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DIRECTORS PAGE TZ3 C TEACHER HITMAN-SOTVO
HEADLINES------------- FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY-SSTOPS
HL1) PLANE CRASHED ON PURPOSE-trxNATSVO BUMP SHOT-BUMP OUT
HL2) TEACHER HITMAN INVESTIGATION-trxSOTVO NEWS AT 5:00 PM OPEN-CLIP
HL3) FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-trxVOTOPS FM HOMICIDE-VIDBOX
HL4) BOY JOY RIDE-trxVOTOPS FGCU PETITIONS-VIDBOX
NEWS AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP ARSON SURVEILLANCE-VIDBOX
FIRST WEATHER-WX CTR VOTER ID LAW-2 SHOT
FM BREAKING SHOOTING-CLIP OC VOTER ID LAW-PKG
FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-SSTOPS-2-SHOT VOTER ID LAW-OC
FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-PKG AFGHAN ATTACKS-VO
FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-OC SCOTUS NEW TERM-VO
LEWD TEEN-VO READMITTED PATIENTS-VO
BULLOCK SURVEILLANCE-VO AMERICAN AIRLINES SCARE-VO
CAPE EOC BUILDING-2 SHOT TSA GUN FINDINGS-VO
CAPE EOC BUILDING-LL PKG FLORIDA GIRL NEARLY HIT-VO-WIPE
CAPE LAND SCAM WARNING-OC FLORIDA GIRL NEARLY HIT-SOTVO
FGCU SIGNATURES-VO-WIPE NJ MISSING TEEN TWITTER-VO
FGCU SIGNATURES-SOTVO LOTTERY WINNER FOUND DEAD-VO
ARSON SURVEILLANCE-VO CHILD ABUSE STATS-VO-WIPE
ARSON DAMAGE-VOTOPS DOW JONES PEAK ANNIVERSARY-VO
ARSON DAMAGE-SOTVO THEME PARK INJURY-VO
CAPE UEP VOTE-SS TEACHER HITMAN-2 SHOT
NJ MOST WANTED IN FM-SS TEACHER HITMAN-PKG
MISSING UF STUDENT LATEST-VO BOY JOY RIDE-VO-WIPE
CAPTAIN WALLY TRIAL-VO BOY JOY RIDE-SOTVO
FRED LANGDALE FUNDRAISER-VO MAN JUMPS FROM APARTMENT-VO-WIPE
BOCA GRANDE TOLL-OC MAN JUMPS FROM APARTMENT-SOTVO
BOEHNER IN NAPLES-OC-CG NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP
NEXT AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP TEASE FOUR------------
TEASE ONE------------ TZ4 A KIDS AND TELEVISION-VO
TZ1 A SMART SHOPPER-VOTOPS TZ4 B ANNE HATHAWAY MARRIAGE-VO
TZ1 B MILK PRICES AND CONGRESS-VOTOPS COUPLES SHARING CHORES-2 SHOT VO
TYPHOON THROWS CAR-VOTOPS STORM WARN TYLER OPEN-CLIP
STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP CROSSTALK-WX EST
FORECAST-PHC FORECAST-PHC
FORECAST-WXWALL FORECAST-WXWALL
TOSS TO NINA-OC TOSS KIDS & TELEVISION-POP VO
SMART SHOPPER-TC MON KIDS & TELEVISION-PKG
SMART SHOPPER-PKG LOHAN ASSAULTED-VO
SMART SHOPPER-TC MON ANNE HATHAWAY MARRIED-VO-WIPE
AMAZON TO SELL WINE-VO-WIPE CD'S TURN 30-TRX-VOTOPS
FACEBOOK GIFT SENDING-VOTOPS TEASE FIVE-TOPS
MILK PRICES TO RISE-VO-WIPE TZ5 A PLANE CRASHED-NATVO
DIAPER SHORTAGE-VOTOPS BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN
NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP PLANE CRASHED ON PURPOSE-TC MON VO
TEASE TWO------------ PLANE CRASHED ON PURPOSE-PKG
TZ2 A ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER-VOTOPS-WIPE NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP
TZ2 B PLANE CRASH ON PURPOSE-VOTOPS COMING UP AT 6PM-ONCAM
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER INTERVIEW-SOTVO-OC TZ 6 1) UEP SCAM-SOTVO
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER INTERVIEW-PKG TZ 6 2) AVE MARIA BLACK BEAR-SS-TOPS
TEASE THREE-2 SHOT TZ 6 3) iPHONE 5 BUG-VOTOPS
TZ3 A VOTER ID LAW-VO CLOSE-2SHOT
TZ3 B BOY JOY RIDE-VO  


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


nats of plane hitting the ground

BRACE FOR IMPACT!

TONIGHT, AN ABC NEWS EXCLUSIVE --

HOW TO SURIVIVE A PLANE CRASH--

FROM WHERE TO SIT TO WHY PARENTS *SHOULD NOT HOLD A CHILDREN ON THEIR LAP.

PLUS--

TIPSTER: What do you want done with Bob Meredith?

PEPE: I want him killed.

TIPSTER: Alright.

THIS AUDIO TAPE JUST BEING RELEASED--

INVESTIGATORS SAY IT'S A FLORIDA TEACHER PLOTTING TO HAVE ONE OF HIS COLEGUES KILLED!

HEAR MORE!

TONIGHT, DETECTIVES ARE INVESTIGATING HOMCIDE NUMBER 19 THIS YEAR IN FORT MYERS.

AND NEW AT FIVE --

WE ARE GETTING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE VICTIM.

AND WATCH THIS--

WHAT'S A 10 YEAR OLD BOY DOING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THIS PICKUP TRUCK?

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


HL1) PLANE CRASHED ON PURPOSE-trxNATSVO


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HL2) TEACHER HITMAN INVESTIGATION-trxSOTVO


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HL3) FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-trxVOTOPS


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HL4) BOY JOY RIDE-trxVOTOPS


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NEWS AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


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FIRST WEATHER-WX CTR


October traditionally brings a little cooler and drier weather. At least that's what the minds of many want to believe. This week will prove that statement to be false.

Deep tropical moisture is invading the state from the Gulf and Caribbean. It gave us mostly cloudy skies on Monday, and those same skies will become nearly overcast on Tuesday and Wednesday. But wait - that's not all! Our rain chances are also increasing Tuesday and Wednesday as well.

This is all pushing in due to two systems I've been talking about for days now. First is a low pressure swinging through the Deep South, and it's giving them several inches of rain. Secondly an area of high pressure sits in the Atlantic. Due to the way winds circulate around low's and high's… They're grabbing whatever moisture or energy sit in the tropics, and steamrolling it into southwest Florida.

We'll wake up to some coastal Tuesday morning showers like Monday. Those will push inland, but we'll see more rain bubble up across the Gulf and push onshore through the day.

Ditto for Wednesday.

This will not be a complete rain event. There will be periods of dry weather, rain, and possibly even a quick glimpse of sunshine, too. However, the potential for hefty rainfall totals is there.

We'll see a return to near normal conditions during the Thursday-Sunday time frame. It will not be totally dry, scattered downpours are expected for the end of the period, too. The muggy tropical air doesn't want to leave!

There's nothing to watch in the tropics, although Nadine is still going strong. It's been together for 20 straight days now! Nadine was downgraded to a Tropical Storm as of the last NHC advisory, but there's nothing to suggest it'll get torn apart within the next 48 hours. Return to index of stories...


FM BREAKING SHOOTING-CLIP OC


BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT 5--

FORT MYERS POLICE ARE ON THE SCENE OF A SHOOTING NEAR DORA STREET AND VERONICA SHOEMAKER IN CENTRAL FORT MYERS.

ACCORDING TO OUR ABC 7 CREW THAT IS THERE --

A MAN WAS SHOT.

HE WAS WAS ABLE TO RUN TO A BODY SHOP IN THE AREA FOR HELP.

STAY WITH ABC 7 ON AIR AND ON LINE.

WE ARE WORKING TO GET MORE DETAILS ON THE SHOOTER AND AN UPDATE ON THE VICTIM'S CONDITION. Return to index of stories...


FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-SSTOPS-2-SHOT


RIGHT NOW AT 5 --

FORT MYERS POLICE ARE STILL TRYING TO PIECE TOGETHER THE CITY'S 19-TH HOMICIDE OF THE YEAR.

