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"putting in six lanes with cross traffic and no light doesn't seem like a good idea."
ONE MAN IS CLINGING TO LIFE -- AFTER A MORNING TRAFFIC ACCIDENT.
THE QUESTION NOW:
WHO IS TO BLAME?
THE DRIVERS?
OR THE ENGINEERS?
ABC SEVEN INVESTIGATES.
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THE LEE COUNTY MANAGER ACCEPTS THE CALL TO QUIT.
NOW THE AREA SEEKS NEW LEADERSHIP.
THE DETAILS. AHEAD.
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PILL POPPING MOMS.
IT'S A NEW TREND.
FIND OUT WHAT'S BEHIND THE PUSH TO BE PERFECT.
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Winds will be a factor in our forecast for the next several days, especially as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to organize and eventually skirts by Southeast Florida later this week.
Another influence we'll notice from Sandy is a little more moisture spreading our way from the east, and we'll start to notice this trend today. Even though we'll be on the much drier side of Sandy, enough moisture will get carried over from the Atlantic to spark some fast-moving spotty showers today through Friday. We're not expecting a wash out by any means, but just be prepared for a few splash and dash showers at any time during the day.
At this point, it still looks as though Southwest Florida will be just out of reach from the bulk Sandy's heavy rain, so for now, the forecast only calls for isolated rain until Sandy gets to our north and pulls down some drier air just in time for the weekend.
Through our Wednesday, look for a mixture of sun and clouds will the occasional potty showers. Winds will come in swiftly from the east again at 10-20 mph with some higher gusts. Temperatures will stay a few degrees below 90 through the afternoon.
Winds will be a little stronger Thursday. Wind direction will begin to veer from east to northeast, and we may see some gusts up to 30 mph.
The strongest wind gusts for us will likely come Friday as Sandy makes its closest approach to Southwest Florida, which should be somewhere between 300-400 miles to our east. Even at such a distance, winds will get rather blustery Friday as Sandy's wind field expands in size. Sustained winds should be close to 20-25, and wind gusts could get up to 35-40 mph at times.
As we head into the upcoming weekend, the breeze will still be rather stiff as the wind flow starts coming in from the north. This northerly component to the wind will help guide dry, cool, and stable air into Southwest Florida, making the weekend very pleasant in both the temperature and humidity departments. High temperatures through the weekend should only warm to the middle 80s, and low temperatures by Sunday morning will cool to the mid 60s.
By early next week, there's a good chance our high temperatures will only climb into the upper 70s while dip down into the 50s for the first time in several months.
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3:30:27:00 "first thing the doctor said as we were going over it, and he said Metro Parkway opened 24 hours and already had its first trauma."
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WE'RE FOLLOWING NEW DETAILS -- ABOUT A LOCAL PASTOR INVOLVED IN A SCARY ACCIDENT.
HIS NAME IS 56-YEAR-OLD DAVID VANAMAN.
YOU JUST HEARD FROM HIS SON.
ABC SEVEN HAS BRAND NEW PICTURES OF VANAMAN,
WHO WORKS AS A PASTOR AT CROSS WAY BAPTIST CHURCH IN LEE COUNTY.
THE FATHER OF NINE ALSO DRIVES A SCHOOL BUS.
AND HE WAS RIDING HIS SCOOTER MONDAY ON THE *JUST* OPENED METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION -- AT THE BRIARCLIFF INTERSECTION -- WHEN AN S-U-V CUT HIM OFF.
HE FELL, SUFFERING SKULL FRACTURES AND BRAIN HEMMORAGHING.
HE'S NOW ON A VENTILATOR IN A COMA.
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3:27:44:00 "we're doing everything we can right now and praying god will bring him through this."
DEPUTIES STILL SEARCH FOR THE FEMALE DRIVER WHO CUT VANAMAN OFF,
AND THEN DROVE OFF, NOT STOPPING.
VANAMAN'S SON, BEN, TELLS A-B-C 7.
HIS FAMILY'S NOT ANGRY AT THE WOMAN.
BUT HE'S NOT HAPPY ABOUT THE SIX-LANE ROAD WITH NO TRAFFIC LIGHT.
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ALL NEW AS YOU WAKE UP,
LEE COUNTY WILL NOW SEARCH -- FOR A NEW COUNTY MANAGER.
KAREN HAWES HANDED IN HER RESIGNATION.
SHE CAME UNDER FIRE FOR HER ROLE -- IN THE COUNTY GROUNDING ITS MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM "MEDSTAR " -- AFTER MILLIONS OF DOLLARS OF OVERBILLING.
AS PART OF HER RESIGNATION AGREEMENT --
HAWES STILL GETS A YEAR'S SALARY -- 170 THOUSAND DOLLARS.
PLUS VACATION, SICK TIME AND HEALTH BENEFITS.
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HAWES ALSO CAME UNDER FIRE --
FOR HER HANDLING OF V-R LABS.
TUESDAY, LEE COUNTY ATTORNEY MICHAEL HUNT SENT A LETTER TO THE BONITA SPRINGS BASED BUSINESS --
TELLING THE COMPANY IT WILL DEFAULT IN 30 DAYS.
*IF IT DOES NOT TELL THE COUNTY HOW IT SPENT FIVE MILLION IN TAXPAYER DOLLARS.
THE COMPANY WAS SET TO BRING 200 JOBS TO THE COUNTY.
V-R LABS IS STILL NOT DISCLOSING HOW MANY PEOPLE ITS EMPLOYED.
IF THAT DOES NOT HAPPEN -
THE COMPANY WILL DEFAULT.
AND THE COUNTY WILL PURSUE ALL LEGAL OPTIONS.
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ANOTHER ABORTION CONTROVERSY.
THAT COULD IMPACT THE WAY WOMEN VOTE IN THIS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION YEAR.
THIS TIME, COMMENTS FROM A REPUBLICAN SENATE CANDIDATE.
WHO SAID --
EVEN IN CASES OF RAPE, THE MOTHER SHOULD HAVE THE CHILD.
SO FAR, NO IMPACT ON THE HORSE RACE.
BUT ABC'S TAHMAN BRADELY REPORTS ON THE UNENDING TURNS IN THIS PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.
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The presidential candidates are storming battleground states in a final
sprint to Election Day.
The Romney campaign riding a wave of momentum, may have hit bit of a snag as
another Republican Senate candidate makes a controversial comment about
abortion.
Richard Mourdock was asked during a debate in Indiana whether abortion
should be allowed in cases of rape or incest.
Mourdock-SOT-
I BELIEVE THAT LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION./I THINK THAT EVEN WHEN IN THAT
HORRIBLE SITUATION OF RAPE THAT IT IS SOMETHING THAT GOD INTENDED TO HAPPEN.
Democrats pouncedquickly launching a web video painting Mourdock as extreme.
NATS ad-
MY FRIENDS, WE NEED SOME ZEALOTS IN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.
And Democrats point out that Mitt Romney is supporting him.
Romney-SOT-
WILL YOU HELP ME ELECT THIS GUY?
The Romney campaign wasted little time distancing itself from Mourdock
saying, "Gov. Romney disagrees with Richard Mourdock's comments, and they do
not reflect his views."
