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DIRECTORS PAGE NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP
HEADLINES TEASE TWO
HL 1) PASEO STABBING FOLO-SOTVO TZ2 A) CLAM PASS PROJEST STALLED-VO
HL 2) SANDY AID-SOTVO TZ2 B) EAGLE CAM-VO
HL 3) CHRISTMAS TREE STUCK-VO WEATHER-CLIP
SHOW OPEN-CLIP WEATHER-PWC
PASEO STABBING FOLO-SOTTOPS-SS-WIPE CLAM PASS PROJEST STALLED-VO
PASEO STABBING FOLO-VO-WIPE CLAM PASS PROJEST STALLED-SOTVO
PASEO STABBING FOLO-SOTVO BAYFRONT CENTER VOTE-VO
FISCAL CLIFF WHAT NOW-VO BAYFRONT CENTER VOTE-SOTVO
FISCAL CLIFF WHAT NOW-SOT-OC EAGLE CAM-VO
TAXES GO UP-VO EAGLE CAM-(2) SOTVO
TAXES GO UP-SOTVO ANTI VENOM COMPANY-VO
SANDY AID-OC (3)SOT-WIPE VO ASHTON DIVORCE-VO
GOVERNOR IN ARCADIA-VO CHRISTMAS TREE STUCK-VO
GOVERNOR IN ARCADIA-SOT-OC BNR TEASE THREE-POP
METH ARREST-(3) SS TZ3 A-VO-DISS
CAR INTO HOME-VO TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP
GET YOUR FLU SHOTS-VO 11PM TZ1) FISCAL CLIFF CHARITIES-VOTOPS-WIPE
GET YOUR FLU SHOTS-SOTVO 11PM TZ2) THIN MODELS CNN-VOTOPS
PAGE FIELD TRAFFIC INCREASE-VO SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
PAGE FIELD TRAFFIC INCREASE-SOTVO TITLE ARRIVALS-VOTOPS
NEW CAPE FIRETRUCK-VO SUGAR BOWL-POP
NEW CAPE FIRETRUCK-SOTVO SUGAR BOWL-VOTOPS-WIPE
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP SUGAR BOWL-SOTTOPS-WIPE
TEASE ONE FSU SEMINOLES-VOTOPS
TZ1) A NEW YORK GUN COUPLE-VO FSU SEMINOLES-SOTTOPS
TZ1 B) ATM THEFT-VO RAY LEWIS-VOTOPS
SANDY HOOK SCHOOL-VO RAY LEWIS-VOTOPS
CO THEATER SHOOTING MEETING-VO RAY LEWIS-SOTTOPS-WIPE
NEW YORK GUN COUPLE-VO STATE FOOTBALL-VIDBOX-WIPE
NEW YORK GUN COUPLE-SOTVO FGCU WOMEN-CGTOPS
ATM THEFT-VO GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT


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HEADLINES


3:50- this individual came back and engaged officers in conversation

TONIGHT --

ANOTHER BIZARRE TWIST IN A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA STABBING.

NEW DETAILS ON THE SUSPECT'S BOLD RETURN TO THE SCENE OF THE CRIME.

this kind of petty, partisan posturing is absolutely disgraceful

FRUSTRATION BOILS OVER!

MANY ARE SLAMMING CONGRESS FOR LEAVING NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY HANGING -- AFTER SANDY.

THE HOUSE'S RESPONSE TONIGHT --

TO THE TONGUE-LASHING THEY ENDURED TODAY.

AND TAKING DOWN CHRISTMAS MIGHT BE HARDER THAN YOU THINK.

HOW MACY'S TREE FLOPPED --

AND HOW THEY'RE TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

THE NEWS AT 7 STARTS NOW. Return to index of stories...


HL 1) PASEO STABBING FOLO-SOTVO


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HL 2) SANDY AID-SOTVO


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HL 3) CHRISTMAS TREE STUCK-VO


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PASEO STABBING FOLO-SOTTOPS-SS-WIPE


05.50.34 "He stabbed me three times, just missed my artery, just less than a millimeter, collapsed my lung and almost killed me."

