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whatever actions they took to divert his attention, i'm sure they're the ones responsible for her being with us today
THIS MORNING, SOME PARENTS OF SANDY HOOK STUDENTS -- ARE COUNTING THEIR BLESSINGS.
MEANWHILE, THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES --- INTO THAT DARK DAY IN NEWTOWN.
ABC SEVEN LOOKS AHEAD.
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NEW DETAILS ABOUT THE CAPE CORAL TEEN.
ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS FATHER.
COULD HE HAVE BEEN STOPPED?
ABC SEVEN LOOKS AT EFFORTS TO SAVE HIM.
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AND LATER,
AN INSTAGRAM POST LEADS TO THIS.
AN ALL OUT RIOT.
ALL NEW THIS MORNING,
FIND OUT THE RUMOR BEHIND THE RUCKUS.
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BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT ___ --
FRENCH JUDGES DECIDE *NOT TO DROP AGGRAVATED PIMPING CHARGES --
AGAINST DOMINIQUE STRAUSS-KAHN.
HIS LAWYER SAYS THE FORMER INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND CHIEF WILL APPEAL.
THIS IS VIDEO AFTER HE APPEARED IN PARIS LAST WEEK.
ONE DAY AFTER A NEW YORK JUDGE ANNOUNCED A SETTLEMENT --- WITH THE HOTEL MAID ACCUSING HIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT.
THE CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST HIM WAS DROPPED AFTER PROSECUTORS SAID THEY COULDN'T TRUST THE ACCUSER -- BUT SHE PURSUED A CIVIL SUIT.
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TODAY, THE WHITE HOUSE SIGNALS IT'S READY TO ACT ON GUN CONTROL.
AND SANDY HOOK BURIES A BELOVED TEACHER -- AS NEWTOWN READIES FOR A SOMBER
CHRISTMAS.
ABC'S MARK GREENBLATT JOINS US LIVE FROM NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT WITH THE LATEST.
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PKG SCRIPT:
FOUR MORE FUNERALS WILL BE HELD IN CONNECTICUT TODAY FOR VICTIMS OF FRIDAY'S
TRAGIC SHOOTING.
THREE OF THOSE FOR CHILDREN WHO DIED.
SOT Henry Lopez Cepiro, Mourner
"It is hard to get your mind around it, that someone so young would leave us
, in such a peaceful community, over such a horrific event."
AND TEACHER VICTORIA SOTO WILL BE LAID TO REST AS WELL.
SOT James Wiltsie, Victoria Soto's Cousin
"Vicki died a hero. That she was protecting her children which she loved
very much. She did not call them her students, she called them her kids."
ON TUESDAY, THE SUDDEN GRIM NEED FOR MULTIPLE FUNERALS WENT ON DISPLAY IN A
PAINFUL NEW WAY.
WHEN THE SERVICE FOR SIX-YEAR OLD JAMES MATTIOLI ENDED, MOURNERS LEFT THE
CHURCH, EXCHANGING HUGS WITH MANY WAITING OUTSIDE FOR THE NEXT SERVICE - FOR
JESSICA REKOS, ALSO SIX-YEARS OLD.
SOT unidentified police officer
"I've never been in a situation like this. I'm watching a sea of people
leaving a funeral for a child and another sea of people waiting outside the
church trying to get in for the next funeral."
STUDENTS IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT RETURNED TO SCHOOL FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE
THE SHOOTING.
SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REMAINS CLOSED - PERHAPS FOR GOOD.
MOS - Unidentified Parent
"I'll always be worried. But now it is very, very bad."
STUDENTS FROM SANDY HOOK WILL USE THE CHALK HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE
NEIGHBORING TOWN OF MONROE.
THERE, VOLUNTEERS HAVE BEEN PREPARING THE SCHOOL -- TRANSFORMING THAT
BUILDING INTO SOMETHING WORTHY OF A NEW HOME FOR SANDY HOOK.
MOS Karen Dryer, Mother
"I'm going to put on a brave face. We're gonna march up to the door and say
hello to the teacher. / I'll walk away and then cry. It's just all so
surreal. I just."
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Mark Greenblatt, ABC News, Newtown, Connecticut.
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One cool front down. One more to go.
In the wake of the first of two cool fronts this week, we'll notice some subtle changes in our weather this Wednesday.
First, temperatures will be a little cooler this morning; instead of morning lows in the mid 60s like yesterday, we'll start off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Second, you'll notice humidity levels will be more comfortable today as some drier air briefly visits Southwest Florida, but higher humidity will come roaring back Thursday as a southerly wind flow imports more moisture.
Despite the cooler start this morning, our afternoon temperatures will end up right where they were yesterday: in the low 80s. These 80s will feel more pleasant, however, coupled with the drop in humidity.
Sunshine will be prevalent today from start to finish, and the only concern today will be the potential for some patchy fog early in the morning. We may see some fog develop early Thursday as humidity begins increasing.
Thursday will be sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. A stiff southwesterly breeze will also develop through the day from 10-15 mph.
The final cold front of the week will come charging toward Southwest Florida late Thursday night into the predawn hours Friday. A broken band of rain will likely moves in as the front passes, but most of this should be to our south by sunrise Friday.
Friday will be a fairly chilly day for Southwest Florida standards as a brisk northerly wind flow ushers in some cool, Canadian air. It will likely be a struggle for daytime highs to reach 70 Friday afternoon as most of the day will be spent in the 50s and 60s.
Friday night will likely be the coldest so far this year as morning lows Saturday drop into the low to mid 40s! The deep inland cold spots will mostly likely see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s just before sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks sunny and cool with highs Saturday in the upper 60s, and then by Sunday highs should break into the lower 70s.
We'll start a warming trend early next week as we head into Christmas Day. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny and dry with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with increasing humidity.
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TODAY, THE WHITE HOUSE SIGNALS IT'S READY TO ACT ON GUN CONTROL.
AND SANDY HOOK BURIES A BELOVED TEACHER. AS NEWTOWN PREPARES FOR A SOMBER CHRISTMAS.
ABC'S MARK GREENBLATT REPORTS FROM NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.
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MORE GUNS IN THE CLASSROOM.
PARENTS AT A UTAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ARE OUTRAGED -- AFTER A STUDENT BROUGHT A GUN TO SCHOOL.
AND THREATENED CLASSMATES.
"He points it to me and my friend's head and says he's going to kill us, but then I said, 'I'm going to go tell' and I said -- he said, -If you tell I'm going to kill you.'"
THE ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD BOY BROUGHT A.22 CALIBER HANDGUN -- AND SOME AMMUNITION IN HIS BACKPACK.
HE'S BEEN CHARGED AS A JUVENILE --- WITH POSSESSION OF DEADLY WEAPON ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
AND THREE COUNTS OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
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ALSO IN SALT LAKE CITY --
A 14-YEAR-OLD BOY *SHOT HIMSELF IN FRONT OF HIS CLASS LAST WEEK.
