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DIRECTORS PAGE TZ1 panther picture-SOTVO
HEADLINES JP STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP
HL1) BLIZZARD-NATS-VO WEATHER-PWC
HL2) ANIMAL CRUELTY-SOTVO LEHIGH DUPLEX ARSON FOLO-TCMON-VO-WIPE
HL3) NAPLES JET PACK-SOTVO LEHIGH DUPLEX ARSON FOLO-(2)SOTVO
BREAKING OPEN NAPLES JET PACK-OC-SOT-VO-WIPE
FELIPE TORREALBA ARREST-SS-VO NAPLES JET PACK-SOTVO
DEVELOPING OPEN-CLIP RARE PANTHER PICTURE-TCMON-VO WIPE
TOSS TO JP-VOTOPS-2SHOT-WXCTR RARE PANTHER PICTURE-SOT VO
FIRST WEATHER-WXCTR LEHIGH GETS NEW GOODWILL-VO
RSW FLIGHT DELAYS-MITTO-TOPS COMING UP NEXT OPEN-CLIP
SOUTHWEST CANCELS FLIGHTS-VO TEASE TWO-POP
AIRPORT PARKING-VO-WIPE TZ2 SPORTS-VO
AIRPORT PARKING-SOTVO WORLD NEWS TEASE-BLK-SOT
LEE ANIMAL CRUELITY-TRX-SSTOPS-2SHOT TONIGHT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP
LEE ANIMAL CRUELITY-PKG TZ 7 1) SANDY HOOK SCAMS-2 SHOT ONCAM
CAPE TEA ROOM FIRE-TRX-VOTOPS-OC TZ 7 2) HOLIDAY SAFETY-VO
CAPE TEA ROOM FIRE-PKG SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
JANE DOE INTERNATIONAL SEARCH-SS DICK VITALE-VOTOPS
CHAR CO GROWHOUSE-SS CITY OF PALMS-POPMON
FORT MYERS BANK ROBBERY-SS-VO CITY OF PALMS-VOTOPS
BONITA FATAL FOLO-VO-BNR BISHOP VEROT-VOTOPS
FM CAR INTO HOUSE FOLO-VOTOPS LEBRON JAMES-VOTOPS
NEWTOWN FUNERALS TODAY-TRX-VOTOPS-OC TEBOW-POPMON
FISCAL CLIFF UPDATE-VO TEBOW-SOTTOPS
FLORIDA GAS PRICES-VIDBOXRVL PAGANO-VOTOPS
NAPLES SA DISTRIBUTES GIFTS-VO-WIPE FSU DEFENSE-VOTOPS
NAPLES SA DISTRIBUTES GIFTS-SOTVO NHL LABOR-VOTOPS
NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP WEATHER TONIGHT-WXGRX
TEASE ONE GOODBYE-4SHOT
TZ1 naples jet pack-SOTTOPSVO  


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HEADLINES


TAKING A WALLOP FROM A MONSTEROUS SNOW STORM.

IT'S BLANKETING THE MIDWEST TONIGHT--

LEAVING A TRAIL OF DEATH AND DESTRUCTION.

"she's a very caring person- things just happen."

AND WHAT HAPPENED AT THIS HOME HAS A WOMAN FACING ANIMAL CRUELITY CHARGES.

HOW HER DOG ENDED UP DEAD IN A CAGE IN HER BACKYARD.

AND--

you're a bird, you're a plane, you're in the air, it's unreal this is good stuff

TAKING FLIGHT--

THE FUTURISTIC, ADRENALINE PUMPING, NEW ATTRACTION TAKING OFF IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

ABC 7 NEWS AT SIX STARTS RIGHT NOW. Return to index of stories...


HL1) BLIZZARD-NATS-VO


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HL2) ANIMAL CRUELTY-SOTVO


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HL3) NAPLES JET PACK-SOTVO


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BREAKING OPEN


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FELIPE TORREALBA ARREST-SS-VO


SOURCES HAVE JUST CONFIRMED ONE OF THE 15 MOST-WANTED MURDER SUSPECTS ON THE RUN FOR MONTHS HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN FORT MYERS.

