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ABC7 FOLLOWS BREAKING NEWS OUT OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY --
SMOKE AND FLAMES AT A PORT CHARLOTTE HOME.
WE HAVE A CREW AT THE SCENE.
SEE A LIVE REPORT ON THE NEWS AT NINE.
AND--
A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT THIS MORNING FROM R-S-W-
ABC-7 WILL TELL YOU WHAT IT IS-
PLUS HOW YOU CAN SAVE SOME BIG CASH -- NEXT TIME YOU FLY.
it actually poked the top
of my mouth. It was about 1 inch long straight needle.
THERE'S *NOTHING TO JOKE ABOUT THIS AIRLINE FOOD.
*NEEDLES FOUND INSIDE TURKEY SANDWICHES.
NOW THE F-B-I INVESTIGATES --
HOW THE DANGEROUS MEALS.
ENDED UP ON FOUR DIFFERENT FLIGHT.
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RIGHT NOW AT NINE --
LET'S BEGIN WITH A LIVE LOOK AT STORM WARN 7 DOPPLER RADAR--
SHOWERS AND STORMS ONCE AGAIN.
BEGIN MOVING AROUND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
RIGHT NOW -- DOWNPOURS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY AND PARTS OF LEE.
METEOROLOGIST ALLYSON RAE IS TRACKING IT ALL-
ALLYSON, IS THIS GOING TO BE AN ALL DAY RAIN EVENT?
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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.
"More wet weather Tuesday"
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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ABC 7 *STILL ON THE SCENE --
OF BREAKING NEWS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
FIREFIGHTERS ARE MOPPING UP,
AFTER A HOUSE FIRE IN PORT CHARLOTTE.
IT HAPPENED ON PEACHLAND BOULEVARD,
JUST BEFORE SIX A-M.
ABC-7'S KELLY CRESWELL IS LIVE AT THE SCENE.
AND KELLY --
THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL HAS BEEN CALLED IN.
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THE HOUSE WAS JUST TAPED OFF BY THE FIRE MARSHAL AS HE NOW BEGINS HIS INVESTIGATION INTO WHAT CAUSE THIS HOUSE TO GO UP INTO FLAMES.
AND TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT FIREFIGHTERS WERE DEALING WITH WHEN THEY FIRST ARRIVED ON SCENE.
FLAMES WERE SHOOTING THROUGH THE ROOF OF THIS ONE STORY WOOD FRAMED HOUSE.
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THE CALL CAME IN AROUND QUARTER IF SIX THE MORNING INITIALLY AS A BRUSH FIRE BUT FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY LEARNED THE HOUSE WAS ON FIRE. THEY SEARCHED THE HOME BUT NO ONE WAS INSIDE AND THEY BEGAN THEIR ATTACK. THIS IS RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD SO FIREFIGHTERS HAD TO BE AGGRESSIVE. THIS HOUSE SITS AT THE CORNER OF THREE DIFFERENT FIRE DISTRICTS, MAKING FOR A FAST RESPONSE TIME.
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"when the firefighters arrived on scene, having the flames through the roof that's a good indication that the fire us throughout the house and the attic area and it travels very rapidly into different areas of the home."
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DEE TELLS ME NO ONE LIVES IN THE HOME, THERE'S A NOTICE ON THE FRONT DOOR AND IT APPEARS TO BE BANK OWNED. THE FIRE MARSHAL WILL BE LOOKING TO SEE WHERE THE FIRE STARTED AND HOW IT STARTED. LIVE IN KC KC ABC7
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NEW AT 9--
THREE AIRLINES MAKE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS -- BRINGING NEW NON-STOP FLIGHTS TO AND FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES IS EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE IT WILL ADD DAILY FLIGHTS TO PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND -- AND LONG ISLAND'S ISLIP AIRPORT.
AIRTRAN IS ALSO ADDING ON.
TRAVELERS CAN SOON FLY TWO DAILY NONSTOP FLIGHTS TO CHICAGO MIDWAY -- AND ONE DAILY NONSTOP FLIGHT TO DETROIT.
SPIRIT AIRLINES WILL OFFER NONSTOP SERVICE BETWEEN DALLAS FORT WORTH AND R-S-W -- WITH THREE WEEKLY FLIGHTS STARTING IN NOVEMBER.
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HAPPENING RIGHT NOW --
JURY SELECTION CONTINUES IN THE "DENISE AMBER LEE" WRONGFUL DEATH TRIAL.
HER WIDOWER, NATHAN LEE, IS SUING THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
HE CLAIMS A 9-1-1 DISPATCHER *FAILED TO ACT ON A TIP --
THAT COULD HAVE SAVED HIS WIFE'S LIFE.
TODAY, LAWYERS WILL WORK TO PICK SIX TO EIGHT JURORS.
OUT OF A POOL OF 73.
YOU MAY REMEMBER --
A JURY CONVICTED MICHAEL KING OF KIDNAPPING LEE,
FROM HER NORTH PORT HOME IN 2008.
THEN RAPING AND KILLING HER --
BEFORE DUMPING HER BODY NEAR AN I-75 EXIT.
HE'S ON DEATH ROW.
