ABC AM WEEKDAYS |
ABC AM WEEKDAYS |
DEADLINE DAY ---
TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
IF YOU WANT YOUR VOICE TO BE HEARD IN THE AUGUST PRIMARIES.
YOUR CHANCE TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR THOSE ELECTIONS. EXPIRES TODAY.
Return to index of stories...
FATAL FIRE.
A-B-C SEVEN EXPECTS TO LEARN TODAY WHAT CAUSED A BLAZE -- AT A NORTH FORT MYERS MOBILE HOME PARK -- THAT TOOK THE LIFE OF ONE PERSON.
Return to index of stories...
AND CHAOS IN THE WATERS OFF THE LAND DOWN UNDER.
FEARS CONTINUE GROWING IN AUSTRALIA,
AFTER ANOTHER DEADLY SHARK ATTACK THIS WEEKEND.
FIVE KILLED IN THE LAST TEN MONTHS.
Return to index of stories...
LETTING IT FLY.
PRESIDENT OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY ARE TRADING BARBS -- ABOUT HOW THE OTHER WOULD HANDLE THE ECONOMY.
THERE IS SURE TO BE MORE TODAY -- AS BOTH CANDIDATES HIT THE ROAD AND HOLD CAMPAIGN EVENTS.
Return to index of stories...
he's a very special son.
Thanks for the support is all I can say
HAPPY HOMECOMING --
THE MOORE HAVEN TEEN WHOSE ARM WAS RIPPED OFF IN A VICIOUS GATOR ATTACK.
FINALLY LEAVES THE HOSPITAL.
AND HE RECEIVES A SPECIAL WELCOME WHEN HE GETS BACK HOME.
Return to index of stories...
I never just say hey, i'm legally blind. You have to pry it out of me.
AND BLIND BEAUTY.
WHO SAYS BEAUTY CONTESTS ARE ONLY SKIN DEEP.
ONE FLORIDA WOMEN WON'T LET HER EYE SIGHT -- KEEP HER FROM STRUTTING THE STAGE.
Return to index of stories...
"Rain a good bet Monday"
Showers will redevelop over Southwest Florida today, and this time it looks as though our best rain chance will come in the morning and early afternoon. T he best rain chances later in the day will be over the interior, but an afternoon shower still can't be ruled out for the rest of us with so much moisture in place.
We'll notice more clouds than normal for a July day in Southwest Florida, but sunshine will still mix in with the clouds at times through the day. The clouds and rain will at least help keep temperatures at bay. Our daytime high temperatures will range from the mid to upper 80s, but locations that see lots of rain could only warm into the low to mid 80s.
An onshore flow will remain in place Tuesday, which often means locations closer to the beaches and the urban corridor see the best rain chances earlier in the day while locations deeper inland stand the best chance of getting hit by a storm during the afternoon and evening. We also expect more sun Tuesday, so look for highs in the low 90s.
Rain chances will be diminished somewhat by mid week as a ridge of high pressure build over Southwest Florida. Another result of this ridge will be higher temperatures, and we very well could see a heat index between 100-105 by Thursday and Friday.
By the upcoming weekend, temperatures won't be quite as oppressive, and we'll see a return of our typical afternoon thunderstorm pattern.
Return to index of stories...
HAPPENING TODAY --
IT'S YOUR LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER OR CHANGE YOUR PARTY AFFILIATION.
FOR THE AUGUST 14TH PRIMARY ELECTION.
ALSO TODAY --
THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE BEGINS MAILING OUT SAMPLE BALLOTS.
EVERY REGISTERED VOTER. WHO HAS *NOT REQUESTED AN ABSENTEE BALLOT. WILL GET ONE.
YOU'RE ENCOURAGED TO FILL IT OUT AS A GUIDE --
FOR WHEN YOU GO TO THE POLLS.
Return to index of stories...
THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN HITS THE ROAD.
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL HOLD HIS FIRST TOWN HALL MEETING OF THISE CAMPAIGN LATER TODAY IN OHIO.
HE'S EXPECTED TO LAUNCH ANOTHER ROUND OF ATTACKS -- AGAINST MITT ROMNEY'S FINANCIAL DEALINGS.
THE PRESIDENT WILL LABEL MITT ROMNEY AS A JOB DESTROYER.
OBAMA SAYS ROMNEY OUTSOURCED JOBS WHILE AT BAIN CAPITAL. ROMNEY SAYS THE ATTACKS ARE FALSE.
