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DIRECTORS PAGE NEWS AT 5:00 PM OPEN-CLIP
YVYV-CLIP TS LCSO INTERNAL INVESTIGATION-VID BOX EFX #36
TOSS TO KAREN-VOTOPS-SPLIT TS ROBERT DUNN-VID BOX
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SAT LIVE TS PAUL RYAN-VID BOX
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-PKG YVYV-CLIP B
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SAT LIVE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-VOTOPS-2 SHOT
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SSTOPS PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-PKG
BREAKING-CLIP PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SSTOPS
PAUL RYAN IN FORT MYERS-CG-CG-OC TOSS TO PKG-OC
PAUL RYAN NAPLES-VOTOPS BIOLOGY AT THE BALLOT BOX-PKG
FL ABSENTEE BALLOTS-OC BIOLOGY AT THE BALLOT BOX-OC
LEE CO ELECTIONS REGISTRATION FRAUD-VOTOPS MENINGITIS OUTBREAK LATEST-VO
DEVELOPING-CLIP B PAKISTANI GIRL LATEST-VO
LCSO INTERNAL AFFAIRS-OC COSTA CONCORDIA HEARING-BNR-VOTOPS
LCSO INTERNAL AFFAIRS-PKG MASS FOR AGUILAR-VO-SS
LCSO INTERNAL AFFAIRS-OC GATOR CAPTURED-VO
LEE CO MANAGER FUTURE-VO.WIPE ELEPHANTS ON THE HIGHWAY-VOTOPS
LEE CO MANAGER FUTURE-SOTVO TAN MOM ON DR. DREW-OC-SOT-OC
VR LABS-VOTOPS TOXIC COSTUMES-VO.WIPE
ROBERT DUNN JURY-SS-VO-WIPE TOXIC COSTUMES-SOTVO
ROBERT DUNN JURY-SOTVO DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS-OC
GREKOS HEARING-VO DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS-1!
CAPE DUI ARREST-SS DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS-OC-BNR
FM SUSPICIOUS FIRE-SS VO GYMS AT TRUCK STOPS-VO.WIPE
MENINGITIS FLORIDA-OC GYMS AT TRUCK STOPS-SOTVO
CHARCO HEALTH CLINIC-VO.WIPE NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP
CHARCO HEALTH CLINIC-SOTVO TEASE FOUR------------
NEXT AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP TZ4 A JENNIFER ANISTON-SOTVO
TEASE ONE------------ TZ4 B DANCING WITH THE STARS-SOTVO
TZ1 A HURRICANE SHUTTERS-VOTOPS STORM WARN JP OPEN-CLIP
TZ1 B MOUTH BURN STRIPS-VOTOPS CROSSTALK-WX EST
MIAMI FLOODING-VOTOPS FORECAST-PHC
STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP FORECAST-WXWALL
FORECAST-PHC DANCING WITH THE STARS-OC
FORECAST-WXWALL DANCING WITH THE STARS-PKG
TOSS TO NINA-OC DANCING WITH THE STARS-OC
HURRICANE SHUTTERS-TC MON JENNIFER ANISTON ENGAGEMENT-SOTVO
HURRICANE SHUTTERS-PKG BIEBER TICKET-SOTVO
HURRICANE SHUTTERS-TC MON UNDERWATER PUMPKIN CARVING-VO
PEANUT RECALL EXPANDING AGAIN-VO WORLD'S OLDEST MAN-VOTOPS
MOUTH BURN STRIPS-VOTOPS CHICK FIL A FOOD PANTRY-VO.WIPE
TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS COLLECTION-SS-SS-SS-OC CHICK FIL A FOOD PANTRY-SOTVO
NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP TEASE FIVE-ONCAM
TEASE TWO------------ TZ5 A SYNAGOGUE ARREST VIDEO-VO
TZ2 A HOT CHEETOS BAN-VOTOPS-WIPE BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN
TZ2 B BIOLOGY AT THE BALLOT BOX-VOTOPS SYNAGOGUE ARREST VIDEO-OC
BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN SYNAGOGUE ARREST VIDEO-PKG
HOT CHEETOS BAN-VO IN POP SYNAGOGUE ARREST VIDEO-OC
HOT CHEETOS BAN-PKG NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP
TEASE THREE-ONCAM COMING UP AT 6PM-ONCAM
TZ3 A DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS-VO TZ 6 1) FLOODED ROADS-SOTVO
TZ3 B TAN MOM ON DR DREW-SOTVO TZ 6 2) STEM JOBS-VOTOPS
TZ3 C ELEPHANTS ON THE HIGHWAY-VO TZ 6 3) DEBATE PREPS-SAT23
BUMP SHOT-BUMP OUT CLOSE-2SHOT


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TOSS TO KAREN-VOTOPS-SPLIT


BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE COVERAGE TONIGHT.

WE JUST LEARNED REPUBLICAN VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE PAUL RYAN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC RALLY IN FORT MYERS THIS THURSDAY.

IT COMES AS PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND G-O-P PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY GO HEAD TO HEAD FOR THE SECOND PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.

IT'S TONIGHT AT HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY IN NEW YORK.

ABC'S KAREN TRAVERS JOINS US LIVE FROM THE UNIVERSITY WITH A PREVIEW OF THE DEBATE. Return to index of stories...


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PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-PKG


WHAT A DIFFERENCE TWO WEEKS CAN MAKE.

HEADING INTO THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE, MOST AMERICANS SAID IT WAS

PRESIDENT OBAMA WHO WOULD WIN THE THREE SHOWDOWNS

BUT HIS PASSIVE PERFORMANCE AND GOOD REVIEWS FOR MITT ROMNEY GAVE THE

REPUBLICAN CONTENDER A BOOST OF MOMENTUM.AND A BOUNCE IN THE NATIONAL AND

BATTLEGROUND STATE POLLS

SO TONIGHT ON LONG ISLAND, THE PRESIDENT'S LOOKING TO GET HIS MOJO BACK.

Obama/VA departure

POTUS: "I feel fabulous."

UNDECIDED VOTERS IN THE AUDIENCE WILL BE ASKING THE QUESTIONS, WHICH HAVE

BEEN PRE-SELECTED BY THE MODERATOR.

THE FORMAT BRINGS CHALLENGES AND RISKS FOR BOTH CANDIDATES - NEITHER HAS

HELD MANY EVENTS LIKE THIS RECENTLY ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.

Matt Dowd SOT

style matters. and stage craft matters more than anything else. much more

than substance in these things it's how you are going to relate to the

voters and how you come across on television.

ROMNEY SOURCES INSIST THE PRESIDENT'S BETTER IN THIS SETTING - LOOSER, MORE

COMFORTABLE.

OBAMA CAMPAIGN ADVISORS SAY THE PRESIDENT'S READY TO TAKE ON ROMNEY'S 47

PERCENT COMMENTS AND PUSH BACK STRONGLY WHEN HE BELIEVES HIS OPPONENT IS

MISREPRESENTING HIS POLICIES.

Matt Dowd SOT

he's got to bring in the energy. but he can't be aggressive because he can

't be aggressive to voters.

ROMNEY CAMPAIGN AIDES CONSIDER THE RACE A TIE AT THIS POINTAND THAT A DRAW

IN TONIGHT'S DEBATE WOULD BE A WIN.AND CONTINUED MOMENTUM.

BUT THEY'RE BRACING FOR THE COMEBACK STORIES IF THE PRESIDENT TURNS IN A

STRONG PERFORMANCE. Return to index of stories...


PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SAT LIVE


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PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SSTOPS


AGAIN, THE DEBATE IS TONIGHT AT 9.

YOU CAN WATCH IT LIVE RIGHT HERE ON ABC7. Return to index of stories...


BREAKING-CLIP


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PAUL RYAN IN FORT MYERS-CG-CG-OC


MORE NOW ON THAT BREAKING NEWS WE BROUGHT YOU AT THE TOP OF THE SHOW ABOUT CONGRESSMAN PAUL RYAN'S VISIT TO FORT MYERS THIS WEEK.

HE'LL HOLD A RALLY THURSDAY NIGHT AT LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX SOCCER FIELD ON SIX MILE CYPRESS PARKWAY.

DOORS OPEN AT 4-45.

THE RALLY STARTS AT 7-15.

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO PICK UP.

YOU CAN PICK THEM UP AT THE LEE VICTORY OFFICE ON SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL AND THE COLLIER VICTORY OFFICE ON NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL IN NAPLES.