20-YEAR OLD JONTAVIUS CARTER WAS KILLED AT THE WESTWOOD APARTMENTS OVER THE WEEKEND.

AND NEW TONIGHT --

POLICE ARE NOW CALLING THIS MANSLAUGHTER.

THEY ARE NOT SAYING MUCH ELSE ABOUT THE CASE.

BUT ABC 7 IS LEARNING MORE ABOUT DUNBAR HIGH STUDENT.

CLIFTON FRENCH REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-PKG


SOT:Patrick Comer, Victim's Mentor "This guy was a good guy, he was a good guy, hardworking good kid and I loved him. Was he always easy? I joked with him all the time, 'hey when I started this job I had black hair' 'JT you gave me grey hair.'"

PATRICK COMER, A FORMER REPORTER AND NEWS ANCHOR NOW WORKS WITH AT RISK YOUTH TO MAKE SURE THEY GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND AT THE SAME TIME. PUTTING THEM TO WORK.

THIS PAST SPRING, JONTAVIUS CARTER, KNOWN AS JT. GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL AFTER GOING THROUGH PATRICK'S PROGRAM.

SOT: Patrick "JT, a good guy, I put a lot of sweat into him"

PATRICK EXPLAINS JT WAS INDEED AN AT RISK STUDENT.

HE SAYS HIS FATHER WAS IN PRISON, AND THE YOUNG MAN SIMPLY HAD NO DIRECTION.

BUT DESPITE HIS CHALLENGES, JT STARTED TO SUCCEED.

SOT: Patrick "Some kids you worry because maybe they had a background. JT was not a thug, was not a drug guy not a street guy, not a fighter."

THROUGH THE SCHOOL AND THAT PROGRAM, HE WAS GIVEN A JOB AT THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK.

WHERE THE YOUNG MAN MADE AN IMPRESSION ON EVERYONE HE WORKED WITH.

HIS TIME AT THE FOOD BANK ENDED THREE WEEKS AGO, STILL, HIS PICTURE HANGS ON THE WALL THERE.

TODAY, WOKERS HERE PASS THAT PHOTO WITH HEAVY HEARTS.

SOT: Al Brislain, President Harry Chapin Food Bank "We felt good that we were helping him and he felt good that he was helping us and he brought something to the program everyday he came."

SOT: patrick "Just a good guy." Return to index of stories...


FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-OC


THIS IS THE 19TH HOMICIDE IN FORT MYERS SO FAR THIS YEAR.

AS OF TONIGHT -- ONLY 4 ARE SOLVED. Return to index of stories...


LEWD TEEN-VO


A CHARLOTTE COUNTY TEENAGER IS FACING CHARGES OF SEXUALLY MOLESTING A YOUNG BOY AT A CHURCH EVENT.

DETECTIVES SAY 14-YEAR-OLD NATHAN SUPPLEE ADMITTED TO TOUCHING A 6-YEAR-OLD BOY THREE DIFFERENT TIMES.

THAT INCLUDES DURING A "LOCK-IN" AT THIS GULF COVE CHURCH.

ACCORDING TO ARREST RECORDS, THE SIX-YEAR-OLD TOLD HIS MOTHER HE WAS AFRAID TO GO TO CHURCH BEFORE EXPLAINING WHAT THE TEENAGER DID.

SUPPLE IS CHARGED WITH FELONY LEWD OR LASCIVIOUS MOLESTATION.

RIGHT NOW, HE'S SITTING IN JUVENILE DETENTION. Return to index of stories...


BULLOCK SURVEILLANCE-VO


A TRIAL DATE IS SET FOR A FORMER COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTY CHARGED WITH PERFORMING SEXUAL ACTS ON A BOY IN A MALL RESTROOM.

INVESTIGATORS SAY CHARLES BULLOCK PERFORMED ORAL SEX ON A 15-YEAR-OLD BOY IN THE COASTLAND CENTER MALL IN 2010.

SURVEILLANCE VIDEO SHOWS BULLOCK GOING INTO THE MALL BATHROOM DOZENS OF TIMES IN TWO MONTHS AND SPENDING HOURS IN THERE.

THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE FIRED HIM AFTER HIS ARRESTED.

HIS TRIAL IS SET TO BEGIN APRIL EIGHTH.

IF CONVICTED HE FACES 20 YEARS IN PRISON. Return to index of stories...


CAPE EOC BUILDING-2 SHOT


MORE THAN A MILLION DOLLARS -- THAT'S WHAT CAPE CORAL'S FIRE CHIEF WANTS FROM COUNCIL TO EXPAND THE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER.

AND HE'S MAKING THAT REQUEST JUST WEEKS AFTER HE WARNED THE CITY IT WAS TAKING TOO LONG TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES -- BECAUSE THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH MONEY.

ABC-7'S ALEX BOYER IS TRACKING YOUR TAX DOLLARS. FROM OUR CAPE CORAL MOBILE NEWSROOM. Return to index of stories...


CAPE EOC BUILDING-LL PKG


The fire chief's million-dollar request has some people wondering why he wouldn't use that money to help resolve dwindling response times.

The fact of the matter is - he can't.

If approved by council, that money would come from the "All Hazards Fund." That money can only be used to for emergency management-type situations. That's why the fire chief is asking for nearly $1.2 millions dollars in order to add some 4-thousand square feet to the current E-O-C - where many staff members are forced to work in spaces designed as closets and pantries.

-bill van helden/cape coral fire chief-09:50:10-"were going to be able to add offices to the EOC, free up the parts of the EOC are committed to office space and provide for future needs of the fire department for the next 5-10 years."

If approved by council, chief van helden hopes to see the expansion complete by next october.

in cape coral, alex boyer ABC-7 Return to index of stories...


CAPE LAND SCAM WARNING-OC


SCAMMERS ARE NOW SENDING YOU MAIL.

CAPE POLICE ARE WARNING YOU ABOUT WHAT'S CALLED A "SCARE NOTICE."

IT'S A POSTCARD FROM A LOCAL LAND BUYER.

THE POSTCARD WARNS PROPERTY OWNERS THEY MUST PAY 20-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN ASSESSMENTS -- OR THEY COULD LOSE THEIR PROPERTY IN FOUR MONTHS.

THEN THEY OFFER TO BUY THE PROPERTY FOR 500 BUCKS CASH WITH NO CLOSING COSTS.

THE CITY STRESSES -- WON'T HAPPEN, NOT TRUE, IT'S JUST A SCAM.

IGNORE IT. Return to index of stories...


FGCU SIGNATURES-VO-WIPE


FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ARE SENDING A MESSAGE TO STATE LEGISLATORS.

THEY'RE GATHERING SIGNATURES FOR A PETITION. AND THEY'RE ALMOST TO THEIR GOAL OF 3 THOUSAND.

IT WILL THEN GO TO LEGISLATORS AFTER A ROUND OF BUDGET CUTS FORCED THE SCHOOL TO CUT LIBRARY HOURS.

THE STUDENTS SAY SHORTENED HOURS ARE AFFECTING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESIDENT. PETER CUDERMAN SAYS. HE DOESN'T EXPECT THE STATE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE CUTS THIS YEAR.

BUT HE HOPES LEGISLATORS WILL THINK TWICE BEFORE DECIDING TO MAKE CUTS NEXT YEAR. Return to index of stories...


FGCU SIGNATURES-SOTVO


our representatives for the local area, they need to be a part of this university as much as us, we're going out helping them, supporting them, voting for them, putting them into public office and we want them to be supporting us on the same level.

CUDERMAN SAYS HE IS CONSIDERING USING MONEY FOR THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT'S RESERVE FUND TO HELP KEEP THE LIBRARY OPEN.

HE SAYS THAT FUND IS TO BE USED FOR EMERGENCIES AND THIS IS AN EMERGENCY. Return to index of stories...


ARSON SURVEILLANCE-VO


CHARLOTTE COUNTY DETECTIVES SAY THEY HAVE NOW IDENTIFIED *FOUR* BOYS FROM A SURVEILLANCE VIDEO.

INVESTIGATORS THINK THE KIDS HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT AN ARSON IN PORT CHARLOTTE SATURDAY NIGHT.

YOU CAN SEE THEM HERE IN THIS VIDEO.

DEPUTIES QUESTIONED THEM.

AND RELEASED THEM TO THEIR PARENTS. Return to index of stories...