Return to index of stories...
SOT Obama
"I DON'T WANT A PIONEER IN OUTSOURCING. I WANT SOME INSOURCING."
SOT Romney
"He sure as heck oughta say he's sorry for the kinds of attacks that are
coming from his team."
OBAMA REFUSED TO APOLOGIZED -- AND WILL BE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA LATER THIS WEEK.
HE PLANS TO HOLD A RALLY FRIDAY AT HARBORSIDE IN FORT MYERS' RIVER DISTRICT.
Return to index of stories...
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS REFUSING TO BACK AWAY FROM SOME POINTED ATTACKS -- DIRECTED AT MITT ROMNEY.
A TOP OBAMA CAMPAIGN AIDE EVEN WENT SO FAR AS TO SUGGEST MITT ROMNEY'S EITHER LIED OR COMMITTED A FELONY.
THE ROMNEY CAMPAIGN IS FIRING BACK. FORCED TO STRAY FROM THE KEY TALKING POINTS OF JOBS AND THE ECONOMY.
BRIAN MOOAR REPORTS.
Return to index of stories...
FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA. NO APOLOGIES FOR THE SHARP NEW ATTACKS ON REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY AND HIS LEADERSHIP TIME AT BAIN CAPITAL.
"No we won't be apologizing."
AN OBAMA CAMPAIGN SPOKESWOMAN TOOK THE FIGHT TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL WHEN SHE CLAIMED ROMNEY'S EITHER LYING TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ABOUT WHEN HE LEFT BAIN - OR COMMITTED A FELONY IN FILING FALSE DOCUMENTS WITH GOVERNMENT REGULATORS.
"And he's now claiming I wasn't there at the time except he files an SEC listing that says he was the CEO, Chairman and President of the company"
IN A NEW AD. TEAM ROMNEY IS BLASTING THE PRESIDENT FOR GOING NEGATIVE.
Wisconsin/ "CBS FACE THE NATION"
This is not the candidate of hope and change. This is a candidate who is hoping to change the subject.
ROMNEY'S CAMPAIGN WANTS TO SHIFT THE FIGHT BACK TO THE ECONOMY.
"The President is the outsourcer-in-chief with our taxpayers' dollars."
BUT FOR NOW. MITT ROMNEY REMAINS ON DEFENSE. FORCED TO EXPLAIN THE BUSINESS BACKGROUND THAT'S THE HEART OF HIS RESUME.
audio outcue: Brian Mooar, NBC News, Washington.
THE ROMNEY CAMPAIGN'S REPORTEDLY GOING ON THE OFFENSIVE THIS WEEK WITH ATTACKS CLAIMING THE PRESIDENT IS A TYPICAL POLITICIAN WHO DOES FAVORS FOR HIS BIG-MONEY DONORS.
Return to index of stories...
BRIAN MOOAR REPORTING.
A-B-C SEVEN HAS LEARNED THE PRESIDENT WILL VISIT FORT MYERS THIS FRIDAY.
WE'RE HEARING IT WILL BE HELD AT HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER.
THE LAST TIME PRESIDENT OBAMA WAS IN FORT MYERS WAS IN 2009 -- WHEN HE TOUTED HIS STIMULUS PACKAGE.
Return to index of stories...
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL HOLD HIS FIRST TOWN HALL MEETING OF THISE CAMPAIGN LATER TODAY IN OHIO.
HE'S EXPECTED TO LAUNCH ANOTHER ROUND OF ATTACKS AGAINST MITT ROMNEY'S FINANCIAL DEALINGS.
ABC'S TAHMAN BRADLEY HAS THE LATEST ON WHAT'S BEEN AN INTENSE FEW DAYS.
Return to index of stories...
President Obama is not letting up.
Campaigning in Cincinnati today, the President will label Mitt Romney as a
job destroyer.
According to the campaign, Mr. Obama will hit Romney for his corporate tax
proposals, claiming they'll help create hundreds of thousands of jobs
overseas.
It's the latest in a series of attacks which have changed the subject from
the President's handling of the lackluster economy to questions about Romney
's time at Bain Capital.
SOT Obama
"I DON'T WANT A PIONEER IN OUTSOURCING. I WANT SOME INSOURCING."
That's one of the President's main attacks - that Romney's investment firm,
Bain Capital, outsourced jobs.
Romney says the outsourcing happened after he left in 1999. But SEC
documents list him as chairman and CEO for three years after that.
