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COUNTING DOWN TO ELECTION DAY.
EARLY VOTING IS COMING TO A NEAR END.
AND A FORMER U-S PRESIDENT -- STOPS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE DETAILS AHEAD.
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FOUR DAYS,
11 STATES,
AND DOZENS OF LIVES LATER.
THE NORTHEAST STILL WADES THROUGH SANDY'S AFTERMATH.
ABC SEVEN LOOKS AT THE ROAD AHEAD.
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AND LEE COUNTY WORKS TO RECOVER -- FROM THE MEDSTAR SCANDAL,
BUT MAJOR PLAYERS WALKOUT WHEN OUT CAMERAS COME ON.
ABC SEVEN GIVES YOU A SEAT AT THE TABLE.
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"Southwest Florida weather at its finest"
A weak cold front brought some cloudy periods across our skies Thursday, and now that the clearing trend is well underway we're in store for a beautiful weekend. This front will not bring much of a chill, however it will keep our nights comfortably cool and our afternoons sunny and dry with low humidity.
Temperatures will start off in the low 60s this morning with a few middle and upper 50s deeper inland and across our northern communities. Patchy fog in some areas will give way to plentiful sunshine that will fill our skies through the afternoon and this will help temperatures warm into the upper 70s to lower 80s. We'll also see a nice refreshing breeze out of the northwest, which will keep the dry air in place and relative humidity levels on the comfy side.
Tonight, skies will stay clear and lows will be a touch cooler as many locations along the urban corridor will settle into the upper 50s by morning.
The weekend is shaping up beautifully with dry high pressure in control. This will keep the pleasant weather around through Sunday. Mostly sunny skies will prevail with our mornings near 60° and our afternoons in the lower 80s.
Another cold front is on the map and it's scheduled to move through Southwest Florida on Tuesday. This will bring a mix of sun and clouds to then area with more clouds than sun at times with the chance for isolated afternoon showers. In its wake, temperatures will return to the middle and upper 70s for highs and 50s for lows.
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"Look I don't believe the Navy is like bayonets and horses even though I know we use bayonets and they save a lot of lives."
"And that's why I know what real change looks like, because I fought for it, I've got the scars to prove it, I've got gray hair to show for it.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY CAMPAIGN HARD THIS WEEK.
WITH ONLY FOUR DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY.
THE BIG HEADLINE TODAY.
JOBS!
THE OCTOBER JOBS REPORT -- COMES OUT AT 8:30.
ECONOMISTS EXPECT --
EMPLOYERS TO HAVE ADDED 125 THOUSAND JOBS TO THEIR PAYROLLS LAST MONTH.
UP FROM 114 THOUSAND IN SEPTEMBER.
GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY VISTS SEVEN STATES INCLUDING A RALLY IN OHIO TONIGHT WITH 100 SUPPORTERS - POLITICIANS AND CELEBRITIES.
PRESIDENT OBAMA ALSO HITS SEVEN STATES BETWEEN NOW AND ELECTION DAY - WITH A FOCUS ON OHIO, HIS "MUST-WIN" STATE.
EXPERTS WEIGH IN.
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"I think Romney has a 50-50 chance to win the popular vote. I just think it's harder to see him winning the electoral vote."
THE PRESIDENT PICKED UP AN ENDORSEMENT FROM NEW YORK MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG.
EARLIER THIS WEEK, BLOOMBERG SAID NEW YORK WAS TOO BUSY CLEANING UP FROM THE STORM FOR A PRESIDENTIAL VISIT.
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THE LAST DEMOCRAT IN THE WHITE HOUSE -- WILL BE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TODAY, STUMPING FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA.
PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON WILL SPEAK AT A GRASSROOTS EVENT IN FORT MYERS.
IT'S AT THE HARBORSIDE CONVENTION CENTER AT TWO.
THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC -- SPACE IS LIMITED.
THE DOORS OPEN AT ONE.
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SUPERSTORM SANDY PROMISES *MONTHS OF CLEAN-UP IN THE NORTHEAST.
AND SO FAR, PATIENCE IS WINNING OUT OVER SHORT TEMPERS.
BUT TRAFFIC IS BACKED UP FOR MILES --
*LONG LINES OF PEOPLE WAIT FOR BUSES AND GAS.
AND SO MANY ARE STILL WITHOUT ELECTRICITY, FOOD OR CLEAN WATER.
ABC'S TAHMAN BRADLEY REPORTS.
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Sandy may be gone, but frustration in parts of New York is growing.
MOS - Donna Solli, Staten Island
"We're gonna die. We're gonna freeze. We got 90 year old people."
In this Manhattan neighborhood, recovery continues at a slow pace. Residents
feel like they've been forgotten.
SOT Richard Del Rio, Church Pastor
"THERE'S A SENSE OF THAT THEY HAVE NO VALUE. THEY SEE THAT OTHER AREAS ARE
BEING TAKEN CARE OF AND THEY TOTALLY OVERLOOKED US."
Hundreds showed up for food from local churches and aid organizations.
MOS Stephanie Laureano, NYC Resident
"ALL THE FOOD WE HAD TO THROW OUT OF THE REFRIGERATOR. SO THIS IS VERY
NEEDED RIGHT NOW."
It was another night of darkness and cold for hard hit Staten Island.
Thousands still without power. Many homeless. Among them: Mike Abruzzo and
his family.
SOT Mike Abruzzo, Storm Victim
"MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER YESTERDAY, FAITH, SAID "DADDY, I WANT TO GO HOME." /
I TOLD HER IT'S GOING TO BE A WHILE. SHE DOESN'T UNDERSTAND. SHE
'S SIX. "
Search teams found the bodies of these two little boys who were torn from
their mother's arms when the storm hit Staten Island.
NATS - announcement
"NO MORE GAS GUYS"
Transportation is still a nightmare. Desperate drivers waited in lines miles
deep to get gas. And people waited in lines for blocks to catch the bus.
NATS
"WHERE ARE THE BUSES?!"
Driving wasn't much better. Check points were set up to force people to car
pool.
In New Jersey, door to door rescues by emergency crews and the National
Guard continue.
