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DIRECTORS PAGE TZ1 B MAINE QUAKE-NATVO
HL1) CHAR CHILD ABUSE ARREST-SOTVOTOPS JP STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP
HL2) LOCAL ZUMBA CONNECTION-SOTVO WEATHER-PWC
HL3) MAINE QUAKE-NATVO WEATHER-WXWALL
SHOW OPEN-CLIP BREAKING UPDATE
FIRST WEATHER-WX WALL HEALTHY SCHOOL LUNCH-POP
DEV CLIP-CLIP HEALTHY SCHOOL LUNCH-PKG
TERROR PLOT LATEST-VOTOPS MAINE QUAKE-NATVO
TERROR PLOT ARREST-SOTVO BONUS STORY-??
CHAR CHILD ABUSE ARREST-SS OC COMING UP NEXT OPEN-CLIP
CHAR CHILD ABUSE ARREST-PKG TEASE TWO-POP
FM ZUMBA CONNECTION-OC TZ2 SPORTS-VO
FM ZUMBA CONNECTION-PKG WORLD NEWS TEASE-BLK-SOT
DANGEROUS ROAD-VO TONIGHT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP
DANGEROUS ROAD-SOTVO TONIGHT AT 7 O'CLOCK---
MENINGITIS UPDATE-VO TZ 7 1) LICENSE PLATE CONTROVERSY-VO-WIPE
MENINGITIS UPDATE-SOTVO TZ 7 2) DREDGING DECISION-VOTOPS
GREKOS HEARING-VO SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
ZIMMERMAN TRIAL DATE-VO FLORIDA HOOPS-POMON
YVYV OPEN-CLIP FLORIDA HOOPS-VOTOPS
FL US SENATE DEBATE-VO FLORIDA HOOPS-SOTTOPS
FL US SENATE DEBATE-SOTVO FGCU MEN-VOTOPS
RYAN TICKETS-VO FGCU MEN-SOTTOPS
RYAN TICKETS-SOTVO GATOR FOOTBALL-POPMON
BIDEN IN TOWN-OC GATOR FOOTBALL-SOTTOPS
POSTAL SERVICE DEBT-VO SFM ISLAND COAST-VOTOPS
AMERICAN AIRLINES LOSS-VOTOPS SFM ISLAND COAST-SOTTOPS
HOME BUILDING SURGE-VO ALCS-VOTOPS
NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP ALCS-SOTTOPS
TEASE ONE--- GOODBYE-4SHOT
TZ1 A HEALTHY SCHOOL LUNCH-VOTOPS  


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HL1) CHAR CHILD ABUSE ARREST-SOTVOTOPS


They were dirty, the clothes, their body, everything." 5 seconds

TWO YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR BED-RIDDEN GRANDMOTHER FOUND IN FILTHY CONDITIONS --

DIRTY CLOTHES, DOG FECES AND GARBAGE PILED ALL OVER.

TONIGHT WHAT THE WOMAN ACCUSED OF LEAVING THEM LIKE THIS WAS DOING WHEN THEY WERE DISCOVERED. Return to index of stories...


HL2) LOCAL ZUMBA CONNECTION-SOTVO


16:44 "if this is true, i just pray for them."

A LOCAL CONNECTION TO THE SUSPECTED ZUMBA PROSTITUTION RING IN MAINE.

ONE OF THE MEN NAMED AS A CLIENT IS FROM FORT MYERS. Return to index of stories...


HL3) MAINE QUAKE-NATVO


loudnoise, earthquake

AND ANOTHER SMALL TOWN IS SHAKEN -- LITTERALLY.

WE HAVE NEW VIDEO TONIGHT FROM A RARE NEW ENGLAND EARTHQUAKE.

THE NEWS AT SIX STARTS NOW. Return to index of stories...


SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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FIRST WEATHER-WX WALL


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TERROR PLOT LATEST-VOTOPS


DEVELOPING TONIGHT,

WE ARE LEARNING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT A PLOT TO BLOW UP THE FEDERAL RESERVE BUILDING IN MANHATTAN -- AND IT'S JUST BLOCKS AWAY FROM THE WORLD TRADE CENTER.

F-B-I AGENTS ARRESTED ONE MAN WHO THEY SAY THOUGHT HE WAS DETONATING A BOMB.

THIS IS OUR FIRST LOOK AT QUAZI NAFIS --

FEDERAL PROSECUTORS SAY HE PLANNED TO ATTACK THE NEW YORK CITY LANDMARK.

THEY ALSO SAY NAFIS WAS BEING CLOSELY MONITORED BY THE F-B-I AND MEMBERS OF THE JOINT TERRORISM TASK FORCE -- THEY SAY NO ONE WAS EVER IN DANGER.

OFFICIALS SAY UNDERCOVER AGENTS WATCHED AS NAFIS SAT IN A VAN OUTSIDE THE RESERVE AND ASSEMBLED WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS A ONE-THOUSAND POUND BOMB --

IT WAS REALLY A FAKE.

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TERROR PLOT ARREST-SOTVO


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CHAR CHILD ABUSE ARREST-SS OC


TRASH.

FECES.

AND FILTH.

WE HAVE DISTURBING DETAILS TONIGHT IN A CASE OF CHILD NEGLECT.

DEPUTIES ACCUSE A CHARLOTTE COUNTY WOMAN OF LEAVING HER TWO YOUNG CHILDREN AND HER ELDERLY GRANDMOTHER *ALONE IN HORRIBLE CONDITIONS --

-- WHILE SHE WAS PARTYING IN ORLANDO.

A-B-C SEVEN'S CHARLIE KEEGAN SHOWS US HOW *HUNGER HELPED DEPUTIES DISCOVER THE MESS. Return to index of stories...


CHAR CHILD ABUSE ARREST-PKG


0:14 Cindy Houck-Roberts, Warner's Sister-in-law

0:55 Donna Chambers, Warner's mother-in-law

"I was in shock, total shock" Donna Chambers, Warner's Mother-in-Law

Nats door open.

RELATIVES HAD NO IDEA HOW SUSAN WARNER WAS LIVING - SURROUNDED BY PILES OF DIRTY CLOTHES WITH DOG FECES SCATTERED ACROSS THE FLOOR AND DIRTY DISHES PILING UP.

"there was no cleanliness at all." Cindy Houck-Roberts, Warner's Sister-in-Law

NOW CINDY HOUCK-ROBERTS AND HER MOTHER, DONNA CHAMBERS, ARE CLEANING UP THE MESS THEY NEVER KNEW EXISTED.

"it was pretty sad" Cindy Houck-Roberts, Warner's Sister-in-Law

DETECTIVES SAY WARNER LEFT HER 3 YEAR OLD AND TEN YEAR OLD CHILDREN HOME ALONE WITH THEIR BEDRIDDEN GREAT GRANDMOTHER WHILE SHE WENT TO ORLANDO FOR THE WEEKEND.

SUNDAY NIGHT THE TEN YEAR OLD WENT TO A NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE ASKING FOR FOOD AND TO CALL HER MOM.

THE NEIGHBOR CALLED 9-1-1 AND DEPUTIES FOUND THE HOUSE IN DISARRAY.

"I was flipping out I didn't know what was going on our nothing." Cindy Houck-Roberts, Warner's Sister-in-Law

HOUCK-ROBERTS IS CARING FOR THE CHILDREN NOW, THE GREAT GRANDMOTHER WENT TO THE HOSPITAL.

"she could have told us the situation and we could have taken care of everything." Donna Chamber, Warner's Mother-in-Law

WARNER'S MOTHER IN LAW IS BESIDE HERSELF AS SHE CLEANS UP THE HOUSE AND COLLECTS A FEW TOYS AND CLOTHES TO BRING TO CHILDREN.