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HAPPENING NOW AT NINE --
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WILL BE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IN THREE DAYS.
ABC-7 IS STILL WORKING TO NAIL DOWN SPECIFICS -- ABOUT THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO FORT MYERS.
THE LAST TIME MISTER OBAMA CAME TO FORT MYERS WAS 2009 -- WHILE PROMOTING HIS STIMULUS PACKAGE.
FOR THAT VISIT, HE WENT TO THE HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER.
AND ACCORDING TO MAYOR RANDY HENDERSON --
PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN STAFF WANTS TO HOLD FRIDAY'S EVENT THERE AGAIN.
AS SOON AS WE FIND OUT THE EXACT DETAILS OF THE PRESIDENT'S VISIT -- WE WILL PASS THEM ALONG TO YOU.
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ABC-7 DID SOME DIGGING AND FOUND OUT HOW MUCH CASH CANDIDATES IN LEE COUNTY -- HAVE IN THEIR CAMPAIGN ACCOUNTS.
THERE ARE OTHER CANDIDATES, BUT THESE NUMBERS -- LOOK AT THE UPCOMING REPUBLICAN PRIMARY.
IN THE RACE FOR SHERIFF, INCUMBENT MIKE SCOTT LEADS THE PACK WITH MORE THAN 265-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
TIM FISHER HAS ALMOST 22-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
IN THE DISTRICT TWO COUNTY COMMISSION RACE --
WARREN WRIGHT HAS THE MOST MONEY -- MORE THAN 30-THOUSAND DOLLARS
DOUG ST. CERNY IS PRETTY CLOSE TO THAT.
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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VOTERS, KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR MAILBOXES--
IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS,
REGISTERED VOTERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SHOULD GET NEW VOTER INFORMATION CARDS.
VOTERS IN LEE AND COLLIER COUNTIES --
WILL LIKELY SEE A CHANGE IN THEIR PRECINCT LOCATIONS.
FOR NEXT MONTH'S PRIMARY ELECTION.
THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE CONSOLIDATED A FEW PRECINCTS TO SAVE MONEY.
RE-DISTRICTING AFFECTED OTHER PRECINCTS.
SO YOU COULD END UP VOTING AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION.
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we would like for people to know that they have to read their new cards that are coming. Throw away your old cards, and be sure to look closely at the new cards because you may have a change of precinct, you definitely have a change of districts.
WE'VE POSTED A LINK ON ABC-DASH-SEVEN DOT COM.
ON HOW TO LOOK UP WHERE YOU'RE ASSIGNED TO VOTE.
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BREAKING NEWS FROM ALABAMA-
MORE THAN A DOZEN PEOPLE WERE HURT AFTER A GUNMAN WALKED INTO A BAR AND OPENED FIRE IN TUSCALOOSA.
WE HAVE SOME BRAND NEW VIDEO TO SHOW YOU.
IT *JUST CAME INTO THE ABC-7 NEWSROOM.
TUSCALOOSA POLICE BELIEVE A MAN WALKED INTO THE BAR,
AND STARTED SHOOTING INTO THE CROWD LATE MONDAY NIGHT.
THEY'RE HOLDING A PRESS CONFERENCE IN TWO HOURS.
BUT HERE'S WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR --
POLICE SAY 17 PEOPLE WERE HURT, FOUR CRITICALLY.
AT THIS POINT OFFICIALS SAY THEY DON'T HAVE ANY SUSPECTS OR MOTIVES FOR THE SHOOTING.
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THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION HAS THREE NEW RESIDENTS THIS MORNING--
THREE ASTRONAUTS TRAVELING ONBOARD A RUSSIAN-MADE SOYUZ CAPSULE -- HAVE DOCKED WITH THE I-S-S.
THE ASTRONAUTS WILL JOIN CURRENT STATION RESIDENTS -- TWO RUSSIANS AND U-S ASTRONAUT JOE ACABA.
THEY'LL WORK AT THE ORBITING LABORATORY UNTIL NOVEMBER.
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NOW TO THE LATEST ON THE GEORGE ZIMMERMAN CASE-
HIS COUSIN SAYS HE MOLESTED HER AS A CHILD.
AND ACCUSES HIS FAMILY OF RACISM.
ZIMMERMAN'S ATTORNEY, MARK O'MARA, SAYS THESE ACCUSATIONS ARE *NOT RELEVANT OR ADMISSIBLE.
"On the face of it, you're right, they seem damaging. Of course as you mentioned my frustration is they're absolutely not relevant to anything that is at hand in the true case. They're not admissible. Not going to get it into a courtroom. Nor will they get before a judge in any way.
ZIMMERMAN IS CHARGED WITH SECOND-DEGREE MURDER--
IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF TRAYVON MARTIN.
ZIMMERMAN HAS PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
WE'LL HAVE NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CASE,
AHEAD IN OUR NEXT HALF HOUR.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING--
FRIGHTENING NEWS IN THE AIR--
THE F-B-I IS NOW INVESTIGATING HOW *NEEDLES GOT INSIDE SANDWICHES -- SERVED ONBOARD DELTA FLIGHTS FROM AMSTERDAM TO FOUR DIFFERENT U-S CITIES.