While natural gas fires burn in Mantoloking where homes were destroyed.
New York City will try to return to normal this weekend.
The mayor said the city's marathon will go on, but some people say it should
not because it will strain already limited resources.
Tahman Bradley, ABC News.
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A LOCAL INSURANCE COMPANY BELIEVES THE SURGE OF CLAIMS FROM HURRICANE SANDY IN THE NORTHEAST.
COULD CAUSE A DOMINO EFFECT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE PAYOUTS FOR CLAIMS FROM THE REINSURANCE COMPANIES.
COULD CAUSE A SPIKE IN PROPERTY INSURANCE RATES IN FLORIDA.
GENERALLY, AGENTS SEE A 10 TO 14 PERCENT INCREASE IN PREMIUMS.
THAT ALL DEPENDS ON HOW MANY BILLIONS OF DOLLARS ARE GOING TO PAYOUT FOR SANDY.
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ENTERTAINMENT COMPANIES ARE OPENING THEIR WALLETS -- IN SUPPORT OF SANDY VICTIMS.
DISNEY DONATED TWO MILLION DOLLARS, WITH HALF OF THAT GOING TO THE RED CROSS -- AND THE REST TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.
VIACOM DONATED ONE MILLION DOLLARS - 500-THOUSAND TO THE MAYOR'S FUND AND ANOTHER 500-THOUSAND TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.
YOU CAN ALSO DO YOUR PART -- JUST CONTACT YOUR LOCAL RED CROSS.
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A HALLOWEEN SCARE!
YOU'RE *SUPPOSED TO HAND OUT CANDY, RIGHT?
BUT YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT ONE MAN IN ENGLAND GAVE OUT.
BAGGIES OF COCAINE!
SOME TRICK-OR-TREATERS TOLD THEIR PARENTS.
WHO THEN CALLED POLICE.
THEY ARRESTED HIM,
AND SAY HE GAVE OUT THE DRUGS ACCIDENTALLY.
NO CHILDREN WERE HARMED.
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MOST OF US ARE SHOCKED AND SADDENED BY THE IMAGES OF SANDY'S DESTRUCTION.
BUT NOT ONE NEW YORK WOMAN.
SHE TURNED SANDY. INTO A PHOTO SHOOT!
TAKING A FEW GLAMOUR SHOTS --
PEOPLE ARE CALLING THIS TASTELESS AND CHEESY.
AND IT'S SPAWNED SOME FAKE PICTURES ONLINE.
THE SAME MODEL STRIKING A POSE. IN OTHER INAPPROPRIATE PLACES.
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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."Southwest Florida weather at its finest"
A weak cold front brought some cloudy periods across our skies Thursday, and now that the clearing trend is well underway we're in store for a beautiful weekend. This front will not bring much of a chill, however it will keep our nights comfortably cool and our afternoons sunny and dry with low humidity.
Temperatures will start off in the low 60s this morning with a few middle and upper 50s deeper inland and across our northern communities. Patchy fog in some areas will give way to plentiful sunshine that will fill our skies through the afternoon and this will help temperatures warm into the upper 70s to lower 80s. We'll also see a nice refreshing breeze out of the northwest, which will keep the dry air in place and relative humidity levels on the comfy side.
Tonight, skies will stay clear and lows will be a touch cooler as many locations along the urban corridor will settle into the upper 50s by morning.
The weekend is shaping up beautifully with dry high pressure in control. This will keep the pleasant weather around through Sunday. Mostly sunny skies will prevail with our mornings near 60° and our afternoons in the lower 80s.
Another cold front is on the map and it's scheduled to move through Southwest Florida on Tuesday. This will bring a mix of sun and clouds to then area with more clouds than sun at times with the chance for isolated afternoon showers. In its wake, temperatures will return to the middle and upper 70s for highs and 50s for lows.
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GOOD NEWS THIS MORNING.
THE POWER IS NOW BACK ON -- FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN BONITA SPRINGS.
F-P-L SPENT THE NIGHT WORKING -- AFTER A GARBAGE TRUCK RAMMED A UTILITY POLE ON "HARMONY PARK DRIVE" -- JUST BEFORE DINNERTIME.
LIVE WIRES ENERGIZED THE TRUCK -- HEATING IT UP, CAUSING A FIRE.
CREWS FEARED THE TRUCK'S NATURAL GAS TANKS MIGHT EXPLODE.
CREWS CUT THE POWER TO THE LIVE WIRE --
AND THEY ARE NOW WORKING TO REPLACE THE UTILITY POLE.
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SPACE SHUTTLE ATLANTIS IS MOVING TO ITS NEW HOME. BUT IT DOESN'T HAVE TOO FAR TO GO.
THE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER. WHERE IT'LL GO ON PERMANENT PUBLIC DISPLAY.
ATLANTIS WILL BEGIN IT'S TEN MILE JOURNEY -- AT SEVEN O'CLOCK THIS MORNING.
THE ATLANTIS EXHIBIT IS SET TO OPEN NEXT SUMMER.
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TAKING A LOOK AT THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.
BOTH CANDIDATES LAND IN OHIO TODAY.
BETWEEN NOW AND ELECTION DAY --
GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY VISTS SEVEN STATES,
INCLUDING A RALLY IN OHIO TONIGHT WITH 100 SUPPORTERS.
PRESIDENT OBAMA ALSO HITS SEVEN STATES.
WITH A FOCUS ON OHIO, HIS "MUST-WIN" STATE.
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PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON WILL SPEAK AT A GRASSROOTS EVENT IN FORT MYERS.
IT'S AT THE HARBORSIDE CONVENTION CENTER AT TWO.
THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC -- SPACE IS LIMITED.
THE DOORS OPEN AT TWO.
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VICTIMS IN PARTS OF NEW YORK STILL ARE *NOT GETTING THE HELP THEY NEED.
PEOPLE IN NEW YORK'S STATEN ISLAND ARE OUTRAGED.
CALLING IT AN ABSOLUTE DISGRACE.
THE DEATH TOLL IN THIS COMMUNITY HAS REACHED 19.