"somebody else's nightmare, and we're living it, yeah, I guess you have to say that, that's true." Donna Chamber, Warner's Mother-in-Law

WARNER IS STILL IN JAIL FACING TWO COUNTS OF CHILD NEGLECT AND ONE COUNT OF NEGLECT OF AN ELDERLY PERSON.

IN PORT CHARLOTTE, CHARLIE KEEGAN ABC 7 Return to index of stories...


FM ZUMBA CONNECTION-OC


FROM THE TALK OF A SMALL MAINE TOWN TO A SCANDAL GAINING NATIONAL ATTENTION.

PROSECUTORS ACCUSE A ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR OF SELLING SEX TO MORE THAN 100 MEN AT HER DANCE STUDIO.

AND NEW TONIGHT.ONE HER REPORTED CLIENTS IS A FORT MYERS MAN.

HERE'S ABC7s MEAGHAN SMITH. Return to index of stories...


FM ZUMBA CONNECTION-PKG


FROM THE LOOKS OF THIS QUAINT MAINE TOWN-

YOU'D NEVER GUESS THE LOCAL ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR WAS ALLEGEDLY SELLING SEX TO MORE THAN 100 MEN IN HER DANCE STUDIO.

Nat sot from national pkg

AS THE SCANDALOUS STORY IS GAINING NATIONAL ATTENTION-

WE FOUND OUT ONE OF THOSE ACCUSED IS A FORT MYERS MAN.

16:59 "super friendly- just outgoing"

GAIL SWANSON LIVES NEXT DOOR TO 58 YEAR-OLD JAMES SOULE-

IN THE GATED COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB COMMUNITY.

SHE SAYS HE LIVES IN THIS HOUSE WITH HIS WIFE,

WHEN THEY AREN'T AT THEIR OTHER HOME IN MAINE.

"he's helped me so many times since my husband passed away 3 years ago and they've always looked out for me."

SHOCKED AND SADDENED TO HEAR ABOUT THE ALLEGATIONS-

Nat

GAIL TELLS US THE SOULES ARE-

16:36 "fabulous- just the best neighbors anybody could have."

ALEXIS WRIGHT IS THE ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR HE AND ALL THE OTHERS ARE ACCUSED OF PAYING MONEY TO HAVE SEX WITH.

EVEN THOUGH THE FORT MYERS MAN IS CHARGED WITH ENGAGING A PROSTITUTE-

HE DOESN'T HAVE A MUG SHOT, BECAUSE HIS ATTORNEY RECEIVED HIS ARREST SUMMONS ON HIS BEHALF, SO HE WASN'T BOOKED INTO A JAIL.

Nat

BACK AT SOULE'S HOME-

NEIGHBORS DON'T KNOW WHAT THEY'LL SAY TO HIM WHEN HE COMES BACK.

16:44 "if this is true, i just pray for them."

IN FORT MYERS, MEAGHAN SMITH, ABC -7. Return to index of stories...


DANGEROUS ROAD-VO


THE MOTHER OF A YOUNG WOMAN WHO DIED AFTER DRIVING INTO A CAPE CORAL CANAL MADE AN EMOTIONAL PLEA TO CITY LEADERS TODAY.

HER REQUEST:

STOP ANYONE ELSE FROM SUFFERING A SIMILAR FATE.

24-YEAR-OLD ALEXIE KRILL DIED LAST MONTH AFTER DRIVING HER CAR INTO THIS CANAL AT THE CORNER WHERE SURFSIDE BOULEVARD TURNS INTO BEACH PARKWAY.

HER MOTHER, KRISTIE HILBERT WANTS THE CITY TO INSTALL SOME SORT OF BARRIER ALONG THE SHARP CURVE. Return to index of stories...


DANGEROUS ROAD-SOTVO


-14:46:35-kristie hilbert/alexie krill's mother-"were not stuck on brick or concrete to keep cars out of the water. I'm anxious to see what alternatives study brings us."

