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DIRECTORS PAGE 530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP
5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS 530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL
6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS BREAKING-CLIP
HL1) TRAFFIC CONCERNS-VO-WIPE JAPAN EARTHQUAKE-VOTOPS-BNR
HL2) BODY IN RIVER-SOTTOPS DEVELOPING-CLIP
HL3) ZIMMERMAN SUES-VO-WIPE LIVE LOOK AT ROADS-FDTTOPS
530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP BRIARCLIFF CRASH-2SH-VO-BNR
530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL BRIARCLIFF LIGHT FDOT-VOTOPS
BREAKING-CLIP BRIARCLIFF LIGHT VANAMAN-SOTVOTOPS
JAPAN TSUNAMI WARNING-VOTOPS BODY IN RIVER-VO WIPE
DEVELOPING-CLIP BODY IN RIVER-SOTVO
LIVE LOOK AT ROADS-FDTTOPS IOWA BODIES FOUND-VO
BRIARCLIFF CRASH-2SH-VO-BNR CDC FLU UPDATE-VO
BRIARCLIFF LIGHT FDOT-VOTOPS FISCAL CLIFF JOBS-VO WIPE
BRIARCLIFF LIGHT VANAMAN-SOTVOTOPS FISCAL CLIFF JOBS-SOTVO
MCAFEE OUT OF HOSPITAL-VO-BNR PEARL HARBOR ANNIVERSARY-VO
BODY IN RIVER-VO WIPE 530AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-SOTVO
BODY IN RIVER-SOTVO 630AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-SOTVO
CRIMINAL BLOOD TESTS-VO STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS
CRIMINAL BLOOD TESTS-SOTVO STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL
SANTA SLASHER UPDATE-VOTOPS TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS
5AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-SOTVO PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON
6AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO ESCALATOR MALFUNCTION-VOTOPS-BNR
STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS DEAD WHALE MAILBU-VOTOPS
STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL DEAD WHALE MAILBU-SOTVO
TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP
PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON QUARTER TOP STORY REVEAL @ 45-HLF REVEAL
FIGHTING OFF ZOMBIES-VO STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS
FIGHTING OFF ZOMBIES-SOTVO STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL
MARINJUANA LEGAL-NATVO DEVELOPING-CLIP
TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP ZIMMERMAN SUES-VO
QH1) BRIARCLIFF CRASH-VO-WIPE DUNN UPDATE DAY 4-VO
QH2) MCAFEE OUT OF HOSPITAL-VO-WIPE ROWLES HEARING UPDATE-VOTOPS
QH3) BODY IN RIVER-VO-WIPE CANO SENTENCED-VOTOPS
QH4) CRIMINAL BLOOD TESTS-VO-WIPE GUN FOUND IN MEAT-VO-BNR
STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS TX LEMUR ATTACK-VO WIPE
STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL TX LEMUR ATTACK-SOTVO
NEW THIS MORNING-CLIP STARBUCKS TAX PAYOUT-VO
DEADLY SUBWAY PUSH FUNERAL-VOTOPS CA MILLIONIARE GF WANTED-VO
ZIMMERMAN SUES-VO 530AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-SOTVO
DUNN UPDATE DAY 4-VO 630AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-FDOT
ROWLES HEARING UPDATE-VOTOPS TECH BYTES AT 530AM-PKG
CANO SENTENCED-VOTOPS STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS
NORTH PORT ARREST-SS STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL
CVS ARREST-SS VOTOPS STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS
711 CONCERNS-VO TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS
WATERFRONT UNVEILING-VOTOPS TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS
5AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-FDOT LINH'S LEAST FAV XMAS-SS-3SH-NATVO
6AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO NATIONAL TREE LIGHTING-NATTOPS
SPORTS WRAP AT 5AM-PKG HOLIDAY COVERAGE-DBX
MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG LETTERS TO TROOPS-REM
STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS TOSS TO DANIELLE-2SH-OBX
STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL HOLIDAY HOUSE LIVE-REM
STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS BUMP TO BREAK-3SHOT, CAM 10 BMP
TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP
TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS TS 1) JAPAN EARTHQUAKE-VO-WIPE
ALLYSON LEAST FAV XMAS-SS-3SH-NATVO TS 2) MCAFEE RELEASE-VOTOPS
CHANCE'S LEAST FAV XMAS-SS-3SH-NATVO TS 3) BODY IN RIVER-VOTOS
BUMP TO BREAK-3SHOT, CAM 10 BMP TS 4) DUNN TRIAL-VOTOPS
5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS TS 5) CDC FLU UPDATE-VOTOPS
6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS TS 6) FISCAL CLIFF JOBS-VOTOPS
HL1) JAPAN EARTHQUAKE-VO-WIPE GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SH-WEB ANI
HL2) JOBS REPORT-VO-WIPE END TIME
HL3) TX LEMUR ATTACK-SOTTOPS  


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5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS


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6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS


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HL1) TRAFFIC CONCERNS-VO-WIPE


RIGHT NOW AT ____ --

FOG.

CRASHES.

AND CONGESTION.

ABC SEVEN WATCHES THE ROADS,

AS YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. Return to index of stories...


HL2) BODY IN RIVER-SOTTOPS


"I wanted to throw up first when you see a dead body it's not a pleasant thing

BODY FOUND.

THIS MORNING, WE'RE WORKING TO LEARN NEW DETAILS -- ABOUT THE MYSTERY MAN. Return to index of stories...


HL3) ZIMMERMAN SUES-VO-WIPE


NEW IN THE TRAYVON MARTIN CASE.

CONFESSED SHOOTER GEORGE ZIMMERMAN.

IS NOW SUING JOURNALISTS.

NEW THIS MORNING,

WE REVEAL WHY. Return to index of stories...


530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP


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530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL


"Warm weather continues"

An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.

We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.

Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.

Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.

Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects. Return to index of stories...


BREAKING-CLIP


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JAPAN TSUNAMI WARNING-VOTOPS


BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT__

A STRONG EARTHQUAKE RATTLES OFF THE COAST OF NORTH-EASTERN JAPAN TRIGGERING A TSUNAMI WARNING.

THAT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELED.

THE MAGNITUDE SEVEN-POINT-THREE QUAKE SHOOK BUILDINGS AS FAR AWAY AS TOKYO.

THIS IS NEW VIDEO FROM OVERNIGHT.

SO FAR THERE ARE NO REPORTS OF ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGE. Return to index of stories...


