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ANCHOR SUPERS NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP
HEADLINES------------- NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS
HL1) FM DRIVEBY SHOOTING-VO-WIPE TS1) FM DRIVE BY-VOTOPS
HL2) YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE-VO-WIPE TS2) CAPE CORAL CRASH-VOTOPS
HL3) EMMY'S LOOKBACK-VOTOPS TS3) YOUR VOICE,YOUR VOTE-VOTOPS
WX HL-WX WALL MAN JUMPS INTO TIGER DEN-ONCAM
NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIPTOPS MAN JUMPS INTO TIGER DEN-PKG
FM DRIVEBY SHOOTING-2 SHOT VOWIPE MAN JUMPS INTO TIGER DEN-ONCAM
FM DRIVEBY SHOOTING-VOTOPS PANDA CUB DIES-VO
FM DRIVEBY SHOOTING-SOTVO UNIVERSITY SHOOTER TRIAL-VO
FM CLUB ROMANCE-OC SS OC FL SMALL PLANE CRASHVO-VO
FM SHOOTING INVESTIGATION-SSTOPS FL SMALL PLANE CRASHVO-SOTVO
CAPE CORAL CRASH FOLO-VO MISSING UF STUDENT-ONCAM
CAPE CORAL CRASH FOLO-SOTVO MISSING UF STUDENT-PKG
SANIBEL TOLL LANE CLOSURE-VO MISSING UF STUDENT-ONCAM
YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE-CLIP-ONCAM EDISON HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUMMIT-ON CAM BNR
YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE-PKG COLLIER TDC MEETING PREVIEW-VO
YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE-ONCAM NAPLES PIER CLEANUP-VO
ROMNEY BLAMES OBAMA-OC-SOT-OC TEEN LANDLORD-VO
NEW TALIBAN VIDEO-CLIP-2 SHOT LOCAL HALLOWEEN BUSINESS-VO WIPE
PAKISTAN BOUNTY ON FILMMAKER-CLIP-OC-SOT-OC LOCAL HALLOWEEN BUSINESS-SOTVO
LIBYA PROTESTS LATEST-VOTOPS TEASE FOUR-1SHOT
UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY-VO TZ4 A DANCING WITH THE STARS-VO
CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE-VOTOPS TZ4 B EMMY'S LOOKBACK-VOTOPS
SECRET SERVICE INVESTIGATION-VO WEATHER TEASE-WX ID
SO CAL WILDFIRES-VO DANCING WITH THE STARS PREVIEW-CAM 10 BMP-2 SHOT
TEASE ONE-1SHOT DANCING WITH THE STARS PREVIEW-PKG
TZ1 A IPHONE 5 MAPS COMPLAINTS-VOTOPS DANCING WITH THE STARS PREVIEW-2 SHOT
TZ1 B GAS PRICES DROP-VOTOPS STORM WARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP
WEATHER TEASE-WX ID CROSSTALK-CAM 9 WX EST
BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS FORECAST-WX WALL
HILLZ AT GLOBAL EMMY'S LOOKBACK-2 SHOT
NEPAL AVALANCHE-VOTOPS EMMY'S LOOKBACK-PKG
STORMWARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP EMMY'S LOOKBACK-2 SHOT-WORST DRESSED VO
CROSSTALK INTO WX-CAM 9 WX EST EMMY'S LOOKBACK-VOTOPS BEST DRESSED
FORECAST-WXWALL NEW YORK SCHOOLS MORNING AFTER PILL-ONCAM
IPHONE 5 MAPS COMPLAINTS-2 SHOT MCDONALD'S FREE COFFEE-VO
IPHONE 5 MAPS COMPLAINTS-PKG BILL NYE EVOLUTION-ONCAM
IPHONE 5 MAPS COMPLAINTS-2 SHOT KATRINA DOG FOUND IN NC-VO
GAS PRICES DROP-CG KATRINA DOG FOUND IN NC-SOTVO
TEASE TWO-1SHOT TEASE FIVE-1SHOT
TZ2 A FOOD MARKETING-VO TZ5 A CHINA BABY BEARS-VO
TZ2 KATIE SHOW TEASE-SOTTOPS FINAL CHECK OF STOCKS-SAT 3 FULL
FOOD MARKETING OBESITY-CAM 10 BMP- 2SHOT TOP FLICKS-VO
FOOD MARKETING OBESITY-PKG CHINA BABY BEARS-VOTOPS
FOOD MARKETING OBESITY-ONCAM TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIPTOPS
BREAST CANCER-ONCAM TS1) FM DRIVE BY-VOTOPS
TEASE THREE-1SHOT TS2) CAPE CORAL CANAL CRASH-VOTOPS
TZ3 A MAN JUMPS INTO TIGER DEN-VOTOPS TS3) YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE-VOTOPS
TZ3 B MISSING UF STUDENT-VOTOPS CLOSE-3SH-AWS ANI


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


AHEAD ON SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S *ONLY* LOCAL NEWS AT 9-

THE SEARCH FOR A KILLER IS ON THIS MORNING-

AFTER A DRIVE BY SHOOTING.

CAPS OFF A VIOLENT WEEKEND IN FORT MYERS.

PLUS-

42 DAYS AND COUNTING UNTIL AMERICANS HEAD TO THE POLLS-

AND THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE IS HEATING UP-

WHERE THE CANDIDATES ARE TODAY, IN YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE.

AND ABC HEADS TO HOLLYWOOD.

FOR T-V'S *BIGGEST NIGHT.

THE 2012 PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS!

FROM THE RED CARPET TO THE STAGE.

WE LOOK AT THE BIGGEST WINS OF THE NIGHT. Return to index of stories...


HL1) FM DRIVEBY SHOOTING-VO-WIPE


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HL2) YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE-VO-WIPE


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HL3) EMMY'S LOOKBACK-VOTOPS


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WX HL-WX WALL


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NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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FM DRIVEBY SHOOTING-2 SHOT VOWIPE


NOW AT 9-

ONE MAN IS DEAD,

AND TWO OTHERS INJURED.

AFTER A DRIVE BY SHOOTING IN FORT MYERS.

FORT MYERS POLICE TELL ABC-7, THE SUSPECT IN THE SHOOTING -- IS STILL ON THE RUN THIS MORNING-

ACCORDING TO POLICE, THE SHOOTING HAPPENED AROUND 10 LAST NIGHT ON DAVIS COURT-

THAT'S IN THE DUNBAR AREA OF THE CITY. Return to index of stories...


FM DRIVEBY SHOOTING-VOTOPS


WITNESSES TELL POLICE -- THEY SAW A TRUCK DRIVING AWAY FROM THE SCENE-

OFFICERS *DID FIND THE TRUCK ON DUPREE STREET-

AND IT TURNS OUT, IT WAS REPORTED STOLEN. Return to index of stories...


FM DRIVEBY SHOOTING-SOTVO


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IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, YOU ARE ASKED TO CALL CRIME STOPPERS OR FORT MYERS POLICE. Return to index of stories...


FM CLUB ROMANCE-OC SS OC


THAT SHOOTING CAPPED OFF A VIOLENT WEEKEND IN THE CITY OF PALMS-

FORT MYERS POLICE ALSO INVESTIGATE TWO *OTHER* SHOOTINGS.

SATURDAY MORNING -- THERE WAS A FIGHT AT CLUB ROMANCE.

POLICE TELL ABC--7 ---

FELIX FELIPE SHOT A SEMI-AUTOMATIC HANDGUN.

NO ONE WAS HURT-

BUT WHEN POLICE GOT THERE, FELIPE TOOK OFF.

AFTER A BRIEF CHASE, HE WAS ARRESTED.

AND WHILE RESPONDING TO THE SHOOTING,

TWO OFFICERS CRASHED INTO EACH OTHER.

AT M-L-K AND HENDRY STREET.

FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL IS NOW INVESTIGATING THAT ACCIDENT. Return to index of stories...


FM SHOOTING INVESTIGATION-SSTOPS


THE SECOND INCIDENT ALSO HAPPENED EARLY SATURDAY MORNING-

THIS TIME ON SEMINOLE AVENUE IN FORT MYERS.

