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FORT MYERS RESIDENTS ARE COMING TOGETHER -- FINDING SOLUTIONS TO A DANGEROUS EPIDEMIC.
NOW, IT'S GOING TO GET HARDER FOR CRIMINALS TO OPERATE WITHOUT GETTING TURNED IN.
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SLOWDOWN FEARS --
TODAY, LAWMAKERS GRILL THE FED CHAIR.
ON THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY.
SIGNS POINT TO A SLOWDOWN.
AND NOW - A FIGHT HEATS UP.
OVER WHETHER TAX CUTS WILL HELP OR HINDER JOB CREATION.
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AND BITTERSWEET.
THE HAPPIEST DAY OF A COUPLES LIFE TAKES AN AWFUL TURN -- WHEN THEY COME HOME TO FIND THEY ARE THE VICTIMS OF A BURGLARY.
NOW A COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO HELP THEM OUT.
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SKY DANGERS--
THIS MORNING, THE F-B-I INVESTIGATES.
AFTER *NEEDLES WERE DISCOVERED IN SANDWICHES ON FOUR DIFFERENT DELTA FLIGHTS.
ABC7 FINDS OUT HOW THE INCIDENTS ARE CONNECTED.
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RIP OFF ARTISTS.
OVERNIGHT. SEVERAL GAS STATIONS RAISE PRICES AGAIN BY A DIME OR MORE.
A-B-C SEVEN LOOKS INTO THIS TREND -- TO FIND OUT WHY SUCH BIG JUMPS ARE HAPPENING AGAIN.
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BATTLE OF THE BULGE--
SEE THE BRAND NEW TOOL. IN YOUR FIGHT TO GET FIT.
THE F-D-A APPROVES A NEW DRUG --
THAT COULD HELP MELT THE POUNDS AWAY.
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After seeing lots of rain over Southwest Florida yesterday, it looks like today is going to be yet another wetter than normal day for us with rain chances around 60%.
Showers will get going as soon as this morning for some of our coastal communities but will stay fairly isolated. As the morning evolves, however, plentiful moisture and a little daytime heating will lead to the development of additional showers along with a few storms, most of which will affect areas close to the coast and Highway 41.
Showers will continue to develop and expand in coverage through the midday and early afternoon hours, mostly targeting the urban corridor of Charlotte, Lee, and Collier County.
By the mid afternoon, the rain will begin to favor inland areas as the sea breeze advances farther east. While the door will still be wide open for isolated downpours later in the afternoon for urban Southwest Florida, the shower activity will be more widespread over the interior.
Like yesterday, the rain could be very heavy at times, and we'll also see the potential for lots of lightning and gusty winds in some of the stronger cells.
Outside of the rain, most of us will notice more clouds than sun, but some sunnier spells will be possible through the day as well.
Our temperatures will stay in the 70s and 80s through the morning, and most of us won't get beyond 90 degrees.
While much of the rain will diminish by sunset, a few stragglers will linger through the first part of the night. Otherwise, our sky will stay mostly to partly cloudy with temperatures cooling into the mid 70s.
Rain chances will start to take a dip Wednesday as the rain becomes more isolated and focused deeper inland.
By Thursday, our rain chances will fall even more as a much drier air mass settles over Southwest Florida. The result will be more sun along with some very toasty temperatures. Afternoon high temperatures will likely peak in the mid to upper 90s, and our "feels like" temperature will be over 100 degrees.
It still look like the heat will back off a little by the upcoming weekend as we get into a more typical weather pattern for July; afternoon temperatures will range from the low to mid 90s, and rain chances will bump up to near 40%.
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FRIGHTENING NEWS FROM THE SKIES THIS MORNING.
THE F-B-I HAS LAUNCHED A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION --
AFTER PASSENGERS MADE A SHOCKING DISCOVERY IN THEIR MEAL.
SANDWICHES WERE SERVED ONBOARD THE DELTA FLIGHTS --
WHICH LEFT AMSTERDAM. HEADED TO FOUR DIFFERENT U-S CITIES.
INSIDE THE SANDWICHES?
A HALF DOZEN SEWING NEEDLES WERE FOUND!
ONE MAN WAS INJURED, AFTER EATING HIS FOOD.
NOW THE F-B-I IS TRYING TO FIND OUT --
*WHO HAD ACCESS TO THE FOOD ABOARD THE PLANES.
