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DIRECTORS PAGE TZ2 B SCHOOL CONDOMS-TBA
HEADLINES- HURRICANNE APP-VO
HL 1) MED STAR UPDATE-VO WEATHER-CLIP
HL 2) TOPLESS BABYSITTER-SS WEATHER-PWC
HL 3) DAYCARE FIGHTING-VO DAY CARE FIGHTING-VO
ISSAC CLIP-CLIP DAY CARE FIGHTING-SOTVO
FIRST WEATHER-WX WALL ARREST PROPOSAL-VO-WIPE
MED STAR UPDATE-VO ARREST PROPOSAL-SOTVO
MED STAR UPDATE-SOTVO COLLIER BEACH BATHROOMS-VO-WIPE
LEE MEMORIAL RESPONSE-CG COLLIER BEACH BATHROOMS-SOTVO
DEPUTY ARRESTED-OC-SS-VO CHAR CO PAY TO PLAY-VO-WIPE
SOLDIER KILLED-SS-VO-WIPE CHAR CO PAY TO PLAY-SOTVO
SOLDIER KILLED-SOTVO SCHOOL CONDOMS-VO
DANIEL PROCTOR-VO-WIPE SENIOR LOVE-VO
DANIEL PROCTOR-SOTVO NY MED PROMO TONIGHT-OCSOTSS
ROBBERY AT CIRCLE K-VO TEASE THREE-POP
TOPLESS BABYSITTER-SS-TAG TZ3 A-VO-DISS
PRO TECH FIRE-VO STOCKS MARKET CLOSING-CGTOPS
PRO TECH FIRE-SOTVO TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP
AKIN COMMENT REAX-VO 11PM TZ1) TAMPA CONVENTION-VOTOPS-WIPE
AKIN COMMENT REAX-SOTVO 11PM TZ2) SCHOOL BUS STOPS-VOTOPS
COLLIER EARLY VOTING-VO SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
CAPE AIR CHILLERS-VO-WIPE CITY OF PALMS-POPMON
CAPE AIR CHILLERS-SOTVO CITY OF PALMS-VOTTOPS
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP SWF SOCCER-VOTOPS
TEASE ONE--- SWF SOCCER-SOTTOPS
TZ1 A) CLARION HOTEL UPDATE-TBA BUCS CAMP-POPMON
TZ1 B) NYAD ENDS SWIM-TBA BUCS CAMP-VOTOPS
911 CONSPIRATORS-VO BUCS CAMP-SOTTOPS
CLARION HOTEL UPDATE-VO-WIPE JAGS IN LONDON-VOTOPS
CLARION HOTEL UPDATE-SOTVO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL-VOTOPS
NYAD ENDS SWIM-VO ROGER CLEMENS-VOTOPS
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP ROGER CLEMENS-SOTTOPS
TEASE TWO--- GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT
TZ2 A COLLIER BEACH BATHROOMS-TBA  


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HEADLINES-


ITAKE VO

EMERGENCY HELP FROM THE AIR -- SUSPENDED.

ABC-7 GETS ANSWERS AS TO WHY MEDSTAR FLIGHTS WON'T BE FLYING IN LEE COUNTY ANYTIME SOON.

A CHILD LEFT ALONE BY THE BABYSITTER--

TONIGHT -- THE ADULT FOUND WITH OUT AN EXCUSE OR A SHIRT.

AND A DISTURBING ARREST AT A DAYCARE.

WHAT THREE WOMEN ARE ACCUSED OF DOING

INSTEAD OF WATCHING YOUNG CHILDREN.

THE NEWS AT 7 STARTS NOW. Return to index of stories...


HL 1) MED STAR UPDATE-VO


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HL 2) TOPLESS BABYSITTER-SS


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HL 3) DAYCARE FIGHTING-VO


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ISSAC CLIP-CLIP


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FIRST WEATHER-WX WALL


The upcoming hours and days may end up being pretty interesting for us in the world of weather across Southwest Florida.

Our eyes are focused on two weather systems, a front to our northwest and a tropical system to our southeast.

Let's first discuss the front that's moving into Central Florida today since it's more of an immediate weather changer. On the radar this afternoon, we're tracking a band of showers and thunderstorms across Central Florida that stretches well out into the Gulf of Mexico. This rain is spreading south, and we could very well see some of this make it to parts of Southwest Florida by this evening or tonight. There's still some uncertainty as to how much rain will survive the journey down the peninsula and precisely when it will move in. The best estimate would place the storms over northern portions of the viewing area by 7-9 p.m. If the storms hold on to enough steam, we may see some of the storms move into central and southern portions of the viewing area around or beyond sunset. Some of these storms could be capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning.

