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HL1) POWERBALL-VO-WIPE

AHEAD THIS MORNING ON ABC-7 --

SOMEBODY HIT THE JACKPOT!

BUT YOU MIGHT BE A WINNER, TOO!

SEE WHERE THE WINNING TICKETS WERE SOLD --

HL2) OBAMA ROMNEY MEETING-VO-WIPE

PLUS -- THE PRESIDENT MAKES GOOD ON AN ELECTION NIGHT PROMISE --

HL3) BONUS OVER PARTY-VO-WIPE

AND BUST OUT A BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE.

COMPANY HOLIDAY PARTIES ARE EXPECTED TO BOOM THIS YEAR.

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL

For the second day in a row, clouds will be pretty stubborn this morning, and most of us will start the day with a canopy of low clouds filtering the sun.

The cloud cover will also work to limit heating during the first half of the morning, so conditions will be rather cool to start the day with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

In conjunction with the cooler temperatures, a swift wind out of the east will bring an added chill to the air this morning, and we'll continue to see a stiff breeze through the day with gusts reaching 20 mph.

As we progress through the mid to late morning, the blanket of low clouds should begin to break, allowing for a few rays of sun to penetrate to the surface. This process should continue gradually through the afternoon, giving us a mix of sun and clouds for the second half of the day.

After this morning's somewhat chilly start, temperatures should warm quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon once the clouds break up.

Rain prospect will continue to stay low, but one or two sprinkles can't be ruled out, particularly father south close to Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.

Look for a partly cloudy sky tonight with temperatures in the low 60s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 50s over the interior.

Friday will likely offer up another day of more clouds than sun along with a slim chance of a sprinkle or two. Winds will stay very breezy, and temperatures will warm to 80 during the afternoon.

Sunshine will be on the increase as we head into the weekend, but we should also see our fair share of afternoon clouds riding in on a strong easterly breeze.

BREAKING-CLIP

POWERBALL FRENZY VIDEO-ANIMAP VO

THE POWERBALL FEVER BREAKS OVERNIGHT --

THE TWO WINNING TICKETS WERE PURCHASED IN ARIZONA AND MISSOURI.

THAT'S A 580 MILLION DOLLAR JACKPOT !!

BUT DON'T DISCOUNT YOUR TICKETS JUST YET.

POWERBALL OFFICIALS SAY NEARLY NINE MILLION PLAYERS WON SMALLER PRIZES.

NUMBERS RECAP-CGTOPS

IN CASE YOU MISSED THE DRAWING--

THESE ARE THE WINNING POWERBALL NUMBERS AGAIN --

WAITING FOR WINNERS-2 SHOT PUSH

AND THIS MORNING --

WE'RE STILL WAITING TO FIND OUT WHO THOSE WINNERS ARE.

THE POWERBALL MANIA SPREAD ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

PEOPLE LINING UP. BUYING TICKETS. AND DREAMING *BIG*.

WAITING FOR WINNERS-PKG

The record-breaking Powerball jackpot has TWO winning tickets.

NATS - Powerball drawing

"THIS is Powerball."

Powerball officials announced overnight the tickets were sold in Missouri

and Arizona.

The prize -- more than 580-million! The biggest in Powerball history.

Here are the numbers.The Powerball 6.

Before the drawing dreams were BIG.

MOS

"IT'D BE THE BEST THING IN THE WORLD. NOBODY IN MY FAMILY'D EVER HAVE TO

WORRY ABOUT ANYTHING EVER AGAIN."

Millions of Americans lining upbuying tickets.

In the hours before the drawing, tickets were sold at a rate of 130,000

every minute!

MOS

"THIS IS AMAZING. INCREDIBLE. NEVER BEFORE HAPPENED HERE."

At one Indiana gas station, tickets were given away! 425 of them.gone in

an hour.

NATS

"FREE POWERBALL TICKETS FOR TONIGHT'S DRAWING."

Some people like Kenneth Shirley crossed state lines to play. He drove from

Louisiana to Texas.

MOS Kenneth Shirley

"IT ISTHE AMBIENCE WHEN I DROVE BY. THE GAUDY SIGNS.IT POKES OUT AT YOU.

YOU JUST HAVE TO GIVE IT A SHOT. YES. AND I DID."

Lots of people gave it a shot Methuen, Massachusetts. at Ted's Stateline

Mobil.a gas station where 70-percent of the business is lottery tickets.

Owner Tony Amico says over the years he's sold 25 grand prizes totaling more

than 110-million dollars.

Gas Station owner -

Reporter: "IS THERE A SECRET TO WINNING?"

Tony Amico: THE SECRET IS YOU HAVE TO BUY A TICKET TO WIN - THAT'S THE

SECRET. IF YOU DON'T BUY ANYTHING, YOU'RE NOT GOING TO WIN.

AN ADDITIONAL 8.9 MILLION PLAYERS WON SMALLER PRIZES. BUT ALL EYES ARE ON

ARIZONA AND MISSOURI THIS MORNING AS WE WAIT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE JACKPOT

WINNERS!

POWERBALL SECURITY-VO

IF YOU LOST THE DRAWING --

LIKE MOST OF US DID.

YOU MAY THINK THE WHOLE THING IS RIGGED.

BUT.

WE WENT BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE POWERBALL STUDIOS IN TALLAHASSE -- TO SHOW YOU THE WHOLE PROCESS.

A VAULT HOLDS THE MACHINE -- THAT PICKS THE NUMBERS.

POWERBALL SECURITY-SOTVO

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.

MURDER ARREST-SS VO

FORT MYERS POLICE MAKE AN ARREST,

AFTER A MAN WAS KILLED WHILE SITTING ON HIS FRONT PORCH.

DIETRICH WILCOX IS CHARGED WITH THE SECOND DEGREE MURDER OF 27 YEAR OLD TRAVIS BURTON.

WILCOX WAS ALREADY IN JAIL ON SEPARATE CHARGES.

OFFICERS SAY WILCOX SHOT BURTON MULTPILE TIMES,

AT A HOUSE ON PAULDO STREET IN FEBRUARY.

