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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING,
TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS.
TWO SEPARATE DRUG BUSTS.
NOW TWO MEN ARE WAKING UP BEHIND BARS.
ABC SEVEN HAS THE LATEST DETAILS.
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ABC SEVEN UNCOVERS NEW DETAILS --
ABOUT A BREAKING FIRE WE BROUGHT YOU EARLIER THIS WEEK.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THIS WAS NO ACCIDENT.
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POTUS: 13;35;44;14 I'M OPEN TO COMPROMISE AND I'M OPEN TO NEW IDEAS.
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS IN THE HOT SEAT.
THE FIRST PRESS CONFERENCE OF HIS SECOND TERM -- PROVOKES SOME FIGHTING WORDS.
HEAR IT FOR YOURSELF.
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"Mainly dry and staying warm"
After several days with temperatures in the 80s, it looks we'll tack on a couple of more before some changes in our weather pattern take place over the weekend.
Temperatures have cooled into the lower to middle 60s this morning, so a few patchy areas of fog are possible around sunrise mainly east of the I75 corridor and north of the Caloosahatchee. A weak cool front continues to weaken and wash out across the central part of the state and with a slight push of some dry air, this should stabilize our atmosphere through the afternoon and keep our rain prospects less than 20%. This will lead to mostly to partly sunny skies and daytime highs climbing into the lower to middle 80s.
Tonight, skies will go mostly clear with lows settling into the lower to middle 60s by early morning with light winds.
We will round out the work week with near normal temperatures in the lower half of the 80s. You will also notice an increase in the clouds during the afternoon on Friday ahead of another system that will push a cold front through our part of the state on Saturday. Right now, it doesn't look like this front will have much moisture to work with so rain chances will be capped at 20-30% late Friday and into Saturday morning with a few widely scattered showers.
In the wake of this front, a cooler and drier airmass will filter down the peninsula which will keep our nights cool and our afternoons mild and pleasant. High pressure will dominate our weather through the early part of the week with plenty of sunshine and lower humidity values.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING --
TWO ILLEGAL MARIJUANA GROWHOUSES.
RIPPED UP BY THE ROOTS.
AND THIS MORNING, TWO MEN ARE IN JAIL.
LSCO FOUND THE FIRST IN LEHIGH ACRES--OFF RICHMOND AVENUE.
65 PLANTS WERE SEIZED.
DEPUTIES SAY THEY WERE ALL IN DIFFERENT GROWTH STAGES.
AND THAT A CHILD WAS LIVING INSIDE ONE HOME,
AT THE TIME OF THE BUST.
30-YEAR-OLD HUMBERTO GARCIA WAS ARRESTED.
HE'S CHARGED WITH TAMPERING, TRAFFICKING, PRODUCING AND POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA.
WITH A MINOR PRESENT.
THE OTHER ILLEGAL GROW -- WAS FOUND ON BRIAR LANE IN FORT MYERS.
DEPUTIES SEIZED THREE GUNS. A PISTOL. AND 165 MATURE POT PLANTS.
THE MARIJUANA WAS FOUND INSIDE THE HOME -- AND ON THE PROPERTY.
35-YEAR-OLD ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ-BAHENA WAS ARRESTED.
HE IS CHARGED WITH TRAFFICKING, PRODUCING AND POSSESSION.
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A FLORIDA UTILITY WORKER WAS ATTACKED.
AND NOW A NEW YORK MAN FACES CHARGES.
THE WORKER WENT TO LONG ISLAND --
TO HELP GET THE POWER BACK ON AFTER SANDY.
BUT JOHN APPLEWHITE SAYS --
AFTER WORKING A 16-HOUR DAY.
SOMEONE CAME UP TO HIM, HIT IN THE FACE, AND DROVE OFF.
THE NEW YORK MAN TELLS A DIFFERENT STORY --
HE SAYS APPLEWHITE WAS URINATING IN PUBLIC,
AND THREW GRAVEL AT HIS CAR.
EITHER WAY, THEY FOUGHT.
AND THE NEW YORK MAN BROKE APPLEWHITE'S NOSE.
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FAST FORWARD,
THIS MORNING THE PRESIDENT WILL TRAVEL TO NEW YORK CITY -- FOR AN UPDATE ON THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY SUPERSTORM SANDY.
MISTER OBAMA WILL LIKELY VISIT THE HARDEST-HIT AREAS -- LIKE STATEN ISLAND AND THE ROCKAWAYS.
ON TOP OF FLOODING -- SOME RESIDENTS ARE *STILL WITHOUT POWER TWO WEEKS LATER.
OTHERS, LOST EVERYTHING.
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL ALSO THANK FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THEIR HARD WORK.
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WE EXPECT *BIG B-P NEWS THIS MORNING.
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WILL ANNOUNCE A SETTLEMENT WITH THE OIL GIANT.
CONCERNING THE COMPANY'S RESPONSIBILITY --
FOR THE MASSIVE GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILL IN 2010.
IN THE DEAL --
B-P WILL ADMIT TO NEGLIGENCE THAT LED TO THE SPILL.
AND AGREE TO A PAYMENT OF FINES.
B-P ESTIMATES IT WILL PAY 7-POINT-8 BILLION DOLLARS --
TO RESOLVE MORE THAN 100-THOUSAND CLAIMS.
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ALL NEW --- IN A CASE BURIED BY HURRICANE SANDY.
THE NEW YORK NANNY -- ACCUSED OF STABBING TWO CHILDREN IN HER CARE-
IS NOW BEING FORMALLY CHARGED WITH THEIR MURDERS.
POLICE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO INTERVIEW 50-YEAR-OLD YOSELYN ORTEGA -- ABOUT THE DEATHS OF LUCIA AND LEO KRIM.
ORTEGA HAS BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL UNDER POLICE GUARD SINCE THE STABBINGS-
RECUPERATING FROM SELF-INFLICTED STAB WOUNDS.
SHE'S STILL IN THE HOSPITAL THIS MORNING-
AND NOW FACES FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGES.
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NOW TO ANOTHER A-B-C SEVEN FOLLOW-UP --
A REWARD IS BEING OFFERED.
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT A MURDER IN LEE COUNTY.
DOMINGO GUTIERREZ-LEON WAS SHOT AND KILLED,
ON PROSPECT AVENUE LAST FRIDAY.
HE WAS ON THE PHONE WITH HIS WIFE AT THE TIME.
NOW, HIS EMPLOYER -- CROWTHER ROOFING -- OFFERS FIVE-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
FOR ANY INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO AN ARREST.
CALL LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES OR CRIME STOPPERS.
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ELECTION DAY MAY BE A YEAR AWAY -- BUT THE RACE FOR CAPE CORAL MAYOR IS ALREADY HEATING UP.
