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DIRECTORS PAGE STORMWARN-CLIP
HEADLINES------------- FIRST WX-WX WALL
HL1) UT BOMB THREAT-trxVOTOPS NEWS AT 5:00 PM OPEN-CLIP
HL2) FM FACTORY EXPLOSION-trxSOTVO TS FM EXPLOSION-VID BOX TOPS
HL3) IN STORE SUMMER SALES-trxVOTOPS TS IMMOKALEE COACH PUNISHED-VID BOX
HL4) KINDERGARTNER SENT HOME WITH STRANGER-trxSOTV TS FL MOTORCADE OFFICER-VID BOX
STORMWARN-CLIP US EMBASSY PROTESTS-VOTOPS-2 SHOT
FIRST WX-WX WALL US EMBASSY PROTESTS-PKG
DEVELOPING-CLIP B US EMBASSY PROTESTS-OC
US EMBASSY PROTESTS LIBYA REMAINS-SOTVO-TC MON BREAKING MISSING INMATE-OC
US EMBASSY PROTESTS LIBYA REMAINS-PKG UNIVERSITY OF TX THREATS-VO
UT BOMB THREAT-VO.WIPE NORTH DAKOTA BOMB THREAT-VOTOPS
UT BOMB THREAT-SOTVO KANSAS CITY BOMB THREAT-VOTOPS
NORTH DAKOTA BOMB THREAT-VOTOPS-OC CHICAGO STRIKE-VO
FM FACTORY EXPLOSION-OC-VO-OC FM CHASE UPDATE-SS-VO
FM FACTORY EXPLOSION-LL PKG NASTY NEIGHBOR-OC
KANSAS CITY NASTY NEIGHBOR-PKG
IMMOKALEE COACH PUNISHED-VO NASTY NEIGHBOR-SSTOPS
JOBREE PLAT MEMORIAL-SS-SS-WIPE GRANDMA ARREST FOLO-SOTVO
JOBREE PLAT MEMORIAL-SOTVO GRANDMA ARREST FOLO-SOTVO
CHARCO TEEN ARREST-SS 911 PICTURES CONTROVERSY-VO.WIPE
FL MOTORCADE OFFICER FUNERAL-SS-VO 911 PICTURES CONTROVERSY-SOTVO
YVYV-CLIP APPLE STORE ROBBERY-VO
CAMPAIGN 2012-SS-SS-OC TX BURGLARY ON TAPE-VOTOPS
CAMPAIGN 2012-PKG CA BEAR IN POOL-VO
NAPLES MERGER-OC GAS STATION BATHROOM BIRTH-VO.WIPE
JULY LEE TOURISM-SS GAS STATION BATHROOM BIRTH-SOTVO
NEXT AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP BREASTFEEDING ON THE JOB-OC
TEASE ONE------------ BREASTFEEDING ON THE JOB-PKG
TZ1 A IN STORE SUMMER SALES-VOTOPS MISSING INMATE
TZ1 B TOPICAL PAIN CREAM-VOTOPS NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP
STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP TEASE FOUR------------
FORECAST-PHC TZ4 A KATE TOPLESS PHOTO SCANDAL-VO
FORECAST-WXWALL TZ4 B AIRLINES PRICE HIKE-VO
TOSS TO NINA-OC STORM WARN JP OPEN-CLIP
IN STORE SUMMER SALES-POP CROSSTALK-WX EST
IN STORE SUMMER SALES-PKG FORECAST-PHC
IN STORE SUMMER SALES-POP FORECAST-WXWALL
TOPICAL PAIN CREAM-VO KATE TOPLESS PHOTO SCANDAL-OC
RURAL AREAS OBESITY-VOTOPS KATE TOPLESS PHOTO SCANDAL-PKG
APPLE IPHONE 5 ORDERS-VO-WIPE OBAMA OLYMPIANS-VO
APPLE IPHONE 5 CHARGER ISSUE-VO SEINFELD TICKETS-VO-BNR
NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP MAGIC KINDGOM BEER AND WINE-VO
TEASE TWO------------ AIRLINES PRICE HIKE-VOTOPS
TZ2 A TESTOSTERONE TROUBLE-VOTOPS-WIPE TEASE FIVE-ONCAM
TZ2 B GAS STATION BATHROOM BIRTH-VOTOPS TZ5 A KINDERGARTNER SENT HOME WITH STRANGER-VO
BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN
TOSS TO PKG-POP-VO IN POP KINDERGARTNER SENT HOME WITH STRANGER-OC
TESTOSTERONE TROUBLE-PKG KINDERGARTNER SENT HOME WITH STRANGER-PKG
TESTOSTERONE TROUBLE-VO IN POP NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP
TEASE THREE-ONCAM COMING UP AT 6PM
TZ3 A US EMBASSY PROTESTS-NATSVO TZ 6 1) PELLET GUN ARREST-VOTOPS
TZ3 B NASTY NEIGHBOR-VO TZ 6 2) TSA CHILD PORN-SOTVO
TZ3 C BREASTFEEDING ON THE JOB-SOTVO TZ 6 3) PEDESTRIAN SIGNS-VOTOPS
BUMP SHOT-BUMP OUT CLOSE-2SHOT


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HEADLINES-------------


RIGHT NOW AT 5--

COLLEGE CAMPUSES IN TEXAS, INDIANA AND NORTH DAKOTA ALL GETTING BACK TO NORMAL AFTER A TRIO OF BOMB THREATS.

PLUS--

" I thought it was a plane that hit one of our buildings"

AN EXPLOSION SHAKES A FORT MYERS NEIGHBORHOOD AWAKE.

TONIGHT ABC 7 GETTING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED AND AN UPDATE ON THE 5 PEOPLE HURT AT THE PALL PLANT.

LOOKING FOR A DEAL ON CLOTHING.

ABC 7 DID ALL THE WORK FOR YOU.

TONIGHT OUR SMART SHOPPER RUNS DOWN THE LOCAL DEALS AT AREA STORES AND BOUTIQUES.

AND--

I didn't know who she was, and I didn't the car, and I was crying for my mom.

A HORRIBLE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR A KINDERGARTNER.

TONIGHT HOW THE 5 YEAR OLD ENDED UP IN A CAR WITH A STRANGER!

WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


HL1) UT BOMB THREAT-trxVOTOPS


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HL2) FM FACTORY EXPLOSION-trxSOTVO


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HL3) IN STORE SUMMER SALES-trxVOTOPS


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HL4) KINDERGARTNER SENT HOME WITH STRANGER-trxSOTV


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STORMWARN-CLIP


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FIRST WX-WX WALL


FANTASTIC WEEKEND AHEAD

As expected we saw more sunshine than yesterday. That's going to translate into a pretty great weekend, too!

The old frontal boundary we've been talking about is finally fading away. It's been meandering around south Florida, the Gulf, and part of the south central U.S. It was the focus for our weather for many days, and it kept the moisture locked in place. Consequently, we saw a lot of clouds and periods of rain.

The weather conditions are improving as a result of the front falling apart.

This weekend looks just fine to be outdoors. Even more sunshine will be available! Our winds are going to be light and from the east. When our winds are from the east and the sea breeze begins - the east wind will pin the sea breeze along the urban corridor. We expect that to happen during the afternoon hours, and that will be the area our storms are concentrated.

Will it be a washout? No, but you will definitely see some heavy rain and hear a rumble of thunder during the late afternoon. It will not hinder any of your plans.

Winds start coming from the south early next week. Monday will be the day of transition, too. Winds from the south-southwest spell out morning showers and interior afternoon storms. This will begin Monday and last through midweek. Simply put - keep the umbrella at hand.

Temperatures will be right around our average this week! Lower 90s are in the forecast.

When it comes to tropical weather, we see no concerns for southwest Florida! Return to index of stories...


DEVELOPING-CLIP B


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US EMBASSY PROTESTS LIBYA REMAINS-SOTVO-TC MON


"Four americans, four patriots, they loved this country and they chose to serve it and served it well.

THE BODIES OF THE FOUR AMERICANS KILLED THIS WEEK IN LIBYA ARE BACK ON U-S SOIL TONIGHT.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON WERE AMONG THOSE WHO PAID TRIBUTE TODAY AS THEIR BODES ARRIVED AT JOINT BASE ANDREWS.

MEANWHILE, U-S. OFFICIALS ARE INVESTIGATING WHETHER THE ASSAULT WAS A COORDINATED TERRORIST ATTACK THAT TOOK ADVANTAGE OF PROTESTS OVER AN ANTI-MUSLIM VIDEO.