FELIPE TORREALBA WAS WANTED FOR MURDER IN BROWARD COUNTY BACK IN MARCH.

LAW ENFORMCEMENT TRIED TO CAPTURE HIM IN CAPE CORAL BACK IN AUGUST BUT HE GOT AWAY.

HE WAS ALSO THOUGHT TO BE IN LEHIGH ACRES AT ONE POINT.

TORREALBA WAS CAPTUREDTHIS AFTERNOON ON DUBLIN CIRCLE OFF KELLY ROAD IN THE IONA-MCGREGOR AREA. Return to index of stories...


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TOSS TO JP-VOTOPS-2SHOT-WXCTR


THE FIRST MAJOR WINTER STORM OF THE SEASON IS HAMMERING THE MIDWEST TONIGHT.

IT'S BAD TIMING.

IT'S ONE OF THE BUSIEST TRAVEL TIMES OF THE YEAR.

AT LEAST SIXTEEN STATES ARE DEALING WITH BLIZZARD OR STORM WARNINGS.

SIX DEATHS ARE TIED TO THE STORMS.

HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE WITHOUT POWER.

AND HUNDREDS OF FLIGHTS ARE CANCELLED.

AS FOR US IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TEMPERATURES WILL DROP TONIGHT.

CHIEF METEOROLOGIST JOHN PATRICK IS HERE NOW TO SHOW US HOW COOL IT WILL GET THIS WEEKEND. Return to index of stories...


FIRST WEATHER-WXCTR


Our weather on Thursday was rather quiet, but if you traveled to North Florida - you encountered some wicked storms. They experienced damaging wind, heavy rain, and even a few tornados. Their severe activity was instigated by a strong cold front that will soon bring us rain, and yes, cold temperatures.

So let me set the stage for you. Our arctic cold front is pushing through the Deep South right now, and its ETA for Southwest Florida is early Friday morning. The front will first bring with it added clouds and a line of rain. Once it pushes through we'll see the skies begin to clear.

… The sunshine will not help us warm up. Return to index of stories...


RSW FLIGHT DELAYS-MITTO-TOPS


HUNDREDS OF FLIGHTS ACROSS THE NATION ARE CANCELED TONIGHT.

UNITED, AMERICAN AND SPIRIT HAVE CANCELED FLIGHTS FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TO CHICAGO OHARA AIRPORT.

MOST DONE SO EARLY THAT TRAVELERS GOT TEXT AND EMAIL ALERTS ON THEIR PHONES BEFORE HEADING TO THE AIRPORT.

TOMORROWS FLIGHTS ARE STILL SCHEDULED AS NORMAL.

BUT AGENTS TELL ABC 7 AS THE SNOW FALLS, EXPECT MORE CANCELLATIONS. Return to index of stories...


SOUTHWEST CANCELS FLIGHTS-VO


SOUTHWEST AIRLINES HAS CANCELED *ALL FLIGHTS OUT OF CHICAGO MIDWAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

THE AIRLINE NORMALLY OPERATES BETWEEN 200 AND 220 FLIGHTS A DAY FROM THE AIRPORT. Return to index of stories...


AIRPORT PARKING-VO-WIPE


IF YOU DO FLY --

WE WANTED TO HELP WITH PAKING.

WE FOUND OUT TODAY --

ALL 3 LOTS NEAR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIIONAL AIRPORT ARE AT MORE THAN 50 PERCENT CAPACITY.

THOSE LOTS --

LONG TERM PARKING, RIGHT ACROSS FROM THE TERMINALS.

DRIVE IN, FLY OUT.

AND EXECUTIVE VALET--

BUT ALL EXPECT TO BE FULL BY CHRISTMAS DAY.

SO --

YOU CAN GET AHEAD OF THE GAME BY BOOKING YOUR PARKING SPOT ON LINE NOW. Return to index of stories...


AIRPORT PARKING-SOTVO


Sot Jessica Spence, Drive 'n FLY OUT operations manager 3:32:32-40 Definitely secure your spot because we will be busy and it will expedite your time coming here to have a reservation so we can just check ou in and send you off."

