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NBC CONFIRMS THE NETWORK'S CHIEF FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT RICHARD ENGEL AND HIS PRODUCTION TEAM WERE KIDNAPPED IN SYRIA FOR FIVE DAYS.
WE NOW KNOW THEY HAVE ALL BEEN RELEASED UNHARMED.
NBC SAYS THE GROUP WAS CAPTURED BY AN UNKNOWN GROUP.
THEY HAVE REPORTED ESCAPED SAFELY OUT OF THE COUNTRY.
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A SPOKESMAN FOR IRAQ'S PRIME MINISTER SAYS PRESIDENT JALAL TALABANI HAS HAD A STROKE.
THE PRESIDENT'S MEDICAL TEAM IS STILL TRYING TO STABILIZE HIS CONDITION.
DOCTORS HAVE NOT DECIDED WHETHER TALABANI WILL CONTINUE TO BE TREATED IN BAGHDAD OR WILL BE FLOWN TO ANOTHER COUNTRY FOR TREATMENT.
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55-1:02 LT SIZEMORE
"we found his father on the floor of the family room he was also suffering apparent stab wounds in a pool of blood "
DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW AT--
THE LATEST ON A FATHER-SON DEATH INVESTIGATION.
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BURYING BABIES --
THIS MORNING, FOUR MORE FAMILIES PREPARE TO SAY FAREWELL.
TO VICTIMS OF THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING.
ABC SEVEN COVERS THE CLASSROOM CHAOS.
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X-RATED PHOTOS --- LAND A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY IN THE UNEMPLOYMENT LINE.
THE DETAILS AHEAD.
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IT WILL BE ANOTHER DAY OF HEARTBREAKING FAREWELLS IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT -- AS FOUR MORE VICTIMS ARE LAID TO REST.
ABC'S TAHMAN BRADLEY JOINS US LIVE FROM FROM CONNECTICUT WITH THE LATEST.
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A very weak front will push through Southwest Florida today, bringing with it some thin clouds and perhaps one or two spotty showers during the first part of the day. A clearing trend will begin by midday, so look for plentiful sunshine this afternoon with temperatures peaking in the low 80s once the front clears.
The key word with this front will be "weak" because there won't be much of a cool down in its wake. By early Wednesday morning, most spots should cool into the upper 50s, but temperatures will quickly rebound to the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. One thing that will be nice is the drop in humidity Wednesday, but expect this to be a modest drop and a very brief one.
Humidity levels will come roaring back Thursday as winds turn southerly, and morning temperatures are right back in the 60s. With a nice supply of sunshine in place, daytime highs should easily reach the low 80s.
For those ready for a nice cool spell, we won't have to wait too long. In fact, the coldest air we've seen so far this season will move in behind a strong cold front Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some scattered rain will be possible as the front slide through overnight Thursday, and skies should start to clear after sunrise Friday. A brisk northerly wind will keep temperature quite cool through the day, and it's very possible our daytime highs won't even be able to reach the 70s.
The stage will be set for the coldest night of the season Friday as temperature drop into the low to mid 40s across urban Southwest Florida by Saturday morning. The inland cold spots will likely record temperatures even colder with lows in the mid to upper 30s around sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks cool and sunny with highs Saturday only in the upper 60s and highs Sunday breaking into the 70s.
Temperatures should start to rebound as we head into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs will be close to the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s.
At this point, Christmas Day looks nice and dry with lots of sun!
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A CAPE CORAL TEEN EXPLAINS WHY HE ALLEGEDLY STABBED HIS FATHER TO DEATH.
POLICE ARRESTED 17-YEAR-OLD BARON VERZI.
THEY SAY HE CONFESSED TO STABBING HIS FATHER *MULTIPLE TIMES.
BECAUSE THEY WERE HAVING AN ARGUMENT.
YESTERDAY - OFFICERS FOUND 69-YEAR-OLD THOMAS VERZI SENIOR DEAD IN HIS HOME,
ALONG 16TH TERRACE IN CAPE CORAL.
THEY SAY THE TEEN ALSO STABBED HIMSELF,
AFTER HE REALIZED WHAT HAPPENED.
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LT SIZEMORE: "Baron left the home drove around for a short while got some gas came home and rediscovered the scene became upset and began stabbing himself "
BARON CURRENTLY FACES SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGES.
THE STATE WILL DECIDE IF HE WILL BE CHARGED AS AN ADULT.
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A HOME INVASION IN FORT MYERS -- HAS DEPUTIES SCRATCHING THEIR HEADS THIS MORNING.
IT HAPPENED ON -- ASTARIAS CIRCLE IN FORT MYERS.
DEPUTIES SAY AT LEAST TWO MEN -- PRIED THE FRONT DOOR OPEN AT THIS HOUSE.
THEY GRABBED THE WOMAN INSIDE.
TIED HER UP WITH DUCT TAPE.
THEN BLINDFOLDED HER.
USING THEIR GUNS, THEY BEGAN MAKING DEMANDS -- ASKING FOR FOR MONEY, GOLD, AND JEWELRY
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45:27 i was definitely shocked after hearing i dont know her well but to think she was violated and tied up and bound is quite frightening 45:40
DEPUTIES SAY THEY BOLTED WITH A T-V, A LAPTOP, JEWELRY AND THE WOMAN'S B-M-W.
NEIGHBORS TELL A-B-C 7 THEY'RE SO SCARED --
THEY RAMPED UP THEIR ALARM SECURITY.
SOME EVEN CALLED A-D-T -- AND HAD AN ALARM SYSTEM INSTALLED -- THE SAME DAY IT HAPPENED.
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IT WILL BE ANOTHER DAY OF HEARTBREAKING FAREWELLS IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT -- AS FOUR MORE VICTIMS ARE LAID TO REST.
ABC'S TAHMAN BRADLEY HAS THE LATEST FROM CONNECTICUT.
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PKG SCRIPT:
Newtown is performing a grim task. Parents are doing what they shouldn't
have to.
Six-year-old Noah Pozner was eulogized as a boy who liked animals, video
games and Mexican food.
At his funeral, an onlooker collapsed.
Inside the funeral, his mother moved everyone to tears with her stories.
SOT Rabbi Edgar Gluck, Mourner
"WHEN SHE TOLD HIM 'I LOVE YOU', HIS ANSWER WAS: 'NOT AS MUCH AS I LOVE YOU'
."
Another funeral -- for Jack Pinto, also six.
SOT Gwendolyn Glover, Mourner
"IT'S SAD, JUST SAD, HEAVY-HEARTED."
Jack loved the New York Giants.
His favorite player, Victor Cruz, wore his name on his cleats during Sunday'
s game.
SOT Victor Cruz, NY Giants WR
"TO HAVE MY JERSEY, AND TO BE HIS FAVORITE PLAYER SO MUCH THAT THEY WANT TO
BURY HIM WITH IT, IT WAS UNREAL. SO I TOLD THEM I WAS COMPLETELY HONORED."
There's still so much pain for all close to Friday's shooting.
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy wiped away tears recalling the moment he
informed parents their children had died. And now he will attend so many
funerals.
SOT Governor Dannel Malloy, Connecticut
"YOU SEE LITTLE COFFINS AND YOUR HEART HAS TO ACHE."
New information about the 20-year-old shooter, Adam Lanza, paints the
picture of a young man that seemed to be unraveling.
For years, his mother, Nancy, shared her struggles with Adam's emotional and
behavioral problems with people at a Newtown bar and restaurant, according
to the owners.
And Nancy's friends say she told them in the last few months Adam was so
troubled he would not leave the house.
