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HL2) CHARCO WATER BOIL NOTICE-trxSOTVO TOSS TO STEVE-VOTOPS-2 SHOT-SPLIT
HL3) ON LINE DATING-trxVOTOPS LAKESIDE COUNTRY BASH-REM1 LIVE
HL4) TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS-trxSOTVO LAKESIDE COUNTRY BASH-PKG
NEWS AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP LAKESIDE COUNTRY BASH-REM1 LIVE
BREAKING-CLIP CASPER COLLEGE BOW AND ATTACK-VO
CAPE HOUSE FIRE-SS-VO MORGAN STATE SHOOTING-VOTOPS
POWERBALL WINNER COMES FORWARD-SOTVO-TC MON LIPITOR SHUTDOWN-VO.WIPE
POWERBALL WINNER COMES FORWARD-PKG LIPITOR SHUTDOWN-SOTVO
DEVELOPING-CLIP HOSTESS BANKRUPTCY APPROVED-VO
CHARCO WATER BOIL NOTICE-OC-VO-OC GEORGE HW BUSH UPDATE-VO
CHARCO WATER BOIL NOTICE-LL PKG CHILD TAKEN FROM HOSPITAL-VO
LEHIGH TEEN ARRESTED FOR GRAFFITI-SS-VO NJ TRAIN DERAILMENT-VO
GOLDEN GATE BANK ROBBERY-VO-SS-OC SUPREME COURT GAY MARRIAGE-VO
MARCO DOCTOR LICENSE-SS-VO CONFESSIONS 2020-OC
BOBBIE JENKS HEARING-SS-VO CONFESSIONS 2020-PKG
POORE NOT GUILTY-VOTOPS CONFESSIONS 2020-SSTOPS
FISCAL CLIFF TALKS-VO.WIPE BLIND MAN FRAUD-VO
FISCAL CLIFF TALKS-SOTVO SANTA SANDY VICTIMS-NATSVO.WIPE
HEALTH CARE DEADLINE-VO.WIPE SANTA SANDY VICTIMS-(2)SOTVO
HEALTH CARE DEADLINE-SOTVO THE ABC'S OF FOOD LABELS-TC MON-VO IN TC MON
GOV. SCOTT COLOMBIA-OC THE ABC'S OF FOOD LABELS-PKG
AIDS CLINIC EVICTED-VO THE ABC'S OF FOOD LABELS-TC MON-CG
PYTHON LEGISLATION-VO NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP
EDISON STATE DORM SCHOLARSHIP-CG TEASE FOUR------------
I75 DANIELS REPAIRS-VO TZ4 A TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS-VO
NEXT AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP TZ4 B FASHION MYTHS-VO
TEASE ONE------------ STORM WARN JP OPEN-CLIP
TZ1 A DANGEROUS TOYS-VOTOPS CROSSTALK-WX EST
TZ1 B MEN VS WOMEN-VOTOPS FORECAST-PHC
OHIO SINKHOLE-VOTOPS FORECAST-WXWALL
STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP TOSS TO NINA-OC
FORECAST-PHC TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS-TC MON
FORECAST-WXWALL TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS-PKG
DANGEROUS TOYS-VO IN TC MON TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS-TC MON
DANGEROUS TOYS-PKG FASHION MYTHS-VO.WIPIE
E15 GAS WARNING-VO FASHION MYTHS-SOTVO
MEN VS WOMEN-VO MICHAEL JACKSON AUCTION-VO
NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP HALLE BERRY CUSTODY AGREEMENT-VO
TEASE TWO------------ THINGS TO DO-CLIP
TZ2 A ONLINE DATING-VOTOPS-WIPE CAPE HOLIDAY FEST OF LIGHTS-CG
TZ2 B CONFESSIONS 2020-VOTOPS COLLIER SNOWFEST-CGTOPS
BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN TEASE FIVE-ONCAM
ONLINE DATING-VO IN POP TZ5 A) SARASOTA EXCESSIVE FORCE-VO
ONLINE DATING-PKG BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN
ONLINE DATING-OC SARASOTA EXCESSIVE FORCE-OC
TEASE THREE-ONCAM SARASOTA EXCESSIVE FORCE-PKG
TZ3 A LIPITOR SHUTDOWN-VO NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP
TZ3 B MISSING GIRL-VO COMING UP AT 6PM
TZ3 C ABCS FOOD LABELS-VO TZ 6 1) LEHIGH VANDALISM-VOTOPS
FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY-SSTOPS TZ 6 2) MASKED SWIMMER-VOTOPS
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wife: people keep asking what are you going to buy, i haven't even thought about that

son: i hope we stay grouned, i hope we stay the great people were were yesterday and the day before

POWERBALL WINNERS!

MEET THE COUNTRY'S NEWEST MILLIONAIRES AND HOW THEY PICKED THE LUCKY NUMBERS.

neither one of us had any idea we were under a boil order"

FROM BOILING TO SEETHING--

PEOPLE IN PORT CHARLOTTE WANT TO KNOW WHY THEY WERE NEVER TOLD THEY NEEDED TO BOIL THEIR WATER.

ABC 7 GETS ANSWERS.

ONLINE DATING--

EXPOSING THE GREAT PRETENDERS AND HEART BREAKERS.

THE TOP WAYS TO SPOT A FAKE.

AND--

We're doing our Christmas shopping at Target and Neiman Marcus this year.

SHOPPERS GET READY TO RUMBLE--

ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED SHOPPING COLLABORATIONS IS SET TO START TOMORROW.

OUR SMART SHOPPER HAS ALL THE DETAILS.

WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


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BREAKING-CLIP


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CAPE HOUSE FIRE-SS-VO


BREAKING NEWS --

TWO POLICE OFFICERS ARE IN THE HOSPITAL TONIGHT AFTER A HOUSE CAUGHT FIRE IN CAPE CORAL.

IT'S BURNING NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE.

THE HOUSE CAUGHT FIRE ABOUT TWO THIS AFTERNOON.

16 FIREFIGHTERS RESPONDED.

NO WORD YET ON THE CAUSE --

WE DO KOW THE TWO POLICE OFFICERS SUFFERED SMOKE INHALATION.

NO ONE WAS INSIDE THE HOUSE AT THE TIME.

BUT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DID RESCUE FIVE CATS AND ONE DOG.

WE HAVE A CREW ON THE WAY AND WILL BRING YOU MORE INFORMATION AS WE HAVE IT, INCLUDING HOW THOSE OFFICERS ARE DOING. Return to index of stories...


POWERBALL WINNER COMES FORWARD-SOTVO-TC MON


we're still stunned by what's happened it's surreal.I haven't even thought about that

FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE ARE HEARING FROM THE WINNERS OF THE RECORD 587 MILLION DOLLAR POWERBALL JACKPOT.

IT'S A MECHANIC AND HIS WIFE FROM MISSOURI.

THEY HAVE FOUR CHILDREN.

THE FAMILY WILL SPLIT THE PRIZE WITH AN UNKNOWN WINNER WHO BOUGHT THE TICKET IN ARIZONA.

BUT, WE MAY SOON FIND OUT WHO THAT PERSON IS THANKS TO NEW SURVEILLANCE VIDEO.

ABC'S T-J WINICK HAS THE LATEST. Return to index of stories...


POWERBALL WINNER COMES FORWARD-PKG


Cindy and Mark Hill of tiny Dearborn, Missouri say they are still in shock.

. And understandably so after winning half of the record 588 million dollar

Powerball jackpot.

In fact - Cindy says her husband didn't believe it until he actually saw the

ticket.

SOT CINDY

He goes, I really got to look at this.

What will they do with the money?

SOT CINDY

Other than a few trips here and there and college funds we're just the same

people. My husband is keeping the same old pick up. He did ask for a Red

Camaro though.

Cindy Hill says her husband gave her $10 to buy the tickets -- and a quick

pick chose the right combination.

Their son Cody said his father told him not to tell anyone, but couldn't

keep the secret himself.

SOT CODY HILL

I said yeah, dad didn't want me to say anything. she said have you seen

his Facebook. so I got on my dad's Facebook and it was like I think it's

pretty safe to say the cat's out of the bag so.