SHE WAS STABBED AS SHE SLEPT!

AND THEN HER ATTACKER BOLTED INTO THE NIGHT.

NOW AT 7 --

FORT MYERS OFFICERS ARE RELEASING NEW DETAILS ABOUT THE CROSS-DRESSING MAN ACUSSED OF THE BRUTAL ATTACK. Return to index of stories...


PASEO STABBING FOLO-VO-WIPE


FORT MYERS POLICE SAY THE MORNING AFTER HIS ATTACK, JOHN MAATSCH CAME BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE CRIME.

AND THEY SAY HE WAS WEARING A WOMAN'S BLOUSE AND KNEE-HIGH BOOTS AT THE TIME.

OFFICERS NOTICED SCRATCH MARKS ON HIS HANDS AND ARMS.

THEY SEARCHED HIS HOUSE.

NOW THEY SAY THEY FOUND BLOODY CLOTHES THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR THE VICTIM'S DNA. Return to index of stories...


PASEO STABBING FOLO-SOTVO


3:43 "right now, we don't have a motive- this is a very perplexing case."

DETECTIVES ARRESTED MAATSCH FOR OCCUPIED BURGLARY AND AGGRAVATED BATTERY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON.

IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHY IT'S NOT AN ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE.

WE ASKED.

AGGRAVATED BATTERY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON CARRIES THE SAME PENALTY AS ATTEMPTED MURDER, BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO PROVE THE INTENT.

MAATSCH IS BEING HELD IN JAIL ON NO BOND. Return to index of stories...


FISCAL CLIFF WHAT NOW-VO


ONE CRISIS AVERTED--

ANOTHER STILL ON THE HORIZON.

LAWMAKERS ARE LOOKING DOWN THE ROAD TO OTHER ISSUES THEY DID NOT ADDRESS IN THE FISCAL CLIFF DEAL THAT THE HOUSE PASSED LAST NIGHT.

THE DEAL HELPED THE COUNTRY AVOID MASSIVE SPENDING CUTS AND ACROSS THE BOARD TAX HIKES, BUT DELAYS WHETHER TO RAISE THE NATION'S 16-POINT-4 TRILLION DOLLAR DEBT CEILING.

THAT TASK WILL FALL TO A NEW CONGRESS, SET TO BE SWORN IN TOMORROW.

THEY'LL TACKLE THAT AND MAKE A PLAN FOR FUTURE SPENDING CUTS IN MARCH.

SOME SAY THIS DEAL IS A STOPGAP. Return to index of stories...


FISCAL CLIFF WHAT NOW-SOT-OC


Last evening's vote regarding the so-called Fiscal Cliff is another example of Washington's willingness to forgo making difficult, long-term decisions regarding spending indifference to short-term fixes that do not solve our looming debt crisis.

ACCORDING TO THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE. THIS DEAL ADD FOUR TRILLION DOLLARS TO THE NATION'S DEBT OVER THE NEXT DECADE.

NO WORD ON WHEN THE PRESIDENT WILL ACTUALLY SIGN THE BILL.

AFTER THE HOUSE PASSED THE MEASURE HE LEFT FOR HAWAII. Return to index of stories...


TAXES GO UP-VO


20-13 IS COMING AT A COSTLY PRICE!

DESPITE CONGRESS' LAST-SECOND FISCAL-CLIFF DEAL, YOUR PAYCHECKS ARE STILL GOING TO BE SMALLER!

YOUR INCOME TAXES WON'T GO UP UNLESS YOU MAKE 400 THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR.

OR IF YOU'RE A COUPLE, IF YOUR COMBINED INCOME IS 450 THOUSAND.

BUT EVERYONE'S SOCIAL SECURITY PAYROLL TAXES WILL GO UP TWO PERCENT.

