ABC POWERBALL 11PM |
YOU ARE JUST 15 SECONDS AWAY FROM THE 550-MILLION DOLLAR POWERBALL JACKPOT --
LIVE *ONLY* ON A-B-C 7!
WHEN IT'S OVER --
WE'LL EXPLAIN WHAT TO DO IF YOU WON --
AND HOW YOU KNOW IT'S NOT RIGGED IF YOU LOST!
GOOD LUCK!
WE'LL SEE YOU RIGHT AFTER POWERBALL!
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11PM SHOW OPEN
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nats printing tickets
Pete Curcio
51:09 its a big one you gotta be in it to win it
4640 i figure if I'm gonna win 1 is all i need 46:43
"this is amazing, incredible."
IT ONLY TAKES ONE
Nats
"That's the winner, the boats and the house and the cars."
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POWERBALL FEVER IS RUNNING HIGH IN EVERY STATE THE OFFERS THE GAME.
TODAY THERE WERE 130-THOUSAND SOLD EVERY MINUTE --
THAT WORKS OUT TO SEVEN-POINT-EIGHT MILLION SOLD EVERY HOUR.
IN ARIZONA --
SOME WAITED TWO HOURS TO GET A TICKET -- AS PEOPLE FROM CALIFORNIA CROSSED THE BORDER TO PLAY.
THE SAME THING HAPPENED IN THE PANHANDLE AS FOLKS FROM ALABAMA RUSHED IN FOR THEIR CHANCE.
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WHAT WE DO KNOW -- THERE IS A 75 PERCENT CHANCE SOMEONE OUT THERE WON TONIGHT
THE MASSIVE POWERBALL JACKPOT IS THE KIND OF MONEY MOST PEOPLE ONLY DREAM ABOUT.
BUT -- MANAGING ANY LARGE SUM OF CASH TAKES SOME SERIOUS FOCUS.
TONIGHT,
A-B-C SEVEN'S CHRISTINA LUSBY FOUND OUT WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU RECIEVE A SURPRISE WINDFALL.
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Nats of powerball
KNOWING WHAT TO DO---- IN THE MOMENT OF A BIG WIN LIKE THE POWERBALL JACKPOT OR A SURPRISE INHERITANCE---CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOU.
14:30:21 what is there goal? once you have a clue as to what their goal is --then you want to protect that asset 30:31
THE FIRST STEP--FINDING AN ACCOUNT AND FINANCIAL PLANNER.
CHARLES MASSIE OF MASSIE AND REILLY IN FORT MYERS IS BOTH.
35:59 all of it comes down to tax advantage asset protection you don't want to pay anymore tax than you legally have to and you want to protect those assets 36:00
THEN YOU'LL NEED A LAWYER--
HAROLD ESKIN WORKS OUT OF CAPE CORAL.
HE SAYS A WILL AND A TRUST--ARE A MUST.
38:00 so that you can determine where the money goes in the event of your demise or in a trust situation --you can have someone help or manage your money if you cant do it yourself because of illness or an accident 38:17
HAVING MONEY FALL INTO YOUR LAP CAN SEEM LIKE A DREAM--BUT IF MISMANAGED CAN TURN INTO A NIGHTMARE.
41:50 not saying that you would get vandalized by some bad people 41:28 but i would recommend a gun -- if you have any valuables you'd want cameras around your house 41:45
when you win a lot of money there will be lots of people coming around with their hands out 39:43
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THAT'S WHAT YOU DO IF YOU WIN.
BUT IF YOU LOST TONIGHT,
LIKE MOST OF US DID.
YOU MAY THINK THE WHOLE THING IS RIGGED.
BUT.
WE WENT BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE POWERBALL STUDIOS IN TALLEHASSE TO SHOW YOU THAT'S NOT THE CASE.
A VAULT HOLDS THE MACHINE THAT PICKS THE NUMBERS.
SEVEN SECURITY CAMERAS WATCH THE STUDIO AT ALL TIMES -- INCLUDING TWO INSIDE OF THAT VAULT.
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the integrity of the game is of what is of the utmost importance here, the door to get in here is double locked, sealed and alarmed
THE BALLS THEMSELVES ARE NEVER TOUCHED DIRECTLY BY HUMAN HANDS.
EVERYONE USES GLOVES.
THAT'S TO MAKE SURE OIL AND DIRT DOES NOT GET ONTO THEM.