TUESDAY, THE FAMILY OF DAVID PHAN MET WITH OFFICIALS FROM THE GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
THE PHANS SAY THEY DID NOT KNOW DAVID WAS BULLIED.
AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT NEVER COMMUNICATED WITH THEM.
IT IS UNCLEAR WHETHER OR NOT THE PHAN FAMILY WILL SUE.
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DEPUTIES HAVE ARRESTED TWO TEENAGERS NEAR TAMPA -- FOR THREATENING SCHOOL VIOLENCE.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY INVESTIGATORS SAY -- THEY THREATENED SOMETHING SIMILAR TO THE CONNECTICUT SHOOTING.
ONE TEEN WROTE ON HIS DRIVEWAY: "FROM CONNECTICUT TO FLORIDA. FARNELL, YOU'RE NEXT."
HE WAS REFERRING TO FARNELL MIDDLE SCHOOL.
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FOR THE SECOND DAY IN A ROW --
BULLETS HAVE BEEN FOUND ON A HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOL BUS.
AN EIGHT-GRADER GAVE THE BUS DRIVER TWO BULLETS,
THAT HE FOUND ON THE FLOOR TUESDAY.
STUDENTS WHO RODE THE BUS WERE PULLED OUT OF CLASS,
AND QUESTIONED BY POLICE.
MONDAY, A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ADMITTED --
HE FOUND A BULLET ON THE GROUND AND TOOK IT ON THE BUS WITH HIM.
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NEWLY-RELEASED RECORDS SHOW A CAPE CORAL TEENAGER -- BATTLED MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS BEFORE STABBING HIS FATHER TO DEATH.
17 YEAR BARON VERZI APPEARED IN COURT TUESDAY.
HE'S ACCUSED OF STABBING HIS DAD INSIDE THEIR HOUSE -- ALONG SOUTHWEST 16TH TERRACE.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES DEALT WITH VERZI -- THREE TIMES BEFORE HIS ARREST.
IN NOVEMBER --
THEY SAY VERZI TRIED TO ESCAPE FROM A MENTAL INSTITUTION.
HIS FATHER'S CLOSE FRIEND TELLS ABC7 --- THE DAD SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO CURE HIS SON.
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He did all the research nothing but the best facility to help his son Baron
VERZI IS FACING SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGES.
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A MICHIGAN JURY FINDS 21-YEAR-OLD JEFFREY PYNE *GUILTY --
OF *SECOND-DEGREE MURDER --
IN THE DEATH OF HIS MOTHER RUTH.
RUTH WAS FOUND BEATEN AND STABBED TO DEATH.
IN THE FAMILY'S GARAGE LAST YEAR.
BUT THIS STORY GOT A LOT OF ATTENTION,
BECAUSE JEFFREY WAS A STAR ATHLETE AND HIGH SCHOOL VALEDICTORIAN.
MANY COMMUNITY MEMBERS DID *NOT BELIEVE HE DID IT.
HE WILL BE SENTENCED JANUARY 29TH.
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A GUN CLUB IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA. HAS A UNIQUE TAKE ON CHRISTMAS PHOTOS.
IT'S SANTA. THE FAMILY. AND GUNS.
IS THIS APPROPRIATE.AND IS THE TIME RIGHT?
WE ASKED FOR YOUR OPINION ON FACEBOOK.
AND WE GOT IT!
ERICA GILBERT SAYS -- "It's heartless and disgusting and everyone involved should be ashamed after recent events."
BUT REBECCA MANNING WRITES -- "It's a parents choice what they choose to subject their children too, what we need to do is stop asking questions about whether or not it's appropriate -- and let people make the best decision for themselves."
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WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS YESTERDAY.
A GUN CLUB IN ARIZONA, IS TAKING SANTA PHOTOS.WITH GUNS.
IT'S TO PROMOTE "RESPONSIBILITY."
SO WE PUT IT TO YOU ON FACEBOOK. AND GOT LOTS OF RESPONSE.
REBECCA AMEY SAYS -- "I think its up to the parents who want to bring their kids there and if you don't, then don't. I personally don't think I would bring my kids there. I also feel as long as there is no ammo and the safety is on, what is the big deal?"
DAWN AVON WROTE -- "What is wrong with those people?! What a show of disrespect for the children who just lost their lives to one of those weapons? Shame on them! Shame! Shame! Shame!"
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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.One cool front down. One more to go.
In the wake of the first of two cool fronts this week, we'll notice some subtle changes in our weather this Wednesday.
First, temperatures will be a little cooler this morning; instead of morning lows in the mid 60s like yesterday, we'll start off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Second, you'll notice humidity levels will be more comfortable today as some drier air briefly visits Southwest Florida, but higher humidity will come roaring back Thursday as a southerly wind flow imports more moisture.
Despite the cooler start this morning, our afternoon temperatures will end up right where they were yesterday: in the low 80s. These 80s will feel more pleasant, however, coupled with the drop in humidity.
Sunshine will be prevalent today from start to finish, and the only concern today will be the potential for some patchy fog early in the morning. We may see some fog develop early Thursday as humidity begins increasing.
Thursday will be sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. A stiff southwesterly breeze will also develop through the day from 10-15 mph.
The final cold front of the week will come charging toward Southwest Florida late Thursday night into the predawn hours Friday. A broken band of rain will likely moves in as the front passes, but most of this should be to our south by sunrise Friday.
Friday will be a fairly chilly day for Southwest Florida standards as a brisk northerly wind flow ushers in some cool, Canadian air. It will likely be a struggle for daytime highs to reach 70 Friday afternoon as most of the day will be spent in the 50s and 60s.
Friday night will likely be the coldest so far this year as morning lows Saturday drop into the low to mid 40s! The deep inland cold spots will mostly likely see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s just before sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks sunny and cool with highs Saturday in the upper 60s, and then by Sunday highs should break into the lower 70s.
We'll start a warming trend early next week as we head into Christmas Day. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny and dry with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with increasing humidity.
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mom running
SHOCKING VIDEO JUST INTO OUR NEWSROOM.
A GOLDEN EAGLE -- TRIES TO SWOOP UP A SMALL CHILD.
IT HAPPENED IN MONTREAL.
THE EAGLE APPEARS TO DROP THE KID FROM MID-AIR ---- AND THE CHILD SEEMS UPSET, BUT HOPEFULLY OK AFTER THE ORDEAL.
THIS VIDEO IS PICKING UP VIEWS THIS MORNING -- BUT SOME ONLINE WITNESSES ARE CRYING FAKE.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
A RENEWED PUSH FOR GUN CONTROL.
IN THE WAKE OF THE TRAGEDY AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
TWO HOUSE DEMOCRATS SAY THEY'LL PUSH FOR A VOTE ON LEGISLATION --
BANNING HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINES.
IT MIRRORS A BILL IN THE SENATE --
BANNING MAGAZINES WITH MORE THAN 10 BULLETS.
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THE ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD UTAH BOY -- IS FACING CHARGES AFTER BRINGING A GUN TO SCHOOL.