SO EVERYONE'S TAXES WILL GO UP. Return to index of stories...


TAXES GO UP-SOTVO


I think they always understand that these things come from higher up. We're just going to rally around, make sure they work hard and that business is successful, so we can all afford to pay these increases

HERE'S A QUICK BREAKDOWN.

IF YOU MAKE 30-THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR---YOU'LL PAY ABOUT 50-DOLLARS MORE A MONTH IN TAXES.

IF YOU MAKE 50-THOUSAND A YEAR--YOU'LL PAY 83-DOLLARS MORE A MONTH.

AND ANYONE EARNING 110-THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR---PAYS AN EXTRA 189-DOLLARS EACH MONTH. Return to index of stories...


SANDY AID-OC (3)SOT-WIPE VO


ANOTHER PROBLEM IS WITHOUT A SOLUTION TONIGHT.

LAWMAKERS ARE FURIOUS CONGRESS ADJOURNED WITHOUT ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF SUPERSTORM SANDY VICTIMS.

In a shocking display of neglect, this House majority decided not to allow a vote on disaster aid funds

There's only 1 group to blame for the continued suffering of these innocent victims. The House majority and their Speaker, John Boehner

It's an act of spiteful indifference that will go down in history as a low point in a low era. Shame on this House.

THE SENATE APPROVED A 60-POINT-FOUR MILLION DOLLAR MEASURE FRIDAY BUT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAILED TO ACT ON THE PACKAGE.

TODAY, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE JOHN BOEHNER ASSURED MEMBERS OF VOTE ON SANDY AID BY JANUARY 15TH. Return to index of stories...


GOVERNOR IN ARCADIA-VO


FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT TALKED ONE ON ONE WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN ARCADIA TODAY.

SCOTT TOOK QUESTIONS.

HE ALSO GAVE ADVICE AT THE DESOTO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

MANY PEOPLE HAD QUESTIONS ABOUT JOBS, EDUCATION, AND THE COST OF LIVING.

WHILE THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HAS DROPPED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, GOVERNOR SCOTT SAYS THERE IS STILL WORK TO BE DONE. Return to index of stories...


GOVERNOR IN ARCADIA-SOT-OC BNR


22.43.13 But we still have over 700,000 people out of work in our state. So we still have a lot of work to do and it's all tied to making sure this is the best place to do business.

AFTER SPENDING ABOUT AN HOUR WITH FOLKS IN DESOTO, GOVERNOR SCOTT WENT TO HARDEE COUNTY TO TALK WITH PEOPLE THERE.

AND TOMORROW MORNING HE'LL BE HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

WE'LL TALK TO HIM.

WE WANT TO KNOW, IF THERE'S AN ISSUE *YOU WANT ADDRESSED.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUR 'GOOD QUESTION.' HEAD TO ABC-DASH-7-DOT-COM.

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METH ARREST-(3) SS


CAUGHT WITH METH AND FACED WITH GOING TO JAIL, A CHARLOTTE COUNTY TRIO TRIES TO USE A BABY TO HIDE THEIR DRUGS.

DEPUTIES SAY 20 YEAR OLD DODIE ALBRITTON STASHED CRYSTAL METH IN HER INFANT DAUGHTERS SHOE.

THEY FOUND THE DRUGS AFTER PULLING OVER A DRIVER FOR ERRATIC DRIVING IN PORT CHARLOTTE MONDAY NIGHT.

DEPUTIES ALSO FOUND METH ON TWO OTHER PASSENGERS, ALEXANDER RULE AND MANUEL ROLON.

THEY ARRESTED ALL THREE.

TONIGHT AT SEVEN THAT ONE-YEAR-OLD GIRL IS BACK WITH HER FATHER. Return to index of stories...


CAR INTO HOME-VO


AN ELDERLY PORT CHARLOTTE MAN ESCAPED INJURY TODAY AFTER SLAMMING INTO A HOUSE.

