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DIRECTORS PAGE TEASE TWO-2SHOT
SHOW OPEN-CLIP TZ2 B AIMEE COPELAND UPDATE-SOTVO
FIRST WEATHER JP-WXWALL WEATHER-CLIP
THREE OAKS MURDER ARREST-2SH-(2)SS-WIPE WEATHER-PWC
THREE OAKS MURDER ARREST-SOT-SS OK GRASS FIRES-VOTOPS-WIPE
DEAN PARK RAPE ARREST-SS GA WATERSPOUT COOL PIC-VOTOPS
NEW GATOR BITE PICS-(3)SS DEVELOPING
VOTE 2012 OPEN-CLIP LEE CO ABANDONED BOATS-VO
MITT ROMNEY FOREIGN WOES-VO-WIPE LAKE O UPDATE-VO-OC
MITT ROMNEY FOREIGN WOES-SOTVO-WIPE NJ WATERMAIN FLOODS BUILDING-VO
MITT ROMNEY FOREIGN WOES-VOTOPS-WIPE HOME PRICES UP-VO
MITT ROMNEY FOREIGN WOES-SOTVO AT THE PUMP-CG
SENIORS FOR ROMNEY, YOUTH FOR OBAMA-VO-WIPE AIMEE COPELAND UPDATE-OC-SOTVO-OC
FIRST LADY DNC-VOTOPS TONIGHT ON NY MED-OC-SOT-SS
ROMNEY VP APP-VO-WIPE TOSS TO BRAD-POP EST
ROMNEY VP APP-SOTVO TEASE THREE-POP
NEW EDISON PREZ-VO-WIPE TZ3 A SPORTS
NEW EDISON PREZ-SOTVO TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP
PENN STATE RALLY-NATVO 11PM TZ1) FREE BIRTH CONTROL-VOTOPS-WIPE
JOHNSON & SPARKS-SS 11PM TZ2) TOP CONSUMER COMPLAINTS-VOTOPS
GARRETT KERN UPDATE-VO-SS-OC SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
CAPE TOLL BRIDGE-ONCAM SKEET GOLD-POP
COLONIAL PROJECT-VOTOPS-WIPE SKEET GOLD-VOTOPS-WIPE
CLOSING BELL & STOCKS-NATVO-CG TREVOR MOORE-VIDBX RVL
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP MIAMI DOLPHINS-POP
TEASE ONE-ONCAM MIAMI DOLPHINS-VOTOPS-WIPE
TZ1 A FOUR FREEDOMS PARK-VOTOPS-WIPE MIAMI DOLPHINS-SOTVO-WIPE
TZ1 B MARCO RINGS FOUND-SOTVO USF BULLS-VOTOPS-WIPE
FOUR FREEDOMS PARK-2SH-VO-WIPE USF BULLS-SOTTOPS-WIPE
FOUR FREEDOMS PARK-SOTVO CHRIS JOHNSON-VOTOPS-WIPE
MORE APPLE PRODUCTS COMING?-VO MLB TRADES-VOTOPS
HONEYMOON REGISTRY-VO-BNR LA HAUNTED PIZZERIA?-2SH-VO-WIPE
MARCO RINGS FOUND-2SH-VO-WIPE LA HAUNTED PIZZERIA?-SOTVO
MARCO RINGS FOUND-SOTVO GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-4SHOT
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP  


DIRECTORS PAGE


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


7PM SHOW OPEN Return to index of stories...


FIRST WEATHER JP-WXWALL


RAIN CHANCES INCREASING

The vast majority of storms have been east I-75 this week. That's going to soon change and we'll all be in the mix come this weekend.

There's an area of low pressure stationed atop Cuba. It's essentially robbing us of moisture which limits our thunderstorm coverage.

It's heading westbound, and once it's out we'll see the air become more conducive for widespread rain. This will happen Thursday into Friday.

Yes, the upper atmosphere is a little dry as I previously mentioned, but the surface isn't. The humidity is oppressive, and it's not going anywhere. High temperatures will continue to be in the low to mid 90s and with high humidity values it'll feel over 100.

Wednesday will be partly sunny with stray storms firing right along I-75 and pushing inland by the evening.

Thursday will still be partly sunny with very isolated storms around the region.

Friday going into the weekend our winds will shift from the southwest to the southeast which will pin the sea breeze along the urban corrider. Scattered storms are expected, so be ready!

If you're hitting the waters expect winds from the southwest at 10 knots, seas 2 feet, and inland waterways will have a light chop.