DEVELOPING-CLIP


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LIVE LOOK AT ROADS-FDTTOPS


BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR.

WE WANT TO GIVE YOU A *LIVE LOOK AT THE ROADS.

SO FAR, ____ Return to index of stories...


BRIARCLIFF CRASH-2SH-VO-BNR


TURNING NOW TO A MAJOR TRAFFIC CONCERN.

IT'S A NEW AND *DANGEROUS INTERSECTION.

AND IT'S ALREADY BEING FIXED.

WE'VE SHOWN YOU CRASH AFTER CRASH --

AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NEW METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION. AND BRIARCLIFF ROAD.

THIS WAS THE SCENE YESTERDAY

. *THREE CARS COLLIDED.

*RIGHT AFTER THE STATE APPROVED PUTTING IN A LIGHT,

TO ALLEVIATE CONCERN AND CONGESTION

ONE PERSON WENT TO THE HOSPITAL. Return to index of stories...


BRIARCLIFF LIGHT FDOT-VOTOPS


THE PROBLEM?

. HAVING TO CROSS MULTIPLE LANES.

DRIVERS TELL US A LIGHT WILL SLOW THINGS DOWN -- AND MAKE IT EASIER TO TURN.

DAVID VANAMAN SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURIES.AND IS STILL RECOVERING.

HE CRASHED LESS THAN 24 HOURS AFTER THE INTERSECTION OPENED.

NOW HE'S SUING THE STATE. Return to index of stories...


BRIARCLIFF LIGHT VANAMAN-SOTVOTOPS


david vanaman 7:44 get them up as soon as possible 45its a big brand new intersection it's going to have a lot of traffic 52

11:29 it is really a dangerous intersection and it needs to be taken care of 32 wipe

VANAMAN SAYS THE LIGHT SHOULD GO IN *NOW.

BUT F-DOT WON'T INSTALL IT UNTIL NEXT FALL.

OFFICIALS BLAME SUPERSTORM SANDY FOR DELIVERY DELAYS. Return to index of stories...


MCAFEE OUT OF HOSPITAL-VO-BNR


ALL NEW RIGHT NOW,

SOFTWARE GURU JOHN MCAFEE --- IS NOW BACK IN A GUATEMALA JAIL.

THURSDAY HE WAS TREATED FOR TWO MILD HEART ATTACKS.

MCAFEE'S ATTORNEY CLAIMS HIS CLIENT -- SUFFERS FROM ANXIETY AND HYPERTENSION.

THE SOFTWARE PIONEER IS BEING HELD -- FOR ENTERING THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY.

MCAFEE FLED BELIZE AFTER LEARNING AUTHOROTIES WANTED TO QUESTION HIM -- ABOUT THE DEATH OF HIS NEIGHBOR.

HE IS A PERSON OF INTEREST. Return to index of stories...


BODY IN RIVER-VO WIPE


LOOKING AHEAD --

WE WILL LEARN NEW DETAILS TODAY.

ABOUT A BODY FOUND FLOATING IN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER.

POLICE RESPONDED TO THE SCENE THURSDAY AFTERNOON,

NEAR CENTENNIAL PARK IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.

THEY'RE STILL TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE BODY.

BUT SAY IT'S AN OLDER MALE.

THE MAN WHO FOUND IT SAYS HE WAS WALKING ON THE DOCK,

WHEN HE NOTICED A MAN'S HEAD POKING OUT OF THE WATER Return to index of stories...


BODY IN RIVER-SOTVO


MICHAEL NUNNINK, FOUND BODY: I thought he was like 50 or 60 years old when I looked at him you know what you could see of his face under the water but I guess he had been under the water for a while

HE ALSO TOLD US --

OFFICERS BELIEVE THE MAN IS A VETERAN,

AND COVERED HIS BODY WITH A FLAG.

BUT POLICE HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THAT.

INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT --

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CRIMINAL BLOOD TESTS-VO


GET BOOKED.

GET SWIPED.

IF YOU GET ARRESTED. YOU NOW HAVE TO GIVE UP YOUR D-N-A.

STARTING NEXT MONTH. ANYONE CHARGED WITH FELONY THEFT OR BURGLARY.WILL HAVE TO HAND OVER A SAMPLE OF THEIR D-N-A.

EVENTUALLY STATE AUTHORITIES HOPE TO ADD *ALL CRIMES TO THE LIST.

THEY'LL ADD 100-THOUSAND SAMPLES A YEAR TO THE DATABASE.

THERE'S A HEFTY PRICETAG --- EACH SAMPLE IS 27 DOLLARS.

COSTING F-D-L-E ABOUT $2.7 MILLION DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


CRIMINAL BLOOD TESTS-SOTVO


RIGHT NOW --THE STATE ONLY TAKES D-N-A FROM CONVICTED FELONS -- AND THOSE ACCUSED OF MURDER, FELONY ASSAULT OR SEXUAL BATTERY. Return to index of stories...


SANTA SLASHER UPDATE-VOTOPS


NOW TO AN UPDATE ON THE SO-CALLED SAN CARLOS PARK SANTA SLASHER.

WEDNESDAY, SOMEONE VANDALIZED A SET OF BLOW-UP DECORATIONS --

IN FRONT OF A FAMILY'S HOME.

THE VANDAL SLICED THEM UP,

LEAVING THEM DEFLATED ON THE GROUND.

BUT A HAPPY UPDATE --

A "SECRET SANTA" DROPPED OFF TWO BRAND NEW BLOW-UP DECORATIONS.

OUTSIDE THE FAMILY'S HOME. Return to index of stories...


5AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-SOTVO


GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!

WE'RE ALL ABOUT THE CHRISTMAS MUSIC TODAY.

AND ON JIMMY FALLON.HE HAD A SURPRISE GUEST STOP BY.TO SING A MODERN CLASSIC.

"I don't want a lot for Christmas."

MARIAH BELTS IT OUT.SOUNDING AMAZING.

THE BAND IS "THE ROOTS" -- JIMMY'S HOUSE BAND.

AND THEY'RE USING TOY INSTRUMENTS.

ALMOST 2 MILLION HITS IN TWO DAYS. Return to index of stories...


6AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO


THIS WAS TOO FUNNY -- WE HAD TO SHARE IT.

AS YOU GET READY TO POSE FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY PICTURES -- LOOK BEHIND YOU.

BEWARE OF PHOTOBOMBS.

ONE GIRL.RUINED AN ENTIRE SERIES OF PICS.