And new clues about who the second powerball winner might be.

Take a look at this surveillance tape from an Exxon station in Prince George

's County, Maryland.

This appears to be the lucky man.dressed in a bright yellow outfit often

worn by highway workers.Learning he's won.

Store Worker - He wanted everyone to look to make sure he wasn't seeing

things and he wasn't seeing things. It was the right numbers.

He then shows the ticket.Apparently purchased in Arizona.To another

customer.

Man - He says is this the right numbers. and I look at the numbers and said

. Yes. that's the numbers you got them all

No one could tell us the man's name, but they claim he lives locally in

Maryland.

Store Worker - It's amazing absolutely amazing I couldn't believe it

STANDUP WINICK

California won't have to miss out on the next Powerball drawing. Due to

popular demand, the Golden State will add the game to its lottery lineup

starting next April.

TJ WINICK, ABC NEWS, NEW YORK. Return to index of stories...


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CHARCO WATER BOIL NOTICE-OC-VO-OC


RIGHT NOW, 30 THOUSAND CUSTOMERS ARE UNDER A WATER BOIL NOTICE IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

IT WAS ISSUED FOR PARTS OF DEEP CREEK AND PORT CHARLOTTE BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH A TREATMENT PLANT.

ABC7'S CHARLIE KEEGAN TELLS US WHY MANY PEOPLE IN THAT AREA TELL US THEY HAD NO IDEA ABOUT THE NOTICE. Return to index of stories...


CHARCO WATER BOIL NOTICE-LL PKG


I'M AT THE HOME OF ONE OF THE PLACES UNDER THIS BOIL ORDER.

THE KURIGERS HAD NO IDEA THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN BOILING THEIR WATER UNTIL WE TOLD THEM.

THEYRE NOT ALONE, LOTS OF RESTAURANTS SAY THEY NEVER GOT NOTICE FROM ANY OFFICIALS.

VO

THE NOTIFICATION PROCESS IS COMPLICATED.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES NOTIFIES THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WHICH NOTIFIES SEVERAL STATE AGENCIES.

THOSE AGENCIES THEN CONTACT AFFECTED BUSINESSES.

OFFICIALS RELY ON THE MEDIA TO NOTIFY RESIDENTS.

SOMETIMES THAT MESSAGE GETS LOST IN THE CHAOS.

sots

Kay Kuriger, CHARCO RESIDENT.

unfortunatley since we don't watch a lot of tv, we were out of the loop."

Bernie Milosky, CCU

"Due to the large number, there might have been some that are still lagging that notification, but that notification will come."

THIS BOIL ORDER WILL STAY IN EFFECT UNTIL TEST RESULTS COME BACK ON SUNDAY.

IN THE MEANTIME BOIL ANY WATER FOR COOKING OR DRINKING.

OFFICIALS SAY YOU CAN STILL TAKE A SHOWER OR BATH AN USE THE DISHWASHER AS LONG AS YOU USE SOAP.

IN Port Charlotte Charlie Keegan abc7. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH TEEN ARRESTED FOR GRAFFITI-SS-VO


A LEHIGH ACRES TEENAGER IS IN SERIOUS TROUBLE TONIGHT AFTER SRAYPAINTING GRAFITTI UP AND DOWN HIS NEIGHBORHOOD AND AT SCHOOL.

17 YEAR OLD JESUS DELGADO IS NOW FACING FELONY CHARGES.

DEPUTIES SAY HE TAGGED HIS "STREET NAME" ON BUILDINGS, UTILITY POLES AND A WATER TANK.

THE GRAFITI STRETCHES FROM GUNNERY ROAD AND LEONARD BOULEVARD ALL THE WAY TO LEE BOULEVARD.

DELGADO TOLD INVESTIGATORS HE GOT CAUGHT 'TAGGING" A YEAR AGO AT SCHOOL.

AND FOR SOME REASON STARTED UP AGAIN.

THE DAMAGE IS ESTIMATED AT MORE THAN A THOUSAND DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


GOLDEN GATE BANK ROBBERY-VO-SS-OC


NEW DETAILS TONIGHT ABOUT A BANK ROBBERY THIS WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY.

DEPUTIES SAY TWO MEN ROBBED FLORIDA COMMUNITY BANK IN GOLDEN GATE ON WEDNESDAY.

WE LEARNED *TODAY* --

THEY GOT AWAY WITH 100 THOUSAND DOLLARS.

BUT MOST OF THE MONEY IS NOW RECOVERED.

DEPUTIES ARRESTED 29-YEAR-OLD DOODLEY NAZAIRE YESTERDAY.

HE WAS SUPPOSED TO MAKE HIS FIRST COURT APPEARANCE TODAY.

BUT THEY ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THE SECOND BANK ROBBER. Return to index of stories...


MARCO DOCTOR LICENSE-SS-VO


A WELL-KNOWN MARCO ISLAND DOCTOR IS SITTING IN JAIL--

BARRED FROM PRACTICING MEDICINE.

THIS IS SEVENTH ARREST FOR DOCTOR ANDREW GUIDRY'S SINCE 2009--

THAT'S WHEN A PATIENT HALF HIS AGE SAYS HE TRIED TO SOLICIT SEX FROM HER.

COURT RECORDS SHOW HE ASKED FOR SEX IN EXCHANGE FOR MEDICAL SERVICES SHE COULDNT AFFORD.

DEPUTIES ALSO ARRESTED HIM IN THE PAST ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENTS WITH HIS WIFE-

THIS WEEK THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SUSPENDED HIS LISENCE INDEFINITLEY. Return to index of stories...


BOBBIE JENKS HEARING-SS-VO


NEW AT 5 --

FORMER BOSTON RED SOX PITCHER BOBBY JENKS HAS GOTTEN A SIXTH CONTINUANCE ON HIS HIT-AND-RUN CASE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

JENKS WAS ARRESTED IN MARCH FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE AND HIT-AND-RUN.

DEPUTIES SAY HE HIT TWO CARS WHILE LEAVING A FORT MYERS STRIP CLUB.

BUT PROSECUTORS NEVER CHARGED JENKS WITH D-U-I, BECAUSE HE BLEW A POINT ZERO-ZERO-ZERO ON A BREATHALYZER TEST --

AND THEY COULD NOT PROVE HE HAD ANYTHING IN HIS SYSTEM.

AFTER THE CONTINUANCE --

JENKS WILL BE IN COURT IN JANUARY FOR TRIAL. Return to index of stories...


POORE NOT GUILTY-VOTOPS


A JURY FOUND A CHARLOTTE COUNTY MAN ACTED IN SELF DEFENSE WHEN HE STABBED A MAN AFTER A DRUG-RELATED ARGUMENT.

PROSECUTORS INITIALLY CHARGED ROY LEE POORE WITH ATTMEPTED MURDER.

DEFENSE ATTORNEYS CLAIM LEON MARTIN STARTED THE FIGHT LAST YEAR.

THE JURY AGREED AND ACQUITTED POORE YESTERDAY. Return to index of stories...


FISCAL CLIFF TALKS-VO.WIPE


PRESIDENT OBAMA IS BACK ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL --

DESPITE THE ELECTION ENDING A MONTH AGO.

THIS TIME --

THE PRESIDENT IS MAKING HIS CASE ON THE SO-CALLED FISCAL.

HE RALLIED SUPPORT AT A TOY FACTORY IN PENNSYLVANIA -- SAYING HE'S READY TO SIGN A BILL PREVENTING TAXES FROM GOING UP ON THE MIDDLE CLASS.

HE SAYS HE'LL DO IT WHEN REPUBLICANS AGREE TO TAX HIKES ON THE WEALTHY. Return to index of stories...


FISCAL CLIFF TALKS-SOTVO


Obama: all of us are going to have to get out of our comfort zones to make

that happen. I'm willing to do that. I'm hopeful that enough members of

Congress in both parties are willing to do that as well. We can solve these

problems.

HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER SAYS REPUBLICANS DON'T WANT TO RAISE TAXES ON ANYONE -- INCLUDING THE WEALTHY.

