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DIRECTORS PAGE TEASE TWO
HEADLINES TZ2 A) RSV CASES ON RISE-SOTVO
HL 1) UNLICENSED PAIN CLINIC ARRESTS-SOTVO TZ2 B) UNSAFE TOYS-VO
HL 2) RSV CASES INCREASE-VO WEATHER-CLIP
HL 3) OJ SIMPSON CASE-VO WEATHER-PWC
SHOW OPEN-CLIP HOSTESS-VOTOPS
UNLICENSED PAIN CLINIC ARRESTS-SS-VO RSV CASES INCREASE-VO-WIPE
UNLICENSED PAIN CLINIC ARRESTS-SOTVO RSV CASES INCREASE-SOTVO
HOMESTEAD SCHOOL BUS SHOOTING-VO FLUORIDE IN WATER-VO
MEDSTAR FOLO-VO FLUORIDE IN WATER-SOTVO
MATLACHA BRIDGE PAYMENT-VO INCREASING PANTHER DEATHS-OTS SS-VO
MATLACHA BRIDGE PAYMENT-SOTVO USDA TURKEY SAFETY-SOT-CGREVEAL
GREEN GREASE DUMPING-VO UNSAFE TOYS-VIDBOX REVEAL
DEVELOPING-CLIP DWTS-NATVO
GAZA LATEST-VOTOPS NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP
DOUGLAS KENNEDY CLEARED-VO TEASE THREE-POP
OJ SIMPSON CASE-VO TZ3 A-VO-DISS
ELMO VOICE RESIGNS-VO TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP
CAPE FAMILY DOLLAR STORE-VO 11PM TZ1) TERROR ARRESTS-VOTOPS-WIPE
BONITA CHICKENS-NATVO 11PM TZ2) CURIOSITY DISCOVERY-VOTOPS
New Row 1 Quinn Konold SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
LEHIGH TRUCK INTO HOUSE FOLO-VO FSU NOLES-POPMON
LEHIGH TRUCK INTO HOUSE FOLO-SOTVO FSU NOLES-VOTOPS
CAR INTO COLLIER BLDG UPDATE-VOTOPS FSU NOLES-SOTTOPS
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP RUTGERS-VOTOPS
TEASE ONE RUTGERS-SOTTOPS
TZ1 A) SHOPPING ON THANKSGIVING-VO NAPLES SFM-POPMON
TZ1 B) FL SPRAY PAINTED COURTROOM-VO NAPLES SFM-VOTOPS
SHOPPING ON THANKSGIVING-VO NAPLES SFM-SOTTOPS
SHOPPING ON THANKSGIVING-SOTVO SPRING TRAINING-VOTOPS
MALL SAFETY-VO TORONTO BLUE JAYS-VOTOPS
MALL SAFETY-SOTVO FGCU RECRUIT-VOTOPS
FL SPRAY PAINTED COURTROOM-VO GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-4 SHOT
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP  


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HEADLINES


there were dog feces and dog urine in the facility

INVESTIGATORS UNCOVER FILTH --

AS THEY ARREST FOUR PEOPLE THEY SAY WERE RUNNING AN UNLICENSED PAIN CLINIC IN FORT MYERS.

NOW AT 7 --

ABC 7 IS GETTING NEW DETAILS ON THE BUST.

A HEALTH WARNING TONIGHT FOR CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY.

LOCAL HEALTH EXPERTS SAY A RESPIRATORY ILLNESS IS ESCALATING TO BRONCHITIS EVEN PNEUMONIA.

AND WAS O-J SIMPSON RIGHT WHEN HE SAID THE REAL KILLER IS OUT THERE?

NEW AT 7--

CLAIMS THAT A FLORIDA DEATH ROW INMATE WAS INVOLVED.

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


HL 1) UNLICENSED PAIN CLINIC ARRESTS-SOTVO


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HL 2) RSV CASES INCREASE-VO


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HL 3) OJ SIMPSON CASE-VO


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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UNLICENSED PAIN CLINIC ARRESTS-SS-VO


NEW INFORMATION TONIGHT ON A PILL MILL RAID IN NORTH FORT MYERS.