The next item of interest is a tropical system in the western Atlantic that may have an impact on our long-range forecast. Tropical Depression Nine formed earlier this morning, and the storm may become Tropical Storm Isaac later today. T.D. Nine is still roughly two thousand miles away from Southwest Florida, but it's quickly moving toward the Lesser Antilles and should arrive there Wednesday night. Forecast models continue to strengthen the system Thursday and Friday, and it could potentially develop into a Category 1 hurricane by then. One of the keys in determining how strong the storm will get is its interaction with Cuba and Hispaniola, where 10,000 foot mountains have been known to rip hurricanes apart. The system's interaction with Cuba and Hispaniola will be critical in determining its strength, and just a change of 50 miles could make all the difference. It's just too early to resolve the finer details at this point.

The bottom line is T.D. Nine will be a storm to watch closely for anyone in South Florida, and IF this storm were to affect our weather, it would most likely be early next week around Monday or Tuesday. Return to index of stories...


MED STAR UPDATE-VO


NEW AT 7--

ABC 7 IS LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE SUDDEN SHUTDOWN OF LEE COUNTY'S EMERGENCY HELICOPTER SERVICE, MEDSTAR.

EMS LEADERS GROUNDED IT TODAY AND LAID OFF A NUMBER OF PEOPLE.

LEADERS SAY THEY NEED TO COMPLETELY REVAMP FLIGHT OPERATIONS.

ACCORDING TO THEM BECAUSE IT'S SUCH A LARGE PROJECT -- THEY'RE SHUTTING DOWN FOR SIX TO NINE MONTHS.

THE COUNTY WANTS TO GO AFTER NATIONAL ACCREDITATION -- AND TO DO THAT, THEY NEED TO *CHANGE WHO'S ON BOARD.

INSTEAD OF TWO PARAMEDICS -- THEY NEED A REGISTERED NURSE AND A MEDIC.

WITHOUT ITS OWN HELICOPTERS -- LEE COUNTY WILL RELY ON PRIVATE AVIATION AND COLLIER COUNTY'S MEDFLIGHT.

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MED STAR UPDATE-SOTVO


KIM DICKERSON

LEE CO. EMS CHIEF

17 SECONDS

9:38:53 does it worry you at all having to rely on helicopters from other areas?

55 not at all. when our ship goes down for service, we rely on mutual aid. or if we have two requests for helicopters at the same time. we only fly one helicopter so it allows us to be able to contact our mutual aid partners to get a ship in as quickly as possible 11

THE COUNTY LET GO FOUR PEOPLE AS PART OF THIS SUSPENSION--

THREE PILOTS AND THE DIRECTOR OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS. Return to index of stories...


LEE MEMORIAL RESPONSE-CG


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ANOTHER GROUP IS REACTING TO THE NEWS.

LEE MEMORIAL - THE HOSPITAL WITH THE ONLY TRAUMA CENTER IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

IN A STATEMENT EMAILED TO US LATE THIS AFTERNOON, SPOKESWOMAN MARY BRIGGS WRITES:

"This is unexpected news, but we're quickly implementing plans so patient care is not negatively impacted." Return to index of stories...


DEPUTY ARRESTED-OC-SS-VO


A HUSBAND AND WIFE WERE ARRESTED ON PRESCRIPTION FRAUD CHARGES.

AND THE HUSBAND IS A COLLIER COUNTY CORRECTIONS OFFICER

26-YEAR-OLD CAPTAIN JASON SLAPP, WHOSE MUG SHOT IS UNAVAILABLE BECAUSE HE'S A MEMBER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT--

AND HIS WIFE, 44-YEAR-OLD CAROLINE KEOGH ARE FACING THE CHARGES.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT ACCUSES THEM OF CALLING IN BOGUS PRESCRIPTIONS FOR EVERYTHING FROM XANAX TO VICODIN AND AMBIEN.

AUTHORITIES SAY KEOGH,

WHO WORKED AT ADVANCED MEDICAL CENTER IN NAPLES, CALLED IN PRESCRIPTIONS AT NEARLY A DOZEN DIFFERENT PHARMACIES ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

CAPTAIN SLAPP IS ON UNPAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE. Return to index of stories...