A tropical wave located 1100 miles southwest of the Cape Verde Islands is producing an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Over the next few days, conditions may become a bit more favorable for slow development. Right now, the National Hurricane Center is giving this particular system a medium chance for tropical development over the next 48 hours. Return to index of stories...


THREE OAKS MURDER ARREST-2SH-(2)SS-WIPE


BREAKING NEWS TONIGHT AT SEVEN --

DEPUTIES IN LEE COUNTY ARE LOOKING FOR A MAN THEY CALL A MURDERER.

EARLIER TODAY - THEY ARRESTED ONE PERSON FOR THE MURDER OF A THREE OAKS WOMAN FOUND DEAD BY HER BOYFRIEND A WEEK AGO.

HE FOUND 55 YEAR OLD DEBORAH STRIANO'S INSIDE OF THIER SOUTH LEE COUNTY HOME.

SHERIFF MIKE SCOTT SAYS DUSTIN JAYE AND HIS UNCLE BILLY RETHERFORD BROKE INTO THE HOME STRIANO SHARED WITH HER BOYFRIEND.

DEPUTIES ARRESTED JAYE TODAY.

THEY ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR RUTHERFORD. Return to index of stories...


THREE OAKS MURDER ARREST-SOT-SS


6:15:02 / these guys arn't even out long, and when they are not in jail they are commiting crimes we want information, all the information we can get to help us help the community rutherford off the streets.

AGAIN,

THE MAN ON THE LEFT OF YOUR SCREEN, BILLY RETHERFORD, REMAINS AT LARGE TONIGHT.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, GIVE CRIMESTOPPERS A CALL. Return to index of stories...


DEAN PARK RAPE ARREST-SS


AND IN FORT MYERS TONIGHT,

A MAN WANTED FOR A SEXUAL ASSAULT THREE MONTHS AGO IS IN JAIL TONIGHT.

OFFICERS ARRESTED ALBERT BLACK JUNIOR OF CAPE CORAL.

INVESTIGATORS SAY HE BROKE INTO THE VICTIM'S CENTRAL FORT MYERS HOME IN MAY.

THEY SAY D-N-A EVIDENCE LINKS BLACK TO THE CRIME.

HE ALSO FACES CHARGES OF BURGLARY AND KIDNAPPING. Return to index of stories...


NEW GATOR BITE PICS-(3)SS


WE HAVE A BETTER LOOK AT THE EXACT MOMENT AN ALLIGATOR RIPPED OFF THE HAND OF AN AIRBOAT CAPTAIN.

A WITNESS SENT THESE PICTURES TO ABC7.

THAT WITNESS WAS ON THE BOAT WHEN THAT GATOR STOLE THE HAND OF CAPTAIN WALLY WEATHERHOLT LAST MONTH IN EVERGLADES CITY.

TONIGHT WEATHERHOLT IS CHARGED WITH UNLAWFUL FEEDING OF AN ALLIGATOR.

F-W-C OFFICERS ARRESTED WEATHERHOLT THIS WEEKEND.

IF CONVICTED HE FACES JAIL AND A FINE OF 500 DOLLARS.

HE'LL BE BACK IN COURT AUGUST 22-ND. Return to index of stories...


VOTE 2012 OPEN-CLIP


VOTE 2012 OPEN Return to index of stories...


MITT ROMNEY FOREIGN WOES-VO-WIPE


IN YOUR VOICE - YOUR VOTE TONIGHT.

MITT ROMNEY HEADS BACK TO BOSTON.

EARLIER TODAY HE FINISHED HIS WEEK-LONG FOREIGN TOUR IN WARSAW, WITH A SWIPE AT PRESIDENT OBAMA.

PRAISING POLAND FOR SHARING THE REPUBLICAN'S FAITH IN FREE ENTERPRISE. Return to index of stories...


MITT ROMNEY FOREIGN WOES-SOTVO-WIPE


"Rather than heeding the false promise of a government-dominated economy, Poland sought to stimulate innovation, attract investment, expand trade, and live within its means."

ROMNEY DID NOT MENTION POLAND'S 12 PERCENT UNEMPLOYMENT AND MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE. Return to index of stories...


MITT ROMNEY FOREIGN WOES-VOTOPS-WIPE


ROMNEY'S TRIP WAS ROUGH.

HE GAFFED IN LONDON ON HOW WELL BRITAIN WOULD RUN THE OLYMPICS.

IN ISRAEL HE SAID CULTURE PARTLY EXPLAINS THE ECONOMIC GAP BETWEEN ARABS AND JEWS.

TEAM OBAMA JOKED THAT ROMNEY HAD NOT HURT THE U-S-A. Return to index of stories...