SOT Louise Tambascio, Owner, My Place
"SHE HOME SCHOOLED HIM AND EVERYTHING. SO, LIKE I SAID, I KNEW HE WAS ON
MEDICATION, BUT THAT'S ALL I KNOW."
A former babysitter says he was told by Nancy to never leave Adam alone.
SOT Ryan Kraft, Former Babysitter
"NEVER EVEN GO TO THE BATHROOM OR TURN YOUR BACK ON HIM AT ANY TIME."
Despite his problems, friends say, Nancy took her son to local firing ranges
and introduced him to the world of high-powered guns.
This Friday, the Governor of Connecticut is calling for a moment of silence
and for churches to ring bells -- at the exact moment of last week's
shooting.
Tahman Bradley, ABC News, Sandy Hook, Connecticut.
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LEE COUNTY'S SUPERINTENDENT.
TAKES ON SAFETY CONCERNS IN OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS.
JOSEPH BURKE SAYS HE'S CONSIDERING ADDING SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.
ALL HIGH SCHOOLS HAVE THEIR OWN OFFICER.
BUT ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS SHARE THEM.
BURKE ALSO WANTS MORE LOCKDOWN DRILLS.
SCHOOLS HAVE TWO A YEAR RIGHT NOW.
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TODAY THERE WILL BE A LARGER POLICE PRESENCE ON THE CAMPUS OF NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL -- AFTER AN ANONYMOUS BOMB THREAT.
SOMEONE POSTED THAT THREAT ON FACEBOOK MONDAY.
OFFICERS DID NOT EVACUATE STUDENTS -- BUT PUT THE SCHOOL ON A LIMITED LOCKDOWN.
BOMB SNIFFING DOGS DID NOT FIND ANY EXPLOSIVES ON CAMPUS.
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EVEN POLITICS WERE PUT ON PAUSE.
AS LAWMAKERS IN WASHINGTON REMEMBERED THE SANDY HOOK VICTIMS.
LAST NIGHT --
CONGRESSMAN CHRIS MURPHY OF CONNECTICUT SPOKE ON THE HOUSE FLOOR.
THEN SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER ASKED FELLOW REPRESENTATIVES TO RISE.
AND THEY ALL OBSERVED A MOMENT OF SILENCE.
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A SINGING COMPETITION DEDICATES A SPECIAL SONG --
TO THE SANDY HOOK VICTIMS.
NATS OF SINGING
N-B-C'S "THE VOICE" OPENED WITH THIS MUSICAL TRIBUTE LAST NIGHT.
YOU SEE JUDGES BLAKE SHELTON, ADAM LEVINE, CHRISTINA AGUILERA AND CEE-LO GREEN.
THEY JOINED THE COMPETITORS TO SING "HALLELUJAH".
EACH SINGER ALSO HELD A CARD --
WITH THE NAME AND AGE OF A VICTIM.
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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.A very weak front will push through Southwest Florida today, bringing with it some thin clouds and perhaps one or two spotty showers during the first part of the day. A clearing trend will begin by midday, so look for plentiful sunshine this afternoon with temperatures peaking in the low 80s once the front clears.
The key word with this front will be "weak" because there won't be much of a cool down in its wake. By early Wednesday morning, most spots should cool into the upper 50s, but temperatures will quickly rebound to the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. One thing that will be nice is the drop in humidity Wednesday, but expect this to be a modest drop and a very brief one.
Humidity levels will come roaring back Thursday as winds turn southerly, and morning temperatures are right back in the 60s. With a nice supply of sunshine in place, daytime highs should easily reach the low 80s.
For those ready for a nice cool spell, we won't have to wait too long. In fact, the coldest air we've seen so far this season will move in behind a strong cold front Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some scattered rain will be possible as the front slide through overnight Thursday, and skies should start to clear after sunrise Friday. A brisk northerly wind will keep temperature quite cool through the day, and it's very possible our daytime highs won't even be able to reach the 70s.
The stage will be set for the coldest night of the season Friday as temperature drop into the low to mid 40s across urban Southwest Florida by Saturday morning. The inland cold spots will likely record temperatures even colder with lows in the mid to upper 30s around sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks cool and sunny with highs Saturday only in the upper 60s and highs Sunday breaking into the 70s.
Temperatures should start to rebound as we head into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs will be close to the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s.
At this point, Christmas Day looks nice and dry with lots of sun!
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THAT'S NOT THE SKY YOU'RE LOOKING AT.
THAT'S A VOLCANO.
THIS IS NEW VIDEO FROM ECUADOR.
IT SPEWED GLOWING ASH INTO THE AIR EARLY MONDAY -- WITH INTENSIFIED ACTIVITY.
THE VOLCANO IS MORE THAN 16-THOUSAND FEET HIGH --- ABOUT 80 MILES SOUTH OF ECUADOR'S CAPITAL.
THE LAST STRONG ERUPTION WAS IN 2008.
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17-YEAR-OLD BARON VERZI IS WAKING UP IN JAIL THIS MORNING.
HE'S CHARGED WITH HIS FATHER'S DEATH.
THEY SAY HE CONFESSED TO STABBING HIS FATHER *MULTIPLE TIMES.
BECAUSE THEY WERE HAVING AN ARGUMENT.
BARON CURRENTLY FACES SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGES.
THE STATE WILL DECIDE IF HE WILL BE CHARGED AS AN ADULT.
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DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING A HOME INVASION THIS MORNING.
IT HAPPENED IN FORT MYERS.
DEPUTIES SAY AT LEAST TWO MEN -- PRIED THE FRONT DOOR OPEN AT THIS HOUSE.
THEY TIED UP THE WOMAN INSIDE WITH TAPE.
DEPUTIES SAY THEY BOLTED WITH A T-V, A LAPTOP, JEWELRY AND THE WOMAN'S B-M-W.
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FOUR MORE VICTIMS ON THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL MASSACRE WILL BE LAID TO REST TODAY.
THE FIRST TWO VICTIMS WERE BURIED MONDAY.
AS THE MOURNING CONTINUES. SO DOES THE INVESTIGATION.
POLICE SAY THE SCHOOL WILL BE CONSIDERED A CRIME SCENE INDEFINITELY.
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TODAY THERE WILL BE A LARGER POLICE PRESENCE ON THE CAMPUS OF NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL -- AFTER AN ANONYMOUS BOMB THREAT.
SOMEONE POSTED THAT THREAT ON FACEBOOK MONDAY.
BOMB SNIFFING DOGS DID NOT FIND ANY EXPLOSIVES ON CAMPUS.
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BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT--
NBC CONFIRMS THE NETWORK'S CHIEF FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT RICHARD ENGEL AND HIS PRODUCTION TEAM WERE KIDNAPPED IN SYRIA FOR FIVE DAYS.
WE NOW KNOW THEY HAVE ALL BEEN RELEASED UNHARMED.
NBC SAYS THE GROUP WAS CAPTURED BY AN UNKNOWN GROUP.
THEY HAVE REPORTED ESCAPED SAFELY OUT OF THE COUNTRY.
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A SPOKESMAN FOR IRAQ'S PRIME MINISTER SAYS PRESIDENT JALAL TALABANI HAS HAD A STROKE.
THE PRESIDENT'S MEDICAL TEAM IS STILL TRYING TO STABILIZE HIS CONDITION.
DOCTORS HAVE NOT DECIDED WHETHER TALABANI WILL CONTINUE TO BE TREATED IN BAGHDAD OR WILL BE FLOWN TO ANOTHER COUNTRY FOR TREATMENT.
