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ELECTION SPEECH OBAMA-SOTTOPS

S/ President Obama:

" We have fought our way back and we know in our hearts that for the United States of America, the best is yet to come."

BREAKING OVERNIGHT,

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA ACCEPTS RE-ELECTION.

AFTER WINNING, HE DELIVERED A 20 MINUTE SPEECH TO SUPPORTERS.

AND TOUCHED ON FAMILIAR THEMES.

HE URGED AMERICANS -- TO COME TOGETHER.

PRESIDENTIAL RACE INTRO NATIONAL-9229

HERE ARE THE LATEST NUMBERS FROM OVERNIGHT.

EVERYONE IS STILL WATCHING FLORIDA.

TOSS TO TJ-2 SHOT

THE PRESIDENT HAS WON RE-ELECTION.

ABC'S TJ WINICK IS IN CHICAGO WITH THE

ELECTION NIGHT WRAP-REM

SCRIPT:

President Barack Obama won a second term Tuesday after a race that was

primarily fought in just a handful of battleground states.

SOT OBAMA

You the American people reminded us that while our road has been hard,

while our journey has been long we have picked ourselves up, we have fought

our way back and we know in our hearts for the u.s. of America the best is

yet to come

Florida is still too close to call, but even if Romney won the state, Obama

still handily beats him in the Electoral College vote. The popular vote will

likely be closer.

SOT OBAMA

Whether I earned your vote or not, I have listened to you, I have learned

from you and you have made me a better president.

Obama beat Republican Challenger Mitt Romney after nabbing almost every one

of the 12 crucial battleground states.

Around 1 am Eastern, Romney spoke to supporters in Boston.to let them know

he had made a concession call to the President.

SOT ROMNEY

I just called President Obama to congratulate him on his victory. His

supporters and his campaign also deserve congratulations.

The former Massachusetts governor said it was time to put aside partisan

bickering and work together for the good of the country.

SOT ROMNEY

This is a time of great challenges for America and I pray that the President

will be successful in guiding our nation

STANDUP WINICK

The newly re-elected President spent the night in Chicago and he has no

public events today.

The First Family will arrive back at the White House at 5:30 pm.

PRESIDENTIAL RACE INTRO STATE-7071

AND HERE'S A LOOK AT HOW FLORIDA VOTERS CAST THEIR BALLOTS.

FLORIDA. A KEY TO THIS RACE.

PRESIDENT LEE, COLLIER, CHARLOTTE-7011, 7023, 7017

AND WE ARE ALSO ABLE TO BREAK DOWN THE VOTE THIS MORNING BY COUNTY.

THIS IS HOW YOUR NEIGHBORS IN LEE, COLLIER AND CHARLOTTE -- CAST THEIR VOTES.

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL

In the wake of Tuesday's cool front, another wave of weather changes is in the works across Southwest Florida this Wednesday.

Breezy northwesterly winds will usher in the cool, dry air as we go through the day, holding our daytime highs in the low to mid 70s. The stiff northwesterly flow will lead to a pretty windy day, too, with winds ranging from 5-15 mph with some gusts around 20-25 mph.

We'll notice a lot more sunshine today compared to Tuesday's mostly grey sky, but look for some patchy clouds to build in off the Gulf as the cool air interacts with the warmer water of the Gulf.

Another difference today will be the change in humidity. The cool, dry air flow from the north will work to make the air less and less humid as the day wears on, and this trend will continue into the night.

A chill returns the air tonight as temperatures cool into the mid to low 50s across much of urban Southwest Florida. The exception will be close to the coast, where a wind flow off the gulf should prevent lows from dropping beyond the low 60s. Deeper inland, we'll see the potential for some upper 40s in the more rural settings.

Thursday will be another cool and refreshing day, but with a lot more sunshine. Highs should struggle to get out of the upper 60s, making Thursday one of the coolest days we've seen thus far. Thursday night will follow suit with most spots expected to dip in the low 50s closer to the coast and mid 40s inland.

Temperatures will start to warm up a bit by Friday as daytime highs return to the upper 70s.

The weekend is also shaping up to be another dandy, featuring a mix of sun and clouds, highs in the low 80s, and a nice easterly breezy.

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US SENATE RACE-7077

ASIDE FROM THE PRESIDENTINAL ELECTION, THE BIGGEST CONTEST IN FLORIDA -- THE RACE FOR SENATE.

INCUMBENT SENATOR BILL NELSON -- WON RE-ELECTION.

THIS WILL BE THE DEMOCRAT'S THIRD TERM.

HE BEATS REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVE CONNIE MACK.

THIS IS A LOOK AT THE LATEST VOTE TALLIES.

ADLIB

MACK SPEECH-SOTTOPS

"This is not a sad moment my friends. This is an inspiring moment. This is about what America is. We went though the battle of a campaign. We fought hard to win. We didn't win. But we continue to fight for the ideals and beliefs that we've always believed in."

MACK URGED HIS SUPPORTERS TO MOVE FORWARD.

AND KEEP FIGHTING FOR A BETTER AMERICA.

SAYING THE WAR HAS NOT BEEN WON.

NELSON SPEECH-SOTTOPS

We have to bring this country together.so that we can govern this country.WE ARE TIRED OF DIVISION.