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SOT James Tonges, Found Needle in Food
"I FELT THE POKE IN THE TOP OF MY MOUTH. WHEN I PULLED IT OUT OF MY MOUTH IT
WAS VERY CLEAR. I CLEANED THE FOOD OFF AND IT WAS ABOUT A ONE INCH LONG
STRAIGHT NEEDLE."
DELTA AIRLINES SAYS IT HAS TAKEN IMMEDIATE ACTION --
TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND QUALITY OF ITS FOOD.
THE SANDWICHES WERE ALL MADE IN THE KITCHEN OF A CATERING COMPANY IN AMSTERDAM
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PEOPLE JOKE ABOUT AIRLINE FOOD.
BUT THIS STORY IS FRIGHTENING.
THE F-B-I HAS LAUNCHED A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION,
AFTER *NEEDLES WERE DISCOVERED *INSIDE SANDWICHES.
SERVED ON FOUR DIFFERENT DELTA FLIGHTS.
AS ABC'S TAHMAN BRADLEY REPORTS --
ONE PASSENGER WAS INJURED.
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It's not what you'd expect served in flight - a half dozen sewing needles
found in sandwiches on four separate Delta flights this past Sunday.
A stunning discovery, raising serious questions about the security of food
aboard commercial planes.
Among the people reporting injures -- a doctor and his son traveling on
separate flights.
SOT Dr. Jack Drogt, Found Needle in Food
"HAD I TAKEN A BIG SWALLOW AND SWALLOWED THAT DOWN AND HAD A BIG NEEDLE
INSIDE, THAT WOULD BE VERY CONCERNING TO ME."
James Tonges also says he ate one of the sandwiches.
SOT James Tonges, Found Needle in Food
"I FELT THE POKE IN THE TOP OF MY MOUTH. WHEN I PULLED IT OUT OF MY MOUTH IT
WAS VERY CLEAR. I CLEANED THE FOOD OFF AND IT WAS ABOUT A ONE INCH LONG
STRAIGHT NEEDLE."
The US-bound flights originated in Amsterdam.
Federal authorities, including the FBI, are investigating -- trying to learn
who had access to the food aboard the planes.
The sandwiches, prepared in the kitchen of the Gate Gourmet catering company
at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam, have been removed from flights.
In a statement, Gate Gourmet said: " We take this matter very
seriously. Gate Gourmet immediately launched a full investigation to
determine the root cause of this disturbing incident, and we are treating
this as a criminal act."
Delta Airlines says it has taken immediate action to ensure the safety
and quality of its food.
But the scare exposes a vulnerable area of airline security.
SOT Brad Garrett, Former FBI Agent
"YOU CAN'T CHECK EVERY SANDWICH THAT GOES ABOARD A PLANE. UNFORTUNATELY,
THIS DEMONSTRATES TO PEOPLE WHO WANT TO DO BAD THINGS THAT THIS IS A GAPING
HOLE."
The airline industry is already on high alert coinciding with the start of
the Olympic games. And now authorities and security weary passengers must
worry about terror threats: bombs and now their food.
Tahman Bradley, ABC News, Washington.
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SILENCE IS ANYTHING BUT GOLDEN -- WHEN IT COMES TO HELPING THE POLICE SOLVE CRIMES.
NOW ONE WOMAN WANTS HER COMMUNITY TO SPEAK UP.
DANA PIERCE, MET WITH THE CITY COUNCIL LAST NIGHT ABOUT HER EFFORTS TO GET THE COMMUNITY TALKING.
SHE BELIEVES A LACK OF RESPONSIBILITY IS WHAT'S KEEPING RESIDENTS FROM SPEAKING UP ABOUT RECENT VIOLENT CRIME.
SHE PLANS ON USING CHURCHES, PUBLIC MEETINGS AND MARCHES TO GATHER INFORMATION.
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DANA PIERCE, CONCERNED RESIDENT: there is a lack of responsibility because that's the only reason why a person would not share or help solve a crime
FORT MYERS IS ON PACE TO END THE YEAR WITH AT LEAST 30 MURDERS.
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LOOKING AHEAD --
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WILL BE IN FORT MYERS,
AT THE END OF THE WEEK.
WE'RE TOLD HE'LL HOLD AN EVENT AT THE HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER.
THE PRESIDENT LAST VISITED IN 2009,
WHILE PROMOTING HIS STIMULUS PACKAGE.
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RETAIL SALES ARE DOWN FOR A THIRD STRAIGHT MONTH. HIRING IS SLUGGISH. AND THE ECONOMY SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING.