EMERGENCY OFFICIALS DON'T KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE 91-YEAR-OLD TO HIT THE HOUSE.

THE MAN BARRELLED THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR.

HE FINALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER HITTING THE BACK WALL.

AUTHORITIES ARE INSPECTING THE HOME TO MAKE SURE IT IS STILL STRUCTURALLY SAFE.

THEY SAY THE MAN DID NOT LIVE AT THIS HOME.

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


GET YOUR FLU SHOTS-VO


THE FLU BUG IS SWEEPING ACROSS LEE COUNTY--

PROMPTING HEALTH OFFICALS TO ISSUE A WARNING FOR PARENTS.

THEY'RE URGING YOU TO GET YOUR CHILDREN FLU SHOTS BEOFRE SENDING THEM BACK TO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK.

COUNTY OFFICALS SAY THE NUMBER OF CASES IN LOCAL HOSPITALS HAS TRIPLED IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS.

THEY TELL US A QUICK PRICK OR MIST CAN SAVE A LOT OF PAIN. Return to index of stories...


GET YOUR FLU SHOTS-SOTVO


the flu comes at any time. We believe any month is the time for the flu.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS SAY THE NEXT BEST WAY TO AVOID THE FLU IS WASH- WASH -WASH YOUR HANDS, THEN WASH THEM AGAIN. Return to index of stories...


PAGE FIELD TRAFFIC INCREASE-VO


BUSINESS IS TAKING OFF AT PAGE FIELD!

ABC7 HAS LEARNED TOTAL OPERATIONS ARE UP ALMOST 10 PERCENT AT THE AIRPORT.

FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2005, PAGE FIELD HAD CLOSE TO 80-THOUSAND AIRPLANES USE THEIR FACILITIES IN 2012.

THE NEW BASE OPS BUILDING AND IT'S AMENITIES ARE GIVEN PARTIAL CREDIT FOR MORE BUSINESS.

IT'S FILLED WITH MORE THAN 9 DECADES OF AVIATION HISTORY. Return to index of stories...


PAGE FIELD TRAFFIC INCREASE-SOTVO


53:50-54:02 We feel like its one of the major front doors to the community and we think it's an appropriate facility to greet our visitors who are going to purchase homes and spend money out in the community.

LEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY GOVERNS THE AIRPORT.

THEY DON'T USE TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO OPERATE.

NEARLY 1-THOUSAND EMPLOYEES ARE PAID WITH MONEY MADE FROM FUEL SALES.

THE SMALL AIRPORTS ECONOMIC IMPACT ON THE AREA IS ESTIMATED AT JUST OVER 94 MILLION DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


NEW CAPE FIRETRUCK-VO


CAPE CORAL NOW HAS A NEW FIRE ENGINE IN SERVICE AND ITS THE FIRST IN YEARS FOR THE CASH STRAPPED CITY.

CAPE LEADERS TELL US THE 453-THOUSAND DOLLAR PURCHASE REPRESENTS A COMMITMENT TO REPLACE AGING EQUIPMENT.

FOR YEARS -- THE CITY FOCUSED ON REPAIRS RATHER THAN COSTLY REPLACEMENTS.

THEY TELL US THEY'RE DEVELOPING A THREE YEAR TO PLAN TO GET BACK ON SCHEDULE.

ABC7 HAS LEARNED CAPE CORAL'S CITY MANAGER WILL ASK FOR ANOTHER NEW FIRE TRUCK THIS MONTH. Return to index of stories...


NEW CAPE FIRETRUCK-SOTVO


0354 "now we're in a situation where things have gotten a little better. We're on the up, not the down but we need to play catch up.

ABC7 HAS LEARNED CAPE CORAL'S CITY MANAGER WILL ASK FOR ANOTHER NEW FIRE TRUCK THIS MONTH. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE ONE


TWO SUSPECTS AND A TON OF GUNS!