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A STORM SYSTEM THAT BATTERED THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST -- SUNDAY AND MONDAY IS NOW HEADED EAST.
FLOODING AND SNOW HIT PARTS OF WASHINGTON STATE AND OREGON. NOW DENVER AND SALT LAKE CITY COULD GET THREE TO SIX INCHES OF SNOW TODAY.
AS THE STORM CONTINUES TO MOVE EAST, SNOW COULD HIT NEBRASKA, IOWA AND WISCONSIN WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
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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.A very weak front will push through Southwest Florida today, bringing with it some thin clouds and perhaps one or two spotty showers during the first part of the day. A clearing trend will begin by midday, so look for plentiful sunshine this afternoon with temperatures peaking in the low 80s once the front clears.
The key word with this front will be "weak" because there won't be much of a cool down in its wake. By early Wednesday morning, most spots should cool into the upper 50s, but temperatures will quickly rebound to the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. One thing that will be nice is the drop in humidity Wednesday, but expect this to be a modest drop and a very brief one.
Humidity levels will come roaring back Thursday as winds turn southerly, and morning temperatures are right back in the 60s. With a nice supply of sunshine in place, daytime highs should easily reach the low 80s.
For those ready for a nice cool spell, we won't have to wait too long. In fact, the coldest air we've seen so far this season will move in behind a strong cold front Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some scattered rain will be possible as the front slide through overnight Thursday, and skies should start to clear after sunrise Friday. A brisk northerly wind will keep temperature quite cool through the day, and it's very possible our daytime highs won't even be able to reach the 70s.
The stage will be set for the coldest night of the season Friday as temperature drop into the low to mid 40s across urban Southwest Florida by Saturday morning. The inland cold spots will likely record temperatures even colder with lows in the mid to upper 30s around sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks cool and sunny with highs Saturday only in the upper 60s and highs Sunday breaking into the 70s.
Temperatures should start to rebound as we head into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs will be close to the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s.
At this point, Christmas Day looks nice and dry with lots of sun!
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NEARLY TWO DOZEN FRATERNITY MEMBERS *NOW FACE CHARGES.
IN THE DEATH OF A 19-YEAR OLD FRESHMAN.
IT HAPPENED AT NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY.
ARREST WARRANTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED --
FOR 22 MEMBERS OF THE PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY.
FIVE OF THE WARRANTS ARE FOR FELONY HAZING.
17 ARE FOR MISDEMEANOR HAZING.
DAVID BOGENBERGER WAS FOUND UNRESPONSIVE,
AT THE FRATERNITY HOUSE IN NOVEMBER.
HIS BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL WAS MORE THAN FOUR TIMES THE LEGAL LIMIT.
AND THAT CONTRIBUTED TO A CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA.
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WORD HAS IT. THAT PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HOUSE SPEAKER BOEHNER ARE CLOSE TO A DEAL.
THEY HAVE JUST 13 DAYS NOW -- TO AVOID TAX INCREASES FOR THE COUNTRY.
OBAMA AND BOEHNER -- MET FOR ABOUT 45 MINUTES AT THE WHITE HOUSE MONDAY.
INSIDERS SAY -- THE PRESIDENT AGREED TO LIMIT FUTURE COST-OF-LIVING INCREASES FOR RECIPIENTS OF SOCIAL SECURITY.
AND TWEAKED DEMANDS FOR HIGHER TAXES -- TO THOSE MAKING $400-THOUSAND OR MORE.
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GOOD NEWS THIS TUESDAY MORNING --
SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON IS RECOVERING.
AFTER SHE FAINTED AND SUFFERED A CONCUSSION.
SHE'S NOW RECUPERATING AT HOME.
CLINTON CANCELED AN OVERSEAS TRIP THIS PAST WEEK,
BECAUSE OF A STOMACH VIRUS.
ACCORDING TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT --
CLINTON WAS DEHYDRATED DUE TO THE VIRUS.
SO SHE FAINTED,
CAUSING THE CONCUSSION.
CLINTON IS NOT EXPECT TO TESTIFY AT CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS --
INTO THE ATTACK ON THE U-S CONSULATE IN BENGHAZI.
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NEW THIS MORNING,
THE NATION IS REMEMBERING THE MOST SENIOR DEMOCRAT IN THE U-S SENATE.
HAWAII'S DANIEL INOUYE DIED MONDAY -- OF RESPIRATORY COMPLICATIONS.
THE 88-YEAR-OLD WAS THE SECOND LONGEST SERVING SENATOR, EVER.
.AND THIRD IN THE LINE TO THE PRESIDENCY -- AFTER THE VICE PRESIDENT AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE.
INOUYE WAS A WORLD WAR TWO HERO -- AND A MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT.
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HELP WANTED.
A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY WAS FIRED.
AFTER INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY FOUND PORNOGRAPHY ON HIS WORK COMPUTER.
IT ALL BEGAN WITH A PICTURE OF A TOPLESS WOMAN --
POSING IN ROBERT HAMER'S PATROL CAR.
HIS WIFE FOUND IT,
AND TURNED IT OVER TO INVESTIGATORS.
AFTER AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION --
THE SHERIFF FIRED HAMER.
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PEOPLE WHO KNOW A MAN SHOT AND KILLED BY A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY --
ARE DEMANDING ANSWERS.
THOSE WHO KNEW THOMAS KOLLMAN -- DESCRIBE HIM AS KIND AND EASYGOING.
BUT A DEPUTY PULLED KOLLMAN'S JEEP OVER SATURDAY.
THE DEPUTY SAYS KOLLMAN HAD A GUN.
HE SHOT AND KILLED KOLLMAN.
BUT IT'S UNCLEAR IF KOLLMAN FIRED ANY SHOTS --- OR WHY THE DEPUTY SHOT HIM.
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A FORMER TAMPA BAY RAYS MINOR LEAGUE PITCHER --
IS EXPECTED TO TAKE A PLEA DEAL TODAY.
THIS IS VIDEO OF MATT BUSH'S ARREST BACK IN MARCH.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY HE RAN OVER TONY TUFANO,
AND THEN TOOK OFF.
ABC7 WILL TELL YOU WHEN THE DEAL IS FINALIZED.
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THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY WOMAN ACCUSED OF LYING TO DETECTIVES ABOUT A DECADE-OLD COLD CASE -- ENTERS A NOT GUILTY PLEA.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED LINDA DILLE IN OCTOBER.
SHE'S ACCUSED OF LYING -- AND COVERING FOR HER BOYFRIEND AT THE TIME, PHILLIP BARR.
BARR AND DAVID MCMANNIS ARE CHARGED WITH KILLING TARA SIDAROVICH BACK IN 2001.
DETECTIVES SAY THEY WERE SEPTIC TANK REPAIR MEN -- SCHEDULED TO VISIT HER HOME THE DAY SHE DISAPPEARED.
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A TRAFFIC ALERT IN LEE COUNTY --
SOUTHBOUND LANES ON EYE-75 ARE NOW OPEN AFTER OVERNIGHT ROAD WORK.
THE SAME GOES FOR EASTBOUND LANES ON DANIELS PARKWAY.
BUT HEADS UP --
*TONIGHT, THE LEFT LANES NEAR THE EYE-75 OVERPASS.
WILL BE CLOSED FROM 8 P-M UNTIL 5 A-M WEDNESDAY MORNING.
CREWS WILL REPAIR THE OVERHEAD SIGN,
AND REPLACE THE DAMAGED GUARDRAIL.
