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DIRECTORS PAGE DOUBLE WIDES ON THE WATER-VO
HEADLINES DOUBLE WIDES ON THE WATER-(2)SOTVO
HL 1) WATLINGTON LAWSUIT-SOTVO THIEF ON CAM-VO
HL 2) CAR INTO HOME-VO NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP
HL 3) TOYS OF THE YEAR NOMINEES-VO TEASE TWO
SHOW OPEN-CLIP TZ2 A) 6 NFM HOUSES ROBBED-SOTVO
WATLINGTON LAWSUIT-SOTVO TZ2 B) TOYS OF THE YEAR NOMINEES-VO
WATLINGTON LAWSUIT-SOTVO WEATHER-CLIP
CHAR CO SHOOTING-VO WEATHER-PWC
TARA SIDAROVICH VIGIL-VO 6 NFM HOUSES ROBBED-VO
DUNN TRIAL-VO 6 NFM HOUSES ROBBED-SOTVO
DUNN TRIAL-SOTVO STOLEN CREDIT CARDS-(3)SS
CAR INTO HOME-VO LEE CO GRANT-VO
CAR INTO HOME-SOTVO HOLIDAY TRAVEL-VO
VR LABS-VO HOLIDAY TRAVEL-SOTVO
VR LABS-SOTVO TURKEY GIVEAWAY-VO
DEVELOPING-CLIP TOYS OF THE YEAR NOMINEES-VO
INDY HOME EXPOLSION-VOTOPS DWTS-SS
GAZA MONDAY-TRIPLEBOX NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP
a) gaza media ctr-VO TEASE THREE-POP
c) ground forces-VO TZ3 A-VO-DISS
d) ca demonstrations-VO TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP
SANDY DONATIONS-VIDBOX RVL 11PM TZ1) GIRL KILLS BABY-VOTOPS-WIPE
USS DELAWARE-VO 11PM TZ2) TWINKIE UPDATE-VOTOPS
DANIELS 75 CONSTRUCTION REPAIR-FDOTorVO SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
GGE BRIDGE-VO MIAMI CANES-VOTOPS
FMB STREET PERFORMERS-VO BIG 10-POMON
FMB STREET PERFORMERS-(2)SOTVO BIG 10-VOTOPS
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP BIG 10-SOTTOPS
TEASE ONE DRISKEL-VOTOPS
TZ1 A) DOUBLE WIDES ON THE WATER-SOTVO DRISKEL-SOTTOPS
TZ1 B) THIEF ON CAM-VO GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT


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HEADLINES


we all expect that our children will out live us

A FAMILY IN ANGUISH.

THEY LOST THEIR SON.

NOW THEY'RE FILING SUIT.

WHY JESSE WATLINGTON'S PARENTS SAY THEY'RE SUING --

AFTER JESSE WAS STRUCK AND KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

A CAR CRASHES INTO A COLLIER COUNTY HOME, AND STRAIGHT THROUGH A LITTLE GIRL'S PLAYROOM.

WHY THE DRIVER SAYS WAS POWERLESS TO STOP IT.

TURTLES.

AIRPLANES.

THE FURBY?

IT'S TIME FOR THE TOY OF THE YEAR.

WHO'S IN THE RUNNING AND WHEN THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED --

ON THE NEWS AT 7, WHICH STARTS NOW. Return to index of stories...


HL 1) WATLINGTON LAWSUIT-SOTVO


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HL 2) CAR INTO HOME-VO


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HL 3) TOYS OF THE YEAR NOMINEES-VO


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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WATLINGTON LAWSUIT-SOTVO


53:24 "no body can control a tragedy, but when they do happen, we can be prepared. we can anticipate."

THE PARENTS OF AN 11 YEAR OLD KILLED BY LIGHTNING SAY THEIR SON'S DEATH COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED.

TODAY THE WATLINGTONS ANNOUNCED THEY'RE SUING MCGREGOR BAPTIST CHURCH AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FOR MILLIONS.

