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DIRECTORS PAGE TZ2 A) WALMART BLK FRIDAY DEATH-VO
HEADLINES TZ2 B) TEEN JUMP-SOTVO
HL 1) NAPLES NIGHTCLUB CLOSES-VO WEATHER-CLIP
HL 2) CHARO AEROMED-VO WEATHER-PWC
HL 3) LOTTO SHOOTING TRIAL-SOTVO LOTTO SHOOTING TRIAL-VO-WIPE
SHOW OPEN-CLIP LOTTO SHOOTING TRIAL-SOTVO
ROBERT DUNN TRIAL-VO WALMART BLK FRIDAY DEATH-OC-SOTVO
ROBERT DUNN TRIAL-(2)SOTVO TEEN JUMP-VO
GULFSTREAM HOMICIDE PERSON OF INTEREST-SS-VO KEVIN CLASH 3RD ACCUSER-VO
IMMOKALEE SHOOTING-(2)SS VO HALLE BERRY EX RESTRAINING ORDER-VO
NAPLES NIGHTCLUB CLOSES-VO TWO & A HALF MEN STAR-SOTTOPS-VO
NAPLES NIGHTCLUB CLOSES-SOTVO DWTS FINALE TONIGHT-NATSVO
FALSE KIDNAPPING FOLO-VO TRACKS & TRAILS NEW AMUSEMENT PARK-VO
FALSE KIDNAPPING FOLO-SOTVO TRACKS & TRAILS NEW AMUSEMENT PARK-SOTVO
CIRCLE K ROBBERY-VOTOPS NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP
LEE CO ATTY FIGHT-VO TEASE THREE-POP
LEE CO ATTY FIGHT-(2)SOTVO TZ3 A-VO-DISS
DERELICT BOATS-VO TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP
PROPERTY INSURANCE RULING-VO 11PM TZ2) POWERBALL DANGERS-VOTOPS
PROPERTY INSURANCE RULING-(2)SOTVO 11PM TZ1) DRONES-VOTOPS-WIPE
CAPE FIREFIGHTER TRAINING-VO SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
CHARO AEROMED-VO MARYLAND-VOTTOPS
CHARO AEROMED-SOTVO MUSCHAMP-POMON
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP MUSCHAMP-VOTOPS
TEASE ONE FSU NOLES-POPMON
TZ1 A) POWERBALL 500 MILLION-VO FSU NOLES-VOTOPS
TZ1 B) TODDLER NEAR MISS-VO FSU NOLES-SOTTOPS
POWERBALL 500 MILLION-VOTOPS-WIPE STOOPS-VOTOPS
POWERBALL 500 MILLION-(3)SOTVO FIRST BAPTIST-VOTOPS
TODDLER NEAR MISS-VO FIRST BAPTIST-SOTTOPS
CHRISTMAS TREE BUGS-VO FGCU WOMEN-VOTOPS
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP TIGER WOODS-VOTOPS
TEASE TWO GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT


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HEADLINES


FROM NIGHTCLUB TO FIGHT CLUB.

WHY DEPUTIES ARE TAKING A SPECIAL INTERST IN A COLLIER COUNTY HANGOUT.

CUTTING DOWN ON TIME AND

STOCKING UP ON CRITICAL, LIFE SAVING MOMENTS.

HOW MANY MINUTES A NEW MEDICAL HELICOPTER COULD SAVE DURING A CHARLOTTE COUNTY EMERGENCY.

we are not going to bandy about these things. listen to your lawyer and to the court.

WARNED IN COURT AND ACCUSED OF MURDER.

WHY POLICE BELIEVE THIS WOMAN KILLED A FLORIDA LOTTERY WINNER.

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


HL 1) NAPLES NIGHTCLUB CLOSES-VO


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HL 2) CHARO AEROMED-VO


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HL 3) LOTTO SHOOTING TRIAL-SOTVO


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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ROBERT DUNN TRIAL-VO


THE MAN FOUND GUILTY OF MURDERING HIS WIFE INSIDE A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE WILL BE BACK IN COURT NEXT WEEK TO LEARN HIS SENTENCE.