WHAT POLICE FOUND -- ALONG WITH A MASSIVE CACCE OF WEAPONS -- THAT SUGGESTS A TERROR PLOT.

PLUS, CAMERAS ROLL AS THEIVES RAM THEIR TRUCK THROUGH A STORE WINDOW.

WHAT THEY GOT AWAY WITH BEFORE POLICE COULD EVEN REACT.

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TZ1) A NEW YORK GUN COUPLE-VO


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TZ1 B) ATM THEFT-VO


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SANDY HOOK SCHOOL-VO


TODAY, PARENTS AND STUDENTS GOT A CHANCE TO SEE THE NEW SCHOOL SETUP FOR THE CHILDREN FROM SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.

ADMINISTRATORS PREPARED THE NEW FACILITY TO RESEMBLE THE STUDENT'S OLD CLASSROOMS.

THEY'RE TRYING TO MAKE THE TRANSITION AS FAMILIAR AND COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE.

THERE WILL BE ONE NOTICEABLE DIFFERENCE -- A HEAVY AND VISIBLE POLICE PRESENCE.

CLASSES START IN THE MORNING. Return to index of stories...


CO THEATER SHOOTING MEETING-VO


PROSECUTORS AND DEFENSE ATTORNEYS ARE SET TO OUTLINE THEIR CASES FOR THE MAN ACCUSED OF OPENING FIRE IN A COLORADO THEATHER.

A HEARING FOR JAMES HOLMES WILL BEGIN NEXT WEEK.

A STATE DISTRICT JUDGE WILL THEN DECIDE IF THEIR IS SUFFICIENT EVIDENCE TO PUT HOLMES ON TRIAL.

HOLMES IS CHARGED WITH KILLING 12 PEOPLE AND WOUNDING 70 OTHERS INSIDE AN AURORA MOVIE THEATHER BACK IN JULY. Return to index of stories...


NEW YORK GUN COUPLE-VO


A TIP LED POLICE IN NEW YORK TO A SHOCKING STASH OF GUNS AND EXPLOSIVES.

THEY FOUND THE WEAPONS IN A GREENWICH VILLAGE APARTMENT.

THE COUPLE WHO LIVES THERE HAD BEEN UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR CREDIT CARD FRAUD.

BUT WHEN OFFICERS SHOWED UP, THEY FOUND AN ARESENAL CAPABLE OF INFLICTING A WHOLE LOT OF DAMAGE. Return to index of stories...


NEW YORK GUN COUPLE-SOTVO


14:25:23 they had um, a terrorist encyclopedia, they had improvised and modified firearms, deadly homemade weapons, a do it yourself machine gun, how to make it, they had a street sweeper a home workshop shotgun

POLICE EVACUATED THE APARTMENT BUILDING AFTER FINDING A HIGHLY UNSTABLE AND POWERFUL EXPLOSIVE USED IN BOMB MAKING.

SO FAR, INVESTIGATORS DON'T KNOW WHO THE COUPLE WAS TARGETING OR EVEN IF THEY HAD ONE.

THEY DO NOT HAVE LINKS TO TERROR ORGANIZATIONS. Return to index of stories...


ATM THEFT-VO


A BOLD A-T-M ROBBERY UNFOLDS ON SURVEILLANCE CAMERA DURING A HEIST IN HOUSTON.

IT HAPPENED EARLY THIS MORNING.

WATCH AS A DARK COLORED FORD PICKUP TRUCK PLOWS INTO THE STORE.

THREE MEN DASH INTO THE STORE, LIFT THE SECURITY GATE AND GRAB THE A-T-M THAT WAS BOLTED TO THE FLOOR AND DRIVE OFF WITH IT.

A STORE EMPLOYEE SAYS THE A-T-M WAS STOCKED WITH ABOUT 4-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CASH.

POLICE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THE CROOKS. Return to index of stories...


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TEASE TWO


PEOPLE IN COLLIER COUNTY WERE FED UP AND TIRED OF WAITING.