WEDNESDAY, VINCE CUMMINGS ANNOUNCED HE'LL RUN FOR OFFICE.
THE IRAQI VETERAN MOVED TO CAPE CORAL AT THE AGE OF FIVE -- AND IS A MILITARY CHAPLAIN.
CUMMINGS MADE THE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT -- IN FRONT OF THE IWO JIMA MEMORIAL.
HE WANTS TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES TO THE AREA.
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-"As the Mayor you need to be the statesman, the diplomat and face of this community to the nation and the world."
CUMMINGS IS THE SECOND PERSON TO ANNOUNCE HIS BID FOR MAYOR.
DAN ASHBY -- THE STEP-FATHER OF WOUNDED CAPE CORAL SOLDIER -- COREY KENT -- IS THE OTHER.
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AN ELECTION RECOUNT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.
IT'S FOR THE DISTRICT THREE SEAT --
ON THE LEHIGH ACRES FIRE BOARD.
THE TOP TWO CANDIDATES EACH RECEIVED 31-PERCENT OF THE VOTE…
FORCING AN AUTOMATIC RECOUNT.
THE RACE COMES DOWN TO INCUMBENT LARRY BECKER AND CHALLENGER RONALD KROME.
KROME SAYS THE TIGHT RACE SENDS A STRONG MESSAGE --
THAT THE PEOPLE OF LEHIGH WANT BETTER.
TENSIONS HAVE BEEN HIGH BETWEEN THE DISTRICT AND THE UNION.
AND BECKER FEARS THE DISTRICT WILL GO BROKE IF HE LEAVES.
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59:26 "I didn't actually ever think I was going to have the seat I really thought that sooner or later he was going to win the seat." Krome
05:43"If you go into an election you cannot think to be a loser, you have to think to be a winner all the time, and I believe the people of Lehigh will end up voting the right way. " Becker
IF THE RACE IS STILL CLOSE AFTER THE FINAL TALLY,
A HAND RECOUNT WILL FOLLOW.
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHO WINS.
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RAISING MONEY -- BY RAISING TAXES ON UNHEALTHY FOODS.
WE'VE SEEN IT WORK ON CIGARETTES.
NOW.NUTELLA?
NEW YORK CITY IS LOOKING AT HIKING TAXES -- ON VEGETABLE OILS.
IT'S KNOWN AS THE NUTELLA TAX -- BECAUSE IT USES PALM OIL.
THE IDEA IS TO CLOSE BUDGET SHORTFALLS.AND TIGHTEN AMERICANS' BELTS,
THE FRENCH SENATE PASSED THE TAX, YESTERDAY.
GOOD IDEA?
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WE TALK A LOT ABOUT -- OBAMACARE AND THE RISING COST OF MEDICINE.
THIS MORNING.SOMETHING DIFFERENCE.
DR. RUSSELL DOHNER IS 87-YEARS-OLD. AND A PRACTICING PHYSICIAN.
HE ACCEPTS ALL PATIENTS. WHO LINE UP AROUND THE BUILDING EACH MORNING.
NO APPOINTMENTS.
NO INSURANCE.
THE CHARGE IS $5.
THIS GOT A HUGE OUTPOURING ON OUR FACEBOOK. CALLING HIM "ANGEL, AMAZING, AWESOME."
BTW -- HE STILL WORKS 7 DAYS A WEEK. AND SAYS HE'LL NEVER BOTHER WITH INSURANCE.
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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.
"Mainly dry and staying warm"
After several days with temperatures in the 80s, it looks we'll tack on a couple of more before some changes in our weather pattern take place over the weekend.
Temperatures have cooled into the lower to middle 60s this morning, so a few patchy areas of fog are possible around sunrise mainly east of the I75 corridor and north of the Caloosahatchee. A weak cool front continues to weaken and wash out across the central part of the state and with a slight push of some dry air, this should stabilize our atmosphere through the afternoon and keep our rain prospects less than 20%. This will lead to mostly to partly sunny skies and daytime highs climbing into the lower to middle 80s.
Tonight, skies will go mostly clear with lows settling into the lower to middle 60s by early morning with light winds.
We will round out the work week with near normal temperatures in the lower half of the 80s. You will also notice an increase in the clouds during the afternoon on Friday ahead of another system that will push a cold front through our part of the state on Saturday. Right now, it doesn't look like this front will have much moisture to work with so rain chances will be capped at 20-30% late Friday and into Saturday morning with a few widely scattered showers.
In the wake of this front, a cooler and drier airmass will filter down the peninsula which will keep our nights cool and our afternoons mild and pleasant. High pressure will dominate our weather through the early part of the week with plenty of sunshine and lower humidity values.
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MORE THAN 40 RABBITS RECOVERED FROM A FORT MYERS HOME --
THEIR OWNER SAYS THE BREEDING JUST GOT OUT OF HAND.
THESE ARE SOME OF THE RABBITS RECOVERED
NOW IN THE CARE OF LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES.
THE BUNNY BREEDER TELLS ABC7.WHAT STARTED AS TWO RABBITS, TWO YEARS AGO,
TURNED INTO MORE THAN 40.
FINALLY, SHE WAS LEFT WITH NO CHOICE -- BUT TO GIVE THEM UP.
SHE ASKED THAT WE NOT SHOW HER FACE.
IN FEAR OF BEING EVICTED.
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BUNNY BREEDER @ 16:15
it was like everyday we were cleaning up and it got too much to handle
LEE COUNTY ANIMAL SERIVES -- IS ADOPTING THEM OUT -- FOR 10 DOLLARS.
SO FAR, 2 OF THE 20 BUNNIES STAYING AT THE SHELTER -- FOUND A HOME.
THE REST ARE AT OTHER LOCAL SHELTERS IN NEED OF ADOPTION, TOO.
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TWO ILLEGAL MARIJUANA GROWHOUSES.BUSTED.
AND THESE TWO MEN WERE ARRESTED.
DEPUTIES FOUND THE FIRST GROWHOUSE IN LEHIGH ACRES--
OFF RICHMOND AVENUE.
65 PLANTS WERE SEIZED.
THE OTHER ILLEGAL GROW WAS FOUND ON BRIAR LANE IN FORT MYERS.
DEPUTIES SEIZED THREE GUNS, A PISTOL AND 165 MATURE POT PLANTS.
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THIS MORNING THE PRESIDENT WILL TRAVEL TO NEW YORK CITY -- FOR AN UPDATE ON THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY SUPERSTORM SANDY.
MISTER OBAMA WILL LIKELY VISIT THE HARDEST-HIT AREAS -- LIKE STATEN ISLAND AND THE ROCKAWAYS.
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL ALSO THANK FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THEIR HARD WORK
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WE EXPECT *BIG B-P NEWS THIS MORNING.