THE STUDENT BROUGHT A.22 CALIBER HANDGUN -- AND SOME AMMUNITION IN HIS BACKPACK.
HE'S CHARGED AS A JUVENILE --- WITH POSSESSION OF A DEADLY WEAPON ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
AND THREE COUNTS OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
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THE FATHER OF A CAPE CORAL TEEN.
SPENT THOUSANDS ON HIS SON'S MENTAL HEALTH.
*JUST RELEASED RECORDS SHOW --
17-YEAR-BARON VERZI BATTLED MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS,
BEFORE STABBING HIS FATHER TO DEATH.
VERZI APPEARED IN COURT TUESDAY.
HIS FATHER WAS FOUND DEAD INSIDE THEIR HOUSE --
ALONG SOUTHWEST 16TH TERRACE.
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A MICHIGAN JURY FINDS 21-YEAR-OLD JEFFREY PYNE *GUILTY --
OF *SECOND-DEGREE MURDER --
IN THE DEATH OF HIS MOTHER RUTH.
RUTH WAS FOUND BEATEN AND STABBED TO DEATH.
IN THE FAMILY'S GARAGE LAST YEAR.
HE WILL BE SENTENCED JANUARY 29TH
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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.One cool front down. One more to go.
In the wake of the first of two cool fronts this week, we'll notice some subtle changes in our weather this Wednesday.
First, temperatures will be a little cooler this morning; instead of morning lows in the mid 60s like yesterday, we'll start off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Second, you'll notice humidity levels will be more comfortable today as some drier air briefly visits Southwest Florida, but higher humidity will come roaring back Thursday as a southerly wind flow imports more moisture.
Despite the cooler start this morning, our afternoon temperatures will end up right where they were yesterday: in the low 80s. These 80s will feel more pleasant, however, coupled with the drop in humidity.
Sunshine will be prevalent today from start to finish, and the only concern today will be the potential for some patchy fog early in the morning. We may see some fog develop early Thursday as humidity begins increasing.
Thursday will be sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. A stiff southwesterly breeze will also develop through the day from 10-15 mph.
The final cold front of the week will come charging toward Southwest Florida late Thursday night into the predawn hours Friday. A broken band of rain will likely moves in as the front passes, but most of this should be to our south by sunrise Friday.
Friday will be a fairly chilly day for Southwest Florida standards as a brisk northerly wind flow ushers in some cool, Canadian air. It will likely be a struggle for daytime highs to reach 70 Friday afternoon as most of the day will be spent in the 50s and 60s.
Friday night will likely be the coldest so far this year as morning lows Saturday drop into the low to mid 40s! The deep inland cold spots will mostly likely see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s just before sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks sunny and cool with highs Saturday in the upper 60s, and then by Sunday highs should break into the lower 70s.
We'll start a warming trend early next week as we head into Christmas Day. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny and dry with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with increasing humidity.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING,
SEXUAL RUMORS CIRCULATING ON INSTAGRAM -- SPARKED A RIOT IN SWEDEN TUESDAY.
THE CHAOS BEGAN AFTER AN INSTAGRAM USER -- ASKED FOR TIPS ON ALLEGED LOOSE WOMEN IN GOTHENBURG.
IT MOVED FROM THE SCHOOL TO A NEARBY MALL.
MORE THAN 200 PICTURES WERE SUBMITTED WITH NAMES AND ALLEGED SEXUAL ACTIVITIES -- OF 13- AND 14-YEAR-OLD GIRLS.
THE INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT WAS SHUT DOWN. BUT THEN THE ACCUSATIONS APPEARED ON A FACEBOOK PAGE.
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DEVELOPING CLOSER TO HOME --
ABC7 HAS INCREDIBLE NEW VIDEO.
AFTER A CAR FIRE IN LEHIGH ACRES LAST NIGHT.
THIS HAPPENED ON SALLY AVENUE NORTH AT 59-TH STREET.
FLAMES ENGULFED THAT CAR WHEN FIREFIGHTERS ARRIVED.
NO ONE WAS INSIDE THE CAR.
THIS IS THE SECOND CAR FIRE IN LEHIGH SINCE SUNDAY.
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WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THIS CAR FIRE MONDAY MORNING.
DEPUTIES SAY THE CAR WAS REPORTED STOLEN SUNDAY NIGHT.
MOMENTS LATER. THEY FOUND IT LIKE THIS.
NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
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THIS MORNING TWO CHILDREN ARE RECOVERING FROM MINOR INJURIES --- AFTER WALKING INTO A BUSY ROAD.
IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT AROUND 6-30, ON COLONIAL -- NEAR SIX MILE CYPRESS.
FORT MYERS POLICE TELL US -- THREE KIDS WERE TRYING TO CROSS COLONIAL WHEN THE CAR HIT AN 11 YEAR OLD AND 14 YEAR OLD.
THEY WERE *NOT IN A CROSSWALK.
SO THE DRIVER IS *NOT FACING CHARGES.
OFFICERS HAVE NOT RELEASED THE CHILDREN'S NAMES.
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THE ECONOMY-THREATENING DEADLINE IS ONLY TWO WEEKS AWAY.
BUT THERE'S A SNAG IN THE DEAL TO REACH THE FISCAL CLIFF.
CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRATS HAVE *REJECTED HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER'S "PLAN B."
THAT PLAN WOULD EXTEND SOON-TO-EXPIRE BUSH-ERA TAX CUTS --
FOR EVERYONE MAKING LESS THAN ONE MILLION.
IT WOULD NOT ADDRESS ACROSS-THE-BOARD SPENDING CUTS,
THAT WOULD EFFECT THE PENTAGON AND DOMESTIC PROGRAMS NEXT YEAR.
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THE MISTRESS OF FORMER C-I-A DIRECTOR DAVID PETRAEUS -- WILL **NOT FACE CHARGES OF CYBERSTALKING.
THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SAYS IT'S DROPPING THE INVESTIGATION -- INTO WHETHER PAULA BROADWELL STALKED HER ROMANTIC RIVAL JILL KELLY ONLINE.
KELLY REPORTED BROADWELL'S THREATENING EMAILS TO THE F-B-I.
THAT EXPOSED THE AFFAIR.
PETRAEUS RESIGNED IN NOVEMBER -- AFTER ADMITTING TO CHEATING.
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LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES WANT YOU TO LOOK AT THESE PICTURES.
THEY'RE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT --
WHO'S THAT GUY IN THE BLUE HAT?
THEY SAY HE STOLE A 14-KARAT GOLD NECKLACE FROM DUNKIN'S DIAMONDS TUESDAY.
THAT STORE IS ON CLEVELAND AVENUE IN FORT MYERS.
HE WAS DRIVING A GOLD TOYOTA TRUCK.
AND WAS LAST SEEN IN THE PINE MANOR COMMUNITY.
IF YOU RECOGNIZE HIM --
CALL THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
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LOOKING AHEAD.
THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL ISSUES A BOIL WATER NOTICE -- FOR THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS.
THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WILL BE DOING A VALVE REPLACEMENT PROJECT -- NEAR SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 AT 9 A.M.
IT WILL KNOCK OUT SERVICE -- TO 244 HOMES AND BUSINESSES IN THE AREA.
WATER COULD BE OFF -- FOR UP TO SIX HOURS.
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FLORIDIANS HAVE SELECTED THE DESIGN OF THE STATE'S NEXT LICENSE PLATE.
HERE IT IS.
THERE WERE FOUR OPTIONS.
AND PEOPLE HAVE BEEN VOTING ONLINE --
OVER THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS.
THE NEW PLATE WILL FEATURE THIS DESIGN.
BUT YOU CAN PICK FROM TWO DIFFERENT PHRASES AT THE BOTTOM.
THIS CHOICE JUST NEEDS APPROVAL FROM GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT.
THEN IT WILL START GOING ON FLORIDA'S 18 MILLION VEHICLES IN 2014.
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NAPLES IS NOW OFFICIALLY IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT!
THIS WAS THE SCENE AT LAST NIGHT'S CHRISTMAS PARADE.
THOUSANDS CAME OUT TO ENJOY THE FLOATS -- FOR THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY TRADITION.
THE PARADE WAS ACTUALLY SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN LAST WEEK -- BUT ORGANIZERS POSTPONED IT BECAUSE OF BAD WEATHER.
THE SCHEDULE CHANGE FORCED SOME PEOPLE TO DROP OUT.
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TURNING TO FASHION --
AND THE LATEST TREND FOR MEN.
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS???
LEGGINGS FOR *MEN. A-K-A MEGGINGS!
YEP.
THOSE TIGHT, STETCHY PANTS ARE ALL THE RAGE FOR GUYS.
JUSTIN BEIBER, RUSSEL BRAND AND LENNY KRAVITZ HAVE ALL BEEN SPOTTED IN MEGGINGS.
AND YOU CAN FIND THEM AT BARNEYS, NORDSTROM, OR H-AND-M.
ONE GUY SAYS IT'S WAY MORE COMFORTABLE THAN SKINNY JEANS.
WOULD YOU WEAR THEM???
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BIG HOLLYWOOD HEADLINE --
CHANGES TO LATE NIGHT T-V.
REPORTS THAT JAY LENO IS ON HIS WAY OUT. AGAIN!
AND HIS "TONIGHT SHOW" REPLACEMENT?
JIMMY FALLON.
LENO'S CONTRACT IS UP IN 2014.
AND REPORTS SAY N-B-C IS ALREADY LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO TAKE OVER FALLON'S TIME SLOT.
MEANING HE COULD GET MOVED UP.
OF COURSE -- LENO LEFT IN 2009.
AND IT WAS A *HUGE MESS INVOLVING CONAN O-BRIEN.
WHEN LENO TOOK HIS JOB BACK.
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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.One cool front down. One more to go.
In the wake of the first of two cool fronts this week, we'll notice some subtle changes in our weather this Wednesday.
First, temperatures will be a little cooler this morning; instead of morning lows in the mid 60s like yesterday, we'll start off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Second, you'll notice humidity levels will be more comfortable today as some drier air briefly visits Southwest Florida, but higher humidity will come roaring back Thursday as a southerly wind flow imports more moisture.
Despite the cooler start this morning, our afternoon temperatures will end up right where they were yesterday: in the low 80s. These 80s will feel more pleasant, however, coupled with the drop in humidity.
Sunshine will be prevalent today from start to finish, and the only concern today will be the potential for some patchy fog early in the morning. We may see some fog develop early Thursday as humidity begins increasing.
Thursday will be sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. A stiff southwesterly breeze will also develop through the day from 10-15 mph.
The final cold front of the week will come charging toward Southwest Florida late Thursday night into the predawn hours Friday. A broken band of rain will likely moves in as the front passes, but most of this should be to our south by sunrise Friday.
Friday will be a fairly chilly day for Southwest Florida standards as a brisk northerly wind flow ushers in some cool, Canadian air. It will likely be a struggle for daytime highs to reach 70 Friday afternoon as most of the day will be spent in the 50s and 60s.
Friday night will likely be the coldest so far this year as morning lows Saturday drop into the low to mid 40s! The deep inland cold spots will mostly likely see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s just before sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks sunny and cool with highs Saturday in the upper 60s, and then by Sunday highs should break into the lower 70s.
We'll start a warming trend early next week as we head into Christmas Day. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny and dry with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with increasing humidity.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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RIGHT NOW AT ___ --
NEW DETAILS EMERGE.
ABOUT THE DEADLY ATTACK IN BENGAHZI.
THIS MORNING, SECRETARY CLINTON TAKES ON SAFETY CONCERNS.
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FUNERALS CONTINUE TODAY -- FOR VICTIMS OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL SHOOTING.
COMING UP.
WHAT WASHINGTON IS DOING TO KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS.
THE DEADLINE APPROACHES --
FOR MEDSTAR REPLACEMENTS.
ABC SEVEN RUNS DOWN THE LATEST ON THE SEARCH.
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One cool front down. One more to go.
In the wake of the first of two cool fronts this week, we'll notice some subtle changes in our weather this Wednesday.
First, temperatures will be a little cooler this morning; instead of morning lows in the mid 60s like yesterday, we'll start off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Second, you'll notice humidity levels will be more comfortable today as some drier air briefly visits Southwest Florida, but higher humidity will come roaring back Thursday as a southerly wind flow imports more moisture.
Despite the cooler start this morning, our afternoon temperatures will end up right where they were yesterday: in the low 80s. These 80s will feel more pleasant, however, coupled with the drop in humidity.
Sunshine will be prevalent today from start to finish, and the only concern today will be the potential for some patchy fog early in the morning. We may see some fog develop early Thursday as humidity begins increasing.
Thursday will be sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. A stiff southwesterly breeze will also develop through the day from 10-15 mph.
The final cold front of the week will come charging toward Southwest Florida late Thursday night into the predawn hours Friday. A broken band of rain will likely moves in as the front passes, but most of this should be to our south by sunrise Friday.
Friday will be a fairly chilly day for Southwest Florida standards as a brisk northerly wind flow ushers in some cool, Canadian air. It will likely be a struggle for daytime highs to reach 70 Friday afternoon as most of the day will be spent in the 50s and 60s.
Friday night will likely be the coldest so far this year as morning lows Saturday drop into the low to mid 40s! The deep inland cold spots will mostly likely see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s just before sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks sunny and cool with highs Saturday in the upper 60s, and then by Sunday highs should break into the lower 70s.
We'll start a warming trend early next week as we head into Christmas Day. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny and dry with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with increasing humidity.
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BREAKING RIGHT NOW AT ___ --
FRENCH JUDGES HAVE DECIDED *NOT TO DROP AGGRAVATED PIMPING CHARGES --
AGAINST DOMINIQUE STRAUSS-KAHN.
HIS LAWYER SAYS THE FORMER INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND CHIEF WILL APPEAL.
