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DIRECTORS PAGE TS METRO PKWAY UPDATE-VID BOX
YVYV-CLIP TS REWARD CAT-VID BOX
TOSS TO BRANDI-VOTOPS-2 SHOT-SPLIT YVYV-CLIP
CAMPAIGN 2012-SAT 1 POLITICS TODAY-VOTOPS-2 SHOT
CAMPAIGN 2012-PKG POLITICS TODAY-PKG
CAMPAIGN 2012-SAT 1 ABC TRACKING POLL-CGTOPS
TEAM COVERAGE-CLIP NELSON MACK POLL-SSTOPS-SS
USERS GUIDE TO VOTING DAY-VO.WIPE POLITICS WRAP-OC
USERS GUIDE TO VOTING DAY-SOTVO-OC SANDY-CLIP
COLLIER EARLY VOTING UPDATE-VO STORM DAMAGE LATEST-VO.WIPE
CAMPAIGN WRAP-OC STORM DAMAGE LATEST-(2) SOTVO
LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION-OC-SS-OC NJ POWER GAS LINES-VOTOPS
LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION-LL PKG SANDY WEDDING-VO.WIPE
BOONE SENTENCED-VO.WIPE SANDY WEDDING-SOTVO
BOONE SENTENCED-SOTVO ABC DAY OF GIVING-VOTOPS-SS
DUNN JURY SELECTION-VO-SS MEDSTAR UPDATE-VO.WIPE
METRO CRASH UPDATE-VO-OC MEDSTAR UPDATE-SOTVO
CHARCO BANK ROBBERY ARREST-SS TWINS LEASE AGREEMENT-VO
SANDY-CLIP PA ZOO MAULING LATEST-OC
STORM DAMAGE LATEST-VO PA ZOO MAULING LATEST-PKG
FL OFFICERS TO NJ-OC GRIZZLY BEAR MAULING-OC
DREDGING AT YACHT CLUB-OC-VO-OC ILLEGAL MIGRANTS BOAT RESCUE-VO
DREDGING AT YACHT CLUB-LL PKG AA PILOTS DEAL-VO
COLLIER BEACH RENOURISHMENT-VO TOSS TO NINA-OC
REWARD FOR BURNED CAT-VO NOVEMBER DEALS-TC MON
NEXT AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP NOVEMBER DEALS-VO.WIPE
TEASE ONE------------ NOVEMBER DEALS-SOTVO
TZ1 A CLOTH DIAPERS SAVINGS-VOTOPS NOVEMBER DEALS-TC MON
TZ1 B BIG FISH AUSTRAILIA-VOTOPS NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP
ROCKAWAY BEACH DAMAGE-VOTOPS TEASE FOUR------------
STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP TZ4 A FALL FASHION-VO
FORECAST-PHC TZ4 B GAGA ADELE-VO
FORECAST-WXWALL STORM WARN JP OPEN-CLIP
TOSS TO NINA-OC CROSSTALK-WX EST
CLOTH DIAPERS SAVINGS-TC MON FORECAST-PHC
CLOTH DIAPERS SAVINGS-PKG FORECAST-WXWALL
CLOTH DIAPERS SAVINGS-TC MON FALL FASHION-OC
DIRTY PACIFIERS-VO FALL FASHION-PKG
PAYPAL HOLIDAY MATCH-VO FALL FASHION-OC
BIG FISH AUSTRALIA-VO DWTS TONIGHT-VO
NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP GAGA ADELE-VO
TEASE TWO------------ SHARON OSBOURNE MASTECTOMY-VO
TZ2 A CELL PHONE PHOBIA-NATSVO CAMP OUT FOR HUNGER-VO.WIPE
TZ2 B) NOVEMBER DEALS-VO CAMP OUT FOR HUNGER-SOTVO
BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN TEASE FIVE-ONCAM
CELL PHONE PHOBIA-VO IN POP TZ5 A PLANE CLIPS SUV-VO
CELL PHONE PHOBIA-PKG BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN
CELL PHONE PHOBIA-OC PLANE CLIPS SUV-OC
TEASE THREE-2 SHOT PLANE CLIPS SUV-PKG
TZ3 A POLITICS TODAY-VO NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP
TZ3 B SANDY WEDDING-VO COMING UP AT 6PM-ONCAM
TZ3 C PA ZOO MAULING-SOTVO TZ 6 1) ELECTION 2012-VO
BUMP SHOT-BUMP OUT TZ 6 2) METRO STUDY-VOTOPS
NEWS AT 5:00 PM OPEN-CLIP TZ 6 3) CAPE RV PARK-VOTOPS
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IT'S FRANTIC AND HECTIC THE DAY BEFORE THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IS MAKING STOPS IN WISCONSIN AND IOWA.

WHILE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE MITT ROMNEY IS HITTING FLORIDA, VIRGINIA AND NEW HAMPSHIRE.

AND BOTH MEN WILL FIND THEIR WAY BACK TO OHIO TONIGHT --

FOR DUELING RALLIES IN COLUMBUS, JUST SEVEN MILES APART.

THEY EACH BADLY WANT THE BUCKEYE STATE'S 19 ELECTORAL VOTES.

FOR THE LATEST, WE TURN TO ABC'S BRANDI HITT WHO IS LIVE AT THE ROMNEY HEADQUARTERS IN BOSTON. Return to index of stories...


CAMPAIGN 2012-SAT 1


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CAMPAIGN 2012-PKG


AFTER NEARLY 17 MONTHS OF SHAKING HANDS AND RAISING MONEY IT ALL COMES DOWN

TO THIS -- THE FINAL FULL DAY OF CAMPAIGNING BEFORE ELECTION NIGHT.

SOT - Mitt Romney

"Tomorrow, we begin a better tomorrow"

REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER MITT ROMNEY IS ON A WHIRLWIND SWING THROUGH THE KEY

BATTLEGROUND STATES OF FLORIDA AND VIRGINIA

SOT - Mitt Romney

"Do you want four more years like the last four years? No! Do you want

change? Yeah!!"

AND WITH THE RACE FOR PRESIDENT - DEADLOCKED - NO STATE IS BIGGER THAN OHIO.

SOT - Matt Dowd

"Ohio, Florida and Virginia. He basically - Mitt Romney basically has to win

go three for three in those states in order to win this race."

IN FACT BOTH CANDIDATES ARE CAMPAIGNING IN COLUMBUS TODAY ONLY TWO HOURS

APART.

PRESIDENT OBAMA IS ALSO RALLYING SUPPORT

IN IOWA AND WISCONSIN.

IF HE TAKES THOSE STATES - AND OHIO - HE WOULD HAVE ENOUGH ELECTORAL VOTES

TO WIN RE-ELECTION.

Obama SOT

"We tried our ideas they worked - the economy grew and ??"

IT'S AN EXHAUSTING RACE TO THE FINISH WITH THE CANDIDATES THEIR WIVES AND

RUNNING MATES APPEARING AT CAMPAIGN EVENTS IN *12 STATES* TODAY

SOT -- PAUL RYAN

"WE ARE ASKING YOU TO WORK WITH US STAND WITH US AND GET OUR COUNTRY ON THE

RIGHT TRACK." Return to index of stories...


CAMPAIGN 2012-SAT 1


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TEAM COVERAGE-CLIP


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USERS GUIDE TO VOTING DAY-VO.WIPE


MANY PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY CAST THEIR BALLOT.

HERE IN LEE COUNTY, NEARLY 52-THOUSAND VOTERS TOOK PART IN EARLY VOTING.

AND.A RECORD NUMBER -- MORE THAN 100-THOUSAND PEOPLE IN LEE COUNTY -- OPTED TO VOTE ABSENTEE.

THOSE BALLOTS NEED TO BE TURNED IN BY SEVEN TOMORROW NIGHT.

THIS IS HOW IT LOOKED AT THE ELECTIONS CENTER IN SOUTH FORT MYERS -- THE FINAL DAY TO DROP-OFF BALLOTS AT THIS LOCATION.