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WILL ANNOUNCE A SETTLEMENT WITH THE OIL GIANT.
CONCERNING THE COMPANY'S RESPONSIBILITY --
FOR THE MASSIVE GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILL IN 2010.
B-P ESTIMATES IT WILL PAY 7-POINT-8 BILLION DOLLARS --
TO RESOLVE MORE THAN 100-THOUSAND CLAIMS.
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AN ELECTION RECOUNT IS UNDERWAY.
IT'S FOR THE DISTRICT THREE SEAT --
ON THE LEHIGH ACRES FIRE BOARD.
THE TOP TWO CANDIDATES EACH RECEIVED 31-PERCENT OF THE VOTE…
FORCING AN AUTOMATIC RECOUNT.
THE RACE COMES DOWN TO INCUMBENT LARRY BECKER AND CHALLENGER RONALD KROME.
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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.
"Mainly dry and staying warm"
After several days with temperatures in the 80s, it looks we'll tack on a couple of more before some changes in our weather pattern take place over the weekend.
Temperatures have cooled into the lower to middle 60s this morning, so a few patchy areas of fog are possible around sunrise mainly east of the I75 corridor and north of the Caloosahatchee. A weak cool front continues to weaken and wash out across the central part of the state and with a slight push of some dry air, this should stabilize our atmosphere through the afternoon and keep our rain prospects less than 20%. This will lead to mostly to partly sunny skies and daytime highs climbing into the lower to middle 80s.
Tonight, skies will go mostly clear with lows settling into the lower to middle 60s by early morning with light winds.
We will round out the work week with near normal temperatures in the lower half of the 80s. You will also notice an increase in the clouds during the afternoon on Friday ahead of another system that will push a cold front through our part of the state on Saturday. Right now, it doesn't look like this front will have much moisture to work with so rain chances will be capped at 20-30% late Friday and into Saturday morning with a few widely scattered showers.
In the wake of this front, a cooler and drier airmass will filter down the peninsula which will keep our nights cool and our afternoons mild and pleasant. High pressure will dominate our weather through the early part of the week with plenty of sunshine and lower humidity values.
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WE HAVE AN UPDATE THIS MORNING --
ABOUT A STORY WE FIRST BROUGHT YOU AS BREAKING NEWS.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE HOUSE THAT WENT UP IN FLAMES IN FORT MYERS SHORES. *WAS A CASE OF ARSON.
WE ALSO FOUND OUT --
THAT HOUSE ON FOURTH STREET HAS A LONG HISTORY.
IT WAS THE SITE OF ONE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S WORST CASES OF ANIMAL CRUELTY.
ANIMAL SERVICES RESCUED NEARLY 40 DOGS FROM THE HOME.
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NEW DETAILS ARE UNFOLDING IN THE C-I-A SEX SCANDAL.
WE NOW KNOW THE MAN WHO HELPED START THE INVESTIGATION IS A VETERAN F-B-I OFFICER.
IT'S FREDERICK HUMPHRIES, SEEN HERE IN THIS FILE VIDEO.
HE FIRST TOOK A COMPLAINT FROM HIS FRIEND, JILL KELLEY -- ABOUT EMAILS THAT ACCUSED HER OF INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR WITH PETRAEUS.
THE INVESTIGATION THAT FOLLOWED -- LED TO THE DISCOVERY OF THE AFFAIR BETWEEN PETRAEUS AND HIS BIOGRAPHER, PAULA BROADWELL.
AGENTS DETERMINED THAT BROADWELL WAS THE ONE WHO SENT THE EMAILS ANONYMOUSLY TO JILL KELLEY.
HUMPHRIES MADE A NAME FOR HIMSELF IN THE F-B-I --- BUILDING THE CASE AGAINST THE WOULD-BE "MILLENNIUM" TERRORIST BOMBER IN 19-99.
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FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE HIS RE-ELECTION, PRESIDENT OBAMA HELD A NEWS
CONFERENCE WEDNESDAY.
AND HE OFFERED DETAILS ON A *NUMBER OF LOOMING ISSUES.
FROM THE PETRAEUS SCANDAL TO THE IMPENDING FISCAL CLIFF.
ABC'S PREETI ARLA REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA WALKED INTO THE EAST ROOM OF THE WHITE HOUSE FOR HIS FIRST
POST-ELECTION NEWS CONFERENCE TACKLING THE MAJOR ISSUES HIS ADMINISTRATION
WILL FACE IN THE WEEKS AHEAD.
SOT Obama
"I'M OPEN TO COMPROMISE AND I"M OPEN TO NEW IDEAS."
THE PRESIDENT MEETS WITH CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS TOMORROW.
BOTH SIDES ARE EXPECTED TO STAKE OUT THEIR POSITIONS ON THE LOOMING FISCAL
CLIFF --- WHICH WOULD SEE AUTOMATIC TAX INCREASES AND BUDGETS CUTS GO INTO
EFFECT IF THERE IS NO BUDGET DEAL BY YEAR END.
WHILE BOTH SIDES TALK ABOUT THE NEED FOR COMPROMISE, PRESIDENT OBAMA
MAINTAINED ANY DEAL MUST NOT EXTEND TAX CUTS FOR THE WEALTHY.
SOT Obama
"WHEN IT COMES TO THE TOP TWO-PERCENT, WHAT I'M NOT GOING TO DO IS TO EXTEND
FURTHER A TAX CUT FOR FOLKS WHO DON'T NEED IT, WHICH WOULD COST CLOSE TO A
TRILLION DOLLARS."
BUT HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER MADE IT CLEAR -- WEALTHIEST AMERICANS SHOULD
NOT SEE THEIR TAXES GO UP.
SOT Boehner
"I'VE OUTLINED A FRAMEWORK FOR HOW BOTH PARTIES CAN WORK TOGETHER TO AVERT
THE FISCAL CLIFF WITHOUT RAISING TAX RATES."
FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE PRESIDENT WEIGHED IN ON THE SCANDAL THAT LED TO
GENERAL PETRAEUS' RESIGNATION AS C-I-A DIRECTOR.
SOT Obama
"I HAVE NO EVIDENCE AT THIS POINT, FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN, THAT CLASSIFIED
INFORMATION WAS DISCLOSED THAT IN ANY WAY WOULD HAVE HAD A NEGATIVE IMPACT
ON OUR NATIONAL SECURITY."
THE PRESIDENT ALSO BLASTED TOP REPUBLICANS FOR CRITICIZING U-N AMBASSADOR
SUSAN RICE OVER THE ADMINISTRATION'S INITIAL REASON FOR THE ATTACK ON THE
CONSULATE IN BENGHAZI. HE SAID THEY SHOULD INSTEAD TAKE AIM AT HIM.