LAST MONTH, A TRUCK SLAMMED INTO THE OVERPASS. AND CAUSED THE DAMAGE.
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IT'S A HOLIDAY TRADITION.
SITTING ON SANTA'S LAP -- AND TELLING HIM WHAT YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS.
THAT'S IN THEORY.
HERE'S HOW IT USUALLY LOOKS.
GMA PUT TOGETHER THIS MONTAGE -- OF AWESOMELY BAD SANTA PHOTOS.
THESE KIDS ARE ALL DRESSED UP. AND NOT TOO HAPPY TO SEE THE MAN IN RED.
BAD PHOTOS, BUT GREAT STORIES FOR YEARS TO COME.
POST YOUR SANTA PHOTOS ON OUR FACEBOOK WALL. WE'D LOVE TO SEE THEM!
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WHEN IT'S TIME TO MEET SANTA.
PARENTS GET EXCITED. PICK OUT JUST THE RIGHT OUTFIT. WAIT IN A LONG LINE.
AND THEN. THIS.
SOME OF THE BEST PICTURES WITH SANTA, ARE THE WORST ONES!
GMA GOT AHOLD OF SOME PRECIOUS. AND AWFUL. PICTURES WITH THE BIG GUY.
GOOD THING HE'S JOLLY.
CAUSE THESE KIDS ARE *NOT.
POST YOUR BEST SANTA PHOTOS ON OUR FACEBOOK WALL.
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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.A very weak front will push through Southwest Florida today, bringing with it some thin clouds and perhaps one or two spotty showers during the first part of the day. A clearing trend will begin by midday, so look for plentiful sunshine this afternoon with temperatures peaking in the low 80s once the front clears.
The key word with this front will be "weak" because there won't be much of a cool down in its wake. By early Wednesday morning, most spots should cool into the upper 50s, but temperatures will quickly rebound to the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. One thing that will be nice is the drop in humidity Wednesday, but expect this to be a modest drop and a very brief one.
Humidity levels will come roaring back Thursday as winds turn southerly, and morning temperatures are right back in the 60s. With a nice supply of sunshine in place, daytime highs should easily reach the low 80s.
For those ready for a nice cool spell, we won't have to wait too long. In fact, the coldest air we've seen so far this season will move in behind a strong cold front Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some scattered rain will be possible as the front slide through overnight Thursday, and skies should start to clear after sunrise Friday. A brisk northerly wind will keep temperature quite cool through the day, and it's very possible our daytime highs won't even be able to reach the 70s.
The stage will be set for the coldest night of the season Friday as temperature drop into the low to mid 40s across urban Southwest Florida by Saturday morning. The inland cold spots will likely record temperatures even colder with lows in the mid to upper 30s around sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks cool and sunny with highs Saturday only in the upper 60s and highs Sunday breaking into the 70s.
Temperatures should start to rebound as we head into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs will be close to the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s.
At this point, Christmas Day looks nice and dry with lots of sun!
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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THE WORLD *COULD END ON FRIDAY.
ACCORDING TO THE MAYAN CALENDAR.
SO THE MAYAN MUSEUM IN CANCUN IS ATTRACTING BIG CROWDS.
PEOPLE WANT TO SEE A REPLICA OF A ROCK CARVING.
*MANY BELIEVE THIS CARVING SAYS THE 21ST OF THIS MONTH. IS THE DAY THE WORLD ENDS.
BUT DON'T WORRY TOO MUCH.
AN ARCHEOLOGIST AT THE MUSEUM SAYS THE MAYANS DID *NOT VIEW THE END OF THE CALENDAR.
AS THE END OF THE WORLD.
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A JAPANESE RESIDENT -- IS NOW OLDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD -- AFTER THE DEATH OF AN IOWA WOMAN ON MONDAY.
HE'S 115 YEARS OLD. THE THIRD OLDEST AGE FOR A MAN EVER RECORDED.
BORN IN APRIL OF 1897, HE WAS SIX WHEN THE WRIGHT BROTHERS FLEW FOR THE FIRST TIME.
HE LIVES WITH HIS FAMILY --- AND ATTRIBUTES HIS LONGEVITY TO SUNLIGHT AND KEEPING HIS MIND SHARP.
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FINAL FAREWELL.
*FOUR MORE FUNERALS TODAY --
FOR VICTIMS OF THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTINGS.
ABC7 HAS NEW DETAILS ON THE TRAGEDY.
PLUS -- THE GUN CONTROL DEBATE HEATS UP.
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DEVELOPING THIS HOUR,
A CAPE CORAL TEEN IS BLAMED FOR STABBING HIS FATHER TO DEATH.
THEN, TURNING THE KNIFE ON HIMSELF.
ABC SEVEN BRINGS YOU THE LATEST --- ON THE DEATH INVESTIGATION.
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DOGS NATS
HUGS OF HOPE.
A FEW SPECIAL FRIENDS.
COMFORT A BROKEN-HEARTED COMMUNITY.
THIS MORNING, MEET THE THE FOUR-LEGGED SUPER HEROES.
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BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT--
NBC CONFIRMS THE NETWORK'S CHIEF FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT RICHARD ENGEL AND HIS PRODUCTION TEAM WERE KIDNAPPED IN SYRIA FOR FIVE DAYS.
WE NOW KNOW THEY HAVE ALL BEEN RELEASED UNHARMED.
NBC SAYS THE GROUP WAS CAPTURED BY AN UNKNOWN GROUP.
THEY HAVE REPORTED ESCAPED SAFELY OUT OF THE COUNTRY.
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BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT--
A SPOKESMAN FOR IRAQ'S PRIME MINISTER SAYS PRESIDENT JALAL TALABANI HAS HAD A STROKE.
THE PRESIDENT'S MEDICAL TEAM IS STILL TRYING TO STABILIZE HIS CONDITION.
DOCTORS HAVE NOT DECIDED WHETHER TALABANI WILL CONTINUE TO BE TREATED IN BAGHDAD OR WILL BE FLOWN TO ANOTHER COUNTRY FOR TREATMENT.
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A very weak front will push through Southwest Florida today, bringing with it some thin clouds and perhaps one or two spotty showers during the first part of the day. A clearing trend will begin by midday, so look for plentiful sunshine this afternoon with temperatures peaking in the low 80s once the front clears.
The key word with this front will be "weak" because there won't be much of a cool down in its wake. By early Wednesday morning, most spots should cool into the upper 50s, but temperatures will quickly rebound to the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. One thing that will be nice is the drop in humidity Wednesday, but expect this to be a modest drop and a very brief one.
Humidity levels will come roaring back Thursday as winds turn southerly, and morning temperatures are right back in the 60s. With a nice supply of sunshine in place, daytime highs should easily reach the low 80s.
For those ready for a nice cool spell, we won't have to wait too long. In fact, the coldest air we've seen so far this season will move in behind a strong cold front Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some scattered rain will be possible as the front slide through overnight Thursday, and skies should start to clear after sunrise Friday. A brisk northerly wind will keep temperature quite cool through the day, and it's very possible our daytime highs won't even be able to reach the 70s.
The stage will be set for the coldest night of the season Friday as temperature drop into the low to mid 40s across urban Southwest Florida by Saturday morning. The inland cold spots will likely record temperatures even colder with lows in the mid to upper 30s around sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks cool and sunny with highs Saturday only in the upper 60s and highs Sunday breaking into the 70s.
Temperatures should start to rebound as we head into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs will be close to the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s.
At this point, Christmas Day looks nice and dry with lots of sun!
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"I don't know how the kids escaped. I don't know how far they ran down the road."
