVES SAY HE BURGLARIZED AT LEAST THREE HOMES IN HIS OWN COMMUNITY.
DETECTIVES ARRESTED 27-YEAR-OLD --- DANIEL ROBERT FOLEY THE SECOND.
IT HAPPENED LATE LAST MONTH IN THE DEEP CREEK AREA.
FOLEY WAS CHARGED WITH THREE COUNTS OF BURGLARY, TWO FOR GRAND THEFT, AND ONE FOR DEALING IN STOLEN PROPERTY.
THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE EXPECTS TO FILE EVEN MORE CHARGES.
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ONE MAN WAS KILLED AND FOUR OTHERS INJURED -
IN A SHOOTING AT A PARK IN WILMINGTON, DELAWARE SUNDAY.
POLICE SAY THREE MEN OPENED FIRED AT EDEN PARK DURING A SOCCER TOURNAMENT,
SHOOTING THREE PEOPLE.
SOME PEOPLE THEN RETURNED FIRE,
SHOOTING TWO OF THE SUSPECTS.
ONE OF THOSE SUSPECTS LATER DIED.
AND THE TWO OTHER SUSPECTS WERE TAKEN INTO POLICE CUSTODY.
THE THREE VICTIMS WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
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THE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH LEADER CHARGED WITH FATALLY SHOOTING AN UNARMED BLACK TEENAGER.
GETS PROTECTION FROM A SECURITY TEAM.
GEORGE ZIMMERMAN WAS RELEASED FRIDAY,
AFTER POSTING BAIL FOR THE *SECOND TIME.
HE FACES A SECOND-DEGREE MURDER CHARGE --
IN THE KILLING OF TRAYVON MARTIN.
HIS ATTORNEY SAID SUNDAY --
ZIMMERMAN IS IN A SAFEHOUSE IN SEMINOLE COUNTY,
IN CENTRAL FLORIDA.
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OSCAR-WINNING ACTOR ERNEST BORGNINE.
HAS PASSED AWAY.
HE MAY HAVE BEEN BEST KNOWN AS THE MISCHIEVOUS NAVAL OFFICER --
IN THE SITCOM "MCHALE'S NAVY."
IN 19-55, HE WON A BEST ACTOR ACADEMY AWARD --
FOR PLAYING A LOVESICK BUTCHER IN "MARTY."
HE WAS 95-YEARS-OLD,
AND DIED AT A LOS ANGELES HOSPITAL.
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TWO NEW YORK BEACHES ARE CLOSED TO SWIMMING -- BECAUSE OF HIGH BACTERIA LEVELS IN THE WATER.
THEY CLOSED ON SUNDAY -- BECAUSE OF POOR QUALITY.
HOWEVER, PEOPLE ARE STILL BEING ALLOWED TO ENJOY THE REST OF THE PARKS, INCLUDING THE SAND NEAR THE WATER.
AUTHORITIES ARE MONITORING AND TESTING THE WATER CONDITIONS AT BOTH PARKS DAILY.
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SWIMMERS ON THE EAST COAST BEING WARNED TO GET OUT OF THE WATER.
THIS AFTER SEVERAL SHARK SIGHTINGS.
BEACH OFFICIALS NEAR CAPE COD CLOSED THE BEACH AFTER A KAYAKER SPOTTED A SHARK WITHIN 100 YARDS OF THE SHORE.
WITNESSES SAY THE SHARK APPEARED TO BE BETWEEN 12 AND 14 FEET LONG.
IF THE SHARK IS A GREAT WHITE, THIS WILL BE THE THIRD SIGHTING OF THE SPECIES OFF CAPE COD THIS YEAR.
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"He was cruising. He was trying to get in quick. "I jumped up, I ran down and I said 'Get out of the water!'"
THE BEACH WAS RE-OPENED AFTER A SEARCH FOR THE SHARK YIELDED NO RESULTS.
THE SHARK MAY HAVE BEEN ATTRACTED TO SEALS SWIMMING NEAR THE SHORE.
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VICTORIA SECRET ANGEL -- MIRANDA KERR -- SET OFF A PARENTING FIRESTORM.
DIDN'T GET AN EPIDURAL, SO HER BABY WASN'T "DRUGGED UP."
IS IT WRONG TO GET AN EPIDURAL?
ON GMA -- A LOOK INTO EVERY MOM'S DELIMMA.
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SPIDERMAN CLIMBS TO THE TOP!