Mourdock's remarks along with Missouri Republican Todd Akin comments back in
August about "legitimate rape" are not helpful as Romney tries to dent the
President's support among women.
NATS:
"OBAMA: I AM FIRED UP RIGHT NOW! ROMNEY: WE WANT YOU TO START VOTING RIGHT
NOW!
Overall, the race is tight. The daily ABC News/Washington Post
tracking poll shows Romney leading President Obama by one percentage point
49 to 48 percent. But look at this, without rounding up or downthe contest
is even closerthe candidates separated by just seven one hundredths of a
point.
O/C Close: BOTH CAMPAIGN ARE TRYING TO REACH THE FEW VOTERS WHO ARE STILL
UNDECIDED. THE CANDIDATES' SCHEDULES ARE NOT SLOWING DOWN ONE BIT. TWO
STATES FOR MITT ROMNEY TODAY, THREE FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA. TB, ABC NEWS, DC.
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ABC SEVEN LOOKS AT WHERE THE CAMPS HEAD TODAY--
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS IN LAS VEGAS.
AND HE'LL BE ON JAY LENO TONIGHT.
MITT ROMNEY IS UP THE ROAD IN RENO, NEVADA.
LATER, HE HEADS TO CEDAR RAPIDS.
JOE BIDEN STOPS IN MARION, OHIO FOR A CAMPAIGN EVENT.
HE LATER HEADS TO D.C. --
FOR A BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RECEPTION
PAUL RYAN IN ATLANTA FOR A RECEPTION.
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ON YOUR DRIVE TO WORK OR SCHOOL THIS MORNING -- YOU WILL LIKELY NOTICE ANOTHER DROP IN PRICES AT THE PUMP.
OVERNIGHT, TRIPLE-A REPORTS PRICES DROPPED A PENNY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ON AVERGAGE -- TO 3-64 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR UNLEADED.
PRICES DROPPED 2 CENTS ON AVERAGE BOTH NATIONALLY AND ACROSS THE SUNSHINE STATE.
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IN JUST ONE DAY,
GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT WILL BE IN FORT MYERS -- TO LAY OUT HIS VISION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
IN TALLAHASSEE TUESDAY, THE GOVERNOR TALKED ABOUT THE STATE'S TRANSITION AWAY FROM THE F-CAT AND TOWARD COMMON CORE TESTING.
HE'S ALSO PROMISING -- TO KEEP SPENDING AT OR ABOVE THE CURRENT LEVEL.
SCOTT ALSO WANTS TO EXPAND OPTIONS FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS.
AN IDEA *NOT SUPPORTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF LEE COUNTY'S TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
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"We are the ones that have to service them, the district has to absorb that. and that's not feasible. We don't get that money back."
"It's not an issue of choosing Charter Schools over traditional public schools, it's the idea of let's create as much choice as we can."
GOVERNOR SCOTT WILL PRESENT HIS EDUCATION PLAN -- THURSDAY AT HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER.
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THE LATEST IN THE FOOD WORLD.
SMOKED WATER.
FANCY RESTAURANT CREATED A NEW PRODUCT -- OAK SMOKED WATER.
IT STEWS IN THE VAPORS FOR FOUR DAYS, AND COMES OUT FULL OF FLAVOR.
THE SMOKEY WATER IS $2.40 PER BAG.
THEY SAY YOU CAN PUT IT IN FOOD, OR COCKTAILS.
DO YOU WANT AN OAK COCKTAIL?
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IN POLITICS, DONALD TRUMP IS TRYING TO CAUSE A STIR.
WE TOLD YOU, HE'S RELEASING A "BOMBSHELL" TODAY.
NOW, A SPOILER ALERT?
A FINANCIAL ANALYST FROM CNBC -- TWEETED THAT TRUMP GOT HIS HANDS ON DIVORCE PAPERS -- DRAWN UP FOR THE OBAMAS.
BIG SURPRISE?
PROBABLY NOT. WE ALREADY KNEW THE OBAMAS CONSIDERED DIVORCE -- MORE THAN A DECADE AGO.
MEANWHILE, GLORIA ALLRED IS IN BOSTON -- WORKING TO GET SEALED COURT DOCUMENTS OPENED -- REVEALING ROMNEY'S ROLE IN A CASE KEPT SECRET.
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TODAY MARKS SEVEN YEARS SINCE HURRICANE WILMA ROARED ON SHORE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE CATEGORY FIVE STORM HAD TOP SUSTAINED WINDS OF 185 MILES AN HOUR.
IT FELL TO CATEGORY 3 STATUS WHEN IT CAME ASHORE IN COLLIER COUNTY.
THE HEAVIEST DAMAGE IN OUR AREA WAS IN THE AREAS AROUND EVERGLADES CITY,
BUILDINGS -- LIKE THE CITY HALL IN EVERGLADES CITY -- SUSTAINED MAJOR DAMAGE.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.Winds will be a factor in our forecast for the next several days, especially as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to organize and eventually skirts by Southeast Florida later this week.
Another influence we'll notice from Sandy is a little more moisture spreading our way from the east, and we'll start to notice this trend today. Even though we'll be on the much drier side of Sandy, enough moisture will get carried over from the Atlantic to spark some fast-moving spotty showers today through Friday. We're not expecting a wash out by any means, but just be prepared for a few splash and dash showers at any time during the day.
At this point, it still looks as though Southwest Florida will be just out of reach from the bulk Sandy's heavy rain, so for now, the forecast only calls for isolated rain until Sandy gets to our north and pulls down some drier air just in time for the weekend.
Through our Wednesday, look for a mixture of sun and clouds will the occasional potty showers. Winds will come in swiftly from the east again at 10-20 mph with some higher gusts. Temperatures will stay a few degrees below 90 through the afternoon.
Winds will be a little stronger Thursday. Wind direction will begin to veer from east to northeast, and we may see some gusts up to 30 mph.
The strongest wind gusts for us will likely come Friday as Sandy makes its closest approach to Southwest Florida, which should be somewhere between 300-400 miles to our east. Even at such a distance, winds will get rather blustery Friday as Sandy's wind field expands in size. Sustained winds should be close to 20-25, and wind gusts could get up to 35-40 mph at times.
As we head into the upcoming weekend, the breeze will still be rather stiff as the wind flow starts coming in from the north. This northerly component to the wind will help guide dry, cool, and stable air into Southwest Florida, making the weekend very pleasant in both the temperature and humidity departments. High temperatures through the weekend should only warm to the middle 80s, and low temperatures by Sunday morning will cool to the mid 60s.
By early next week, there's a good chance our high temperatures will only climb into the upper 70s while dip down into the 50s for the first time in several months.
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SAD NEWS TO REPORT THIS MORNING,
INVESTIGATORS IN LOUISIANA SAY A WOMAN WHO CLAIMED ATTACKERS SET HER ON FIRE.
MADE THE WHOLE THING UP.
YOU'VE PROBABLY SEEN THIS ONE ON FACEBOOK.
SHARMEKA MOFFITT SAID MEN WEARING WHITE HOODIES -- ATTACKED HER OVER THE WEEKEND.
LOUISIANA STATE POLICE NOW SAY THE EVIDENCE DOESN'T ADD UP.