ARSON DAMAGE-VOTOPS


THEY WERE IN THE AREA --

WHEN A FIRE BROKE OUT AT THE KALLIS GERMAN BUTCHER SHOP ON U-S 41 SATURDAY NIGHT.

THE MANAGER SAYS THE FIRE DAMAGED A LARGE COOLER IN THE BACK OF THE BUILDING. Return to index of stories...


ARSON DAMAGE-SOTVO


It very much saddens me. This is our livelihood here. We're here to do what we do. It's not funny.

THE FIRE MARSHAL SAYS THIS IS ARSON.

BUT THEY DON'T KNOW EXACTLY HOW IT WAS DONE.

NO ONE WAS HURT.

THE OWNER OF THE SHOP SAYS THEY PROVIDE THE FOOD FOR PUNTA GORDA AND CAPE CORAL OCTOBER-FEST.

WHILE THIS FIRE DOESN'T HELP, HE'S CONFIDENT THEY'LL STILL GET THE JOB DONE. Return to index of stories...


CAPE UEP VOTE-SS


ALSO IN THE CAPE TONIGHT.

CITY COUNCIL JUST DECIDED NOT TO VOTE ON A MOVE THAT WOULD PUSH FORWARD THE CONTROVERSIAL UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT.

COUNCIL WAS SET TO VOTE ON HIRING AN ENGINEER.

INSTEAD COUNCILMEMBERS WILL HEAR A STAFF PRESENTATION ABOUT THE PROJECT.

THE U-E-P PROPOSAL IS TO BRING CITY WATER AND SEWER SERVICES TO AN AREA NEAR TRAFALGAR PARKWAY AND CHIQUITA BOULEVARD.

EXPANSION PLANS IN THE AREA, KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST SIX SEVEN, CAME TO A HALT BACK IN 2009--

AMID COST CONCERNS FOR HOMEOWNERS.

EARLY ESTIMATES PREDICT RESIDENTS IN THAT AREA WOULD PAY BETWEEN 20 AND 30 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE SERVICE.

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NJ MOST WANTED IN FM-SS


DEPUTIES CAUGHT ONE OF NEW JERSEY'S MOST WANTED CRIMINAL'S HIDING OUT IN FORT MYERS.

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY JOSE COREA CHANGED HIS IDENTITY AND MOVED TO FORT MYERS.

FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS.NEW JERSEY AUTHORITIES WANTED HIM FOR SEXUAL ASSAULTING AND ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD.

A TIP LED DEPUTIES TO COREA.HE WAS LIVING IN A HOME ON FIFTH AVENUE. Return to index of stories...


MISSING UF STUDENT LATEST-VO


AS SOMEONE NOW FACES MURDER CHARGES -- GAINESVILLE POLICE CONTINUE TO SEARCH FOR A MISSING U-F STUDENT.

AND NOW, MOUNTED POLICE UNITS HAVE JOINED THAT SEARCH.

THEY'RE TRYING TO FIND 18 YEAR OLD CHRISTIAN AGUILAR.

HIS HIGH SCHOOL FRIEND, PEDRO BRAVO, HAS NOW BEEN CHARGED WITH FIRST-DEGREE MURDER --

THOUGH NO BODY HAS BEEN FOUND.

POLICE SAY THE 18-YEAR-OLD BRAVO -- ADMITTED TO BEATING AGUILAR UNTIL THE GAINESVILLE STUDENT WAS UNCONSCIOUS. Return to index of stories...


CAPTAIN WALLY TRIAL-VO


AN AIRBOAT CAPTAIN WHO LOST HIS HAND AS PROSECUTORS SAY HE FED AN ALLIGATOR APPEARED IN COURT TODAY.

IN JUNE -- THIS GATOR RIPPED OFF THE HAND OF CAPTAIN WALLY WEATHERHOLT.

WE GOT THIS PICTURE FROM A VIEWER WHO WAS ON BOARD AT THE TIME.

THE 63 YEAR OLD IS CHARGED WITH FEEDING THAT GATOR.

IN COURT TODAY -- HIS ATTORNEY ASKED THE JUDGE FOR A CONTINUANCE TO GATHER MORE EVIDENCE.

WEATHERHOLT WILL BE BACK IN COURT -- APRIL THIRD. Return to index of stories...


FRED LANGDALE FUNDRAISER-VO


THE GROUNDS IN MOORE HAVEN WILL BE PACKED THIS WEEKEND --

AS PEOPLE SUPPORT A TEENAGER WHO LOST HIS ARM TO A ALLIGATOR.

THEY'RE HOLDING A FUNDRAISER FOR FRED LANGDALE AT THE CHALL-UH-NIT-KA GROUNDS IN MOORE HAVEN.

IT'S THIS SATURDAY.

A 5-K RUN WILL KICK THE DAY OFF AT MOORE HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL AT SEVEN.

THE GATES WILL OPEN AT THE GROUNDS AT TEN.

YOU CAN TAKE PART IN SEVERAL ACTIVIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY INCLUDING MUSIC, FOOD, AND AN AIRBOAT SHOW.

A GATOR BIT OFF FRED'S ARM IN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE BACK IN JULY.

DOCTORS JUST GAVE HIM A PROSTETIC. Return to index of stories...


BOCA GRANDE TOLL-OC


STARTING TODAY, IT'LL COST YOU AN EXTRA DOLLAR TO GET TO BOCA GRANDE.

THE GASPARILLA ISLAND BRIDGE AUTHORITY IS RAISING THE TOLL TO SIX DOLLARS.

THE BOARD IS TRYING TO RAISE MILLIONS TO REPLACE AGING BRIDGES. Return to index of stories...


BOEHNER IN NAPLES-OC-CG


SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE JOHN BOEHNER.

COMES TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TOMORROW.

IF YOU WANT TO GO --

HE'LL BE AT MITT ROMNEY'S VICTORY OFFICE IN NAPLES.

THAT'S AT TAMIAMI TRAIL AND 26TH AVENUE NORTH.

DOORS OPEN AT 9 IN THE MORNING.

AND THE EVENT BEGINS AT 10. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


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


BILLION OF DOLLARS JUST ON YOUR BAGGAGE.

AND COME THE HOLIDAYS AIRLINES ARE EXPECTED TO MAKE MUCH MORE.

.OUR ABC7 SMART SHOPPER LOOKED INTO WAYS TO SAVE --

INCLUDING WHETHER TO SHIP AHEAD.

PLUS - GRIDLOCK ON CAPITOL HILL.

IS HITTING YOU AT THE GROCERY STORE.

HOW MUCH MORE YOU'LL PAY FOR EVERYDAY DIET STAPLES.

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


TZ1 A SMART SHOPPER-VOTOPS


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TZ1 B MILK PRICES AND CONGRESS-VOTOPS


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TYPHOON THROWS CAR-VOTOPS


WATCH THIS DRAMATIC VIDEO FROM JAPAN.

A TYPHOON OVERTURNS THAT CAR, THEN PICKS IT UP AND TOSSES IT AROUND LIKE IT'S A TOY.

THE CAR HITS A HEDGE, THEN IT'S SENT SPINNING ONTO THE GRASS.

THAT TYPHOON LEFT DOZENS HURT.

IT ALSO WIPED OUT POWER -- SPAWNING WIDESPREAD BLACKOUTS. Return to index of stories...


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


October traditionally brings a little cooler and drier weather. At least that's what the minds of many want to believe. This week will prove that statement to be false.

Deep tropical moisture is invading the state from the Gulf and Caribbean. It gave us mostly cloudy skies on Monday, and those same skies will become nearly overcast on Tuesday and Wednesday. But wait - that's not all! Our rain chances are also increasing Tuesday and Wednesday as well.

This is all pushing in due to two systems I've been talking about for days now. First is a low pressure swinging through the Deep South, and it's giving them several inches of rain. Secondly an area of high pressure sits in the Atlantic. Due to the way winds circulate around low's and high's… They're grabbing whatever moisture or energy sit in the tropics, and steamrolling it into southwest Florida.

We'll wake up to some coastal Tuesday morning showers like Monday. Those will push inland, but we'll see more rain bubble up across the Gulf and push onshore through the day.

Ditto for Wednesday.

This will not be a complete rain event. There will be periods of dry weather, rain, and possibly even a quick glimpse of sunshine, too. However, the potential for hefty rainfall totals is there.

We'll see a return to near normal conditions during the Thursday-Sunday time frame. It will not be totally dry, scattered downpours are expected for the end of the period, too. The muggy tropical air doesn't want to leave!