"THE AMAZING SPIDER MAN" IS SPINNING BOX OFFICE GOLD.
PULLING IN AN ESTIMATED 341 MILLION DOLLARS WORLDWIDE SINCE OPENING.
RELAUNCHING THE FRANCHISE WITH A *BIG BANG.
ALMOST HALF THE WEEKENDS GROSS CAME FROM 3-D SALES.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS TH
E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.The heat and humidity will be in full force again today as abundant sunshine puts temperatures into the mid 90s across Southwest Florida. The afternoon sea breeze will keep coastal communities just below 90 through the day, but away from the beaches, we'll warm to the low to mid 90s. Humidity will also be very high today, so the heat index will be at or near 100 during the peak heating hours of the day.
A few of us will get some relief from the heat in the form of showers and storms by the late afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms will likely start developing first over Collier County and then build northward into Lee and Charlotte counties through the late afternoon and evening hours. The prime time for storms will be from 4-8 p.m., and some storms will be capable of producing blinding rain, frequent lightning, and powerful winds.
Once the storms fade early tonight, we'll be in store for a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky through the overnight along with a warm and muggy air mass.
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. Temperatures likely won't be quite as hot with the extra clouds around, but most of us will still manage to get into the low 90s. With more tropical moisture around, showers will be more numerous on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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IT'S SUMMER TIME!
THAT MEANS MORE FREE TIME FOR TEENS.
AND MANY OF THEM WILL SPEND THAT TIME ONLINE.
SO DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR CHILD IS DOING ON THE INTERNET?
ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY -- YOU PROBABLY DON'T.
ERIKA EDWARDS REPORTS.
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BEING A TEENAGER CAN BE TOUGH.
:03 -:07
"We all understand teen peer pressure, it's been going on since the beginning of time"
BUT IN TODAY'S WORLD… THEY'RE EXPERIENCING THAT PRESSURE *ONLINE*.
:12 -:14
"peeure in social media is a cooker."
THPRESSURE IS LEADING MANY TEENS TO ENGAGE IN RISKY BEHAINE, ACCORDING STUDY FROM THE INTERNITY COMPANYAFEE.
T SEEMS PARENTS LUGGED IN. AT ALL.
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DING TO THE STUDY… 3 OUT OF 4L THEIR PARENTS WHEN THEY FELT UNCOE, PRESSURED OR THREATENED ONL
EXPERTS SAY. IT'S UM AND DAD TO START THE COON.
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"It's important that open up, talk to their kids they understandogy they walk through the internll the different risks em."
AND MONITOR TICES.
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"Peed to monitor every as their child's digital hether that's a mr a laptop or a mac knowing what they're doing and whothey are doing i"
BUT TECH-SAVVY TEUSE TRICKS TO BAT MONICORDING TO THE STUDY -- CLEARING THE HISTORER ONE WAY TEENS HIDE THEIR ACTIVITY.
TEENS MAY ALSOREATE A DUPLICAIL ADDRESS OR SOCIAL MEUNT. SO THE ONE YOU'VE ECKING MIGHT NOT BE THEY'RE REALLY USI
APPS LIKE PICSCHECKER OR SOFTE MCAFEE'S SAFE EYES CAN HELP OPEN PARES.
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ERIKA EDWARDS REPORTING.
PARENTS -- HERE ARE SOME OTHER WAYS THAT KIDS HIDE THEIR ONLINE ACTIVITY:
USING A COMPUTER THEIR PARENTS DON'T CHECK.
OR DELETING MESSAGERS OR VIDEOS.
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THE N-F-L REVS UP GAME DAY FOR FOOTBALL FANS.
ATTENDANCE AT N-F-L GAMES HAS DROPPED IN THE PAST FEW YEARS,
SO THE LEAGUE HAS A NEW PLAN TO GET FANS OFF THE COUCH. AND INTO THE STANDS.
FOR THE FIRST TIME --
EVERY STADIUM WILL NOW HAVE FREE WIRELESS INTERNET.
THAT MEANS FANS CAN WATCH INSTANT REPLAYS, HIGHLIGHTS AND OTHER GAMES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
JUST LIKE THEY DO AT HOME.
PLUS -- EXPECT SMARTPHONE APPS.
THAT LET FANS LISTEN TO PLAYERS OR EVEN REFEREES ON THE FIELD.
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SO YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE OLYMPICS. BUT YOU WANT TO CHEER ON TEAM U-S-A AND GET YOUR PERSONAL MESSAGES TO THE ATHLETES
THERE'S A NEW FREE APP FOR THAT. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE U-S OLYMPIC COMMITTEE.