MOFFITT SUFFERED BURNS ON MORE THAN 60-PERCENT OF HER BODY AND REMAINS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
SO FAR, NO CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED.
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WE'RE FOLLOWING NEW DETAILS -- ABOUT A LOCAL PASTOR INVOLVED IN An ACCIDENT.
HIS NAME IS 56-YEAR-OLD DAVID VANAMAN.
HE SUFFERed SKULL FRACTURES AND BRAIN HEMMORAGHING.
HE'S NOW ON A VENTILATOR IN A COMA.
DEPUTIES STILL SEARCH FOR THE FEMALE DRIVER WHO CUT VANAMAN OFF,
AND THEN DROVE OFF, NOT STOPPING.
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LEE COUNTY WILL NOW SEARCH -- FOR A NEW COUNTY MANAGER.
KAREN HAWES HANDED IN HER RESIGNATION.
SHE CAME UNDER FIRE FOR HER ROLE -- IN THE COUNTY GROUNDING ITS MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM "MEDSTAR"
HAWES STILL GETS A YEAR'S SALARY -- 170 THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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TOMORROW, GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT WILL BE IN FORT MYERS.
AND HE WILL LAY OUT HIS VISION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
GOVERNOR SCOTT WILL PRESENT HIS EDUCATION PLAN THURSDAY AT HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER.
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13-DAYS TO GO. AND IT'S A SPRINT TO THE FINISH FOR BOTH CANDIDATES TO GET YOUR VOTE.
FOLLOWING MONDAY'S THIRD AND FINAL DEBATE.
PRESIDENT OBAMA STUMPED IN FLORIDA, BEFORE HEADING TO THE KEY BATTLEGROUND OF OHIO FOR RALLIES WITH VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN.
GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY JOINED HIS RUNNING MATE PAUL RYAN IN NEVADA AND COLORADO.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.Winds will be a factor in our forecast for the next several days, especially as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to organize and eventually skirts by Southeast Florida later this week.
Another influence we'll notice from Sandy is a little more moisture spreading our way from the east, and we'll start to notice this trend today. Even though we'll be on the much drier side of Sandy, enough moisture will get carried over from the Atlantic to spark some fast-moving spotty showers today through Friday. We're not expecting a wash out by any means, but just be prepared for a few splash and dash showers at any time during the day.
At this point, it still looks as though Southwest Florida will be just out of reach from the bulk Sandy's heavy rain, so for now, the forecast only calls for isolated rain until Sandy gets to our north and pulls down some drier air just in time for the weekend.
Through our Wednesday, look for a mixture of sun and clouds will the occasional potty showers. Winds will come in swiftly from the east again at 10-20 mph with some higher gusts. Temperatures will stay a few degrees below 90 through the afternoon.
Winds will be a little stronger Thursday. Wind direction will begin to veer from east to northeast, and we may see some gusts up to 30 mph.
The strongest wind gusts for us will likely come Friday as Sandy makes its closest approach to Southwest Florida, which should be somewhere between 300-400 miles to our east. Even at such a distance, winds will get rather blustery Friday as Sandy's wind field expands in size. Sustained winds should be close to 20-25, and wind gusts could get up to 35-40 mph at times.
As we head into the upcoming weekend, the breeze will still be rather stiff as the wind flow starts coming in from the north. This northerly component to the wind will help guide dry, cool, and stable air into Southwest Florida, making the weekend very pleasant in both the temperature and humidity departments. High temperatures through the weekend should only warm to the middle 80s, and low temperatures by Sunday morning will cool to the mid 60s.
By early next week, there's a good chance our high temperatures will only climb into the upper 70s while dip down into the 50s for the first time in several months.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING--
A FORMER BONITA SPRINGS PRIEST WILL NO LONGER BE ALLOWED TO SERVE AS A PRIEST.
ACCORDING TO OUR NEWS PARTNER, THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS --
THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF VENICE ANNOUNCED THAT STAN STRYCHARZ HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM PRIESTHOOD.
IN THE STATEMENT -- THE DIOCESE SAYS HE VIOLATED HIS FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES TO HIS PARISH -- ST. LEO'S CATHOLIC CHURCH IN BONITA SPRINGS.
THE DIOCESE ALSO SAYS HE VIOLATED HIS PRIESTLY PROMISE TO CELIBACY.
THE LETTER FROM THE DIOCESE SAYS STYCHARZ DIDN'T OFFER AN APPEAL.
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A HIGH RANKING ESTERO FIREFIGHTER.
IS *OFFICIALLY OUT OF A JOB.
BATALLION CHIEF JEANNINE HORTON WAS FIRED,
AFTER AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED SHE BROKE PROTOCOL AND PUT LIVES IN DANGER.
ACCORDING TO THE REPORT --
SHE ADMITTED SHE FORGOT ABOUT A SAN CARLOS PARK FIRE CREW FIGHTING A BRUSHFIRE IN JULY.
BUT NOW- HORTON'S LAWYER SPEAKS OUT.
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" this has been an ongoing pattern of conduct at estero fire rescue and unfortunately, as is often the case with public entities, it's the taxpayers who're going to be left holding the bag."
Estero fire rescue is a very responsible organization, they're concerns about safety and they'll take action when safety is at issue and that's what happened here."
THE U-S EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOW INVESTIGATES HORTON'S ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ESTERO FIRE RESCUE.
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CAPE CORAL MOVES AHEAD WITH A PLAN TO EXPAND WATER AND SEWER SERVICE.
CITY LEADERS WILL NOW HIRE A DIRECTOR -- FOR THE UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT.
COUNCIL MEMBER KEVIN MCGRAIL -- SAYS THEY WANT SHOVELS IN THE GROUND BY JULY OF NEXT YEAR.
STARTING IN 2014, HOMEOWNERS IN THE AREA WILL BE BILLED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR THE EXPANSION.
EARLY ESTIMATES SUGGEST ANYWHERE BETWEEN 18-THOUSAND TO 30-THOUSAND DOLLARS PER PROPERTY.
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5948 "we're committed to making sure it gets done, gets done right, and on time."
PROPERTY OWNERS CAN PAY THE ASSESSMENT IN ONE SUM -- OR SPREAD IT OUT OVER 20 YEARS ON THEIR TAX BILLS.
CITY LEADERS SAY THEY'LL APPLY FOR STATE FUNDS -- TO LOWER THE COSTS FOR HOMEOWNERS.
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THIEVES PLOT TO STEAL COPPER FROM A CHURCH.
EVEN THREATENING A VOLUNTEER IF THEY TOLD ANYONE.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY IT HAPPENED AT THE NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
SEVEN OF THE CHURCHES EIGHT UNITS WERE DAMAGED.
TWO COMPLETELY CUT LIKE THIS ONE,
THE OTHERS BENT.
IT'S A TOTAL OF ABOUT THREE-THOUAND DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE.
THE CHURCH HAS SECURITY CAMERAS, BUT CAUGHT NONE OF THE ACTION.
THIS IS THE THIRD CHURCH RECENTLY. TARGETED FOR THE A-C UNITS.
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SWEETS FOR KIDS - AND WE'RE NOT TALKING HALLOWEEN CANDY.