IN EARLY OCTOBER, JESSE WATLINGTON DIED AFTER GETTING HIT BY A BOLT OF LIGHTNING ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD.

THE WATLINGTONS CLAIM THE SKIES WERE DARK- AND THE STUDENTS WERE UNSUPERVISED WHEN HEADING OUT TO THE FIELD.

THE CHURCH DENIES THOSE CLAIMS- ARGUING COACHES WERE THERE, AND IT WAS A CLEAR DAY.

ALSO AT ODDS. A LIGHTNING DETECTION DEVICE, WHICH THE WATLINGTONS SAY WAS STORED IN A CLOSET. Return to index of stories...


WATLINGTON LAWSUIT-SOTVO


11:13 "every single kid on that field has told us it was not on the field. we've had people come forward."

JESSE'S FAMILY ALSO SAYS IF THE SCHOOL HAD A DEFIBRILLATOR - THEIR SON MIGHT BE ALIVE.

THEY GO ON TO SAY COACHES WAITED 10 MINUTES TO PERFORM CPR BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T KNOW HOW.

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CHAR CO SHOOTING-VO


TONIGHT ABC 7 IS LEARNING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEATH OF A 3-YEAR OLD CHARLOTTE COUNTY BOY.

HE SHOT AND KILLED HIMSELF OVER THE WEEKEND.

DETECTIVES NOW SAY THE BOY GOT HIS HANDS ON AN *UNSECURED* SEMI-AUTOMATIC HANDGUN IN HIS HOUSE.

BOTH HIS PARENTS WERE THERE ARE THE TIEM.

INVESTIGATORS SEARCHED THAT HOUSE.

THE PARENTS COULD FACE CRIMINAL CHARGES, BUT NOTHING YET. Return to index of stories...


TARA SIDAROVICH VIGIL-VO


DOZENS GATHERED IN PUNTA GORDA TO REMEMBER A GIRL MURDERED THERE A DECADE AGO.

THE GROUP LIT CANDLES AND SHARED STORIES ABOUT 19-YEAR-OLD TARA SIDAROVICH.

AT THE SAME TIME. TARA'S MOTHER HELD A SIMILAR VIGIL IN HER HOMETOWN OF SCRANTON PENNSYLVANIA.

THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY COLD CASE UNIT ARRESTED TWO MEN FOR HER MURDER.

WITH PHILLIP BARR AND DAVID MCMANNIS IN CUSTODY, FAMILY AND FRIENDS FEEL THEY ARE ONE STEP CLOSER TO JUSTICE. Return to index of stories...


DUNN TRIAL-VO


A BIZZARE SITUATION PLAYED OUT IN A LEE COUNTY COURTROOM TODAY.

ROBERT DUNN IS ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE INSIDE A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE IN JANUARY 2008.

TODAY, DUNN SURPRISED HIS ATTORNEYS, TELLING THE COURT HE WOULD BE TESTIFY ON HIS OWN BEHALF.

THEN HE CHANGED HIS MIND AND SAID HE WANTED TO PLEAD GUILTY -- EVEN THOUGH THE STATE HADN'T MADE A PLEA OFFER.

DUNN'S ATTORNEYS SAID THE BACK-AND-FORTH WAS THE PRODUCT OF IRRATIONAL THOUGHT AND UNTREATED MENTAL ILLNESS. Return to index of stories...


DUNN TRIAL-SOTVO


"His desire to plead guilty I think is genuine. I think there is a certain amount of surrender involved in it as well. I think there is a certain amount of defiance in there as well, but fundamentally judge, and I'm being as candid as I can, fundamentally judge it is motivated by mental illness."

THE JUDGE HALTED THE TRIAL.

SHE WANTS DOCTORS TO EVAULATE DUNN THIS WEEK.

NEXT MONDAY, SHE'LL DECIDE IF THEY CAN MOVE FORWARD. Return to index of stories...


CAR INTO HOME-VO


A MOTHER IS SHAKEN UP TONIGHT AFTER A CAR SLAMMED INTO HER ONE-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTERS PLAYROOM.