THEY'RE OPEN FROM NINE IN THE MORNING UNTIL NINE AT NIGHT.

VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN VISITED FORT MYERS EARLIER THIS MONTH. Return to index of stories...


PAUL RYAN NAPLES-VOTOPS


BEFORE THE RALLY, PAUL RYAN WILL MAKE A STOP IN NAPLES.

HE WILL ATTEND A PRIVATE FUNDRAISER THURSDAY NIGHT AT OLD COLLIER GOLF CLUB ON MAIN HOUSE DRIVE

THAT STARTS AT 5

THE COST IS 25-HUNDRED DOLLARS PER PLATE. Return to index of stories...


FL ABSENTEE BALLOTS-OC


WITH JUST THREE WEEKS UNTIL ELECTION DAY, NEARLY 400-THOUSAND FLORIDIANS HAVE ALREADY CAST THEIR BALLOTS-

THAT'S JUST A FRACTION OF THE NEARLY TWO-MILLION ABSENTEE OR MAIL-IN BALLOTS THAT HAVE BEEN SHIPPED OUT.

SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS ARE REMINDING VOTERS TO SIGN THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE WHEN THEY RETURN THEIR ABSENTEE BALLOTS--

WITHOUT A SIGNATURE YOUR BALLOT WON'T BE COUNTED.

THOUSANDS WERE REJECTED IN THE AUGUST PRIMARY, BECAUSE THEY WEREN'T SIGNED. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO ELECTIONS REGISTRATION FRAUD-VOTOPS


FOR DAYS NOW LEE COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS HAVE BEEN COMBING THROUGH HUNDREDS OF VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS SUBMITTED BY STRATEGIC ALLIED CONSULTING.

THE COMPANY IS ACCUSED OF SUBMITTING HUNDREDS OF QUESTIONABLE FORMS IN FLORIDA AND NATIONWIDE.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT IS INVESTIGATING THE FIRM.

ELECTION SUPERVISOR SHARON HARRINGTON SAYS NO ADDITIONAL SUSPICIOUS FORMS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED.

THE COUNTY TURNED OVER 16 BOGUS FORMS TO THE STATE FOR INVESTIGATION. Return to index of stories...


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LCSO INTERNAL AFFAIRS-OC


DEPUTIES ARE PAID TO ENFORCE THE RULES OF THE ROAD.

NOW A LEE COUNTY SERGEANT IS OFF THE JOB ACCUSED OF TELLING DEPUTIES TO IGNORE EXTRA WORK LIKE TRAFFIC STOPS.

ABC7'S MEAGHAN SMITH UNCOVERED THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION THAT CENTERS AROUND THE LACK OF A BONUS PAYCHECK. Return to index of stories...


LCSO INTERNAL AFFAIRS-PKG


A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY SINCE 1989-

SERGEANT ROSS DIPASQUALE HAS BEEN FIRED. THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE LAUNCHED AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION AFTER A CAPTAIN NOTICED ACTIVITY IN THE SERGEANT'S DISTRICT WAS LOW, AND THEN FOUND OUT THAT DIPASQUALE HAD REPORTEDLY TOLD HIS SHIFT THEY DID NOT HAVE TO DO TRAFFIC STOPS OR SELF INITIATED ACTIVITY SINCE THEY DIDN'T GET BONUSES. LAST MONTH, SHERIFF MIKE SCOTT USED THE DEPARTMENT SURPLUS TO GIVE OUT 2400 DOLLAR BONUSES TO EMPLOYEES.

HOWEVER SERGEANTS AND DEPUTIES DIDN'T GET ONE DUE TO THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THE UNIONS.

27:34 "i understand that sometimes, people will disagree with decisions that are made, maybe they have ups and downs in their mood, but actually telling young aggressive deputies to do less than they're expected to do is unacceptable."

MEAGHAN SMITH ABC7. Return to index of stories...


LCSO INTERNAL AFFAIRS-OC


THE SHERIFF SAYS SERGEANT DIPASQUALE NEVER SHOWED UP DURING THE INVESTIGATION TO GIVE HIS SIDE OF IT.

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LEE CO MANAGER FUTURE-VO.WIPE


TONIGHT, LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER TAMMY HALL IS CALLING FOR A *PUBLIC CONVERSATION* ABOUT THE COUNTY'S HOT ISSUES -- MEDSTAR, COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES AND V-R LABS,

LET'S START WITH COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES AND THE CALLS FOR HER TO STEP DOWN.

COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN IS HOLDING OFF ON HIS MOTION TO TERMINATE HAWES' CONTRACT.AT LEAST UNTIL NEXT WEEK.

HE SAYS HE'S HAD *MULTIPLE CONVERSATIONS WITH HAWES.AND HAWES TELLS US SHE *IS WORKING ON AN EXIT STRATEGY.

TAMMY HALL WANTS TO BRING THIS CONVERSATION OUT IN THE OPEN -- AND INCLUDE THE ENTIRE BOARD. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO MANAGER FUTURE-SOTVO


TAMMY HALL 57:49 i was kind of taken aback that so many meetings have been occurring with commissioner mann and karen about an exit strategy. i didn't know that we had asked her to exit 57

*MEDSTAR* IS A BIG PART OF THE REASON MANN -- AND BRIAN BIGELOW -- HAVE CALLED FOR HAWES TO STEP DOWN.

THEY'RE NOT HAPPY WITH HOW THE COUNTY MANAGER HANDLED THE SHUT DOWN OF THE MEDICAL HELICOPTER.OR PERSONNEL ISSUES.

COMMISSIONER HALL ALSO WANTS AN OPEN DISCUSSION WITH HER COLLEAGUES ABOUT MEDSTAR -- THAT COULD HAPPEN IN NOVEMBER, AFTER THE CLERK'S AUDIT IS FINISHED. Return to index of stories...


VR LABS-VOTOPS


TAMMY HALL ALSO BROUGHT UP V-R LABS.A COMPANY THAT GOT FIVE MILLION IN COUNTY FUNDS TO CREATE JOBS.

SO FAR THAT HASN'T HAPPENED.

COMMISSIONERS ARE ASKING FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EMPLOYEES V-R HIRED.

IF THEY DONT PROVIDE THE INFORMATION. COMMISSIONERS INSTRUCTED THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION. Return to index of stories...


ROBERT DUNN JURY-SS-VO-WIPE


JURY SELECTION IS NOW UNDERWAY FOR A MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE INSIDE A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE CENTER.

ROBERT DUNN IS CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE MURDER, ARMED BURGLARY AND CHILD ABUSE.

PROSECUTORS SAY HE BOUGHT A GUN FROM A CAPE CORAL PAWN SHOP AND WAS DRINKING HEAVILY ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON IN JANUARY 2008 -- WHEN HE JUMPED THE FENCE OF THE BOBBIE NOONAN DAY CARE CENTER.

THEY SAY HE BROKE INTO THE DAY CARE, ROAMING THE HALLS AND SHOUTING FOR HIS ESTRANGED WIFE. CHRISTINE LOZIER DUNN AS SHE HID IN A BATHROOM.

PROSECUTORS SAY DUNN FOUND HER -- AND SHOT HER TWICE, KILLING HER IN FRONT OF YOUNG CHILDREN. Return to index of stories...


ROBERT DUNN JURY-SOTVO


"Today and throughout the trial, we are going to proceed thoughtfully, carefully and deliberately. This is not going to be a process that we are going to rush."

PROSECUTORS SAY DUNN PLANNED THE KILLING - UPSET ABOUT A BITTER DIVORCE AND LIMITED SUPERVISED VISITS WITH HIS THEN TWO-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER.

DUNN REJECTED A PLEA OFFER BEFORE TRIAL.

HE FACES THE DEATH PENALTY IF CONVICTED. Return to index of stories...


GREKOS HEARING-VO


ALSO IN COURT TODAY, A BONITA SPRINGS DOCTOR.

DR ZANNOS GREKOS FACED A JUDGE TO FIGHT FOR HIS RIGHT TO PRACTICE MEDICINE.

THE FLORIDA HEALTH DEPARTMENT ISSUED AN EMERGENCY RESTRICTION ON GREKOS' LICENSE IN FEBRUARY OF LAST YEAR, ORDERING HIM TO NOT PERFORM ANY MORE STEM CELL PROCEDURES.

THAT CAME AFTER GREKOS PERFORMED EXPERIMENTAL STEM CELL TREATMENT ON A FEMALE PATIENT WHO LATER DIED.