MURDER ARREST-SOTVO

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

SERIAL BURGLAR ARREST-SSTOPS VO

OFFICERS IN CAPE CORAL SAY THIS MAN --

MICHAEL SPEES --

HAS CONFESSED TO BREAKING INTO AT LEAST 14 HOMES -- THE PAST TWO MONTHS.

HE WAS ARRESTED LAST WEEK -- AND CHARGED WEDNESDAY.

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,

NANNY PLEADS NOT GUITY-VO

ALL NEW RIGHT NOW --

THE NEW YORK CITY NANNY CHARGED WITH KILLING TWO CHILDREN IN HER CARE -- HAS PLEADED NOT GUILTY.

YOSELYN ORTEGA IS ACCUSED OF STABBING A SIX-YEAR-OLD GIRL AND A TWO-YEAR-OLD BOY.

POLICE SAY WHEN THE CHILDREN'S MOM -- A PEDIATRICIAN -- CAME HOME ON THE NIGHT OF OCTOBER 25TH. SHE FOUND THE KIDS DEAD AND SAW ORTEGA STAB HERSELF WITH A KITCHEN KNIFE.

OBAMA ROMNEY MEETING-VO

LATER TODAY - PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY WILL MEET FOR LUNCH AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

THE PRIVATE MEETING IS THE FIRST SINCE THE ELECTION.

ON ELECTION NIGHT -- THE PRESIDENT PROMISED TO ENGAGE WITH HIS FORMER CHALLENGER,

AND LISTEN TO HIS IDEAS ON HOW TO MOVE THE COUNTRY FORWARD.

ROMNEY'S ALSO EXPECTED TO MEET WITH FORMER RUNNING MATE -- REPRESENTATIVE PAUL RYAN,

UN VOTE ON PALESTINE-VO

THE U-N GENERAL ASSEMBLY PLANS TO VOTE TODAY -- ON WHETHER TO RECOGNIZE PALESTINE, AS A STATE.

SOME SAY TODAY'S VOTE -- COULD GIVE PALESTINIAN'S LEVERAGE IN FUTURE NEGOTIATIONS.

COINS VS DOLLAR BILLS-VO

ONE- DOLLAR BILLS COULD BECOME A "THING OF THE PAST."

TODAY, THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WILL ARGUE IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE --

THAT ONE DOLLAR COINS WOULD BE BETTER.

THE OFFICE SAYS DOLLAR BILLS WEAR OUT FAR MORE QUICKLY THAN COINS,

AND TYPICALLY LAST LESS THAN FIVE YEARS.

5AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

HAVE YOU EVER HIT "REPLY ALL" BY ACCIDENT?

EVER DONE THAT.WITH 40-THOUSAND PEOPLE ON THE LIST??

AN NYU STUDENT IN NEW YORK -- MEANT TO EMAIL HIS MOM -- AND EMAILED THE WHOLE SCHOOL.

ONCE EVERYONE REALIZED WHAT HAPPENED.THAT OPENED THE FLOOD GATES TO "REPLY-ALL-CALYPSE."

THERE WERE NICHOLAS CAGE PICTURES.

KIDS ASKING TO BORROW A PENCIL.

ONE WAS LOOKING TO FIND A COPY OF THE MOVIE "GOOD BURGER."

6AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

ONE MAN IS GOING TO JAIL -- FOR MAKING FUN OF A DISABLED GIRL IN OHIO.

IS IT FREEDOM OF SPEECH.OR ILLEGAL?

THE GIRL'S GRANDMA CAUGHT IT ON CAMERA.

HE WAS DRAGGING HIS LEG, AND CURLING UP HIS ARM -- AND THEIR KIDS' BUS STOP.

HE'S CHARGED WITH MENACING AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT -- FOR A THREAT AGAINST THE GRANDMA, AND BADGERING THE 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL WHO HAS CEREBRAL PALSEY.

THE CITY PROSECUTOR SAYS IT'S ONLY ILLEGAL TO COMMENT ON RACE AND RELIGION.

BUT HE WENT TOO FAR -- IN HARRASSING THEM.

STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

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.

For the second day in a row, clouds will be pretty stubborn this morning, and most of us will start the day with a canopy of low clouds filtering the sun.

The cloud cover will also work to limit heating during the first half of the morning, so conditions will be rather cool to start the day with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

In conjunction with the cooler temperatures, a swift wind out of the east will bring an added chill to the air this morning, and we'll continue to see a stiff breeze through the day with gusts reaching 20 mph.

As we progress through the mid to late morning, the blanket of low clouds should begin to break, allowing for a few rays of sun to penetrate to the surface. This process should continue gradually through the afternoon, giving us a mix of sun and clouds for the second half of the day.

After this morning's somewhat chilly start, temperatures should warm quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon once the clouds break up.

Rain prospect will continue to stay low, but one or two sprinkles can't be ruled out, particularly father south close to Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.

Look for a partly cloudy sky tonight with temperatures in the low 60s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 50s over the interior.

Friday will likely offer up another day of more clouds than sun along with a slim chance of a sprinkle or two. Winds will stay very breezy, and temperatures will warm to 80 during the afternoon.

Sunshine will be on the increase as we head into the weekend, but we should also see our fair share of afternoon clouds riding in on a strong easterly breeze.

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CAT EARS UPDATE-VO

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.

CAT EARS UPDATE-SOTVO

: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

ANIMAL SERVICES GOT SEVERAL TIPS ON THE PERSON WHO HURT HER. BUT NO LEGITIMATE LEADS.

TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP

QHTS1) WAITING FOR A WINNER-VO-WIPE

YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW -

LET'S RUN DOWN THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.

THERE WERE *TWO WINNING TICKETS --

FOR THE POWERBALL JACKPOT!

BUT THERE ARE NEARLY NINE MILLION SMALLER PRIZES TO CLAIM.

THE JACKPOT REACHED A RECORD 580-MILLION DOLLARS.

IF YOU DIDN'T SEE THE NUMBERS YET --

QHTS2) MURDER ARREST-SS

THIS MAN IS ARRESTED -- SUSPECTED OF KILLING A MAN ON HIS FRONT PORCH.

DIETRICH WILCOX IS CHARGED WITH THE SECOND DEGREE MURDER -- OF 27 YEAR OLD TRAVIS BURTON.