The Obama campaign argues that either Romney was involved or he committed a
felony by inaccurately reflecting his role in the company.
Romney, claiming the attacks are false, is demanding an apology.
SOT Romney
"He sure as heck oughta say he's sorry for the kinds of attacks that are
coming from his team."
The President told WAVY-TV that Romney should not hold his breath.
SOT OBAMA
"NO WE WON'T BE APOLOGIZING."
Republicans say the charge is simply a distraction.
SOT KARL ROVE
"THE PRESIDENT IS UNTRUE, UNFAIR, MISLEADING. AND WHY IS HE DOING THIS?
BECAUSE HIS POLICIES HAVE FAILED US ON GETTING THE ECONOMY GOING AND
BRINGING DOWN UNEMPLOYMENT."
MITT ROMNEY'S TAX RETURNS HAVE ALSO BECOME AN ISSUE WITH THE OBAMA TEAM AND
EVEN SOME REPUBLICANS SAYING HE SHOULD RELEASE MORE THAN HE HAS.
Tahman Bradley, ABC News, Washington.
Return to index of stories...
THANK YOU TAHMAN.
A-B-C SEVEN HAS LEARNED THE PRESIDENT WILL VISIT FORT MYERS *THIS FRIDAY.
WE'RE HEARING IT WILL BE HELD AT HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER.
THE LAST TIME PRESIDENT OBAMA WAS IN FORT MYERS WAS IN 2009 -- TOUTING HIS STIMULUS PACKAGE.
Return to index of stories...
AND HAPPENING TODAY--
THE TAMPA BAY TIMES FORUM *OFFICIALLY BECOMES THE HOME.
OF THE 20-12 REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION.
ELECTRICIANS, CARPENTERS AND CONSTRUCTION WORKERS.
WILL SOON ARRIVE HERE.
TO TRANSFORM THE ARENA INTO A MASSIVE CONVENTION CENTER.
A MOVING TEAM WILL ALSO REMOVE FURNITURE, INCLUDING SEATS.
TO PUT UP THE CONVENTION PODIUM.
THE CONVENTION WILL RUN FROM AUGUST 27-TH THROUGH THE 30TH.
Return to index of stories...
A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TEEN WHO LOST PART OF HIS ARM TO A GATOR.
IS FINALLY HOME.
17-YEAR-OLD KALEB 'FRED' LANGDALE WAS RELEASED FROM LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SUNDAY.
ONE WEEK AGO -- AN ALLIGATOR TORE OFF THE LOWER HALF OF HIS RIGHT ARM.
IT HAPPENED IN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER,
NEAR HIS MOORE HAVEN HOME.
FRIENDS AND FAMILY WELCOMED HIM HOME.
BY LINING THE STREETS OF HIS HOMETOWN,
AND SHOWING THEIR SUPPORT.
Return to index of stories...
TAKE SOT
FELINDA LANGDALE
27:03 27:09
"Really excited when we come through town, we weren't expecting all the people so he was quite pleased."
JYLES LANGDALE
17:31:57 17:32:06
"I'm very thankful to the Lord that we still got Fred here today. We're missing a little part of him, but I'm sure he'll mend."
LANGDALE'S RECOVERY SHOULD TAKE ANOTHER SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS.
HIS FAMILY HOPES TO GET A PROSTHETIC ARM,
SO LANGDALE CAN KEEP ENJOYING HIS OUTSIDE HOBBIES.
Return to index of stories...
THE GOVERNING BOARD OF FLORIDA A-&-M --- CALLS FOR AN EMERGENCY MEETING.
FAMU'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL MEET FOR THREE HOURS THIS MORNING -- ABOUT LAST WEEK'S RESIGNATION OF SCHOOL PRESIDENT JAMES AMMONS -- AND THE SEARCH FOR A SUCCESSOR.
AMMONS HAD BEEN UNDER FIRE IN THE WAKE OF THE HAZING DEATH OF DRUM MAJOR ROBERT CHAMPION.
CHAMPION'S DEATH GARNERED NATIONAL ATTENTION -- WHICH LED TO THE SUSPENSION OF THE BAND, AT LEAST UNTIL NEXT YEAR.
Return to index of stories...
STATE FIRE MARSHALS ARE INVESTIGATING A FATAL FIRE IN NORTH FORT MYERS
THE FIRE ERUPTED AT THIS "BREEZEWOOD DRIVE MOBILE HOME" EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
FIREFIGHTERS SAY THE FLAMES WERE LIMITED -- MOSTLY TO THE BACK BEDROOM
ONCE THE FLAMES WERE OUT,
THAT'S WHEN FIREFIGHTERS DISCOVERED THE VICTIM.