ROBERT DUNN HAD NO EMOTION AS THE VERDICT WAS READ TODAY.

IT TOOK LESS THAN THREE HOURS FOR THE JURY TO FIND HIM GUILTY OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER, ARMED BURGLARY AND CHILD ABUSE.

CHRISTINE DUNN'S FATHER TOM LOZIER WATCHED EVERY MOMENT OF THE TRIAL.

HE SAYS HIS FORMER SON IN LAW IS ALREADY DEAD TO HIM. Return to index of stories...


ROBERT DUNN TRIAL-(2)SOTVO


she was a wonderful mother and again she awlways made us proud 15:50:52

15:52:36 he's very smart, he's very quiet, he's very cunning, and he's heartless. 15:52:44

DUNN SAYS HE WILL KEEP HIS LAWYER DURING SENTENCING DESPITE NUMEROUS REQUESTS TO REPRESENT HIMSELF.

HE DOES FACE THE DEATH PENALTY.

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GULFSTREAM HOMICIDE PERSON OF INTEREST-SS-VO


FORT MYERS POLICE ARE WANT TO QUESTION A PERSON OF INTEREST IN A MURDER FROM EARLIER THIS YEAR.

DETECTIVES ARE LOOKING FOR 24-YEAR OLD JONATHAN ESPINOSA.

THEY SAY HE LAST LIVED IN THE PINE MANOR AREA OF LEE COUNTY.

INVESTIGATORS HOPE TO GET MORE INFORMATION FROM HIM ABOUT THE MURDER OF SHIRLEY ZERNA.

THEY FOUND THE 28 YEAR OLD DEAD INSIDE AN APARTMENT IN GULFSTREAM ISLES IN JUNE. Return to index of stories...


IMMOKALEE SHOOTING-(2)SS VO


TONIGHT --

POLICE ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR THE SHOOTER IN A CRUEL ATTACK IN IMMOKALEE.

OFFICERS SAY IT WAS MORE THAN A SHOOTING.

THE VICTIM -- 29-YEAR-OLD GERALD JAMES -- WAS HIT BY A CAR, SHOT IN THE FACE, THEN RUN OVER AGAIN.

HE'S IN STABLE CONDITION AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

THE ATTACKED HAPPENED LAST NIGHT AT 5TH STREET AND WEST DELEWARE AVENUE.

COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THIS MAN --

ALDRICE CUMMINGS.

DEPUTIES SAY JAMES NAMED CUMMINGS AS THE SHOOTER.

THEY FOUND HIS CAR BUT NOT HIM. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES NIGHTCLUB CLOSES-VO


DRUGS, UNRULY FIGHTS, LARGE CROWDS.

ALL THINGS COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE DEALING WITH AT ONE NAPLES NIGHTCLUB.

DEPUTIES SAY DIMENSION NIGHTCLUB IS DRAWING IN DANGEROUS CROWDS--

IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS, THEY'VE ARRESTED SEVEN PEOPLE OUTSIDE OF THE CLUB.

DEPUTIES SAY HUNDREDS OF PARTY-GOERS GATHER IN THE PARKING LOT AND FIGHTS RESEMBLING RIOTS BREAK-OUT. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES NIGHTCLUB CLOSES-SOTVO


"It tends to create sort of a frenzy with the folks that are there to see the musical act and they get a little excited and out of control and fights start."

THE SHERIFFS OFFICE IS NOW DEPLOYING THE GANG-UNIT TO CONTROL THE MASSIVE CROWDS.

WE REACHED OUT TO THE CLUBS MANAGEMENT--

THEY DECLINED TO COMMENT. Return to index of stories...


FALSE KIDNAPPING FOLO-VO


WE HAVE NEW DETAILS TONIGHT -- ON THE LEE COUNTY WOMAN WHO DEAD BECAUSE OF WHAT HER FAMILY THINKS WAS A BOGUS 9-1-1 CALL.