IN ALL -- THE STORM IS BLAMED FOR AT LEAST 90-DEATHS.
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NEW YORKS ALL IMPORTANT SUBWAY SYSTEM IS ONE DAY CLOSER TO REOPENING.
THESE PICTURES SHOW THE LATEST PROGRESS IN THE CITY'S SOUTH FERRY SUBSTATIONS.
CREWS CONTINUE THAT AROUND THE CLOCK THE WORK THIS MORNING.
THERE IS NO WORD YET ON WHEN THIS SECTION OF TRACK OR OTHER PARTS OF THE SUBWAY SYSTEM WILL BE COMPLETELY DRAINED, REPAIRED AND REOPENED.
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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."Southwest Florida weather at its finest"
A weak cold front brought some cloudy periods across our skies Thursday, and now that the clearing trend is well underway we're in store for a beautiful weekend. This front will not bring much of a chill, however it will keep our nights comfortably cool and our afternoons sunny and dry with low humidity.
Temperatures will start off in the low 60s this morning with a few middle and upper 50s deeper inland and across our northern communities. Patchy fog in some areas will give way to plentiful sunshine that will fill our skies through the afternoon and this will help temperatures warm into the upper 70s to lower 80s. We'll also see a nice refreshing breeze out of the northwest, which will keep the dry air in place and relative humidity levels on the comfy side.
Tonight, skies will stay clear and lows will be a touch cooler as many locations along the urban corridor will settle into the upper 50s by morning.
The weekend is shaping up beautifully with dry high pressure in control. This will keep the pleasant weather around through Sunday. Mostly sunny skies will prevail with our mornings near 60° and our afternoons in the lower 80s.
Another cold front is on the map and it's scheduled to move through Southwest Florida on Tuesday. This will bring a mix of sun and clouds to then area with more clouds than sun at times with the chance for isolated afternoon showers. In its wake, temperatures will return to the middle and upper 70s for highs and 50s for lows.
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DEVELOPING THIS FRIDAY MORNING,
THE FORMER PRESIDENT OF PENN STATE UNIVERSITY NOW FACES CRIMINAL CHARGES.
RELATED TO THE JERRY SANDUSKY CHILD SEX ABUSE SCANDAL.
GRAHAM SPANIER IS CHARGED WITH PERJURY.
OBSTRUCTION.
ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN.
CONSPIRACY.
AND FAILURE TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE.
PROSECUTORS SAY THERE WAS A "CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE" IN THE SANDUSKY SCANDAL.
SANDUSKY IS SERVING AT LEAST 30-YEARS IN PRISON --
FOR SEXUALLY ABUSING TEN BOYS OVER SEVERAL YEARS.
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TURMOIL IN LEE COUNTY -
AFTER TWO COUNTY STAFFERS WALK OUT OF A SCHEDULED MEETING -- WITH LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW.
STAFF PACKED UP AND WALKED OUT -- AT THE SIGHT OF OUR CAMERAS.
TYPICALLY - THESE MEETINGS ARE HELD IN PRIVATE.
BUT BIGELOW WANTED THE MEETING TO BE HELD IN PUBLIC.
OFFICIALS WERE SET TO DISCUSS THE COUNTY'S GROUNDED MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM -
THE COUNTY IS MULLING WHETHER TO RESTART THE PROGRAM - OR LET A PRIVATE COMPANY TAKE OVER.
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they've called a meeting to brief me on their plans for MedStar - I find it hard to believe in the people's house they'd want to maintain some sort of privacy priveledges.
STAFF MEMBERS TOLD US OFF CAMERA -- THEY HAVE A RIGHT *NOT TO BE FILMED.
COMMISSIONERS WILL DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF MEDSTAR AT A MEETING ON MONDAY.
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THIS MORNING --
A LOOK AT THE CHANGING FACE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
WE START WITH THE DEMOLITION OF A LONG-TIME FIXTURE ON U-S 41.
CREWS BEGAN TEARING DOWN THE OLD CLARION HOTEL SITE THURSDAY.
THAT'S JUST NORTH OF COLLEGE PARKWAY.
DEVELOPERS SAY THEY HAVE PLANS --
TO BRING IN FOUR OR FIVE BIG-NAME BUSINESSES.
INCLUDING TWO RESTAURNTS.
THEY CAN'T SAY WHO THEY ARE, THOUGH, BECAUSE OF CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS.
THE ORIGINAL PLANS FOR A NEW HOTEL GOT NIXED.
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THE PROMENADE AT BONITA BAY ALSO GETS A FACELIFT.
IT WAS SOLD EARLIER THIS YEAR FOR FIVE MILLION DOLLARS.
INVESTORS PLAN TO FILL THE ONCE BUSTLING SHOPPING CENTER--
WITH FIVE RESTAURANTS, BOUTIQUES AND EVEN OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT.
A FORMER TENANT IS ALREADY NEGOTIATING TO MOVE BACK IN BY THE END OF THE YEAR.
A BAR AT THE CENTER OF IT ALL COULD OPEN BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR.
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A PRISONER IN HIS OWN HOME,
A WORLD WAR TWO VETERAN -- CAN NOW FINALLY LEAVE HIS FORT MYERS HOUSE.
THURSDAY - VOLUNTEERS FROM HOME DEPOT, BUILT LOREN GIPSON A WHEEL CHAIR RAMP.
THE 87-YEAR-OLD HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO MAKE IT DOWN THE STEPS ON HIS OWN IN THE PAST 2 YEARS.
THE RAMP COMES JUST DAYS BEFORE VETERAN'S DAY -- AND HIS 88TH BIRTHDAY
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loren gipson/ wwII veteran
24:55 it probably is way beyond my best birthday present ever. And i've got some good ones back when I was younger
HOME DEPOT SET ASIDE 30 MILLION DOLLARS OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS -- TO HELP VETERANS NATIONWIDE.
LOCALLY, THE COMPANY HELPS ABOUT 15 VETERANS A YEAR.
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WE KNOW YOU'VE SUSPECTED IT ALL ALONG,
BUT NOW IT'S CONFIRMED.