THEY WANT SPENDING CUTS. Return to index of stories...


HEALTH CARE DEADLINE-VO.WIPE


HEALTH CARE ADVOCATES IN FLORIDA ARE ASKING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO OPERATE OUR STATE'S NEW HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE.

THE EXCHANGE IS AN ONLINE MARKETPLACE WHERE RESIDENTS CAN SHOP FOR HEALTH INSURANCE.

IT'S PART OF THE FEDERAL HEALTH CARE LAW THAT TAKES EFFECT IN JANUARY OF 2014.

ADVOCATES WORRY ABOUT GOVERNOR SCOTT'S PAST OPPOSITION TO THE LAW.

THEY SENT A LETTER TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, ASKING THEM TO OPERATE THE EXCHANGE IN 2014 AND 2015 IF THE STATE CAN'T DRAW UP A VIABLE PLAN SOON. Return to index of stories...


HEALTH CARE DEADLINE-SOTVO


We haven't done what needs to be done to have an effective exchange and this affects millions of people and it's too important to rush into quickly because all of a sudden now people have realized it's an important measure.

"How is this going to help us reduce our health care cost? How is going to make sure we have great quality? How is it going to give us good access to health care? That's what the focus of this ought to be and that's what the focus of these exchanges ought to be."

GOVERNOR SCOTT AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS ARE SOFTENING THEIR OPPOSITION TO THE LAW BECAUSE THEY WANT SOME CONTROL OVER HOW THE STATE MANAGES IT.

THEY TOO ARE REACHING OUT TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. Return to index of stories...


GOV. SCOTT COLOMBIA-OC


MEANTIME --

FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT IS GETTING READY FOR A BIG TRIP THIS WEEK.

HE LEAVES SUNDAY TO GO TO COLOMBIA FOR FIVE DAYS.

HE'S PROMOTING FLORIDA AND ITS PRODUCTS TO ONE OF OUR BIGGEST TRADE PARTNERS. Return to index of stories...


AIDS CLINIC EVICTED-VO


A LOCAL AIDS CLINIC IS EVICTED ON THE EVE OF WORLD AIDS AWARENESS DAY.

ONLY ABC7 CAMERAS ROLLED AS WORKERS AT THE BOB RAUSCHENBERG CENTER FOR LIVING IN FORT MYERS LEFT THE BUILDING - AND THE LOCKS CHANGED.

THE CENTER CLOSED EARLIER THIS MONTH.

TODAY THE DIRECTOR WOULD SAY ONLY THAT THEY WERE BEING PUT OUT OF THE BUILDING OVER HIS OBJECTION.

THE CENTER WAS A NON-PROFIT TREATMENT CLINIC, OFFERING H-I-V SCREENINGS AND MEDICAL CARE FOR THOSE INFECTED WITH THE DISEASE.

NO COMMENT YET FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT ON WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THE CLINIC'S 250 PATIENTS. Return to index of stories...


PYTHON LEGISLATION-VO


SOME FLORIDA LEADERS SAY THE STATE'S PYTHON PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN SO BAD --

IT NEEDS NATIONAL ATTENTION.

U-S REPRESENTATIVE TOM ROONEY PROPOSED BROADENING THE BAN ON SNAKES -- ADDING BOA CONSTRICTORS AND ANACONDAS TO THE LIST.

BUT --

OPPONENTS SAY THE PROBLEMS STOP AT THE FLORIDA LINE, MAKING A *FEDERAL* BAN UNNECESSARY.

ESSENTIALLY -- THIS IS FLORIDA'S PROBLEM.

FLORIDA, YOU DEAL WITH IT.

U-S FISH AND WILDLIFE SAYS THE NON-NATIVE BURMESE PYTHON POPULATION IN FLORIDA *IS* GROWING

THAT THREATENS PEOPLE AND THE EVERGLADES -- BECAUSE THERE'S NOT A NATURAL PREDATOR TO GO AFTER THESE SNAKES. Return to index of stories...


EDISON STATE DORM SCHOLARSHIP-CG


TONIGHT THERE'S A NEW WAY FOR EDISON STATE COLLEGE STUDENTS TO PAY FOR HOUSING.

THE COLLEGE IS NOW OFFERING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR IT'S NEW DORM - LIGHTHOUSE COMMONS.

ROOMS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS WHO CURRENTLY LIVE OFF CAMPUS, STUDENTS WHO LIVE IN THE DORMS NOW AND CAN'T AFFORD TO STAY. AND NEW STUDENTS STARTING IN THE SPRING OF 20-13.

THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED.

THE AMOUNT PER STUDENT IS UP TO THREE-THOUSAND DOLLARS.

TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY HEAD TO ABC-7.COM AND CLICK ON SITES ON 7. Return to index of stories...


I75 DANIELS REPAIRS-VO


WE HAVE ANOTHER TRAFFIC ALERT FOR YOU --

AS CREWS ARE STILL MAKING REPAIRS TO THE DANIELS PARKWAY OVERPASS AT I-75.

FROM SUNDAY NIGHT AT EIGHT --

UNTIL MONDAY MORNING AT FIVE --

CREWS WILL RESURFACE ALL THREE EASTBOUND LANES ON DANIELS.

THEY WILL CLOSE ONE LANE TO DO IT.

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TEASE ONE------------


STORE SHELVES FLOODED WITH DANGEROUS TOYS.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR BEFORE YOU CHECK OFF THAT LIST.

AND THE EYES HAVE IT.

WE MIGHT BE LOOKING AT THE SAME THING.

BUT MEN AND WOMEN SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY.

WHAT YOU'RE SEEING.

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OHIO SINKHOLE-VOTOPS


CHECK OUT THIS MASSIVE SINKHOLE IN OHIO.

IT'S ABOUT THE SIZE OF FOUR FOOTBALL FIELDS.

THE SINKHOLE DEVOURED PART OF A STATE HIGHWAY AND NOW THREATENS NEARBY HOUSES.

IT BEGAN AS A POND ON LAND WHERE CREWS DREDGED FOR SAND.

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THINKS THE DREDGING MAY HAVE ERODED ENOUGH OF THE LAND NEAR THE POND TO CAUSE A COLLAPSE. Return to index of stories...


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FORECAST-PHC


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. Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-WXWALL


SUNSHINE TO RETURN

Clouds were in abundance for us on Friday. The skies had a dreary look, yes, but the sunshine will soon return!

The big question… Will it return this weekend? Well, let me take you through the changes and let you know.

We have two systems at play in our local weather pattern. First, high pressure is nudging into the state, and it's bringing low level clouds from the Atlantic to the area. Next is a piece of energy in the upper portions of the atmosphere that made its way over from Texas. It's also giving us added clouds, but they're in the high variety.

So we have clouds coming in from both the east and west. Thankfully, the system that came from Texas will move out by tomorrow afternoon, and guess what that means?

The sun is back!

Thus, we're going to call Saturday, Sunday, and Monday partly sunny. Morning lows will be around 60, and daytime highs - get ready - warming up to the lower if not mid 80s! Not only do we get the sun in full force, we get a warming trend, too.

But that's why we live in Florida, right?

As we go into Tuesday we'll see the clouds increase due to another cold front approaching. However, it's going to become disorganized and fall apart as it gets closer. That's been the trend so far this season, fronts completely dying before reach the region. This means no cold air and no rainfall.

Clouds? Yes, but only for Tuesday and Wednesday. After midweek the sun is back with a vengeance, and the warm temperatures continue.

Boaters use caution if you go out as winds will be coming from the E-NE at 15 to 20 knots. Return to index of stories...


DANGEROUS TOYS-VO IN TC MON


AN A-B-C 7 WARNING TONIGHT --

DANGEROUS TOYS FROM OVERSEAS ARE FLOODING THE U-S MARKET.

THEY COULD HURT YOUR CHILDREN.

ABC'S PIERRE THOMAS SHOWS YOU WHICH TOYS TO AVOID --

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DANGEROUS TOYS-PKG


This might look like fun--U.S. customs officers BLOWING BUBBLES with these

colorful TOYS. But the work is deadly serious and might save your child's

life.