Sot guy piccolo, executive valet owner

3:20:21-29

We're full service. We're not a parking lot like the other options, we park the car for you, we pull it up for you when you come back."

TO HELP YOU COMPARE PRICES AND SERVICES--

WE'VE ATTACHED LINKS TO ALL 3 PARKING PROVIDERS ON OUR WEB SITE, ABC DASH 7 DOT COM, CLICK SITES ON 7 Return to index of stories...


LEE ANIMAL CRUELITY-TRX-SSTOPS-2SHOT


A LEE COUNTY WOMAN IS FACING DISTURBING CHARGES TONIGHT.

DEPUTIES SAY ANA TORRES LET HER YORKSHIRE TERRIER DIE.

ABC 7'S MEAGHAN SMITH REPORTS ON THE OPERATION WITH ANIMAL SERVICES, CRACKING DOWN ON PEOPLE NOT TAKING CARE OF THEIR PETS. Return to index of stories...


LEE ANIMAL CRUELITY-PKG


A YORKIE NAMED RICO-

DIED IN THIS CAGE.

40:19 "he was laying on a pad she had placed under him that was stained with blood."

HIS OWNER,

ANA TORRES- REPORTEDLY TOLD LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES THAT THE DOG HAD BEEN HIT BY A CAR.

BUT INSTEAD OF TAKING HIM TO THE VET-

SHE ALLEGEDLY SAID SHE PUT HIM BACK IN HIS CAGE BECAUSE SHE HAD TO GO TO WORK.

34:53 "she loved the dog- she loves anything- she loves everybody- she's not a bad person."

AT THE TICE HOME ON SOUTH GALAXY DRIVE-

TORRES' DAUGHTER SAID HER MOTHER DIDN'T REALIZE HOW INJURED THE YORKIE WAS.

35:14 "she's a very caring person- things just happen."

LEE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES MADE THE GRUESOME DISCOVERY WHILE WORKING WITH OTHER AGENCIES-

CRACKING DOWN ON ANIMAL AND CODE VIOLATIONS.

THEY KNOCKED ON TORRES' DOOR-

40:01 "we had asked ms torres if she had any pets and she said no- but there was obviously barking coming from her back yard."

INVESTIGATORS SAY SHE EVENTUALLY ADMITTED TO HAVING ANIMALS-

THAT'S WHEN THEY FOUND THE DEAD YORKIE-

AND GOT STORY ABOUT HOW HE WOULD UP THIS WAY. Return to index of stories...


CAPE TEA ROOM FIRE-TRX-VOTOPS-OC


INVESTIGATORS BLAME CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS FOR STARTING A FIRE AT A SMALL BUSINESS IN CAPE CORAL.

IT HAPPENED AT "THE TEA ON THE PORCH RESTAURANT" ON CAPE CORAL PARKWAY EARLY THIS MORNING.

AS ABC 7'S STEVE CAMPION REPORTS, THE RESTAURANT WAS JUST GETTING READY TO CELEBRATE IT'S FIRST ANNIVERSARY. Return to index of stories...


CAPE TEA ROOM FIRE-PKG


16 - Donna Freeman, Owner

35 - Jeanette Rainey, Employee

TAKE PKG

Donna Freeman, owner

5433 "it's so hard for me, so hard for me."

DONNA FREEMAN'S TEARS FOLLOW A FIRE'S DEVASTATING FLAMES.

TAKE NATS

AN EARLY MORNING BLAZE BLEW THROUGH HER QUAINT COUNTRY STORE OFF CAPE CORAL PARKWAY -- BURNING OR MELTING ALMOST EVERYTHING INSIDE.

Freeman

5217 "it's hard to tell if we can salvage anything. Everything looks so broken to me."

AMONG THE FIRST TO THE FIRE -- WAS FREEMAN'S FRIEND JEANETTE RAINEY.

Take nats

THE TWO A-M SCENE ALMOST TOOK HER DOWN.