THIS PAST MARCH, THE STATE SUSPENDED GREKOS' LICENSE WHEN ANOTHER PATIENT DIED AFTER RECEIVING STEM CELL THERAPY AT GREKOS' OFFICE.

THIS HEARING WILL ONLY ADDRESS THE FIRST INCIDENT WHERE GREKOS HAD HIS LICENSE RESTRICTED.

HIS TRIAL IS EXPECTED TO LAST 4 DAYS. Return to index of stories...


CAPE DUI ARREST-SS


A NORTH FORT MYERS MAN IS UNDER ARREST, ACCUSED OF PLOWING INTO SEVERAL VEHICLES WHILE DRIVING DRUNK.

GREGORY RUSSELL IS CHARGED WITH FELONY D-U-I WITH PROPERTY DAMAGE AND CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY HARM TO ANOTHER.

ACCORDING TO AN ARREST REPORT, RUSSELL SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF A VEHICLE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD -- AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES PER HOUR.

OFFICERS SAY RUSSELL THEN STRUCK A SECOND VEHICLE BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. Return to index of stories...


FM SUSPICIOUS FIRE-SS VO


FIREFIGHTERS SAY A FIRE AT AN ABANDONED APARTMENT BUILDING IN FORT MYERS IS SUSPICIOUS.

IT BROKE OUT EARLIER TODAY IN FIRST FLOOR UNIT OF THE BUILDING ON DELEON STREET.

NO ONE WAS HURT.

FIREFIGHTERS SAY SINCE THERE IS NO POWER TO BUILDING OR LIGHTNING IN AREA SO THEY ARE CALLING IT SUSPICIOUS.

BE SURE TO STAY WITH ABC7 ON AND ONLINE FOR UPDATES. Return to index of stories...


MENINGITIS FLORIDA-OC


THERE ARE MORE CASES TONIGHT OF FUNGAL MENINGITIS ASSOCIATED WITH CONTAMINATED STEROID INJECTIONS HERE IN FLORIDA.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SAYS A 74 YEAR OLD WOMAN IN MARION COUNTY AND A 79 YEAR OLD IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY ARE SICKENED FROM THE OUTBREAK.

THIS BRINGS THE NUMBER OF CASES TO 12 IN FLORIDA INCLUDING 2 DEATHS.

NATIONWIDE, THERE ARE MORE THAN 200 CASES AND 15 DEATHS.

COMING UP IN OUR 5-30 HALF HOUR WILL TELL YOU WHY MORE MEDICATIONS MAY BE INVOLVED IN THIS OUTBREAK. Return to index of stories...


CHARCO HEALTH CLINIC-VO.WIPE


A FREE HEALTH CLINIC AND PHARMACY IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY IS EXPANDING AND MOVING INTO A NEW LOCATION.

SERVING MORE THAN 30-THOUSAND UNINSURED CHARLOTTE COUNTY RESIDENTS, THE VIRGINIA ANDES VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY CLINIC OUTGREW IT'S OLD LOCATION.

THANKS TO DONATIONS AND THE CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, ORGANIZERS PURCHASED A NEW BUILDING IN THE HEART OF THE COUNTY'S MEDICAL DISTRICT.

THERE ARE STILL SOME RENOVATIONS LEFT TO DE DONE, BUT THE CLINIC WILL NEARLY DOUBLE IN SIZE AT IT'S NEW LOCATION. Return to index of stories...


CHARCO HEALTH CLINIC-SOTVO


we want to take care of those people who are stuck between a rock and a hard place. And there are more than a few that we're findning that have been struggling and didn't even know we existed.

ORGANIZERS ARE HOSTING A DEDICATION CEREMONY TONIGHT AND EXPECT TO MOVE IN BY DECEMBER.

IN THE MEANTIME, THE CLINIC IS STILL OPERATING OUT OF IT'S OLD LOCATION.

IT SERVES UNINSURED ADULTS LIVING IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY. Return to index of stories...


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


PROTECTING YOUR HOME FROM A HURRICANE CAN BE COSTLY.

BUT TONIGHT SOME GOOD NEWS.

ABC7S SMART SHOPPER SHOWS US WHAT TO BUY AND WHY **NOW** IS THE TIME TO DO IT.

PLUS - SOUP.GRILLED CHEESE.COFFEE.

THEY CAN ALL LEAVE YOUR MOUTH WITH A NASTY BURN.

STRAIGHT AHEAD - THE PRODUCT YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR MOUTH COOL.

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


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TZ1 B MOUTH BURN STRIPS-VOTOPS


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MIAMI FLOODING-VOTOPS


UNUSUALLY HIGH TIDE CAUSED FLOODING ON MIAMI BEACH TODAY.

TAKE A LOOK.

TRAFFIC WAS DOWN TO ONE LANE IS SOME AREAS.

BUSINESS OWNERS LEFT SANDBAGS OUTSIDE TO KEEP AWAY THE WATER.

MIAMI BEACH OFFICIALS SAY PART OF THE PROBLEM IS A NEARLY HALF-CENTURY-OLD DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE. Return to index of stories...


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FORECAST-PHC


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-WXWALL


AFTERNOON RAIN FOR WEDNESDAY

As anticipated our Tuesday turned out to be great. There's was a lot of sunshine, a few clouds, and absolutely no rain. Wednesday will be the complete opposite.

Will we have a wash out? No, but at times you'll need something to keep you dry. Oh, and you probably won't need the sunglasses.

Simply put - if you want another Tuesday - Wednesday will be a disappointment to you.

We'll wake up to partly cloudy skies on Wednesday and temperatures hovering around 70 degrees. As we progress through the day we see more clouds than sun. As a result afternoon highs will stay in the mid 80s. We're actually forecasting a high of 85 degrees for Fort Myers!

Rainfall will be delayed until the late afternoon and early evening hours. So plan on a wet afternoon commute, and if you're going to be outside for sports - get ready to encounter some sprinkles.

Now why are we seeing such an abrupt and drastic change?

Well there's a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean, and its name is Paul. Our winds are lining up with the storm in perfect fashion. As they flow from the west, they're grabbing a lot of Hurricane Paul's moisture and pulling it into Florida. Thus, overcast skies, periods of rainfall, and a cooler day for Wednesday.

Thursday and Friday will be the opposite. On those days we'll see a bucket of sunshine, and we'll stay mainly dry. Highs will be in the 80s.

This weekend looks to be a split decision.

Out of the two days Sunday looks to be your best bet to get outside. I'm not saying Saturday will be terrible, in fact it should be fairly nice. However, we have isolated showers in the forecast for Saturday, and not for Sunday.

There's nothing tropical happening in the Gulf or Caribbean this week. Models are hinting this may change, so we'll have to continue to monitor the area.

We have one hurricane on the map in the Atlantic. Its name is Rafael, and it's moving away from the nation. Maximum winds are at 90 MPH which keeps it as a CAT 1. It'll begin to weaken as it moves to the north and passes by Bermuda Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO NINA-OC


WE STILL HAVE ABOUT A MONTH LEFT IN HURRICANE SEASON.

BUT AS THE THREAT WINDS DOWN - SO DOES THE PRICE OF PROTECTING YOUR HOME.

ABC 7 SMART SHOPPER NINA MOINI JOINS US WITH WHY NOW IS THE CHEAPEST TIME TO BUY HURRICANE SHUTTERS. Return to index of stories...


HURRICANE SHUTTERS-TC MON


ANYONE WHO HAS LIVED THROUGH A BAD STORM OR HURRICANE CAN TELL YOU THEY WANT TO BE BETTER PREPARED THE NEXT TIME AROUND.

BUT PUTTING HURRICANE SHUTTERS ON YOUR HOME CAN COST BIG BUCKS. AT LEAST FOUR-HUNDRED DOLLARS.

SO TO HELP YOU PREPARE WE FOUND SOME OF THE BIG BARGAINS IN HURRICANE PROTECTION THAT YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF RIGHT NOW. Return to index of stories...


HURRICANE SHUTTERS-PKG


NATS - This one is for the window, this bedroom

RICK WASKO WASN'T ALWAYS THIS PREPARED.

14:16:28 15

"We ran into bedroom 1 2 3.

WHEN HURRICANE CHARLEY CAME FOR HIS CAPE CORAL HOME IN 2004 -

"The patio ripped off like can of sardines."

HE DECIDED NEXT TIME HE'D BE AHEAD OF THE STORM.