Thursday authorites were TESTING this toy car in a New Jersey warehouse--

right out of the box-- for lead contamination.

CUSTOMS OFFICIAL SOT: " you see on the red part it says fail" / "It's

showing that there is an excessively high content of lead in these rubber

tires, so that's something that children could ingest and that would be

harmful to their development."

This year, Customs Officials and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have

blocked record amounts of overseas shipments bound for toy stores near you

-- seizing more than 2 million toys and children products.

AGUILAR SOT: Parents, grandparents, families please be vigilant and think

safety as you shop. "

Dolls and action figures, toy guns and cars---the prime gifts that should

bring holiday cheer are often among the most dangerous items. Some have

electrical or choking hazards. Others sharp edges.

And lead contamination is a growing concern.

In some cases, the lead levels are 1,000 TIMES HIGHER THAN U.S. FEDERAL

STANDARDS ALLOW.

CUSTOMS OFFICIAL SOT: There are toys that get through customs and end up on

toy shelves, but we also send people out to do retail sweeps

What can you do to protect your child? Examine the toy closely for possible

choking, and electrical hazards.

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E15 GAS WARNING-VO


ANOTHER WARNING TONIGHT ABOUT BUYING GAS.

THE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA SAYS THE NEW E-15 GASOLINE COULD BE BAD FOR SOME CARS AND WILL CONFUSE CUSTOMERS.

E-15 IS A NEW TYPE OF GAS BLEND THAT CONTAINS UP TO 15-PERCENT ETHANOL.

AUTOMAKERS APPROVED ONLY FIVE PERCENT OF CARS TO USE IT.

TRIPLE A SAYS IT COULD DAMAGE BOTH OLDER AND NEWER CARS BY ACCELERATING ENGINE WEAR. Return to index of stories...


MEN VS WOMEN-VO


THEY SAY MEN AND WOMEN DON'T SEE EYE TO EYE.

WELL --

A NEW STUDY SUGGESTS MEN AND WOMEN DON'T SEE THE SAME THING AT ALL.

RESEARCHERS EXAMINED THE EYE MOVEMENTS OF MEN AND WOMEN AS THEY LOOKED AT STILL IMAGES.

WHEN THEY WERE LOOKING AT HETEROSEXUAL COUPLES --

MEN TENDED TO LOOK AT JUST THE FACES.

BUT WOMEN LOOKED AT THE WHOLE BODY -- PARTICULARLY THE WOMAN'S BODY.

WHAT CAN YOU TAKE AWAY FROM THIS?

SOME EXPERTS SAY MEN MAY BE MORE LIKELY TO LOOK DIRECTLY INTO SOMEONE'S EYES TO DECIDE IF THEY'RE A THREAT.

WOMEN PREFER TO AVOID A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND KEEP THEIR EYES DOWN. Return to index of stories...


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TEASE TWO------------


BEFORE YOU FALL IN LOVE ONLINE.

WE GET THE TRUTH.

HOW TO KNOW IF THE PERSON YOU'RE CHATTING WITH IS REALLY BEING HONEST.

PLUS WHAT REALLY GOES ON BEHIND THE SCENES.

CONFESSIONS OF A COWORKER.

AND THE INNER OFFICER REVENGE. Return to index of stories...


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ONLINE DATING-VO IN POP


MANY OF US LOOK FOR LOVE ONLINE.

BUT, IS WHAT THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE TELLING YOU REALLY TRUE?

A NEW REALITY SHOW IS HELPING ONLINE LOVE INTERESTS FIND OUT THE TRUTH.

ABC'S LARA SPENCER REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


ONLINE DATING-PKG


TRACK 1: 5 SECONDS

MILLIONS OF PEOPLE FALL IN LOVE ONLINE EVERYDAYBUT NOT ALL HAVE HAPPY

ENDINGS.

SOT NEV 01;13;25;18 Hi, I'm Nev. A couple years ago i fell in love online

.i fell in love w/ megan but megan was really angela.i was heartbroken.

TRACK 2: 13 SECONDS

SO MANY PEOPLE LIKE NEVHAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH A CATFISH: THAT'S

MEANS: SOMEONE ONLINEWHO'S REALLY TO PRETENDING TO BE SOMEONE ELSESO HE

MADE A WILDLY POPULAR DOCUMENTARY ABOUT IT, AND NOW HAS A NEW TV SHOW.

SOT NEV 01;13;54;21 im hitting the road / to help people meet thier

online loves for the first time.

TRACK 3: 8 SECONDS

HIS FIRST CALL--SUNNY. SHE'S BEEN IN AN ONLINE RELATIONSHIP WITH JAMISON

FOR 8 MONTHS, BUT THEY'VE NEVER MET. SO NEV PAID SUNNY A VISIT

SOT NEV: Tell me about your connection with Jamison.

SOT SUNNY: We have a very emotional connection/ You can't help what the

heart wants, it just does.

SOT SUNNY: 01;20;54;05 he's very sexy./what a jaw.chiseld jaw.

TRACK 4: 4 SECONDS

BUT AS HE FINDS OUT MORE ABOUT JAMISON.THINGS SEEM A LITTLE FISHY.

SOT SUNNY: 01;18;57;23 he's going to be a anesthesiologist.he takes

online classes.

he takes classes online to be an anethesilogist? /yeah hes so smart. / he'

s one of the writers for chelsea lately.and he writes the cue cards.

SOT NEV: 01;19;22;22 that seems crazy.doesnt that seem weird to you.why

would he do that?

TRACK 5: 5 SECONDS

BUT AFTER A LITTLE SLUTHING.NEV AND MAX FIND OUT THINGS ARENT ADDING UP.

SOT NEV 01;24;29;04 im looking for a reference.jamison king.

SOT CALLER: i dont know that person

TRACK 6: 2 SECONDS

SO NEV DECIDES TO GIVE JAMISON A CALL.

SOT NEV 01:25:35 Hello?/ Hey, Jamison?

TRACK 7: 4 SECONDS

AND CONVINCES HIM THAT ITS TIME TO END SUNNY'S MISERYAND MEET FACE TO FACE.

SOT NEV 01:38:18 This is a life changing road trip

TRACK 8: 3 SECONDS

BUT NOTHING PREPARES HER FOR WHAT SHE'S ABOUT TO SEE.

SOT NEV 1:42:05we're looking for jamisonthat's meyour jamison? WHAT?

SOT SUNNY:01;42;39;00 i am in total shock right now

SOT NEV 01;43;36;14 youve been pretending to be this guy.for how long.at

least 4 yrs.

Dip to black.

TRACK 9: 5 SECONDS

SUNNY HAS NOW MOVED ON. SHE'S IN A RELATIONSHIP NOWAND EVEN GOT TO MEET

THE REAL JAMISON.

SOT SUNNY 1:56:12 your just as gorgeous in front of me as he was in his

picture

SOT JAMISON: so are we gonna do this every Friday?? Hahaha Return to index of stories...


ONLINE DATING-OC


NEV AND MAX SAY THERE ARE THREE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO STOP A FAKE--

GET PROOF, LIKE A PHOTO WITH THE PERSON HOLDING UP SOMETHING SPECIFIC.

SKYPE WITH YOUR NEW ONLINE INTEREST IF YOU CAN'T MEET IN PERSON RIGHT AWAY.

CHECK THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE TO SEE HOW MANY FRIENDS THEY HAVE AND IF THEY'RE TAGGED IN ANY PHOTOS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-ONCAM


WE HAVE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT A LIPITOR RECALL THAT COULD AFFECT YOU.

THE GENERIC LIPITOR THAT COULD BE CONTAMINATED WITH GLASS.

PLUS THE SHORTAGE THAT THIS RECALL WILL CAUSE --

HITTING MILLIONS OF AMERICANS HARD.

AND A YOUNG GIRL.

A CANCER PATIENT.

MISSING!

WHO TOOK HER AND WHY SHE NEEDS IMMEDIATE MEDICAL TREATMENT.