MITT ROMNEY FOREIGN WOES-SOTVO


there's nothing that i could see that was detrimental, at least not to the president. hahaha

BACK HERE THE MAIN ISSUE AGAIN WILL BE ECONOMIC.

CONGRESS LOWERED THE TEMPERATURE A BIT TODAY,

MAKING A BUDGET DEAL TO KEEP GOVERNMENT GOING THROUGH THE ELECTION TO FEBRUARY. Return to index of stories...


SENIORS FOR ROMNEY, YOUTH FOR OBAMA-VO-WIPE


A NEW POLL TONIGHT SHOWS THE PRESIDENT AND MITT ROMNEY DON'T JUST APPEAL TO DIFFERENT PARTIES.

THEY ALSO APPEAL TO DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS.

THE LATEST GALLUP POLL SHOWS MOST SENIORS SUPPORT ROMNEY.

YOUNG ADULTS FAVOR THE PRESIDENT.

THIS COULD ACTUALLY WORK FOR ROMNEY.

ANALYSTS SAY MOST YOUNG VOTERS WHO HIT THE POLLS IN 2008 VERY HARD FOR THE PRESIDENT. ARE LESS ENGAGED THIS YEAR. Return to index of stories...


FIRST LADY DNC-VOTOPS


THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVETION STARTS SEPTEMBER 4TH IN CHARLOTTE.

TONIGHT, WE'VE LEARNED FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA WILL SPEAK AT THE CONVENTION.

SHE'LL TALK ABOUT THE PRESIDENT AS A HUSBAND, FATHER AND A LEADER OVER THE LAST FOUR YEARS. Return to index of stories...


ROMNEY VP APP-VO-WIPE


MITT ROMNEY'S V-P PICK COULD COME AT ANY TIME NOW.

AND IF YOU WANT TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW,

YOU'LL HAVE TO TURN TO YOUR SMARTPHONE.

THE ROMNEY CAMPAIGN CREATED AN APP FOR ANDROID AND I-PHONE USERS.

PEOPLE WHO DOWNLOAD THE APP WILL BE THE FIRST TO KNOW.

ROMNEY'S TEAM SEES THIS AS A WAY TO CONNECT TO TECH-SAVY YOUNG VOTERS. Return to index of stories...


ROMNEY VP APP-SOTVO


"A lot of my friends have smart phones, I-pads, and they use apps for everyday life."

:14:42:41

It would just make more sense to be in person telling them like it's fine to do it over the phone but it's impersonal. 50

4-YEARS AGO. PRESIDENT OBAMA ALSO WENT THE HIGH-TECH ROUTE.

HIS CAMPAIGN SENT OUT A MASS TEXT MESSAGE WHEN HE CHOSE JOE BIDEN AS HIS RUNNING MATE. Return to index of stories...


NEW EDISON PREZ-VO-WIPE


EDISON STATE'S NEW DISTRICT PRESIDENT SPENT HIS FIRST DAY ON THE JOB TODAY.

FACULTY AND STUDENTS WANT TO SEE WHAT DOCTOR JEFFERY ALLBRITTEN CAN DO ABOUT GETTING THE SCHOOL OFF PROBATION.

THAT ISSUE STEMS FROM A COURSE SWAPPING SCANDAL -- USING ONE COURSE IN PLACE OF ANOTHER SO STUDENTS CAN GRADUATE -- AND FORMER PRESIDENT KENNETH WALKER'S CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS.

ALLBRITTEN TELLS US HE'S READY TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE. Return to index of stories...


NEW EDISON PREZ-SOTVO


Sot "it's about transparency and integrity, people can make mistakes and they can falter and I'll forgive that but if I have anyone n the team who's jot completely honest thats a whole different animal."

THE SCHOOL HAS UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR TO FIX WHAT'S CALLED 'NON COMPLIANCE' IN 7 KEY AREAS.

THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS SETS THOSE STANDARDS.

ALLBRITTEN WILL MAKE 275-THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR PLUS BENEFITS. Return to index of stories...


PENN STATE RALLY-NATVO


TURNING TO PENNSYLVANIA TONIGHT,

FANS OF PENN STATE FOOTBALL RALLY AROUND THEIR BELOVED NITTANY LIONS.

nats of rally

TODAY SEVERAL *THOUSAND PEOPLE GREETED THE FOOTBALL TEAM FOR THEIR FIRST WORKOUT OF THE NEW SEASON.

IT WAS THE FIRST VOLUNTARY WORKOUT SINCE THE NCAA IMPOSED SANCTIONS ON THE SCHOOL IN THE WAKE OF THE JERRY SANDUSKY SEX SCANDAL. Return to index of stories...


