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THE THE BODY COUNT IN FORT MYERS RISES TO 19.
ABC SEVEN HAS THE LATEST DETAILS -- ON A DEADLY WEEKEND SHOOTING.
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IT'S THE START OF A NEW SEASON.
THE SUPREME COURT LAUNCHES A NEW CHAPTER.
AND COULD BRING MAJOR CHANGES TO AMERICA'S LANDSCAPE.
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"The younger they are, the better their eggs."
ALL NEW AS YOU WAKE UP,
THE CONTROVERSIAL ADS --- GRABBING THE ATTENTION OF COLLEGE GIRLS.
FIND OUT WHY THEY'RE BEING PAID THOUSANDS FOR THEIR FUTURE.
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RIGHT NOW AT --
WE'RE WORKING TO LEARN NEW INFORMATION -
ABOUT THE LOCAL WOMAN HIT BY A COUNTY DEPUTY.
ABC SEVEN HAS AN UPDATE ON HER CONDITION.
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"Come Thursday morning, the entire narrative of this race is going to change."
DEBATE COUNTDOWN.
THE SEASON'S FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE IS JUST DAYS AWAY.
PRESIDENT OBAMA GOES HEAD-TO-HEAD WITH GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY.
THIS MORNING WE'RE LOOKING.
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MAKE THEM PAY.
THAT'S THE CALL TO THE N-B-A'S FAMOUS FLOPPERS.
THE LEAGUE'S COMMISSIONER SAYS. THEY'RE FAKING IT.
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After seeing abundant sunshine to close out September, our weather will now take a turn for the wetter side as we head into the first week of October.
We'll start off your Monday with several coastal showers through that morning that will gradually edge inland as we go through midday. A lot of this rain will get carried toward the interior later in the afternoon, but more showers will likely develop behind this activity, keeping all of us at risk for a passing shower at any time today.
Even though our rain chances will be fairly high today , we'll still see some dry periods, so don't expect the entire day to be a washout. Just prepare for being in and out of showers through the day with some of the rain potentially being very heavy. We'll also see the possibility for some thunderstorms in the mix with a few producing gusty winds and lots of lightning.
Another change we'll notice in our weather for the next couple days is the breeze. Winds will start to ramp up out of the southwest today, ranging from 10-20 mph with some higher gusts.
For those looking forward to more sunshine, you may have to wait a while. It looks as though we'll stay locked in this stormier weather pattern through Wednesday, so we'll continue to see more clouds than sun along with higher than normal rain chances. An earlier onset to the rain will also continue, so showers remain a good bet during the morning and afternoon.
By Thursday we'll start to notice a dip in our rain chances with the morning rain also becoming less likely. Look for more sunshine to mix in during the morning as well, but clouds will build during the afternoon along with several showers and storms. We'll keep the possibility of afternoon scattered storms in our forecast all the way through the upcoming weekend.
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BREAKING THIS MONDAY MORNING.
NATO FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN SAY -- A BOMBING HAS KILLED 3 INTERNATIONAL SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR TRANSLATOR.
SO FAR, NO ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE BEING RELEASED.
RIGHT NOW NATO IS STILL GATHERING INFORMATION ABOUT THE INCIDENT.
THERE WAS *ANOTHER INCIDENT REPORTED ABOUT 12 HOURS AGO.
IT'S UNCLEAR -- IF THESE INCIDENTS ARE THE SAME.
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we all know that there's 19 homicides in the city this is the 19th dead body.52:28 it's a giant puzzle we have some pieces we're trying to put the other pieces together
A 20-YEAR-OLD LEHIGH ACRES MAN IS DEAD,
AFTER A WEEKEND SHOOTING IN FORT MYERS.
THE VICTIM IS 20-YEAR-OLD JONTAVIUS CARTER.
IT HAPPENED SUNDAY MORNING,
AT THE WESTWOOD APARTMENTS,
OFF METRO PARKWAY.
POLICE SAY PEOPLE WHO KNEW CARTER DROVE HIM TO LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
HE DIED BEFORE INVESTIGATORS ARRIVED.
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HERE'S WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR:
CARTER GRADUATED FROM DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL IN MAY.
HE SPENT THE SUMMER WORKING AT THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK -- AS PART OF THEIR PROGRAM FOR RECENT GRADS.
FOLKS AT THE FOOD BANK DESCRIBE CARTER AS GREAT YOUNG MAN,
AND A HARD WORKER.
THEY SAY CARTER HAD RECENTLY COMPLETED HIS WORK THERE,
AND WAS LOOKING FOR A FULL TIME JOB.
POLICE ARE STILL NOT RELEASING NEW DETAILS ON CARTER'S DEATH--
THIS MORNING, THE SHOOTING IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING IN BONITA SPRINGS
A WOMAN -- *HIT BY A DEPUTY'S CRUISER -- IS STILL RECOVERING IN THE HOSPITAL.
THE VICTIM IS 18-YEAR-OLD MEGAN CONWAY.
ACCORDING TO A FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL REPORT,
AROUND 4 O'CLOCK SATURDAY MORNING -- CONWAY WAS ON OLIVE ROAD AND BEGAN TO CROSS SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD -- WHEN A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY RESPONDING TO A CALL.HIT HER.
