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FLAMES RIPPED THROUGH A HOME OVERNIGHT,
NOW FIRE CREWS ARE CALLING IT A COMPLETE LOSS.
ABC SEVEN HAS THE LATEST DETAILS.
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SLITHERING CREATURES.
ON THE MOVE.
FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR HOME *AND YOUR FAMILY.
FROM LEGLESS SQUATTERS.
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AND THE SCANDAL CONTINUES THIS MORNING,
ABC SEVEN IS PIECES TOGETHER ALL THE DETAILS -- OF THE *GROWING NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIR BOMBARDING HEADLINES.
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A sun and cloud mix will continue across Southwest Florida this Wednesday, and even an isolated shower may develop during the day as the warmth and moisture build up a bit more.
Overall, our rain prospects will stay low enough so that most of us stay dry, but there appears to be just enough moisture and energy to support a couple spotty showers; these, however, should affect less than 20% of the area.
Afternoon temperatures will continue to warm one or two degrees above average with most spots seeing highs in the low to mid 80s. Winds will primarily be out of the east northeast from 5-10 with some gusts up to 15 mph. You may also notice the air becoming slightly more humid today, something we'll keep feeling until the next surge of cool, dry air arrives this weekend.
Our atmosphere becomes a little more stable Thursday, holding our rain chance below 10%. Clouds should also diminish a little more, making way for more sunshine. Look for afternoon highs Thursday to return to the low to mid 80s.
Friday looks to be another warm day with a mix of sun and clouds and relatively low rain chances, but our rain chances will get a little boost come Saturday.
Think of Saturday as a transition day as some cool air begins to settle into Southwest Florida. During this transition day, we'll likely see an increase in cloud cover Saturday morning along with some widely scattered showers. As the clouds begin to fade by Saturday evening, temperatures and humidity levels should begin to drop.
Temperatures Saturday night into Sunday morning should cool into the upper 50s, and daytime highs Sunday will likely stay in the mid to upper 70s. A brisk northerly winds combined with a drop in humidity will make the air nice and refreshing.
The cool spell will linger through the first half of next week with lows settling into the mid to upper 50s and highs comfortably topping out in the mid to upper 70s. Sunshine will also dominate our Southwest Florida through the middle of next week.
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FLAMES DESTROY A HOME OVERNIGHT.
FIRE CREWS STAYED ON SCENE -- WATCHING FOR FLARE UPS.
THE CALL CAME IN AROUND 10 P-M.
IN THE FORT MYERS SHORES AREA ON FOURTH STREET.
WE'RE TOLD THIS HOUSE WAS ABANDONED AT THE TIME,
BUT WAS FULLY FURNISHED.
THE NEIGHBOR TELLS US --
HE HEARD POPS BEFORE THE FIRE BROKE OUT.
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Take sot 10 sec John Wilkins
"like mini explosions and the flames started to come out of the windows and Up goes the roof."
THE HOUSE HAS BEEN VACANT FOR YEARS.
AND RIGHT NOW, FIRE CREWS STILL INVESTIGATE A CAUSE.
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WE NOW KNOW THREE PEOPLE ARE DEAD -- AFTER A SMALL PLANE CRASHED INTO A HOUSE.
IT HAPPENED IN JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI TUESDAY NIGHT.
TAKE A LOOK AT THESE BREATHTAKING IMAGES --
THE SINGLE-ENGINE PLANE WENT DOWN,
NEAR HAWKINS FIELD AIRPORT.
AUTOPSY RESULTS ARE PENDING.
ONE PATIENT DID ESCAPE WITH MINOR INJURIES.
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WE ARE ALSO KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON A LARGE MULCH FIRE -- BURNING FOR A FOURTH DAY IN SOUTH LEE COUNTY.
FIRE OFFICIALS EXPECT THE SMOULDERING HEAP --- OFF OLD U-S-41 NEAR ALICO ROAD --- TO BURN ITSELF OUT BY TONIGHT.
NATURAL COMBUSTION FROM DECAYING PLANTS IS LIKELY THE CAUSE.
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LEE COUNTY'S BUSIEST LIBRARY WILL RE-OPEN TODAY.
AFTER A VIOLENT BURGLARY.
IT CLOSED TUESDAY,
AFTER THIEVES RANSACKED THE PLACE.
THEY STOLE CASH. ELECTRONICS. A MASTER KEY. AND EVIDENCE --
THAT COULD HAVE TRACKED THEM DOWN FROM LAKES REGIONAL LIBRARY.
THE LIBRARY DOES NOT USE AN ALARM SYSTEM,
BUT THEY DO EMPLOY SURVIELLANCE CAMERAS.
UNFORTUNATELY, THESE GUYS STOLE THE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS.
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SHELDON KAYE, DIRECTOR, LEE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
51:50 its just astonishing to me that a library system that serves everybody and is of service to the community should be hurt that way
SHELDON KAYE SAYS THE COUNTY'S SELF INSURED.
AND THAT'LL COVER THE REPLACEMENT COSTS.
HE'S ALSO WORKING ON INSTALLING AN ALARM SYSTEM.
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A HIGH SPEED CHASE ON I-75 ENDS IN A CRASH.
THIS WAS THE SCENE TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES TELL A-B-C SEVEN -- THEY SPOTTED A SILVER NISSAN ALTIMA -- LINKED TO SEVERAL BURGLARIES IN LEE COUNTY.
THEY TRIED TO STOP THE CAR ON ALLIGATOR ALLEY BUT IT SPED OFF.
AS DEPUTIES BLOCKED IN THE SUSPECT,
THEY CRASHED INTO ONE OF THEIR CRUISIERS.
A SEMI WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN THE CRASH.
NO ONE WAS SERIOUSLY HURT.
THE DRIVER OF THE ALTIMA -- FACES CHARGES FOR FLEEING DEPUTIES -- MORE ARE EXPECTED.
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AND GOOD NEWS THIS MORNING FOR YOUR COMMUTE.
THE *WORST* PART OF FIXING THE I-75 OVERPASS AT DANIELS PARKWAY -- IS NOW BEHIND US.
CREWS WILL *NOT HAVE TO CLOSE PARTS OF THE ROAD DURING THE DAY ANYMORE.
INSTEAD, THEY'LL WAIT UNTIL NIGHTTIME -- TO CLOSE OR SHIFT ANY LANES.
THAT'LL EASE THE TRAFFIC BACK-UPS -- PLAGUING THAT AREA SINCE LAST WEEK.
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PUTTING THE BRAKES ON DISTRACTED DRIVING.
THIS WEEK IN TAMPA BAY --
THE PUSH FOR NEW LAWS TOOK CENTER STAGE.
THREE PARENTS SHARED THEIR EMOTIONAL STORIES,
INCLUDING A COLLIER COUNTY MOTHER.
Kristin 30:48 "We can never touch them again, love them again."
Russell 36:54 "Our hearts are forever broken, life has never been the same since."
Elissa 43:27 "I'm here so you don't end up in a prison uniform like I am for the rest of your lives."
FLORIDA IS ONE OF JUST 11 STATES.
THAT HAS NOT PASSED A TEXTING-WHILE-DRIVING LAW.
DISTRACTED DRIVERS KILLED MORE THAN THREE-THOUSAND PEOPLE IN 2010.