PLUS - THERE'S A LOT OF CONFUSING WORDS AND NUMBERS.

DO YOU RELALY KNOW WHAT IT ALL MEANS.

STRAIGHT AHEAD - WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON FOOD LABELS.TO DROP WEIGHT AND GET HEALTHY.

BUT FIRST - MEET ABC 7'S FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY.

MARY GURLEY OF PORT CHARLOTTE.

THANKS FOR WATCHING MARY.

IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE OUR FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY HEAD TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND LIKE US. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A LIPITOR SHUTDOWN-VO


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TZ3 B MISSING GIRL-VO


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TZ3 C ABCS FOOD LABELS-VO


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FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY-SSTOPS


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BUMP SHOT-BUMP OUT


BUMP OUT W/ MUSIC Return to index of stories...


CAPE FIRE UPDATE-SS-VO


WE HAVE NEW INFORMATION ABOUT BREAKING NEWS --

WE JUST FOUND OUT A PROBLEM WITH A DRYER STARTED THAT HOUSE FIRE IN CAPE CORAL ON NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE

IT CAUSED AT LEAST 50-THOUSAND DOLLARS OF DAMAGE TO THE HOUSE.

THE FIRE DESTROYED THE GARAGE.

IT HAS ALSO SENT TWO POLICE OFFICERS TO THE HOSPITAL.

THEY'RE SUFFERING FROM SMOKE INHALATION.

WE'RE STILL TRYING TO GET AN UPDATE ON THEIR CONDITION. Return to index of stories...


NEWS AT 5:00 PM OPEN-CLIP


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TS POWERBALL WINNERS-VID BOX


MAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW,

TWO OF THE WINNERS IN THE 587 MILLION DOLLAR POWERBALL JACKPOT CAME FORWARD TODAY.

MARK AND CINDY HILL OF DEARBORN MISSOURI

MARK IS A MECHANIC BY TRADE.

THEY HAVE FOUR CHILDREN.

IT'S STILL UNKNOWN WHO PURCHASED THE SECOND WINNING TICKET IN ARIZONA. Return to index of stories...


TS LEIGH ACRES GRAFFITI-VID BOX


A LEHIGH ACRES TEENAGER IS FACING FELONY CHARGES TONIGHT --

AFTER DEPUTIES SAY HE SPRAY-PAINTED GRAFITTI UP AND DOWN HIS NEIGHBORHOOD, AND ALSO AT A SCHOOL.

DEPUTIES ARRESTED 17 YEAR OLD JESUS DELGADO.

THEY SAY HE TAGGED HIS "STREET NAME" ON BUILDINGS, UTILITY POLES AND A WATER TANK.

IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHY THIS IS A FELONY --

IF YOU DO MORE THAN A THOUSAND DOLLARS DAMAGE, IT BECOMES A FELONY. Return to index of stories...


TS CHARCO WATER BOIL-VID BOX


RIGHT NOW, 30 THOUSAND CUSTOMERS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY ARE UNDER A PRECAUTIONARY BOIL WATER NOTICE.

THIS INCLUDES RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES.

A LOT OF PEOPLE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE NOTICE.

WE WENT TO SEVERAL RESTAURANTS TODAY THAT WERE STILL SERVING WATER. AND THEY HAD NO IDEA THERE WAS A BOIL WATER NOTICE. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO STEVE-VOTOPS-2 SHOT-SPLIT


TRAFFIC AND EXCITEMENT IS STARTING TO BUILD AS ONE OF COUNTRY MUSIC'S BIGGEST STARS GETS READY TO TAKE THE STAGE IN LEE COUNTY.

THE LAKESIDE COUNTRY BASH IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW AT LAKES REGIONAL PARK.

IT FEATURES SEVERAL ARTISTS INCLUDING ALAN JACKSON WHO IS HEADLINING THE EVENT.

GOOD EVENING, I'M COURTNEY ROBINSON.

AND I'M JEFF BUTERA.

A-B-C-7'S STEVE CAMPION JOINS US LIVE FROM THE EVENT.

AND STEVE, WHAT CAN PEOPLE HEADING OUT THERE EXPECT? Return to index of stories...


LAKESIDE COUNTRY BASH-REM1 LIVE


EAGER FANS TELL US THEY'VE WAITED MONTHS FOR TONIGHT.

WHILE THEY PACK COOLERS -- DRIVERS TRAVELING ON GLADIOLUS MAY WANT TO PACK SOME PATIENCE TONIGHT.

YOU CAN SEE CARS HEADING IN NOW -- THAT'S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE AT PEOPLE GET OFF WORK AND MAKE THEIR WAY DOWN HERE. Return to index of stories...


LAKESIDE COUNTRY BASH-PKG


TAKE NATS - "do you have your tickets?"

COUNTRY ICON ALAN JACKSON'S CONCERT DRAWS THOUSANDS -- INTO LAKE PARKS OFF GLADIOLUS IN SOUTH FORT MYERS.

SOME SO EXCITED FOR THE LAKESIDE COUNTRY BASH -- THEY SHOWED UP HOURS BEFORE GATES EVEN OPENED.

EVENT ORGANIZERS EXPECT SIX THOUSAND PEOPLE FOR THE CONCERT FEATURING JANA KRAMER AND RODNEY ATKINS.

THE MUSIC STARS PROVIDED THE PERFECT EXCUSE TO SKIP OUT EARLY THIS FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

TAKE SOTS

Daryl Kilpatrick, Naples

4808 "I left work at 11. We left the house at 1230, packed our cooler and here we are."

Celeste Hamilton, Country Fan

5208 "it's absolutely fantastic. It's the only thing you want to do is to go to a country concert." Return to index of stories...


LAKESIDE COUNTRY BASH-REM1 LIVE


YOU'RE LOOKING LIVE AT THE TRAFFIC HERE -- LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THEY'LL BE OUT HERE HELPING TO DIRECT TRAFFIC IF IT GETS TOO CONGESTED.

AGAIN IF YOU'RE NOT DECKED OUT IN YOUR HATS AND BOOTS HEADED DOWN HERE -- YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID THE AREA IF POSSIBLE.

LIVE IN LEE COUNTY, STEVE CAMPION, ABC7 Return to index of stories...


CASPER COLLEGE BOW AND ATTACK-VO


THREE PEOPLE ARE DEAD AFTER A BOW-AND-ARROW ATTACK AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN WYOMING.

IT HAPPENED THIS MORNING AT CASPER COLLEGE.

POLICE SAY A MAN KILLED ONE PERSON IN A CASPER NEIGHBORHOOD BEFORE GOING TO THE COLLEGE AND KILLING A FACULTY MEMBER AND THEN HIMSELF.

THEY SAY THE SUSPECT ISN'T A STUDENT, BUT KNEW HIS VICTIMS.

AUTHORITIES LOCKED THAT CAMPUS DOWN.

IT'S BACK OPEN TONIGHT.

WE DON'T KNOW THE MOTIVE FOR THE ATTACK. Return to index of stories...


MORGAN STATE SHOOTING-VOTOPS


A SUSPECT IS IN CUSTODY TONIGHT AFTER A FOOTBALL PLAYER WAS SHOT ON CAMPUS AT MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY IN BALTIMORE TODAY.

THE FOOTBALL PLAYER SUFFERED NON

LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES.

OFFICERS RECOVERED THE WEAPON. Return to index of stories...


LIPITOR SHUTDOWN-VO.WIPE


NEW AT 530 --

THE F-D-A IS MONITORING A MAJOR RECALL OF A DRUG MILLIONS OF PEOPLE DEPEND ON.

PRODUCTION HAS STOPPED ON A GENERIC VERSION OF LIPITOR.

SOMEONE FOUND GLASS PARTICLES IN SOME OF THE CHOLESTEROL-LOWERING MEDICATION THAT RANBAXY MAKES.

BUT -- WHILE THIS IS A POPULAR DRUG --

WE DID FIND OUT OTHER PEOPLE MANUFACTURE IT.

WE DON'T EXPECT IMMEDIATE SHORTAGES.