KELSEY WHITE LIKES TO JUMP IN PICTURES.WITHOUT THE KNOWLEDGE OR CONSENT OF THE POSERS.

AND DOES IT.AGAIN.AND AGAIN.AND AGAIN.

SHE CREATIVELY INSERTS -- BEWILDERING POSES.AND GROTESQUE SMILES.

YOU HAVE TO ADMIRE HER DEDICATION. Return to index of stories...


STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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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."Warm weather continues"

An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.

We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.

Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.

Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.

Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS


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PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON


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FIGHTING OFF ZOMBIES-VO


THE GOVERNMENT IS PREPARED FOR A ZOMBIE INVASION.

AND THEY'RE USING YOUR *YOUR TAXDOLLARS TO DO IT.

NOW ONE OKLAHOMA LAWMAKER -- IS COMPLAINING ABOUT WASTED MONEY.

FUNDS PUT ASIDE TO SHORE UP U-S ANTI-TERROR DEFENSE -- WERE USED ON A FIVE-DAY SUMMIT THAT INCLUDED A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE DEMONSTRATION.

HOMELAND SECURITY PAID FOR SOME LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ATTEND.

SENATOR TOM COBURN SAYS THAT IS INEXCUSABLE. Return to index of stories...


FIGHTING OFF ZOMBIES-SOTVO


aid. waste incompetence and stupidity."

COBURN'S INVESTIGATION ALSO UNCOVERED A 30-THOUSAND DOLLAR *UNDERWATER ROBOT PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF COLUMBUS.

AND, IN FARGO NORTH DAKOTA --

A TOWN THAT BOASTS ONE OF THE LOWEST CRIME RATES IN THE COUNTRY --- BOUGHT AN ARMORED MILITARY VEHICLE FOR A QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS.

D-H-S ARGUES THE GRANTS MAKE OUR COMMUNITIES SAFER. Return to index of stories...


MARINJUANA LEGAL-NATVO


2,1 applause

MARIJUANA FANS REJOICE IN WASHINGTON.

MARY JANE HAS NOW BEEN LEGAL IN THE STATE.

FOR A WHOLE 24 HOURS.

AT TWELVE-OH-ONE UNDER THE SPACE NEEDLE --

SEATTLE LIT UP.

IN WASHINGTON STATE, IT'S NOW TOTALLY LEGAL TO SMOKE MARIJUANA FOR PLEASURE-

AS LONG AS YOU'RE AT LEAST 21.

BUT THERE IS STILL A *FEDERAL BAN ON THE DRUG. Return to index of stories...


TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP


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QH1) BRIARCLIFF CRASH-VO-WIPE


A BRAND NEW INTERSECTION WLL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

THE NEW METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION. AND BRIARCLIFF ROAD IS AT THE CENTER OF SEVERAL CRASHES.

JUST YESTERDAY. *THREE CARS COLLIDED.

*RIGHT AFTER THE STATE APPROVED PUTTING IN A LIGHT,

TO ALLEVIATE CONCERN AND CONGESTION

ONE PERSON WENT TO THE HOSPITAL. Return to index of stories...


QH2) MCAFEE OUT OF HOSPITAL-VO-WIPE


SOFTWARE GURU JOHN MCAFEE --- IS NOW BACK IN A GUATEMALA JAIL.

THURSDAY HE WAS TREATED FOR TWO MILD HEART ATTACKS.

THE SOFTWARE PIONEER IS BEING HELD -- FOR ENTERING THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY.

MCAFEE IS A PERSON OF INTEREST IN HIS NEIGHBOR'S MURDER. Return to index of stories...


QH3) BODY IN RIVER-VO-WIPE


WE EXPECT TO LEARN NEW DETAILS TODAY.

ABOUT A BODY FOUND FLOATING IN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER.

POLICE RESPONDED TO THE SCENE THURSDAY AFTERNOON,

NEAR CENTENNIAL PARK IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.

THEY'RE STILL TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE BODY. Return to index of stories...


QH4) CRIMINAL BLOOD TESTS-VO-WIPE


DEVELOPING THIS MORNING,

CRIMINALS WILL SOON HAVE TO GIVE UP THEIR D-N-A WITH THEIR FINGER PRINTS.

STARTING NEXT MONTH. ANYONE CHARGED WITH FELONY THEFT OR BURGLARY.WILL HAVE TO HAND OVER A SAMPLE OF THEIR D-N-A.

EVENTUALLY STATE AUTHORITIES HOPE TO ADD *ALL CRIMES TO THE LIST. Return to index of stories...


STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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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.

"Warm weather continues"

An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.

We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.

Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.

Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.

Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects. Return to index of stories...


NEW THIS MORNING-CLIP


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DEADLY SUBWAY PUSH FUNERAL-VOTOPS


HIS DEATH SHOCKED NEW YORK CITY.

NOW THE MAN SHOVED ON TO THE SUBWAY TRACKS -- HAS BEEN LAID TO REST.

SERVICES FOR 58-YEAR-OLD KI-SUCK HAN --- WERE HELD IN QUEENS, NEW YORK.

THE FUNERAL COMES A DAY AFTER A 30-YEAR-OLD MAN WAS CHARGED WITH SECOND-DEGREE MURDER.

POLICE SAY NAEEM DAVIS PUSHED HAN -- ONTO THE TRACKS AND TOOK OFF AFTER WATCHING HIM DIE. Return to index of stories...


ZIMMERMAN SUES-VO


DEVELOPING THIS MORNING --

GEORGE ZIMMERMAN IS NOW SUING N-B-C NEWS.

ZIMMERMAN IS CHARGED WITH SECOND-DEGREE MURDER --

IN DEATH OF TRAYVON MARTIN.

HE CLAIMS N-B-C PORTRAYED HIM AS A RACIST AND PREDATORY VILLAIN --

TO INCREASE RATINGS.

HE'S ALSO SET UP A WEBSITE ABOUT HIS CASE AGAINST N-B-C.

ON IT, HE WRITES THE SITE IS NECESSARY.

TO COUNTER THE AVALANCHE OF NEGATIVE PUBLICITY THAT HAS DEFAMED HIS CHARACTER.

ZIMMERMAN'S TRIAL IS EXPECTED TO START NEXT YEAR. Return to index of stories...


DUNN UPDATE DAY 4-VO


FAST FORWARD,

TODAY A JURY WILL HEAR -- CLOSING ARGUMENTS IN THE ROBERT DUNN TRIAL.