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BRIAN BIGELOW SERVED HIS FINAL DAY AS LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
A-B-C SEVEN CAUGHT UP WITH THE EMBATTLED COMMISSIONER -- AFTER HIS FINAL MEETING.
33:18-26 Can you talk about what is next for you? I don't know, honestly. Except for this little personal matter.
LAST WEEK, DEPUTIES PULLED OVER BIGELOW'S RENTAL CAR -- WITH BIGELOW IN THE PASSENGER SEAT -- AND 19-YEAR-OLD DAVID HENLEY BEHIND THE WHEEL, CARRYING COCAINE AND MARIJUANA.
HENLEY LATER TOLD DEPUTIES THE COCAINE BELONGED TO BIGELOW.
THE FORMER COMMISSIONER DENIES THAT.
BIGELOW'S REPLACEMENT WILL BE SWORN IN NEXT WEEK.
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WHILE COVERING THE GENERAL PATRAEUS SCANDAL.
AN A-B-C NEWS STATION IN DENVER, COLORDA, MADE A *BIG MISTAKE.
INSTEAD OF SHOWING THE *REAL COVER OF PAULA BROADWELL'S BIOGRAPHY "ALL IN"--
THE STATION ACCIDENTALLY AIRED A PHOTOSHOPPED COVER.
WITH A VERY FUNNY. VERY *INCORRECT. TITLE.
WOW.
AS YOU KNOW -- BROADWELL WROTE PATREAUS' BIOGRAPHY.
BUT WE'VE LEARNED THEY ALSO HAD AN AFFAIR.
THE REVELATIONS ENDED HIS CAREER.
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SHE'S A REAL LIFE BARBIE DOLL.
THIS MORNING -- NEW PICTURES OF A 21-YEAR-OLD UKRANIAN MODEL.
WHO TRANSFORMED HERSELF INTO A BARBIE,
AND BECAME AN INTERNET SENSATION.
SHE JUST DID A MAGAZINE INTERVIEW --
AND SAYS SHE SPENDS HER DAYS PRIMPING, WORKING OUT, COOKING, GOING ONLINE AND TRAVELING.
YOU CAN LEARN ALL ABOUT HER LATER THIS MORNING,
ON G-M-A.
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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.A sun and cloud mix will continue across Southwest Florida this Wednesday, and even an isolated shower may develop during the day as the warmth and moisture build up a bit more.
Overall, our rain prospects will stay low enough so that most of us stay dry, but there appears to be just enough moisture and energy to support a couple spotty showers; these, however, should affect less than 20% of the area.
Afternoon temperatures will continue to warm one or two degrees above average with most spots seeing highs in the low to mid 80s. Winds will primarily be out of the east northeast from 5-10 with some gusts up to 15 mph. You may also notice the air becoming slightly more humid today, something we'll keep feeling until the next surge of cool, dry air arrives this weekend.
Our atmosphere becomes a little more stable Thursday, holding our rain chance below 10%. Clouds should also diminish a little more, making way for more sunshine. Look for afternoon highs Thursday to return to the low to mid 80s.
Friday looks to be another warm day with a mix of sun and clouds and relatively low rain chances, but our rain chances will get a little boost come Saturday.
Think of Saturday as a transition day as some cool air begins to settle into Southwest Florida. During this transition day, we'll likely see an increase in cloud cover Saturday morning along with some widely scattered showers. As the clouds begin to fade by Saturday evening, temperatures and humidity levels should begin to drop.
Temperatures Saturday night into Sunday morning should cool into the upper 50s, and daytime highs Sunday will likely stay in the mid to upper 70s. A brisk northerly winds combined with a drop in humidity will make the air nice and refreshing.
The cool spell will linger through the first half of next week with lows settling into the mid to upper 50s and highs comfortably topping out in the mid to upper 70s. Sunshine will also dominate our Southwest Florida through the middle of next week.
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ALL NEW AS YOU WAKE UP,
IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN A PYTHON --
YOUR ODDS OF SPOTTING ONE, ARE IMPROVING.
EXPERTS SAY THEY'LL BE OUT THE NEXT FEW MONTHS --
SOAKING UP AS MUCH SUN AS POSSIBLE -- TO KEEP THEIR BODIES WARM THROUGH THE COLD NIGHTS.
THE ONE YOU WANT TO WATCH OUT FOR -- THE BURMESE PYTHON.
THEY'VE BEEN SPOTTED IN CAPE CORAL, AROUND GOLDEN GATE, IN NAPLES, AND NEAR LOOP ROAD -- IN THE EVERGLADES.
CARL NICHOLSON CAUGHT THIS ONE ON HIS PROPERTY IN THE EVERGLADES.
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HE DROPPED THE SNAKE OFF AT WOOTEN'S -- WHERE HE WORKS.
THEY'RE LICENSED TO KEEP THE PYTHONS.
THEY ARE VERY DANGEROUS.
EXPERTS SAY --
IF YOU SPOT A PYTHON, CALL AN EXPERT TO REMOVE IT.
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RIGHT NOW-- CREWS WORK TO FIND OUT WHAT STARTED AN OVERNIGHT FIRE.
IT DESTROYED A HOME IN THE FORT MYERS SHORES AREA ON FOURTH STREET.
WE'RE TOLD THE HOUSE WAS ABANDONED- BUT FULLY FURNISHED.
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THREE PEOPLE ARE DEAD AFTER A SMALL PLANE CRASHED INTO A HOUSE.
A MOTHER AND SON WERE IN THAT HOUSE-
BUT THEY ESCAPED WITH MINOR INJURIES.
IT HAPPENED IN JACKSON MISSISSIPPI LAST NIGHT-
NEAR HAWKINS FIELD AIRPORT.
AUTOPSY RESULTS ARE PENDING.
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BURNING FOR FOUR DAYS NOW-
A MULCH FIRE IN SOUTH LEE COUNTY IS EXPECTED TO BURN ITSELF OUT BY TONIGHT.
IT'S SMOLDERING OFF OLD U-S 41 NEAR ALICO ROAD.
FIRE OFFICIALS BELIEVE NATURAL COMBUSTION FROM DECAYING PLANTS CAUSE THE FIRE.
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TRAFFIC SHOULD EASE UP NEAR THE I-75 OVERPASS AT DANIELS PARKWAY TODAY.
CREWS WON'T CLOSE PARTS OF THE ROAD UNTIL NIGHTTIME.
THE SAY THE WORST PART OF FIXING THE OVERPASS IS BEHIND US.
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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.A sun and cloud mix will continue across Southwest Florida this Wednesday, and even an isolated shower may develop during the day as the warmth and moisture build up a bit more.
Overall, our rain prospects will stay low enough so that most of us stay dry, but there appears to be just enough moisture and energy to support a couple spotty showers; these, however, should affect less than 20% of the area.
Afternoon temperatures will continue to warm one or two degrees above average with most spots seeing highs in the low to mid 80s. Winds will primarily be out of the east northeast from 5-10 with some gusts up to 15 mph. You may also notice the air becoming slightly more humid today, something we'll keep feeling until the next surge of cool, dry air arrives this weekend.
Our atmosphere becomes a little more stable Thursday, holding our rain chance below 10%. Clouds should also diminish a little more, making way for more sunshine. Look for afternoon highs Thursday to return to the low to mid 80s.