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FEELING A LITTLE DOWN BECAUSE YOU LOST POWERBALL TONIGHT?
DON'T BE.
HERE ARE SOME THINGS MORE LIKELY TO HAPPEN TO YOU THAN WINNING.
REMEMBER --
1 IN 175 MILLION CHANCE YOU HAD THE WINNING TICKET TONIGHT.
THERE IS ONLY A 1 IN 134 *THOUSAND CHANCE YOU COULD BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
THE ODDS OF BEING BORN WITH EXTRA FINGERS OR TOES -- 1 IN 500.
STILL IN A GAMBLING MOOD?
HERE ARE SOME GOOD ODDS.
THE ODDS OF WINNING AT LEAST SOME KIND OF POWERBALL PRIZE -- EVEN FOUR DOLLARS -- NOT BAD.
ONE IN 32.
ALSO, YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS --
AMERICANS HAVE WON 800 MILLION DOLLARS AND DON'T EVEN KNOW IT.
THAT MONEY SITS UNCLAIMED -- A REMINDER TO CHECK YOUR TICKETS TWICE.
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SO HERE --
IN CASE YOU MISSED THE LIVE DRAWING -- THESE ARE THE WINNING POWERBALL NUMBERS AGAIN --
THEY ARE ??
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FORT MYERS POLICE ARRESTED THE PERSON THEY SAY KILLED A MAN SITTING ON HIS FRONT PORCH.
DIETRICH WILCOX IS CHARGED WITH THE SECOND DEGREE MURDER OF 27 YEAR OLD TRAVIS BURTON.
OFFICERS SAY WILCOX SHOT BURTON MULTPILE TIMES AT A HOUSE ON PAULDO STREET BACK IN FEBRUARY.
WILCOX WAS ALREADY IN JAIL ON SEPARATE WEAPONS CHARGES.
AFTER THE ANNOUNCEMENT WE SPOKE TO BURTON'S MOTHER.
SHE SAYS SHE FEELS LIKE SHE'S ONE STEP CLOSER TO JUSTICE.
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ROBIN BURTON, VICTIM'S MOTHER: If someone kills someone in your family how would feel what would you want the community to do or the sheriff's department or the detectives to do to help you
OVER NINE MONTHS, DETECTIVES SAY THEY WORKED WITH STATE AGENTS TO IDENTIFY WILCOX.
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OFFICERS IN CAPE CORAL SAY THIS MAN --
MICHAEL SPEES --
HAS CONFESSED TO BREAKING INTO AT LEAST 14 HOUSES THE PAST TWO MONTHS.
HE WAS ARRESTED LAST WEEK --
BUT WAS CHARGED TODAY.
POLICE SAY SPEES WOULD DRIVE AROUND THE CITY IN HIS WORK TRUCK.
HE WOULD KNOCK ON PEOPLE'S DOORS.
IF SOMEONE ANSWERED --
HE WOULD ASK TO MOW THEIR GRASS --
IF THEY DIDN'T ANSWER,
THEY SAY SPEES WOULD BREAK-IN AND STEAL FROM THEM.
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NEW AT 11,
A CAT SET ON FIRE NEARLY A MONTH AGO IN LEHIGH ACRES IS IN THE ARMS OF A LOVING COUPLE.
LEE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES FOUND THE ONE YEAR OLD CAT HIDING UNDER A CAR ON PAISLEY STREET IN LEHIGH ACRES.
SHE HAD SEVERE BURNS.
A CAPE CORAL COUPLE ADOPTED HER AND RENAMED HER. 'LIL LADY.
ONE MONTH LATER - SHE'S DOING FINE.
THOUGH HER EARS AND SKIN ARE SCARRED WITH THE BURNS.
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:14 to me i wouldnt expect for someone in so much pain to be so loving and purring all the time she brightens up our lives:27
LEE COUNTY DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES TELLS US THEY GOT NUMEROUS TIPS ON THE PERSON WHO HURT HER. BUT NO LEGITIMATE LEADS.
THERE IS A FIVE-THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO AN ARREST.
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TONIGHT --
THE WHITE HOUSE IS STEPPING UP BEHIND-THE-SCENES NEGOTIATIONS --
HOPING TO AVOID THE SO-CALLED FISCAL CLIFF.
AN OFFICIAL SAYS TWO OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S TOP NEGOTIATORS ON FISCAL ISSUES WILL MEET SEPARATELY TOMORROW WITH LEADING LAWMAKERS FROM BOTH PARTIES.