INVESTIGATORS TELL ABC-7, JUAN MUNIZ TOLD THEM -- HE WAS SHOT DURING A FIGHT AT HIS HOUSE.

POLICE ARE STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHO SHOT HIM.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CORAL CRASH FOLO-VO


A CAPE CORAL FAMILY IS STILL GRIEVING TODAY,

AFTER A YOUNG WOMAN DROWNED IN A CAPE CORAL CANAL.

24-YEAR-OLD ALEXIE KRILL WAS ON HER WAY HOME FROM A FRIEND'S HOUSE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.

WHEN POLICE SAY HER CAR CRASHED INTO A CANAL.

IT HAPPENED AT THE CORNER OF BEACH PARKWAY WEST AND SURFSIDE BOULEVARD.

INVESTIGATORS SAY KRILL WAS TRAPPED IN HER CAR, AND DROWNED.

BUT HER FAMILY SAYS --

THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW WHY SHE WAS IN THAT AREA. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CORAL CRASH FOLO-SOTVO


KRISTIE HILBERT/MOM

46:59 from where she was found, what I understand, she should have been coming from the other direction and she wouldn't have been there."

DRIVERS AND BIKERS TELL ABC-7 ---

THE SHARP CURVE AT THE INTERSECTION IS DANGEROUS TO SEE,

ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S DARK. Return to index of stories...


SANIBEL TOLL LANE CLOSURE-VO


A TRAFFIC ALERT TO TELL YOU ABOUT-

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO HEAD TO SANIBEL ANYTIME SOON, BE READY FOR BACKUPS-

LANES WILL BE CLOSED ON AND OFF -- ON THE BRIDGE TO SANIBEL.

CREWS WILL BE PAINTING THE TOLL FACILITY -- AND CLOSE ON LANE AT A TIME.

THE WORK IS EXPECTED TO TAKE ABOUT TWO WEEKS. Return to index of stories...


YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE-CLIP-ONCAM


YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE--

TODAY, MITT ROMNEY HEADS TO BATTLEGROUND STATES-

READY TO GET SPECIFIC ABOUT HOW HE'LL FIX THE ECONOMY.

MEANWHILE, PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IS IN NEW YORK CITY.

FOR A TAPING OF "THE VIEW."

ABC'S JAKE TAPPER FOLLOWS THE CAMPAIGN FOR US THIS MORNING. Return to index of stories...


YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE-PKG


"MITT ROMNEY IS BARNSTORMING BATTLEGROUNDS --- OPEN WITH ROMNEY

CAMPAIGNING IN DENVER COLORADO, OHIO, VIRGINIA.TRYING TO RE-GAIN MOMENTUM

LOST AFTER A TOUGH WEEK ON THE TRAIL ---

ON THE CAMPAIGN PLANE OVERNIGHT NIGHT ROMNEY WAS ASKED WHY HE WAS TRAILING

IN SO MANY BATTLEGROUND STATES

ROMNEY SOT: I THINK THAT THE PRESIDENT'S CAMPAIGN HAS FOCUSED IT'S

ADVERTISING IN MANY CASES ON VERY INACCURATE PORTRAYALS OF MY POSITIONS. /

HE'S TRYING TO FOOL PEOPLE INTO THINKING THAT I THINK THINGS THAT I DON'T.

AND THAT ENDS I THINK DURING THE DEBATES.

WHEN HE LANDS IN OHIO TOMORROW A BRAND NEW TV AD FROM THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN

WILL GREET HIM ASSAILING THE REPUBLICAN FOR THOSE HIDDEN-CAMERA COMMENTS HE

MADE ASSAILING 47% OF THE COUNTRY AS

IRRESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT-DEPENDENT VICTIMS

CAMPAIGN AD NATS: MITT ROMNEY ATTACKED 47% OF AMERICANS WHO PAY NO INCOME

TAX-- INCLUDING VETERANS, ELDERLY, THE DISABLED.

PRESIDENT OBAMA TODAY AND TOMORROW WILL BE HERE IN NEW YORK FOR THE UNITED

NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY - HE WILL BE TAPING AN APPEARANCE ON THE VIEW TODAY

THOUGH HE HAS NO TIME SCHEDULED TO MEET ONE -ON -ONE WITH ANY WORLD LEADERS

WALLAS SOT: SO HE HAS TIME FOR WHOOPI GOLDBERG, BUT HE DOESN'T HAVE TIME FOR

WORLD LEADERS?

GIBBS SOT:NO, CHRIS. LOOK, THE PRESIDENT IS GOING TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED AT

THE U.N. GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

GFX:

WHILE HE LEADS IN MANY KEY BATTLEGROUND STATE POLLS - OHIO PERHAPS MOST

NOTABLY - THERE'S ANOTHER NUMBER HIS CAMPAIGN IS FOCUSED ON -- STATE BY

STATE UNEMPLOYMENT ---- WHICH WENT UP IN KEY BATTLEGROUND STATES IOWA,

NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NORTH CAROLINA, AND WISCONSIN

A NEW ROMNEY CAMPAIGN AD HITS THE PRESIDENT ON HIS ECONOMIC RECORD.

CAMPAIGN AD NATS: "FEWER AMERICANS ARE WORKING TODAY THAN WHEN PRESIDENT

OBAMA TOOK OFFICE."

THE PRESIDENT TOLD 60 MINUTES THAT HE HOPES HIS RE-ELECTION WOULD FORCE

REPUBLICANS TO BE MORE COOPERATIVE AS THE SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER'S NUMBER

ONE PRIORITY OF MAKING HIM A ONE-TERMER FALLS BY THE WAYSIDE

PRESIDENT OBAMA:

EITHER HE WILL HAVE SUCCEEDED IN THAT GOAL OR HE WILL HAVE FAILED AT THAT

GOAL. EITHER WAY, MY EXPECTATION IS, MY HOPE IS THAT-- THAT'S NO LONGER

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YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE-ONCAM


JAKE TAPPER REPORTING.

AND WHILE THE CANDIDATES ZIP ALL OVER THE COUNTRY,

THEY'RE ALSO GETTING READY FOR THE FIRST DEBATE.

THAT'S TAKING PLACE ON OCTOBER THIRD. Return to index of stories...


ROMNEY BLAMES OBAMA-OC-SOT-OC


MEANWHILE, MITT ROMNEY PLACED THE BLAME FOR HIS RECENT STRUGGLES -- SQUARELY ON THE SHOULDERS OF PRESIDENT OBAMA.

WHILE SPEAKING TO REPORTERS ON HIS CHARTER PLANE BETWEEN CAMPAIGN STOPS, THE REPUBLICAN NOMINEE -- BLAMED HIS CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE ON THE PRESIDENT'S DECISION TO OPT OUT OF THE FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FINANCE SYSTEM. FOUR YEARS AGO.

"This is a bit of an unusual thing in that we have the first Presidential candidate in history, excuse me, since Watergate the first to say he was not going to follow federal spending limits was President Obama. He did it in his last campaign, he is doing it again this time so to be competitive it means a lot more fundraising then I would like."

AS FOR WHY HE'S TRAILING IN SWING STATES -- ROMNEY BLAMED THAT ON OBAMA AS WELL, SAYING THE PRESIDENT HAS DISTORTED HIS RECORD. Return to index of stories...


NEW TALIBAN VIDEO-CLIP-2 SHOT


BRAND NEW VIDEO AT NINE --

RELEASED THIS MORNING FROM THE TALIBAN.

THEY CLAIM IT SHOWS INSURGENTS --

PREPARING FOR AN ATTACK ON A NATO BASE EARLIER THIS MONTH.

THAT ATTACK KILLED TWO MARINES AND DESTROYED SIX FIGHTER JETS.

IN THE VIDEO - WE'RE TOLD YOU CAN SEE MEN WEARING U-S ARMY UNIFORMS -- AS THEY PRACTICE CUTTING THROUGH A CHAIN-LINK FENCE AND CHARGING THROUGH THE OPENING.

A TALIBAN SPOKESMAN EMAILED A LINK TO THE VIDEO. TO THE MEDIA.

HOWEVER IT'S NOT POSSIBLE YET TO VERIFY THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE FOOTAGE. Return to index of stories...