SOLDIER KILLED-SS-VO-WIPE


AN ARMY PILOT AND LEHIGH ACRES NATIVE DIED THURDAY IN A HELICOPTER CRASH.

THE CRASH THAT KILLED CHIEF WARRANT OFFICCER BRIAN HORNSBY'S HAPPENED IN A REMOTE PART OF NORTHERN AFGHANISTAN.

IT ALSO KILLED SIX OTHER SERVICEMEMBERS --

TONIGHT THE TALIBAN IS CLAIMING IT SHOT DOWN THE HELICOPTER.

HORNSBY'S BODY ARRIVED AT DOVER AIR FORCE BASE THIS WEEKEND.

HIS FATHER TELLS ABC7 HIS SON ATTENDED RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL IN THE EARLY 90'S.

TONIGHT ABC7 SPOKE WITH FRIENDS WHO GREW UP WITH HORNSBY. Return to index of stories...


SOLDIER KILLED-SOTVO


"he was a quiet home town kind of kid. Just everybody's buddy

HORNSBY DEPLOYED TO AFGHANISTAN IN JANUARY --

THE 37-YEAR-OLD IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE AND TWO YOUNG CHILDREN. Return to index of stories...


DANIEL PROCTOR-VO-WIPE


A MAN SUSPECTED OF MURDER WILL SPEND HIS LIFE IN PRISON FOR STEALING A CAR.

A JUDGE SENTENCED DANIEL PROCTOR IN AN ALABAMA COURTROOM TODAY.

LEE COUNTY DETECTIVES BELIEVE PROCTOR KILLED HIS EX-WIFE-TURNED-GIRLFRIEND, AMY PATTERSON, AND DUMPED HER BODY SOMEWHERE IN THE NORTH FORT MYERS-PINE ISLAND AREA.

THE MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER HAS NEVER BEEN FOUND.

DETECTIVES SAY PROCTOR SOLD OFF AMY'S STUFF- AND DROVE HER CAR TO ALABAMA, WHERE THE COUPLE WAS FROM.

THAT'S WHERE HE STOLE A CAR AND GUN AND TOOK OFF.

AMY'S FAMILY SAYS THEY WANT PROCTOR TO COME FORWARD WITH THE TRUTH. Return to index of stories...


DANIEL PROCTOR-SOTVO


please tell us, please tell us where she is. tell us where she is. you know. you're the only person who knows. and that's all i'd ask him to do

IT TOOK A JURY LESS THAN 20 MINUTES TO FIND PROCTOR GUILTY IN COURT TODAY.

BECAUSE PROCTOR WAIVED HIS RIGHT TO A PRE-SENTENCING INVESTIGATION, THE JUDGE WAISTED NO TIME SENTENCING HIM TO LIFE IN PRISON DUE TO PROCTOR'S PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS. Return to index of stories...


ROBBERY AT CIRCLE K-VO


THE SEACH IS ON FOR A MAN WHO ROBBED A CONVENIENCE STORE ON METRO PARKWAY.

JUST BEFORE 11 LAST NIGHT, A CLERK AT THE CIRCLE K SAYS A MAN CAME IN - THREATENED TO HURT HER AND DEMANDED MONEY.

SHE GAVE HIM CASH AND HE LEFT.

HE DID NOT SHOW A WEAPON DURING THE ROBBERY -

IF YOU RECOGNIZE THIS MAN CALL LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES OR CRIMESTOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


TOPLESS BABYSITTER-SS-TAG


A CENTRAL FLORIDA BABYSITTER IS BEHIND BARS AFTER POLICE FOUND HER TOPLESS AND INCOHERENT IN A HOTEL PARKING LOT.

WHEN MELBOURNE POLICE TOOK 47-YEAR-OLD STACEY KERRES INTO CUSTODY, SHE TOLD THEM SHE HAD NO IDEA WHERE THE CHILD LEFT UNDER HER CARE WAS.

OFFICERS HAD ALREADY LOCATED THE FIVE-YEAR-OLD BOY PLAYING VIDEO GAMES WITH THE HOTEL STAFF.

HE SAID HIS MOTHER HAD GONE TO THE CASINO AND LEFT HIM WITH THE BABYSITTER.

KERRES WAS CHARGED WITH CHILD NEGLECT. Return to index of stories...


