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DIRECTORS PAGE TEASE DEMO LAP DANCE-VOTOPS
LIVE HEADLINES 1 DNC SPECIAL-VOTOPS-WIPE EXTRA AT 11 OPEN-CLIP
LIVE HEADLINES 2 BANK ROBBERY-VOTOPS-WPIE ONLINE SHOPPING-VO-OC
LIVE HEADLINES 3 BEAR SIGHTING-VOTOPS LAP DANCE TAX EXEMPT-VO
HEADLINES (14 SECOND EXACTLY)-VO OC LEAKED IPHONE-VO
SHOW OPEN-CLIP SPACE STATION TOOTH BRUSH-VO
FIRST WEATHER-WXWALL VOTE 2012 OPEN-CLIP
VOTE 2012 OPEN-CLIP CHARLOTTE NIGHTLIFE-2SH-OBX
CLINTON SPEECH-2SH-SOTVO CHARLOTTE NIGHTLIFE-SAT LIVE
SPECIAL VOTE COVERAGE-PKG CHARLOTTE NIGHTLIFE-PKG
COVERAGE PROMISE-CG-OC CHARLOTTE NIGHTLIFE-SAT LIVE
OBAMA IN FLORIDA-ONCAM COMING UP NEXT OPEN-CLIP
BANK ROBBERY-(2)SS-VO TEASE TWO-POP
BANK ROBBERY KIDNAPPING-VO TZ2 A-VO-DISS
FMPD INTERNAL INVESTIGATION-VO LOTTO NUMBERS-CGTOPS
BEAR SIGHTINGS-VO-WIPE NIGHTLINE TEASE-BLK-SOT
BEAR SIGHTINGS-SOTVO SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
ANIMAL ORDINANCE-VO-WIPE US OPEN-SOTTOPS
NUISANCE GATORS-SSTOPS-VO US OPEN-POP
BUILDING COLLAPSE-VO-WIPE US OPEN-VOTOPS
COSTA RICA EARTHQUAKE-VOTOPS RAYS YANKEES-POP
JOKER THEATER ARREST FL-VO RAYS YANKEES-VOTOPS-WIPE
MEDFLIGHT-VO VALENTINE-VOTOPS
LEE COMMISSION-VO MIAMI DOLPHINS-POP
NEXT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP MIAMI DOLPHINS-SOTTOPS-WIPE
TEASE ONE------------ MIAMI HURRICANES-VOTOPS-WIPE
TZ1 A ONLINE SHOPPING-VOTOPS-WIPE MIAMI HURRICANES-SOTTOPS-WIPE
TZ1 B LAP DANCE-VOTOPS-WIPE FEDEX CUP-VOTOPS-WIPE
TZ1 C RNC BONUS ROUND-VOTOPS FEDEX CUP-SOTTOPS
STORMWARN 7 JP OPEN-CLIP TOSS TO BREAK-POP
WEATHER-PHC CLOSE 11PM-3SHOT


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LIVE HEADLINES 1 DNC SPECIAL-VOTOPS-WIPE


YOU JUST SAW FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON MAKE HIS PITCH TO RE-ELECT PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.

TONIGHT IN OUR SPECIAL YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE COVERAGE FROM THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION --

WE LOOK BEYOND THE CONVENTION HALLS, AT HOW THE CITY IS DEALING WITH THE BIGGEST POLITICAL PARTY ON THE PLANET. Return to index of stories...


LIVE HEADLINES 2 BANK ROBBERY-VOTOPS-WPIE


A WOMAN IS KIDNAPPED --

A BOMB STRAPPED TO HER WAIST --

AND THEN SHE'S FORCED TO ROB A BANK.

IT SOUNDS LIKE A HOLLYWOOD HEIST --

BUT IT HAPPENED FOR REAL TODAY.

WE HAVE THE UNBELIEVABLE DETAILS. Return to index of stories...


LIVE HEADLINES 3 BEAR SIGHTING-VOTOPS


SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RESIDENTS ARE ON EDGE TONIGHT AS BEARS APPEAR TO BE MOVING INTO THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS --

ANOTHER SIGHTING,

AND THIS TIME PEOPLE SAY THE BEAR WAS ACTING AGGRESSIVELY.