IT HAPPENED AT THE SUMMER LAKES APARTMENT COMPLEX IN COLLIER COUNTY AROUND TWO THIS AFTERNOON.

A GREEN TRUCK DROVE RIGHT THROUGH THE ROOM.

THE FAMILY, AND THE LITTLE GIRL, WERE INSIDE AT THE TIME--

BUT WERE IN ANOTHER ROOM AND DID NOT GET HURT. Return to index of stories...


CAR INTO HOME-SOTVO


"I just got scared because my daughter play all day in that room and if something happened to her I would die, too scary."

THE CRASH BROKE A PIPE.SO THE RESIDENTS WILL BE WITHOUT WATER FOR DAYS.

THE DRIVER TOLD DEPUTIES HIS BRAKES STOPPED WORKING.

HE ONLY HAS A LEARNERS PERMIT.

DEPUTIES TICKET HIM FOR CARELESS DRIVING AND DRIVING WITHOUT SUPERVISION. Return to index of stories...


VR LABS-VO


THEY'RE ENTANGLED IN A LEGAL MESS.

THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY'LL OPEN THEIR TAX PAYER FUNDED WAREHOUSE.

BUT V-R LABS IS PITCHING ITS FIRST PRODUCT.

THE BONITA BASED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY SAYS IT WILL HELP TREAT YEAST INFECTIONS WITH A NEW ORAL PRODUCT.

REMEMBER,

AFTER THE COUNTY AWARDED THE COMPANY 5 MILLION DOLLARS TO CREATE JOBS,

CONSTRUCTION STALLED ON ITS NEW WAREHOUSE.

A CONTRACTOR STARTED QUESTIONING THE COMPANY'S FINANCES.

EXECUTIVES HOPE THEIR NEW PRODUCT WOULD GIVE THEM A GOOD JUMPSTART. Return to index of stories...


VR LABS-SOTVO


it's a whole variety of infections commonly known as yeast infections. But it comes in a variety of ways - people in surgery or chemotherapy.

V-R LABS WILL ALSO SIT DOWN WITH THE COUNTY LEADERS THIS WEEK -

HOPING TO WORK OUT A DEAL AND AVOID DEFAULT. Return to index of stories...


DEVELOPING-CLIP


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INDY HOME EXPOLSION-VOTOPS


DEVELOPING AT 7--

AN INDIANAPOLIS HOME EXPLOSION THAT KILLED TWO PEOPLE IS NOW BEING INVESTIGATED AS A HOMICIDE.

THIS NEWS CAME OUT LATE TODAY--

THE SAME DAY AS THE FUNERALS FOR THE COUPLE THAT DIED.

THEY LIVED NEXT DOOR TO THE HOME WHERE INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THE EXPLOSION STARTED.

TONIGHT THE CITY'S HOMELAND SECURITY DIRECTOR SAYS OFFICIALS ARE LOOKING FOR A WHITE VAN THAT SOMEONE SAW LEAVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD THE NIGHT OF THE BLAST.

THE BLAST LEVELED TWO HOMES AND DAMAGED DOZENS MORE. Return to index of stories...


GAZA MONDAY-TRIPLEBOX


VIOLENCE CONTINUES IN GAZA TONIGHT AS FIGHTING BETWEEN ISRAELI AND PALISTINIAN FORCES STRETCHES INTO A SIXTH DAY.

SMOKE POURED FROM A BUILDING HOUSING SEVERAL INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS IN GAZA CITY AFTER AN ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE.

TODAY IN EGYPT, THE LEADER OF HAMAS VOWED CONTINUED RESISTANCE, DAMPENING HOPES OF A CEASE-FIRE.

ISRAEL'S PRIME MINISTER WARNS THEIR MILITARY IS PREPARED TO ESCALATE ITS OPERATION.

THE FIGHTING HAS ALSO REACHED INTO THE U-S.

OVER THE WEEKEND, DEMONSTRATORS SCUFFLED OUTSIDE A FEDERAL BUILDING IN LOS ANGELES. Return to index of stories...


