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ALL NEW VIDEO THIS MORNING --
SHOWS A COLD CRISIS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
TODAY IS THE FIRST *OFFICIAL DAY OF WINTER.
BUT THE BLIZZARD HITTING THE UPPER MIDWEST.
IS ALREADY CREATING WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS.
A STRONG BLIZZARD HAS DUMPED SNOW FROM NEBRASKA TO SOUTHERN WISCONSIN.
NOW CHICAGO IS GETTING READY FOR A BLAST OF WINTRY WEATHER.
IT'S EVEN CAUSING SOME TRAVEL CONCERNS.
YOU SEE HERE.
FOUR THOUSAND SOLDIERS DELAYED AT MISSOURI AIRPORT.
WE'LL GET TO STORM WARN SEVEN METEOROLOGIST ALLYSON RAE IN JUST A MINUTE,
WHO'S TRACKING A COLD FRONT A LITTLE CLOSER TO HOME.
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RIGHT NOW AT -__-
WE'RE WATCHING THE WEATHER.
BLIZZARD CONCERNS BLANKET THE COUNTRY AND
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WELCOMES A COLD FRONT.
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FLORIDA'S MOST WANTED CRIMINAL.
CAUGHT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
ABC SEVEN LOOKS AT THE MOMENTS.
THAT LED UP TO HIS ARREST.
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"Why? What the BLEEP did I do?"
BACKSEAT BREAKDOWN.
DISTURBING MOMENTS INSIDE A PATROL CAR.
SEE WHAT IT TOOK FOR OFFICERS TO CALM HIM DOWN.
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BUT FIRST TODAY THE NATION REMEMBERS 26 LIVES TAKEN TOO SOON.
ONE WEEK AGO TODAY, A GUNMAN OPENED FIRE AT AN ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL IN NEWTOWN, CT.KILLING 6 ADULTS AND 20 CHILDREN.
CHURCHES AROUND THE COUNTRY WILL HELP REMEMBER THE VICTIMS THIS MORNING.
ABC NEWS CORRESPONDENT WENDY GILLETTE JOINS US LIVE FROM NEWTOWN.
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SCRIPT:
Bells across Connecticut will toll 26 times at 9-30 this morning.marking
the exact moment when terror invaded Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Governor Dan Malloy called for a moment of silence at that hourand asked
places of worship and buildings with bells to ring them once for every
victim shot to death inside the school.
Clergy in other states say they'll do the same to honor the victims.and
many governors asked residents to observe a moment of silence.
NATS bell
Yesterday- friends and family said goodbye to four more children.
SIX YEAR OLDS - CATHERINE HUBBARD ALLISON WYATT JESSE LEWIS AND BENJAMIN
WHEELER.
MOS 2
"There should be no reason for a coffin that small - really
Teachers Lauren Rousseau and Anne Marie Murphy were also laid to rest.
Murphy was found shielding some of her students.
During her service, Roman Catholic Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York
compared her sacrifices to Jesus.
NATS from memorial In Utah
Family members of 6 year old Emilie Parker launched lanterns for each of the
victims at a public memorial in Ogden, Utah last night after speaking about
their loss.
SOT Parker from memorial: There is really no reason to be here
The mother of the gunman- Nancy Lanza- was also remembered at a private
service in New Hampshire attended by about 25 family members.
Attorney general Eric Holder visited Newtown yesterday- to meet with first
responders and investigators.
Many devastated mourners want the tragedy to lead to change.
SOT - Lisa Lowry, Mourner: "I hope the healing can begin for this community.
It is going to be a long haul and changes have to be made"
Standup:
"The long line of heartache continues. For the
fifth straight day, there will be more funerals --for three students and two
staff members. In Newtown, CT, Wendy Gillette, ABC News."
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"Turning colder and windy"
We will welcome the winter season at 6:12am, and right on cue a strong cold front will march its way across Southwest Florida bringing with it a Christmas chill for the upcoming weekend.
As this front continues to plow across the peninsula, ahead of it we'll be tracking a band of clouds and a few scattered showers across the area during the pre dawn hours. Temperatures will range from the low 50s north to the middle 60s south by the time your ready to head out the door with any shower activity well to our south.
Clouds will clear quickly from north to south with plenty of sun in control of our skies during the day. Despite the sunshine, temperatures were struggle to reach 70°, while many locations will hover in the middle to upper 60s. On top of that, winds will be whipping out of the northwest from 15-20 mph making it feel even cooler than that.
Tonight, skies will remain clear and with cool dry Canadian air spilling down the spine of the peninsula, temperatures will plummet into the low 40s here in town with middle to upper 30s across our inland and northern communities.
Over the weekend a dome of high pressure will be in control of our weather with lots of sunshine headed our way for Saturday. After lows in the 40s, afternoon temperatures will be running 10° cooler than normal as they climb into the middle to upper 60s.
By Sunday, a warming trend will commence with daytime highs rebounding into the low 70s under mostly sunny skies. Heading into the Christmas holiday, the warm up will continue with temperatures back near 80° and lows near 60°.
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HERE'S A LIVE LOOK AT THE FLIGHT BOARD --
AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
SO FAR, AIR-TRAN HAS CANCELLED ONE FLIGHT OUT OF MILWAUKEE.
WE'RE ALSO SEEING A FEW OTHER DELAYS.
DEFINTELY CHECK YOUR FLIGHT STATUS.
*BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THIS MORNING.
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THESE WEATHER WORRIES ARE HITTING JUST DAYS BEFORE THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
CREATING CHAOS WITH THOSE PACKAGES ON THE BUSIEST DELIVERY DAY OF THE YEAR.
THE POST OFFICE IS STILL DELIVERING MAIL. BUT THURSDAY U-P-S HAS TO RE-ROUTE AT LEAST 50 PLANES TO AVOID THE STORM.
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BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT ---
THE FBI SAYS THEY CAPTURED 1 OF 2 BANK ROBBERS WHO ESCAPED FROM A CHICAGO JAIL.
THERE'S BEEN A MANHUTN FOR THESE GUYS FOR DAYS.
AND WHAT CAUGHT MOST PEOPLE'S ATTENTION ABOUT THIS PRISON BREAK ---
THE TWO MEN, IN A DARING NIGHTTIME ESCAPE --- THEY CLIMBED OUT A JAIL WINDOW SOMETIME MONDAY NIGHT, AND DESCENDED 20 STORIES USING A MAKESHIFT ROPE WITH SHEETS AND BLANKETS.