ACTOR AND ACTIVIST GEORGE CLOONEY *IS RELATED TO PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
ANCESTRY DOT COM SAYS THE ACTOR IS THE HALF-FIRST COUSIN. FIVE TIMES REMOVED. FROM PRESIDENT LINCOLN.
LINCOLN'S MOTHER, NANCY HANKS, WAS THE HALF-SISTER OF CLOONEY'S FOURTH GREAT-GRANDMOTHER, MARY ANN SPARROW.
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THE SIMPSONS ARE JUMPING IN TO THE POLITCAL GAME -- AND ENDORSING MITT ROMNEY.
A NOVEL APPROACH TO PICKING A CANDIDATE.
LET MR. BURNS' DOG DECIDE.
"on one side, we have Mitt Romney.bring in the next dog."
NOT TOO EXCITED ABOUT EITHER CANDIDATE.
HE STILL HAS FOUR DAYS TO DECIDE!
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DURING HURRICANE SANDY -- NEWS OUTLETS REPORTED BREAKING NEWS FROM TWITTER.
ONE ACCOUNT HAD LOTS OF NEW INFORMATION. THAT WAS FALSE.
NOW A NEW YORK CITY COUNCILMAN -- WANTS HIM CHARGED.
SHOULD HE BE IN LEGAL TROUBLE?
WE ASKED YOU.
HUGO WRITES, ".the old man was just having some fun I would just fine him probably two weeks no pay!!"
AND PAULA SAYS, "Which is worse - posting phony tweets as a citizen or broadcasting them as a news organization?"
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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."Southwest Florida weather at its finest"
A weak cold front brought some cloudy periods across our skies Thursday, and now that the clearing trend is well underway we're in store for a beautiful weekend. This front will not bring much of a chill, however it will keep our nights comfortably cool and our afternoons sunny and dry with low humidity.
Temperatures will start off in the low 60s this morning with a few middle and upper 50s deeper inland and across our northern communities. Patchy fog in some areas will give way to plentiful sunshine that will fill our skies through the afternoon and this will help temperatures warm into the upper 70s to lower 80s. We'll also see a nice refreshing breeze out of the northwest, which will keep the dry air in place and relative humidity levels on the comfy side.
Tonight, skies will stay clear and lows will be a touch cooler as many locations along the urban corridor will settle into the upper 50s by morning.
The weekend is shaping up beautifully with dry high pressure in control. This will keep the pleasant weather around through Sunday. Mostly sunny skies will prevail with our mornings near 60° and our afternoons in the lower 80s.
Another cold front is on the map and it's scheduled to move through Southwest Florida on Tuesday. This will bring a mix of sun and clouds to then area with more clouds than sun at times with the chance for isolated afternoon showers. In its wake, temperatures will return to the middle and upper 70s for highs and 50s for lows.
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LINH adlib current traffic
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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POP SINGER CARLY RAE JEPSEN IS UNDER FIRE.
SOMEONE SAYS SHE STOLE ONE OF HER BIGGEST HITS.
JEPSEN IS BEING SUED FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT --
FOR HER COLLABORATION "GOOD TIME" WITH THE BAND "OWL CITY."
A SINGER IN ALABAMA SAYS THE HIT COPIES HER SONG "AH, IT'S A LOVE SONG."
JEPSEN'S MANAGER SAYS SHE DID NOT WRITE THE SONG --
AND IS NOT RECEIVING BENEFITS FROM WRITING THE SONG.
ALSO LISTED IN THE LAWSUIT --
OWL CITY AND THE UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP.
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IF YOU MISSED, THE CMA'S LAST NIGHT ON ABC,
WE'RE RUNNING DOWN YOUR TOP WINNERS.
NATS Final Award - announcement and nats cheers showing winner.
"And the CMA for the Entertainer of the Year is. Blake Shelton."
SHELTON ALSO TOOK HONORS FOR MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR.
FEMALE VOCALIST AND SONG OF THE YEAR WENT TO "MIRANDA LAMBERT", SHELTON'S WIFE.
HUNTER HAYES -- SCORED NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR.
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AND TAYLOR SWIFT MUST HAVE BEEN SQUIRMING IN HER SEAT A LITTLE.
FIVE-TIME HOSTS BRAD PAISLEY AND CARRIE UNDERWOOD --
INCLUDED A COUPLE OF JOKES AT HER EXPENSE.
I CAN'T KEEP TRACK OF ALL THESE TRADES.THE GREATEST TRADE OF THE YEAR HAD TO BE THE KENNEDY FAMILY WHO TRADED ARNOLD SWARTZENEGAR FOR TAYLOR SWIFT.ARE THEY EVER GETTING BACK TOGETHER?
THE CAMERA DID *NOT CLOCK SWIFT'S REACTION,
BUT SHE'S SEEN SMILING LATER IN THE VIDEO.
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FOUR MORE DAYS UNTIL THE ELECTION.
AND TODAY, THE CANDIDATES HIT THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.
PLUS, A FORMER U-S PRESIDENT VISITS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
DETAILS AHEAD.
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"Theres nothing I could do.**BUTT** If I would have been outside, I would have been dead."
AND WE'RE TAKING A LOOK AT SANDY'S AFTERMATH.
FIND OUT HOW TRAGEDY IN THE NORTHEAST COULD AFFECT YOUR INSURANCE.
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AND A SHOCKING CRIME.
A LEHIGH ACRES MOTHER ROBBED IN *BROAD DAYLIGHT.
IN HER OWN DRIVEWAY.
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"Southwest Florida weather at its finest"
A weak cold front brought some cloudy periods across our skies Thursday, and now that the clearing trend is well underway we're in store for a beautiful weekend. This front will not bring much of a chill, however it will keep our nights comfortably cool and our afternoons sunny and dry with low humidity.
Temperatures will start off in the low 60s this morning with a few middle and upper 50s deeper inland and across our northern communities. Patchy fog in some areas will give way to plentiful sunshine that will fill our skies through the afternoon and this will help temperatures warm into the upper 70s to lower 80s. We'll also see a nice refreshing breeze out of the northwest, which will keep the dry air in place and relative humidity levels on the comfy side.