THE NEEDLES WERE FOUND OVER THE WEEKEND.
ABC'S PIERRE THOMAS IS FOLLOWING THE LATEST THIS MORNING.
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NEEDLES--- FOUND in SANDWICHES ON 4 SEPARATE DELTA FLIGHTS THIS PAST SUNDAY.
At least one person injured after biting in.
James Tonges/INJURED PASSENGER
It was on the the second bite into the sandwich, it actually poked the top
of my mouth. It was about 1 inch long straight needle.
FEDERAL authorities-- including the FBI--are investigating WHO HAD ACCESS to
the food for flights originating out of AMSTERDAM bound for the U.S.
There's also word that a father and son on different flights were victims
and authorities are investigating.
GRFX
DELTA AIRLINES RELEASED A STATEMENT saying it "has taken immediate action
with our in-flight caterer at Amsterdam to ensure the safety and quality of
the food we provide onboard our aircraft,"
THE SANDWICHES WERE PREPARED IN KITCHEN OF THE GATE GOURMET CATERING COMPANY
AT THE SCHIPOL AIRPORT IN AMSTERDAM. All such sandwiches have now been
removed from flights.
GATE GOURMET OPERATES in 28 COUNTRIES. It serves of an average 9,700 flights
every day of the year---and over 300 million passengers annually.
BRAD GARRETT NIGHTLINE SOTyou can't check every sandwich that goes aboard a
planethis demonstrates to people who want to do bad thingsthis is a gaping
hole.
GRFX
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. "
Needs re-track. Inflection is off at the end of the sentence.
LAST YEAR, ABC AFFILIATE W-S-B PERFORMED AN INVESTIGATION WITH AN UNNAMED
EMPLOYEE WHO WORED FOR GATE GOURMET.
THIS VIDEO ALLEGEDLY SHOWING HOW EASY IT IS TO ADD UNAUTHORIZED FOOD TO
UNACCOMPANIED CARTS.
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THE BRIDGE LINKING DETROIT TO ONTARIO. IS NOW BACK OPEN.
IT WAS CLOSED FOR A HOURS OVERNIGHT,
BECAUSE OF A BOMB THREAT.
POLICE ARE NOW LOOKING FOR THE PERSON WHO CALLED THE THREAT IN.
AND LESS THAN A WEEK AGO --
THE DETROIT-WINDSOR TUNNEL WAS CLOSED BY A BOMB HOAX.
MORE THAN 25-THOUSAND VEHICLES USE THE PRIVATELY OWNED BRIDGE EVERY DAY.
MAKING IT THE BUSIEST COMMERCIAL BORDER CROSSING IN NORTH AMERICA.
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IF YOU HAVE PLANS TO FLY ANYTIME SOON, YOU MAY WANT TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHT NOW--
AIRLINES ARE ONCE AGAIN *DROPPING PRICES--
ABC-7 HAS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW -- TO GET THE BEST DEAL ON YOUR NEXT FLIGHT.
AND--
GOOD NEWS FOR ALL OF US--
BIG BROTHER WILL NOW BE KEEPING AN EYE ON THE PEOPLE WHO WATCH YOUR CREDIT SCORE.
WE'LL TELL YOU WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR BOTTOM LINE.
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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NO CLOSED CAPTIONING
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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.
"More wet weather Tuesday"
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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GOOD NEWS!
PACK YOUR BAGS!
ESPECIALLY IS YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR CHEAP AIRFARES-
AS KEVIN COKLEY SHOWS US, ONCE AGAIN, AIRLINES ARE BATTLING IT OUT FOR YOUR BUSINESS.
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NATS: PLANE
SOUTHWEST FIRED THE FIRST SHOT, CUTTING SOME FARES TO JUST 69 DOLLARS EACH WAY TO CERTAIN CITIES.
TOM PARSONS WITH BEST FARES DOT COM SAW THE AIRFARE WAR COMING.
"Right now, we're going into a stretch that's going to be bargain basement. Some airfares that people thought they would never ever see again and we're going to see good good deals."
AMERICAN AND OTHER MAJOR AIRLINES QUICKLY ENTERED THE FRAY, MATCHING SOUTHWEST ON SELECTED ROUTES AND PUTTING OTHERS ON SALE.
"There's little tricks here. You need a 14 day advance, I would still say you're going to get your best fares starting around august 21st through October 4th."
SOUTHWEST IS OFFERING SOME TRIPS FOR EVEN LESS THAN THE ADVERTISED 69 DOLLARS.
"It's 50 dollars, all taxes."
AND FLYING TO EUROPE IS ALSO A BARGAIN.
"You will find tons of cities going to Europe. Barcelona Madrid to London for less than a thousand dollars. Many of them are actually going to be in the 900 dollar range."
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SOME MORE ADVICE -- TO GET THE BEST DEAL.
EXPERTS SAY THE CHEAPEST DAYS TO FLY ARE TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS.
ALSO BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR AIRFARE ALERTS -- AND LET THE TECHNOLOGY DO THE WORK FOR YOU.