JOHNSON & SPARKS-SS


TONIGHT, A CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER AND HIS GIRLFRIEND FACE FEDERAL CHILD PORN CHARGES.

BOTH ALAN JOHNSON AND JENNIFER SPARKS APPEARED IN COURT TODAY.

BOTH ARE CHARGED WITH RAPING A FOUR YEAR OLD GIRL AND RECORDING IT ON THEIR CELL PHONE!

SHOPPERS FOUND THE PHONE.

INVESTIGATORS USED IT TO TRACE THE VIDEO BACK TO THE COUPLE.

BOTH WILL BE BACK IN COURT FRIDAY FOR AN ARRAIGNMENT HEARING. Return to index of stories...


GARRETT KERN UPDATE-VO-SS-OC


IN CAPE CORAL,

WE'RE LEARNING GARRETT KERN COULD GO TO TRIAL.

BUT DOCTORS MUST EVALUATE HIS MENTAL HEALTH FIRST.

IN COURT THIS MORNING KERN AND HIS ATTORNEY SAID THEY ARE ALMOST READY FOR TRIAL IN OCTOBER.

KERN'S ACCUSED OF CHOKING HIS GRANDFATHER JAMES ARTHUR TO DEATH IN OCTOBER LAST YEAR-

THEN DUMPING HIS BODY BEFORE FLEEING TO THE CHICAGO AREA.

KERN FACES SECOND DEGREE MURDER AND GRAND THEFT CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


CAPE TOLL BRIDGE-ONCAM


A COUPLE OF TRAFFIC PROJECTS TO TELL YOU ABOUT TONIGHT-

THAT MAY IMPACT YOU.

FIRST, IN CAPE CORAL, ON THE PARKWAY.

STARTING FRIDAY,

ALL LANES HEADED *WEST INTO THE CAPE WILL SHIFT TO THE RIGHT.

CREWS WILL BE BUSY THROUGH NEXT TUESDAY.

DRIVERS SHOULD CONSIDER TAKING THE MIDPOINT BRIDGE IN THE MEANTIME. Return to index of stories...


COLONIAL PROJECT-VOTOPS-WIPE


AND STARTING TONIGHT IN LEE COUNTY,

TRAFFIC WILL DROP DOWN TO ONE LANE ON COLONIAL AND LEE BOULEVARD.

THAT'S FROM NINE TONIGHT UNTIL SIX TOMORROW MORNING FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYS.

CREWS ARE OUT PAVING AT THE STATE ROAD 82 INTERSECTION.

KEEP IN MIND YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO MAKE LEFT HAND TURNS FOR NOW.

**ALL SIX LANES OF TRAFFIC SHOULD BE OPEN BY LABOR DAY. Return to index of stories...


CLOSING BELL & STOCKS-NATVO-CG


nats of closing bell

THE SOUND OF THE CLOSING BELL ON WALL STREET TODAY.

STOCKS CLOSE LOWER AFTER INVESTORS HELD BACK AHEAD OF CRITICAL EVENTS THIS WEEK.

ONE BEING A CLOSELY WATCHED REPORT ON JOBS IN THE U-S.

THE DOW LOST 64 POINTS TO CLOSE AT 13 THOUSAND.

THE NASDAQ LOST SIX POINTS TO 29-40.

THE S & P 500 EDGED DOWN SIX POINTS TO 13-79. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


NEXT AT 7 OPEN Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-ONCAM


IN THE CAPE TONIGHT,

WHEN IT COMES TO BEACHES,

IS TAXPAYER MONEY BEING USED. WISELY?

WHY SOME PEOPLE SAY NO.

AND IN TWO MINUTES --

WE HEAD TO FOUR FREEDOMS PARK WHERE 'SUNNING' SEEMS TO BE THE ISSUE.

PLUS THIS,

he walked up to me and said well, does this look like the ring? and i'm like, "oh yay!!!!!

EVER LOSE SOMETHING AT THE BEACH?

NOT THE GREATEST FEELING - RIGHT?

ONE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MAN IS ON A MISSION TO RETURN THOSE ITEMS BACK TO YOU.

AND IT'S PAYING OFF.

JP?

WEATHER TEASE Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A FOUR FREEDOMS PARK-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ1 B MARCO RINGS FOUND-SOTVO


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FOUR FREEDOMS PARK-2SH-VO-WIPE


IT'S BECOME THE TALE OF TWO CAPE CORAL BEACHES.

ONE OF THEM YOU CAN SWIM IN, THE OTHER YOU CAN'T.