WHO'S TO BLAME.
IN WASHINGTON. THAT DEPENDS ON WHETHER YOU'RE A DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN.
BOTH PARTIES SAY THE OTHER IS HOLDING THE PROCESS HOSTAGE.AND MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS.
AT ISSUE -- TAXES AND SPENDING CUTS.
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Mitch McConnell:
"They are ready and willing to gov over fiscal cliff if they don't get their way."
Patty Murray/:
"I will absolutely continue this debate into 2013, rather than lock in a long-term deal this year that throws middle class families under the bus."
MEANWHILE, A NON-PARTISAN VOICE ON THE HILL TODAY.
THE HEAD OF THE FED -- BEN BERNANKE -- WILL UPDATE LAWMAKERS ON THE NATION'S BOTTOM LINE.
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RETAIL SALES ARE DOWN FOR A THIRD STRAIGHT MONTH. HIRING IS SLUGGISH. AND THE ECONOMY SEEMS TO BE SLIPPING.
WHO'S TO BLAME.
IN WASHINGTON. THAT DEPENDS ON WHETHER YOU'RE A DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN.
BUT TODAY -- A MODERATE VOICE.
BRIAN MOOAR REPORTS.
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ON CAPITOL HILL TODAY. AN ECONOMIC PULSE CHECK.
LAWMAKERS ARE QUIZZING FED CHIEF BEN BERNANKE. EVEN AS THEY GET READY FOR AN EPIC SHOWDOWN ON TAX AND SPENDING CUTS.
/ Sen. Minority Leader
"They are ready and willing to gov over fiscal cliff if they don't get their way."
Washington
"I will absolutely continue this debate into 2013, rather than lock in a long-term deal this year that throws middle class families under the bus."
DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS EACH ACCUSE THE OTHER FOR A SLOWING ECONOMY.
MITT ROMNEY'S SUPPORTERS ARE BLAMING THE PRESIDENT.
Ohio
"Terrible jobs report last week and bad news on manufacturing. We've had the weakest recovery since the Great Depression."
THE PRESIDENT'S BLAMING CONGRESS.
"The problem is we've got a stalemate right now in Washington."
AT A TEAM USA BASKETBALL EXHIBITION IN WASHINGTON.
THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF MADE A COMMAND PERFORMANCE ON THE KISS CAM.
WITH ONE OF THE FEW PEOPLE WHOSE VOTE HE DOESN'T HAVE TO WIN.
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BRIAN MOOAR REPORTING.
AT A MILLION-DOLLAR FUNDRAISER IN MISSISSIPPI. ROMNEY BLASTED THE PRESIDENT FOR HELPING BIG-MONEY DONORS WHILE IGNORING THE MIDDLE CLASS.
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HAPPENING TODAY --
THE SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE HOLDS A HEARING ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
WITNESSES INCLUDE ACTRESS JADA PINKETT SMITH.
EARLIER THIS YEAR, SHE STARTED THE ORGANIZATION 'DON'T SELL BODIES.'
PINKETT SMITH MET WITH SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON LAST MONTH,
TO DISCUSS HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
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NEW THIS MORNING.
THE COAST GUARD IS SEARCHING FOR A PLANE THAT WENT MISSING -- HOURS AFTER TAKING OFF FROM THE BAHAMAS.
THE SMALL PLANE LOST CONTACT WITH AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL MONDAY MORNING.
TWO PEOPLE WERE ONBOARD THE BEECHCRAFT BONANZA.
IT WAS HEADING TO DAYTONA BEACH.
THE SEARCH WILL RESUME AT FIRST LIGHT.
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YOUR WEIGHT LOSS BATTLE. COULD SOON GET EASIER.
THE F-D-A MEETS TODAY --
TO DISCUSS APPROVING ANOTHER WEIGHT LOSS DRUG.
IT WOULD BE THE *SECOND DIET PILL APPROVED THIS YEAR.
IT'S CALLED Q-NEXA,
AND WOULD HAVE PHEN-TER-MINE IN IT.
THE DRUG AGENCY RECENTLY APPROVED A WEIGHT LOSS PILL CALLED BELVIQ,
THAT WILL BE SOLD STARTING NEXT YEAR.
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LOOKING AHEAD,
THE MOTHER OF POP-STAR KATY PERRY WILL BE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TODAY.