TONIGHT AT SEVEN THESE FOUR PEOPLE ARE UNDER ARREST -- ACCUSED OF RUNNING A PILL MILL.

BACK IN JULY OUR CAMERAS ROLLED AS STATE INVESTIGATORS SEARCHED AND SEIZED BOXES OF FILES FROM LUXOR INDUSTRIES IN WEAVER'S CORNER.

INVESTIGATORS SAY THE NORTH FORT MYERS BUSINESS DID NOT HAVE A STATE-ISSUED LICENSE TO WRITE PRESCRIPTIONS.

THE BUSINESS'S OWNER, ALONG WITH 3 OF HER HER EMPLOYEES ARE CHARGED WITH OPERATING A PAIN CLINIC WITHOUT A LICENSE. Return to index of stories...


UNLICENSED PAIN CLINIC ARRESTS-SOTVO


if there was such a thing as a stereo typical pill mill- this would be it - there were no proper medical devices in the rooms- there were dog feces and dog urine in the facility also

THE STATE SHUT DOWN LUXOR IN JULY.

INVESTIGATORS ARE ALSO QUESTIONING DOCTORS WHO WORKED OUT OF THE BUSINESS AND PATIENTS, TOO. Return to index of stories...


HOMESTEAD SCHOOL BUS SHOOTING-VO


INVESTIGATORS ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR A MOTIVE BEHIND A SHOOTING ON A SOUTH FLORIDA SCHOOL BUS TODAY.

THE SHOOTING LEFT A 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL DEAD.

IT HAPPENED THIS MORNING IN HOMESTEAD -- JUST SOUTH OF MIAMI.

POLICE SAY A TEENAGE BOY IS CUSTODY FOR SHOOTING THE TEEN GIRL.

HER 7-YEAR-OLD SISTER WAS ALSO ON THE BUS.

GRIEF COUNSELORS CAME OUT TO TALK TO THE EIGHT OTHER PASSENGERS WHO SAW THE SHOOTING. Return to index of stories...


MEDSTAR FOLO-VO


ALL NEW TONIGHT AT SEVEN --

A MAJOR DECISION FROM LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ON THE FUTURE OF MEDSTAR!

THE EMERGENCY HELICOPTER WILL BE RUN - AT LEAST IN PART - BY A PRIVATE COMPANY.

THIS MORNING COMMISSIONERS AGREED TO LET GO OF THE "135 CERTIFICATE" -- THAT'S THE F-A-A AUTHORIZATION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO FLY.

COMMISSIONERS DID TALK ABOUT *SELLING THE COUNTY'S TWO HELICOPTERS.

RIGHT NOW LE COUNTY FACES FINES FOR F-A-A VIOLATIONS.

SOME COMMISSIONERS BELIEVE GIVING UP ON THE 135 CERTIFICATE COULD LEAD TO SMALLER FINES OR NONE AT ALL.. Return to index of stories...


MATLACHA BRIDGE PAYMENT-VO


MISSING DEADLINES COSTS MONEY.

WHO WILL PAY IS THE DEBATE ON MATLACHA.

THE NEW MATLACHA BRIDGE OPENED NEARLY ONE MONTH *AFTER THE OCTOBER 27TH DEADLINE.

NOW THE COUNTY AND AND THE CONTRACTOR -- "ARCHER WESTERN" -- OVER WHOSE ON THE HOOK FOR THE DELAY.

"ARCHER WESTERN" WILL SPEND THREE WEEKS KNOCKING DOWN THE OLD BRIDGE.

THE COUNTY SAYS THAT WAS PART OF THE ORIGINAL DEAL.

THEY THINK IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE IN OCTOBER.

ARCHER WESTERN DISAGREES. Return to index of stories...


MATLACHA BRIDGE PAYMENT-SOTVO


22:23:48 it's a complicated project. It's a moveable bridge lots of machinery, it's not just your simple basic road project or even your basic bridge. It's all the chemical equal al the mechanical equipment so were working through the issues.

HERE'S HOW THIS MOVES FORWARD --

THE TWO SIDES WILL MEET TO TRY AND IRON THIS OUT.