IT'S CALLED "2012 TEAM USA ROAD TO LONDON."
IT WILL ALLOW YOU TO SEND AND RECEIVE MESSAGES DIRECTLY FROM THE ATHLETES.
IT INCLUDES STORIES ABOUT THEM. THEIR BIOS. PHOTOS. AND VIDEO CLIPS.
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WHILE WATCHING THE OLYMPIC GAMES,
YOU MAY FEEL LONDON IS CALLING YOU.
THE FOLKS AT KIPLINGER SAY *OCTOBER MAY BE THE MONTH TO GO.
WHILE THE WORLD SUFFERS FROM POST-OLYMPICS WITHDRAWAL --
THERE MIGHT BE SOME GOOD TRAVEL DEALS WHEN IT'S OVER.
SMARTER-TRAVEL-DOT-COM SAYS --
THERE IS HISTORICALLY A TRAVEL LULL AFTER ANY OLYMPICS.
AND IT CAN BE A GREAT TIME TO SNAG SOME BARGAINS.
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A CHERRY CONTEST IN MICHIGAN HAS MANY SAYING IT'S SPITIFUL.
FOLKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD HURLED AND SPAT, WAITING TO HEAR THE SPLAT OF VICTORY OR DEFEAT, DEPENDING ON WHERE THEIR CHERRY PIT LANDED SATURDAY.
THE WINNING SPITTER SPAT A PIT 69 FEET.
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PARENTS WHO ARE DOG OWNERS.
MAY HAVE HEALTHIER KIDS!
A NEW STUDY FINDS --
INFANTS EXPOSED TO DOGS HAD FEWER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND EAR INFECTIONS.
THEY ALSO DID *NOT NEED TO STAY ON ANTIBIOTICS.
AS LONG AS CHILDREN LIVING IN HOMES WITHOUT PETS.
HAVING A CAT ALSO HAD A PROTECTIVE EFFECT,
BUT IT WAS NOT AS STRONG AS DOGS.
CONTACT WITH ANIMALS MAY CAUSE AN INFANT'S IMMUNE SYSTEM.
TO MATURE MORE QUICKLY.
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FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL CLOSELY WATCHES CONDITIONS ON EYE 75 NEAR ESTERO,
AFTER A BRUSH FIRE CREATES VISIBILITY ISSUES.
THIS WAS THE SCENE SUNDAY --
BETWEEN CORKSCREW ROAD AND BONITA BEACH.
THE 40 ACRE BRUSH FIRE IS 100 PERCENT CONTAINED.
RIGHT NOW, WE HAVE NO ISSUES TO REPORT ON THE HIGHWAY.
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AFTER WEEKS OF DELAYS.A DREDGING PROJECT OFF SANIBEL ISLAND COULD START UP LATER THIS MORNING.
IT WILL TAKE PLACE AT BLIND PASS - IN BETWEEN CAPTIVA AND SANIBEL.
THE DREDGING WAS SUPPOSED TO BEGIN ON SATURDAY -- BUT A MECHANICAL ISSUE CAUSED IT TO BE DELAYED.
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THE BREAK IS OVER FOR LAWMAKERS.
CONGRESS RETURNS TO SESSION TODAY,
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE SUMMER BREAK.
LAWMAKERS WILL SWEAT IT OUT OVER RENEWED DEBATE --
CONCERNING TAX BREAK PROPOSALS,
AND PLANS TO VOTE ON REPEALING THE HEALTH CARE OVERHAUL BILL UPHELD BY THE SUPREME COURT.
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TENS OF THOUSANDS OF INTERNET USERS WHO DIDN'T CHECK THEIR COMPUTERS FOR MALWARE THIS WEEKEND -- MAY *NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE INTERNET TODAY.
IF YOU'RE HAVING PROBLEMS, YOU SHOULD CALL YOUR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER TO GET SOME HELP.
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COVERAGE PROMISE OF THE BIGGEST STORY OF THE DAY ON WEB
" WHEN EVER YOU NEED A NEWS OR WEATHER UPDATE - WE ARE LOGGED ON AND UPDATING ABC-7.COM "
-WHAT IS COMING UP ON GMA - BIG STORY COVERAGE OF THE MORNING.
-LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO - IN JUST:30 SECONDS WE HAVE A LOOK AT ALL OF THE THINGS TO DO TODAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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