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SANDY DONATIONS-VIDBOX RVL


DONATIONS FOR THE VICTIMS OF SUPERSTORM SANDY ARE STILL POURING IN TONIGHT AT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.

THE RELIEF AGENCY HAS RAISED 145-MILLION DOLLARS IN DONATIONS.

THEY'VE SET UP ALMOST 500 SHELTERS IN MORE THAN 10 STATES SINCE SANDY HIT.

THEY'VE ALSO DELIVERED MILLIONS OF MEALS, SNACKS AND RELIEF ITEMS, INCLUDING HYGIENE AND CLEAN-UP KITS, SHOVELS AND RAKES. Return to index of stories...


USS DELAWARE-VO


NEW AT 7 --

THE NAVY HAS NAMED ITS NEWEST ATTACK SUBMARINE "THE U-S-S DELAWARE."

NAVY OFFICIALS MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY AT THE PENTAGON.

VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WAS THERE.

THE SUBMARINE BECOMES THE FIRST NAVY VESSEL TO CARRY DELAWARE'S NAME IN 89 YEARS.

IT'S CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA.

IT WILL ENTER SERVICE IN 2018. Return to index of stories...


DANIELS 75 CONSTRUCTION REPAIR-FDOTorVO


TAKING A LOOK NOW AT THE PROGESS ON DANIELS PARKWAY.

ALL LANES OF DANIELS AND EYE-75 WILL BE *OPEN* THROUGH THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.

BEGINNING AT 8' O CLOCK TONIGHT, SOUTHBOUND I-75 WILL BE DOWN TO ONE LANE.

BY RUSH HOUR TOMORROW, CREWS HOPE TO HAVE ALL THREE SOUTHBOUND LANES OPEN.

CREWS GET BACK TO WORK NEXT WEEK, SO EXPECT LANE SHIFTS AND CLOSURES THEN.

MULTIPLE BEAMS WERE DAMAGED ON THE DANIELS OVERPASS AFTER A TRUCK HIT IT EARLIER THIS MONTH. Return to index of stories...


GGE BRIDGE-VO


A GOLDEN GATES COMMUNITY IS ON HIGH ALERT TONIGHT --

AS CONSTRUCTION CREWS INSTALL A TEMORARY BRIDGE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD.

THEY'RE INSTALLING A TEMPORARY BRIDGE SO CREWS CAN DEMOLISH AND RE-BUILD THE WHITE BOULEVARD BRIDGE.

THAT'S GOING TO TAKE ALMOST A *YEAR*!

BACKERS SAY IT WILL HELP TRAFFIC.

BUT PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE SAY IT'S A NIGHTMARE DURING CONSTRUCTION -- AND DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN.

THE COUNTY IS HOPING TO HAVE CONSTRUCTION WRAPPED UP BY THE SUMMER. Return to index of stories...


FMB STREET PERFORMERS-VO


THE SHOW MIGHT NOT GO ON FOR STREET PREFORMERS IN FORT MYERS.

TOWN COUNCIL MEMEBERS ARE SET TO VOTE TONIGHT ON CHANGES THAT WOULD KEEP THE ENTERTAINERS OFF THE STREETS.

BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE AREA FEEL THERE IS A CONFLICT SINCE THEY ALREADY HOST BANDS DURING THE HOURS THE PREFORMERS DO THEIR ACTS.

THE PREFORMERS ARE WORRIED THE CHANGES COULD LEAVE THEM WITHOUT A LIVELYHOOD. Return to index of stories...


FMB STREET PERFORMERS-(2)SOTVO


there's got to be a way that we can work together

the street performers have brought a lot of character to our square but we have had problems and rules and regs need to be enforced

THE PROPOSED RULES WOULD ALSO INCLUDE REQUIRING BACKGROUND CHECKS-- AND SPACING APART ACTS--SO THEY DON'T INTERFERE WITH EACHOTHER. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE ONE


it's not your panoramic view as much as people would like it to be

SOMETHING IS IN THE WAY --

AND IT'S BLOCKING THEIR WATERFRONT VIEW!