PREETI ARLA, ABC NEWS, WASHINGTON.
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COLLEGE STUDENTS. DO SOME DUMB THINGS.
THIS MORNING -- ANOTHER GOOD ONE.
A UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND STUDENT GOT *STUCK.
BETWEEN TWO BUILDINGS.
IN A NARROW EIGHT TO NINE INCH GAP.
SHE REPORTEDLY HAD BEEN DRINKING,
AND WANTED TO USE THE SMALL SPACE AS A SHORT CUT.
PEOPLE HEARD HER SCREAMS FOR HELP.
FIREFIGHTERS ACTUALLY HAD TO KNOCK OUT A WALL TO RESCUE HER.
IT TOOK THEM MORE THAN AN HOUR.
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HERE HE IS --
THIS YEAR'S SEXIEST MAN ALIVE.
PEOPLE MAGAZINE GAVE THAT HONOR. TO CHANNING TATUM.
THE "MAGIC MIKE" STAR SAYS WHEN THEY TOLD HIM --
HE FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS A JOKE!
THE 32-YEAR-OLD MARRIED HEARTTHROB --
IS CURRENTLY TRAINING TO PLAY AN OLYMPIC ATHLETE IN NEXT YEAR'S "FOX CATCHER."
BY THE WAY -- THE MAJORITY OF OUR ABC7 FACBEOOK FANS AGREE WITH THE CHOICE.
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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.
"Mainly dry and staying warm"
After several days with temperatures in the 80s, it looks we'll tack on a couple of more before some changes in our weather pattern take place over the weekend.
Temperatures have cooled into the lower to middle 60s this morning, so a few patchy areas of fog are possible around sunrise mainly east of the I75 corridor and north of the Caloosahatchee. A weak cool front continues to weaken and wash out across the central part of the state and with a slight push of some dry air, this should stabilize our atmosphere through the afternoon and keep our rain prospects less than 20%. This will lead to mostly to partly sunny skies and daytime highs climbing into the lower to middle 80s.
Tonight, skies will go mostly clear with lows settling into the lower to middle 60s by early morning with light winds.
We will round out the work week with near normal temperatures in the lower half of the 80s. You will also notice an increase in the clouds during the afternoon on Friday ahead of another system that will push a cold front through our part of the state on Saturday. Right now, it doesn't look like this front will have much moisture to work with so rain chances will be capped at 20-30% late Friday and into Saturday morning with a few widely scattered showers.
In the wake of this front, a cooler and drier airmass will filter down the peninsula which will keep our nights cool and our afternoons mild and pleasant. High pressure will dominate our weather through the early part of the week with plenty of sunshine and lower humidity values.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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BREAKING NEWS OUT OF MEXICO THIS MORNING --
A 6-POINT-OH MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE RATTLES MEXICO CITY OVERNIGHT.
RIGHT NOW -- NO REPORTS OF ANY DAMAGES OR INJURIES.
BUT WE WILL PASS ALONG ANY NEW INFORMATION AS SOON AS WE GET IT.
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THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER.
"H AND M" CLOTHING STORE OPENS AT COASTLAND CENTER MALL IN NAPLES TODAY.
THIS IS THE COMPANY'S THIRD LOCATION IN FLORIDA -- AND IS EXPECTED TO GIVE THE MALL A BOOST IN SHOPPERS.
TO CELEBRATE OPENING DAY. H-AND-M WILL GIVE THE FIRST 200 SHOPPERS IN LINE A FREE T-SHIRT -- AND GIFT CARDS VALUED AT TEN TO 300 DOLLARS.
THE LOCATION OPENS AT NOON TODAY.
ABC SEVEN WILL HAVE A LIVE PREVIEW IN OUR 630 HALF HOUR.
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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS USUALLY LISTED AS THE BEST --
FOR BEACHES, SHELLING AND KAYAKING.
BUT NOW ONE COMMUNITY GETS A BAD RAP.
AN OLD ARTICLE IS BACK TO HAUNT LEHIGH ACRES.
THE 2009 ARTICLE BY TRAVEL AND LEISURE --
WAS RECENTLY RE-POSTED ON THE HUFFINGTON POST WEBSITE.
IT SAYS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS FILLED WITH HALF-BUILT MC-MANSIONS.
LOTS TAKEN OVER BY SNAKES AND ALLIGATORS.
AND DERELICT CUL DE SACS THAT LEAD TO NOTHING.
WE SHOWED THE ARTICLE TO SOME LOCALS,
WHO SAY IT'S AN EXAGGERATION.
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i mean there are lots of empty spaces depending where in lehigh you are - empty tracks of land lots of wildlife and you hear some weird noises at night but its not particularly creepy:36
SOME OF THE OTHER PLACES ON THE LIST --
ARE A DESERTED PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL IN NORWAY,
AND A DERELICT AMUSEMENT PARK IN JAPAN.
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TURNING NOW TO SOME SHOCKING SNACK NEWS.
TWINKIES-MAKER HOSTESS BRANDS MAY HAVE TO CLOSE ITS DOORS PERMANENTLY --- IF ENOUGH STRIKING EMPLOYEES DO NOT RETURN TO WORK BY TONIGHT.
HOSTESS BRANDS WORKERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE ON STRIKE -- AGAINST AN EIGHT-PERCENT ACROSS THE BOARD PAY CUT NEXT YEAR.
HOSTESS HAS BEEN TRYING TO REORGANIZE UNDER CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY.
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DEVELOPING OVERNIGHT --
ABC SEVEN PIECES TOGETHER THE *MANY PIECES.
OF THE C-I-A SEX SCANDAL.
THIS MORNING, WE REVEAL THE LATEST LINK IN THE CHAIN.
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AND ALL NEW OVERNIGHT,
TWO MEN ARE WAKING UP IN JAIL AFTER A DOUBLE DRUG BUST.
THIS MORNING, GET A FIRST LOOK AT THE PERPS.
PLUS,
ABC SEVEN CAMERAS TAKE YOU TO THE SCENE.
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"Get out, I got a gun."
ALL NEW THIS MORNING --
A FLORIDA GUN RANGE LET'S CUSTOMERS FIRE AT EACH OTHER.
AND THIS PAST-TIME IS RECOMMENDED FOR WOMEN.
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"Mainly dry and staying warm"
After several days with temperatures in the 80s, it looks we'll tack on a couple of more before some changes in our weather pattern take place over the weekend.
Temperatures have cooled into the lower to middle 60s this morning, so a few patchy areas of fog are possible around sunrise mainly east of the I75 corridor and north of the Caloosahatchee. A weak cool front continues to weaken and wash out across the central part of the state and with a slight push of some dry air, this should stabilize our atmosphere through the afternoon and keep our rain prospects less than 20%. This will lead to mostly to partly sunny skies and daytime highs climbing into the lower to middle 80s.