Jeanette Rainey, employee

2747 "like that country song I was weak in the knees. I couldn't breathe this place is everything to me."

AFTER FIREFIGHTERS LEFT -- RAINEY AND OTHERS RALLIED AROUND FREEMAN -- OFFERING UP THEIR LOVE AND SUPPORT -- TO EASE HER HOLIDAY HEARTBREAK.

Rainey, employee

2855 "we will be back. We will be back."

WITH 200-THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF DAMAGE TO "RUSTIC GATHERINGS" AND "A TEA AT THE PORCH" -- HELP IS THE ONLY THING TO POUR.

Rainey, employee

2833 "everything is just like the firemen said toast, black."

Just days before christmas -- ONE THING RAISING FOR THE DUST -- IS A COMMUNITY'S SENSE OF GIVING.

LEAVING THIS OWNER CRYING TEARS OF JOYS -- NOT SADDNESS IN SPITE OF HER SUDDEN LOSS.

Freeman,

5708 "it makes me cry. I love that. I just never will be able to repay that kindness."

TAKE LIVE

YOU CAN THE CLOSED SIGN NOW HANGS UP -- FREEMAN TELLS US SHE WILL REOPEN. AS SOON AS SHE CAN.

INVESTIGATORS TELL US AN ELECTRIC PLUG SPARKED THE FLAMES.

Live in Cape Coral, Steve Campion, Return to index of stories...


JANE DOE INTERNATIONAL SEARCH-SS


A NATIONWIDE SEARCH IS UNDERWAY FOR A WOMAN FORCING A CHILD INTO PORNOGRAPHY ON FILM.

FEDERAL OFFICIALS ARE LOOKING FOR THIS WOMAN.

THEY'RE NOT SURE WHAT HER NAME IS, BUT BELEIVE SHE IS LIVING IN THE UNITES STATES.

INVESTIGATORS SAY THERE IS AT LEAST ONE VIDEO THAT SHOWS HER ENGAGING IN SEX ACTS WITH A FOUR TO FIVE YEAR OLD CHILD. Return to index of stories...


CHAR CO GROWHOUSE-SS


TONIGHT --

THREE MEN ARE UNDER ARREST FOR AN ELABORATE MARIJUANA GROW HOUSE IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

DEPUTIES RAIDED A HOUSE ON WATERSIDE STREET, IN PORT CHARLOTTE.

ONCE INSIDE, THEY SAY THEY DISCOVERED POT PLANTS AND AN SOPHISTICATED GROW HOUSE OPERATION-- EQUIPPED WITH A-C UNITS, PIPES AND PUMPS.

THEY ALSO FOUND SEVERAL GUNS AND AMMUNITION.

THESE TWO MEN WERE ARRESTED.

THE THIRD MAN'S MUG SHOT ISN'T AVAILABLE. Return to index of stories...


FORT MYERS BANK ROBBERY-SS-VO


A BANK ROBBER REMAINS ON THE RUN TONIGHT IN LEE COUNTY.

IT HAPPENED AT SUNTRUST BANK NEAR SUMMERLIN ROAD AND SAN CARLOS BLVD.

JUST BEFORE 10-30 THIS MORNING.

THESE ARE THE SURVELLIANCE PHOTOS FROM INSIDE THE BANK.

DEPUTIES SAY THIS MAN DEMANDED MONEY AND TOLD EMPLOYEES HE WAS ARMED.

THE MAN THEN RAN INTO THE WOODS.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, CALL CRIME STOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


BONITA FATAL FOLO-VO-BNR


WE HAVE NEW DETAILS TONIGHT ABOUT A DEADLY CRASH THAT SHUT DOWN AN INTERSECTION FOR HOURS IN BONITA SPRINGS LAST NIGHT.

TWO CARS COLLIDED ON BONITA BEACH ROAD AND MICHIGAN STREET.

FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAY 57 YEAR OLD LEONARD RATZ DIED.

HE WAS NOT WEARING A SEATBELT.

THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER CAR SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. Return to index of stories...