14:14:49 8

"We decided to break down and buy those got decent price end of season and garage sales."

NATS - DRILL

ALUFAB U-S-A C-E-O HUGO MIR SAYS AS THIS HURRICANE SEASON WINDS DOWN - NOW IS ACTUALLY THE BEST TIME TO BUY PROTECTION FOR YOUR HOME.

THESE ROLL DOWN SHUTTERS ARE TWO DOLLARS CHEAPER THROUGH OCTOBER - 17.99 PER SQUARE FOOT.

13:55:56 2

"Actually lowest price we've ever had."

MIR SAYS HE'S GIVING THE DISCOUNT BECAUSE BUSINESSES LIKE HIS ARE LOOKING TO FINISH OUT THE YEAR STRONG - EVEN THOUGH HURRICANES WON'T BE AS BIG OF A THREAT.

IT'S THE SAME STORY AT ANOTHER FORT MYERS BUSINESS - STORM SMART COMPANIES.

14:21:26 4

"October is one best months all year to buy hurricane protection products."

MANAGER AJ GIACALONE SAYS HE'S GIVING DISCOUNTS FROM FOUR TO 800 DOLLARS THIS MONTH.

BUT HERE'S THE CATCH. THE SAVINGS DEPEND ON THE AMOUNT OF WINDOWS AND TYPE OF SHUTTERS INDIVIDUAL CUSTOMERS NEED -

14:15:57 6

"Really not hard to install do tracks on bottom and if handy at all it's a fairly easy project."

FOR WASKO - THE 500 PLUS DOLLARS HE PAID WAS WELL WORTH IT.

14:17:51 4

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HURRICANE SHUTTERS-TC MON


MANY OF THE COMPANIES ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA GIVE FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATES.

THAT CAN GIVE YOU A GOOD IDEA OF WHAT TYPE OF PROTECTION YOU NEED AND HOW MUCH IT WILL COST.

WE HAVE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE ABOUT WHAT KINDS OF PROTECTION AND SHUTTERS ARE AVAILABLE.

GO TO ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM.

CLICK ON SMART SHOPPER. Return to index of stories...


PEANUT RECALL EXPANDING AGAIN-VO


ANOTHER COMPANY IS RECALLING PEANUTS BECAUSE OF A SALMONELLA OUTBREAK.

HINES NUT COMPANY IS RECALLING NEARLY 2 MILLION POUNDS OF IN-SHELL PEANUTS.

THE COMPANY SAYS THE RECALL IS A PRECAUTIONARY MOVE.

THE RECALLED PEANUTS WERE PROCESSED IN THE SUNLAND, INC. PEANUT PROCESSING PLANT.

SUNLAND IS THE PROCESSING PLANT AT THE CENTER OF THE SALMONELLA OUTBREAK THAT HAS SICKENED 35 PEOPLE. Return to index of stories...


MOUTH BURN STRIPS-VOTOPS


GOOD NEWS IF YOU ALWAYS BURN YOUR TONGUE OR ROOF OF OUR MOUTH AFTER EATING SOMETHING HOT.

SCIENTISTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HAVE DEVELOPED A DISSOLVABLE STRIP THAT PROVIDES INSTANT PAIN RELIEF FOR MOUTH BURNS.

THE STRIP CONTAINS AN ANESTHETIC THAT'S USED IN DENTAL PRODUCTS AND THROAT LOZENGES.

THE STRIPS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE IN STORES. Return to index of stories...


TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS COLLECTION-SS-SS-SS-OC


TONIGHT, WE HAVE AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT THE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED TARGET AND NEIMAN MARCUS HOLIDAY COLLECTION.

IT INCLUDES MORE THAN 50 ITEMS CREATED BY DESIGNERS LIKE OSCAR DE LA RENTA AND MARC JACOBS.

MOST OF THEM WILL BE LESS THAN 60 DOLLARS.

THIS IS A YOGA MAT CREATED BY DIANE VON FURSTENBERG.

IT COSTS 50 DOLLARS.

HERE'S A BLOUSE DESIGNED BY TRACY REESE FOR 80 DOLLARS.

AND FOR THE CHILDREN.

THIS JASON WU GIRL'S DRESS IS 60 DOLLARS.

THE COLLECTION IS EXPECTED TO HIT TARGET STORES DECEMBER 1ST. Return to index of stories...


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


THEY'RE CRUNCHY.HOT AND FINGER LICKING GOOD.

BUT THESE CHEETOS CAN ALSO BE HIGHLY ADDICTIVE.

TONIGHT - THE FIGHT TO BAN THEM FOR CHILDREN.

PLUS.THE WAY YOU VOTE THIS NOVEMBER COULD BE DETERMINED BY A LOT OF THINGS INCLUDING YOUR D-N-A.

HOW YOUR GENES MAY PLAY A ROLE AT THE POLLS. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A HOT CHEETOS BAN-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ2 B BIOLOGY AT THE BALLOT BOX-VOTOPS


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HOT CHEETOS BAN-VO IN POP


A POPULAR SNACK IS CAUSING AN UPROAR ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

FLAMIN' HOT CHEETOS ARE NOW *BANNED* IN MANY SCHOOLS.

ABC'S LINSEY DAVIS TELLS US WHY THIS SNACK, WHICH HAS BEEN AROUND FOR DECADES IS SUDDENLY A TARGET. Return to index of stories...


HOT CHEETOS BAN-PKG


Kids *love* these curly, crunchy cheetos called flamin hots so much.they

even have FACEBOOK FAN PAGES.and videotaped competitions for who can eat

the most the fastest.

Nats of three kids eating big bowl of them in under ten minutes

THIS music VIDEO about the bite-size snacks has more THAN 3 MILLION HITS ON

YOU TUBE

NATS MUSIC VIDEO: kids rapping about flamin hot cheetos

BUT this morning flamin' hot cheetos are under fire. SCHOOL DISTRICTS in

CALIFORNIA and new mexico are trying to BAN THEM. and in illinois at

rockford public schools where they used to sell about 150 thousand bags of

flamin hots each year, they've been taken off the menu.

Robert Willis/Interim Superintendent, Rockford if children were to bring in

snacks that are high in fat high in calories that's their choice, we're not

going to be providing those kinds of foods

Grfx

School officials say THE CONCERN IS their nutritional value.or lack

thereof. EACH of these snack size BAGs CONTAINs 26 GRAMS OF FAT and A

QUARTER OF the amount of sodium that's recommended for an entire day

AND on top of the artificial coloring and flavoring, some EXPERTS say hot

cheetos are "hyperpalatable" meaning they're highly addictive and the

notion that you can't eat just one. Well, there may be some science behind

it.

Ashley Gearheardt Our brain is really hardwired to find things like fat and

salt really rewarding and now we have foods that have them in such high

levels that it can trigger an addictive process.

Dr. Ashley Gearhardt, a clinical psychologist says children are more

susceptible because their bodies are still developing.

Grfx

FRITO LAYWHICH MAKES AND SELLS cheetos tells abc news IT IS "committed to

responsible and ethical marketing practices, which includes not marketing

our products to children ages 12 and under."

BUT SOME SCHOOL OFFICIALS SAY Try telling that to these kids.

Nats more rap "got my fingers stained red and I can't get them off me/you

can catch me and my crew eating hot cheetos and takis" Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-ONCAM


WHEN YOU BRING HOME BABY - YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE IT'S SAFE.

BUT TONIGHT A SHOCKING WARNING.

SOME OF THE PRODUCTS YOU'RE USING COULD BE DEADLY.

COMING UP - WHAT TO THROW OUT AND WHY.

PLUS

I've moved on in my life. I'm trying to make things different."

THE TOO TAN MOM HAS A MESSAGE FOR YOU.

HER LAST WORDS AND HER TIRADE ON ALLEGATIONS OF DRUG USE.

AND LOOK AT THIS.

ELEPHANTS ON A MAJOR ROADWAY.

HOW THEY GOT HERE AND WHAT OFFICERS DID. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS-VO


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TZ3 B TAN MOM ON DR DREW-SOTVO


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TZ3 C ELEPHANTS ON THE HIGHWAY-VO


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BUMP SHOT-BUMP OUT


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


NEWS AT 5:00 PM OPEN-CLIP


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TS LCSO INTERNAL INVESTIGATION-VID BOX EFX #36


MAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW.

A LEE COUNTY SERGEANT IS OUT OF A JOB TONIGHT.

AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION BY THE LEE COUNTY SHERRIF'S OFFICE SHOWS ROSS DIPASQUALE WAS FIRED AFTER TELLING DEPUTIES TO IGNORE EXTRA WORK LIKE TRAFFIC STOPS.

THEY SAY DIPASQUALE WAS UPSET BECAUSE DEPUTIES AND SERGEANTS DIDN'T GET A BONUS LAST MONTH, BECAUSE OF THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE UNIONS. Return to index of stories...


TS ROBERT DUNN-VID BOX


JURY SELECTION IS NOW UNDERWAY FOR A MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE INSIDE A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE CENTER.

ROBERT DUNN IS CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE MURDER, ARMED BURGLARY AND CHILD ABUSE.

HE FACES THE DEATH PENALTY IF CONVICTED. Return to index of stories...


TS PAUL RYAN-VID BOX


AND GOP VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE PAUL RYAN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC RALLY IN FORT MYERS THIS THURSDAY NIGHT.

IT WILL BE AT THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX SOCCER FIELD ON SIX MILE CYPRESS PARKWAY.

HE WILL ALSO ATTEND A PRIVATE FUNDRAISER IN NAPLES BEFORE THE RALLY. Return to index of stories...


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PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-VOTOPS-2 SHOT


WE'RE GETTING THE DETAILS ON RYAN'S VISIT JUST HOURS BEFORE THE SECOND PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.

HI I'M COURTNEY ROBINSON.

AND I'M JOE ROETZ.

REPUBLICAN NOMINEE MITT ROMNEY AND PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WILL SQUARE OFF IN A TOWN HALL STYLE DEBATE TONIGHT AT HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY IN HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK.

HERE'S STEVE HANDELSMAN WITH A PREVIEW. Return to index of stories...


PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-PKG


THE PRESSURE IS ON. BUT SO WAS THE SMILE. BARACK OBAMA HEADED TO THE HOFSTRA DEBATE.

"I feel fabulous. Look at this beautiful day."

MITT ROMNEY GOT SUNSHINE FROM A STARTLING POLL BY GALLUP FOR USA TODAY, THAT SHOWS HIM LEADING NOW IN 12 BATTLEGROUND STATES FROM COLORADO TO FLORIDA TO OHIO.

SINCE THE DEBATE IN DENVER.

USA TODAY-GALLUP POLL/ SWING STATES

LIKELY VOTERS

ROMNEY 50%

OBAMA 46%

ROMNEY OVER OBAMA 50-46 AMONG LIKELY VOTERS, BECAUSE, GALLUP FOUND:

WOMEN LIKELY TO VOTE

OBAMA 49%

ROMNEY 48%

ROMNEY TRAILS WITH WOMEN IN SWING STATES BY JUST 1. A ONCE-WIDE GENDER GAP CLOSED.

TEAM OBAMA DISPUTES THE NUMBERS. A SHIFT LIKE THAT IS CRITICAL.

"And whoever wins the women - usually wins the election."

TONIGHT'S DEBATE IS A TOWN HALL; AUDIENCE QUESTIONS.

IN A DEBATE LIKE THAT IN 1992, GEORGE BUSH '41 LOOKED IRRITABLE

- no super needed

"I'm not sure I get it - help me with the question and I will try and answer it."

SMALL STATE GOVERNOR BILL CLINTON LOOKED EMPATHETIC

"When people lose jobs - good chance I'll know their names."

IN 2000, AL GORE CAME ACROSS RECKLESS WHEN HE APPROACHED GEORGE BUSH '43.

TODAY AT HOFSTRA: ADVICE FOR GOV. ROMNEY

"Continue to preach what he believes in. Because he's more moderate than people

give him credit for."

ADVICE FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA

"I think he needs to take charge and show, you know, that he's been

running this country for 4 years."

ONE ISSUE IS SURE TO BE LIBYA. 4 U.S. DEAD. THE WHITE HOUSE FOR DAYS DENYING A TERRORIST ATTACK.

"Something terrible happened, and we have to find out what it was."

SECRETARY OF STATE CLINTON SAYING BLAME HER NOT THE PRESIDENT.

AND MUCH OF TONIGHT'S FOCUS WILL BE ON THE ECONOMY. Return to index of stories...


PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SSTOPS


STEVE HANDELSMAN REPORTING.

AGAIN, THE DEBATE IS TONIGHT AT 9.

YOU CAN WATCH IT RIGHT HERE ON ABC7. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO PKG-OC


WITH THE ELECTION COMING UP.

YOU MIGHT THINK IT'S YOUR ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL EXPERIENCES THAT SHAPE YOUR POLITICAL VIEWS.

BUT RESEARCH SHOWS YOUR BIOLOGY. YOUR GENES MAY HAVE A BIGGER IMPACT THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT. Return to index of stories...


BIOLOGY AT THE BALLOT BOX-PKG


WHAT'S FACTORING INTO YOUR NOVEMBER DECISION?

A NEW STUDY SHOWS YOUR BIOLOGY MAY ALSO BE A FACTOR AT THE BALLOT BOX. IN LONDON, RESEARCHERS FOUND THAT THE AREA OF THE BRAIN THAT PROCESSES CONFLICTING INFORMATION WAS LARGER FOR LIBERALS… WHILE THE AREA THAT PROCESSES FEAR AND THREATS WAS LARGER FOR CONSERVATIVES. FINALLY U-C SAN DIEGO AND HARVARD RESEARCHERS SAY A DOPAMINE RECEPTOR MAY ALSO PLAY A ROLE. THEY FOUND PEOPLE BORN WITH A SPECIFIC VERSION OF THE D-R-D-4 GENE WERE MORE LIKELY TO BE LIBERAL AS ADULTS. SO CAN YOUR D-N-A REALLY PLAY A ROLE AT THE POLL?

IT'S JUST ONE MORE THING THAT'S UP FOR DEBATE! Return to index of stories...


BIOLOGY AT THE BALLOT BOX-OC


RESEARCHERS FROM N-Y-U ALSO FOUND PEOPLE WHO SCORED HIGH ON A SCALE MEASURING FEAR OF DEATH WERE ALMOST FOUR TIMES MORE LIKELY TO HOLD CONSERVATIVE VIEWS, WHILE THOSE WHO EXPRESSED INTEREST IN NEW EXPERIENCES TENDED TO BE LIBERALS. Return to index of stories...


MENINGITIS OUTBREAK LATEST-VO


MORE MEDICATIONS COULD BE TIED TO A NATIONWIDE MENINGITIS OUTBREAK.

HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY AT LEAST TWO MORE DRUGS FROM A COMPOUNDING PHARMACY IN MASSACHUSETTS MAY BE LINKED TO IT.

15 PEOPLE HAVE DIED AND MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE HAVE GOTTEN SICK FROM THE OUTBREAK.

THERE ARE 12 CASES IN FLORIDA AND 2 DEATHS.

THE NON-CONTAGIOUS MENINGITIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH INJECTIONS OF A CONTAMINATED STEROID PRODUCED BY THE PHARMACY.

NOW, THE F-D-A SAYS A PATIENT WHO RECEIVED A DIFFERENT INJECTION THERE MAY HAVE MENINGITIS.

AND A TRANSPLANT PATIENT.WHO RECEIVED CARDIOPLEGIC SOLUTION FROM THE COMPANY.COULD BE SICK AS WELL. Return to index of stories...


PAKISTANI GIRL LATEST-VO


BRITISH POLICE QUESTIONED TWO PEOPLE AT A HOSPITAL WHERE A PAKISTANI TEENAGER IS BEING TREATED.

THE QUESTIONING IS RAISING FEARS ABOUT THE GIRL'S SECURITY AMID PLEDGES BY THE TALIBAN TO CONTINUE TO TARGET HER.

MILITANTS SHOT THE 14-YEAR-OLD IN THE HEAD LAST WEEK.

THE TALIBAN WANTS HER SILENCED BECAUSE OF HER ACTIVISM, INCLUDING SUPPORT OF EDUCATION FOR GIRLS.

HOSPITAL OFFICIALS SAY SECURITY IS EXTREMELY TIGHT AROUND THE GIRL. Return to index of stories...


COSTA CONCORDIA HEARING-BNR-VOTOPS


NEW DETAILS TONIGHT ABOUT THE CRUISE SHIP THAT CAPSIZED OFF THE ITALIAN COAST IN JANUARY KILLING 32 PEOPLE.

A PRE-TRIAL HEARING IS HAPPENING THIS WEEK FOR THE CAPTAIN OF THE COSTA CONCORDIA.