ALSO THE FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST AN EMERGENCY BALLOT. Return to index of stories...


USERS GUIDE TO VOTING DAY-SOTVO-OC


SOT:00:22:34 - 52

I voted with an Absentee but I dropped it off and saw a huge line outside. Chad: what's your impression of election in general and enthusiasm? Jessica: It's very important and I think people on both sides are worried so it seems like evrybody is voting this time."

PEOPLE WHO REQUESTED AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BUT HAVEN'T VOTED YET - CAN STILL VOTE IN PERSON TOMORROW.

THEY JUST NEED TO SURRENDER THEIR BALLOT AT THEIR PRECINCT.

IF IT'S A LOST BALLOT OR IT STILL HASN'T ARRIVED - A POLL WORKER WILL MAKE A PHONE CALL TO VERIFY THAT PERSON HASN'T ALREADY VOTED.

ALSO THE BALLOT IS LONG THIS YEAR.

SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS SUGGEST TAKING A SAMPLE BALLOT WITH YOU.

THAT WILL SPEED UP THE PROCESS FOR YOU AND EVERYONE BEHIND YOU. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER EARLY VOTING UPDATE-VO


IN COLLIER -- MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF RESIDENTS VOTED EARLY ABSENTEE.

BECAUSE OF GREAT EARLY TURNOUT, COLLIER ELECTION OFFICIALS ARE HOPEFUL THAT WILL MEAN SHORTER LINES AT POLLING STATIONS COME TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


CAMPAIGN WRAP-OC


YOU CAN COUNT ON ABC7 FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

POLLS OPEN AT 7 TOMORROW MORNING AND CLOSE AT 7 TOMORROW NIGHT.

ONCE RESULTS START COMING IN, WE'LL BRING THEM TO YOU ON AIR AND ONLINE AT ABC-7.COM. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION-OC-SS-OC


A LEHIGH MAN SAYS A WOMAN WAS BANGING ON HIS FRONT DOOR THIS MORNING.

WHEN HE ANSWERED, SHE SAID SHE HAD JUST SHOT HER BOYFRIEND.

DEPUTIES LATER FOUND 48-YEAR-OLD MARK HOLM DEAD AT THE HOUSE NEARBY ON 51ST STREET SOUTHWEST.

A-B-C 7'S MEGHAN SMITH SPENT THE DAY TRYING TO FIND OUT WHY IT HAPPENED. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH DEATH INVESTIGATION-LL PKG


crime scene investigators are inside- they seem to be fucusing a lot of the garage. the neighbor says holm's girlfriend was absolutely frantic when she ran from her home across the street to theirs. they are the ones who called 911

from night to day-

the homicide scene on 51st street southwest is still taped off.

nat

it's been almost 18 hours-

since lee county deputies got a call that 48 year-old mark holm had been shot and killed inside his lehigh acres house.

carlos 15:14 "the dogs were going crazy."

carlos ramirez and his familly called 911.

they live right across the street from where the shooting happened.

carlos tells us-

he was sound asleep last night, when he awoke to his neighbor- holm's girlfriend- pounding on his front door.

carlos:27 "i saw that it was her and i said- what happened. and she said- carlos, call 911- i just shot someone, i just killed someone in my house."

carlos says after she stated that she killed the person inside-

carlos:40 "she left- she go back in the house and i told my wife to call 911."

deputies quickly arrived at the house-

and found holm dead inside.

detectives won't say if his girlfriend is the one who shot him, but they do confirm that the killing was domestic.

they're calling it a homicide-

but they say it's too early to tell if it's justifiable or not.

deputies say they've questioned the person who pulled the trigger, but so far no arrests have been made. we did some digging into holm's background- he's been in and out of state prison since the 80's for charges like battery and burglary. this investigation is still ongoing. in lehigh acres, meaghan smith abc7. Return to index of stories...


BOONE SENTENCED-VO.WIPE


TODAY A PORT CHARLOTTE MAN WHO DID NOTHING TO STOP HIS WIFE FROM ABUSING THEIR TEN-YEAR-OLD SON.LEARNED HIS FATE.

THOMAS BOONE WILL SPEND THE NEXT 4 YEARS IN PRISON.

HIS ESTRANGED WIFE, KIMBERLY, LOCKED THE CHILD IN A BEDROOM WITH ONLY A MATTRESS - SHE BARELY FED HIM AND REFUSTED TO LET HIM LEAVE.

HIS DEFENSE ATTORNEYS ARGUE KIMBERLY - WHO'S IN PRISON - IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ABUSE AND MANIPULATED BOONE SO HE WOULD NOT STEP IN.

PROSECUTORS SAY DOING NOTHING TO STOP THE ABUSE IS THE WORSE CRIME. Return to index of stories...


BOONE SENTENCED-SOTVO


I love my son to death.

If he were here what would you say to him?

I would apologize to him and tell him I would do things totally different

THE STATE SAYS THE NOW 12-YEAR-OLD BOY IS HEALTHY AND DOING WELL AFTER BEING LEGALLY ADOPTED BY BOONE'S SISTER. Return to index of stories...


DUNN JURY SELECTION-VO-SS


LAWYERS MADE HISTORY TODAY IN A LEE COUNTY COURTROOM.

JURY SELECTION IN THE ROBERT DUNN TRIAL REACHED ITS FOURTH WEEK TODAY.

THE CLERK'S OFFICE CONFIRMS IT'S NOW THE LONGEST JURY SELECTION IN COUNTY HISTORY.

ATTORNEYS HAVE BROUGHT IN ALMOST 400 POTENTIAL JURORS.

PART OF THE PROBLEM IS SO MANY ALREADY KNOW ABOUT THIS CASE.

DUNN IS ACCUSED OF SHOOTING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE INSIDE A CAPE CORAL DAY CARE CENTER IN 2008. Return to index of stories...


METRO CRASH UPDATE-VO-OC


ABC7 LEARNED TODAY A WOMAN CAME FORWARD AND CLAIMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR HITTING A MOTORCYCLIST AND LEAVING THE SCENE ON THE CRASH ON METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION.

THE CRASH SERIOUSLY INJURED 56 YEAR OLD DAVID VANAMAN LAST MONTH.

WITNESSES SAY HE PUT DOWN HIS BIKE TO AVOID BEING HIT BY AN SUV DRIVING ACROSS THE ROAD.

THE DRIVER OF THAT SUV.54 YEAR OLD GISELLE TAYLOR OF FORT MYERS. SAYS SHE WASN'T A PART OF THE CRASH AND DID WAIT UNTIL EMERGENCY CREWS TO ARRIVE BEFORE DRIVING HOME.

DEPUTIES SAY TAYLOR IS AT FAULT FOR VIOLATING THE RIGHT OF WAY.

MANY DRIVERS SAY THE INTERSECTION WHERE THIS CRASH HAPPENED IS TOO DANGEROUS AND NEEDS A TRAFFIC LIGHT.

RIGHT NOW, THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IS COLLECTING DATA THERE.

THE STUDY WILL RUN UNTIL FEBRUARY. Return to index of stories...


CHARCO BANK ROBBERY ARREST-SS


THE MAN WANTED FOR BANK ROBBERY IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY IS NOW IN CUSTODY TONIGHT.

WE SHOWED YOU A SURVEILLANCE PICTURE LAST WEEK.

DEPUTIES SAY IT WAS 51 YEAR OLD ROBIN CONTE.

HE WAS ARRESTED YESTERDAY IN TAMPA.

DEPUTIES SAY HE ROBBED THE SUNTRUST BANK IN MURDOCK LAST WEEK.

THEY SAY HE ALSO ROBBED AN ASIAN MARKET LAST MONTH. Return to index of stories...


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STORM DAMAGE LATEST-VO


ONE WEEK AFTER SUPER STORM SANDY HIT.RESIDENTS ALONG THE EAST COAST COULD FEEL THE PUNCH OF ANOTHER STORM.