THE NEWS AT 11 STARTS RIGHT NOW. Return to index of stories...


HEADLINES (14 SECOND EXACTLY)-VO OC


TONIGHT ON ABC7 NEWS AT 11!

YOU JUST SAW FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON MAKE HIS PITCH TO RE-ELECT PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.

TONIGHT IN OUR SPECIAL YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE COVERAGE FROM THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION --

BUT FIRST, YOUR POWERBALL NUMBERS - LIVE - ON SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S OFFICAL LOTTERY STATION!

GOOD LUCK. Return to index of stories...


SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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FIRST WEATHER-WXWALL


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VOTE 2012 OPEN-CLIP


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CLINTON SPEECH-2SH-SOTVO


IT'S YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE 20-12 --

TONIGHT IT IS A PACKED HOUSE INSIDE THE TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA.

THOUSANDS PACKED THE ARENA TO HEAR FROM A NUMBER OF SPEAKERS -- BUT THE MAIN DRAW.

PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON AND HIS PUSH FOR AMERICA TO RE-ELECT PRESIDENT OBAMA.

A-B-C'S KAREN TRAVERS REPORTS TONIGHT FROM CHARLOTTE. Return to index of stories...


SPECIAL VOTE COVERAGE-PKG


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COVERAGE PROMISE-CG-OC


REMEMBER,

A-B-C SEVEN IS YOUR ELECTION HEADQUARTERS.

STAY WITH US FOR OUR D-N-C, CULMINATING WITH THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH TOMORROW NIGHT.

OUR TEAM COVERAGE CONTINUES STARTING TOMORROW, DURING 'GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.'

STILL AHEAD TONIGHT,

WHY HUNDREDS GOT BOOTED FROM THE ARENA IN CHARLOTTE. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA IN FLORIDA-ONCAM


LOOKING AHEAD TONIGHT,

AFTER THE CONVENTION,

PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL TRAVEL TO FLORIDA.

HE WILL MAKE A CAMPAIGN STOP IN SAINT PETERSBURG ON FRIDAY.

THE EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

NO WORD YET ON IF HE WILL BE MAKING ANY OTHER STOPS IN THE SUNSHINE STATE. Return to index of stories...


BANK ROBBERY-(2)SS-VO


FORT MYERS POLICE ARE STILL LOOKING TONIGHT FOR A MAN THEY SAY ROBBED A BANK IN SOUTH FORT MYERS.

SURVEILLANCE PICTURES SHOW THE MAN INVESTIGATORS SAY GOT AWAY WITH THE STOLEN MONEY.

WITNESSES SAY HE SPED OFF IN A TWO-DOOR SILVER OR GOLD CAR.

IT HAPPENED AT THE BANK OF AMERICA ON WHISKEYCREEK DRIVE AND COLLEGE PARKWAY ABOUT NOON TODAY.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION -- CALL CRIMESTOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


BANK ROBBERY KIDNAPPING-VO


FROM A MOVIE PLOT TO A REAL-LIFE.

A FEMALE BANK MANAGER IS KIDNAPPED,

HER ABDUCTORS STRAPPED A BOMB TO HER WAIST--

AND FORCED HER TO ROB HER OWN BANK.

IT HAPPENED THIS AFTERNOON IN EAST LOS ANGELES.

THE WOMAN SAYS TWO MEN KIDNAPPED HER FROM HER HOUSE LAST NIGHT.

TODAY OFFICERS SAY SHE WALKED INTO THE BANK SHE MANAGES AND TOLD ANOTHER EMPLOYEE SHE HAD ON A BOMB.

ACCORDING TO OFFICERS SHE TOOK MONEY AND THREW IT OUTSIDE.

TWO MEN GRABBED THE CASH AND TOOK OFF.

THE BOMB SQUAD SAFELY REMOVED THE DEVICE FROM HER.AND DETONATED IT.

OFFICERS ARE QUESTIONING THE WOMAN AND LOOKING FOR THE TWO MEN. Return to index of stories...


FMPD INTERNAL INVESTIGATION-VO


RUDE AND SARCASTIC!

THAT'S HOW A DRIVER DESCRIBED A FORT MYERS POLICE OFFICER WHO PULLED HER OVER THIS SUMMER.