QHTS3) SERIAL BURGLAR ARREST-SS VO

OFFICERS IN CAPE CORAL SAY MICHAEL SPEES HAS CONFESSED --

TO BREAKING INTO AT LEAST 14 HOUSES IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS.

POLICE SAY SPEES WOULD DRIVE AROUND THE CITY IN HIS WORK TRUCK --

KNOCKING ON DOORS.

IF SOMEONE ANSWERED --

HE WOULD ASK TO MOW THEIR GRASS.

IF THEY DID *NOT ANSWER,

QHTS4) OBAMA ROMNEY MEETING-VOTOPS

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY ARE SET DINE FOR LUNCH TODAY.

THIS IS AFTER THE PRESIDENT'S PROMISE ON ELECTION NIGHT TO ENGAGE WITH HIS FORMER CHALLENGER.

STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

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.

For the second day in a row, clouds will be pretty stubborn this morning, and most of us will start the day with a canopy of low clouds filtering the sun.

The cloud cover will also work to limit heating during the first half of the morning, so conditions will be rather cool to start the day with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

In conjunction with the cooler temperatures, a swift wind out of the east will bring an added chill to the air this morning, and we'll continue to see a stiff breeze through the day with gusts reaching 20 mph.

As we progress through the mid to late morning, the blanket of low clouds should begin to break, allowing for a few rays of sun to penetrate to the surface. This process should continue gradually through the afternoon, giving us a mix of sun and clouds for the second half of the day.

After this morning's somewhat chilly start, temperatures should warm quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon once the clouds break up.

Rain prospect will continue to stay low, but one or two sprinkles can't be ruled out, particularly father south close to Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.

Look for a partly cloudy sky tonight with temperatures in the low 60s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 50s over the interior.

Friday will likely offer up another day of more clouds than sun along with a slim chance of a sprinkle or two. Winds will stay very breezy, and temperatures will warm to 80 during the afternoon.

Sunshine will be on the increase as we head into the weekend, but we should also see our fair share of afternoon clouds riding in on a strong easterly breeze.

TRAMPOLINE RECALL-VO

TRAMPOLINES ARE BEING RECALLED THIS MORNING.

23 THOUSAND OF THEM.

EXPERTS SAYS THE METAL LEGS CAN MOVE AND PUNCTURE THE SURFACE.

WORST-CASE SCENARIO?

THE LEGS CAN SERIOUSLY INJURE - EVEN IMPALE A JUMPER.

THE RECALL INVOLVES THE SPORTSPOWER PARKSIDE BRAND --

SOLD AT SPORTS AUTHORITY,

AEROMED FLYING OUT OF LEE-VO

LEE COUNTY WILL LOSE -- ANOTHER MEDICAL HELICOPTER.

AERO-MED NOTIFIED THE COUNTY -- IT'S RELOCATING SERVICES TO CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

THAT'S COULD BE A PROBLEM. AFTER ITS MEDSTAR PROGRAM WAS GROUNDED -- FOR OVERBILLING PATIENTS MILLIONS OF DOLLAR.

LOTTO PAY AT THE PUMP-VO

EVER WISH BUYING A LOTTERY TICKET COULD BE EVEN EASIER?

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 THOUGH --

THERE'S A THREE TICKET MINIMUM PURCHASE,

AND A ONE DOLLAR SERVICE FEE.

BUT IF YOU WIN A SMALL JACKPOT,

ROCK CENTER TREE LIGHTING-VO

IT'S OFFICIALLY THE HOLIDAY SEASON IN NEW YORK CITY --

THE 80-FOOT TALL NORWAY SPRUCE -- WAS LIT UP LAST NIGHT AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER.

5AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

SOON, YOU'LL START GETTING CHRISTMAS CARDS IN THE MAIL.

PEOPLE PUT A LOT OF TIME INTO THEIR PHOTOS AND MESSAGES.

BUT ONE FAMILY. IS OVER THE TOP.

THE JOHNSON FAMILY HAS BEEN DRESSING UP FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS.

COMING UP WITH THESE CREATIVE AND OUTRAGEOUS CHRISTMAS CARD PHOTOS.

THE FAMILY OF FIVE USUALLY NEEDS TWO MONTHS TO PUT TOGETHER THE COSTUMES.

AND THEY SAY IT'S A GREAT WAY TO BOND.

6AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-FDOT

YOU'RE PROBABLY SIPPING SOME COFFEE RIGHT NOW.

HOW MUCH DID YOU PAY FOR IT?

STARBUCKS HAS UNVEILED A NEW SPECIALTY COFFEE.

AND PEOPLE ARE *NOT HAPPY ABOUT THE PRICE.

SAY IT'S *TOO EXPENSIVE.

HERE'S THE THING --

PEOPLE *ALREADY COMPLAIN STARBUCKS IS TOO PRICEY.

SO HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

WHAT MAKES IT SO SPECIAL?

SPORTS WRAP AT 5AM-PKG

MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG

STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

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.

For the second day in a row, clouds will be pretty stubborn this morning, and most of us will start the day with a canopy of low clouds filtering the sun.

The cloud cover will also work to limit heating during the first half of the morning, so conditions will be rather cool to start the day with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

In conjunction with the cooler temperatures, a swift wind out of the east will bring an added chill to the air this morning, and we'll continue to see a stiff breeze through the day with gusts reaching 20 mph.

As we progress through the mid to late morning, the blanket of low clouds should begin to break, allowing for a few rays of sun to penetrate to the surface. This process should continue gradually through the afternoon, giving us a mix of sun and clouds for the second half of the day.

After this morning's somewhat chilly start, temperatures should warm quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon once the clouds break up.

Rain prospect will continue to stay low, but one or two sprinkles can't be ruled out, particularly father south close to Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.

Look for a partly cloudy sky tonight with temperatures in the low 60s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 50s over the interior.

Friday will likely offer up another day of more clouds than sun along with a slim chance of a sprinkle or two. Winds will stay very breezy, and temperatures will warm to 80 during the afternoon.

Sunshine will be on the increase as we head into the weekend, but we should also see our fair share of afternoon clouds riding in on a strong easterly breeze.

STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS

VEHICLE VS. PEDESTRIAN

WE'RE GETTING WORD ON A VEHICLE HITTING A PEDESTRIAN IN LEHIGH ACRES.

THAT'S ON HOMESTEAD ROAD AND STATE ROAD 82.

NO WORD ON INJURIES OR ANY SORT OF ROAD BLOCK AT THIS TIME.

TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS

TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS

STOCKS IN THE NEW YEAR-VO

GOOD NEWS FOR THE ECONOMY --

WALL STREET EXPERTS THINK THE NEW YEAR WILL BRING POSITIVE GAINS FOR THE STOCK MARKET.

RISING EARNINGS AND A RETURN OF THE HOUSING MARKET.

LEADS THE WAY FOR A GOOD OUTLOOK.

ANALYSTS SAY OBSTACLES LIKE THE FISCAL CLIFF AND THE DEBT CRISIS IN EUROPE.

BUYING AFTER NEW YEAR-VOTOPS

WITH THE BIG DISCOUNT DAYS BEHIND US --

MANY HOLIDAY SHOPPERS HAVE CROSSED EVERYTHING OFF THEIR LISTS.

BUT OTHERS CONSIDER WAITING UNTIL AFTER THE NEW YEAR -- TO SAVE ON GIFTS.

A NEW SURVEY BY COUPON-CABIN-DOT-COM --- REVEALS MORE THAN A *THIRD OF ADULTS CONSIDER PUTTING OFF SHOPPING IF THERE'S MONEY TO BE SAVED.

BONUS OVER PARTY-VOTOPS

HERE'S SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE!

THIS YEAR, HOLIDAY PARITES ARE MAKING A COMEBACK.

WITH AN UPSWING IN THE ECONOMY --

MORE COMPANIES ARE GETTING INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT.

BUT NEW THIS MORNING --

A POLL REVEALS.

MANY EMPLOYEES WOULD RATHER TAKE A BONUS THAN SOCIALIZE WITH COLLEAGUES.

EITHER WAY, MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF COMPANIES ARE PLANNING A HOLIDAY PARTY THIS YEAR.

BUMP TO BREAK-3SHOT, CAM 10 BMP

5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS

6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS

HL1) FISCAL CLIFF TALKS-VO-WIPE

THE PRESSURE IS ON -- TO KEEP FROM FALLING OFF THE 'FISCAL CLIFF.'

BUT REPUBLICANS ARE RESISTING TAX INCREASES FOR THE RICH -

HL2) STUPID CRIMINALS-VO-WIPE

PLUS -- VANDALS TRY TO SEND A MESSAGE,

TAGGING A WATER TREATMENT PLANT.

HL3) AUTISM POLLUTION LINK-VO-WIPE

AND THE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS TO AUTISM -- HAS RESEARCHERS POINTING TO POLLUTION.

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL

For the second day in a row, clouds will be pretty stubborn this morning, and most of us will start the day with a canopy of low clouds filtering the sun.

The cloud cover will also work to limit heating during the first half of the morning, so conditions will be rather cool to start the day with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

In conjunction with the cooler temperatures, a swift wind out of the east will bring an added chill to the air this morning, and we'll continue to see a stiff breeze through the day with gusts reaching 20 mph.

As we progress through the mid to late morning, the blanket of low clouds should begin to break, allowing for a few rays of sun to penetrate to the surface. This process should continue gradually through the afternoon, giving us a mix of sun and clouds for the second half of the day.

After this morning's somewhat chilly start, temperatures should warm quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon once the clouds break up.

Rain prospect will continue to stay low, but one or two sprinkles can't be ruled out, particularly father south close to Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.

Look for a partly cloudy sky tonight with temperatures in the low 60s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 50s over the interior.

Friday will likely offer up another day of more clouds than sun along with a slim chance of a sprinkle or two. Winds will stay very breezy, and temperatures will warm to 80 during the afternoon.

Sunshine will be on the increase as we head into the weekend, but we should also see our fair share of afternoon clouds riding in on a strong easterly breeze.

DEVELOPING-CLIP

FISCAL CLIFF TALKS-2 SHOT PUSH

TOP WHITE HOUSE NEGOTIATORS HEAD TO CAPITOL HILL TODAY TO CONTINUE TALKS ABOUT AVOIDING THE FISCAL CLIFF.

CAN THEY CONVINCE LAWMAKERS THERE'S A COMPROMISE TO KEEP YOUR TAX BREAKS FROM DISAPPEARING?

FISCAL CLIFF TALKS-PKG

TREASURY SECRETARY TIM GEITHNER AND WHITE HOUSE LEGISLATIVE CHIEF ROB NABORS BRING THE PRESIDENT'S DEFICIT-CUTTING PLAN TO CAPITOL HILL TODAY:

"I am very open to a fair and balanced approach to reduce our deficit."

REPUBLICANS WANT TO KNOW. DOES THAT APPROACH INCLUDE THE GOVERNMENT SPENDING LESS MONEY?

Ohio:20-:27

"We've put revenue on the table as long as it is accompanied by serious spending cuts."

WHITE HOUSE NEGOTIATORS ARE MEETING WITH BOEHNER. AND TOP REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS.

EXECUTIVES FROM BIG COMPANIES HEARD THE PLAN WEDNESDAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE. AT LEAST ONE THINKS. IT'S THERE COULD BE A DEAL HERE:

"If I were involved in a negotiation like this, and everybody was purporting to be where they are, I would say that an agreement was reachable."

"I'm hopeful but I wouldn't put me down anywhere near the optimistic."

ONE CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN IS NOW SUGGESTING WHILE NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE ON WHETHER THE WEALTHY SHOULD PAY MORE, CONGRESS SHOULD STOP TAX RATES FROM GOING UP ON THE MIDDLE CLASS NOW:

Oklahoma 1:01-1:09

"We're NOT going to raise taxes on those people and I think we ought to go ahead and make it abundantly clear to everybody and take them out of the negotiation."

FISCAL CLIFF TALKS-OC

TRACIE POTTS REPORTING.

BP WORKER PLEAS-VO-WIPE

THREE B-P EMPLOYEES PLEAD *NOT GUILTY - TO CHARGES FROM THE DEADLY 2010 OIL RIG EXPLOSION.

