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they're not going to come forward because of fear of retaliation.
THE 17-TH MURDER IS UNDER INVESTIGATION IN FORT MYERS TONIGHT.
THE POLICE CHIEF EXPLAINS WHY IT'S GETTING MORE DIFFICULT TO SOLVE THESE CASES.
A CAR SLAMS INTO A LEE TRAN BUS--
TONIGHT, EIGHT PEOPLE ARE RECOVERING AS INVESTIGATORS WORK TO FIGURE OUT WHY IT HAPPENED.
ROYAL PHOTO FLAP.
PRINCE WILLIAM COMES OUT SWINGING AFTER NEW SEMI NUDE PICTURES OF HIS WIFE ARE PUBLISHED.
AND GORILLA PLAYMATE!
IT'S THE VIDEO GETTING NATIONAL ATTENTION.
SO WHY WAS A TODDLER PLAYING WITH A 300-POUND PRIMATE?
THE NEWS AT 7 STARTS NOW.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW AT 7--
TWO FLIGHTS THAT LANDED AT J-F-K WERE ISOLATED ON THE RUNWAY THIS AFTERNOON AFTER A TELEPHONE THREAT.
THE ANONYMOUS CALL CAME IN CLAIMING THERE WAS AN EXPLOSIVE DEVICE AND A HIJACKER ON BOTH PLANES.
ONE WAS AN AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT COMING FROM SAN FRANCISCO.
THE OTHER A FIN AIR FLIGHT THAT ORIGINATED IN HELSINKI.
THE PLANES WERE SENT TO A SECURE AREA WHILE THE F-B-I AND PORT AUTHORITY POLICE INVESTIGATED.
AFTER A COUPLE OF HOURS, FEDERAL AUTHORITIES GAVE BOTH PLANES THE ALL CLEAR.
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ALSO DEVELOPING AT 7 --
RIGHT NOW, THE U.S. COAST GUARD IS SEARCHING FOR A 21-YEAR-OLD WOMAN WHO FELL OFF A CRUISE SHIP IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN.
THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 47 MILES EAST OF FORT LAUDERDALE.
SHE'S FROM TENNESSEE.
SHE WAS REPORTED MISSING LAST NIGHT.
THE COAST GUARD SAYS SHE WAS ON THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN, ALLURE OF THE SEAS.
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FORT MYERS POLICE ARE NOW INVESTIGATING THEIR 17TH MURDER OF THE YEAR.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, SOMEONE SHOT 19 YEAR-OLD DAMARQUIS BLANKS ON LANTANA STREET IN DUNBAR.
DAYS LATER, HE DIED. TODAY, CHIEF DOUG BAKER TELLS US THERE'S A SUSPECT, BUT THEY NEED MORE EVIDENCE TO MAKE AN ARREST.
AND WE'VE LEARNED THAT'S THE CASE FOR MOST OF THE CITY'S HOMICIDES.
THE CHIEF SAYS THERE ARE SUSPECTS IN ALL BUT ONE- AND LIKE THE BLANKS CASE-
THEY NEED WITNESSES TO COME FORWARD. BAKER TELLS US THAT'S OFTEN ONE OF THEIR BIGGEST HURDLES.
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58:28 "they're not going to come forward because they're involved in criminal activity as well, they're not going to come forward because of fear of retaliation. That i'm sure is in the mind of a lot of our community."
CHIEF BAKER SAYS THIS KILLING WASN'T RANDOM.
THEY ARE GETTING QUITE A FEW TIPS IN THIS CASE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, CALL THE FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT OR CRIMESTOPPERS.
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EIGHT PEOPLE WERE INJURED THIS AFTERNOON IN AN CRASH INVLOVING A LEE TRAN BUS.
ALL LANES ARE BACK OPEN.
THE CRASH HAS BEEN CLEARED.
IT HAPPENED ABOUT 4-30 NEAR AIM AVENUE AND LEE BOULEVARD.
THOSE EIGHT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL.
NO WORD YET ON HOW THEY'RE DOING.