COUNCIL MEMBERS WANT TO SEE CRASH DATA FROM THE CURVE BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISIONS.

KRILL IS THE SECOND PERSON TO TAKE THE FATAL PLUNGE INTO THIS CANAL.

IN 2005, PHILLIP KENNY ALSO DIED DRIVING INTO THIS CANAL. Return to index of stories...


MENINGITIS UPDATE-VO


NEW HEATH WARNINGS TONIGHT AS THE DEADLY MENINGITIS OUTBREAK GROWS.

THERE ARE AT LEAST 185 CASES IN 12 STATES --

AND NEW TONIGHT.

FLORIDA'S SURGEON GENERAL CONFIRMS ANOTHER MAN DIED FROM THE TAINTED STEROID INJECTION.

21 DOCTORS' OFFICES AND SURGICAL CENTERS FROM NORTH PORT TO NAPLES PURCHASED MEDICINE FROM THE NEW ENGLAND COMPOUNDING CENTER. WHICH IS AT THE CENTER OF THE OUTBREAK.

NONE OF THOSE OFFICES GAVE OUT THE CONTAMINATED SHOTS BELIEVED TO BE THE CAUSE.

STATEWIDE ALL FACILITIES ARE SENDING BACK ANY MEDICATION FROM THAT PHARMACY. Return to index of stories...


MENINGITIS UPDATE-SOTVO


WE SPOKE TO SEVERAL OF THE LOCAL PLACES WHO GOT MEDICINE FROM THAT NEW ENGLAND OFFICE.

SOME TELL US THEY HAVEN'T USED THEIR PRODUCTS IN MONTHS.

OTHERS SAY THEY PULLED THE PRODUCTS LAST WEEK. Return to index of stories...


GREKOS HEARING-VO


A BONITA SPRINGS CARDIOLOGIST IS FIGHTING TO GET HIS LICENSE REINSTATED TONIGHT.

THAT LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED WHEN TWO OF HIS PATIENTS DIED AFTER RECEIVING EXPERIMENTAL STEM CELL PROCEDURES.

THE HEARING FOR ZANNOS GREKOS CONTINUED TODAY.

THE MEDICAL EXAMINER THAT AUTOPSIED ONE OF GREKOS' PATIENTS SAYS THE WOMAN'S DEATH *WAS DIRECTLY LINKED TO THE TREATMENT.

THE STATE ARGUES GREKOS WAS NEGLIGENT AND COMMITTED MEDICAL MALPRACTICE BY DOING SOMETHING THAT HAD NO MEDICAL BACKING.

THE DEFENSE ARGUES THE TREATMENT HAS SAVED LIVES AND HELPED DOZENS OF GREKOS' PATIENTS.

THE HEARING SHOULD LAST THROUGH THE WEEK. Return to index of stories...


ZIMMERMAN TRIAL DATE-VO


NEW TONIGHT AT SIX.

GEORGE ZIMMERMAN WILL STAND TRIAL FOR KILLING TRAYVON MARTIN NEXT SUMMER.

THE *THIRD JUDGE FOR THE CASE SET THE TRIAL DATE FOR JUNE TENTH.

ATTORNEYS WILL BE BACK IN COURT THIS FRIDAY FOR WHAT'S EXPECTED TO BE A

LENGTHY HEARING OVER SEVERAL MOTIONS. INCLUDING THE DEFENSE ASKING FOR MORE TIME TO INTERVIEW STATE WITNESSES. Return to index of stories...


YVYV OPEN-CLIP


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FL US SENATE DEBATE-VO


IT'S YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE 20-12.

TONIGHT THE FOCUS IS ON ONE OF FLORIDA'S TWO U--S SENATE SEATS.

DEMOCRATIC INCUMBENT BILL NELSON DEBATES REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER CONNIE MACK IN LESS THAN AN HOUR.

THE CANDIDATES WILL FACE OFF AT NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY.

