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HL1) JESSE WALINGTON-VOTOPS

A FORT MYERS BOY IS DEAD THIS MORNING --- AFTER BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

HL2) 20TH HOMICIDE-SOTTOPS

its a little bit scary i'm not gonna go out there after dark that's for sure

THE BODY COUNT RISES OVER THE WEEKEND.

FORT MYERS' 20TH HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION OF THE YEAR IS NOW UNDERWAY.

HL3) WEDDING BRAWL-NATTOPS

FIGHTING NATS

TWO WEDDING CELEBRATIONS TURN DEADLY -- AND IT'S ALL CAUGHT ON TAPE.

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL

We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.

Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s

As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.

Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.

The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.

DEVELOPING-CLIP

I75 CAR FIRE VIDEO-VOTPS

VIDEO OF CAR FIRE

DEVELOPING THIS MORNIG.

EMERGENCY CREWS ARE ON SCENE OF A CAR FIRE ON I-75 NORTHBOUND AT MILE MARKER 122, THAT'S NEAR CORKSCREW ROAD.

THIS IS BRAND NEW VIDEO INTO ABC 7--

A VIEWER SENT IT TO US.

HE SAW THE FIRE AS HE WAS DRIVING FROM NAPLES THIS MORNING.

WE ARE TOLD THE FIRE IS OUT.

THERE ARE NO INJURIES.

JESSE WATLINGTON-2SH-VO

GOOD MORNING.

THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH ABC SEVEN.

TODAY IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 8TH.

WE'RE UP EARLY WITH YOUR TOP STORIES.

AND WE HAVE A SAD UPDATE -- ABOUT A FORT MYERS BOY.

THE 11-YEAR-OLD STRUCK BY LIGHTNING ON WEDNESDAY HAS PASSED AWAY.

THE PASTOR AT MCGREGOR BAPTIST CHURCH TELLS US -- JESSE WATLINGTON DIED SUNDAY AT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL.SHORTLY AFTER BEING TAKEN OFF LIFE SUPPORT.

THIS VIDEO IS FROM A PRAYER SERVICE FOR JESSE SUNDAY.

HE WAS A SIXTH GRADER AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY.

HE WAS HIT ON WEDNESDAY -- JUST AS FOOTBALL PRACTICE WAS GETTING UNDERWAY.

HERE'S A SPECIAL NOTE.

JESSE'S FAMILY IS ASKING EVERYONE TO WEAR PURPLE TODAY IN HIS MEMORY.

BOARDER PATROL AGENT FUNERAL-VOTOPS

HAPPENING THIS MONDAY MORNING,

FINAL BURIAL PREPARATIONS ARE UNDERWAY -- FOR THE BORDER PATROL AGENT KILLED LAST WEEK.

30-YEAR-OLD NICHOLAS IVIE -- WAS SHOT TO DEATH ON TUESDAY IN ARIZONA.

ACCORDING TO THE HEAD OF THE BORDER PATROL AGENTS' UNION, IT WAS A CASE OF FRIENDLY FIRE.

IVIE APPARENTLY OPENED FIRE ON TWO FELLOW AGENTS. THINKING THEY WERE ARMED SMUGGLERS.

MENEGITIS UPDATE-VO

WE'RE LEARNING NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING ABOUT A DEADLY MENEGITIS OUTBREAK.

A MASSACHUSETTS PHARMACY -- IS NOW BEING LINKED TO THE PROBLEM.

RIGHT NOW, "ALL" OF ITS PRODUCTS ARE BEING RECALLED.

THE "NEW ENGLAND COMPOUNDING CENTER" -- DISTRIBUTED A STEROID CONNECTED TO A FUNGAL MENINGITIS OUTBREAK.

91 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN INFECTED IN NINE STATES -- AND AT LEAST SEVEN PEOPLE HAVE DIED.

20TH HOMICIDE-VO

POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE 20TH HOMICIDE IN FORT MYERS THIS YEAR.

EARLY SUNDAY MORNING, A COUPLE DISCOVERED THE LATEST VICTIM'S BODY -- ON THE TARPON STREET PIER.

NOW POLICE ARE TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE MAN--

AND FIGURE OUT HOW THEY DIED.

ACCORDING TO POLICE, HIS BODY WAS FOUND AROUND 3 A-M.

HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD ON SCENE.

20TH HOMICIDE-(2)SOT-OC

43:52 its a little bit scary i'm not gonna go out there after dark that's for sure 4356

36:41 finding a body there, that's kind of strange, when i left yesterday there was only 2 people fishing 36:48

SO FAR, THE ONLY DESCRIPTION OF THE VICTIM, ACCORDING TO POLICE, IS THAT HE'S HISPANIC, AND IN HIS 20S OR 30S.

THEY'RE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP SOLVING THIS CRIME

TSA CANCER VIOLATION-SOTVO

A BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR SAYS HER PAT-DOWN AT A TSA CHECKPOINT -- LEFT HER FEELING VIOLATED AND EMBARRASSED.

S/Marcia Deitrick/ Cancer Survivor :08

"I'm standing there with my arms in the air and the agent is feeling my chest and everybody is looking at me I'm sure wondering what does this woman have on her chest? What's wrong with her chest?"

MARCIA DEITRICK WAS FLYING OUT OF KANSAS CITY.

SHE SAYS SHE EXPLAINED TO THE AGENT -- THAT SHE HAS SILICONE IMPLANTS FROM RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY.

YET, SHE CLAIMS THE AGENT NEVER ASKED HER -- IF SHE WANTED A PRIVATE PAT-DOWN.