PAKISTAN BOUNTY ON FILMMAKER-CLIP-OC-SOT-OC


NEW AT NINE --

PAKISTAN DISTANCES ITSELF FROM A BOUNTY.

PLACED ON THE MAKER OF AN ANTI-ISLAM FILM.

THAT FILM SPARKED PROTESTS THROUGHOUT THE MUSLIM WORLD.

PAKISTAN'S RAILWAYS MINISTER MADE THE REWARD ANNOUNCEMENT OVER THE WEEKEND.

SAYING THE MONEY WOULD COME OUT OF HIS OWN POCKET.

TAKE A LISTEN-

"I ANNOUNCE TODAY THAT THIS BLASPHEMER, THIS SINNER WHO HAS SPOKEN NONSENSE ABOUT THE HOLY PROPHET, ANYONE WHO MURDERS HIM, I WILL REWARD HIM WITH ONE LAC DOLLARS.

THE LAWMAKER ALSO SAYS --

HE INVITES AL-QAEDA AND THE TALIBAN TO JOIN HIM.

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LIBYA PROTESTS LATEST-VOTOPS


THE LIBYAN ARMY HAS ORDERED ILLEGAL ARMED GROUPS AROUND TRIPOLI -- TO LEAVE STATE AND MILITARY GROUNDS. OR BE REMOVED BY FORCE.

THE MOVE IS AN ATTEMPT TO BRING CALM -- NEARLY TWO WEEKS AFTER THE DEADLY ATTACK ON THE U-S CONSULATE IN BENGHAZI.

ONE OF THE MILITIAS IS LINKED TO THAT ASSAULT.

SEVERAL DEMONSTRATIONS HAVE ALSO BEEN HELD TO RALLY AGAINST WHAT PROTESTERS SEE AS THE MILITIAS' RISING POWER. Return to index of stories...


UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY-VO


LEADERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD ARRIVE IN NEW YORK.

THE UNITED NATIONS WILL BEGIN A WEEK-LONG GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

U-N GENERAL SECRETARY BAN KI-MOON WELCOMED MEMBERS.

AND PRESIDENT OBAMA TRAVELS TO NEW YORK TODAY.

BUT HE HAS NO PLANS TO MEET PRIVATELY WITH ANY WORLD LEADERS.

HE'LL LEAVE THOSE MEETINGS TO SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON.

PRESIDENT OBAMA IS SCHEDULED TO SPEAK TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE-VOTOPS


WHILE SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON -- IS IN NEW YORK FOR THE UNITED NATIONS' GATHERING-

SHE'LL ALSO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING -- OF THE CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE.

CLINTON WILL DELIVER REMARKS TO THE GROUP THIS MORNING.

HER HUSBAND AND FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON IS HOSTING THE EVENT. Return to index of stories...


SECRET SERVICE INVESTIGATION-VO


A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION LOOKS INTO THE SECRET SERVICE PROSTITUTION SCANDAL.

AND IT FOUND PRESIDENT OBAMA'S SECURITY WAS *NEVER COMPROMISED.

BACK IN APRIL -- SEVERAL SECRET SERVICE AGENTS WERE ACCUSED OF HIRING PROSTITUTES.

WHILE ON DUTY WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA IN COLOMBIA.

OF THE 13 AGENTS IMPLICATED IN THE SCANDAL --

NINE HAVE RESIGNED OR ARE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TERMINATED.

THE OTHER FOUR WERE CLEARED AND RETURNED TO DUTY. Return to index of stories...


SO CAL WILDFIRES-VO


FIREFIGHTERS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA -- ARE BATTLING A 1,000 ACRE BRUSH FIRE NEAR THE MEXICO BORDER.

THE SHOCKEY FIRE STARTED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, ABOUT 65 MILES EAST OF SAN DIEGO.

EVACUATIONS HAVE BEEN ORDERED FOR THOSE LIVING NEARBY.

SO FAR NO ONE HAS BEEN INJURED -- AND AUTHORITIES ARE STILL INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-1SHOT


THE IPHONE 5 IS NOW OUT--

BUT NOT ALL OF THE REVIEWS HAVE BEEN GOOD.

WHY PEOPLE ARE *NOT HAPPY ABOUT SOME FEATURES.

AND HOW APPLE PROMISES TO FIX IT.

ALSO --

A *TINY BIT OF RELIEF. AT THE GAS STATION.

FIND OUT HOW MUCH IT COSTS.

TO FILL UP THIS MORNING. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A IPHONE 5 MAPS COMPLAINTS-VOTOPS


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TZ1 B GAS PRICES DROP-VOTOPS


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WEATHER TEASE-WX ID


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


BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS


GOOD MORNING.

GAS PRICES -- ARE COMING DOWN.

TRIPLE A SAYS THE AVERAGE PRICE ON A GALLON OF REGULAR IS NOW 3-81 A GALLON.

DOWN FROM 3-86 A WEEK AGO.

AFTER THE ENERGY DEPARTMENT LAST WEEK REPORTED A BIGGER THAN EXPECTED BUILDUP OF CRUDE OIL INVENTORIES.

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MEANTIME -- LISTEN UP IF YOU'RE PACKING THAT SCHOOL LUNCH RIGHT NOW.

TRADER JOES -- RECALLING VALENCIA SALTED PEANUT BUTTER MADE WITH SEA SALT.

THE SALT -- SUSPECTED OF CAUSING 29 CASES OF SALMONELLA.

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AND -- WATCH FOR MORE FLIGHT DELAYS IN THE U-S, AMID LABOR TENSION BETWEEN AMERICAN AIRLINES AND ITS PILOTS.

MORE THAN A THIRD OF AMERICAN'S FLIGHTS ARRIVED LATE YESTERDAY.

THE DELAYS BEGAN 10 DAYS AGO, AFTER THE AIRLINE'S BANKRUPT PARENT VOIDED ITS LABOR CONTRACT WITH PILOTS.

THE AIRLINE OFFERING TO BOOK ON OTHER AIRLINES OR REFUND FARES IF PASSENGERS ARE DELAYED BY MORE THAN AN HOUR.

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AND -- COMING UP AFTER THIS -- THEY MAY CALL IT "FREE" CHECKING.

BUT THE COST, IS GOING UP.

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THE COST OF FREE CHECKING IS ON THE RISE.

CITING BANKRATE, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL SAYS THE AVERAGE MINIMUM BALANCE TO QUALIFY FOR FREE CHECKING IS NOW 723-DOLLARS, UP 23-PERCENT COMPARED TO A YEAR AGO.

AND A-T-M AND OVERDRAFT FEES ARE AT NEW RECORD HIGHS.

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AS FOR TRADING, MIXED CLOSE FRIDAY -- AFTER AN EARLY RALLY IN APPLE SHARES FADED BY THE CLOSING BELL.

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AND -- DOMINO'S IS GETTING IN THE THICK OF IT --

THE NATION'S LARGEST PIZZA DELIVERY CHAIN --

OFFERING PAN PIZZA WITH A THICK CRUST, NATIONWIDE FOR 7-DOLLARS 99-CENTS WITH 2 TOPPINGS STARTING TODAY.

AS IT TRIES TO COMPETE HEAD ON, WITH RIVAL PIZZA HUT IN THE POPULAR THICK CRUST PIZZA BUSINESS.

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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT. Return to index of stories...


HILLZ AT GLOBAL


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NEPAL AVALANCHE-VOTOPS


AN AVALANCHE SWEPT AWAY CLIMBERS AND THEIR CAMPS --

ON THE WORLD'S EIGHTH HIGHEST MOUNTAIN.

AT LEAST NINE PEOPLE WERE KILLED --

ON MOUNT MANASLU IN NORTHERN NEPAL.

THE AVALANCHE HIT CLIMBERS AT NEARLY 23-THOUSAND FEET,

AS THEY PREPARED TO HEAD TOWARD THE SUMMIT. Return to index of stories...


STORMWARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP


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CROSSTALK INTO WX-CAM 9 WX EST


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FORECAST-WXWALL


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.