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AN ABC7 TRAFFIC ALERT FOR YOU TONIGHT.
THIS IS A LIVE LOOK FOR YOU AT THE NORTHBOUND LANES OF I75.AT PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
ANOTHER TRACTOR TRAILER CRASHED. WE'RE STILL WAITING TO HEAR EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED.
TRAFFIC IS BACKED UP.AT THIS HOUR.
THE AREA WAS ALREADY DEALING WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC AFTER A DUMP TRUCK SMASHED INTO THE OVERPASS ON PALM BEACH BOULEVARD THIS MORNING.
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THAT SHUTDOWN ALL EAST AND WEST BOUND LANES.
WE ARE EXPECTING PALM BEACH BOULEVARD TO FULLY RE-OPEN WITHIN THE NEXT HOUR. RIGHT NOW SOME LANES ARE BACK OPEN TO TRAFFIC.
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED -- A TRUCK HEADED WEST HIT THE OVERPASS --AND ROLLED ONTO ITS SIDE --SPILLING GALLONS OF FUEL AND FORCING LANES OF TRAFFIC TO BE SHUT DOWN.
THE DRIVER SAYS SOMETHING WENT WRONG ON THE TRUCK THAT CAUSED THE BED TO BE UPRIGHT.
CREWS HAVE BEEN BUSY DIGGING UP THE ROAD AND REPAVING IT OVER TO MAKE SURE DRIVERS STAY SAFE WHEN THEY GO THROUGH THIS INTERSECTION.
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Dave Parks, PIO for Construction Project
"almost like northern conditions. So we've got to come in and actually tear up the old asphalt and put new, fresh asphalt down just for safety concern. Really it makes it a much smoother and safer driving consistency."
TROOPERS SAY THE INTERSECTION WILL REOPEN TONIGHT AT EIGHT.
THE DRIVER OF THE DUMP TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH A POSSIBLE BROKEN ARM.
HE IS BEING CITED FOR TWO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
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TENSIONS HAVE COOLED SOMEWHAT IN THE MIDDLE EAST AFTER LAST WEEK'S VIOLENT PROTESTS
BUT THE UNREST HAS SPREAD TO OTHER PARTS OF THE GLOBE.
TODAY THERE WERE LARGE ANTI-AMERICAN PROTESTS IN INDONESIA.THE PHILIPPINES.PAKISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN WHERE THOUSANDS OF AFGHANS BURNED CARS AND THREW ROCKS.
ALL THE PROTESTS APPEAR TO BE SPARKED BY THAT ANTI-MUSLIM FILM PRODUCED IN THE U-S.
THE LEADER OF HEZBOLLAH IN LEBANON MADE A RARE PUBLIC APPEARANCE TO CALL FOR MASSIVE DEMONSTRATIONS UNLESS THE U.S. BANS THE MOVIE AND HAS IT REMOVED FROM THE INTERNET.
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VICE PRESIDENTAL CANDIDATE PAUL RYAN SPOKE IN ORLANDO TODAY, TRYING TO FOCUS ON THE ECONOMY.
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so we think the president's policies are the reason why the economy hasn't grown like it can. and if we get our plan in place, proven pro-growth economic policies, that's the romney-ryan plan for a stronger middle class, if we get these policies in place, we're confident we can get this economy turned around, get jobs created, and grow the economy around 4% a year, which can create 12 million new jobs
THE ROMNEY TEAM IS ALSO LAUNCHING TWO NEW ECONOMY-THEMED T-V ADS THIS WEEK.
A SENIOR CAMPAIGN ADVISER SAYS THE PUSH HELPS EXPLAIN WHAT GOVERNOR ROMNEY WANTS TO DO TO GROW THE ECONOMY.
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AND TODAY, GOVERNOR ROMNEY WAS IN LOS ANGELES,
MAKING A FRESH APPEAL TO LATINO VOTERS.
ROMNEY ADDRESSED THE U-S HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
HE SAID HE WANTS TO STRUCTURE TEMPORARY WORKER VISA PROGRAMS IN A WAY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EMPLOYERS.