PERRY'S FAMILY ACTUALLY LIVED IN FORT MYERS WHEN SHE WAS IN FOURTH GRADE.
MARY HUDSON WILL SPEAK AT BALLYORNEY'S AT NOON.
MONEY RAISED AT THE EVENT WILL BENEFIT "PACE" AND "ACT" OF FORT MYERS.
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GOING BACK TO POLITICS --
WE COULD SOON KNOW WHO JOINS MITT ROMNEY ON HIS TICKET.
SOURCES SAY THE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE.
HAS "REACHED A DECISION" ON HIS RUNNING MATE.
HOWEVER -- A TOP ROMNEY AIDE SAYS NOTHING IS FINALIZED.
AHEAD ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA --
THE SEARCH FOR THE G-O-P V-P.
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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.After seeing lots of rain over Southwest Florida yesterday, it looks like today is going to be yet another wetter than normal day for us with rain chances around 60%.
Showers will get going as soon as this morning for some of our coastal communities but will stay fairly isolated. As the morning evolves, however, plentiful moisture and a little daytime heating will lead to the development of additional showers along with a few storms, most of which will affect areas close to the coast and Highway 41.
Showers will continue to develop and expand in coverage through the midday and early afternoon hours, mostly targeting the urban corridor of Charlotte, Lee, and Collier County.
By the mid afternoon, the rain will begin to favor inland areas as the sea breeze advances farther east. While the door will still be wide open for isolated downpours later in the afternoon for urban Southwest Florida, the shower activity will be more widespread over the interior.
Like yesterday, the rain could be very heavy at times, and we'll also see the potential for lots of lightning and gusty winds in some of the stronger cells.
Outside of the rain, most of us will notice more clouds than sun, but some sunnier spells will be possible through the day as well.
Our temperatures will stay in the 70s and 80s through the morning, and most of us won't get beyond 90 degrees.
While much of the rain will diminish by sunset, a few stragglers will linger through the first part of the night. Otherwise, our sky will stay mostly to partly cloudy with temperatures cooling into the mid 70s.
Rain chances will start to take a dip Wednesday as the rain becomes more isolated and focused deeper inland.
By Thursday, our rain chances will fall even more as a much drier air mass settles over Southwest Florida. The result will be more sun along with some very toasty temperatures. Afternoon high temperatures will likely peak in the mid to upper 90s, and our "feels like" temperature will be over 100 degrees.
It still look like the heat will back off a little by the upcoming weekend as we get into a more typical weather pattern for July; afternoon temperatures will range from the low to mid 90s, and rain chances will bump up to near 40%.
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WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING. THE BORDER PATROL RE-OPENED A MAJOR ENTRANCE POINT ON THE CANADIAN BORDER.
THE AMBASSADOR BRIDGE WAS CLOSED FOR NEARLY FOUR HOURS -- AFTER A BOMB THREAT WAS CALLED IN.
THE BRIDGE LINKS DETROIT TO WINDSOR, ONTARIO.
THE THREAT CAME LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER THE DETROIT-WINDSOR TUNNEL WAS CLOSED BY A BOMB HOAX.
THE BRIDGE IS THE BUSIEST COMMERCIAL BORDER CROSSING IN NORTH AMERICA.
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YAHOO HAS A NEW C-E-O THIS MORNING.
AND YOU'RE PROBABLY FAMILIAR WITH HER WORK.
GOOGLE EXECUTIVE MARISSA MAYER. IS JUMPING OVER TO YAHOO.
SHE STARTS TODAY.
YAHOO IS STILL TRYING TO REBOUND --
FROM YEARS OF FINANCIAL STAGNATION AND INTERNAL TURMOIL.
MAYER WAS ONE OF GOOGLE'S FIRST EMPLOYEES,
AND IS MOST RECENTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS MAPPING AND LOCATION SERVICES.
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NEW THIS MORNING.
A-B-C SEVEN DISCOVERS THE PRICE OF GAS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS GOING UP.
PRICES AT SEVERAL STATIONS JUMPED BY MORE THAN A DIME OVERNIGHT.
WE SAW STATIONS WITH PRICES AS HIGH AS $3.35.
DROUGHT CONDITIONS IN THE MIDWEST ARE CAUSING THE PRICE OF CORN TO GO UP. WHICH IS IMPACTING THE PRICE OF FUEL.
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OKAY, HERE'S A HEAD SCRATCHER.
CAN YOU NAME THE *TOP LOCAL MONEY EARNER.