BUT IF YOU RECEIVE AN ALERT FOR A ROCK-BOTTOM PRICE. BE PREPARED TO BOOK RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE THE DEAL COULD DISAPPEAR IN MINUTES.
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AND SPEAKING OF FLYING--
A NEW AIRLINE LANDS AT THE NAPLES AIRPORT.
AND THAT MEANS FOR FLIGHTS FOR YOU.
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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BIG BROTHER WILL KEEP AN EYE -- ON THE PEOPLE IN CHARGE OF YOUR CREDIT SCORE.
FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU WILL SUPERVISE CREDIT REPORTING FIRMS.
CONSUMERS HAVE LONG COMPLAINED ABOUT INACCURATE SCORES.
IT CAN BE A FIGHT TO GET THE SCORES CORRECTED.
THE SUPERVISION STARTS IN SEPTEMBER.
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HEALTHY PROGRESS --
IT'S BEEN FIVE YEARS SINCE THE BIG APPLE PUT A BAN ON TRANS FATS.
SO ARE NEW YORKERS HEALTHIER?
ABC-7 INVESTIGATES.
AND GOOD NEWS IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE.
A BRAND NEW PILL COULD HELP YOU DROP THE POUNDS.
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NEW YORK CITY RAISED A FEW EYEBROWS FIVE YEARS AGO --
WHEN IT BECAME THE *FIRST TO IMPLEMENT A TRANS FAT BAN.
IN *ALL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS.
TODAY -- A NEW STUDY FINDS HEALTH OFFICIALS -- PLACED A GOOD ORDER.
ERIKA EDWARDS EXAMINES WHETHER THE BAN HAS WORKED.
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FOODS LIKE THIS ARE NOT OFTEN CONSIDERED THE HEALTHIEST ITEMS ON THE MENU. BUT THEY'RE BETTER FOR YOU IN THE BIG APPLE THAN IN MOST OTHER CITIES.
"After the restriction of trans fat in NYC, we looked at what the average amount of trans fat was in lunchtime purchases at fast food restaurants, and we found that trans fat went down."
FIVE YEARS AGO NEW YORK CITY BECAME THE FIRST IN THE NATION TO IMPLEMENT A TRANS FAT BAN IN ALL OF ITS TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND RESTAURANTS.
IN A NEW STUDY NEW YORK CITY HEALTH OFFICIALS CALCULATED THE NUTRITION CONTENT OF NEARLY SEVEN THOUSAND RECEIPTS FROM ORDERS PLACED AFTER THE BAN WAS IMPLEMENTED. THEY FOUND DINERS ATE SIGNIFICANTLY LESS TRANS FAT -- AND THERE WAS ONLY A SLIGHT INCREASE IN SATURATED FAT.
"You can walk into your favorite restaurant, order the exact same lunch you've always ordered, and it just has much less trans fat, nothing else has changed."
. INCLUDING HOW FOOD TASTES AND HOW MUCH IT COSTS TO MAKE.
WHAT *APPEARS* TO HAVE CHANGED IS A CUSTOMER'S RISK FOR HEART DISEASE.
"We know that when trans fat intake goes down, bad cholesterol goes down cardiovascular disease risk goes down."
EXPERTS SAY CONSUMERS STILL NEED TO MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS WHEN DINING OUT -- LIKE LIMITING SATURATED FAT AND EATING PLENTY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
BUT -- AT LEAST IN NEW YORK CITY -- PATRONS CAN ORDER THEIR FOOD WITHOUT A HIDDEN DOLLOP OF TRANS FAT -- AND FOR SOME THAT MIGHT JUST BE THE ICING ON THE CAKE.
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ERIKA EDWARDS REPORTING.
SINCE THE NEW YORK CITY BAN TOOK EFFECT,
OTHER CITIES HAVE FOLLOWED SUIT --
LIKE PHILADELPHIA, BOSTON AND SEATTLE.
PLUS - THE ENTIRE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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A GROUND-BREAKING CLINICAL TRIAL IS NOW UNDERWAY HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - AIMED AT HELPING SOME PEOPLE WHO ARE LOSING THEIR EYESIGHT.
DOCTORS AT RETINA HEALTH CENTER -- ARE TESTING A NEW TYPE OF NEEDLE SLEEVE USED TO INJECT MEDICINE DIRECTLY INTO EYES -- WITH MACULAR DEGENERATION.
IT'S SAFER AND MORE COMFORTABLE.
THE NEW DEVICE USES A NEEDLE THAT POPS OUT OF THE COVERING DURING THE INJECTION - KEEPING THE NEEDLE CLEAN.
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13:39:37 ALEXANDER EATON DOCTOR
"Most studies focus on making the process more safe for doctors, very few focus on the patient's comfort."
DOCTORS SAY IF THIS TRIAL GOES WELL-
PATIENTS WITH EYE PROBLEMS FROM DIFFERENT DISEASES LIKE DIABETES -- CAN ALSO BENEFIT FROM THE NEW NEEDLE.
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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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THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE HEADS TO CAPITOL HILL TODAY---
THAT IS CAUSING SOME WORRY AMONG ANALYSTS -- WHO FEAR THE ECONOMY COULD BE HEADING FOR ANOTHER SLOWDOWN-
ABC-7 TAKES A LOOK AT THE BLAME GAME.