FM CAR INTO HOUSE FOLO-VOTOPS


FORT MYERS POLICE ARE WORKING TO FIND THE DRIVER WHO LEFT THIS SCENE OF A DIFFERENT CRASH.

POLICE SAY A CAR CRASHED INTO A HOUSE ON BROOKHILL DRIVE OFF VERONICA SHOEMAKER EARLY THIS MORNING.

THE DRIVER WAS GONE WHEN OFFICERS ARRIVED. Return to index of stories...


NEWTOWN FUNERALS TODAY-TRX-VOTOPS-OC


ANOTHER PAINSTAKING DAY AS FUNERALS CONTINUE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SHOOTING.

BOY SCOUTS FROM ALL OVER CONNECTICUT CAME TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THEIR FELLOW TIGER CUB SCOUT BENJAMIN WHEELER.

JUST DOWN THE BLOCK -- 6 YEAR OLD JESSE LEWIS WAS LAID TO REST.

AND IN NEW YORK, A FINAL TRIBUTE FOR TEACHER ANN MARIE MURPHY.

HER BODY WAS FOUND CRADLING THE BODY OF ONE OF HER STUDENTS AFTER THE ATTACK.

MEANWHILE, TWO OF THE SURVIVORS OF THE SHOOTING ARE NOW TALKING TO INVESTIGATORS.

U-S ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC HOLDER WILL TRAVEL TO NEWTON TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


FISCAL CLIFF UPDATE-VO


THE MAYAN CALENDAR MAY BE PREDICTING THE END OF THE WORLD TOMORROW.

BUT IN WASHINGTON - THE ONLY CONCERN IS GOING OFF THE FISCALL CLIFF IN 11 DAYS.

HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE TRYING TO PASS "PLAN B" - TONIGHT IN WASHINGTON.

IF IT'S PASSED, TAX CUTS WILL BE EXTENDED FOR THOSE MAKING LESS THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS.

FOR THOSE MAKING MORE THAN A MILLION - TAX RATES GO UP.

THE PRESIDENT SAYS HE WILL VETO THE BILL SINCE IT DOESN'T ADDRESS SPENDING CUTS OR THE DEBT CEILING. Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA GAS PRICES-VIDBOXRVL


THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS OFFERING AN UNEXPECTED GIFT AT THE GAS PUMP.

GAS PRICES ARE AT THEIR LOWEST LEVELS IN A YEAR.

THE AVERAGE PRICE AT THE PUMP IS $3.24 A GALLON IN FLORIDA.

THAT'S DOWN NEARLY 10 CENTS IN JUST THE LAST WEEK.

AREAS IN THE SOUTHEAST HAVE ALREADY SEEN GAS PRICES DROP BELOW $3 A GALLON.

TRIPLE A SAYS YOU CAN EXPECT PRICES TO CONTINUE TO DROP THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES SA DISTRIBUTES GIFTS-VO-WIPE


THE SALVATION ARMY IS BRINGING SMILES TO FACES ACROSS COLLIER COUNTY.

THEY STARTED GIVING OUT THOUSANDS OF GIFTS IN NAPLES TODAY TO NEEDY FAMILIES.

LAST HOLIDAY SEASON --

MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE RECEIVED GIFTS AND FOOD FROM THE SALVATION ARMY.

OFFICIALS SAY THIS SEASON HAS A SPECIAL MEANING AFTER LAST WEEK'S TRAGIC SHOOTING IN CONNECTICUT. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES SA DISTRIBUTES GIFTS-SOTVO


TAKE SOT DURATION = 0:08

Maria Ramos/The Salvation Army

"I had a women drop in and she handed a bicycle to me and said I can't help the children in Connecticut but maybe I can do something here at home---that really touched us all a lot."

THOSE WHO PRE-REGISTERED CAN PICK UP THEIR ITEMS FROM NINE A-M TO FOUR P-M THROUGH SUNDAY.

THE PICKUP LOCATION IS AT THE TEMPORARY TOY STORE OFF OF TRADE CENTER WAY IN NAPLES. Return to index of stories...


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TEASE ONE


"12:07 I love adrenaline rushes so anything that's fun fast or dangerous 12"

UP, UP AND AWAY!