TODAY A PANEL OF COURT EXPERTS SAID A SONAR ECHO SOUNDER THAT TRACKS WATER DEPTH WASN'T FUNCTIONING AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.

COSTA SAYS THE SHIP WAS EQUIPPED WITH MORE RADAR SYSTEMS THAN REQUIRED AND THE MINIMUM LEVEL WAS FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. Return to index of stories...


MASS FOR AGUILAR-VO-SS


FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE MOURNING THE LOSS OF AN 18-YEAR-OLD UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA STUDENT.

HIS HIGH SCHOOL FRIEND, PEDRO BRAVO, IS CHARGED WITH MURDER AND KIDNAPPING. Return to index of stories...


GATOR CAPTURED-VO


A NUSIANCE ALLIGATOR IS OFF THE STREETS IN MIAMI.

THIS 8-FOOT ALLIGATOR WAS CAPTURED OVER THE WEEKEND IN SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE.

AFTER A CALL FROM NEIGHBORS, POLICE MOVED IN TO CAPTURE THE ANIMAL.

IT TOOK SOME PURSUING AND SOME MUSCLE, BUT OFFICERS WERE ABLE TO CAPTURE THE BEAST.

THE GATOR WILL BE KILLED BECAUSE UNDER FLORIDA STATE LAW A NUISANCE ALLIGATOR OVER 4 FEET LONG MUST BE PUT DOWN. Return to index of stories...


ELEPHANTS ON THE HIGHWAY-VOTOPS


ELEPHANTS ENDED UP ON THE HIGHWAY IN MISSISSIPPI.

A TRUCK CARRYING A CIRCUS TRAILER WITH FOUR ELEPHANTS WENT OFF THE ROAD.

THREE OF THEM WERE UNLOADED SO A WRECKER COULD PULL THE TRAILER BACK ONTO THE HIGHWAY.

THE FOURTH WAS TOO UPSET TO MOVE.

ALL OF THE ELEPHANTS FOR THE COLES BROTHERS CIRCUS ARE OKAY.JUST A BIT SHAKEN UP. Return to index of stories...


TAN MOM ON DR. DREW-OC-SOT-OC


THE WOMAN KNOWN AS THE "TAN MOM" IS MAKING HEADLINES AGAIN.

PATRICIA KRENTCIL IS ACCUSED OF ALLOWING HER FIVE-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER TO USE A TANNING BED AT A SALON.

DURING AN APPEARANCE ON LAST NIGHT'S DOCTOR DREW, KRENTCIL LASHED OUT AT VIEWERS FOR CRITICIZING HER APPEARANCE AND BEHAVIOR.

I have to say something. I have to speak out. I just have to say this. First of all, number one, you don't know me. Oh, you see my mouth. No, I'm not on drugs. I don't take drugs. I don't like drugs because first and foremost, you don't even know -- when you take a drug, or what the drug is going to do to you. When I had the back surgeries and the face surgeries, I my back --. You don't know me. Oh, this is what you think? I don't care what you think. Don't think! Think about yourself. Don't waste your time on me. I've moved on in my life. I'm trying to make things different."

KRENTCIL SAYS SHE WAS THE SURVIVOR OF SEVERE ABUSE WHEN SHE WAS YOUNGER THAT INCLUDED A HEAD INJURY. Return to index of stories...


TOXIC COSTUMES-VO.WIPE


CHILDREN'S HALLOWEEN COSTUMES LOADED WITH LEAD ALMOST HIT STORE SHELVES IN THE U-S.

THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION AND CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICERS, INTERCEPTED A LOAD OF TOXIC LEAD LADEN PIRATE COSTUMES FROM CHINA.

THE COSTUMES WERE HEADED TO SEATTLE.

THEY HAD LEAD LEVELS 11 TIMES THE LEGAL LIMIT.

THE C-P-S-C SAYS NEW TECHNOLOGY IS MAKING IT EASIER TO DETECT LEAD IN ITEMS. Return to index of stories...


TOXIC COSTUMES-SOTVO


It has a camera, so I can zoom in on a various part if I want to.

AGENTS SEIZED NEARLY 230 CARTONS OF 13-HUNDRED TOXIC COSTUMES.

ALL OF THEM WILL BE DESTROYED.

THE SHIPMENTS WERE VALUED AT MORE THAN 10 THOUSAND DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS-OC


ANOTHER WARNING FOR PARENTS TONIGHT.

THERE ARE DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS THAT CAN CAUSE INJURIES. EVEN DEATH. AND SOME OF THEM ARE STILL ON STORE SHELVES.

LIZ CRENSHAW EXPLAINS. Return to index of stories...


DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS-1!


"Should we put you in the play yard? oh, you want to be with daddy!"

BRING HOME A NEW BABY AND YOU BRING HOME A HOUSE FULL OF NEW EQUIPMENT. PRODUCTS PARENTS PRESUME ARE SAFE TO USE.

"One of the most serious challenges there are products that may appear to give parents a false sense of security."

THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION IS IN CHARGE OF TRACKING INJURIES AND WORKING WITH MANUFACTURERS TO REDESIGN PRODUCTS AND SOMETIMES ISSUE A RECALL.

HERE AT THE C-P-S-C'S LAB. PRODUCTS ARE TESTED FOR SAFETY AND DANGEROUS DESIGNS DISCOVERED. FOR STARTERS, DROP SIDE CRIBS. MORE THAN ELEVEN MILLION HAVE BEEN RECALLED.

"It was specifically the drop side detached hazard and what happens the baby can get caught, feet first. get caught at the head and neck area and strangle."

32 BABIES HAVE DIED.

BEWARE OF SOFT BEDDING. THE C-P-S-C SAYS NEARLY HALF OF ALL CRIB DEATHS ARE FROM SUFFOCATION.

IT WARNS NEVER PUT PILLOWS, QUILTS, CUSHIONS OR EVEN BUMPERS IN THE BABY'S CRIB.

AND SLEEP POSITIONERS. THE CPSC SAYS DON'T USE THEM. THERE HAVE BEEN AT LEAST 12 DEATHS.

"Never want to use a sleep positioner, baby can turn to their side, get caught at the head area on the bolster and suffocate."

ANOTHER WORRY. BABY SLING CARRIERS. AT LEAST 14 DEATHS HAVE BEEN REPORTED.

"The commission is concerned about babies suffocating with the fabric against the nose and mouth or when the baby is in a curved position and gets caught chin to chest and can no longer breathe."

REPORTER: "How do you want parents to use these safely?"

CPSC: "Consumers should always make sure baby's head is exposed when using the sling carrier."

FALLS ALSO INJURE CHILDREN.

RECENTLY. BUMBO SEATS WERE RECALLED FOR A FIX.

21 SKULL FRACTURES WERE REPORTED AFTER BABIES FELL OUT OF SEATS PLACED ON ELEVATED SURFACES.

"You want to get the restraint strap and add it to your bumbo seat. A safer place is to always use the bumbo seat on the floor."

BABY BATH SEATS ARE ANOTHER PROBLEM.

THE SEAT CAN TIP OVER AND THE BABY CAN SLIP THROUGH THE LEG OPENING AND DROWN.

REPORTER: "Baby walkers have been dangerous of stairs right?"

CPSC: "Stairs and falls being the number one injury there."

REPORTER: "They fall off."

CPSC: "Extremely dangerous and can be deadly. Here we have the newer style with the anti-skid device, it stops at the top of stairs." Return to index of stories...


DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS-OC-BNR


LIZ CRENSHAW REPORTING.

FOR A LIST OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PRODUCTS AND PRODUCTS THAT ARE UNDER RECALL HEAD TO ABC-7.COM AND CLICK ON SITES ON 7. Return to index of stories...


GYMS AT TRUCK STOPS-VO.WIPE


A UNIQUE PUSH TONIGHT FOR TRUCK DRIVERS TO BE HEALTHIER.

INDUSTRY-WIDE, TRUCK DRIVERS ARE AMONG THE MOST UNHEALTHY BECAUSE SO MUCH OF THEIR TIME IS SPENT SITTING AND EATING.

THAT'S WHY SNAP FITNESS IS OPENING GYMS AT TRUCK STOPS NATIONWIDE. Return to index of stories...


GYMS AT TRUCK STOPS-SOTVO


"Most of the guys who drive today, they go from the steering wheel to the sleeper. And that's no exercise."