FL HOUSE SPEAKER-2 SHOT

NOW LOOK AT THOSE ALL IMPORTANT HOUSE RACES --

CHRIS DORWORTH WAS *SUPPOSED TO BE FLORIDA'S NEXT HOUSE SPEAKER.

BUT HE HAS LOST HIS RE-ELECTION BID.

WITH 100% OF THE PRECINCTS REPORTING, DORWORTH IS BEHIND BY 37 VOTES.

HE TRAILS DEMOCRAT MIKE CLELLAND.

FL HOUSE DISTRICT 77-7061

FL HOUSE DISTRICT 77

Arvella Clare

FL HOUSE DISTRICT 78-7062

IN THE FLORIDA SENATE --

REPUBLICAN HEATHER FITZEN-HAY-GEN DEFEATED NO PARTY CANDIDATE KERRY BABB.

THE LOCAL BUSINESSWOMAN AND ATTORNEY EARNED ___ PERCENT OF THE VOTE.

FL SENATE DISTRICT 30-7066

AND IN THE FLORIDA SENATE.

FL SENATE DISTRICT 30

Lizbeth Benaquisto

FL SENATE DISTRICT 39-7067

LOOKING AT DISTRICT 39 IN THE FLORIDA SENATE.

DEMOCRAT DWIGHT BULLARD RAN AGAINST REPUBLICAN SCOTT HOPES.

ADLIB

SLOT MACHINES-7175

AND AN IMPORTANT ISSUE ON THE BALLOT IN LEE COUNTY.

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TIMES SQUARE CELEBRATIONS-NATTOPS

LOOK AT THE REACTIONS IN TIMES SQUARE.

STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

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.In the wake of Tuesday's cool front, another wave of weather changes is in the works across Southwest Florida this Wednesday.

Breezy northwesterly winds will usher in the cool, dry air as we go through the day, holding our daytime highs in the low to mid 70s. The stiff northwesterly flow will lead to a pretty windy day, too, with winds ranging from 5-15 mph with some gusts around 20-25 mph.

We'll notice a lot more sunshine today compared to Tuesday's mostly grey sky, but look for some patchy clouds to build in off the Gulf as the cool air interacts with the warmer water of the Gulf.

Another difference today will be the change in humidity. The cool, dry air flow from the north will work to make the air less and less humid as the day wears on, and this trend will continue into the night.

A chill returns the air tonight as temperatures cool into the mid to low 50s across much of urban Southwest Florida. The exception will be close to the coast, where a wind flow off the gulf should prevent lows from dropping beyond the low 60s. Deeper inland, we'll see the potential for some upper 40s in the more rural settings.

Thursday will be another cool and refreshing day, but with a lot more sunshine. Highs should struggle to get out of the upper 60s, making Thursday one of the coolest days we've seen thus far. Thursday night will follow suit with most spots expected to dip in the low 50s closer to the coast and mid 40s inland.

Temperatures will start to warm up a bit by Friday as daytime highs return to the upper 70s.

The weekend is also shaping up to be another dandy, featuring a mix of sun and clouds, highs in the low 80s, and a nice easterly breezy.

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PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON

LEE SCHOOL BOARD D 2-7173

AND NOW THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD RACE FOR DISTRICT TWO --

THE CANDIDATES -

INCUMBENT JEANNE DOZIER HAS OVERCOME CHALLENGER BOB CHILMONIK.

LEE SCHOOL BOARD D 2 REACTION-SOT

Jeanne Dozier 10:56:19 10:56:30

Anytime you are a sitting individual, there's always a target on your back. And I stood on my record, I talked about my record, I talked about the things that I've accomplished in the last 12 years.

Bob Chilmonik 10:58:48 10:58:59

They're all challenging and this one was particularly challenging but you never know which, you just never know what's gonna happen in these kind of elections so were pleased overall with our effort.

STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

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.In the wake of Tuesday's cool front, another wave of weather changes is in the works across Southwest Florida this Wednesday.

Breezy northwesterly winds will usher in the cool, dry air as we go through the day, holding our daytime highs in the low to mid 70s. The stiff northwesterly flow will lead to a pretty windy day, too, with winds ranging from 5-15 mph with some gusts around 20-25 mph.

We'll notice a lot more sunshine today compared to Tuesday's mostly grey sky, but look for some patchy clouds to build in off the Gulf as the cool air interacts with the warmer water of the Gulf.

Another difference today will be the change in humidity. The cool, dry air flow from the north will work to make the air less and less humid as the day wears on, and this trend will continue into the night.

A chill returns the air tonight as temperatures cool into the mid to low 50s across much of urban Southwest Florida. The exception will be close to the coast, where a wind flow off the gulf should prevent lows from dropping beyond the low 60s. Deeper inland, we'll see the potential for some upper 40s in the more rural settings.

Thursday will be another cool and refreshing day, but with a lot more sunshine. Highs should struggle to get out of the upper 60s, making Thursday one of the coolest days we've seen thus far. Thursday night will follow suit with most spots expected to dip in the low 50s closer to the coast and mid 40s inland.

Temperatures will start to warm up a bit by Friday as daytime highs return to the upper 70s.

The weekend is also shaping up to be another dandy, featuring a mix of sun and clouds, highs in the low 80s, and a nice easterly breezy.