Friday looks to be another warm day with a mix of sun and clouds and relatively low rain chances, but our rain chances will get a little boost come Saturday.
Think of Saturday as a transition day as some cool air begins to settle into Southwest Florida. During this transition day, we'll likely see an increase in cloud cover Saturday morning along with some widely scattered showers. As the clouds begin to fade by Saturday evening, temperatures and humidity levels should begin to drop.
Temperatures Saturday night into Sunday morning should cool into the upper 50s, and daytime highs Sunday will likely stay in the mid to upper 70s. A brisk northerly winds combined with a drop in humidity will make the air nice and refreshing.
The cool spell will linger through the first half of next week with lows settling into the mid to upper 50s and highs comfortably topping out in the mid to upper 70s. Sunshine will also dominate our Southwest Florida through the middle of next week.
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TAKING A LOOK AT THE PRESIDENTIAL AGENDA TODAY --
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WILL MEET WITH A DOZEN C-E-O'S FROM MAJOR COMPANIES.
THEY'LL DISCUSS HOW TO FIX THE NATION'S DEBT.
ON TUESDAY, HE MET WITH TOP LABOR LEADERS TO TALK TAX CUTS.
ABC7 WILL BRING YOU THE MINUTES FROM TODAY'S MEETING.
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THE WOMAN WHO TOOK DOWN DAVID PETRAEUS' CAREER.
HAS BEEN SEEN FOR THE *FIRST TIME SINCE THE SCANDAL BROKE.
THIS AS PHONE CALLS FROM THE "SECOND WOMAN" IN THE CASE.
GET EVEN MORE STRANGE.
AND LAWMAKERS STILL LOOK FOR ANSWERS ON CAPITOL HILL TODAY.
ABC'S PREETI ARLA EXPLAINS.
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THE FBI AND CIA ARE EXPECTED TO BRIEF LAWMAKERS ON EXACTLY WHAT THEY KNOW
ABOUT THE PETRAEUS SCANDAL TODAY.
AS THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS CONTINUES ---
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE NEWS BROKE OF HER AFFAIR WITH GENERAL DAVID
PETRAEUS, WE SEE THE WOMEN AT THE CENTER OF IT ALL, PAULA BROADWELL --
EATING AND DRINKING, BEHIND THE CLOSED DOORS OF HER BROTHER'S HOME IN
WASHINGTON D.C.
THIS AS THE SCANDAL APPEARS TO WIDEN AND THE SPOTLIGHT NOW SHINES ON THE TOP
US COMMANDER IN AFGHANISTAN, GENERAL JOHN ALLEN.
SOT Carney
"I CAN TELL YOU THAT THE PRESIDENT THINKS VERY HIGHLY OF GENERAL ALLEN AND
HIS SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY, AS WELL AS THE JOB HE HAS DONE IN AFGHANISTAN."
A SHOW OF SUPPORT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE EVEN AS THE HEARINGS FOR GENERAL
ALLEN'S NOMINATION AS NATO'S SUPREME COMMANDER ARE PUT ON HOLD.
OFFICIALS UNCOVERED THOUSANDS OF WHAT ARE BEING CALLED "POTENTIALLY
INAPPROPRIATE" EMAILS BETWEEN GENERAL ALLEN AND TAMPA SOCIALIATE JILL KELLEY
KELLEY IS THE WOMEN WHO SPARKED THE INVESTIGATION INTO PETRAEUS AND
BROADWELL.
GENERAL ALLEN SAYS HE DID NOTHING WRONG.
SOT Pete Chiarelli
"I BELIEVE JOHN ALLEN UNTIL SOMEONE PROVES OTHERWISE. I BELIEVE HE DID
NOTHING INAPPROPRIATE."
WHILE THOSE INVOLVED IN THIS CASE HOW BEEN QUIET ---
IN A 9-1-1 CALL, JILL KELLEY TELLS TAMPA DISPATCHERS SHE NEEDS DIPLOMATIC
PROTECTION BECAUSE SHE IS HONORARY COUNSEL TO SOUTH KOREA - AN UN-OFFICIAL
POSITION ACCORDING TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
NATS Kelley - 911 call
"CUZ I'M AN HONORARY CONSUL GENERAL SO I HAVE INVIOLABILITY SO THEY SHOULD,
I SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO CROSS MY PROPERTY. I DON'T KNOW IF YOU WANT TO GET
DIPLOMATIC PROTECTION INVOLVED BECAUSE THAT'S AGAINST THE LAW SINCE THIS IS
NOW LIKE, YOU KNOW, IT'S INVIOLABLE."
LAWMAKERS ARE DEMANDING ANSWERS. WHEN FBI OFFICIALS BRIEF MEMBERS OF THE
HOUSE AND SENATE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEES, THEY ARE EXPECTED TO LAY OUT THEIR
HANDLING OF THE CASE AND MAKE IT CLEAR NO POLITICS WERE INVOLVED.
PREETI ARLA, ABC NEWS, WASHINGTON.
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TARGET EMPLOYEES ARE SEEING RED --
AFTER THE RETAILER ANNOUNCED THEY'RE OPENING -- EARLIER THAN *EVER ON THANKSGIVING NIGHT.
THEY'RE TAKING THEIR ANGER TO THE WEB.
AN ONLINE PETITION ASKS TARGET *NOT TO OPEN ON THANKSGIVING -- HAS GARNERED NEARLY 200-THOUSAND SIGNATURES.
THAT NUMBER IS RISING.
TARGET OPENS AT NINE ON THANKSGIVING NIGHT.
OTHER STORES ARE OPENING THEIR DOORS AT EIGHT.
SIMILAR PETITIONS WERE FILED LAST YEAR, BUT THE STORES STILL OPENED AS PLANNED.
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THOSE *NOT WORKING ON THANKSGIVING.
ARE MOST LIKELY TRAVELLING.
TRIPLE-A FORECASTS 43-POINT-SIX MILLION PEOPLE WILL TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAY.
THAT'S A SLIGHT INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR.
MOST -- 39-MILLION -- WILL GO BY CAR.
ANOTHER CHANGE THIS YEAR?
AMERICANS ARE EXPECTED TO SPEND LESS ON THEIR TRIPS,
AND STAY SOMEWHAT CLOSER TO HOME.
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THIS YEAR'S MOTOR TREND "CAR OF THE YEAR" -- SHOWS A CHANGE IN THE AUTO INDUSTRY.
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, AN ALL-ELECTRIC CAR HAS EARNED THE TOP HONOR.
THIS IS THE TESLA MODEL S.
IT BEAT OUT 11 FINALISTS, INCLUDING THE FORD FUSION AND PORSCHE NINE-ELEVEN.
THE DECISION WAS UNANIMOUS.
THE MODEL- S IS ONE OF THE MOST EFFICIENT CARS *EVER MADE. IT CAN GO OVER 60 MILES FOR EVERY HOUR CHARGED.
THE CAR RETAILS FOR 50-THOUSAND TO 100-THOUSAND DOLLARS -- DEPENDING ON THE POWER SYSTEM.
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WE TOLD YOU ABOUT PETITIONS IN 25 STATES.
PUSHING FOR INDEPENDENCE.
THEY WANT TO SECEDE FROM THE U-S.AFTER PRESIDENT OBAMA WAS RE-ELECTED.
NOW.SOME FOLKS ARE STARTING A PETITTION OF THEIR OWN.