DEPUTIES SAY ANGELA RICE LIED, CALLING 911 AND CLAIMING SOMEONE KIDNAPPED HER DAUGHTER.

SHE GAVE A DESCRIPTION OF A CAR.

DEPUTIES PULLED IT OVER -- GUNS GRAWN.

BUT COPS SAY MONIQUE SIMS -- THE DRIVER -- WAS NOT A KIDNAPPER.

HER FAMILY SAYS SHE IS, THOUGH, SOMEONE WHO DID NOT DEAL WELL WITH STRESS. Return to index of stories...


FALSE KIDNAPPING FOLO-SOTVO


5:05 casey "mom was panicking already at that point- they put her in cuffs, put her in the cop car."

HER FAMILY TELLS US THE STRESS CAUSED THE 44-YEAR-OLD TO SUFFER A HEART ATTACK.

SHE DIED LATER THAT NIGHT.

DETECTIVES ARRESTED RICE.

SHE'S CHARGED WITH FILING A FALSE REPORT.

THE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WILL DECIDE IF SHE'LL FACE MORE CHARGES BECAUSE SIMS DIED.

RICE SAYS SHE'S INNOCENT. Return to index of stories...


CIRCLE K ROBBERY-VOTOPS


LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE LOOKING FOR THE PERSON WHO ROBBED A NORTH FORT MYERS "CIRCLE K" THIS MORNING.

IT HAPPENED ON BAYLINE DRIVE.

A MASK COVERS THE MAN'S FACE. SO TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT HIS BUILD AND WHAT HE'S WEARING.

INVESTIGATORS SAY HE DID HAVE A KNIFE. TOOK CASH AND RAN OFF.

IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING CALL CRIMESTOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO ATTY FIGHT-VO


LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WANT THE COUNTY ATTORNEY *GONE.

AND AT THIS MORNING'S MEETING -

COUNTY ATTORNEY MICHAEL HUNT SAID HE WOULD RESIGN.

BUT HE WANTS A SEVERANCE PACKAGE OF 112-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO DO IT.

COMMISSIONERS WOULDN'T AGREE TO THAT.

THEY STILL WANT HUNT OUT OF OFFICE SOONER RATHER THAN LATER.

HUNT -- WHO RECEIVED POOR REVIEWS -- SAYS HE'LL LEAVE BY NEXT AUGUST.

BUT HE WON'T LEAVE EARLIER WITHOUT MORE MONEY. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO ATTY FIGHT-(2)SOTVO


we both entered into this agreement with open eyes. We both entered into this understanding the circumstances.

whatever money we are paying for an unsatisfactory job - is wasted money.

COMMISSIONERS HOPE TO SETTLE ON A SEVERANCE PACKAGE FOR HUNT AT NEXT WEEK'S MEETING. Return to index of stories...


DERELICT BOATS-VO


AN EYESORE FOR RESIDENTS, LEFT HIGH AND DRY--

CREWS ARE ON CLEAN-UP DUTY TODAY TO REMOVE ABANDONED BOATS ACROSS LEE COUNTY.

DOZENS OF BOATS LITTER THE WATER.

SOME.ARE LEFT HIDDEN IN MANGROVES OR DOCKED FOR MONTHS ON END. OTHERS SINK.

LEE COUNTY CONTRACTS OUTSIDE COMPANIES TO TOW IN THE LARGER BOATS.

THAT'S COSTS ABOUT 17-HUNDRED DOLLARS.

THE WORK IS PAID FOR WITH COUNTY GRANTS.

THIS YEAR ALONE -- CREWS PULLED 63 ABANDONED VESSELS FROM THE WATER. Return to index of stories...


PROPERTY INSURANCE RULING-VO


A-B-C 7 FOUND OUT TODAY --

YOUR GARAGE DOOR COULD SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT YOUR INSURANCE PREMIUM.

A FLORIDA JUDGE IN PLANTATION WANTS TO FIX A PROBLEM ON A FORM USED TO CALCULATE INSURANCE DISCOUNTS.