AND NOW THAT OFFICER IS FACING PUNISHMENT BECAUSE OF IT.

THIS IS VIDEO OF THE TRAFFIC STOP.

IT HAPPENED BACK IN MAY.

OFFICER JULIA ZOUEVA STOPPED THE BLACK TRUCK FOR TURNING RIGHT ON RED --

EVEN THOUGH THE "NO TURN ON RED" SIGNS WERE NO LONGER UP.

WHEN THE DRIVER SAID SHE WAS FROM NAPLES, THE OFFICER SARCASTICALLY ASKED IF THERE WERE RED LIGHTS IN NAPLES.

THE OFFICER TICKETED THE DRIVER FOR A SMALL INFRACTION, BUT THE TICKET HAD THE WRONG FINE ON IT.

AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION SHOWED ZOUEVA BROKE RULES.

SO SHE RECEIVED COUNSELING AND A POLICY REVIEW. Return to index of stories...


BEAR SIGHTINGS-VO-WIPE


BEAR SIGHTINGS IN SOME COMMUNITIES ARE BECOMING ALL TOO COMMON.

AND FOR ONE COMMUNITY.

THE BEARS ARE TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT.

THESE ARE PICTURES SENT IN TO ABC-7 SHOW BEARS RUMMAGING THROUGH TRASH.

SOME RESIDENTS OF THIS GOLDEN GATES ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD SAY THE BEARS ARE NOT AFRAID OF HUMANS AND THEY NEED TO BE RELOCATED. Return to index of stories...


BEAR SIGHTINGS-SOTVO


CRAFTON WALLACE, WANTS BEARS REMOVED: possibly changing their habitat but not just letting us try to get lucky

FWC: there is a high probability that the bear could make it's way back to the community if there are readily available food sources

OFFICIALS SAY REMOVING TRASH AND OTHER FOOD FROM YOUR YARD WILL HELP KEEP AWAY HUNGRY BEARS. Return to index of stories...


ANIMAL ORDINANCE-VO-WIPE


IN PUNTA GORDA -- NEW RULES ARE NOW IN PLACE TO HELP CONTROL AGGRESSIVE DOGS.

THE CITY RECEIVED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT OUT-OF-CONTROL CANINES AT THE DOG PARK.

THE NEW LAW LETS LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUE TICKETS TO DOG OWNERS WHO VIOLATE THE RULES.

THE COUNCIL IS ALSO LOOKING INTO UPDATING THEIR LAWS ABOUT KEEPING EXOTIC OR WILD ANIMALS AS PETS. Return to index of stories...


NUISANCE GATORS-SSTOPS-VO


AND CHECK OUT THIS 14-FOOT ALLIGATOR THAT TRAPPER LANE STEPHENS CAUGHT RECENTLY IN FLORIDA.

FISH AND WILDLIFE WANTS TO CHANGE *THEIR* RULES FOR TRAPPERS LIKE STEPHENS CATCHING NUISANCE GATORS IN FLORIDA.

RIGHT NOW, THE STATE HIRES ONE TRAPPER TO COVER A COUNTY OR TWO.

BUT THEY'RE THINKING ABOUT KEEPING A FEW TRAPPERS ON STAFF - FOR A BETTER AND QUICKER RESPONSE. Return to index of stories...


BUILDING COLLAPSE-VO-WIPE


NEW AT 11,

WE HAVE INCREDIBLE NEW VIDEO OF A BUILDING COLLAPSE THAT HAPPENED EARLIER TODAY IN FORT LAUDERDALE.

THIS WAS THE OLD PARKING GARAGE OUTSIDE THE BROWARD COUNTY COURTHOUSE.

YOU CAN SEE IT LEANING OVER HEAVILY.

A DEMOLITION CREW WAS WORKING ON TEARING DOWN THE OLD BUILDING WHEN IT COLLAPSED.

NO CARS OR PEOPLE WERE INSIDE AT THE TIME --

BUT ONE PERSON WAS KNOCKED DOWN WHEN IT FELL --

HE"S EXPECTED TO BE O-K. Return to index of stories...