ALL THREE ARE FREE ON BOND -- AFTER ARRAIGNMENT IN FEDERAL COURT WEDNESDAY.

BP WORKER PLEAS-SOTVO

"But I did not cause this tragedy. I am innocent. and I put my trust, reputation and future in the hands of the judge and the jury."

FORMER VICE PRESIDENT DAVID RAINEY -- IS CHARGED WITH CONCEALING INFORMATION FROM CONGRESS.

HIS TRIAL IS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 28th.

ATTORNEYS FOR THE TWO SUPERVISORS -- CLAIM THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT IS USING THEIR CLIENTS AS SCAPEGOATS.

GGE BANK ROBBERY-VO WIPE

TWO MEN WHO HELD UP A BANK IN GOLDEN GATE.

ARE STILL ON THE RUN THIS MORNING.

THESE SURVEILLANCE PHOTOS SHOW THE TWO ROBBERS --

INSIDE FLORIDA COMMUNITY BANK ON GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY.

COLLIER DEPUTIES SAY THE TWO WALKED INTO THE BANK JUST BEFORE EIGHT A-M.

PULLED OUT A GUN.

GGE BANK ROBBERY-SOTVO

13.03.44 we used k9's, the air unit to conduct a search in the general area, hoping to find physical evidence for the suspects. We haven't been successful at this time.

IF YOU RECOGNIZE EITHER OF THE MEN IN THE PHOTOS,

CHILD FOUND DEAD IN CO CAR-VO

AN INVESTIGATION INTENSIFIES IN ARIZONA -- AFTER TWO YOUNG CHILDREN ARE FOUND ALONE IN A CAR --

ONE OF THEM DIED.

IT HAPPENED NEAR GRAND JUNCTION --

POLICE SAY THE KIDS WERE LOCKED IN A CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD --

ONE CHILD DIED IN THE CAR -- THE OTHER WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL.

SEFFNER DOGFIGHTING RING BUSTED-VO WIPE

A DOG-FIGHTING RING WAS BUSTED IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY.

SOME DOGS ARE SAFE THIS MORNING --

BUT HUNDREDS OF OTHERS FOUGHT TO THEIR DEATHS.

DEPUTIES IN THE TAMPA AREA FOUND SEVEN DOGS --

TIED UP AND LEFT OUTSIDE WITHOUT WATER.

INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY WERE USED TO FIGHT EACH OTHER.

SEFFNER DOGFIGHTING RING BUSTED-SOTVO-WIPE

"The individual there actually admitted to us that he's been fighting dogs for 20 years and jokingly said we were walking in a graveyard."

SHE'S REFERRING VANNY FRANKLIN. A CONVICTED FELON

AS FOR THE GRAVEYARD COMMENT --

BREVARD CO PLANE CRASH-VOTOPS

YOU'RE LOOKING AT VIDEO OF A PLANE CRASH ON FLORIDA'S EAST COAST.

THE PILOT AND PASSENGER -- AMAZINGLY WALKED AWAY UNHARMED.

INVESTIGATORS SAY THE PILOT WAS PRACTICING "TOUCH AND GOS" -- WHEN THE PLANE SLAMMED INTO SOME TREES, LANDING UPSIDEDOWN.

SCHOOL CUSTODIAN INVADES PRIVACY-VO

A SHOCKING STORY THIS MORNING -

A HIGH SCHOOL CUSTODIAN FACES CHARGES.

FOR SPYING ON STUDENTS WITH HIDDEN CAMERAS.

41-YEAR-OLD JOHN MARTIN TURNED HIMSELF IN WEDNESDAY,

AND HE'S CHARGED WITH THIRD DEGREE INVASION OF PRIVACY.

INVESTIGATORS SAY HE INSTALLED EIGHT TINY CAMERAS --

THROUGHOUT A CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN PENNYSYLVANIA.

HE PUT THEM INSIDE AIR DUCTS AND SMOKE DETECTORS.

HE GOT CAUGHT AFTER CAPTURING SOME OF THE IMAGES ON HIS PHONE --

AND SHOWING THEM TO A OTHER PEOPLE.

STUPID CRIMINALS WATER TREATMENT-VO

POLICE IN CAPE CORAL -- ARE LOOKING FOR A VANDAL WHO POSTED A MISINFORMED 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 ACTUALLY *REMOVES FLOURIDE FROM THE WATER.

IT DOESN'T PUT IT IN.

530AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

TWO STAPLES OF THE MORNING.

SHAVING CREAM.

AND BACON.

PUT THEM TOGETHER.

AND YOU GET "BACON SHAVING CREAM."

IT'S REAL.

J&D FOODS IS ROLLING OUT THE NEW CREAM. JUST IN TIME FOR THE END OF MOVEMBER.

BUT LADIES CAN USE IT, TOO.

THERE'S NO *ACTUAL BACON IN IT, BECAUSE OF SHELF LIFE.

630AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

*GMA*

JESSICA SIMPSON'S BEEN MAKING THE ROUNDS -- TALKING ABOUT HER WEIGHT LOSS.

SHE'S THE WEIGHT WATCHERS SPOKESWOMAN.

AND LOST 60 POUNDS POST-BABY.

NOW.

SHE MIGHT BE PREGNANT AGAIN.

IT WAS A SURPRISE!

A FRIEND TELLS US WEEKLY, IT WASN'T PLANNED, BUT SHE'S EXCITED.

WHAT DOES THIS DO TO HER CONTRACT WITH WEIGHT WATCHERS?

WILL THIS PREGNANCY LAST 18 MONTHS, LIKE HER LAST ONE?

STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

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.

For the second day in a row, clouds will be pretty stubborn this morning, and most of us will start the day with a canopy of low clouds filtering the sun.

The cloud cover will also work to limit heating during the first half of the morning, so conditions will be rather cool to start the day with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

In conjunction with the cooler temperatures, a swift wind out of the east will bring an added chill to the air this morning, and we'll continue to see a stiff breeze through the day with gusts reaching 20 mph.

As we progress through the mid to late morning, the blanket of low clouds should begin to break, allowing for a few rays of sun to penetrate to the surface. This process should continue gradually through the afternoon, giving us a mix of sun and clouds for the second half of the day.