CONWAY IS IN FAIR CONDITION AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
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TROOPERS ARE STILL WORKING TO FIND THE DRIVER OF THE CAR THAT HIT AND KILLED A WOMAN IN COLLIER COUNTY.
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS 48-YEAR OLD ROBIN WALLACE WAS RIDING HER BIKE ON ESTEY AVENUE SATURDAY MORNING, WHEN A CAR HIT HER.
THE DRIVER TOOK OFF.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, YOU'RE ASKED TO CALL LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
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ABC SEVEN TRIES TO LEARN MORE --
ABOUT AN ARSON CASE IN PORT CHARLOTTE.
DETECTIVES ARE NOW ASKING FOR HELP.
THEY WANT TO TALK TO THESE FOUR BOYS --
TO SEE IF THEY WITNESSED *ANYTHING,
AROUND 8 P-M SATURDAY.
WHEN THE FIRE STARTED AT THE KALLIS GERMAN BUTCHER SHOP ON U-S 41.
THE MANAGER SAYS FLAMES DAMAGED A LARGE COOLER IN THE BACK OF THE BUILDING
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It very much saddens me. This is our livelihood here. We're here to do what we do. It's not funny.
THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE --
TO DETERMINE THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE FIRE.
THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
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TWO OF THE VICTIMS IN THURSDAY'S OFFICE SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS -- HAVE BEEN LAID TO REST.
FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF REUVEN RAHAMIM AND RAMI COOKS -- GATHERED AT TWO SEPERATE SERVICES TO PAY RESPECT TO THE MEN.
POLICE SAY 36-YEAR-OLD ANDREW ENGELDINGER -- WAS FIRED THURSDAY AND RETURNED TO THE BUSINESS AT OPENED FIRE.
IT WAS THE DEADLEST SHOOTING IN MINNESOTA HISTORY.
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THE SEARCH IS ON THIS MORNING --
FOR A BROTHER AND SISTER FROM TENNESSEE.
AT FIRST, INVESTIGATORS THOUGHT THE CHILDREN DIED IN A FIRE OUTSIDE NASHVILLE LAST WEEK.
BUT THEY'VE SEARCHED THROUGH THE RUBBLE OF THE FIRE.
AND THEY'VE FOUND *NO SIGN OF NINE-YEAR-OLD CHLOIE LEVERETTE,
OR HER HALF-BROTHER, 7-YEAR-OLD GAGE DANIEL.
THE BLAZE KILLED THEIR STEP-GRANDPARENTS.
OFFICIALS WON'T SAY WHO "MAY" HAVE TAKEN THE CHILDREN,
OR WHERE THEY MIGHT BE.
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TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE SUPREME COURT'S NEW SESSION.
LAST TERM'S DECISIONS -- UPHELD PRESIDENT OBAMA'S AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.
AND DON'T FORGET --
PARTS OF ARIZONA'S NEW IMMIGRATION LAW.
THIS TERM PROMISES TO BE JUST AS CONSEQUENTIAL AND CONTROVERSIAL.
THIS TERM COULD BRING RULINGS ON VOTING RIGHTS. GAY MARRIAGE. AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION.
ONE CASE THE COURT WILL HEAR --
INVOLVES THE PRACTICE OF CONSIDERING RACE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS.
ABIGAIL FISHER SUED,
AFTER SHE WAS REJECTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN.
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"There were people in my class with lower grades, who weren't in all the activities I was in, who were accepted into UT. And the only difference between us was the color of our skin."
THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT -- SIGNED BY PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON. ALSO FACES NUMEROUS CHALLENGES.
THE LAW STATES THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT -- WILL ONLY RECOGNIZE MARRIAGES BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN.
MEANING NO FEDERAL BENEFITS. EVEN WHEN SAME-SEX COUPLES ARE *LEGALLY MARRIED.
ANOTHER POSSIBLE CASE -- SAME SEX- MARRIAGE IN CALIFORNIA.
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TAKING A LOOK AT THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.
REPUBLICAN HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER -- WILL BE IN NAPLES TOMORROW CAMPAIGNING FOR MITT ROMNEY.
THIS MEET AND GREET IS OPEN.
--LOCATED AT THE NAPLES VICTORY OFFICE -- 25-HUNDRED NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL.
DOORS OPEN AT 9AM -- THE EVENT BEGINS AT 10.
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MORE TROUBLE FOR STARLET LINDSAY LOHAN.
SHE CLAIMS A MAN ASSAULTED HER.
INSIDE HER NEW YORK CITY HOTEL ROOM.
THE 26-YEAR-OLD ACTRESS MET THE MAN,
AND INVITED HIM BACK TO HER HOTEL ROOM SUNDAY MORNING.
BUT LOHAN SAID SHE FOUND PICTURES OF HERSELF ON HIS PHONE,
AND CONFRONTED HIM.
SHE SAYS HE THREW HER ON A BED. LEAVING HER WITH SCRATCHES.
*THEN TRIED TO CHOKE HER FROM BEHIND.
OFFICERS ARRESTED THE MAN,
BUT LATER RELEASED HIM.