MEANTIME, CREWS PLANS TO START DEMOLITION ON THE OLD BRIDGE NEXT WEEK. Return to index of stories...


GREEN GREASE DUMPING-VO


DON'T THROW OUT YOUR USED GREASE JUST YET.

A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMPANY IS LOOKING TO TURN IT INTO ENERGY.

AFFORDABLE BIO FEEDSTOCK IS THE FIRST PRIVATE GREASE RECYCLING COMPANY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

AT ITS BRAND NEW PORT CHARLOTTE FACILITY, THE COMPANY TURNS THE GREASE INTO WATER, COMPOST AND OIL.

THAT OIL IS SOLD TO DEVELOPERS WHO USE IT IN BIO-FUELS, HEATING OILS AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE FUEL SOURCES. Return to index of stories...


DEVELOPING-CLIP


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GAZA LATEST-VOTOPS


DEVELOPING TONIGHT --

ATTACKS ALONG THE GAZA STRIP AND ISRAEL HAVE INTENSIFIED AHEAD OF PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.

ISRAELI OFFICIALS RELEASED VIDEO OF THE AIR STRIKES BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS.

ISRAELI FORCES TARGETED A TUNNEL SUSPECTED OF SMUGGLING ROCKETS AND WEAPONS INTO THE GAZA STRIP.

OFFICIALS SAY THE INTENSE FIGHTING MAY BE THE LAST BURST OF GUNFIRE LEADING INTO CEASE-FIRE TALKS.

SO FAR, MORE THAN 130 PALESTINIANS - INCLUDING DOZENS OF CIVILIANS AND CHILDREN -- HAVE DIED DURING THE WEEK LONG AIRSTRIKES. Return to index of stories...


DOUGLAS KENNEDY CLEARED-VO


ALL NEW TONIGHT AT 7.

A JUDGE CLEARED THE SON OF ROBERT F KENNEDY OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT AND HARASSMENT CHARGES THAT STEM FROM A SCUFFLE IN A MATERNITY WARD.

TWO NURSES ACCUSED DOUGLAS KENNEDY OF HURTING THEM WHEN THEY TRIED TO STOP HIM FROM TAKING HIS NEWBORN SON FROM A NEW YORK CITY HOSPITAL IN JANUARY.

ONE NURSE CLAIMED KENNEDY KICKED HER AS SHE REACHED FOR THE BABY, THE OTHER TESTIFIED HE TWISTED HER ARM.

TODAY, A JUDGE RULED KENNEDY BROKE "NO" LAWS AND IT WAS ACTUALLY THE NURSES WHO POSED A DANGER TO THE BABY. Return to index of stories...


OJ SIMPSON CASE-VO


NEW AT 7 --

A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT AN INMATE ON FLORIDA'S DEATH ROW SUGGESTS IT WAS THAT INMATE WHO KILLED O-J SIMPSON'S EX-WIFE AND HER FRIEND BACK IN 1994.

THE SHOW "MY BROTHER THE SERIAL KILLER" AIRS WEDNESDAY.

IT CENTERS ON GLEN ROGERS.

A JURY CONVICTED HIM IN 1997 OF KILLING A WOMAN.

HE WAS ARRESTED SIX WEEKS AFTER SIMPSON BACK IN '94.

IN THE DOCUMENTARY, ROGERS' BROTHER SAYS ROGERS WENT ON A KILLING SPREE IN '94, KILLING 70 PEOPLE INCLUDING NICOLE BROWN.

THE BROTHER SAYS ROGERS WAS HANGING AROUND HER AND SAID HE WOULD TAKE HER DOWN. Return to index of stories...


ELMO VOICE RESIGNS-VO


MORE TROUBLE FOR THE LONGTIME VOICE AND PUPPETEER BEHIND SESAME STREET'S ELMO.

A SECOND MAN CLAIMS KEVIN CLASH SEXUALLY ABUSED HIM WHEN HE WAS 15.

THE MAN IS NOW A 24 YEAR OLD COLLEGE STUDENT.

