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DIRECTORS PAGE MILBURN ACADEMY CLOSES-SOTVO
HEADLINES THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE-VO-WIPE
HL 1) 75 SARASOTA PILEUP-VOTOPS NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP
HL 2) BOY STRUCK BY LIGHTNING-VOTOPS TEASE TWO
HL 3) AA SEAT TROUBLES-VOTOPS TZ2 A AIRLINE SEAT ISSUES-VOTOPS
HL4) WEST POINT GANGNUM-NATSVO TZ2 B GAS PRICES-VOTOPS
SHOW OPEN-CLIP WEATHER-CLIP
FIRST WEATHER-WALL WEATHER-PWC
VOTE 2012 OPEN-CLIP AA ISSUES-VO
ROMNEY IN ST PETERSBURG-LIVE BUS PASSING ARREST-VO-WIPE
OBAMA IN VIRGINIA-VO-WIPE BUS PASSING ARREST-SOTVO
OBAMA IN VIRGINIA-SOTVO GAS PRICES-OC-SOTVO-WIPE
DEVELOPING-CLIP GAS PRICES-SOTVO
SARASOTA ACCIDENT-live or vo ITALIAN FEST-VO-WIPE
BOY STRUCK BY LIGHTNING-VO-WIPE ITALIAN FEST-SOT-SS
BOY STRUCK BY LIGHTNING-SOTVO STEVE JOBS DEATH ANNIV-VO
FMB SEWER-VO ADELE BOND THEME-OC-SOTVO
FMB SEWER-SOT SS WEST POINT GANGNUM-NATVO
CAPTIVA RED TIDE-VO TEASE THREE-POP
CAPTIVA RED TIDE-SOTVO TZ3 A-VO
CAPE FUGITIVE-VO-WIPE TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP
CAPE FUGITIVE-SOTVO 11PM TZ1) COFFEE AND GLAUCOMA-VOTOPS-WIPE
VOTER REGISTRATION FRAUD-VO-WIPE 11PM TZ2) FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL-VOTOPS
VOTER REGISTRATION FRAUD-SOTVO-WIPE SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
POLITICS IN ART-VOTOPS-WIPE SPORTS FRIDAY PKG-PKG
POLITICS IN ART-(2)SOTVO ALEXANDER-VOTOPS
PUNTA GORDA BUSINESS-VO-WIPE FLORIDA STATE-POPMON
PUNTA GORDA BUSINESS-SOTVO FLORIDA STATE-SOTTOPS
MATLACHA BRIDGE REEF-VO-WIPE MIAMI DOLPHINS-VOTOPS
MATLACHA BRIDGE REEF-SOTVO MIAMI DOLPHINS-SOTTOPS
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL-POMON
TEASE ONE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL-VOTOPS
TZ1 A MILBURN ACADEMY CLOSES-VOTOPS MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL-SOTTOPS
TZ1 B THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE-VOTOPS NHL LOCKOUT-VOTOPS
MILBURN ACADEMY CLOSES-VO-WIPE GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT


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HEADLINES


A 47-CAR PILE-UP STOPS TRAFFIC COLD ON I-75 FOR HOURS.

TONIGHT -- THE LATEST ON THE INJURED AND WHEN THE ROAD IS EXPECTED TO BE BACK OPEN.

PRAYERS FOR JESSE.

THE FORT MYERS 6-TH GRADER HIT IN THE CHEST BY A BOLT OF LIGHTNING.

TONIGHT HIS PARENTS TALKS TO ABC 7 ABOUT HOW HE'S DOING.

THE AMERICAN AIRLINES LOOSE-SEAT PROBLEM EXPLAINED.

TONIGHT -- WHY THE AIRLINE SAYS SOME SEATS FLIPPED OVER AT 30-THOUSAND FEET.

AND--

whip it gangnam style

THE GULF COAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT THAT'S BEHIND THE VIDEO FOR THIS POPULAR RAP SONG.

ABC 7 NEWS AT 7 STARTS NOW. Return to index of stories...


HL 1) 75 SARASOTA PILEUP-VOTOPS


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HL 2) BOY STRUCK BY LIGHTNING-VOTOPS


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HL 3) AA SEAT TROUBLES-VOTOPS


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HL4) WEST POINT GANGNUM-NATSVO


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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FIRST WEATHER-WALL


HIGHER RAIN CHANCES THIS WEEKEND

Pretty remarkable way to end the work week! Highs were in the lower 90s, and there was enough sunshine to make us believe we were still in summer. Apparently mother nature hasn't gotten the memo that fall started two weeks ago.

Yes you had to dodge a shower or two today, but by far the heavier and more widespread rains stayed to our north. That's where the deeper tropical moisture sits, and you guessed it - that moisture and the accompanying storms will be advancing in our direction this weekend.