FORECASTERS SAY A NOR'EASTER COULD SLAM THE REGION WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.

THEY EXPECT IT TO BRING STRONG WINDS, HEAVY RAIN AND CAUSE MODERATE FLOODING ALONG THE COAST.

ON TOP OF THAT, SOME RESIDENTS IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY AWOKE TO A SMALL EARTHQUAKE EARLY TODAY. Return to index of stories...


FL OFFICERS TO NJ-OC


HAPPENING RIGHT NOW --

DOZENS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FROM FLORIDA ARE HEADED TO NEW JERSEY.

THEY'LL HELP OUT IN THE AFTERMATH OF SUPER STORM SANDY.

THEY'RE GOING TO ENFORCE CURFEW IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS.

THEY'LL ALSO RESPOND TO 911 CALLS, SET UP ROADBLOCKS AND DO OTHER PATROL DUTIES. Return to index of stories...


DREDGING AT YACHT CLUB-OC-VO-OC


FULL SPEED AHEAD -

A MAJOR DREDGING PROJECT IS UNDERWAY IN CAPE CORAL.

THE GOAL IS TO DEEPEN THE CHANNEL AROUND REDFISH POINT AND THE NORMANDY CANAL.

ABC7'S ALEX BOYER FOUND OUT WHAT BOATERS CAN EXPECT OVER THE NEXT FIVE MONTHS.

ALEX. Return to index of stories...


DREDGING AT YACHT CLUB-LL PKG


Boaters can expect a whole lot of digging. But the end result should be worth it. The canals around the cape coral yacht club will be one-foot deeper.

-dredging machinery being brought in by barge

This was a welcomed sight for cape coral boaters who have gotten use to maneuvering through shallow waters. Lee county - floating in - some of its heavy duty dredgers - to the cape coral yacht club. Over the next several months, crews will be removing a foot of fill around redfish point and normandy canal, in an effort to make the channels - deeper.

Boaters say its long overdue

-steve romaine/boater-19:13:32-"is it a good thing? Its the best thing to happen in quite a while ill tell ya. We've been dying to get a deeper canal."

The dredging won't cost cape taxpayers a dime. The project is being paid for using a "west coast inland navigation district" grant.". in cape coral alex boyer abc7. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER BEACH RENOURISHMENT-VO


WORK TO RENOURISH COLLIER COUNTY'S BEACHES WILL FINALLY START THIS WEEK.

TRUCKS BEGAN TO ARRIVE NEAR VANDERBILT BEACH THIS MORNING.

COUNTY OFFICIALS SAY THEY'RE WAITING ON A SHIPMENT OF SAND BEFORE THEY CAN START.

BUT ONCE IT'S DELIVERED, THEY CAN RENOURISH VANDERBILT AND NAPLES BEACHES.

SHOULD TAKE A MONTH.

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT TAX FUNDS WILL PAY THE ALMOST 18-MILLION DOLLAR BILL. Return to index of stories...


REWARD FOR BURNED CAT-VO


AN ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUP IS NOW OFFERING A 25-HUNDRED DOLLAR REWARD IN THE CASE OF A CAT SET ON FIRE IN LEHIGH ACRES.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS SAY SOMEONE INTENTIONALLY SET PAISLEY ON FIRE LAST WEEK AND LEFT HER TO DIE.

THE CAT'S EARS AND HEAD ARE BURNED.ITS FUR SINGHED.

SHE WILL SURVIVE.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THE ATTACK OR WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE REWARD FUND, HEAD TO ABC-7.COM AND CLICK ON SITES ON 7 FOR INFORMATION. Return to index of stories...


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


DIAPER DUTY DILEMMA.

ABC 7'S SMART SHOPPER BREAKSDOWN THE DOLLARS AND CENTS WHEN IT COMES TO CHANGING YOUR BABY.

AND A FISH WEIGHING IN AT MORE THAN 500 POUNDS!

THE MAGIC MARLIN BATTLE.

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


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ROCKAWAY BEACH DAMAGE-VOTOPS


A WEEK AFTER SUPERSTORM SANDY HIT THE UNITED STATES, THE SIGNS OF DAMAGE ARE STILL CRYSTAL CLEAR.

THIS IS VIDEO OF THE DESTRUCTION LEFT BEHIND AT NEW YORK'S ROCKAWAY BEACH.

PARTS OF THE AREA LOOK LIKE JUNK YARDS WITH DEBRIS IN THE STREET. PILED HIGHER THAN CARS. Return to index of stories...


STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP


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FORECAST-PHC


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

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


FORECAST-WXWALL


RAIN AND COOLER WEATHER ON THE WAY

What a difference twenty four hours can make. Sunday we were able to go out and enjoy the sunshine; however, Monday was the complete opposite.

Is it a sign of changes to come? Absolutely, but those changes will be short lived. We'll see the clouds for another day, and come tomorrow afternoon will add in a fleeting glimpse of rainfall.

The system that will bring us the rain is currently dropping down from Missouri. When it reaches the northern Gulf it will start to intensify, and that will cause it to swing a cold front our way. That front will serve as the focal point for rain as it passes through later in the day. Thunder will be the exception and not the rule. We expect only heavy downpours at times while the strong storms stay well to our north.

As we go into Wednesday that same system pushes east and starts riding up the Atlantic Coast. From there it looks to intensify very rapidly and that will help pull cool, comfortable air into southwest Florida.

We'll see temperatures in the 70s during the daytime, and low 50s during the morning hours. Those numbers begin to moderate on Friday as 80s return to the area.

Our skies look great after Tuesday, too. Lots of sunshine, but something interesting happens during this time of the year when cool air enters the Gulf and Atlantic waters. The cold air meets the warmer sea surface temperatures and that creates low, puffy clouds we call "stratocumulus."

Those clouds will impact Wednesday and Wednesday only. Thursday, Friday, and your weekend will be full of sunshine.

The same system that will give us our rain will continue to cruise up the east coast this week. It'll continue to strengthen, and on Thursday, sadly, it'll impact the Mid-Atlantic and New England area. That's the same region hit hard by Hurricane Sandy. Thankfully this system will not even compare to Sandy, but will add insult to injury.

They're going to see winds sustained of 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 50. Heavy rains will be an issue so coastal and inland flooding is a hazard, too. Along with that cold air on the backside is the perfect ingredient for heavy, wet snow.

Thus, adding insult to injury.

Make sure your family and friends back in the Northeast are away of this possible Nor'easter. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO NINA-OC


THE THOUGHT OF CLOTH DIAPERING YOUR CHILD MAKES SOME PEOPLE WINCE.

MANY THINK IT'S OUT-DATED.

BUT ABC 7 SMART SHOPPER NINA MOINI FOUND SOME MOMS ARE SAVING HUNDREDS BY DOING IT --

AND THEY SWEAR BY IT.

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CLOTH DIAPERS SAVINGS-TC MON


ONE THING THAT NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE IS SAVING MONEY!

IT'S A CLASSIC CASE OF CONVENIENCE WITH DISPOSABLE DIAPERS VERSUS WORKING A LITTLE HARDER WITH CLOTH DIAPERING- Return to index of stories...


CLOTH DIAPERS SAVINGS-PKG


NATS - BABY

WITH EVERY DIAPER CHANGE-

NATS- BABY

CAPE CORAL MOM ANITA KVASNAK IS REMINDED OF JUST HOW MUCH SHE'S SAVING THROUGH CLOTH DIAPERING.

SHE, HER HUSBAND JASON, AND 8-MONTH OLD NATALIE JUST MOVED DOWN HERE-

18:03:50 6

"I had some reserve about it, we had some friends in Denver who did it and I thought it was gross."

THE BIG MOVE AND BABY'S SENSITIVE SKIN CONVINCED HER TO TAKE THE PLUNGE-

18:05:02 6

"It's an all upfront cost you have to have that 400 -500 dollar cost depending on what brand you want."