HE ALSO SAID IF SOMEONE ON A WORK VISA GETS AN ADVANCED DEGREE WHILE IN THE U-S THAT SHOULD LEAD TO PERMANANT RESIDENCY.
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IN OHIO TODAY, PRESIDENT OBAMA SAID HE'S LAUNCHING A CASE AGAINST CHINA.
HE SAYS THE CHINESE ARE ILLEGALLY SUBSIDIZING THEIR OWN AUTO INDUSTRY, MAKING IT EASY FOR THEM TO COMPETE WITH THE AMERICAN AUTOMATERS.
IT'S A MOVE LIKELY MAKE AUTOWORKERS IN OHIO AND MICHIGAN VERY HAPPY.
THERE HAVE BEEN ALLEGATIONS THE BEIJING GOVERNMENT IS SUBSIDIZING THE CHINESE CAR PARTS INDUSTRY TO ILLEGALLY STEAL BUSINESS FROM AMERICAN COMPANIES THE PRESIDENT BAILED OUT.
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NEW AT SEVEN. A WELL KNOWN FACE IN POLITICS IS SPEAKING IN LEE COUNTY RIGHT NOW.
WE JUST GOT THIS VIDEO IN FROM HYATT-REGENCY COCONUT POINT.
JAMES CARVILLE IS SPEAKING TO THE TIGER BAY CLUB OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE NON-PARTISAN GROUP BRINGS IN BOTH DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS.
TONIGHT CARVILLE WILL HEADLINE THE CLUB'S ANNUAL DINNER EVENT.
THE RAGIN' CAJIN SAYS MITT ROMNEY *MUST WIN FLORIDA IN ORDER TO WIN THE WHITE HOUSE.
HE SEES A WAY PRESIDENT OBAMA CAN LOSE FLORIDA AND STILL WIN THE ELECTION.
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12 secs @ TC::05:49:36 James Carville / Political Consultant "We're going know, put it this way, we're going know if Romney gets to fight another round. 'cause if loses Florida, he is one gone pecan." 48
THE 'RAGIN CAJUN GAINED PROMINENCE AS A STRATEGIST ON BILL CLINTON'S CAMPAIGN.
HE'S CURRENTLY A POLITICAL CONSULTANT AND ANALYST.
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FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA AIMED TO ENERGIZE THE STUDENT IN FLORIDA TODAY.
MRS. OBAMA HELD A RALLY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IN GAINESVILLE BEFORE HEADING NORTH TO FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY.
THE FIRST LADY HAS BEEN A FREQUENT VISITOR TO FLORIDA, WHICH, WITH 29 ELECTORAL VOTES, IS THE LARGEST TOSS UP STATE AND THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER PRIZE IN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
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STILL NO DEAL TONIGHT IN CHICAGO AS TEACHERS UNION MEMBERS HIT THE PICKET LINE FOR A SECOND WEEK.
MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL ASKED THE COURT TO FORCE THEM BACK TO WORK TODAY.
HE CALLED THE STRIKE ILLEGAL BECAUSE HE SAYS IT ENDANGERS STUDENTS HEALTH AND SAFETY.
THE TEACHER'S UNION SAYS THE STRIKE IS LEGAL BECAUSE IT IS BASED ON WORKING CONDITIONS.
THEY'RE TAKING THE DAY TO REVIEW A TENTATIVE DEAL THAT WOULD SEND KIDS BACK TO THE CLASSROOM.
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We've gone without pay for five days. That's an important decision that wasn't made lightly. And when they come back, they wanna do it with a clear conscience
UNION LEADERS WILL MEET TUESDAY.
THEY COULD VOTE TO SUSPEND THE STRIKE IF THEY FIND THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT IS REASONABLE.
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CAPE CORAL HAS MORE CANALS THAN VENICE ITALY,
AND TODAY THE CITY TOOK STEPS TO SAFEGUARD WHAT MAKES IT SO APPEALIING.
CREWS SPENT THE DAY ON A ROUND OF WATER TESTS FOR CAPE CANALS.