WHAT BOAT OWNERS IN THE CAPE WANT THE CITY TO STOP DOING -- TO PRESERVE THEIR VIEW AND THEIR PROPERTY VALUE.

IS THAT A CAMERA?

A BRAZEN THIEF REALIZES IT'S TOO LATE AS HE'S CAUGHT IN THE ACT.

HOW A HOME SECURITY SYSTEM GAVE POLICE THEIR LEAD.

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TZ1 B) THIEF ON CAM-VO


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DOUBLE WIDES ON THE WATER-VO


PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON THE WATERFRONT IN CAPE CORAL ARE FIGHTING FOR THEIR RIGHT TO A VIEW.

THEY'RE UPSET WITH THE CITY'S DECISION TO ALLOW SOME RESIDENTS TO ADD A *SECOND BOAT CANOPY.

YOU'RE ONLY ALLOWED ONE.

BUT SINCE 2010, EIGHT PEOPLE HAVE PETITIONED COUNCIL TO ALLOW THE ADDITIONAL CANOPY.

FRUSTRATED RESIDENTS CLAIM THE "DOUBLEWIDES" ARE SINKING PROPERTY VALUES. Return to index of stories...


DOUBLE WIDES ON THE WATER-(2)SOTVO


-"A narrower waterway it's just going to be boat dock after boat dock, canopy after canopy. No one will see anything and no one will purchase a house because of it."

-"A boat is an expensive asset people want to protect them."

COUNCILWOMAN RANA ERBRICK SAYS THE CITY'S BUILDING OFFICIAL IS TAKING A LOOK AT THE CURRENT BOAT CANOPY LAW TO SEE IF IT NEEDS TO BE REVISED. Return to index of stories...


THIEF ON CAM-VO


NEW AT 7 --

WATCH A THIEF--

CAUGHT ON CAMERA -- AS HE TRIES TO BREAK INTO A WOMAN'S BOSTON APARTMENT.

THE CROOK CAME PREPARED WITH A CROWBAR.

AT ONE POINT THE MAN LOOKS RIGHT AT THE SURVEILLANCE CAMERA.

THAT DIDN'T STOP HIM.HE TOOK ALL THE WOMAN'S JEWELRY, FAMILY HEIRLOOMS AND A LAPTOP.

POLICE HOPE THE SURVEILLANCE VIDEO WILL HELP THEM TRACK DOWN THE BURGLR. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE TWO


I don't feel real comfortable going to bed at night

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS FOR A FORT MYERS NEIGHBORHOOD.

WHY A SPREE OF BURGLARIES HAS RESIDENTS ON EDGE.

IT'S A TUSSLE ATOP THE TOY WORLD AS MAKERS LOOK TO TAKE HOME THE PRESTIGIOUS "TOY OF THE YEAR" AWARD.

FIND OUT WHO'S IN THE RUNNING. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) 6 NFM HOUSES ROBBED-SOTVO


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TZ2 B) TOYS OF THE YEAR NOMINEES-VO


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WEATHER-CLIP


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WEATHER-PWC


GREAT WEATHER CONTINUES

It was an interesting day across Florida. Our part of the state was sunny and nice while clouds and cool temperatures prevailed to the north …. Orlando was only in the 60's and cloudy all day today! An area of low pressure in the Atlantic has kept a northerly wind flow over the state and, thankfully, the clouds and chilly temperatures did not make it here. Tonight, as the temperatures cool back into the 60's, we may pick up a few clouds drifting down from the north. Partly cloudy weather will start off Tuesday with a low in the mid 50's. Temperatures will recover to the upper 70's tomorrow and skies will be partly cloudy throughout the day. As we look ahead to the Thanksgiving holiday the weather pattern in our part of Florida still looks good. A few clouds are in the picture for Wednesday and mostly sunny weather comes back for Thursday and Friday. Daytime highs will be in the mid and upper 70's with over night lows in the mid 50's this week. It doesn't appear that we will be dealing with any significant weather this week and into the upcoming weekend. Return to index of stories...