Saturday and Sunday will not be gloomy, and it most certainly will not be a washout. We'll simply see a few more clouds to mix with the sun, and a slight increase in areal rain coverage.

Our mornings will start out dry. After daybreak we start warming up, and thanks to the heat combined with the sea breeze - we will see scattered storms each afternoon. If you plan to be outside, carry on with your schedule. Just be aware you may encounter some heavy rain at times.

Overall we'll only see heavy rain; however, one or two of these cells could become strong. What to expect with those? Powerful winds, excessive lightning, and a quick burst of rainfall. Rain totals could be up to 3 inches.

Remember, lightning can travel many miles in advance of a storm. So when the thunder roars, go indoors!

We quickly see our sky conditions improve after Sunday. We'll keep partly sunny skies in the forecast for Monday and Tuesday with some late day storms. It'll seem like we're back in August by the end of next week. It'll be hot, completely sunny, but there will hardly be a drop of rain.

High pressure will dominate our weather late next weekend, and hot, rain free weather is pretty normal with high pressure systems.

Our temperatures will be above average during the next 7 days. Keep the water handy!

We're smooth sailing in the tropics. Not a thing to worry about! Return to index of stories...


VOTE 2012 OPEN-CLIP


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ROMNEY IN ST PETERSBURG-LIVE


IT IS YOUR VOICE - YOUR VOTE 2012.

RIGHT NOW - REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY IS IN FLORIDA.

WE WANT TO TAKE YOU TO HIM LIVE.

WHERE HE'S CAMPAIGNING AT A RALLY IN SAINT PETERSBURG.

FRESH FROM THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.AND WHAT MANY VIEW AS A WIN FOR ROMNEY.

THE REPUBLICAN IS TRYING TO SHORE UP THE GAP BETWEEN HIM AND PRESIDENT OBAMA IN KEY SWING STATES LIKE FLORIDA.

TONIGHT'S EVENT IS PART OF A THREE DAY TOUR FOR THE G-O-P NOMINEE.

TOMORROW -- HE'LL RALLY VOTERS AT "FIELDS OF FAME" OUTSIDE OF ORLANDO IN APOPKA, FLORIDA. `

HE'S SET TO TAKE THE STAGE THERE AROUND 6:30. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA IN VIRGINIA-VO-WIPE


PRESIDENT OBAMA USED TODAY'S GOOD NEWS ON UNEMPLOYMENT TO MAKE A CASE AGAINST MITT ROMNEY.

IN VIRGINIA, HE BROUGHT UP THE UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS OUT TODAY -- SHOWING THE JOBLESS BELOW EIGHT PERCENT.

IT'S THE LOWEST NUMBER OF THE OBAMA PRESIDENCY.

GOOD NEWS FOR THE PRESIDENT -- ESPECIALLY AFTER WHAT MANY THOUGHT WAS A WEAK PERFORMANCE IN THE WEDNESDAY DEBATE. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA IN VIRGINIA-SOTVO


President Obama

Now every month reminds us that we've still got too many of our friends and neighbors who are looking for work. They're too many middle class families that are still struggling to pay the bills.

FOR A SECOND DAY.THE PRESIDENT CRITICIZED ROMNEY'S DEBATE CLAIMS, SAYING THEY REPRESENT A SHIFT FROM HIS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE CAMPAIGN. Return to index of stories...


DEVELOPING-CLIP


7PM SHOW OPEN Return to index of stories...


SARASOTA ACCIDENT-live or vo


ALSO TONIGHT AT SEVEN - WE ARE FOLLOWING THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS ON A

A MAJOR TRAFFIC BACK UP ON I-75 NEAR SARASOTA.

WE CAN TELL YOU 52 PEOPLE ARE IN THE HOSPITAL AFTER 47 CARS CRASHED.

PARAMEDICS AIRLIFTED THREE PEOPLE TO THE HOSPITAL AND CUT TWO PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR CARS.

TROOPERS TELL US THERE ARE NO FATALITIES.AND NO SERIOUS INJURIES.

TROOPERS DON'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED THIS CHAIN-REACTION CRASH.

BUT ABC7 CHIEF METEOROLOGIST JOHN PATRICK TELL US THERE WAS A DOWNPOUR IN THE AREA WHEN THIS HAPPENED.JUST BEFORE FOUR THIS AFTERNOON.

AS TROOPERS INVESTIGATE AND TRY TO CLEAR THE ROADWAY.THOSE SOUTHBOUND LANES WILL STAY CLOSED.

NORTHBOUND LANES ARE OPEN AND MOVING.

STAY WITH ABC7 FOR UPDATES. Return to index of stories...