PRO TECH FIRE-VO


A FIRE BURNED FIVE CARS, A BUILDING AND NEARLY KILLED A DOG.

THE THREE LEGGED PITBULL GOT STUCK INSIDE THE PRO-TECH BUILDING ON EDWARDS STREET AS IT FILLED WITH SMOKE.

FIREFIGHTERS GOT HER OUT SAFE.

THIS SURVEILLANCE CAMERA RECORDED THE ENGINE OF A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SPARK.

THE FIRE SPREAD.

ACCORDING TO THE FIRE MARSHAL AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE CAR IS THE CAUSE AND IT IS ACCIDENTAL. Return to index of stories...


PRO TECH FIRE-SOTVO


"There's about $70,000 in damage to these vehicles and then we had some damage to the building. But baby's okay

WE CHECKED WITH MERCEDES BENZ.

THE COMPANY SAYS THERE ARE NO RECALLS RELATING TO ELECTRICAL FIRES IN THE C SERIES.

BUT ANYONE WITH CONCERNS- CAN CONTACT THEIR LOCAL DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION. Return to index of stories...


AKIN COMMENT REAX-VO


PRESSURE CONTINUES TO MOUNT ON U-S REPUBLICAN SENATE CANDIDATE TODD AKIN IN MISSOURI.

MITT ROMNEY HAS ASKED HIM TO DROP OUT OF THE RACE.

BUT THE SIX O'CLOCK DEADLINE TO DO THAT CAME AND WENT.

NO DROPPING OUT.

THE CALLS FOR AKIN TO DROP OUT FOLLOWED HIS INFLAMMATORY COMMENTS ABOUT RAPE AND ABORTION.

MANY PARTY LEADERS HOPED AKIN WOULD WALK AWAY

BUT TODAY IN A 30-SECOND AD, AND LATER IN A RADIO INTERVIEW, AKIN SAID HE'S STILL IN THE RACE. Return to index of stories...


AKIN COMMENT REAX-SOTVO


The mistake I made was in the words I said, not in the heart I hold. I ask for your forgiveness.

MISSOURI ELECTION LAWS ALLOW A CANDIDATE TO WITHDRAW WITH LITTLE DIFFICULTY UNTIL THE END OF TUESDAY'S BUSINESS DAY -- THAT WAS THE SIX O'CLOCK DEADLINE.

BUT AFTER THAT, IT TAKES A COURT ORDER. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER EARLY VOTING-VO


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COLLIER COUNTY IS IN THE MIDDLE OF A STATE AND FEDERAL FIGHT ABOUT WHEN YOU CAN CAST BALLOTS EARLY.

THAT'S THE REASON EARLY VOTING DATES FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION HAVEN'T BEEN NAILED DOWN.

SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS JENNIFER EDWARDS TELLS US THEY'RE LOOKING AT STARTING EITHER OCTOBER 22ND OR OCTOBER 27TH.

LAST WEEK A FEDERAL COURT REJECTED NEW STATE LAWS WHICH REDUCE EARLY VOTING FROM 14 DAYS DOWN TO EIGHT.

JUDGES COMPARED IT TO CLOSING POLLING PLACES.

COLLIER IS ONE OF FIVE COUNTIES WHICH NEEDS FEDERAL CLEARANCE TO CHANGE VOTING LAWS. Return to index of stories...


CAPE AIR CHILLERS-VO-WIPE


A HOT ISSUE INSDE CAPE CORAL CITY HALL.

THE AGING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM HASN'T BEEN REPLACED IN 12 YEARS.

THE CITY MANAGER WANTS COUNCIL TO APPROVE 333-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE NINE A/C CHILLERS BEFORE THEY BREAK. Return to index of stories...


CAPE AIR CHILLERS-SOTVO


ONE THING TRIGGERS ANOTHER AND I SIT BACK ANS SAY OH MY GOD WHERE DO WE GET THE MONEY."

ACCORDING TO COUNCILMAN KEVIN MCGRAIL, THE MONEY WOULD COME FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND.

COUNCIL WILL VOTE ON WHETHER TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE ONE---


AFTER DECADES WITH ITS DOORS SHUT,

THERE ARE NEW PLANS FOR A LEE COUNTY ICON.

WHAT'S IN STORE FOR THE CLARION HOTEL!