THIS IS VIDEO -- AFTER HE APPEARED IN PARIS LAST WEEK.
. JUST A DAY AFTER A NEW YORK JUDGE -- ANNOUNCED THE SETTLEMENT WITH A HOTEL MAID -- ACCUSING HIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT.
THE CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST STRAUSS-KAHN --- WAS DROPPED AFTER PROSECUTORS SAID THEY COULDN'T TRUST THE ACCUSER.
BUT SHE PURSUED A CIVIL SUIT.
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NEW OVERSEAS,
WE NOW KNOW --- THERE WAS INADEQUATE SECURITY AT THE U-S CONSULATE IN BENGHAZI --- BECAUSE OF FAILURES AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
THE ACCOUNTABILITY REVIEW BOARD DETERMINED --
THAT *NO INDIVIDUALS VIOLATED THEIR DUTIES.
BUT THAT "SYSTEMATIC FAILURES".
LED TO A SECURITY SITUATION THAT WAS "GROSSLY INADEQUATE."
U-S AMBASSADOR CHRIS STEVENS AND THREE OTHER AMERICANS.
WERE KILLED IN THE SEPTEMBER 11TH ATTACK.
THE PANEL'S REPORT MADE 29 RECOMMENDATIONS --
TO IMPROVE EMBASSY SECURITY.
AND SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON ACCEPTED THEM ALL.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING,
A NEW POLL CLAIMS FLORIDA GOVENOR RICK SCOTT'S CHANCES FOR RE-ELECTION ARE IN JEOPARDY.
A POLL OF REGISTERED VOTERS IN FLORIDA FOUND THAT 52 PERCENT SAY HE DOES NOT DESERVE A SECOND TERM.
AND ONLY 36 PERCENT APPROVE OF THE JOB HE'S DOING.
THE POLL ALSO FOUND THAT 53 PERCENT OF REPUBLICANS THINK ANOTHER REPUBLICAN SHOULD RUN AGAINST SCOTT IN A G-O-P PRIMARY.
IN 2010, SCOTT NARROWLY BEAT DEMOCRAT ALEX SINK.
SCOTT DOES PLAN TO RUN IN 2014.
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THERE ARE MORE FUNERALS TODAY FOR THOSE KILLED IN FRIDAY'S SHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.
TORY DUNNAN JOINS US FROM NEWTOWN WITH THE LATEST ON HOW THIS COMMUNITY IS ATTEMPTING TO COPE WITH THIS UNSPEAKABLE TRAGEDY.
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--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --
TRYING TO FIND SOLACE WHERE THERE HAS BEEN LITTLE RECENTLY - PEOPLE IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT VISIT A MAKESHIFT MEMORIAL TUESDAY NIGHT.
EARLIER IN THE DAY - TEARFUL MOURNING IN THE SECOND DAY OF FUNERALS IN NEWTON, CT. THE LATEST - SERVICES FOR FOR 6-YEAR-OLDS JAMES MATTIOLI. AND
JESSICA REKOS
It's still not real - that my little girl that was so full of life and who wants a horse so badly and who is going to get cowgirl boots for Christmas - isn't coming home.
MEANWHILE IT WAS BACK TO CLASS FOR MOST IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT WITH RECENT SAD EVENTS ON STUDENTS MINDS -
Its a really big thing in the world right now - how can't you think about it? It's so close to you
THE TEACHER'S UNION SAID EDUCATORS WILL DISCUSS FRIDAY'S MASS SHOOTING IN AN AGE-APPROPRIATE MANNER.
SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY STUDENTS HAVE NOT YET RETURNED TO CLASS.THEY'LL BE MOVED TO ANOTHER FACILITY IN A NEIGHBORING COUNTY.
ADMINISTRATORS SAY THEY WON'T RETURN TO CLASSES UNTIL JANUARY.
TRUCKS CARRYING SUPPLIES HAVE BEEN LEAVING THE SCHOOL, WHICH IS STILL A CRIME SCENE.
THE WHITE HOUSE TUESDAY SPOKE ABOUT THE POSSIBILIITY OF
PRESIDENT OBAMA SUPPORTING NEW LEGISLATION ON WEAPONS.
He supports, and would support legislation that addresses the problem of the so-called gunshow loophole
MORE DETAILS HAVE EMERGED ON THE SHOOTINGS -
CONNECTICUT'S MEDICAL EXAMINER SAYS NANCY LANZA WAS SHOT IN THE HEAD FOUR TIMES AS SHE SLEPT -
WHILE ADAM LANZA IS BELIEVED TO HAVE SHOT HIMSELF IN THE FRONT OF THE HEAD.
ALL OF THIS WAS TOO REAL FOR FIRST RESPONDERS - WHO WONT SOON FORGET WHAT THEY SAW AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
I shouldnt say immediately.very early on.it was determined that is bad.really really bad.
--TORY ON CAM--
So as this community tries to return to some sort of normalcy, people here are seeking solace in the small things, like these comfort dogs that are walking around town and bringing a smile to everyone's face.
In Newtown, CT I'm Tory Dunnan reporting.
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TRACIE POTTS REPORTING.
AND ACTUALLY, IT'S *TWO VOTES -
ONE TO SAVE THE LOW TAX RATES FOR MIDDLE CLASS FAMILIES.
AND A SEPARATE VOTE FOR THOSE MAKING UNDER A MILLION DOLLARS.
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A REQUEST TO BRING GUNS TO CAMPUS --- LANDS A PORT CHARLOTTE GRANDFATHER IN JAIL.
HE SAYS HE JUST WANTED TO PROTECT HIS FAMILY.
02.32.46 because if one of these lunatics breaks into the school, I want my grandkids protected.
CHARLOTTE DEPUTIES. ARRESTED 61-YEAR-OLD STEPHEN MILLER MONDAY AFTERNOON.
THEY SAY MILLER WAS DRUNK WHEN HE WENT TO KINGSWAY ELEMENTARY --- AND ASKED SCHOOL PERSONNEL ABOUT BRINGING GUNS ON CAMPUS.
OFFICIALS ASKED HIM TO LEAVE -- THEY SAY THAT'S WHEN HE WENT TO PORT CHARLOTTE MIDDLE SCHOOL.
THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER -- SAID MILLER WAS DRUNK.
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02.35.29 the fact that five patrol cars showed up, that me feel good.
DEPUTIES SEARCHED MILLER'S CAR.
THEY DIDN'T FIND ANY GUNS. BUT DID FIND AN UNOPENED CAN OF BEER ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.
HE WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF DISRUPTING A SCHOOL FUNCTION.
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A MAN HAS BEEN CHARGED --
FOR OPENING FIRE OUTSIDE A CALIFORNIA MALL ON SATURDAY.
POLICE SAY HE FIRED MORE THAN 50 ROUNDS FROM A SEMI AUTOMATIC HANDGUN.
ON TUESDAY, PROSECUTORS CHARGED MARCUS GURROLA --
WITH 54 COUNTS OF DISCHARGING A GUN IN PUBLIC.