*DEPORT ALL THE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO SECEDE.
THEY SAY -- LET THEM BE INDEPENDENT.
BTW -- THE STATES INCLUDED IN THE MOVEMENT -- HAVE GOTTEN *BILLIONS IN FEDERAL DOLLARS TO KEEP THEM OPERATING.
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AS THE HOLIDAYS APPROACH -- YOU HAVE TO BE STRATEGIC ABOUT YOUR SHOPPING.
DO YOU HAVE A PLAN?
SOME SHOPPING DAYS -- ARE BETTER THAN OTHERS.
WHEN SHOULD YOU GO. SATURDAY MORNING? SUNDAY NIGHT? TUESDAY AFTERNOON?
*AMERICA'S MONEY* ANSWERS THAT -- NEXT.
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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.A sun and cloud mix will continue across Southwest Florida this Wednesday, and even an isolated shower may develop during the day as the warmth and moisture build up a bit more.
Overall, our rain prospects will stay low enough so that most of us stay dry, but there appears to be just enough moisture and energy to support a couple spotty showers; these, however, should affect less than 20% of the area.
Afternoon temperatures will continue to warm one or two degrees above average with most spots seeing highs in the low to mid 80s. Winds will primarily be out of the east northeast from 5-10 with some gusts up to 15 mph. You may also notice the air becoming slightly more humid today, something we'll keep feeling until the next surge of cool, dry air arrives this weekend.
Our atmosphere becomes a little more stable Thursday, holding our rain chance below 10%. Clouds should also diminish a little more, making way for more sunshine. Look for afternoon highs Thursday to return to the low to mid 80s.
Friday looks to be another warm day with a mix of sun and clouds and relatively low rain chances, but our rain chances will get a little boost come Saturday.
Think of Saturday as a transition day as some cool air begins to settle into Southwest Florida. During this transition day, we'll likely see an increase in cloud cover Saturday morning along with some widely scattered showers. As the clouds begin to fade by Saturday evening, temperatures and humidity levels should begin to drop.
Temperatures Saturday night into Sunday morning should cool into the upper 50s, and daytime highs Sunday will likely stay in the mid to upper 70s. A brisk northerly winds combined with a drop in humidity will make the air nice and refreshing.
The cool spell will linger through the first half of next week with lows settling into the mid to upper 50s and highs comfortably topping out in the mid to upper 70s. Sunshine will also dominate our Southwest Florida through the middle of next week.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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t.v. clip: "kirstie and maks."
A "DANCING WITH THE STARS" DOUBLE ELIMINATION --- THE SHOW DELIVERED A PAINFUL ONE-TWO PUNCH LAST NIGHT. KNOCKING OUT TWO TEAMS.
KIRSTIE ALLEY AND HER PARTNER, MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY, BECAME THE SEVENTH TEAM CUT FROM THE COMPETITION.
THE NIGHT'S SECOND ELIMINATION CAME MINUTES LATER ---- GILLES MARINI AND HIS PARTNER, PETA MURGATROYD.
THERE WILL BE ANOTHER TOUGH DOUBLE ELIMINATION NEXT WEEK.
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kirstie alley: I honestly thought we'd be voted off any second every single
show. and our fans are insanely amazing. thank you for staying up all
night, voting for us every week.
THE NIGHT'S SECOND ELIMINATION CAME MINUTES LATER ---- GILLES MARINI AND HIS PARTNER, PETA MURGATROYD.
THERE WILL BE ANOTHER TOUGH DOUBLE ELIMINATION NEXT WEEK.
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IF YOU MISSED OUR FIRST HOUR,
YOU MISSED AN AWKWARD MOMENT.
OUR CREW BEHIND THE SCENES GOT A PRETTY GOOD LAUGH AT THIS ONE.
HERE'S A LITTLE REWIND FROM OUR PRODUCER.
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SAY IT ISN'T SO.
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN U-S HISTORY --
TEXT MESSAGING IS ON THE DECLINE.
RIGHT NOW, THE DROP IS SMALL.
THE AVERAGE CELL PHONE USER STILL SENDS ABOUT 675 TEXTS A MONTH.
COMPARED TO 700 EARLIER THIS YEAR.
RESEARCHERS SAY IT'S *NOT BECAUSE WE ARE COMMUNICATING LESS.
IT'S BECAUSE PEOPLE ARE FINDING OTHER WAYS TO DO IT --
LIKE VIDEO CHAT.
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IN CASE YOU DIDN'T THINK FACEBOOK HAD ENOUGH OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION --
HERE'S SOMETHING NEW.
SOME USERS ARE CREEPED OUT, AND OTHERS ARE EXCITED!
THE SOCIAL NETWORK JUST LAUNCHED "COUPLES PAGES".
JOINT FACEBOOK PROFILES FOR YOU AND YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER.
THE PAGE INCLUDES PICTURES, COMMON FRIENDS, AND STATUS UPDATES.
AND RIGHT NOW, YOU CAN'T OPT OUT.
UNLESS YOU BREAK UP WITH YOUR FACEBOOK PARTNER.
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And you know by any chance, I'm an honorary consul general so I have inviolability so they should not be able to cross this property
ALL NEW THIS MORNING,
A WOMAN CAUGHT UP IN THE PETRAEUS SCANDAL SPEAKS OUT.
BUT NOT TO THE MEDIA.
COMING UP --
THE 9-1-1 CALL YOU HAVE TO HEAR.
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AND THERE'S GOOD NEWS FOR YOUR MORNING COMMUTE.
A MAJOR ARTERY IS MAKING IT EASIER FOR YOUR DRIVE OUT.
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AND LATER --
JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS OVER.
THE ULTIMATE FAN REVEALS HIMSELF.
SEE WHY THE 2012 ELECTION WILL LIVE ON FOREVER.
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A sun and cloud mix will continue across Southwest Florida this Wednesday, and even an isolated shower may develop during the day as the warmth and moisture build up a bit more.
Overall, our rain prospects will stay low enough so that most of us stay dry, but there appears to be just enough moisture and energy to support a couple spotty showers; these, however, should affect less than 20% of the area.
Afternoon temperatures will continue to warm one or two degrees above average with most spots seeing highs in the low to mid 80s. Winds will primarily be out of the east northeast from 5-10 with some gusts up to 15 mph. You may also notice the air becoming slightly more humid today, something we'll keep feeling until the next surge of cool, dry air arrives this weekend.
Our atmosphere becomes a little more stable Thursday, holding our rain chance below 10%. Clouds should also diminish a little more, making way for more sunshine. Look for afternoon highs Thursday to return to the low to mid 80s.
Friday looks to be another warm day with a mix of sun and clouds and relatively low rain chances, but our rain chances will get a little boost come Saturday.
Think of Saturday as a transition day as some cool air begins to settle into Southwest Florida. During this transition day, we'll likely see an increase in cloud cover Saturday morning along with some widely scattered showers. As the clouds begin to fade by Saturday evening, temperatures and humidity levels should begin to drop.
Temperatures Saturday night into Sunday morning should cool into the upper 50s, and daytime highs Sunday will likely stay in the mid to upper 70s. A brisk northerly winds combined with a drop in humidity will make the air nice and refreshing.
The cool spell will linger through the first half of next week with lows settling into the mid to upper 50s and highs comfortably topping out in the mid to upper 70s. Sunshine will also dominate our Southwest Florida through the middle of next week.