AND AFTER MORE THAN 40 HOURS IN THE WATER FACING STORMS, AND JELLYFISH,

SWIMMER DIANA NYAD CUTS HER LATEST ATTEMPT TO SWIM FROM CUBA TO THE KEYS SHORT --

FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED.

WEATHER TEASE Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) CLARION HOTEL UPDATE-TBA


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TZ1 B) NYAD ENDS SWIM-TBA


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911 CONSPIRATORS-VO


THE SUSPECTED CONSPIRATORS BEHIND THE SEPTEMBER 11TH ATTACKS ARE DUE IN COURT TOMORROW

THEY'LL APPEAR IN A PRE-TRIAL HEARING BEFORE A MILITARY COMMISSION IN GUANTANAMO BAY.

THE MEN INCLUDE ACCUSED MASTERMIND KHALID SHEIKH MOHAMMED AND FOUR OTHERS.

THEY FACE CHARGES INCLUDING TERRORISM AND MURDER, AND COULD FACE THE DEATH PENALTY IF CONVICTED. Return to index of stories...


CLARION HOTEL UPDATE-VO-WIPE


TONIGHT- ABC7 HAS THE PLANS FOR THE OLD CLARION HOTEL PROPERTY ALONG HIGHWAY 41.

CREIGHTON DEVELOPERS BOUGHT THE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT PROPERTY YESTERDAY FOR 3 POINT 3 MILLION DOLLARS.

DAN CREIGHTON SAYS THEY PLAN TO DEMOLISH MOST OF THE PROPERTY-AND BUILD NEW NATIONAL CHAIN RESTAURANTS, STORES AND A BANK.

THEY'RE LOOKING AT KEEPING THE 87-ROOM HOTEL TOWER, BUT BRINGING IN A NEW CHAIN TO RUN IT.

CREIGHTON SAYS THEY HOPE TO BEGIN DEMOLISHING THE EXISTING BUILDINGS WITHIN THREE MONTHS. Return to index of stories...


CLARION HOTEL UPDATE-SOTVO


we're looking for great retail establishments made up of restaurants banks large retail users something that's really gonna add to our community

CREIGHTON DEVELOPMENT IS THE SAME GROUP THAT'S WRAPPING UP CONSTRUCTION ACROSS THE STREET, AT 41 AND COLLEGE PARKWAY. Return to index of stories...


NYAD ENDS SWIM-VO


STRONG STORMS,

JELLYFISH AND SHARKS FORCED RECORD-SEEKING SWIMMER DIANA NYAD TO END HER FOURTH ATTEMPT TO SWIM FROM CUBA TO THE U-S.

AFTER 41 HOURS IN THE WATER,

NYAD'S TEAM HAD TO PULL HER OUT OF THE WATER.

SHE HAD A SUN-BLISTERED FACE AND WAS FIGHTING HYPOTHERMIA.

THIS *IS THE FARTHEST SHE HAS MADE IT IN ANY OF HER SWIMS TRYING TO GET TO FLORIDA.

BUT NO WORD TONIGHT IF SHE PLANS TO MAKE ANOTHER ATTEMPT.

SHE'S JUST SHY OF HER 63RD BIRTHDAY. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE TWO---


NO MORE RUNNING FOR THE RESTROOM.

COLLIER COUNTY OFFICIALS LOOK TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BATHROOMS AT THE BEACH.

PLUS,

WHEN YOU THINK YOU SCHOOL SUPPLIES YOU THINK OF PENS, PENCILS AND ERASERS --

BUT ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS ADDING SOMETHING ELSE TO THE LIST,

CONDOMS!

WHY THEY ARE DOING IT, STILL AHEAD. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A COLLIER BEACH BATHROOMS-TBA


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TZ2 B SCHOOL CONDOMS-TBA


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HURRICANNE APP-VO


THIS COULD COME IN HANDY THIS YEAR--

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS LAUNCHES A NEW HURRICANE APP JUST AS THE ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON NEARS ITS PEAK.

OFFICIALS SAY THE FREE APP PROVIDES INSTANT ACCESS TO LOCAL AND REAL TIME INFORMATION ON WHAT TO DO BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER HURRICANES.

IT ALSO MONITORS CONDITIONS IN YOUR AREA OR THROUGHOUT THE STORM TRACK,

IT CAN EVEN LET OTHERS KNOW YOU ARE SAFE EVEN IF THE POWER IS OUT. Return to index of stories...


WEATHER-CLIP


The upcoming hours and days may end up being pretty interesting for us in the world of weather across Southwest Florida.