Tonight, skies will stay clear and lows will be a touch cooler as many locations along the urban corridor will settle into the upper 50s by morning.
The weekend is shaping up beautifully with dry high pressure in control. This will keep the pleasant weather around through Sunday. Mostly sunny skies will prevail with our mornings near 60° and our afternoons in the lower 80s.
Another cold front is on the map and it's scheduled to move through Southwest Florida on Tuesday. This will bring a mix of sun and clouds to then area with more clouds than sun at times with the chance for isolated afternoon showers. In its wake, temperatures will return to the middle and upper 70s for highs and 50s for lows.
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Obama SOT after 11:55:34
I know what change looks like because I've fought for it. You have too. And
after all we've been through together, we sure as heck can't give up now.
The Obama folks are chanting four more years, four more years, but our chant is this five more days, five more days is our chant.
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4 MORE DAYS NOW.
IN POLITICS THIS MORNING: SPRINT TO THE FINISH!
WE'RE GETTING A LOOK AT THE CAMPAIGN SCHEDULES FOR BOTH CANDIDATES --
FROM NOW UNTIL ELECTION DAY.
THEY'RE MAKING A MAD DASH ACROSS THE ELECTORAL MAP.
SEEKING SWING STATE VOTES.
TRACIE POTTS TRACKS THE FINAL STRETCH!
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BOTH CANDIDATES LAND IN OHIO TODAY. SO FAR, HERE'S WHAT THEIR TRAVEL SCHEDULES LOOK LIKE:
GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY VISTS SEVEN STATES INCLUDING A RALLY IN OHIO TONIGHT WITH 100 SUPPORTERS - POLITICIANS AND CELEBRITIES.
AT A RALLY IN VIRGINIA LAST NIGHT. A MAKEUP FROM BEFORE HURRICANE SANDY. HE ARGUED THE PRESIDENT'S RUNNING OUT OF STEAM:
Virginia Beach, Virginia
"He was just the other day talking about saving characters on Sesame Street and playing word games with my name and attacking me on a regular basis - attacks that he knows aren't true."
PRESIDENT OBAMA ALSO HITS SEVEN STATES BETWEEN NOW AND ELECTION DAY - WITH A FOCUS ON OHIO, HIS "MUST-WIN" STATE.
HE'LL BE THERE EVERY DAY BETWEEN NOW AND THE ELECTION MAKING HIS CLOSING ARGUMENT. HIGHLIGHTING HIGHER HOME PRICES. AND VICTORIES OVERSEAS:
"Al Qaeda has been decimated. Osama bin Laden is dead. So we've made real progress these past four years."
THE PRESIDENT PICKED UP AN ENDORSEMENT FROM NEW YORK MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG. EARLIER THIS WEEK, BLOOMBERG SAID NEW YORK WAS TOO BUSY CLEANING UP FROM THE STORM FOR A PRESIDENTIAL VISIT. BUT IN BLOOMBERG NEWS, HE WRITES, APPLAUDING THE PRESIDENT'S RECORD ON CLIMATE CHANGE.
SO HOW WILL IT ALL SHAKE OUT ON TUESDAY?
"I think Romney has a 50-50 chance to win the popular vote. I just think it's harder to see him winning the electoral vote."
A POSSIBLE SPLIT VERDICT. FROM A NATION ALREADY DEEPLY DIVIDED.
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TRACIE POTTS REPORTING.
AND IN NEW JERSEY --
THE STATE'S TAKING MEASURES TO MAKE SURE PEOPLE CAN VOTE.
THEY'RE EXTENDING HOURS FOR ELECTION OFFICES.
AND EVEN LETTING AUTHORIZED MESSENGERS DELIVER BALLOTS FOR PEOPLE IN SHELTERS.
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THE LAST DEMOCRAT IN THE WHITE HOUSE -- WILL BE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TODAY, STUMPING FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA.
PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON WILL SPEAK IN FORT MYERS.
IT'S AT THE HARBORSIDE CONVENTION CENTER AT TWO.
THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC -- SPACE IS LIMITED.
THE DOORS OPEN AT TWO.
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AND EARLY VOTING CONTINUES TODAY.
IN JUST -- HOURS AT 7 A-M,
DOORS OPEN.
TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO CAST YOUR VOTE EARLY.
POLLS ARE OPEN FROM 7-7.
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TURMOIL IN LEE COUNTY.
TWO COUNTY STAFFERS WALK *OUT OF A SCHEDULED MEETING.
WITH LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW.
STAFF PACKED UP AND WALKED OUT.
AT THE SIGHT OF OUR CAMERAS.
TYPICALLY - THESE MEETINGS ARE HELD IN PRIVATE.
BUT BIGELOW WANTED THIS MEETING TO BE HELD IN PUBLIC.
OFFICIALS WERE SET TO DISCUSS THE COUNTY'S GROUNDED MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM.
THE COUNTY IS MULLING OVER WHETHER TO RESTART THE PROGRAM -
OR LET A PRIVATE COMPANY TAKE OVER.
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they've called a meeting to brief me on their plans for MedStar - I find it hard to believe in the people's house they'd want to maintain some sort of privacy priveledges.
STAFF MEMBERS TOLD US OFF CAMERA --
THEY HAVE A RIGHT NOT TO BE FILMED.
COMMISSIONERS WILL DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF MEDSTAR AT A MEETING ON MONDAY.
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NEW YORKS ALL IMPORTANT SUBWAY SYSTEM -- IS ONE DAY CLOSER TO REOPENING.
THESE PICTURES SHOW THE LATEST PROGRESS IN THE CITY'S SOUTH FERRY SUBSTATIONS.
YOU CAN SEE HOW THE WATER LEVEL HAS RECEDED -- SINCE CREWS BEGAN PUMPING WATER FROM THE TUNNEL EARLY THURSDAY.
CREWS CONTINUE WORK -- THIS MORNING.
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A LOCAL INSURANCE COMPANY BELIEVES THE SURGE OF CLAIMS FROM HURRICANE SANDY -- COULD CAUSE A DOMINO EFFECT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
L-A INSURANCE AGENT TAMI BAKER -- SAYS HER CONCERN IS THAT ONCE ALL THE DAMAGE IS ASSESED FROM SANDY. THE PAYOUTS FOR CLAIMS FROM THE REINSURANCE COMPANIES -- COULD CAUSE A SPIKE IN PROPERTY INSURANCE RATES IN FLORIDA.