Tonight, skies will go mostly clear with lows settling into the lower to middle 60s by early morning with light winds.
We will round out the work week with near normal temperatures in the lower half of the 80s. You will also notice an increase in the clouds during the afternoon on Friday ahead of another system that will push a cold front through our part of the state on Saturday. Right now, it doesn't look like this front will have much moisture to work with so rain chances will be capped at 20-30% late Friday and into Saturday morning with a few widely scattered showers.
In the wake of this front, a cooler and drier airmass will filter down the peninsula which will keep our nights cool and our afternoons mild and pleasant. High pressure will dominate our weather through the early part of the week with plenty of sunshine and lower humidity values.
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WE'RE GETTING OUR FIRST LOOK AT THE F-B-I AGENT --
WHO STARTED THE INVESTIGATION.
THAT LED TO THE RESIGNATION OF GENERAL DAVID PETRAEUS.
AGENT FREDERICK W. HUMPHRIES TOOK THE INITIAL COMPLAINT ABOUT HARASSING EMAILS FROM JILL KELLEY, A PERSONAL FRIEND.
YEARS EARLIER, HUMPHRIES HAD SENT KELLEY A SHIRTLESS PHOTO OF HIMSELF.
THESE ARE TWO PICTURES OF HUMPHRIES --
COURTESY OF THE SEATTLE TIMES.
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THIS MORNING, THERE'S NEW EVIDENCE --
THAT THE AFFAIR BETWEEN GENERAL DAVID PETRAEUS AND PAULA BROADWELL.
*MAY HAVE INVOLVED A SECURITY BREACH.
AND WE'VE LEARNED PETRAEUS *WILL NOW TESTIFY ON CAPITOL HILL.
ABOUT THE DEATHS IN BENGHAZI.
TRACIE POTTS HAS THE NEW DEVELOPMENTS.
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"I have no evidence at this point, from what I've seen, that classified information was disclosed."
BUT AFTER THE FBI SEARCHED THE HOME OF PAULA BROADWELL - THE WOMAN WHO HAD AN AFFAIR WITH GENERAL DAVID PETRAEUS - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY OFFICIALS NOW SAY SHE HAD SUBSTANTIAL CLASSIFIED INFORMATION UNSECURED ON HER COMPUTER.
THE PENTAGON HAS SUSPENDED HER SECURITY CLEARANCE.
ALSO THIS MORNING, WE'VE LEARNED FRED HUMPHRIES WAS THE FBI AGENT TAKEN OFF THE CASE BECAUSE HE SENT SHIRTLESS PHOTOS OF HIMSELF TO JILL KELLEY. KELLEY COMPLAINED SHE GOT THREATENING EMAILS, LATER TRACED TO BROADWELL.
Virginia
"The information that was sent to me sounded as if there was a potential for a national security vulnerability."
GENERAL JOHN ALLEN - WHO OFFICIALS SAY EXCHANGED EMAILS WITH KELLEY - SAYS IN A LETTER, HE'LL FULLY COOPERATE WITH THE INVESTIGATION.
DESPITE THE PROBE, GENERAL PETRAEUS, WHO STEPPED DOWN FROM THE C-I-A, IS SCHEDULED TO TESTIFY TOMORROW ON THE DEADLY ATTACK IN BENGHAZI.
REPUBLICANS ACCUSE UNITED NATIONS AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE OF MISLEADING THE PUBLIC WHEN SHE SAID PROTESTS. NOT TERRORISTS. PROMPTED THAT ATTACK.
South Carolina
"There's a ream of evidence."
Arizona
"She should have known what the situation and circumstances were."
Maine
"She has a lot of explaining to do."
"If Senator McCain and Senator Graham and others want to go after somebody, they should go after me." ½WIPE/FLASH¾ ". to besmirch her reputation is outrageous."
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TRACIE POTTS REPORTING.
THE PRESIDENT WOULD NOT DISCUSS WHETHER RICE'S COMMENTS WOULD PREVENT HIM FROM NOMINATING HER AS SECRETARY OF STATE.
BUT SENATOR MCCAIN SAYS HE'D BLOCK IT.
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WILL VISIT STORM-RAVAGED COMMUNITIES IN NEW YORK.
THIS MORNING, THE PRESIDENT WILL TRAVEL TO NEW YORK CITY --
TO WITNESS *FIRST-HAND THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY SUPERSTORM SANDY.
MISTER OBAMA WILL LIKELY VISIT THE HARDEST-HIT AREAS,
LIKE STATEN ISLAND AND THE ROCKAWAYS.
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL ALSO THANK FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THEIR EFFORTS.
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THE N-T-S-B SAYS--- IT'LL BE MONTHS BEFORE WE KNOW **WHAT** CAUSED A PLANE TO GO DOWN IN A JACKSON NEIGHBORHOOD TWO NIGHTS AGO.
ALL THREE MEN ABOARD **DIED**--- WHEN IT CRASHED NEAR THE JACKSON ZOO.
FAMILY MEMBERS HAD TO SEE IT FOR THEMSELVES WEDNESDAY.
THE MEN WERE ON THEIR WAY TO A SAFETY SUMMIT.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING --
TWO ILLEGAL MARIJUANA GROWHOUSES.
WERE RIPPED UP BY THE ROOTS.
AND THIS MORNING, TWO MEN ARE IN JAIL.
30-YEAR-OLD HUMBERTO GARCIA.
AND 35-YEAR-OLD ALEJANDRO SANCHEZ-BAHENA WERE BOTH ARRESTED.
DEPUTIES FOUND THE FIRST GROWHOUSE IN LEHIGH ACRES--
OFF RICHMOND AVENUE.
65 PLANTS WERE SEIZED.
THE OTHER ILLEGAL GROW WAS FOUND ON BRIAR LANE IN FORT MYERS.
DEPUTIES SEIZED THREE GUNS, A PISTOL AND 165 MATURE POT PLANTS.
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NOW TO ANOTHER ABC SEVEN FOLLOW-UP.
A REWARD IS BEING OFFERED -- FOR INFORMATION SURROUNDING A MURDER IN LEE COUNTY.
DOMINGO GUTIERREZ-LEON WAS SHOT AND KILLED ON PROSPECT AVENUE LAST FRIDAY.
HE WAS ON THE PHONE WITH HIS WIFE AT THE TIME.
NOW, HIS EMPLOYER, CROWTHER ROOFING, IS OFFERING FIVE-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR ANY INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO AN ARREST.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION SHOULD CALL -- LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES OR CRIME STOPPERS.
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WE EXPECT *BIG B-P NEWS THIS MORNING.
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WILL ANNOUNCE A SETTLEMENT WITH THE OIL GIANT.