Our eyes are focused on two weather systems, a front to our northwest and a tropical system to our southeast.

Let's first discuss the front that's moving into Central Florida today since it's more of an immediate weather changer. On the radar this afternoon, we're tracking a band of showers and thunderstorms across Central Florida that stretches well out into the Gulf of Mexico. This rain is spreading south, and we could very well see some of this make it to parts of Southwest Florida by this evening or tonight. There's still some uncertainty as to how much rain will survive the journey down the peninsula and precisely when it will move in. The best estimate would place the storms over northern portions of the viewing area by 7-9 p.m. If the storms hold on to enough steam, we may see some of the storms move into central and southern portions of the viewing area around or beyond sunset. Some of these storms could be capable of producing heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning.

The next item of interest is a tropical system in the western Atlantic that may have an impact on our long-range forecast. Tropical Depression Nine formed earlier this morning, and the storm may become Tropical Storm Isaac later today. T.D. Nine is still roughly two thousand miles away from Southwest Florida, but it's quickly moving toward the Lesser Antilles and should arrive there Wednesday night. Forecast models continue to strengthen the system Thursday and Friday, and it could potentially develop into a Category 1 hurricane by then. One of the keys in determining how strong the storm will get is its interaction with Cuba and Hispaniola, where 10,000 foot mountains have been known to rip hurricanes apart. The system's interaction with Cuba and Hispaniola will be critical in determining its strength, and just a change of 50 miles could make all the difference. It's just too early to resolve the finer details at this point.

The bottom line is T.D. Nine will be a storm to watch closely for anyone in South Florida, and IF this storm were to affect our weather, it would most likely be early next week around Monday or Tuesday. Return to index of stories...


WEATHER-PWC


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DAY CARE FIGHTING-VO


THREE DELAWARE DAYCARE WORKERS ARE FACING CHARGES TONIGHT.

POLICE SAY THEY ENCOURAGED YOUNG CHILDREN TO FIGHT EACH OTHER.

IT HAPPEND AT DAY L-L-C- DAYCARE IN DOVER.

ACCORDING TO POLICE, A CELL PHONE CAPTURED VIDEO OF THE FIGHTING,

AND IN IT, ONE WORKER CAN BE HEARD TELLING A CRYING CHILD, "NO PINCHING. ONLY PUNCHING."

LETS RUN THROUGH THE CHARGES.

THE THREE WOMEN FACE TWO COUNTS EACH OF SECOND DEGREE ASSAULT AND RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT AS WELL AS NINE COUNTS OF ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD AND ONE COUNT EACH OF CONSPIRACY. Return to index of stories...


DAY CARE FIGHTING-SOTVO


They are just wailing on each other. I mean punching, slapping, pinching, throwing each other onto tables

OFFICIALS SUSPENDED THE CITY BUSINESS LICENSE FOR THE DAYCARE. Return to index of stories...


ARREST PROPOSAL-VO-WIPE


WHEN YOU'RE ARRESTED YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT --

BUT FACING ROBBERY CHARGES -- ONE TEXAS COUPLE HAD ONE THING THEY COULDN'T WAIT TO SAY.

GET THIS,

AS SAN ANTONIO POLICE OFFICERS PUT THE CUFFS ON SEAN FOXX AND LATREELA WOODS,

FOXX DECIDED TO ASK HER TO MARRY HIM!

SHE ACCEPTED!

BOTH SAY THEY ARE INNOCENT. Return to index of stories...


ARREST PROPOSAL-SOTVO


Sean Foxx "She got mental problems. Didn't rob nobody. I didn't do nothing. God bless everybody."

THE TWO SPENT THE FIRST HOURS OF THEIR ENGAGEMENT BEHIND BARS,

THEY NOW FACE AGGRAVATED ROBBERY CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER BEACH BATHROOMS-VO-WIPE


300-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A BATHROOM.

COLLIER COUNTY WANTS TO BUILD ONE.

AT A COUNTY BEACH OFF BLUEBILL AVENUE NEAR WIGGINS PASS.

THAT'S JUST ABOUT A MILE AWAY FROM THE CONTROVERSIAL 1-POINT-2 MILLION DOLLAR RESTROOM RENOVATION AT VANDERBILT BEACH--

WHICH IS STILL TIED UP IN LITIGATION.