WHAT THEY HOPED TO ACCOMPLISH IN THE SANDY --

DOING THE WORK THEMSELVES.

AND WE'RE ON EAGLE WATCH!

THE LOCAL WEB CAM ATTRACTING MILLIONS CAPTURED SOMETHING REALLY REMARKABLE TODAY.

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TZ2 A) CLAM PASS PROJEST STALLED-VO


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TZ2 B) EAGLE CAM-VO


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WEATHER-CLIP


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WEATHER-PWC


Highs will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s across the area. There will again be patchy fog forming tonight into tomorrow morning with lower near the 60 degree mark.

Through the day Thursday, cloud cover will be increasing ahead of a cold front. Then on Friday we can expect a few scattered showers as the front moves into our area. This front will be different from the past couple of fronts.

Cloud cover and the chance for a few showers will stick around through the weekend. There won't be a big cool down with this front either. Highs will still be in the upper 70s this weekend. Return to index of stories...


CLAM PASS PROJEST STALLED-VO


A COMMUNITY IS COMING TOGETHER IN COLLIER COUNTY--

THEY'RE BYPASSING POLITICS AND PERMITS TO FIX THE CLOGGED UP CLAM PASS.

DOZENS OF RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS HAVE BEEN COMING OUT TO THE BEACH TO DIG!

SAND HAS MADE THE CHANNEL IMPASSIBLE FOR MONTHS, THREATENING THE MANGROVES AND WILDLIFE--

BUT THE COUNTY HASNT BEEN ABLE TO GET A DREDGING PERMIT FROM THE ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS.

SO A FATHER AND SON WHO LIVE IN PELICAN BAY DECIDED TO FIX THE PROBLEM THEMSLVES--

THEY PICKED UP THEIR SHOVELS AND STARTED DIGGING ON SATURDAY--

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CLAM PASS PROJEST STALLED-SOTVO


"Somebody has to take it into their own hands sometimes."

THE PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION HAD A MEETING TODAY.

THEY SAY THEY'RE WORKING AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO GET AN EMERGENCY PERMIT FROM THE ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS-- BUT IT WILL TAKE MONTHS BEFORE DREDGING EVEN STARTS. Return to index of stories...


BAYFRONT CENTER VOTE-VO


LEADERS OF A SMALL SAILING CENTER IN PUNTA GORDA SAY THEIR FUTURE IS UP IN THE AIR TONIGHT.

THE CITY COUNCIL DECIDED NOT TO LEASE A BUILDING TO THE ORGANIZATION.

THE CITY CURRENTLY LEASES THE BAYFRONT CENTER TO THE Y-M-C-A.

THE COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER THEN USES PART OF THE BUILDING IN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE Y.

THE Y-M-C-A'S LEASE EXPIRES IN MARCH AND THE SAILING GROUP HOPED THE CITY WOULD LEASE IT THE ENTIRE BUILDING.

TODAY, COUNCIL DECIDED TO CONTNUE WORKING WITH THE Y-M-C-A. Return to index of stories...


BAYFRONT CENTER VOTE-SOTVO


"With what they're demanding from us, I don't know that the sailing center will be able to remain. We're going to try, we're going to continue and try to work that direction."

THE Y-M-C-A SAYS IT WILL CREATE IT'S OWN SAILING PROGRAM, BUT MOST LIKELY NOT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER. Return to index of stories...


EAGLE CAM-VO


IT FINALLY HAPPENED. LATE LAST NIGHT--

BALD EAGLES OZZIE AND HARRIET BECAME PARENTS--

AS THEIR FIRST OF TWO EGGS HATCHED.

TWO MILLION PEOPLE. FROM AROUND THE WORLD. HAVE WATCHED THE EAGLES FROM A SPECIAL CAMERA ABOVE THEIR NEST IN NORTH FORT MYERS.

SIX YEARS AGO, THE EAGLES MADE THEIR HOME ON DICK PRITCHETT'S PROPERTY.