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NEW THIS MORNING ON THE FISCAL CLIFF FRONT --
HOUSE REPUBLICANS SCRAP A VOTE ON LEGISLATION.
IT WOULD HAVE RAISED TAX RATES --
ONLY ON HOUSEHOLDS EARNING ONE MILLION DOLLARS AND UP.
SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER SAYS HIS PLAN B LEGISLATION DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH SUPPORT.
NOW BOEHNER IS CHALLENGING PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND SENATE MAJORITY LEADER HARRY REID TO WORK ON LEGISLATION TO AVOID ACROSS-THE-BOARD TAX INCREASES AND DEEP SPENDING CUTS SET TO TAKE EFFECT IN JUST 10 DAYS.
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AND A HEADS UP --
SOME OF YOU MIGHT DEPEND ON THAT EARLY TAX REFUND.
TO PAY FOR LARGE HOLIDAY CREDIT CARD BILLS.
IF THAT'S THE CASE, YOU COULD BE OUT OF LUCK.
THE LAST-MINUTE DEBATE OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF.
MAY *DELAY TAX REFUNDS IN THE NEW YEAR.
BECAUSE THE I-R-S WILL LIKELY BE VERY BUSY DEALING WITH CHANGES IN THE TAX CODE.
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JUST DAYS AFTER THE DEADLY SHOOTINGS IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.
VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TALKED GUN CONTROL.
HE WAS ORDERED BY PRESIDENT OBAMA.
"The president is absolutely committed to keeping his promise that we will act and we will act in a way that is designed --even if we only save one life we have to take action."
IT WAS THE FIRST MEETING OF THE BIDEN WORKING GROUP -- TASKED WITH MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PRESIDENT IN JANUARY - AND IT'S FILLED WITH ADMINISTRATION HEAVY HITTERS.
LATER THIS MORNING,
THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD A MAJOR NEWS CONFERENCE.
THAT'S HAPPENING AT 10:45 A-M
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AFTER MONTHS ON THE RUN --
FLORIDA'S MOST WANTED CRIMINAL SPENDS THE NIGHT IN JAIL.
U-S MARSHALS ARRESTED FELIPE TORREABLA IN FORT MYERS THURSDAY.
HIS FACE DRIPPED BLOOD AS THEY LED HIM TO A SQUAD CAR IN THE IONA-MCGREGOR AREA.
TORREABLA IS WANTED FOR MURDER IN BROWARD COUNTY.
OFFICERS TRIED TO CATCH HIM IN THE CAPE IN AUGUST, BUT FAILED.
YESTERDAY-THEY TRACKED HIM DOWN AT A HOUSE ON DUBLIN CIRCLE IN SOUTH FORT MYERS.
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34:23:00 "there's that adage, you can run, but you can't hide -- my spin on that is you CAN run, you CAN hide, but you can't run and hide forever."
TORREALABA WAS ONE OF THE U-S MARSHAL'S 15 MOST WANTED PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
HE'S GOT A RAP SHEET WITH CRIMES SPANNING 12 YEARS.
THEY SAY HE ALSO BOASTED A NETWORK OF PEOPLE HELPING HIM HIDE AND DEAL DRUGS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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IF YOU'RE WATCHING US RIGHT NOW --
CONGRATULATIONS!
THE WORLD HAS *NOT ENDED!
ACCORDING TO THE MAYAN CALENDAR--
MANY PREDICTED AN APOCALYPSE.
BUT OF COURSE --
MOST OF US LAUGHED IT OFF.
CHECK OUT THESE MAYAN APOCALYPSE MEMES.
YOU'LL SEE SOME ONLINE TODAY.
AND LAUGH IN THE FACE OF DOOM.
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SINCE THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING --
THIS HAS BEEN A HUGE NATIONWIDE DEBATE.
SHOULD TEACHERS. BE ARMED?
WOULD THAT KEEP STUDENTS SAFE?
WE ASKED OUR ABC7 FACEBOOK FRIENDS.
AND GOT MIXED REACTIONS.
SANDY WROTE "YES. *IF TRAINED."
JORDAN WROTE "IF THEY GO ABOUT IT USING THE PROPER METHODS AND TACTIC, THEN YES. OTHERWISE IT'S A NO. IT'S GOTTA BE DONE THE RIGHT WAY."
AND JESSICA SAYS NO. SHE WRITES "THAT OPENS THE DOORS TO A WHOLE NEW SET OF PROBLEMS. TEACHERS ARE HUMAN TOO. THEY CAN HAVE MENTAL ILLNESS AND DYSFUNCTIONAL BEHAVIORS."
LOG ON!
LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK.
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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."Turning colder and windy"
We will welcome the winter season at 6:12am, and right on cue a strong cold front will march its way across Southwest Florida bringing with it a Christmas chill for the upcoming weekend.
As this front continues to plow across the peninsula, ahead of it we'll be tracking a band of clouds and a few scattered showers across the area during the pre dawn hours. Temperatures will range from the low 50s north to the middle 60s south by the time your ready to head out the door with any shower activity well to our south.
Clouds will clear quickly from north to south with plenty of sun in control of our skies during the day. Despite the sunshine, temperatures were struggle to reach 70°, while many locations will hover in the middle to upper 60s. On top of that, winds will be whipping out of the northwest from 15-20 mph making it feel even cooler than that.
Tonight, skies will remain clear and with cool dry Canadian air spilling down the spine of the peninsula, temperatures will plummet into the low 40s here in town with middle to upper 30s across our inland and northern communities.
Over the weekend a dome of high pressure will be in control of our weather with lots of sunshine headed our way for Saturday. After lows in the 40s, afternoon temperatures will be running 10° cooler than normal as they climb into the middle to upper 60s.
By Sunday, a warming trend will commence with daytime highs rebounding into the low 70s under mostly sunny skies. Heading into the Christmas holiday, the warm up will continue with temperatures back near 80° and lows near 60°.
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A LOOK AT THIS --
HIGH, GUSTY WINDS WREAKED HAVOC IN TENNESSEE.
WINDS UP TO 60 MILES AN HOUR SWEPT THROUGH SOME PARTS.
OUTSIDE KNOXVILLE -- THE WIND TOPPLED A TRACTOR TRAILER.
THANKFULLY, THE DRIVER HAD MINOR INJURIES.
AND THE TRAILER WAS EMPTY.
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WHEN PEOPLE GET ARRESTED, IT'S NO SURPRISE THAT SOME OF THEM DON'T REACT VERY WELL.
BUT WHEN A FLORIDA MAN WAS HANDCUFFED AND PUT IN A SQUAD CAR, HE REALLY LOST HIS COOL.