HE SAYS HE MET CLASH ON A GAY CHAT LINE.

THE NEW ALLEGATIONS COME AFTER CLASH ANNOUNCED HIS RESIGNATION FROM SESAME STREET.

THE PUPPETEER SAYS THE ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE ARE DISTRACTIONS. Return to index of stories...


CAPE FAMILY DOLLAR STORE-VO


A FAMILY DOLLAR IS SETTING UP SHOP IN THE DOWNTOWN CAPE.

IT'S SET TO GO UP ON THE CORNER OF CAPE CORAL PARKWAY AND PALM TREE DRIVE.

EARLIER THIS MONTH, THE CITY'S PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SHOT DOWN THE ORIGINAL SITE PLAN.

TODAY, THE DEVELOPER PRESENTED THE COMMISSION WITH AN "ENHANCED" BUILDING.

AMONG THE IMPROVEMENTS -- A TOWER, DECORATIVE WALLS AND ADDITIONAL WINDOWS.

THE STORE IS SET TO OPEN WITHIN THE NEXT 8-MONTHS. Return to index of stories...


BONITA CHICKENS-NATVO


BONITA SPRINGS IS MOVING FORWARD WITH A PLAN TO ALLOW CHICKENS IN THE CITY.

nats chicken

IF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES PERMIT REQUIREMENTS EARLY NEXT MONTH --

25 PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM.

THE PERMITS WILL BE FREE.

BUT THOSE WHO LIVE IN COMMUNITIES WITH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS NEED H-O-A PERMISSION FIRST.

YOU CANNOT HAVE ROOSTERS THOUGH.

BUT IF YOU WANT TO HOUSE HENS OF YOUR OWN- HEAD TO OUR WEB SITE ABC DASH-7-DOT-COM.

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New Row 1 Quinn Konold


BREAKING NEW DETAILS INTO AN INDIANAPOLIS HOME EXPLOSION.

INVESTIGATORS HAVE SERVED SEARCH WARRANTS AND ARE NOW QUESTIONING PEOPLE.

TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED AND AT LEAST FIVE HOMES WERE DESTROYED.

THE EXPLOSION ON NOVEMBER 10-TH IS BELIEVED TO BE FROM A HOUSE OWNED BY MONSERRATE SHIRLEY AND HER BOYFRIEND, MARK LEONARD.

SHIRLEY AND LEONARD ARE COOPERATING WITH INVESTIGATORS. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH TRUCK INTO HOUSE FOLO-VO


STILL RECOVERING FROM HIS INJURIES, AN 18-YEAR-OLD DRIVER IS IS FACING CHARGES AFTER SLAMMING HIS CAR INTO A LEHIGH ACRES HOUSE.

AXEL MARINO WAS DRIVING ON ALABAMA ROAD YESTERDAY AFTERNOON WHEN HE SAYS HIS BRAKES LOCKED UP.

HE SKIDDED 131 FEET-- HITTING THIS HOUSE AND BOAT TRAILER.

NO ONE WAS HOME AT THE TIME.

THE DAMAGE IS ESTIMATED AT ABOUT 35-THOUSAND DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH TRUCK INTO HOUSE FOLO-SOTVO


Axel Marino "After I hit the first set of trees I hit my head and I don't remember nothing after that."

MARINO HAD AN M-R-I AND WILL LIKELY STAY IN THE HOSPITAL OVERNIGHT AGAIN.

DEPUTIES CHARGED HIM WITH CARELESS DRIVING AND CITED HIM FOR NOT WEARING A SEATBELT. Return to index of stories...


CAR INTO COLLIER BLDG UPDATE-VOTOPS


IN NAPLES --

THEY'RE PATCHING A HOLE AT AN APARTMENT COMPLEX -- AFTER A WAYWARD CAR SMASHED INTO A ONE-YEAR-OLD'S PLAYROOM.

NO ONE WAS HURT AT SUMMER LAKES APARTMENTS.

THE CAR DID BREAK A WATER MAIN.

BUT THAT'S BEEN FIXED. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE ONE


AWAY FROM FAMILY AND ON THE CLOCK.