COSTA RICA EARTHQUAKE-VOTOPS


WE ARE HAVE NEW VIDEO TONIGHT OF THE DAMAGE DONE BY A MAGNITUDE SEVEN-POINT-SIX EARTHQUAKE THAT ROCKED COSTA RICA EARLIER TODAY.

TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED DURING THE QUAKE --

ONE WAS A MAN WORKING AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE WHEN PART OF A WALL FELL ON HIM.

THE OTHER WAS A WOMAN WHO DIED OF A HEART ATTACK.

THE EARTHQUAKE WAS THE BIGGEST TO HIT COSTA RICA SINCE ONE OF THE SAME SIZE HIT IN 1991.

IT KILLED 47 PEOPLE. Return to index of stories...


JOKER THEATER ARREST FL-VO


A SCARY SITUATION AT A FLORIDA THEATER THAT REMINDED US OF THE COLORADO SHOOTING MASSACRE.

A MAN -- DRESSED AS "THE JOKER" -- WAS ARRESTED AFTER SHOWING UP AT A THEATER IN MELBOURNE.

THIS IS A PICTURE OF 21-YEAR-OLD CHRISTOPHER SIDES AFTER HIS ARREST.

YOU CAN SEE THE MAKE-UP AND THE BRIGHT RED HAIR.

HE DIDN'T HAVE A GUN.

HE COOPERATED WITH POLICE.

TURNS OUT, HE WAS WANTED ON AN UNRELATED OUTSTANDING WARRANT. Return to index of stories...


MEDFLIGHT-VO


COLLIER COUNTY'S MED FLIGHT HELICOPTER IS UP IN THE AIR MORE THAN USUAL,

BUT THE COUNTY'S EMERGENCY CHIEF SAYS IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH LEE COUNTY GROUNDING IT"S HELICOPTER SERVICE.

THE CHIEF SAYS IN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS THERE HAVE BEEN MORE VISITORS ON THE ROAD.

LAST WEEK MED FLIGHT RESPONDED TO TWO CRASHED ON I-75 JUST HOURS APART FROM EACH OTHER.

LEE COUNTY'S MEDICAL HELICOPTER SERVICE IS GROUNDED AS THEY SEEK NATIONAL ACCREDITATION -- BOTH COUNTIES SAY PLANS ARE IN PLACE IN CASE THERE ARE TOO MANY CALLS FOR THEM TO HANDLE. Return to index of stories...


LEE COMMISSION-VO


LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TALKED ABOUT HOW TO SPEND YOUR MONEY TONIGHT.

THE TWO BIG DEVELOPMENTS --

THEY PLAN TO SLASH THE SHERIFF'S BUDGET BY ONE-AND-A-HALF MILLION DOLLARS.

AND PEOPLE FROM LEHIGH ACRES URGED COMMISSIONERS TO SPEND MORE MONEY ON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND BEAUTIFICATION, SAYING "WE'RE NOT JUST A PIECE OF LAND EAST OF THE INTERSTATE." Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE ONE------------


LOOKING TO SAVE SOME CASH DURING YOUR ONLINE SHOPPING SPREES.

IN TONIGHT'S A-B-C SEVEN EXTRA --

FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN SAVE MONEY BY JUST WAITING TO CLICK BUY.

PLUS, WHAT DO NUDE LAP DANCES AND "SWAN LAKE" HAVE IN COMMON?

A LOT OF YOU ASK THE OWNER OF THIS STRIP CLUB --

WE EXPLAIN --

AND WE WILL HEAD BACK OUT TO CHARLOTTE AND SHOW YOU WHAT WAS HAPPENING OUTSIDE THE CONVENTION CENTER,

JUST BEFORE FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON TOOK THE STAGE.

AD-LIB WEATHER TEASE Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A ONLINE SHOPPING-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ1 B LAP DANCE-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ1 C RNC BONUS ROUND-VOTOPS


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STORMWARN 7 JP OPEN-CLIP


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WEATHER-PHC


SCATTERED SHOWERS AND STORMS

Seems like we've had plenty of days this summer to talk about the influence of southwest winds on our side of Florida. The normal summer pattern starts with an easterly wind during the morning and the onshore winds in the afternoon. When we get southwest winds setting up for the full day that usually means showers in the morning, midday, and afternoon. For the next two days that will be the forecast….a chance for "on and off" showers at any daypart. High temperatures will continue to hit 90 degrees and overnight lows will be in the mid and upper 70's.