THURSDAY, THE JUDGE TOLD JURY MEMBERS TO BRING AN OVERNIGHT BAG -- SINCE THEY DIDN'T COME BACK WITH A VERDICT.

THEY WILL BE SEQUESTERED.

IT IS THEIR JOB TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION - LIFE IN PRISON WITHOUT PAROLE,

OR DEATH.

THE JUDGE WILL MAKE THE FINAL DECISION. Return to index of stories...


ROWLES HEARING UPDATE-VOTOPS


THE TRIAL FOR A TEENAGER ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS MOTHER.

ALSO CONTINUES TODAY.

JONATHAN ROWLES WAS JUST 13 YEARS OLD,

WHEN PROSECUTORS SAY HE SHOT KELLY-ANN ROWLES IN THEIR NAPLES HOME TWO YEARS AGO.

JONATHAN'S DAD TESTIFIED THURSDAY --

ABOUT TEACHING HIS SON HOW TO SHOOT GUNS SAFELY.

A COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE ADVOCATE ALSO TESTIFIED --

THE TEEN SAID IT WAS SOMEONE ELSE WHO COMMITTED THE CRIME.

JONATHAN TOLD DETECTIVES HE SHOT HIS MOM BY ACCIDENT,

WHILE PLAYING WITH HIS DADS RIFLE. Return to index of stories...


CANO SENTENCED-VOTOPS


15 YEARS.

THAT'S THE PRISON SENTENCE FOR A FLORIDA TEEN -- WHO PLOTTED TO SET OFF BOMBS AT HIS FORMER HIGH SCHOOL.

JARED CANO ALSO RECEIVED ANOTHER 10 YEARS OF PROBATION.

CANO WAS ARRESTED LAST YEAR WHEN TAMPA POLICE FOUND BOMB-MAKING MATERIAL AT HIS HOME -- AND PICTURES DETAILING HIS PLANS.

CANO PLEADED NO CONTEST TO THE CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


NORTH PORT ARREST-SS


ON THE CRIME BEAT--

WE NOW HAVE AN UPDATE TO A PAIR OF STORIES WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING THIS WEEK.

FIRST -- DEPUTIES BUST THESE TWO TEENS.

THEY SAY THE PAIR STOLE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF BASEBALL EQUIPMENT,

FROM NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL.

THE ITEMS ARE WORTH MORE THAN SIX-THOUSAND DOLLARS.

THEY SAY THE BOYS WERE CAUGHT ON SURVEILANCE CAMERA.

AND THE EQUIPMENT IS NOW BEING RECOVERED.

BOTH TEENS ARE CHARGED WITH BURGLARY AND GRAND THEFT. Return to index of stories...


CVS ARREST-SS VOTOPS


LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THIS MAN ROBBED A C-V-S EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.

THEY ARRESTED MARC WEEGINS-BLAIR YESTERDAY.

DEPUTIES SAY -- HE ALSO ROBBED A CIRCLE K LATE LAST MONTH.

INVESTIGATORS USED THIS SECURITY VIDEO TO TRACK HIM DOWN.

IN IT, THEY SAY WEEGINS USED A GUN -- TO HOLD UP THE C-V-S ON SOUTH CLEVELAND AVENUE IN FORT MYERS.

NO ONE WAS HURT. Return to index of stories...


711 CONCERNS-VO


A CAPE CORAL DEVELOPER DECIDES TO COMPROMISE --

OVER A 7-11 GAS STATION IN CAPE CORAL.

COUNCILMAN CHRIS CHULAKES-LEETZ SAYS CREIGHTON COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT.

HAS DECIDED TO BUILD JUST THE CONVENIENCE STORE,

AND LEAVE OUT THE PUMPS.

IT'S ON SKYLINE BOULEVARD AND CAPE CORAL PARKWAY.

RESIDENTS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT CRIME AND TRAFFIC.

THE PROJECT PASSED PLANNING AND ZONING IN SEPTEMBER,

BUT RESIDENTS WON AN APPEAL.

IT'S SET TO GO BEFORE COUNCIL EARLY NEXT YEAR. Return to index of stories...


WATERFRONT UNVEILING-VOTOPS


THIS WEEK, WE GOT FIRST LOOK AT THE DOWNTOWN RIVER BASIN.

THE TWO BASINS WILL COLLECT STORM WATER -- AND FILTER POLLUTANTS BEFORE IT GOES INTO THE CALOSAHATCHEE.

PLANNERS ALSO DESIGNED THE AREA TO FLOW -- WITH THE DOWNTOWN DESIGN.

VISITORS CAN ENJOY MUSIC IN THE AREA -- AND FREE WI-FI.

THE OFFICIAL RIBBION CUTTING IS TODAY AT FOUR. Return to index of stories...


5AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-FDOT


A PRISON ESCAPE. COMES TO A SCREECHING HALT.

WHEN THE INMATE GETS *STUCK!

THIS PHOTO SAYS IT ALL.

IT HAPPENED IN BRAZIL.

HE TRIED TO BREAK OUT OF JAIL THROUGH A HOLE IN THE WALL.

NOT SUCH A SMART IDEA.

HE ACTUALLY FRACTURED A RIB!

AND ENDED UP SCREAMING FOR HELP.

FIRE FIGHTERS HAD TO RESCUE HIM.

A SMALLER PRISONER *DID ESCAPE BEFORE HIM.

AND IS STILL AT LARGE. Return to index of stories...


6AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO


DANCING WITH THE STARS NEWS.

CO-HOST BROOK BURKE CHARVET.

HAS UNDERGONE THROAT SURGERY.

SHE LEARNED LAST MONTH THAT SHE HAD THYROID CANCER.

BROOKE IS NOW RECOVERING.

AND WENT ON TWITTER TO UPDATE HER FANS.

SHE TWEETED -- "I'M CLEAN, SURGERY WENT WELL AND I CAN TALK. LOSING MY VOICE WAS MY BIGGEST FEAR. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS AND LIGHT." Return to index of stories...


SPORTS WRAP AT 5AM-PKG


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MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG


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STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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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."Warm weather continues"

An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.

We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.

Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.

Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.

Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects. Return to index of stories...


STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS


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TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS


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TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS


SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT Return to index of stories...


ALLYSON LEAST FAV XMAS-SS-3SH-NATVO


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CHANCE'S LEAST FAV XMAS-SS-3SH-NATVO


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BUMP TO BREAK-3SHOT, CAM 10 BMP


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5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS


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6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS


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HL1) JAPAN EARTHQUAKE-VO-WIPE


BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT--

A TSUNAMI WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED IN JAPAN.