NAPLES' NEWEST ADVENTURE IS ATTRACTING THRILLSEEKERS FROM ALL OVER.

--PLUS--

Kevin Godsea/5:29:03 "To capture them on film and capture their kittens on film is pretty rare.'

A RARE LOOK AT ONE OF THE STATE'S MOST ENDANGERED CREATURES.

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


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JP STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP


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WEATHER-PWC


Our weather on Thursday was rather quiet, but if you traveled to North Florida - you encountered some wicked storms. They experienced damaging wind, heavy rain, and even a few tornados. Their severe activity was instigated by a strong cold front that will soon bring us rain, and yes, cold temperatures.

So let me set the stage for you. Our arctic cold front is pushing through the Deep South right now, and its ETA for Southwest Florida is early Friday morning. The front will first bring with it added clouds and a line of rain. Once it pushes through we'll see the skies begin to clear.

… The sunshine will not help us warm up.

We're expecting highs for Friday to be around 65, and from there they get even colder! A cold air mass will funnel into the area in the wake of this cold front, and morning lows on Saturday and Sunday will be in the lower 40s. If you live deeper inland, you may even see some mid to upper 30s. The afternoon temperatures will rebound, but still stay cold. They'll continue to linger in the 60s.

The last time we saw temperatures this cold was last winter. So get ready for the cold blast from the past!

Along with the cold we'll see a deep blue sky above, and a brisk wind coming from the north.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are in view, and both days look nice. However, they'll jump start a warming trend for us. Lows will be around 60 with highs near 80 under mostly sunny skies. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH DUPLEX ARSON FOLO-TCMON-VO-WIPE


INVESTIGATORS ARE BLAMING AN ARSONIST FOR A HOUSE THAT WENT UP IN FLAMES TODAY IN LEHIGH ACRES.

AND THAT HAS NEIGHBORS FEELING VERY UNEASY TONIGHT.

FIRE MARSHAL KEN BENNETT SAYS THIS DUPLEX HAS BEEN VACANT FOR SOMETIME.

SOMEONE HAD TO BREAK INTO THE HOME TO START THE FIRE.

INVESTIGATORS ARE LOOKING TO SEE IF THERE ARE ANY REMNANTS LEFT OF WHAT MAY HAVE STARTED THE FIRE.

NEIGHBORS SAY THEY ARE COUNTING THEIR BLESSINGS TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH DUPLEX ARSON FOLO-(2)SOTVO


Alt SOT: CAROL BASS, LIVES NEARBY

"It's just terrible, it's bad. I'm just glad that nobody was in there. Thank God that nobody got hurt."

TAKE SOT:

SOT: Ken Bennett, Lehigh Acres Fire Marshal "We're going to label it as an arson fire, there shouldn't have been anybody inside of the house, it did not have electricity."

THE SAMPLES ARE BEING SENT TO THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL'S OFFICE LAB IN TALLAHASSEE.

IT COULD TAKE WEEKS, EVEN MONTHS TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES JET PACK-OC-SOT-VO-WIPE


THERE'S A NEW ATTRACTION FOR THRILL SEEKERS IN COLLIER COUNTY.

Cpt barry:

"9:18 feels like you're flying you're a bird you're a plane you're in the air it's unreal "

IT'S A PERSONAL FLIGHT PACK--

THAT CAN PROPELL YOU UP TO THIRTY FEET IN THE AIR!

THE JETLEV PACK CONNECTS TO A POD THAT PUMPS OUT ONE THOUSAND GALLONS OF WATER PER MINUTE.

THE FUTURISTIC JET PACK HAS TAKEN FLIGHT IN NAPLES AT CAPATAIN C.J'S JET PACK ADVENTURES -

TEMPTING TOURISTS AND DRAWING IN CURIOUS ONLOOKERS. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES JET PACK-SOTVO


Amanda Goodwin: 2:22 that's one thing my husband has not done that he's dying to do so he's like that will be my christmas gift thank you 28."