WITH THAT LUMP SUM - SHE GOT EVERYTHING NATALIE WILL NEED UNTIL SHE'S POTTY TRAINED.

NATS - LISTING ITEMS

18:06:04 6

"'That's three or four thousand dollars in diapers when you can spend 400 and do a little laundry every other day."

SHE SAYS EVEN A LITTLE EXTRA LAUNDRY ISN'T COSTING EXTRA.

18:02:09 6

"We usually do a small load every other day and we haven't seen an increase in our water bill."

SOUNDS SIMPLE ENOUGH - BUT SOME MOMS LIKE JENNIFER MINOR AREN'T ON BOARD - AT LEAST NOT YET.

18:15:51 7

"Kind of silly but gross factor made mess in diaper i wash and put back on them."

SHE'S SPENDING ABOUT 50 DOLLARS A MONTH ON DIAPERS NOW -

IF SHE KEEPS GOING - SHE COULD END UP SPENDING MORE THAN A THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE TWO YEARS OR SO LITTLE ADELE WILL NEED DIAPERS.

NATS - "I'm getting there."

GETTING THERE WITH THE HELP OF A CLOTH DIAPERING CLASS WITH OTHER MOMS AT ECOBABY AND HOME IN NAPLES.

THAT'S WHERE FELLOW MOM TERI PENCE SHARES SHE DECIDED TO CLOTH DIAPER FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH LEVI - HER THIRD SON.

18:19:41 7

"Saved at least 150 200 dollars in 9 months in these and considering he will be in diapers a year or two big savings." Return to index of stories...


CLOTH DIAPERS SAVINGS-TC MON


NOW BIG SAVINGS AREN'T THE ONLY ADVANTAGES-

DOCTORS SAY CLOTH DIAPERING LEADS TO EARLIER POTTY TRAINING BECAUSE BABY CAN FEEL THEY ARE WET AND DON'T LIKE IT.

YOU CAN FIND CLOTH DIAPERS IN MANY NATURAL PARENTING STORES AND ONLINE-

FOR EVEN BIGGER SAVINGS - YOU CAN HIT CRAIGSLIST OR EBAY FOR USED ITEMS. Return to index of stories...


DIRTY PACIFIERS-VO


A WARNING FOR PARENTS TONIGHT ABOUT PACIFIERS.

NEW RESEARCH SHOWS THEY CAN BE COVERED IN BACTERIA.

RESEARCHERS AT OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY DID A SMALL STUDY OF TEN USED INFANT PACIFIERS.

THEY LOOKED CLEAN. BUT UNDER A MICROSCOPE -- RESEARCHERS FOUND CONTAMINATION --INCLUDING MOLD AND STAPH BACTERIA.

EXPERTS SAY PARENTS SHOULD REPLACE PACIFIERS AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH. EVEN IF THEY'RE CLEANED AND STERILIZED AFTER EVERY USE. Return to index of stories...


PAYPAL HOLIDAY MATCH-VO


ANOTHER COMPANY IS PRICE MATCHING THIS HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON.

PAY PAL MADE THAT ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY.

AND IT INCLUDES AIRLINE TICKETS!

SO, IF YOU BOOK WITH A CARRIER THROUGH PAYPAL AND THE COMPANY DROPS PRICES WITHIN SEVEN DAYS. PAYPAL WILL REIMBURSE YOU THE DIFFERENCE.

IT'S PART OF HOLIDAY PROMOTIONS.THAT ALSO INCLUDE PRICE MATCHES WTHIN 30 DAYS OF A PURCHASE. Return to index of stories...


BIG FISH AUSTRALIA-VO


A NEW ZEALAND FISHERMAN SAYS HE'LL NEVER FORGET THIS.

CAUGHT ON CAMERA --

HE'S TRYING TO CATCH A GIANT BLACK MARLIN OFF THE COAST OF AUSTRALIA.

THAT FISH WEIGHS OVER MORE THAN A HALF-TON.

ONE THOUSAND POUNDS!

THE FISHERMAN AND HIS PALS DID NOT WIN.

THEY COULDN'T REEL THE FISH IN, SO THEY BACKED THE BOAT UP AND FISH GOT AWAY. Return to index of stories...


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


RINGING

!?!ARE YOU TETHERED TO YOUR CELL?!

TONIGHT - THAT ADDICTION NOW HAS A MEDICAL NAME.

THE SYPTOMS OF YOUR CELL ADDICTION AND HOW TO BREAK THE HABIT.

PLUS CANDY LOVERS, BRIDES AND TRAVELLERS --

NOVEMBER IS YOUR MONTH TO BUY AND SAVE.

OUR ABC7 SMART SHOPPER IS BACK WITH THE DEALS AND STEALS. Return to index of stories...


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TZ2 B) NOVEMBER DEALS-VO


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CELL PHONE PHOBIA-VO IN POP


FEEL NAKED WITHOUT YOUR CELL PHONE.

THE NEED TO HAVE YOUR CELL IS NOW CONSIDERED A MEDICAL PROBLEM AND DOCTORS ARE GIVING IT A NAME.

DOCTOR BRUCE HENSEL EXPLAINS NOMOPHOBIA AND HOW TO KNOW IF YOU SUFFER FROM IT. Return to index of stories...


CELL PHONE PHOBIA-PKG


IT'S A CELL PHONE SOCIETY. WE ARE TETHERED TO OUR CELL PHONES LIKE IT'S AN EXTENSION OF OURSELVES.

BUT WHAT HAPPENS, WHEN YOUR ATTACHMENT TO YOUR PHONE… STARTS TO BECOME A PROBLEM?

"I remember I was crying, I was angry."

FOR CHRISTIANA IKE, NOT HAVING HER PHONE PROVOKES EXTREME ANXIETY.

SHE HAS THREE PHONES, AND CARRIES 2 PHONE CHARGERS WITH HER AT ALL TIMES.

SHE EVEN TAKES HER PHONE WITH HER IN THE SHOWER.

"I'll have it sitting there on the counter, because I'm thinking, what if President Obama calls or the pope, I don't know why I do that."

THESE ARE SYMPTOMS OF NOMOPHOBIA…

"Nomophobia means no mobile phone phobia."

SYMPTOMS OF NOMOPHOBIA INCLUDE:

PANIC AND ANXIETY WHEN SEPARATED FROM YOUR PHONE

HAVING MULTIPLE PHONES

COMPULSIVE CHECKING OF PHONE FOR MESSAGES, BATTERY LIFE

USING PHONE IN INAPPROPRIATE PLACES

PHONE ACTIVITY BECOMING AN ISSUE IN RELATIONSHIPS, WORK OR SCHOOL

THE BRITISH SURVEY RECENTLY FOUND THAT AS MANY AS 66% OF PEOPLE HAVE SOME FORM OF NOMOPHOBIA… BUT FOR SOME PEOPLE, THIS CAN BECOME MORE SERIOUS…

"For some people who use the phone excessively, we know that the brain is actually responding to the phone as if it is a drug."

FOR IKE THIS HAS AFFECTED HER EVERY DAY INTERACTIONS.

"Unfortunately I become so attached to communicating with everybody via my iphone, that I become less attached to people who are physically in front of me. And that's where it becomes detrimental."

SHE IS PART OF A NOMOPHOBIA RECOVERY GROUP. HERE SHE LEARNS HOW TO BREAK HER HABIT.

"So we teach them in treatment how to self monitor their behaviors, how to id when their behaviors have become excessive. How to use coping skills to manage their urges to use the internet or the phone."

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CELL PHONE PHOBIA-OC


ONE WAY TO BREAK THE HABIT IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE NOMOPHOBIA -- TRY TURNING OFF YOUR CELL FOR A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF TIME EACH WEEK. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2 SHOT


COME TOMORROW -- MILLIONS WILL CAST THEIR VOTE.