NEIGHBORS SAY THE WOMAN WHO LIVES HERE IS CONNIE HINE.
MANY CALL HER A FRIEND.
Return to index of stories...
18:27 John Beall/Friend
"She was really good with people. Really friendly. She had a good heart. She would open her door to anyone. It's a shame."
INVESTIGATORS HAVE NOT CONFIRMED WHETHER IT WAS HINE -- WHO DIED IN THE FIRE.
THE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE IS STILL WORKING TO DETERMINE A CAUSE.
Return to index of stories...
THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS EXPECTED TO DEFEND ITSELF IN COURT TODAY.
THE COURT WANTS TO KNOW IF *MORE COULD HAVE BEEN DONE.
TO SAVE DENISE AMBER LEE.
LAST MONTH --
A JUDGE RULED HER WIDOWER, NATHAN LEE, COULD SUE THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
NATHAN BELIEVED DENISE WOULD HAVE BEEN SAVED,
IF A 9-1-1 OPERATOR HAD *NOT MISHANDLED A NUMBER OF CALLS.
THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE HAD HOPED TO AVOID A JURY TRIAL NEXT MONTH.
MICHAEL KING WAS SENTENCED TO DEATH --
FOR THE 2008 KIDNAPPING, RAPE AND MURDER OF THE NORTH PORT MOTHER.
Return to index of stories...
FIRST STEPHEN TYLER.
NOW.J-LO.
JENNIFER LOPEZ MAKES IT OFFICIAL.SHE'S QUITTING AMERICAN IDOL.
AFTER TWO YEARS, TWO OF ITS STARS ARE LEAVING.
SO WHAT BECOMES OF THE SPUTTERING SHOW?
THEY STILL HAVE SEACREST AND RANDY.
ON GMA -- AMY ROBACH SITS DOWN WITH LOPEZ -- FOR A NEW INTERVIEW.
Return to index of stories...
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."Rain a good bet Monday"
Showers will redevelop over Southwest Florida today, and this time it looks as though our best rain chance will come in the morning and early afternoon. T he best rain chances later in the day will be over the interior, but an afternoon shower still can't be ruled out for the rest of us with so much moisture in place.
We'll notice more clouds than normal for a July day in Southwest Florida, but sunshine will still mix in with the clouds at times through the day. The clouds and rain will at least help keep temperatures at bay. Our daytime high temperatures will range from the mid to upper 80s, but locations that see lots of rain could only warm into the low to mid 80s.
An onshore flow will remain in place Tuesday, which often means locations closer to the beaches and the urban corridor see the best rain chances earlier in the day while locations deeper inland stand the best chance of getting hit by a storm during the afternoon and evening. We also expect more sun Tuesday, so look for highs in the low 90s.
Rain chances will be diminished somewhat by mid week as a ridge of high pressure build over Southwest Florida. Another result of this ridge will be higher temperatures, and we very well could see a heat index between 100-105 by Thursday and Friday.
By the upcoming weekend, temperatures won't be quite as oppressive, and we'll see a return of our typical afternoon thunderstorm pattern.
Return to index of stories...
chad adlib current traffic
Return to index of stories...
A FALL IN GAS PRICES MAY NOT LAST FOR LONG.
PUMP PRICES HAVE DROPPED ABOUT SEVEN CENTS A GALLON OVER THE PAST THREE WEEKS. TO A NATIONAL AVERAGE OF $3.41 FOR REGULAR.
BUT ANALYSTS SAY HIGH SEASONAL DEMAND -- AND THE RISING COST OF CRUDE -- WILL LIKELY SEND PRICES UP AGAIN.
Return to index of stories...
NOW THAT THE COMIC CON FANS ARE CLEANING OUT.
ITS TIME FOR CREWS TO CLEAN UP.
THE ANNUAL COMIC AND ENTERTAINMENT CONVENTION IN SAN DIEGO.
PRODUCES A LOT OF TRASH.
BUT THIS YEAR, CREWS HOPE TO MAKE THE EVENT A LITTLE MORE GREEN.
WORKERS ARE SORTING OUT RECYCLABLE MATERIAL --
TO KEEP IT FROM CLOGGING UP LANDFILLS.