CONCERNING THE COMPANY'S RESPONSIBILITY --
FOR THE MASSIVE GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILL IN 2010.
IN THE DEAL --
B-P WILL ADMIT TO NEGLIGENCE THAT LED TO THE SPILL.
AND AGREE TO A PAYMENT OF FINES.
B-P ESTIMATES IT WILL PAY 7-POINT-8 BILLION DOLLARS --
TO RESOLVE MORE THAN 100-THOUSAND CLAIMS.
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THERE'S A BIG FOCUS THESE DAYS -- ON CONCUSSIONS AND HEAD TRAUMA IN SPORTS.
NOW.AN UP CLOSE LOOK AT JUST HOW BAD IT CAN BE.
A PHOTOGRAPHER SNAPPED PICTURES -- BEFORE AND AFTER BOXERS JUMPED IN THE RING.
TAKE A LOOK AT THESE.
ON THE LEFT, A NORMAL LOOKING GUY.
ON THE RIGHT, BRUISED, BLOODY, BEATEN.
THIS IS PART OF AN ART PROJECT -- THAT SHOWS THE TOLL A FIGHT CAN TAKE.
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*GMA*
$53 MILLION. GONE.
STOLEN FROM A CITY IN ILLINOIS -- OVER THE PAST TWO DECADES.
TO BLAME?
THE BOOKKEEPER.
RITA CRUNDWELL HAS WORKED FOR DIXON, ILLINOIS -- FOR 30 YEARS.
AND SHE JUST PLEADED GUILTS, TO SIPHONING OFF $53.7 MILLION. ALL FOR HERSELF.
ON *GMA*. HOW SHE SHE DID IT.
AND WHAT DID SHE SPEND THE MONEY ON?
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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.
"Mainly dry and staying warm"
After several days with temperatures in the 80s, it looks we'll tack on a couple of more before some changes in our weather pattern take place over the weekend.
Temperatures have cooled into the lower to middle 60s this morning, so a few patchy areas of fog are possible around sunrise mainly east of the I75 corridor and north of the Caloosahatchee. A weak cool front continues to weaken and wash out across the central part of the state and with a slight push of some dry air, this should stabilize our atmosphere through the afternoon and keep our rain prospects less than 20%. This will lead to mostly to partly sunny skies and daytime highs climbing into the lower to middle 80s.
Tonight, skies will go mostly clear with lows settling into the lower to middle 60s by early morning with light winds.
We will round out the work week with near normal temperatures in the lower half of the 80s. You will also notice an increase in the clouds during the afternoon on Friday ahead of another system that will push a cold front through our part of the state on Saturday. Right now, it doesn't look like this front will have much moisture to work with so rain chances will be capped at 20-30% late Friday and into Saturday morning with a few widely scattered showers.
In the wake of this front, a cooler and drier airmass will filter down the peninsula which will keep our nights cool and our afternoons mild and pleasant. High pressure will dominate our weather through the early part of the week with plenty of sunshine and lower humidity values.
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REAL LIFE ANGRY BIRDS.
WITH THANKSGIVING RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER
SOME WILD TURKEYS IN CONNECTICUT ISSUED THEIR OWN DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
A DRIVER SAYS HE WAS HEADED TO WORK,
WHEN THREE WILD TURKEYS WALKED ONTO THE ROAD.
AND BEGAN HARASSING ANOTHER CAR.
SUDDENLY, ONE OF THE BRAZEN BIRDS WENT AFTER *HIS CAR!
HE DUBBED IT "FRANKEN TURKEY."
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A GUN RANGE IN FLORIDA IS LETTING ITS CUSTOMERS FIRE SHOTS -- AT EACH OTHER.
REVOLVERS, GLOCKS, RIFLES, ASSAULT WEAPONS.
IF YOU HAVE ONE,
YOU CAN BRING IT HERE AND FIRE AT SOMEONE. AND THAT SOMEONE WILL FIRE BACK AT YOU.
THIS SHOP MODIFIES YOUR WEAPON.
PUTS A RESTRICTER IN THE BARREL SO A LIVE ROUND WILL NOT FIRE.
IT'S MEANT TO HURT SO THAT YOU LEARN FROM IT.
THAT'S WHY A GROWING NUMBER OF WOMEN COME TO COMBAT CITY.
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"Depends on the woman or it depends on the person. But for the most part most women walk out of here feeling very empowered, and that's the key."
EMPLOYEES AT COMBAT CITY -- SAY THEIR FACILITY TESTS A PERSON'S NERVE.
AND HELPS THEM TO KNOW IF THEY HAVE IT IN THEM -- TO SHOOT ANOTHER PERSON IF THEIR LIFE DEPENDED ON IT.
THEY SAY FIRING AT A PAPER TARGET ONLY TEACHES PEOPLE TO SHOOT STRAIGHT IN PERFECT CONDITIONS.
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TWO MEN ARE IN JAIL THIS MORNING,
AFTER A DOUBLE DRUG BUST.
DEPUTIES FOUND A GROWHOUSE IN LEHIGH ACRES--
OFF RICHMOND AVENUE.
AND ANOTHER GROW HOUSE WAS FOUND ON BRIAR LANE IN FORT MYERS.
THIS MORNING THE PRESIDENT WILL TRAVEL TO NEW YORK CITY -- FOR AN UPDATE ON THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY SUPERSTORM SANDY.
MISTER OBAMA WILL LIKELY VISIT THE HARDEST-HIT AREAS.
WE EXPECT *BIG B-P NEWS THIS MORNING.
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WILL ANNOUNCE A SETTLEMENT WITH THE OIL GIANT.
CONCERNING THE MASSIVE GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILL IN 2010.
B-P ESTIMATES IT WILL PAY 7-POINT-8 BILLION DOLLARS --
TO RESOLVE MORE THAN 100-THOUSAND CLAIMS.
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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.
"Mainly dry and staying warm"
After several days with temperatures in the 80s, it looks we'll tack on a couple of more before some changes in our weather pattern take place over the weekend.
Temperatures have cooled into the lower to middle 60s this morning, so a few patchy areas of fog are possible around sunrise mainly east of the I75 corridor and north of the Caloosahatchee. A weak cool front continues to weaken and wash out across the central part of the state and with a slight push of some dry air, this should stabilize our atmosphere through the afternoon and keep our rain prospects less than 20%. This will lead to mostly to partly sunny skies and daytime highs climbing into the lower to middle 80s.
Tonight, skies will go mostly clear with lows settling into the lower to middle 60s by early morning with light winds.
We will round out the work week with near normal temperatures in the lower half of the 80s. You will also notice an increase in the clouds during the afternoon on Friday ahead of another system that will push a cold front through our part of the state on Saturday. Right now, it doesn't look like this front will have much moisture to work with so rain chances will be capped at 20-30% late Friday and into Saturday morning with a few widely scattered showers.