In the Atlantic we are still tracking Hurricane Leslie and Tropical Storm Michael. Neither storm is a threat to Florida.

In the Gulf of Mexico we have an interesting weather feature developing. The remnant low pressure area which was once Hurricane Isaac is moving back into the Gulf. Over the next few days we will have to watch this closely. If the system moves closer to Florida this weekend we could see a noticeable increase in rain by Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Early heads up …. There could certainly be more rain to track this weekend. Return to index of stories...


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THIS STRIP CLUB OWES MORE THAN 125-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TAXES.

BUT THE OWNERS SAY -- WE'RE NOT PAYING, WE'RE EXEMPT!

WHY THEIR REASONING CENTERS ON THE DEFINITION OF A LAP DANCE -- 60 SECONDS AWAY AFTER LOTTO.

STAY RIGHT THERE! Return to index of stories...


EXTRA AT 11 OPEN-CLIP


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ONLINE SHOPPING-VO-OC


IF YOU SHOP ONLINE YOU'LL WANT TO LISTEN TO THIS.ESPECIALLY AS HOLIDAYS APPROACH.

YOU CAN SAVE A LOT OF MONEY IF YOU JUST WAIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE CLICKING BUY.

MANY ITEMS WILL FLUCTUATE THROUGHOUT THE DAY.

FOR EXAMPLE -- A 700 DOLLAR MICROWAVE'S PRICE ON AMAZON-DOT-COM CHANGED IN JUST ONE DAY --

WAITING EVEN ONE MINUTE -- SAVED SOME SHOPPERS 100 DOLLARS.

THAT SITE AND OTHERS REDUCE AND RAISE THEIR PRICES CONSTANTLY,

THE TIP, HIT REFRESH A FEW TIMES --

IF YOU KEEP AN EYE ON AN ITEM, YOU CAN CATCH THE BIG SAVINGS WHEN THEY HAPPEN.

ANOTHER TIP -- GO TO GOOGLE AND TYPE IN COUPON FINDER.

SITES WILL GIVE YOU COUPON CODES TO SAVE YOU SHIPPING -- AND IN SOME CASES 75 PERCENT OFF. Return to index of stories...


LAP DANCE TAX EXEMPT-VO


NEW YORK'S HIGH COURT WILL DECIDE IF NUDE LAP DANCES ARE TAX-EXEMPT.

THE STATE DEPARTMENT WANTS AN ADULT CLUB TO PAY THEM NEARLY 130 THOUSAND DOLLARS IT SAYS THE CLUB OWES IN TAXES.

BUT THE CLUB,

"NITE MOVES,"

CLAIMS ITS PERFORMANCES ARE "LIVE DRAMATIC OR MUSICAL PERFORMANCES."

THOSE ARE TAX EXEMPT UNDER NEW YORK LAW.

A CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGIST WAS CALLED TO WEIGH IN.

THE CLUB ALREADY LOST THEIR ARGUMENT IN APPEALLATE COURT.

A FINAL DECISION SHOULD TAKE ABOUT A MONTH. Return to index of stories...


LEAKED IPHONE-VO


WE COULD HAVE THE FIRST LOOK AT THE LATEST I-PHONE EVEN BEFORE IT'S ANNOUNCED.

THIS VIDEO POPPED UP ON THE POPULAR TECH SITE GIZMODO.

IT SHOWS A PERSON HOLDING WHAT APPEARS TO BE A NEW I-PHONE NEXT TO THE CURRENT MODEL.

IT MATCHES A LOT OF THE RUMORED CHANGES,

A DIFFERENT CONNECTOR DOCK,

A BOTTOM HEADPHONE JACK, AND A BIGGER SCREEN.

WE'LL HAVE TO WAIT EXACTLY ONE WEEK TO FIND OUT IF THIS IS THE REAL DEAL.

APPLE HAS A TOP SECRET ANNOUNCEMENT PLANNED FOR NEXT WEDNESDAY. Return to index of stories...


SPACE STATION TOOTH BRUSH-VO


YOU HAVE TO HEAR THIS --

WE ALL KNOW THE STORY OF APOLLO 13.

ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE --

ENGINEERS BACK ON EARTH THROW A BOX OF PARTS ON A TABLE AND SAY 'THIS IS WHAT WE HAVE TO FIND A SOLUTION TO SAVE OUR CREW.'

WELL, TODAY WE LEARNED THE CREW ON-BOARD THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION USED A THREE-DOLLAR TOOTHBRUSH TO SAVE THE DAY.

ASTRONAUTS WERE HAVING TROUBLE DURING A 10-HOUR SPACEWALK.

THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE AN ELECTRICAL SWITCHING UNIT -- BUT COULDN'T BECAUSE OF A DIRTY BOLT SOCKET.

THE NEXT SUPPLY SHIP WAS STILL MONTHS AWAY SO THEIR SOLUTION WAS --

THEY ATTACHED A TOOTHBRUSH TO A METAL POLE AND WERE ABLE TO CLEAN THE SOCKET WITH THAT.

OF COURSE, NOW THE CREW'S BIGGEST PROBLEM -- BAD BREATH AND GINGAVITIS. Return to index of stories...


VOTE 2012 OPEN-CLIP


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CHARLOTTE NIGHTLIFE-2SH-OBX


WE CONTINUE OUR SPECIAL YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE COVERAGE OF THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION TONIGHT.

HUNDREDS OF DELEGATES AND JOURNALISTS STOOD FRUSTRATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ARENA TONIGHT.

JUST BEFORE NINE. SECURITY GUARDS SEALED THE GATES AND WOULDN'T ALLOW ANYONE ELSE IN THE BUILDING.

THAT'S RIGHT,

A-B-C SEVEN'S CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT CHAD OLIVER GOT CAUGHT IN THE FRENZY.

HE EVENTUALLY MADE IT UP TO OUR BROADCAST BOOTH INSIDE THE TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA.

CHAD JOINS US LIVE FROM CHARLOTTE TO EXLAIN. Return to index of stories...


CHARLOTTE NIGHTLIFE-SAT LIVE


WE LEFT THE BUILDING TONIGHT TO SHOOT A SEPARATE STORY.

THEN REALIZED WE COULDN'T GET BACK INTO BUILDING.

AND WE WEREN'T ALONE. Return to index of stories...


CHARLOTTE NIGHTLIFE-PKG


AT THE CORNER OF FIFTH AND COLLEGE WE WALKED INTO THIS MOB SCENE. CREDENTIALED DELEGATES. MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA. CHILDREN. IT DIDN'T MATTER. WHILE PRIMETIME SPEAKERS TOOK THE STAGE INSIDE TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA - SECURITY SAID THE BUILDING IS CLOSED. Return to index of stories...


CHARLOTTE NIGHTLIFE-SAT LIVE


THE GATES WERE EVENTUALLY OPENED AROUND 9:45.

SO WHAT HAPPENED?

PRESIDENT OBAMA WAS IN THE AUDIENCE TONIGHT TO HEAR FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON.

SECRET SERVICE WILL OFTEN CLOSE ROADS. SHUT OFF ACCESS TO ARENA. AND DO WHATEVER THEY DEEM NECESSARY WHEN THE PRESIDENT'S MOTORCADE ARRIVES.

WE WERE TOLD ON THE OUTSIDE - IT WAS A FIRE MARSHALL AT-CAPACITY ISSUE.

THAT'S SPECULATION - EVENTUALLY EVERYONE GOT IN.

TOMORROW PRESIDENT OBAMA WILLRETURN HERE TO ACCEPT HIS PARTY'S NOMINATION.

LIVE IN CHARLOTTE CHAD OLIVER ABC7 Return to index of stories...


COMING UP NEXT OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE TWO-POP


THE DOLPHINS SAY THEY HAVE A LOT TO PROVE THIS WEEKEND. MORE DRAMA IN BOSTON. WHAT BOBBY VALENTINE SAID TODAY

PLUS FAREWELL TO A TENNIS FAVORITE. THAT'S NEXT IN SPORTS.

BUT FIRST HERE'S A LOOK AT YOUR POWERBALL AND FLORIDA LOTTERY NUMBERS.