IN RESPONSE THE TSA SAYS--

"WE WORK TO MAKE OUR SCREENING PROCESS AS MINIMALLY INVASIVE AS POSSIBLE, WHILE STILL PROVIDING THE LEVEL OF SECURITY AMERICANS WANT AND DESERVE.

SANDUSKY ATTORNEY-VOTOPS

FORMER PENN STATE FOOTBALL COACH AND CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER -- JERRY SANDUSKY IS BACK IN COURT TOMORROW.

SANDUSKY WILL BE SENTENCED ON 45 COUNTS OF CHILD SEX ABUSE.

HE'S SPENT THE LAST THREE MONTHS IN A CELL WITH A BED, SINK AND TOILET.

WE'RE TOLD HE'S BEEN BUSY WRITING A DETAILED DOCUMENT -- THAT HE IS CONVINCED WILL BE THE KEY TO HIS APPEAL.

HIS ATTORNEY SAYS THAT WHILE SANDUSKY ADMITS HE MADE SOME BAD DECISIONS--

GAS PRICES TODAY-CG

GOOD NEWS FOR DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA.

RELIEF IS IN SIGHT FOR MOTORISTS -- WHO'VE BEEN PAYING THE HIGHEST PRICES IN THE COUNTRY.

PART OF THE PROBLEM WAS A POWER OUTAGE -- AT A REFINERY LAST WEEK.

THE PRICE OF A GALLON OF REGULAR -- HAS TOPPED $4.65 IN CALIFORNIA.

GAS PRICES NATIONWIDE ARE AVERAGING ABOUT THREE-82

STATEWIDE DRIVERS ARE DISHING ARE THREE-68

5AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

REMEMBER DODGEBALL IN SCHOOL?

BEST PART OF GYM CLASS.

MOST OF US GOT HIT -- OR HURT -- WITHIN A FEW SECONDS.

BUT ONE KID PULLS OFF WHAT'S BEING CALLED -- THE COOLEST DODGEBALL MOVE OF ALL TIME.

HE COMES OUT OF NOWHERE, FLIPS IN THE AIR. AND SCORES.

6AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-FDOT

BIG NEWS FOR PART OF THE ABC7 FAMILY THIS MORNING.

SAM CHAMPION, IS GETTING MARRIED!

THE GMA WEATHER MAN -- ANNOUNCED HE'S MARRYING LONGTIME PARTNER "RUBEM ROBIERB" -- WHO'S FROM BRAZIL.

HE GOT LOVE ON TWITTER -- FROM THE GMA GANG, ABC NEWS PRESIDENT, DIANE SAWYER, AND A SLEW OF ABC ANCHORS AND REPORTERS.

STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.

Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s

As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.

Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.

The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.

TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS

PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON

CAR ACCIDENT-VO

IF YOU LIVE OFF PLANTATION ROAD IN FORT MYERS-

YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED SOME TEMPORARY POWER OUTAGES THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT.

RIGHT NOW -- FP&L IS WORKING TO REPLACE A POWER POLE -- NEAR PLANTATION PRESERVE.

A CAR SMASHED INTO IT -- JUST BEFORE 7 O'CLOCK,

CAUSING BOTH LANES OF TRAFFIC TO SHUT DOWN FOR 3 HOURS.

THE DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL.

CHAVEZ REELECTION-NATVO

CHEERS AND FLAG WAVING IN THE STREET -- AS SUPPORTERS CELEBRATE THE RE-ELECTION OF

VENEZUELA'S HUGO CHAVEZ.

cheering & chanting in street

THIS IS HIS THIRD TERM IN OFFICE.

HE WON BY MORE THAN 54-PERCENT OF THE VOTE.

CHAVEZ HAS RULED VENEZUELA FOR NEARLY 14 YEARS.

TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP

QH1) JESSE WALINGTON-VO-WIPE

TAKING A LOOK AT YOUR TOP STORIES.

WE HAVE A SAD UPDATE -- ABOUT A FORT MYERS BOY.

THE 11-YEAR-OLD STRUCK BY LIGHTNING ON WEDNESDAY HAS PASSED AWAY.

JESSE WATLINGTON WAS A SIXTH GRADER AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY.

QH2) 20TH HOMICIDE-VO-WIPE

AND POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE 20TH HOMICIDE IN FORT MYERS THIS YEAR.

EARLY SUNDAY MORNING, A COUPLE DISCOVERED A BODY ON THE TARPON STREET PIER.

NOW POLICE ARE TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE MAN--

QH3) MENEGITIS UPDATE-VO-WIPE

WE'RE LEARNING NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING -- ABOUT A DEADLY MENEGITIS OUTBREAK.

A MASSACHUSETTS PHARMACY -- IS NOW BEING LINKED TO THE PROBLEM.

RIGHT NOW, "ALL" OF ITS PRODUCTS ARE BEING RECALLED.

QH4) GAS PRICES-CGTOPS

AND WE'RE TAKING A QUICK LOOK AT GAS PRICES TODAY.

PRICES NATIONWIDE ARE AVERAGING ABOUT THREE-82

STATEWIDE DRIVERS -- THREE-68

STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.

Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s

As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.

Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.

The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.

I75 CAR FIRE VIDEO-VOTOPS-FDOT

VIDEO OF CAR FIRE

DEVELOPING THIS MORNIG.

EMERGENCY CREWS ARE ON SCENE OF A CAR FIRE ON I-75 NORTHBOUND AT MILE MARKER 122, THAT'S NEAR CORKSCREW ROAD.

THIS IS BRAND NEW VIDEO INTO ABC 7--

A VIEWER SENT IT TO US.

WE ARE TOLD THE FIRE IS OUT.

THERE ARE NO INJURIES.

VOTE 2012-CLIP

5 & 6 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN-ON CAM

THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE IS TIGHTENING -- AND BOTH CONTENDERS ARE ON THE ROAD TODAY.