BOY STRUCK BY LIGHTNING-VO-WIPE


TONIGHT -- THE PARENTS OF AN 11-YEAR-OLD BOY STRUCK BY LIGHTNING WEDNESDAY ARE BY HIS SIDE AT TAMPA GENERAL.

JESSE WATLINGTON IS STILL IN A COMA.

HIS FATHER TELLS US A BOLT HIT HIM DIRECTLY IN HIS HEART.

IT HAPPENED AS THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 6TH GRADER AND OTHER STUDENTS WERE ON THE FIELD FOR FOOTBALL PRACTICE.

COACHES PERFORMED CPR --

WATLINGTON IS AT TAMPA GENERAL. Return to index of stories...


BOY STRUCK BY LIGHTNING-SOTVO


*take sot*

14:20 "jesse is in god's hands right now and we ned all the possible prayer we can get and we ask for a continued prayer and for him to regain consciousness and from that point on- what kind of health issues we're going to have."

JESSE'S HEART IS DAMAGED --

HIS PARENTS DO NOT KNOW WHEN HE'LL WAKE UP AND WHAT DOCTORS WILL DO NEXT. Return to index of stories...


FMB SEWER-VO


THEY'RE CLEANING UP TONIGHT IN FORT MYERS BEACH.

A SEWAGE PIPE BROKE THIS MORNING -- SPILLING ROUGHLY 100-THOUSAND GALLONS OF RAW SEWAGE.

MAIN STREET IS CLOSED BETWEEN FISHERMAN'S WHARF AND SOUTH STREET.

WORKERS ARE TRYING TO FIX A 24-INCH SEWER PIPE -- THEY SAY THE 25-YEAR-OLD PIPE BURST, LIKELY BECAUSE OF ITS AGE.

THE PIPE CONNECTS TO THIS SEWAGE LIFT HOUSE, THAT PUMPS THE SEWAGE FROM FORT MYERS BEACH TO THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT NEARBY. Return to index of stories...


FMB SEWER-SOT SS


SOT: PATTY DIPIERO, LEE COUNTY UTILITIES

08:33:46 right now our customers will not see anything different when they go ahead and they run the water dor flush the toilet, none of that is going to be effected 33:54

SOME SEWAGE SPILLED INTO STORM DRAINS AND OUT INTO THE BAY -- SO THE COUNTY IS ASKING YOU NOT TO SWIM OR FISH IN THE WATER BETWEEN THE COAST GUARD STATION AND THE END OF SAN CARLOS DRIVE ON THE ISLAND.

AVOID THAT FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS WHILE THEY TEST THE WATER. Return to index of stories...


CAPTIVA RED TIDE-VO


TONIGHT-

RED TIDE IS INCHING CLOSER TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE ALGAE IS CAUSING A FISH KILL ON ENGLEWOOD BEACH.

BIOLOGISTS ALSO SPOTTED A NEW BLOOM OFF THE COAST OF SANIBEL AND NAPLES.

THEY SAY IT'S SMALL AND THERES NO FISH KILLS TO REPORT AS OF YET.

THIS SHOULDN'T AFFECT YOUR WEEKEND BEACH PLANS IN LEE OR COLLIER COUNTIES. Return to index of stories...


CAPTIVA RED TIDE-SOTVO


Take sot

Dr. Bruce Neill

Sanibel Sea School

9 sec

"One of the neat things about red tide is that it's kinda patchy so if you hear that there's red tide here in swfl there's almost always a place that's unaffected by red tide."

THE TOXIN IN RED TIDE CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS FOR SOME.

EXPERTS SAY IT SHOULD BE ANOTHER THREE TO FOUR DAYS BEFORE THOSE ON LEE AND COLLIER COUNTY BEACHES SEE OR FEEL THE AFFECTS OF RED TIDE. Return to index of stories...


CAPE FUGITIVE-VO-WIPE


WE FOUND OUT TODAY --

A DARK PAST HAUNTS A CAPE CORAL MAN, NOW IN CUSTODY AND ACCUSED OF KILLING A NORTH CAROLINA POLICE OFFICER.

AUTHORITIES TRACKED SCOTT SICA DOWN AT HIS HOUSE ON OTTERS-REST LANE WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

HE'S NOW WAITING TO BE EXTRADIATED TO FACE MURDER CHARGES -- FOR THE 1996 KILLING OF JONESVILLE POLICE OFFICER GREGORY MARTIN.

TODAY, WE LEARNED MARTIN WAS WANTED BY THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ABOUT THE SAME TIME FOR A VIOLENT HOME DEPOT ROBBERY HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

SICA SERVED PRISON TIME FOR THE ROBBERY. Return to index of stories...


CAPE FUGITIVE-SOTVO


5327 "it's nothing unique to our area. People running from the law, hiding from their past like cowards all over the country."