IF YOU WANT TO TEST IT A JET PACK OUT -- CAPTAIN C.J'S IS OFFERING A HOLIDAY SPECIAL.

$150 FOR A HALF HOUR SESSION AND $225 FOR AN HOUR. Return to index of stories...


RARE PANTHER PICTURE-TCMON-VO WIPE


ONCE IN A LIFETIME PHOTOS WERE CAPTURED AT THE FLORIDA PANTHER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE.

TAKE A LOOK AT THESE PICTURES OF A FLORIDA PANTHER MOVING HER KITTENS TO A NEW DEN.

BIOLOGISTS SAY THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THEY'VE EVER SNAPPED PICTURES OF AN UNCOLLARED FEMALE PANTHER CARRYING HER KITTENS. Return to index of stories...


RARE PANTHER PICTURE-SOT VO


DURATION = 0:08

Kevin Godsea/U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

"After studying panthers for a long time, we know that panthers will movie their dens for a variety of reasons but we just never caught it on camera before."

BIOLOGISTS SAY IT GIVES HOPE THAT THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ARE EXPANDING.

THE PHOTOS WERE TAKEN OVER A ONE-MONTH PERIOD AT THE REFUGE COMPLEX IN COLLIER COUNTY. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH GETS NEW GOODWILL-VO


GOODWILL IS PLANNING TO BUILD A BRAND NEW STORE IN LEHIGH ACRES.

THE NEW STORE WILL BE BUILT RIGHT ON LEE BLVD. A MODEL HOME CURRENTLY SITS ON THE PROPERTY THAT WILL BE DEMOLISHED.

OFFICIALS EXPECT TO BREAK GROUND IN EARLY JANUARY.

THE NEW STORE IS EXPECTED TO BRING CLOSE TO 40 JOBS TO THE AREA. Return to index of stories...


COMING UP NEXT OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE TWO-POP


TIM TEBOW NOT HAVE A GREAT WEEK. FIRST HE BREAKS UP WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND. AND NOW IT LOOKS LIKE THE JETS ARE KICKING HIM OT THE CURB.

PLUS WE HEAD BACK TO THE CITY OF PALMS. AND WE'VE GOT A DANDY OF A MATCH. NUMBER ONE VERSUS NUMBER 3. HIGHLIGHTS. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 SPORTS-VO


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WORLD NEWS TEASE-BLK-SOT


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TONIGHT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TZ 7 1) SANDY HOOK SCAMS-2 SHOT ONCAM


ALL NEW TONIGHT ON ABC-7 AT SEVEN.

FOLLOWING THE SANDY HOOK TRAGEDY -- THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU WARNS OF SCAMS TARGETING DONATORS. Return to index of stories...


TZ 7 2) HOLIDAY SAFETY-VO


PLUS.

AN FIRE AT A LOCAL BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS THE DANGERS OF YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS.

EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON THE BEST WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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DICK VITALE-VOTOPS


YOU NEVER KNOW WHO YOU ARE GOING TO SEE AT THE CITY OF PALMS CLASSIC.

THIS GUY. THE LEGEND. DICK VITALE WILL BE IN FORT MYERS TONIGHT. THAT'S ACCORDING TO HIS TWITTER ACCOUNT.

DICKIE V SAYS HE'S EXCITED TO SEE THE NUMBER ONE RECRUIT IN THE COUNTY. ANDREW WIGGINS. WHO PLAYS TONIGHT AT 7PM

SO ARE WE. HIGHLIGHTS OF WIGGINS TONIGHT AT 11 Return to index of stories...


CITY OF PALMS-POPMON


IF THE MAYAN CALENDER IS CORRECT. AND THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END ON FRIDAY. WE MIGHT AS WELL HAVE SOME FUN. LIKE WATCHING THE TOP 2 TEAMS IN THE NATION GO AT IT AT THE CITY OF PALMS CLASSIC. THAT'S MY IDEA OF GOOD TIME. LONE PEAK. THE NUMBER ONE TEAM IN THE LAND TAKING ON. CHESTER. RANKED 3RD. WHOEVER LOSES. IT MIGHT FEEL LIKE THE END OF THE WORLD Return to index of stories...