GOOD LUCK. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A-VO-DISS


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LOTTO NUMBERS-CGTOPS


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NIGHTLINE TEASE-BLK-SOT


NIGHTLINE TEASE Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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US OPEN-SOTTOPS


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US OPEN-POP


TODAY ANDY RODDICK ENDED HIS CAREER. ON THE SAME COURT PICKED UP HIS BIGGEST WIN OF HIS CAREER. THE 2003 US OPEN TITLES. AFTER THAT. IT LOOKED LIKE RODDICK WAS ON HIS WAY TO BIG-TIME SUCCESS. BUT THINGS NEVER QUITE PANNED OUT. HOWEVER THE MAN LEAVES THE 32 CAREER TITLES. AND ONE SUPER-MODEL WIFE. NOT BAD. Return to index of stories...


US OPEN-VOTOPS


WHILE RODDICK'S CAREER COMES TO AN END.

NOVACK DJOKOVICH. IS HITTING FULL STRIDE.

TAKING ON STANISLAH WA RINKA.

THIS SUMS UP THE DAY FOR WA RINKA. GOODBYE RACKET. GOOD BYE US OPEN.

DJOVICH GETS THE WIN. IN STRAIGHT SETS. ON THE WOMENS' SIDE. MARIA SHARAPOVA IS MOVING ON. Return to index of stories...


RAYS YANKEES-POP


BEFORE THE SEASON STARTED BJ UPTON SAID THE NEW YORK YANKEES ARE NOT LEAVING THE A.L. EAST ANY TIME SOON. SO. AS THEY SAY IF YOU CAN'T BEAT THEM. JOIN THEM. AND FOR A WHILE THERE. TAMPA BAY COULDN'T BEAT ANYONE. LET ALONE THE YANKEES. BUT THAT IS NO LONGER THE CASE. RAYS JUST A GAME BACK OF THE YANKS IN THE AL EAST Return to index of stories...


RAYS YANKEES-VOTOPS-WIPE


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VALENTINE-VOTOPS


THINGS ARE GOING FROM BAD TO WORSE IN BOSTON. AND MANAGER BOBBY VALENTINE IS NOT HELPING HIS OWN CAUSE.

TODAY ON A BOSTON RADIO STATION. BOBBY V WAS ASKED IF HE CHECKED OUT FOR THE SEASON.

TO THAT BOBBY FIRED BACK SAYING. IF HE WERE IN STUDIO. HE WOULD PUNCH THE RAIDO HOST RIGHT IN THE MOUTH. ADDING DOES THAT SOUND LIKE I'VE CHECKED OUT.

RED SOX ARE 11 GAMES UNDER 500. Return to index of stories...


MIAMI DOLPHINS-POP


THE MIAMI DOLPHINS. HAVE HAD. HALL OF FAME PLAYERS. A HALL OF FAME COACH. A PERFECT SEASON AND 2 SUPER BOWL TITLE. THAT'S PRETTY GOOD. THE ONE THING THEY HAVE NOT HAD. IS A ROOKIE QUARTERBACK START THE FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON. NOT GREISE. NOT MARINO. UNTIL NOW. RYAN TANNEHILL GEST THE START THIS SUNDAY AT HOUSTON Return to index of stories...


MIAMI DOLPHINS-SOTTOPS-WIPE


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MIAMI HURRICANES-VOTOPS-WIPE


MIAMI AT KANSAS STATE THIS SATURDAY.

THE WILDCATS COME INTO THE GAME RANKED 21ST IN THE COUNTRY.

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MIAMI HURRICANES-SOTTOPS-WIPE


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FEDEX CUP-VOTOPS-WIPE


ON THURSDAY. TIGER WOODS AND THE REST OF THE FIELD. STILL ALIVE IN THE FEDEX PLAYOFFS. WILL BE TEEING IT UP AT THE BMW CHAMPIONSHIP.

TIGER CURRENTLY 3RD IN THE FEDEX STANDINGS BEHIND RORY MCILROY AND NICK WATNEY. FOR TIGER. WHO WON THE FEDEX CUP BACK IN 2007 AND 2009. SAYS Return to index of stories...


FEDEX CUP-SOTTOPS


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TOSS TO BREAK-POP


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CLOSE 11PM-3SHOT


AD LIB GOODBYE Return to index of stories...