RECENT RESULTS RATED THE WATER AS "FAIR" -- JUST BELOW THE STATE'S RANGE FOR GOOD.
IN 2010, CITY LEADERS BANNED NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS FERTIZILER IN THE RAINY SEASON -- WHICH SHOULD HELP THE RESULTS FROM TODAY'S TESTS.
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Joy Barber, Colorado transplant
"the canals probably aren't as deep or as clear as you wish they were. When you come to Florida, you think all the water is going to look like it does in key West that's absolutely not the case."
SAMPLES WERE PULLED FROM 35 DIFFERENT SITES.
WE'LL BRING YOU THE RESULTS WHEN THEY COME IN.
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A BUG IS STARTING TO THREATEN TREES ALL OVER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
IT'S CALLED THE SPIRALING WHITEFLY.
AND SOME HOMEOWNERS IN LEE COUNTY ARE PAYING A LOT OF MONEY TO TRY AND GET RID OF THEM.
PEST CONTROL EXPERTS SAY RECENT WEATHER EVENTS HAVE SPREAD THE WHITE FLY PROBLEM ALL OVER THE REGION.
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,.27:53- 28:01 "This generally was a costal problem but since Debbie and Isaac have come through it's blown these bugs more inshore." Chuck Bradley, Fort Myers Pest Control
THE REAL HARM COULD BE TO A HOMEOWNERS POCKETS SINCE EACH TREATMENT COULD COST ANYWHERE BETWEEN 20 TO 60 DOLLARS PER TREE
PEST CONTROL EXPERTS SAY YOU CAN START TREATMENT BEFORE OR AFTER YOU NOTICE AN INFESTIATION; EACH TREATMENT LASTS ABOUT 4 TO 6 MONTHS.
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NEXT AT 7 OPEN
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A ROYAL RESPONSE.
SEE HOW THE DUKE AND DUTCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE ARE FIRING BACK AGAINST THE AGENCIES THAT PUBLISHED TOPLESS PHOTOS OF KATE.
AND THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS--
FORCED TO EVACUATE.
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY BECOMES THE LATEST IN A SERIES OF SCHOOLS DEALING WITH BOMB THREATS.
WEATHER TEASE
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BRITAIN'S ROYAL COUPLE IS HITTING BACK HARD AGAINST THE PUBLICATION OF IMAGES OF PRINCE WILLIAM'S WIFE, KATE, TOPLESS.
THEIR LAWYER ARRIVED IN A FRENCH COURT TODAY TO SEEK AN INJUNCTION AGAINST ITALIAN PUBLISHING HOUSE MONDADORI TO PREVENT FURTHER DISSEMINATION OF THE IMAGES.
THE PALACE SAID IT WOULD SEEK DAMAGES MONDADORI AND FILE A CRIMINAL
COMPLAINT AGAINST THE UNIDENTIFIED PHOTOGRAPHERS INVOLVED.
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AN 18-YEAR-OLD IS DUE IN FEDERAL COURT, TODAY. FOR ALLEGEDLY PLANNING TO DETONATE A CAR BOMB OUTSIDE A CHICAGO NIGHTCLUB.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE TEEN PARKED THE CAR AND PRESSED THE TRIGGER TO THE BOMB, HOPING TO KILL AS MANY AMERICANS AS POSSIBLE.
BUT THE BOMB WASN'T REAL.
HE SET UP THE PLAN WITH AN UNDERCOVER FBI AGENT POSING AS AN EXTREMIST.
THE TEEN PICKED THE TARGET AND ALLEGEDLY TOLD THE AGENT HE WANTED THE ATTACK TO BE MASSIVE ENOUGH "TO MAKE IT IN THE NEWS LIKE TONIGHT."
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A BOMB THREAT AT LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY CLEARED THE CLEARED THE CAMPUS TODAY.
STUDENTS EVACUATED AFTER THE UNIVERISTY ISSUED AN ALERT.
EAST BATON ROUGE POLICE SAY THE BOMB THREAT WAS CALLED IN TO 9-1-1 ABOUT 10-30 THIS MORNING.