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OBAMA ON LONG LINES-SOTTOPS-OC

I want to thank every American who participated in this election, whether you voted for the very first time or waited in line for a very long time. By the way, we have to fix that.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA THERE --

LONG LINES CAPE CORAL-VOTOPS

THE *LONG LINES WERE AN ISSUE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

LEE COUNTY DID NOT REPORT THE FINAL RESULTS UNTIL 2:19 A-M THIS MORNING.

HERE'S VIDEO FROM SOUTH LEE COUNTY --

PRECINCT 74 AT RUTENBERG PARK

PEOPLE WERE IN LINE, DEEP INTO THE NIGHT.

LONG LINES NFM-VOTOPS

MORE OF THE SAME IN NORTH FORT MYERS -- PRECINCT 65 SAW A 5-HOUR WAIT FOR MANY PEOPLE --

LONG LINES FOLO-SOTVO

ABC SEVEN WAITED AROUND HOURS AFTER POLLS WERE CLOSED -- SEARCHING FOR AN EXPLANATION.

WHEN THE FINAL VOTES WERE TALLIED AROUND 2 A-M STILL NO ANSWER.FROM SHARON HARRINGTON.

WE'RE STILL WATING FOR A STATEMENT.

LEE COUNTY SHERIFF-7157, 7158

LET'S RUN THROUGH MORE ELECTION RESULTS.

INCUMBENT MIKE SCOTT IS *STILL THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF.

THE REPUBLICAN WON RE-ELECTION WITH ___PERCENT OF THE VOTE.

ADLIB

Lee Bushong

LEE COMMISSION 1-7160

MORE LEE COUNTY RACES.

LEE COMMISSION 2-7161 7162

LEE COMMISSION 3-7163

NOW TO LEE COUNTY COMMISSION -- DISTRICT THREE.

FORMER FORT MYERS BEACH MAYOR LARRY KIKER HAS BEEN DECLARED THE WINNER,

OVER CHALLENGER CHARLIE WHITEHEAD,

WHO'S A JOURNALIST AND FORT MYERS BEACH RESIDENT.

ADLIB

LEE COMMISSION 5-7164

IN DISTRICT FIVE --

COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN KEEPS HIS SEAT.

BEATING CHALLENGER MATT MILLER, WHO RAN ON NO PARTY.

ADLIB

MANN SAYS HE'S GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT,

LEE COMMISSION SOUND-SOT

lee County has a lot of issues we need to fix and I am looking forward to being a part of that process. I'm prepared and ready to serve.

COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF-2SHOT 7131

MORE ELECTION RESULTS COMING IN FROM COLLIER COUNTY.

FIRST UP, THE RACE FOR COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF.

Kevin Rambosk

COLLIER SCHOOL REF-7130

COLLIER COUNTY VOTERS OVERWHELMINGLY VOTED TO *APPROVE THIS REFERENDUM.

TO MOVE 14-POINT-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS --

FROM A FUND THAT PAYS FOR TAXES AND NEW SCHOOLS.

TO A FUND THAT PAYS FOR TEACHER SALARIES AND CLASSROOM MATERIALS.

COLLIER COMMISSION D 1-7132

AND LOOKING AT COLLIER COUNTY COMMISSION.

IN DISTRICT ONE --

INCUMBENT REPUBLICAN DONNA FIALA WAS RE-ELECTED OVER HER CHALLENGER RUSSELL KISH.

COLLIER COMMISSION D 5-7133

COLLIER COMMISSION DISTRICT 5

JOHN LUNDIN

HOME VALUES-ON CAM

THIS MORNING NEW INFORMATION ON OUR NATION'S HOUSING MARKET.

THE LATEST NUMBERS SHOW HOME VALUES ACROSS THE NATION INCREASED 5-PERCENT IN SEPTEMBER.

EXPERTS CREDIT REDUCED INVENTORIES AND IMPROVED BUYER DEMAND FOR THE JUMP IN VALUE.

ARIZONA SAW THE BIGGEST ANNUAL GAIN IN HOME VALUES IN SEPTEMBER.

NOREASTER CANCELED FLIGHTS-VO-FDOT

RESIDENTS WHO WERE HIT HARD BY HURRICANE SANDY.

BRACE FOR A NOR-EASTER TODAY.

RESIDENTS IN PARTS OF NEW YORK CITY AND NEW JERSEY.

WERE ORDERED TO EVACUATE AHEAD OF THE STORM.

SEVERAL AIRLINES HAVE ALSO ANNOUNCED CANCELLATIONS -- AT NEW YORK, AREA AIRPORTS,

STARTING THIS AFTERNOON.

BUT THE REGION IS STILL CLEANING UP AFTER HURRICANE SANDY.

WHICH KILLED AT LEAST 113 PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY.

FGCU SOCCER PLAYER ARRESTED-VO WIPE

AN F-G-C-U SOCCER STAR IS IN BIG TROUBLE THIS MORNING-

ACCUSED OF HOSTING AN UNDERAGE BEER PARTY AT HER SAN CARLOS PARK HOME.

22-YEAR-OLD ASHLEY CIESIELCZYK FACES A MISDEMEANOR CHARGE.