FOR THIS YEAR'S ELECTION?
IT'S LEE COUNTY SHERIFF MIKE SCOTT!
HIS RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN HAS ALREADY RAISED MORE THAN A QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS.
HIS MAIN OPPONENT IN THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY -- TIM FISHER -- HAS ALMOST 22-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
IN THE DISTRICT TWO LEE COUNTY COMMISSION RACE --
WARREN WRIGHT HAS THE MOST MONEY.
MORE THAN 30-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
DOUG ST. CERNY IS CLOSE TO THAT AMOUNT AS WELL.
AND IN THE RACE FOR COMMISSION DISTRICT THREE --
LARRY KIKER HAS RAISED MORE THAN INCUMBENT RAY JUDAH.
KIKER HAS RACKED UP MORE THAN 57-THOUSAND,
COMPARED TO JUDAH'S 49-THOUSAND
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BREAKING NEWS OUT OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY RIGHT NOW--
FIREFIGHTERS ARE BATTLING A HOUSE FIRE IN PORT CHARLOTTE.
IT IS LOCATED ON PEACHLAND BOULEVARD.
WE JUST GOT THIS PICTURE IN-- YOU CAN SEE THE SMOKE BILLOWING ABOVE AS FIREFIGHTERS MOVE IN.
WE'VE LEARNED NO ONE WAS HURT.
WE HAVE A CREW HEADED TO THE SCENE TO BRING US NEW INFORMATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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TODAY - A STATE PANEL TAKES *ANOTHER LOOK.
AT WHETHER TRAFFIC COURT DEFENDANTS SHOULD BE *WARNED AGAINST MAKING SELF-INCRIMINATING STATEMENTS.
LAST WEEK, THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT RULED --
TRAFFIC JUDGES DON'T HAVE TO GIVE FIFTH AMENDMENT WARNINGS TO DEFENDANTS.
FLORIDA SPENDS *MILLIONS --
TO PROVIDE GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT SECURITY.
AN ANNUAL REPORT RELEASED MONDAY SHOWS --
THE STATE SPENT TWO POINT FOUR MILLION DOLLARS ON SECURITY FOR SCOTT AND OTHERS.
THAT'S THE HIGHEST AMOUNT IN SEVEN YEARS.
AND IT WASN'T QUITE A DEATH-BED CONFESSION.
BUT A UTAH MAN WROTE HIS OWN OBITUARY.
THE 59-YEAR-OLD CONFESSED --
THAT THE DOCTORATE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH.
WAS ACTUALLY THE RESULT OF A PAPERWORK MISTAKE.
ALSO IN THE OBITUARY --
HE ADMITTED STEALING A SAFE AT A DRIVE-IN IN 19-71.
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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.After seeing lots of rain over Southwest Florida yesterday, it looks like today is going to be yet another wetter than normal day for us with rain chances around 60%.
Showers will get going as soon as this morning for some of our coastal communities but will stay fairly isolated. As the morning evolves, however, plentiful moisture and a little daytime heating will lead to the development of additional showers along with a few storms, most of which will affect areas close to the coast and Highway 41.
Showers will continue to develop and expand in coverage through the midday and early afternoon hours, mostly targeting the urban corridor of Charlotte, Lee, and Collier County.
By the mid afternoon, the rain will begin to favor inland areas as the sea breeze advances farther east. While the door will still be wide open for isolated downpours later in the afternoon for urban Southwest Florida, the shower activity will be more widespread over the interior.
Like yesterday, the rain could be very heavy at times, and we'll also see the potential for lots of lightning and gusty winds in some of the stronger cells.
Outside of the rain, most of us will notice more clouds than sun, but some sunnier spells will be possible through the day as well.
Our temperatures will stay in the 70s and 80s through the morning, and most of us won't get beyond 90 degrees.
While much of the rain will diminish by sunset, a few stragglers will linger through the first part of the night. Otherwise, our sky will stay mostly to partly cloudy with temperatures cooling into the mid 70s.
Rain chances will start to take a dip Wednesday as the rain becomes more isolated and focused deeper inland.
By Thursday, our rain chances will fall even more as a much drier air mass settles over Southwest Florida. The result will be more sun along with some very toasty temperatures. Afternoon high temperatures will likely peak in the mid to upper 90s, and our "feels like" temperature will be over 100 degrees.
It still look like the heat will back off a little by the upcoming weekend as we get into a more typical weather pattern for July; afternoon temperatures will range from the low to mid 90s, and rain chances will bump up to near 40%.