Another nice day is in store for Southwest Florida with more sunshine, slightly lower humidity, and low rain chances in our forecast

A layer of dry, stable air will continue to settle over Southwest Florida through the day, keeping shower chances at a minimum and sunshine at a maximum. Some thin high clouds may stream overhead to dim the sunlight at times, but overall today will be quite sunny.

Another bonus from the drier air is our humidity levels will stay slightly lower during the heat of the day, so the air should feel a littler more comfortable and not quite as muggy.

It's still going to be a rather warm day, however. Temperatures will start pleasantly in the low 70s early this morning and then quickly climb into the mid to upper 80s by midday. During the middle of the afternoon, our temperatures will peak around 90 before settling back in the 80s this evening and then the low 70s overnight.

Moisture will slowly but surely start building back into Southwest Florida through the course of the week, so we'll mention just a few late day showers Tuesday afternoon and a few more showers and storms Wednesday.

For the second half of the week, rain chances will be around 50/50 with the prime time for rain coming in the afternoon and evening. Otherwise, look for a mix of sun and clouds through the week with highs close to 90 and lows in the low to mid 70s. Return to index of stories...


IPHONE 5 MAPS COMPLAINTS-2 SHOT


THE NEW IPHONE 5 WENT ON SALE -- AROUND THE WORLD FRIDAY-

CHANCE *LOVES HIS NEW I-PHONE.

BUT THERE'S AT LEAST ONE THING THAT HAS PEOPLE UPSET.

BRIAN TODD LOOKS AT THE PROBLEM. Return to index of stories...


IPHONE 5 MAPS COMPLAINTS-PKG


FROM AUSTRALIA TO ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA. THEY LINED UP FOR APPLE'S LATEST VERSION OF WHAT'S BECOME AN ICON. THE I-PHONE-5. IT'S FASTER, LIGHTER, HAS A BIGGER SCREEN THAN THE PREVIOUS I-PHONE. BUT THERE'S ONE FEATURE THAT'S BEING WIDELY SLAMMED-- ITS MAP APPLICATION.

"I think there was a little bit of disappointment when we started to see some kinks in it and you know there are a lot of blogs that are pushing out 'problems here and problems' there across the globe."

APPLE HAS JUST MOVED AWAY FROM GOOGLE'S OPERATING-SYSTEM FOR MAPS - AND ROLLED OUT ITS OWN, TO COMPETE WITH GOOGLE. THE EARLY RESULT: USERS SAY IT STEERS THEM TO THE WRONG PLACES- EVEN OMITS LOCATIONS ALTOGETHER.

WE TESTED THE NEW OPERATING SYSTEM OUT USING AN IPAD, TRYING TO FIND A LOCAL HOTEL.

"WE TYPED IN 'HOWARD JOHNSON'S ON THE NEW APPLE MAP-APP, KNOWING THAT THIS HOTEL IN NORTHEAST WASHINGTON HAS BEEN HERE FOR SEVERAL YEARS. WHEN IT CAME UP IT DID NOT SHOW THIS LOCATION, BUT OTHERS IN THIS AREA THAT ARE MANY MILES AWAY. NOW YOU COMPARE THAT TO GOOGLE'S MAP APPLICATION, AND THIS ADDRESS COMES UP ON THE FIRST TRY. LET'S TRY 'CNN WASHINGTON DC', SEE WHERE IT TAKES US. OK, HEADING THERE NOW. HERE WE ARE NOW, AS CLOSE AS WE CAN GET TO THE SPOT IT TOLD US TO GO- BUT HOLD ON A SECOND, THAT'S THE SOUTH LAWN OF THE WHITE HOUSE. THE APPLE MAP FAILED TO PUT US IN THE RIGHT SPOT THE FIRST FEW TIMES WE TRIED IT."

WHEN YOU SEARCH FOR THE HOOVER DAM, THE APPLE-MAP HAS THE ROAD AT THE RIGHT GENERAL LOCATION- BUT IT'S GOING RIGHT INTO THE WATER-- RATHER THAN OVER THE BRIDGE THAT'S THERE. EXPERTS SAY THE PROBLEMS ARE BECAUSE APPLE'S NEW SYSTEM USES LESS DATA TO POWER THE APP-- COMPARED TO GOOGLE'S HUGE BASE OF DATA-POINTS. SOME FOLKS WHO LINED UP WERE UPSET- BUT IT DOESN'T SEEM ENOUGH TO STEER THEM AWAY FROM THE I-PHONE-5.

"Yes I do think that they should have put a little bit more- uh- engineering into the maps for the phone especially when it comes to launches."

"The nice thing about bugs in software is that they can be patched."

IN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINTS, AN APPLE SPOKESWOMAN TOLD US THEY KNEW THE LAUNCHING OF THE NEW MAP SYSTEM WAS AN AMBITIOUS PROJECT. THAT THEY'RE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE PRODUCT AND THEY SAY THE MORE PEOPLE USE IT, THE BETTER IT'LL GET. Return to index of stories...


IPHONE 5 MAPS COMPLAINTS-2 SHOT


BRIAN TODD REPORTING-

AND VERIZON CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THE NEW I-PHONE.

FEEL PRETTY LUCKY THIS MORNING.

THAT'S BECAUSE THE VERIZON VERSION -- COMES WITH A SECRET AND UNEXPECTED FEATURE.

IT WORKS ON A-T-AND-T'S NETWORK AS WELL.

WE'RE TOLD IT ACCEPTS A-T-AND-T'S "SIM CARD" -

A CHIP THAT IDENTIFIES A PHONE TO A NETWORK.

BUT IT'S UNCLEAR WHETHER THE FEATURE IS INTENDED.

AND WHETHER THE PHONES WILL WORK WITH OTHER CARRIERS, LIKE T-MOBILE. Return to index of stories...


GAS PRICES DROP-CG


PRICES AT THE PUMP TAKE A TINY TUMBLE.

THE AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON DROPPED ABOUT A THIRD OF A CENT,

OVER THE PAST TWO WEEKS.

THIS MORNING, THE NATIONWIDE AVERAGE IS THREE-80

STATEWIDE, THE AVERAGE IS THREE-75

AND HERE AT HOME, WE ARE PAYING THREE-75 ON AVERAGE FOR A GALLON OF GAS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-1SHOT


THERE'S A NATIONWIDE PUSH TO GET AMERICANS TO EAT BETTER-

COMPANIES WILL EXPOSE THEIR CALORIE COUNTS.

ABC-7 HAS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW SO YOU CAN MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES.

BUT FIRST -- HERE'S A LOOK AT WHAT'S COMING UP THIS AFTERNOON ON THE KATIE SHOW-

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TZ2 A FOOD MARKETING-VO


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TZ2 KATIE SHOW TEASE-SOTTOPS


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FOOD MARKETING OBESITY-CAM 10 BMP- 2SHOT


AMERICA IS GETTING FATTER.

ADVOCATES PREDICT --

MORE THAN HALF IN 39 STATES WILL BE OBESE BY THE YEAR 20-30.

BUT REGULATORS ARE HOPING CHANGES IN THE WAY FOOD IS MARKETED -- WILL HELP AMERICANS LOSE WEIGHT.

BRIAN BURNELL REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


FOOD MARKETING OBESITY-PKG


ACCORDING TO YALE UNIVERSITY'S RUDD CENTER FOR FOOD POLICY AND OBESITY, OVER 2-THIRDS OF AMERICANS ARE OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE.

IN AN EFFORT TO HELP THE AMERICAN WEIGHT PROBLEM MCDONALD'S HAS DECIDED TO START LISTING CALORIE INFORMATION ON MENUS IN 14-THOUSAND RESTAURANTS.

A NEW LAW REQUIRING THAT TAKES AFFECT NEXT YEAR AND MCDONALD'S IS GETTING A HEAD START.

AND IN NEW YORK THE BOARD OF HEALTH HAS VOTED TO BAN THE SERVING OF SUGARY DRINKS IN CONTAINERS BIGGER THAN 16 OUNCES OVER THE OBJECTION OF SOME.

"We do not believe that restricting the size of one product in certain establishments in the city is the comprehensive approach that we need to deal with this issue."

THE BAN APPLIES TO BALLPARKS, RESTAURANTS, MOVIE THEATERS AND FOOD TRUCKS AND ITS SOMETHING MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG HAS PUSHED.