SOME CAPE CORAL RESIDENTS ARE UPSET WITH THE CITY'S CHOICE TO SPEND 40-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO BUILD A 'SUNNING' BEACH AT FOUR FREEDOMS PARK.

IN OTHER WORDS, YOU CAN WORK ON YOUR TAN BUT YOU CAN**NOT*** GET IN THE WATER. Return to index of stories...


FOUR FREEDOMS PARK-SOTVO


"a non-swimming beach. I've never heard of a non-swimming beach. You think that money wouldve been better served elsewhere? Sure, fire truck, police car, something like that. $50k for sand?!"

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY'S COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DEFENDS THE SPENDING.

HE CALLS THE NON-SWIMMING BEACH JUST ONE OF MANY SMALL PROJECTS THAT WILL HELP BRING PEOPLE DOWNTOWN. Return to index of stories...


MORE APPLE PRODUCTS COMING?-VO


IT COULD BE TIME ONCE AGAIN TO SEE SOME NEW TECHNOLOGY FROM APPLE.

SOME SOURCES SAY APPLE COULD ANNOUNCE ITS NEXT GENERATION I-PHONE AND A NEW I-PAD MINI SOMETIME IN SEPTEMBER.

BUT WE'LL JUST HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE AS WE GET CLOSER.

APPLE ISN'T SAYING A WORD RIGHT NOW. Return to index of stories...


HONEYMOON REGISTRY-VO-BNR


IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO TIE THE KNOT,

FORGET THE TRADITIONAL *BRIDAL REGISTRY.

WHY NO GO ALL OUT FOR THE *HONEYMOON REGISTRY!

A NEW WEBSITE CALLED 'WANDERABLE DOT COM' MAKES IT HAPPEN.

INSTEAD OF SPENDING BIG TIME BUCKS -

YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HELP YOU PAY FOR YOUR HONEYMOON.

THAT INCLUDES COUPLES MASSAGES, HOTELS AND EVEN AIRPLANE TICKETS.

WE'VE GOT A LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE ABC DASH 7 DOT COM.

JUST CLICK ON SITES ON 7. Return to index of stories...


MARCO RINGS FOUND-2SH-VO-WIPE


WE'VE ALL SEEN THEM AT THE BEACH.

PEOPLE LOOKING FOR TREASURES WITH METAL DETECTORS!

ONE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MAN IS FINDING THE GOOD STUFF.

PAUL RODINSKY SAYS HE'S FOUND 'TONS' OF PRICELESS JEWELERY OVER 15 YEARS.

ONE PIECE IS THIS 10-THOUSAND DOLLAR RING RETURNED TO ITS OWNER JUST LAST WEEK.

BUT HIS KINDNESS PAID OFF WHEN ONE WOMAN WHOSE RING HE FOUND BOUGHT A HOUSE FROM RODINSKY'S WIFE. Return to index of stories...


MARCO RINGS FOUND-SOTVO


they don't realize i feel the sentimental value of the piece not just the monetary value.

RODINSKY FOUND ANOTHER WEDDING RING LAST WEEK AND PLANS TO RETURN IT TO THE OWNERS TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


NEXT AT 7 OPEN Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2SHOT


ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY.

AIMEE COPELAND'S FATHER SPEAKS ON HER BEHALF TONIGHT.

It's just an unbelievable regiment she does for an hour and a half each day.

COMING UP,

AIMEE'S LIFE AFTER FLESH-EATING BACTERIA TURNED HER WORLD UPSIDE DOWN.

WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 B AIMEE COPELAND UPDATE-SOTVO


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WEATHER-CLIP


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WEATHER-PWC


RAIN CHANCES INCREASING

The vast majority of storms have been east I-75 this week. That's going to soon change and we'll all be in the mix come this weekend.

There's an area of low pressure stationed atop Cuba. It's essentially robbing us of moisture which limits our thunderstorm coverage.

It's heading westbound, and once it's out we'll see the air become more conducive for widespread rain. This will happen Thursday into Friday.

Yes, the upper atmosphere is a little dry as I previously mentioned, but the surface isn't. The humidity is oppressive, and it's not going anywhere. High temperatures will continue to be in the low to mid 90s and with high humidity values it'll feel over 100.

Wednesday will be partly sunny with stray storms firing right along I-75 and pushing inland by the evening.

Thursday will still be partly sunny with very isolated storms around the region.

Friday going into the weekend our winds will shift from the southwest to the southeast which will pin the sea breeze along the urban corrider. Scattered storms are expected, so be ready!

If you're hitting the waters expect winds from the southwest at 10 knots, seas 2 feet, and inland waterways will have a light chop.