THIS, AFTER A 7-POINT-THREE EARTHQUAKE -- STRUCK WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING.

ABC SEVEN HAS THE LATEST. Return to index of stories...


HL2) JOBS REPORT-VO-WIPE


WORK WATCH.

THIS MORNING, WE'RE LOOKING AHEAD TO NEW JOB NUMBERS.

PLUS, THE LATEST ON THE FISCAL FACTS,

AS WE EDGE CLOSER TO THE CLIFF. Return to index of stories...


HL3) TX LEMUR ATTACK-SOTTOPS


I lifted my arm up like this and blood was all down my arm

MAIL LADY ATTACKED.

BUT THERE WAS NO DOG INVOLVED.

SEE THE BIZARRE ANIMAL -- THAT LEFT THIS WOMAN BLOODY. Return to index of stories...


530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP


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530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL


"Warm weather continues"

An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.

We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.

Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.

Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.

Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects. Return to index of stories...


BREAKING-CLIP


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JAPAN EARTHQUAKE-VOTOPS-BNR


BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT__

A STRONG EARTHQUAKE RATTLES OFF THE COAST OF NORTH-EASTERN JAPAN TRIGGERING A TSUNAMI WARNING.

THE MAGNITUDE SEVEN-POINT-THREE QUAKE SHOOK BUILDINGS AS FAR AWAY AS TOKYO.

THIS IS NEW VIDEO FROM OVERNIGHT.

SO FAR THERE ARE NO REPORTS OF ANY INJURIES OR DAMAGE.

A WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR A THREE FOOT HIGH TSUNAMI, BUT NO DAMAGE IS EXPECTED.

THIS IS A LIVE LOOK RIGHT NOW AT A JAPAN TV OUTLET.

WE'RE LEARNING THAT SMALL TSUNAMI WAVES HAVE ALREADY HIT JAPAN.

WE'RE CONTINUE WATCHING THIS AS IT DEVELOPS. Return to index of stories...


DEVELOPING-CLIP


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LIVE LOOK AT ROADS-FDTTOPS


BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR.

WE WANT TO GIVE YOU A *LIVE LOOK AT THE ROADS.

SO FAR, ____ Return to index of stories...


BRIARCLIFF CRASH-2SH-VO-BNR


TURNING NOW TO A MAJOR TRAFFIC CONCERN.

IT'S A NEW AND *DANGEROUS INTERSECTION.

AND IT'S ALREADY BEING FIXED.

WE'VE SHOWN YOU CRASH AFTER CRASH --

AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NEW METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION. AND BRIARCLIFF ROAD.

THIS WAS THE SCENE YESTERDAY

. *THREE CARS COLLIDED.

*RIGHT AFTER THE STATE APPROVED PUTTING IN A LIGHT,

TO ALLEVIATE CONCERN AND CONGESTION

ONE PERSON WENT TO THE HOSPITAL. Return to index of stories...


BRIARCLIFF LIGHT FDOT-VOTOPS


THE PROBLEM?

. HAVING TO CROSS MULTIPLE LANES.

DRIVERS TELL US A LIGHT WILL SLOW THINGS DOWN -- AND MAKE IT EASIER TO TURN.

DAVID VANAMAN SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURIES.AND IS STILL RECOVERING.

HE CRASHED LESS THAN 24 HOURS AFTER THE INTERSECTION OPENED.

NOW HE'S SUING THE STATE. Return to index of stories...


BRIARCLIFF LIGHT VANAMAN-SOTVOTOPS


david vanaman 7:44 get them up as soon as possible 45its a big brand new intersection it's going to have a lot of traffic 52

11:29 it is really a dangerous intersection and it needs to be taken care of 32 wipe

VANAMAN SAYS THE LIGHT SHOULD GO IN *NOW.

BUT F-DOT WON'T INSTALL IT UNTIL NEXT FALL.

OFFICIALS BLAME SUPERSTORM SANDY FOR DELIVERY DELAYS. Return to index of stories...


BODY IN RIVER-VO WIPE


LOOKING AHEAD --

WE WILL LEARN NEW DETAILS TODAY.

ABOUT A BODY FOUND FLOATING IN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER.

POLICE RESPONDED TO THE SCENE THURSDAY AFTERNOON,

NEAR CENTENNIAL PARK IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.

THEY'RE STILL TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE BODY.

BUT SAY IT'S AN OLDER MALE.

THE MAN WHO FOUND IT SAYS HE WAS WALKING ON THE DOCK,

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BODY IN RIVER-SOTVO


MICHAEL NUNNINK, FOUND BODY: I thought he was like 50 or 60 years old when I looked at him you know what you could see of his face under the water but I guess he had been under the water for a while

HE ALSO TOLD US --

OFFICERS BELIEVE THE MAN IS A VETERAN,

AND COVERED HIS BODY WITH A FLAG.

BUT POLICE HAVE NOT CONFIRMED THAT.

INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT --

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IOWA BODIES FOUND-VO


RIGHT NOW AUTHORITIES ARE WAITING FOR AUTOPSY RESULTS -- ON TWO BODIES FOUND IN IOWA,

THEY BELIEVE THEY ARE -- COUSINS WHO DISAPPEARED IN JULY.

REMEMBER THESE FACES?

11-YEAR-OLD LYRIC COOK -- AND NINE-YEAR-OLD ELIZABETH COLLINS WERE LAST SEEN IN JULY.

A MASSIVE SEARCH LED TO THE DISCOVERY OF THE GIRLS' BIKES -- AND A PURSE AT A NEARBY LAKE.

BUT STILL NO SIGNS OF THEM. Return to index of stories...


CDC FLU UPDATE-VO


IN HEALTH NEWS --

TODAY, THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL WILL UPDATE FLU ACTIVITY IN THE U-S.

FLU SEASON IS ALREADY OFF TO AN EARLY AND STRONG START.

SCHOOLS IN TENNESSEE AND MICHIGAN CANCELED CLASSES BECAUSE OF WIDESPREAD ILLNESS.

AND HEALTH EXPERTS SAY SAY THE LAST TIME THEY SAW THIS MANY PATIENTS VISITING DOCTORS FOR THE FLU.

WAS IN 2004.

SO FAR, NEARLY EVERY STATE HAS REPORTED SOME FLU ACTIVITY. Return to index of stories...