LAWMAKERS HAVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31ST TO REACH AN AGREEMENT OR THE NATION WILL FACE TAX INCREASES AND SWEEPING SPENDING CUTS.
BY THE WAY --
WE FOUND OUT --
TO GET OUT OF OUR 16 TRILLION DOLLAR DEBT, THE U-S WOULD HAVE TO WIN TONIGHT'S POWERBALL JACKPOT ABOUT 30-THOUSAND TIMES.
AND THAT'S WITHOUT PAYING TAXES.
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A SUPRISE MINI-WINDFALL FOR LEE COUNTY POLL WORKERS WHO WORKED OVERTIME ON ELECTION NIGHT.
22:17:53 it was $50 more thank expected 55
EACH POLL WORKER WILL GET A 50 DOLLAR BONUS FOR WORKING LONGER SHITS.
BECAUSE OF LONG LINES AND PROBLEMS WITH BALLOT SCANNERS,
SOME WORKERS STAYED AT THEIR POSTS FOR 18-HOUR SHIFTS.
THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS ALREADY REQUESTED THE COUNTY BUY MORE SCANNERS FOR THE NEXT ELECTION.
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NEXT AT 11 OPEN
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A SEVEN-DOLLAR CUP OF JOE!
WHY STARBUCKS' LATEST OFFERING COSTS SO MUCH MONEY.
PLUS --
NEW DOCUMENTS HAVE SURFACED SHOWING THE U-S ONCE PLOTTED TO DETONATE AN ATOMIC BOMB IN SPACE.
WHY WE WERE PLANNING TO NUKE THE MOON!
AD-LIB WEATHER TEASE
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STORMWARN OPEN
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Hi there. welcome to Starbucks. What can we get started for you?
HOW ABOUT A *SEVEN* DOLLAR CUP OF COFFEE?
WHY STARBUCKS' NEWEST CONCOCTION RUNS YOU SO MUCH MONEY.
AND FIND OUT WHETHER PEOPLE CAN ACTUALLY TASTE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEVEN-DOLLAR COFFEE AND ONE-DOLLAR COFFEE.
THAT'S IN 60 SECONDS AFTER LOTTO.
DON'T GO ANYWHERE!
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IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR, HERE ARE THE WINNING POWERBALL NUMBERS AGAIN --
THEY ARE ??
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FANS OF COFFEE MAY NEED TO WIN THE POWERBALL TONIGHT --
IF THEY WANT TO BUY STARBUCKS' LATEST CREATION EVERY SINGLE DAY.
IN TONIGHT'S A-B-C SEVEN EXTRA --
WE LEARN THE MEANING OF THE *BUCK IN STARBUCKS.
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IS THAT THE SOUND OF MONEY BEING SUCKED FROM WALLETS?
It's priced at $7 cup.
Hi there. welcome to Starbucks. What can we get started for you?
HOW ABOUT A BANK SO WE CAN AFFORD THE NEW COFFEE MADE FROM RARE COSTA RICAN BEANS CALLED.
sot Finca Palmelera
ACTUALLY $7 IS FOR THE MEDIUM SIZE, THE GRANDE. YOU COULD SKIMP AND FOR $6 GET A SMALL.
IT WAS INTRODUCED AT 46 STARBUCKS STORES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
Wow.
Is that something you would buy?
No, not at all
THIS TYPE IS EXPENSIVE BECAUSE IT GROWS ONLY AT HIGH ALTITUDES AND THERE ARE FEWER CHERRIES PER TREE.
JIMMY KIMMEL'S STAFF ASKED FOLKS IF THEY COULD PICK THE NEW SUPER PREMIUM STARBUCKS COFFEE.
I want to say this one cause more of a richer taste.
I should mention we didn't bother to get $7 coffee we got a pot of regular coffee and poured the exact same coffee in both cups.
Ok this is a smoother flavor the other one slightly bitter.
I believe this one. it just tastes richer.
It kind of has beany taste. tastes like the bean.
I would put 2 to 3 dollars on this cup preferably over second cup. it all tastes the same, tastes the same laughter
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EVER WISH BUYING A LOTTERY TICKET COULD BE ANY EASIER THAN IT ALREADY IS.
FOR SOME MINNESOTA DRIVERS IT IS.
SOME GAS STATIONS NOW OFFER "PLAY AT THE PUMP."