PRESIDENT OBAMA HITS UP THE CALIFORNIA CROWD -- WITH FUNDRAISERS, INCLUDING A STAR-STUDDED GALA IN LOS ANGELES LAST NIGHT.

MITT ROMNEY IS ENJOYING A POST-DEBATE BOUNCE.

5 & 6 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN-PKG

PKG SCRIPT:

Overnight, the stars came out to help President Obama.

Bill Clinton and Katy Perry were among the celebrities on hand at a Los

Angeles fundraiser -- one of five events expected to add $10-million to the

President's re-election campaign.

This after Mr. Obama and Democrats raised 181-million last month.

Thanking the performers, the President made a joke about his lackluster

debate performance last week.

SOT Obama

"THEY JUST PERFORM FLAWLESSLY NIGHT AFTER NIGHT. I CAN'T ALWAYS SAY THE SAME

. "

The President's rival, Mitt Romney, is on the stump, drawing huge crowds --

nine-thousand at a town square in Florida.

SOT Romney

"YOU ALL HAD THE CHANCE TO HEAR HIS ANSWERS OR HIS NON-ANSWERS. NOW OF

COURSE, DAYS LATER WE'RE HEARING HIS EXCUSES."

A new Gallop poll confirms Romney picked up momentum after last week's

debate.

President Obama is now leading Romney by just three points -- after

being up by six points at his peak.

Romney's new momentum has the Obama campaign focusing on his tax plan and

this moment from last week's debate.

SOT Obama at Denver debate

"GOVERNOR ROMNEY'S CENTRAL ECONOMIC PLAN CALLS FOR A FIVE-TRILLION-DOLLAR

TAX CUT."

SOT Romney at Denver debate

"I DON'T HAVE A FIVE-TRILLION DOLLAR TAX CUT."

The Obama team pounced in TV and web ads.

NATS Political Ad

"NOT TELLING THE TRUTH"

Romney does want to cut tax rates that would reduce revenue by nearly five-

trillion dollars over ten years.

He says he would offset that loss by eliminating loopholes and deductions.

Romney has refused to say which ones -- leaving him open to attack.

Today, Mitt Romney will launch an attack of his own -- delivering a foreign

policy address that will slam the President's Middle East policy.

LEE CO ABSENTEE BALLOTS-CG

THIS WEEK VOTERS IN LEE COUNTY WILL START SEEING ABSENTEE BALLOTS SHOW UP IN YOUR MAILBOXES.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS ALREADY WENT OUT IN COLLIER AND CHARLOTTE LAST WEEK.

PLEASE NOTE - YOU HAVE UNTIL OCTOBER 31ST TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION.

AFTER THAT, YOU CAN PICK IT UP AT THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE.

CO MISSING GIRL-VO

POLICE IN CENTRAL COLORADO -- ARE LOOKING FOR NEW CLUES THIS MORNING.

AFTER THE DISAPPEARANCE OF A 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL.

JESSICA RIDGEWAY, WENT MISSING FRIDAY -- AND NEVER SHOWED UP AT SCHOOL.

SOME 800 VOLUNTEERS SEARCHED FOR THE GIRL ON SATURDAY.

SUNDAY, THEY FOUND JESSICA'S BACKPACK ON A SIDEWALK -- ABOUT 6 MILES FROM HER HOME.

3D MAMMOGRAM-VO WIPE

A NEW TYPE OF MAMMOGRAM -- IS HELPING DOCTORS FIND THE SMALLEST TUMORS.

IT'S SIMILAR TO A TRADITIONAL MAMMOGRAM, BUT IT ACTUALLY IMAGES THE BREAST TISSUE IN 3-D.

THAT MEANS MORE MORE ACCURATE DIAGNOSES.

CONVENTIONAL MAMMOGRAMS ARE TWO DIMENSIONAL.

IT TAKES TWO IMAGES OF EACH BREAST.

ONE FROM THE SIDE AND ONE ON TOP.

3D MAMMOGRAM-SOTVO

"The problem is that when you have a dense breast and many patients do have a dense breast, the tumor can be hidden in this dense tissue. With the 3-D mammogram, I'm better able to find these small tumors."

THE 3-D SCREENING IS GIVEN ALONG SIDE A TRADITIONAL MAMMOGRAM.

DOCTORS SAY THEY STILL NEED TO DO BOTH TESTS.

BUT THAT ALSO MEANS RADIATION EXPOSURE IS DOUBLED.

COLUMBUS DAY-VO

AND TODAY MARKS COLUMBUS DAY. A DAY OF CELEBRATION OF ITALIAN-AMERICAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE.

IN NEW YORK CITY, THE 68TH ANNUAL COLUMBUS DAY PARADE -- WILL TAKE PLACE WITH ABOUT 35-THOUSAND PARADE PARTICIPANTS.

THIS YEAR'S GRAND MARSHAL WILL BE PHILANTHROPIST MARIO J. GABELLI.

ALSO NOTE, BANKS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICES ARE CLOSED.

5AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

PARENTS HAVE TO MAKE SOME TOUGH CALLS.

YES OR NO.TO SOME HARD QUESTIONS.

ONE MOM SAID *YES. TO A TATTOO.

HER DAUGHTER IS 11.

NOT ONLY THAT.SHE DID THE INKING HERSELF.

THIS IS NORTH CAROLINAM AND THE MOM SAYS SHE DIDN'T KNOW TATTING HER DAUGHTER WAS ILLEGAL.

SHE GOT ARRESTED.

6AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

BIG BIRD -- BECAME A BIG DEAL LAST WEEK.

MITT ROMNEY SAID HE'D CUT PBS FUNDING -- DURING THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.