THE FORMS DON'T ALLOW FOR A SEPARATE DISCOUNT FOR HOMES WITH GARAGE DOORS STRENGTHENED AGAINST WIND DAMAGE. Return to index of stories...


PROPERTY INSURANCE RULING-(2)SOTVO


21.58.41 "what will probably come out of this is there will be a new form that will allow for that discount for the garage doors as long as the garage door is fortified even if the rest of the house isn't, you will probably still be entitled to a discount.

21.46.28 "hard to say who's going to really win on this whole thing in the end, but it looks like a good first step for homeowners in Florida.

HOMEOWNERS CAN'T BENEFIT FROM ANYTHING YET.

THE OFFICE OF INSURANCE REGULATION IS APPEALING. Return to index of stories...


CAPE FIREFIGHTER TRAINING-VO


THE CAPE CORAL FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD BE DOING AWAY WITH LOCAL TRYOUTS.

ABC7 HAS LEARNED THE DEPARTMENT IS CONSIDERING HIRING A NATIONAL FIRM TO TEST THE *PHYSICAL ABILITIES OF ITS CANDIDATES.

ACCORDING TO A DIVISION CHIEF, THE MOVE WOULD SAVE THE CITY MONEY IN OVERTIME, TESTING EQUIPMENT AND LIABILITY INSURANCE.

IF APPROVED, THE NEW PLAN COULD GO INTO PLACE BY THE SPRING. Return to index of stories...


CHARO AEROMED-VO


A MEDICAL HELICOPTER WILL SOON CALL PUNTA GORDA HOME.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVED A DEAL WITH AEROMED TODAY WHICH WILL BRING AN AIR AMBULANCE TO CHARLOTTE COUNTY IN 20-13.

CURRENTLY, HELICOPTERS FROM SARASOTA, HENDRY AND LEE COUNTIES RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

BY HAVING A HELICOPTER BASED IN THE COUNTY, THE FIRE CHIEF SAYS THE AVERAGE RESPONSE TIME WILL DROP TEN MINUTES. Return to index of stories...


CHARO AEROMED-SOTVO


inside our county, it will probably cut that 15-30 minute response time down to 10 minutes

TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL OPERATES AEROMED.

IT HOPES TO HAVE THE HELICOPTER SET UP AT THE PUNTA GORDA AIRPORT EARLY NEXT YEAR.

THE AGREEMENT DOESN'T COST TAXPAYERS ANYTHING. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE ONE


POWERBALL FEVER LEADS TO A MODERN DAY GOLD RUSH.

WHY PLAYERS CAN'T RESIST THIS RECORD BREAKING JACKPOT.

A DRAMATIC ACCIDENT, CAUGHT ON CAMERA.

WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS TODDLER AFTER A CAR CRASHED INTO HIS FAMILY'S STORE

WEATHER TEASE Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) POWERBALL 500 MILLION-VO


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TZ1 B) TODDLER NEAR MISS-VO


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POWERBALL 500 MILLION-VOTOPS-WIPE


500 MILLION DOLLARS--

IT'S STIRRING UP IMAGINATION AND EXCITEMENT FOR THOSE DREAMING OF CASHING IN ON THE LARGEST POWERBALL JACKPOT IN HISTORY.

NATIONWIDE HOPEFUL PLAYERS ARE LINING UP TO BUY THE WINNING TICKET Return to index of stories...


POWERBALL 500 MILLION-(3)SOTVO


If I hit it, me and my family retire. Going to the island

Whoo! You just. well, you come in and you get in line with the other people and try to get the winning ticket. That's just all you can do

You've gotta play. If you don't play you don't have a chance to win it.

AND YOU HAVE UNTIL 11 O'CLOCK TOMORROW TO UP YOUR ODDS.

REMEMBER

ABC7 IS YOUR OFFICIAL LOTTERY STATION.

CATCH THE RECORD POWERBALL DRAWING LIVE RIGHT HERE TOMORROW NIGHT AT 11. Return to index of stories...