AND--
NEW INFORMATION COMES TO LIGHT IN THE CASE AGAINST GEORGE ZIMMERMAN-
A FAMILY MEMBER ACCUSES ZIMMERMAN OF BEING A RACIST--
BUT THAT'S NOT THE ONLY BOMBSHELL--
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ABC SEVEN IS ALWAYS ON TOP OF THE LATEST BUSINESS NEWS.
YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.
Stocks are set to open higher -- as investors await more earnings reports and Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke's testimony before a Senate committee.
Plus.Goldman Sachs reported lower second quarter earnings.but higher than expected profits.
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RIGHT NOW AT 9:30 --
HERE'S A LOOK AT THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.
A PORT CHARLOTTE VACANT HOUSE WENT UP IN FLAMES.
NOW- FIREFIGHTERS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED THE BLAZE.
IT HAPPENED ON PEACHLAND BOULEVARD,
JUST BEFORE SIX A-M.
THE STATE FIRE MARSHALS OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING.
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AND GOOD NEWS FOR TRAVELERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA-
ABC-7 HAS LEARNED 3 AIRLINES ARE EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE NEW NON-STOP FLIGHTS -- TO AND FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
SOUTHWEST, AIRTRAN AND SPIRIT ARE ADDING FLIGHTS FROM R-S-W TO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ACROSS THE NATION.
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AND JURY SELECTION CONTINUES IN THE NATHAN LEE CIVIL TRIAL.
HE'S THE WIDOWER OF DENISE AMBER LEE.
AND HE'S IS SUING THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE,
OVER BOTCHED 9-1-1 CALLS.
SAYING DISPATCHER *FAILED TO ACT ON A TIP --
THAT COULD HAVE SAVED HIS WIFE'S LIFE.
MICHAEL KING IS ON DEATH ROW -
FOR KIDNAP, RAPE AND MURDER.
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RETAIL NUMBERS 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. LAWMAKERS ARE GOING TO GET A NON-PARTISAN TAKE ON THIS NATION'S BOTTOM LINE.
BRIAN MOOAR REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON.
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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:11-:15
"They are ready and willing to gov over fiscal cliff if they don't get their way."
Washington:16-:25
"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:33-:43
"Terrible jobs report last week. We've had continued bad news on consumer confidence, on manufacturing. We're now looking at the weakest economic recovery we've had 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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THERE ARE STILL *NO LEADS --
INTO THE DISAPPEARANCE OF TWO IOWA GIRLS.
AND NOW, A MASSIVE SEARCH EFFORT HAS BEEN CALLED OFF.
HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS HELPED OVER THE WEEKEND.
BUT FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE NOT GIVING UP HOPE.
LAST NIGHT, A VIGIL WAS HELD IN THE GIRLS' HONOR.
THE GIRLS WERE LAST SEEN FRIDAY AFTERNOON,
AFTER THEY LEFT THEIR GRANDMOTHER'S HOUSE ON A BIKE RIDE.
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HAPPENING 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.
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ALSO TODAY-
THE SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE WILL HOLD A HEARING ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING THIS MORNING.
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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TWO PEOPLE ARE DEAD THIS MORNING AND 19 HURT -- AFTER SHOTS RING OUT AT A PARTY IN TORONTO.
POLICE SAY ONE MAN DESCRIBED AS A "PERSON OF INTEREST" WHO WAS AMONG THE INJURED -- HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY.
THEY ALSO SAY THE PARTY HAD ATTRACTED ABOUT 100 PEOPLE WHO STOOD ON THE STREET OUTSIDE THE HOME IN TORONTO.
AN INFANT WAS AMONG THE INJURED, BUT POLICE SAID THE CHILD'S INJURIES WERE NOT LIFE THREATENING.
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AN UPDATE THIS MORNING --
ON A DEADLY SCHOOL SHOOTING SPREE.
T-J LANE IS ACCUSED OF KILLING THREE CLASSMATES IN CHARDON, OHIO.
PLUS, WOUNDING THREE OTHERS.
HIS DEFENSE ATTORNEY NOW PLANS TO FILE A PLEA--
OF "NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY."
HE'S FILED A REQUEST FOR A 30 DAY EXTENSION IN THE CASE.
TO BUY MORE TIME TO FILE THE PLEA.
THE SHOOTING HAPPENED IN FEBRUARY,
IN CHARDON HIGH SCHOOL'S CAFETERIA.
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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 AFFECTING FARMERS FOR NOW. BUT 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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BOMBSHELL REVELATIONS.
ABC7 FOLLOWS NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE GEORGE ZIMMERMAN CASE.
THIS MORNING, ZIMMERMAN FACES ACCUSATIONS OF A DIFFERENT KIND.
AND THIS TIME. FROM A MEMBER OF HIS FAMILY.
ABC'S MATT GUTMAN HAS THE *JUST RELEASED AUDIO RECORDINGS.