After this morning's somewhat chilly start, temperatures should warm quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon once the clouds break up.

Rain prospect will continue to stay low, but one or two sprinkles can't be ruled out, particularly father south close to Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.

Look for a partly cloudy sky tonight with temperatures in the low 60s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 50s over the interior.

Friday will likely offer up another day of more clouds than sun along with a slim chance of a sprinkle or two. Winds will stay very breezy, and temperatures will warm to 80 during the afternoon.

Sunshine will be on the increase as we head into the weekend, but we should also see our fair share of afternoon clouds riding in on a strong easterly breeze.

TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS

PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON

TOSS TO DANIELLE-2 SHOT BXS

ATTENTION ALL CHOCOLATE LOVERS--

A FESTIVAL WILL SATISFY ALL YOUR WILDEST DREAMS.

IT'S COMING TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!

ABC-7'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE IN FORT MYERS --

CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL-REM-LIVE

STAIGHT LIVE

-Area restaurants will provide samples of sinfully delicious chocolate creations including: mole, chocolate lava cake, holiday flavored truffles, sea salt dark chocolates, chocolate martinis, chocolate beer and more.

-Admission is free

-it's for a good cause.

***SUPER Margie Byers/ Southwest Florida Reading Festival Coordinator******

There will also be a silent auction with a variety of items including tickets to Universal Studios, Harley Davidson motorcycle rentals, theater tickets, beach front family portrait sessions, massages and more. Proceeds from the Chocolate & Spirits Festival will benefit the Southwest Florida Reading Festival.

ELF IN SWFL-2 SHOT

A POPULAR CHRISTMAS MOVIE TURNED BROADWAY MUSICAL HAS MADE ITS WAY TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

FOR THE FIRST TIME 'ELF' COMES TO BARBARA B MANN PERFORMING ARTS HALL.

ELF IN SWFL-PKG

NATS

"IT'S THE STORY OF BUDDY THE ELF."

A STORY THAT HAS TAKEN THE STAGE AT BARBARA B. MANN

AND ONE TO TAKE THE HEARTS OF EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY.

FROM THE REVOLVING DOORS TO SUGAR COATED SPAGHETTI.

"I'm absolutely eating spaghetti, covered in maple syrup every single night on stage that is the real deal."

NATS

BUDDY. OR SHOULD WE SAY MATT KOPEC DOESN'T RAVE ABOUT BUDDY'S FOOD CHOICES, BUT TELLS US BACKSTAGE, IT'S BUDDY'S PERSONALITY THAT HAS EVERYONE FALLING FOR HIS SWEET TOOTH.

"Buddy doesn't understand irony or sarcasm and takes anything at it's literal meanings."

FOR THE NEXT FOUR DAYS 27 OTHER CAST MEMBERS WILL LIGHT UP THE STAGE IN 328 OF THESE COSTUME PIECES AND REMIND ALL WHO COME ABOUT THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS.

"It's just so fun to bring out that spirit."

AND A FEW SMILES ALONG THE WAY.

TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP

QUARTER TOP STORY REVEAL @ 45-HLF REVEAL

THERE WERE *TWO WINNING TICKETS

FOR THE POWERBALL JACKPOT!

THEY'LL SPLIT THE 580-MILLION DOLLAR PRIZE.

THE NEARLY NINE MILLION LESSER WINNERS -- WILL SPLIT ABOUT 131-MILLION DOLLARS.

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY -- ARE SITTING DOWN FOR LUNCH TODAY.

THIS IS AFTER THE PRESIDENT'S PROMISE ON ELECTION NIGHT -- TO ENGAGE HIS FORMER OPPONENT.

THEY'LL HAVE LUNCH AT THE WHITE HOUSE -- IN THEIR FIRST PRIVATE MEETING SINCE THE ELECTION.

THE U-N GENERAL ASSEMBLY PLANS TO VOTE TODAY -- ON WHETHER TO RECOGNIZE PALESTINE, AS A STATE.

SOME SAY TODAY'S VOTE -- COULD GIVE PALESTINIAN'S LEVERAGE IN FUTURE NEGOTIATIONS.

STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

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.

For the second day in a row, clouds will be pretty stubborn this morning, and most of us will start the day with a canopy of low clouds filtering the sun.

The cloud cover will also work to limit heating during the first half of the morning, so conditions will be rather cool to start the day with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

In conjunction with the cooler temperatures, a swift wind out of the east will bring an added chill to the air this morning, and we'll continue to see a stiff breeze through the day with gusts reaching 20 mph.

As we progress through the mid to late morning, the blanket of low clouds should begin to break, allowing for a few rays of sun to penetrate to the surface. This process should continue gradually through the afternoon, giving us a mix of sun and clouds for the second half of the day.

After this morning's somewhat chilly start, temperatures should warm quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon once the clouds break up.

Rain prospect will continue to stay low, but one or two sprinkles can't be ruled out, particularly father south close to Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.

Look for a partly cloudy sky tonight with temperatures in the low 60s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 50s over the interior.

Friday will likely offer up another day of more clouds than sun along with a slim chance of a sprinkle or two. Winds will stay very breezy, and temperatures will warm to 80 during the afternoon.

Sunshine will be on the increase as we head into the weekend, but we should also see our fair share of afternoon clouds riding in on a strong easterly breeze.

AUTISM POLLUTION LINK-TC MON

RESEARCHERS MAY HAVE FOUND A CLUE --

INTO WHAT CAUSES AUTISM IN CHILDREN.

A RECENT STUDY FOUND THE RISK FACTORS CAN GO *UP.

WHEN BABIES ARE EXPOSED TO AIR POLLUTION FROM CARS.

AUTISM POLLUTION LINK-PKG

A NEW STUDY SHOWS THAT BABIES WHO ARE EXPOSED TO POLLUTION IN THE WOMB AND DURING THEIR FIRST YEAR OF LIFE ARE MORE LIKELY TO BECOME AUTISTIC.

ACCORDING TO THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL, AUTISM NOW AFFECTS ONE IN EVERY 88 BABIES BORN IN THE U.S. THAT'S A 24% INCREASE OVER THE PAST SIX YEARS. CHILDREN WITH THE DISORDER HAVE A BROAD RANGE OF LEARNING PROBLEMS.