"This is the single biggest step any city I think has ever taken to curb obesity."

"But will it work? Will posting calorie counts and banning big gulps really help Americans lose weight?"

"We don't know specifically whether these things will work until they're tried."

KELLY BROWNELL IS THE DIRECTOR OF THE RUDD CENTER. HE SAYS THERE ARE SOME STUDIES THAT SUGGEST MOVES LIKE THESE MAY BE EFFECTIVE.

"One thing that's nice is that different cities and states are trying different plans and this provides lots of natural experiments that you can use to converge on a small set of bets practices."

AND, HE ADDS, THE CONVERSATION ALONE IS HEALTHY.

"People are paying more attention to the obesity problem and at all levels of government officials are now thinking what can we do, what should we do, what do we need to do in our locality and those conversations will lead to good things."

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FOOD MARKETING OBESITY-ONCAM


BRIAN BURNELL REPORTING.

BY THE WAY, A BIG MAC HAS 550 CALORIES -- ACCORDING TO MCDONALD''S. Return to index of stories...


BREAST CANCER-ONCAM


TWO MAJOR BREAKTHROUGHS TODAY --

IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER.

FIRST, SCIENTISTS HAVE COMPLETED A MAJOR ANALYSIS OF THE GENETICS OF THE DISEASE.

THEY FOUND FOUR MAJOR CLASSES OF BREAST CANCER.

THEY HOPE THIS WORK WILL LEAD TO MORE EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS.

ALSO THIS MORNING --

SCIENTISTS SAY A DRUG ALREADY USED TO FIGHT OVARIAN CANCER.

COULD ALSO WORK AGAINST ONE TYPE OF BREAST CANCER. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-1SHOT


ABC-7 HAS NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING -- ABOUT A RATHER STRANGE INCIDENT-

OVER THE WEEKEND, A MAN JUMPED INTO A TIGER DEN!

HE'S NOW SPEAKING OUT-

AND A FLORIDA FATHER-

ON A DESPERATE SEARCH FOR HIS SON-

ABC-7 HEARS FROM HIM, AND WHAT HE THINKS HAPPENED TO HIS LOVED ONE. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A MAN JUMPS INTO TIGER DEN-VOTOPS


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TZ3 B MISSING UF STUDENT-VOTOPS


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NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP


Return to index of stories...

NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS


ABC SEVEN IS ALWAYS ON TOP OF THE LATEST BUSINESS NEWS.

LET'S TAKE A LIVE LOOK AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.

AS INVESTORS BRACK FOR A CHOPPY DAY.

THEY'RE WORRIED ABOUT A GLOBAL GROWTH SLOWDOWN.

ALL STEMMING FROM A WEAK READING ON GERMANY'S BUSINESS CLIMATE.

U-S STOCK FUTURES WERE MODESTLY LOWER MONDAY. Return to index of stories...


TS1) FM DRIVE BY-VOTOPS


NOW AT 9:30, HERE'S A LOOK AT THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES-

THE SEARCH IS ON THIS MORNING FOR WHOEVER SHOT THREE PEOPLE, KILLING ONE -- IN A DRIVE BY SHOOTING IN FORT MYERS-

FORT MYERS POLICE SAY THE SHOOTING HAPPENED JUST AFTER 10 LAST NIGHT -- IN THE DUNBAR AREA OF THE CITY. Return to index of stories...


TS2) CAPE CORAL CRASH-VOTOPS


AND-

A CAPE CORAL FAMILY IS IN SHOCK THIS MORNING,

AFTER A YOUNG WOMAN DROWNED IN A CAPE CORAL CANAL.

24-YEAR-OLD ALEXIE KRILL WAS ON HER WAY HOME FROM A FRIEND'S HOUSE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.

WHEN POLICE SAY HER CAR CRASHED INTO A CANAL.

INVESTIGATORS SAY KRILL WAS TRAPPED IN HER CAR, AND DROWNED. Return to index of stories...


TS3) YOUR VOICE,YOUR VOTE-VOTOPS


AND-

- JUST FORTY THREE DAYS BEFORE THE FINAL VOTES --

AND MITT ROMNEY WORKING TO PULL HIS CAMPAIGN OUT OF A SEPTEMBER SLUMP --

AS PRESIDENT OBAMA MIXES POLITICS, FOREIGN POLICY IN NEW YORK. Return to index of stories...


MAN JUMPS INTO TIGER DEN-ONCAM


WE HAVE NEW DETAILS ON A SHOCKING INCIDENT.

A MAN *JUMPED INTO A TIGER'S DEN --

AT THE BRONX ZOO OVER THE WEEKEND.

HE'S SPEAKING OUT NOW, TELLING POLICE WHY HE DID IT --

BUT HE'LL ALSO HAVE TO EXPLAIN HIMSELF IN COURT.

ABC'S LINSEY DAVIS HAS THE STORY. Return to index of stories...


MAN JUMPS INTO TIGER DEN-PKG


25 YEAR OLD DAVID VILLALOBOS PLUMMETED 17 FEET DOWN - RIGHT INTO THE JAWS OF

A 400 POUND MALE SIBERIAN TIGER --- MUCH LIKE THIS ONE

20:47:02 Ray Kelly / Police Commissioner, NYPD- "he stated he wanted to be

one with the tiger, it was not an effort to kill himself."

POLICE SAY VILLALOBOS JUMPED FROM THE MONORAIL ON PURPOSE CLEARING TWO

FENCES, ONE EVEN ELECTRIFIED.AND TOLD POLICE HE LANDED ON ALL FOURS - LIKE

A CAT

20:49:00 Ray Kelly / Police Commissioner, NYPD - "apparently he has some

fascination with tigers and he said he visited the zoo last month, the last

month and a half."

IN HIS NEARLY 10 MINUTE ROMP IN "BECOMING ONE" WITH THE TIGER, VILLALOBOS

ESCAPED THE DEN WITH WITH A BROKEN ANKLE AND BITE WOUNDS.HIS MOST SERIOUS

INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED FROM HIS FALL.BREAKING HIS SHOULDER, PELIVS, RIB

AND COLLAPSED A LUNG ON IMPACT.

RESPONDERS SAVED VILLALOBOS BY DISTRACTING THE TIGER WITH A FIRE

EXTINGUISHER.

20:48:10 Ray Kelly / Police Commissioner, NYPD - "they instructed him to

roll over by where there is an electric fence they told him to roll under

the fence."

AND THIS ISN'T THE FIRST DARE DEVIL BEHAVIOR AT A PUBLIC ZOO.IN THIS VIDEO

FROM SINGAPORE A MAN CROSSES A MOTE TO GET TO THE TIGER ENCLOSURE.

Nat Tigers - "Get out, get out."

IN ALASKA - THIS TOURIST WENT OVER THE RAILS JUST TO GET A PICTURE OF THIS

POLAR BEAR.

nat bear attack

IN THIS LATEST ZOO ATTACK, VALLALOBOS TOLD POLICE QUOTE "EVERYONE IN LIFE

MAKES CHOICES" -THIS CHOICE BROUGHT CHARGES AGAINST HIM FOR TRESSPASSING AND

NEARLY TOOK HIS LIFE. Return to index of stories...


MAN JUMPS INTO TIGER DEN-ONCAM


LINSEY DAVIS REPORTING.

VILLALOBOS WAS ISSUED A DESK APPEARANCE TICKET --

WITH A FUTURE COURT DATE FOR HIS ARRAIGNMENT. Return to index of stories...


PANDA CUB DIES-VO


WE HAVE SOME SAD NEWS TO PASS ALONG THIS MORNING-

A GIANT PANDA CUB BORN LAST WEEK -- AT THE NATIONAL ZOO IN WASHINGTON -- HAS DIED.

THIS IS FILE VIDEO FROM THE ZOO'S PANDA CAM.

ZOO OFFICIALS SAY THE BABY PANDA DIED SUNDAY MORNING.

KEEPERS HEARD THE MOTHER IN DISTRESS -- RETRIEVED THE CUB AND TRIED C-P-R BUT THE PANDA DID NOT RESPOND.