ABC'S TJ WINICK HAS THE LATEST ON THE UPRISINGS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Return to index of stories...


US EMBASSY PROTESTS LIBYA REMAINS-PKG


IT'S FEARED ANTI AMERICAN ACTIVITY WILL WORSEN IN THE COMING DAYS ACROSS THE

MIDDLE EAST.AFTER 4 DAYS OF PROTESTS AND VIOLENCE.

TODAY - MANY THOUSANDS ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE PART IN A "MILLION MAN MARCH"

IN CAIRO, EGYPT.

NATS CAIRO MORNING PROTESTS

POLICE IN RIOT GEAR, LAUNCHING TEAR GAS CANISTERS INTO THE SEA OF PROTESTERS

.

THE DEMONSTRATIONS FUELED BY AN AMATEUR FILM CALLED "INNOCENCE OF MUSLIMS".

MANY HERE SAY THE MOVIE IS BLASPHEMOUS -- DENIGRATING THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD

SOT PROTESTER

My message is do not come here to us. stop stop disrespecting us.

BACK IN THE U.S POLICE AND REPORTERS SURROUNDED THE HOME OF THE MAN WHO

ALLEGEDLY PRODUCED THE CONTROVERSIAL FILM.

POLICE TELL ABC NEWS NAKOULA BASSELEY NAKOULA IS A 55 YEAR OLD

EGYPTIAN CHRISTIAN WHO USED THE NAME SAM BACILE TO MAKE AND PROMOTE THE

MOVIE.

NAKOULA APPARENTLY WROTE THE FILM WHILE SERVING TIME IN FEDERAL PRISON LAST

YEAR ON CHARGES OF BANK FRAUD.

NATS LIBYA

IN LIBYA, THE PARLIAMENTARY PRESIDENT LAID A WREATH AT THE US CONSULATE

WHERE 4 WERE KILLED IN A BRAZEN ATTACK.APPARENTLY DESIGNED TO STRIKE ON 9-

11.

SOT PARLIAMENT PRESIDENT

Definitely it was a deliberate and preplanned attacks in every sense of the

world.

JUST DAYS BEFORE THE ATTACK, THERE WERE WARNING SIGNS.

AL QAEDA'S LEADER RELEASED A VIDEO URGING LIBYANS TO RETALIATE FOR THE DEATH

OF A LIBYAN BORN MILITANT KILLED BY U.S. DRONES.

SOT JAY CARNEY:

We were not aware of any actionable intelligence indicating that attack on

the US mission in Bengazi was planned or imminent

TJ WINICK, ABC NEWS, NEW YORK. Return to index of stories...


UT BOMB THREAT-VO.WIPE


SOME FRIGHTNING MOMENTS TODAY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN.

AUTHORITIES EVACUATED THE ENTIRE CAMPUS AFTER A BOMB THREAT.

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS SAY SOMEONE PHONED IN THAT BOMB THREAT THIS MORNING.

THE CALLER CLAIMED TO BE WITH AL-QAEDA.

HE CLAIMED HE HAD PLACED BOMBS ACROSS THE ENTIRE CAMPUS.

THE CALLER ALSO SAID THE BOMBS WOULD GO OFF IN 90 MINUTES.

MOST STUDENTS GOT THE ALERT VIA TEXT MESSAGE. Return to index of stories...


UT BOMB THREAT-SOTVO


"I had literally just walked in and hadn't sat down yet. I got the text and saw it and I looked around to see what everyone else was doing and everyone seemed normal and I was really confused.

NO ONE FOUND ANY BOMBS.

THE SCHOOL RE-OPENED BUILDINGS THIS AFTERNOON - BUT CLASSES REMAINED CANCELLED.

UNVERSITY ACTIVITES RESUMED JUST MOMENTS AGO. Return to index of stories...


NORTH DAKOTA BOMB THREAT-VOTOPS-OC


AND AN EVACUTION ORDER HAS BEEN LIFTED TONIGHT AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY IN FARGO AS WELL.

THEY TOO RECEIVED A BOMB THREAT.

NO ONE'S SURE IF THIS THREAT MIGHT BE RELATED TO THE ONE IN TEXAS.

MEANWHILE, VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY IN INDIANA IS INCREASING

SECURITY AFTER RECEIVING A VAGUE THREAT THROUGH SOME GRAFFITI.

THE THREAT CLAIMED "DANGEROUS AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY" WOULD OCCUR ON CAMPUS DURING THE UNIVERSITY'S DAILY CHAPEL BREAK TODAY.

NOTHING SUSPICIOUS WAS FOUND, THOUGH, AND CLASSES AND OTHER ACTIVITES WERE NOT INTERRUPTED. Return to index of stories...


FM FACTORY EXPLOSION-OC-VO-OC


5 PEOPLE ARE RECOVERING FROM INJURIES TONIGHT AFTER AN EXPLOSION IN FORT MYERS.

IT HAPPENED AT THE PALL CORPORATION ON EVANS AVENUE, JUST NORTH OF COLONIAL BOULEVARD AROUND 6:30 THIS MORNING.

ABC7'S JOELLE PARKS HAS THE LATEST ON THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE EXPLOSION. Return to index of stories...


FM FACTORY EXPLOSION-LL PKG


Clean up are still on the scene and the state fire marshal is investigating.

Pall corporation is closed for the day so this is as close as we could get.

Take a look from up above on our mast cam- you can see debris all around the parking lot, even on cars.

All this after a walk in industrial oven exploded here.

Take pkg

It's not how Michelle costa is used to waking up.

Sot Michelle costa

" this morning of course we were sleeping peacefully and then I heard a major loud boom."

That boom- came from an explosion next door to montage bay apartments.

Mance shines first thought?

Sot mance shine

"my reaction was thinking some of them got hurt."

His wife is one of 100 employees who were inside pall corporation when a walk in industrial oven exploded.

His wife- is okay.

5 people were injured.

2 were taken to lee memorial hospital,

Where one is still being treated for smoke inhalation.

Sot mance

" that's kinda a scary deal because she works with the ovens inside the building."

The oven is used in the process to make water filtration units for the aerospace industry.

But today- something went wrong.

Sot Bartley conderman, pall corporation vp regional operations " this morning around 6:10 am we had an accident at the facility."

The company evacuated all the their employees immediately and had them all out by the time the fort myers fire department arrived.

Firefighters put out the flames,

And got the smoke under control.

Sot Bartley

"we can replace parts of our building we can fix that, but it's our employees- and again our thoughts and prayers are with them."

Take live

The state fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire, And the company is closed until further notice.

Tonight at 5- I'll tell when the last inspection was done, And why the fire depetment credits the company with getting peope out.

Joelle parks, abc7. Return to index of stories...


KANSAS CITY


OFFICIALS ARE SEARCHING A CAR AFTER A MAN WALKED INTO A KANSAS CITY GOVERNMENT BUILDING TODAY AND SAID HE WAS A TERRORIST.

POLICE TOOK THE MAN INTO CUSTODY AND SENT A BOMB SNIFFING DOG TO THE VEHICLE. AND IT DETECTED THE PRESENCE OF SOME SORT OF EXPLOSIVES IN IT.

POLICE ARE USING A REMOTE-CONTROL ROBOT TO SEARCH THE CAR LOCATED IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE RICHARD BOLLING FEDERAL BUILDING.

AUTHORITIES HAVE CLOSED THE ROADS AROUND THE AREA.AND A TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE DOWNTOWN PART OF THE CITY. Return to index of stories...


IMMOKALEE COACH PUNISHED-VO


ONE OF THE IMMOKALEE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ASSISTANT COACHES -- INVOLVED IN A SCUFFLE WITH TEAM FANS LAST WEEK -- WILL NOT COACH AT TONIGHT'S GAME.

THIS VIDEO COMES FROM OUR NEWS PARTNERS AT THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS.

THEY SHOT THIS VIDEO AT THE IMMOKALEE-NAPLES GAME LAST FRIDAY NIGHT.

STUDENTS SAY SEVERAL COACHES AND PLAYERS -- JUMPED INTO THE STANDS TO CONFRONT HECKLERS.

RIGHT NOW, THE DISTRICT ISN'T DISCLOSING THE NAMES OF ANY STUDENT ATHLETES WHO MAY BE INVOLVED. Return to index of stories...


JOBREE PLAT MEMORIAL-SS-SS-WIPE


CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL IN PUNTA GORDA IS HONORING ONE OF IT'S GRADUATES BEFORE TONIGHT'S FOOTBALL GAME.

JOBREE PLATT GRADUATED FROM CHARLOTTE HIGH IN 19-99.