THE COLLIER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS CONCERNED ABOUT CANDY-FLAVORED TOBACCO THEY SAY TARGETS CHILDREN.
THE FRUITY FLAVORS -- MASKS THE TOBACCO TASTE.
THE PRODUCTS ARE LEGALLY SOLD IN CONVENIENCE STORES ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
COLLIER COUNTY HAS PASSED RESOLUTIONS -- URGING VENDORS TO STOP SELLING THE PRODUCTS--
BUT ONLY A STATE LAW CAN ACTUALLY BAN THEM.
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SOME MOMS WHO ARE TRYING TO DO IT ALL.
RELY ON PILLS TO GET THROUGH THE DAY.
"I am a supermom, that is all there is to it. I am on my game for my kids."
JUGGLNG A FAMILY IS HARD WORK.
AND THIS MOM TURNED TO ADDERALL.
ALL SHE DID WAS DESCRIBE THE SYMPTOMS OF A-D-H-D.
AND PASS A TEST PROVING SHE WAS OTHERWISE DRUG-FREE.
IT"S SOMETHING WE FOUND OUT MANY WOMEN ARE TRYING.
BUT DOCTORS WARN --
THERE ARE LONG-TERM HEALTH CONSEQUENCES.
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"I shake all the time; I can't sleep at night. If I wasn't on it, I would be running around like a chicken with my head cut off."
DOCTORS SAY IT ONLY TAKES ONE MONTH TO BECOME ADDICTED TO PRESCRIPTION PILLS
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GOOD NEWS FOR APPLE ADDICTS.
THE COMPANY ANNOUNCED A NEW ADDITION TUESDAY.
MEET THE I-PAD MINI.
THE SCREEN IS SEVEN-POINT-NINE INCHES -- AND THIN AS A PENCIL.
PRICES START AT $329 -- AND YOU CAN PLACE ORDERS FRIDAY.
FRONT AND BACK CAMERAS ARE ALSO PART OF IPAD MINI'S FEATURES MIX.
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ACTOR AND COMEDIAN WILL FERRELL ALWAYS MAKES US LAUGH.
BUT HIS NEW COMMERCIAL MAKES SOME PEOPLE CRINGE.
IT'S FOR OLD MILWAUKEE BEER BEER.
AND IT'S A LITTLE BIZARRE.
HE'S SUNBURNED AND HAS A MUSTACHE.
AND HE JUST JUMPS AROUND.
THIS AD ONLY AIRS IN SWEDEN.
BUT THANKS TO THE INTERNET, WE GET TO SEE IT IN THE U-S.
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BIG ENTERTAINMENT STORY --
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND JESSICA BIEL.
PEOPLE MAGAZINE WILL SOON REVEAL THE EXCLUSIVE FIRST WEDDING PHOTOS.
AND WE'RE LEARNING THE MAGAZINE PAID THE COUPLE 300 THOUSAND DOLLARS.
FOR THE EXCLUSIVE IMAGES AND INTERVIEWS.
BY THE WAY -- THE CELEBRITY MARKET IS IN A RECESSION, TOO.
COUPLES USED TO GET MILLIONS FOR THEIR WEDDING PICS.
GOT MARRIED IN ITALY. STAR STUDDED AFFAIR. JUSTIN SERENADED HIS BRIDE.
THE NEW PICTURES AND DETAILS --
COMING UP ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS TH
E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.Winds will be a factor in our forecast for the next several days, especially as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to organize and eventually skirts by Southeast Florida later this week.
Another influence we'll notice from Sandy is a little more moisture spreading our way from the east, and we'll start to notice this trend today. Even though we'll be on the much drier side of Sandy, enough moisture will get carried over from the Atlantic to spark some fast-moving spotty showers today through Friday. We're not expecting a wash out by any means, but just be prepared for a few splash and dash showers at any time during the day.
At this point, it still looks as though Southwest Florida will be just out of reach from the bulk Sandy's heavy rain, so for now, the forecast only calls for isolated rain until Sandy gets to our north and pulls down some drier air just in time for the weekend.
Through our Wednesday, look for a mixture of sun and clouds will the occasional potty showers. Winds will come in swiftly from the east again at 10-20 mph with some higher gusts. Temperatures will stay a few degrees below 90 through the afternoon.
Winds will be a little stronger Thursday. Wind direction will begin to veer from east to northeast, and we may see some gusts up to 30 mph.
The strongest wind gusts for us will likely come Friday as Sandy makes its closest approach to Southwest Florida, which should be somewhere between 300-400 miles to our east. Even at such a distance, winds will get rather blustery Friday as Sandy's wind field expands in size. Sustained winds should be close to 20-25, and wind gusts could get up to 35-40 mph at times.
As we head into the upcoming weekend, the breeze will still be rather stiff as the wind flow starts coming in from the north. This northerly component to the wind will help guide dry, cool, and stable air into Southwest Florida, making the weekend very pleasant in both the temperature and humidity departments. High temperatures through the weekend should only warm to the middle 80s, and low temperatures by Sunday morning will cool to the mid 60s.
By early next week, there's a good chance our high temperatures will only climb into the upper 70s while dip down into the 50s for the first time in several months.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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WE'RE ON A BALLROOM HIGH THIS MORNING --
AFTER AN EXCITING NIGHT ON DANCING WITH THE STARS.
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THAT'S THE FREESTYLE GROUP DANCE TO "GANGHAM STYLE,"
THE HIT SONG FROM SOUTH KOREAN RAPPER PSY.
KIRSTIE, EMMITT, KELLY AND GILLES.
LEFT IT ALL ON THE FLOOR LAST NIGHT.
FEEL FREE TO SWIPE SOME OF THESE MOVES.
NO ELIMINATIONS THIS WEEK.
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RIGHT NOW AT ---
LEE COUNTY SEARCHES FOR A NEW LEADER,
AFTER THE CURRENT COUNTY MANAGER LEAVES HER POST.
AHEAD - DETAILS ON THE SCANDALS THAT FORCED HER OUT.
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PLUS,
A 12-YEAR-OLD IS DISCOVERED IN A DUMPSTER.
THIS MORNING, WE HEAR PAINFUL REACTIONS FROM HER FAMILY -- AS THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.
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i was shaking and i couldn't tell them what my address was and i couldn't think right.
A TEEN HOME SICK FROM SCHOOL.
ESCAPES BURGLARS.
HER TESTIMONY AHEAD.
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Winds will be a factor in our forecast for the next several days, especially as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to organize and eventually skirts by Southeast Florida later this week.
Another influence we'll notice from Sandy is a little more moisture spreading our way from the east, and we'll start to notice this trend today. Even though we'll be on the much drier side of Sandy, enough moisture will get carried over from the Atlantic to spark some fast-moving spotty showers today through Friday. We're not expecting a wash out by any means, but just be prepared for a few splash and dash showers at any time during the day.
At this point, it still looks as though Southwest Florida will be just out of reach from the bulk Sandy's heavy rain, so for now, the forecast only calls for isolated rain until Sandy gets to our north and pulls down some drier air just in time for the weekend.
Through our Wednesday, look for a mixture of sun and clouds will the occasional potty showers. Winds will come in swiftly from the east again at 10-20 mph with some higher gusts. Temperatures will stay a few degrees below 90 through the afternoon.