"Why? What the BLEEP did I do?" "What did i do, Why am I being arrested. Why?"
33-YEAR-OLD ANGELO BOCCHINO COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY HE WAS BEING ARRESTED.
HE BEGGED OFFICERS TO LET HIM GO AFTER ALLEGEDLY CAUSING A DISTURBANCE OUTSIDE A LOCAL LOUNGE.
ON DASH CAM VIDEO, YOU CAN SEE AS BOCCHINO BASHES HIS HEAD AGAINST AN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS PATROL CAR, KICKING AT THE DOORS.
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"Release your leg or you're going to be tased."
AN OFFICER WARNS HIM, TRYING TO GET BOCCHINO TO CALM DOWN, BUT HE CONTINUED TO KICK-
HITTING THE OFFICER IN THE FACE *AND BREAKING HIS NOSE.
BOCCHINO IS CHARGED WITH RESISTING AN OFFICER AND BATTERY ON A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING,
FLORIDA'S MOST WANTED CRIMINAL SPENDS THE NIGHT IN JAIL.
U-S MARSHALS ARRESTED FELIPE TORREABLA IN FORT MYERS THURSDAY.
TORREABLA IS WANTED FOR MURDER IN BROWARD COUNTY.
OFFICERS TRIED TO CATCH HIM IN THE CAPE IN AUGUST, BUT FAILED.
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PLAN B IS A NO GO.
THE HOUSE DID *NOT VOTE ON THE NEW PROPOSAL TO AVERT THE FISCAL CLIFF.
IT WOULD HAVE RAISED TAX RATES --
ONLY ON HOUSEHOLDS EARNING ONE MILLION DOLLARS AND UP.
SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER SAYS HIS PLAN B LEGISLATION DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH SUPPORT.
THE FISCAL CLIFF IS NOW JUST 10 DAYS AWAY.
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VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN SAYS THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION IS "ABSOLUTELY COMMITTED" TO CURBING GUN VIOLENCE IN THE UNITED STATES.
BIDEN IS A LONGTIME GUN CONTROL ADVOCATE.
HE'S OVERSEEING THE RESPONSE TO FRIDAY'S KILLING OF 20 SCHOOLCHILDREN AND SIX ADULTS IN NEWTOWN, CONN.
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A STRONG BLIZZARD HAS DUMPED SNOW FROM NEBRASKA TO SOUTHERN WISCONSIN.
NOW CHICAGO IS GETTING READY FOR A BLAST OF WINTRY WEATHER.
NOW A COLD FRONT ENTERS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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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."Turning colder and windy"
We will welcome the winter season at 6:12am, and right on cue a strong cold front will march its way across Southwest Florida bringing with it a Christmas chill for the upcoming weekend.
As this front continues to plow across the peninsula, ahead of it we'll be tracking a band of clouds and a few scattered showers across the area during the pre dawn hours. Temperatures will range from the low 50s north to the middle 60s south by the time your ready to head out the door with any shower activity well to our south.
Clouds will clear quickly from north to south with plenty of sun in control of our skies during the day. Despite the sunshine, temperatures were struggle to reach 70°, while many locations will hover in the middle to upper 60s. On top of that, winds will be whipping out of the northwest from 15-20 mph making it feel even cooler than that.
Tonight, skies will remain clear and with cool dry Canadian air spilling down the spine of the peninsula, temperatures will plummet into the low 40s here in town with middle to upper 30s across our inland and northern communities.
Over the weekend a dome of high pressure will be in control of our weather with lots of sunshine headed our way for Saturday. After lows in the 40s, afternoon temperatures will be running 10° cooler than normal as they climb into the middle to upper 60s.
By Sunday, a warming trend will commence with daytime highs rebounding into the low 70s under mostly sunny skies. Heading into the Christmas holiday, the warm up will continue with temperatures back near 80° and lows near 60°.
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THIS MORNING THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS ASKING FOR YOUR HELP IN FINDING A MISSING WOMAN.
SHE'S 49 YEAR OLD GILLIAN CARNEY.
DEPUTIES SAYS SHE WAS LAST HEARD FROM AROUND 1 O'CLOCK YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
A CONCERNED FRIEND THEN REPORTED HER MISSING LATER THAT EVENING.
DEPUTIES TELL US CARNEY MAY BE TRAVELING IN HER SILVER 4 DOOR CHEVY CAVALIER.
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LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY A WOMEN LEFT HER DOG.
TO DIE IN HIS CAGE.
THEY ARRESTED ANA TORRES OF TICE.
DEPUTIES SAY HER DOG HAD BEEN HIT BY A CAR.
BUT INSTEAD OF TAKING HIM TO THE VET,
SHE LEFT THE YORKIE IN HIS CAGE AND WENT TO WORK.
WEDNESDAY, LEE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES FOUND THE DEAD ANIMAL.
ABC7 TALKED TO HER DAUGHTER ABOUT THE INCIDENT.
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34:53 "she loved the dog- she loves anything- she loves everybody- she's not a bad person."
TORRES FACES A FELONY ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGE.
IF CONVICTED-
SHE COULD GET UP TO 10-THOUSAND IN FINES.
AND UP TO FIVE YEARS BEHIND BARS.
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THE RINGLEADER WHO MASTERMINDED A BRUTAL ATTACK ON HIS CLASSMATE WILL SPEND THE NEXT 11 YEARS IN PRISON.
A JUDGE SENTENCED MATTHEW BENT THURSDAY IN BROWARD COUNTY.
HE AND OTHER TEENAGERS SET MICHAEL BREWER ON FIRE.
BREWER SURVIVED BY LEAPING INTO AN APARTMENT COMPLEX SWIMMING POOL.
HE DID SUFFER SEVERE BURNS.
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BERNARD MADOFF TAKES HIS BROTHER DOWN WITH HIM.
WE NOW KNOW --
PETER MADOFF WILL SPEND THE 10 YEARS IN PRISON.
PETER WAS SENTENCED THURSDAY.
RIGHT AFTER VICTIMS DESCRIBED THEIR ANGUISH --
AT LOSING THEIR LIFE SAVINGS IN THE MASSIVE PONZI SCHEME.
FOUR YEARS AGO -- HIS BROTHER BERNIE REVEALED A MULTI-DECADE FRAUD.
THAT CHEATED THOUSANDS OF INVESTORS OUT OF THER MONEY.
BERNIE IS SERVING A 150-YEAR PRISON TERM.
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AFGHAN OFFICIALS MET TODAY WITH TALIBAN REBELS.