There's nothing to watch in the tropics, although Nadine is still going strong. It's been together for 20 straight days now! Nadine was downgraded to a Tropical Storm as of the last NHC advisory, but there's nothing to suggest it'll get torn apart within the next 48 hours. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO NINA-OC


TWO BILLION DOLLARS JUST THIS YEAR AND JUST ON YOUR LUGGAGE.

AND COME THE HOLIDAYS, AIRLINES COULD MAKE MUCH MORE AS RATES RISE.

SPIRIT AIR IS JUST THE LATEST TO RAISE PRICES FROM 40 TO 50 DOLLARS PER BAG COME NOVEMBER.

ABC7'S SMART SHOPPER NINA MOINI LOOKED INTO WAYS TO SAVE.INCLUDING WHETHER SHIPPING IS ACTUALLY BETTER THESE DAYS. Return to index of stories...


SMART SHOPPER-TC MON


MOST MAJOR AIRLINES CHARGE TO CHECK A FIRST OR SECOND BAG-

IF YOUR BAG IS OVERWEIGHT BE PREPARED TO SHELL OUT 50 TO 100 MORE DOLLARS -

ALL THIS COULD SUDDENLY MAKE SHIPPING SEEM MORE APPEALING.

I CRUNCHED THE NUMBERS TO SEE IF IT'S CHEAPER. Return to index of stories...


SMART SHOPPER-PKG


NATS - BEEPING BAG CLAIM

WHEN THE BAGS FINALLY ROLL IN FROM A LONG DAY'S TRAVEL

THESE FREQUENT FLYERS BREATH A SIGH OF RELIEF

05:11:57 12

"I try and do just one because I don't want to have any other fees."

SPIRIT AIR JUST ANNOUNCED A RATE HIKE BEGINNING IN NOVEMBER

IF YOUR BAG IS OVERWEIGHT AND NEEDS TO BE CHECKED A THE GATE YOU'LL HAVE TO FORK OVER 100 DOLLARS.

AMANDA KUCHINSKI FELT THE PINCH ON THE FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WHEN HER BAG WEIGHED TOO MUCH.

05:15:47 5

"can't buy anything else now."

IF YOU WANT EXTRA HELP WITH COST - TRY OPENING A CREDIT CARD THAT IS CO-BRANDED - MEANING IT WORKS WITH DIFFERENT AIRLINES.

DELTA AND UNITED OFFER CREDIT CARDS THAT PROVIDE IN-FLIGHT MEALS AND CHECK BAGS FOR FREE.

IF ANOTHER CREDIT CARD DOESN'T SOUND APPEALING - CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAMS ARE ANOTHER OPTION LIKE DELTA SKYMILES.

YOU EARN POINTS TOWARD YOUR NEXT TRIP THAT COULD EARN YOU FREE CHECKED BAGS AND SEAT UPGRADES.

05:14:23 8

"I had to sit on the bag to zip it"

IF YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU'VE GOT ALL THE HEAVY ESSENTIALS -

EXPLORE SHIPPING.

"A typical piece of luggage like this weighs 35 pounds and will cost you 25 to 50 dollars to check, if you ship the same contents in a box it will be lighter but could cost you more depending on when you ship."

GETTING A BOX TO YOUR FINAL DESTINATION BY GROUND IS AROUND THE SAME COST AS CHECKING A BAG WITH AN AIRLINE AND TAKES MORE THAN A DAY.

BUT SHIP BY AIR THE NEXT DAY AND YOU'RE LOOKING AT FEES IN THE HUNDREDS FROM UPS AND FED EX. Return to index of stories...


SMART SHOPPER-TC MON


IF YOU LIKE PACKING THE DAY OF YOUR TRIP OR DAY BEFORE -

SHIPPING MAY COST WAY MORE THAN CHECKING A BAG.

BUT SHIPPING IS OFTEN A CHEAPER CHOICE IF YOU HAVE SEVERAL BAGS WORTH OF STUFF LIKE PRESENTS.

WE HAVE THIS INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE

ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM UNDER THE SMART SHOPPER TAB. Return to index of stories...


AMAZON TO SELL WINE-VO-WIPE


ON THE A-B-C-7 CONSUMER WATCH TONIGHT --

WINE LOVERS HAVE A WAY TO UNCORK A GREAT DEAL.

THE ONLINE RETAILER, AMAZON, PLANS TO START SELLING WINE.

ACCORDING TO THE WALL STREET JOURNAL--

THE WINERIES WOULD SHIP THE BOTTLES DIRECTLY TO YOU.

AMAZON WOULD TAKE A CUT AND CHARGE THE WINERIES A MONTHLY FEE.

THEY'LL START DOING THIS BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS -- MIGHT MAKE A NICE CHRISTMAS GIFT. Return to index of stories...


FACEBOOK GIFT SENDING-VOTOPS


AND IF NOT THAT, HOW 'BOUT THIS?

A NEW *FACEBOOK SERVICE* LETS YOU SEND GIFTS TO FRIENDS.

AND WE'RE TALKING "REAL" GIFTS, NOT VIRTUAL ONES.

THINK COOKIES, GIFT CARDS, CLOTHING, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS.

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS --

JUST GO TO A FRIEND'S TIMELINE, CLICK ON "GIFT" AT THE TOP, THEN CHOOSE A PRESENT.

FACEBOOK WILL CONTACT YOUR FRIEND TO GET THEIR CURRENT ADDRESS, AND SHIP THE GIFT TO THEM. Return to index of stories...


MILK PRICES TO RISE-VO-WIPE


GET READY TO DOUBLE WHAT YOU PAY FOR A GALLON OF MILK.

COME THE FIRST OF THE YEAR THE HOUSEHOLD STAPLE IS EXPECTED TO SPIKE.

WHY -- REPUBLICAN LEADERS IN THE HOUSE REFUSED TO TAKE ACTION ON THE FARM BILL UNTIL AFTER THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS.

IT COULD BE MONTHS BEFORE CONGRESS PICKS IT UP AGAIN. Return to index of stories...


DIAPER SHORTAGE-VOTOPS


AND PARENTS OF BABIES AND TODDLERS --

STOCK UP NOW ON DIAPERS.

THERE COULD BE A WORLDWIDE SHORTAGE VERY SOON.

THAT'S BECAUSE A JAPANESE CHEMICAL PLANT EXPLODED THIS WEEKEND.

THEY PRODUCE ONE-FIFTH OF THE GLOBAL SUPPLY OF THE WATER-ASORBING POLYMERS IN DIAPERS LIKE HUGGIES AND PAMPERS. Return to index of stories...


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


FROM HIS MARRIAGE TO HIS AFFAIR.

ARNOLD SCHWARZANEGGER IS TELLING ALL TODAY.

THE LATEST ON HIS DIVORCE FROM MARIA SHRIVER AND WHAT SHE THINKS ABOUT HIS NEW MEMOIR.

AND LOOK AT THIS.

A PASSENGER JET CRASHED. AND IT WAS ON PURPOSE.

IN THIS ABC NEWS EXCLUSIVE, WHAT RESEARCHERS HOPE TO LEARN FROM THE WRECKAGE.TO HELP YOU IN THE SKY. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ2 B PLANE CRASH ON PURPOSE-VOTOPS


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ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER INTERVIEW-SOTVO-OC


No. I had others. But I mean, it's something that's obviously between Maria and me.

Yeah.

I'm not perfect.

AND TONIGHT -- ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER IS SELLING BOOKS AND TELLING ALL.

THIS MORNING HE OPENED UP RIGHT HERE ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA.

THE FORMER CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR, BODYBUILDER AND MOVIE STAR SPOKE FRANKLY ABOUT THE EXTRA-MARITAL AFFAIR THAT.DESTROYED HIS MARRIAGE.

HERE'S ABC'S T-J WINICK. Return to index of stories...


ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER INTERVIEW-PKG


Arnold Schwarzenegger

Author

SCRIPT:

AS HIS NEW AUTOBIOGRAPHY HITS STORES AND E-READERS, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER IS

.FOR THE FIRST TIME.TALKING ABOUT THE SCANDAL THAT TORE APART HIS FAMILY

.