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES GOT A CALL TO HER HOUSE ON BUENA VISTA ROAD,

AFTER SOMEONE COMPLAINED ABOUT LOTS OF CARS AND LOUD MUSIC.

DETECTIVES SAY THE SOCCER PLAYER ADMITTED TO LETTING MINORS DRINK BOOZE AT HER HOME.

FGCU SOCCER PLAYER ARRESTED-SOTVO

12:58 "she actually tried to warn some of the minors to run out of the home when we got there."

CAPE FAKE BILLS-VO WIPE

CHECK YOUR WALLETS -

MORE COUNTERFEIT CASH IS CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

SEVERAL COUNTERFEIT BILLS WERE CONFISCATED IN CAPE CORAL.

THE FAKE CASH TURNED UP AT A WALMART AND BINGO HALL -- ON DEL PRADO.

ACCORDING TO A POLICE REPORT, ALL OF THE COUNTERFEIT BILLS -- HAD THE SAME SERIAL NUMBER ON THEM.

CAPE FAKE BILLS-SOTVO

-"I started checking all my bills I received at my store because I don't want to be involved in any problems with that."

THE SECRET SERVICE SAYS ITS INVESTIGATING MORE THAN 20-COUNTERFEIT CASES.

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OBAMA HQ CELEBRATIONS-NATTOPS

THIS MORNING, WE TAKE YOU BACK TO THE MOMENT SUPPORTERS -- HEARD THE NEWS AT OBAMA HEADQUARTERS IN CHICAGO.

HERE YOU SEE PEOPLE DANCING AND WAVING AMERICAN FLAGS.

MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG

STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

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.In the wake of Tuesday's cool front, another wave of weather changes is in the works across Southwest Florida this Wednesday.

Breezy northwesterly winds will usher in the cool, dry air as we go through the day, holding our daytime highs in the low to mid 70s. The stiff northwesterly flow will lead to a pretty windy day, too, with winds ranging from 5-15 mph with some gusts around 20-25 mph.

We'll notice a lot more sunshine today compared to Tuesday's mostly grey sky, but look for some patchy clouds to build in off the Gulf as the cool air interacts with the warmer water of the Gulf.

Another difference today will be the change in humidity. The cool, dry air flow from the north will work to make the air less and less humid as the day wears on, and this trend will continue into the night.

A chill returns the air tonight as temperatures cool into the mid to low 50s across much of urban Southwest Florida. The exception will be close to the coast, where a wind flow off the gulf should prevent lows from dropping beyond the low 60s. Deeper inland, we'll see the potential for some upper 40s in the more rural settings.

Thursday will be another cool and refreshing day, but with a lot more sunshine. Highs should struggle to get out of the upper 60s, making Thursday one of the coolest days we've seen thus far. Thursday night will follow suit with most spots expected to dip in the low 50s closer to the coast and mid 40s inland.

Temperatures will start to warm up a bit by Friday as daytime highs return to the upper 70s.

The weekend is also shaping up to be another dandy, featuring a mix of sun and clouds, highs in the low 80s, and a nice easterly breezy.

STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS

TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS

TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS

SOCIAL MEDIA PLAY-2 SHOT

ONE THING *NOT IN DOUBT THIS ELECTION SEASON.

IS THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA.

WE'VE BEEN WATCHING THE TRENDS OVERNIGHT.

MD GAY MARRIAGE-VOTOPS

SUPPORTERS OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGE CELEBRATE TONIGHT.

NEW PROJECTIONS SHOW --

BILLS SUPPORTING SAME-SEX MARRIAGE *WILL PASS IN MARYLAND AND MAINE.

IN WASHINGTON STATE -- STILL TOO CLOSE TO CALL.

SIX OTHER STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

PREVIOUSLY PASSED LAWS ALLOWING GAYS AND LESBIANS MARRIAGE RIGHTS.

BUT THOSE WERE THROUGH THE ACTIONS OF JUDGES OR LEGISLATORS,

US OPENLY GAY SENATOR-VOTOPS

ANOTHER BIG TALKER,

TAMMY BALDWIN OF WISCONSIN -- IS BREAKING GROUND AGAIN.

IN 1998, BALDWIN DEFEATED JOSEPHINE MUSSER -- TO BECOME WISCONSIN'S FIRST FEMALE MEMBER OF CONGRESS. AND THE FIRST OPENLY GAY NON-INCUMBENT ELECTED TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

OBAMA HUG TWEET-VOTOPS

AND THIS HUGS SETS A NEW TWITTER RECORD,

REGARDLESS OF WHICH SIDE OF THE POLITICAL FENCE YOU SIT ON.

PRESIDENT OBAMA'S TWITTER HANDLE TWEETED THE PICTURE.

SHOWING A VERY SWEET MOMENT.

NOW THIS IS NOT ACTUALLY A REACTION TO TODAY'S RE-ELECTION NEWS,

IT WAS SENT AT THE MOMENT A GRUELING CAMPAIGN ENDED.

AT LAST CHECK,

BUMP TO BREAK-3SHOT, CAM 10 BMP

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ELECTION SPEECH OBAMA-SOTTOPS

ELECTION SPEECH ROMNEY-SOTTOPS

TOSS TO TJ-2 SHOT

BREAKING OVERNIGHT.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA HAS WON RE-ELECTION.