THE SWAT TEAM AND BOMB-SNIFFING DOGS WERE BOTH ON THE SCENE.
LAST FRIDAY, BOTH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AND NORTH DAKOTA STATE ISSUED ALERTS AFTER BOMB THREATS WERE MADE.
IN BOTH CASES, NO EXPLOSIVES WERE FOUND.
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A NEW TWIST IN THE JEFFREY MACDONALD MURDER CASE.
THE GREEN BERET AND DOCTOR WAS CONVICTED OF KILLING HIS PREGNANT WIFE AND TWO DAUGHTERS MORE THAN 40 YEARS AGO.
TODAY, HE'S GETTING A CHANCE TO PROVE HIS INNOCENCE.
IN LIGHT OF NEW EVIDENCE, A FEDERAL COURT HEARING BEGAN THIS MORNING IN NORTH CAROLINA TO DETERMINE IF MACDONALD GETS A NEW TRIAL.
THE CASE NOW HINGES ON DNA EVIDENCE WHICH WASN'T AVAILABLE DURING THE FIRST TRIAL.
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IT'S AIMS TO CLEANUP THE STREETS, BUT IS IT FAIR?
A CONTROVERSAL PROGRAM STIRS UP DEBATE OVER IMMIGRATION ISSUES IN LEE COUNTY.
AND YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FRIENDS.
BUT SOME PARENTS DRAW THE LINE WHEN DEALING WITH OTHER SPECIES.
WHY ONE LITTLE GIRL'S FATHER LET HER HANG OUT WITH A 300 POUND GORILLA.
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WE HAVE NEW INFORMATION ON BREAKING NEWS --
ALL SOUTHBOUND LANES OF I-75 ARE CLOSED RIGHT NOW NEAR THE PALM BEACH BOULEVARD EXIT.
TWO CARS AND A SEMI-TRUCK CRASHED ON THE INTERSTATE.
WE KNOW PEOPLE WERE INJURED.
TRAFFIC IS BACKED UP.
WE'LL KEEP YOU UPDATED.
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You can call Monday our transition day. It started off nice and clear, but after lunch time the clouds started to build and in came the rain.
Monday's rain was very scattered in nature. Tuesday and Wednesday; however, we will see the storms become more numerous.
There's two weather features that will impact our forecast. First is an interesting system off the coast of Louisiana. It's providing the north Gulf Coast states with high rainfall totals. Flood Watches are in effect for much of the southeast. All that rain will continue to spread across the Deep South. Including Florida. Next, a cold front is dropping from the north. It'll arrive by midday tomorrow and essentially stall in north Florida.
The front will help push the Louisana low pressure system to the east - brushing Florida. This will cause our winds to be from the southwest for the next 48 hours, and that spells an uptick in the rain department.
Coastal communities will see showers wash ashore early on both Tuesday and Wednesday. The beach rain quickly migrates inland after the noon hour. As the first line moves through, more will build in the Gulf and move over. It'll be a constant cycle with periods of rain and dry weather.
There will be a lot of clouds, too, and consequently we will se highs stay at 90 or below.
Temperatures don't hit 90 again until Friday when high pressure returns from the Atlantic. Our weather conditions will improve as early as Thursday, and we will see isolated thunderstorms each afternoon within the urban corridor.
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A PUNTA GORDA RESTAURANT IS STILL SERVING ITS WELL KNOWN BAR-B-QUE DESPITE TWO OF ITS OWNERS BEING ARRESTED.
THEY'RE BROTHERS.
THEY ARE OWNERS OF "BIG JOHN AND LLOYD BROTHERS BAR-B-QUE."
ONE FACES A BANK ROBBERY CHARGE.
THE OTHER A DRUG POSSESSION CHARGE.
BOTH ARRESTS HAPPEND RECENTLY.
NOW, THEIR FATHER SAYS IS BACKING OUT OF THEIR FAMILY BUSINESS.
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I got a reputation in town, most of the people in town know me. I was born in Punta Groda. It's gotta be done my way or I'm out."