SOT ARNOLD

It's just one of the sad situations that I've created. And it's the worst

thing I've ever done. Worst thing you've ever done? Worst secret? Well, not

just the worst secret. It's just it hurt so many people

THE ONE-TIME WORLD-CHAMPION BODY BUILDER, FORMER GOVERNOR AND ACTION MOVIE

STAR TOLD GOOD MORNING AMERICA ABOUT THE AFFAIR HE HAD WITH HIS HOUSEKEEPER.

.IN WHICH HE FATHERED A SON.JOSEPH.NOW 14 YEARS OLD.

THE BOY WAS BORN ONLY DAYS AFTER HIS WIFE.MARIA SHRIVER GAVE BIRTH TO

THEIR YOUNGEST SON.

AT FIRST, HE LIED TO HIS WIFE, BUT THEN CAME CLEAN WHEN CONFRONTED BY HER

IN COUPLES THERAPY.

THROUGH IT ALL, JOSEPH'S MOTHER.MILDRED.CONTINUED TO WORK IN THE

SCHWARZENEGGER HOUSE.

SOT ARNOLD

It's worse when you start getting rid of people, it's kind of like punishing

somebody for having been in this situation. So that's the best way that I

could handle it.

SCHWARZENEGGER ALSO ADMITS IT WASN'T HIS ONLY AFFAIR WHILE MARRIED.

SHRIVER FILED FOR DIVORCE IN MAY, 2011 AND HE SAYS SHE HASN'T READ THE BOOK

.BUT WISHES HIM WELL.

ARNOLD STILL BELIEVES THE FAMILY WILL.ONE DAY.BE TOGETHER AGAIN.

SOT ARNOLD

I'm sure that Maria didn't say that. But I'm sure that Maria wishes we all

could be together. And I definitely wish we could be together.

WINICK ON CAMERA:

Schwarzengegger also talks politics.and about being snubbed in 2003 by

then Bush advisor Karl Rove. who wanted Condolleeza Rice to be California

Governor in 2006, not the Hollywood actor.

TJ Winick, ABC News, New York. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2 SHOT


FRAUD AT THE POLLS.

FROM ODD THINGS HAPPENING ON VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS IN FLORIDA.

TO A NEW LAW IN PENNSYLVANIA FORCING PEOPLE TO SHOW I-D --

WHAT COULD HAPPEN COME NOVEMBER SIXTH TO UPSET THE GENERAL ELECTION.

PLUS - CUFFED AND ARRESTED.

A TEN YEAR OLD LEADS POLICE ON A CAR CHASE.

WHO HE'S BLAMING FOR HIS JOY RIDE.

AND THIS.

TIPSTER: What do you want done with Bob Meredith?

PEPE: I want him killed.

CAUGHT ON TAPE.

A MURDER FOR HIRE SCHEME INVOLVING A TAMPA HISTORY TEACHER.

WHAT ELSE HE SAYS IN THIS NEW UNDERCOVER VIDEO, JUST OUT TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A VOTER ID LAW-VO


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TZ3 B BOY JOY RIDE-VO


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TZ3 C TEACHER HITMAN-SOTVO


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FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY-SSTOPS


BUT FIRST - MEET ABC 7'S FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY.

??NAME & TOWN??

THANKS FOR WATCHING ??NAME??

IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE OUR FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY HEAD TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND LIKE US. Return to index of stories...


BUMP SHOT-BUMP OUT


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


NEWS AT 5:00 PM OPEN-CLIP


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FM HOMICIDE-VIDBOX


STORIES MAKING NEWS TONIGHT AT 5:30.

FORT MYERS POLICE ARE STILL TRYING TO PIECE TOGETHER THE DETAILS OF THE CITY'S 19-TH HOMICIDE.

20-YEAR OLD JONTAVIUS CARTER WAS KILLED AT THE WESTWOOD APARTMENTS OVER THE WEEKEND.

NEW TONIGHT POLICE ARE NOW CALLING THE CASE A MANSLAUGHTER INVESTIGATION. Return to index of stories...


FGCU PETITIONS-VIDBOX


FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ARE SENDING A MESSAGE TO STATE LEGISLATORS.

THEY'RE GATHERING SIGNATURES FOR A PETITION. AND THEY'RE ALMOST TO THEIR GOAL OF 3 THOUSAND.

IT WILL THEN GO TO LEGISLATORS AFTER A ROUND OF BUDGET CUTS FORCED THE SCHOOL TO CUT LIBRARY HOURS. Return to index of stories...


ARSON SURVEILLANCE-VIDBOX


CHARLOTTE COUNTY DETECTIVES SAY THEY'VE IDENTIFIED *FOUR* BOYS FROM A SURVEILLANCE VIDEO.

INVESTIGATORS THINK THE KIDS HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT AN ARSON IN PORT CHARLOTTE SATURDAY NIGHT.

YOU CAN SEE THEM HERE IN THIS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO.

DEPUTIES QUESTIONED THEM.

AND RELEASED THEM TO THEIR PARENTS. Return to index of stories...


VOTER ID LAW-2 SHOT


TONIGHT - A MAJOR INVESTIGATION IN SEVERAL STATES INCLUDING FLORIDA.INTO POTENTIAL VOTER FRAUD.

AND THE COMPANY BEING BLAMED HAS TIES TO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.

GOOD EVENING -- I'M COURTNEY ROBINSON.

AND I'M JEFF BUTERA.

THE G-O-P IS DISTANCING ITSELF FROM THOSE CLAIMS OF FRAUD.

AND AS THEY DO THAT --

ANOTHER ISSUE HAS POPPED UP IN PENNSYLVANIA.

HERE'S DANIELLE LEIGH TO EXPLAIN. Return to index of stories...


VOTER ID LAW-PKG


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VOTER ID LAW-OC


DANIELLE LEIGH REPORTING

A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE FLORIDA STATE'S ATTORNEY'S OFFICE SAYS THE INVESTIGATION COULD TAKE WEEKS.

THEY'RE TRYING TO DETERMINE HOW MANY PEOPLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPACTED. AND WHETHER THEY WILL PRESS CRIMINAL CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


AFGHAN ATTACKS-VO


THREE U-S SOLDIERS ARE DEAD AFTER A SUICIDE BOMBER DROVE A MOTORCYCLE PACKED WITH EXPLOSIVES INTO A MILITARY PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN.

THE EARLY MORNING ATTACK KILLED 14.

THE BOMBER HIT THE GROUP SHORTLY AFTER THEY GOT OUT OF MILITARY VEHICLES TO PATROL A MARKET IN EASTERN AFGHANISTAN.

THE TALIBAN IS CLAIMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE BOMBING. Return to index of stories...


SCOTUS NEW TERM-VO


WITH HEALTH CARE REFORM NOW BEHIND THEM --

THE U-S SUPREME COURT BEGAN A NEW TERM TODAY.

THEY'LL BE WEIGHING SOME POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE TOPICS.

THE HIGH COURT IS EXPECTED TO TACKLE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, GAY MARRIAGE, AND VOTING RIGHTS.

ONE OF THE FIRST CASES THEY'LL FOCUS ON IS THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS USING RACE TO HELP FILL OUT INCOMING CLASSES.

THE OUTCOME OF THAT CASE COULD LIMIT OR EVEN END THE USE OF RACIAL PREFERENCES IN COLLEGE ADMISSION. Return to index of stories...


READMITTED PATIENTS-VO


STARTING TODAY, MEDICARE WILL FINE FACILITIES THAT RE-ADMIT TOO MANY PATIENTS BECAUSE OF COMPLICATIONS.

THE FINE WILL APPLY TO THOSE WHO RE-ADMIT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF DISCHARGING A PATIENT.

T'S PART OF A BROADER PUSH UNDER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S HEALTH CARE LAW TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND SAVE TAXPAYER DOLLARS.

ACCORDING TO THE GOVERNMENT -- NEXT YEAR ABOUT TWO-THIRDS OF THE HOSPITALS SERVING MEDICARE PATIENTS WILL BE HIT WITH PENALTIES AVERAGING AROUND 125-THOUSAND DOLLARS EACH. Return to index of stories...


AMERICAN AIRLINES SCARE-VO


SOME AMERICAN AIRLINES PASSENGERS SURVIVED A BOUNCY AND BUMPY RIDE OVER THE WEEKEND.

A ROW OF SEATS DISLODGED ON A BOEING 7-57 PLANE.

IT WAS HEADING TO MIAMI.

AIRLINE OFFICIALS SAY THREE SEATS IN ROW 12 CAME LOOSE, RIGHT AFTER THE PLANE TOOK OFF IN BOSTON.