Winds will be a little stronger Thursday. Wind direction will begin to veer from east to northeast, and we may see some gusts up to 30 mph.
The strongest wind gusts for us will likely come Friday as Sandy makes its closest approach to Southwest Florida, which should be somewhere between 300-400 miles to our east. Even at such a distance, winds will get rather blustery Friday as Sandy's wind field expands in size. Sustained winds should be close to 20-25, and wind gusts could get up to 35-40 mph at times.
As we head into the upcoming weekend, the breeze will still be rather stiff as the wind flow starts coming in from the north. This northerly component to the wind will help guide dry, cool, and stable air into Southwest Florida, making the weekend very pleasant in both the temperature and humidity departments. High temperatures through the weekend should only warm to the middle 80s, and low temperatures by Sunday morning will cool to the mid 60s.
By early next week, there's a good chance our high temperatures will only climb into the upper 70s while dip down into the 50s for the first time in several months.
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19:25 Frank Mann
The board of County Commissioners hereby requests and accepts Ms Hawes resignation
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THERE IS ANOTHER VICTIM IN THE FALLOUT OF LEE COUNTY'S MEDSTAR MESS -
COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES IS OUT OF A JOB.
HAWES BARELY LOOKED AT COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY -
AS COMMISSIONERS VOTED FOUR TO ONE. TO ASK HER TO RESIGN.
SHE CAME UNDER FIRE --
FOR HER ROLE IN THE COUNTY'S GROUNDED MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM.
MEDSTAR *MIS-BILLED PATIENTS --
TO THE TUNE OF THREE MILLION DOLLARS.
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I think we will have good internal staff and external people who have done this before and I think that will come next Tuesday.
the fact management didn't bring issues to her level - she shouldn't be faulted for that.
AS PART OF HER SEPERATION AGREEMENT -
HAWES WILL COLLECT ONE YEAR'S SALARY OF 170-THOUSAND DOLLARS -- PLUS VACATION, SICK TIME AND HEALTH BENEFITS.
NOW THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR HER REPLACEMENT.
THE THREE ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGERS -- WILL SUGGEST AN INTERIM REPLACEMENT AT NEXT WEEK'S MEETING.
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THE TEENAGE BROTHERS CHARGED WITH KILLING A 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN NEW JERSEY.
LEFT BEHIND A TRAIL OF EVIDENCE.
THE 15- AND 17-YEAR-OLD BOYS WERE CHARGED TUESDAY --
WITH THE MURDER OF AUTUMN PASQUALE.
"She's an angel. She was an angel here on Earth and she's an angel up in heaven."
AUTUMN WAS LAST SEEN ALIVE SATURDAY AFTERNOON IN CLAYTON.
HER BODY WAS FOUND STUFFED IN A RECYCLING CONTAINER MONDAY NIGHT,
AFTER A TWO-DAY SEARCH
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HAPPENING TODAY.
KENNEDY COUSIN -- MICHAEL SKAKEL IS DUE IN COURT.
IT'S A PAROLE HEARING TO DISCUSS HIS POSSIBLE RELEASE FROM PRISON.
SKAKEL, A NEPHEW OF ETHEL KENNEDY, IS SERVING 20 YEARS TO LIFE -- FOR FATALLY BEATING MARTHA MOXLEY WITH A GOLF CLUB IN GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT --- WHEN THEY WERE 15-YEAR-OLD NEIGHBORS IN 1975.
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he calls his campaign slogan forward, i think forwarned is the better term
Everything he's doing right now is to hide his real positions and win the election.
wide shot
And Florida, you know me.
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IN POLITICS THIS MORNING: CHANGING THE TONE.
WITH LESS THAN TWO WEEKS TO GO BEFORE ELECTION DAY, PRESIDENT OBAMA'S TELLING AMERICANS GOVERNOR ROMNEY CAN'T BE TRUSTED. AS A NEW POLL SHOWS MR. ROMNEY CLOSING THE GAP. WITH VOTERS.
TRACIE POTTS EXPLAINS.
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IF STAMINA ALONE WON THIS ELECTION, IT MIGHT BE A DRAW:
PRESIDENT OBAMA. IN EIGHT STATES OVER THREE DAYS. HE'LL TAPE "THE TONIGHT SHOW" TONIGHT IN L-A. AND VOTE TOMORROW IN CHICAGO.
GOVERNOR ROMNEY HITS NEVADA AND IOWA TODAY. AND OHIO TOMORROW. AFTER TELLING VOTERS IN COLORADO LAST NIGHT THE DEBATES "SUPER-CHARGED" HIS CAMPAIGN:
HE'S ONLY ONE POINT BEHIND - STATISTICALLY, A TIE, IN THE LATEST REUTERS-IPSOS POLL:
Presidential Nominee
"The President's status quo campaign, you know going forward with the same ideas as we've seen over the last four years is, is why he's slipping."
IN RESPONSE, PRESIDENT OBAMA'S SHOWING OFF HIS FOUR-YEAR PLAN IN A NEW BOOKLET BEING DISTRIBUTED TO THREE-AND-A-HALF MILLION VOTERS.
"Unlike, Mitt Romney, I'm proud to talk about what's in my plan -- because, first of all, the math actually adds up."
AND HE'S TELLING AMERICA: MITT ROMNEY CAN'T BE TRUSTED:
"Everything he's doing right now is to hide his real positions and try to win this election."
GOVERNOR ROMNEY CALLS THE TRUST ATTACK. A DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO RIGHT A SINKING SHIP:
Presidential Nominee
"His campaign is taking on water, and ours campaign is full speed ahead."
WITH EARLY VOTING NOW UNDERWAY IN FOUR MORE STATES AS OF TODAY. PRESIDENT OBAMA STILL HOLDS A NARROW LEAD IN A HANDFUL OF SWING STATES.
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MOST OF THOSE STATES WILL SEE AT LEAST ONE CANDIDATE THIS WEEK.
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LOOKING AHEAD --
TOMORROW, GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT WILL BE IN FORT MYERS.
AND HE WILL LAY OUT HIS VISION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
IN TALLAHASSEE TUESDAY,
THE GOVERNOR TALKED ABOUT THE STATE'S TRANSITION *AWAY FROM THE F-CAT.
AND TOWARD COMMON CORE TESTING.
HE'S ALSO PROMISING TO KEEP SPENDING AT OR ABOVE THE CURRENT LEVEL.
GOVERNOR SCOTT WILL PRESENT HIS EDUCATION PLAN THURSDAY AT HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER.
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DISNEY HAS A NEW PRINCESS.
AND A NEW ROUND OF CONTROVERSY.
IS SHE?
OR ISN'T SHE?
FANS WANT TO KNOW IF PRINCESS SOFIA IS A LATINA.
THE NEW MOVIE'S EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SAID SHE *IS.
LOTS OF FANS COMPLAINED.SHE DOESN'T LOOK LATINA *ENOUGH.
NOW DISNEY IS MAKING IT OFFICIAL.
HER MOM IS FROM A LAND LIKE SPAIN.THE DAD IS FROM SCANDANAVIA.SO SHE'S EVERYTHING.