ABC'S TJ WINICK IS IN CHICAGO WITH THE

ELECTION NIGHT WRAP-SAT 1

PRESIDENTIAL RACE INTRO STATE-7071

AND HERE'S A LOOK AT HOW FLORIDA VOTERS CAST THEIR BALLOTS.

FLORIDA. A KEY TO THIS RACE.

PRESIDENT LEE, COLLIER, CHARLOTTE-7011, 7023, 7017

AND WE ARE ALSO BREAKING DOWN THE VOTE -- BY COUNTY.

THIS IS HOW YOUR NEIGHBORS IN LEE, COLLIER AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES CAST THEIR VOTES.

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL

In the wake of Tuesday's cool front, another wave of weather changes is in the works across Southwest Florida this Wednesday.

Breezy northwesterly winds will usher in the cool, dry air as we go through the day, holding our daytime highs in the low to mid 70s. The stiff northwesterly flow will lead to a pretty windy day, too, with winds ranging from 5-15 mph with some gusts around 20-25 mph.

We'll notice a lot more sunshine today compared to Tuesday's mostly grey sky, but look for some patchy clouds to build in off the Gulf as the cool air interacts with the warmer water of the Gulf.

Another difference today will be the change in humidity. The cool, dry air flow from the north will work to make the air less and less humid as the day wears on, and this trend will continue into the night.

A chill returns the air tonight as temperatures cool into the mid to low 50s across much of urban Southwest Florida. The exception will be close to the coast, where a wind flow off the gulf should prevent lows from dropping beyond the low 60s. Deeper inland, we'll see the potential for some upper 40s in the more rural settings.

Thursday will be another cool and refreshing day, but with a lot more sunshine. Highs should struggle to get out of the upper 60s, making Thursday one of the coolest days we've seen thus far. Thursday night will follow suit with most spots expected to dip in the low 50s closer to the coast and mid 40s inland.

Temperatures will start to warm up a bit by Friday as daytime highs return to the upper 70s.

The weekend is also shaping up to be another dandy, featuring a mix of sun and clouds, highs in the low 80s, and a nice easterly breezy.

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US HOUSE DISTRICT 19-7006, 7007

NOW, LET'S GO RACE BY RACE IN THE U-S HOUSE.

STARTING WITH U-S HOUSE DISTRICT 19.

Trey Radel

Jim Roach

US HOUSE DISTRICT 19 RADEL SOUND-SOT

US HOUSE DISTRICT 17-7005

NOW THE THE U-S HOUSE RACE FOR DISTRICT 17.

IN PUNTA GORDA -- THE NEWLY REDRAWN DISTRICT WILL RETURN REPRESENTATIVE TOM ROONEY TO WASHINGTON.

ROONEY FACED REPUBLICAN TURNED DEMOCRAT WILL BRONSON.

US HOUSE DISTRICT 17 ROONEY SOUND-SOT

US HOUSE DISTRICT 20-7008

US HOUSE DISTRICT 20

Alcee Hastings

US HOUSE DISTRICT 25-7009, 7010

IN THE U-S HOUSE DISTRICT 25 RACE --

INCUMBENT REPUBLICAN MARIO DIAZ BALART KEEPS HIS SEAT.

THE FIVE TERM CONGRESSMAN EASILY BEAT HIS OPPONENTS --

ADLIB Mario Diaz-Balart

Stanley Blumenthal

Voteforeddie.com

FL HOUSE DISTRICT 77-7061

FL HOUSE DISTRICT 77

Arvella Clare

FL HOUSE DISTRICT 78-7062

IN THE FLORIDA SENATE --

REPUBLICAN HEATHER FITZEN-HAY-GEN DEFEATED NO PARTY CANDIDATE KERRY BABB.

THE LOCAL BUSINESSWOMAN AND ATTORNEY EARNED ___ PERCENT OF THE VOTE.

FL SENATE DISTRICT 30-7066

AND IN THE FLORIDA SENATE.

FL SENATE DISTRICT 30

Lizbeth Benaquisto

FL SENATE DISTRICT 39-7067

LOOKING AT DISTRICT 39 IN THE FLORIDA SENATE.

DEMOCRAT DWIGHT BULLARD RAN AGAINST REPUBLICAN SCOTT HOPES.

ADLIB

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VCU STUDENTS CELEBRATE-NATTOPS

STUDENTS CHEER

THE OBAMA-BIDEN VICTORY DREW CHEERS AND CELEBRATION AT ONE VIRGINIA COLLEGE.

MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS AT VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY TOOK TO THE STREET IN RICHMOND.

STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

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.In the wake of Tuesday's cool front, another wave of weather changes is in the works across Southwest Florida this Wednesday.

Breezy northwesterly winds will usher in the cool, dry air as we go through the day, holding our daytime highs in the low to mid 70s. The stiff northwesterly flow will lead to a pretty windy day, too, with winds ranging from 5-15 mph with some gusts around 20-25 mph.

We'll notice a lot more sunshine today compared to Tuesday's mostly grey sky, but look for some patchy clouds to build in off the Gulf as the cool air interacts with the warmer water of the Gulf.

Another difference today will be the change in humidity. The cool, dry air flow from the north will work to make the air less and less humid as the day wears on, and this trend will continue into the night.