6 NFM HOUSES ROBBED-VO


PEOPLE LIVING IN A NORTH FORT MYERS NEIGHBORHOOD SAY THIEVES ARE HITTING THE HOMES OF SEASONAL RESIDENTS.

THIS WEEKEND - BURGLARS BROKE INTO AT LEAST SIX TRAILERS AT LAUREL ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK--

OFFICERS SAY THEY STOLE EVERYTHING FROM FLAT SCREENS TO FURNITURE.

NEIGHBORS ARE NOW ADDING SECURITY TO THEIR HOUSES. Return to index of stories...


6 NFM HOUSES ROBBED-SOTVO


5036 "you don't know when they're coming back. Maybe they're lurking. Who knows?

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STOLEN CREDIT CARDS-(3)SS


COPS SAY TWO CROOKS GOT AN EARLY JUMP ON THEIR HOLIDAY SHOPPING WITH A STOLEN CREDIT CARD.

POLICE SAY THESE TWO MEN ARE SUSPECTED OF BREAKING INTO A LEHIGH ACRES HOUSE

ON LORETTA AVENUE LAST MONTH.

HOURS AFTER THE BURGLARY, A CREDIT CARD TAKEN DURING THE BREAK-IN WAS USED AT A NEARBY WAL MART.

THESE SURVEILLANCE PICTURES SHOW THE PEOPLE OF INTEREST, WHEELING OUT A CART FULL OF ITEMS.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION, CALL CRIME STOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO GRANT-VO


A 17 MILLION DOLLAR GRANT IS SET TO STRENGTHEN THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

32 SCHOOLS WILL GET MENTOR TEACHERS AND A TEACHER LEADER.

MENTOR TEACHERS WILL HELP NEW TEACHERS ADJUST.

TEACHER LEADERS WILL COACH THE SCHOOL'S STAFF.

LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS LOSE 47 PERCENT OF TEACHERS WITHIN THE FIRST 5 YEARS.

MENTOR AND TEACHER LEADERS SHOULD HELP KEEP NEW TEACHERS AND HELP STUDENTS. Return to index of stories...


HOLIDAY TRAVEL-VO


ONE OF THE BUSIEST TRAVEL WEEKS OF THE YEAR IS JUST REVVING UP.

TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE WAITS TODAY AT AIRPORTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

ONE GROUP PREDICTS AS MANY AS 24 MILLION PEOPLE WILL FLY BETWEEN LAST FRIDAY AND NEXT TUESDAY.

MILLIONS MORE ARE EXPECTED TO DRIVE.

TRAVEL EXPERTS WARN OF TRAFFIC AND CONSTRUCTION ON THE ROADS. Return to index of stories...


HOLIDAY TRAVEL-SOTVO


:57 Have with you your chargers for your phones and your tablets, any medications you need, things that you would need for your kids in that 24 hour period. It's just better to be prepared

MORE THAN 43 MILLION PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE A HOLIDAY TRIP THIS WEEK ALONE. Return to index of stories...


TURKEY GIVEAWAY-VO


TURKEY DAY IS FAST APPROACHING, AND COLLIER COUNTY IS HELPING TO SET THE TABLE.

ONE-THOUSAND FAMILIES RECEIVED A FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL FROM ST MATTHEWS HOUSE IN NAPLES.

PEOPLE FILLED THEIR CARS WITH EVERYTHING FROM TURKEY TO STUFFING-- ENOUGH FOOD TO FILL THEIR FAMILIES UP ON THANKSGIVING NIGHT. Return to index of stories...


TOYS OF THE YEAR NOMINEES-VO


THERE'S BIG COMPETITION IN TOYLAND AS TOP MANUFACTURERS VYE FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS--AND POTENTIALLY PROFITABLE--TITLE OF "TOY OF THE YEAR."

THE TOY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION UNVEILED 20-13'S NOMINEES AT A PREVIEW EVENT IN NEW YORK CITY TODAY.