In the wake of this front, a cooler and drier airmass will filter down the peninsula which will keep our nights cool and our afternoons mild and pleasant. High pressure will dominate our weather through the early part of the week with plenty of sunshine and lower humidity values.
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ALL NEW OVERNIGHT,
ISRAELI AIRCRAFT ATTACKED SITES IN SOUTHERN GAZA THIS MORNING.
IT'S THE SECOND DAY OF AN OFFENSIVE, ISRAEL LAUNCHED WEDNESDAY -- IN RESPONSE TO REPEATED ROCKET ATTACKS FIRED BY MILITANTS IN GAZA.
IT IS ISRAEL'S LARGEST AIR ASSAULT IN GAZA -- SINCE THE 2008-2009 GAZA WAR.
THE U-S CONDEMNED HAMAS.
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ELECTION DAY MAY BE A YEAR AWAY --
BUT THE RACE FOR CAPE CORAL MAYOR ALREADY HEATS UP.
WEDNESDAY, VINCE CUMMINGS ANNOUNCED HIS RUN FOR OFFICE.
THE IRAQI VETERAN MOVED TO CAPE CORAL AT THE AGE OF FIVE,
AND IS CURRENTLY A MILITARY CHAPLAIN.
CUMMINGS MADE HIS FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT IN FRONT OF THE IWO JIMA MEMORIAL.
HE SAYS HE WANTS TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES TO THE AREA.
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-"As the Mayor you need to be the statesman, the diplomat and face of this community to the nation and the world."
CUMMINGS IS THE SECOND PERSON TO ANNOUNCE HIS BID FOR MAYOR.
DAN ASHBY -- THE STEP-FATHER OF WOUNDED CAPE CORAL SOLDIER COREY KENT -- IS THE OTHER.
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AN ELECTION RECOUNT IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW ----- FOR THE DISTRICT 3 SEAT ON THE LEHIGH ACRES FIRE BOARD.
THE TOP TWO CANDIDATES EACH RECEIVED 31-PERCENT OF THE VOTE…
FORCING AN AUTOMATIC RECOUNT OF SOME 13-THOUSAND BALLOTS.
THE RACE COMES DOWN TO INCUMBENT LARRY BECKER, AND CHALLENGER RONALD KROME.
KROME SAYS THE TIGHT RACE SENDS A STRONG MESSAGE --- THAT LEHIGH RESIDENTS WANT BETTER.
BECKER FEARS HIS DEPARURE COULD LEAD THE DISTRICT TO GO BROKE.
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59:26 "I didn't actually ever think I was going to have the seat I really thought that sooner or later he was going to win the seat." Krome
05:43"If you go into an election you cannot think to be a loser, you have to think to be a winner all the time, and I believe the people of Lehigh will end up voting the right way. " Becker
IF THE RACE IS STILL CLOSE AFTER THE FINAL TALLY, A HAND RECOUNT WILL FOLLOW.
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHO WINS.
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THE LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION -- HAS FORMALLY DROPPED ARMSTRONG'S NAME FROM ITS TITLE.
FOR YEARS, THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN KNOWN INFORMALLY AS "LIVESTRONG" -- THE WORD INSCRIBED ON ITS SIGNATURE YELLOW WRISTBANDS.
BUT ITS FULL NAME HAD INCLUDED ARMSTRONG'S NAME.
THE FOUNDATION IS NOW OFFICIALLY CALLED THE "LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION".
ARMSTRONG STEPPED AWAY LAST MONTH -- AFTER ACCEPTING DOPING CHARGES.
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MITT ROMNEY SPOKE WITH HIS BIGGEST DONORS THIS WEEK --
EXPLAINING WHY HE LOST THE ELECTION.
HE SAID PRESIDENT OBAMA GAVE GIFTS TO PARTICULAR GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THIS COUNTRY.
SOT ROMNEY AUDIO ONLY:
WHAT THE PRESIDENT DID IS HE GAVE THEM TWO THINGS. ONE HE GAVE THEM A BIG
GIFT ON IMMIGRATION WITH THE DREAM ACT AMNESTY PROGRAM.
THE GROUPS HE MENTIONED BY NAME --
WERE AFRICAN AMERICANS AND YOUNG PEOPLE.
THE THEME WAS SOMEWHAT SIMILAR TO HIS COMMENTS ABOUT THE 47 PERCENT.
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WE POSTED THIS LAST NIGHT ON OUR ABC7 FACEBOOK PAGE,
AND YOU WEIGHED IN.
Teesh Teesh Hailey SAYS.
Well if that's the case I gave him a free vote. Wheres my gift at Obama??? Oh that's right, you remaining in office was my gift. That's good enough for me. Stop being a sore loser Romney. Ya lost, obviously you can learn something from the winner.
Jennifer Aquino SAYS.
Gifts of food stamps , welfare , cell phones and unemployment.
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HAVE YOU LOGGED ONTO FACEBOOK, YET?
YOU USE IT FOR EVERYTHING.
TALKING TO FRIENDS. EVENT INVITATIONS. PHOTO ALBUMS.
HERE IS OUR ABC7 FACEBOOK PAGE.
YOU CAN "LIKE" US AND GET NEWS UPDATES ON YOUR FEED.
AND NOW?
USE IT TO FIND A JOB!
DETAILS ON A BRAND NEW SOCIAL MEDIA TOOL FOR THE UNEMPLOYED.
NEXT IN TECH BYTES.
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TODAY ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA --
THE DANGERS OF CHEERLEADING.
JUST LOOK AT THIS VIDEO --
FROM AN ORLANDO MAGIC GAME TUESDAY NIGHT.
JAMIE WOODE TOOK A NASTY TUMBLE.
AND FELL ON HER HEAD *HARD*.
TOOK HER AWAY ON A STRETCHER.
GOOD NEWS -- SHE WILL MAKE A FULL RECOVERY.
BUT SHE HAD THREE VERTEBRAE FRACTURES AND A BROKEN RIB.
AND IT RAISES A LOT OF QUESTIONS --
HOW SAFE IS THIS SPORT?
G-M-A INVESTIGATES.
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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.
"Mainly dry and staying warm"
After several days with temperatures in the 80s, it looks we'll tack on a couple of more before some changes in our weather pattern take place over the weekend.
Temperatures have cooled into the lower to middle 60s this morning, so a few patchy areas of fog are possible around sunrise mainly east of the I75 corridor and north of the Caloosahatchee. A weak cool front continues to weaken and wash out across the central part of the state and with a slight push of some dry air, this should stabilize our atmosphere through the afternoon and keep our rain prospects less than 20%. This will lead to mostly to partly sunny skies and daytime highs climbing into the lower to middle 80s.