FISCAL CLIFF JOBS-VO WIPE


WE CAN EXPECT WEAK JOB CREATION WHEN THE GOVERNMENT NUMBERS ARE RELEASED THIS MORNING AT 8:30

ECONOMISTS PREDICT THE MONTHLY JOBS REPORT -- DUE OUT LATER THIS MORNING -- WILL SHOW FEWER THAN 100-THOUSAND WORKERS ADDED IN NOVEMBER.

THAT'S FAR BELOW -- THE 171-THOUSAND JOBS CREATED IN OCTOBER.

SUPERSTORM SANDY MAY BE PART OF THE REASON.

AND WORRIES OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF -- MAY ALSO BE INVOLVED. Return to index of stories...


FISCAL CLIFF JOBS-SOTVO


SOT Obama

"IT'S VERY IMPORTANT THAT WE GET THIS DONE NOW, THAT WE DON'T WAIT."

SOME ECONOMISTS ESTIMATE THAT AT LEAST 200-THOUSAND *FEWER JOBS HAVE BEEN CREATED THIS YEAR -- BECAUSE OF THE FISCAL CLIFF.

IN WASHINGTON, REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS ARE TALKING AGAIN.

BUT STILL, NO BREAKTHROUGH.

THOSE TAX HIKES -- ARE JUST THREE WEEKS AWAY. Return to index of stories...


PEARL HARBOR ANNIVERSARY-VO


ALSO, TODAY MARKS THE 71-ST ANNIVERSARY OF PEARL HARBOR.

THE DAY THE JAPANESE LAUNCHED SURPRISE AIR ATTACKS ON THE U-S.

MORE THAN 23-HUNDRED AMERICANS DIED IN THAT ATTACK.

TODAY, THERE WILL BE A MEMORIAL PARADE IN WAIKIKI.

THIS IS VIDEO OF LAST YEAR'S EVENT AT THE INTREPID. Return to index of stories...


530AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-SOTVO


IT'S SAD TO SEE A GOOD COUPLE BREAK UP.

ONE COUPLE DECIDED TO SPLIT AFTER FIVE YEARS -- AND WROTE A SONG ABOUT IT -- SO THEIR FRIENDS WOULD UNDERSTAND.

"I want to have kids."

LATER IN THE SONG, THEY SAY. WE STILL LOVE EACH OTHER, YOU DON'T HAVE TO PICK ONE OF US.

INVITE BOTH OF US TO PARTIES, AND WE'LL FIGURE IT OUT.

CLOSE TO 80-THOUSAND VIEWS.AND NO HARD FEELINGS.

VERY CUTE. Return to index of stories...


630AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-SOTVO


GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!

WE'RE ALL ABOUT THE CHRISTMAS MUSIC TODAY.

AND ON JIMMY FALLON.HE HAD A SURPRISE GUEST STOP BY.TO SING A MODERN CLASSIC.

"I don't want a lot for Christmas."

MARIAH BELTS IT OUT.SOUNDING AMAZING.

THE BAND IS "THE ROOTS" -- JIMMY'S HOUSE BAND.

AND THEY'RE USING TOY INSTRUMENTS.

ALMOST 2 MILLION HITS IN TWO DAYS. Return to index of stories...


STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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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."Warm weather continues"

An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.

We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.

Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.

Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.

Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS


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PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON


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ESCALATOR MALFUNCTION-VOTOPS-BNR


ALL NEW THIS MORNING --

AN ESCALATOR MISHAP AT A MACY'S IN WASHINGTON STATE.

SENT FOUR PEOPLE TO THE HOSPITAL.

WE'RE TOLD THE ESCALATOR SUFFERED A MECHANICAL FAILURE.

FROM THE LOOKS OF IT --

THE STEPS CAME LOOSE,

LEAVING AT LEAST ONE RIDER HURT.

CREWS CUT THE POWER TO THE MOVING STAIRWELL.

TO PREVENT ANY MORE INJURIES.

NO WORD ON WHAT CAUSED THE MALFUNCTION. Return to index of stories...


DEAD WHALE MAILBU-VOTOPS


A DEAD WHALE IS STINKING UP ONE CALIFORNIA BEACH.

THE 41-FOOT WHALE WAS FOUND MONDAY MORNING IN MALIBU -- ON A BEACH CALLED LITTLE DUME.

THE CITY ASSUMED THE COUNTY -- WOULD CLEAN UP THE WHALE CARCASS.

BUT THE COUNTY INSISTED LITTLE DUME IS A PRIVATE BEACH -- AND *NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY. Return to index of stories...


DEAD WHALE MAILBU-SOTVO


"The tides is very high and the fact that the whale is in a pretty significant state of decomposition. So removing it off the beach via tow might be a difficult proposition right now."

THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND REC --- SAYS MOVING THE WHALE NOW COULD CREATE A MESS IF THE DECOMPOSING CARCASS BREAKS APART. Return to index of stories...


TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP


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QUARTER TOP STORY REVEAL @ 45-HLF REVEAL


WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS OUT OF JAPAN.

A SEVEN-POINT-THREE QUAKE SHOOK BUILDINGS THERE AS FAR AWAY AS TOKYO.

SO FAR, WE'RE HEARING REPORTS OF SMALL TSUNAMI WAVES.

FURTHER WARNINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELED.

A BRAND NEW INTERSECTION GETS IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION.

THE NEW METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION. AND BRIARCLIFF ROAD IS AT THE CENTER OF SEVERAL CRASHES.

JUST YESTERDAY. *THREE CARS COLLIDED.

THE STATE HAS APPROVED PUTTING IN A LIGHT.

LOOKING AHEAD ABOUT THREE HOURS,

NEW JOB NUMBERS ARE EXPECTED.

EXPERTS PREDICT WEAK JOB GROWTH.

THEY SAY THE NEW NUMBERS WILL SHOW FEWER THAN 100-THOUSAND WORKERS ADDED IN NOVEMBER. Return to index of stories...


STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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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."Warm weather continues"

An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.

We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.

Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.

Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.

Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects. Return to index of stories...


DEVELOPING-CLIP


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ZIMMERMAN SUES-VO


DEVELOPING THIS MORNING --

GEORGE ZIMMERMAN IS NOW SUING N-B-C NEWS.

ZIMMERMAN IS CHARGED WITH SECOND-DEGREE MURDER --

IN DEATH OF TRAYVON MARTIN.

HE CLAIMS N-B-C PORTRAYED HIM AS A RACIST AND PREDATORY VILLAIN --

TO INCREASE RATINGS.