GENE ROSEN STILL DOES *NOT KNOW --
HOW HALF A DOZEN KIDS FROM SANDY HOOK.
ENDED UP OUTSIDE HIS HOME FRIDAY MORNING.
THIS MORNING, MANY QUESTIONS ARE STILL UNANSWERED.
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WE NOW KNOW STUDENTS IN NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT ARE RETURNING TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE FRIDAY'S SHOOTING MASSACRE.
MEANWHILE- MORE FAMILIES WILL HOLD FUNERALS FOR THEIR LOVED ONES KILLED IN THAT HORRIFIC CRIME.
DANIELLE LEIGH REPORTS FROM NEWTOWN.
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EACH DAY LONG LINES OF CARS BRING THOUSANDS OF TEARFUL MOURNERS TO THIS LITTLE TOWN.
THEY'RE CARRYING CANDLES, LETTERS AND STUFFED ANIMALS AND LAYING THEM AT THIS CHRISTMAS TREE. ANYTHING TO HONOR THE 26 VICTIMS FROM SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
"we felt kind of helpless at home, we felt like we needed to do something to help out somehow.
THIS MORNING BRINGS ONE STEP TOWARD HEALING- AS STUDENTS GO BACK TO CLASS.
BUT NOT SANDY HOOK- POLICE HAVE INDEFINITELY LOCKED DOWN THE SCHOOL WHILE THEIR INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.
THE DISTRICT IS PREPARING A MIDDLE SCHOOL IN A NEIGHBORING TOWN.
"I'm not sure we're ever going to get back to normal whatever we can do to head that way, obviously we want to start doing that."
TODAY ALSO MARKS ANOTHER ROUND OF GRIEF- AS FAMILIES CONTINUE TO BURY THEIR LOVED ONES.
AMONG THE SERVICES TODAY- A VIEWING FOR VICKI SOTO, THE TEACHER WHO DIED SHIELDING HER STUDENTS
"What does anybody say to this family? It's very extremely difficult."
INVESTIGATORS CONFIRM THE SHOOTER HAD VISITED MULTIPLE GUN RANGES AHEAD OF THE MASSACRE.
THEY SAY HE WENT WITH HIS MOTHER, THE FIRST VICTIM OF HIS RAMPAGE AND LEGAL OWNER OF THE GUNS.
POLICE HAVE ALSO OBTAINED A BROKEN COMPUTER FOUND IN HIS MOTHERS HOME.
BUT DETERMINING A MOTIVE WILL STILL BE TEDIOUS.
"we're going to do everything that it takes that we uncover every bit of evidence."
SO- THIS COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER AND WAITS FOR ANSWERS.
"seeing the town come together like this is just amazing. I'm proud to say that I'm from here."
HOPING THEIR LOSS WON'T BE IN VAIN.
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DISTRICT OFFICIALS IN MONROE SAY THEIR CHALK HILL SCHOOL COULD BE READY IN A DAY FOR SANDY HOOK STUDENTS-
BUT ITS STILL UNCLEAR WHEN THEY WILL GO BACK TO CLASS.
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WITH THE SANDY HOOK SCHOOL SHOOTINGS STILL VERY RAW IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF AMERICANS, WASHINGTON'S GOT MOMENTUM FOR MORE GUN CONTROL --
AND THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS PRESIDENT OBAMA FULLY INTENDS TO USE IT.
TODAY HOUSE MINORITY LEADER NANCY PELOSI MEETS WITH THE BRADY CAMPAIGN.AND VICTIMS FROM OTHER MASS SHOOTINGS.
SHE WANTS TO RENEW THE BAN ON ASSAULT WEAPONS:
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/ Hse. Minority Leader :12-:18
"Why is it that somebody needs a magazine with 20 shots in it and have two of those and 40 lives are at risk?"
THE SENATE HELD A VIGIL LAST NIGHT. AFTER MOMENTS OF SILENCE IN BOTH CHAMBERS.
THE SENATE'S ALREADY ANNOUNCED GUN CONTROL HEARINGS EARLY NEXT YEAR.
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ALLEGED GUNMAN ADAM LANZA HAS BEEN CALLED A LOT OF NAMES -- MENTALLY ILL IS ONE OF THEM.
WITH ONE IN FOUR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SOMEONE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS -
ABC SEVEN WENT TO FIND OUT ---- WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN OUR AREA.
WHAT WE FOUND OUT IS TROUBLING -
FLORIDA IS RANKED *LAST IN THE COUNTRY WHEN IT COMES TO PUBLICLY FUNDING MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT.
WORSE -
OUR AREA RANKS LAST IN THE STATE!
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if we had that kind of funding in other areas. Heart funding, cancer funding, people would be up in arms.
I would rather be safe than sorry. Make a call and find out what help is available.
LEE MENTAL HEALTH -- TRIES TO GET EXTRA FUNDING THROUGH GRANTS.
BUT THEY SAY -- PRESSURING LAWMAKERS IS THE ONLY WAY THEY CAN GET MORE MONEY.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW -- IS AFFECTED BY A MENTAL ILLNESS.
WE'VE PUT A LIST OF RESOURCES ON OUR WEBSITE.ABC7.COM
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A CAPE CORAL TEEN WAKES UP IN JAIL,
CHARGED WITH STABBING IS FATHER TO DEATH.
POLICE ARRESTED 17-YEAR-OLD BARON VERZI.
THEY SAY HE CONFESSED TO STABBING HIS FATHER *MULTIPLE TIMES.
BECAUSE THEY WERE HAVING AN ARGUMENT.
YESTERDAY - OFFICERS FOUND 69-YEAR-OLD THOMAS VERZI SENIOR DEAD IN HIS HOME,
ALONG 16TH TERRACE IN CAPE CORAL.
THEY SAY THE TEEN ALSO STABBED HIMSELF,
AFTER HE REALIZED WHAT HAPPENED.
BARON CURRENTLY FACES SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGES.
THE STATE WILL DECIDE IF HE WILL BE CHARGED AS AN ADULT.
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YOU'VE PROBABLY SEEN THIS BLOG POSTING EVERYWHERE.
IT WAS WRITTEN AFTER THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTINGS.
AND IS TITLED "I AM ADAM LANZA'S MOM."
" MY BIGGEST FEAR QUITE FRANKLY / THAT SOMEDAY HE'LL FLY INTO A RAGE AND HURT ME OR HURT HIMSELF AND POSSIBLY EVEN KILL ME OR KILL HIMSELF.
LIZA LONG DETAILS HER OWN STRUGGLES --
RAISING A 13-YEAR-OLD SON WHO IS MENTALLY ILL.
SHE SAYS MEDICATION DOES NOT WORK.
AND THEY'RE NOT EVEN SURE WHAT DISORDER HE HAS.
SAYS HER SON IS A GENIUS,
BUT WILL LOSE HIS TEMPER AND THREATEN TO KILL HER.
EVEN PULLED A KNIFE ON HER ONCE.
THE POINT OF HER BLOG?
START A CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH.
SO THESE KIDS AND MOMS CAN GET HELP.
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OUR TOP STORY -- THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTINGS.
COVERAGE CONTINUES ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA.
BECAUSE THERE IS A *LOT TO TALK ABOUT.
SCHOOL SAFETY.
GUN CONTROL.
MENTAL ILNESS.
ALL WHILE REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS.
AND FIGURING OUT THE GUNMAN'S MOTIVE.
WHAT CAN WE DO. TO MAKE SURE THIS NEVER HAPPENS AGAIN?
G-M-A HAS IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS.