SHERIFF SCOTT TELLS A-B-C-7 IT WAS A TWO-MONTH OPERATION ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES THAT LED TO THE ARREST OF SICA - A MAN HE CALLS A "SCUMBAG." Return to index of stories...


VOTER REGISTRATION FRAUD-VO-WIPE


LEE COUNTY NOW HAS HELP SORTING THROUGH THOUSANDS OF VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS.

THEY'RE LOOKING FOR FORMS SUBMITTED BY VIRGINIA-BASED "STRATEGIC ALLIED CONSULTING".

THE FIRM IS UNDER INVESTIGATION AFTER OFFICIALS FOUND HUNDREDS OF BOGUS REGISTRATION FORMS.

11 COUNTIES IN FLORIDA FOUND FALSE FORMS -- INCLUDING 16 IN LEE COUNTY.

ELECTION SUPERVISOR SHARON HARRINGTON SAYS SORTING THROUGH ALL OF THE FORMS COULD TAKE DAYS. Return to index of stories...


VOTER REGISTRATION FRAUD-SOTVO-WIPE


"I know at one time they dropped off about 11-hundred of them a couple of weeks ago.

In a big batch. There is quite a few there from that organization."

ANY NEW FORMS THAT LOOK SUSPICIOUS WILL BE FORWARDED ONTO THE STATE. Return to index of stories...


POLITICS IN ART-VOTOPS-WIPE


TONIGHT ARTISTS IN FORT MYERS ARE EXPRESSING THEIR POLITICAL VIEWS WITHOUT *SAYING A WORD.

"STATE OF MIND: POLITICS 2012" IS THE NEWEST EXHIBIT AT ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS.

YOU CAN SEE IDEAS FROM 70 ARTISTS --

EVERYTHING FROM HOUSING. TO THE ENVIRONMENT. TO THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES.

THIS FORT MYERS REALTOR IS AN ARTIST ORIGINALLY FROM IRAN.

HER WORK IS A STATEMENT *AGAINST WAR WITH HER HOME COUNTRY.

AS A CHILD, SHE ENDURED EIGHT YEARS OF WAR WITH IRAQ. Return to index of stories...


POLITICS IN ART-(2)SOTVO


"Lights would go out. We had to run to shelters. In school, we had to run to shelters. it was miserable and I really don't want my country to go through that again."

"This gives the viewer an opportunity to stand back, absorb the piece in a whole and say this is one person's view about an issue."

ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS IS OFF MCGREGOR NEAR COLONIAL BOULEVARD.

TONIGHT'S OPENING RECEPTION LASTS UNTIL 7-30, SO JUST A FEW MORE MINUTES TONIGHT.

BUT, THE EXHIBIT IS ON DISPLAY THROUGH NOVEMBER SEVENTH. Return to index of stories...


PUNTA GORDA BUSINESS-VO-WIPE


IN PUNTA GORDA, SOME RESIDENTS ARE SAYING NO TO A TATTOO SHOP.

THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY GAVE A TATTOO SHOP AND A SALON THE GREEN-LIGHT TO BEGIN RENTING SPACE AT THE HERALD COURT CENTER.

THE ONLY PROBLEM.THE SALON DOESN'T WANT TO BE NEXT DOOR TO A TATTOO SHOP.

THE OWNER OF SERENDIPITY SALON AND SPA IS NOW CONSIDERING MOVING HER BUSINESS TO ANOTHER LOCATION. Return to index of stories...


PUNTA GORDA BUSINESS-SOTVO


"in that same moment of feeling triumphant, I felt a little deflated."

"it's sad that there's still that kind of stuff going on, but it's society, it's not just Punta Gorda."

OTHER SIDE INK STILL PLANS ON MOVING DOWNTOWN.

ONE ARTIST SAYS HIS CUSTOMERS SUPPORT THE MOVE.

THE MAYOR SAYS THE CITY WON'T PICK A SIDE AND HOPES BOTH RELOCATE DOWNTOWN. Return to index of stories...


MATLACHA BRIDGE REEF-VO-WIPE


WITH THE FUTURE OF THE BRAND NEW MATLACHA BRIDGE HANGING IN LIMBO RIGHT NOW - ONE GROUP IS CELEBRATING THE HOLD-UP.

THE SWITCH FROM THE OLD BRIDGE TO THE NEW ONE IS STILL IN THE WORKS.

BUT A GRASSROOTS GROUP AIMING TO TURN THE OLD MATLACHA BRIDGE INTO AN ARTIFICIAL REEF SAYS IT BUYS THEM TIME.

THE GROUP IS RAISING 30 THOUSAND DOLLARS TO SINK THE BRIDGE THREE MILES OFF CHARLOTTE COUNTY'S COAST. Return to index of stories...