THEY BOTH FILED HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE OTHER.
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A PARENT'S PUNISHMENT GOES VIRAL.
YOU DECIDED IF IT CROSSES THE LINE.
A THREE YEAR OLD GIRL HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THE SHOWER.
HER FATHER THEN POSTED THIS PHOTO ONLINE.
SHE'S WEARING A SIGN.
SAYING "I POOPED IN THE SHOWER AND DADDY HAD TO CLEAN IT UP."
SHE ALSO "GRANTS PERMISSION" FOR THIS PICTURE TO BE USED IN HER SENIOR YEARBOOK.
NOW -- THE DEBATE.
IS IT FUNNY AND HARMLESS?
OR IS IT WAY TOO MEAN?
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WHILE YOU'RE MAKING YOUR MORNING CUP OF COFFEE --
CHECK THIS OUT.
POSSIBLY THE MOST EXPENSIVE COFFE MAKER YOU'VE EVER SEEN.
IT COMES WITH WI-FI.
AND A CAMERA.
DESIGNED BY FORMER NASA AND APPLE ENGINEERS.
ALSO COMES WITH A LIFETIME DEFECT-FREE GUARENTEE.
THE PRICE TAG?
JUST OVER 11 THOUSAND DOLLARS!
IT'S INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
BUT A CONSUMER VERSION MIGHT BE AVAILABLE IN A COUPLE YEARS.
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ANOTHER ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINE --
ANNE HATHAWAY WEDS!
THE 29-YEAR-OLD ACTRESS KEPT THE WEDDING A SECRET.
BUT WE DO HAVE THIS PHOTO OF THE BRIDE AND GROOM.
THEY GOT MARRIED IN THE BEAUTIFUL BIG SUR MOUNTAINS IN CALIFORNIA.
HER HUSBAND IS AN ACTOR- JEWELRY DESIGNER.
AND THEY'VE BEEN TOGETHER FOUR YEARS.
MORE THAN 100 GUESTS WERE INVITED.
AND SHE WORE A VALENTINO GOWN.
GOOD MORNING AMERICA HAS MORE DETAILS AND PHOTOS FROM THE BIG DAY.
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ARNOLD TELLS ALL.
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER RELEASES A NEW MEMOIR TODAY.
AMONG THE SHOCKING REVELATIONS?
HIS "HOT AFFAIR" WITH ACTRESS BRIGITTE NIELSEN.
No. I had others. But I mean, it's something that's obviously between Maria and me.
Yeah.
I'm not perfect.
THAT WAS WHILE HE AND SHRIVER LIVED TOGETHER.
THE BOOK IS CALLED "TOTAL RECALL: MY UNBELIEVABLY TRUE LIFE STORY."
TODAY, THE FORMER GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA IS LIVE ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA --
TO TALK ABOUT HIS CANDID NEW BOOK.
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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.After seeing abundant sunshine to close out September, our weather will now take a turn for the wetter side as we head into the first week of October.
We'll start off your Monday with several coastal showers through that morning that will gradually edge inland as we go through midday. A lot of this rain will get carried toward the interior later in the afternoon, but more showers will likely develop behind this activity, keeping all of us at risk for a passing shower at any time today.
Even though our rain chances will be fairly high today , we'll still see some dry periods, so don't expect the entire day to be a washout. Just prepare for being in and out of showers through the day with some of the rain potentially being very heavy. We'll also see the possibility for some thunderstorms in the mix with a few producing gusty winds and lots of lightning.
Another change we'll notice in our weather for the next couple days is the breeze. Winds will start to ramp up out of the southwest today, ranging from 10-20 mph with some higher gusts.
For those looking forward to more sunshine, you may have to wait a while. It looks as though we'll stay locked in this stormier weather pattern through Wednesday, so we'll continue to see more clouds than sun along with higher than normal rain chances. An earlier onset to the rain will also continue, so showers remain a good bet during the morning and afternoon.
By Thursday we'll start to notice a dip in our rain chances with the morning rain also becoming less likely. Look for more sunshine to mix in during the morning as well, but clouds will build during the afternoon along with several showers and storms. We'll keep the possibility of afternoon scattered storms in our forecast all the way through the upcoming weekend.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS BAD CRASH IN EAST NAPLES --
THE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT HAPPENED AROUND 2 O'CLOCK SUNDAY AFTERNOON ON US-41. EAST OF RATTLESNAKE HAMMOCK ROAD.
THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL.HIT A TREE.AND LANDED UPSIDE DOWN.
EAST NAPLES FIREFIGHTERS GOT THE DRIVER OUT -- THAT PERSON WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
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A NAPLES MAN IS IN JAIL FOR THREATENING HIS STEP-FATHER WITH A SHOTGUN.
COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY 24-YEAR-OLD VANCLIFFE HAMMOND -- WAS HAVING AN ARGUMENT WITH HIS MOTHER ABOUT HIS STEP-FATHER -- WHEN HE TOLD HER "SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE TONIGHT."
DEPUTIES SAY HAMMOND THEN WENT INTO THEIR HOME AND PULLED OUT THE GUN.
HAMMOND WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON.