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IN COURT GEORGE ZIMMERMAN'S ATTORNEYS HAVE FOUGHT RELENTLESSLY TO KEEP THIS
TESTIMONY SEALED
WITNESS SOUND: "Yes. And he would reach under the blankets and try to-to do
things. And I would try to push him off but he was bigger and stronger and
older."
SHE IS HIS FIRST COUSIN TELLING INVESTIGATORS THE MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING 17
YEAR OLD TRAYVON MARTIN SERIALLY MOLESTED HER. SHE WAS SIX. HE WAS EIGHT IT
ALLEGEDLY LASTED FOR YEARS.
THESE TAPES AMONG 145 JAIL HOUSE PHONE RECORDINGS RELEASED BY A
JUDGES ORDER BUT ZIMMERMANS ATTORNEYS HAVE COUNTERED THAT "The content of
this statement is not relevant to the issues of this case"
THEY FOUND THE RELEASE SO GALLING THAT THEY DEMANDED THE JUDGE RECUSE
HIMSELF
THE TAPES ALSO INCLUDE A CALL FROM ZIMMERMAN TO KORAN BURING PASTOR TERRY
JONES -
NATSOUND: "Pastor jones I want to thank you for your prayers"
ASKING JONES TO CALL OFF A RALLY IN SANFORD IN APRIL AND INSTEAD VISIT HIM
IN PRISON
NATSOUND: "Perhaps you could come and visit and pray with me."
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MATT GUTMAN REPORTING.
GEORGE ZIMMERMAN IS OUT ON BOND-
AND IS CURRENTLY HIDING OUT AT AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION IN SEMINOLE COUNTY.
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STILL NO TRIAL DATE --
FOR TWO MEN ACCUSED OF KILLING ESTERO RESIDENT MARY ANN ZARB.
HER BODY WAS FOUND DUMPED IN THE WOODS LAST YEAR,
NEAR THE LEE - CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE.
AND NOW, ONE OF THE MEN SAYS HE'S NOT GETTING EFFECTIVE LEGAL HELP.
IN COURT YESTERDAY -- SHANE SIMPKINS SAID HIS ATTORNEY WANTS HIM TO TAKE A PLEA BARGAIN.
SIMPKINS SAYS HIS ATTORNEY'S GOAL IS GET SIMPKINS A DEAL.
INSTEAD OF PREPARING FOR TRIAL.
INVESTIGATORS SAY SIMPKINS AND HIS ALLEGED ACCOMPLICE -- CHRISTOPHER NEUBERGER -- CONFESSED TO THE CRIMES.
THEY'RE CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER, KIDNAPPING, BURGLARY AND LARCENY.
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WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ONE OF THE HAPPIEST DAYS OF THEIR LIVES, QUICKLY TOOK A TURN FOR THE WORSE.
DURING THE MEDINA'S SATURDAY WEDDING -- BURGLARS BROKE INTO THEIR OASIS PARK ROAD HOME TO STEAL.
THE CROOKS NOT ONLY TOOK THEIR ELECTRONICS, BUT ALSO MONEY MEANT TO PAY FOR THEIR HONEYMOON.
THE BRIDE IS THE ONE WHO DISCOVERED THE CRIME -- WHEN SHE CAME HOME TO CHANGE OUT OF HER WEDDING DRESS.
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everything was going good until she came home to change her dress and found everything was missing.
THE MEDINA'S, WHO ALREADY HAVE 3 YOUNG CHILDREN -- WERE SET TO TAKE THEIR KIDS TO DISNEY WORLD FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
THEY WERE GOING TO POSTONE THE TRIP.
BUT SOME FOLKS HAVE COME FORWARD TO DONATE, TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE.
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CAPE CORAL CITY MANAGER JOHN SZERLAG.
WANTS TO BRING BACK AN ASSISTANT.
THE ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER SUPPORTS THE MANAGER,
AND STEPS INTO THAT ROLE WHEN NEEDED.
IN SZERLAG'S PROPOSED BUDGET --
IT'S ONE OF THE HANDFUL OF POSITIONS HE WANTS TO ADD.
BUT IN THE FACE OF A BUDGET DEFICIT --
MAYOR JOHN SULLIVAN SAYS 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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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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YOU HAVE HEARD OF WATERBEDS FOR PEOPLE--
BUT WATERBEDS FOR COWS??
YES, IT'S TRUE.
WHY CATTLEMEN SAY IT'S BETTER FOR THEIR STOCK.
PLUS -- WE LOVE LIVING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
BUT THIS MORNING,
EVIDENCE THAT IT MAKES US HEALTHIER!
ABC 7 EXPLAINS WHY.
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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NOW NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SUDDEN DEATH OF SYLVESTER STALLONE'S SON.
AN AUTOPSY'S BEEN DONE TO FIGURE OUT HOW SAGE STALLONE DIED.
AND THE CASE NOW GOES TO THE L-A-P-D ROBBERY HOMICIDE SQUAD.
ABC'S DAVID WRIGHT HAS THE LATEST ON WHAT THIS ALL MEANS.
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nat snd: ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT aircheck:
"The speculation and buzz is in overdrive."
A celebrity's son.
:
"The last photo of Sly's son."
.and his sudden mysterious death.
:
"Are police investigating it as a suicide?"