HE WAS MURDERED IN THE TAMPA BAY AREA THIS LABOR DAY.

THE NEWS HAS SHOCKED HIS OLD HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDS AND TEAMMATES WHO DESCRIBE HIM AS A FRIENDLY GUY WHO WANTED TO MAKE A DIFFRENCE IN THE COMMUNITY.

THOSE FRIENDS ARE CELEBRATING HIS LIFE TONIGHT IN PUNTA GORDA. Return to index of stories...


JOBREE PLAT MEMORIAL-SOTVO


he always wanted to make his mark and then come on back to charlotte high school and either act as a teacher or a mentor to the youth around here. He would have been tremendous at it.

along with being a good athlete, he weas a very good person, had a great attitude and had a great smile.

A SMALL CELEBRATION AND FUNDRAISER STARTS AT 6:30 AT THE STADIUM.

THERE WILL BE A MOMENT OF SILENCE BEFORE THE GAME STARTS AT 7:30. Return to index of stories...


CHARCO TEEN ARREST-SS


A 15 YEAR OLD PORT CHARLOTTE TEEN IS ACCUSED TONIGHT OF SHOOTING HIS FRIENDS WITH A PELLET GUN AFTER THEY REFUSED TO SMOKE SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA WITH HIM.

DEPUTIES SAY THE BOYS WERE HANGING OUT AT 15-YEAR-OLD TYBREEL BENTLEY'S HOUSE ON DUXBURY AVENUE.

THEY SAY THAT'S WHEN BENTLEY LIT UP THE SYNTHETIC MARIJUANA AND STARTED PASSING IT AROUND.

ALL THREE BOYS TOLD BENTLEY THEY WOULD NOT SMOKE IT.

BENTLEY GOT ANNOYED WHEN ONE OF THE BOYS SMACKED THE JOINT OUT OF HIS HAND.

THEY SAY HE LEFT, CAME BACK, PULLED A PELLET GUN OUT AND STARTED SHOOTING.

THE BOYS SUFFERED CUTS AND WERE BLEEDING. Return to index of stories...


FL MOTORCADE OFFICER FUNERAL-SS-VO


THOUSANDS HONORED A FALLEN FLORIDA POLICE OFFICER TODAY.

JUPITER POLICE OFFICER BRUCE ST. LAURENT WAS KILLED WHILE TRAVELING WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA'S MOTORCADE ON SUNDAY.

THE 55-YEAR-OLD OFFICER WAS HIT BY A DRIVER TRYING TO MERGE ON THE INTERSTATE.

FELLOW OFFICERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT ATTENDED HIS FUNERAL SERVICE TODAY.

ST. LAURENT WAS A 20-YEAR VETERAN OF THE JUPITER POLICE DEPARTMENT. Return to index of stories...


YVYV-CLIP


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CAMPAIGN 2012-SS-SS-OC


YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE, 2012 --

SEVERAL NEW POLLS ARE OUT TODAY, SHOWING PRESIDENT OBAMA IS WIDENING HIS LEAD OVER MITT ROMNEY IN KEY SWING STATES.

ACCORDING TO ONE POLL, THE PRESIDENT IS AHEAD OF THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE BY FIVE POINTS AMONG LIKELY VOTERS IN BOTH FLORIDA AND VIRGINIA.

IN OHIO, THE POLL SHOWS THE PRESIDENT LEADING BY 7 POINTS.

MITT ROMNEY SPOKE WITH ABC'S GEORGE

STEPHANOPOULOS IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ABOUT SOME OF THE CHALLENGES FACING HIS CAMPAIGN.

ABC'S DAVID KERLEY REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


CAMPAIGN 2012-PKG


Mitt Romney is still on defense after controversial statements on the

attacks on American diplomatic posts.

In an exclusive interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos, Romney stood by

his initial reaction to the statement by the U.S. Embassy in Cairo -- before

the attacks there and in Libya took place.

Romney SOT:

"I think the statement was an inappropriate statement. I think it was not

directly applicable and appropriate for the setting. I think it should have

been taken down. And apparently the White House felt the same way."

Even before the foreign policy issues came up, the Romney camp was taking

heat from conservatives for not doing better in the polls.

While the Romney/Ryan ticket came out of Tampa with almost no bounce,

President Obama came out of his convention with leads in almost every

national poll taken since Charlotte. And Romney is not leading in any of

the key swing states.

GEORGE:

What do you say to the hand wringers?

MITT ROMNEY:

Well-- you know, beating an incumbent is never easy. The president-

- exudes an air of likability and-- and friendliness, which-- is endearing.

But-- at the same time, I think people recognize that he has not done the

job they expected him to do and that he promised he would do.

As he tries to close the gap Romney is spending a lot of time preparing to

debate President Obama for the first time in Denver. Romneymaybe trying to

manage expectations. says the president is a strong debater.

Romney SOT:

I think the-- the challenge that I'll have-- in the debate is that the

president-- tends to-- how shall I say it, to say things that aren't true.

TAG:

It's been another weekwith the attacks in the middle east. that the Romney

campaign has not been driving the debateand talking about jobs and the

economy.

David Kerley ABC News. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES MERGER-OC


ABC7 HAS LEARNED THAT NORTH NAPLES FIRE OFFICIALS MAY PITCH A PLAN TO TAKE *OVER THE CITY OF NAPLES FIRE SERVICES.

THIS COMES AFTER THE CITY OF NAPLES ASKED FOR A POTENTIAL *PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NORTH NAPLES DISTRICT TO COVER NORTHERN AREAS WITHIN CITY LIMITS.

WHILE DISCUSSING THAT OPTION, THE NORTH NAPLES FIRE CHIEF SUGGESTED TO HIS COMMISSIONERS THAT HIS DISTRICT COULD INSTEAD TAKE OVER *ALL SERVICES IN THE CITY.

NORTH NAPLES PLANS TO PRESENT PLANS FOR *BOTH OPTIONS TO THE NAPLES CITY COUNCIL AT A FUTURE MEETING. Return to index of stories...


JULY LEE TOURISM-SS


TONIGHT, ABC7 HAS NEW TOURISM NUMBERS FROM LEE COUNTY TO SHARE WITH YOU.

THE COUNTY COLLECTED MORE THAN 1 POINT 7 MILLION DOLLARS IN BED TAX MONEY LAST MONTH.

THAT NUMBER IS DOWN, THOUGH, ABOUT 1 PERCENT FROM LAST YEAR.

BUT, TOTAL VISITATION IS UP ABOUT 1 POINT 5 PERCENT FROM 2011.

ADD IT ALL UP, VISITORS ARE SPENDING ABOUT 200 MILLION DURING THEIR STAY. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


NEXT AT 5 OPEN Return to index of stories...


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


GET READY TO SHOP TIL YOU DROP.

TONIGHT - ABC7's SMART SHOPPER HELPS YOU SAVE MONEY WHILE REINVENTING YOUR WARDROBE.

YOU LIKLEY HAVE IT IN YOUR MEDICINE CABINET!

BUT COULD THAT TOPICAL PAIN CREAM COULD ACTUALLY CAUSE MORE HARM THAN GOOD.

THE DANGEROUS SIDE EFFECTS AHEAD.

WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A IN STORE SUMMER SALES-VOTOPS


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TZ1 B TOPICAL PAIN CREAM-VOTOPS


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STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP


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FORECAST-PHC


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. Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-WXWALL


FANTASTIC WEEKEND AHEAD

As expected we saw more sunshine than yesterday. That's going to translate into a pretty great weekend, too!

The old frontal boundary we've been talking about is finally fading away. It's been meandering around south Florida, the Gulf, and part of the south central U.S. It was the focus for our weather for many days, and it kept the moisture locked in place. Consequently, we saw a lot of clouds and periods of rain.

The weather conditions are improving as a result of the front falling apart.

This weekend looks just fine to be outdoors. Even more sunshine will be available! Our winds are going to be light and from the east. When our winds are from the east and the sea breeze begins - the east wind will pin the sea breeze along the urban corridor. We expect that to happen during the afternoon hours, and that will be the area our storms are concentrated.

Will it be a washout? No, but you will definitely see some heavy rain and hear a rumble of thunder during the late afternoon. It will not hinder any of your plans.

Winds start coming from the south early next week. Monday will be the day of transition, too. Winds from the south-southwest spell out morning showers and interior afternoon storms. This will begin Monday and last through midweek. Simply put - keep the umbrella at hand.

Temperatures will be right around our average this week! Lower 90s are in the forecast.

When it comes to tropical weather, we see no concerns for southwest Florida! Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO NINA-OC


DON'T HAVE TIME TO GO HUNTING FOR BARGAINS?