AND SATURDAY NIGHT, WE SAW THE BIG GUY FROM SESAME STREET -- SHOW UP ON SNL.

HE CHATTED WITH SETH MYERS.TOLD A FEW JOKES.AND SPREAD SMILES.

ONE THING HE DIDN'T DO -- WAS TALK POLITICS.

SPORTS WRAP AT 5AM-PKG

MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG

STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS TH

E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.

Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s

As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.

Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.

The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.

STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS

TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS

TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS

WEDDING BRAWL (GREAT VIDEO )-ON CAM

IT'S THE WEDDING VIDEO THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT THIS MORNING.

TWO WEDDINGS AT A FANCY HOTEL IN PHILADELPHIA CLASHED.

IT ENDED WITH NEARLY A HUNDRED PEOPLE FIGHTING.

POLICE SWARMING THE LOBBY--

FOUR ARRESTS--

AND ONE PERSON DEAD.

WEDDING BRAWL (GREAT VIDEO )-PKG

IT WAS ANYTHING BUT BLISS ON THIS WEDDING NIGHT IN PHILADELPHIA.

GUESTS OF TWO SEPARATE WEDDING PARTIES DUKING IT OUT.

SOT/ Max Schultz

"I was actually, actually up on the second floor watching."

SOT/ Susan Schultz

"It was bedlam it really was out of hand."

SOT/ Max Schultz

"It was very loud and very obnoxious."

THAT'S THE VOICE OF 15-YEAR-OLD MAX SCHULTZ, A GUEST AT THE SHERATON SOCIETY HILL HOTEL.

HE WITNESSED THE WILD BRAWL AND RECORDED IT ON HIS CELL PHONE.

"They just started punching each other and hitting each other."

BY THE TIME PHILADELPHIA POLICE ARRIVED, THEY SAID 75 TO 100 PEOPLE WERE FIGHTING.

".the police came in and just started clubbing people."

OFFICERS SAY THEY WERE OUTNUMBERED AND CALLED FOR BACKUP TWICE.

INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THE MELEE ORIGINALLY STARTED AMONG MEMBERS OF ONE WEDDING PARTY.

BUT THEN SOMEONE REPORTEDLY FROM THE SECOND WEDDING PARTY WAS HIT WITH SOMETHING.

AND THE SITUATION WENT DOWNHILL FROM THERE.

"Did they just deck the bride?"

AT ONE POINT, A BRIDE IS SEEN FALLING TO THE GROUND.

SEVERAL PEOPLE WERE INJURED AND ONE MAN, BELIEVED TO BE AN UNCLE OF A BRIDE, DIED OF A HEART ATTACK.

WEDDING BRAWL (GREAT VIDEO )-ON CAM

BUMP TO BREAK-3SHOT, CAM 10 BMP

5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS

6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS

HL1) JESSE WATLINGTON-VO-WIPE

TRAGEDY STRIKES IN FORT MYERS AFTER A STUDENT IS STRUCK BY LIGHTENING AND KILLED.

HL2) MENEGITIS UPDATE-VO-WIPE

WE HAVE NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING -- ABOUT THE SOURCE OF THAT DEADLY MENEGITIS UPDATE.

HL3) CELL PHONE SPENDING-SOTTOPS

"It's a computer, it's a camera, it's a video camera, it's a radio, it's a music machine, it's a tv."

YOU'RE PHONE DOES IT ALL.

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL

We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.

Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s

As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.

Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.

The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.

DEVELOPING-CLIP

I75 CAR FIRE VIDEO-VOTOPS

VIDEO OF CAR FIRE

DEVELOPING THIS MORNIG.

EMERGENCY CREWS ARE ON SCENE OF A CAR FIRE ON I-75 NORTHBOUND AT MILE MARKER 122, THAT'S NEAR CORKSCREW ROAD.

THIS IS BRAND NEW VIDEO INTO ABC 7--

A VIEWER SENT IT TO US.

WE ARE TOLD THE FIRE IS OUT.

THERE ARE NO INJURIES.

JESSE WATLINGTON-2SH-VO

GOOD MORNING.

THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH ABC SEVEN.

TODAY IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 8TH.

WE'RE UP EARLY WITH YOUR TOP STORIES.

AND WE HAVE A SAD UPDATE TO BRING YOU ABOUT A FORT MYERS BOY.

THE 11-YEAR-OLD STRUCK BY LIGHTNING ON WEDNESDAY HAS PASSED AWAY.

THE PASTOR AT MCGREGOR BAPTIST CHURCH TELLS US -- JESSE WATLINGTON DIED SUNDAY AT TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL.SHORTLY AFTER BEING TAKEN OFF LIFE SUPPORT.

THIS VIDEO IS FROM A PRAYER SERVICE FOR JESSE SUNDAY.

HE WAS A SIXTH GRADER AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY.

HE WAS HIT ON WEDNESDAY -- JUST AS FOOTBALL PRACTICE WAS GETTING UNDERWAY.

HERE'S A SPECIAL NOTE.

JESSE'S FAMILY IS ASKING EVERYONE TO WEAR PURPLE TODAY IN HIS MEMORY.

BOARDER PATROL AGENT FUNERAL-VOTOPS

HAPPENING THIS MONDAY MORNING,

FINAL BURIAL PREPARATIONS ARE UNDERWAY FOR THE BORDER PATROL AGENT KILLED LAST WEEK.

30-YEAR-OLD NICHOLAS IVIE -- WAS SHOT TO DEATH ON TUESDAY IN ARIZONA.

ACCORDING TO THE HEAD OF THE BORDER PATROL AGENTS' UNION, IT WAS A CASE OF FRIENDLY FIRE.