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17:17 ''In general we see most years a 10 to 14 percent increase in premiums but depending on how many billions of dollars are going to payout for Sandy it could be higher than that there's really no cap at this time." Baker
BAKER SAYS IT'S A TRICKLE-DOWN EFFECT.
IF INSURANCE COMPANIES END UP HAVING TO PAY MORE FOR THEIR INSURANCE, THAT COST WILL BE PASSED ALONG TO HOMEOWNERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
THE UNCERTAINITY IS JUST HOW MUCH AND WHEN.
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THE NEW YORK CITY MARATHON. *WILL GO ONE.
DESPITE THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY HURRICANE SANDY.
BUT SOME NEW YORKERS DISAGREE WITH THE DECISION.
CRITICS FEEL THE CITY SHOULD FOCUS ON HELPING THE MANY VICTIMS OF SANDY.
INSTEAD OF THIS BIG EVENT.
BUT SUPPORTERS ARGUE THAT GOING AHEAD WITH THE MARATHON ON SUNDAY --
SHOWS THE CITY'S RESILIENCE.
AND ENCOURAGES NEW YORKERS TO CARRY ON,
EVEN THOUGH SANDY MADE THINGS DIFFICULT FOR THE CITY.
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IN POLITICS --
JOE BIDEN APPEARED ON THE "LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN."
AND READ A "TOP 10" LIST OF REASONS TO VOTE EARLY.
CHECK OUT A CLIP FROM C-B-S.
DAVID: "REASON NUMBER SIX."
JOE: "IF YOU VOTE EARLY. YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY TAXES. WAIT I'M BEING TOLD THAT'S NOT ACCURATE."
PRETTY FUNNY!
THE NUMBER ONE REASON?
"HONESTLY, DON'T YOU WANT THIS ELECTION OVER WITH ALREADY?"
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NEW DETAILS ABOUT A BIG BENEFIT CONCERT FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY.
MONEY GOES TOWARD THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.
AND PERFORMERS INCLUDE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, JON BON JOVI, BILLY JOEL, CHRISTINA AGUILERA AND STING.
THE TELETHON AIRS AT 8 P-M TONIGHT, ON OUR SISTER STATION NBC2.
IT ALSO AIRS ON BRAVO, C-N-B-C, U-S-A, E! AND M-S-N-B-C.
SANDY COVERAGE CONTINUES THIS MORNING 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 THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA."Southwest Florida weather at its finest"
A weak cold front brought some cloudy periods across our skies Thursday, and now that the clearing trend is well underway we're in store for a beautiful weekend. This front will not bring much of a chill, however it will keep our nights comfortably cool and our afternoons sunny and dry with low humidity.
Temperatures will start off in the low 60s this morning with a few middle and upper 50s deeper inland and across our northern communities. Patchy fog in some areas will give way to plentiful sunshine that will fill our skies through the afternoon and this will help temperatures warm into the upper 70s to lower 80s. We'll also see a nice refreshing breeze out of the northwest, which will keep the dry air in place and relative humidity levels on the comfy side.
Tonight, skies will stay clear and lows will be a touch cooler as many locations along the urban corridor will settle into the upper 50s by morning.
The weekend is shaping up beautifully with dry high pressure in control. This will keep the pleasant weather around through Sunday. Mostly sunny skies will prevail with our mornings near 60° and our afternoons in the lower 80s.
Another cold front is on the map and it's scheduled to move through Southwest Florida on Tuesday. This will bring a mix of sun and clouds to then area with more clouds than sun at times with the chance for isolated afternoon showers. In its wake, temperatures will return to the middle and upper 70s for highs and 50s for lows.
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chad adlib current traffic
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A LOTTERY WINNER ALMOST LOST HER CHANCE TO CLAIM 23 MILLION DOLLARS.
THE ONE DOLLAR TICKET -- CAME FROM A LIQUOR STORE IN PALMDALE CALIFORNIA.
AFTER MONTHS PASSED WITHOUT THE WINNER CLAIMING HER PRIZE,
LOTTERY OFFICIALS RELEASED SECURITY VIDEO HOPING SOMEONE WOULD RECOGNIZE HER.
THURSDAY MORNING, THE WINNER TOLD LOTTERY OFFICIALS -- THAT HER DAUGHTER REOCGNIZED HER ON T-V.
SHE THEN RAN TO HER CAR, SEARCHED FOR THAT TICKET -- AND THANKFULLY SHE FOUND IT.
REMEMBER, ABC-7 IS YOUR OFFICIAL LATTERY STATION -- WITH LIVE DRAWINGS EVERY NIGHT AT 11-15.
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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."Southwest Florida weather at its finest"
A weak cold front brought some cloudy periods across our skies Thursday, and now that the clearing trend is well underway we're in store for a beautiful weekend. This front will not bring much of a chill, however it will keep our nights comfortably cool and our afternoons sunny and dry with low humidity.
Temperatures will start off in the low 60s this morning with a few middle and upper 50s deeper inland and across our northern communities. Patchy fog in some areas will give way to plentiful sunshine that will fill our skies through the afternoon and this will help temperatures warm into the upper 70s to lower 80s. We'll also see a nice refreshing breeze out of the northwest, which will keep the dry air in place and relative humidity levels on the comfy side.
Tonight, skies will stay clear and lows will be a touch cooler as many locations along the urban corridor will settle into the upper 50s by morning.
The weekend is shaping up beautifully with dry high pressure in control. This will keep the pleasant weather around through Sunday. Mostly sunny skies will prevail with our mornings near 60° and our afternoons in the lower 80s.
Another cold front is on the map and it's scheduled to move through Southwest Florida on Tuesday. This will bring a mix of sun and clouds to then area with more clouds than sun at times with the chance for isolated afternoon showers. In its wake, temperatures will return to the middle and upper 70s for highs and 50s for lows.