AS STORES GET SET TO OPEN EARLY FOR BLACK FRIDAY.

WHAT SOME SOUTHWEST FLORDIA EMPLOYEES ARE DOING TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAY.

SPRAY-PAINTED BROKEN HEARTS COVER A BRAND NEW FLORIDA COURTHOUSE.

WHO PUT THEM THERE AND WHY --

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TZ1 A) SHOPPING ON THANKSGIVING-VO


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TZ1 B) FL SPRAY PAINTED COURTROOM-VO


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SHOPPING ON THANKSGIVING-VO


STORES ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PLAN TO OPEN EARLIER THAN EVER BEFORE THANKSGIVING NIGHT.

AND TONIGHT, SOME SAY THE MOVE THREATENS AN AMERICAN TRADITION.

AT MIROMAR OUTLETS -- MANAGERS TELL US DEMAND MADE THEIR DECISION EASY.

LAST YEAR, PEOPLE LINED UP FOR HOURS IN THE EVENING.

THEY'RE RESPONDING TO THE DEMAND.

BUT WHILE SHOPPERS TELL ABC7 THEY WANT THEIR HOLIDAY BACK -- OTHERS EXPLAIN THE SALES WILL LURE THEM AWAY FROM THE DINING ROOM TABLE AND INTO STORES. Return to index of stories...


SHOPPING ON THANKSGIVING-SOTVO


0928 "A lot of people are doing Thanksgiving on Wednesday now. So they can shop on Thursday. It seems really strange but I guess it doesn't matter the day."

STORES AT THE OUTLET COMPLEX WILL OPEN AT TEN AT NIGHT. Return to index of stories...


MALL SAFETY-VO


THE BUSIEST SHOPPING DAY OF THE YEAR IS THREE DAYS AWAY AND IT'S TIME TO REMIND YOU NOT TO BECOME A VICTIM OF OPPORTUNITY.

AUTHORITIES ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLOIRDA SAY WHILE YOU'RE SHOPPING THERE WILL INEVITABLY BE CROOKS LOOKING TO STEAL. Return to index of stories...


MALL SAFETY-SOTVO


It's like window shopping. I see a Best Buy bag in your car or Dillard's, or another bag, I'm liable to look in there and take it.

I hate to say it, this is the 21st century, those things happen.

REMEMBER - LOCK YOUR CARS.

KEEP YOUR MONEY TIGHT TO YOUR BODY.

ALSO IF YOU DROP YOUR BAGS OFF IN YOUR CAR THEY ENCOURAGE YOU TO RE-PARK YOUR CAR ---SO ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE WATCHING YOU THINKS YOU'RE HEADING HOME.

MAKE SURE WHEN YOU PARK BE IN AN AREA WITH LOTS OF LIGHT. Return to index of stories...


FL SPRAY PAINTED COURTROOM-VO


A FLORIDA WOMAN IS IN TROUBLE TONIGHT, ACCUSED OF LETTING HER EMOTIONS RUN WILD AT A COURTHOUSE.

POLICE ARRESTED AUDREY DOSTIE.

THEY SAY SHE SPRAY PAINTED BROKEN HEARTS -- AND A MESSAGE TO A JUDGE -- ON THE WALKWAY LEADING UP TO A NEW, 350 MILLION DOLLAR COURTHOUSE IN JACKSONVILLE.

SHE'S BEEN GOING THOUGH A DIVORCE AND CUSTODY CASE. AND HER HUSBAND FILED A RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST HER.

SHE'S NOW UNDER ARREST CHARGED WITH FELONY CRIMINAL MISCHIEF. Return to index of stories...


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TEASE TWO


14:29:27 IT'S highly contagious

HEALTH OFFICIAL RAISE OF VOICE OF WARNING.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM A RESPIRATORY ILLNESS SWEEPING ACROSS LEE COUNTY.

BLACK FRIDAY IS DAYS AWAY.