TONIGHT THE FINAL MAD DASH FOR VOTES!

FROM THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE TO THE RACES TO WATCH HERE IN FLORIDA.

ABC7 IS YOUR ELECTION HEADQUARTERS.

SURVIVING SANDY.

ONE COUPLE DIDN'T LET THE SUPERSTORM STOP THEM FROM TYING THE KNOT.

HOW THEY SAVED THEIR DAY FOR DOZENS OF GUESTS.

PLUS -

he was immediately attacked by 11 dogs."

A TWO YEAR OLD BOY MAULED TO DEATH AS HIS MOTHER WATCHED HELPLESSLY.

HOW HE FELL INTO A PIT OF VICIOUS DOGS. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A POLITICS TODAY-VO


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TZ3 B SANDY WEDDING-VO


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TZ3 C PA ZOO MAULING-SOTVO


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BUMP SHOT-BUMP OUT


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NEWS AT 5:00 PM OPEN-CLIP


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TS LEIGH SHOOTING-VID BOX


MAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW AT 5-30 --

DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING A HOMICIDE IN LEHIGH ACRES.

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED --

48 YEAR OLD MARK HOLM WAS FOUND DEAD..

A NEIGHBOR TELLS ABC7 --

A WOMAN KNOCKED ON HIS DOOR AND SAID SHE HAD JUST SHOT AND KILLED A MAN INSIDE HER HOUSE.

DEPUTIES SAY THE VICTIM MAY BE THE WOMAN'S BOYFRIEND.

NO ARRESTS YET IN THE CASE. Return to index of stories...


TS METRO PKWAY UPDATE-VID BOX


THE DRIVER WHO DEPUTIES SAY CAUSED A MOTORCYCLIST TO CRASH ON THE METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION HAS COME FORWARD.

THE CRASH SERIOUSLY INJURED 56 YEAR OLD DAVID VANAMAN AFTER HE PUT DOWN HIS BIKE TO AVOID BEING HIT BY AN SUV DRIVING ACROSS THE ROAD LAST MONTH.

DEPUTIES SAY THE DRIVER OF THAT SUV IS AT FAULT FOR VIOLATION OF RIGHT OF WAY. Return to index of stories...


TS REWARD CAT-VID BOX


AN "ANIMAL RIGHTS GROUP" IS NOW OFFERING 25-HUNDRED DOLLARS TO ANYONE WHO CAN HELP COPS FIND OUT WHO INTENTIONALLY SET THIS CAT ON FIRE.

THE FIRE BURNED "PAISLEY'S" EARS AND HEAD LAST WEEK.

SHE WAS FOUND CRYING UNDERNEATH A CAR -- BUT SHOULD SURVIVE. Return to index of stories...


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POLITICS TODAY-VOTOPS-2 SHOT


ONE LAST DAY IN THE RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE!

THE CANDIDATES ARE HURRYING THRU SWING STATES.

AT LEAST THREE STOPS FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA.

FIVE FOR GOVERNOR ROMNEY.

HELLO AND GOOD EVENING,

I'M JEFF BUTERA.

AND I'M COURTNEY ROBINSON.

BOTH CANDIDATES WANT AND NEED TO GET THEIR BACKERS TO THE POLLS.

AND TONIGHT - LAWYERS ARE TURNING OUT AND GEARING UP FOR WHAT COULD BE A CHAOTIC ELECTION DAY

HERE'S STEVE HANDELSMAN WITH YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE COVERAGE TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


POLITICS TODAY-PKG


GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY BEGAN HIS LAST DAY PUSH IN FLORIDA.

presidential candidate:07-:11

"Can begin a better tomorrow tomorrow and with the people in florida -

that's exactly what's gonna happen."

A FEW HOURS LATER HE WAS IN VIRGINIA.

presidential candidate:15-:21

"If you're tired of being tired, vote for change, help us win this."

WITH BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, PRESIDENT OBAMA STARTED TODAY IN WISCONSIN.

"You KNOW that I'll fight for you and your families every single day as long as I know how."

LAST NIGHT, COLORADO. A HUGE RALLY.

AFTER A SHIMMY WITH STEVIE WONDER IN OHIO, THE PRESIDENT URGED HIS BACKERS TO VOTE TODAY.

THE LINES TO EARLY VOTE IN OHIO WERE LONG. BUT REPUBLICANS WON A FIGHT TO SHORTEN VOTING HOURS.

MARY JENKINS WAS OUT TO GET OBAMA BACKERS TO THE POLLS. FIGURING SHE COULD MAKE THE DIFFERENCE NATIONALLY!

"I wouldn't be able to sleep at night if I didn't put in every shift

that I'm putting in over these four days."

mary: we'll win we'll win ohio with your vote

allyson: we'll win the nation

mary: absolutely thank you so much for your enthusiasm!!

ACROSS TOWN IS A MITT ROMNEY PHONE BANK

"and we're just calling to remind you that your vote is very important…"

OHIO REPUBLICANS, LIKE DEMOCRATS, FIGURE THEIR WORK COULD DECIDE THE PRESIDENCY!

"If this county ends up red to for mitt romney it will go a very very long

way toward winning this state."

GOVERNOR ROMNEY LEFT A SECOND VIRGINIA STOP FOR OHIO, COLUMBUS, PLANNING END UP IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

PRESIDENT OBAMA WOULD HEAD OUT OF OHIO FOR IOWA FOR HIS FINAL EVENT ON THIS FRANTIC DAY. Return to index of stories...


ABC TRACKING POLL-CGTOPS


STEVE HANDELSMAN REPORTING.

AND TONIGHT THE LATEST AND FINAL ABC NEWS WASHINGTN POST DAILY TRACKING POLL BEFORE THE ELECTION SHOWS ROMNEY TRAILING THE PRESIDENT. 47 TO 50. Return to index of stories...


NELSON MACK POLL-SSTOPS-SS


WE'RE ALSO FOLLOWING THE FLORIDA SENATE RACE.

NEW NUMBERS SHOW DEMOCRATC INCUMBANT, BILL NELSON, PULLING AHEAD.

HE LEADS REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER CONNIE MACK BY SIX.

THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE TAMPA BAY TIMES -- BAY NEWS 9 -- MIAMI HERALD POLL.

AND THE FINAL P-P-P POLL HAS NELSON UP 51-46 WITH 3 PERCENT UNDECIDED. Return to index of stories...


POLITICS WRAP-OC


YOU CAN COUNT ON ABC7 FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE ON THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION TOMORROW.

ONCE RESULTS START COMING IN, WE'LL BRING THEM TO YOU ON AIR AND ONLINE AT ABC-DASH-7-DOT-COM Return to index of stories...


SANDY-CLIP


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STORM DAMAGE LATEST-VO.WIPE


TODAY MARKS ONE WEEK SINCE SUPERSTORM SANDY DEVASTATED THE NORTHEAST.

AS EMERGENCY CREWS SCRAMBLE TO GET SUPPLIES TO THE HARDEST-HIT COMMUNITIES, IT'S ESTIMATED THAT THE RELIEF EFFORT MAY BE THE MOST EXPENSIVE IN U-S HISTORY.

WHILE MILLIONS CONTINUE TO CLEAN-UP, MORE SEVERE WEATHER IS THREATENING TO SET BACK RECOVERY EFFORTS.

FORECASTERS SAY A NOR'EASTER COULD BRING STRONG WINDS, HEAVY RAIN AND FLOODING ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.

IT COULD ALSO DELAY GETTING ELECTRICITY RESTORED. Return to index of stories...


STORM DAMAGE LATEST-(2) SOTVO


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NJ POWER GAS LINES-VOTOPS


PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD IN NEW JERSEY ARE AMONG THE TWO MILLION CUSTOMERS STILL WITHOUT POWER.

FOR THOSE IN TEA-NECK, IT'S DAY SIX WITHOUT ELECTRICITY.