Tabloid fodder, even as Sage Stallone's
grieving father PLEADS for privacy.
Sylvester Stallone released
a statement Monday - his first comments
on his son's death: "humbly begging to have my
son's memoryand soul left in peace."
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The autopsy is now COMPLETE.but
it'll be WEEKS before toxicology tests
confirm the cause of death.
The 36-year old actor first appeared
opposite his father in Rocky V.
At age 20, he talked about
Hollywood's expectations of HIM.
SAGE STALLONE:
"Being Stallone's son, they expect
you to be, you know, this punk, man,
this spoiled, you know, idiot."
voice of:
SKIP E. LOWE, cable TV host:
"And you're not."
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Lately, Sage Stallone was trying
to find his own path to STARDOM.
SAGE STALLONE:
"I want to focus on my DIRECTING
and, you know, pull off
a few more, few more of my acting
things."
Stallone's family attorney says
Sage was set to get MARRIED
in Las Vegas.
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Instead, his FUNERAL will take
place this weekend.
His body found in his
Hollywood home Friday,
with PILLS nearby.
HIs mother told the NEW YORK POST
Sage may have been taking
powerful PAIN KILLERS for
dental surgery - weeks before
his death.
No signs of foul play, but
Robbery/Homicide detectives
are now on the case
because of his high profile.
Howard Bragman, ABC NEWS consultant / reputation.com
"Part of it doesn't quite add up.
It surprises me that it would take
four or five days for somebody to
find the body."
His devastated father writes:
".when a parent loses a child there
is no greater pain".
For Good Morning America,
David Wright, ABC News, Los Angeles.
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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.
"More wet weather Tuesday"
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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BUSINESSES ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THE NEXT BIG THING.
AND IT'S NO EXCEPTION FOR DAIRY FARMERS.
ONE FARM IS REPURPOSING A BEDROOM ITEM FOR A SWEET PROFIT.
ABBEY GIBB SHOWS US HOW WATERBEDS ARE MAKING FOR SOME VERY HAPPY COWS.
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"shhhh"
A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS FOR THREE GENERATIONS.
"come on girls."
NOT MUCH HAS CHANGED HERE AT VAN LOON DAIRY FOR 42 YEARS
"my grandpa moved up from CA and started it."
nats
mooo
THAT'S UNTIL GRANDSON *BEN VAN LOON AND HIS BROTHER JEREMY HEARD ABOUT A UNIQUE IDEA FROM WISCONSIN.
"In January we installed one section of these waterbeds."
YES--YOU HEARD HIM RIGHT-- WATERBEDS.
"You see how you're just constantly floating."
"There's 14 gallons in each."
"As the cow gets ready to lie down water moves to the front bag where her knees will come first therefore cushion it more."
THE VAN LOONS BOUGHT MORE THAN A 100 OF THESE BEDS TO TEST THEM OUT.
"The positives are just phenomenal."
"It looks pure like a dust."
THIS GRASSY BYPRODUCT IS WHAT FARMERS HAVE BEEN USING FOR YEARS TO FILL THE STALLS.
"Those stalls over the week get holes because they kick out that stuff."
PLUS--FARMERS SAY THE WATERBEDS ARE MORE SANITARY.
"bacteria doesn't really grow on any rubber."
AND BACTERIA CAN TAKE A COW OFF THE LINE. COSTING THE FARMER THOUSANDS.
IT SEEMS THOSE COWS SLEEPING ON WATERBEDS SEEM TO HAVE FEWER CASES OF BACTERIA.
"This side one case in six months and maybe six or seven on that side."
nats
THAT PROMPTED THE VAN LOONS TO BUY ANOTHER 200 BEDS.
6:33 scoot over about that much
FOR THE REST OF THEIR COWS.AT A COST OF 100-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
A SMALL PRICE TO PAY.
"We definitely like our milk."
FOR HEALTHIER. HAPPIER COWS.
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THAT WAS ABBEY GIBB REPORTING.
THE VAN LOONS EXPECT TO PAY OFF THE BEDS IN THREE YEARS.
THE BEDS STARTED IN WISCONSIN. PICKED UP STEAM IN CALIFORNIA. AND NOW THE VAN LOONS ARE ONE OF FOUR AROUND PORTLAND TO TRY THEM OUT.
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THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY WERE CAUGHT ON CAMERA MONDAY NIGHT.
ON THE KISS CAM TO BE EXACT.
THE OBAMAS ATTENDED 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.
THE TEAMS FACED OFF FOR THE EXHIBITION GAME AT WASHINGTON'S VERIZON CENTER.
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WOMEN WHO ARE OBESE MAY RESPOND DIFFERENTLY TO HORMONAL BREAST CANCER TREATMENTS.
A NEW STUDY SHOWS ESTROGEN LEVELS IN OBESE WOMEN ARE MUCH *HIGHER -- THAN IN THEIR NORMAL WEIGHT PEERS. EVEN AFTER TAKING HORMONE-SUPPRESSING DRUGS.
RESEARCHERS SAY THIS RAISES THE POSSIBILITY THAT HORMONE TREATMENTS FOR OVERWEIGHT WOMEN MAY NEED TO BE ALTERED.