A-B-C 7 HAS YOU COVERED.

OUR SMART SHOPPER NINA MOINI HIT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FOR YOU - SEARCHING FOR DISCOUNTS ON SUMMER CLOTHES HEADING INTO FALL.

NINA, WHAT'D YOU FIND? Return to index of stories...


IN STORE SUMMER SALES-POP


I FOUND LOCALLY OWNED BOUTIQUES AND BIG-NAME RETAILERS ALL HAVE SOMETHING IN COMMON-

THEY NEED TO GET RID OF SUMMER CLOTHES TO MAKE ROOM FOR FALL AND WINTER COLLECTIONS.

AND THAT MEANS CHEAP DEALS FOR YOU. Return to index of stories...


IN STORE SUMMER SALES-PKG


NATS - CLOTHING ON HANGER

WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT TASTES IN CLOTHING.

06:32:51 3

"I look for color and current styles and a good price."

THAT LAST ONE - WE CAN ALL AGREE ON.

KRISTEN WEARDON'S LOOKING FOR CHEAP DEALS ON SUMMER CLOTHES TO WEAR YEAR-ROUND AT LUX BOUTIQUE AT VILLAGE ON VENETIAN BAY IN NAPLES

06:33:03 8

"For me, I live here year-round and there is no winter - so the best you can do is stay away from heavy winter clothes."

NOW'S THE TIME TO BUY LIGHTER SUMMER CLOTHES-

WE FOUND STORES LIKE LUX HAVE 50 TO 75 PERCENT OFF ON SUMMER CLOTHES FOR MEN AND WOMEN- EVEN ACCESSORIES.

IT''S THE SAME STORY AT MERCATO ALONG US 41 IN NAPLES.

BOBBY CHAN MEN'S CLOTHING STORE PUT EVERYTHING IN STORE ON SALE FOR JUST 30 DOLLARS UNTIL PEAK SEASON BEGINS IN NOVEMBER.

WOMEN'S BOUTIQUE BIO ACROSS THE STRIP IS GIVING A BUY ONE GET ONE HALF OFF DEAL ON SOME CLOTHING AND SLASHING PRICES IN HALF FOR OTHERS.

06:48:43 5

"Jewelry and accessories are 50 percent off too we are trying to make room for fall line."

IF YOU HEAD DOWN 41 TOWARD FORT MYERS - BELL TOWER SHOPS IS SPORTING SOME OF THE SAME DISCOUNTS AT BIGGER NAME STORES LIKE ANN TAYLOR AND CHICOS'.

WE FOUND DISCOUNTS UP TO 50 PERCENT OFF AND 60 PERCENT OFF ALREADY REDUCED ITEMS.

NATS - " I like this one."

SO NO MATTER WHAT STYLES STAND OUT TO YOU - THESE PRICES ARE SURE TO CATCH YOUR EYE.

NATS - HANGER Return to index of stories...


IN STORE SUMMER SALES-POP


WE'VE PUT A HELPFUL LISTS OF SHOPS WITH DISCOUNTS IN LEE, COLLIER AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES ON OUR WEBSITE

ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM

CLICK ON THE SMART SHOPPER TAB Return to index of stories...


TOPICAL PAIN CREAM-VO


A WARNING TONIGHT IF YOU USE OVER-THE-COUNTER TOPICAL PAIN CREAMS.

SOME CONSUMERS REPORTED RECEIVING SERIOUS SKIN INJURIES WHILE USING CERTAIN OVER-THE-COUNTER PAIN RELIEVERS.

THEY'RE APPLIED TO THE SKIN TO RELIEVE MILD MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN.

THE BRANDS INVOLVED INCLUDE ICY HOT, BENGAY, CAPZASIN, FLEXALL, AND MENTHOLATUM.

YOU SHOULD STOP USING THE PAIN RELIEVERS IF YOU EXPERIENCE A SKIN INJURY. Return to index of stories...


RURAL AREAS OBESITY-VOTOPS


WHERE YOU LIVE COULD IMPACT YOUR WEIGHT.

RESEARCHERS SAY AMERICANS LIVING IN RURAL AREAS ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE OBESE -- THAN CITY DWELLERS.

THEY PARTIALLY BLAME THE HIGH-FAT, RICH AND HOMEMADE FOODS THAT ARE MORE PREVALENT IN RURAL AMERICAN DIETS.

BUT RURAL RESIDENTS ALSO FACE MORE CHALLENGES TO GETTING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND GYMS. Return to index of stories...


APPLE IPHONE 5 ORDERS-VO-WIPE


TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY YOU CAN PRE-ORDER THE NEW iPHONE FIVE ONLINE.

APPLE UNVEILED THE PHONE WEDNESDAY IN SAN FRANCISCO.

IT WILL HIT STORE SHELVES A WEEK FROM TODAY.

MORE THAN 244-MILLION I-PHONES HAVE BEEN SOLD SINCE 2007. Return to index of stories...


APPLE IPHONE 5 CHARGER ISSUE-VO


TODAY'S THE FIRST DAY YOU CAN PRE-ORDER THE NEW I-PHONE.

BUT THERE'S A NEW FEATURE A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE UPSET ABOUT.

IT'S THE CHARGER.

THE FIVE HAS A NEW 8 PIN CONNECTOR.

THE OLD ONE, USED SINCE 2003, IS A 30 PIN VERSION.

HERE'S THE PROBLEM--

ALL OF THOSE OLD APPLE PRODUCTS -- IPODS, IPADS, DOCKING STATIONS, CAR CHARGERS -- THEY WON'T BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE NEW CHARGER UNLESS YOU BUY A 29-DOLLAR ADAPTER.

APPLE SAYS THE SMALLER CONNECTOR WAS NECESSARY FOR A THINNER DEVICE. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


NEXT AT 5 OPEN Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO------------


MAN-O-PAUSE.

THE SAME SYMPTOMS OF MENOPAUSE BUT HAPPENING IN MEN.

COMING UP IN YOUR ABC7 HEALTHY LIVING.THE CAUSE AND THE CURE.

AND ONE BABY COULDN'T WAIT!

BREACHED AND HER MOTHER AN HOUR AWAY FROM THE HOSPITAL.

WHERE THIS LITTLE GIRL CAME INTO THE WORLD. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A TESTOSTERONE TROUBLE-VOTOPS-WIPE


Return to index of stories...

TZ2 B GAS STATION BATHROOM BIRTH-VOTOPS


Return to index of stories...

BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN


BUMP IN W/ ANCHOR MICS Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO PKG-POP-VO IN POP


IN YOUR ABC7 HEALTHY LIVING TONIGHT.

WE'VE HEARD OF MENOPAUSE-HORMONES GO CRAZY, SENDING WOMEN INTO HOT FLASHES AND MOOD SWINGS.

BUT DID YOU KNOW THE SAME THINGS HAPPEN TO THE OPPOSITE SEX?

TONIGHT WE TELL YOU HOW SOME MEN ARE FIXING THEIR TESTOSTERONE TROUBLES. Return to index of stories...


TESTOSTERONE TROUBLE-PKG


FOR POPEYE-ALL IT TOOK WAS SOME OF THIS. BUT OTHER GUYS JUST CAN'T SEEM TO GET THEIR MOJO BACK!

THESE MEN WERE IN MAN-O-PAUSE. OR ANDROPAUSE.

"Often I hear, they've lost their edge."

LOST IT…BECAUSE THEY'VE LOST THEIR TESTOSTERONE.

"It really starts from the early 20's on."

BUT MOST SYMPTOMS DON'T APPEAR UNTIL MEN REACH THEIR 40'S OR 50'S AND DOCTOR KARRON POWER SAYS MANY ARE MISDIAGNOSED. THE SEVERE CHANGE IN HER HUSBAND'S OWN MENTAL STATE ALMOST COST THE DOCTOR HER MARRIAGE.

"It was obviously a problem when he got his own apartment."

A BLOOD TEST SHOWED HER 40 YEAR OLD HUSBAND HAD THE TESTOSTERONE LEVEL OF A SEVENTY-YEAR OLD!

THESE MEN INJECT THEMSELVES TWICE A WEEK WITH TESTOSTERONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY. THEY GOT THEIR ENERGY LEVELS BACK, LOST WEIGHT, ARE SLEEPING BETTER AND HAVE INCREASED SEX DRIVES. BUT THEY'RE CAUTIOUS OF THE DOWNSIDES.

"Testosterone is a very powerful tool it makes a huge difference in a man's health, his quality of life and how he looks. However you have to respect the hormones."