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THIS MORNING, ABC SEVEN LEARNS NEW DETAILS ABOUT THE C-I-A SCANDAL.
THAT FORCED THE RESIGNATION OF C-I-A DIRECTOR DAVID PETRAEUS.
WE'RE NOW HEARING FROM THE WOMAN -- WHO TOUCHED OFF THE SCANDAL THAT BROUGHT DOWN THE NATION'S SPY CHIEF.
AND HAS A TOP MILITARY COMMANDER UNDER INVESTIGATION.
BUT TAMPA SOCIALITE JILL KELLEY ISN'T SPEAKING TO THE MEDIA.
INSTEAD, SHE'S BEEN CALLING POLICE --
TO COMPLAIN ABOUT REPORTERS AND OTHERS GATHERED OUTSIDE HER HOME.
Kelley: "He walked into the gate, and he walked in as soon as we pulled up. And he won't leave.
9/11 operator: "How long has he been there."
Kelley: "I don't know. I just got home, and he's been waiting there."
TAMPA POLICE CONFIRMS TO C-N-N --
AT LEAST FIVE CALLS WERE MADE FROM KELLEY'S HOME,
BETWEEN SUNDAY AND MONDAY.
IN THE ONE YOU'RE ABOUT TO HEAR --
SHE REQUESTS DIPLOMATIC PROTECTION.
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Kelley: "And you know by any chance, I'm an honorary consul general so I have inviolability so they should not be able to cross this property. I don't know if you want to get a diplomatic protection involved as well because that's against the law to cross my property."
KELLEY IS A 37-YEAR-OLD MARRIED MOTHER OF THREE.
WHO HAS DONE VOLUNTEER WORK WITH THE MILITARY.
BUT SHE'S NOT AN EMPLOYEE.
AS WE REPORTED YESTERDAY,
THE SITUATION IS NOW WIDENING TO INCLUDE ANOTHER TOP U-S MILITARY FIGURE.
THE CURRENT COMMANDER OF U-S FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN, GENERAL JOHN ALLEN, IS UNDER INVESTIGATION 00
FOR ALLEGED "INAPPROPRIATE COMMUNICATIONS" WITH KELLEY.
SHE LED THE F-B-I TO PETRAEUS.
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NEW THIS MORNING,
THE U-S MILITARY IS CONSIDERING WHETHER TO MOVE FORWARD -- WITH A COURT MARTIAL FOR AN AMERICAN SOLIDER ACCUSED OF KILLING 16 AFGHAN CIVILIANS.
THE ARMY SAYS -- SERGEANT ROBERT BALES CARRIED OUT THE KILLINGS ALONE.
BUT HIS FAMILY BELIEVES THE GOVERNMENT ISN'T TELLING THE WHOLE STORY.
"Much of the testimony was painful, even heartbreaking.but we are not convinced the government has shown us the truth, the whole and nothing but the truth about what happened that night."
--BUTTED WITH--
"We and Bob's family are proud to stand by him."
BALES FACES CHARGES ON 16 COUNTS OF PREMEDITATED MURDER -- AND SIX COUNTS OF ATTEMPTED MURDER.
THAT COULD MAKE HIM ELIGIBLE FOR THE DEATH PENALTY.
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FLAMES DESTROYED A HOME OVERNIGHT.
AND FIRE CREWS HAVE BEEN ON SCENE WATCHING FOR FLARE UPS.
THE CALL CAME IN AROUND 10 P-M.
IN THE FORT MYERS SHORES AREA ON FOURTH STREET.
WE'RE TOLD THIS HOUSE WAS ABANDONED AT THE TIME,
BUT WAS FULLY FURNISHED.
THE NEIGHBOR TELLS US --
HE HEARD POPS BEFORE THE FIRE BROKE OUT.
THE HOUSE HAS BEEN VACANT FOR YEARS.
AND RIGHT NOW, FIRE CREWS STILL INVESTIGATE A CAUSE.
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WE ARE ALSO KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON A LARGE MULCH FIRE -- BURING FOR A FOURTH DAY IN SOUTH LEE COUNTY.
FIRE OFFICIALS EXPECT THE SMOULDERING HEAP --- OFF OLD U-S-41 NEAR ALICO ROAD --- TO BURN ITSELF OUT BY TONIGHT.
NATURAL COMBUSTION FROM DECAYING PLANTS IS LIKELY THE CAUSE.
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AND GOOD NEWS THIS MORNING FOR YOUR COMMUTE.
THE *WORST* IS BEHIND US,
WHEN IT COMES TO FIXING THE I-75 OVERPASS DAMAGE AT DANIELS PARKWAY.
CREWS WILL NOT HAVE TO CLOSE PARTS OF THE ROAD DURING THE DAY ANYMORE.
INSTEAD, THEY'LL WAIT UNTIL NIGHTTIME TO CLOSE OR SHIFT ANY LANES.
THAT'LL CALM DOWN THE TRAFFIC BACK-UPS.
PLAGUING THE AREA SINCE LAST WEEK.
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DESPITE NO TELL-TALE SIGN OF NATURAL GAS. INVESTIGATORS FROM HOMELAND SECURITY BELIEVE IT MAY BE THE CAUSE OF AN EXPLOSION -- THAT LEVELED AN INDIANAPOLIS NEIGHBORHOOD.
THE EXPLOSION SHOWED SOME SIGNS THAT *AREN'T TYPICAL OF A NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION.
BUT EXPERTS SAY IT STILL COULD HAVE BEEN TIED TO A FAULTY FURNACE -- IF CONDITIONS WERE RIGHT.
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FROM CUBA TO CONNECTICUT.
VICTIMS OF SANDY STILL PICK UP THE PIECES.
WHILE HURRICANE SANDY POUNDED CUBA,
MANY VOLUNTEERS FROM THE CUBAN RED CROSS WERE ON THE FRONT LINES.
WAITING TO RESPOND,
WHILE THE STORM DAMAGED THEIR OWN HOMES.
SANTIAGO WAS ONE OF THE HARDEST HIT AREAS.
AND 94-PERCENT OF RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS HAD THEIR HOMES DAMAGED.
SOME 700 FAMILIES ARE IN OFFICIAL SHELTERS.
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AND NEW THIS MORNING,
THE ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY HAS RESIGNED. EFFECTIVE AT THE END OF THE YEAR.
MIKE HERVEY'S RESIGNATION COMES AMID GROWING BACKLASH -- FOLLOWING SUPERSTORM SANDY.
A GROUP OF LONG ISLAND RESIDENTS FILED A CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST THE POWER AUTHORITY -- FOR ITS STORM RESPONSE.
GOVERNOR CUOMO HAS ALSO LAUNCHED AN INVESTIGATION.
50-THOUSAND LONG ISLAND RESIDENTS ARE STILL WITHOUT POWER.
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PUNISHMENT SERVED!
LAST WEEK, WE SHOWED YOU THIS SHOCKING VIDEO FROM CLEVELAND, OHIO.
A DRIVER SPEEDS AROUND A SCHOOL BUS,
GOING UP ON THE SIDEWALK.
A JUDGE HANDED DOWN AN UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT.