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IT'S OFFICIAL. MOST OF THE COUNTRY IS SUFFERING THROUGH DROUGHT CONDITIONS THAT COMPARE TO THE DUST BOWL YEARS OF THE 1930s.
FEDERAL FORECASTERS SAY NEARLY 60-PERCENT OF THE COUNTRY IS IN SOME STAGE OF DROUGHT.
IT'S THREATENING TO DRIVE FOOD PRICES TO RECORD LEVELS. BECAUSE CORN HAS AN IMPACT ON 75-PERCENT OF WHAT'S SOLD AT THE SUPERMARKET.
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CAPE CORAL CITY MANAGER JOHN SZERLAG.
WANTS TO BRING BACK AN ASSISTANT.
AN ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER SUPPORTS THE MANAGER,
AND STEPS INTO THAT ROLE WHEN NEEDED.
IN SZERLAG'S PROPOSED BUDGET --
IT'S ONE OF A HANDFUL OF POSITIONS HE WANTS TO ADD.
BUT WITH THE BUDGET DEFICIT -
MAYOR JOHN SULLIVAN THINKS IT'S UNNECESSARY.
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"I really don't think we need to, we got steve pohlman who acted in that capacity and if we need someone to step in in a hurry he is a very capable man - I just assume not spend the money.
THE SALARY RANGE GOES UP TO 144 THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR,
AND REQUIRES AT LEAST TEN YEARS EXPERIENCE.
THE PREVIOUS CITY MANAGER SLASHED THE POSITION LAST YEAR.
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LATER TODAY. POLICE IN IOWA WILL BEGIN DRAINING A LAKE AS THEY CONTINUE SEARCHING FOR TWO YOUNG GIRLS MISSING SINCE FRIDAY.
ELIZABETH COLLINS, 8, AND HER COUSIN LYRIC COOK-MORRISSEY, 10 --- WERE LAST SEEN FRIDAY AFTERNOON LEAVING THEIR GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE.
THEIR BICYCLES AND ELIZABETH'S PURSE WERE FOUND LATER THAT DAY -- NEAR A BIKE TRAIL AT THE EDGE OF THE LAKE -- IN THE NORTHEAST IOWA CITY OF EVANSDALE.
THE FBI IS SENDING IN SEARCH DOGS TO ASSIST WITH THE INVESTIGATION.
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BREAKING OVERNIGHT --
A BARBECUE PICNIC IN TORONTO ENDS IN GUNFIRE.
TWO PEOPLE DIED, AND 19 WERE INJURED.
POLICE SAY GUNFIRE SPRAYED INTO A CROWD OF MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE MONDAY NIGHT.
SOME PEOPLE WERE HURT WHILE TRYING TO GET AWAY.
POLICE SAY THEY HAVE A "PERSON OF INTEREST" IN CUSTODY.
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A MEMBER OF THE KENNEDY FAMILY IS DUE IN COURT TODAY.
KERRY KENNEDY, DAUGHTER OF THE LATE SENATOR ROBERT F. KENNEDY -- IS EXPECTED TO APPEAR IN COURT IN NEW YORK.
KENNEDY WAS ARRESTED FRIDAY MORNING AFTER THE CAR SHE WAS DRIVING -- COLLIDED WITH A TRACTOR-TRAILER ON A FREEWAY.
SHE IS CHARGED WITH DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED BY DRUGS.
KERRY KENNEDY IS THE EX-WIFE OF NEW YORK GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO.
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A FLORIDA WOMAN CLAIMS GEORGE ZIMMERMAN MOLESTED HER WHEN SHE WAS A CHILD.
THE WOMAN TOLD INVESTIGATORS --
THAT THE ABUSE BEGAN WHEN SHE WAS SIX AND ZIMMERMAN WAS ABOUT EIGHT.
SHE SAYS HE FONDLED, GROPED AND KISSED HER NUMEROUS TIMES.
UNTIL SHE TURNED 16.
ZIMMERMAN'S ATTORNEY, MARK O'MARA, SAYS THESE ACCUSATIONS ARE *NOT RELEVANT OR ADMISSIBLE.
AND THAT THE WOMAN MAKING THEM IS ZIMMERMAN'S COUSIN.
ZIMMERMAN IS CHARGED WITH THE SECOND-DEGREE MURDER OF TRAYVON MARTIN.
HE CLAIMS SELF DEFENSE.