WORKERS EXPECT TO COLLECT ALMOST 130 TONS OF RECYCLABLE MATERIAL,
FROM THE TRASH LEFT BEHIND AT THE FOUR DAY CONVENTION.
Return to index of stories...
A PADDING PROBLEM PROMPTS A RECALL OF MORE THAN 10-THOUSAND FORD ESCAPE S-U-Vs.
FORD IS RECALLING 2013 MODELS -- MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 8TH THROUGH JUNE 7TH -- OF THIS YEAR.
THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH THE PLACEMENT OF THE CARPET PADDING, WHICH -MAY- REDUCE THE SPACE AROUND THE PEDALS.
THAT COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO HIT THE SIDE OF THE BRAKE WHEN SWITCHING FROM THE ACCELERATOR.
FORD WILL CONTACT AFFECTED CUSTOMERS.
Return to index of stories...
THEY'RE *NOT OLYMPIC ATHLETES,
BUT A GROUP OF DAREDEVIL DANCERS. PUT ON QUITE A SHOW.
OVER THE WEEKEND --
RED-SUITED ACROBATS PERFORMED AT SOME OF LONDON'S WELL-KNOWN LANDMARKS.
HERE THEY ARE --
DANGLING FROM MILLENNIUM BRIDGE,
AND LATER JUMPING OFF NELSON'S COLUMN.
THE SHOW WAS PART OF LONDON'S CULTURAL OLYMPIAD --
A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS,
HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OLYMPICS.
THE GAMES BEGIN ON JULY 27TH.
Return to index of stories...
DOZENS OF ECONOMISTS *DON'T FEEL OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE ECONOMY.
THEY SAY SALES AND PROFITS GAINED EARLIER THIS YEAR.ARE DISAPPEARING NOW.
67 PERCENT OF ECONOMISTS SURVEYED -- ALSO BLAME EUROPE'S FINANCIAL CRISIS.
FIVE PEDESTRIANS HAVE BEEN INJURED,
AFTER A DRIVER STRUCK THEM AND FLED THE SCENE.
THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORTS --
TWO ADULTS AND THREE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN HOSPITALIZED.
ONE WOMAN IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
A NEW STUDY SAYS --
YOUTUBE IS EMERGING AS A MAJOR PLATFORM FOR NEWS,
INCLUDING DISASTER VIDEO.
WHILE TV NEWS STILL OUTPACES YOUTUBE FOR NEWS CONSUMPTION.
THE VIDEO-SHARING SITE IS GROWING -- WITH PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISM IS MINGLING WITH CITIZEN CONTENT.
Return to index of stories...
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."Rain a good bet Monday"
Showers will redevelop over Southwest Florida today, and this time it looks as though our best rain chance will come in the morning and early afternoon. T he best rain chances later in the day will be over the interior, but an afternoon shower still can't be ruled out for the rest of us with so much moisture in place.
We'll notice more clouds than normal for a July day in Southwest Florida, but sunshine will still mix in with the clouds at times through the day. The clouds and rain will at least help keep temperatures at bay. Our daytime high temperatures will range from the mid to upper 80s, but locations that see lots of rain could only warm into the low to mid 80s.
An onshore flow will remain in place Tuesday, which often means locations closer to the beaches and the urban corridor see the best rain chances earlier in the day while locations deeper inland stand the best chance of getting hit by a storm during the afternoon and evening. We also expect more sun Tuesday, so look for highs in the low 90s.
Rain chances will be diminished somewhat by mid week as a ridge of high pressure build over Southwest Florida. Another result of this ridge will be higher temperatures, and we very well could see a heat index between 100-105 by Thursday and Friday.
By the upcoming weekend, temperatures won't be quite as oppressive, and we'll see a return of our typical afternoon thunderstorm pattern.
Return to index of stories...
A WILDFIRE THREATENS NEARLY 200 HOMES IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.
FIREFIGHTERS BATTLED THE "ROBBERS FIRE".
FROM THE GROUND AND THE AIR ON SUNDAY.
THIS AREA IS DESCRIBED AS "EXTREMELY TREACHEROUS TERRAIN."
STRONG WINDS AND HOT TEMPERATURES ARE *NOT HELPING FIREFIGHTERS,
AND 11 OF THEM HAVE BEEN INJURED.
THE FIRE STARTED WEDNESDAY,
AND THE CAUSE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
Return to index of stories...
FLORIDA'S LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR IS FIGHTING BACK AGAINST ALLEGATIONS -- RAISED IN A BIZARRE SEX SCANDAL INVOLVING HER FORMER AIDE.