TAKE A LOOK --
DURING RUSH HOUR TUESDAY MORNING,
SHENA HARDIN HAD TO STAND AT THE INTERSECTION,
WITH A SIGN THAT READ QUOTE "ONLY AN IDIOT DRIVES ON THE SIDEWALK TO AVOID A SCHOOL BUS."
WOULD NOT TALK TO THE MEDIA.
SHE HAS TO DO THIS AGAIN THIS MORNING.
MOST PEOPLE IN THAT NEIGHBORHOOD FEEL THE PUNISHMENT FITS THE CRIME.
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THIS IS A TALKER:
VICTORIA'S SECRET HAS APOLOGIZED --
AFTER THIS MODEL WORE A NATIVE AMERICAN HEADDRESS DURING A FASHION SHOW.
CRITICS SAID IT WAS OFFENSIVE AND DISRESPECTFUL.
SO WE WANTED TO KNOW WHAT YOU THOUGHT.
LOOK AT OUR ABC7 FACEBOOK PAGE.
NYOKA SANDERS WRITES -- "AMERICAN INDIANS SHOULD BE THE ONES TO WEAR THEM.
THEY HAD TO EARN THE FEATHERS THROUGH A BRAVE ACT."
BUT JUAN PABLO WRITES - "SHE LOOKED AWESOME.
MAYBE NEXT TIME SHE CAN WEAR SOMETHING FROM SOUTH AMERICA!"
TURNS OUT --
THE MAJORITY OF OUR FANS THOUGHT THE HEADDRESS WAS BEAUTIFUL.
AND THAT CRITICS WERE TOO SENSITIVE.
THIS MORNING - G-M-A LOOKS INTO THE INCIDENT.
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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.A sun and cloud mix will continue across Southwest Florida this Wednesday, and even an isolated shower may develop during the day as the warmth and moisture build up a bit more.
Overall, our rain prospects will stay low enough so that most of us stay dry, but there appears to be just enough moisture and energy to support a couple spotty showers; these, however, should affect less than 20% of the area.
Afternoon temperatures will continue to warm one or two degrees above average with most spots seeing highs in the low to mid 80s. Winds will primarily be out of the east northeast from 5-10 with some gusts up to 15 mph. You may also notice the air becoming slightly more humid today, something we'll keep feeling until the next surge of cool, dry air arrives this weekend.
Our atmosphere becomes a little more stable Thursday, holding our rain chance below 10%. Clouds should also diminish a little more, making way for more sunshine. Look for afternoon highs Thursday to return to the low to mid 80s.
Friday looks to be another warm day with a mix of sun and clouds and relatively low rain chances, but our rain chances will get a little boost come Saturday.
Think of Saturday as a transition day as some cool air begins to settle into Southwest Florida. During this transition day, we'll likely see an increase in cloud cover Saturday morning along with some widely scattered showers. As the clouds begin to fade by Saturday evening, temperatures and humidity levels should begin to drop.
Temperatures Saturday night into Sunday morning should cool into the upper 50s, and daytime highs Sunday will likely stay in the mid to upper 70s. A brisk northerly winds combined with a drop in humidity will make the air nice and refreshing.
The cool spell will linger through the first half of next week with lows settling into the mid to upper 50s and highs comfortably topping out in the mid to upper 70s. Sunshine will also dominate our Southwest Florida through the middle of next week.
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THE MEMORIES OF LAST WEEK'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ARE NOW HISTORY -- BUT NOT FOR EVERYONE.
AN INDIANA REPUBLICAN WILL REMEMBER IT FOR THE REST OF HIS LIFE.BECAUSE IT'S IN PERMANENT INK.ON HIS FACE!
"I had it tattooed on me because it is something I believe in."
HE FIRST AUCTIONED HIS FACE ON E-BAY.BUT AFTER THAT FAILED HE KNOCKED ON A FEW MORE DOORS.AND SOMEONE BOUGHT THE CANVAS.
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"A Republican candidate stepped up and was like, hey-I'll give you fifteen g's to do the side of the head. We'll do something tasteful."
HARTSBURG SAYS WHEN ROMNEY LOST THE ELECTION LAST TUESDAY -- HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY WERE WORRIED ABOUT HOW HE WOULD DEAL WITH HIS NEW PERMANENT CAMPAIGN SLOGAN.
HE SAYS HE HAS NO REGRETS.
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AN OVERNIGHT FIRE DESTROYS A HOME IN THE FORT MYERS SHORES AREA.
IT HAPPENED ON FOURTH STREET.
WE'RE TOLD THE HOUSE WAS FULLY FURNISHED-
BUT IT'S BEEN ABANDONED FOR YEARS.
CREWS ARE TRYING TO FIND OUT A CAUSE NOW.
A SMALL PLANE CRASH IS UNDER INVESTIGATION THIS MORNING.
IT KILLED ALL THREE PEOPLE ON BOARD.
THE PLANE CRASHED INTO A HOUSE IN JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI TUESDAY NIGHT.
A MOTHER AND SON WERE IN THAT HOUSE-
BUT THEY GOT OUT OKAY.
AND ON THE PRESIDENTIAL AGENDA TODAY-
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL MEET WITH A DOZEN C-E-O'S FROM MAJOR COMPANIES.
THEY'RE GOING TO TALK ABOUT HOW TO FIX THE NATION'S DEBT.
AND AT 1:30 P-M -- THE PRESIDENT WILL HOLD A NEWS CONFERENCE FROM THE EAST ROOM OF THE WHITE HOUSE.
ABC WILL AIR A SPECIAL REPORT.
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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.A sun and cloud mix will continue across Southwest Florida this Wednesday, and even an isolated shower may develop during the day as the warmth and moisture build up a bit more.
Overall, our rain prospects will stay low enough so that most of us stay dry, but there appears to be just enough moisture and energy to support a couple spotty showers; these, however, should affect less than 20% of the area.
Afternoon temperatures will continue to warm one or two degrees above average with most spots seeing highs in the low to mid 80s. Winds will primarily be out of the east northeast from 5-10 with some gusts up to 15 mph. You may also notice the air becoming slightly more humid today, something we'll keep feeling until the next surge of cool, dry air arrives this weekend.
Our atmosphere becomes a little more stable Thursday, holding our rain chance below 10%. Clouds should also diminish a little more, making way for more sunshine. Look for afternoon highs Thursday to return to the low to mid 80s.
Friday looks to be another warm day with a mix of sun and clouds and relatively low rain chances, but our rain chances will get a little boost come Saturday.
Think of Saturday as a transition day as some cool air begins to settle into Southwest Florida. During this transition day, we'll likely see an increase in cloud cover Saturday morning along with some widely scattered showers. As the clouds begin to fade by Saturday evening, temperatures and humidity levels should begin to drop.
Temperatures Saturday night into Sunday morning should cool into the upper 50s, and daytime highs Sunday will likely stay in the mid to upper 70s. A brisk northerly winds combined with a drop in humidity will make the air nice and refreshing.
The cool spell will linger through the first half of next week with lows settling into the mid to upper 50s and highs comfortably topping out in the mid to upper 70s. Sunshine will also dominate our Southwest Florida through the middle of next week.
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A TEENAGER IN THE WASHINGTON D-C AREA.
IS BEING TIED TO TWO HIGH-PROFILE MURDERS.
THE VICTIMS WERE A TAXI DRIVER SHOT IN D-C,
AND A MARYLAND MOTHER SHOT WHILE WALKING HER DOG.