IVIE APPARENTLY OPENED FIRE ON TWO FELLOW AGENTS. THINKING THEY WERE ARMED SMUGGLERS.

MENEGITIS UPDATE-VO

WE'RE LEARNING NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING ABOUT A DEADLY MENEGITIS OUTBREAK.

A MASSACHUSETTS PHARMACY IS NOW BEING LINKED TO IT.

RIGHT NOW, "ALL" OF ITS PRODUCTS ARE BEING RECALLED.

THE "NEW ENGLAND COMPOUNDING CENTER" DISTRIBUTED A STEROID CONNECTED TO A FUNGAL MENINGITIS OUTBREAK.

91 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN INFECTED IN NINE STATES, AND AT LEAST SEVEN PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM THE RARE ILLNESS.

20TH HOMICIDE-VO

POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE 20TH HOMICIDE IN FORT MYERS THIS YEAR.

EARLY SUNDAY MORNING, A COUPLE DISCOVERED -- THE LATEST VICTIM'S BODY ON THE TARPON STREET PIER.

NOW POLICE ARE TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE MAN--

AND FIGURE OUT WHAT WENT WRONG.

ACCORDING TO POLICE, HIS BODY WAS FOUND AROUND 3 A-M.

HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD ON SCENE.

20TH HOMICIDE-(2)SOT-OC

43:52 its a little bit scary i'm not gonna go out there after dark that's for sure 4356

36:41 finding a body there, that's kind of strange, when i left yesterday there was only 2 people fishing 36:48

SO FAR, THE ONLY DESCRIPTION OF THE VICTIM, ACCORDING TO POLICE, IS THAT HE'S HISPANIC, AND IN HIS 20S OR 30S.

THEY'RE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP SOLVING THIS CRIME

GAS PRICES TODAY-CG

GOOD NEWS FOR DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA.

RELIEF IS IN SIGHT FOR MOTORISTS WHO'VE BEEN PAYING THE HIGHEST PRICES IN THE COUNTRY.

PART OF THE PROBLEM WAS A POWER OUTAGE LAST WEEK AT A REFINERY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, REDUCING SUPPLY.

THE PRICE OF A GALLON OF UNLEADED REGULAR HAS TOPPED $4.65 IN CALIFORNIA.

GAS PRICES NATIONWIDE ARE AVERAGING ABOUT THREE-82

STATEWIDE DRIVERS ARE DISHING OUT THREE-68

530AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-FDOT

IN OCTOBER -- THE AIR HAS THAT CRISP SMELL OF FALL.

IN NEW YORK CITY, IT MAY NOT BE LEAVES.

TRY. RUST, TIRE RUBBER, AND DEAD SKIN CELLS.

A SCIENTIST TOOK AIR SAMPLES. AND FOUND SOME STRANGE THINGS FLOATING AROUND.

HE ALSO FOUND CRUSHED UP GLASS PARTICLES.

PLUS, SILK AND POLYESTER THREAD.

630AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-TBA

POP STAR NICOLE SCHERZINGER -- IS KNOWN FOR HER AMAZING VOICE.AND STUNNING LOOKS.

THIS MORNING THE SIDE WE DIDN'T SEE.

SHE'S SPEAKING EXCLUSIVELY TO GMA THIS MORNING. ABOUT HER LONGTIME BATTLE WITH BULIMIA.

AS THE STAR OF THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS, SCHERZINGER HAD A BIG PROBLEM, SHE COULDN'T CONTROL FOR 7 YEARS.

NOW, SHE'S RECOVERING -- AND OPENING UP -- TO HELP OTHERS.

STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.

Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s

As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.

Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.

The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.

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ALL NEW THIS MORNING.

A HANDFUL OF NEW YORKERS RETURN TO WORK THIS MORNING, HAILED AS HEROES FOR THEIR LIVE SAVING EFFORTS.

THE NEARLY TWO DOZEN GOOD SAMARITANS RUSHED TO RESCUE A WOMAN AND TWO CHILDREN AFTER THE THREE WERE RUN OVER BY A CAR FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

THE WOMAN SUFFERED A BROKEN COLLARBONE AND ONE OF THE TODDLERS SUFFERED A BROKEN ARM.

PUMPKIN PRICES-VO WIPE

WHETHER IT'S YOUR COFFEE OR PIE -- CHANCES ARE THIS TIME OF YEAR, YOU'RE ENJOYING SOME KIND OF PUMPKIN TREAT.

BUT AS HALLOWEEN AND THANKSGIVING GET CLOSER -- YOU MIGHT FIND YOU'RE PAYING A LITTLE EXTRA FOR IT.

PUMPKIN VENDORS SAY DROUGHTS ACROSS THE CONTINENT -- CAUSED A SHORTAGE OF PUMPKINS THIS SEASON.

THAT'S DRIVING PRICES UP -- BY AS MUCH AS 10 TO 20 PERCENT AT BIG STORES.

PUMPKIN PRICES-SOTVO

02:44 "An average pumpkin will run you where it's normally seven dollars it's around ten dollars just because of the size. Then you'll have anywhere from ten dollars all the way up to higher end pumpkins that are forty-five dollars." Amy Mcglynn First United Methodist Church of Fort Myers

TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP

QUARTER TOP STORY REVEAL @ 45-HLF REVEAL

TAKING A LOOK AT YOUR TOP STORIES.

WE HAVE A SAD UPDATE -- ABOUT A FORT MYERS BOY.

THE 11-YEAR-OLD STRUCK BY LIGHTNING ON WEDNESDAY HAS PASSED AWAY.

JESSE WAS A SIXTH GRADER AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY.

AND POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE 20TH HOMICIDE IN FORT MYERS THIS YEAR.