THEY TALKED ABOUT A FUTURE WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF INTERNATIONAL FORCES.
THE SECRETIVE AND RARE MEETING, JUST NORTH OF PARIS, WAS NOT EXPECTED TO INVOLVE ANY BARGAINING TOWARD A POSSIBLE PEACE AND RECONCILIATION DEAL.
ALL SIDES ARE EXPECTED TO FOSTER A CONVERSATION TO CONSIDER WHAT AFGHANISTAN WILL LOOK LIKE AFTER 2020.
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AS YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR THIS MORNING --
DON'T FORGET TO LOCK IT!
A RECENT SURVEY FINDS --
NEARLY 60 PERCENT OF PEOPLE *DON'T FOLLOW COMMON SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
TO PROTECT THEIR HOME FROM THEFT.
SOME THINGS YOU CAN DO ARE --
LOCK THE DOORS.
SET AN ALARM.
AND LEAVE ON LIGHTS.
OR A T-V.
IF YOU'RE GONE FOR A WHILE,
ASK A NEIGHBOR OR RELATIVE TO PICK UP YOUR MAIL AND PAPER.
ALSO -- *DON'T LEAVE ANY BOXES OUTSIDE FOR THOSE BIG PURCHASE ITEMS.
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8:04 this season is the time of opportunity of criminals to seize on all the gifts and the buying we do:15
SEVERAL LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GROUPS OFFERS A PROGRAM TO HELP.
SOMEONE WILL COME BY YOUR HOME,
AND CHECK ON IT WHEN YOU'RE GONE.
YOU CAN FIND THOSE DETAILS ON OUR WEBSITE.
ABC-DASH-SEVEN-DOT-COM.
JUST CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN.
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TURNING NOW TO OUR ABC SEVEN SCHOOL ZONE.
TODAY MARKS THE FIRST DAY OF WINTER BREAK FOR CHARLOTTE AND LEE COUNTIES.
SCHOOL RESUMES JANUARY 7TH.
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THURSDAY WAS THE BUSIEST SHIPPING DAY OF THE YEAR FOR U-P-S.
WORKERS MADE ABOUT 28 MILLION DELIVERIES.
THAT'S MORE THAN 300 PACKAGES PER SECOND.
*TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SHIP A PACKAGE USING U-P-S NEXT DAY AIR,
IF YOU WANT IT DELIVERED BY CHRISTMAS DAY.
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MACY'S WILL STRETCH ITS LAST ONE DAY SALE OF THE SEASON OVER TWO DAYS TO ACCOMMODATE PROCRASTINATING SHOPPERS DURING THE LAST WEEKEND BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
LAST MINUTE DEALS WILL RUN THROUGH 7 A.M. TODAY TO 7 A.M. SUNDAY.
AFTER THAT, THE SALE WILL END BUT STORES WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGH THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON DEC. 23.
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A NEW, WILD, FUTURISTIC TOURIST ATTRACTION.
OPENS IN NAPLES!
"9:18 feels like you're flying you're a bird you're a plane you're in the air it's unreal"
CAPTAIN C-J'S "JET PACK ADVENTURES".
HAS LITERALLY LAUNCHED.
YOU CAN BLAST OFF IN A WATER-PROPELLED JETPACK.
WHICH PUMPS OUT 100-THOUSAND GALLONS OF WATER A MINUTE.
IT CAN SEND YOU AS HIGH AS 30 FEET IN THE AIR.
CAPTAIN C-J'S HAS A HOLIDAY SPECIAL GOING ON.
150 DOLLARS FOR THIRTY MINUTES.
225 DOLLARS FOR ONE HOUR.
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EARLIER THIS WEEK WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THE WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH-
PROTESTING FUNERALS AT SANDY HOOK IN NEW TOWN.
BUT NOW- EVEN THE KLU KLUX KLAN THINKS THE GROUP HAS GONE TOO FAR.
YESTERDAY-
A KKK IMPERIAL WIZARD PROTESTED THE PROTESTORS- SAYING HE THINKS THE WBC SHOULD STAND DOWN.
WESTBORO IS KNOW FOR ANTI- GAY SEMANTICS AND
THE MILITARY VETERAN SAYS HE WONT LEAVE UNTIL THEY DO.
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WE'RE HEARD IT BEFORE-
FACEBOOK IS CHANGING IT'S PRIVACY FEATURES AGAIN.
HARD TO KEEP UP WITH ALL OF SOCIAL MEDIA'S CHANGES-
INSTAGRAM WILL TAKE OVER RIGHTS TO PHOTOS IN JANUARY.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
ALL NEW IN AMERICA'S MONEY-
THE NEW PRIVACY FEATURES FACEBOOK'S ROLLING OUT OVERNIGHT.
WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU!
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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."Turning colder and windy"
We will welcome the winter season at 6:12am, and right on cue a strong cold front will march its way across Southwest Florida bringing with it a Christmas chill for the upcoming weekend.
As this front continues to plow across the peninsula, ahead of it we'll be tracking a band of clouds and a few scattered showers across the area during the pre dawn hours. Temperatures will range from the low 50s north to the middle 60s south by the time your ready to head out the door with any shower activity well to our south.
Clouds will clear quickly from north to south with plenty of sun in control of our skies during the day. Despite the sunshine, temperatures were struggle to reach 70°, while many locations will hover in the middle to upper 60s. On top of that, winds will be whipping out of the northwest from 15-20 mph making it feel even cooler than that.
Tonight, skies will remain clear and with cool dry Canadian air spilling down the spine of the peninsula, temperatures will plummet into the low 40s here in town with middle to upper 30s across our inland and northern communities.
Over the weekend a dome of high pressure will be in control of our weather with lots of sunshine headed our way for Saturday. After lows in the 40s, afternoon temperatures will be running 10° cooler than normal as they climb into the middle to upper 60s.
By Sunday, a warming trend will commence with daytime highs rebounding into the low 70s under mostly sunny skies. Heading into the Christmas holiday, the warm up will continue with temperatures back near 80° and lows near 60°.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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IT'S DOOMS-DAY!
ACCORDING TO MAYAN PROPHECY -- THE WORLD ENDS TODAY.
THERE WAS A CEREMONY IN GUATAMALA LAST NIGHT.
TRUE BELIEVERS AND TOURISTS MARKED THE END OF THE ANCIENT MAYAN CALENDAR.
MAYAN PRIESTS AND SPIRITUAL GUIDES LED THE RITUAL.
THERE'S BEEN A WAVE OF DOOMSDAY SPECULATION.