BIG JOHN WISHES HIS CHILDREN SUCCESS WITH THE RESTAURANT AND WILL CONTINUE HIS OWN CATERING BUSINESS.
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A PROGRAM TO GET ILLEGAL CRIMINALS OFF THE STREETS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS ABOUT TO GET RENEWED PUSH.
IT'S CALLED 287-G-- AND IT'S RESPONSIBLE FOR THOUSANDS OF DEPORTATIONS IN COLLIER COUNTY.
THE PROGRAM ALLOWS TRAINED DEPUTIES TO ACT AS IMMIGRATION OFFICERS.
BUT A LOCAL GROUP SAYS THE PROGRAM IS HURTING THE COMMUNITY--
AND THEY'RE PETITIONING TO STOP IT.
THEY SAY IT INSTILLS FEAR IN THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY, AND TARGETS LOW PRIORITY DEPORTATIONS
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we don't go into businesses, we don't go into farm fields, we don't go into peoples homes to ask if they're here lawfully. 27 if you
are arrested for a crime well determine if you're here lawfully as we do every single person that gets arrested in collier county
SHERIFF RAMBOSK SAYS THE PROGRAM TARGETS VIOLENT AND REPEAT CRIMINALS--
HE PLANS TO RENEW THE PROGRAM FOR ANOTHER 3 YEARS.
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CREWS ARE DREDGING SHALLOW WATER OFF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF FORT MYERS BEACH.
USING A GRANT FROM THE WEST COAST INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT, FORT MYERS BEACH HIRED CREWS TO CREATE A NEW CHANNEL.
SOME BOATERS SAY THE LAGUNA SHORES PROJECT SHOULD HELP THEM NAVIGATE THERE.
THE OLD CHANNEL GETS AS SHALLOW AS JUST TWO TO THREE FEET DEEP.
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTION SAYS THE TOWN MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR EMERGENCY FUNDS TO COVER SOME OF THE COST.
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YOU MAY REMEMBER THE CONTROVERSY WHEN ANIMAL ENTHUSIAST STEVE IRWIN DANGLED HIS YOUNG DAUGHTER IN FRONT OF CROCODILE.
NOW, IT'S ANOTHER TODDLER'S FRIEND THAT'S RAISING CONCERNS OVER SAFTEY.
THIS VIDEO WAS SHOT OVER 20 YEARS AGO.
IT SHOWS 18-MONTH-OLD TANSY ASPINALL PAL-ING AROUND WITH A 300 POUND GORILLA.
HER DAD, A GORILLA EXPERT, IS NOW SHARING THE VIDEO TO SHOW THE SOFTER SIDE OF THESE POWERFUL ANIMALS AND RAISE MONEY FOR A CONSERVATION GROUP.
CRITICS QUESTION WHETER THE FRIENDSHIP IS SAFE.
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A SPECIAL TREAT FOR SOME KIDS IN THE BRONX
COUNTY MUSIC ARTIST DIERKS BENTLEY MADE A STOP A NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL.
IT'S PART OF COUNTY MUSIC ASSOCIATION'S "KEEP THE MUSIC PLAYING" PROGRAM.
WITH THE HELP OF A 20-THOUSAND-DOLLAR DONATION, THE SCHOOL IS GETTING A NEW MUSIC PROGRAM.
COUTRY MUSIC LOVERS--
DON'T FORGET.
YOU CAN CATCH THE CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL "COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK" TONIGHT AT EIGHT RIGHT HERE ON ABC.
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POLL IS OUT. A FEW LOCAL TEAMS TEAMS. RANKED IN THE TOP 25. GATORS AND SEMINOLES TALKING.
PLUS. NHL LOCKOUT. CONTINUES. AND THINGS DON'T LOOK GOOD
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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN
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ALL NEW TONIGHT AT 11,
THE LATEST I-PHONE IS SMASHING SALES RECORDS.
23 SOLD EVERY SECOND!
BUT EACH NEW OWNER COULD BE A POTENTIAL VICTIM.
WE'LL TELL YOU ABOUT THE THE GROWING TREND CALLED "APPLE PICKING."