MATLACHA BRIDGE REEF-SOTVO


we know it's better for the community the sooner it is done and we hope it does get done soon. But that extra time, whether it is a little or a lot, really does help us.

poeple had to travel over it. Then moving it out here would create awareness of our reefs

SO FAR THE GROUP HAS RAISED 10 THOUSAND DOLLARS.

COUNTY MARINE EXPERTS SAY THE BRIDGE WOULD ADD TOURISM DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


NEXT AT 7 OPEN Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE


NEXT AT SEVEN.

A SOMBER DAY FOR A LOCAL SCHOOL AS THEY RING THE BELL FOR THE LAST TIME.

WE'LL TELL YOU WHAT THE CLOSURE MEANS FOR STUDENTS.

AND.

A SIGN OF A TOUGH ECONOMY.

HUNDREDS LINED UP TODAY TO SIGN UP FOR ASSISTANCE FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

IF YOU'RE ONE OF THE MANY WHO MAY NEED HELP THIS SEASON -- WE'LL TELL YOU WHEN YOU CAN SIGN UP. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A MILBURN ACADEMY CLOSES-VOTOPS


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TZ1 B THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE-VOTOPS


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MILBURN ACADEMY CLOSES-VO-WIPE


THE RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY SOUTH RANG THE BELL FOR THE LAST TIME THIS AFTERNOON.

THE BONITA SPRINGS SCHOOL CLOSED - CITING FINANCIAL PROBLEMS AND LOW ENROLLMENT.

THEY PROVIDED AN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SETTING FOR STUDENTS AGES 14 TO 21.

R-M-A SOUTH HAS BEEN WORKING WITH OTHER CHARTER SCHOOLS AND THE DISTRICT TO MAKE SURE IT'S 78 STUDENTS HAVE SOMEWHERE TO GO. Return to index of stories...


MILBURN ACADEMY CLOSES-SOTVO


It's really sad. We were like, we thought that because we had only been here a couple of months, like a month and a half we thought that we would have longer time.

SO FAR, MORE THAN 50 STUDENTS ARE PLACED IN OTHER SCHOOLS. Return to index of stories...


THANKSGIVING ASSISTANCE-VO-WIPE


HUNDREDS OF NEEDY FAMILES LINED UP TO GET SOME HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

THE SALVATION ARMY IN IMMOKALEE HAS BEEN PACKED WITH PEOPLE REGISTERING TO RECEIVE FOOD AND TOYS FOR THANKSGIVING.

IF YOU MISSED SIGN UPS TODAY --

THE SALVATION ARMY WILL REGISTER ANOTHER 1500 PEOPLE ON OCT 22-24 9 AM TO 2 PM AT THEIR LOCATION ON ESTEY AVENUE IN NAPLES. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


NEXT AT 7 OPEN Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO


NEXT AT SEVEN.

MORE CANCELLATIONS TODAY FOR AMERICAN AIRLINES AS ISSUES WITH SEATS COMING LOOSE CONTINUE.

PLUS.

ALL EYES ARE ON GAS PRICES IN CALIFORNIA.

WHAT'S MAKING THEM THE HIGHEST IN THE COUNTRY? Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A AIRLINE SEAT ISSUES-VOTOPS


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TZ2 B GAS PRICES-VOTOPS


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WEATHER-CLIP


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WEATHER-PWC


HIGHER RAIN CHANCES THIS WEEKEND

Pretty remarkable way to end the work week! Highs were in the lower 90s, and there was enough sunshine to make us believe we were still in summer. Apparently mother nature hasn't gotten the memo that fall started two weeks ago.

Yes you had to dodge a shower or two today, but by far the heavier and more widespread rains stayed to our north. That's where the deeper tropical moisture sits, and you guessed it - that moisture and the accompanying storms will be advancing in our direction this weekend.

Saturday and Sunday will not be gloomy, and it most certainly will not be a washout. We'll simply see a few more clouds to mix with the sun, and a slight increase in areal rain coverage.

Our mornings will start out dry. After daybreak we start warming up, and thanks to the heat combined with the sea breeze - we will see scattered storms each afternoon. If you plan to be outside, carry on with your schedule. Just be aware you may encounter some heavy rain at times.

Overall we'll only see heavy rain; however, one or two of these cells could become strong. What to expect with those? Powerful winds, excessive lightning, and a quick burst of rainfall. Rain totals could be up to 3 inches.

Remember, lightning can travel many miles in advance of a storm. So when the thunder roars, go indoors!

We quickly see our sky conditions improve after Sunday. We'll keep partly sunny skies in the forecast for Monday and Tuesday with some late day storms. It'll seem like we're back in August by the end of next week. It'll be hot, completely sunny, but there will hardly be a drop of rain.

High pressure will dominate our weather late next weekend, and hot, rain free weather is pretty normal with high pressure systems.