CARLETHA COLE -- WHO WORKED AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO JENNIFER CARROLL --
CLAIMS SHE WALKED IN ON A SEXUAL ENCOUNTER BETWEEN THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AND HER TRAVEL AIDE -- BEATRIZ RAMOS.
ON SUNDAY, CARROLL DEFENDED HERSELF PUBLICLY FOR THE FIRST TIME.
Return to index of stories...
Immediately I become an individual that's now accused and in America we are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty and now I'm guilty until proven innocent and its on me, and I didn't give, I didn't have. So, I'm saying I haven't done anything wrong, it's a total lie and no one has gone back to her and said well since you've put this out we're the proof?
CARROLL'S ACCUSER, COLE -- FACES CHARGES OF MAKING AN ILLEGAL RECORDING IN THE STATE CAPITOL.
Return to index of stories...
THE SEARCH RESUMES LATER THIS MORNING --
FOR A MAN-EATER OFF AUSTRALIA'S SOUTHWEST COAST.
A 24-YEAR-OLD SURFER WAS ABOUT 300-FEET OFF SHORE,
WHEN A MASSIVE GREAT WHITE SHARK ATTACKED HIM.
HIS REMAINS HAVE NOT BEEN RECOVERED.
IT'S THE *FIFTH FATAL SHARK ATTACK OFF WESTERN AUSTRALIA,
IN LESS THAN A YEAR.
Return to index of stories...
POLICE IN MISSOURI HAVE ARRESTED A MAN WHO LED THEM TO THE BODIES OF TWO WOMEN IN A FIELD.
THE MAN WAS BEING QUESTIONED IN THE DISAPPEARANCE OF TWO SISTERS WHO'VE BEEN MISSING SINCE FRIDAY.
THE SISTERS' FAMILY SAYS THERE WAS BLOOD IN THE EDGERTON HOME WHERE THE WOMEN DISAPPEARED.
POLICE HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THE IDENTITY OF THE VICTIMS.
Return to index of stories...
A BANKRUPTCY COURT HEARING IS SCHEDULED IN DELAWARE TODAY --
FOR CALIFORNIA SOLAR ENERGY COMPANY SOLYNDRA.
THE COMPANY LAID OFF 11-HUNDRED WORKERS,
AND FILED FOR CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION LAST YEAR.
EVEN THOUGH IT GOT MORE THAN 500-MILLION DOLLARS IN FEDERAL LOAN GUARANTEES.
REPUBLICANS HAVE CRITICIZED SOLYNDRA --
AS AN EXAMPLE OF WASTED FEDERAL SPENDING,
AND AN OVER-EMPHASIS ON GREEN ENERGY SUBSIDIES.
Return to index of stories...
RETAIL ROBBER ON THE RUN -
CAPE COPS NEED YOUR HELP IDENTIFYING A CLOTHING CROOK.
ACCORDING TO POLICE, THE UNIDENTIFIED MAN STOLE THREE T-SHIRTS AND A RED BRA -- FROM THE KOHL'S ON PINE ISLAND ROAD -- THEN TOOK OFF ON BIKE.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL POLICE OR CRIMESTOPPERS.
Return to index of stories...
BRAND NEW VIDEO JUST COMING INTO OUR NEWSROOM--
NASA JUST RELEASED TIME LAPSE VIDEO OF LAST WEEK'S SOLAR FLARE.
IT HAPPENED THURSDAY - BUT THE RESULTING GEOMAGNETIC STORM DID *NOT HIT EARTH UNTIL THE WEEKEND.
THE BURST OF ENERGY WAS LOW ON THE SCALE FOR SUCH STORMS.
BUT IT WAS STILL STRONG ENOUGH TO POSE A MILD CONCERN FOR HIGH-FREQUENCY RADIOS OR POWER SYSTEMS IN HIGH-LATITUDE AREAS.
PEOPLE WERE ALSO ABLE TO SEE THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FURTHER SOUTH THAN USUAL.
Return to index of stories...
MADONNA!
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE?
OR GOING TOO FAR?
A POLITICAL PARTY IN FRANCE. NOW *SUING THE MATERIAL GIRL!
AFTER SHE FLASHED A SWASTIKA OVER THEIR LEADER, DURING HER WORLD TOUR.
SHE ALSO FLASHED HER BREAST TO THE AUDIENCE.
TOO MUCH?
GOOD MORNING AMEIRCA LOOKS AT THE CONCERT CONTROVERSY.