THIS MORNING,
17-YEAR-OLD JOSHUA MEBANE WAKES UP IN JAIL.
A TIPSTER CLAIMED MEBANE SHOT A CAB DRIVER AND HIS MOTHER.
INVESTIGATORS SAY MEBANE'S GIRLFRIEND, LINDA BURY, WAS NOT INVOLVED IN THE MOTHER'S MURDER.
BUT SHE IS IN JAIL, CHARGED IN THE MURDER OF THE CAB DRIVER.
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TRAGIC NEWS OUT OF MEXICO.
AT A WEDDING RECEPTION.
FOUR PEOPLE WERE SHOT AND KILLED AND ANOTHER 10 WOUNDED -- WHEN GUNMEN BURST IN -- AND OPENED FIRE.
PROSECUTORS SAY GUESTS WERE JUST CUTTING THE CAKE -- WHEN TWO MEN ENTERED WITH HAND GUNS AND BEGAN TO SHOOT.
ONE PERSON DIED AT THE PARTY -- AND ANOTHER DIED ON THE WAY TO THE HOSPITAL.
GUNMEN THEN STOPPED ANOTHER AMBULANCE -- AND EXECUTED TWO MORE PEOPLE.
AT THIS TIME,
THE MOTIVE IS UNCLEAR.
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HAPPENING TODAY --
CONGRESS INVESTIGATES THE FUNGAL MENINGITIS OUTBREAK.
A HOUSE COMMERCE SUBCOMMITTEE HOLDS A HEARING THIS MORNING --
TO EXPLORE WHETHER THIS YEAR'S DEADLY MENINGITIS OUTBREAK COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED.
32 PEOPLE HAVE DIED,
AND 483 OTHERS GOT ILL DURING THE OUTBREAK.
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BRIAN BIGELOW SERVED HIS FINAL DAY AS LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
A-B-C SEVEN CAUGHT UP WITH THE EMBATTLED COMMISSIONER AFTER HIS FINAL MEETING.
33:18-26 Can you talk about what is next for you? I don't know, honestly. Except for this little personal matter.
LAST WEEK, DEPUTIES PULLED OVER BIGELOW'S RENTAL CAR -- WITH BIGELOW IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, AND 19-YEAR-OLD DAVID HENLEY BEHIND THE WHEEL -- CARRYING COCAINE AND MARIJUANA.
HENLEY LATER TOLD DEPUTIES THE COCAINE BELONGED TO BIGELOW.
THE FORMER COMMISSIONER DENIES THAT.
BIGELOW'S REPLACEMENT WILL BE SWORN IN NEXT WEEK.
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SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON AND SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LEON PANETTA --
ARE BOTH IN AUSTRALIA TODAY.
DURING A MEETING WITH THEIR AUSTRALIAN COUNTERPARTS --
THEY HIGHLIGHTED THE NEED FOR STABILITY *AND SECURITY.
CLINTON EMPHASIZED THAT THE U-S AND AUSTRALIA SHARE MUTUAL GOALS.
MEANWHILE, PANETTA PRAISED THE COOPERATION THAT EXISTS BETWEEN THE TWO SIDES.
AUSTRALIA HAS AGREED TO HOST TWO U.S. SPACE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS,
AS PART OF CLOSER MILITARY TIES.
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IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THEIR WEDDING DAY.
INSTEAD, U-S SOCCER STAR HOPE SOLO AND HER FIANCÉ -- FACED A JUDGE TUESDAY IN A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE.
SOLO LEFT A WASHINGTON STATE COURTROOM AFTER A HEARING FOR FIANCÉ, FORMER N-F-L PLAYER JERRAMY STEVENS.
HE WAS ARRESTED MONDAY MORNING -- AFTER A FIGHT BROKE OUT AT A HOME IN KIRKLAND.INVOLVING SOLO'S FAMILY, BOOZE AND A STUN GUN.
OFFICERS FOUND THE GOLD MEDALIST WITH A CUT ON HER ELBOW.
THE JUDGE RULED THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH TO HOLD STEVENS.
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PUTTING THE BRAKES ON DISTRACTED DRIVING.
THIS WEEK IN TAMPA BAY --
THE PUSH FOR NEW LAWS TOOK CENTER STAGE.
THREE PARENTS SHARED THEIR EMOTIONAL STORIES,
INCLUDING A COLLIER COUNTY MOTHER.
Kristin 30:48 "We can never touch them again, love them again."
Russell 36:54 "Our hearts are forever broken, life has never been the same since."
Elissa 43:27 "I'm here so you don't end up in a prison uniform like I am for the rest of your lives."
FLORIDA IS ONE OF JUST 11 STATES.
THAT HAS NOT PASSED A TEXTING-WHILE-DRIVING LAW.
DISTRACTED DRIVERS KILLED MORE THAN THREE-THOUSAND PEOPLE IN 2010.
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A CONSUMER ALERT --
TOYOTA ANNOUNCES ANOTHER RECALL THIS MORNING.
THIS TIME INVOLVING NEARLY 3 MILLION CARS AROUND THE WORLD.
AFFECTED MODELS INCLUDE THE PRIUS HYBRID AND COROLLA -- PRODUCED BETWEEN 2000 AND 2011.
THE RECALL COVERS TWO ISSUES -- A STEERING DEFECT AND A DEFECTIVE WATER PUMP.
TO FIND OUT IF YOUR CAR IS IMPACTED -- HEAD TO ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM, CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING--
RESCUERS SAVE TWO SNOWBOARDERS,
WHO WERE STRANDED SINCE SUNDAY ON MOUNT RAINIER.
TOES WERE A LITTLE COLD.MIND OVER MATTER
IT WAS A LITTLE BIT OF SPOONING. A LITTLE MAN SPOONING
THE MEN SAY THEY FOUND A SNOW CAVE.
TO USE FOR SHELTER AT NIGHT.
THEY SHARED SOME RITZ CRACKERS,
AND FOUND A SMALL STREAM FOR DRINKING WATER.
THEY SAY THEIR POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND HAVING EACH OTHER.
HELPED THEM SURVIVE.
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*TECH BYTES*
WHEN YOU LOG ONLINE.DO YOU THINK ABOUT WHO'S WATCHING YOU?
WHAT'S THE LAST THING YOU GOOGLED?
MORE EYES MAY BE SEEING, THAN YOU THINK.
GOOGLE REVEALS THE AMOUNT OF SPYING ON YOU -- IS ON THE RISE.
AND THE BIGGEST SPY -- MAY SURPRISE YOU.
*TECH BYTES* TELLS YOU WHO, NEXT.
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*GMA*
DOCTORS ARE TRAINED TO PROTECT US -- AND SAVE LIVES.
BUT ONE BOSTON EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTOR -- IS IN TROUBLE FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE. AND A HOST OF OTHER PROBLEMS.
CRASHING INTO CARS.
PRESCRIBING HERSELF MEDICINE.
SPEEDING THROUGH A CROWDED PARKING LOT.
AND LYING TO POLICE.
*GMA* LOOKS AT THE CASE OF -- DR. KRISTIN HOWARD IN BOSTON.
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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.A sun and cloud mix will continue across Southwest Florida this Wednesday, and even an isolated shower may develop during the day as the warmth and moisture build up a bit more.