EARLY SUNDAY MORNING, A COUPLE DISCOVERED A BODY ON THE TARPON STREET PIER.

NOW POLICE ARE TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE MAN--

AND FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED.

NEW TODAY.

THAT DEADLY MENEGITIS OUTBREAK IS NOW BEING LINKED TO A MASSACHUSETTS PHARMACY

RIGHT NOW, "ALL" OF ITS PRODUCTS ARE BEING RECALLED.

STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.

Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s

As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.

Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.

The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.

VOTE 2012-CLIP

530 & 630 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN-ON CAM

IN POLITICS, DEBATING THE DEBATE: DEMOCRATS INSIST IT LOOKS LIKE ROMNEY WON, BECAUSE HE DIDN'T TELL THE TRUTH.

THAT'S THE MESSAGE THEY'RE PITCHING AS ROMNEY CLOSES IN ON PRESIDENT OBAMA'S LEAD IN THE POLLS.

530 & 630 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN-PKG

MITT ROMNEY GIVES A BIG FOREIGN POLICY SPEECH IN VIRGINIA TODAY.

BUT OVER THE WEEKEND IN FLORIDA, HE FOCUSED ON TAXES - AND PRESIDENT OBAMA:

Presidential Nominee :10-:14

"He will ultimately have to raise taxes on middle income families by $4,000 dollars a year."

SINCE LAST WEEK'S DEBATE, WHICH ROMNEY'S WIDELY REGARDED AS HAVING WON, BOTH SIDES ARGUE THE OTHER WAS DISHONEST:

"He was a little taken aback at the brazenness with which Governor Romney walked away from so many of the positions on which he has run."

THEIR "TRUTH WAR". NOW ON T-V:

"The Governor knows his five trillion dollar tax cut isn't too popular, so a few weeks before this election he's trying to pretend it doesn't exist."

PRESIDENT OBAMA. AT A STAR-STUDDED FUNDRAISING CONCERT IN LOS ANGELES SUNDAY. HEADS TO SAN FRANCISCO TODAY --

WITH ROMNEY'S POLL NUMBERS IMPROVING:

530 & 630 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN-ON CAM

TOMORROW, IT'S BACK TO OHIO FOR BOTH CANDIDATES.

CELL PHONE SPENDING-SOTVO

IN TOUGH TIMES, PEOPLE LOOK FOR WAYS TO CUT BACK ON THE FAMILY BUDGET.

BUT ONE THING THEY AREN'T CUTTING BACK ON. THEIR CELL PHONE BILL.

SOME JUST CAN'T LET GO.

"IT'S A PRIORITY, I MEAN YOU HAVE TO HAVE IT."

A NEW FEDERAL STUDY SAYS -- PHONE BILLS WENT UP MORE THAN 4 PERCENT LAST YEAR.

CELL PHONE SPENDING-(2)SOTVO

"It's data that's costing the money these days, it isn't the phone, it's the data that's being transferred."

"I think people shop around for the best smart phone, they don't shop around for the best data plan."

SO HOW CAN YOU KEEP THE PHONE BUDGET DOWN?

MAKE SURE YOU ONLY PAY FOR WHAT YOU NEED.

DON'T GO WITH UNLIMITED TALK, TEXT OR DATA -- IF YOU DON'T NEED IT.

ON THE OTHER HAND. GOING OVER YOUR LIMIT CAN GET VERY EXPENSIVE.

THANKSGIVING TRAVEL-VO

DON'T LOOK NOW BUT.

PRICES FOR THANKSGIVING FLIGHTS ARE ON THE RISE.

THEY'RE UP ABOUT THREE PERCENT OVER LAST YEAR.

THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE LOS ANGELES TIMES.

THE PAPER CITES "PRICELINE DOT COM". REPORTING THE AVERAGE DOMESTIC ROUND-TRIP TICKET FOR TRAVEL AROUND THANKSGIVING IS NOW THREE HUNDRED AND NINETY THREE DOLLARS.

A PRICELINE SPOKESMAN SAYS IT'S UNLIKELY PRICES WILL DROP.

GIANT PUMPKIN-VO

HALLOWEEN IS AROUND THE CORNER, AND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MAY BE HUNTING FOR THAT PERFECT PUMPKIN.

THERE'S A GOOD CHANCE THOUGH, THE PUMPKIN YOU TAKE HOME WON'T BE *THIS BIG.

THIS IS VIDEO OUT OF NEW ENGLAND.

A RHODE ISLAND MAN JUST SET THE WORLD RECORD LAST WEEK FOR THE BIGGEST PUMPKIN.

THAT WAS NEARLY 29-HUNDRED POUNDS.

NOW THAT SAME GROWER WEIGHED IN A *SECOND PUMPKIN YESTERDAY.

HALLOWEEN SPENDING THIS YEAR-VOWIPE

HALLOWEEN SPENDING IS HITTING A RECORD THIS YEAR.

170 MILLION PEOPLE WILL CELEBRATE THIS YEAR. THAT'S SEVEN IN TEN AMERICANS.

AND IT'S THE BIGGEST NUMBER SINCE THE NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION STARTING TRACKING HALLOWEEN SPENDING TEN YEARS AGO.

COLUMBUS DAY DOG ADOPTIONS-CG

IT'S COLUMBUS DAY. AND WHAT BETTER WAY TO CELEBRATE THAN ADOPTING A NEW PET!

LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES IS DROPPING ADOPTION FEES IN HONOR OF THE HOLIDAY.

ADOPTION FEES WILL BE REDUCED TO 14-DOLLARS AND 92 CENTS. THE YEAR CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DISCOVERED AMERICA.

530AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-FDOT

THIS MAY BE THE BEST STORY OF THE MORNING.