THE TWO MEN WILL TAKE QUESTIONS FROM A PANEL OF JOURNALISTS.

AND A-B-C 7 QUESTIONED F-G-C-U POLITICAL SCIENCE PETER BERGERSON ABOUT WHAT VOTERS SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR. Return to index of stories...


FL US SENATE DEBATE-SOTVO


Dr. Peter Bergerson / Political Science Professor, FGCU

:12:23:47

The greatest opportunity here is for the voters to size up the two candidates face to face. side by side and then make a judgement of who do they want for the Senate to be an advocate for the State of Florida." 01

YOU CAN WATCH THE DEBATE TONIGHT AT SEVEN ON OUR SISTER STATION N-B-C 2.

IF YOU'VE ALREADY MADE UP YOUR MIND, WE'LL HAVE THE REST OF YOUR NEWS ON A-B-C 7 AT 7.

AND OUR CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT CHAD OLIVER WILL BE AT THE DEBATE.

HE WE WILL BRING US THE HIGHLIGHTS TONIGHT AT 11. Return to index of stories...


RYAN TICKETS-VO


LOCAL ROMNEY-RYAN CAMPAIGN WORKERS ARE GETTING READY FOR PAUL RYAN'S FIRST VISIT TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AS A VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE.

RYAN WILL BE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TOMORROW FOR A STOP IN NAPLES AND A RALLY IN LEE COUNTY.

WE'RE TOLD THERE IS NOT A LIMIT TO HOW MANY TICKETS WILL GO OUT FOR THE EVENT AT THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX.

OFFICES IN LEE AND COLLIER COUNTY WERE BUSY ALL DAY HELPING PEOPLE GET TICKETS FOR THE EVENT. Return to index of stories...


RYAN TICKETS-SOTVO


Judy O'Donnell, Volunteer

"lee county is republican, we vote republican mostly on all elections so sometimes we feel that we are the step sister, they don't bother to come here that much because they have to go where they need to woo the people so I think it's special he's decided to come here."

STARTING AT FIVE TOMORROW AFTERNOON,

A PORTION OF PLANTATION ROAD WILL BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIANS FROM SIX MILE CHARTER ACADEMY TO SIX MILE CYPRESS FOR SECURITY REASONS. Return to index of stories...


BIDEN IN TOWN-OC


VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WILL ALSO VISIT FLORIDA THIS WEEK.

HE'LL STOP IN SUN CITY CENTER NEAR TAMPA ON FRIDAY.

ALSO, CHICAGO MAYOR RAHM EMANUEL IS CAMPAIGNING IN FLORIDA FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA THIS WEEEK.

THE FORMER WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF IS EXPECTED TO TRAVEL THROUGHT THE STATE FROM SATURDAY THROUGH MONDAY. Return to index of stories...


POSTAL SERVICE DEBT-VO


MORE BAD NEWS FOR THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE.

IT HIT ITS 15 *BILLION DOLLAR DEBT LIMIT.

THAT MEANS THE POSTAL SERVICE CANNOT BORROW ANY MORE MONEY.

INSTEAD, IT MUST RELY ON REVENUES FROM STAMPS AND OTHER PRODUCTS TO FUND OPERATIONS.

THE POSTAL SERVICE DOES HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO MAKE A ONE-POINT-FOUR BILLION DOLLAR PAYMENT FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS DUE ON MONDAY. Return to index of stories...


AMERICAN AIRLINES LOSS-VOTOPS


THE RED INK IS ALSO FLOWING AT AMERICAN AIRLINES.

ITS HOLDING COMPANY SAYS IT SUFFERED A NET LOSS OF 238 MILLION DOLLARS IN THE THIRD QUARTER.

THE COMPANY SAYS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN PROFITABLE IF NOT FOR CHARGES RELATED TO LAST YEAR'S BANKRUPTCY FILING.

THOSE CHARGES INCLUDED MORE THAN 200 MILLION DOLLARS IN SERVERANCE PAYMENTS. Return to index of stories...