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JUST FOUR DAYS NOW UNTIL THE END OF THE ELECTION.
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IT'S A FREE EVENT, AND YOU DO NOT NEED A TICKET TO GET IN.
WITH ONLY FOUR DAYS UNTIL THE ELECTION, IT'S GETTING DOWN TO THE WIRE TO RALLY MORE SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA IN THIS CRITICAL STATE.
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DOORS OPEN AT TWO O CLOCK AT THE HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER, HERE IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
CLINTON WILL START SPEAKING AROUND 2:30 OR 3:00.
WE'RE EXPECTING A VERY LARGE CROWD TO SEE THE FORMER PRESIDENT.
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THIS VISIT IS JUST ONE VISIT IN A PUSH ACROSS THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
BEFORE CLINTON MAKES HIS STOP HERE, HE'LL BE SPEAKING IN THE PALM BEACH AREA, AT PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE.
THEN HE'LL MOVE ON TO ST. PETERSBERG.
LIVE IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS, CLIFTON FRENCH, ABC7.
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A LEHIGH ACRES MOTHER WAS ROBBED IN HER OWN DRIVEWAY,
AND IN BROAD DAYLIGHT!
VALENTIA BROWN IS A MOTHER OF TWO,
AND A NURSING STUDENT AT EDISON STATE COLLEGE.
SHE HAD *JUST GOTTEN HOME FOR THE DAY.
IT WAS AROUND THREE P-M ON WEST 7TH STREET,
WHEN OUT OF NO WHERE.
A STRANGER CAME UP TO HER IN THE DRIVEWAY.
HE ASKED IF HE COULD USE HER PHONE.
VALENTIA LIED AND SAID SHE DID NOT HAVE A PHONE,
SO HE'D LEAVE.
INSTEAD, THE ROBBER SNATCHED HER PURSE AND TOOK OFF RUNNING.
LUCKILY, HER KIDS WERE NOT WITH HER.
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31:33 "i didn't know if he had a gun or a knife- he could have hurt me and i was here alone, so it could have been worse."
DEPUTIES SEARCHED THE AREA,
BUT NEVER FOUND THE CULPRIT.
VALENTIA LOST HER RENT MONEY, ALL OF HER I-D'S *AND HER CHILDREN'S SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS.
NOW, SHE FEARS THE CROOK WILL STEAL HER KIDS' IDENTITIES.
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ABC SEVEN CONFIRMS.
LEE COUNTY IS PUTTING PRESSURE ON F-DOT -- TO GET A TRAFFIC LIGHT ALONG THE NEW METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION.
COMMISSIONER JOHN MANNING WROTE A LETTER TO THE DISTRICT SECRETARY-
IN IT - HE ASKS TO EXPEDITE THE PROCESS INSTALLING A TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF BRIARCLIFF ROAD.
THE MOVE COMES AFTER THREE CRASHES -- WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK OF THE ROAD OPENING.
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IN THE FINAL DAYS BEFORE THE ELECTION, THERE'S SOME GOOD NEWS FOR THE ECONOMY.
GAS PRICES ARE DOWN AGAIN TODAY.
NATIONWIDE, WE'RE SEEING AN AVERAGE OF $3-50 THAT'S DOWN A PENNY FROM YESTERDAY.AND SEVEN CENTS FROM A WEEK AGO.
STATEWIDE, PRICES ARE DOWN TO $3-46
AND IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DRIVERS ARE PAYING $3-52 ON AVERAGE.
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RETAILERS REPORT STRONG SALES FOR OCTOBER.
AMERICANS SPENT THEIR DOLLARS BRISKLY IN OCTOBER.
ACCORDING TO THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS --
21 RETAILERS. FROM TARGET TO MACY'S. REPORTED MONTHLY SALES IN OCTOBER WERE *UP BY FIVE PERCENT.
BUT ANALYSTS FEAR --
ALL THAT SPENDING. PLUS PURCHASES ON STORM SUPPLIES FROM MEGASTORM SANDY. COULD DRAIN WALLETS.
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IN ADDITION TO RETAIL SALES BEING UP IN OCTOBER.
SO WERE AUTO SALES. DESPITE LOSING THREE DAYS OF BUSINESS TO SANDY.
AUTO SALES WERE RUNNING AT AN ANNUAL RATE OF 14-POINT-3 MILLION THROUGH SEPTEMBER. PROVING AMERICANS ARE BUYING NEW CARS AND TRUCKS AT A STRONG PACE.
CHRYSLER AND GENERAL MOTORS -- BOTH REPORTED SEEING THEIR BEST OCTOBER SALES SINCE 2007.
AS FOR SANDY, FORD SAY THE MEGASTORM -- LIKELY COST THE INDUSTRY 20- TO 25-THOUSAND SALES.
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NO ONE WATCHES THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FROM FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ANYMORE.
BUT YOU'LL *WANT TO WATCH.
IF YOU FLY OUT OF NEW ZEALAND SOON.
before we set off on our journey i would like to impart a story of safety
DIRECTOR PETER JACKSON. AND SOME OF THE CAST FROM HIS UPCOMING MOVIE "THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY". NOW STAR IN A SAFETY VIDEO FOR *AIR NEW ZEALAND.*
AND IT LOOKS LIKE IT'LL GET PEOPLE'S ATTENTION.
JACKSON SHOT MOST OF "THE HOBBIT" -- PLUS THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY -- IN NEW ZEALAND.
BY THE WAY --
THE AIRLINE STILL IS NOT OFFERING ANY FLIGHTS TO MIDDLE EARTH.
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THE IPAD MINI COMES OUT TODAY.
WOULD YOU WANT A SMALLER IPAD?
AS IT HITS THE MARKET.CONCERNS ABOUT SALES ON THE NEW ITEM.
WILL THEY MEET EXPECTATIONS?
THIS MORNING, SALES LOOK TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE.
*TECH BYTES* HAS DETAILS, NEXT.
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ALL THE CANDIDATES ARE ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.
ROMNEY AND RYAN ARE IN WISCONSIN AND OHIO.