NEW RESEARCH FROM THE KECK SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT USC SHOWS CHILDREN WHOSE MOTHERS LIVED IN AREAS WITH HIGH LEVELS OF POLLUTION FROM TRAFFIC ARE TWICE AS LIKELY TO DEVELOP AUTISM.

"This does not say pollution causes autism, what it says is. there is an association."

DR DOUGLAS VANDERBILT IS A PEDIATRICIAN WHO TREATS AUTISM. HE SAYS THE STUDY SUGGESTS NITROGEN DIOXIDE AND SMALL PARTICLES THAT COME FROM TRAFFIC POLLUTION AFFECT -NOT JUST THE LUNGS - BUT ALSO THE BRAIN.

DR. VANDERBILT, WHO WORKS CLOSELY WITH USC RESEARCHERS, SAYS STUDIES LIKE THIS MAY PAVE THE WAY TOWARDS ONE DAY FINDING EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS FOR THIS MYSTERIOUS DISORDER.

"I think it's a lot of hope because we're moving forward and trying to understand what's causing this problem. How we can diagnose it and treat it."

AUTISM SPEAKS - THE WORLD'S LEADING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ADVOCATING FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN ISSUED A STATEMENT ON THE RESEARCH SAYING:

AUTISM POLLUTION LINK-TC MON

ANGIE CROUCH REPORTING.

THE NEW STUDY BUILDS ON PREVIOUS WORK,

THAT WAS RELEASED IN 2010.

IT FOUND AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE RISK OF AUTISM.

HOME SALES-VO

THIS MORNING -- WE GET A NEW REPORT FOR PENDING HOME SALES IN OCTOBER.

THEY WERE *UP SLIGHTLY FROM AUGUST TO SEPTEMBER--

THE OCTOBER REPORT COMES OUT TODAY AT TEN A-M.

IT MEASURES HOUSING CONTRACT ACTIVITY - WHERE A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT WAS SIGNED - BUT NOT YET CLOSED.

SANIBEL GUINESS RECORD-VO

IF YOU WERE PART OF THE ANNUAL "SANIBEL STOOP" LAST FEBRUARY --

YOU'RE PART OF A WORLD-RECORD BREAKING GROUP.

THE SANIBEL SHELL SEARCHERS MADE THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS FOR THE LARGEST TREASURE HUNT GAME.

LAST FEBRUARY MORE THAN 800 PEOPLE CROWDED THE SHORELINE AT BOWMAN'S BEACH FOR THE POPULAR "SANIBEL STOOP" --

ZIMMERMAN TO SELL AUTOGRAPHS-VO

IF YOU BELIEVE GEORGE ZIMMERMAN'S SIDE OF THE STORY --

HE'S OFFERING AUTOGRAPHS FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

HE NEEDS SOME CASH,

WHILE HE WAITS FOR HIS TRIAL.

SO NEXT MONTH --

IF YOU DONATE TO HIS DEFENSE FUND.

YOU'LL GET A THANK YOU CARD WITH HIS AUTOGRAPH IN RETURN.

HE FACES A SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGE--

FOR SHOOTING AND KILLING 17-YEAR-OLD TRAYVON MARTIN.

HE CLAIMS IT WAS SELF DEFENSE.

HIS ATTORNEY SAYS AN EXISTING FUND HAS RAISED 140 THOUSAND DOLLARS SINCE LAST MAY,

LEE CO POLL WORKERS MONEY-VO-WIPE

FOLLOWING FLORIDA'S ELECTION NIGHTMARE --

LEE COUNTY POLL WORKERS WILL GET SOME EXTRA CASH -- FOR THE TROUBLE FACED ON ELECTION NIGHT.

EACH WORKER WILL GET A 50 DOLLAR BONUS -- FOR WORKING LONGER THAN EXPECTED THAT DAY.

A POLL WORKER'S SHIFT WAS SUPPOSED TO LAST ABOUT 12 HOURS.

LEE CO POLL WORKERS MONEY-(2)SOTVO

22:15:18 is it worth it? Absolutely our poll workers really have a rough time

22:09:40 I'd rather it go to voting machines, you know what, sorry that's what your jobs is- you get to sit there that day 46

JUMP ON EXPRESS-SS

YOU'LL SOON HAVE A NEW WAY TO GET AROUND DOWNTOWN NAPLES.

IT'S CALLED "JOE" --

WHICH STANDS FOR JUMP ON EXPRESS.

THIS IS THE LOGO YOU'LL SEE.

THE SYSTEM OPERATOR HOPES IT WILL HELP ELIMINATE TRAFFIC IN NAPLES DURING SEASON.

THE SERVICE WILL RUN THROUGH MERCATO,

AND DOWNTOWN 3RD AND 5TH AVENUES.

THREE BUSES WILL HIT THE STOPS EVERY 30 MINUTES.

530AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-FDOT

THE INTERNET HAS BEEN *ALL ABOUT THE POWERBALL!

CHECK OUT OUR ABC7 FACEBOOK PAGE.

WE POSTED THIS PICTURE OF A TICKET.

AND ASKED YOU TO "SHARE" IT.

IF YOU DID, WE PROMISED TO SPLIT THE WINNINGS WITH YOU.

THIS PHOTO GOT MORE THAN 900 "SHARES" !!

THAT'S A LOT OF PEOPLE TO DIVIDE UP A JACKPOT.

BUT OF COURSE -- THIS WAS NOT A WINNING TICKET.

UP NEXT IN TECH BYTES --

630AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-FDOT

IS DEMI MOORE DATING AGAIN?

SHE HAD A VERY PUBLIC BREAK-UP WITH ASHTON KUTCHER.

THEY'RE STILL IN THE MIDDLE OF A DIVORCE.

BUT NOW IT SEEMS LIKE SHE'S MOVED ON.

TO A 26-YEAR-OLD ART DEALER!

THE 50-YEAR-OLD ACTRESS MET HIM AT A PARTY.

RUMORS THAT THEY'RE QUIETLY DATING,

BUT NEITHER WILL COMMENT.

IT'S A TREND!