THE NOMINEES RANGE FROM COMPUTER GAMES TO ANIMATRONIC CREATURES THAT WALK, TALK OR RESPOND TO HUMAN TOUCH.

THERE'S A THROWBACK. FURBY IN THE MIX!

THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED FEBRUARY 9TH. Return to index of stories...


DWTS-SS


GET READY FOR A BIG NIGHT OF DANCING ON DANCING WITH THE STARS.

PAULA ABDUL RETURNS TONIGHT AS THE FIVE REMAINING COUPLES HIT THE FLOOR WITH AN EXPLOSIVE MICHAEL JACKSON TRIBUTE.

IT'S LEADING UP TO AN ABC SPECIAL JACKSON DOCUMENTARY "BAD-25" AIRING THANKSGIVING NIGHT.

THE DANCING KICKS OFF RIGHT HERE ON ABC7.

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NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE THREE-POP


SPRING TRAINING ALREADY. RED SOX RELEASE THEIR SCHEDULE. THE MIAMI HURRICANES SAY NO THANK YOU TO A BOWL GAME

PLUS A BIG SHOWDOWN IN TALLAHASSEE THIS WEEKEND. GATORS ABOUT TO GET ONE OF THEIR STARS BACK. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A-VO-DISS


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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP


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11PM TZ1) GIRL KILLS BABY-VOTOPS-WIPE


FROM A BABY FACE TEEN--

TO A COLD-BLOODED KILLER.

THIS 14-YEAR OLD EXPLAINS WHY IT WAS EASIER TO KILL HER NEWBORN THAN FACE HER PARENTS. Return to index of stories...


11PM TZ2) TWINKIE UPDATE-VOTOPS


AND, WITH STORE SHELVES ALREADY EMPTY -- THERE COULD STILL BE HOPE FOR THE TWINKIE.

NEW TALKS BETWEEN HOSTESS AND UNION WORKERS, AND WHAT THAT MEANS FOR LOCAL WORKERS.

THAT'S TONIGHT AFTER AN ALL NEW CASTLE. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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MIAMI CANES-VOTOPS


NO BOWL GAME FOR THE MIAMI HURRICANES.

TODAY THE UNIVERSITY WITHHELD THE FOOTBALL TEAM FROM BOWL CONSIDERATION. DUE TO THE ONGOING NCAA INVESTIGATION.

THE NCAA BEGAN INVESTIGATING THE CANES ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT LAST YEAR. AFTER BOOSTER. NEVIN SHAPIRO ADMITTED TO SUPPLYING DOZENS OF MIAMI ATHLETES WITH IMPROPER BENEFITS. FOR NEARLY A DECADE. Return to index of stories...


BIG 10-POMON


WHEN IT COMES TO THE ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE. FOOTBALL. FOR THE MOST PART. IS A SECOND CLASS CITIZEN. IT'S ALL ABOUT BASKETBALL IN THE ACC.. THE BIG TEN. ON THE OTHER HAND. SEEMS TO VALUE BOTH. JUST THE SAME. ONE OF THE REASONS MARYLAND HAS DECIDED TO JUMP SHIP. Return to index of stories...


BIG 10-VOTOPS


THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND ANNOUNCED TODAY THE SCHOOL WILL BE LEAVING THE ATLANTIC COAST CONFERNCE AND JOINING THE BIG TEN.

THE TERPS WILL BE THE 13TH MEMBER OF THE CONFERNCE STARTING IN 2014. RUTGERS IS EXPECTED TO JOIN THE BIG 10 ON TUESDAY. Return to index of stories...


BIG 10-SOTTOPS


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DRISKEL-VOTOPS


MONSTER SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY BETWEEN FLORIDA AND FLORIDA STATE.

BOTH TEAMS COME IN WITH JUST ONE LOSS.

THE GATORS WILL BE GETTING STARTING QUARTERBACK JEFF DRISKEL BACK. HOW MUCH HE WILL PLAY REMAINS TO BE SEEN Return to index of stories...


DRISKEL-SOTTOPS


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GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT


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