THEY AREN'T SURE WHAT CAUSED THE CUB'S DEATH. Return to index of stories...


UNIVERSITY SHOOTER TRIAL-VO


THE TRIAL BEGINS TODAY --

FOR A UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR WHO ADMITTED TO SHOOTING SIX FELLOW FACULTY MEMBER.

THREE OF THEM DIED.

AMY BISHOP-ANDERSON WORKED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA.

SHE'S ACCUSED OF SHOOTING FELLOW FACULTY MEMBERS IN FEBRUARY 2010.

THE 47-YEAR-OLD PLEADED GUILTY TO CAPITAL MURDER AND ATTEMPTED MURDER.

BUT ALABAMA LAW REQUIRES CAPITAL MURDER CASES STILL GO BEFORE A JURY.

AS PART OF A PLEA AGREEMENT,

SHE WILL SPEND THE REST OF HER LIFE IN PRISON. Return to index of stories...


FL SMALL PLANE CRASHVO-VO


THE F-A-A IS INVESTIGATING WHAT CAUSED A SMALL PLANE TO GO DOWN IN PASCO COUNTY.

ANDREAS WENDEL, OF SWITZERLAND, DIED WHEN HIS PLANE CRASHED IN A FIELD IN LAND O' LAKES ON SATURDAY.

AUTHORITIES SAY WENDEL HAD RECEIVED CLEARANCE TO LAND JUST BEFORE DISAPPEARING OFF THE RADAR. Return to index of stories...


FL SMALL PLANE CRASHVO-SOTVO


"THE PILOT ON BOARD GOT CONFIRMATION TO LAND AT TAMPA EXECUTIVE AIRPORT, WHICH IS NEAR 75 AND STATE ROAD 54 HERE IN PASCO COUNTY. AROUND THAT TIME OR SHORTLY THEREAFTER, WE ALSO GOT A CALL ABOUT SOME TYPE OF FIRE BEING SEEN IN THE AREA. THAT'S WHEN WE PUT TWO AND TWO TOGETHER AND REALIZED IT WAS A PLANE CRASH."

WENDEL'S FLIGHT ORIGINATED OUT OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


MISSING UF STUDENT-ONCAM


THIS MORNING, FATHER DESPERATELY SEARCHES FOR HIS SON.

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA STUDENT HAS BEEN MISSING FOR THREE DAYS.

POLICE ARE REMAINING MOSTLY TIGHT-LIPPED--

BUT ACCORDING TO THE FATHER,

HIS SON WAS BEATEN AND LEFT IN THE WOODS.

TRENT KELLY HAS THE STORY. Return to index of stories...


MISSING UF STUDENT-PKG


"Christian? Christian, papi!!"

A FATHER CALLING OUT FOR HIS MISSING SON.

"I know that in my sense, some people may think I'm crazy, but I'm going to do the unthinkable to recover my son."

CARLOS AGUILAR HAS BEEN SEARCHING THROUGH THE WOODED AREAS OF GAINESVILLE FOR THREE DAYS. DESPERATE TO FIND ANY TRACE OF HIS MISSING SON.

"Yeah, he's still alive, and he's out there."

POLICE SAY 18-YEAR-OLD CHRISTIAN AGUILAR FIRST DISAPPEARED LATE THURSDAY NIGHT AND HASN'T BEEN SEEN SINCE.

"We do suspect foul play and he may be injured, and if he's injured, we need to try and find him as soon as possible and that's what we've been doing since we were notified of this."

WHILE THE GAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS NOT RELEASING MUCH INFORMATION THEY SAY THE LAST PERSON BELIEVED TO HAVE SEEN CHRISTIAN IS A FORMER CLASSMATE.

"Immediately I felt that something was wrong."

CARLOS SAYS HE DROVE UP TO GAINESVILLE AS SOON AS HE GOT WORD THAT HIS SON WENT MISSING.

"I felt that the world was falling apart, and that something really bad was happening to my son."

"Christian!"

CARLOS AND HIS OTHER SON ALEX HAVE EVEN GONE SO FAR AS TO RISK THEIR OWN SAFETY, JUST TO BRING THEIR SON AND BROTHER BACK HOME.

"The alligator is right there so you better stop. Right there. Don't get close."

"I guess it's the fact that we're here doing something, even if it may not lead to anything, it keeps us with the hope that we still will find him."

A HOPE THAT REMAINS STRONG. ESPECIALLY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM THE COMMUNITY.

"I cannot do it by myself, even though I'm going to try, that's all I can say." Return to index of stories...


MISSING UF STUDENT-ONCAM


TRENT KELLY REPORTING-

SO FAR, THERE HAVE BEEN NO ARRESTS IN THE CASE. Return to index of stories...


EDISON HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUMMIT-ON CAM BNR


RAISING AWARENESS OF A SERIOUS PROBLEM IN FLORIDA, AND ACROSS THE WORLD.

EDISON STATE COLLEGE IS HOSTING A HUMAN TRAFFICKING SUMMIT TODAY.

THE SCHOOL'S PRESIDENT -- HOPES THE COMMUNITY CAN WORK TOGETHER TO PUT A STOP TO IT.

THE WEBCAST WILL BE SHOWN ON ALL THREE EDISON STATE CAMPUSES -- FROM ONE THIS AFTERNOON, TO SIX TONIGHT.

FOR EXACT LOCATIONS, HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE ABC-DASH-7-DOT-COM AND CLICK ON SITES ON 7. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER TDC MEETING PREVIEW-VO


SEVERAL COLLIER BEACHES. NEED HELP.

AND TODAY, THE COLLIER COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL --

WILL VOTE ON EMERGENCY BEACH RENOURISHMENT.

TROPICAL STORM ISAAC DAMAGED PART OF VANDERBILT AND NAPLES BEACHES.

THE WORST AREAS ARE LA PLAYA TO JUST NORTH OF THE RITZ,

AND FROM LOWDERMILK PARK TO THE NAPLES GOLF AND BEACH CLUB.

IF THE COUNCIL AGREES --

THE WORK COULD BEGIN IN NOVEMBER,

AND WRAP UP BY THE FIRST OF THE YEAR. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES PIER CLEANUP-VO


AN ANNUAL CLEAN UP DAY AT A COLLIER COUNTY LANDMARK -- WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR-

THAT'S BECAUSE LOW VISIBILITY AND JELLY FISH -- MADE CONDITIONS TOUGH FOR 2 DOZEN DIVERS AT THE NAPLES PIER.

THE GOAL WAS TO CLEAN UP AS MUCH TRASH AS POSSIBLE -- FROM UNDER THE POPULAR HANG OUT AND FISHING SPOT.

IN THE PAST, THINGS LIKE CELL PHONES, SUNGLASSES AND EVEN BOOM BOXES HAVE BEEN FOUND. Return to index of stories...


TEEN LANDLORD-VO


SHE'S ONLY 15-YEARS-OLD.

BUT A NORTH PORT TEEN PLANS TO BUY HER *SECOND HOUSE.

WE FIRST INTRODUCED YOU TO WILLOW TUFANO BACK IN MARCH.

SHE WAS BUYING HER *FIRST HOUSE,

WITH HER MOM AS A PARTNER.

NOW, WILLOW'S MOM SAYS THE TEEN IS USING RENT MONEY AND SAVINGS. TO BUY A SECOND ONE.

SHE CAN'T LEGALLY OWN THE HOUSE UNTIL SHE'S 18.

THEN HER MOM WILL MAKE IT OFFICIAL IN HER NAME.

BUT BY THAT BIRTHDAY, WILLOW'S GOAL IS TO OWN *10 HOUSES.

PRODUCERS ARE NOW INTERESTED IN MAKING A REALITY SHOW ON THE FAMILY. Return to index of stories...


LOCAL HALLOWEEN BUSINESS-VO WIPE


HALLOWEEN IS MORE THAN A MONTH AWAY-

BUT SOME PEOPLE ARE ALREADY GETTING READY-

STORES CATERING TO THE HOLIDAY -- ARE POPPING UP ALL OVER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

AND ONE OF THE PLACES BEING TURNED INTO A HALLOWEEN STORE, THE OLD BEST BUY -- ON COLONIAL BOULEVARD IN THE SHOPS AT THE FORUM. Return to index of stories...