HOME BUILDING SURGE-VO


SOME GOOD NEWS TONIGHT -- THE HOUSING MARKET PICKED UP MOMENTUM LAST MONTH.

THE NUMBER OF NEW HOMES UNDER CONSTRUCTION SURGED TO A *FOUR* YEAR HIGH IN SEPTEMBER.

THE NUMBERS FOR NEW STARTS TOTALED 872-THOUSAND.

THAT'S UP 15-PERCENT FROM AUGUST.

ANALYSTS SAY LOW MORTGAGE RATES--

COMBINED WITH LOW PRICES FUELED THE GAIN.

ANOTHER GOVERNMENT REPORT SHOWS FORECLOSURES ALSO FELL TO A FIVE-YEAR LOW. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE ONE---


GONE ARE THE DAYS OF FRENCH FRIES AND PIZZA --

NOW SCHOOLS ARE TURNING TO HEALTHIER MENUS.

BUT DO STUDENTS LIKE THE CHANGE? OR IS IT ALL ENDING UP IN THE TRASH --

TONIGHT WE TAKE YOU TO THE CAFETERIA.

shake earthquake

A SHAKE UP AT A CITY COUNCIL MEETING -- LITERALLY.

NEW VIDEO TONIGHT OF A RARE NEW ENGLAND EARTHQUAKE.

AND J-P WILL BE BACK WITH A LOOK AT OUR FORECAST, STAY WITH US. Return to index of stories...


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WEATHER-PWC


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WEATHER-WXWALL


"Thursday will bring more sunshine and drier weather"

Our Wednesday was filled with more clouds than sunshine, which kept temperatures slightly cooler today in the middle 80s. Some changes will be in the forecast for our Thursday as the clouds move out and the sunshine moves back in.

For the rest of our Wednesday, clouds will continue to thicken up across Southwest Florida with a few scattered downpours mainly east of I75. The rain will certainly not be widespread, and most of the activity should diminish as we head past sunset. Tonight, clouds will linger across Southwest Florida with a couple of leftover showers as lows settle into the lower 70s by morning.

Our Thursday, will start off with a few patchy clouds, but will offer more sunshine through the day as the clouds and moisture exit to our east and our atmosphere begins to dry out a bit. Mostly sunny skies will dominate with a mainly dry weather pattern with highs closing in on the upper 80s. Partly sunny skies will continue through our Friday, but with just enough moisture an isolated shower or two can't be ruled out during the afternoon and early evening hours.

The remnants of a weak front will wash out across Southwest Florida on Saturday continuing the chance for a couple of showers and storms. High pressure building in across the southeast and mid Atlantic states will be in control of our weather through the early part of the week, with mostly to partly sunny skies and temperatures in the middle to upper 80s as rain prospects remain next to none.

In the tropics, all is quiet for now with the exception of Hurricane Rafael. Rafael will be heading toward the north Atlantic through this evening and should become an extratropical cyclone later this evening and into tomorrow. Return to index of stories...


BREAKING UPDATE


WE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW BREAKING NEWS TONIGHT. ON A TERROR PLOT TO BLOW UP THE FEDERAL RESERVE BUILDING IN MANHATTAN.

FEDERGAL AGENTS ARRESTED THIS MAN QUAZI NAFIS.

NAFIS DID TAKE RESPONSIBILITY SAYG HE WANTED TO DESTROY AMERICA AND THOUGHT ATTACKING THE U-S ECONOMY WAS THE BEST WAY.

AS PART OF AN UNDERCOVER TERROR STING - AGENTS SAY THEY WATCHED AS NAFIS TRIED TO DETONATE WHAT HE THOUGHT WAS A VAN PACKED WITH EXPLOSIVES.

ACCORDING TO FEDERAL AUTHORITIES NAFIS WORKS WITH AL-QAEDA.