A tropical wave located 1100 miles southwest of the Cape Verde Islands is producing an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Over the next few days, conditions may become a bit more favorable for slow development. Right now, the National Hurricane Center is giving this particular system a medium chance for tropical development over the next 48 hours. Return to index of stories...


OK GRASS FIRES-VOTOPS-WIPE


THANKS JP.

A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN OKLAHOMA TONIGHT.

FIRECREWS ARE TRYING TO GET A HANDLE ON THIS.--MASSIVE GRASS FIRES.

SEVERE DROUGHT AND SCORCHING HEAT ARE HELPING FUEL THE FIRES.

AT LEAST FIVE STRUCTURES ARE NOTHING BUT ASH TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


GA WATERSPOUT COOL PIC-VOTOPS


AN AMAZING IMAGE FROM GEORGIA TONIGHT.

CHECK IT OUT.

SOMEONE CAUGHT A WATERSPOUT OFF THE ATLANTIC COAST.

THE GUY SAYS HE WASN'T SURE WHETHER TO RUN FOR SAFETY OR TAKE A PICTURE.

HE TOOK A PICTURE!

THE WATERSPOUT ONLY LASTED ABOUT 10 MINUTES. Return to index of stories...


DEVELOPING


DEVELOPING NEWS TONIGHT.

FLORIDA'S EDUCATION COMMISSIONER IS RESIGNING.

GERARD ROBINSON SPENT JUST ONE YEAR IN THE POSITION.

HE'S FACED CRITICISM FOR FLAWS IN THE STATE'S STANDARDIZED TESTING SYSTEM, THE F-C-AT. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO ABANDONED BOATS-VO


IN LEE COUNTY --

CREWS ARE WORKING TO REMOVE A DOZEN ABANDONED BOATS JUST SITTING IN THE WATER.

IT'S A PROBLEM THEY CONTINUE TO TACKLE.

AND THE BIGGEST PROBLEM --

ABANDONED BOATS CAN CLOG UP FISHING HOLES AND CANALS.

SO FAR THIS YEAR, THE COUNTY'S SPENT NEARLY 50 THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM A SPECIAL DISTRICT FUND TO REMOVE NEARLY 40 UNCLAIMED BOATS FROM WATERWAYS. Return to index of stories...


LAKE O UPDATE-VO-OC


A PLAN TO PUMP WATER FROM SUGAR CANE FIELDS TO THE CALOOSAHATCHEE IS *NOT GETTING RAVE REVIEWS FROM LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

COUNTY STAFF DRAFTED A LETTER SUPPORTING THE "BACK PUMPING" PROCEDURE --

BUT TODAY, COMMISSIONERS DID NOT SIGN IT.

INSTEAD, THEY WANT A NEW LETTER THAT INCLUDES OTHER IDEAS FOR GETTING FRESH WATER TO LEE COUNTY WATERWAYS.

THE SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT MEETS THURSDAY, AND AGAIN NEXT WEEK, TO TALK OPTIONS. Return to index of stories...


NJ WATERMAIN FLOODS BUILDING-VO


IT'S A SOGGY SITUATION FOR SOME FOLKS IN NEW JERSEY TONIGHT.

RESIDENTS OF THIS BUILDING IN SCOTCH PLAINS WILL SLEEP ELSEWHERE FOR NOW.

A WATER MAIN BROKE TODAY,

CAUSING THIS SEVERE FLOODING.

SOME CARS WERE EVEN SUBMERGED!

THE MAIN IS FIXED NOW,

BUT IT'S GOING TO TAKE A WHILE FOR THINGS TO DRY OFF. Return to index of stories...


HOME PRICES UP-VO


AND ABC7 CONSUMER ALERT FOR YOU TONIGHT.

THERE'S SOME GOOD NEWS FOR THE HOUSING MARKET.

HOME PRICES JUMPED ABOUT TWO PERCENT IN MAY,

IN *EVERY MAJOR U-S CITY TRACKED BY THE REPORT.

IT'S THE SECOND INCREASE FOLLOWING SIX MONTHS OF DROPPING PRICES. Return to index of stories...


AT THE PUMP-CG


TAKING A QUICK LOOK AT WHAT YOU'RE PAYING AT THE PUMP.

WE'RE UP A PENNY FROM YESTERDAY.

HERE'S THE CURRENT BREAKDOWN.

IF YOU'RE HEADED OUT TONIGHT,

EXPECT TO PAY ABOUT 3-42.

THE STATE AVERAGE IS 3-43.

THE NATIONAL IS 3-50. Return to index of stories...