HE'S ALSO SET UP A WEBSITE ABOUT HIS CASE AGAINST N-B-C.

ON IT, HE WRITES THE SITE IS NECESSARY.

TO COUNTER THE AVALANCHE OF NEGATIVE PUBLICITY THAT HAS DEFAMED HIS CHARACTER.

ZIMMERMAN'S TRIAL IS EXPECTED TO START NEXT YEAR. Return to index of stories...


DUNN UPDATE DAY 4-VO


FAST FORWARD,

TODAY A JURY WILL HEAR CLOSING ARGUMENTS -- IN THE ROBERT DUNN TRIAL.

THURSDAY, THE JUDGE TOLD JURY MEMBERS TO BRING AN OVERNIGHT BAG -- IF THEY DIDN'T COME BACK WITH A VERDICT.

THEY WILL BE SEQUESTERED.

IT IS THEIR JOB TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION - LIFE IN PRISON WITHOUT PAROLE,

OR DEATH.

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ROWLES HEARING UPDATE-VOTOPS


THE TRIAL FOR A TEENAGER ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS MOTHER.

ALSO CONTINUES TODAY.

JONATHAN ROWLES WAS JUST 13 YEARS OLD,

WHEN PROSECUTORS SAY HE SHOT KELLY-ANN ROWLES IN THEIR NAPLES HOME TWO YEARS AGO.

JONATHAN'S DAD TESTIFIED THURSDAY --

ABOUT TEACHING HIS SON HOW TO SHOOT GUNS SAFELY.

A COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE ADVOCATE ALSO TESTIFIED --

THE TEEN SAID IT WAS SOMEONE ELSE WHO COMMITTED THE CRIME.

JONATHAN TOLD DETECTIVES HE SHOT HIS MOM BY ACCIDENT,

WHILE PLAYING WITH HIS DADS RIFLE. Return to index of stories...


CANO SENTENCED-VOTOPS


15 YEARS.

THAT'S THE PRISON SENTENCE FOR A FLORIDA TEEN -- WHO PLOTTED TO SET OFF BOMBS AT HIS FORMER HIGH SCHOOL.

JARED CANO ALSO RECEIVED ANOTHER 10 YEARS OF PROBATION.

CANO WAS ARRESTED LAST YEAR WHEN TAMPA POLICE FOUND BOMB-MAKING MATERIAL AT HIS HOME -- AND PICTURES DETAILING HIS PLANS.

CANO PLEADED NO CONTEST TO THE CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


GUN FOUND IN MEAT-VO-BNR


NOT MYSTERY MEAT, BUT A MEAT MYSTERY.

A NEW MEXICO GROCERY STORE EMPLOYEE FOUND A SHOCKING SURPRISE -- INSIDE A CASE OF FROZEN MEAT.

A LOADED GUN PACKED WITH SEVEN ROUNDS OF AMMO.

THE GUN WAS FOUND BEFORE THE BOX OF MEAT -- ACTUALLY MADE IT TO STORE SHELVES.

POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING. Return to index of stories...


TX LEMUR ATTACK-VO WIPE


THE DOG DAYS ARE OVER --

A TEXAS MAIL CARRIER RECOVERS FROM A LEMUR ATTACK.

MARLA REEVES SAYS SHE WAS FINISHING UP HER ROUTE TUESDAY,

WHEN A GRAPELAND FAMILY'S PET LEMUR JUMPED INTO HER VEHICLE.

THEN BIT HER AND JUMPED OUT!

REEVES HAS WOUNDS FROM TWO BITES --

ONE TO HER WRIST,

AND ANOTHER TO HER FOREARM. Return to index of stories...


TX LEMUR ATTACK-SOTVO


".was fixing to pull away and when I looked back to pull away, that's when I felt the pain in my hand. I looked at my hand and the lemur was on my hand and I lifted my arm up like this and blood was all down my arm

THE OWNER OF THE LEMUR FINALLY GOT THE ANIMAL INSIDE A METAL CAGE.

NOW THE HOUSTON COUNTY SHERIFF SAYS THE LEMUR WILL BE ON QUARANTINE FOR 30 DAYS --

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STARBUCKS TAX PAYOUT-VO


AFTER BEING FACED WITH INTENSE PRESSURE,

STARBUCKS SAYS IT COULD PAY MORE THAN 32-MILLION DOLLARS IN CORPORATE TAXES IN BRITAIN -- OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS.

THE ANNOUNCEMENT FOLLOWS WEEKS OF ATTACKS -- AFTER A STORY BROKE THAT IT PAID *NO CORPORATE TAX IN BRITAIN.

STARBUCKS HAS BEEN TELLING INVESTORS ITS U-K BUSINESS WAS HIGHLY PROFITABLE -- BUT REPORTING A LOSS.

NOW THE COMPANY WILL PAY MORE TAXES -- THAN REQUIRED BY LAW. Return to index of stories...


CA MILLIONIARE GF WANTED-VO


MATCH MAKER, MATCH MAKER. MAKE ME A MATCH.

A CALIFORNIA MILLIONAIRE HAS TAKEN A STRANGE STEP--

TO FIND A SPECIFIC TYPE OF GIRLFRIEND FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

MARC PASKIN PURCHASED A BILLBOARD ON THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE,

JUST OUTSIDE SAN DIEGO.

THE BILLBOARD SAYS "ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A LATINA GIRLFRIEND".

THEN PROVIDES AN E-MAIL ADDRESS WHERE WOMEN CAN REACH HIM. Return to index of stories...


530AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-SOTVO


WE'RE TAKING YOU BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

DURING SOMETHING VERY IMPORTANT.

"OH I GOTTA DO THE HASHTAG. THERE WE GO! MY TWEET HAS BEEN POSTED! THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!"

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA. TWEETING!

PERSONALLY RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS ON TWITTER.

EVEN COMPLIMENTING ONE USER'S HAIRSTYLE.

FUN SEEING A PRESIDENT USE A COMPUTER.

AND PROVES THE IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA. Return to index of stories...


630AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-FDOT


THE GOOD MORNING AMERICA CREW. ALL BACK TOGETHER!

WE LOVE THIS PHOTO.

ROBIN ROBERTS IS HOME RECOVERING FROM HER BONE TRANSPLANT.

AND WE'VE ALL MISSED SEEING HER ON T-V.

BUT THE G-M-A TEAM RECENTLY VISITED HER.