WHILE YOU FILL UP YOU CAN PRESS A FEW BUTTONS AND GET YOUR QUICK-PICK NUMBERS.
HERE'S THE CATCH -- THERE'S A THREE DAY MINIMUM PURCHASE AND A ONE DOLLAR SERVICE FEE.
BUT IF YOU WIN A SMALL JACKPOT THE WINNINGS ARE AUTOMATICALLY DEPOSITED IN YOUR ACCOUNT.
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POLICE IN CAPE CORAL ARE LOOKING FOR A VANDAL WHO CHOSE THE WRONG SPOT TO POST THEIR MESSAGE.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS.
THE MESSAGE -- WRITTEN IN SPRAY PAINT OUTSIDE THE NORTH CAPE CORAL R-O WATER TREATMENT PLANT --READS --
"STOP PUTTING FLOURIDE IN WATER! ONLY HITLER DID THIS EVIL. CHEM-TRAILS BY PLANES ALSO KILL US SLOWLY!"
BUT THE PLANT, IT TURNS OUT, ACTUALLY *REMOVES FLOURIDE FROM THE WATER.
IT DOESN'T PUT IT IN.
THE MISINFORMED TAGGER COULD FACE FELONY CHARGES IF DAMAGE TO THE ROAD IS MORE THAN A THOUSAND BUCKS.
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NEW AT 11,
SCIENTISTS SAY SEA LEVELS ARE RISING FASTER THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT.
SATELLITE DATA SHOWS SEA LEVELS ROSE BY THREE-POINT-TWO MILLIMETERS A YEAR SINCE 1993.
THAT ADDS UP OVER TIME.
SCIENTISTS NOW PREDICT SEA LEVELS TO RISE ANYWHERE FROM SEVEN TO 23 INCHES *THIS CENTURY.
THAT'S ENOUGH TO CAUSE COASTAL FLOODING AND EROSION DURING STORM SURGES.
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WE HAVE NEW DETAILS TONIGHT ABOUT A SECRET COLD WAR PLOT TO SET OFF AN ATOMIC BOMB ON THE MOON.
fire explosion
NEW DOCUMENTS HAVE SURFACED ON THE SECRET AIR FORCE PROJECT SIMPLY NAMED A-119.
THE PLOT WAS TO MAKE A SPLASH AFTER THE SOVIET'S SPUTNIK LAUNCH.
THE BLAST WOULD NOT HAVE ACTUALLY BLOWN UP THE MOON.
PROJECT A-119 WAS EVENTUALLY SCRAPPED BECAUSE PROJECT MANAGERS DID NOT WANT TO CLUTTER NATURAL SITES ON THE MOON WITH ADDITIONAL BITS OF RADIOACTIVITY FROM THE EARTH.
THE AIR FORCE WON'T COMMENT ON THE PROJECT.
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A RISING PROSPECT FOR THE DETROIT RED WINGS IS IN THE PENALTY BOX,
FACING CHARGES UNDER MICHIGAN'S TOUGH "SUPER-DRUNK" LAW.
THIS IS VIDEO OF RILEY SHEAHAN'S ARREST.
OFFICERS PULLED HIM OVER FOR A TRAFFIC VIOLATION.
WHEN HE GOT OUT, THEY SAY HE WAS WEARING A TELETUBBY COSTUME.
ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT -- SHEAHAN REGISTERED A BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL OF POINT-THREE-ZERO.
IN MICHIGAN YOU ARE CONSIDERED "SUPER DRUNK" WITH A B-A-C OF POINT ONE-SEVEN.
HE PLEADED NOT GUILTY -- IF CONVICTED, HE FACES SIX MONTHS IN JAIL AND POSSIBLY DEPORTATION.
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AD-LIB SPORTS TOSS
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THE FGCU MEN FIND THEMSELVES IN ALABAMA TONIGHT. HIGHLIGHTS OF THEIR GAME. THE IMMOKALEE INDIANS. SAY REVENGE WILL BE SWEET.
PLUS MICHAEL JORDAN. GETS KICKED OFF A FLORIDA GULF COURSE.
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NIGHTLINE TEASE
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SPORTS OPEN
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ON MONDAY. EVAN LONGORIA SAID THERE'S NO PLACE HE'D RATHER BE. THAN ST. PETE. PLAYING FOR THE RAYS.
TODAY BJ UPTON FOUND A PLACE HE'D RATHER BE. ATLANTA. AND I CAN'T SAY I BLAME HIM.