AIMEE COPELAND UPDATE-OC-SOTVO-OC


ON THE MEDICAL FRONT TONIGHT,

TONIGHT WE BRING YOU A POSITIVE UPDATE ON AIMEE COPELAND.THE YOUNG COLLEGE STUDENT WHO LOST HER LIMBS TO FLESH EATING BACTERIA.

HER FATHER SAYS SHE'S MAKING GOOD PROGRESS.

The regiment she's under right now is incredible. She does 200 crunches in about seven minutes. 400 leg lifts in about seven minutes. She does an untold number of push-ups.

24 YEAR-OLD COPELAND CONTRACTED FLESH-EATING BACTERIA IN MAY NEAR ATLANTA AFTER A ZIP LINE CRASH.

HER FAMILY SAYS SHE GOES THROUGH THERAPY EVERY DAY.

COPELAND HAS THREE NEW PROSTHETICS AND COULD RETURN HOME MID-AUGUST. Return to index of stories...


TONIGHT ON NY MED-OC-SOT-SS


TONIGHT ON ABC-7,

IT'S A REAL LIFE MEDICAL SERIES SET AT SOME OF THE NATION'S TOP HOSPITALS.

TONIGHT ON N-Y MED,

A NURSE TREATS A MAN WHO EATS, WAIT FOR IT, METAL!

Hold your breath.

00:13 KATIE DUKE NAT: Holy crap. Is that what I think that is?

OTHER NURSE NAT: That's a nail, that's a screw.

00:20 KATIE DUKE NAT: We obviously have like dry wall screws, wood screws, plaster screws, we have Home Depot in our abdomen here.

REAL MEDICAL DRAMA HITS HOME WITH N-Y MED.

AGAIN, THAT'S TONIGHT AT 10 RIGHT HERE ON ABC-7. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO BRAD-POP EST


SWITCHING GEARS TO TALK ABOUT SPORTS.

HERE'S BRAD WITH A PREVIEW OF WHAT'S UP IN TWO MINUTES. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-POP


IT WAS A GOOD DAY AT THE OLYMPICS FOR A COUPLE LOCAL ATHLETES. WHICH INCLUDES OLYMPIC GOLD. DOLPHINS ROOKIE RYAN TANNEHILL GAINING RESPECT.

AND BISHOP VEROT GRAD CHRIS JOHNSON MADE A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION WITH HIS NEW TEAM. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A SPORTS


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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP


TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN Return to index of stories...


11PM TZ1) FREE BIRTH CONTROL-VOTOPS-WIPE


STARTING TOMORROW EXPECT A LINE AT THE PHARMACY,

AT MIDNIGHT INSURANCE COMPANIES MUST PROVICE CONTRACEPTIVES FREE OF COST --

BUT NOT EVERYONE IS A FAN OF THIS NEW CHANGE. Return to index of stories...


11PM TZ2) TOP CONSUMER COMPLAINTS-VOTOPS


PLUS,

WITH CONSUMERS PINCHING EVERY PENNY,

MORE AMERICANS ARE GETTING FED UP WITH BAD SERVICE.

TONIGHT WE HAVE THE LIST OF TOP CONSUMER COMPLAINTS.

THAT'S TONIGHT AFTER AN ALL NEW N-Y MED. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


SPORTS OPEN Return to index of stories...


SKEET GOLD-POP


VINCENT HANCOCK IS NOT A PATIENT MAN. MOMENTS AFTER HE WON OLYMPIC GOLD IN THE SKEET SHOOT. HE WAS ALREADY THINKING ABOUT THE 2020 OLYMPIC GAMES. THAT'S RIGHT NOT THE 2016 GAMES. HE FIGURES HE'S ALREADY GOT THAT ONE IN THE BAG. BUT THE 2020 OLYMPICS WERE ON HIS MIND. Return to index of stories...


SKEET GOLD-VOTOPS-WIPE


TODAY HE WON A GOLD MEDAL AFTER HITTTING 25 OF 25 TARGETS IN THE FINALS. IN FACT THE GUY ONLY MISSED 2 TARGETS ALL OLYMPICS. HITTING 148 OF 150 TARGETS. SETTING AN OLYMPIC RECORD.

HANCOCK. IS JUST 23. AND HAS 2 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALS.

.

VINCENT. WHO WAS BORN IN PORT CHARLOTTE. NOW LIVES IN GEORGIA. AND PLANS ON OPENING A SHOOTING ACADEMY. Return to index of stories...


TREVOR MOORE-VIDBX RVL


LET'S CONTINUE WITH THE LOCAL THEME.

NAPLES NATIVE TREVOR MOORE AND HIS SAILING PARTNER ERIK STORK HAD A FIRST PLACE FINISH IN RACE NUMBER 4 TODAY. OF THE 49ER DIVISION.