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RIGHT NOW AT--
A DEATH INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY,
AFTER A 20-YEAR-OLD LEHIGH ACRES MAN WAS FATALLY SHOT.
IT HAPPENED SUNDAY MORNING,
AT THE WESTWOOD APARTMENTS,
OFF METRO PARKWAY.
20-YEAR-OLD JONTAVIUS CARTER DIED AT THE HOSPITAL.
A BONITA SPRINGS WOMAN -- *HIT BY A DEPUTY'S CRUISER -- STILL RECOVERS IN THE HOSPITAL.
THE VICTIM IS 18-YEAR-OLD MEGAN CONWAY.
ACCORDIING TO F-H-P --
CONWAY WAS ON OLIVE ROAD AND BEGAN TO CROSS SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD --
WHEN A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY RESPONDING TO A CALL.HIT HER.
SHE'S IN FAIR CONDITION AT LEE MEMORIAL.
TROOPERS ARE STILL WORKING TO FIND THE DRIVER OF THE CAR --
THAT HIT AND KILLED A WOMAN IN COLLIER COUNTY.
48-YEAR OLD ROBIN WALLACE DIED SATURDAY MORNING.
SHE WAS RIDING HER BIKE ON ESTEY AVENUE.
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A DEATH INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY,
AFTER A LEHIGH ACRES MAN WAS SHOT DEAD.
THE VICTIM IS 20-YEAR-OLD JONTAVIUS CARTER.
IT HAPPENED SUNDAY MORNING,
AT THE WESTWOOD APARTMENTS,
OFF METRO PARKWAY.
CARTER DIED BEFORE INVESTIGATORS ARRIVED.
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A BONITA SPRINGS WOMAN -- *HIT BY A DEPUTY'S CRUISER -- IS STILL RECOVERING IN THE HOSPITAL.
THE VICTIM IS 18-YEAR-OLD MEGAN CONWAY.
ACCORDIING TO F-H-P CONWAY WAS ON OLIVE ROAD AND BEGAN TO CROSS SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD -- WHEN A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY RESPONDING TO A CALL.HIT HER.
SHE'S IN FAIR CONDITION AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
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ABC SEVEN WORKS TO LEARN MORE --
ABOUT AN ARSON IN PORT CHARLOTTE.
DETECTIVES ARE NOW ASKING FOR HELP.
THEY WANT TO TALK TO THESE FOUR BOYS --
TO SEE IF THEY WITNESSED *ANYTHING,
AROUND 8 P-M SATURDAY.
THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL IS INVESTIGATING.
THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
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HAPPENING TOMORROW.
REPUBLICAN HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER -- WILL BE IN NAPLES TOMORROW CAMPAIGNING FOR MITT ROMNEY.
THIS MEET AND GREET IS OPEN.
--LOCATED AT THE NAPLES VICTORY OFFICE -- 25-HUNDRED NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL.
DOORS OPEN AT 9AM -- THE EVENT BEGINS AT 10.
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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.After seeing abundant sunshine to close out September, our weather will now take a turn for the wetter side as we head into the first week of October.
We'll start off your Monday with several coastal showers through that morning that will gradually edge inland as we go through midday. A lot of this rain will get carried toward the interior later in the afternoon, but more showers will likely develop behind this activity, keeping all of us at risk for a passing shower at any time today.
Even though our rain chances will be fairly high today , we'll still see some dry periods, so don't expect the entire day to be a washout. Just prepare for being in and out of showers through the day with some of the rain potentially being very heavy. We'll also see the possibility for some thunderstorms in the mix with a few producing gusty winds and lots of lightning.
Another change we'll notice in our weather for the next couple days is the breeze. Winds will start to ramp up out of the southwest today, ranging from 10-20 mph with some higher gusts.
For those looking forward to more sunshine, you may have to wait a while. It looks as though we'll stay locked in this stormier weather pattern through Wednesday, so we'll continue to see more clouds than sun along with higher than normal rain chances. An earlier onset to the rain will also continue, so showers remain a good bet during the morning and afternoon.
By Thursday we'll start to notice a dip in our rain chances with the morning rain also becoming less likely. Look for more sunshine to mix in during the morning as well, but clouds will build during the afternoon along with several showers and storms. We'll keep the possibility of afternoon scattered storms in our forecast all the way through the upcoming weekend.
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Remember at the end of the day campaigns are about the candidates and they're going to be able to see these two candidates next to each other, debating each other, and Governor Romney I know is going to do a great job Wednesday night
"I think debates matter psychologically to the country. They're the most viewed single event in the campaign.
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WORKED THE CROWD IN LAS VEGAS LAST NIGHT -
BUT NOW HE PREPARES FOR THIS WEEK'S HIGH-PROFILE DEBATE WITH MITT ROMNEY.
BOTH SIDES ARE TRYING TO LOWER EXPECTATIONS.
BUT A NEW POLL OUT THIS MORNING -- SHOWS THAT WILL BE TOUGH FOR THE OBAMA FOLKS,
WHO ARE BATTLING HIGH EXPECTATIONS.
ABC'S TAHMAN BRADLEY REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON.
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President Obama and Mitt Romney start the week gearing up for a crucial
showdown on Wednesday at the first presidential debate in Denver.