ABC7 TELL YOU WHICH TOYS TO AVOID -- TOO DANGEROUS -- AS YOU LOOK TO CHECK OFF YOUR CHILD'S CHRISTMAS WISHLIST. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) RSV CASES ON RISE-SOTVO


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TZ2 B) UNSAFE TOYS-VO


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WEATHER-CLIP


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WEATHER-PWC


TRANQUIL TRAVELS ON WEDNESDAY

The day before Thanksgiving can at times be a traveling nightmare, but not this year. As we head into Thanksgiving eve much of the nation looks quiet. Of course that's good news because I know many of you will be heading out to feast and give thanks.

The one exception will be across the Pacific Northwest. If your travels take you to the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana check before you head out. Again, the rest of the nation will be just peachy.

In fact, as you begin preparing for your meal mother-nature will begin serving something of her own for us in southwest Florida - nice, crisp autumn air.

Why?

A series of cold fronts will roll through the south, and behind each front lays a touch of refreshing air. Oh, and these will be dry fronts so you need not to worry about rain for the next seven days!

Wednesday, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, and the holiday weekend will all be dry. We'll even pull out the sun!

Trust me, you'll not only see the change behind each front, but you'll feel it, too. Temperatures will be in the lower 50s during the mornings, and then they'll rebound to the low 70s for daytime highs. Return to index of stories...


HOSTESS-VOTOPS


BREAKING NEWS --

ACCORDING TO THE WALL STREET JOURNAL --

HOSTESS AND THEIR BAKERS UNION COULD NOT REACH A DEAL IN MEDIATION TODAY.

THAT MEANS HOSTESS -- THE COMPANY THAT MAKES TWINKIES AND WONDER BREAD -- WILL PLAN ON GOING FORWARD WITH LIQUIDATION.

THAT WOULD SIGNAL THE END FOR THE TWINKIE.

WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS NEXT. Return to index of stories...


RSV CASES INCREASE-VO-WIPE


AN ABC7 HEALTH ALERT - FOR PARENTS AND THE ELDERLY.

THE LEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARMENT IS SEEING A SPIKE IN THE NUMBER OF CASES OF R-S-V.

R-S-V IS A RESPIRATORY ILLNESS WITH SYMPTOMS LIKE THE COMMON COLD -

BUT IT CAN ESCALATE TO BRONCHITIS OR PNEUMONIA.

YOUNG CHILDREN, INFANTS AND THE ELDERLY ARE AT THE HIGHEST RISKS.

THE VIRUS CAN LIVE FOR 30 MINUTES - MEANING IT'S HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS. Return to index of stories...


RSV CASES INCREASE-SOTVO


real simple advice - hand wash, hand wash, hand wash, frequently and thouroughly

EXPERTS ALSO RECOMMEND COVERING YOUR COUGH, USING HAND SANITIZERS, AND KEEPING OLDER CHILDREN AT A DISTANCE FROM YOUNG ONES. Return to index of stories...


FLUORIDE IN WATER-VO


THE FIGHT AGAINST FLUORIDE IS INTENSIFYING ON PINE ISLAND

THOUSANDS OF BALLOTS ARE LANDING IN THE MAILBOXES OF GREATER PINE ISLAND WATER ASSOCATION CUSTOMERS.

THE COMPANY WANTS TO USE A GOVERNMENT GRANT TO ADD FLUORIDE TO THE WATER.

THEY SENT OUT BALLOTS TO ITS NEARLY SIX-THOUSAND CUSTOMERS.

WHILE THE C-D-C SAYS FLOURIDE HELPS PREVENT TOOTH DECAY - SOME WORRY IT COULD BE DANGEROUS AND COSTLY. Return to index of stories...


FLUORIDE IN WATER-SOTVO


It's not necessary and it's a health hazard. It's poisonous.

it was probably in Kansas City, St Louis, detroit, every big city I was in had fluoride in it. I'm 70 and I'm still here.

THE GREATER PINE ISLAND WATER ASSOCATION SAYS IT HAS ALREADY STARTED PREPARATIONS IN CASE THE MEASURE PASSES.

THEY COULD ADD FLUORIDE TO WATER AS EARLY AS JANUARY.

THEY'LL ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS ON DECEMBER 11TH. Return to index of stories...