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BIG BROTHER WILL KEEP AN EYE ON THE PEOPLE IN CHARGE OF YOUR CREDIT SCORE.
THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU -- WILL SUPERVISE CREDIT REPORTING FIRMS, FOR THE FIRST TIME.
CONSUMERS HAVE LONG COMPLAINED ABOUT INACCURATE SCORES, WHICH AFFECT EVERYTHING FROM CREDIT CARD INTEREST RATES TO MORTGAGES, TO EVEN EMPLOYMENT.
THE SUPERVISION STARTS SEPTEMBER 30TH.
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THE TEEN WHO LOST PART OF HIS ARM TO AN ALLIGATOR BITE,
RECOVERS AT HOME IN MOORE HAVEN.
FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND EVEN STRANGERS LINED THE STREETS --
AS FRED LANGDALE RODE INTO TOWN SUNDAY.
HE SPENT A WEEK RECOVERING AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL,
AFTER AN ALLIGATOR ATTACKED HIM.
WHILE SWIMMING IN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER.
RECOVERY WILL STILL TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS,
BUT FRED REMAINS POSITIVE ABOUT THE STEPS ALONG THE WAY.
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10:22:03 they're gonna take the stitches out then they're gonna put a compression sock on it to get the shape to put the arm on 13
FRED WILL BE BACK AT THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE IN TWO WEEKS.
AND HE'S ALREADY THINKING ABOUT HOW TO MAKE HIS OWN ATTACHMENTS FOR A PROSTHETIC ARM.
THAT WAY --
HE CAN KEEP DOING THINGS OUTDOORS,
LIKE FROGGING AND HUNTING.
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BACKSTREET'S BACK.ALRIGHT!
OH MY GOD, THEY'RE BACK AGAIN.
TELL YOUR BROTHER, SISTERS, EVERYBODY SING.
ALL 5 GUYS ARE BACK.ON GMA!
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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.After seeing lots of rain over Southwest Florida yesterday, it looks like today is going to be yet another wetter than normal day for us with rain chances around 60%.
Showers will get going as soon as this morning for some of our coastal communities but will stay fairly isolated. As the morning evolves, however, plentiful moisture and a little daytime heating will lead to the development of additional showers along with a few storms, most of which will affect areas close to the coast and Highway 41.
Showers will continue to develop and expand in coverage through the midday and early afternoon hours, mostly targeting the urban corridor of Charlotte, Lee, and Collier County.
By the mid afternoon, the rain will begin to favor inland areas as the sea breeze advances farther east. While the door will still be wide open for isolated downpours later in the afternoon for urban Southwest Florida, the shower activity will be more widespread over the interior.
Like yesterday, the rain could be very heavy at times, and we'll also see the potential for lots of lightning and gusty winds in some of the stronger cells.
Outside of the rain, most of us will notice more clouds than sun, but some sunnier spells will be possible through the day as well.
Our temperatures will stay in the 70s and 80s through the morning, and most of us won't get beyond 90 degrees.
While much of the rain will diminish by sunset, a few stragglers will linger through the first part of the night. Otherwise, our sky will stay mostly to partly cloudy with temperatures cooling into the mid 70s.
Rain chances will start to take a dip Wednesday as the rain becomes more isolated and focused deeper inland.
By Thursday, our rain chances will fall even more as a much drier air mass settles over Southwest Florida. The result will be more sun along with some very toasty temperatures. Afternoon high temperatures will likely peak in the mid to upper 90s, and our "feels like" temperature will be over 100 degrees.
It still look like the heat will back off a little by the upcoming weekend as we get into a more typical weather pattern for July; afternoon temperatures will range from the low to mid 90s, and rain chances will bump up to near 40%.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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A NEW AIRLINE TOUCHES DOWN AT THE NAPLES AIRPORT.
AND THAT MEANS MORE FLIGHTS.
NAPLES CONNECTION ANNOUNCED SERVICE TO *FOUR FLORIDA CITIES THIS FALL --
INCLUDING WEEKLY FLIGHTS TO MIAMI, FORT LAUDERDALE, KEY WEST AND ORLANDO.
THE AIRLINE WILL ANNOUNCE FARES AND SCHEDULES IN SEPTEMBER.
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THE STATUE OF LIBERTY TOPS A LIST OF BEST LANDMARKS FOR FAMILY VISITS.