LOCAL HALLOWEEN BUSINESS-SOTVO


31:49 "It's nice that the space is being used because it helps with the community and helps bring back the economy.

FOR PARENTS IT'S MOSTLY ABOUT CONVENIENCE, AND YES THE OCCASIONAL SCARE. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR-1SHOT


BACK TO THE BALLROOM!

THE CELEBRITIES ARE PERFECTING THEIR STEPS RIGHT NOW.

SEE THE FINAL REHEARSALS.

BEFORE THE LIVE SEASON PREMIERE OF DANCING WITH THE STARS TONIGHT!

PLUS-

ALL ABOUT THE EMMYS!

SOME GREAT MOMENTS DURING THE BIG AWARDS SHOW.

WE'LL RUN THROUGH THE BIG WINNERS AND BEST FASHIONS. Return to index of stories...


TZ4 A DANCING WITH THE STARS-VO


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TZ4 B EMMY'S LOOKBACK-VOTOPS


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WEATHER TEASE-WX ID


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


DANCING WITH THE STARS PREVIEW-CAM 10 BMP-2 SHOT


MONDAY NIGHTS ARE GETTING HOTTER!

WITH THE PREMIERE OF "DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL STARS" *TONIGHT.

FORMER CONTESTANT AND TV HOST--

THE FABULOUS NIECY NASH -- GIVES US THE SCOOP AS THE ALL STAR COUPLES PERFECT THEIR ROUTINES -- AND SWEAT IT OUT AT THEIR LAST REHEARSAL. Return to index of stories...


DANCING WITH THE STARS PREVIEW-PKG


WE KNOW THEIR NAMES

WE REMEMBER THOSE MOVES

NATS

AND TONIGHT ALL OUR DANCING WITH THE STARS FAVORITES STEP OUT FOR THE SEASON

15 ALL-STAR PREMIERE!

WELL.AFTER THEY WORK OUT SOME LAST MINUTE KINKS OF COURSE.

DEREK HOUGH : Um, we're working on a, a, a move, it's legal in the

50 States. It's uh, it's called the triple axel 900,000 double twist

zamboro.

NIECY : Teach it to me. It might save my marriage. Sound

like-- sounds like something good.

THE ACTION IS JUST HOURS AWAY LIGHTS READY, CAMERAS ROLLING.

MARK BALLAS: This is my, my shoes for this week.

NIECY: Those are your cha-cha shoes.

AND FOR THOSE FAMOUSLYFREAKISHLY SMALL WOMEN'S OUTIFTS?

BRISTOL PALIN: I think it's still pretty conservative, but definitely more

skin and, um, willing to take more risks with it, definitely.

NIECY : Okay. Okay, how much fabric do we have in the

costume?

PAMELA ANDERSON : Very little. Very little.

NIECY: Very simply, celebrate the jiggly.

SABRINA BRYAN: There is a part in our routine where I can really celebrate

the jiggly.

LOUIS VAN AMSTEL: Oh, you can celebrate it. I mean, keep talking, 1/8LAUGHS 3/8

.

AND LET ME TELL YOU LADIES, WE'VE GOT SOMETHING TO WATCH FOR TOO.

KIRSTIE ALLEY: Here's the thing. Isn't he gorgeous? I don't know if he's

gorgeous, but I love him.

NIECY: I think your relationship would be much better if you just go ahead

and sleep together and get it out of the way.

KIRSTIE ALLEY: No, then we would be really evil to each other.

MAKS CHMERKOVSKY: Just complete evil.

MAKS CHMERKOVSKIYAND KIRSTIE ALLEY WILL WORK ON THAT BUT HOW DOES THEIR

COMPETITION PREPARE? ANY TRICKS UP THEIR SLEEVES?

KARINA SMIRNOFF: Maybe/ Like, you've gotta wake up, the right leg comes

off the bed first, not the left one. It's important, 1/8LAUGHS 3/8.

APPOLO ONO: I roll off the bed. Whatever lands.

GILLES MARINI AND PETA MURGATROYD'S STRATEGY IS A BIT MORE BASIC

01071545 NIECY people keep voting for you so they can see less of you?

Gilles partner 010720 the finale when it comes around pretty much he'll be

in his underwear

GILLES: Its fun to look good naked

NIECY: isn't it!

WE'VE COME A LONG WAY SINCE I WAS ON DANCING WITH THE STARS! Return to index of stories...


DANCING WITH THE STARS PREVIEW-2 SHOT


AND YOU CAN CATCH ALL OF THE DANCING WITH THE STARS -- *ALL STARS ACTION RIGHT HERE ON ABC-7!

THE TWO-HOUR LIVE EVENT STARTS AT 8 P-M. Return to index of stories...


STORM WARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP


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CROSSTALK-CAM 9 WX EST


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FORECAST-WX WALL


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.

Another nice day is in store for Southwest Florida with more sunshine, slightly lower humidity, and low rain chances in our forecast

A layer of dry, stable air will continue to settle over Southwest Florida through the day, keeping shower chances at a minimum and sunshine at a maximum. Some thin high clouds may stream overhead to dim the sunlight at times, but overall today will be quite sunny.

Another bonus from the drier air is our humidity levels will stay slightly lower during the heat of the day, so the air should feel a littler more comfortable and not quite as muggy.

It's still going to be a rather warm day, however. Temperatures will start pleasantly in the low 70s early this morning and then quickly climb into the mid to upper 80s by midday. During the middle of the afternoon, our temperatures will peak around 90 before settling back in the 80s this evening and then the low 70s overnight.

Moisture will slowly but surely start building back into Southwest Florida through the course of the week, so we'll mention just a few late day showers Tuesday afternoon and a few more showers and storms Wednesday.

For the second half of the week, rain chances will be around 50/50 with the prime time for rain coming in the afternoon and evening. Otherwise, look for a mix of sun and clouds through the week with highs close to 90 and lows in the low to mid 70s. Return to index of stories...


EMMY'S LOOKBACK-2 SHOT


THE STARS WERE OUT IN HOLLYWOOD LAST NIGHT --

FOR T-V'S BIGGEST PARTY.

AND THERE WERE SOME BIG WINNERS -- INCLUDING OUR FRIENDS AT MODERN FAMILY --

JOSH ELLIOT HAS ALL THE GLITZ AND GLAMOUR. FROM THE BIG AWARD SHOW. Return to index of stories...


EMMY'S LOOKBACK-PKG


NAT MICHAEL J. FOX: "And the Emmy goes to.Modern Family"

IT WAS A FAMILY AFFAIR

NAT MODERN FAMILY: "Thank you so much"

-AMERICA'S FAVORITE SIT-COM TAKING HOME FOUR STATUETTES-

SOT JULIE BOWEN

20:24:38 THIS IS AN EMBARRASSMENT OF RICHES.

SOT ERIC STONESTREET

20:13:35 I JUST WANT TO SHARE THIS WITH EVERY ACTOR OUT THERE WHO HAS AN

AUDITION AT 5 O'CLOCK IN SANTA MONICA. I DID THAT AND NEVER MISSED ONE OF

THEM.

THE NIGHT'S OTHER FIRST-TIME WINNER

NAT: "HOMELAND"

A PREGNANT CLARE DANES NABBING THE HONORS FOR FEMALE IN THE DRAMA

SOT CLAIRE DANES

MY HUSBAND, MY LOVE, MY BABY DADDY

WHILE THE SHOW'S MALE STAR USED HIS WINNING MOMENT TO INTRODUCE HIMSELF.

SOT DAMIAN LEWIS

21:29:04 HELLO EVERYBODY I'M DAMIAN LEWIS, I'M ONE OF THOSE PESKY BRITS.

THE LOSERS IN THE BEST VARIETY SERIES WEREN'T QUITE AS POLITE TACKLING

WINNER JON STEWART.