THE MAYANS MEASURED TIME IN 394 YEAR PERIODS KNOWN AT BAKTUNS.
AND THE 13TH BAKTUN ENDS TODAY.
THIRTEEN IS ALSO CONSIDERED A SACRED NUMBER FOR THE MAYANS.
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WELL, WE SURVIVED THE END OF THEM WORLD.
NOW MANY BARS AND RESTAURANTS ARE HOSTING END OF THE WORLD PARTIES JUST FOR YOU.
.STEVIE TOMATO'S IN NAPLES IS ONE OF THEM.
THE CIGAR BAR LIVE IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS WILL HAVE A HEAVEN AND HELL THEME.
AT THE BOULEVARD TAVERN IN FORT MYERS, IF THE WORLD ENDS, THEY SAY THEY'LL PICK UP YOUR TAB.
AND THE DIXIE ROAD HOUSE IN CAPE CORAL.
THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE GET A FREE "I SURVIVED" TEE SHIRT.
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BUSTED.
FLORIDA'S MOST WANTED CRIMINAL IS CAPTURED IN FORT MYERS.
THIS MORNING,
HE WAKES UP BEHIND BARS.
ABC SEVEN TAKES YOU TO THE SCENE WHERE OFFICERS FINALLY ARRESTED HIM.
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West Virginia
"They need to be part of this dialogue of how we move forward."
THIS MORNING,
THE N-R-A ANSWERS THE CALL.
JUST ONE WEEK AFTER THE TRAGIC CONNECTICUT SCHOOL SHOOTING.
ABC SEVEN LOOKS AHEAD.
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IT'S A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE.
A BLIND TEEN GETS BEHIND THE WHEEL FOR A DREAM COME TRUE.
SEE HOW HER CLASSMATES MADE IT HAPPEN.
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"Turning colder and windy"
We will welcome the winter season at 6:12am, and right on cue a strong cold front will march its way across Southwest Florida bringing with it a Christmas chill for the upcoming weekend.
As this front continues to plow across the peninsula, ahead of it we'll be tracking a band of clouds and a few scattered showers across the area during the pre dawn hours. Temperatures will range from the low 50s north to the middle 60s south by the time your ready to head out the door with any shower activity well to our south.
Clouds will clear quickly from north to south with plenty of sun in control of our skies during the day. Despite the sunshine, temperatures were struggle to reach 70°, while many locations will hover in the middle to upper 60s. On top of that, winds will be whipping out of the northwest from 15-20 mph making it feel even cooler than that.
Tonight, skies will remain clear and with cool dry Canadian air spilling down the spine of the peninsula, temperatures will plummet into the low 40s here in town with middle to upper 30s across our inland and northern communities.
Over the weekend a dome of high pressure will be in control of our weather with lots of sunshine headed our way for Saturday. After lows in the 40s, afternoon temperatures will be running 10° cooler than normal as they climb into the middle to upper 60s.
By Sunday, a warming trend will commence with daytime highs rebounding into the low 70s under mostly sunny skies. Heading into the Christmas holiday, the warm up will continue with temperatures back near 80° and lows near 60°.
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HERE'S A LIVE LOOK AT THE FLIGHT BOARD --
AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
SO FAR, AIR-TRAN HAS CANCELLED ONE FLIGHT OUT OF MILWAUKEE.
WE'RE ALSO SEEING A FEW OTHER DELAYS.
DEFINTELY CHECK YOUR FLIGHT STATUS.
*BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THIS MORNING.
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ONE OF THE 15 MOST-WANTED BY U-S MARSHALS HAS BEEN CAPTURED IN LEE COUNTY.
THIS MORNING HE'S WAKING UP IN JAIL.
THIS IS NEW VIDEO --
SHOWING THE ARREST OF FELIPE TORRE-ALBA.
SOURCES CONFIRM --
HE WAS WANTED FOR MURDER IN BROWARD COUNTY BACK IN MARCH.
LAW ENFORMCEMENT TRIED TO CATCH HIM IN CAPE CORAL BACK IN AUGUST,
BUT HE GOT AWAY.
TORRE-ALBA WAS CAPTURED LATE THURSDAY AFTERNOON--
ON DUBLIN CIRCLE OFF KELLY ROAD.
THAT'S IN THE IONA-MCGREGOR AREA.
HE WAS FOUND WITH 15-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
MARSHALS ALSO SEIZED COCAINE, BINOCULARS AND A WIG.
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ON THE CRIME BEAT --
A SUSPECTED BANK ROBBER WAS BUSTED IN FORT MYERS.
OFFICERS SAY BENJAMIN AVILA ROBBED THE SUNTRUST BANK,
NEAR SUMMERLIN ROAD AND SAN CARLOS BLVD.
IT HAPPENED THURSDAY MORNING.
THESE ARE THE SURVELLIANCE PHOTOS FROM INSIDE THE BANK.
DEPUTIES SAY AVILA DEMANDED MONEY.
AND TOLD EMPLOYEES HE WAS ARMED.
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A FAMILY IN CALIFORNIA IS OUTRAGED OVER A VIOLENT ENCOUNTER THEIR DEVELOPMENTALLY-DISABLED SON HAD WITH A SAN DIEGO SHERIFF'S DEPUTY.
THE FAMILY SAYS THE 21-YEAR-OLD - WHO HAS DOWN SYNDROME - WAS BEATEN AND PEPPER SPRAYED.
"He got pepper sprayed, so he's covering his eyes the cop kept saying, get on the floor."
THE SCRATCHES ON HIS FACE, AND BRUISES ON HIS ARMS ARE FRESH.
HIS PAINFUL REMINDERS OF WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM AT THE HANDS OF A SHERIFF'S DEPUTY.
WITNESS MELISSA MEJIA WAS WORKING IN HER FAMILY'S SHOP NEARBY - WHEN SHE HEARD THE COMMOTION.
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"He was laying down and the officer had the baton, and he was going like that. He kicked him a couple times. Like hard."
THE POLICE CAPTAIN SAYS HE FIT THE DESCRIPTION OF A MAN THEY WERE LOOKING FOR IN THE AREA.
HE WAS JUST WALKING TO HIS FAMILY'S BUSINESS.
THE FAMILY IS NOW PLANNING TO FILE SUIT AGAINST THE DEPARTMENT.
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TODAY -- THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION SPEAKS OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME.
SINCE THE DEADLY SCHOOL SHOOTING IN CONNECTICUT.
THE N-R-A HAS BEEN SILENT THIS PAST WEEK,
OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE VICTIMS.