ACCORDING TO ESPN. UPTON'S DEAL WITH THE BRAVES IS A 5 YEAR DEAL WORTH 75 MILLION DOLLARS
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ON THE ROAD AGAIN. WILLIE NELSON COULDN'T WAIT TO GET THERE. THE FGCU MEN JUST ASSUME STAY HOME. CAN'T BLAME THEM. THEY ARE REALLY GOOD AT ALICO ARENA. TAKE THEM OUT OF FORT MYERS. DIFFERENT TEAM. DIFFERENT STORY. EAGLES LOOKING FOR THEIR FIRST ROAD WIN OF THE YEAR. PLAYING SAMFORD SHOULD HELP. BULLDOGS JUST 1-6
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LET'S GO TO BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA FOR THIS ONE.
FIRST HALF. EAGLES GAME OUT BLAZIN. CHASE FIELER. THROWING DOWN. FGCU UP. 24-5. FIELER WITH 10
SAMFORD WOULD MAKE A LITTLE RUN.
BUT THE EAGLES BACK AT IT. SHERWOOD BROWN. ORDERS UP A FLOAT. THAT'S GOOD. EAGLES UP 10 AT HALF. BROWN WITH 22
THEY ROLL FROM THERE 86-62
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APPARENTLY BEING THE GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYER OF ALL TIME. DOESN'T MATTER MUCH ON THE GOLF COURSE.
MICHAEL JORDAN GOT BOUNCED FROM A COURSE IN MIAMI. FOR WEARING CARGO SHORTS.
THAT IS AGAINST DRESS CODE. JORDAN WAS ASKED TO RETURN TO THE CLUBHOUSE AND PUT ON PANTS.
HE REFUSED AND WAS TOLD HE WAS NOT WELCOMED BACK. YIKES
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I'M NOT SURE WHAT THE IMMOKALEE INDIANS WERE MORE EXCITED ABOUT. BEATING EAST LEE IN THE SECOND ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS. OR LEARNING THEY WOULD GET ANOTHER CRACK AT LAKE WALES. AS THEY SAY REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD. THE TRIBE IS GOING TO HAVE TO SETTLE FOR A LUKE WARM BATES STADIUM THIS FRIDAY NIGHT. MARK LARICOS HAS MORE.
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SPEAKING OF PLAYOFF FOOTBALL. ALABAMA AND GEORGIA ARE TREATING HIS SATURDAY'S SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. LIKE A PLAYOFF.
WINNER WILL FACE NOTRE DAME IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.
AND FOR GEORGIA.
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TWO LOCAL PLAYERS ARE TRYING TO QUALIFY FOR THE PGA TOUR.
MARINER GRAD CONNOR ARENDELL AND FORMER FGCU GOLFER DEREK LAMELY ARE BOTH ON THE COURSE TODAY.
IT'S QUALIFIYING SCHOOL AND IT'S A 6 ROUND COMPETITION
. ARENDELL FINISHED 2 UNDER FOR THE DAY. LAMELY. EVEN PAR.
FIRST ROUND LEADER IS IN AT 8 UNDER PAR
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THE LOUISVILLE IS OFF TO THE ACC. STARTING IN 2014. THAT'S A LOOK AT SPORTS MORE AFTER THE BREAK.
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HAVE SOME EXTRA CASH FROM YOUR RECENT POWERBALL WIN?
YOU CAN USE IT TO WIN A DATE WITH BETTY WHITE.
THE ACTRESS IS AUCTIONING *HERSELF* OFF ON EBAY.
THE GOLDEN GIRL COULD END UP BEING WORTH HER WEIGHT IN GOLD.
THE PRIZE.YOU AND THREE FRIENDS CAN JOIN WHITE FOR DINNER AT ONE OF HER FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA.
BIDDING RUNS FROM DECEMBER 3RD THROUGH THE 10TH.
ALL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
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IT'S CHRISTMAS-TIME AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
THE FIRST LADY GAVE THE FIRST PEEK AT THIS YEAR'S CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS.
THE THEME THIS SEASON IS "JOY TO ALL."
THE ROOMS OF THE WHITE HOUSE ARE DECORATED WITH 54 CHRISTMAS TREES.
IN ONE, THERE'S EVEN A NEARLY 300-POUND GINGERBREAD HOUSE THAT'S A REPLICA OF THE WHITE HOUSE -- COMPLETE WITH CHANDELIERS.
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AD LIB GOODBYE
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