ASHTON WAS 16 YEARS YOUNGER THAN HER.

THIS NEW GUY IS ABOUT *HALF HER AGE.

DETAILS ON THE BUDDING ROMANCE.

TECH BYTES AT 530AM-PKG

STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

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.

For the second day in a row, clouds will be pretty stubborn this morning, and most of us will start the day with a canopy of low clouds filtering the sun.

The cloud cover will also work to limit heating during the first half of the morning, so conditions will be rather cool to start the day with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.

In conjunction with the cooler temperatures, a swift wind out of the east will bring an added chill to the air this morning, and we'll continue to see a stiff breeze through the day with gusts reaching 20 mph.

As we progress through the mid to late morning, the blanket of low clouds should begin to break, allowing for a few rays of sun to penetrate to the surface. This process should continue gradually through the afternoon, giving us a mix of sun and clouds for the second half of the day.

After this morning's somewhat chilly start, temperatures should warm quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon once the clouds break up.

Rain prospect will continue to stay low, but one or two sprinkles can't be ruled out, particularly father south close to Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.

Look for a partly cloudy sky tonight with temperatures in the low 60s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 50s over the interior.

Friday will likely offer up another day of more clouds than sun along with a slim chance of a sprinkle or two. Winds will stay very breezy, and temperatures will warm to 80 during the afternoon.

Sunshine will be on the increase as we head into the weekend, but we should also see our fair share of afternoon clouds riding in on a strong easterly breeze.

STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS

TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS

TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS

LINDSAY LOHAN ARRESTED OVERNIGHT-2 SHOT

ALL NEW OVERNIGHT--

POLICE ARREST ACTRESS LINDSAY LOHAN AFTER A FIGHT AT A NEW YORK CITY NIGHTCLUB.

WE'RE TOLD SHE IS CURRENTLY BEING PROCESSED AT THE JAIL AFTER BEING TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AROUND 4 THIS MORNING.

SHE'S BEING CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.

LOHAN ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTED A WOMAN DURING A DISPUTE THAT ESCALATED.

ADELE'S DIAMOND ALBUM-VOTOPS

ACHIEVEMENTS KEEP PILING UP FOR ADELE.

SHE'S REACHED THE 10-MILLION SALES MARK IN THE U-S --

FOR HER ALBUM '21.'

THAT MEANS ADELE WILL RECEIVE THE DIAMOND CERTIFICATION --

FROM THE RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA.

SHE'S THE *FIRST BRITISH EUROPEAN ARTIST TO *EVER REACH THAT MILESTONE.

"21" WAS THE TOP SELLING ALBUM OF 2011,

BETTY WHITE AUCTION-VOTOPS

AMERICA'S FAVORITE GOLDEN GIRL -- PUTS HERSELF ON THE AUCTION BLOCK.

FANS OF BETTY WHITE CAN GO TO EBAY AND BID FOR A DATE.

SHE'S A LONGTIME ANIMAL RIGHTS SUPPORTER -

SO ALL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT -- THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

THE WINNER CAN BRING THREE GUESTS.

THEY'LL ALL HAVE DINNER AT ONE OF BETTY'S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS.

JESSICA PREGNANT RUMOR-VOTOPS

JESSICA SIMPSON. PREGNANT AGAIN?

US WEEKLY CITES AN ANONYMOUS SOURCE --

WHO SAYS THE COUPLE IS EXPECTING AGAIN!

BUT THE SINGER'S TEAM IS KEEPING QUIET ON THE RUMORS.

A REP SAYS THEY WON'T COMMENT ON THE SPECULATION.

BUMP TO BREAK-3SHOT, CAM 10 BMP

TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP

TS 1) WAITING FOR A WINNER-VO-CG

LET'S RUN DOWN THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.

THERE WERE *TWO WINNING TICKETS --

FOR THE POWERBALL JACKPOT!

BUT THERE ARE NEARLY NINE MILLION SMALLER PRIZES TO CLAIM.

THE JACKPOT WINNERS WILL SPLIT THE 580-MILLION.

AND THE REST OF THE WINNERS WILL SPLIT 131-MILLION.

IF YOU DIDN'T SEE THE NUMBERS YET --

TS 2)MURDER ARREST-SSTOPS

THIS MAN IS ARRESTED -- SUSPECTED OF KILLING A MAN ON HIS FRONT PORCH.

DIETRICH WILCOX IS CHARGED WITH THE SECOND DEGREE MURDER -- OF 27 YEAR OLD TRAVIS BURTON.

TS 4) SERIAL BURGLAR-SS VO

OFFICERS IN CAPE CORAL SAY MICHAEL SPEES HAS CONFESSED --

TO BREAKING INTO AT LEAST 14 HOUSES IN THE PAST TWO MONTHS.

POLICE SAY SPEES WOULD DRIVE AROUND THE CITY IN HIS WORK TRUCK --

KNOCKING ON DOORS.

IF SOMEONE ANSWERED --

HE WOULD ASK TO MOW THEIR GRASS.

IF THEY DID *NOT ANSWER,

TS 5) OBAMA ROMNEY MEETING-VOTOPS

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY ARE SET DINE FOR LUNCH TODAY.

THIS IS AFTER THE PRESIDENT'S PROMISE ON ELECTION NIGHT TO ENGAGE WITH HIS FORMER CHALLENGER.

TS 6) UN VOTE ON PALESTINE-VOTOPS

THE U-N GENERAL ASSEMBLY PLANS TO VOTE TODAY -- ON WHETHER TO RECOGNIZE PALESTINE, AS A STATE.

SOME SAY TODAY'S VOTE -- COULD GIVE PALESTINIAN'S LEVERAGE IN FUTURE NEGOTIATIONS.

TZ 7) HOME SALES-VOTOPS

WE GET A NEW REPORT FOR PENDING HOME SALES IN OCTOBER THIS MORNING.

THEY WERE *UP SLIGHTLY FROM AUGUST TO SEPTEMBER--

THE OCTOBER REPORT COMES OUT TODAY AT TEN A-M.

IT MEASURES HOUSING CONTRACT ACTIVITY - WHERE A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT WAS SIGNED - BUT NOT YET CLOSED.

GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SH-WEB ANI

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.

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