HOWEVER. BECAUSE OF A 16TH PLACE FINISH IN RACE 3. THE PAIR DROPPED FROM 7TH OVERALL TO 9TH.

THE GOOD NEWS IS. 12 RACES STILL REMAIN. WHICH PICKS UP ONCE AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY. Return to index of stories...


MIAMI DOLPHINS-POP


IN 1984 THE MIAMI DOLPHINS DRAFTED SOME GUY OUT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH. WITH A GREAT ARM AND A BAD PERM. THAT GUY. DAN MARINO. FORTUNATELY FOR THE DOLPHINS HIS ARM WAS A LOT BETTER THAN HIS HAIR. MARINO WENT ON TO A HALL OF FAME CAREER. THE FINS ARE STILL WAITING FOR THEIR NEXT GREAT QUARTERBACK. COULD IT BE RYAN TANNEHILL? Return to index of stories...


MIAMI DOLPHINS-VOTOPS-WIPE


HE MAY HAVE TO WAIT HIS TURN. IT WOULD APPEAR BOTH MATT MOORE AND DAVID GARRARD HAVE A LEG UP

BUT TANNEHILL HAS IMPRESSED HIS COACHES DURING HIS FIRST 2 PRACTICES.

AND HAS GAINED THE RESPECT OF HIS TEAMMATES Return to index of stories...


MIAMI DOLPHINS-SOTVO-WIPE


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MEANWHILE ABC-7 WILL BE THE HOME OF TWO OF THE DOLPHINS PRESEASON GAMES.

ON AUGUST 10. THE DOLPHINS PLAY THE BUCCANEERS AND ON AUGUST 29TH. THE FINS TRAVEL TO DALLAS.

BOTH GAMES CAN BE SEEN RIGHT HERE ON ABC 7 Return to index of stories...


USF BULLS-VOTOPS-WIPE


AFTER A DISAPPOINTIG SEASON IN TAMPA LAST YEAR. THE SOUTH FLORIDA BULLS ARE LOOKING TO BOUNCE BACK. THIS FALL.

THE BULLS HAVE A NUMBER OF LOCAL PLAYERS ON ROSTER INCLUDING ISLAND COAST STAR AARON LYNCH WHO TRANSFERRED IN FROM NOTRE DAME.

THE BULLS ARE PICKED TO FINISH 2ND IN THE BIG EAST BEHIND LOUISVILLE Return to index of stories...


USF BULLS-SOTTOPS-WIPE


WAIT Return to index of stories...


CHRIS JOHNSON-VOTOPS-WIPE


ON SUDAY. BISHOP VEROT GRAD CHRIS JOHNSON WAS TRADED TO THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS.

LAST NIGHT. HE WAS MAKING HIS D'BACKS DEBUT. TAKING ABOUT MAKING A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION.

JOHNSON HIT A GRADSLAM AGAINST THE DODGERS.. WELCOME TO PHOENIX C-J Return to index of stories...


MLB TRADES-VOTOPS


THE MAJOR LEAGUE TRADE DEADLINE HAS COME AND GONE AND THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES HAVE BEEN BUSY.

THE PHILLES. WHO. BY-THE WAY WERE THE FAVORITE TO GET TO THE WORLD SERIES. UNLOADED OUTFIELD SHANE VICTORINO TO THE DODGERS.

AND FELLOW OUTFIELD HUNTER PENCE TO THE GIANTS.

RAYS AND RED SOX WERE RELATIVELY QUITE Return to index of stories...


LA HAUNTED PIZZERIA?-2SH-VO-WIPE


A BIZARRE STORY FROM LOUISIANA TONIGHT.

THERE'S MORE THAN JUST PIZZA CAUSING A STIR AT THE SHOP!

AND WE HAVE VIDEO TO PROVE IT.

SOMEONE.OR SOMETHING IS THROWING KITCHEN SUPPLIES AROUND THE ROOM.

WORKERS SAY THEY'VE COME IN TO FIND EVERYTHING FROM A BOTTLE OF BLEACH TO ICE CREAM SCOOPERS THROWN ON THE FLOOR. Return to index of stories...


LA HAUNTED PIZZERIA?-SOTVO


"They're not gonna fall off of that lipped tray."

"Something out of this world."

OBVIOUSLY IT'S HARD TO CONFIRM A PIZZA POLTERGEIST.

BUT ONE WORKER CLAIMS SHE WAS HIT WITH A BOTTLE OF SAUCE.

SHE WAS THE ONLY ONE INSIDE AT THE TIME. Return to index of stories...


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