MEANWHILE, JOE BIDEN STOPPED BY DAVE LETTERMAN.TO DO THE TOP 10 LIST.
THE TOP 10 REASONS TO VOTE EARLY.
HERE'S NUMBER 5.
"If you're single and ready to mingle, you can find someone special in the early voting line."
HE ALSO SAID -- IF YOU VOTE EARLY, YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY TAXES.
THAT WAS RETRACTED A FEW SECONDS LATER.
NEXT ON *GMA* -- THE LATEST ON THE CAMPAIGN, 4 DAYS OUT.
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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."Southwest Florida weather at its finest"
A weak cold front brought some cloudy periods across our skies Thursday, and now that the clearing trend is well underway we're in store for a beautiful weekend. This front will not bring much of a chill, however it will keep our nights comfortably cool and our afternoons sunny and dry with low humidity.
Temperatures will start off in the low 60s this morning with a few middle and upper 50s deeper inland and across our northern communities. Patchy fog in some areas will give way to plentiful sunshine that will fill our skies through the afternoon and this will help temperatures warm into the upper 70s to lower 80s. We'll also see a nice refreshing breeze out of the northwest, which will keep the dry air in place and relative humidity levels on the comfy side.
Tonight, skies will stay clear and lows will be a touch cooler as many locations along the urban corridor will settle into the upper 50s by morning.
The weekend is shaping up beautifully with dry high pressure in control. This will keep the pleasant weather around through Sunday. Mostly sunny skies will prevail with our mornings near 60° and our afternoons in the lower 80s.
Another cold front is on the map and it's scheduled to move through Southwest Florida on Tuesday. This will bring a mix of sun and clouds to then area with more clouds than sun at times with the chance for isolated afternoon showers. In its wake, temperatures will return to the middle and upper 70s for highs and 50s for lows.
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LINH adlib current traffic
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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HERE'S A HEARTWARMING STORY THIS MORNING --
JAI CUNNINGHAM, AN ANCHOR AT K-H-O-N IN HONOLULU, REPORTED THAT A FRIEND OF HIS WAS KILLED MONDAY.
IN AN ALLEGED ACT OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
AN EMOTIONAL CUNNINGHAM MADE AN ON-AIR PLEDGE.
every time a woman or child dies from domestic times, i will shave my head. ***butt*** i want this to serve as a reminder.
CUNNINGHAM THAN SHARED THAT HE, HIS MOTHER AND BROTHER.
HAD ALL BEEN VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
CUNNINGHAM SAID HE DID NOT GET THE STATION'S APPROVAL FOR THE ACT,
BUT SAID IT WAS SOMETHING HE HAD TO DO.
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HERE AT ABC SEVEN,
OUR TEAM IS MAKING STRIDES TO BETTER THE COMMUNITY.
STARTING WITH OUR VERY OWN LINH BUI.
LINH IS RAISING MONEY FOR -- DANCING WITH THE STARS FOR LITERACY.
WE'VE BEEN MONITORING HER PROGRESS OVER THE LAST SIX WEEKS.
SHE'S COME ALONG WAY.
AND IF YOU'D LIKE TICKETS.
THEY'RE ON SALE NOW!
IT'S BEING HELD FRIDAY NOVEMBER NINTH.
AT THE NAPLES BEACH HOTEL AND GULF CLUB.
FOR TICKET INFORMATION,
CALL 239-262-4448 EXTENSION 301.
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JUST FOUR DAYS TO GO UNTIL THE GENERAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY,
AND BOTH PARTIES ARE TRYING TO DRUM UP LAST MINUTE SUPPORT!
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WILL SPEND THE DAY HOLDING EVENTS IN OHIO.
MITT ROMNEY IS ALSO IN OHIO TODAY.
LATER THIS AFTERNOON, HE CAMPAIGNS IN WISCONSIN.
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TODAY FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON IS MAKING A STOP IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.
IT'S A FREE EVENT, AND YOU DON'T NEED A TICKET TO GET IN.
DOORS OPEN AT TWO O CLOCK AT THE HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER, IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
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IF YOU WANT TO CAST YOUR BALLOT *BEFORE THE ELECTION ON TUESDAY,
YOU ONLY HAVE TWO DAYS LEFT TO VOTE EARLY.
EARLY VOTING RUNS FROM 7 TO 7, TODAY AND TOMORROW.
TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GO TO VOTE EARLY, OR ON ELECTION DAY,
HEAD OVER TO OUR WEBSITE ABC-DASH-SEVEN DOT COM.
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IN LESS THAN TWO HOURS, THE FINAL JOBS REPORT BEFORE THE ELECTION WILL BE RELEASED.
SOME EXPERTS WORRIED SANDY WOULD ACTUALLY DELAY THIS REPORT BECAUSE GOVERNMENT OFFICES HAD TO BE SHUT DOWN,
BUT THE JOBS REPORT IS SCHEDULED TO BE RELEASED AT EIGHT-30.
ECONOMISTS EXPECT TO SEE ABOUT 125-THOUSAND JOBS ADDED LAST MONTH.
COUNT ON ABC-SEVEN TO BRING YOU THOSE NUMBERS ON THE NEWS AT NINE.
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IF YOU HAVE TO FILL UP YOUR TANK BEFORE HEADING TO WORK THIS MORNING,
GAS PRICES DROPPED A PENNY IN OUR AREA OVERNIGHT.
DRIVERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE DISHING OUT 3-52 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR.
COMPARE THAT 3-46 ACROSS OUR STATE.
THE AVERAGE PRICE IS SITTING AT 3-50.
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SOT Mike Abruzzo, Storm Victim
"MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER YESTERDAY, FAITH, SAID "DADDY, I WANT TO GO HOME." /
I TOLD HER IT'S GOING TO BE A WHILE.
FATIGUE FRUSTRATION IS GROWING IN THE NORTHEAST.
MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ARE STILL WITHOUT POWER AFTER SANDY,
AND *ANOTHER WINTER STORM COULD BE HEADED THEIR WAY BEFORE POWER IS RESTORED NEXT WEEK.
WE'VE LEARNED AT LEAST 90 HAVE DIED IN THE STORM.
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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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