CITY OF PALMS-VOTOPS


LET'S GO TO BISHOP VEROT HIGH SCHOOL.

FLORIDA STATE HEAD COACH LEONARD HAMILTON IN THE HOUSE. TAKING IT ALL IN.

CHESTER ROCK. ON THE RUN JAMES KIRKSEY CAPS IT OFF. CHESTER UP 2 EARLY.

BUT LONE PEAK SCORED THE NEXT EIGHT. ERIC MIKA. WITH THE FADE. THAT DROPS. KNIGHTS UP 6. HE'S GOING TO BYU

FINAL SECONDS OF THE FIRST. IT'S ANOTHER B-Y-U COUGAR. T.J. HAWS. 3. YES SIR.

LONE PEAK HAS A HUGE LEAD LATE IN THE THIRD QUARTER. Return to index of stories...


BISHOP VEROT-VOTOPS


EARLY THIS MORNING. BISHOP VEROT AND LAKE HIGHLAND WERE PLAYING

COULD BE A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW. MASON TAYLOR.THE DRIVE. THAT DROPS. TAYLOR WITH 26

LAKE HIGHLAND PLAYING BEAT THE CLOCK. BJ SIMPSON. STICKS THE 3 AT THE BUZZER. LAKE HIGHLAND UP 15-7 AFTER ONE.

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LEBRON JAMES-VOTOPS


SPEAKING OF GREAT BASKETBALL. WHAT DOES LEBRON JAMES HAVE TO DO TO WIN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR.

APPARENTLY WINNING A GOLD MEDAL. A NBA TITLE AND 2 MVP AWARDS. IS NOT ENOUGH.

INSTEAD. MICHAEL PHELPS EARNS MALE ATHELE OF THE YEAR.

AT THE SUMMER OLYMPICS. PHLELPS WON 6 MORE MEDALS INCLUDING 4 GOLD. Return to index of stories...


TEBOW-POPMON


TEBOW TIME IN NEW YORK. MORE LIKE BIG FLOP IN THE BIG APPLE. THINGS HAVE NOT EXACTLY WORKED OUT WELL FOR THE JETS AND TIM TEBOW. EARLIER THIS WEEK THE FORMER GATOR GREAT WAS PASSED OVER FOR THE STARTING QUARTERBACK JOB.. AND TODAY. THERE ARE SEVERAL REPORTS SAYING TEBOW AND THE JETS WILL PART WAYS AT THE END OF THE SEASON. Return to index of stories...


TEBOW-SOTTOPS


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PAGANO-VOTOPS


GOOD NEWS HERE. CHUCK PAGANO IS FREE TO START COACHING THE COLTS AGAIN.

DOCTORS HAVE CLEARED HIM TO RESUME HIS HEAD COACHING DUTIES.

PAGANAO STOPPED COACHING IN SEPTEMBER AFTER BEING DIAGNOSED WITH LEUKEMIA. BUT HAS GONE THROUGH 3 ROUNDS OF CHEMOTHERAPY AND HIS DOCTORS SAY HE CAN RETURN TO THE SIDELINES WHENEVER HE IS READY. Return to index of stories...


FSU DEFENSE-VOTOPS


FLORIDA STATE HAS A NEW DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR.

IT'S JEREMY PRUITT. PRUITT HAS BEEN COACHING AT ALABAMA THE LAST 3 YEARS. AS THE SECONDARY COACH.

HE WILL REPLACE MARK STOOPS. WHO LEFT TO TAKE THE HEAD COACHING JOB AT KENTUCKY Return to index of stories...


NHL LABOR-VOTOPS


MORE BAD NEW FROM THE NHL.

THE LEAGUE HAS CANCELLED ALL GAMES THROUGH JANUARY 14TH. WIPING OUT 625 GAMES.

WE HAVE REACHED DAY 97 IN THE LOCKOUT Return to index of stories...


WEATHER TONIGHT-WXGRX


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GOODBYE-4SHOT


4SHOTAD LIB GOODBYE Return to index of stories...