"It's not a magic bullet. I still have to eat right. I still have to exercise."

BUT IT'S GIVING THESE GUYS THE BOOST THEY NEED.

"It's like I got my mojo back." Return to index of stories...


TESTOSTERONE TROUBLE-VO IN POP


RESEARCHERS ESTIMATE UP TO SIX MILLION MEN SUFFER FROM LOW TESTOSTERONE, BUT ONLY FIVE-PERCENT REALIZE IT'S A TREATABLE PROBLEM. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-ONCAM


AS THE NATION MOURNS AND HONORS THE FOUR AMERICANS MURDERED BY AN ANGRY MOB AT A CONSULATE IN LIBYA.

TONIGHT.THIS.

PROTESTSING

THE CONTINUED UNREST AND PROTESTS OUTSIDE OF U-S EMBASSIES.

PLUS WE REMEMBER THOSE KILLED.THEIR BODIES FINALLY BACK HOME IN THE UNITED STATES.

A MAN CONFRONTS HIS NEIGHBOR ABOUT LOUD MUSIC.

HE ARMED HIMSELF WITH A GUN AND A VIDEOCAMERA.

TONIGHT HE'S IN JAIL AND HIS NEIGHBOR IS DEAD.

THE ABC EXCLUSIVE IS COMING UP.

PLUS--

SOT ADRIENNE PINE

It wasn't the ideal option but the fact is there were no ideal options

SO SHE STARTED BREASTFEEDING MID-LECTURE.

THE BACKLASH THIS PROFESSOR AND MOTHER IS NOW RECEIVING.AS THE BREASTFEEDING DEBATE RAGES ON. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A US EMBASSY PROTESTS-NATSVO


Return to index of stories...

TZ3 B NASTY NEIGHBOR-VO


Return to index of stories...

TZ3 C BREASTFEEDING ON THE JOB-SOTVO


Return to index of stories...

BUMP SHOT-BUMP OUT


BUMP OUT W/ MUSIC Return to index of stories...


STORMWARN-CLIP


Return to index of stories...

FIRST WX-WX WALL


FANTASTIC WEEKEND AHEAD

As expected we saw more sunshine than yesterday. That's going to translate into a pretty great weekend, too!

The old frontal boundary we've been talking about is finally fading away. It's been meandering around south Florida, the Gulf, and part of the south central U.S. It was the focus for our weather for many days, and it kept the moisture locked in place. Consequently, we saw a lot of clouds and periods of rain.

The weather conditions are improving as a result of the front falling apart.

This weekend looks just fine to be outdoors. Even more sunshine will be available! Our winds are going to be light and from the east. When our winds are from the east and the sea breeze begins - the east wind will pin the sea breeze along the urban corridor. We expect that to happen during the afternoon hours, and that will be the area our storms are concentrated.

Will it be a washout? No, but you will definitely see some heavy rain and hear a rumble of thunder during the late afternoon. It will not hinder any of your plans.

Winds start coming from the south early next week. Monday will be the day of transition, too. Winds from the south-southwest spell out morning showers and interior afternoon storms. This will begin Monday and last through midweek. Simply put - keep the umbrella at hand.

Temperatures will be right around our average this week! Lower 90s are in the forecast.

When it comes to tropical weather, we see no concerns for southwest Florida! Return to index of stories...


NEWS AT 5:00 PM OPEN-CLIP


Return to index of stories...

TS FM EXPLOSION-VID BOX TOPS


MAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW,

FIVE PEOPLE ARE RECOVERING FROM MINOR INJURIES TONIGHT AFTER AN EXPLOSION THIS MORNING IN FORT MYERS.

IT HAPPENED AT THE PALL CORPORATION.

A LARGE WALK-IN OVEN EXPLODED.DESTROYING PART OF THE BUILDING.

WHY IT EXPLODED IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATED. Return to index of stories...


TS IMMOKALEE COACH PUNISHED-VID BOX


ONE OF THE IMMOKALEE TEAM'S ASSISTANT COACHES INVOLVED IN A SCUFFLE LAST WEEK WILL NOT BE AT TONIGHT'S GAME.

THE FIGHT HAPPENED AT THE IMMOKALEE-NAPLES GAME ON LAST FRIDAY NIGHT.

STUDENTS SAY SEVERAL COACHES AND PLAYERS -- JUMPED INTO THE STANDS TO CONFRONT HECKLERS. Return to index of stories...


TS FL MOTORCADE OFFICER-VID BOX


TODAY, A FUNERAL WAS HELD FOR A FLORIDA POLICE OFFICER KILLED WHILE TRAVELING WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA'S MOTORCADE ON SUNDAY.

BRUCE ST. LAURENT WAS HIT BY A DRIVER TRYING TO MERGE ONTO THE INTERSTATE.

THOUSANDS ATTENDED HIS FUNERAL INCLUDING FLORIDA

GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT. Return to index of stories...


US EMBASSY PROTESTS-VOTOPS-2 SHOT


AND TONIGHT, THE NATION IS HONORING THE FOUR AMERICANS KILLED DURING VIOLENCE IN BENGHAZI.

THE BODIES OF THE FOUR AMERICANS WHO DIED IN LIBYA RETURNED TO U-S SOIL TODAY.

HELLO AND GOOD EVENING, I'M JEFF BUTERA.

AND I'M COURTNEY ROBINSON.

THE U-S IS INCREASING SECURITY AT EMBASSIES ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST AS THOSE ANTI-AMERICAN PROTESTS CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE REGION.

DANIELLE LEIGH HAS THE LATEST. Return to index of stories...


US EMBASSY PROTESTS-PKG


nats-shouting

KASHMIRI MUSLIMS SHOUTED ANTI-AMERICAN SLOGANS AS RIOT POLICE TRIED TO PUSH THEM BACK.

nats

THOUSANDS OF PROTESTERS THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST ARE ANGRY BECAUSE OF AN ANTI-MUSLIM INTERNET VIDEO MADE IN THE U-S.

nats

IN IRAQ DEMONSTRATORS SURROUNDED A BURNING AMERICAN FLAG.

nats

EGYPTIAN POLICE THREW TEAR GAS AT CROWDS IN CAIRO WHO HAVE NOW BEEN GATHERING FOR DAYS.

chanting-

PROTESTERS CONTINUE TO TARGET AMERICAN EMBASSIES FROM TUNISIA TO SUDAN.

nats

WHERE THEY'VE ALSO TURNED ON THE GERMAN AND BRITISH EMBASSIES. TEARING DOWN SECURITY WALLS.

nats

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND SECRETARY OF STATE HILARY CLINTON LED A CEREMONY TO HONOR THE U-S AMBASSADOR AND THREE OTHER AMERICANS KILLED WHEN PROTESTERS ATTACKED THE EMBASSY IN BENGHAZI TUESDAY.

THEY'RE REMAINS RETURNED TO U-S SOIL TODAY.

SOT PRESIDENT OBAMA - NO SUPER

"There in Benghazi, he laid down his life, loyal as always, protecting his friends. Today Glen is home."

THE U-S GOVERNMENT IS INCREASING SECURITY ABROAD AT EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES. TO PROTECT ADDITIONAL AMERICANS UNDER THREAT.

BUT SOME REPUBLICANS SAY. THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION ISN'T BE TOUGH ENOUGH.

SOT: REP. PAUL RYAN / VICE PRESIDENT NOMINEE

"Avoid all these threats and dangers what we do not see is steady.us leadership.firmness of purpose."

THE WHITE HOUSE IS INSISTING. IT'S NOT BEING WEAK. BUT TRYING TO WORK WITH FOREIGN LEADERS TOWARD PEACE. ALL THE WHILE. TAKING STEPS TO PUNISH THE KILLERS OF FOUR AMERICANS. Return to index of stories...


US EMBASSY PROTESTS-OC


DANIELLE LEIGH REPORTING.

RIGHT NOW, AMERICANS ARE BEING URGED TO LEAVE THE AREAS WHERE THESE PROTESTS ARE HAPPENING. Return to index of stories...


BREAKING MISSING INMATE-OC


BREAKING NEWS --

DESOTO COUNTY SAYS ONE OF THEIR INMATES HAS ESCAPED TONIGHT.

THAT INMATE DISAPPEARED ABOUT 4-30.

DEPUTIES ARE SEARCHING FOR HIM.

HERE'S HIS DESCRIPTION --

20 YEARS OLD, 5-11, 185 POUNDS.

HE HAS BROWN HAIR AND HAZEL EYES.

HE HAS TATTOOS AND *WAS* WEARING HANDCUFFS AT THE TIME. Return to index of stories...