Our temperatures will be above average during the next 7 days. Keep the water handy!

We're smooth sailing in the tropics. Not a thing to worry about! Return to index of stories...


AA ISSUES-VO


CANCELLATIONS CONTINUE FOR AMERICAN AIRLINES AS THE COMPANY TRIES TO GET A HANDLE ON ISSUES WITH PASSENGER, AND EVEN PILOT SEATS COMING LOOSE!

AMERICAN AIRLINES SAYS A COMBINATION OF WEAR, POOR DESIGN AND EVEN SODA SPILLED INTO THE TRACKS CAN CAUSE SEATS ON ITS BOEING 757'S TO POP LOOSE DURING FLIGHT.

THE AIRLINE HAD TO CANCEL 44 FLIGHTS TODAY, WHILE IT FIXES THE PROBLEM.

SOME 50 FLIGHTS WERE CANCELED YESTERDAY. Return to index of stories...


BUS PASSING ARREST-VO-WIPE


LAST MONTH, A CLEVELAND WOMAN WAS CAUGHT ON TAPE DRIVING ON A SIDEWALK TO PASS A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS.

AS SHE FACES SERIOUS CHARGES -- HER MOTHER IS NOW COMING TO HER DEFENSE.

FIRST, THE VIDEO.

WITHOUT EVEN PAUSING -- WATCH AS THIS DRIVER PULLS UP ONTO THE CURB AND DRIVES DOWN THE SIDEWALK TO AVOID WAITING BEHIND A SCHOOL BUS FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN.

DRIVER SHENA HARDIN PLEADED NOT GUILTY IN COURT.

HER MOTHER TRIED TO EXPLAIN AWAY HER DAUGHTER'S ACTIONS, SAYING THE BUS TAKES TOO LONG, AND WHAT HER DAUGHTER DID WASN'T DANGEROUS. Return to index of stories...


BUS PASSING ARREST-SOTVO


WKYC SUSPECT MOM: "clearly the handicapped boy cannot run across the street. There's a factory across the street. There's nothing but houses there."

TURNS OUT, THERE'S ACTUALLY A DAYCARE ACROSS THE STREET WITH AN EXIT DOOR ON THE SIDE HARDIN WAS DRIVING.

HARDIN IS CHARGED WITH RECKLESS DRIVING AND NOT STOPPING FOR A SCHOOL BUS.SHE'S BACK IN COURT LATER THIS MONTH. Return to index of stories...


GAS PRICES-OC-SOTVO-WIPE


FLORIDIANS ARE FINALLY SEEING SOME RELIEF AT THE PUMP!

PRICES ARE DOWN ALMOST A DIME THIS WEEK.

BUT IN CALIFORNIA--

IT'S A DIFFERENT STORY.

gas is killing us! Absolutely killing us.

DRIVERS WOKE UP THIS MORNING TO "STICKER SHOCK".

PRICES AT SOME STATIONS ARE PUSHING *SIX* DOLLARS A GALLON NOW!

RECENT REFINERY FIRES IN CALIFORNIA AND PIPELINE PROBLEMS ARE DRIVING PRICES THROUGH THE ROOF.

RESERVES ARE ALSO AT AN ALL-TIME LOW--

FORCING SOME STATIONS TO *CLOSE*! Return to index of stories...


GAS PRICES-SOTVO


This is the worst its ever been. These are the highest gas prices we've ever had.

this is what I love - we're sorry it's not our fault!

it's not our fault. We have no choice!

THERE IS HOPE ON THE HORIZON FOR EVERYONE.

ANALYSTS PREDICT GAS PRICES WILL DROP TO ABOUT 3-DOLLARS A GALLON *NATIONWIDE* AROUND THANKSGIVING. Return to index of stories...


ITALIAN FEST-VO-WIPE


LINGUINE, RAVIOLI, CANOLIS.

ITALIAN FEST IS BACK FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW WITH ALL YOUR FAVORITE ITALIAN FOODS.

THOUSANDS ARE EXPECTED TO COME OUT FOR THE BIG DAY.

ABC-7 GOT A SNEAK PREVIEW OF THE ITALIAN FEST WITH A PERFORMANCE BY ITALIAN DANCERS FROM CREATIVE ARTS DANCE CENTER.

PIZZA FUSION ALONG WITH 7 OTHER VENDORS WILL BE THERE.

EXPECT PLENTY TO DO FOR ALL AGES. Return to index of stories...


ITALIAN FEST-SOT-SS


SOT:12 LYDIA BLACK

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

"We have live performances back to back starting at 11:00. We have a great kids area with the spaghetti eating contest a coloring contest for kids, we have the game boys out, we have the bounce houses we have lots of activities for everyone."

ITALIAN-FEST KICKS OFF SUNDAY, AT 11 AM AT THE ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS IN FORT MYERS.