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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.A very weak front will push through Southwest Florida today, bringing with it some thin clouds and perhaps one or two spotty showers during the first part of the day. A clearing trend will begin by midday, so look for plentiful sunshine this afternoon with temperatures peaking in the low 80s once the front clears.
The key word with this front will be "weak" because there won't be much of a cool down in its wake. By early Wednesday morning, most spots should cool into the upper 50s, but temperatures will quickly rebound to the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. One thing that will be nice is the drop in humidity Wednesday, but expect this to be a modest drop and a very brief one.
Humidity levels will come roaring back Thursday as winds turn southerly, and morning temperatures are right back in the 60s. With a nice supply of sunshine in place, daytime highs should easily reach the low 80s.
For those ready for a nice cool spell, we won't have to wait too long. In fact, the coldest air we've seen so far this season will move in behind a strong cold front Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some scattered rain will be possible as the front slide through overnight Thursday, and skies should start to clear after sunrise Friday. A brisk northerly wind will keep temperature quite cool through the day, and it's very possible our daytime highs won't even be able to reach the 70s.
The stage will be set for the coldest night of the season Friday as temperature drop into the low to mid 40s across urban Southwest Florida by Saturday morning. The inland cold spots will likely record temperatures even colder with lows in the mid to upper 30s around sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks cool and sunny with highs Saturday only in the upper 60s and highs Sunday breaking into the 70s.
Temperatures should start to rebound as we head into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs will be close to the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s.
At this point, Christmas Day looks nice and dry with lots of sun!
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A GROUP OF GOLDEN RETRIEVERS FROM CHICAGO --- IS HELPING TO EASE THE PAIN IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.
that's a good boy
THEY ARE THERAPY DOGS JUST TRYING TO PROVIDE A DIFFERENT KIND OF COMFORT. LIKE ONLY A 4-LEGGED FRIEND CAN GIVE.
TEN GOLDENS AND 14 HANDLERS FROM LUTHERAN CHARITIES -- TRAVELED ALL THE WAY FROM CHICAGO TO SANDY HOOK.
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"In this tragedy everybody needs a little something to make them smile, distracts people from the heartbreak that's going on."
THE COMFORT-DOG INITIATIVE FIRST STARTED IN 2008 AT NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AFTER A GUNMAN KILLED FIVE STUDENTS.
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BREAKING RIGHT this morning,
NBC CONFIRMS THE NETWORK'S CHIEF FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT RICHARD ENGEL AND HIS PRODUCTION TEAM WERE KIDNAPPED IN SYRIA FOR FIVE DAYS.
WE NOW KNOW THEY HAVE ALL BEEN RELEASED UNHARMED.
THEY HAVE REPORTED ESCAPED SAFELY OUT OF THE COUNTRY.
FOUR MORE VICTIMS ON THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL MASSACRE WILL BE LAID TO REST TODAY.
THE FIRST TWO VICTIMS WERE BURIED MONDAY.
AS THE MOURNING CONTINUES. SO DOES THE INVESTIGATION.
POLICE SAY THE SCHOOL WILL BE CONSIDERED A CRIME SCENE INDEFINITELY.
17-YEAR-OLD BARON VERZI IS WAKING UP IN JAIL THIS MORNING.
HE'S CHARGED WITH HIS FATHER'S DEATH.
THEY SAY HE CONFESSED TO STABBING HIS FATHER *MULTIPLE TIMES.
BECAUSE THEY WERE HAVING AN ARGUMENT.
BARON CURRENTLY FACES SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGES.
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ALL NEW OVERNIGHT,
FOG BLANKETS THE ROADS.
WE SENT OUT ABC7'S OVERNIGHT PHOTOGRAPHER --
TO SHOW YOU THE CONDITIONS.
IT'S HARD TO SEE!
BUT AS ALLYSON RAE TELLS US --
IT SHOULD CLEAR UP.
BY THE TIME YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR.
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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.A very weak front will push through Southwest Florida today, bringing with it some thin clouds and perhaps one or two spotty showers during the first part of the day. A clearing trend will begin by midday, so look for plentiful sunshine this afternoon with temperatures peaking in the low 80s once the front clears.
The key word with this front will be "weak" because there won't be much of a cool down in its wake. By early Wednesday morning, most spots should cool into the upper 50s, but temperatures will quickly rebound to the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. One thing that will be nice is the drop in humidity Wednesday, but expect this to be a modest drop and a very brief one.
Humidity levels will come roaring back Thursday as winds turn southerly, and morning temperatures are right back in the 60s. With a nice supply of sunshine in place, daytime highs should easily reach the low 80s.
For those ready for a nice cool spell, we won't have to wait too long. In fact, the coldest air we've seen so far this season will move in behind a strong cold front Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some scattered rain will be possible as the front slide through overnight Thursday, and skies should start to clear after sunrise Friday. A brisk northerly wind will keep temperature quite cool through the day, and it's very possible our daytime highs won't even be able to reach the 70s.
The stage will be set for the coldest night of the season Friday as temperature drop into the low to mid 40s across urban Southwest Florida by Saturday morning. The inland cold spots will likely record temperatures even colder with lows in the mid to upper 30s around sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks cool and sunny with highs Saturday only in the upper 60s and highs Sunday breaking into the 70s.
Temperatures should start to rebound as we head into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs will be close to the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s.
At this point, Christmas Day looks nice and dry with lots of sun!
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING --
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS PULLS SOME GUNS OFF ITS SHELVES.
NATIONWIDE, STORES ARE REMOVING CERTAINS SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES.
AND NEAR NEWTOWN, CONNECTICT --
THE COMPANY S REMOVING *ALL GUNS FROM ITS STORE.
THE RETAILER SAYS THE CHANGE COMES OUT OF RESPECT.
FOR THE VICTIMS AND FAMILIES OF THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTINGS.
IT'S UNCLEAR HOW LONG THE STORE WILL KEEP THE SUSPENSION IN PLACE.
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THE PARENTS OF ELIZABETH COLLINS, ONE OF THE TWO COUSINS ABDUCTED AND KILLED IN IOWA --- ARE PUSHING FOR A DEATH PENALTY IN THE STATE.
"What we're doing right now is paying this forward.and hoping, maybe, if this is in place the next person that does this will let the children go. "
THE PARENTS BELIEVE THE ULTIMATE PUNISHMENT -- FOR SOMEONE WHO KIDNAPS OR SEXUALLY ABUSES A CHILD, AND THEN MURDERS THE VICTIM ---- WILL MAKE SOME CRIMINALS THINK FIRST.
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"Well obviously for me, it's personal, and especially in my case, I would like to see capital justice happen."
"Justice needs to prevail and we need to take a stand to protect the children, not the criminal."
THE MOURNING PARENTS SAY THEY WILL LOBBY LAWMAKERS -- TO GET A PROPOSED BILL ON THE FLOOR FOR A FULL DEBATE.
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THE SALVATION ARMY IN COLLIER COUNTY IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF TOYS --
FOR NEEDY CHILDREN THIS HOLIDAY.
TODAY, THEY'RE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP.
ABC-7'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE OUTSIDE OF THE SALVATION ARMY TOY STORE IN NAPLES.
CLIFTON, A LOT OF NEED HERE TODAY.
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THE SALVATION ARMY HERE HAS INCREASED HOW MANY PEOPLE IT WILL BE HELPING THIS HOLIDAY, BUT TOY DONATIONS ARE DOWN ABOUT 25 PERCENT. AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
THE SALVATION ARMY IS ASKING FOR PEOPLE TO DONATE AGE APPROPRIATE DONATIONS.