At a rally last night in Las Vegas, President Obama tried to manage
expectations.
SOT Obama
"I KNOW FOLKS IN THE MEDIA ARE SPECULATING ALREADY ON WHO'S GOING TO HAVE
THE BEST ZINGERS. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THAT. / NO, NO.
GOVERNOR ROMNEY, HE'S A GOOD DEBATER."
As both President Obama and Mitt Romney hunker down for intense practice,
the latest polls show Americans overwhelmingly think the debate and the
election are the President's to lose.
In a new ABC News/Washington Post poll out this morning, 63-percent of
registered voters expect President Obama to win the election.
That's his biggest lead so far when it comes to expectations.
But looking at actual support among likely voters, the race is much
closer. President Obama leads Mitt Romney by just two-points, 49- to 47-
percent.
That's why the debate could be the pivotal turning point the Romney campaign
is looking for.
Republican Governor Chris Christie predicted Romney would close the gap with
President Obama after a strong showing at Wednesday's debate.
SOT Chris Christie
"I HAVE ABSOLUTE CONFIDENCE THAT WHEN WE GET TO THURSDAY MORNING, GEORGE,
ALL OF YOU ARE GOING TO BE SHAKING YOUR HEAD, SAYING IT'S A BRAND NEW RACE,
WITH 33 DAYS TO GO."
President Obama is holding debate prep in Nevada working on keeping his
answers short and concise.
SOT Howard Dean
"THE PRESIDENT'S JUST GOT TO BE THE PRESIDENT. THIS IS A GUY WHO KILLED
OSAMA BIN LADEN. I THNK HE CAN PROBABLY STAND UP TO MITT ROMNEY. BUT HE'S
GOT TO RELAX."
Mitt Romney keeps hammering President Obama's foreign policy. In an op ed
in today's Wall Street Journal, Romney calls for a new Middle East strategy,
saying the Obama administration's has been at the mercy of events rather
than shaping them.
Tahman Bradley, ABC News, Washington.
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"When they talk about the culture of dependancy, about American decline, I don't recognize the country they're talking about."
"We've had some missteps, but at the end of the day, the choice is really clear and we're
giving people a very clear choice.
"We're moving in the right direction. But we're not there yet."
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IN POLITICS THIS MORNING -- DEBATE PREP.
BOTH PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY -- GET READY FOR THEIR FIRST FACE-OFF WEDNESDAY.
WE CAN EXPECT TWO WELL-PREPARED, STRONG DEBATERS.
PLUS, FEW SURPRISES.
TRACIE POTTS REPORTS FROM CAPITOL HILL.
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THE PRESIDENT'S BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IN NEVADA FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS. PREPARING TO FACE ROMNEY IN DENVER WEDNESDAY:
"He's a good debater. I'm just okay. But what I'm most concerned about is having a serious discussion about what we need to do to keep the country growing."
BOTH SIDES ARE DOWNPLAYING EXPECTATATIONS. A SENIOR AIDE TO THE PRESIDENT SAYS ROMNEY WILL BE "PREPARED, DISCIPLINED, AGGRESSIVE."
ROMNEY'S DEBATE PARTNER CALLS THE PRESIDENT "A TOUGH DEBATER":
Ohio
"Barack Obama is going to be formidable. I think it'll be a good debate, but I certainly would not underestimate what Barack Obama brings to it."
JOHN KERRY'S PLAYING ROMNEY WITH THE PRESIDENT. IN A WEEKEND MEMO, REPUBLICANS URGED HIM TO PRESS THE PRESIDENT ON LIBYA AND SYRIA.
IN TODAY'S WALL STREET JOURNAL. ROMNEY CALLS PRESIDENT OBAMA'S FOREIGN POLICY "DANGEROUS."
HIS DEBATE PLAN: CLEARLY AND CONCISELY EXPLAIN HOW HE CAN FIX THE ECONOMY.
Presidential Nominee
"I expect to be able to describe that in a way people will understand, and if they do, I'll get elected."
HIS RUNNINGMATE PAUL RYAN'S ALREADY GETTING READY FOR HIS OWN DEBATE, A WEEK AWAY:
super burned in
Vice Presidential Nominee
"At the end of the day, I'm just going to go in there and be me."
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TRACIE POTTS REPORTING.
BOTH SIDES ARE ALREADY PLANNING THEIR POST-DEBATE RALLIES. RYAN'S WITH ROMNEY IN VIRGINIA THURSDAY.
PRESIDENT OBAMA'S STAYING IN COLORADO.
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ADS PROMISING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO FEMALES FOR THEIR EGGS -- ARE POPPING UP IN UNUSUAL PLACES.
COLLEGE CAMPUSES.
BUT IS IT WORTH THE MONEY?
"It's kind of a win-win situation. I'm not using them, so maybe someone else would benefit from it."
STUDENTS CAN MAKE MONEY FROM THEIR AILMENTS.
150 DOLLARS, TO JOIN A STUDY ON ATHLETE'S FOOT.
600 DOLLARS FOR RESEARCH ON INDIGESTION.
BUT THESE ADS, FOUND ON BENCHES OFFER MUCH MORE.