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AND THIS NEW TOY REPRESENTS A *GROWING DANGER THAT PARENTS NEED TO HEAR ABOUT.
WHY A YOUNG CHILD WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL AFTER SWALLOWING IT -- WHAT IT DID TO HER.
THAT'S TONIGHT AFTER THE C-M-A COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL.
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SPORTS OPEN
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LET'S KICK THINGS OFF WITH A LITTLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
ON FRIDAY NIGHT. NAPLES ROLLED TO THEIR 3RD STRAIGHT VICTORY OF THE YEAR.
AS A RESULT THE GOLDEN EAGLES ARE RANKED 8TH IN THE STATE IN 6A FOOTBALL. SOUTH FORT MYERS IS RANKED 12TH IN THE STATE IN 6A.
AND DESPITE A BIG WIN ON FRIDAY. IMMOKALEE. DROPPED TO 6TH. IN 5A.
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THE FLORIDA GATORS HAVE A VERY SIMPLE. MOTTO. FINISH! IT'S SIMPLE TO SAY. A LOT HARDER TO DO. LAST SEASON. THEY DID THE EXACT OPPOSITE. LOSING SEVERAL GAMES IN THE 4TH QUARTER.. BUT SO FAR. NEW SEASON. DIFFERENT STORY
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THE GATORS ARE COMING OFF BACK-TO BACK ROAD WINS. ROAD WINS IN THE SEC. THANKS TO A COUPLE OF BIG 4TH QUARTERS.
THINGS SHOULD BE A LOT EASIER THIS SATURDAY WHEN KENTUCKY DROPS BY. WILDCATS HAVE LOST 25 STRAIGHT TO THE GATORS.
BUT FOR COACH WILL MUSCHAMP. THINGS NEED TO IMPROVE.
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MEANWHILE. GATORS QUARTERBACK. JEFF DRISKEL HAS BEEN NAMED SEC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK.
DRISKEL THREW FOR 219 YARDS AND 2 TOUCHDOWNS IN FLORIDA'S WIN OVER TENNESSEE. HE ALSO RUSHED FOR ANOTHER 81
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STICKING WITH COLLEGE FOOTBALL. HERE'S A LOOK AT THE RANKINGS.
FLORIDA STATE NOW 4TH IN THE NATION. THANKS TO THEIR 52 POINT BEATDOWN OF WAKE FOREST.
NOLES WILL FACE SAMMY WATKINS AND THE 10TH RANKED CLEMSON TIGERS THIS SATURDAY.
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SAINTS LINEBACKER JONATHAN VILMA IS NOT A HAPPY MAN. AND HE'S NOT HAPPY WITH NFL COMMISIONER ROGER GOODELL. CALLING THE COMMISH. JUDGE, JURY AND EXECUTIONER. TODAY VILMA MET WITH GOODELL. FOR HIS INVOLVEMENT WITH THE SAINTS. BOUNTY PROGRAM. A PROGRAM. VILMA SAYS HE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH. AND SAYS TODAY WAS A DAY TO SET THINGS STRAIGHT
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THE BUCCANEERS LET ONE SLIP AWAY YESTERDAY TO THE GIANTS.
BLOWING AN 11 POINT LEAD. DESPITE THE LOSS. IT LOOKS LIKE THINGS ARE TURNING AROUND UNDER NEW HEAD COACH GREG SCHINO.
BOTTOM LINE. THEY DIDN'T DO ENOUGH TO WIN.
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THINGS DO NOT LOOK GOOD IN THE NHL
THERE ARE NO TALKS SCHEDULED BETWEEN THE LEAGUE AND IT'S PLAYERS.
WHICH IS WHY SOME GUYS HAVE ALREADY JUMP SHIP. STARS LIKE EVGENI MALKIN AND ILYA KOVALCHUCK WILL PLAY IN RUSSIA.
MEANWHILE. TEAMS LIKE THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS. HAVE GOTTEN TOGETHER AS PLAYER. TO PRACTICE. AND BE READY IF AND WHEN THE LOCKOUT IS RESOLVED.
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