THE BLUEBILL BATHROOM IS PART OF AN ESTIMATED 900-THOUSAND DOLLAR PROJECT TO IMPROVE BEACH ACCESS AND ATTRACT TOURISTS.

TOURISM MONEY WILL PAY FOR THE UPGRADES.

RIGHT NOW THERE ARE TEMPORARY TOILETS --

RESIDENTS AND THOSE ON THE BEACH SAY THEY WANT PERMANENT ONES. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER BEACH BATHROOMS-SOTVO


"it's always nicer to have something more permanent that's not as hot or might not smell as bad."

6:23 it's a good use of money it promotes tourism, access to the beach, that's what coastal collier county is all about."

THE PROJECT STILL NEEDS APPROVAL FROM COMISSIONERS--

THEY ARE EXPECTED TO VOTE ON SEPTEMBER 25TH. Return to index of stories...


CHAR CO PAY TO PLAY-VO-WIPE


IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY ---HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HOPING TO JOIN A SPORTS TEAM WILL HAVE TO PAY TO PLAY.

THE DISTRICT LAUNCHED A PAY TO PARTICIPATE PROGRAM THIS SCHOOL YEAR.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO WANT TO BE ON ANY SPORTS TEAM WILL NEED TO PAY 100 DOLLARS OR 125 FOR MULTIPLE SPORTS.

THE STATE CUT 4.5 MILLION DOLLARS IN FUNDING FOR THE DISTRICT THIS YEAR.

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS SAY THIS PROGRAM WILL SAVE THE DISTRICT 150 THOUSAND DOLLARS EACH SCHOOL YEAR. Return to index of stories...


CHAR CO PAY TO PLAY-SOTVO


"our focus is on academics, the athletics are just the icing on the cake." mike Riley, charco school district "we hate asking our kids for anything so its a struggle"

THERE IS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FROM THE DISTRICT ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

IF A STUDENT IS CUT FROM A TEAM THEY ARE REFUNDED. Return to index of stories...


SCHOOL CONDOMS-VO


A SCHOOL DISTRICT IN MASSACHUSETTS IS NOW GIVING STUDENTS -- SOME AS YOUNG AS TWELVE,

ACCESS TO CONDOMS.

SCHOOL LEADERS APPROVED THE CONTROVERSIAL CONTRACEPTION POLICY BACK IN APRIL.

THEY SAY THE GOAL IS TO REDUCE TEEN PREGNANCY AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED ILLNESSES.

LETTERS ARE GOING OUT TO PARENTS --

THEY CAN OPT OUT IF THEY DON"T WANT THEIR CHILDREN TO GET CONDOMS. Return to index of stories...


SENIOR LOVE-VO


WHERE ARE ALL THE SINGLE RETIREES IN THE NATION?

TURNS OUT, MANY ARE LIVING IN CAPE CORAL.

A SURVEY CONDUCTED BY THE SINGLES DATING SITE OUR-TIME-DOT-COM,

RANKS CAPE CORAL SECOND IN THE LIST "TOP 10 CITIES FOR SINGLE RETIREES OVER 50 LOOKING FOR LOVE."

EIGHT OF THE TEN CITIES ARE IN FLORIDA,

INCLUDING NAPLES WHICH CAME IN AT NUMBER SIX. Return to index of stories...


NY MED PROMO TONIGHT-OCSOTSS


ONLY TWO EPISODES LEFT!

TONIGHT ON AN ALL NEW N-Y MED,

DOCTOR OZ HAS SOME AMUSING ENCOUNTERS WITH PATIENTS AND STAFF WANDERING THE FLOORS OF THE HOSPITAL.

OZ NAT

Hi how are you

MAN NAT

Dr. Oz! My sister loves you! I don't know why

OLD WOMAN NAT

Dr. Oz? Oh my god!

OZ NAT

You move pretty fast.

THAT'S TONIGHT ON THE HIT SUMMER SERIES N-Y MED.

A REAL LIFE LOOK INSIDE HOSPITALS THAT CONTINUES TONIGHT AT 10 HERE ON A-B-C. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-POP


THE FIRST PRESEASON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POLL IS OUT. WHICH LOCAL TEAMS ARE RANKED. THE BUCCANEERS PRACTICING WITH THE PATS THE NEXT COUPLE DAYS.