10 THOUSAND DOLLARS MORE.
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"I don't think I would do it, personally. To me, it's something that money can't buy. I think it's strange."
"But what I've found is that very few donors do it solely for the money. They love the idea that there's a couple that's desperate for a child and they have a chance to help them."
EXPERTS SAY COLLEGES ARE A GREAT PLACE TO ADVERTISE -- BECAUSE MANY FEMALE STUDENTS ARE SMARTER, HEALTHIER AND MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN THE GENERAL POPULATION.
IT'S NOT SIMPLE AS IT SOUNDS.
IN ADDITION TO INVASIVE PROCEDURES -- EGG DONORS HAVE TO TAKE CERTAIN MEDICINE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS.
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TWO NEW RESTAURANTS IN FORT MYERS.
SERVE UP MORE THAN 100 NEW JOBS.
"THE FIRESTONE' OFF BAY STREET. AND "LOS CABOS CANTINA" OFF FIRST STREET.
ARE BOTH SET TO OPEN IN THE FALL.
THE FIRESTONE PLANS TO HIRE 70 PEOPLE,
AND LOS CABOS PLANS TO HIRE 40.
THERE WILL BE A JOB FAIR TODAY FOR LOS CABOS CANTINA.
HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE ABC-7 DOT COM.
CLICK ON SITES ON 7 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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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 MUST RAISE MILLIONS TO PAY -- FOR REPLACING THE AGING BRIDGES.
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IF YOU'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT ADDING A NEW FURRY FAMILY MEMBER.
THIS IS YOUR MONTH TO DO IT.
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER DOG MONTH.
SO LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES CALLS IT "DOGTOBER."
YOU CAN ADOPT A DOG OR CAT FOR HALF OFF.
ALSO ON SATURDAYS -- OR "CATURDAYS" -- YOU'LL GET A FREE KITTY GOODY BAG.
IF YOU ADOPT A CAT OR KITTEN.
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THE BEST PART OF A MOVIE -- IS USUALLY THE PREVIEWS.
AND THEY'RE NOTHING, WITHOUT A GOOD VOICEOVER GUY.
TODAY.5 GUYS WITH GOLDEN PIPES.IN ONE EPIC VIRAL VIDEO.
MEN TALKING IN CAR
IT'S WEIRD SEEING THEIR FACES.
BUT THEY SOUND THE SAME.
THIS IS FOR A TECHNICAL AWARDS SHOW.AND THEY'RE ALL UP FOR AWARDS.
BTW -- THEY CAN MAKE MILLIONS A YEAR DOING THIS.
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JUSTIN BIEBER DIDN'T HAVE THE BEST WEEKEND.
HIS TOUR KICKED OFF. TO A ROCKY START.
WARNING, KIND OF GROSS.
THE STAR CAME OUT ON STAGE. SANG. DANCED A LITTLE. AND PUKED.
BUT THE SHOW WENT ON.
HE CAME BACK, AND KEPT PERFORMING.
BIEBS TWEETED "MILK WAS A BAD CHOICE."
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YOU'RE PROBABLY EATING OR DRINK SOME THIS MORNING.MILK.
CEREAL, IN YOUR COFFEE, OUTEMAL.
HOW MUCH DO YOU PAY FOR A GALLON?
LAWMAKERS WARN IT COULD *DOUBLE* IN THE FUTURE.
QUITE A PRICE HIKE.
WHY?
*AMERICA'S MONEY*.
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*GMA*
NEW INSIGHT THIS MORNING -- IN THE RACE FOR PRESIDENT.
AND IT'S ALL ABOUT LIKEABILITY.
SOME QUESTIONS:
WHO WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE DINNER WITH?
WHO WOULD YOU RATHER SEE ON DANCING WITH THE STARS?
*THIS IS TURNING FROM A REFERENDUM. TO A CHOICE ELECTION. SO LIKABILITY IS KEY.
*GMA* HAS THE NEW FIDNINGS.
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IN TODAY'S TECH BYTES. GETTING RURAL AMERICA ONLINE. DISH NETWORK TODAY
STARTS OFFERING BROADBAND TO AREAS THAT CURRENTLY HAVE LITTLE OR NO INTERNET
SERVICE. IT WON'T BE AS FAST AS WIRED SERVICE. BUT IT'S BELIEVED MORE
THAN 14 MILLION RURAL AMERICANS HAVE NO ACCESS AT ALL
IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY PLACED YOUR ORDER FOR NINTENDO'S WEE-YOU GAME SYSTEM,
YOU MAY BE OUT OF LUCK. IT GOES ON SALE IN MID-NOVEMBER, BUT ONLINE PRE-
ORDERS ARE ALL BUT SOLD OUT. SO THERE COULD BE LONG LINES OUTSIDE STORES
NEXT MONTH.
APPLE IS APOLOGIZING FOR THE COMPANY'S NEW MAP APP. WHICH HAS ALL SORTS OF
MISTAKES IN IT. THE COMPANY SUGGESTS USING OTHER SERVICES WHILE IT FIXES
THE PROBLEMS. AND GOOGLE IS POINTING OUT THAT ITS MAPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE
BY USING A BROWSER.