TO HELP DECORATE HER APARTMENT FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

JOSH, SAM, LARA, ROBIN AND GEORGE. REUNITED.

YOU'LL SEE VIDEO OF THE VISIT, AHEAD ON G-M-A. Return to index of stories...


TECH BYTES AT 530AM-PKG


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STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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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."Warm weather continues"

An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.

We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.

Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.

Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.

Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects. Return to index of stories...


STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS


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TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS


LINH adlib current traffic Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS


SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT Return to index of stories...


LINH'S LEAST FAV XMAS-SS-3SH-NATVO


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NATIONAL TREE LIGHTING-NATTOPS


NATS OF TREE LIGHTING

THE SOUTH LAWN OF THE WHITE HOUSE IS ALL AGLOW --

WITH RED, GREEN AND WHITE TWINKLING LIGHTS.

LAST NIGHT -- THE PRESIDENT, FIRST LADY AND THEIR DAUGHTERS.

FLIPPED THE SWITCH,

ILLUMINATING THE LIGHTS ON THE GIANT BLUE SPRUCE.

A STAR-STUDDED EVENT THEN ENTERTAINED THE CROWD OF 20-THOUSAND. Return to index of stories...


HOLIDAY COVERAGE-DBX


HAPPENING RIGHT NOW,

ABC SEVEN IS LAUNCHING EARLY CHRISTMAS COVERAGE.

WE HAVE DANIELLE KOLENIAK LIVE AT THE HOLIDAY HOUSE.

BUT FIRST,

WE GO TO CLIFTON FRENCH WITH A MESSAGE FOR OUR TROOPS.

GOOD MORNING CLIFTON. Return to index of stories...


LETTERS TO TROOPS-REM


IT'S BEEN GOING ON SINCE LAST MONTH.

BUT IT'S PRETTY EASY TO DO.

I'M JOINED NOW BY Jeremy Gentile, Regional Service to the Armed Forces Director.

THERE ARE TWO WAYS YOU CAN DO THIS.

PEOPLE CAN GO TO IBERIABANK LOCATIONS TO FILL OUT A CARD OR MAIL THEM OUT THEMSELVES.

WE HAVE THE ADDRESS ON OUR SCREEN, BUT YOU CAN ALSO GO TO OUR WEBSITE TO FIND IT. NBC-2.COM, JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.

THEY MUST BE POST-MARKED BY TODAY.

REPORTING LIVE IN LEE COUNTY, CF, abc72. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO DANIELLE-2SH-OBX


A TRADITION 56 YEARS STRONG IS OPENING ITS DOORS TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDIANS TONIGHT.

DANIELLE KOLENIAK GIVES YOY A FIRST LOOK INSIDE THE LANGFORD KINGSTON HOME IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.

GOOD MORNING, DANIELLE Return to index of stories...


HOLIDAY HOUSE LIVE-REM


live

-EVERY YEAR THE HOMES ARE DECORATE WITH A THEME-- THIS YEAR IT'S "CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD"

-FORT MYERS WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CLUB PUTS THIS TOGETHER EVERY YEAR AS THEIR GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY. THEY DECORATED THE HOMES IN 2 DAYS!

-HOMES WERE BUILT IN THE EARLY 19th CENTURY.

HERE'S THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW.

FULLSCREEN

HOLIDAY HOUSE

DEC. 7-23

HISTORIC BURROUGHS & LANGFORD KINGSTON HOMES

ADMISSION $5

*CHILDREN 10 & UNDER FREE

LIVE IN FORT MYERS DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC2 ABC7. Return to index of stories...


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TS 1) JAPAN EARTHQUAKE-VO-WIPE


WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS OUT OF JAPAN.

A SEVEN-POINT-THREE QUAKE SHOOK BUILDINGS THERE AS FAR AWAY AS TOKYO.

SO FAR, WE'RE HEARING REPORTS OF SMALL TSUNAMI WAVES.

FURTHER WARNINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELED. Return to index of stories...


TS 2) MCAFEE RELEASE-VOTOPS


SOFTWARE GURU JOHN MCAFEE --- IS NOW BACK IN A GUATEMALA JAIL.

THURSDAY HE WAS TREATED FOR TWO MILD HEART ATTACKS.

THE SOFTWARE PIONEER IS BEING HELD -- FOR ENTERING THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY.

MCAFEE FLED BELIZE AFTER LEARNING AUTHOROTIES WANTED TO QUESTION HIM -- ABOUT THE DEATH OF HIS NEIGHBOR.

HE IS A PERSON OF INTEREST. Return to index of stories...


TS 3) BODY IN RIVER-VOTOS


WE EXPECT TO LEARN NEW DETAILS TODAY.

ABOUT A BODY FOUND FLOATING IN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER.

POLICE RESPONDED TO THE SCENE THURSDAY AFTERNOON,

NEAR CENTENNIAL PARK IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.

THEY'RE STILL TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE BODY. Return to index of stories...


TS 4) DUNN TRIAL-VOTOPS


ABC SEVEN LOOKS AHEAD.

TODAY A JURY WILL HEAR -- CLOSING ARGUMENTS IN THE ROBERT DUNN TRIAL.

IT IS THEIR JOB TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION - LIFE IN PRISON WITHOUT PAROLE,

OR DEATH.

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TS 5) CDC FLU UPDATE-VOTOPS


TODAY, THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL WILL UPDATE FLU ACTIVITY IN THE U-S.

FLU SEASON IS ALREADY OFF TO AN EARLY AND STRONG START.

SCHOOLS IN TENNESSEE AND MICHIGAN CANCELED CLASSES BECAUSE OF WIDESPREAD ILLNESS.

AND HEALTH EXPERTS SAY SAY THE LAST TIME THEY SAW THIS MANY PATIENTS VISITING DOCTORS FOR THE FLU.

WAS IN 2004. Return to index of stories...


TS 6) FISCAL CLIFF JOBS-VOTOPS


IN LESS THAN TWO HOURS.

NEW JOB NUMBERS ARE EXPECTED.

THAT'S HAPPENING AT 830

EXPERTS PREDICT WEAK JOB GROWTH.

THEY SAY THE NEW NUMBERS WILL SHOW FEWER THAN 100-THOUSAND WORKERS ADDED IN NOVEMBER. Return to index of stories...


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-WHAT IS COMING UP ON GMA - BIG STORY COVERAGE OF THE MORNING.

-LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO - IN JUST:30 SECONDS WE HAVE A LOOK AT ALL OF THE THINGS TO DO TODAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


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