Return to index of stories...
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."Rain a good bet Monday"
Showers will redevelop over Southwest Florida today, and this time it looks as though our best rain chance will come in the morning and early afternoon. T he best rain chances later in the day will be over the interior, but an afternoon shower still can't be ruled out for the rest of us with so much moisture in place.
We'll notice more clouds than normal for a July day in Southwest Florida, but sunshine will still mix in with the clouds at times through the day. The clouds and rain will at least help keep temperatures at bay. Our daytime high temperatures will range from the mid to upper 80s, but locations that see lots of rain could only warm into the low to mid 80s.
An onshore flow will remain in place Tuesday, which often means locations closer to the beaches and the urban corridor see the best rain chances earlier in the day while locations deeper inland stand the best chance of getting hit by a storm during the afternoon and evening. We also expect more sun Tuesday, so look for highs in the low 90s.
Rain chances will be diminished somewhat by mid week as a ridge of high pressure build over Southwest Florida. Another result of this ridge will be higher temperatures, and we very well could see a heat index between 100-105 by Thursday and Friday.
By the upcoming weekend, temperatures won't be quite as oppressive, and we'll see a return of our typical afternoon thunderstorm pattern.
Return to index of stories...
LINH adlib current traffic
Return to index of stories...
SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
Return to index of stories...
IT'S THE TIME OF YEAR,
WHEN WE EXPECT THOSE CAR ADS.
OFFERING INCREDIBLE DEALS ON SOME NEW WHEELS.
BUT THERE'S ONE AD IN PARTICULAR.
THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE.
AND AS CHRIS CLACKUM REPORTS --
OTHERS ARE TAKING NOTICE, TOO.
Return to index of stories...
IT'S TAKING THE TERM "TEST DRIVE" TO AN EXTREME.
GM'S "LOVE IT OR RETURN IT" PROGRAM. LETS CONSUMERS KEEP ANY NEW CHEVY. UP TO 60 DAYS TO SEE HOW THEY LIKE IT.
"It's pretty much no strings attached, you can drive it, try it out if you don't like it, you can bring it back"
THE ONLY CONDITIONS ARE: NO MORE THAN 4,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER.AND NO MORE THAN $300 IN DAMAGE.
AND JESSICA CALDWELL AT EDMUNDS-DOT-COM. SAYS IT'S JUST A NEW WAY TO DEAL WITH AN ANNUAL ISSUE CAR DEALERS HAVE.
"It's all under the same guise of getting rid of the old inventory, bringing in the new inventory and it's something that occurs every summer"
AUTO SALES IN JUNE JUMPED 22% AND SHE SAYS DEALERS DON'T WANT TO LOSE MOMENTUM.
"Right now is a good time to start. The thing is, as the year goes on, the deals will get better for these older model year vehicles but the problem is, the selection might not be there"
INDUSTRY ANALYSTS AREN'T SURPRISED BY THE SURGE IN CAR SALES. GIVEN WHAT CONDITION THE OLD ONES ARE IN.
"The average car driving around is over 10 years old. so yea, you're looking at cars that were built before Ipods and Iphones certainly"
BUT SHE EXPECTS CONSUMERS LOOKING TO BUY NOW. WILL STILL BE OFFERED INCENTIVES LIKE NEVER BEFORE.
Return to index of stories...
THAT WAS CHRIS CLACKUM REPORTING.
EXPERTS RECOMMEND YOU COMPARE ALL SORTS OF INCENTIVES,
BEFORE MAKING YOUR DECISION --
LIKE CASH BACK AND FINANCING PERCENTAGES.
Return to index of stories...
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A JOB.
LOOK UP AT THE SKIES.
OVER THE NEXT TWO DECADES,
COMMERCIAL AIRLINES WILL HIRE NEARLY HALF A MILLION NEW PILOTS,
ACCORDING TO BOEING --
EXPANDING ECONOMIES WILL FUEL THE NEED FOR NEW PILOTS,
ALONG WITH A WAVE OF RETIREMENTS.
MORE THAN 600-THOUSAND NEW AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS.
WILL ALSO BE NEEDED.
Return to index of stories...
AND IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A JOB.
EXPERTS SAY THE BEST THING TO DO BEFORE GOING ON THE HUNT -- IS TO GOOGLE YOURSELF.
H-R MANAGERS WILL GOOGLE "YOU", AND YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE THEY'LL LIKE WHAT THEY SEE.