Tonight, skies will go mostly clear with lows settling into the lower to middle 60s by early morning with light winds.
We will round out the work week with near normal temperatures in the lower half of the 80s. You will also notice an increase in the clouds during the afternoon on Friday ahead of another system that will push a cold front through our part of the state on Saturday. Right now, it doesn't look like this front will have much moisture to work with so rain chances will be capped at 20-30% late Friday and into Saturday morning with a few widely scattered showers.
In the wake of this front, a cooler and drier airmass will filter down the peninsula which will keep our nights cool and our afternoons mild and pleasant. High pressure will dominate our weather through the early part of the week with plenty of sunshine and lower humidity values.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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THIS IS THE TIME WHEN SEASONAL RESIDENTS RETURN TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
BUT THEY'RE NOT ALL HUMAN.
A BALD EAGLE COUPLE IS BACK FOR THE SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW--
NESTING IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA,
OFF TIGERTAIL COURT ON MARCO ISLAND.
THE EAGLES BUILT THEIR NEST ON PROPERTY,
THAT'S PROTECTED BY THE "MARCO EAGLE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION."
THEY HAVE LAID TWO EGGS,
WHICH WILL HATCH IN A FEW WEEKS.
THERE ARE ONLY TWO NESTS LEFT ON THE ISLAND.
BUT THERE ARE ABOUT 150 NESTS ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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IT'S ONE OF THE MOST EXPENSIVE DELICACIES \--- AND NOW RESEARCHERS HERE IN FLORIDA HAVE AN ECO-FRIENDLY WAY TO PRODUCE IT.
WE'RE TALKING ABOUT SIBERIAN STURGEON CAVIAR.
RESEARCHERS AT MOTE MARINE LAB IN SARASOTA. FARM-RAISE THE FISH--
AND SAY THEY RE-USE WATER, TO REDUCE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT.
THEY'VE BEEN SO SUCCESSFUL, MOTE IS THE SECOND LARGEST PRODUCER OF FARM-RAISED CAVIAR IN THE COUNTRY.
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SET YOUR D-V-R.
ELLEN DEGENERES HOSTS A *HUGE CONCERT THIS AFTERNOON.
WITH THE GUYS FROM "ONE DIRECTION."
AND SHE ASKS THEM THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS.
"OKAY. WHO'S SINGLE?" RAISE HANDS, GIRLS SCREAM.
IT'S A LARGER THAN LIFE. FIVE THOUSAND SEAT. OUTDOOR CONCERT.
DON'T MISS THE MUSIC OR THE FUN.
WATCH ELLEN ON A-B-C 7 AT FOUR P-M.
THEN STAY TUNED FOR ABC7 NEWS AT FIVE.
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HAPPENING TODAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED STORE OPENS IN NAPLES.
THE *FIRST H-AND-M STORE FOR OUR AREA.
IT'S GREAT NEWS FOR FASHIONISTAS --
AND FOR OUR LOCAL ECONOMY.
ABC SEVEN'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE FROM OUR COLLIER COUNTY MOBILE NEWSROM INSIDE COASTLAND CENTER.
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THE SWEDISH RETAIL STORE FILLS 20 THOUSAND, ONCE VACANT, SQUARE FEET INSIDE THIS MALL.
THIS STORE ALONE HAS EMPLOYED DOZENS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDIANS, BOTH PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME POSITIONS.
OPENS TODAY AT NOON.
FIRST 200 IN LINE WILL RECEIVE AN ACCESS CARD VALUED FROM 10 TO 300 DOLLARS
LIVE IN NAPLES, DANIELLE KOLENIAK ABC 7 NEWS.
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WE'RE GETTING OUR FIRST LOOK AT THE F-B-I AGENT --
WHO STARTED THE INVESTIGATION.
THAT LED TO THE RESIGNATION OF GENERAL DAVID PETRAEUS.
AGENT FREDERICK W. HUMPHRIES TOOK THE INITIAL COMPLAINT ABOUT HARASSING EMAILS FROM JILL KELLEY, A PERSONAL FRIEND.
YEARS EARLIER, HUMPHRIES HAD SENT KELLEY A SHIRTLESS PHOTO OF HIMSELF.
THE WEB OF MYSTERY IS NOW UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION.
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THIS MORNING THE PRESIDENT WILL TRAVEL TO NEW YORK CITY -- FOR AN UPDATE ON THE DEVASTATION CAUSED BY SUPERSTORM SANDY.
MISTER OBAMA WILL LIKELY VISIT THE HARDEST-HIT AREAS -- LIKE STATEN ISLAND AND THE ROCKAWAYS.
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL ALSO THANK FIRST RESPONDERS FOR THEIR HARD WORK
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TWO MARIJUANA GROWHOUSES.BUSTED.
AND THESE TWO MEN WERE ARRESTED.
DEPUTIES FOUND THE FIRST GROWHOUSE IN LEHIGH ACRES--
OFF RICHMOND AVENUE.
65 PLANTS WERE SEIZED.
THE OTHER ILLEGAL GROW WAS FOUND ON BRIAR LANE IN FORT MYERS.
DEPUTIES SEIZED THREE GUNS, A PISTOL AND 165 MATURE POT PLANTS.
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WE EXPECT *BIG B-P NEWS THIS MORNING.
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE WILL ANNOUNCE A SETTLEMENT WITH THE OIL GIANT.
CONCERNING THE COMPANY'S RESPONSIBILITY --
FOR THE MASSIVE GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILL IN 2010.
B-P ESTIMATES IT WILL PAY 7-POINT-8 BILLION DOLLARS --
TO RESOLVE MORE THAN 100-THOUSAND CLAIMS.
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AN ELECTION RECOUNT IS UNDERWAY.
IT'S FOR THE DISTRICT THREE SEAT --
ON THE LEHIGH ACRES FIRE BOARD.
THE TOP TWO CANDIDATES EACH RECEIVED 31-PERCENT OF THE VOTE…
FORCING AN AUTOMATIC RECOUNT.
THE RACE COMES DOWN TO INCUMBENT LARRY BECKER AND CHALLENGER RONALD KROME.
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NOW TO ANOTHER ABC SEVEN FOLLOW-UP.
A REWARD IS BEING OFFERED -- FOR INFORMATION SURROUNDING A MURDER IN LEE COUNTY.
DOMINGO GUTIERREZ-LEON WAS SHOT AND KILLED ON PROSPECT AVENUE LAST FRIDAY.
NOW, HIS EMPLOYER, CROWTHER ROOFING, IS OFFERING FIVE-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR ANY INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO AN ARREST.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION SHOULD CALL -- LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES OR CRIME STOPPERS.
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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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