THEY DIVERTED IT TO NEW YORK -- WHERE IT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING.

THEY DON'T KNOW WHY THE SEATS CAME LOOSE -- BUT THERE ARE A NUMBER OF POSSIBILITIES.

ALL 175 PEOPLE WERE O-K. Return to index of stories...


TSA GUN FINDINGS-VO


A SHOCKING AND SCARY FINDING AT AIRPORTS TONIGHT.

THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY AGENCY SAYS AGENTS ARE SEEING MORE GUNS AT SECURITY CHECKPOINTS.

AS OF LAST WEDNESDAY - AGENTS FOUND ABOUT 11-HUNDRED GUNS IN CARRY-ON BAGS THIS YEAR.

LAST YEAR THEY FOUND A LITTLE MORE THAN 13-HUNDRED.

SECURITY EXPERTS BLAME THE INCREASE ON A RISE IN GUN SALES AND THE GROWTH OF RIGHT-TO-CARRY LAWS. Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA GIRL NEARLY HIT-VO-WIPE


A FLORIDA FAMILY IS COUNTING ITS BLESSINGS TONIGHT --

AFTER A STRAY BULLET NEARLY HIT A YOUNG GIRL.

IT HAPPENED SATURDAY NIGHT.

AALIYAH AGUILERA WAS WATCHING TELEVISION IN HER GRANDPARENT'S LIVING ROOM.

SHE HEARD GUN SHOTS AND THEN REALIZED A BULLET NARROWLY MISSED HER HEAD.

INSTEAD, IT PIERCED THE TELEVISION. Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA GIRL NEARLY HIT-SOTVO


I was just in the living room just like a normal Saturday night just watching tv and i'm laying on the couch with my dog and the next thing you know i hear gunshots and there is a bullet that goes right past my face and right into the tv.

DEPUTIES FOUND A TOTAL OF THREE BULLETS IN THE LIVING ROOM --

AND FIVE MORE EITHER OUTSIDE THE HOUSE OR ON THE FAMILY CAR.

THEY DON'T KNOW YET WHO FIRED THE GUN -- OR WHY. Return to index of stories...


NJ MISSING TEEN TWITTER-VO


A TWEET AND NOW A MYSTERY.

NEW JERSEY AUTHORITIES ARE LOOKING FOR A TEEN WHO WENT MISSING AFTER TWEETING OUT THAT AN INTRUDER WAS IN HER HOME.

ON SUNDAY - THE 16-YEAR-OLD ASKED FOLLOWERS TO CALL 9-1-1.SAYING SOMEONE WAS INSIDE HER HOME.

THOUSANDS OF NEW PEOPLE BEGAN TO FOLLOW HER AND RETWEET HER INITIAL MESSAGE.

OFFICERS THINK IT'S A HOAX.

THEY SAY THE TEEN TOOK A TAXI TO A NEARBY TRAIN STATION ABOUT THE SAME TIME SHE SENT THE MESSAGE.

WHILE THEY ARE INVESTIGATING, THEY DO NO BELIEVE FOUL PLAY IS A FACTOR. Return to index of stories...


LOTTERY WINNER FOUND DEAD-VO


THE CURSE OF THE LOTTERY.

SHE HIT THE JACKPOT --

GOT BUSTED FOR STILL COLLECTING WELFARE.

AND TONIGHT.SHE'S DEAD.

ON SATURDAY MORNING FRIENDS FOUND AMANDA CLAYTON DEAD IN HER SUBURBAN DETROIT HOME.

EARLIER THIS YEAR -- PROSECUTORS CHARGED CLAYTON WITH WELFARE FRAUD AFTER THEY SAY SHE CONTINUED TO COLLECT FOOD STAMPS AFTER WINNING THE MICHIGAN LOTTERY.

OF THE ONE-MILLION-DOLLARS SHE WON -- LOCAL MEDIA REPORT SHE ONLY HAD ABOUT 67-THOUSANDS DOLLARS LEFT.

NO WORD ON THE CAUSE OF DEATH. Return to index of stories...


CHILD ABUSE STATS-VO-WIPE


RESEARCHERS HAVE UNCOVERED A TROUBLING STATISTIC --

THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN HURT BY ABUSE HAS JUMPED THE PAST DECADE.

DOCTORS DISCOVERED SERIOUS CHILD ABUSE INJURIES INCREASED 5-PERCENT FROM 1997 TO 2009.

BUT --

THOSE FINDINGS DO NOT* MIRROR U-S CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES' DATA THOUGH.

THEY SHOW A DROP IN CHILD ABUSE.

RESEARCHERS SAY THE DIFFERENCE MAY BE BECAUSE OF CHANGES IN THE WAY CASES ARE REPORTED. Return to index of stories...


DOW JONES PEAK ANNIVERSARY-VO


TODAY MARKS FIVE YEARS SINCE THE DOW JONES INDUSTRIAL AVERAGE REACHED ITS ALL-TIME PEAK.

ON OCTOBER 1ST, 2007, THE DOW CLIMBED TO A CLOSE OF JUST OVER 14-THOUSAND POINTS.

BUT IT WAS MOSTLY DOWNHILL FROM THERE.

EXACTLY ONE YEAR TO THE DAY LATER, THE DOW BEGAN A TEN-DAY CRASH THAT EVAPORATED NEARLY 50 PERCENT OF ITS VALUE FROM A YEAR EARLIER.

THE BLUE CHIPS BOTTOMED OUT THE AT JUST 84-HUNDRED POINTS.

STOCKS PLUNGED AS THE HOUSING BUBBLE BURST AND THE MORTGAGE CRISIS DOOMED SEVERAL BANKING GIANTS. Return to index of stories...


THEME PARK INJURY-VO


WORKERS AT A WATER PARK IN CALIFORNIA SAY IT WAS A TEENAGER'S FOOLISH DECISION --

THAT LED HIM TO GETTING HURT ON ONE OF THEIR RIDES.

AUTHORITIES SAY THE MAN CUT IN LINE AND RACED PAST LIFEGUARDS, BEFORE JUMPING ONTO A SLIDE *HEAD FIRST.*

A PARK SPOKESWOMAN SAYS THEY HADN'T CLEARED HIM TO GO DOWN.

THEY ALSO DIDN'T HAVE A CHANCE TO TELL HIM TO POSITION HIMSELF.

WITNESSES SAY HE FELL OFF THE ROUND, DOWN-TO-THE-GROUND, ABOUT HALFWAY THROUGH THE SLIDE.

IT STANDS 75 FEET TALL.

NO WORD ON HIS CONDITION TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


TEACHER HITMAN-2 SHOT


TONIGHT, A-B-C-7 IS GETTING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT A FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED FOR TRYING TO HIRE A HITMAN TO TAKE OUT A CO-WORKER.

OFFICERS SAY THEY RECORDED JAMES PEPE IN THE ACT--

THEY RELEASED THOSE TAPES AND TONIGHT WE'RE HEARING THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME.

ABC'S JOHN SCHRIFFEN REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


TEACHER HITMAN-PKG


TIPSTER: What do you want done with Bob Meredith?

PEPE: I want him killed.

TIPSTER: Alright.

PEPE: We gotta kill this.

An 11-minute, profanity filled conversation, caught on tape. LONGTIME HIGH

SCHOOL TEACHER JAMES PEPE, allegedly hatching a BIZARRE MURER-FOR-HIRE PLOT

AGAINST fellow teacher, Bob Meredith.

PEPE: He knows people that will do it? Or he's going to do it?

TIPSTER: He would do it. Yeah, I mean, here's the deal, you should just talk

to the guy. Why don't you just talk to him? How do you want Meredith killed?

PEPE: Anyway he wants. I don't give a.

Prosecutors played the recording during Pepe's arraignment Saturday. The

social studies teacher was talking to a friend who secretly began working

with authorities after PEPE ALLEGEDLY offered TO PAY TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS TO

have MEREDITH killed.

TIPSTER: you wanted to pay me to kill him and then I was uncomfortable with

that because

I got kids. Then you wanted me to find some that didn't work. I

found a white supremacist that didn't work.

Pepe was arrested and charged with solicitation to commit murder after an

UNDERCOVER FBI AGENT POSED AS THE HITMAN. POLICE SAY the motive was revenge-

that PEPE WAS UPSET BECAUSE HE THOUGHT MEREDITH WITH WAS SPREADING RUMORS

ABOUT HIM.