AND DON'T BOTHER SHOOTING OFF AN E-MAIL TO HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY JANET
NAPOLITANO -- SHE SAYS SHE DOESN'T USE IT. FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS. HER
AGENCY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR INTERNET SECURITY
THOSE ARE YOUR TECH BYTES, I'M JOHN MULLER.
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GOOD MORNING. TOPPING "AMERICA'S MONEY". GETTING IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.
STARTING TODAY, MEDICARE WILL FINE HOSPITALS THAT HAVE TOO MANY PATIENTS RE-
ADMITTED BECAUSE OF COMPLICATIONS. THE GOVERNMENT EXPECTS TO PENALIZE ABOUT
TWO-THIRDS OF THE HOSPITALS THAT TREAT MEDICARE PATIENTS OVER THE NEXT YEAR
MILK PRICES MAY DOUBLE. UNLESS THE HOUSE PASSES A NEW FARM BILL. THE
SENATE HAS PASSED A REPLACEMENT, BUT NOT THE HOUSE. WITHOUT A NEW LAW. THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WOULD BE REQUIRED TO BUY DAIRY PRODUCTS AND PUSH UP
PRICES.
MOVIE THEATERS CAME BACK TO LIFE THIS WEEKEND, THANKS TO "HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA
." ADAM SANDLER'S ANIMATED COMEDY DEBUTED AT NUMBER-ONE. WITH 43 MILLION
DOLLARS IN TICKET SALES.
AND THERE COULD BE A WORLDWIDE SHORTAGE OF DISPOSABLE DIAPERS. A FACTORY IN
JAPAN THAT MAKES A KEY INGREDIENT WAS DESTROYED BY AN EXPLOSION THIS WEEKEND
. IT ACCOUNTS FOR ABOUT A FIFTH OF THE WORLD'S DIAPER PRODUCTION. AND WAS
ALREADY WORKING AT FULL CAPACITY.
AND THAT'S AMERICA'S MONEY. I'M PAULA FARIS.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS TH
E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.After seeing abundant sunshine to close out September, our weather will now take a turn for the wetter side as we head into the first week of October.
We'll start off your Monday with several coastal showers through that morning that will gradually edge inland as we go through midday. A lot of this rain will get carried toward the interior later in the afternoon, but more showers will likely develop behind this activity, keeping all of us at risk for a passing shower at any time today.
Even though our rain chances will be fairly high today , we'll still see some dry periods, so don't expect the entire day to be a washout. Just prepare for being in and out of showers through the day with some of the rain potentially being very heavy. We'll also see the possibility for some thunderstorms in the mix with a few producing gusty winds and lots of lightning.
Another change we'll notice in our weather for the next couple days is the breeze. Winds will start to ramp up out of the southwest today, ranging from 10-20 mph with some higher gusts.
For those looking forward to more sunshine, you may have to wait a while. It looks as though we'll stay locked in this stormier weather pattern through Wednesday, so we'll continue to see more clouds than sun along with higher than normal rain chances. An earlier onset to the rain will also continue, so showers remain a good bet during the morning and afternoon.
By Thursday we'll start to notice a dip in our rain chances with the morning rain also becoming less likely. Look for more sunshine to mix in during the morning as well, but clouds will build during the afternoon along with several showers and storms. We'll keep the possibility of afternoon scattered storms in our forecast all the way through the upcoming weekend.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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FALL IS OFFICIALLY HERE.
AND A PUMPED-UP PUMPKIN WINS A WEIGH-OFF IN UTAH.
GIGANTIC GOURDS FROM ACROSS THE STATE.
TIPPED THE SCALES NEAR SALT LAKE CITY SUNDAY.
THE WINNER WEIGHED IN AT ONE THOUSAND, 454 POUNDS.
THE OWNER SAYS HE USED A LOT OF "PUMPKIN ENHANCING DRUGS."
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ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER RELEASES A TELL-ALL AUTOBIOGRAPHY TODAY.
IT'S CALLED "TOTAL RECALL."
THE FORMER CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR REVEALS SOME SHOCKING INFORMATION --
LIKE HOW HE HAD A "HOT AFFAIR" WITH ACTRESS BRIGITTE NELSEN.
*WHILE HE WAS WITH MARIA SHRIVER.
HERE'S PART OF HIS INTERVIEW ON 60 MINUTES.
No. I had others. But I mean, it's something that's obviously between Maria and me.
Yeah.
I'm not perfect.
THE FORMER POLITICIAN, BODYBUILDER AND MOVIE STAR --
ALSO ADMITS TO AN AFFAIR WITH HIS FAMILY'S LONGTIME HOUSEKEEPER.
THE TWO HAD A SON TOGETHER.
SCHWARZENEGGER WILL BE LIVE ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA TODAY.
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HERE'S A RANDOM FACT YOU MAY HAVE A HARD TIME BELIEVING.
THE FIRST FAMILY COSTS THE US --- 20 TIMES WHAT THE ROYALS COST THE UK.
A NEW BOOK REPORTS -- THE OBAMA'S FAMILY COST US TAXPAYERS $1-POINT-4 BILLION LAST YEAR ALONE.