UNIVERSITY OF TX THREATS-VO


ALL UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS ARE BACK OPEN TONIGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS IN AUSTIN AFTER A BOMB THREAT.

THE THREAT PROMPTED AN EVACUATION OF THE CAMPUS TODAY.

THE UNIVERSITY SAYS SOMEONE CLAIMING TO BE WITH AL-QAIDA PHONED THE SCHOOL AND SAID HE HAD PLACED BOMBS ALL OVER CAMPUS, SET TO EXPLODE 90 MINUTES LATER.

NO BOMBS WERE FOUND AND THE EVACUATION ORDER WAS LIFTED. Return to index of stories...


NORTH DAKOTA BOMB THREAT-VOTOPS


THINGS ARE BACK TO NORMAL AT THE NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY IN FARGO AFTER A BOMB THREAT AS WELL.

THE EVACUATION ORDER WAS LIFTED AFTER A SEARCH OF THE BUILDINGS FOUND NO EVIDENCE OF ANY BOMBS.

NO WORD ON IF THE TWO INCIDENTS ARE RELATED. Return to index of stories...


KANSAS CITY BOMB THREAT-VOTOPS


NOW TO A SITUATION DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW --

A FEDERAL BUILDING AND A STATE OFFICE BUILDING ARE EVACUATED RIGHT NOW IN KANSAS CITY.

A MAN WALKED INTO THE BUILDING CLAIMING TO BE A TERRORIST.

A SUSPCIOUS ITEM WAS FOUND IN THE MAN'S CAR.

WE'RE TOLD A BOMB-SNIFFING DOG SMELLED EXPLOSIVES.

THE MAN IS IN CUSTODY.

BE SURE TO STAY WITH ABC7 ON AIR AND ONLINE FOR UPDATES. Return to index of stories...


CHICAGO STRIKE-VO


NEW AT 5

A TENTATIVE DEAL IS ON THE TABLE TONIGHT FOR TEACHERS ON STRIKE IN CHICAGO.

TEACHERS THERE HAVE BEEN ON STRIKE SINCE MONDAY. LEAVING 350-THOUSAND STUDENTS OUT OF SCHOOL ALL WEEK.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE CHICAGO SCHOOL BOARD SAYS THE DISTRICT AND THE TEACHERS UNION AGREED ON A "FRAMEWORK" TO END THE STRIKE.

THE STUDENTS COULD RETURN TO CLASS ON MONDAY. Return to index of stories...


FM CHASE UPDATE-SS-VO


WE'RE LEARNING NEW DETAILS TONIGHT ABOUT A POLICE CHASE IN FORT MYERS YESTERDAY.

OFFICERS SAY THEY PULLED OVER ISAAC DICKERSON IN THE DUNBAR COMMUNITY FOR NOT STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN.

DICKERSON SLAMMED THE DOOR, SPED AT THE OFFICERS IN REVERSE AND LED THEM ON A CHASE.

AT ONE POINT HE DROVE ON A SIDEWALK AT EDISON AVENUE AT 50 MILES AN HOUR.

THEN, DICKERSON DROVE INTO A FIELD, STRUCK A TREE NEAR DOUGLAS AVENUE, AND RAN AWAY BEFORE OFFICERS TASED AND ARRESTED HIM. Return to index of stories...


NASTY NEIGHBOR-OC


TONIGHT, ABC HAS AN EXCLUSIVE INTERIVEW WITH THE TEXAS MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER -- AFTER CONFRONTING HIS NEIGHBOR ABOUT A LOUD PARTY.

HE ARMED HIMSELF WITH A HANDGUN AND A ROLLING VIDEO CAMERA -- WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE A CRUCIAL MISTAKE.

HERE'S ABC'S CHRIS CUOMO. Return to index of stories...


NASTY NEIGHBOR-PKG


A story as old as Cain and Abel: Neighbor killing neighbor. Was it justified

, or was it murderAt a trial in Houston in June Prosecutors argue the answer

is right here

Kelli Johnson

It was an unjustified and unreasonable killing.

in the video Raul Rodriguez recorded the night he shot Kelly Danaher

.the video Rodriguez thought would clear him

RODRIGUEZ TAPE

Raul Rodriguez: Tou need to stop right there. Don't come any closer please.

Kelly Danaher: I, you're telling me what to do?

James Storm: Don't tell us not stop come no closer to you.

Raul Rodriguez: I'm telling you, I'm telling you to stop. I said stop right

now, or I will shoot you! Stop! Get back!

Unknown male: Back up Kelly.

Raul Rodriguez: Get back! I'm in fear for my life.

Kelly Danaher: I've got nothing dude.

Raul Rodriguez: Y'all are drunk. Get away from me. Get away from me.

Kelly Danaher: You pulled a gun on me?

His lawyer say he may have mistaken a flashlight on Danaher's belt for a gun

.

CHRIS CUOMO:

They didn't find any weapon from him that night. And he was not known to be

a man who carried weapon. He was not having a reputation for violence. He

was a PE teacher in an elementary school.

RAUL RODRIGUEZ:

I'm not - I wasn't known for violence myself.

CHRIS CUOMO:

Yes, you were. You have a reputation in that neighborhood.

RAUL RODRIGUEZ:

It's all talk.

CHRIS CUOMO:

You got a lotta talk.

RAUL RODRIGUEZ:

Well, it's talk. Return to index of stories...


NASTY NEIGHBOR-SSTOPS


YOU CAN SEE MORE OF THE INTERVIEW WITH RODRIGUEZ TONIGHT AT 10 ON 20-20 RIGHT HERE ON ABC7. Return to index of stories...


GRANDMA ARREST FOLO-SOTVO


THE GRANDDAUGHTER OF A TEXAS GRANDMOTHER WHO WAS PULLED OUT OF HER CAR AND ARRESTED IS SPEAKING OUT.

HERE'S THE CONFRONTATION WE SHOWED YOU YESTERDAY BETWEEN THE GRANDMOTHER AND OFFICER.

""Let me see your driver's license."

"I will give it to you in a minute."

"You are going to give it to me now, or I'm taking you to jail."

"Well, go ahead."

WIPE

You are hurting me"

"Get out of the vehicle."

"I'm going to report you for hurting me."

"Okay. Step out of the vehicle."

"You twisted my arm"

77 YEAR OLD LYNN BEDFORD WAS CITED FOR SPEEDING AND FAILING TO SHOW I-D.

BEDFORD CLAIMED SHE HAD A BLADDER INFECTION AND NEEDED TO GO TO THE BATHROOM AND THAT'S WHY SHE WAS SPEEDING.

HER GRANDDAUGHTER SAYS THE OFFICER IS IN THE WRONG. Return to index of stories...


GRANDMA ARREST FOLO-SOTVO


"the video does speak for itself not once did she refuse to give her drivers license to him she said I'll give it to you in a minute and no patience was afforded to her. "

THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SAYS THE OFFICER DIDN'T DO ANYTHING WRONG.

THE GRANDMOTHER WANTS AN APOLOGY. Return to index of stories...


911 PICTURES CONTROVERSY-VO.WIPE


A TEXAS MOTHER IS UPSET TONIGHT.

IVY GRE-MILLION SAYS HER 4TH GRADE DAUGHTER'S CLASS WAS TOLD TO DRAW GRAPHIC PICTURES OF THE SEPTEMBER 11-TH ATTACKS.

SHE SAYS THE PICTURES INCLUDED PLANES HITTING BUILDINGS AND PEOPLE JUMPING FROM OUT OF WINDOWS.

GRE-MILLION'S HUSBAND IS SET TO GO TO AFGHANISTAN IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.

SHE SAYS HER DAUGHTER IS NOW CONVINCED HE'S GOING TO DIE BECAUSE THE TEACHER TOLD THE CLASS THAT "THE AFGHANS DID THIS BECAUSE THEY

HATE ALL US AND THEY WANT TO KILL ALL OF US." Return to index of stories...


911 PICTURES CONTROVERSY-SOTVO


-"The way she worded it is just teaching racism and hate for

an entire nation and that's not OK."

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS INVESTIGATING AND INTERVIEWING THE TEACHER, TRYING TO FIGURE OUT EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. Return to index of stories...


APPLE STORE ROBBERY-VO


A MAN CRASHES HIS CAR INTO AN APPLE STORE IN CALIFORNIA TO ROB THE PLACE.THE WHOLE THING IS CAUGHT ON TAPE.

TAKE A LOOK.

YOU SEE THE CAR COME CRASHING IN.

SEVERAL OTHER MEN CAN BE SEEN JUMPING OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND TAKING iPHONES AND iPADS OFF DISPLAY TABLES.