TODDLER NEAR MISS-VO


WE HAVEAMAZING NEW VIDEO TONIGHT --

YOU'LL SEE A CAR SLAM INTO A GEORGIA JEWELRY STORE. NARROWLY MISSING A TODDLER INSIDE!

TAKE A LOOK.

THAT'S THE JEWELRY STORE OWNER'S 16-MONTH-OLD SON WALKING IN FRONT OF A WINDOW.

HE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY.

AND YOU CAN SEE. JUST MOMENTS LATER. A CAR PLOWS RIGHT THROUGH THE WINDOW HE WAS JUST STANDING IN FRONT OF!

THANKFULLY, THE CHILD WASN'T HURT -- BUT SO CLOSE!

THE WOMAN BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THE CAR WAS CHARGED WITH RECKLESS DRIVING. Return to index of stories...


CHRISTMAS TREE BUGS-VO


AS YOU GET READY TO PICK OUT THAT PERFECT TREE.

MAKE SURE IT'S ALSO BUG-FREE.

BUSINESS ONWERS IN NAPLES SAY TREES CAN CARRY GYPSY MOTHS, APHIDS AND SPIDER MITES INTO YOUR HOME WHERE THEY CAN LAY EGGS.

VENDORS WITH CLEAN TREES SHOULD HAVE A CERTIFICATE--SHOWING THEY SPRAYED THEIR TREES FOR INSECTS.

MAKE SURE YOU ASK TO SEE IT BEFORE YOU BUY. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE TWO


KILLED OVER TWO BLU RAY PLAYERS.

TONIGHT THE WIFE OF A SUSPECTED SHOPLIFTER SPEAKS OUT.

WHAT MESSAGE SHE HAS FOR THE WALMART EMPLOYEES BEHIND HER HUSBANDS DEATH.

the conditions that they were living in, i've never seen anything this bad

A LEAP FROM THIS WINDOW LEADS TO A STARTLING DISCOVERY.

WHAT LED A TEEN TO MAKE THE SECOND STORY ESCAPE AND WHAT INVESTIGATORS FOUND INSIDE THAT LEFT THEM STUNNED. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) WALMART BLK FRIDAY DEATH-VO


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TZ2 B) TEEN JUMP-SOTVO


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WEATHER-CLIP


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WEATHER-PWC


WARM AND DRY WEATHER

The last time we saw any measurable rain was November 6th….and it doesn't appear there will be any significant rain any time soon around southwest Florida. A front is moving across the northern part of the state this evening and will only scare up some clouds down here. First Alert Doppler Radar remains quiet tonight as the low temperatures drop off, slowly, into the 60's by tomorrow morning. The forecast for Wednesday still looks good; however, there will be some scattered clouds throughout the day. You can also enjoy a fair amount of sunshine tomorrow as the high temperatures top out above 80 degrees once again. Forecast models still tell the story of warm afternoons and pleasant evenings for several more days.

It looks like another weak weather system will cross the area late Friday / early Saturday with a few clouds and very little, if any, rain showers.

Hurricane season ends on Friday and there are no developing systems to track in the Atlantic Basin. It looks like the 2012 season will end on a very quiet weather pattern. Return to index of stories...


LOTTO SHOOTING TRIAL-VO-WIPE


UNDERWAY IN FLORIDA TODAY--

THE TRIAL OF A TAMPA WOMAN ACCUSED OF SWINDLING A JACKPOT WINNER OUT OF MILLIONS -- BEFORE SHOOTING AND KILLING HIM.

IN 2010 POLICE FOUND THE BODY OF LOTTERY WINNER -ABRAHAM SHAKESPEARE- BURIED AND COVERED IN CONCRETE IN THE BACKYARD OF DEE DEE MOORE'S HOUSE NEAR LAKELAND.

THEY SAY SHAKESPEARE WAS SHOT TWICE IN THE CHEST BY A 38- CALIBUR PISTOL THAT BELONGED TO MOORE.