A chill returns the air tonight as temperatures cool into the mid to low 50s across much of urban Southwest Florida. The exception will be close to the coast, where a wind flow off the gulf should prevent lows from dropping beyond the low 60s. Deeper inland, we'll see the potential for some upper 40s in the more rural settings.

Thursday will be another cool and refreshing day, but with a lot more sunshine. Highs should struggle to get out of the upper 60s, making Thursday one of the coolest days we've seen thus far. Thursday night will follow suit with most spots expected to dip in the low 50s closer to the coast and mid 40s inland.

Temperatures will start to warm up a bit by Friday as daytime highs return to the upper 70s.

The weekend is also shaping up to be another dandy, featuring a mix of sun and clouds, highs in the low 80s, and a nice easterly breezy.

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PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON

MEDSTAR MOVES-VO WIPE

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TAKE A STEP TOWARD -- PRIVATIZING THE COUNTY'S MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM.

FOUR COMPANIES WANT TO TAKE OVER -- THE GROUNDED MEDSTAR PROGRAM.

THE PROBLEM - NO ONE KNOWS WHAT THESE COMPANIES WANT TO CHARGE TO RUN IT.

AND NO ONE DECIDED TO MAKE A PUSH FOR THAT INFORMATION. UNTIL TUESDAY.

MEDSTAR MOVES-SOTVO

What is the threat at looking at proposals we have never seen before in this county.

here working for the county we all kept an ear to fiscal responsibility. But our primary focus could be patient care.

STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

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.In the wake of Tuesday's cool front, another wave of weather changes is in the works across Southwest Florida this Wednesday.

Breezy northwesterly winds will usher in the cool, dry air as we go through the day, holding our daytime highs in the low to mid 70s. The stiff northwesterly flow will lead to a pretty windy day, too, with winds ranging from 5-15 mph with some gusts around 20-25 mph.

We'll notice a lot more sunshine today compared to Tuesday's mostly grey sky, but look for some patchy clouds to build in off the Gulf as the cool air interacts with the warmer water of the Gulf.

Another difference today will be the change in humidity. The cool, dry air flow from the north will work to make the air less and less humid as the day wears on, and this trend will continue into the night.

A chill returns the air tonight as temperatures cool into the mid to low 50s across much of urban Southwest Florida. The exception will be close to the coast, where a wind flow off the gulf should prevent lows from dropping beyond the low 60s. Deeper inland, we'll see the potential for some upper 40s in the more rural settings.

Thursday will be another cool and refreshing day, but with a lot more sunshine. Highs should struggle to get out of the upper 60s, making Thursday one of the coolest days we've seen thus far. Thursday night will follow suit with most spots expected to dip in the low 50s closer to the coast and mid 40s inland.

Temperatures will start to warm up a bit by Friday as daytime highs return to the upper 70s.

The weekend is also shaping up to be another dandy, featuring a mix of sun and clouds, highs in the low 80s, and a nice easterly breezy.

VOTE 2012-CLIP

OBAMA ELECTION SPEECH-SOTTOPS

Our economy is recovering. A decade of war is ending. A long campaign is now over.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WINS RE-ELECTION.

THE WHITE HOUSE HAS RELEASED A PHOTO.

TOSS TO CLIFTON-ON CAM

THIS MORNING,

WE'RE STILL TALKING ABOUT THOSE LONG THAT HELD SOME VOTERS UP IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

ABC SEVEN IS STILL TRYING TO FIGURE UP WHAT HAPPENED.

LONG LINES FOLO-REM

LONG LINES FOLO-SOT

LONG LINES FOLO-VO

WE'VE BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY MORE MACHINES WEREN'T PROVIDED.

WE GOT OUR HANDS ON A LETTER FROM THE ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS.

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"…. we only have 15 pretested units that can be deployed in case we experience a malfunction."

LONG LINES FOLO-VO 2

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LONG LINES FOLO-REM

WE'VE LEARNED THERE ARE 20 MACHINES THAT ARE USED STRICTLY FOR TRAINING.

ANOTHER SIX MACHINES WERE DOWN FOR REPAIRS.

STILL, A LOT OF QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED HERE THOUGH.

TOSS TO DANIELLE-ON CAM

DEVELOPING THIS MORNING--

A TRAFFIC ALERT FOR LEECOUNTY

A SEMI TRUCK CARRYING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SLAMMED INTO AN OVERPASS CAUSING A BIG HEADACHE DURING THE PEAK OF VOTING

DANIELS AND 75-REM

-SHOW TRAFFIC PICKING UP ON ONE LANE OF EAST BOUND.

DANIELS AND 75-VO

TOSS TO VO

"HERE'S HOW IT ALL HAPPENED."

-YESTERDAY AROUND 3 PM A TRACTOR TRAILER CARRYING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT STRUCK THE OVERPASS ON DANIELS PKWY.

-NO ONE WAS INJURED BUT THE STRUCTURE HAS SOME SERIOUS DAMAGE.

-FHP IS HANDLING THE INVESTIGATION THEY TELL US IT WILL TAKE A FEW DAYS TO REPAIR THE OVERPASS

- THIS MORNING ALL WEST BOUND DANIELS IS OPEN.