DOCTORS SAY IT ACTUALLY SOUNDS WORSE THAN IT IS MEDICALLY. Return to index of stories...


LIPITOR SHUTDOWN-SOTVO


sot:this is not truly a threat to peoples health. eating a pill that contains numeroujs particles of glass a millimeter in size or less is akin to eating a pill that contains small bits of sands in it."

THE GLASS IS DANGEROUS --

EXPERTS SAY IT COULD CAUSE MINOR IRRITATION OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. Return to index of stories...


HOSTESS BANKRUPTCY APPROVED-VO


THE ICONIC COMPANY BEHIND TWINKIES, HO-HO'S AND WONDERBREAD IS OFFICIALY NO MORE.

A FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY JUDGE FINALIZED THE LIQUIDATION OF HOSTESS BRANDS.

AS PART OF THE JUDGMENT, HOSTESS SENIOR EXECUTIVES WILL RECEIVE BONUSES RANGING FROM 74-HUNDRED DOLLARS TO MORE THAN 130-THOUSAND DOLLARS

THE COMPANY SAYS THE INCENTIVE PAY IS NEEDED TO RETAIN HIGH-LEVEL COMPANY LEADERS DURING THE LIQUIDATION PROCESS, WHICH COULD TAKE ABOUT A YEAR. Return to index of stories...


GEORGE HW BUSH UPDATE-VO


FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH REMAINS IN STABLE CONDITION TONIGHT AT THE HOSPITAL.

DOCTORS ARE TREATING THE 88-YEAR-OLD FOR A NASTY COUGH --

LINGERING FROM A CASE OF BRONCHITIS.

THEY EXPECT TO DISCHARGE THE FORMER PRESIDENT THIS WEEKEND. Return to index of stories...


CHILD TAKEN FROM HOSPITAL-VO


A DESPERATE SEARCH IS UNDERWAY FOR AN 11 YEAR OLD CANCER PATIENT.

THE GIRL'S FAMILY BROUGHT HER TO PHOENIX CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, TO RECEIVE TREATMENT FOR LEUKEMIA.

DURING HER TREATMENT. DOCTORS PUT A CHEST CATHETER INTO HER HEART.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT, THE GIRL'S MOTHER WALKED HER OUT OF THE HOSPITAL.

DOCTORS SAY IF THE CATHETER IN HER HEART IS NOT MEDICALLY REMOVED IT COULD BECOME INFECTED AND KILL HER.

THERE'S NOW A NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR THE GIRL. Return to index of stories...


NJ TRAIN DERAILMENT-VO


DOZENS ARE STRUGGLING TO BREATHE IN NEW JERSEY TONIGHT --

AFTER A TRAIN CARRYING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DERAILED.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE MESS THIS MORNING.

THE DERAILMENT SENT AT LEAST TWO CARS INTO A CREEK.

IT ALSO CAUSED GAS TO LEAK.

PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THREE NEARBY TOWNS ARE BEING TOLD TO STAY INSIDE.

INVESTIGATORS SAY THE BRIDGE THE TRAIN WAS ON BUCKLED, CAUSING THE CRASH. Return to index of stories...


SUPREME COURT GAY MARRIAGE-VO


THE NATION'S HIGHEST COURT WILL SOON TAKE ON THE DEBATE OF SAME-SEX MARRIAGE.

SUPREME COURT JUSTICES WILL DECIDE IF THEY WILL ACCEPT ANY OF 10 PENDING APPEALS CONCERNING WHETHER GAYS AND LESBIANS HAVE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO MARRY.

IF THEY AGREE TO HEAR THE ISSUE, ARGUMENTS WOULD LIKELY BE HELD IN MARCH WITH A RULING BY LATE JUNE. Return to index of stories...


CONFESSIONS 2020-OC


TONIGHT WE'RE EXPOSING THE TRUTH!

IN AN 20-20 SPECIAL --

WORKERS FROM DIFFERENT LINES OF WORK ARE SPILLING SECRETS ABOUT WHAT REALLY HAPPENS BEHIND THE SCENES.

THAT INCLUDES A FORMER HOTEL WORKER.

HE TELLS ABC'S CHRIS CUOMO HOW STAFF MAY GET THEIR REVENGE ON YOU. Return to index of stories...


CONFESSIONS 2020-PKG


JACOB TOMSKY 01:11:02 A valet parker probably got hired last week,

probably getting fired next week. Doesn't really care that much.

Jacob Tomsky worked his way from valet to much-valued front desk managerand

now, in his book, Heads in Beds, he reveals much-coveted secrets of the inn

experience.

For example,Tomsky says tip-BEFORE you surrender your car--or expect the

abuse to begin

TIP GRAPHIC: YOUR WHEELS, THEIR SQUEALS

JACOB TOMSKY 01:13:05 the valet's not gonna make any money unless he gets

that dollar tip. So. so there's a. there's a focus on speed, /Of

course when it comes out it's driven really slowly and carefully

Tomsky says come to the desk with your friend president Jackson and an

upgrade could be yours. Flash a 'tude instead, watch your back.

CHRIS CUOMO 01:08:11 SO when I show up I want to carry my bags,

I've got the forearms of a Java man. I don't want to pay the guy to do it.

You're aware that guys like me exist. What do ya do?/

JACOB TOMSKY 01:08:20 guilt and fear is, uh. can be applied to you very

easily. / 01:09:14 I would just say the bellman's gonna take

you to your room. Just a real declarative sentence that you can't. you

can't really fight.

You'll probably ante up-rather than risk looking cheap. If not.

TOMSKY -Uh, the bellman, uh, and the doorman are very good at lingering, uh,

it's a very strong skill. 't know if it's.

CHRIS CUOMO 01:08:44 Lingering as a skill.

JACOB TOMSKY 01:08:45 someone just, /stands a little too long, makes

you a little too uncomfortable, uh, and then you reach for your wallet. Return to index of stories...


CONFESSIONS 2020-SSTOPS


YOU CAN WATCH THE 2020 SPECIAL "TRUE CONFESSIONS" TONIGHT AT 10 RIGHT HERE ON ABC7. Return to index of stories...


BLIND MAN FRAUD-VO


AN ELDERLY MAN IS FACING JAIL TIME FOR FALSELY CLAIMING TO BE BLIND.

THIS IS THE PROOF THAT AUTHORITIES SAY SHOWS THE MAN FAKED HIS CONDITION.

YOU CAN SEE HIM PLAYING CARDS AND WALKING AROUND TOWN WITHOUT A CANE OR SEEING-EYE DOG.

FOR YEARS THAT MAN COLLECTED AROUND 13-HUNDRED DOLLARS A MONTH IN DISABILITY BENEFITS.

HE FACES UP TO FIVE YEARS IN JAIL IF CONVICTED. Return to index of stories...


SANTA SANDY VICTIMS-NATSVO.WIPE


A MAN POSING AS A SECRET SANTA IS STUNNING PEOPLE IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY --

BY HANDING OUT 100 DOLLAR BILLS TO PEOPLE DEVASTATED BY SUPERSTORM SANDY.

Bazile: "Are you serious?"

Secret Santa: "I'm serious, Merry Christmas, put that away"

Bazile: "No you can't be serious.oh my god"

THE WEALTHY BUSINESSMAN DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW HIS NAME.

IN FACT, HE WON'T SHOW HIS FACE ON CAMERA.

BUT THIS SECRET SANTA STARTED HIS EAST COAST VISIT ON THURSDAY IN NEW JERSEY, HANDING OVER THE 100 DOLLAR BILLS MARKED WITH A RED SECRET SANTA STAMP. Return to index of stories...


SANTA SANDY VICTIMS-(2)SOTVO


"I have birthdays back-to-back, Christmas, and it's like, I have no income right now, and oh gosh, I feel like I just got a million dollars 7

"Very nice, very nice. We've all been here volunteering for weeks now, and for someone to give something back to us, you know, it's a surprise." 7

SECRET SANTA SAYS HE'S BEEN ALL OVER AMERICA -- FROM SAN DIEGO TO CHICAGO TO CHARLOTTE. Return to index of stories...