PLUS THE CITY OF PALMS CLASSIC HAS ANOTHER LOADED FIELD. DETAILS COMING UP IN SPORTS. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A-VO-DISS


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STOCKS MARKET CLOSING-CGTOPS


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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP


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


11PM TZ1) TAMPA CONVENTION-VOTOPS-WIPE


ALL NEW TONIGHT AT 11,

WITH THE THREAT OF TROPICAL STORM ISAAC LOOMING,

WE LOOK AT WHAT TAMPA AND THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION ARE DOING TO PREPARE. Return to index of stories...


11PM TZ2) SCHOOL BUS STOPS-VOTOPS


PLUS,

PARENTS WEIGH IN AS SCHOOL LEADERS TAKE UP THE DEBATE OVER BUSSES IN GATED COMMUNITIES.

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...


CITY OF PALMS-POPMON


HOW DO YOU SPELL THE WORD AWESOME. IF YOU'RE DICK VITALE. IT'S WITH A CAPITAL "A". THE LEGENDARY BROADCASTER HAS BEEN KNOWN TO SHOW UP AT THE CITY OF PALMS CLASSIC. A TOURNAMENT VITALE CALLS AWESOME. AND THE BEST IN THE NATION Return to index of stories...


CITY OF PALMS-VOTTOPS


AND HE'S PROBABLY RIGHT.

TODAY THE FIELD WAS FINALIEZED. AND IT INCLUDES. LAST YEAR'S CHAMPS. PRESTWOOD CHRISTIAN OUT OF TEXAS. WHO WILL BE RANKED IN THE TOP 10 NATIONALLY.

IT WILL ALSO INCLUDE. DEION SANDERS NEW SCHOOL IN DALLAS. PRIME PREP.

LOCALLY. BISHOP VEROT AND EAST LEE COUNTY WILL PARTICIPATE

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SWF SOCCER-VOTOPS


BIG NEWS FOR SOCCER HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

TODAY THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SOCCER CLUB ANNOUNCED. THAT IT WILL BE JOINING THE PREMIER DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE.

BASICALLY A FARM SYSTEM FOR MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER. OR M-L-S. IN FACT SINCE 2006. NEARLY 2/3RDS OF THE GUYS DRAFTED IN THE M-L-S. COME FROM THE PREMIER DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE.

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BUCS CAMP-POPMON


IF IT SEEMS LIKE TOM BRADY HAS IT ALL. YOU'RE PROBABLY RIGHT. 3 SUPER BOWL RINGS. ONE SUPER MODEL WIFE. AND A SUPER-SIZED BANK ACCOUNT. NOT BAD. BRADY AND HIS BUNCH. WILL BE IN TAMPA THE NEXT FEW DAYS. PRACTICING WITH THE BUCCANEERS. Return to index of stories...


BUCS CAMP-VOTOPS


BUCS AND PATS. WILL PRATICE TOGETHER ON WENDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.

THEN WILL PLAY FRIDAY NIGHT AT RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM.

OF COURSE THE PATRIOTS ARE COMING OFF A TRIP TO THE SUPER BOWL. AND THE BUCS HOPE TO LEARN A THING OR TWO. Return to index of stories...


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JAGS IN LONDON-VOTOPS


FROM NEW ENGLAND TO JOLLY OLD ENGLAND

THE JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS WILL PLAY ONE HOME GAME IN LONDON. FOR 4 YEARS IN A ROW STARTING IN 2013.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL-VOTOPS


THE FIRST PREASON HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POLL IS OUT.

AND IMMOKALEE LEADS THE WAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. THE INDIANS ARE RANKED 3RD IN THE STATE. IN DIVISION 5A. AFTER MAKING A TRIP TO THE REGIONAL FINALS LAST YEAR.

OTHER LOCAL TEAMS RANKED IN THE TOP 20. NAPLES, CHARLOTTE, DUNBAR AND EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN Return to index of stories...


ROGER CLEMENS-VOTOPS


7-TIME CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER. ROGER CLEMENS WILL RETURN TO THE MOUND. THIS WEEKEND. FOR OF ALL TEAMS. TEH SUGARLAND SKEETERS OF THE INDEPENDENT LEAGUE.

CLEMENS WAS INTRODUCED TODAY. AS THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE SKEETERS. BUT IS QUICK TO POINT OUT. THAT HE IS 50 YEARS OLD. AND A RETURN TO THE MAJORS IS NOT IN THE CARDS. Return to index of stories...


ROGER CLEMENS-SOTTOPS


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