THE MEMBERSHIP WILL COST DRIVERS ABOUT 20 DOLLARS A MONTH. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


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


JA: I JUST GOT VERKLEMPT.

A MISTY EYES JENNIFER ANISTON IS SPEAKING OUT ABOUT LOVE AND MARRIAGE.

WHAT SHE'S SAYING ABOUT HER ENGAGEMENT

PLUS A LOOK AT THE ROCK!

AND.

NATS Paula Abdul: I've got a special little bottle I'd like to keep you inside of!

PAULA ABDUL DIDN'T HOLD BACK AS A GUEST JUDGE ON DANCING WITH THE STARS.

HER CRAZY COMMENTS.AND WHO'S LIKELY TO HEAD HOME IN TONIGHT'S ELIMINATION.

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


TZ4 A JENNIFER ANISTON-SOTVO


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TZ4 B DANCING WITH THE STARS-SOTVO


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STORM WARN JP OPEN-CLIP


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CROSSTALK-WX EST


AD-LIB WEATHER CHAT Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-PHC


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-WXWALL


AFTERNOON RAIN FOR WEDNESDAY

As anticipated our Tuesday turned out to be great. There's was a lot of sunshine, a few clouds, and absolutely no rain. Wednesday will be the complete opposite.

Will we have a wash out? No, but at times you'll need something to keep you dry. Oh, and you probably won't need the sunglasses.

Simply put - if you want another Tuesday - Wednesday will be a disappointment to you.

We'll wake up to partly cloudy skies on Wednesday and temperatures hovering around 70 degrees. As we progress through the day we see more clouds than sun. As a result afternoon highs will stay in the mid 80s. We're actually forecasting a high of 85 degrees for Fort Myers!

Rainfall will be delayed until the late afternoon and early evening hours. So plan on a wet afternoon commute, and if you're going to be outside for sports - get ready to encounter some sprinkles.

Now why are we seeing such an abrupt and drastic change?

Well there's a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean, and its name is Paul. Our winds are lining up with the storm in perfect fashion. As they flow from the west, they're grabbing a lot of Hurricane Paul's moisture and pulling it into Florida. Thus, overcast skies, periods of rainfall, and a cooler day for Wednesday.

Thursday and Friday will be the opposite. On those days we'll see a bucket of sunshine, and we'll stay mainly dry. Highs will be in the 80s.

This weekend looks to be a split decision.

Out of the two days Sunday looks to be your best bet to get outside. I'm not saying Saturday will be terrible, in fact it should be fairly nice. However, we have isolated showers in the forecast for Saturday, and not for Sunday.

There's nothing tropical happening in the Gulf or Caribbean this week. Models are hinting this may change, so we'll have to continue to monitor the area.

We have one hurricane on the map in the Atlantic. Its name is Rafael, and it's moving away from the nation. Maximum winds are at 90 MPH which keeps it as a CAT 1. It'll begin to weaken as it moves to the north and passes by Bermuda Return to index of stories...


DANCING WITH THE STARS-OC


IT WAS A NIGHT OF FIRSTS ON DANCING WITH THE STARS ALL STARS.

PAULA ABDUL JOINED THE JUDGES TABLE -- AS THE SHOW'S FIRST SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE --

WE ALSO SAW THE FIRST TENS OF THE SEASON.

GMA HOST GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS SHOWS US THE HIGHLIGHTS. Return to index of stories...


DANCING WITH THE STARS-PKG


TRACK #1 - 4.5 SECOND DURATION

GRAMMY WINNER PAULA ABDUL IS AS MUCH KNOWN FOR HER CHARMING CRITIQUES

NATS Paula Abdul: I've got a special little bottle I'd like to keep you

inside of!

TRACK #2 - 2 SECOND DURATION

AS SHE IS FOR HER SINGING AND DANCING

NATS Paula Abdul: "Your footwork was impeccable Melissa!

TRACK #3 - 6 SECOND DURATION

AND SHE DIDN'T HOLD BACK MONDAY NIGHT AS THE SEASON'S FIRST GUEST JUDGE ON

DANCING WITH THE STARS

NATS Paula Abdul: "Good job, I'm proud of you!"

TRACK #4 - 7 SECOND DURATION

THE FINAL 9 COUPLES - SHOWED UP TO IMPRESS AND SHOWED *OFF* THEIR BEST

DANCEFLOOR VIBE-OLOGY TO WOW ABDUL

NATS Paula Abdul: I'm telling you right now it was exquisite.

TRACK #5 - 5 SECOND DURATION

MONDAY'S DARE "DANCES"- ALLOWED THE STARS TO PICK WHAT THEIR COMPETITION

WOULD DANCE

NATS Shawn and Derek mambo dance

TRACK #6 - 13 SECOND DURATION

LIKE THE PAULA ABDUL CLASSIC SAYSTHE JUDGES WERE HEAD OVER HEELS FOR SEASON

8 CHAMP -- OLYMPIC GYMNAST SHAWN JOHNSON AND PARTNER DEREK HOUGH- THEIR

MESMERIZING MAMBO CATAPULTED THEM THE TOP OF THE LEADERBOARD!

NATS Paula Abdul: You have turned into this sexy young lady!

NATS Gilles and Peta Bollywood dance

TRACK #7 - 11 SECOND DURATION

TIED FOR FIRST - ACTOR GILLES MARINI AND PETA MURGATROYD - ELECTIFIED THE

ROOM WITH A BOLLYWOOD INFUSED NUMBER THAT LEFT ABDUL SPELLBOUND - YOU MIGHT

EVEN SAY SHE STRAIGHT UP TOLD THEM SO!

NATS Paula Abdul: Darling that was as smoldering as a vindaloo!!!

TRACK #8 - 1.5 SECOND DURATION

AND WHILE THERE WERE PITFALLS

NAT pop

TRACK #9 - 1.5 SECOND DURATION

AND TEARS DURING THE NIGHT

NATS Karina: I feel like I messed up the whole routine.

NATS Kelly and Val contemporary dance

TRACK #10 - 3 SECOND DURATION

THE COUPLES ALL DANCED LIKE THERE WAS NO TOMORROW!****

"PAULA'S FIRST JUDGING TABLE" *NEEDS TRACK*

WITH GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS

PROJECT: SD PAULAS JUDGING TABLE MK

SEQUENCE: STEPHANOPOULOS PAULA ABDUL

TRT: 1:25

***The underlined parts of track are Paula Abdul song references - if there'

s questions in the morning as to their origin***

TRACK #1 - 4.5 SECOND DURATION

GRAMMY WINNER PAULA ABDUL IS AS MUCH KNOWN FOR HER CHARMING CRITIQUES

NATS Paula Abdul: I've got a special little bottle I'd like to keep you

inside of!

TRACK #2 - 2 SECOND DURATION

AS SHE IS FOR HER SINGING AND DANCING

NATS Paula Abdul: "Your footwork was impeccable Melissa!

TRACK #3 - 6 SECOND DURATION

AND SHE DIDN'T HOLD BACK MONDAY NIGHT AS THE SEASON'S FIRST GUEST JUDGE ON

DANCING WITH THE STARS

NATS Paula Abdul: "Good job, I'm proud of you!"

TRACK #4 - 7 SECOND DURATION

THE FINAL 9 COUPLES - SHOWED UP TO IMPRESS

NATS Paula Abdul: I'm telling you right now it was exquisite.

TRACK #5 - 5 SECOND DURATION

MONDAY'S DARE "DANCES"- ALLOWED THE STARS TO PICK WHAT THEIR COMPETITION

WOULD DANCE

NATS Shawn and Derek mambo dance

TRACK #6 - 13 SECOND DURATION

THE JUDGES WERE HEAD OVER HEELS FOR SEASON 8 CHAMP -- OLYMPIC GYMNAST SHAWN

JOHNSON AND PARTNER DEREK HOUGH- THEIR MESMERIZING MAMBO CATAPULTED THEM THE

TOP OF THE LEADERBOARD!

NATS Paula Abdul: You have turned into this sexy young lady!

NATS Gilles and Peta Bollywood dance

TRACK #7 - 11 SECOND DURATION

TIED FOR FIRST - ACTOR GILLES MARINI AND PETA MURGATROYD - ELECTIFIED THE

ROOM WITH A BOLLYWOOD INFUSED NUMBER.

NATS Paula Abdul: Darling that was as smoldering as a vindaloo!!!