SOT:

Pepe apparently has a history of aggression toward co-workers. GFX: ABC News

affiliate WFTS obtained this letter one of his former bosses wrote to Pepe,

saying "Several professionals described your demeanor in terms such as '

hostile,' 'aggressive,' 'extremely volatile,' and your anger as 'alarming,'"

PEPE: He will hook us up with every murderer we need.

After hearing these tapes, the judge denied bail. And this morning, Pepe

sits in jail awaiting trial. JS. ABC NEWS, NY. Return to index of stories...


BOY JOY RIDE-VO-WIPE


A TEN YEAR OLD BOY FROM PHILADELPHIA IS UNDER ARREST.AFTER OFFICERS SAY HE STOLE A CAR -- WENT ON JOYRIDE AND SMASHED IT INTO A NUMBER OF PARKED CARS.

WATCH AS IT PLAYS OUT IN THIS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO.

ACCORDING TO OFFICERS - THE BOY IS BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THIS WHITE VAN.

YOU CAN THEN SEE THE BOY HOP OUT OF THE CAR AND RUN.

HE DIDN'T GET FAR, WITNESSES CAUGHT HIM AND HELD HIM UNTIL POLICE ARRIVED

ONE WITNESS SAYS THE BOY BLAMED HIS PARENTS. Return to index of stories...


BOY JOY RIDE-SOTVO


S/ Aarnett Woodall/witness:54-1:00

"He basically said he was forced to steal by a parent or something like that. You got ten year olds doing home invasions, 15 year olds shooting up subways, look at what those girls in Chester did to that lady.violence just got to stop."

OFFICERS CHARGED THE BOY WITH GRAND THEFT AND OTHER RELATED CRIMES. Return to index of stories...


MAN JUMPS FROM APARTMENT-VO-WIPE


NOW TO AN AMAZING CATCH THAT SAVED A LIFE!

A MAN JUMPED OUT OF HIS APARTMENT IN THE BRONX.

THERE WAS A FIRE BURNING IN THE KITCHEN.

.AND A CAMERA ROLLING OUTSIDE.

THE GOOD NEWS --

GOOD SAMARITANS WERE WAITING THREE STORIES BELOW.

THEY CAUGHT THE 72-YEAR-OLD, WHO DECIDED JUMPING WAS THE ONLY CHOICE HE HAD.

HE'S O-K. Return to index of stories...


MAN JUMPS FROM APARTMENT-SOTVO


I leaned out the window and held my arm right here and I waited, and I waited. I couldn't hold on no more.

I held him like you're alright, you're ok? He was like "yeah, I'm good."

HE SUFFERED ONLY A BRUISED HEEL.

HIS APARTMENT HOWEVER, SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE Return to index of stories...


NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


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


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


EVEN IF THEY'RE NOT GLUED TO THE T-V.

JUST THE BACKGROUND SOUND CAN AFFECT A CHILD.

.STRAIGHT AHEAD THE LONG LASTING IMPACT OF TELEVISION ON YOUR CHILD'S BRAIN.

AND ANOTHER CELEBRITY I-DO.

THE SECRET VOWS OF THIS PRICESS BRIDE.

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


TZ4 A KIDS AND TELEVISION-VO


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TZ4 B ANNE HATHAWAY MARRIAGE-VO


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COUPLES SHARING CHORES-2 SHOT VO


EVER WISH YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER WOULD DO A LITTLE MORE WORK AROUND THE HOUSE?

WELL, A NEW STUDY MAY HAVE YOU RIPPING UP YOUR SHARED "TO-DO LIST."

RESEARCHERS IN NORWAY FOUND OUT COUPLES ARE MORE LIKELY TO BREAK UP IF THEY SHARE HOUSEHOLD CHORES EQUALLY.

THE STUDY WAS LOOKING FOR LINKS BETWEEN HOUSEWORK AND HAPPINESS AND IS BASED ON RESULTS FROM THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES.

ONE POSSIBLE EXPLANATION. COUPLES IN EQUAL PARTNERSHIPS MAY HAVE A MORE "MODERN" VIEW OF MARRIAGE AND LESS DEPENDENCE ON THAT MARRIAGE.

CONVERSELY -- THE RESEARCHERS THINK HOUSEHOLDS WHERE THE WOMAN DOES MORE OF THE WORK MIGHT ALSO HOLD MORE TRADITIONAL ATTITUDES ABOUT MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE. Return to index of stories...


STORM WARN TYLER OPEN-CLIP


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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


October traditionally brings a little cooler and drier weather. At least that's what the minds of many want to believe. This week will prove that statement to be false.

Deep tropical moisture is invading the state from the Gulf and Caribbean. It gave us mostly cloudy skies on Monday, and those same skies will become nearly overcast on Tuesday and Wednesday. But wait - that's not all! Our rain chances are also increasing Tuesday and Wednesday as well.

This is all pushing in due to two systems I've been talking about for days now. First is a low pressure swinging through the Deep South, and it's giving them several inches of rain. Secondly an area of high pressure sits in the Atlantic. Due to the way winds circulate around low's and high's… They're grabbing whatever moisture or energy sit in the tropics, and steamrolling it into southwest Florida.

We'll wake up to some coastal Tuesday morning showers like Monday. Those will push inland, but we'll see more rain bubble up across the Gulf and push onshore through the day.

Ditto for Wednesday.

This will not be a complete rain event. There will be periods of dry weather, rain, and possibly even a quick glimpse of sunshine, too. However, the potential for hefty rainfall totals is there.

We'll see a return to near normal conditions during the Thursday-Sunday time frame. It will not be totally dry, scattered downpours are expected for the end of the period, too. The muggy tropical air doesn't want to leave!

There's nothing to watch in the tropics, although Nadine is still going strong. It's been together for 20 straight days now! Nadine was downgraded to a Tropical Storm as of the last NHC advisory, but there's nothing to suggest it'll get torn apart within the next 48 hours. Return to index of stories...


TOSS KIDS & TELEVISION-POP VO


THERE ARE GENERALLY TWO WAYS TO WATCH TELEVISION --

ACTIVELY, WHEN IT'S THE ONLY THING YOU'RE DOING.

.OR PASSIVELY, WHEN IT'S BASICALLY JUST ON IN THE BACKGROUND.

WELL, NOW RESEARCH SHOWS THE "EH, IT'S ON IN THE BACKGROUND" STYLE IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU -- AND IT'S EVEN WORSE FOR YOUR KIDS.

BRANDI HITT EXPLAINS. Return to index of stories...


KIDS & TELEVISION-PKG


NATS -- Cartoon

CHILDREN LOVE THEIR CARTOONS.

NATS -- "Science Guy"

. AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF PROGRAMS THAT HELP THEM LEARN.

BUT A NEW STUDY PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL "PEDIATRICS". FINDS *CHILDREN*

ARE EXPOSED TO *MORE* T-V THAN YOU MIGHT THINK.

SOT - - Gerard Carlyon, Father

"I have lots of friends who use the television as a baby sitter effectively

."

AND THE BACKGROUND TELEVISION NOISE KIDS HEAR WHILE DOING OTHER ACTIVITIES.

. IS WHAT WORRIES RESEARCHERS MOST.

SOT - Dr. Ellen Rome, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital "You'll learn

from that by osmosis, even if it's just background noise, it's imprinting on

your child." 5

THE STUDY INVOLVING MORE THAN 14 HUNDRED PARENTS WITH CHILDREN BETWEEN 8

MONTHS AND 8 YEARS OLD.

Younger Than 8 Years / 4 Hours/

Day

.FOUND THAT CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN EIGHT. SPEND AN AVERAGE OF NEARLY FOUR

HOURS - EACH DAY - WITH TELEVISION ON IN THE BACKGROUND.

8 Months - 2 Years / 6 Hours/Day

AND CHILDREN EIGHT MONTHS TO TWO YEARS OLD. ARE EXPOSED TO NEARLY SIX

HOURS EACH DAY.

SOT - Robyn Stenzler, Grandmother

"If it's there. he immediately turns to it. and watches it no matter

what."

RESEARCHERS SAY THOSE *SOUNDS* IN T-V BACKGROUND NOISE DISTRACT KIDS DURING

PLAYTIME. AND HAVE BEEN LINKED TO TAKING FOCUS AWAY FROM PROBLEM SOLVING.

. AND COMMUNICATING.