ALSO - TWO COUNTS OF ASSAULT.
THE UNEMPLOYED SECURITY GUARD WAS ALSO CHARGED --
FOR A SIMILAR INCIDENT AT THE SAME MALL LAST YEAR.
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A FORT MYERS MAN IS IN JAIL --- AFTER CAUSING A DISTURBANCE AT R-S-W.
A SOUTHWEST AIRLINES EMPLOYEE -- GAVE THIS MAN A BUDDY PASS BECAUSE THEY FELT SORRY FOR HIM.
HE SAID HE HAD A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT IN BOSTON.
ONCE HE WAS IN THE AIRPORT, HE FOUGHT PEOPLE TO BOARD THE PLANE.
PORT AUTHORITY SAY HE WAS DRUNK AND THEY FOUND SEVERAL PRESCRIPTION PILLS ON HIM.
HE FACES SEVERAL CHARGES.
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THIS TIME OF YEAR -- MILLIONS GET SICK WITH COLDS AND THE FLU.
A BUG'S BEEN GOING AROUND -- THAT HANGS ON FOREVER.
SO RIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. A FEW *UNUSUAL TIPS TO AVOID GETTING SICK.
EAT MORE GARLIC -- A SUBSTANCE IN IT, REDUCES COLDS BY 63%.
MEDITATE -- AND YOU'LL TAKE 50% LESS SICK DAYS.
PROBIOTICS -- AS YOUR BODY STAYS REFRESHED, YOU'RE 42% LESS LIKELY TO GET A COLD.
WE HAVE MORE TIPS ON OUR WEBSITE -- ABC-7.COM, CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN.
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*GMA*
IT GOING TO BE A WHITE. WHITE. WHITE CHRISTMAS, FOR MUCH OF THE COUNTRY.
A MASSIVE STORM IS MAKING ITS TOWARD THE MIDWEST, AND EAST COAST.
THE WEST COAST IS GETTING WALLOPED.
NOW, WINTER WARNINGS IN THE MIDWEST -- NEBRASKA, KANSAS, MISSOURI, WISCONSIN.
ALL THIS -- AS MILLIONS PREPARE TO HIT THE ROADS -- AND TAKE TO THE SKIES.
SAM CHAMPION AND THE *GMA* TEAM -- ARE TRACKING THE CHRISTMAS STORM THIS MORNING.
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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.One cool front down. One more to go.
In the wake of the first of two cool fronts this week, we'll notice some subtle changes in our weather this Wednesday.
First, temperatures will be a little cooler this morning; instead of morning lows in the mid 60s like yesterday, we'll start off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Second, you'll notice humidity levels will be more comfortable today as some drier air briefly visits Southwest Florida, but higher humidity will come roaring back Thursday as a southerly wind flow imports more moisture.
Despite the cooler start this morning, our afternoon temperatures will end up right where they were yesterday: in the low 80s. These 80s will feel more pleasant, however, coupled with the drop in humidity.
Sunshine will be prevalent today from start to finish, and the only concern today will be the potential for some patchy fog early in the morning. We may see some fog develop early Thursday as humidity begins increasing.
Thursday will be sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. A stiff southwesterly breeze will also develop through the day from 10-15 mph.
The final cold front of the week will come charging toward Southwest Florida late Thursday night into the predawn hours Friday. A broken band of rain will likely moves in as the front passes, but most of this should be to our south by sunrise Friday.
Friday will be a fairly chilly day for Southwest Florida standards as a brisk northerly wind flow ushers in some cool, Canadian air. It will likely be a struggle for daytime highs to reach 70 Friday afternoon as most of the day will be spent in the 50s and 60s.
Friday night will likely be the coldest so far this year as morning lows Saturday drop into the low to mid 40s! The deep inland cold spots will mostly likely see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s just before sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks sunny and cool with highs Saturday in the upper 60s, and then by Sunday highs should break into the lower 70s.
We'll start a warming trend early next week as we head into Christmas Day. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny and dry with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with increasing humidity.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THESE NEW IMAGES.
ECUADOR'S TUNGURAHUA VOLCANO --- SHOT LAVA A HALF MILE IN THE AIR, OVERNIGHT.
BLASTING ROCKS AND GAS -- ALMOST TWO MILES AWAY.
ECUADOR'S EMERGENCY AUTHORITY IS NOW EVACUATING VILLAGERS -- CLOSE TO THE VOLCANO.
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TWO HOUSE DEMOCRATS SAY THEY'LL PUSH FOR A VOTE ON LEGISLATION --
BANNING HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINES.
IN THE WAKE OF THE TRAGEDY AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
IT MIRRORS A BILL IN THE SENATE --
BANNING MAGAZINES WITH MORE THAN 10 BULLETS.
THE FATHER OF A CAPE CORAL TEEN.
SPENT THOUSANDS ON HIS SON'S MENTAL HEALTH.
*JUST RELEASED RECORDS SHOW --
17-YEAR-BARON VERZI BATTLED MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS,
BEFORE STABBING HIS FATHER TO DEATH monday.
VERZI APPEARED IN COURT TUESDAY.
THIS MORNING TWO CHILDREN ARE RECOVERING FROM MINOR INJURIES --- AFTER WALKING INTO A BUSY ROAD.
FORT MYERS POLICE TELL US -- THREE KIDS WERE TRYING TO CROSS COLONIAL WHEN THE CAR HIT AN 11 YEAR OLD AND 14 YEAR OLD.
THEY WERE *NOT IN A CROSSWALK.
SO THE DRIVER IS *NOT FACING CHARGES.
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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.One cool front down. One more to go.
In the wake of the first of two cool fronts this week, we'll notice some subtle changes in our weather this Wednesday.
First, temperatures will be a little cooler this morning; instead of morning lows in the mid 60s like yesterday, we'll start off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Second, you'll notice humidity levels will be more comfortable today as some drier air briefly visits Southwest Florida, but higher humidity will come roaring back Thursday as a southerly wind flow imports more moisture.
Despite the cooler start this morning, our afternoon temperatures will end up right where they were yesterday: in the low 80s. These 80s will feel more pleasant, however, coupled with the drop in humidity.
Sunshine will be prevalent today from start to finish, and the only concern today will be the potential for some patchy fog early in the morning. We may see some fog develop early Thursday as humidity begins increasing.
Thursday will be sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. A stiff southwesterly breeze will also develop through the day from 10-15 mph.
The final cold front of the week will come charging toward Southwest Florida late Thursday night into the predawn hours Friday. A broken band of rain will likely moves in as the front passes, but most of this should be to our south by sunrise Friday.
Friday will be a fairly chilly day for Southwest Florida standards as a brisk northerly wind flow ushers in some cool, Canadian air. It will likely be a struggle for daytime highs to reach 70 Friday afternoon as most of the day will be spent in the 50s and 60s.
Friday night will likely be the coldest so far this year as morning lows Saturday drop into the low to mid 40s! The deep inland cold spots will mostly likely see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s just before sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks sunny and cool with highs Saturday in the upper 60s, and then by Sunday highs should break into the lower 70s.