TRACK #8 - 1.5 SECOND DURATION

AND WHILE THERE WERE PITFALLS

NAT pop

TRACK #9 - 1.5 SECOND DURATION

AND TEARS DURING THE NIGHT

NATS Karina: I feel like I messed up the whole routine.

TRACK #10 - 3 SECOND DURATION

THE COUPLES ALL DANCED LIKE THERE WAS NO TOMORROW! Return to index of stories...


DANCING WITH THE STARS-OC


ANOTHER CONTESTANT WILL GO HOME TONIGHT.

DONNY OSMOND AND SUSAN BOYLE WILL ALSO PERFORM.

YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE ACTION TONIGHT ON ABC7 AT 8. Return to index of stories...


JENNIFER ANISTON ENGAGEMENT-SOTVO


ACTRESS JENNIFER ANISTON OPENS UP FOR THE FIRST TIME ABOUT HER ENGAGEMENT.

CH: YOU ARE SO HAPPY.

23;23;54;29 JA: I JUST GOT VERKLEMPT.

CH: YOU ARE SO HAPPY BECAUSE HE IS THE GREATEST GUY EVER AND YOU GUYS MAKE

THE GREATEST COUPLE EVER AND I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU.

ANISTON GOT EMOTIONAL

WHEN TALKING ABOUT HER ENGAGEMENT TO JUSTIN THEROUX ON THE "CHELSEA LATELY" SHOW LAST NIGHT.

SHE DIDN'T SAY TOO MUCH ABOUT IT, BUT TEARED UP A LITTLE.

WE ALSO GOT A CLOSER LOOK AT HER ESTIMATED 10 CARAT ENGAGEMENT RING. Return to index of stories...


BIEBER TICKET-SOTVO


A 7-YEAR-OLD TEXAS GIRL WITH A RARE BLOOD DISORDER IS GOING TO THE JUSTIN BIEBER CONCERT LATER THIS MONTH IN DALLAS THANKS TO ANOTHER LITTLE GIRL.

I wanted to go to the Justin Bieber concert, but she really wanted to go, so I let her have my Justin Bieber concert tickets.

DAWSON BEATY DONATED HER TICKETS TO EMMA ROUTH AFTER SHE SAW HER STORY ON FACEBOOK.

EMMA IS A HUGE JUSTIN BIEBER FAN.BUT HER FAMILY COULDN'T AFFORD THE TICKETS. Return to index of stories...


UNDERWATER PUMPKIN CARVING-VO


SOME ARE GETTING INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT UNDERWATER.

SCUBA DIVERS AT THE TENNESSEE AQUARIUM IN CHATTANOOGA CARVED PUMPKINS UNDER WATER.

THE PHOTOS OF THEIR CREATIONS WILL BE POSTED ON THE AQUARIUM'S FACEBOOK PAGE, WHERE FANS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE FOR THEIR FAVORITE. Return to index of stories...


WORLD'S OLDEST MAN-VOTOPS


A 115-YEAR-OLD MAN IN WESTERN JAPAN IS NAMED THE WORLD'S OLDEST MAN FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW.

JIRO-EMON KIMURA WAS BORN IN APRIL, 1897.

HE SAYS HE SPENDS MOST OF HIS DAYS IN BED.BUT HE DOESN'T HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT HEALTH PROBLEMS. Return to index of stories...


CHICK FIL A FOOD PANTRY-VO.WIPE


YOU CAN GET A FREE SANDWICH AND HELP OUT A GOOD CAUSE TODAY.

IF YOU DONATE SIX CANS OR BOXES OF FOOD TO THE CHICK-FIL-A ON AIRPORT PULLING ROAD IN NAPLES TODAY, YOU WILL RECEIVE A *FREE* ORIGINAL CHICKEN SANDWICH.

IT'S ALL PART OF A JOINT PARTNERSHIP WITH GRACE PLACE FOOD PANTRY.

THE COLLIER FOOD PANTRY IS IN NEED OF FOOD TO STOCK THEIR SHELVES. Return to index of stories...


CHICK FIL A FOOD PANTRY-SOTVO


"September and october is the toughest time of the year but this year our pantry is almost empty, we have almost 200 families come every single week not knowing where they are going to get their next meal and they can come and get food."

TO TAKE PART IN THE COMMUNITY EFFORT, DROP OFF YOUR CANS TO THE CHICK-FIL-A ON AIPORT PULLING ROAD IN NAPLES BEFORE 8:00 TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FIVE-ONCAM


***NOT*** NEW YORK'S FINEST.

THE SHOCKING VIDEO OF OFFICERS ATTACKING A HOMELESS MAN AT A SYNAGOGUE.

EVERY PUNCH AND BLOW CAUGHT ON CAMERA. Return to index of stories...


TZ5 A SYNAGOGUE ARREST VIDEO-VO


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BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN


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SYNAGOGUE ARREST VIDEO-OC


A NEW YORK CITY POLICE OFFICER SEEN HITTING A MAN ON CAMERA IS ON "MODIFIED DUTY" TONIGHT.

A SECURITY CAMERA CAUGHT EVERY PUNCH AND BLOW TWO OFFICERS INFLICTED ON THE MAN.

TRACIE STRAHAN REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


SYNAGOGUE ARREST VIDEO-PKG


IN MERE MOMENTS, THIS SECURITY VIDEO SHOWS FISTS SWINGING AT A CROWN HEIGHTS OUTREACH CENTER.

TWO COPS VERSUS ONE MAN IN AN INCIDENT LAWMAKERS SAY CROSSED THE LINE.

SOME AUDIBLY GASPED DURING A NEWS CONFERENCE WHEN SHOWING WHAT'S BECOME A VIRAL VIDEO ON SOCIAL MEDIA.AND CALLED FOR THE OFFICERS SEEN UNLEASHING ON A SEEMINGLY DEFENSELESS MAN TO BE DISCIPLINED.

"This is not New York City's finest. there are no two sides to this story, there is only one side."

FOR THEIR PART--THE NYPD SAYS OFFICERS WERE RESPONDING TO A 9-1-1 CALL OF A FIGHT INSIDE THE ALIYA SYNAGOGUE AND OUTREACH CENTER WHICH OFTEN HOUSES HOMELESS MEN.

"I don't know what this officer was thinking. To assume that stance he assumed or to attack an innocent man after he's already in cuffs on the ground but that's not police procedure."

EHUD HALEAVY, WHO WAS CRASHING ON THIS NOW DAMAGED COUCH, CLAIMED HE HAD PERMISSION TO SLEEP THERE.

BUT WATCH AS THE VIDEO CAPTURES THE MALE POLICE OFFICER SUDDENLY SIZING HIM UP, BREAKING INTO A FIGHTING STANCE, THEN UNLEASHING PUNCH AFTER PUNCH ON HIM.

HIS FEMALE PARTNER THEN PILES ON SWINGING A BATON.

IN A STATEMENT, THE NYPD SAID IN PART "THE OFFICERS USED FORCE TO AFFECT THE ARREST… THE NYPD INTERNAL AFFAIRS BUREAU IS INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT."

THE RABBI WHO SAYS HE GAVE HALEAVY PERMISSION TO STAY AT THE CENTER SAYS HE'S STILL SHAKEN BY WHAT HAPPENED.

"The bruises may have subsided but he's definitely very traumatized." Return to index of stories...


SYNAGOGUE ARREST VIDEO-OC


TRACIE STRAHAN REPORTING.

THE NYPD CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARD IS INVESTIGATING THE INCIDENT AS WELL. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP


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COMING UP AT 6PM-ONCAM


2626 "my dream. My dream home. Now, I'm shopping for an air boat."

STILL AHEAD TONIGHT AT SIX --

THIS WOMAN AND HER NEIGHBORS SAYS THEY FEEL CORNERED BY WATER FILLING UP THEIR YARDS.

WHY ITS HAPPENING, AND WHY A FIX CAN"T COME FAST ENOUGH.

FLORIDA'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IS AT EIGHT-POINT-EIGHT PERCENT.

BUT WE HAVE FOUND SOME JOBS THAT ARE HIRING --

AND LOOK AT WHAT SCHOOLS ARE DOING TO GET STUDENTS READY FOR THEM.

AND WE WILL HEAD BACK OUT LIVE TO HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY FOR A PREVIEW OF TONIGHT'S BIG MATCHUP BETWEEN PRESIDENT OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY. Return to index of stories...


TZ 6 1) FLOODED ROADS-SOTVO


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TZ 6 2) STEM JOBS-VOTOPS


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TZ 6 3) DEBATE PREPS-SAT23


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