BUT NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE SAYS GAS IS FLOWING MORE AND MORE -- THEY ARE BOUNCING BACK.

HE URGED SCHOOLS TO RE-OPEN AND PEOPLE TO RETURN BACK TO WORK IN AREAS WHERE IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. Return to index of stories...


SANDY WEDDING-VO.WIPE


SUPER STORM SANDY DIDN'T STOP A NEW YORK COUPLE FROM TYING THE KNOT OVER THE WEEKEND.

THE STORM FLOODED LATISHA AND BARON LATTIMORE'S HOUSE IN BROOKLYN.

IT HAPPENED JUST A WEEK BEFORE THEIR DESTINATION WEDDING IN ORLANDO.

THE COUPLE PLEADED WITH AIRLINES TO GET THEM ON A FLIGHT TO ORLANDO, BUT ALL FLIGHTS WERE CANCELED.

SO THE PAIR CHARTERED A BUS TO ORLANDO WITH ALL 80 OF THEIR WEDDING GUESTS. Return to index of stories...


SANDY WEDDING-SOTVO


we're just so very thankful and very happy to be here right now and I love you.I love you too

THE COUPLE PLANNED TO HONEYMOON IN ORLANDO AS WELL. BUT ARE CUTTING IT SHORT TO GO BACK TO NEW YORK AND HELP WITH CLEANUP EFFORTS. Return to index of stories...


ABC DAY OF GIVING-VOTOPS-SS


A-B-C AND HAS TEAMED UP WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR A "DAY OF GIVING" TO RAISE MONEY FOR SANDY VICTIMS.

"GOOD MORNING AMERICA" KICKED OFF THE EFFORT THIS MORNING WITH FAMOUS FACES WORKING THE PHONE BANK.

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP:

TEXT "A-B-C" TO 90999 TO GIVE A 10-DOLLAR DONATION.

OVER THE PHONE, YOU CAN CALL 1-800-HELP-NOW OR HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE A-B-C DASH SEVEN-DOT-COM AND CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN. Return to index of stories...


MEDSTAR UPDATE-VO.WIPE


LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHETHER THEY'LL RELAUNCH THE GROUNDED MEDSTAR PROGRAM.

FACING FINES THAT COULD RUN THEM UPWARDS OF A MILLION DOLLARS - COMMISSIONERS VOICED CONCERNS WORRIED THAT RELAUNCHING THE PROGRAM COULD SEND A BAD SIGNAL TO THE FAA.

THERE ARE OTHER OPTIONS.

FOUR COMPANIES WANT TO TAKE OVER OR PARTNER WITH THE COUNTY. THAT COULD SAVE TAXPAYERS MONEY. Return to index of stories...


MEDSTAR UPDATE-SOTVO


Chris Hanson Consultant

0:10

Your plan is saying to drop to a lower level of safety. That's what you want - it is not a good decision.

Take Sot

Arnold McCalister - Former MedStar Pilot If they turn it over to a private company - they will run it as a private company. ANy control the board thinks they have ill be an illusion

TOMORROW COMMISSIONERS WILL DECIDE WHICH DIRECTION THEY WANT TO GO.

THEY'VE TOLD THE F-A-A NO MATTER WHAT --- A MEDICAL HELICOPTER WILL BE IN THE AIR BY APRIL OF NEXT YEAR AT THE LATEST. Return to index of stories...


TWINS LEASE AGREEMENT-VO


NEW DETAILS TONIGHT ON THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA TWINS AND LEE COUNTY.

A NEW DRAFT WOULD ALLOW THE TWINS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF HAMMOND STADIUM - IF THE TEAM PAYS THE COUNTY TO DO SO.

ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER DOUG MEURER SAYS THE TEAM HAS NOT ASKED TO CHANGE THE NAME.

BUT THEY COULD, UNDER THIS DEAL, IF THEY WANTED A SPONSOR.

FOR EXAMPLE, THE RED SOX DID THIS.

THEIR SPRING TRAINING STADIUM IN LEE COUNTY IS SPONSORED BY JET BLUE.

IF APPROVED - THE TWINS AGREE TO STAY IN LEE COUNTY FOR THE NEXT 30 YEARS. WITH AT LEAST 40 MILLION DOLLARS IN UPGRADES TO THEIR CURRENT SPRING TRAINING FACILITY. Return to index of stories...


PA ZOO MAULING LATEST-OC


AN INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY TONIGHT AFTER A TWO-YEAR-OLD BOY FELL INTO AN AFRICAN PAINTED DOGS EXHIBIT OVER THE WEEKEND IN PITTSBURGH AND WAS MAULED TO DEATH.

JODINE COSTANZO BRINGS US THE LATEST ON THE CASE. Return to index of stories...


PA ZOO MAULING LATEST-PKG


S/ Kevin Kraus, Pittsburgh Police:02-:05

"what occurred at that scene until it was secured, was horrific."

THE TWO YEAR OLD BOY FROM PLEASANT HILLS WAS WITH HIS MOTHER, AN AUNT AND COUSIN WHEN THE UNTHINKABLE HAPPENED.

IT WAS JUST BEFORE NOON.THEY WERE VISITING THE AFRICAN PAINTED DOGS EXHIBIT.AND POLICE SAY THE BOY'S 34 YEAR OLD MOTHER STOOD HIM ON THE RAILING.

"he lost his balance, fell down off the railing into the actual pit. he was immediately attacked by 11 dogs."

IN A DEVASTATING INSTANT.THE CHILD WAS MAULED TO DEATH AS HIS MOTHER WATCHED HELPLESSLY FROM ABOVE.

DESPERATE ATTEMPTS TO GET THE DOGS OFF OF HIM WERE FUTILE.

S/ Barbara Baker, Pittsburgh Zoo President:40-:44

"the keepers tried everything they could do. they responded immediately."

ZOO KEEPERS SECURED 10 OF THE DOGS.THE OTHER WAS SHOT BY PITTSBURGH POLICE AFTER EVEN DART GUNS WOULDN'T STOP ITS RAGE.

"very aggressive toward the victim. toward everyone."

A VISIBLY CHOKED UP ZOO PRESIDENT BARBARA BAKER SAID THERE IS A CATCH BASIN AROUND THE EXHIBIT BUT THE BOY SOMEHOW FLIPPED OVER IT.FALLING 11 FEET INTO THE PERILOUS PIT.

POLICE TELL US SEVERAL PEOPLE WITNESSED THE AWFUL ACCIDENT BUT NO ONE JUMPED IN.AND TRIED TO RESCUE THE BOY.

"no one made an active attempt to enter the pit. no."

THE OBVIOUS QUESTION TONIGHT. HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN? A FAMILY TRIP TO THE ZOO. A FAMILY DESTROYED.

"our teams will look in any way to make sure this horrible tragedy never happens again." Return to index of stories...


GRIZZLY BEAR MAULING-OC


A BEAR MAULED AND KILLED A MAN IN MONTANA THIS WEEKEND.

IT HAPPENED SUNDAY AT "ANIMALS OF MONTANA."

THEY PROVIDE WILD ANIMALS FOR PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOTS AND MOTION PICTURES.

BENJAMIN CLOUTIER WAS KILLED WHILE CLEANING THE PEN OF TWO BROWN BEARS IN CAPTIVITY.

ONE OF THE BEARS WAS SHOT AND KILLED SO CLOUTIER'S BODY COULD BE RECOVERED. Return to index of stories...


ILLEGAL MIGRANTS BOAT RESCUE-VO


OFFICERS RESCUED 171 ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT AFTER STOPPING A BOAT OFF THE SOUTHERN ITALIAN COAST.

THE BOAT WAS FLYING A GREEK FLAG.

OFFICERS BROUGHT IT TO SHORE AND TOOK ALL ON BOARD TO A MIGRANT CENTER.

THEY ARRESTED THE CREW AND CHARGED THEM WITH HUMAN TRAFFICKING CRIMES.