ABOUT AN HOUR AGO.A FEDERAL JUDGE DENIED HIM BOND.

HE FACES CHARGES OF ATTEMPTING TO USE A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION AND ATTEMPTING TO PROVIDE MATERIAL SUPPORT TO AL QAEDA." Return to index of stories...


HEALTHY SCHOOL LUNCH-POP


A LOT OF PARENTS ENCOURAGE THEIR CHILDREN TO EAT HEALTHY.

MORE FRUIT.MORE VEGETABLES. LESS JUNK FOOD.

NOW, COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOLS ALONG WITH OTHERS SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE ARE TRYING TO DO THE SAME BY IMPLEMENTING A HEALTHIER LUNCH MENU FOR THEIR STUDENTS.

A-B-C SEVEN'S RICK RITTER SHOWS US HOW THESE CHANGES ARE WORKING WITH THE ONES EATING IT. THE CHILDREN! Return to index of stories...


HEALTHY SCHOOL LUNCH-PKG


POTATOES, APPLES AND GREEN PEPPERS.

TYLER STEVENS/LAKE ELEMENTARY 3RD GRADER/29:55 "It's yummier!"

ALL PART OF A NEW LUNCH MENU THAT LAKE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AND PARENTS ARE RAVING ABOUT.

MICHELLE STEVENS/PARENT/24:27 "It's nice because it reinforces what we're teaching at home."

MICHELLE STEVENS REMEMBERS SCHOOL DAYS FROM LAST YEAR. ONES WHEN SHE WOULD KEEP HER SON FAR AWAY FROM THE LUNCH LINE.

MICHELLE STEVENS/PARENT/25:53 "It was always the evil school lunch, never wanted them to buy that."

A REDESIGNED LUNCH MENU BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS PUT AN END TO THOSE DAYS--FOCUSING ON HELPING STUDENTS BECOME MORE ACTIVE.

MICHELLE STEVENS/PARENT 24:59 "The meat is leaner, appears more fresh, less things are fried."

RONNA SMITH/LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/40:05 "They're more willing to walk down that line and grab some things that maybe they wouldn't have grabbed last year."

SOMETHING THAT MANY STUDENTS ARE ALREADY BENEFITING FROM.

BAILEY GORMAN/LAKE ELEMENTARY 5TH GRADER/35:38 "My energy level is a lot higher, I don't feel like falling asleep in class."

RICK RITTER/NEWS AT 5:00/45:22/ "The cafeteria loaded up two sample lunch trays for us. Kids are required to have at least one item of fruit and one vegetable on their tray at all times, along with an entree and milk. Certainly a healthier menu but not one that all students are excited about."

SCHOOL OFFICIALS SAY MOST KIDS ARE ON BOARD WITH THE NEW MENU.BUT SOME PREFER TO STICK WITH PACKED LUNCHES.

GESI MCDONALD/LAKE ELEMENTARY SECOND GRADER/ 43:58 "I say man, I'm not going to get those vegetables."

THE PLAN IS TO EVENTUALLY HAVE ALL STUDENTS EATING HEALTHIER. A GOAL THAT SCHOOL OFFICIALS SAY IS MAKING PROGRESS AND THEY'LL CONTINUE TO WORK ON MOVING FORWARD.

RONNA SMITH/LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/40:31 "This is one of the things wee want to build with our students, build a belief with a healthy foundation so as they move on with life, they're looking through healthy foods."

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MAINE QUAKE-NATVO


loud noise earthquake

WE HAVE NEW VIDEO TONIGHT FROM AN EARTHQUAKE THAT RATTLED SOUTHERN MAINE LAST NIGHT.

THAT HAPPENED DURING A TOWN COUNCIL MEETING IN WATERBORO, MAINE.

NO ONE WAS HURT.

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BONUS STORY-??