DURING JURY SELCTION TODAY, THE JUDGE GAVE MOORE A STERN WARNING ABOUT COMMUNICATING WITH THE JURORS. Return to index of stories...


LOTTO SHOOTING TRIAL-SOTVO


"I've talked to you, Ms. Moore earlier, and I'm going to say it one more time, this is not in your best interest. I'm not going to put up with any disruption. I'm not going to put up with any of that sort of communication"

IF CONVICTED, MOORE FACES LIFE IN PRISON. Return to index of stories...


WALMART BLK FRIDAY DEATH-OC-SOTVO


ALL NEW TONIGHT AT 7--

THE FAMILY OF A SUSPECTED SHOPLIFTER, WHO DIED DURING A SCUFFLE WITH GEORGIA WALMART EMPLOYEES, IS SPEAKING OUT.

It took three people to hold him down and choke hold him. how can you do that? you know, one person with no weapon? all for two dvd players?"

ACCORDING TO POLICE THAT WOMAN'S HUSBAND DIED WHILE BEING HELD DOWN BY TWO WALMART EMPLOYEES AND A SECUITY GUARD.

THEY BELIEVED HE'D STOLEN FROM THE STORE.

THE EMPLOYEES ARE SUSPENDED.

A WALMART SPOKESPERSON CALLED IT A SAD SITUATION AND SAID NO AMOUNT OF MERCHANDISE IS WORTH SOMEONE'S LIFE. Return to index of stories...


TEEN JUMP-VO


AN INDIANA TEEN'S DECISION TO ESCAPE HIS FOSTER PARENTS' HOUSE LED TO A SHOCKING DISCOVERY.

POLICE SAY THE 17-YEAR-OLD JUMPED OUT OF A SECOND STORY WINDOW AFTER HIS FOSTER PARENTS LOCKED HIM AND HIS SIBLINGS UP AND REFUSED TO FEED THEM.

HE WAS LATER DISCOVERED WANDERING ALONG A HIGHWAY AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.

WHEN POLICE BEGAN INVESTIGATING, THEY SAY THEY FOUND THE CHILDREN HAD BEEN BEATEN AND DUCT-TAPED TO THEIR BEDS.

OFFICERS SAY THE KIDS WERE ALSO MALNOURISHED.

THE CHILDREN'S FOSTER PARENTS ARE FACING CHARGES OF NEGLECT AND CRIMINAL CONFINEMENT. Return to index of stories...


KEVIN CLASH 3RD ACCUSER-VO


MORE TROUBLE TONIGHT FOR EX-ELMO PUPPETEER KEVIN CLASH AFTER A FLORIDA MAN RAISES NEW ALLEGATIONS.

THE ACCUSER IS SUING CLASH, SAYING THE VOICE ACTOR MET HIM IN NEW YORK AFTER TROLLING GAY TELEPHONE CHAT LINES SEEKING UNDERAGE BOYS FOR SEX.

THE MAN SAYS HE WAS JUST 16 WHEN HE MET CLASH ON-LINE.

HE'S THE THIRD TO MAKE CLAIMS AGAINST THE PUPPETEER, WHO RESIGNED FROM "SESAME STREET" LAST WEEK AFTER 28 YEARS. Return to index of stories...


HALLE BERRY EX RESTRAINING ORDER-VO


A THANKSGIVING DAY FIGHT ERUPTED BETWEEN ACTRESS HALLE BERRY'S FORMER BOYFRIEND AND HER FIANCÉ.

GABRIEL AUBREY SAYS HE SUFFERED CUTS AND BRUISES ON HIS FACE AND A BROKEN RIB DURING A BRAWL WITH BERRY'S FIANCÉ OLIVIER MARTINEZ.

HOWEVER, IT WAS AUBREY WHO WAS ARRESTED AND LATER RELEASED ON A 20-THOUSAND DOLLAR BAIL.

BERRY AND AUBREY HAVE BEEN LOCKED IN A HEATED CUSTODY BATTLE OVER THEIR 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER SINCE THEIR SPLIT TWO YEARS AGO. Return to index of stories...