AUTHORITIES SAY THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS INCLUDE 27 WOMEN AND 34 CHILDREN. Return to index of stories...


AA PILOTS DEAL-VO


AMERICAN AIRLINES PILOTS ARE CLOSER TO STRIKING A DEAL WITH THE AIRLINE.

THE ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION SAYS IT HOPES TO REACH AN AGREEMENT SOMETIME THIS WEEK.

AIRLINE MANAGEMENT AND THE UNION RETURNED TO THE BARGAINING TABLE BACK IN SEPTEMBER.

THEY'VE BEEN IN A NASTY DISPUTE SINCE THE AIRLINE'S PARENT COMPANY FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION LAST YEAR. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO NINA-OC


ABC 7 SMART SHOPPER NINA MOINI IS DIGGING UP MORE DEALS FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER.

SHE JOINS US LIVE HERE IN THE STUDIO WITH GOOD NEWS FOR CANDY LOVERS, BRIDES AND TRAVELERS. Return to index of stories...


NOVEMBER DEALS-TC MON


THAT'S RIGHT ALL THREE CAN BE ADDED TO MY LIST FROM LAST WEEK ON THE BEST THINGS TO BUY IN NOVEMBER. Return to index of stories...


NOVEMBER DEALS-VO.WIPE


WITH HALLOWEEN OVER, NOW'S THE TIME TO BUY CANDY.

YOU CAN GET UP TO 50 PERCENT OFF.

THERE'S ALSO GREAT BUYS ON COATING CHOCOLATES--

FOR PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO MAKE THEIR OWN CANDY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

NOW IS ALSO A GOOD TIME TO BUY A WEDDING DRESS.

BRIDAL SHOPS ARE BUSY GETTING READY FOR THE NEXT SEASON. WHICH MEANS THEY NEED TO MAKE ROOM. BY GETTING RID OF LAST YEAR'S LINE. Return to index of stories...


NOVEMBER DEALS-SOTVO


"December, product is already being received.so we want the things off our shelves by thanksgiving."

NOW IS ALSO THE BEST THE TIME TO BOOK SUMMER VACATIONS.

EXPERTS SAY THE FURTHER IN ADVANCE THAT YOU PURCHASE SOMETHING. THE BETTER DEAL THAT YOU CAN GET. Return to index of stories...


NOVEMBER DEALS-TC MON


THESE FEW WEEKS BEFORE THANKSGIVING ARE ALSO A GOOD TIME TO BUY CHRISTMAS TREES, ESPECIALLY IF YOU LIKE ARTIFICIAL ONES.

MOST HOME STORES WE CHECKED WITH ARE GETTING IN NEW MODELS.

AND WE FOUND OUT MICHAELS HAS SOME ARTIFICIAL TREES MARKED HALF OFF THIS WEEK. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


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


THE 20-13 SPRING TRENDS ARE OUT.HITTING THE RUNWAY IN STYLE.

TONIGHT ABC7 SHOWS YOU HOW TO FALL FORWARD INTO FASHION.

AND THE NEWLY **FULL-FIGURED** LADY GAGA IS SPEAKING OUT ABOUT HER WEIGHT GAIN.

WHY SHE'S JEALOUS OF FELLOW SONGTRESS.ADELE!

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


TZ4 A FALL FASHION-VO


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TZ4 B GAGA ADELE-VO


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STORM WARN JP OPEN-CLIP


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CROSSTALK-WX EST


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FORECAST-PHC


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

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


FORECAST-WXWALL


RAIN AND COOLER WEATHER ON THE WAY

What a difference twenty four hours can make. Sunday we were able to go out and enjoy the sunshine; however, Monday was the complete opposite.

Is it a sign of changes to come? Absolutely, but those changes will be short lived. We'll see the clouds for another day, and come tomorrow afternoon will add in a fleeting glimpse of rainfall.

The system that will bring us the rain is currently dropping down from Missouri. When it reaches the northern Gulf it will start to intensify, and that will cause it to swing a cold front our way. That front will serve as the focal point for rain as it passes through later in the day. Thunder will be the exception and not the rule. We expect only heavy downpours at times while the strong storms stay well to our north.

As we go into Wednesday that same system pushes east and starts riding up the Atlantic Coast. From there it looks to intensify very rapidly and that will help pull cool, comfortable air into southwest Florida.

We'll see temperatures in the 70s during the daytime, and low 50s during the morning hours. Those numbers begin to moderate on Friday as 80s return to the area.

Our skies look great after Tuesday, too. Lots of sunshine, but something interesting happens during this time of the year when cool air enters the Gulf and Atlantic waters. The cold air meets the warmer sea surface temperatures and that creates low, puffy clouds we call "stratocumulus."

Those clouds will impact Wednesday and Wednesday only. Thursday, Friday, and your weekend will be full of sunshine.

The same system that will give us our rain will continue to cruise up the east coast this week. It'll continue to strengthen, and on Thursday, sadly, it'll impact the Mid-Atlantic and New England area. That's the same region hit hard by Hurricane Sandy. Thankfully this system will not even compare to Sandy, but will add insult to injury.

They're going to see winds sustained of 25 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 50. Heavy rains will be an issue so coastal and inland flooding is a hazard, too. Along with that cold air on the backside is the perfect ingredient for heavy, wet snow.

Thus, adding insult to injury.

Make sure your family and friends back in the Northeast are away of this possible Nor'easter. Return to index of stories...


FALL FASHION-OC


YOU DON'T HAVE TO WAIT TILL SPRING TO START WEARING THE 20-13 SPRING COLLECTIONS SHOWN AT NEW YORK'S FASHION WEEK.

MIKE WILBER EXPLAINS HOW YOU CAN INCORPORATE THE LASTEST TRENDS THIS FALL. Return to index of stories...


FALL FASHION-PKG


MAJOR DESIGNERS SHOWED OFF THEIR SPRING 20-13 COLLECTIONS AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK, SO WE HEADED TO L-A'S GROWZE

BOUTIQUE TO HELP YOU INCORPORATE THE HOTTEST RUNWAY LOOKS INTO YOUR FALL FASHION!

"We saw a lot of lace at the BCBG show in New York this year, but it wasn't your typical flirty, girly lace. It was lace that was

dressed up to be a little more tough and severe. This is a Growze dress and as you can see I paired stronger accessories with this, with this belt, which is also Growze, and some suede booties."

"Brocade is actually from the rennaissance era, which we've maybe seen on draperies or curtains and here we've kind of taken it and given it more of an updated look.

These are printed, dl 1961 jeans, and we've all seen the floral print but now it's all about the brocade."

"A tip on how to wear brocade is to pick one of the colors in the print, so here, I picked the background print, and I just kind of added a top that's in that color family and then we finish it off with some little silver flats. The silver is also in the print as well."

"So, I've kind of made this an easy casual look but you can also wear it for a night out. A big trend that we saw from Michael Kors was a lot of black and white - and specifically in stripes. And as you can see here, I paired this Karen Kane blazer with this great little striped top. Now initially, you think pairing black and white stripes with more black and white stripes is a little much, but I kind of balanced it out, adding something really bold with busier smaller black and white stripes." Return to index of stories...


FALL FASHION-OC


MIKE WILBER REPORTING.

COLLARS ARE ALSO A BIG TREND THIS FALL.

WHETHER IT'S BEADING, PEARLS OR PATENT LEATHER. IT'S A GREAT ACCENT JEWELRY PIECE TO SPICE UP THE NEUTRAL PIECES YOU ALREADY HAVE IN YOUR CLOSET. Return to index of stories...


DWTS TONIGHT-VO


TONIGHT --

CONTESTANTS ON "DANCING WITH THE STARS" ALL STAR EDITION WILL PERFORM "FUSION DANCES" FOR THE FIRST TIME.

THAT'S WHEN EACH COUPLE HAS TO COMBINE TWO GENRES INTO ONE PERFORMANCE.