INCREASING PANTHER DEATHS-OTS SS-VO


A PLEA TO DRIVERS TONIGHT AS ANOTHER PANTHER IS KILLED ON THE ROAD.

HOTSPOTS FOR PANTHER DEATHS ARE SPREAD THROUGHOUT OIL WELL ROAD AND STATE ROAD 29 IN COLLIER COUNTY.

IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ALONE. 23 PANTHERS HAVE DIED THIS YEAR.

THREE IN THE LAST FIVE DAYS.

AND DRIVERS KILLED 15 OF THOSE.

WILDLIFE OFFICERS SAY SLOW DOWN ON ROADS SURROUNDED BY DENSE VEGETATION.

ALSO WATCH OUT DURING DAWN AND DUSK BECAUSE THAT'S THE TIME WHEN PANTHERS ARE MOST LIKELY ON THE MOVE. Return to index of stories...


USDA TURKEY SAFETY-SOT-CGREVEAL


AS FAMILIES ACROSS AMERICA GET READY TO PREPARE THEIR THANKSGIVING DINNERS--

THE USDA IS OUT WITH SOME HELPFUL ADVICE TO KEEP THAT MEAL SAFE.

Diane Van / Deputy Director of Food Safety Education at USDA: @ 1:53 "we cannot recommend washing poultry, you can spread bacteria around the sink around the area you're preparing the turkey."

THE USDA SAYS THE HEAT FROM THE OVEN WILL KILL THE BACTERIA.

SOME OTHER THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND--

MAKE SURE YOU'RE USING CLEAN UTENSILS.

SEPERATE RAW MEAT AND POULTRY FROM THINGS LIKE SALADS AND FRUITS.

COOK TO PROPER TEMPERATURE, THAT'S 165 FOR ALL POULTRY.

AND FINALLY CHILL GET LEFT OVERS INTO THE FRIDGE WITHIN TWO HOURS FOR SAFETY. Return to index of stories...


UNSAFE TOYS-VIDBOX REVEAL


FROM FOOD SAFETY TO TOY SAFETY--

THE PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP OR PIRG JUST RELEASED ITS LATEST TROUBLE IN TOYLAND REPORT. NAMING THE MOST DANGEROUS TOYS.

HERE ARE THE THINGS PARENTS SHOULD WATCH FOR--

CHECK FOR LEAD IN TOYS, THEY FOUND THAT MANY PACKAGES DON'T HAVE WARNINGS ON THE LABEL.

LOOK FOR SMALL PARTS THAT CHILDREN CAN CHOKE ON.

ALSO ON THEIR LIST THIS YEAR--

MAGNETIC TOYS.

OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS THERE WERE MORE THAN ONE-THOUSAND EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS THAT INVOLVED A CHILD SWALLOWING MAGNETIC PARTS. Return to index of stories...


DWTS-NATVO


JUST FIVE COUPLES REMAIN --

AND THAT SHRINKS TO THREE TONIGHT --

ON DANCING WITH THE STARS.

EMMITT SMITH AND KELLY MONACO ARE THE ONLY DANCERS WHO DIDN'T GET A ROUND OF PERFECT 10'S LAST NIGHT.

BUT AS EVERYONE KNOWS, IT'S THE FANS WHO DETERMINE WHO STAYS AND WHO GOES, NOT THE JUDGES.

PAULA ABDUL WILL DO A DANCE SHE CREATED FOR THE SHOW TONIGHT.

AND '"THE WANTED" WILL PERFORM.

CATCH IT ALL RIGHT HERE ON ABC7, STARTING AT 8. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE THREE-POP


THE RIVALRY CONTINUES. FLORIDA AND FLORIDA STATE. TOGETHER AGAIN. RUTGERS MAKES THE MOVE TO THE BIG TEN

PLUS 2 YEARS AGO. IT WAS THE GAME OF THE CENTURY. NAPLES AND SOUTH FORT MYERS SET TO DO IT AGAIN. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A-VO-DISS


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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP


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11PM TZ1) TERROR ARRESTS-VOTOPS-WIPE


TONIGHT AT 11,

FOUR AMERICANS. ONE A FORMER AIRFORCE SERVICEMEMBER. ACCUSED OF PLOTTING TO KILL AMERICANS AND DESTROY U-S TARGETS OVERSEAS.