We'll start a warming trend early next week as we head into Christmas Day. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny and dry with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with increasing humidity.
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COMPANIES ARE SENDING IN THEIR APPLICATIONS --
TO TAKE OVER THE COUNTY'S GROUNDED EMERGENCY HELICOPTER PROGRAM.
SEVEN COMPANIES DOWNLOADED THE FORMS --
TO TAKE CONTROL OF MEDSTAR.
ON TUESDAY, COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN MET WITH AERO-MED LEADERS.
THAT COMPANY HAS BEEN FILLING IN,
SINCE MED-STAR WAS GROUNDED OVER THE SUMMER.
BUT AERO-MED RECENTLY ANNOUNCED IT HAD *NO INTEREST IN TAKING OVER.
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I just want the broadest possible opportunity here to select from. They have served us well while they were here.
E-M-S OFFICIALS GROUNDED THE COUNTY'S PUBLIC HELICOPTER PROGRAM.
AFTER THEY DISCOVERED IT MIS-BILLED PATIENTS SOME THREE-MILLION DOLLARS.
COMMISSIONERS HOPE TO HAVE A NEW COMPANY IN PLACE BY NEXT APRIL.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY JUDGE GRANTS AN INMATE'S WISH --
FOR THE DEATH PENALTY.
JAMES ROBERTSON ADMITTED --
TO KILLING ANOTHER INMATE IN THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY JAIL THREE YEARS AGO.
HE SAID HE DID IT,
BECAUSE HE WANTED TO BE EXECUTED.
ROBERTSON HAS REPORTEDLY BEEN IN JAIL FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS.
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A FORMER TAMPA BAY RAYS MINOR LEAGUE PITCHER -- HAS ACCEPTED A PLEA DEAL.
IT WILL SEND HIM TO PRISON -- FOR MORE THAN THREE YEARS.
MATT BUSH HIT TONY TUFANO -- WITH HIS CAR IN MARCH.
BUSH WAS DRIVING DRUNK.
TUFANO WAS RIDING A MOTORCYLCE.
TUFANO SPENT WEEKS IN THE HOSPITAL RECOVERING.
BUSH WILL HAVE TO TAKE A D-U-I CLASS -- AND INSTALL AN INTERLOCK DEVICE ON HIS CAR.
HIS LICENSE IS REVOKED FOR THE NEXT TEN YEARS.
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SKATEBOARDERS HAVE TURNED A FORT MYERS MONUMENT -- INTO THEIR OWN SKATEBOARD PARK - AND PEOPLE WANT IT STOPPED.
THE ROBERT E LEE STATUE NEAR MONROE AND BAY STREETS -- IS MARKED UP BECAUSE SKATEBOARDERS USE THE BASE TO PERFORM STUNTS.
THE UNITED DAUGHTERS OF CONFEDERACY -- PLACED THE STATUE AT THIS SPOT IN 1974 - AND DON'T WANT IT DESTROYED.
NOW THE GROUP IS ASKING THE CITY TO LET THEM FENCE IN THE STATUE TO STOP SKATEBOARDERS.
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I don't think it is fair to skateboarders - we are just trying to go out and have fun. Not destroy property
It's not just an empty base it has artifacts in it
FMPD SAYS IF YOU ARE CAUGHT SKATEBOARDING ON PROPERTY - YOU'LL FIRST GET A WARNING, THEN A FINE UP TO 110 DOLLARS.
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HAPPENING IN JUST A FEW HOURS --
A SOYUZ CRAFT WILL START A FIVE-MONTH MISSION.
TAKING THREE ASTRONAUTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.
THEY'RE TAKING OFF FROM KAZAHKSTAN AT 7 A-M.
ASTRONAUTS FROM NASA, RUSSIA AND CANADA. WILL BLAST OFF *THIS MORNING.
AND THE SPACE CRAFT WILL TRAVEL FOR TWO DAYS,
BEFORE REACHING THE I-S-S.
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CHECK YOUR MAILBOX.
NEARLY THREE IN FOUR EMPLOYERS --- WILL BE HANDING OUT, END OF THE YEAR BONUSES.
A NEW SURVEY FINDS -- 72 PERCENT OF EMPLOYERS PLAN TO GIVE BONUSES.
THAT'S UP FROM 53 PERCENT A YEAR AGO.
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IT MIGHT BE HARD TO IMAGINE --- A ROOM FULL OF PEOPLE GETTING COZY WITH COMPLETE STRANGERS.
BUT IN CALGARY-- CUDDLE PARTIES ARE THE NEW CRAZE!
"CUDDLE PARTIES" ARE BECOMING MORE POPULAR ACROSS THE BORDER IN CANADA.
PEOPLE GET TOGETHER TO CUDDLE THREE TIMES A MONTH.
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"It can be very isolating living in Calgary. Prior to coming to a cuddle party, I would be lucky to get a hug once a month. I'm going to get 20 hugs tonight--easy!
THERE ARE RULES.
PAJAMAS ALWAYS STAY ON --
AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO CUDDLE WITH SOMEONE -- IF YOU DON'T WANT TO.
YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO ASK PERMISSION AND RECEIVE A VERBAL YES -- BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING TO ANYBODY.
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A *BIG* STORY ONLINE --
OUTRAGE OVER INSTAGRAM.
IT'S A VERY POPULAR PHOTO-SHARING SITE.
BUT INSTAGRAM ANNOUNCED CHANGES TO ITS USER AGREEMENT.
SO THEY COULD SELL YOUR PHOTOS TO ADVERSTISERS.
*WITHOUT YOUR PERMISSION.
AND WITHOUT PAYING YOU FOR THE PICS.
MANY USERS VOWED TO CANCEL THEIR ACCOUNTS.
INCLUDING CELEBRITIES LIKE PINK.
AND GUESS WHAT?
INSTAGRAM LISTENED.
UP NEXT IN TECH BYTES --
THE COMPANY BACK PEDALS.
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A LOT OF TALK SCHOOL SAFETY RECENTLY.
AND AHEAD ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA --
SEE THE SAFEST SCHOOL IN AMERICA.
THESE ARE PICTURES OF JOHN MIDDLETON ELEMENTARY.
IT'S LOCATED IN A TINY DISTRICT OUTSIDE CHICAGO.
LOOKS NORMAL RIGHT?
WELL SECURITY CAMERAS LINE THE WALL.
VISITORS ARE ONLY ALLOWED THROUGH ONE ENTRANCE.
AND THEY'RE INSTALLING BULLET-PROOF GLASS.
G-M-A TAKES YOU INSIDE.
ARE ALL THESE SECURITY MEASURES ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY?
OR IS IT ALL TOO MUCH?
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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.One cool front down. One more to go.
In the wake of the first of two cool fronts this week, we'll notice some subtle changes in our weather this Wednesday.