-EAST BOUND DANIELS JUST BEFORE THE I-75 RAMP HAS ONE SHOULDER LANE OPEN.

DANIELS AND 75-REM

AMENDMENT 2 VET TAX RELIEF-7080

BESIDES THE CANDIDATES --

THERE WERE *BIG ISSUES ON THE BALLOT. THAT MATTER TO YOU.

VOTERS VOICE OPINIONS ON 11 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.

ONLY THREE PASSED.

FIRST, LET'S LOOK AT THOSE:

FLORIDA VOTERS *SUPPORTED AMENDMENT TWO.

WHICH LETS VETERANS DISABLED IN COMBAT. GET A PROPERTY TAX DISCOUNT.

*EVEN IF THEY WERE NOT FLORIDA RESIDENTS WHEN THEY ENTERED THE SERVICE.

AMENDMENT 2 GOT ENOUGH SUPPORT TO PASS.

AN AMENDMENT NEEDED 60 PERCENT TO PASS.

AMENDMENT 9 VET SPOUSE TAX RELIEF-7086

AMENDMENT NINE GOT ENOUGH SUPPORT TO PASS.

62 PERCENT OF VOTERS SAID "YES."

THIS AMENDMENT MEANS NO PROPERTY TAXES FOR SPOUSES OR MILITARY VETERANS OF FIRST RESPONDERS.

AMENDMENT 11 SENIOR TAX RELIEF-7088

AND AMENDMENT 11 GOT JUST ENOUGH SUPPORT.

THIS GIVES A PROPERTY TAX BREAK TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS.

WHO HAVE LIVED IN THE STATE MORE THAN 25 YEARS.

61 PERCENT OF VOTERS SUPPORTED AMENDMENT 11,

AMENDMENT 1 HEALTHCARE-7079

LET'S LOOK AT AMENDEMENTS THAT FAILED.

AMENDMENT 1 -- "Health Care Services"

AMENDMENT 3 STATE REVENUE LIMIT-7081

AMENDMENT 3 -- "State Government Revenue Limitation"

AMENDMENT 4 PROPERTY TAX LIMIT-7082

AMENDMENT FOUR -- WHICH PROPOSED WIDE-RANGING PROPERTY TAX RELIEF -- HAS BEEN REJECTED BY FLORIDA VOTERS.

IT WOULD HAVE ENHANCED TAXBREAKS,

ESPECIALLY FOR FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS.

BUT AMENDEMENT FOUR ONLY RECEIVED 43 PERCENT OF THE VOTE.

AMENDMENT 5 STATE COURTS-7083

AMENDMENT 5 -- "State Courts"

AMENDMENT 6 ABORTION FUNDS-7084

AMENDEMENT SIX - WHICH WOULD HAVE RESTRICTED ABORTION RIGHTS -- HAS BEEN DEFEATED.

ONLY GETTING SUPPORT FROM 44 PERCENT OF VOTERS ON TUESDAY.

IT WOULD HAVE PROHIBITED TAXPAYER FUNDING OF ABORTIONS.

SUPPORTERS *AND OPPONENTS SAID IT WAS ALSO A STEP TOWARD REQUIRING MINORS TO GET PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ABORTIONS.

AMENDMENT 8 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUNDING-7085

AMENDMENT 8 -- "Religious Freedom"

AMENDMENT 10 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPT-7087

AMENDMENT 10 -- "Tangible Personal Property Tax Exemption."

AMENDMENT 12 STATE UNIVERSITY REP-7089

AMENDMENT 12

"Appointment of Student Body President to Board of Governors of the State University System"

PENN STATE ARRAIGNMENT-VO WIPE

HAPPENING TODAY --

FORMER PENN STATE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT GRAHAM SPANIER.

WILL BE ARRAIGNED IN A PENNSYLVANIA COURTROOM.

HE'S FACING FIVE CHARGES --

IN CONNECTION TO A "CONSPIRACY OF SILENCE" IN THE JERRY SANDUSKY CHILD SEX ABUSE SCANDAL.

CHARGES AGAINST HIM INCLUDE:

PERJURY AND OBSTRUCTION, ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN, AND FAILURE TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE.

SANDUSKY IS SERVING AT LEAST 30-YEARS IN PRISON --

NOREASTER APPROACHING-VOTOPS

AND FINALLY , RESIDENTS WHO WERE HIT HARD BY HURRICANE SANDY.

BRACE FOR A NOR-EASTER TODAY.

RESIDENTS IN PARTS OF NEW YORK CITY AND NEW JERSEY.

WERE ORDERED TO EVACUATE AHEAD OF THE STORM.

SEVERAL AIRLINES HAVE ALSO ANNOUNCED CANCELLATIONS AT NEW YORK AREA AIRPORTS,

STARTING THIS AFTERNOON.

BUT THE REGION IS STILL CLEANING UP AFTER HURRICANE SANDY.

VOTE 2012-CLIP

ASIAN TV REPORTS US ELECTION-NATTOPS

THE U-S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ECHOES AROUND THE WORLD.

THIS IS NEW VIDEO FROM ASIAN T-V STATIONS CALLING THE RACE.

TECH BYTES AT 530AM-PKG

STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

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.In the wake of Tuesday's cool front, another wave of weather changes is in the works across Southwest Florida this Wednesday.