THE LIST, COMPILED BY THE FOLKS AT "FAMILY VACATION CRITIC DOT COM", OFFERS TEN LANDMARKS BEST SUITED FOR FAMILIES.
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT FOLLOWS, BUT IS STILL CLOSED FOR REPAIRS FROM EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE.
THIRD PLACE -- THE GATEWAY ARCH IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, THE SPACE NEEDLE, MOUNT RUSHMORE, HOOVER DAM, THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN, THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING, AND THE U.S. SOUTHERNMOST POINT IN KEY WEST ROUND OUT THE LIST.
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SOME POSITIVE NEWS THIS MORNING --
LIVING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. COULD BE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH.
A NEW STUDY SUGGESTS --
COASTAL POPULATIONS MAY ACTUALLY BE HEALTHIER THAN THOSE LIVING FARTHER INLAND.
THE RESEARCH IS BASED ON CENSUS RESPONSES --
FROM 48-MILLION PEOPLE IN ENGLAND.
IT DOES NOT INCLUDE U-S DATA.
BUT RESEARCHERS SAY ALTHOUGH THE EFFECT IS SMALL --
A SEASIDE HOME MAY PROVIDE STRESS REDUCTION,
AND INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
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THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY.
WERE CAUGHT ON CAMERA MONDAY NIGHT.
CAPTURED -- ON THE KISS CAM!
THE OBAMAS WERE ATTENDING A PRACTICE BASKETBALL GAME,
BETWEEN TEAM U-S-A AND BRAZIL.
THEIR DAUGHTER MALIA POINTED OUT TO HER PARENTS THEY WERE ON THE KISS CAM.
SO PRESIDENT OBAMA GAVE HIS WIFE A SMOOCH.
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THE HAPPIEST DAY IN A FORT MYER'S COUPLE'S LIFE -- ENDED WITH THE DISCOVERY OF A HORRIBLE CRIME.
WHILE THE MEDINA'S SAID THEIR VOWS,
BURGLARS BROKE INTO THEIR HOME ON OASIS PARK ROAD -- TAKING ELECTRONICS AND THEIR HONEYMOON MONEY.
MRS MEDINA DISCOVERED WHAT HAPPENED WHEN SHE WENT HOME TO CHANGE OUT OF HER WEDDING DRESS.
THE COUPLE AND THEIR THREE CHILDREN WERE PLANNING ON A TRIP TO DISNEY WORLD.
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i think I lost hope.But for now im not done we'll put the honeymoon on hold
BUT THE COUPLE MAY NOT HAVE TO PUT THE TRIP ON HOLD FOR LONG.
AFTER HEARING THEIR STORY.PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY CALLED IN TO HELP.
ONE COUPLE IS OFFERING THEM $1,500 DOLLARS.
THEY SAY THEY'LL WRITE THE CHECK WHEN THEY FIGURE OUT HOW TO DONATE IT ANONOMYOUSLY.
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THE F-B-I INVESTIGATES --
AFTER PASSENGERS ON BOARD *FOUR DELTA FLIGHTS.
FOUND *NEEDLES INSIDE THEIR TURKEY SANDWICHES!
THE PLANES WERE GOING FROM AMSTERDAM TO THE U.S.
ONE PASSENGER WAS INJURED.
THE SANDWICHES WERE MADE IN THE KITCHEN OF A CATERING COMPANY IN AMSTERDAM
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A SLOW ECONOMY MEANS A BLAME GAME IS GOING ON IN WASHINGTON.
RETAIL SALES ARE DOWN FOR A THIRD STRAIGHT MONTH.
BOTH PARTIES SAY THE OTHER IS HOLDING THE PROCESS HOSTAGE.AND MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS.
AT ISSUE -- TAXES AND SPENDING CUTS.
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ONE FORT MYERS WOMAN. WANTS HER COMMUNITY TO SPEAK UP.
DANA PIERCE MET WITH THE CITY COUNCIL LAST NIGHT,
ABOUT HER EFFORTS TO GET THE COMMUNITY TALKING.
SHE PLANS ON USING CHURCHES, PUBLIC MEETINGS AND MARCHES. TO GATHER INFORMATION.
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THE F-D-A MEETS TODAY --
TO DISCUSS APPROVING *ANOTHER WEIGHT LOSS DRUG.
IT WOULD BE THE *SECOND DIET PILL APPROVED THIS YEAR.
IT'S CALLED Q-NEXA,
AND WOULD HAVE PHEN-TER-MINE IN IT.
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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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