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LIVING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS LIKE A CONSTANT VACATION.
BUT LIVING BY THE SEA. COULD ACTUALLY BE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH.
NEW RESEARCH FROM ENGLAND FOUND --
PEOPLE LIVING NEAR THE COAST.
WERE ACTUALLY HEALTHIER THAN PEOPLE WHO LIVED FARTHER INLAND.
ALTHOUGH THE EFFECT IS SMALL --
A SEASIDE HOME MAY PROVIDE STRESS REDUCTION,
AND INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
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THE STATUE OF LIBERTY TOPS A LIST OF BEST LANDMARKS FOR FAMILY VISITS.
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT FOLLOWS, BUT IS STILL CLOSED FOR REPAIRS FROM EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE.
THIRD PLACE GOES TO THE THE GATEWAY ARCH IN ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
THE U.S. SOUTHERNMOST POINT IN KEY WEST IS ALSO IN THE TOP FIVE.
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CHARLIE SHEEN MAKES HEADLINES AGAIN THIS MORNING.
BUT THIS TIME --
IT'S FOR A *VERY GOOD REASON.
MANY *OTHER PEOPLE. WILL SOON BE "WINNING."
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AND HERE'S A FINAL CHECK OF THE MARKETS THIS MORNING--
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FORMER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP MIKE TYSON WILL SOON BE BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT. NOT IN THE RING, BUT ON A BROADWAY STAGE.
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR IRON MIKE'S ONE-MAN SHOW, "UNDISPUTED TRUTH"
IT'S DIRECTED BY BROOKLYN'S OWN SPIKE LEE, AND IS BILLED AS A 'PERSONAL LOOK INSIDE THE LIFE AND MIND OF THE ONE OF THE MOST FEARED MEN EVER TO WEAR THE HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN.'
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CHARLIE SHEEN GOES FROM "WINNING". TO GIVING!
THE ACTOR ANNOUNCED --
HE'S DONATING ONE PERCENT OF THE PROFITS FROM HIS NEW SHOW "ANGER MANAGEMENT" --
TO A MILITARY AID ORGANIZATION.
AND HE'S GUARENTEEING A *MINIMUM DONATION OF ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
THE MONEY WILL GO TOWARD AN ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY --
FOR INJURED TROOPS IN MARYLAND.
IT'S LARGEST *EVER SINGLE CONTRIBUTION FROM AN INDIVIDUAL TO THE UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.
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ACTRESS UMA THURMAN HAS HER HANDS FULL WITH A NEW ROLE. MOM TO A BRAND NEW BABY GIRL.
THE 42-YEAR-OLD DELIVERED HER BUNDLE OF JOY ON SUNDAY -- AND HER REP TELLS "PEOPLE" MAGAZINE THAT MOM AND BABY ARE DOING WELL.
THIS IS THURMAN'S THIRD CHILD. BUT FIRST WITH FINANCIER ARPAD BUSSON.
THEY'VE BEEN TOGETHER SINCE 2007.
THURMAN HAS A 14-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER -- AND A 10-YEAR-OLD SON WITH EX-HUSBAND ETHAN HAWKE.
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AN AUTHOR WHO HAS HELPED *MILLIONS. HAS PASSED AWAY.
STEPHEN COVEY'S BOOK "THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE" SOLD MORE THAN 20-MILLION COPIES.
COVEY'S FAMILY ISSUED A STATEMENT --
SAYING THE 79-YEAR OLD DIED MONDAY.
HE GOT IN A BAD BIKE CRASH IN APRIL.
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BEFORE WE SAY GOODBYE, HERE'S THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.--
A PORT CHARLOTTE VACANT HOUSE WENT UP IN FLAMES.
NOW- FIREFIGHTERS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY -- FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED THE BLAZE.
IT HAPPENED ON PEACHLAND BOULEVARD,
JUST BEFORE SIX A-M.
THE STATE FIRE MARSHALS OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING.
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AND GOOD NEWS FOR TRAVELERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
ABC-7 HAS LEARNED --
THREE AIRLINES ARE EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE NEW NON-STOP FLIGHTS.
TO AND FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
SOUTHWEST, AIRTRAN AND SPIRIT ARE ADDING FLIGHTS,
TO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ACROSS THE NATION.
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AND JURY SELECTION CONTINUES IN THE NATHAN LEE CIVIL TRIAL.
HE'S THE WIDOWER OF DENISE AMBER LEE.
AND HE'S IS SUING THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE,
OVER BOTCHED 9-1-1 CALLS.
SAYING A DISPATCHER *FAILED TO ACT ON A TIP --
THAT COULD HAVE SAVED HIS WIFE'S LIFE.
MICHAEL KING IS ON DEATH ROW -
FOR KIDNAP, RAPE AND MURDER.
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IN ONE HOUR --
TUSCALOOSA POLICE HOLD A PRESS CONFERENCE. ON A VIOLENT BAR SHOOTING.
THEY'RE LOOKING FOR THE MAN WHO OPENED FIRE.
WOUNDING 17 PEOPLE, SOME CRITICALLY.
WE ARE HOPING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT A MOTIVE.
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