TWO & A HALF MEN STAR-SOTTOPS-VO


please stop watching two and a half men. I'm on two and a half men and I don't want to be on it.

THAT'S THE ON-LINE PLEA FROM ONE OF THE STARS OF THE SHOW.

ACTOR, ANGUS T. JONES, CALLED THE SHOW "FILTH" AND TOLD VIEWERS NOT TO WATCH IT!

HE SAYS HE'S FOUND RELIGION AND HIS NEW LIFESTYLE DOESN'T JIVE WITH THE PROGRAM.

JONES IS NOT EXPECTED BACK ON THE SET OF TWO AND A HALF MEN UNTIL AFTER THE NEW YEAR. Return to index of stories...


DWTS FINALE TONIGHT-NATSVO


AFTER 10 GRUELING WEEKS OF COMPETITION, TONIGHT A DANCING WITH THE STARS CHAMPION WILL BE CROWNED.

THE THREE REMAINNIG ALL STARS, KELLY MONACO, MELISSA RYCROFT AND SHAWN JOHNSON WILL BATTLE IT OUT FROM THE MIRROR BALL TROPHY.

AND THE ELIMINATED COUPLES RETURN FOR A PERFORMANCE DURING THE SPECIAL TWO HOUR FINALE.

KICKING OFF RIGHT HERE ON ABC7 STARTING AT NINE. Return to index of stories...


TRACKS & TRAILS NEW AMUSEMENT PARK-VO


ZIPLINES, MOTORCROSS TRAILS, AN AMPHITHEATRE AND A WATERPARK ARE HEADED TO CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

LOCATED OFF STATE ROAD 74, FLORIDA TRACKS AND TRAILS IS READY TO BUILD A 25 MILLIOND DOLLAR FACILITY.

THIS PARK IS GEARED TOWARDS FAMILIES.

TO MAKE SURE IT'S SAFE-

THE COUNTY AND THE DEVELOPERS ADDED EXTRA FEATURES LIKE A HELIPAD FOR AN EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELICOPTER TO LAND.

THE GROUNDBREAKING IS SET FOR EARLY 2013. Return to index of stories...


TRACKS & TRAILS NEW AMUSEMENT PARK-SOTVO


" it's always been important to have a safe, clean environment. There won't be any coolers at our place."

THE HOPE IS THAT THE PARK WILL PROVIDE SOMETHING FOR RESIDENTS,

WHILE ALSO BRINGING IN TOURISTS.

THE GROUNDBREAKING IS SET FOR EARLY 2013.

THE PARK IS EXPECTED TO WELCOME FAMILIES INSIDE BY THE END OF THE YEAR. Return to index of stories...


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TEASE THREE-POP


SEMINOLES SAY THEIR LOSS TO FLORIDA IS BEHIND THEM. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE ACC TITLE GAME. FIRST BAPTIST 2 WINS AWAY FROM A STATE TITLE.

PLUS WILL MUSCHAMP. HAS BEEN KEEPING A SECRET. WE'LL LET YOU KNOW Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A-VO-DISS


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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP


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11PM TZ2) POWERBALL DANGERS-VOTOPS


TONIGHT AT 11,

WHILE MILLIONS WONDER WHAT THEY WOULD DO WITH 500-MILLION DOLLARS,

WE LOOK AT HOW WINNING THE LOTTERY CAN RUIN YOUR LIFE! Return to index of stories...


11PM TZ1) DRONES-VOTOPS-WIPE


PLUS,

THE MILITARY USES DRONES TO HUNT DOWN TERRORISTS --

BUT COULD CELEBRITY BLOGGERS START USING THEM TO HUNT DOWN CELEBRITIES?

THAT'S TONIGHT AFTER THE FINALE OF DANCING WITH THE STARS ALL-STAR EDITION. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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MARYLAND-VOTTOPS


THE ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE IS SUING THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND FOR 50-MILLION DOLLARS.