SOFIA THE FIRST WILL AIR ON THE DISNEY CHANNEL ON NOVEMBER 18.
NO MATTER WHAT ETHNICITY, SHE'S AWFULLY ADORABLE.
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*GMA*
MORE TROUBLE IN POLITICS -- FOR A CANDIDATE TALKING ABOUT RAPE.
THIS TIME, IT'S INDIANA STATE TREASURER -- RICHARD MOURDOCK -- WHO'S RUNNING FOR THE U.S. SENATE.
LISTEN TO HIS STATEMENT LAST NIGHT.
i came to realize that life is that gift from God and i think even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape that it is something that God intended to happen."
MOURDOUCK HAS A BRAND NEW AD -- WHERE MITT ROMNEY SUPPORTS THE CANDIDATE.
NOW, ROMNEY IS BACKING AWAY. BUT NOT COMPLETELY PULLING SUPPORT.
ON *GMA*, THE LATEST IN YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE. AND THE HOTTEST ISSUES SHAPING THE RACE.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.Winds will be a factor in our forecast for the next several days, especially as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to organize and eventually skirts by Southeast Florida later this week.
Another influence we'll notice from Sandy is a little more moisture spreading our way from the east, and we'll start to notice this trend today. Even though we'll be on the much drier side of Sandy, enough moisture will get carried over from the Atlantic to spark some fast-moving spotty showers today through Friday. We're not expecting a wash out by any means, but just be prepared for a few splash and dash showers at any time during the day.
At this point, it still looks as though Southwest Florida will be just out of reach from the bulk Sandy's heavy rain, so for now, the forecast only calls for isolated rain until Sandy gets to our north and pulls down some drier air just in time for the weekend.
Through our Wednesday, look for a mixture of sun and clouds will the occasional potty showers. Winds will come in swiftly from the east again at 10-20 mph with some higher gusts. Temperatures will stay a few degrees below 90 through the afternoon.
Winds will be a little stronger Thursday. Wind direction will begin to veer from east to northeast, and we may see some gusts up to 30 mph.
The strongest wind gusts for us will likely come Friday as Sandy makes its closest approach to Southwest Florida, which should be somewhere between 300-400 miles to our east. Even at such a distance, winds will get rather blustery Friday as Sandy's wind field expands in size. Sustained winds should be close to 20-25, and wind gusts could get up to 35-40 mph at times.
As we head into the upcoming weekend, the breeze will still be rather stiff as the wind flow starts coming in from the north. This northerly component to the wind will help guide dry, cool, and stable air into Southwest Florida, making the weekend very pleasant in both the temperature and humidity departments. High temperatures through the weekend should only warm to the middle 80s, and low temperatures by Sunday morning will cool to the mid 60s.
By early next week, there's a good chance our high temperatures will only climb into the upper 70s while dip down into the 50s for the first time in several months.
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ON THE CRIME BEAT-
A LEHIGH ACRES TEEN- SICK AND STAYING HOME FROM SCHOOL, IS WOKEN UP BY BURGLARS.
17 YEAR-OLD CORY BRUNELLE WAS HOME ALONE -- AT HER HOUSE ON DAWHERT AVENUE SOUTH,
A FRIEND STOPPED BY -- TO SEE HOW SHE WAS DOING.
AROUND 9AM- THE TEEN HEARD SOMEONE TRYING TO PRY OPEN HER FRONT -- AND THEN KNOCK OUT A WINDOW.
THE GIRLS RAN OUT THE BACK AND HID IN THE NEIGHBOR'S BACK YARD.
CORY CALLED HER DAD AND THEN 911.
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10:18 "i was shaking and i couldn't tell them what my address was and i couldn't think right."
AS DEPUTIES RUSHED TO THE HOME ON DAWHERT AVENUE SOUTH-
CORY GAVE DISPATCHERS A VERY CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF THE BURGLARS' CAR.
NOT FAR FROM THE SCENE-
DEPUTIES CAUGHT UP TO THESE 3-
THE TEEN ID'D THE CAR AND THE DRIVER.
THE TRIO WAS THEN ARRESTED ON BURGLARY CHARGES.
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WE'RE FOLLOWING NEW DETAILS --
ABOUT A LOCAL PASTOR INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT.
HE'S 56-YEAR-OLD DAVID VANAMAN.
DEPUTIES ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR THE FEMALE DRIVER WHO CUT VANAMAN OFF.
LEE COUNTY WILL NOW SEARCH FOR A NEW COUNTY MANAGER.
KAREN HAWES HANDED IN HER RESIGNATION,
AMID THE "MEDSTAR" DRAMA.
HAWES STILL GETS A YEAR'S SALARY --
170 THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THE TEENAGE BROTHERS CHARGED WITH KILLING A 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN NEW JERSEY.
LEFT BEHIND A TRAIL OF EVIDENCE.
THE 15- AND 17-YEAR-OLD BOYS WERE CHARGED TUESDAY --
WITH THE MURDER OF AUTUMN PASQUALE.
HER BODY WAS FOUND STUFFED IN A RECYCLING CONTAINER MONDAY NIGHT,
AFTER A TWO-DAY SEARCH.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.Winds will be a factor in our forecast for the next several days, especially as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to organize and eventually skirts by Southeast Florida later this week.
Another influence we'll notice from Sandy is a little more moisture spreading our way from the east, and we'll start to notice this trend today. Even though we'll be on the much drier side of Sandy, enough moisture will get carried over from the Atlantic to spark some fast-moving spotty showers today through Friday. We're not expecting a wash out by any means, but just be prepared for a few splash and dash showers at any time during the day.
At this point, it still looks as though Southwest Florida will be just out of reach from the bulk Sandy's heavy rain, so for now, the forecast only calls for isolated rain until Sandy gets to our north and pulls down some drier air just in time for the weekend.
Through our Wednesday, look for a mixture of sun and clouds will the occasional potty showers. Winds will come in swiftly from the east again at 10-20 mph with some higher gusts. Temperatures will stay a few degrees below 90 through the afternoon.
Winds will be a little stronger Thursday. Wind direction will begin to veer from east to northeast, and we may see some gusts up to 30 mph.
The strongest wind gusts for us will likely come Friday as Sandy makes its closest approach to Southwest Florida, which should be somewhere between 300-400 miles to our east. Even at such a distance, winds will get rather blustery Friday as Sandy's wind field expands in size. Sustained winds should be close to 20-25, and wind gusts could get up to 35-40 mph at times.
As we head into the upcoming weekend, the breeze will still be rather stiff as the wind flow starts coming in from the north. This northerly component to the wind will help guide dry, cool, and stable air into Southwest Florida, making the weekend very pleasant in both the temperature and humidity departments. High temperatures through the weekend should only warm to the middle 80s, and low temperatures by Sunday morning will cool to the mid 60s.
By early next week, there's a good chance our high temperatures will only climb into the upper 70s while dip down into the 50s for the first time in several months.
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THE SALVATION ARMY IS GEARING UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
THIS MORNING, SIGN-UPS START IN LEE COUNTY.
FOR THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY CHEER PROGRAM.
ABC'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE AT THE SALVATION BUILDING ON MCGREGOR BOULEVARD.