BUT THINGS DIDN'T GO SO SMOOTHLY DURING THE ROBBERY.

THE SUSPECT HAD TROUBLE CRASHING THROUGH A SECURITY GATE TO LEAVE THE STORE.

THE SUSPECT RETURNED TO THE APPLE STORE A FEW HOURS LATER.TO LOOK FOR HIS LICENSE PLATE THAT FELL OFF DURING THE INCIDENT.

THAT'S WHEN POLICE CAUGHT HIM. Return to index of stories...


TX BURGLARY ON TAPE-VOTOPS


A MAN WAS WATCHING AS BURGLARS BROKE INTO HIS HOUSE IN TEXAS.

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS!

THE HOMEOWNER WATCHED THE TWO BURGLARS -- FROM HIS WORK COMPUTER.

THE VIDEO SHOWS TWO MEN - COVERED IN TATTOOS - MAKING THEIR WAY AROUND THE HOUSE.

ONE OF THE GUYS REALIZED HE WAS ON CAMERA AND TRIED TO DESTROY IT BEFORE HE LEFT.

THE TWO MEN ARE STILL ON THE LOOSE TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


CA BEAR IN POOL-VO


A BLACK BEAR DECIDED TO TAKE A DIP IN A POOL IN THE BACKYARD OF A CALIFORNIA HOME.

OFFICERS AND HELICOPTERS SEARCHED FOR THE BEAR, BUT THE ANIMAL KEPT DISAPPEARING AMONG THE SHADOWS IN THE DIMLY LIT NEIGHBORHOOD OF GRANADA HILLS.

AFTER THE BEAR FINISHED HIS SWIM, HE RAN OFF INTO THE WOODS AND THE SEARCH WAS FINALLY CALLED OFF.

IN RECENT WEEKS, THERE HAVE BENN SEVERAL BEAR SIGHTINGS IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA. Return to index of stories...


GAS STATION BATHROOM BIRTH-VO.WIPE


A NEW MOM GAVE BIRTH IN AN UNEXPECTED PLACE. A GAS STATION BATHROOM IN WASHINGTON.

ESMERELDA BERMEJO OF VANCOUVER WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE A C-SECTION AT THE END OF THE MONTH.

WITH HER DOCTOR'S BLESSING, SHE TOOK A TRIP TO MOUNT HOOD WITH HER FAMILY OVER THE WEEKEND.

BUT, THE BABY DECIDED TO COME EARLY.

MORE THAN AN HOUR FROM A HOSPITAL, SHE TRIED TO CALL 9-1-1, BUT THERE WAS NO SIGNAL.

SO HER FAMILY DROVE ABOUT 30 MINUTES TO THE NEAREST PHONE AT A GAS STATION.

TWO SURGICAL TECHNICIANS HAPPENED TO BE THERE TO HELP.

THEY DISCOVERED THE BABY WAS BREACH. Return to index of stories...


GAS STATION BATHROOM BIRTH-SOTVO


The baby was upside down, ok. Babies are supposed to be born head first.

When I got down on the floor with her to my surprise I saw two little purple blue-ish legs.

THE BABY WAS BORN BEFORE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD GET THERE.

JENNIFER WEIGHS 6 POUNDS.

BOTH BABY AND MOM ARE DOING WELL. Return to index of stories...


BREASTFEEDING ON THE JOB-OC


BREASTFEEDING IN PUBLIC IS A HOT BUTTON ISSUE, BUT NOW THE CONTROVERSY HAS ENTERED THE CLASSROOM.

A TEACHER BROUGHT HER BABY TO SCHOOL WITH HER AND BREASTFED HER DAUGHTER DURING CLASS - AS SHE WAS TEACHING.

ABC'S CLAIRE SHIPMAN HAS THE STORY. Return to index of stories...


BREASTFEEDING ON THE JOB-PKG


The first week of classes at American University, and assistant professor

and busy single mom Adrienne Pine woke up to a one year old daughter with a

fever. Her day care-not an option.

With no emergency sitters on hand, and not wanting to cancel her first

lecture, she brought her infant to work.

SOT ADRIENNE PINE

It wasn't the ideal option but the fact is there were no ideal options and

it was the best of the options available to me

Her baby Lee was fine -- at first. But then she started to fuss and Pine did

what she always does -- at home, on buses, at restaurants: Breast-fed her.

And she continued with her class while she did it.

SOT PINE

People seemed largely charmed, you know by the humanity that I think

children can bring to a workplace environment, without necessarily

detracting from the seriousness

GFX

then she learned of this tweet from one of the students --

Sex, gender, and culture professor, total feminist, walks in with her baby,

midway through class breast feeding time #wtf

And when the school paper got wind of the story, the campus started buzzing

-- offending some students.

MOS SARAH MILES

I think what's inappropriate is that she brought her child to class in the

first place. It's very distracting to a lot of the students.

And others were not --

SOT NIA MCCARTHY

She let us know that she was about to do it, so I wasn't too surprised. I

think she handled it in the most professional way that she could.

SOT MELISSA LAWRENCE, CLOUDMOM

I think that in a situation like this, which is unique and again she wasn't

making a habit of it, we really need to cut her some slack

Pine says she wasn't trying to start a revolution, she was just attempting

to manage, like so many moms do, an untenable situation.

SOT PINE

I'm surprised at the hostility that is clearly aimed at women in the

workplace and women who breast-fed in the workplace in particular

She's hoping, at least, her actions will spark not just controversy, but a

deeper discussion about how wrenching these childcare struggles can be.

especially for people with no cushion.

SOT PINE

can we set up a sort of collective childcare system so that not every single

woman in the workplace is facing these issues as an individual but rather,

we're discussing them together Return to index of stories...


MISSING INMATE


BREAKING NEWS --

DESOTO COUNTY SAYS ONE OF THEIR INMATES HAS ESCAPED TONIGHT.

TYLER CARLAN DISAPPEARED ABOUT 4-30.

DEPUTIES ARE SEARCHING FOR HIM.

HERE'S HIS DESCRIPTION --

20 YEARS OLD, 5-11, 185 POUNDS.

HE HAS BROWN HAIR AND HAZEL EYES.

HE HAS TATTOOS AND *WAS* WEARING HANDCUFFS AT THE TIME. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


NEXT AT 5 OPEN Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR------------


THE POSSIBLE FUTURE QUEEN.PARTIALLY NUDE.

PICTURES OF THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE.KATE!.TOPLESS.

WHAT THE ROYAL LAWSUIT SLAPPED ON ONE PAPER.

PLUS - WITH THE HOLIDAYS AROUND THE CORNER.

YOU MIGHT WANT TO BOOK THAT FLIGHT NOW.

WHY YOU COULD SOON SEE A MAJOR SPIKE IN THE SKIES.

WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


TZ4 A KATE TOPLESS PHOTO SCANDAL-VO


Return to index of stories...

TZ4 B AIRLINES PRICE HIKE-VO


Return to index of stories...

STORM WARN JP OPEN-CLIP


Return to index of stories...

CROSSTALK-WX EST


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


FORECAST-PHC


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. Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-WXWALL


FANTASTIC WEEKEND AHEAD

As expected we saw more sunshine than yesterday. That's going to translate into a pretty great weekend, too!

The old frontal boundary we've been talking about is finally fading away. It's been meandering around south Florida, the Gulf, and part of the south central U.S. It was the focus for our weather for many days, and it kept the moisture locked in place. Consequently, we saw a lot of clouds and periods of rain.

The weather conditions are improving as a result of the front falling apart.

This weekend looks just fine to be outdoors. Even more sunshine will be available! Our winds are going to be light and from the east. When our winds are from the east and the sea breeze begins - the east wind will pin the sea breeze along the urban corridor. We expect that to happen during the afternoon hours, and that will be the area our storms are concentrated.

Will it be a washout? No, but you will definitely see some heavy rain and hear a rumble of thunder during the late afternoon. It will not hinder any of your plans.

Winds start coming from the south early next week. Monday will be the day of transition, too. Winds from the south-southwest spell out morning showers and interior afternoon storms. This will begin Monday and last through midweek. Simply put - keep the umbrella at hand.

Temperatures will be right around our average this week! Lower 90s are in the forecast.

When it comes to tropical weather, we see no concerns for southwest Florida! Return to index of stories...


KATE TOPLESS PHOTO SCANDAL-OC


TONIGHT THE BRITISH ROYALS HAVE FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST A FRENCH MAGAZINE.

THIS AFTER TOPLESS PHOTOS OF PRINCE WILLIAM'S WIFE KATE WERE PUBLISHED.