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COMING UP NEXT OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE TWO-POP


STEVE SPURRIER IS IS HEADING BACK TO THE SWAMP TO TAKE ON HIS OLD MATES. BIGTIME SHOWDOWN IN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL. SOUTH FORT MYERS ISLAND COAST. DISTRICT TITLE ON THE LINE.

PLUS IS IT BASKETBALL SEASON ALREADY. PRESEASON POLL IS OUT. WHERE ARE THE GATORS. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 SPORTS-VO


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WORLD NEWS TEASE-BLK-SOT


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TONIGHT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TONIGHT AT 7 O'CLOCK---


ALL NEW TONIGHT AT 7

CONTORVERSY CONTINUES OVER NEW LICENSE PLATES IN FLORIDA.

WE'LLL TELL YOU HOW IT AFFECTS YOU AND WHY TAX COLLECTORS ALL OVER THE STATE OPPOSE THE CHANGE. Return to index of stories...


TZ 7 1) LICENSE PLATE CONTROVERSY-VO-WIPE


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SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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FLORIDA HOOPS-POMON


LAST YEAR FORBES MAGAZINE LISTED THE MOST OVER-PAID COACHES IN COLLEGE BASKEBALL. BELIEVE IT OR NOT. GATOR COACH BILLY DONOVAN MADE THE LIST. SURE THE GUY MAKES 3 MILLION A YEAR. BUT IF YOU ASK THE ROWDY REPTILES. YOU CAN'T PUT A PRICE-TAG ON 2-NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA HOOPS-VOTOPS


THIS YEAR FIGURES TO BE ANOTHER GOOD ONE FOR DONOVAN AND COMPANY. THE GATORS ARE RANKED 10TH IN THE FIRST PRESEASON POLL.

THE GATORS. OF COURSE LOST ERVING WALKING AND BRADLEY BEAL. BUT RETURN. STARTERS. KENNY BOYTON. PATRIC YOUNG. AND ERIK MURPHY.

BY THE WAY. THE INDIANA HOOSIERS ARE THE PRESEASON NUMBER ONE. Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA HOOPS-SOTTOPS


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FGCU MEN-VOTOPS


MEANWHILE THE FGCU MEN STARTED PRACTICING LAST FRIDAY.

THEY HELD A LIVE. TEAM SCRIMMAGE TODAY.

THE FELLAS ARE NOT SHY ABOUT FACING ELITE TALENT. THEIR PRE-CONFERNCE SCHEDULE INCLUDES. DUKE MIAMI. ST. JOHN'S AND THEY OPEN THE SEASON AT VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH. NOVEMBER 9TH. Return to index of stories...


FGCU MEN-SOTTOPS


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GATOR FOOTBALL-POPMON


STEVE SPURRIER WON A HEISMAN TROPHY AND A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AT FLORIDA. NOT TO MENTION A HANDFUL OF SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS. HE IS THE MAN IN GAINESVILLE. CORRECTION. WAS THE MAN IN GAINESVILLE. SINCE TAKING OVER AT SOUTH CAROLINA. HE'S BEEN PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE.. NO DOUBT GATOR FANS WILL BE READY FOR THE OLD BALL COACH THIS SATURDAY. Return to index of stories...


GATOR FOOTBALL-SOTTOPS


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SFM ISLAND COAST-VOTOPS


THINGS ARE GETTING REALLY GOOD IN THE HIGH SCHOOL RANKS WITH DISTRICT TITLE RACES HEATING UP

NONE BIGGER THAN SOUTH FORT MYERS AND ISLAND COAST THIS FRIDAY.

BOTH TEAMS ARE UNDEFEATED IN DISTRICT. WINNER. HOPS IN THE DRIVERSEAT. Return to index of stories...


SFM ISLAND COAST-SOTTOPS


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ALCS-VOTOPS


GAME 4 OF THE AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. COMES YOUR WAY LATER TONIGHT.

IT'S VERY SIMPLE FOR THE YANKEES. WIN OR GO HOME. Return to index of stories...


ALCS-SOTTOPS


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GOODBYE-4SHOT


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