THAT IS THE EXIT FEE FOR LEAVING THE ACC FOR THE BIG TEN CONFERNCE. Return to index of stories...


MUSCHAMP-POMON


3 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. 8 SEC TITLES. THOSE ARE THE FUN NUMBER TO TALK ABOUT WHEN IT COMES TO THE FLORIDA GATORS. THOSE NUMBERS ALSO BRING ABOUT VERY HIGH EXPECTATIONS. JUST ASK WILL MUSCHAMP. AFTER A 7-6 SEASON. THERE WERE FACEBOOK PAGES AND WEBSITES DEDICATED TO GETTING MUCHAMP FIRED. Return to index of stories...


MUSCHAMP-VOTOPS


APARENTLY THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT NEVER HAD THEIR DOUBTS.

THE FLORIDA GATORS SIGNED MUSCHAMP TO A CONTRACT EXTENSION. BUT THEY DID IT OVER THE SUMMER.

THE DEAL ADDS ANOTHER YEAR. AND 2.7 MILLION DOLLARS TO MUSCHAMP'S CONTRACT WHICH GOES THROUGH 2017 Return to index of stories...


FSU NOLES-POPMON


FLORIDA STATE IS A WIN AWAY FROM BEING THE ACC CHAMPS. SO WHY WOULD JIMBO FISHER WANT TO COACH SOMEWHERE ELSE. WELL ACCORDING TO FISHER. HE DOESN'T. AS FISHER TOLD REPORTERS ON MONDAY. HE IS VERY HAPPY IN TALLAHASSEE. IF YOU MADE IT TO THE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHP TWO OF YOUR FIRST 3 YEARS.. YOU'D LIKE IT TOO. Return to index of stories...


FSU NOLES-VOTOPS


ON MONDAY. FISHER KILLED ANY RUMORS THAT HE IS HEADING TO THE SEC. TO FILL ONE OF THEIR COACHING VACANCIES.

INSTEAD. HIS FOCUS IS ON WINNING THE ACC TITLE GAME AGAINST GEORGIA TECH THIS SATURDAY. IT WOULD BE THE NOLES FIRST CONFERENCE TITLE IN 7 YEARS.

A WIN WOULD ALSO MEAN A TRIP TO THE ORANGE BOWL. Return to index of stories...


FSU NOLES-SOTTOPS


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STOOPS-VOTOPS


WHILE FISHER SAYS HE'S STAYING PUT AT FLORIDA STATE. DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR MARK STOOPS IS NOT.

TODAY STOOPS ACCEPTED THE HEAD COACHING JOB AT KENTUCKY.

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FIRST BAPTIST-VOTOPS


FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY WILL TRAVEL TO MIAMI THIS FRIDAY NIGHT. TO FACE DADE-CHRISTIAN. IN THE STATE SEMI FINALS

THE CRUSADERS ARE 12-0 ON THE YEAR. AND ARE RANKED NUMBER ONE IN THE STATE.

BUT THE LIONS SAY IT'S NOT ABOUT DADE CHRISTIAN. IT'S ABOUT THEM. Return to index of stories...


FIRST BAPTIST-SOTTOPS


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FGCU WOMEN-VOTOPS


THE FGCU WOMEN PICKED UP TWO MORE BIG RECRUITS.

TODAY THE EAGLES SIGNED MORGAN BLUMER OUT OF WISCONSIN. MORGAN AVERAGED. 20 A GAME AND WAS FIRST TEAM ALL-WISCONSIN.

THE EAGLES ALSO SIGNED. 5-11 FORWARD HALEY LAUGHTER. SHE AVERAGED 17 POINTS A GAME AND WAS THE MVP OF HER CONFERENCE. Return to index of stories...


TIGER WOODS-VOTOPS


TIGER WOODS WAS THINKING ABOUT JOINING THE EUROPEAN TOUR.

SO MUCH FOR THAT. TIGER SAYS ADDING A FEW EXTRA TOURNAMENTS A YEAR WOULD BE TOO MUCH FOR HIM. Return to index of stories...


GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT


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