THE ABC'S OF FOOD LABELS-TC MON-VO IN TC MON


IN YOUR ABC7 HEALTHY LIVING TONIGHT

NUTRITION LABELS ARE THERE TO HELP US.

AND RESEARCH SHOWS PEOPLE WHO READ THEM TEND TO BE SLIMMER THAN THOSE WHO DON'T.

BUT ONLY NINE PERCENT OF PEOPLE ACTUALLY LOOK AT THE CALORIE COUNTS ON A LABEL.

TONIGHT WE SHOW YOU HOW TO MASTER THE ART OF FOOD LABELING. Return to index of stories...


THE ABC'S OF FOOD LABELS-PKG


DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS?

HOW ABOUT THIS?

IF YOU DON'T KNOW, DON'T FEEL BAD. RESEARCH SHOWS ONLY ONE PERCENT OF PEOPLE LOOK AT TOTAL FAT, TRANS FAT AND SERVING SIZE WHEN THEY LOOK AT LABELS. TRUE OR FALSE: YOU SHOULD ALWAYS LOOK AT TOTAL FAT? LOOK FOR

SATURATED FATS INSTEAD. IT RAISES BLOOD CHOLESTEROL LEVELS AND INCREASES YOUR RISK FOR HEART DISEASE AND STROKE. FIVE PERCENT OF YOUR DAILY CALORIE VALUE IS CONSIDERED LOW, AND 20 PERCENT IS CONSIDERED HIGH. WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT: CALORIE COUNT, SERVING SIZE, OR VITAMINS? ACCORDING TO DIABETES-EVERY-DAY-DOT-COM, SERVING SIZE IS THE MOST UNDERESTIMATED THING ON THE FOOD LABEL. REMEMBER, THREE SERVINGS MEANS THREE-TIMES THE CALORIE INTAKE. FINALLY, HOW MUCH SODIUM DO YOU NEED A DAY? 23-HUNDRED MILLIGRAMS! BUT AMERICANS TYPICALLY CONSUME MORE THAN THREE-THOUSAND A DAY! AIM FOR FOODS THAT HAVE FIVE OR FEWER PERCENT OF YOUR DAILY VALUE OF SODIUM. HEALTHY EATING FOR HEALTHY LIVING. Return to index of stories...


THE ABC'S OF FOOD LABELS-TC MON-CG


PEOPLE OLDER THAN 50, AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THOSE WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, DIABETES AND CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE SHOULD CURB THEIR SODIUM INTAKE TO 15-HUNDRED MILLIGRAMS A DAY.

ANOTHER TIP?

WOMEN SHOULD KEEP DAILY SUGAR INTAKE AT 24 GRAMS OR FEWER A DAY.

.MEN SHOULD STAY AT 36 GRAMS OR FEWER. ONE TEASPOON OF SUGAR EQUALS ABOUT FOUR GRAMS. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


NEXT AT 5 OPEN Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR------------


NEIMAN MARCUS TEAMS UP WITH TARGET.

THE SCRAMBLE TO GET THE DESIGNER LABELS FOR LESS AND HOW YOU CAN SCORE.

PLUS WE DE-BUNK THREE FASHION MYTHS.

HOW TO WEAR LEOPARD, LACE AND LEGGINGS AND STILL LOOK GOOD.

WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


TZ4 A TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS-VO


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TZ4 B FASHION MYTHS-VO


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STORM WARN JP OPEN-CLIP


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CROSSTALK-WX EST


AD-LIB WEATHER CHAT Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-PHC


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. Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-WXWALL


SUNSHINE TO RETURN

Clouds were in abundance for us on Friday. The skies had a dreary look, yes, but the sunshine will soon return!

The big question… Will it return this weekend? Well, let me take you through the changes and let you know.

We have two systems at play in our local weather pattern. First, high pressure is nudging into the state, and it's bringing low level clouds from the Atlantic to the area. Next is a piece of energy in the upper portions of the atmosphere that made its way over from Texas. It's also giving us added clouds, but they're in the high variety.

So we have clouds coming in from both the east and west. Thankfully, the system that came from Texas will move out by tomorrow afternoon, and guess what that means?

The sun is back!

Thus, we're going to call Saturday, Sunday, and Monday partly sunny. Morning lows will be around 60, and daytime highs - get ready - warming up to the lower if not mid 80s! Not only do we get the sun in full force, we get a warming trend, too.

But that's why we live in Florida, right?

As we go into Tuesday we'll see the clouds increase due to another cold front approaching. However, it's going to become disorganized and fall apart as it gets closer. That's been the trend so far this season, fronts completely dying before reach the region. This means no cold air and no rainfall.

Clouds? Yes, but only for Tuesday and Wednesday. After midweek the sun is back with a vengeance, and the warm temperatures continue.

Boaters use caution if you go out as winds will be coming from the E-NE at 15 to 20 knots. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO NINA-OC


IT'S A DAY SHOPPERS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR.

TOMORROW THE TARGET AND NEIMAN MARCUS HOLIDAY COLLECTION WILL HIT STORES NATIONWIDE.

ABC7 SMART SHOPPER NINA MOINI GIVES US A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT SOME OF THE HOTTEST ITEMS ON THE LIST. Return to index of stories...


TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS-TC MON


CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES FROM FAMOUS DESIGNERS WILL GO ON SALE TOMORROW AT TARGET AND NEIMAN MARCUS STORES.

THIS GIVES YOU A CHANCE TO OWN DESIGNERS LOOKS WITHOUT PAYING A HIGH PRICE. Return to index of stories...


TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS-PKG


MOVE OVER BLACK FRIDAY! TOMORROW IS BULLSEYE SATURDAY THE LAUNCH OF THE

MOST HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED DESIGN COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR.

JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, LIMITED-EDITION ITEMS FROM THE KINGS AND

QUEENS OF THE WORLD OF FASHION - WE'RE TALKING MARC JACOBS TORY BURCH AND

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG , AMONG OTHERS -- WILL GO ON SALE IN TARGET AND NEIMAN

MARCUS STORES AND ONLINE.

UP FOR GRABS?

THIS DEREK LAM SKATEBOARD. FOR $99.99

THESE RAG AND BONE SWEATERS FOR $69.99

AND THESE FUN ACCESSORIES FROM CAROLINA HERRERA. HERRERA - WHO HAS DRESSED

AMERICAN ROYALTY, INCLUDING CAROLINE KENNEDY AND RENEE ZELLWEGGER -DESIGNS

WARES THAT TRADITIONALLY GO FOR THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. BUT THIS STYLISH

STATIONARY SET? JUST $19.99

THIS IS JUST TARGET'S LATEST DANCE WITH HIGH END DESIGNERS. LAST YEAR, THE

RETAIL GIANT'S COLLABORATION WITH ITALIAN 'IT' DESIGNER MISSONI CREATED

SUCH BUZZ THAT TARGET'S WEBSITE CRASHED.

THAT, PROMISES TARGET, WON'T HAPPEN THIS TIME.

1:02 - 1:05

In all of our stores and our website, there will simply be more product.

A PREVIEW OF THE TARGET SALE TOOK PLACE YESTERDAY AT A MANHATTAN POP-UP SHOP

SOME SHOPPERS WAITED FOR HOURS IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES TO PERUSE THE

WARES.

I want the Marc Jacobs clutches. We want the cookie cutters.

==butt to==

We're doing our Christmas shopping at Target and Neiman Marcus this year.

SHOPPERS WE SPOKE WITH AGREED - 'TIS THE SEASON TO DELIGHT IN DESIGNER DUDS

AT DISCOUNT PRICES.

We love collaboration sales! Return to index of stories...


TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS-TC MON


FOR A LIST OF WHAT'S AVAILABLE IN STORES VISIT OUR WEBSITE ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM.

CLICK ON SMART SHOPPER. Return to index of stories...


FASHION MYTHS-VO.WIPIE


STAYING WITH FASHION, THERE ARE A LOT OF DON'TS WHEN IT COMES TO CLOTHES.

BUT STYLE EXPERTS SAY YOU CAN BREAK THE RULES AND STILL LOOK STYLISH AND TRENDY.