CLIFTON -- WHAT DO ORGANIZERS EXPECT THIS MORNING, IN TERMS OF DEMAND.
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GOOD MORNING.
THE SALVATION ARMY HERE IN LEE COUNTY PLANS ON SERVING FOUR TO FIVE THOUSAND FAMILIES FOR CHRISTMAS.
FAMILIES WILL BE PROVIDED GIFTS FOR CHILDREN 13-YEARS-OLD AND YOUNGER, PLUS A HOLIDAY MEAL.
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IF YOU'RE IN LEE COUNTY, YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR ASSISTANCE STARTING AT NINE A-M UNTIL NOON.
YOU SHOULD BRING A PHOTO I-D, PROOF THAT YOU LIVE IN LEE COUNTY--- A LEASE AGREEMENT OR UTILITY BILL WILL WORK.
PROOF OF INCOME AND BENEFITS.
YOU'LL ALSO NEED TO BRING PROOF OF YOUR CHILDS DATE OF BIRTH, OR A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR TAX NUMBER.
REGISTRATION WILL GO THROUGH FRIDAY.
THERE WILL BE MORE REGISTRATION DATES NEXT MONTH.
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IN NAPLES, THERE'S ALSO HIGH DEMAND.
TODAY IS THE *LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR ASSISTANCE THERE.
LIVE IN LEE COUNTY, CLIFTON FRENCH,
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A FAST-MOVING FIRE WEST OF PUEBLO -- CONTINUES TO BURN THIS MORNING.
SOME 300 HOMES HAVE BEEN EVACUATED -- AND 1000 ACRES HAVE BURNED.
FIRE OFFICIALS SAY THE BLAZE BEGAN AS A STRUCTURE FIRE -- THAT QUICKLY SPREAD TO NEARBY BRUSH AND GRASS.
SO FAR NO ONE HAS BEEN INJURED.
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A FLORIDA BOUND PLANE WAS FORCED TO LAND IN TEXAS,
AFTER A PASSENGER HAD A HEART ATTACK MID FLIGHT.
FLIGHT NATS
A PASSENGER SHOT THIS VIDEO,
AS DOCTORS ON BOARD WORKED TO MAKE THE PATIENT COMFORTABLE.
PARAMEDICS MET THE FLIGHT,
AND TOOK THE PASSENGER TO THE HOSPITAL.
THE FLIGHT THEN CONTINUED ON TO TAMPA BAY AS SCHEDULED.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CONFIRMED THE INCIDENT,
BUT WOULD NOT OFFER DETAILS ON THE SICK PASSENGER'S CONDITION.
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ATTENTION, PARENTS.
IF YOU'RE STRESSED OUT, THEN YOUR KIDS ARE MOST LIKELY OVERWEIGHT.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY.
RESEARCHERS FOUND PARENTS WITH A LOT OF STRESS -- ARE MORE LIKELY TO HEAD TO A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT OR SERVE HIGH CALORIE CONVENIENCE FOODS. INSTEAD OF MAKING A WELL BALANCED MEAL.
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CONSUMER ALERT.
A SUFFOCATION HAZARD PROMPTS THE RECALL --
OF 97-THOUSAND EDDIE BAUER WOODEN BASSINETS.
THE BOTTOM LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE BASSINET.
CAN FAIL TO LOCK PROPERLY,
IF A SPRING IS NOT INSTALLED.
SO THE BASSINET COULD TIP TO ONE SIDE,
AND CAUSE AN INFANT TO ROLL TO THE SIDE OF THE BASSINET.
CONSUMERS SHOULD CONTACT DOREL FOR A FREE REPAIR KIT.
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BARNES AND NOBLE CUSTOMERS -- MIGHT WANT TO TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THEIR BANK STATEMENTS.
THE BOOKSTORE SAYS CUSTOMERS AT 63 STORES NATIONWIDE -- MAY HAVE HAD THEIR ACCOUNTS COMPROMISED.
BARNES AND NOBLE SAYS HACKERS BROKE INTO THE KEYPADS IN FRONT OF CASH REGISTERS -- WHERE CUSTOMERS SWIPE THEIR CREDIT CARDS AND ENTER THEIR FOUR-DIGIT PINS.
AFTER GETTING WORD OF THE TAMPERING, THE BOOKSTORE CHAIN DISCONNECTED ALL PIN PADS FROM ITS STORES NATIONWIDE.
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IS THE MONEY IN YOUR WALLET. THE REAL THING?
FAKE CASH IS SHOWING UP AT RESTAURANTS IN LEE COUNTY.
THE CROOKS GOT AWAY WITH REAL CASH.
AND THE BUSINESSES WERE SCAMMED.
LAW ENFORCEMENT TELL US --
BOTH BONEFISH GRILL AND BERT'S BAR AND GRILL ON PINE ISLAND ROAD.
ARE VICTIMS OF THE CRIME.
BOTH DESCRIBE THE SCAM AS TWO PEOPLE PAYING FOR DRINKS TO-GO WITH A TWENTY DOLLAR BILL.
AND LEAVING BEFORE STAFF FIGURED OUT IT'S FAKE MONEY.
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45:08 the bill looks so real and the only way you can tell is by looking up for the strip and it isnt there and its one of the older designs 45:19
THE SECRET SERVICE TELLS US --
THEY ARE ACTIVELY WORKING MORE THAN 20 CASES IN THE AREA REGARDING COUNTERFEIT MONEY.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE SAME SMALL GROUP MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BOTH OF THE NEW CASES.
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WE'RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE NEW LIGHTNING DETECTION EQUIPMENT -- COMING TO SOME LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS.
IT'S CALLED WEATHERBUG.
THAT SOFTWARE IS USED IN OUR WEATHER CENTERS.
IT WAS APPROVED AT THE BOARD MEETING TWO WEEKS AGO.
AFTER 11 YEAR OLD JESSE WATLINGTON DIED -- FROM A LIGHTNING STRIKE.
ALL 13 LEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS -- WILL GET THEIR OWN LIGHTNING SENSOR AND ALERTING SYSTEMS.
IT WILL SOUND A SIREN TO WARN PEOPLE OFF THE FIELDS AND INTO SHELTER.
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FASTEN YOUR SEATBELT,
AND PUT THE PEDAL TO THE MEDAL.
THE FASTEST HIGHWAY IN THE COUNTRY OPENS TO TRAFFIC TODAY.
A 40 MILE STRETCH OF STATE HIGHWAY 130 IN TEXAS.
IT'S A TOLL ROAD BETWEEN AUSTIN AND SAN ANTONIO.
AND IT WILL HAVE A POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 85 MILES PER HOUR.
35 STATES HAVE RAISED SPEED LIMITS ABOVE 65 MILES PER HOUR,
SINCE CONGRESS LIFTED THE FEDERAL LAW SETTING THE SPEED LIMIT.
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WHEN YOU'RE LOGGING ON THIS MORNING,
HERE'S A QUESTION.
DO YOU THINK YOUR PASSWORD IS SECURE?
TURNS OUT -- THE MOST USED PASSWORDS ARE NOT VERY IMAGINATIVE AT ALL.
AND IF IT'S EASY TO REMEMBER, IT'S EASY TO HACK.