AND. MAKE SURE ALL OF YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA SITES AND POSTINGS ARE POSITIVE AND PROFESSIONAL.
FOLLOW THE FOLKS YOU WANT TO WORK FOR ON SOCIAL MEDIA, AND STAY CURRENT WITH THEIR LATEST PROJECTS.
Return to index of stories...
IF YOU'RE GOING ON A SUMMER CAMPING TRIP ---
MAKE SURE YOUR BACKPACK HAS ALL THE ESSENTIALS.
THE EXPERTS AT NORTH FACE PUT TOGETHER A QUICK CHECKLIST.
FIRST -- BRING A TRAIL GUIDE.
ALSO, PACK A TOY OR FRISBEE FOR DOWN TIME.
AND DON'T FORGET ENERGY SNACKS AND WATER.
BRING LIGHTWEIGHT EMERGENCY SHELLS FOR SUDDEN DOWNPOURS.
PLUS -- A FIRST AID KIT FOR UNEXPECTED INJURIES.
Return to index of stories...
CONTESTANTS TRIED TO SCOOP THE COMPETITION AT AN ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST NEAR LOS ANGELES SUNDAY.
THESE WOMEN DUG IN HARD, LOOKING TO CREAM THEIR COMPETITORS. WHIPPING THROUGH THEIR BOWLS OF ICE CREAM.
IT WAS ALL PART OF "NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY", AND A FUNDRAISER FOR CHILDREN'S CHARITIES.
THERE WERE SIX DIFFERENT HEATS FOR THE FROZEN TREATS, WITH A WINNER IN EACH CATEGORY.
Return to index of stories...
SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY HAPPENED,
DURING THE MISS FLORIDA U-S-A BEAUTY PAGEANT.
OVER THE WEEKEND --
ONE CONTESTANT MADE HISTORY.
JUST BY TAKING THE STAGE.
CONNOR BOSS BECAME THE *FIRST LEGALLY BLIND MISS U-S-A CONTESTANT.
THE 18-YEAR-OLD WAS BORN HEALTHY,
BUT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH STARGARDTS DISEASE WHEN SHE WAS EIGHT.
Return to index of stories...
Sot: about her eyesight going. When I was first diagnosed I was about 20/60.
I remember being able to see the board from my seat and now that pshh that'
s way out of the, way out of the picture.
TODAY, HER EYESIGHT IS 24-HUNDRED/26-HUNDRED.
SHE CAN ONLY READ 36 POINT FONT.
SHE SAYS SHE DOES *NOT DO PAGEANTS TO WIN.
JUST TO HELP BUILD HER SELF CONFIDENCE.
AND THIS WEEKEND, SHE PLACED FOURTH OUT OF 75 CONTESTANTS.
Return to index of stories...
IT'S YOUR LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER -- OR CHANGE YOUR PARTY AFFILIATION.
FOR THE AUGUST 14TH PRIMARY ELECTION.
ALSO TODAY --
THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE BEGINS MAILING OUT SAMPLE BALLOTS.
Return to index of stories...
FAM-U'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEET FOR THREE HOURS THIS MORNING.
THEY'LL DISCUSS LAST WEEK'S RESIGNATION OF SCHOOL PRESIDENT JAMES AMMONS.
ALSO --- THE SEARCH FOR A SUCCESSOR.
AMMONS HAD BEEN UNDER FIRE ,
IN THE WAKE OF THE HAZING DEATH OF DRUM MAJOR ROBERT CHAMPION.
Return to index of stories...
THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL IS WORKING TO FIGURE OUT -- WHAT CAUSED A FATAL FIRE IN NORTH FORT MYERS
THE FIRE ERUPTED AT THIS "BREEZEWOOD DRIVE MOBILE HOME" EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
NEIGHBORS SAY THE WOMAN WHO LIVES HERE IS CONNIE HINE -- BUT INVESTIGATORS HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THE IDENTITY OF THE VICTIM.
Return to index of stories...
A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TEEN WHO LOST PART OF HIS ARM TO A GATOR.
IS FINALLY HOME.
17-YEAR-OLD KALEB 'FRED' LANGDALE WAS RELEASED FROM LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SUNDAY.
ONE WEEK AGO -- AN ALLIGATOR TORE OFF THE LOWER HALF OF HIS RIGHT ARM.
IT HAPPENED IN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER,
NEAR HIS MOORE HAVEN HOME.
Return to index of stories...
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.
Return to index of stories...