AFTER THE FUSION DANCES, THE STARS WILL ALL TAKE PART IN A SWING MARATHON

YOU CAN WATCH IT ALL RIGHT HERE ON ABC7 STARTING AT 8.

THERE'S NO SHOW TOMORROW AND NO ELIMINATION THIS WEEK BECAUSE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. Return to index of stories...


GAGA ADELE-VO


LADY GAGA IS ONCE AGAIN TAKING ON CRITICS ON HER RECENT WEIGHT GAIN WHILE SINGING PRAISES FOR ANOTHER FULL FIGURED PERFORMER.

THE ONCE SLENDER LADY GAGA SAYS IN A NEW INTERVIEW THAT SHE'S OUTRAGED HER WEIGHT IS MAKING HEADLINES.

THE SONGSTRESS SAYS THE CRITICISM IS UNFAIR, NOTING THAT FELLOW POP STAR ADELE HASN'T BEEN TARGETED IN TABLOIDS.

GAGA SAYS THAT ADELE'S CONFIDENCE IS SOMETHING SHE HAS TO MATCH AND THAT SHE HAS SET THE BAR VERY HIGH FOR A LOT OF WOMAN. Return to index of stories...


SHARON OSBOURNE MASTECTOMY-VO


SHARON OSBOURNE IS REVEALING BIG NEWS ABOUT HER HEALTH TONIGHT.

THE 60 YEAR OLD FORMER "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT" JUDGE SAYS SHE HAD A DOUBLE MASTECTOMY.

SHE UNDERWENT THAT PROCEDURE --

AFTER LEARNING SHE CARRIES A GENE INCREASING THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER.

TEN YEARS AGO, OSBOURNE BATTLED COLON CANCER.

AND HER SON JACK WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. Return to index of stories...


CAMP OUT FOR HUNGER-VO.WIPE


EMPTY FOOD BANK SHELVES LEAVE A LOCAL RADIO STATION'S STAFF CAMPING OUT AROUND THE CLOCK.

THOSE WITH B-ONE-OH-THREE-NINE WANT TO RAISE MORE THAN FIVE TONS OF FOOD FOR THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD.

THEY'RE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP OUTSIDE THE WALMART ON DEL PRADO IN CAPE CORAL.

ORGANIZERS WILL BE THERE CAMPING OUT FROM NOW UNTIL THIS FRIDAY -- HOPING TO FILL A HUGE PEPSI TRUCK WITH CANNED GOODS. Return to index of stories...


CAMP OUT FOR HUNGER-SOTVO


2059 "we're going to raise 40,000 lbs on food. Fill the pantry at the Harry Chapin Food Bank. So going into Thanksgiving, the holidays people in Southwest Florida don't go hunger."

THIS IS THE FOURTH YEAR -- THE RADIO STATION BACKED BY BIG MAMA AND THE WILD BUNCH HAS PUT ON THE FOOD DRIVE. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FIVE-ONCAM


A PLANE GETTING READY TO LAND.HITS AN S-U-V ON THE RUNWAY!

TONIGHT, WHY THE DRIVER OF THE S-U-V SAYS HE DROVE INTO THE PATH OF THE ONCOMING PLANE. Return to index of stories...


TZ5 A PLANE CLIPS SUV-VO


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BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN


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PLANE CLIPS SUV-OC


AMAZING VIDEO TONIGHT.

IF YOU WERE THERE YOU WOULD HAVE SCREAMED "OH NO."

A PLANE CLIPPED AN SUV AS IT TRIES TO LAND IN TEXAS.

SHON GABLES FOUND OUT WHO WAS AT FAULT. Return to index of stories...


PLANE CLIPS SUV-PKG


REMEMBER SATURDAY'S PLANE CRASH AT NORTHWEST REGIONAL AIRPORT. AND HOW

FRANK AND HEATHER LAUDO TOLD NEWS 8 THE PLANE STRUCK THEIR SUV?

--SOT--

WE COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING AT ALL, AND THEN. ALL OF A SUDDEN. EQUIPMENT

WAS FALLING INTO THE CAR,"

--TRACK--

--TRACK--

WELL, LITTLE DID THEY KNOW, THE PILOT, WILLIAM DAVIS HAD ASKED HIS WIFE

KANDY TO SHOOT HOME VIDEO OF HIS FIRST SOLO ROUND TRIP. WILLIAM SAYS THE

VIDEO SHOWS THE COUPLE DRIVING INTO PLANE.

SOT--

--SOT--

I WAS SHOCKED, JUST FROM THE VIDEO THAT I SAW IT LOOKS LIKE THEY KEPT GOING

, THEY DIDN'T STOP AT THE STOP THAT STOP SIGN

--TRACK--

--TRACK--

BUT HERE'S WHAT THE VIDEO DOESN'T SHOW. STOP SIGNS THAT ARE ACTUALLY

PAINTED ON THE ROADWAY. AIRPORT MANAGEMENT SAYS THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO ALERT

DRIVERS TO STOP WHEN THE RUNWAY IS ACTIVE. BUT WATCH AS THIS WHITE CAR

CROSSES THE RUNWAY SECONDS BEFORE THE LAUDO'S. NOW WATCH AS THE THE LAUDO'S

CROSS. THEY CLAIM THEY NEVER SAW THE PLANE. ALTHOUGH IT WAS FEET AWAY,

PREPARING TO LAND AT 65 MILES PER HOUR.

--TRACK--

--TRACK--

NOW LISTEN TO THE AFTERMATH, AFTER AIRPORT MANAGER GLEN HYDE, WHO WITNESSED

THE CRASH, RUNS TO THE ACCIDENT SCENE.

--SOT--

--SOT--

ANYBODY HURT? YES, SHE'S HURT. OKAY I GOT FIRST AID, HOP OUT!

--TRACK--

THEN HE QUESTIONS THE LAUDO'S IF THEY SAW THE STOP SIGN, OR THE APPROACHING

PLANE.

--SOT--

--SOT--

1:29:16 WHATEVER THAT IS IT FELL. WHATEVER THAT IT IS IT HIT OUR CAR. THAT

IS THE LANDING GEAR. YOU GOT HIT BY A PLANE. I KNOW THAT! WHY DID YOU PULL

OUT IF FRONT OF AN AIRPLANE IS WHAT I WANNA KNOW? WE DIDN'T SEE IT. WE DIDN'

T PULL OUT IN FRONT OF AN AIRPLANE! YES YOU DID!

--TRACK--

WILLIAMS IS GRATEFUL EVERYONE SURVIVED. BUT HE SAYS HE WILL NO LONGER FLY

A PLANE. THE ACCIDENT WAS TOO TRAUMATIC, EVEN THOUGH HE'S 4 WEEKS AWAY FROM

RECEIVING HIS PILOT'S LICENCE.

--SOT--

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THINGS LIKE THAT MAKE YOU RECONSIDER WHAT IS IMPORTANT AND WHAT COULD HAVE

HAPPENED YOU KNOW I HAVE A YOUNG DAUGHTER AND A WIFE AND THEY NEED ME TO BE

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ALL EYES ARE ON THE BIG ELECTION, WITH FLORIDA PLAYING A HUGE ROLE.

AS THE CANDIDATES MAKE THEIR FINAL ARGUMENTS TO BE THE NATION'S PRESIDENT, ABC-7 IS TRACKING YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE.

A LIFE FOREVER CHANGED BY A SERIOUS CRASH ON THE NEW METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION.

AS THE DRIVER WHO INVESTIGATORS SAY IS AT FAULT COMES FORWARD, THE VCTIM'S FAMILY IS POINTING THE BLAME AT SOMEONE ELSE.

PLUS--

PLANS TO BUILD A LUXURY R-V PARK IN CAPE CORAL ARE MOVING FORWARD.

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TZ 6 1) ELECTION 2012-VO


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TZ 6 2) METRO STUDY-VOTOPS


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TZ 6 3) CAPE RV PARK-VOTOPS


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