THE GOSSIP MAGAZINE CLOSER INSISTS THE THE BLURRY IMAGES DO NOT INVADED THE COUPLE'S PRIVACY.

THE IMAGES ARE THE FIRST TO SHOW BRITAIN'S LIKELY FUTURE QUEEN PARTIALLY NUDE.

ABC 7'S BRANDI HITT HAS THE STORY. Return to index of stories...


KATE TOPLESS PHOTO SCANDAL-PKG


SCRIPT:

SOT - Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge:

"You have given us the most wonderful welcome."

ONLY DAYS INTO THEIR TOUR THROUGH ASIA. THE ROYAL COUPLE LEARNED NUDE

PHOTOS OF THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE. WERE PRINTED IN THE FRENCH GOSSIP

MAGAZINE -- "CLOSER"

THE TOPLESS PICTURES ARE SAID TO HAVE BEEN TAKEN AT THIS SECLUDED FRENCH

ESTATE. WHERE WILL AND KATE SPENT SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE THEIR ASIAN TRIP

BEGAN.

NATS --

THE COUPLE LEARNED THE NEWS. BEFORE TOURING A MALAYSIAN MOSQUE.

AND SOURCES TELL ABC NEWS. AT FIRST THEY WERE SADDENED. THEN ANGRY.

NOW. THE ST. JAMES PALACE SAYS LEGAL ACTION *IS* BEING LAUNCHED AGAINST

THE PUBLISHERS FOR "BREACH OF PRIVACY."

SOT - Dan Abrams, ABC News Legal Analyst:

"They've had a policy of not suing the media. This is more egregious in the

sense that you're talking about a long lens. on vacation. in France.

where the privacy laws are very tough."

IN A STATEMENT -- THE PALACE CALLED THE PHOTOS.

"REMINISCENT OF THE WORST EXCESSES OF THE PRESS AND PAPARAZZI DURING THE

LIFE OF DIANA."

IT WAS 15 YEARS AGO. PRINCESS DIANA DIED FLEEING THE PAPARAZZI IN FRANCE.

SOT - Neil Wallis, Former British Tabloid Newspaper Editor:

"For Closer magazine. if they get taken to court. it will be a badge of

honor. they will be delighted."

THE PHOTOS ALSO COME WEEKS AFTER PRICE HARRY WAS PHOTOGRAPHED NUDE. WHILE

PARTYING IN LAS VEGAS.

BUT THE EDITOR OF "CLOSER" SAYS THIS IS DIFFERENT. AND DEFENDS THE

PUBLICATION.

SOT -- Laurence Pieau, Editor of "Closer":

"One out of two women are topless at every beach in the world these aren't

degrading pictures."

CLOSER MAGAZINE IS *NOT* RELEASING HOW MUCH IT PAID FOR THE PHOTOS.

THE ROYAL COUPLE PLANS TO CONTINUE THEIR TOUR OF ASIA. WHILE THEIR

ATTORNEYS HANDLE THE MATTER BACK HOME.

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U-S OLYMPIANS AND PARALYMPIANS WERE HONORED TODAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA SALUTED THE ATHLETES DURING A CEREMONY ON THE WHITE HOUSE LAWN.

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SEINFELD TICKETS-VO-BNR


TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE TO SEE COMEDIAN JERRY SEINFELD IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

HE'LL TAKE THE STAGE SATURDAY NOVEMBER THIRD, AT SEVEN PM, AT THE BARBARA B MANN PEFORMING ARTS HALL IN LEE COUNTY.

TICKETS ARE 80 DOLLARS AND 66 DOLLARS.

TO BUY YOUR SEATS, VISIT ABC7 DASH SEVEN DOT COM.

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MAGIC KINDGOM BEER AND WINE-VO


DISNEY'S MAGIC KINGDOM IS MAKING A CHANGE.

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 41 YEARS, THE PARK WILL SERVE BEER AND WINE DAILY TO GUESTS.

THE NEW 'BE-OUR-GUEST' RESTAURANT THAT OPENS LATER THIS YEAR WILL SERVE ALCOHOL TO GUESTS WITH DINNER.

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AIRLINES PRICE HIKE-VOTOPS


ANOTHER PRICE HIKE FOR AIRLINE TRAVELERS.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES LED THE PRICE HIKE ON WEDNESDAY BY 10 DOLLARS EACH WAY ON ABOUT TEN PERCENT OF ITS ROUTES.

US AIRWAYS AND JETBLUE MATCHED SOUTHWEST'S INCREASE.

UNITED AIRLINES WENT EVEN FURTHER AND EXPANDED THE PRICE INCREASE TO COVER MOST OF ITS U-S FLIGHTS.

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TEASE FIVE-ONCAM


HE FINISHED HIS FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN.

.BUT WHEN THE BUS SHOWED UP AT HIS HOUSE -- HE WASN'T ON BOARD.

TONIGHT ONE MOTHER SHARES THE AGONIZING SEARCH FOR HER FIVE-YEAR-OLD SON.

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TZ5 A KINDERGARTNER SENT HOME WITH STRANGER-VO


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THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL ENDED WITH A FRIGHTENING EXPERIENCE FOR A KINDERGARTNER.

HIS MOMS SAYS THE SCHOOL SENT HER FIVE-YEAR-OLD TO A DAY CARE. RATHER THAN ON THE BUS HOME.

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KINDERGARTNER SENT HOME WITH STRANGER-PKG


IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE AN EXCITING FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN FOR 5 YEAR OLD TEYLOR.

A DAY HE HAD BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO ALL SUMMER.

He was really excited to go.

BUT THAT ALL CHANGED -- WHEN IT WAS TIME TO GO HOME, AND TEACHERS AT MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY INSISTED TEYLOR SHOULD GET IN THE CAR WITH AN EMPLOYEE OF "ADVENTURE DAY CARE" INSTEAD OF GOING HOME ON THE BUS, LIKE HIS MOM TOLD HIM TO.

I didn't know who she was, and I didn't the car, and I was crying for my mom.

TEYLOR SAID HE CRIED ALL THE WAY TO THE DAY CARE, DEMANDING TO TALK TO HIS MOM.

I thought my mom didn't know where I was.

WE SPOKE WITH THE DAY CARE WHO SAYS, THE SCHOOL INSISTED THEY PICK TEYLOR UP, EVEN THOUGH THEY HAD NO RECORD OF HIM ATTENDING THERE.

AND WHEN WENDY HOLM'S LITTLE BOY NEVER CAME HOME FROM HIS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL SHE WAS TERRIFIED.

The school was supposed to protect them you know, once they go out of your hands and their gone, you expect they're gonna do what they're supposed to do.

WENDY CALLED THE SCHOOL, WHO AT FIRST DIDN'T KNOW WHERE TEYLOR WAS EITHER.

BUT AFTER SEARCHING THROUGH THEIR PAPERWORK, FIGURED OUT THEY ACCIDENTALLY SENT HIM TO THE WRONG PLACE.

IN A STATEMENT -- ADMINISTRATORS SAID:

"THE SCHOOL DID MAKE A MISTAKE IN SENDING THE CHILD TO DAYCARE INSTEAD OF THE SCHOOL BUS AND APOLOGIZED TO THE PARENT FOR IT. WE ARE SURE THE SAME MISTAKE WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. WE TOOK THIS INCIDENT VERY SERIOUSLY AND TOTALLY UNDERSTAND THE ANXIETY THE PARENT AND CHILD BOTH FELT."

HOLM SAYS WHILE SHE APPRECIATES THE APOLOGY, SHE'S STILL FURIOUS THIS MISTAKE COULD EVEN HAPPEN IN THE FIRST PLACE.

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NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP


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COMING UP AT 6PM


THREE TEENS STAND UP TO PEER PRESSURE AND TONIGHT THEY'RE RECOVERING FROM SHOTS FROM A PELLET GUN.

TONIGHT DEPUTIES EXPLAIN WHY ANOTHER TEEN OPENED FIRE.

PLUS--

we found the computer that was actually trading child porn on the Internet.

A TSA AGENT IS IN TROUBLE TONIGHT.

HE'S CHARGED WITH 25 COUNTS OF POSSESSING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY.

AND A NEW WAY TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF WALKERS IN BONITA SPRINGS.

THE STROBE LIGHTS ALERTING DRIVERS TO STOP.

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TZ 6 1) PELLET GUN ARREST-VOTOPS


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TZ 6 2) TSA CHILD PORN-SOTVO


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TZ 6 3) PEDESTRIAN SIGNS-VOTOPS


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CLOSE-2SHOT


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