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HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP.
DONATE UN-WRAPPED GIFTS OR TOYS FOR INFANTS AND CHILDREN AGES 10 TO 12.
THEY'RE ALSO ASKING FOR PEOPLE TO DONATE BIKES.
THE SALVATION ARMY IS STILL IN NEED OF 100 BIKES FOR THE HOLIDAY.
AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
THOSE GIFTS NEED TO BE DONATED TO THE SALVATION ARMY BY TOMORROW.
YOU CAN BRING THEM HERE TO THE SALVATION TOY STORE ON 2100 TRADE CENTER WAY BETWEEN 9:00 AND NOON.
OR DROP THEM OFF AT THE SALVATION ARMY ON ESTEY AVENUE.
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LAST YEAR THE SALVATION ARMY HELPED OUT MORE THAN 10-THOUSAND PEOPLE WITH GIFTS AND FOOD FOR THE HOLIDAY.
THEY SAY WITH YOUR HELP, THEY CAN REACH OUT TO EVEN MORE PEOPLE THIS CHRISTMAS.
LIVE IN NAPLES, CF, ABC7
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HERE'S A NEW SPIN ON TAKING PICTURES WITH SANTA --
A GUN TOTING SAINT NICK AND KIDS.
PACKING HEAT FOR HOLIDAY PHOTOS.
NOW, GUN CONTROL ADVOCATES SPEAK OUT.
THIS TEXAS PASTOR BELIEVES VIOLENCE IN AMERICA WOULD *DECREASE,
IF IT WAS HARDER TO OBTAIN WEAPONS.
BUT THE OWNERS OF EAGLE GUN RANGE SAY THE DON'T ADVOCATE VIOLENCE.
AND THEY HAVE NUMEROUS GUN SAFETY CLASSES.
GUN RIGHTS ADVOCATES SAY THE PROBLEM IS THE *PERSON BEHIND THE GUN.
*NOT THE WEAPON ITSELF.
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THIS HOLIDAY. IT'S TIME TO WATCH OUT FOR SCAMMERS.
AND LOCAL AUTHORTIES HAVE A NEW WAY --- TO MAKE SURE YOU DON'T FALL VICTIM.
there's really nothing that law enforcement can do for them because these crimes occur overseas or out of the jurisdiction of not only local authorities but state and federal authorities as well.
THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE -- SET UP A HOTLINE SO YOU CAN FIND OUT IF YOU'RE DEALING WIT A SCAM.
IF AN ONLINE OR PHONE TRANSACTION IS SUSPICIOUS--
AND SOMEONE ASKS FOR MONEY OR PERSONAL INFORMATION--
CALL FRAUD DEPUTIES TO MAKE SURE IT'S SAFE.
THE HOTLINE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY -- FROM 8 A-M TO 4 P-M.
THE NUMBER IS ON YOUR SCREEN AND ON OUR WEBSITE - ABC-7.COM.
IT'S FREE TO CALL.
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A GOLDEN GATE WOMAN BATTLED TO KEEP HER HOUSE.
BUT IT LOOKS LIKE SHE'LL BE HOMELESS FOR CHRISTMAS.
ON FRIDAY, A JUDGE RULED CINDY BALTERMAN MUST LEAVE HER HOME.
BECAUSE SHE FAILED TO PAY HER MORTGAGE.
SHE PLEADED WITH THE BANK FOR MORE TIME.
AND EVEN MADE A YOUTUBE VIDEO.
BUT SHE'S SUPPOSED TO BE GONE BY 10 A-M THIS MORNING.
NOW SHE'S LOOKING FOR AN EXTENSION---
HOPING SHE CAN KEEP THE HOUSE UNTIL AFTER THE HOLIDAYS.
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"You can't pack eleven years of a life that we did not pack prior to, and that's my responsibility. You cannot pack eleven years and move it in five days, it's just impossible.
BALTERMAN'S PROPERTY FELL INTO FORECLOSURE MONTHS BACK--
SELLING AT A COLLIER PUBLIC AUCTION IN JUNE.
SHE'S HOPING HER ATTORNEY CAN WORK SOMETHING OUT BEFORE 10 A-M,
OR ELSE SHE'LL BE HOMELESS.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES IS NO LONGER GOING TO ALLOW PASSENGERS WHO MISS FLIGHTS --- TO RE-BOOK FOR FREE.
NEW REPORTS SAY THE AIRLINE IS STARTING A "NO-SHOW" FEE.
IT WILL APPLY TO CUSTOMERS -- WHO BOUGHT RESTRICTED TICKETS AND DIDN'T CANCEL THEIR FLIGHT AHEAD OF TIME.
IT COULD HAPPEN NEXT YEAR.
NO WORD ON HOW MUCH THE FEE WILL BE -- FOR A MISSED FLIGHT.
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THE HATE SPEWING GROUP FROM KANSAS -- WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH.
PLANS TO PICKET THE FUNERALS IN SANDY HOOK. SAYING IT WAS GOD'S WILL.
BUT NOT SO FAST!
THE ONLINE GROUP, ANONYMOUS, IS PAYING THEM BACK.
YESTERDAY, ANONYMOUS CRASHED WESTBORO'S WEBSITE. TOOK OVER THEIR TWITTER HANDLES. AND PUBLISHED THE PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL ITS MEMBERS.
WESTBORO LEADERS WEREN'T HAPPY.
AND NOT MANY PEOPLE CARED.
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THIS TIME OF YEAR. YOU'RE SURROUNDED WITH GOOD FOOD.
CHRISTMAS PARTIES. EGG NOG, COOKIES, BROWNIES, ALL KINDS OF SALTY AND CHEESY GOODNESS.
THIS MORNING ON *GMA*.
HOW TO EAT SMART AT ALL THE HOLIDAY EVENTS. SNACKS AT WORK. AND FAMILY GATHERINGS.
BE SMART. AND STAY SLIM.
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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.A very weak front will push through Southwest Florida today, bringing with it some thin clouds and perhaps one or two spotty showers during the first part of the day. A clearing trend will begin by midday, so look for plentiful sunshine this afternoon with temperatures peaking in the low 80s once the front clears.
The key word with this front will be "weak" because there won't be much of a cool down in its wake. By early Wednesday morning, most spots should cool into the upper 50s, but temperatures will quickly rebound to the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. One thing that will be nice is the drop in humidity Wednesday, but expect this to be a modest drop and a very brief one.
Humidity levels will come roaring back Thursday as winds turn southerly, and morning temperatures are right back in the 60s. With a nice supply of sunshine in place, daytime highs should easily reach the low 80s.
For those ready for a nice cool spell, we won't have to wait too long. In fact, the coldest air we've seen so far this season will move in behind a strong cold front Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some scattered rain will be possible as the front slide through overnight Thursday, and skies should start to clear after sunrise Friday. A brisk northerly wind will keep temperature quite cool through the day, and it's very possible our daytime highs won't even be able to reach the 70s.
The stage will be set for the coldest night of the season Friday as temperature drop into the low to mid 40s across urban Southwest Florida by Saturday morning. The inland cold spots will likely record temperatures even colder with lows in the mid to upper 30s around sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks cool and sunny with highs Saturday only in the upper 60s and highs Sunday breaking into the 70s.
Temperatures should start to rebound as we head into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs will be close to the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s.
At this point, Christmas Day looks nice and dry with lots of sun!
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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A BRAND NEW, GENDER-NEUTRAL EASY-BAKE OVEN IS ABOUT TO HIT TOY STORES.