BUT IN JUST A FEW HOURS -- THE GROUP WILL HOLD A NEWS CONFERENCE.
THIS. AS LAWMAKERS PRESS FOR MORE GUN CONTROL.
TRACIE POTTS REPORTS.
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ANOTHER ANTI-GUN PROTEST IS PLANNED TODAY. THIS ONE OUTSIDE THE D-C HOTEL WHERE THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION SPEAKS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL MASSACRE.
SOME OF ITS SUPPORTERS HERE ARE RE-THINKING GUN CONTROL. AND WANT THE N-R-A INVOLVED:
West Virginia
"They need to be part of this dialogue of how we move forward."
THIS WEEK AFTER THE TRAGEDY SAW RECORD GUN SALES - AND RECORD BUY-BACKS - AROUND THE COUNTRY AS WASHINGTON CONSIDERS BRINGING BACK THE ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN.
PRESIDENT OBAMA'S PUT VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN IN CHARGE OF COMING UP WITH NEW IDEAS. THEY, TOO, WAIT TO SEE WHAT THE PRO-GUN LOBBY WILL ANNOUNCE TODAY:
"The NRA is an organization that has members who are mothers and fathers. And I would expect that they've been impacted by this as well. And hopefully they'll do some self-reflection."
OWNERS SAY THE ANSWER TO PREVENT VIOLENCE MAY BE MORE GUNS IN THE HANDS OF LAW-ABIDING CITIZENS.
"As long as you have teachers, kids and administrators in a building that is defenseless.or theaters that are defenseless this is gonna happen again."
AFTER COLUMBINE AND VIRGINIA TECH, THE NRA SUPPORTED A FEW RESTRICTIONS,, BUT OPPOSED MOST.
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THE PEW RESEARCH CENTER POLL FOUND 49 PERCENT OF AMERICANS FAVOR GUN CONTROL, 42 PERCENT BACK GUN RIGHTS. THAT'S THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE SINCE PRESIDENT OBAMA TOOK OFFICE.
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FOUR DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS.
AND YOU'VE PROBABLY GOT ALL YOUR PRESENTS UNDER THE TREE.
BUT DO THEY LOOK LIKE THIS?
SOME PEOPLE GET *VERY CREATIVE.
M-S-N PUT TOGETHER THIS SLIDESHOW.
SOME AMAZING WRAPPING JOBS!
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ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE END OF THE WORLD?
EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT THE MAYAN APOCALYPSE.
AND SOME PEOPLE ARE GETTING READY.
EVEN BUYING BACKYARD BUNKERS!
WRIGHT NATS - HOW MANY OF THESE THINGS ARE YOU SELLING?"
HUBBARD SOT - ATLAS SURVIVAL SHELTERS LAST YEAR, IT WAS LIKE ONE A MONTH.
SINCE DECEMBER, IT WENT TO ONE A DAY!
COSTS 100 THOUSAND DOLLARS TO INSTALL!
OTHER PEOPLE ARE STOCKPILING SUPPLIES.
SORCERES ARE PERFORMING RITUALS AT THE MAYAN RUINS.
PEOPLE ARE ACTUALLY PANICKED.
ARE YOU??
GOOD MORNING AMERICA LOOKS AT ALL THE HYSTERIA.
BUT THEY'RE CALLING THIS DOOMSDAY. A DUD.
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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."Turning colder and windy"
We will welcome the winter season at 6:12am, and right on cue a strong cold front will march its way across Southwest Florida bringing with it a Christmas chill for the upcoming weekend.
As this front continues to plow across the peninsula, ahead of it we'll be tracking a band of clouds and a few scattered showers across the area during the pre dawn hours. Temperatures will range from the low 50s north to the middle 60s south by the time your ready to head out the door with any shower activity well to our south.
Clouds will clear quickly from north to south with plenty of sun in control of our skies during the day. Despite the sunshine, temperatures were struggle to reach 70°, while many locations will hover in the middle to upper 60s. On top of that, winds will be whipping out of the northwest from 15-20 mph making it feel even cooler than that.
Tonight, skies will remain clear and with cool dry Canadian air spilling down the spine of the peninsula, temperatures will plummet into the low 40s here in town with middle to upper 30s across our inland and northern communities.
Over the weekend a dome of high pressure will be in control of our weather with lots of sunshine headed our way for Saturday. After lows in the 40s, afternoon temperatures will be running 10° cooler than normal as they climb into the middle to upper 60s.
By Sunday, a warming trend will commence with daytime highs rebounding into the low 70s under mostly sunny skies. Heading into the Christmas holiday, the warm up will continue with temperatures back near 80° and lows near 60°.
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ALL NEW AS YOU WAKE UP,
A DARING RESCUE FOLLOWING A FIERY CAR CRASH ON FLORIDA'S EAST COAST.
TAKE A LOOK AT THE SCENE WEDNESDAY NIGHT IN JUPITER.
POLICE DASH CAM CAPTURES A GREEN CADILLAC THAT HAD JUST CRASHED -- ENGULFED IN FLAMES.
ANOTHER OFFICER WAS ALREADY ON THE SCENE. BUT HE WASN'T THE FIRST.
A GOOD SAMARITAN STOPPED TO HELP BEFORE POLICE ARRIVED.
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"The Good Samaritan helped the front passenger out of the vehicle, he was able to walk. The front driver and back passenger were unconscious at the time so we had to break the windows with our batons, open the door and carry them out to safety."
YOU CAN SEE THE OFFICERS PULL THE VICTIMS OUT OF THE BURNING CAR.
ALL THREE SURVIVED.
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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."Turning colder and windy"
We will welcome the winter season at 6:12am, and right on cue a strong cold front will march its way across Southwest Florida bringing with it a Christmas chill for the upcoming weekend.
As this front continues to plow across the peninsula, ahead of it we'll be tracking a band of clouds and a few scattered showers across the area during the pre dawn hours. Temperatures will range from the low 50s north to the middle 60s south by the time your ready to head out the door with any shower activity well to our south.
Clouds will clear quickly from north to south with plenty of sun in control of our skies during the day. Despite the sunshine, temperatures were struggle to reach 70°, while many locations will hover in the middle to upper 60s. On top of that, winds will be whipping out of the northwest from 15-20 mph making it feel even cooler than that.
Tonight, skies will remain clear and with cool dry Canadian air spilling down the spine of the peninsula, temperatures will plummet into the low 40s here in town with middle to upper 30s across our inland and northern communities.