THE ROYAL FAMILY COST THE UK $57-POINT-8 MILLION -- MORE THAN 20 TIMES LESS.
OBAMA'S EXPENDITURES INCLUDE THE SALARIES OF HIS STAFF AND SECRET SERVICE -- PLUS THE MAINTENANCE OF AIR FORCE ONE.
THE COMPARISON IS IN THE NEW BOOK "PRESIDENTIAL PERKS GONE ROYAL."
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GOOD NEWS FOR THE N-B-A.
BUT BAD NEWS FOR PLAYERS.
THE LEGENDARY POST-FLOP VAN GUNDY TIRADES.
MAY BE A THING OF THE PAST.
N-B-A LEAGUE COMMISSIONER DAVID STERN RECENTLY MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT,
AFTER NEW VIDEO REVIEWS OF QUESTIONABLE FLOPS.
WE'RE LEARNING NOW --
THESE MOVES WHICH COULD LEAD TO FINES.
FLOP ABUSE IN THE N-B-A HAS GOTTEN A LITTLE RIDICULOUS OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS.
COMICALLY OVERDRAMATIC DIVES THAT SEEM PAINFUL,
BUT PLAYERS ARE PERFECTLY FINE A FEW MOMENTS LATER.
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THIS MORNING -- A LIST OF 20 HABITS OF SKINNY PEOPLE. COURTESY OF MEN'S HEALTH.
WE PICKED OUR TOP FIVE.
1. EAT SPICY FOOD -- IT REVS UP THE METABOLISM.
2. WEIGH YOURSELF EVERYDAY -- LOSE TWICE AS MUCH.
3. ORDER A LA CARTE -- KEEPS FROM OVERINDULGING.
4. EAT BORING FOOD -- STICKING WITH THE SAME DIET, MAKES IT ROUTINE, LESS PRONE TO OVEREAT.
5. NO LAPTOPS, IPHONE, IPAD, WHILE YOU'RE EATING -- DISTRACTIONS MEAN CALORIES.
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ABC SEVEN IS FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING.
THE TALIBAN IS CLAIMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR A SUICIDE BOMBING IN EASTERN AFGHANISTAN THAT KILLED AT LEAST 14 PEOPLE.
THIS COUNT INCLUDES THREE NATO SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR TRANSLATOR.
SIX CIVILIANS AND FOUR POLICE OFFICERS WERE KILLED IN THE BLAST.
DOZENS OF AFGHAN CIVILIANS WERE WOUNDED.
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A DEATH INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY AFTER A LEHIGH ACRES MAN IS SHOT DEAD.
THE VICTIM IS 20-YEAR-OLD JONTAVIUS CARTER.
IT HAPPENED SUNDAY MORNING,
AT THE WESTWOOD APARTMENTS,
OFF METRO PARKWAY.
CARTER DIED BEFORE INVESTIGATORS ARRIVED.
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A BONITA SPRINGS WOMAN -- *HIT BY A DEPUTY'S CRUISER -- IS STILL RECOVERING IN THE HOSPITAL.
THE VICTIM IS 18-YEAR-OLD MEGAN CONWAY.
ACCORDIING TO F-H-P CONWAY WAS ON OLIVE ROAD AND BEGAN TO CROSS SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD -- WHEN A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY RESPONDING TO A CALL.HIT HER.
SHE'S IN FAIR CONDITION AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
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ABC SEVEN IS WORKING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT AN ARSON IN PORT CHARLOTTE.
DETECTIVES ARE NOW ASKING FOR HELP.
THEY WANT TO TALK TO THESE FOUR BOYS --
TO SEE IF THEY WITNESSED *ANYTHING,
AROUND 8 P-M SATURDAY.
THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE --
TO DETERMINE THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE FIRE.
THERE WERE NO INJURIES.
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THE SUPREME COURT KICKS OFF NEW TERM TODAY.
IT'S SHAPING UP TO BE AS IMPORTANT AS THE LAST ONE.
THERE'S THE PROSPECT OF MAJOR RULINGS ABOUT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, GAY MARRIAGE AND VOTING RIGHTS.
THREE MONTHS AFTER THE COURT UPHELD PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S HEALTH CARE OVERHAUL,
THE SAME LINEUP OF JUSTICES RETURNS TO THE BENCH THIS MORNING.
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HAPPENING TOMORROW.
REPUBLICAN HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER -- WILL BE IN NAPLES TOMORROW CAMPAIGNING FOR MITT ROMNEY.
THIS MEET AND GREET IS OPEN.
--LOCATED AT THE NAPLES VICTORY OFFICE -- 25-HUNDRED NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL.
DOORS OPEN AT 9AM -- THE EVENT BEGINS AT 10.
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COVERAGE PROMISE OF THE BIGGEST STORY OF THE DAY ON WEB
" WHEN EVER YOU NEED A NEWS OR WEATHER UPDATE - WE ARE LOGGED ON AND UPDATING ABC-7.COM "
-WHAT IS COMING UP ON GMA - BIG STORY COVERAGE OF THE MORNING.
-LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO - IN JUST:30 SECONDS WE HAVE A LOOK AT ALL OF THE THINGS TO DO TODAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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