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11PM TZ2) CURIOSITY DISCOVERY-VOTOPS


PLUS --

WHY NASA SCIENTISTS ARE KEEPING THE MARS ROVER'S LATEST DISCOVERY UNDER WRAPS.

WHY THE SECRECY -

TONIGHT AFTER AN ALL NEW PRIVATE PRACTICE. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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FSU NOLES-POPMON


WELCOME TO RIVALRY WEEK IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL. IT'S A TIME WHEN FIERCE RIVALS PLAY FOR GOLDEN BOOTS. IRON SKILLETS. AND OF COURSE. PRIDE. THIS WEEK. FLORIDA AND FLORIDA STATE. GET TOGETHER ONCE AGAIN. NOT ONLY FOR BRAGGING RIGHTS. BUT THE WINNER STILL HAS AN OUTSIDE SHOT AT THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. Return to index of stories...


FSU NOLES-VOTOPS


IT ALL GOES DOWN THIS SATURDAY IN TALLAHASSEE.

KICK OFF IS AT 330 AND IT'S A GAME YOU CAN SEE RIGHT HERE ON ABC 7.

FOR THE SEMINOLES. THEY'VE ALREADY PUNCHED THEIR TICKET TO THE ACC TITLE GAME. BUT THESE ARE THE GATORS. AND THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS Return to index of stories...


FSU NOLES-SOTTOPS


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RUTGERS-VOTOPS


NO SURPRISE TODAY. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY IS JOINING THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE.

RUTGERS WILL LEAVE THE BIG EAST FOR THE BIG TEN IN 2014.

SO WITH MARYLAND JOINING ON MONDAY. AND RUTGERS TODAY. THE BIG TEN WILL BE A 14 TEAM CONFERENCE. Return to index of stories...


RUTGERS-SOTTOPS


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NAPLES SFM-POPMON


IN JUST SEVEN SHORT YEARS. SOUTH FORT MYERS HAS GONE FROM NEW KIDS ON THE ON THE BLOCK TO NEIGHBORHOOD BULLIES. THEY ARE NOT AFRAID TO TAKE YOUR LUNCH MONEY. THE WOLFPACK HAVE BECOME REALLY GOOD REALLY FAST. AND ARE BACK IN THE PLAYOFFS AGAIN. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES SFM-VOTOPS


FOR THE 3RD YEAR IN A ROW SOUTH FORT MYERS WILL MEET NAPLES IN THE PLAYOFFS.

WINNER IS OFF TO THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.

NAPLES COMES IN UNDEFEATED. WHILE SOUTH. HAS JUST ON LOSS. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES SFM-SOTTOPS


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SPRING TRAINING-VOTOPS


SPRING TRAINING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER FOR BOTH THE MINNESOTA TWINS AND TAMPA BAY RAYS.

PITCHERS AND CATCHERS WILL REPORT FOR BOTH TEAMS ON FEBRUARY 12TH

THE RAYS FIRST SPRING TRANING GAME WILL BE IN PORT CHARLOTTE. FEBRUARY 23RD.

MEANWHILE THE TWINS FIRST HOME GAME WILL BE AGAINST THE RAYS FEBRUARY 24TH. Return to index of stories...


TORONTO BLUE JAYS-VOTOPS


IT LOOKS LIKE IS JOINING THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS AT THE RIGHT TIME. Return to index of stories...


FGCU RECRUIT-VOTOPS


TODAY THE FGCU MEN SIGNED 6-7 FORWARD. LOGAN HOVEY. OUT OF ORLANDO

HOVEY AVERAGED 14 POINTS AS A JUNOIR AND LEAD HIS HIGH SCHOOL TEAM THE THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.

ACCORDING TO ESPN.COM. HOVEY IS THE 97TH BEST SMALL FORWARD IN THE NATION. Return to index of stories...


GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-4 SHOT


ADLIB POINTS Return to index of stories...