DETAILS TO PROTECT YOURSELF --
NEXT IN TECH BYTES.
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WANT TO LOOK YOUNG?
GOOD MORNING AMERICA HAS THE LATEST TREND.
FACE SLAPPING!
NO PLASTIC SURGERY. NO INJECTIONS.
JUST THE "ANCIENT THAI ART OF FACE SLAPPING."
GETTING POPULAR AT MASSAGE PARLORS.
AHEAD ON G-M-A. A LIVE DEMONSTRATION.
PLUS - HOW IT WORKS.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS TH
E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.Winds will be a factor in our forecast for the next several days, especially as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to organize and eventually skirts by Southeast Florida later this week.
Another influence we'll notice from Sandy is a little more moisture spreading our way from the east, and we'll start to notice this trend today. Even though we'll be on the much drier side of Sandy, enough moisture will get carried over from the Atlantic to spark some fast-moving spotty showers today through Friday. We're not expecting a wash out by any means, but just be prepared for a few splash and dash showers at any time during the day.
At this point, it still looks as though Southwest Florida will be just out of reach from the bulk Sandy's heavy rain, so for now, the forecast only calls for isolated rain until Sandy gets to our north and pulls down some drier air just in time for the weekend.
Through our Wednesday, look for a mixture of sun and clouds will the occasional potty showers. Winds will come in swiftly from the east again at 10-20 mph with some higher gusts. Temperatures will stay a few degrees below 90 through the afternoon.
Winds will be a little stronger Thursday. Wind direction will begin to veer from east to northeast, and we may see some gusts up to 30 mph.
The strongest wind gusts for us will likely come Friday as Sandy makes its closest approach to Southwest Florida, which should be somewhere between 300-400 miles to our east. Even at such a distance, winds will get rather blustery Friday as Sandy's wind field expands in size. Sustained winds should be close to 20-25, and wind gusts could get up to 35-40 mph at times.
As we head into the upcoming weekend, the breeze will still be rather stiff as the wind flow starts coming in from the north. This northerly component to the wind will help guide dry, cool, and stable air into Southwest Florida, making the weekend very pleasant in both the temperature and humidity departments. High temperatures through the weekend should only warm to the middle 80s, and low temperatures by Sunday morning will cool to the mid 60s.
By early next week, there's a good chance our high temperatures will only climb into the upper 70s while dip down into the 50s for the first time in several months.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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honey boo boo, you alright? let me ask you some questions. *snores*
POOR HONEY BOO BOO CAN'T EVEN STAY AWAKE DURING INTERVIEWS NOW.
DURING AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. DREW PINSKY,
THE CHILD BEAUTY QUEEN PRETENDED SHE WAS ASLEEP,
SO SHE COULD AVOID ANSWEING BORING QUESTIONS.
THEY TALKED ABOUT HOW LIFE HAS CHANGED FOR THE SMALL TOWN GEORGIA FAMILY,
NOW SUDDENLY FAMOUS.
"HERE COMES HONEY BOO BOO" IS A RATINGS SMASH FOR T-L-C.
THE SHOW HAS AVERAGED 2-POINT-4 MILLION VIEWERS,
SINCE ITS AUGUST 8TH PREMIERE.
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REMEMBER WHEN WE TOLD YOU THE HOUSTONS WERE COMING OUT WITH A REALITY SHOW?
WELL, IT PREMIERS TONIGHT.
BUT NOT BEFORE A SIT DOWN WITH THE VIEW HOSTS.
BARBARA WALTERS DOES NOT HOLD BACK.
WHITNEY HOUSTON'S SISTER-IN-LAW AND MANAGER, PAT OPENS UP TODAY ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING--
A FORMER BONITA SPRINGS PRIEST WILL NO LONGER BE ALLOWED TO SERVE AS A PRIEST.
ACCORDING TO OUR NEWS PARTNER, THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS --
THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF VENICE ANNOUNCED THAT STAN STRYCHARZ HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM PRIESTHOOD.
IN THE STATEMENT -- THE DIOCESE SAYS HE VIOLATED HIS FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIESTLY PROMISE TO CELIBACY.
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WE'RE FOLLOWING NEW DETAILS -- ABOUT A LOCAL PASTOR INVOLVED IN An ACCIDENT.
HE'S 56-YEAR-OLD DAVID VANAMAN.
HE SUFFERed SKULL FRACTURES AND BRAIN HEMMORAGHING.
HE'S NOW ON A VENTILATOR IN A COMA.
DEPUTIES STILL SEARCH FOR THE FEMALE DRIVER WHO CUT VANAMAN OFF,
AND THEN DROVE OFF, NOT STOPPING.
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THIS MORNING,
NEW JERSEY DETECTIVES ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW A MISSING 12-YEAR-OLD DIED.
SHE WAS FOUND IN A RECYCLING CONTAINER.
AN AUTOPSY CONFIRMED THE IDENTITY.
AUTUMN WAS LAST SEEN ALIVE SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
TWO MEN ARE IN CUSTODY.
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LEE COUNTY WILL NOW SEARCH -- FOR A NEW COUNTY MANAGER.
KAREN HAWES HANDED IN HER RESIGNATION.
SHE CAME UNDER FIRE FOR HER ROLE -- IN THE COUNTY GROUNDING ITS MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM "MEDSTAR"
HAWES STILL GETS A YEAR'S SALARY -- 170 THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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TOMORROW, GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT WILL BE IN FORT MYERS.
AND HE WILL LAY OUT HIS VISION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
GOVERNOR SCOTT WILL PRESENT HIS EDUCATION PLAN THURSDAY AT HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER.
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ABC SEVEN LOOKS AT WHERE THE CAMPS HEAD TODAY--
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS IN LAS VEGAS.
AND HE'LL BE ON JAY LENO TONIGHT.
MITT ROMNEY IS UP THE ROAD IN RENO, NEVADA.
LATER, HE HEADS TO CEDAR RAPIDS.
JOE BIDEN STOPS IN MARION, OHIO FOR A CAMPAIGN EVENT.
HE LATER HEADS TO D.C. --
FOR A BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RECEPTION
PAUL RYAN IN ATLANTA FOR A RECEPTION.
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CONSUMER ALERT.
A SUFFOCATION HAZARD PROMPTS THE RECALL --
OF 97-THOUSAND EDDIE BAUER WOODEN BASSINETS.
THE BOTTOM LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE BASSINET.
CAN FAIL TO LOCK PROPERLY,
IF A SPRING IS NOT INSTALLED.
SO THE BASSINET COULD TIP TO ONE SIDE,
AND CAUSE AN INFANT TO ROLL TO THE SIDE OF THE BASSINET.
CONSUMERS SHOULD CONTACT DOREL FOR A FREE REPAIR KIT.
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COVERAGE PROMISE OF THE BIGGEST STORY OF THE DAY ON WEB
" WHEN EVER YOU NEED A NEWS OR WEATHER UPDATE - WE ARE LOGGED ON AND UPDATING ABC-7.COM "
-WHAT IS COMING UP ON GMA - BIG STORY COVERAGE OF THE MORNING.
-LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO - IN JUST:30 SECONDS WE HAVE A LOOK AT ALL OF THE THINGS TO DO TODAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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