Overall, our rain prospects will stay low enough so that most of us stay dry, but there appears to be just enough moisture and energy to support a couple spotty showers; these, however, should affect less than 20% of the area.
Afternoon temperatures will continue to warm one or two degrees above average with most spots seeing highs in the low to mid 80s. Winds will primarily be out of the east northeast from 5-10 with some gusts up to 15 mph. You may also notice the air becoming slightly more humid today, something we'll keep feeling until the next surge of cool, dry air arrives this weekend.
Our atmosphere becomes a little more stable Thursday, holding our rain chance below 10%. Clouds should also diminish a little more, making way for more sunshine. Look for afternoon highs Thursday to return to the low to mid 80s.
Friday looks to be another warm day with a mix of sun and clouds and relatively low rain chances, but our rain chances will get a little boost come Saturday.
Think of Saturday as a transition day as some cool air begins to settle into Southwest Florida. During this transition day, we'll likely see an increase in cloud cover Saturday morning along with some widely scattered showers. As the clouds begin to fade by Saturday evening, temperatures and humidity levels should begin to drop.
Temperatures Saturday night into Sunday morning should cool into the upper 50s, and daytime highs Sunday will likely stay in the mid to upper 70s. A brisk northerly winds combined with a drop in humidity will make the air nice and refreshing.
The cool spell will linger through the first half of next week with lows settling into the mid to upper 50s and highs comfortably topping out in the mid to upper 70s. Sunshine will also dominate our Southwest Florida through the middle of next week.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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AN 80-FOOT TALL NORWAY SPRUCE ARRIVES IN MANHATTAN TODAY. READY TO TAKE ITS PLACE AS THE ROCKEFELLER CENTER CHRISTMAS TREE.
THE TREE, WHICH WEIGHS 10-TONS --- WILL BE LOWERED BY A CRANE IN FRONT OF 30 ROCK.
WORKERS WILL STRING SOME 45-THOUSAND LIGHTS ON ITS BRANCHES -- TO PREPARE FOR THE 80TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING -- ON NOVEMBER 28TH.
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MOVE OVER, BRADLEY COOPER.
COOPER WAS *LAST YEAR'S "SEXIEST MAN ALIVE".
AS DECLARED BY PEOPLE MAGAZINE.
BUT THIS YEAR'S WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED TODAY --
TWO-DAYS BEFORE THE MAGAZINE HITS NEWSSTANDS.
PREVIOUS TITLE HOLDERS INCLUDE GEORGE CLOONEY, BRAD PITT AND JOHNNY DEPP.
THE FIRST PERSON NAMED "SEXIEST MAN ALIVE" WAS MEL GIBSON IN 19-85.
WHAT ARE YOUR PREDICTIONS FOR THIS YEAR'S SEXY MAN?
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THE CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS OPENING SOMETHING NEW TODAY.
IT'S CALLED THE SUSAN AND WILLIAM DALTON DISCOVERY CENTER, AND WILL GIVE PEOPLE UP CLOSE LOOKS AT THE ECO-SYSTEMS IN OUR AREA.
ABC SEVEN'S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US LIVE THIS MORNING.
CLIFTON, THERE ARE 6 EXIBITS HERE, WHAT ARE WE LOOKING AT?
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THERE ARE 6 ECO-SYSTEM EXHIBITS, INCLUDING THE EVERGLADES, MANGROVES, SANDY BEACHES AND THE OCEAN.
THIS IS ONE OF THE ANIMALS YOU'LL SEE HERE.
SHE'S A LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE.
BORN IN SANIBEL, AND SHE WILL BE LIVING HERE IN THIS 5-THOUSAND GALLON AQUARIUM FOR A WHILE UNTIL SHE IS RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD.
THERE ARE MORE THAN 100 ANIMALS IN ALL OF THESE EXHIBITS.
THE OFFICIAL OPENING IS AT 10:30 TODAY.
LIVE IN NAPLES, CLIFTON FRENCH, ABC-7
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i don't know if you want to get
diplomatic protection involved because that's against the law since this is
now like, you know, it's inviolable."
IN A 9-1-1 CALL, JILL KELLEY TELLS TAMPA DISPATCHERS SHE NEEDS DIPLOMATIC PROTECTION.
CLAIMING SHE'S HONORARY COUNSEL TO SOUTH KOREA.
OFFICIALS UNCOVERED THOUSANDS OF WHAT ARE BEING CALLED "POTENTIALLY
INAPPROPRIATE" EMAILS BETWEEN GENERAL JOHN ALLEN AND KELLEY.
KELLEY IS THE WOMEN WHO SPARKED THE INVESTIGATION INTO DAVID PETRAEUS AND PAULA BROADWELL.
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MEANWHILE- GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS LOOK FOR ANSWERS IN THE DAVID PETRAEUS SCANDAL.
THE FBI AND CIA ARE EXPECTED TO BRIEF LAWMAKERS ON EXACTLY WHAT THEY KNOW TODAY.
THEY ARE EXPECTED TO LAY OUT HOW THEY HANDLED THE CASE-
AND MAKE IT CLEAR NO POLITICS WERE INVOLVED.
DAVID PETRAEUS RESIGNED AS DIRECTOR OF THE CIA AFTER ADMITTING TO AN AFFAIR WITH HIS BIOGRAPHER- PAULA BROADWELL.
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BRIAN BIGELOW TELLS ABC-7 HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HIS NEXT MOVE IS.
WE CAUGHT UP WITH HIM AFTER HIS FINAL DAY AS LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
LAST WEEK- DEPUTIES PULL OVER HIS RENTAL CAR-
19 YEAR OLD DAVID HENLEY WAS BEHIND THE WHEEL- BIGELOW IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.
HENLEY WAS CARRYING COCAINE AND MARIJUNA-
LATER TELLING DEPUTIES THE COCAINE BELONGED TO BIGELOW.
THE FORMER COMMISSIONER DENIES THAT-
HIS REPLACEMENT WILL BE SWORN IN NEXT WEEK.
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CREWS WORK TO FIND A CAUSE OF AN OVERNIGHT FIRE THAT DESTROYED A HOME.
IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT- AROUND 10 P-M.
IN THE FORT MYERS SHORES AREA ON FOURTH STREET.
WE'RE TOLD THE HOUSE HAS BEEN ABANDONED FOR YEARS-
BUT IT WAS FULLY FURNISHED.
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THIS WAS THE SCENE ON I-75 TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
THE AFTERMATH OF A HIGH SPEED CHASE.
COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THEY TRIED TO BLOCK IN THE NISSAN ALTIMA.
THAT CAR WAS LINKED TO SEVERAL BURGLARIES IN LEE COUNTY.
THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO ONE OF THEIR CRIUSERS.
A SEMI WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN THE CRASH-
BUT NO ONE WAS HURT.
THE DRIVER OF THE ALTIMA- FACES CHARGES FOR FLEEING DEPUTIES.
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TRAFFIC SHOULDN'T BE AS MUCH OF AN ISSUE NEAR THE I-75 OVERPASS AT DANIELS PARKWAY TODAY.
CREWS WON'T BE CLOSING PARTS OF THE ROAD DURING THE DAYTIME-
INSTEAD THEY'LL DO IT AT NIGHT.
THE SAY THE WORST PART OF FIXING THE OVERPASS IS BEHIND US.
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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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