HASBRO'S NEWEST OVEN IS BLACK, SILVER AND BLUE --
INSTEAD OF PURPLE AND PINK.
A NEW JERSEY TEEN --- STARTED A CAMPAIGN TO MAKE ONE THAT APPEALS TO ALL CHILDREN.
MCKENNA POPE WAS MAD THEY WERE ONLY IN TYPICAL GIRL COLORS -- WHEN SHE WENT TO BUY ONE FOR HER BROTHER.
POPE MET WITH HASBRO OFFICIALS MONDAY.
THE NEW OVEN COULD BE IN STORES NEXT SUMMER.
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TODAY -- THE NATION'S *PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT.
TIPS OFF IN FORT MYERS.
14 OF THE TOP 25 SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY --
WILL BE RIGHT *HERE,
BATTLING IN THE CITY OF PALMS CLASSIC.
MANY OF THE TOP PLAYERS WILL HIT THE HARDCOURT AT BISHOP VEROT THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
THE BEST WAY TO SORT THROUGH THE NEAR TWO-DOZEN TEAMS, PLAYER PROFILES AND GAME SCHEDULE?
ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM.
A TRAFFIC NOTE --
YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID SUMMERLIN ROAD THIS AFTERNOON,
AS THE CLASSIC BEGINS.
EXPECT INCREASED TRAFFIC RIGHT AROUND BISHOP VEROT.
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LOOKING AHEAD.
GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINEE, BRADLEY COOPER MAKES AN APPEARANCE ON ELLEN TODAY.
SHE TALKS WITH BRADLEY -- ABOUT PASSING THE TORCH ON TO "SEXIEST MAN ALIVE," CHANNING TATUM.
THEN, BRADLEY TEACHES ELLEN HOW TO WALTZ --- AND REVEALS WHEN HE DOESN'T LIKE TO TAKE HIS SHIRT OFF…
THAT ALL STARTS RIGHT HERE ON ABC SEVEN AT 4 P-M
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TODAY WE HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOU.
WE'RE GOING INSIDE FEDEX JUST DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS!
NOW THAT THE FIRST ROUND OF ORDERING IS DONE -
IT'S TIME TO GET THOSE GIFTS ON THE ROAD!
ABC 7'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS AT THE SHIPPING FACILITY ON ORTIZ AVENUE IN FORT MYERS.
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LIVE
-280 MILLION SHIPMENTS WILL BE MOVED THROUGH FED EX THIS HOLIDAY SEASON- -AS IT WILL BE A RECORD BREAKING YEAR.
-300 THOUSAND EMPLOYEES WILL MAKE SURE YOUR GIFT IS DELIVERED BY CHRISTMAS
"TO MAKE SURE YOUR GIFTS ARE DELIVERED TO YOUR LOVED ONES IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS, HERE ARE THE IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR THE TOP THREE SHIPPING COMPANIES."
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FULLSCREEN
SHIPPING DEADLINES:
UPS- DEC 20 SECOND DAY AIR, DEC 21 NEXT DAY
FED-EX DEC 20 2DAY SERVICE, DEC 25 FOR SAME DAY SERVICE
USPS DEC 22 EXPRESS MAIL
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LIVE IN FORT MYERS DANIELLE KOLENIAK ABC 7 NEWS.
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BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT--
NBC CONFIRMS THE NETWORK'S CHIEF FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT RICHARD ENGEL AND HIS PRODUCTION TEAM WERE KIDNAPPED IN SYRIA FOR FIVE DAYS.
WE NOW KNOW THEY HAVE ALL BEEN RELEASED UNHARMED. NBC SAYS THE GROUP WAS CAPTURED BY AN UNKNOWN GROUP.
THEY HAVE REPORTED ESCAPED SAFELY OUT OF THE COUNTRY.
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BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT--
A SPOKESMAN FOR IRAQ'S PRIME MINISTER SAYS PRESIDENT JALAL TALABANI HAS HAD A STROKE.
THE PRESIDENT'S MEDICAL TEAM IS STILL TRYING TO STABILIZE HIS CONDITION.
DOCTORS HAVE NOT DECIDED WHETHER TALABANI WILL CONTINUE TO BE TREATED IN BAGHDAD OR WILL BE FLOWN TO ANOTHER COUNTRY FOR TREATMENT.
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17-YEAR-OLD BARON VERZI IS WAKING UP IN JAIL THIS MORNING.
HE'S CHARGED WITH HIS FATHER'S DEATH.
THEY SAY HE CONFESSED TO STABBING HIS FATHER *MULTIPLE TIMES.
BECAUSE THEY WERE HAVING AN ARGUMENT.
BARON CURRENTLY FACES SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGES.
THE STATE WILL DECIDE IF HE WILL BE CHARGED AS AN ADULT.
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FOUR MORE VICTIMS ON THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL MASSACRE WILL BE LAID TO REST TODAY.
THE FIRST TWO VICTIMS WERE BURIED MONDAY.
AS THE MOURNING CONTINUES. SO DOES THE INVESTIGATION.
POLICE SAY THE SCHOOL WILL BE CONSIDERED A CRIME SCENE INDEFINITELY.
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TODAY THERE WILL BE A LARGER POLICE PRESENCE ON THE CAMPUS OF NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL -- AFTER AN ANONYMOUS BOMB THREAT.
SOMEONE POSTED THAT THREAT ON FACEBOOK MONDAY.
BOMB SNIFFING DOGS DID NOT FIND ANY EXPLOSIVES ON CAMPUS.
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WE'RE ON CLIFF WATCH THIS MORNING.
WE'RE HEARING PRESIDENT OBAMA AND HOUSE SPEAKER BOEHNER ARE CLOSE TO A DEAL.
THEY HAVE JUST 13 DAYS NOW -- TO AVOID TAX INCREASES FOR THE COUNTRY.
OBAMA AND BOEHNER -- MET MONDAY.
INSIDERS SAY -- THE PRESIDENT AGREED TO LIMIT FUTURE COST-OF-LIVING INCREASES FOR RECIPIENTS OF SOCIAL SECURITY.
AND TWEAKED DEMANDS FOR HIGHER TAXES -- TO THOSE MAKING $400-THOUSAND OR MORE.
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DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING A HOME INVASION THIS MORNING.
IT HAPPENED IN FORT MYERS.
DEPUTIES SAY AT LEAST TWO MEN -- PRIED THE FRONT DOOR OPEN AT THIS HOUSE.
THEY TIED UP THE WOMAN INSIDE WITH TAPE.
DEPUTIES SAY THEY BOLTED WITH A T-V, A LAPTOP, JEWELRY AND THE WOMAN'S B-M-W.
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A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY IS OUT OF A JOB THIS MORNING.
AFTER INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY FOUND PORNOGRAPHY ON HIS WORK COMPUTER.
IT ALL BEGAN WITH A PICTURE OF A TOPLESS WOMAN --
POSING IN ROBERT HAMER'S PATROL CAR.
HIS WIFE FOUND IT,
AND TURNED IT OVER TO INVESTIGATORS.
AFTER AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION --
THE SHERIFF FIRED HAMER.
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COVERAGE PROMISE OF THE BIGGEST STORY OF THE DAY ON WEB
" WHEN EVER YOU NEED A NEWS OR WEATHER UPDATE - WE ARE LOGGED ON AND UPDATING ABC-7.COM "
-WHAT IS COMING UP ON GMA - BIG STORY COVERAGE OF THE MORNING.
-LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO - IN JUST:30 SECONDS WE HAVE A LOOK AT ALL OF THE THINGS TO DO TODAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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