A 5-DOLLAR SUGGESTED DONATION WILL GO TO THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK. Return to index of stories...


STEVE JOBS DEATH ANNIV-VO


IT'S BEEN EXACTLY ONE YEAR SINCE WE LOST ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT INNOVATORS.

TONIGHT MARKS THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF STEVE JOBS PASSING AWAY

APPLE'S WEBSITE IS PAYING TRIBUTE TO IT'S CO-FOUNDER. THE WEBPAGE HAS A VIDEO MEMORIAL AND A NOTE FROM CURRENT C-E-O TIM COOK.

THE VIDEO IS A SLIDESHOW OF IMAGES OF JOBS, WITH MEMORABLE MOMENTS SPOKEN BY THE FORMER CREATOR. Return to index of stories...


ADELE BOND THEME-OC-SOTVO


IF YOU GO SEE THE NEW BOND MOVIE, YOU MAY HEAR A FAMILIAR VOICE.

nats of song, 3 seconds

THE BRITISH SINGER AND GRAMMY WINNER, ADELE, IS BEHIND THE THEME SONG FOR "SKYFALL".

24 YEAR OLD ADELE SWEPT THE GRAMMYS EARLIER THIS YEAR WITH AWARDS IN SIX CATEGORIS.

THE MOVIE HITS THEATERS TODAY AND IT'S RELEASE COINCIDES WITH THE BOND FRANCHISE'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY. Return to index of stories...


WEST POINT GANGNUM-NATVO


whip it gangnam style

THIS PROBABLY SOUNDS FAMILIAR -- ESPECIALLY TO OUR LOYAL ABC7 VIEWERS.

THAT'S THE NEWEST VIDEO FEATURING SOUTH KOREAN RAPPER PSY AND HIS HIT GANG-NUMB STYLE.

COURTNEY SAYS IT BEST.

THIS ONE, SHOT, DIRECTED AND EDITED BY GULF COAST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE CAMERON NOVAK.

HE'S A CADET AT WEST POINT NOW -- AND MADE THIS VIDEO FOR THE ARMY-NAVY GAME RIVALRY. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-POP


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TZ3 A-VO


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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP


TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN Return to index of stories...


11PM TZ1) COFFEE AND GLAUCOMA-VOTOPS-WIPE


ALL NEW TONIGHT AT 11,

COFFEE DRINKERS LISTEN UP --

WHY DRINKING TOO MUCH COULD COST YOUR YOUR EYESIGHT. Return to index of stories...


11PM TZ2) FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL-VOTOPS


AND OUR CREWS ARE OUT COVERING TONIGHT'S HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES --

AND WHILE MANY FANS WILL BE CHEERING --

SOME WILL BE PRAYING.

FIND OUT WHY TONIGHT AFTER AN ALL NEW 20-20. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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SPORTS FRIDAY PKG-PKG


LET'S KICK THINGS OFF WITH A LITTLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL. AND WHY NOT.IT'S FRIDAY.

TODAY IMMOKALEE DEFENSIVE BACK. MACKENSIE ALEXANDER HAS BEEN SELECTED IN THE US ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL.

IT'S THE ABSOLUTE BEST PLAYERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY

GUYS LIKE SAMMY WATKINS AND AARRON LYNCH PLAYED IN THIS GAME A COUPLE YEARS BACK.

ACCORDING TO ESPN. ALEXANDER IS THE 6TH BEST RECRUIT IN THE NATION.

YOU CAN SEE ALEXANDER IN ACTION TONIGHT WHEN IMMOKALEE TRAVELS TO LELY

CARTER-FINLEY STADIUM. HOME OF THE NC STATE WOLFPACK. BY COLLEGE FOOTBALL STANDARDS. IT'S TINY. HOLDS JUST 55-THOUSAND FANS. BUT THAT'S 55-THOUSAND FANS THAT WILL BE ROOTING HARD AGAINST FLORIDA STATE THIS SATURDAY. BUT THE WOLFPACK COULD USE ALL THE HELP THEY CAN GET. 17 POINT UNDERDOGS. IN THIS ONE

STICKING WITH FOOTBALL. LET'S TALK ABOUT THE DOLPHINS.

IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW. FINS WIDE RECEIVER BRIAN HARTLINE LEADS THE LEAGUE IN RECEIVING YARDS. AND IS 9TH IN CATCHES.

WHICH IS REMARKABLE CONSIDERING. THE MAN HAD A ROUGH OFFSEASON WHICH INCLUDED A CASE OF GANGRENE AND HAVIGN HIS APPENDIX REMOVED.