Breezy northwesterly winds will usher in the cool, dry air as we go through the day, holding our daytime highs in the low to mid 70s. The stiff northwesterly flow will lead to a pretty windy day, too, with winds ranging from 5-15 mph with some gusts around 20-25 mph.

We'll notice a lot more sunshine today compared to Tuesday's mostly grey sky, but look for some patchy clouds to build in off the Gulf as the cool air interacts with the warmer water of the Gulf.

Another difference today will be the change in humidity. The cool, dry air flow from the north will work to make the air less and less humid as the day wears on, and this trend will continue into the night.

A chill returns the air tonight as temperatures cool into the mid to low 50s across much of urban Southwest Florida. The exception will be close to the coast, where a wind flow off the gulf should prevent lows from dropping beyond the low 60s. Deeper inland, we'll see the potential for some upper 40s in the more rural settings.

Thursday will be another cool and refreshing day, but with a lot more sunshine. Highs should struggle to get out of the upper 60s, making Thursday one of the coolest days we've seen thus far. Thursday night will follow suit with most spots expected to dip in the low 50s closer to the coast and mid 40s inland.

Temperatures will start to warm up a bit by Friday as daytime highs return to the upper 70s.

The weekend is also shaping up to be another dandy, featuring a mix of sun and clouds, highs in the low 80s, and a nice easterly breezy.

STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS

TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS

TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS

SOCIAL MEDIA PLAY-2 SHOT

ONE THING WE CANNOT DOUBT THIS ELECTION SEASON.

IS THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA.

WE'VE BEEN WATCHING THE TRENDS OVERNIGHT.

POT APPROVAL-VOTOPS

COLORADO AND WASHINGTON HAVE BECOME THE FIRST STATES TO LEGALIZE THE POSSESSION AND SALE OF MARIJUANA FOR RECREATIONAL USE.

ON TUESDAY COLORADO VOTERS PASSED AMENDMENT 64 LEGALIZING THE POSSESSION OF UP TO AN OUNCE OF MARIJUANA FOR ADULTS AGES 21 AND OLDER.

TRUMP TWEETS-VOTOPS

AND THE DONALD, FISHED FOR ATTENTION ON TWITTER.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE TWEETS COMING FROM DONALD TRUMP.

HE TWEETED.

"OBAMA LOST THE POPULAR VOTE BY A LOT -- AND WON THE ELECTION. WE SHOULD HAVE A REVOLUTION IN THIS COUNTRY!"

FLORIDA PUNCHLINE-VOTOPS

AND OF COURSE FLORIDA MAKES THE CUT.

THE SUNSHINE STATE HAS BEEN THE PUNCHLINE OF EVERY OTHER POLITICAL JOKE SINCE 2000.

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA CAME UP WITH.

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TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP

TS 1) ELECTION NIGHT WRAP-SOTTOPS

Whether I earned your vote or not I have listened to you. I have learned from you. You've made me a better president.

OBAMA SUPPORTERS CELEBRATE AS THE PRESIDENT IS RE-ELECTED.

A CHEER RANG OUT AT OBAMA HEADQUARTERS WHEN THE PRESIDENT WAS DECLARED THE WINNER.

MISTER OBAMA WENT OVER THE 270 ELECTORAL VOTES NEEDED SHORTLY AFTER 11-P-M EASTERN TIME.

TS 2) MITT ROMNEY CONCEDES-VOTOPS

AFTER SIX YEARS OF TRYING-

MITT ROMNEY LOSES HIS BID FOR PRESIDENCY-

HE CONCEDED LATE INTO THE NIGHT- AFTER CONGRATULATING THE PRESIDENT.

TS 3) NELSON WINS STATE SENATE-VOTOS

INCUMBANT SENATOR BILL NELSON KEEPS HIS SEAT IN CONGRESS.

HIS PUSH TO MODERATE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD VOTERS PAID OFF IN THE RACE AGAINST HIS REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER CONNIE MACK.

MACK GAVE UP HIS SEAT IN CONGRESS TO RUN AGAINST NELSON- BUT FELL SHORT.

TS 4) LONG LINES-VOTOPS

IN LEE COUNTY- WAITING TO VOTE PROVED TO BE A CHALLENGE FOR SOME-

THE FOUR PAGE BALLOTS WERE TO BLAME FOR LONG WAIT TIMES-

SOME PEOPLE STOOD IN LINE FOR SEVERAL HOURS-

ON TOP OF THAT- MACHINE MALFUNCTIONS CAUSED EVEN MORE DELAY.

TS 5) MEDSTAR UPDATE-VOTOPS

LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE CLOSER TO PRIVATIZING MEDSTAR.

FOUR COMPANIES WANT TO TAKE OVER -- THE GROUNDED PROGRAM.

THE PROBLEM - NO ONE KNOWS WHAT THESE COMPANIES WANT TO CHARGE TO RUN IT.

TS 6) NOREASTER APPROACHING-VOTOPS

A NOR-EASTER TARGETS THE NORTHEAST TODAY-

PEOPLE IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY WERE ORDERED TO EVACUATE-

SEVERAL FLIGHTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED AT NEW YORK AREA AIRPORTS.

GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SH-WEB ANI

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.

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