NAT

SOT from Game Change: This is Sarah

AND JULIANNE MOORE FOLLOWED TINA FEY'S FOOTSTEPS - BECOMING THE SECOND

ACTRESS TO WIN AN EMMY FOR PLAYING A CERTAIN FORMER ALASKA GOVERNOR

Sot: Moore Speech: Sarah Palin did not approve

KIMMEL - WHO TOOK HIS LATE NIGHT ACT INTO PRIMETIME - NABBED SOME OF THE

NIGHT'S BIGGEST LAUGHS

SOT JIMMY KIMMEL

All of you are winners tonight but in a much more literal way, all of you

are losers

AT ONE POINT EVEN ASKING THOSE WHO WERE WATCHING TO HELP INCREASE THE SIZE

OF HIS AUDIENCE

SOT JIMMY KIMMEL

21:12:36 JIMMY KIMMEL: GO ON FACEBOOK OR TWITTER AND POST-- OMG TRACY MORGAN

JUST PASSED OUT ON STAGE AT THE EMMYS / JUST LIE THERE FOR ABOUT 10

MINUTES OR SO AND WHEN PEOPLE TUNE IN THEY WILL SEE THIS. ALRIGHT, WONDERFUL

.

BUT PERHAPS OUR FRIEND AND WINNER FOR BEST REALITY HOST TOM BERGERON SUMMED

UP THE NIGHT BEST.

SOT TOM BERGERON

21:01:50 THIS IS THE ICING ON A VERY SWEET CAKE. Return to index of stories...


EMMY'S LOOKBACK-2 SHOT-WORST DRESSED VO


AND WE'RE RUNNING DOWN SOME OF OUR OWN WINNERS AND LOSERS.

WORST DRESSED AND BEST DRESSED.

ADLIB Return to index of stories...


EMMY'S LOOKBACK-VOTOPS BEST DRESSED


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NEW YORK SCHOOLS MORNING AFTER PILL-ONCAM


THE MORNING AFTER PILL IS NOW AVAILABLE -- AT 13 NEW YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SAYS GIRLS AS YOUNG AS 14 -- WILL BE ABLE TO GET THE PLAN B EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION -- *WITHOUT* PARENTAL CONSENT.

NYC SCHOOLS ALREADY DISTRIBUTE FREE CONDOMS TO STUDENTS. Return to index of stories...


MCDONALD'S FREE COFFEE-VO


IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A QUICK PICK-ME-UP THIS MORNING--

PARTICIPATING MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS ARE GIVING AWAY FREE SMALL COFFEES.

YOU CAN GET THE FREE COFFEE THROUGH SATURDAY.

AND IF YOU FEEL INCLINED --

MCDONALD'S STORES WILL ACCEPT DONATIONS FOR THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE.

PARTICIPATING STORES ACROSS THE EAST COST OF THE COUNTRY.

EXPECT TO GIVE AWAY 10-MILLION CUPS THIS WEEK. Return to index of stories...


BILL NYE EVOLUTION-ONCAM


THE MAN KNOWN TO KIDS AS "BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY" IS STEPPING INTO THE DEBATE ABOUT EVOLUTION.

YOU MAY REMEMBER HIS POPULAR SHOW FROM 1990'S.

NYE POSTED AN ONLINE VIDEO -- WHERE HE ENCOURAGES PARENTS WHO BELIEVE IN CREATIONISM NOT TO PASS THOSE BELIEFS ON TO THEIR CHILDREN.

HE SAYS THE CREATIONISM ARE MORE WIDESPREAD IN THE U-S -- THAN IN MOST OTHER COUNTRIES.

HE BELIEVES THAT MAY THREATEN FUTURE SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION. Return to index of stories...


KATRINA DOG FOUND IN NC-VO


A DOG SEPARATED FROM HIS FAMILY DURING HURRICANE KATRINA.

FINALLY RETURNS TO LOUISIANA.

A NORTH CAROLINA FAMILY ADOPTED THE POODLE NAMED "SHORTY".

FROM A LOCAL SHELTER SIX YEARS AGO.

THEY LET SHORTY OUTSIDE A COUPLE WEEKS BACK,

AND HE NEVER CAME BACK.

BUT SOMEONE FOUND THE DOG AND TOOK HIM TO AN ANIMAL CLINIC.

THE VET FOUND A MICROCHIP ON SHORTY --

AND CONTACTED THE OWNERS IN LOUISIANA.

NOW THEY WANT THE DOG RETURNED. Return to index of stories...


KATRINA DOG FOUND IN NC-SOTVO


:13

"I don't know why it took forever for them to find him. Because, I mean, it's been seven years. And we had him for six years. And it's been forever, so I mean, they can keep him. I mean, I do want to see him before he leaves or something."

SHORTY'S OWNERS IN NORTH CAROLINA SAY SHE'S HAPPY TO LET THE DOG GO HOME TO HIS ORIGINAL FAMILY. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FIVE-1SHOT


IF YOU ARE JUST JOINING US, WE'LL HAVE A LAST LOOK AT THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES-

BUT FIRST-

IT'S YOUR MONDAY MORNING DOSE OF AWWW!

SEVEN BABY BEARS IN THEIR NEW HOME IN CHINA- Return to index of stories...


TZ5 A CHINA BABY BEARS-VO


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FINAL CHECK OF STOCKS-SAT 3 FULL


AND HERE'S A FINAL CHECK OF THE MARKETS THIS MORNING-- Return to index of stories...


TOP FLICKS-VO


THREE NEW FILMS MAKE STRONG DEBUTS AT THE BOX OFFICE.

THE POLICE DRAMA SET IN LOS ANGELES "END OF WATCH" -- AND THE THRILLER "HOUSE AT THE END OF THE STREET" -- BOTH BROUGHT IN 13-MILLION DOLLARS.

ANOTHER NEW RELEASE, "TROUBLE WITH THE CURVE" -- STARRING CLINT EASTWOOD AND AMY ADAMS ROUNDED OUT THE TOP THREE, TAKING IN ABOUT 12-POINT SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


CHINA BABY BEARS-VOTOPS


SEVEN BABY BEARS NOW GET USED TO THEIR NEW HOME.

THIS IS A ZOO IN EASTERN CHINA.

THE NEW BEAR ENCLOSURE HAS SOFT BEDS, A POOL AND A PLAYGROUND.

THE ZOO SPENT A LOT OF TIME PREPARING FOR THE BEARS' ARRIVAL,

BUT THE BEARS WERE *NOT VERY WELL BEHAVED ON THE JOURNEY.

SOME ARE AS YOUNG AS THREE MONTHS OLD.

AND WERE VERY AGGRESSIVE TO THE WORKERS TRANSPORTING THEM. Return to index of stories...


TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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TS1) FM DRIVE BY-VOTOPS


BEFORE WE SAY GOODBYE, HERE'S A LAST LOOK AT THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.

THE SEARCH IS ON THIS MORNING --

FOR WHOEVER SHOT THREE PEOPLE IN FORT MYERS.

THE DRIVE BY SHOOTING KILLED ONE PERSON.

FORT MYERS POLICE SAY IT HAPPENED JUST AFTER 10 LAST NIGHT --

IN THE DUNBAR AREA OF THE CITY. Return to index of stories...


TS2) CAPE CORAL CANAL CRASH-VOTOPS


AND-

A CAPE CORAL FAMILY IS IN SHOCK THIS MORNING,

AFTER A YOUNG WOMAN DROWNED IN A CAPE CORAL CANAL.

24-YEAR-OLD ALEXIE KRILL -- WAS ON HER WAY HOME FROM A FRIEND'S HOUSE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.

WHEN POLICE SAY HER CAR CRASHED INTO A CANAL.

INVESTIGATORS SAY KRILL WAS TRAPPED IN HER CAR, AND DROWNED. Return to index of stories...


TS3) YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE-VOTOPS


AND-

JUST 43 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY.

AND MITT ROMNEY WORKING TO PULL HIS CAMPAIGN OUT OF A SEPTEMBER SLUMP.

HE'LL CAMPAIGN IN BATTLEGROUND STATES TODAY --

TALKING SPECIFICS ABOUT HOW HE'LL FIX THE ECONOMY AND HELP THE MIDDLE CLASS.

MEANTIME, PRESIDENT OBAMA MIXES POLITICS AND FOREIGN POLICY IN NEW YORK. Return to index of stories...


CLOSE-3SH-AWS ANI


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