Over the weekend a dome of high pressure will be in control of our weather with lots of sunshine headed our way for Saturday. After lows in the 40s, afternoon temperatures will be running 10° cooler than normal as they climb into the middle to upper 60s.
By Sunday, a warming trend will commence with daytime highs rebounding into the low 70s under mostly sunny skies. Heading into the Christmas holiday, the warm up will continue with temperatures back near 80° and lows near 60°.
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THE SNOWY WEATHER UP NORTH IS CAUSING SOME PROBLEMS FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELERS.
THERE WERE ABOUT A DOZEN FLIGHTS CANCELLED TO CHICAGO AND MILWAUKEE YESTERDAY.
ABC SEVEN'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE AT RSW WITH MORE ON WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE AIRPORT, CLIFTON.
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THERE ARE LOTS OF TRAVELERS TODAY.
BY TALKING TO THESE AIRPORTS, IT'S JUST TOO EARLY TO TELL.
THE BOARDS LOOK PRETTY GOOD RIGHT NOW.
JUST A COUPLE OF SHORT DELAYS BUT NO CANCELLATIONS LISTED.
WE HAVE BEEN TOLD ABOUT A SOME CANCELLATIONS COMING INTO THE AIRPORT, 2 FROM MIDWAY CHICAGO, 2 FROM MILWAUKEE.
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ABOUT A DOZEN FLIGHTS WERE CANCELLED YESTERDAY TO MILWAUKEE AND CHICAGO.
HALF OF THOSE WERE AIR-TRAN FLIGHTS.
THERE IS SOME GOOD NEWS FOR THOSE TRAVELERS TODAY THOUGH.
THERE ARE STILL SEATS AVAILABLE WITH SOME FLIGHTS TODAY.
WE TALKED TO ONE MAN WHO CHANGED HIS FLIGHT TO AVOID THE WEATHER.
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IF YOUR FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED WITH AIRTRAN YOU HAVE SOME OPTIONS.
YOU CAN WAIT TO GET PUT ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLIGHT, OR RESCHEDULE WITHIN 3 DAYS OF THE CANCELLATION.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
A FLORIDA LAWMAKER HAS FILED A BILL.
REVISING THE STATE'S CONTROVERSIAL "STAND YOUR GROUND" LAW.
IT'S IN THE WAKE OF THE TRAYVON MARTIN SHOOTING.
MARTIN WAS GUNNED DOWN IN FEBRUARY.
BY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH VOLUNTEER GEORGE ZIMMERMAN.
BUT UNDER THE PROPOSED MEASURE --
THE *AGGRESSOR IN ALTERCATIONS *CAN'T SEEK PROTECTION UNDER THE SELF-DEFENSE LAW.
THE BILL ALSO LETS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS INVESTIGATE SUSPECTS --
WHO INVOKE THE LAW UNDER QUESTIONABLE CIRCUMSTANCES.
THE MARTIN FAMILY ATTORNEY SPOKE ON THEIR BEHALF --
ABOUT THE PROPOSED CHANGES.
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"They've always maintained that it's asinine that you can pursue, be the aggressor, and then shoot and kill somebody and say that you were standing your ground. So, to that end, they welcome legislation to address these issues."
GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT SET UP A TASK FORCE EARLIER THIS YEAR --
TO STUDY THE "STAND YOUR GROUND" LAW.
BUT ONLY SUGGESTED MINOR CHANGES.
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THREE CHARLOTTE COUNTY MEN ARE OUT OF JAIL THIS MORNING.
DEPUTIES SAY THEY WERE BUSTED INSIDE A MARIJUANA GROWHOUSE
DEPUTIES RAIDED THAT HOUSE ON WATERSIDE STREET IN PORT CHARLOTTE.
WHEN THEY GOT INSIDE, THEY DISCOVERED POT PLANTS AND AN ELABORATE GROW HOUSE OPERATION-- EQUIPPED WITH A-C UNITS, PIPES, PUMPS, AND EVEN NUTRIENTS TO GROW THE DRUG.
THEY ALSO FOUND SEVERAL GUNS AND AMMUNITION.
THESE TWO MEN WERE ARRESTED.
SO WAS A THIRD.
BUT HIS MUG SHOT ISN'T AVAILABLE.
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WE NOW KNOW THE NAME OF THE PERSON --
WHO DIED IN A BONITA SPRINGS CRASH WEDNESDAY.
IT HAPPENED ON BONITA BEACH ROAD AND MICHIGAN STREET,
NEAR OLD U-S 41.
TROOPERS SAY 57-LEONARD-RATZ WAS *NOT WEARING HIS SEATBELT,
AND DIED AT THE SCENE.
THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES.
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A POMPANO BEACH MAN IS BEHIND BARS -- HE'S ACCUSED OF STABBING A PET SNAKE 19 TIMES.
ROY STRICKLAND IS FACING CHARGES OF CAUSING A CRUEL DEATH TO HIS FRIENDS BALL PYTHON.
DEPUTIES SAY HE LEFT THE KNIFE IN THE SNAKE AND TOLD THEM HE DID IT BECAUSE THE SNAKE WAS EVIL.
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A NEW STUDY EXAMINES HOW MARIJUANA MAY REDUCE PAIN.
A SMALL STUDY FROM THE U-K LOOKED AT 12 HEALTHY MEN.
THEIR BRAINS RESPONDED DIFFERENTLY TO PAIN --
WHEN THEY WERE GIVEN PILLS CONTAINING T-H-C,
THE PSYCHO-ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN MARIJUANA.
BUT HE PILL DID *NOT ACT LIKE CONVENTIONAL PAIN MEDICATION.
AND IT WORKED WELL IN SOME, BUT NOT OTHERS.
RESEARCHERS SAY FUTURE BRAIN IMAGING COULD HELP IDENTIFY --
*WHICH PATIENTS WOULD BENEFIT MOST.
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HOLIDAY FAMILY GET-TOGETHERS MAY BE A GOOD TIME TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR HEART HEALTH!
CARDIOLOGISTS SAY THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO ASK FAMILY MEMBERS ABOUT A HISTORY OF HEART DISEASE, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, DIABETES AND STROKE.
ONE OF THE MOST COMMONLY INHERITED HEART PROBLEM IS ATRIAL FIBRILLATION -- ALSO CALLED AN IRREGULAR HEART RHYTHM.
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IT'S A GIFT THAT'S GOOD EVERY HOLIDAY SEASON.
CAMERAS.
THEY CAPTURE THE GOOD- AND EVEN NOT SO GOOD MOMENTS.
THE OPTIONS MAY SEEM ENDLESS-
FROM WATERPROOF TO EXTRA ZOOM.