ANIMAL PRINTS GET A REALLY BAD WRAP FOR BEING KIND OF GAUDY.

BUT EXPERTS IT'S ALL ABOUT ACCENTING IT PROPERLY.

FOR A POLISHED LOOK.SHOP FOR DARKER TONE LEOPARD PRINTS INSTEAD OF ONES WITH BRIGHT COLORS.

LEGGINGS CAN ALSO BE DRESSED UP. Return to index of stories...


FASHION MYTHS-SOTVO


SOT: NICOLE YOUNG, STYLE EXPERT & FASHION DESIGNER

"Don't believe the hype about leggings not being able to go glam because it just is not true the right pair of leggings can be dressed up in minutes.

LASTLY FASHION EXPERTS SAY YOU CAN WEAR LACE TO WORKPLACE.

THEY SUGGEST WEARING IT WITH A GREAT PAIR OF TAILORED TROUSERS AND A HIGH HEELED LOAFER TO LOOK PROFESSIONAL. Return to index of stories...


MICHAEL JACKSON AUCTION-VO


YOU CAN SOON BUY SOME OF THE THINGS MICHAEL JACKSON WORE DURING HIS CONCERTS AND VIDEOS.

THE COLLECTION OF JACKSON'S CLOTHING AND WARDROBE WILL GO UP FOR AUCTION SUNDAY IN BEVERLY HILLS.

IT INCLUDES DESIGNS JACKSON'S LONG TIME COSTUME DESIGNERS DENNIS TOMPKINS AND MICHAEL

BUSH CREATED.

THEY'RE ALSO FEATURED IN A NEW BOOK CALLED "THE KING OF STYLE: DRESSING. Return to index of stories...


HALLE BERRY CUSTODY AGREEMENT-VO


AFTER A BIG FIGHT ON THANKSGIVING -- HALLE BERRY AND HER EX BOYFRIEND HAVE REACHED AN AGREEMENT OVER THE CUSTODY OF THEIR FOUR-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER.

ATTORNEYS FOR BOTH SIDES HAMMERED OUT THE AGREEMENT YESTERDAY.

NO WORD ON THE DETAILS ON THE DEAL.

BUT IT COMES A WEEK AFTER A THANKSGIVING DAY SCUFFLE BETWEEN GABRIEL AUBREY AND BERRY'S CURRENT FIANCÉ, OLIVIER MARTINEZ.

AUBREY WAS ARRESTED AFTER THE FIGHT. Return to index of stories...


THINGS TO DO-CLIP


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CAPE HOLIDAY FEST OF LIGHTS-CG


ASIDE FROM THE COUNTRY BASH, THERE ARE PLENTY OF EVENTS HAPPENING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THIS WEEKEND.

ME, JEFF AND JP WILL BE AT THE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS IN CAPE CORAL TOMORROW.

THERE WILL BE FAKE SNOW AND MUSIC, FOOD AND EVERYTHING FOR CHILDREN.

IT'S FROM 4 UNTIL 10 PM ON CAPE CORAL PARKWAY.

AND THE BEST PART.IT'S ALL FREE! Return to index of stories...


COLLIER SNOWFEST-CGTOPS


SNOW IN FLORIDA?

YES!

YOU CAN ACUTALLY PLAY IN SNOW THIS WEEKEND IN COLLIER COUNTY.

GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY PARK IS HOSTING SNOWFEST ON SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD TOMORROW IN NAPLES.

IT RUNS FROM 10 IN THE MORNING TIL 5 AT NIGHT.

ONE-HUNDRED TONS OF SNOW WILL BE THERE.

TICKETS ARE 2 DOLLARS.

KIDS UNDER 3 GET IN FREE. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FIVE-ONCAM


THROWN HEAD FIRST INTO A METAL RAILING.

IT'S ALL CAUGHT ON TAPE AND IT COULD COST A COP HIS JOB.

WHAT THIS MAN DID AND WHY THE OFFICER RESPONDED WITH SUCH FORCE. Return to index of stories...


TZ5 A) SARASOTA EXCESSIVE FORCE-VO


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SARASOTA EXCESSIVE FORCE-OC


A 15-YEAR VETERAN WITH THE SARASOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT IS SUSPENDED TONIGHT -- AFTER A VIDEO SURFACED SHOWING HIM USING WHAT SOME ARE CALLING "

EXCESSIVE FORCE" ON A HOMELESS PERSON.

MAX WINITZ HAS THE VIDEO --

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SARASOTA EXCESSIVE FORCE-PKG


CAUGHT ON TAPE.

A HOMELESS MAN--ACCUSED OF DISORDERLY INTOXICATION--IS THROWN HEAD FIRST

INTO A METAL RAILING BY A VETERAN SARASOTA POLICE OFFICER.

AUTHORITIES RESPONDED TO THE DOWNTOWN BUS STATION OCTOBER 6TH --AFTER THE

HOMELESS MAN---52 YEAR--OLD ROGER ALAN FIELDS--STARTED YELLING PROFANITY AT

A FEMALE BUS DRIVER, AND SPIT IN A SECURITY GUARDS FACE.

MOMENTS LATER--OFFICER DERICK GILBERT IS SEEN ON THE VIDEO--ATEEMPTING TO

PUT HANDCUFFS ON FIELDS. POLICE SAY HE RESISTED. THAT'S WHEN FIELDS LANDS

RIGHT INTO THE RAILING. FIELDS IS SENT OFF TO THE HOSPITAL, BEFORE GOING TO

JAIL---CHARGED WITH RESISTING WITHOUT VIOLENCE AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT.

SARASOTA CITY MANAGER TOM BARWIN---RELEASING THIS STATEMENT ON THURSDAY---

SAYING: WHAT I SAW ON THE VIDEOTAPE WAS VERY CONCERNING. I CONTACTED THE

POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ENSURE AN INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATION IS OPENED

IMMEDIATELY. SWORN OFFICERS HAVE BEEN COUNSELED REPEATEDLY TO TREAT ALL

OTHERS WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY AT ALL TIMES, EVEN UNDER TRYING AND

CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES. ANYTHING LESS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND WILL NOT BE

TOLERATED.

SOT: ANOTHER DISAPPOINTING INCIDENT FOR THE SPD, BUT NOT SURPRISING GIVEN

THE CULTURE THAT EXISTS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT.

OVER RECENT WEEKS, THE DEPARTMENT HAS MADE SEVERAL HEADLINES FOR RUN INS

WITH THE HOMELESS. EARLIER THIS MONTH, AN OFFICER ARRESTED A HOMELESS MAN

FOR CHARGING HIS CELL PHONE AT A PUBLIC PARK.

THEN, JUST DAYS AGO--THE ACLU RELEASED CELL PHONE TEXTING TRANSCRIPTS,

INDICATING SOME POLICE OFFICERS CALL THEMSELVES BUM HUNTERS.

MICHAEL BARFIELD IS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SARASOTA ACLU.

SOT: WHEN POLICE INTERACT WITH HOMLESS INDIVIDUALS, THEY NEED TO BE

SENSITIVE TO THE FACT THAT THEY HAVE RIGHTS TOO. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP


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COMING UP AT 6PM


A COSTLY CLEANUP FOR LEHIGH ACRES LITTERED WITH GRAFFITI.

WHAT INVESTIGATORS SAY LED THEM RIGHT TO THE CULPRIT.

ONE WOMAN'S CHOICE OF SUN PROTECTION IS CAUSING A SCARE.

NEW AT SIX, WHERE THIS MASKED SWIMMER IS TURNING HEADS.

AND SOUTH FORT MYERS IS BUZZING AS THOUSANDS TURN OUT FOR THE LAKESIDE COUNTRY MUSIC BASH.

EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT GOING TO THE EVENT, THE TRAFFIC WARNINGS YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF. Return to index of stories...


TZ 6 1) LEHIGH VANDALISM-VOTOPS


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TZ 6 2) MASKED SWIMMER-VOTOPS


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TZ 6 3) LAKESIDE BASH-VOTOPS


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CLOSE-2SHOT


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