First, temperatures will be a little cooler this morning; instead of morning lows in the mid 60s like yesterday, we'll start off with temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Second, you'll notice humidity levels will be more comfortable today as some drier air briefly visits Southwest Florida, but higher humidity will come roaring back Thursday as a southerly wind flow imports more moisture.
Despite the cooler start this morning, our afternoon temperatures will end up right where they were yesterday: in the low 80s. These 80s will feel more pleasant, however, coupled with the drop in humidity.
Sunshine will be prevalent today from start to finish, and the only concern today will be the potential for some patchy fog early in the morning. We may see some fog develop early Thursday as humidity begins increasing.
Thursday will be sunny, warm, and increasingly humid. A stiff southwesterly breeze will also develop through the day from 10-15 mph.
The final cold front of the week will come charging toward Southwest Florida late Thursday night into the predawn hours Friday. A broken band of rain will likely moves in as the front passes, but most of this should be to our south by sunrise Friday.
Friday will be a fairly chilly day for Southwest Florida standards as a brisk northerly wind flow ushers in some cool, Canadian air. It will likely be a struggle for daytime highs to reach 70 Friday afternoon as most of the day will be spent in the 50s and 60s.
Friday night will likely be the coldest so far this year as morning lows Saturday drop into the low to mid 40s! The deep inland cold spots will mostly likely see temperatures in the mid to upper 30s just before sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks sunny and cool with highs Saturday in the upper 60s, and then by Sunday highs should break into the lower 70s.
We'll start a warming trend early next week as we head into Christmas Day. Monday and Tuesday should be sunny and dry with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with increasing humidity.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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ellen intro, bruno sings
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT,
BRUNO MARS STOPPED BY ELLEN TUESDAY.
AND THE SINGER GAVE A TOUCHING TRIBUTE TO THE SANDY HOOK VICTIMS AND FAMILIES.
ELLEN SAID SHE JUST WANTED TO DO *SOMETHING --
TO HONOR THE 26 PEOPLE KILLED IN THAT TRAGIC SCHOOL SHOOTING.
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TIME MAGAZINE REVEALS ITS "PERSON OF THE YEAR" THIS MORNING.
LAST YEAR, THE MAGAZINE NAMED "THE PROTESTER" AS THE PERSON OF THE YEAR.
EVERY YEAR, TIME RECOGNIZES THE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP.
THAT HAS *MOST INFLUENCED THE WORLD -- FOR BETTER OR WORSE.
WE DO KNOW WHO IT *MIGHT BE THIS YEAR.
THE SHORT LIST INCLUDES PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA. C-E-O OF APPLE TOM COOK. AND EGYPTION PRESIDENT MOHAMED MORSI.
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DONALD TRUMP IS HAVING THE LAST LAUGH -- AT A FORMER MISS U-S-A CONTESTANT.
A JUDGE RULED SHEENA MONNIN -- DEFAMED THE MISS UNIVERSE ORGANIZATION, TO THE TUNE OF FIVE-MILLION-DOLLARS IN DAMAGES.
TRUMP SUED AFTER MONNIN CLAIMED THE PAGEANT WAS RIGGED AND TRASHY -- SAYING THE TOP FIVE PAGEANT FINISHERS, WERE SELECTED BEFORE THE SHOW STARTED.
TRUMP GAVE HER 24 HOURS TO TAKE BACK HER STATEMENTS, SHE REFUSED.
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A NEW POLL SAYS FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT'S CHANCES FOR RE-ELECTION ARE IN JEOPARDY.
IT COMES FROM QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY.
52 PERCENT OF THE REGISTERED VOTERS POLLED IN FLORIDA SAY HE DOES NOT DESERVE A SECOND TERM.
AND ONLY 36 PERCENT APPROVE OF THE JOB HE'S DOING.
SCOTT HAS BEEN BATTLING LOW APPROVAL RATINGS SINCE HE TOOK OFFICE.
SCOTT HAS ALREADY SAID HE PLANS ON RUNNING AGAIN IN 2014.
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FRENCH JUDGES DECIDE *NOT TO DROP AGGRAVATED PIMPING CHARGES --
AGAINST DOMINIQUE STRAUSS-KAHN.
HIS LAWYER SAYS THE FORMER INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND CHIEF WILL APPEAL.
LAST WEEK, A NEW YORK JUDGE ANNOUNCED A SETTLEMENT --- WITH THE HOTEL MAID ACCUSING HIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT.
THE CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST HIM WAS DROPPED AFTER PROSECUTORS SAID THEY COULDN'T TRUST THE ACCUSER -- BUT SHE PURSUED A CIVIL SUIT.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
A RENEWED PUSH FOR GUN CONTROL.
IN THE WAKE OF THE TRAGEDY AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
TWO HOUSE DEMOCRATS SAY THEY'LL PUSH FOR A VOTE ON LEGISLATION --
BANNING HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINES.
IT MIRRORS A BILL IN THE SENATE --
BANNING MAGAZINES WITH MORE THAN 10 BULLETS.
TWO MORE VICTIMS WILL BE BURIED TODAY IN NEWTOWN, CT
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THE FATHER OF A CAPE CORAL TEEN.
SPENT THOUSANDS ON HIS SON'S MENTAL HEALTH.
*JUST RELEASED RECORDS SHOW --
17-YEAR-BARON VERZI BATTLED MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS,
BEFORE STABBING HIS FATHER TO DEATH.
VERZI APPEARED IN COURT TUESDAY.
HIS FATHER WAS FOUND DEAD INSIDE THEIR HOUSE --
ALONG SOUTHWEST 16TH TERRACE.
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DEVELOPING CLOSER TO HOME --
ABC7 HAS INCREDIBLE NEW VIDEO.
AFTER A CAR FIRE IN LEHIGH ACRES LAST NIGHT.
THIS HAPPENED ON SALLY AVENUE NORTH AT 59-TH STREET.
FLAMES ENGULFED THAT CAR WHEN FIREFIGHTERS ARRIVED.
NO ONE WAS INSIDE THE CAR.
THIS IS THE SECOND CAR FIRE IN LEHIGH SINCE SUNDAY.
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THIS MORNING TWO CHILDREN ARE RECOVERING FROM MINOR INJURIES --- AFTER WALKING INTO A BUSY ROAD.
FORT MYERS POLICE TELL US -- THREE KIDS WERE TRYING TO CROSS COLONIAL WHEN THE CAR HIT AN 11 YEAR OLD AND 14 YEAR OLD.
THEY WERE *NOT IN A CROSSWALK.
SO THE DRIVER IS *NOT FACING CHARGES
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A FORMER TAMPA BAY RAYS MINOR LEAGUE PITCHER -- HAS ACCEPTS A PLEA DEAL.
MATT BUSH WILL SPEND THE NEXT THREE YEARS IN PRISON.
HE HAS ALSO BEEN STRIPPED OF HIS LICENSE FOR 10 YEARS.
BUSH HIT TONY TUFANO -- WITH HIS CAR IN MARCH.
BUSH WAS DRIVING DRUNK.
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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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