SOT Dr. Ellen Rome, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital

"Zero to two year olds should have zero TV and screen time. After two it

should be no more than 1 or 2 hours a day of total screen time. That counts

media, video games, computer AND TV."

BRANDI HITT ON CAMERA:

STUDYING THE EFFECTS OF TELEVISION BACKGROUND NOISE IS STILL IN THE EARLY

STAGES.

BUT SOME RESEARCHERS WORRY EXPOSURE AT A YOUNG AGE. COULD LEAD TO POORER

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.

BRANDI HITT, ABC NEWS, LOS ANGELES. Return to index of stories...


LOHAN ASSAULTED-VO


OFFICERS DROPPED THE CHARGES AGAINST A MAN LINDSAY LOHAN SAYS CHOKED HER.

ACCORDING TO OFFICERS THERE'S NOT ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT HER CLAIMS.

LOHAN TOLD POLICE THE 25-YEAR-OLD TOOK PICTURES OF HER ON HIS CELL PHONE AT A NIGHTCLUB.

WHEN SHE FOUND OUT. SHE TRIED TO TAKE HIS PHONE.

HE THEN CHASED HER DOWN--

LOHAN SAYS HE STARTED CHOKING HER DURING A STRUGGLE OVER THE PHONE. Return to index of stories...


ANNE HATHAWAY MARRIED-VO-WIPE


ALSO TONIGHT -

ACTRESSES ANNE HATHAWAY IS NOW TAKING ON A NEW ROLE. WIFE.

THE ACTRESS AND HER BOYFRIEND ADAM SHULMAN EXCHANGED VOWS IN A SECRET CEREMONY ON SATURDAY IN CALIFORNIA.

ACCORDING TO PEOPLE MAGAZINE. MORE THAN 150 FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WATCHED THE COUPLE OF FOUR YEARS SAY I-DO.

HATHAWAY WORE A CUSTOM VALENTINO GOWN. Return to index of stories...


CD'S TURN 30-TRX-VOTOPS


THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CHANGED -- 30 YEARS AGO TODAY.

OCTOBER 1ST, 1982 -- FOR THE FIRST TIME, YOU COULD BUY A COMPACT DISC.

A C-D!

INTERESTING TRIVIA --

THE FIRST C-D ALBUM WENT ON SALE IN JAPAN.

IT WAS BILLY JOEL'S "52ND STREET."

WON A GRAMMY -- AND INCLUDES THE HITS "BIG SHOT" AND "MY LIFE."

SINCE THEN, PEOPLE HAVE BOUGHT HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF C-DS.

BUT THEIR POPULARITY IS, OF COURSE, FADING -- AS WE ENTER THE DIGITIAL REALM. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FIVE-TOPS


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BRACING FOR IMPACT--

IN AN ABC NEWS EXCLUSIVE A PLANE IS CRASHED ON PURPOSE.

THE IMPORTANT INFORMATION IT REVEALS HOW YOU CAN SURVIVE A CRASH. Return to index of stories...


TZ5 A PLANE CRASHED-NATVO


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PLANE CRASHED ON PURPOSE-TC MON VO


WHERE SHOULD YOU SIT -- WHAT'S THE NMBER ONE THING YOU CAN DO IN CASE THE PLANE YOUR ON CRASHES?

TO ANSWER THAT QUESTION- A TEAM OF EXPERTS DID THE EXTRAORDINARY -

THEY CRASHED A PASSENGER JET -

IT'S PART OF A DOCUMENTARY AIRING ON THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL NEXT SUNDAY.

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PLANE CRASHED ON PURPOSE-PKG


YOU'RE WATCHING ONE OF THE MOST AMBITIOUS TESTS EVER IN THE NAME OF AIRLINE

SAFETY-THIS BOEING 727 IS BEING DELIBERATELY CRASHED INTO THE DESERT.

ONBOARD-MORE THAN A HALF MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF CRASH TEST DUMMIES, 38

SPECIALIZED CAMERAS, SENSORS-AND A CREW OF INCREDIBLY DARING PILOTS WEARING

PARACHUTES.

MINUTES BEFORE IMPACT-THEY BAIL OUT OF A HATCH IN THE BACK OF THE PLANE.

Nat

THEN-THE HUGE JETLINER CAREENS INTO THE GROUND-nat/crash!!--A HORRIFIC, YET

SURVIVABLE CRASH THAT TEARS THE PLANE APART.

Nats

THIS STUNNING CRASH WAS DONE FOR THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL'S "CURIOSITY PLANE

CRASH"-- AFTER FOUR YEARS OF PLANNING AND WITH A HUGE TEAM OF EXPERTS-ALL TO

BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT REALLY HAPPENS TO PEOPLE ONBOARD.

1:11:55 Dr. Cindy Bir in wrecked plane: I suspect this one may have a

concussion, this one may have a broken leg.

DR. CINDY BIR WAS IN CHARGE OF THE UNLUCKY PASSENGERS. SHE TOLD US, HER DATA

MAKES CRYSTAL CLEAR THAT BRACING FOR IMPACT, CAN BE A LIFE SAVER.

01:31:03;00 You put your head down, put your hands over.

NEAL KARLINSKY:

01:31:04;27 Your hands over your head, your han--

DR. CINDY BIR:

01:31:05;29 Yeah. And just hold it. Until--

NEAL KARLINSKY:

01:31:08;10 And that works?

DR. CINDY BIR:

01:31:09;15 Well, yeah. It does.

THE CRASH WAS A BELLY FLOP-SLIGHTLY NOSE FIRST.

PASSENGERS NEAR THE FRONT TOOK THE BRUNT OF IT-ROWS SEVEN AND FORWARD WERE

CONSIDERED FATAL-SEAT 7A WAS ACTUALLY CATAPULTED OUT OF THE PLANE.

MANY OF THE SEAT-BELTED PASSENGERS WHO DIDN'T BEND OVER TO BRACE-- HAD

SPINAL INJURIES FROM JERKING FORWARD IN THEIR LAP BELTS.

Nat/dr bir shows nk dummy mom and baby

AND SHE SHOWED US SOMETHING ELSE IN HER LAB-- A SIMULATED MOTHER HOLDING AN

INFANT ON HER LAP-A FAMILIAR MONEY SAVER FOR PARENTS EVERYWHERE. AFTER A

RELATIVELY MINOR IMPACTNat/crash test in lab.THE MOTHER CAN'T HOLD ON.

EVEN THOUGH SHE'S DONE THE SAME THING AS A PARENT-DR. BIR SAYS HAVING A

CHILD ON YOUR LAP SIMPLY ISN'T SAFE.

Looking at slow motion shot/;23;33;13 probably right about there it

actually hits. It hits the mother's head. Did you see that!? It actually hit

the mother's head.

THE PLANE CRASH REVEALED OTHER THINGS TOO-LIKE THE TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF

DEBRIS THAT CAN BE DEADLY TO ANYONE SITTING UPRIGHT.

ALSO-HOW CRITICAL IT IS TO BE ABLE TO MAKE YOUR WAY OUT FAST-GENERALLY

SITTING WITHIN FIVE ROWS OF AN EXIT GIVES A PASSENGER THE BEST ODDS.

Nat

HARD LESSONS, FROM A HARROWING CRASH-AN AVIATION DISASTER THAT MAY ACTUALLY

SAVE LIVES.

NK ABCNEWS, DETROIT.

****And you can see the premier episode of "Curiosity" on the Discovery

Channel on Sunday October 7th.

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COMING UP AT 6PM-ONCAM


CAPE CORAL HOMEOWNERS ALREADY UPSET ABOUT THE UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT HAVE A NEW CONCERN TONIGHT--

clearly they're trying to put fear as the overriding emotion in people's minds

ABC 7 UNCOVERS A SCAM WITH THE U-E-P AS ITS TARGET.

WHAT HOMEOWNERS NEED TO KNOW AT 6.

TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT--

A BLACK BEAR CAUGHT ROAMING THROUGH AVE MARIA AND THREATENING NEIGHBORS IS TAKEN DOWN.

AND, iPHONE 5 USERS THERE'S SOMETHING ELSE NEW WITH THAT LATEST APPLE GADGET--

THE BUG THAT COULD BE EATING AWAY AT YOUR DATA PLAN--

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TZ 6 1) UEP SCAM-SOTVO


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TZ 6 2) AVE MARIA BLACK BEAR-SS-TOPS


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