THE CLEVELAND INDIANS HAVEN'T WON A WORLD SERIES TITLE SINCE 1948. THAT IS SOME LONGTIME SUFFERING. BUT IF THEY'RE LOOKING FOR A GUY WHO CAN WORK A MIRACLE. THEY SHOULD LOOK NO FURTHER THAN TERRY FRANCONA. AFTERALL. THE GUY BROKE AN 86 YEAR CURSE IN BOSTON. WINNING 2 WORLD SERIES TITLES. TODAY FRANCONA WAS INTERVIEWING FOR THE MANAGER JOB IN CLEVELAN

SPEAKING OF BASEBALL. THE PLAYOFFS ARE UNDERWAY. BRAVES AND CARDINALS. PLAYING RIGHT NOW IN A ONE GAME PLAYOFF.

LATER TONIGHT THE ORIOLES ARE IN TEXAS TAKING ON THE RANGERS.

THE RANGERSN FALTERED DOWN THE STRETCH LOSING 9 OF THEIR LAST 13 GAMES OF THE SEASON.

IT'S DAY 20 OF THE NHL LOCKOUT. BUT THERE MAY BE SOME HOPE.

NHL COMMISSIONER GARY BETTMAN MET WITH THE HEAD OF THE PLAYERS UNION TODAY IN TORONTO. AND TALKS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.

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ALEXANDER-VOTOPS


LET'S KICK THINGS OFF WITH A LITTLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL. AND WHY NOT.IT'S FRIDAY.

TODAY IMMOKALEE DEFENSIVE BACK. MACKENSIE ALEXANDER HAS BEEN SELECTED IN THE US ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL.

IT'S THE ABSOLUTE BEST PLAYERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY

GUYS LIKE SAMMY WATKINS AND AARRON LYNCH PLAYED IN THIS GAME A COUPLE YEARS BACK.

ACCORDING TO ESPN. ALEXANDER IS THE 6TH BEST RECRUIT IN THE NATION.

YOU CAN SEE ALEXANDER IN ACTION TONIGHT WHEN IMMOKALEE TRAVELS TO LELY Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA STATE-POPMON


CARTER-FINLEY STADIUM. HOME OF THE NC STATE WOLFPACK. BY COLLEGE FOOTBALL STANDARDS. IT'S TINY. HOLDS JUST 55-THOUSAND FANS. BUT THAT'S 55-THOUSAND FANS THAT WILL BE ROOTING HARD AGAINST FLORIDA STATE THIS SATURDAY. BUT THE WOLFPACK COULD USE ALL THE HELP THEY CAN GET. 17 POINT UNDERDOGS. IN THIS ONE Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA STATE-SOTTOPS


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MIAMI DOLPHINS-VOTOPS


STICKING WITH FOOTBALL. LET'S TALK ABOUT THE DOLPHINS.

IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW. FINS WIDE RECEIVER BRIAN HARTLINE LEADS THE LEAGUE IN RECEIVING YARDS. AND IS 9TH IN CATCHES.

WHICH IS REMARKABLE CONSIDERING. THE MAN HAD A ROUGH OFFSEASON WHICH INCLUDED A CASE OF GANGRENE AND HAVIGN HIS APPENDIX REMOVED. Return to index of stories...


MIAMI DOLPHINS-SOTTOPS


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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL-POMON


THE CLEVELAND INDIANS HAVEN'T WON A WORLD SERIES TITLE SINCE 1948. THAT IS SOME LONGTIME SUFFERING. BUT IF THEY'RE LOOKING FOR A GUY WHO CAN WORK A MIRACLE. THEY SHOULD LOOK NO FURTHER THAN TERRY FRANCONA. AFTERALL. THE GUY BROKE AN 86 YEAR CURSE IN BOSTON. WINNING 2 WORLD SERIES TITLES. TODAY FRANCONA WAS INTERVIEWING FOR THE MANAGER JOB IN CLEVELAND. Return to index of stories...


MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL-VOTOPS


SPEAKING OF BASEBALL. THE PLAYOFFS ARE UNDERWAY. BRAVES AND CARDINALS. PLAYING RIGHT NOW IN A ONE GAME PLAYOFF.

LATER TONIGHT THE ORIOLES ARE IN TEXAS TAKING ON THE RANGERS.

THE RANGERSN FALTERED DOWN THE STRETCH LOSING 9 OF THEIR LAST 13 GAMES OF THE SEASON. Return to index of stories...


MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL-SOTTOPS


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NHL LOCKOUT-VOTOPS


IT'S DAY 20 OF THE NHL LOCKOUT. BUT THERE MAY BE SOME HOPE.

NHL COMMISSIONER GARY BETTMAN MET WITH THE HEAD OF THE PLAYERS UNION TODAY IN TORONTO. AND TALKS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.

THESE TALKS COME A DAY AFTER THE NHL CANCELLED THE FIRST 2 WEEKS OF THE SEASON Return to index of stories...


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