SO WHAT'S TAKES THE BEST PICTURES,
AND HAS THE BEST PRICE?
NEXT IN TECH BITES.
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ARE YOU DONE WITH YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING?
THIS AM ON GMA- TIPS TO GET DEALS ON SOME LAST MINUTE WINNING GIFTS.
LIKE THESE GIFTS WE FOUND ON BUZZ FEED.
WHO DOESN'T WANT A SLEEPING BAG WITH LEGS?
OR A BOYFRIEND PILLOW?
WHAT ABOUT A STAND TO HOLD YOUR HEAD UP ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
CHOCOLATE COVERED DORITOS?
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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."Turning colder and windy"
We will welcome the winter season at 6:12am, and right on cue a strong cold front will march its way across Southwest Florida bringing with it a Christmas chill for the upcoming weekend.
As this front continues to plow across the peninsula, ahead of it we'll be tracking a band of clouds and a few scattered showers across the area during the pre dawn hours. Temperatures will range from the low 50s north to the middle 60s south by the time your ready to head out the door with any shower activity well to our south.
Clouds will clear quickly from north to south with plenty of sun in control of our skies during the day. Despite the sunshine, temperatures were struggle to reach 70°, while many locations will hover in the middle to upper 60s. On top of that, winds will be whipping out of the northwest from 15-20 mph making it feel even cooler than that.
Tonight, skies will remain clear and with cool dry Canadian air spilling down the spine of the peninsula, temperatures will plummet into the low 40s here in town with middle to upper 30s across our inland and northern communities.
Over the weekend a dome of high pressure will be in control of our weather with lots of sunshine headed our way for Saturday. After lows in the 40s, afternoon temperatures will be running 10° cooler than normal as they climb into the middle to upper 60s.
By Sunday, a warming trend will commence with daytime highs rebounding into the low 70s under mostly sunny skies. Heading into the Christmas holiday, the warm up will continue with temperatures back near 80° and lows near 60°.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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A BLIND GIRL'S DREAM COMES TRUE --
WITH THE HELP OF HER CLASSMATES IN WASHINGTON STATE.
DESPITE THE OBVIOUS CHALLENGES,
SHE GOT TO DRIVE A CAR!
"Can we start?" "Just put 'em on the ground." "On the ground. There you go."
ALI IS NOW LEGALLY BLIND,
AFTER A RARE EYE DISORDER GRADUALLY ERASED HER SIGHT.
HER CLASSMATES WERE ALL CAUGHT OFF GUARD EARLIER THIS YEAR --
WHEN THEIR TEACHER ASKED THEN A QUESTION OVER LUNCH.
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"What would you do if you couldn't fail?
"What would you do if you knew you could not fail?"
"And people were saying things like."
***BUTT TO***
"All she really said was, she's just like, 'Well, I just wish I could drive a car.'"
THE BRIGHT IDEA CAME FROM A CONVERSATION WITH CLASSMATE.
THEY STRUNG TOGETHER THOUSANDS OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS.
TRANSFORMING THE SCHOOL'S PARKING LOT INTO A DRIVING ALLEY FOR ALI.
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FOUR DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!
IF YOU'RE NOT DONE WITH HOLIDAY SHOPPING. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
ACCORDING TO CONSUMER REPORTS --
A WHOPPING 68 PERCENT OF US *STILL HAVE NOT FINISHED OUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.
THAT'S PRETTY CONSISTENT WITH ANOTHER SURVEY BY RETAIL-ME-NOT-DOT-COM.
ONLY HALF OF THOSE SURVEYED ARE HALF WAY DONE.
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"one in three americans say that they have cut back in their spending just within the last 30 days specifically due to worries about the fiscal cliff. "
STILL, LIKE YEARS PAST --
LAST MINUTE SHOPPERS WILL LIKELY BE REWARDED FOR WAITING.
ALTHOUGH DISCOUNTS MAY NOT BE AS DEEP.
RETAILERS LIKE TARGET.BEST BUY.AND TOYS "R" US --
PLAN EXTENDED HOURS OR DIFFERENT LAST MINUTE SALES THIS WEEKEND.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING,
FLORIDA'S MOST WANTED CRIMINAL SPENDS THE NIGHT IN JAIL.
U-S MARSHALS ARRESTED FELIPE TORREABLA IN FORT MYERS THURSDAY.
TORREABLA IS WANTED FOR MURDER IN BROWARD COUNTY.
OFFICERS TRIED TO CATCH HIM IN THE CAPE IN AUGUST, BUT FAILED.
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"PLAN B" IS A NO GO.
THE HOUSE DID *NOT VOTE ON THE NEW PROPOSAL TO AVERT THE FISCAL CLIFF.
IT WOULD HAVE RAISED TAX RATES --
ONLY ON HOUSEHOLDS EARNING ONE MILLION DOLLARS AND UP.
SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER SAYS HIS PLAN B LEGISLATION DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH SUPPORT.
THE FISCAL CLIFF IS NOW JUST 10 DAYS AWAY.
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AND A HEADS UP --
SOME OF YOU MIGHT DEPEND ON THAT EARLY TAX REFUND.
TO PAY FOR LARGE HOLIDAY CREDIT CARD BILLS.
IF THAT'S THE CASE, YOU COULD BE OUT OF LUCK.
THE LAST-MINUTE DEBATE OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF.
MAY *DELAY TAX REFUNDS IN THE NEW YEAR.
BECAUSE THE I-R-S WILL LIKELY BE VERY BUSY DEALING WITH CHANGES IN THE TAX CODE.
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VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN SAYS THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION IS "ABSOLUTELY COMMITTED" TO CURBING GUN VIOLENCE IN THE UNITED STATES.
BIDEN IS A LONGTIME GUN CONTROL ADVOCATE.
HE'S OVERSEEING THE RESPONSE TO FRIDAY'S KILLING OF 20 SCHOOLCHILDREN AND SIX ADULTS IN NEWTOWN, CONN.
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TURNING NOW TO OUR ABC SEVEN SCHOOL ZONE.
TODAY MARKS THE FIRST DAY OF WINTER BREAK FOR CHARLOTTE AND LEE COUNTIES.
SCHOOL RESUMES JANUARY 7TH.
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A STRONG BLIZZARD HAS DUMPED SNOW FROM NEBRASKA TO SOUTHERN WISCONSIN.
NOW CHICAGO IS GETTING READY FOR A BLAST OF WINTRY WEATHER.
NOW A COLD FRONT ENTERS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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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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