YOU KNOW THAT FEELING -- WHEN SOMETHING YOU PUT ON FACEBOOK, GETS A TON OF LIKES?

WARM AND FUZZY.

NOW YOU CAN FEEL THE LOVE, FOR REAL.

THIS VEST BECOMES A HUG, WHEN YOU GET A LIKE.

IT INFLATES.SIMULATING A BEAR HUG.WHEREVER YOU ARE.

YOU CAN EVEN HUG THE OTHER PERSON BACK, IF THEY'RE WEARING A VEST.

630AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

*GMA*

THIS MORNING -- THE POLLS ARE SHIFTING -- IN FAVOR OF MITT ROMNEY.

WE'RE LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY -- FROM THE BIG DAY.

NOW THAT ROMNEY'S SEEING A BOUNCE AFTER THE FIRST DEBATE -- WHAT'S THE PLAN FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA?

WILL HE TAKE ON ROMNEY HARDER IN THE NEXT DEBATE. SHIFT STRATEGY?

TECH BYTES AT 530AM-PKG

IN TODAY'S TECH BYTES. GOOGLE EXPANDS.

THE ONLINE VIDEO SITE IS ADDING DOZENS OF NEW CHANNELS WITH PROFESSIONALLY-

PRODUCED CONTENT.

AND, FOR THE FIRST TIME, IT'S EXPANDING ITS PROFESSIONAL CHANNELS INTO

EUROPE.

THE GOOGLE-OWNED COMPANY COULD PAY HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR THE

VIDEOS.

"RESIDENT EVIL SIX" FEATURES SEVERAL DIFFERENT HORROR-SURVIVAL GAMES -- AND

VERY DIFFERENT STYLES.

C-NET'S DAN ACKERMAN SAYS THE GAME IS A BIT TOO AMBITIOUS.

SOT: ""The game never really settles down and focuses on doing one thing

really well. There's a lot of ideas, but they're all sort of thrown in

together like a kitchen sink."

"RESIDENT EVIL SIX" IS AVAILABLE FOR THE PLAYSTATION THREE AND THE X-BOX

THREE-SIXTY.

AND FINALLY. SOMEDAY YOU MAY GET A HUG EVERY TIME YOU GET A "LIKE" ON

FACEBOOK.

M-I-T RESEARCHERS HAVE COME UP WITH THE LIKE-A-HUG VEST.

IT INFLATES WITH EVERY "LIKE". ALMOST LIKE A HUG.

NO WORD, THOUGH, ON WHEN IT'LL GO ON SALE.

THOSE ARE YOUR TECH BYTES, I'M ROB NELSON.

GOOD MORNING. TOPPING "AMERICA'S MONEY". THE THREAT OF ANOTHER GLOBAL

RECESSION.

NEW NUMBERS SHOW THE WORLD'S RECOVERY "ON THE ROPES" - BECAUSE OF TROUBLED

ECONOMIES LIKE HERE IN SPAIN - WHICH SAW NEW PROTESTS OVER THE WEEKEND.

THE BRIGHTEST SPOT ACCORDING TO THE STUDY - IS THE U-S ECONOMY.

CALIFORNIA IS TAKING EMERGENCY STEPS TO BRING DOWN ITS RECORD GASOLINE

PRICES.

GAS COSTS MORE THERE THAN ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE COUNTRY.

REFINERIES NOW HAVE THE GREEN LIGHT TO SWITCH TO LESS EXPENSIVE WINTER-BLEND

GAS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE.

FEWER PEOPLE ARE SENDING GREETING CARDS, THANKS TO THE INTERNET.

SO HALLMARK IS CLOSING A FACTORY THAT MADE A THIRD OF ITS CARDS.

INSTEAD, THE COMPANY IS ADOPTING NEW ONLINE TECHNOLOGY -- JUST LIKE ITS

CUSTOMERS.

AND EVEN THOUGH CRITICS DIDN'T LIKE "TAKEN TWO," MOVIEGOERS DID.

THE LIAM NEESON ACTION FILM SEQUEL WAS TOPS AT THE BOX OFFICE THIS WEEKEND.

. SELLLING 50 MILLION DOLLARS IN TICKETS.

THAT'S TWICE AS MUCH AS THE ORIGINAL FILM.

STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS TH

E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.We're on the verge of seeing some significant changes in our weather across Southwest Florida, but for at least one more day, it looks like the persistently high rain chances and humidity will hang on.

Through today, our weather will still be under the influence of a moisture plume that will continue to deliver scattered afternoon storms and plenty of cloud cover. We'll stand a good chance to see some sunny periods, but clouds definitely won't be in short supply. As far as temperatures are concerned, we'll be in a very familiar place; thermometers will start in the mid 70s and peak in the upper 80s and low 90s

As the atmosphere heats up and the sea breeze becomes established by the mid to late afternoon, showers and storms will start to pop up in scattered fashion. A weak overall steering flow will keep the storms moving pretty slowly, meaning places that get caught in a heavy downpour may see some impressive rain totals, perhaps from 1-2 inches. Frequent lightning and gusty winds will be possible with a few of these storms as well.

Look for the stormy weather to slowly fade afternoon sunset, eventually giving way to a partly cloudy to mostly clear sky with low temperatures in the mid 70s.

The faucet starts to tighten up Tuesday when dry high pressure will work to seize control of our weather pattern. The dry air will considerably chip away at our rain chances, leading to mainly dry and sunny afternoons. Another side effect we'll notice is a little drop in humidity starting Wednesday afternoon. The humidity dip will also allow our overnight temperatures will get a little cooler, so don't be surprised to see some low 70s and even some upper 60s early Thursday and Friday. Our afternoon highs won't be affected much; we'll still continue to see warm afternoons with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s.

STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS

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DEVELOPING THIS MORNIG.

EMERGENCY CREWS ARE ON SCENE OF A CAR FIRE ON I-75 NORTHBOUND AT MILE MARKER 122, THAT'S NEAR CORKSCREW ROAD.

WE ARE TOLD THE FIRE IS OUT.

THERE ARE NO INJURIES.

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WEDDING BRAWL-VO

YOU HAVE GOT TO SEE THIS VIDEO.

A WEDDING GUEST DIES -- WHEN THE RECEPTION TURNS INTO A FREE-FOR-ALL IN PHILADELPHIA.

GUESTS FROM TWO WEDDING PARTIES -- DUKED IT OUT AT A HOTEL EARLY SUNDAY.

POLICE WERE OUTNUMBERED BY THE SCORES OF PEOPLE FIGHTING, AND CALLED FOR BACKUP.

AN UNCLE OF ONE OF THE BRIDES SUFFERED A HEART ATTACK AND DIED.

WEDDING DATE RUSH-VOTOPS

HAVE YOU HEARD?

A POPULAR WEDDING DATE HAS BRIDES AND GROOMS RUSHING DOWN THE AISLE.

THURSDAY IS 10-11-12. AN EASY ANNIVERSARY TO REMEMBER.

AND WITH THAT IN MIND, "DAVID'S BRIDAL" REPORTS FOUR-THOUSAND BRIDES WILL MARRY THAT DAY.

THE RETAILER ALSO TRACKS AN OVERALL INCREASE IN ICONIC WEDDING DATES.

POLICE DANCING-VO

FLASHING RED AND BLUE LIGHTS -- AT A POPULAR DONUT SHOP IN INDIANA HAD PEOPLE WONDERING.

WELL, IT'S A STORY ABOUT COPS AND DONUTS.

TAKE A LOOK.

POLICE WERE SEEN DANCING ON THE TOP OF KRISPY KREME -- AS PART OF THE "COPS ON TOP" FUNDRAISER.

THE EVENT RAISED MONEY FOR THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER.

BENEFITING FAMILIES OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE.

AND TONIGHT *WE'RE GETTTING READY FOR A LITTLE TWO STEP.

BUMP TO BREAK-3SHOT, CAM 10 BMP

TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP

TS1) JESSE WAtlington-VOTOPS

FAMILY, FRIENDS AND CLASSMATES OF 11-YEAR JESSE WATLINGTON ARE REMEMBERING THE 6-TH GRADER THIS MORNING.

HE DIED OVER THE WEEKEND.

JESSE WAS STRUCK BY A BOLT OF LIGHTNING LAST WEDNESDAY AS HE RAN ONTO THE FOOTBALL FIELD FOR PRACTICE.

THIS MORNING ON THE PRAY FOR JESSE FACEBOOK PAGE, FOLLOWERS ARE ASKING EVERYONE TO WEAR PURPLE TODAY IN REMEMBERANCE OF JESSE.

TS2) 20TH FM HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION-VO-WIPE

THE 20-TH HOMICIDE OF THE YEAR IS UNDER INVESTIGATION IN FORT MYERS THIS MORNING.

A MAN'S BODY WAS FOUND ON THE TARPON STREET PIER SUNDAY MORNING AROUND 3.

FORT MYERS POLICE DON'T KNOW HOW HE DIED OR WHO HE IS.

THEY SAY HE'S HISPANIC, AND IN HIS 20S OR 30S.

TS3) CHAVEZ REELECTED-NATSVO

cheering & chanting in street

CHEERS AND FLAG WAVING IN THE STREET -- AS SUPPORTERS CELEBRATE THE RE-ELECTION OF VENEZUELA'S HUGO CHAVEZ.

THIS IS HIS THIRD TERM IN OFFICE.

HE WON BY MORE THAN 54-PERCENT OF THE VOTE.

TS3) BOARDER PATROL AGENT FUNERAL-VOTOPS

TS4) MENINGITIS UPDATE-VOTOPS

STARTLING NEW INFORMATION THIS MORNING ABOUT THE MENINGITIS OUTBREAK.

HEALTH OFFICIALS NOW SAY THERE ARE 27 NEW CASES, BRINGING THE TOTAL TO 91.

SEVEN PEOPLE HAVE DIED.

THE OUTBREAK HAS BEEN LINKED TO SPINAL STEROID INJECTIONS, A COMMON TREATMENT FOR BACK PAIN.

HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE COULD HAVE RECEIVED THE INJECTIONS.

TS5) PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN-VOTOPS

YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE THIS MORNING--

REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE MITT ROMNEY WILL GIVE A MAJOR FOREIGN POLICY SPEECH TODAY WHEN HE VISITS VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.

IN EXCERPTS RELEASED AHEAD OF THE SPEECH, ROMNEY SAYS "IT'S TIME TO CHANGE COURSE IN THE MIDDLE EAST".

ON THE DEMOCRATIC SIDE--

PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN IS DISMISSING ROMNEY'S PLANNED POLICY SPEECH TODAY--

CALLING IT HIS FOURTH OR FIFTH ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN HIS GLOBAL INTENTIONS.

TS 6) GAS PRICES-CGTOPS

GAS PRICES NATIONWIDE ARE AVERAGING ABOUT THREE-82

STATEWIDE DRIVERS ARE DISHING OUT THREE-68

AND WE'RE SEEING AN AVERAGE OF THREE-70 IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

IN CALIFORNIA, DRIVERS ARE PAYING SOME OF THE HIGHEST PRICES IN THE NATION--

4-65 A GALLON, DUE IN PART TO A POWER OUTAGE LAST WEEK AT A REFINERY IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE STATE.

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" 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.

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