BUT THIS YEAR, THE PRITCHETT FAMILY INSTALLED A CAMERA--

SIX FEET ABOVE THE NEST--

TO SHARE THE EXPERIENCE WITH THE WORLD. Return to index of stories...


EAGLE CAM-(2) SOTVO


i could see the camera looking down at the baby

it's a wonderful thing to see, to think it's right here in our backyard

THE WAIT CONTINUES FOR OZZIE AND HARRIETT'S SECOND BABY-- EXPECTED TO HATCH IN THE NEXT TWO OR THREE DAYS. Return to index of stories...


ANTI VENOM COMPANY-VO


A SNAKE THAT A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MAN CAUGHT -- IS HELPING REPLENISH OUR ANTI-VENOM SUPPLY.

HE CAME ARCOSS A CORAL SNAKE ON A RANCH IN LABELLE.

TURNS OUT, IT'S A FORTUNATE FIND.

RIGHT NOW, THE SUPPLY OF ANTI-VENOM FOR CORAL SNAKES IS DWINDLING.

THE FUTURE OF THE CRITICAL TREATMENT IS UNCLEAR.

TOMORROW MORNING, A MAN FROM ORLANDO WILL BE COMING DOWN TO GET THE SNAKE AND START EXTRACTING THE VENOM TO TURN IT INTO LIFE SAVING MEDICINE. Return to index of stories...


ASHTON DIVORCE-VO


CALLING IT QUITS--

TODAY, ACTOR ASHTON KUTCHER FILED FOR DIVORCE FROM ACRESS DEMI MOORE.

THE TWO HAD BEEN SEPARATED FOR OVER A YEAR.

KUTCHER SITED IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES IN HIS PETITION.

THE COUPLE WAS MARRIED FOR SIX-YEARS. Return to index of stories...


CHRISTMAS TREE STUCK-VO


TOSSING OUT THE CHRISTMAS TREE TURNED INTO A MAJOR HEADACHE AT AN ATLANTA MACY'S.

CHECK IT OUT.

THIS MASSIVE 60-FOOT TREE ON TOP OF THE STORE WAS SO BIG, IT ACTUALLY BROKE THE CRANE THAT WAS TRYING TO LIFT IT.

FIREFIGHTERS MOVED IN TO HELP REMOVE IT.

THE TREE FELL INTO THE ROOF OF THE STORE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE STORE ITSELF.

IT HAPPENED BEFORE THE STORE OPENED SO NO ONE WAS HURT. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-POP


THE FLORIDA GATORS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SUGAR BOWL. FLORIDA STATE. LOOKING BACK ON A GREAT SEASON

AND ONE OF THE GREATEST LINEBACKERS OF ALL TIME. CALLING IT A CAREER. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A-VO-DISS


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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP


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11PM TZ1) FISCAL CLIFF CHARITIES-VOTOPS-WIPE


TONIGHT AT 11,

THE FISCAL CLIFF DEAL IS DONE --

BUT NOT EVERYONE IS HAPPY.

HOW LOCAL CHARITIES ARE STILL FEELING THE CRUNCH.

AND WHAT THEY PLAN TO DO TO GET BY IN THE NEW YEAR. Return to index of stories...


11PM TZ2) THIN MODELS CNN-VOTOPS


AND, HOW THIN IS TOO THIN --

IN ONE PART OF THE WORLD YOU WILL NO LONGER SEE MODELS LIKE THESE.

THE NEW LAW THAT BATTLING EATING DISORDERS.

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SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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TITLE ARRIVALS-VOTOPS


NOTRE DAME VS ALABAMA. A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME RICH IN TRADTION.

THAT SHOWDOWN IS STILL A FEW DAYS AWAY. BUT BOTH TEAMS ARRIVED IN MIAMI. TODAY

ACCORDING TO OUR FRIENDS. IN LAS VEGAS. NOTRE DAME IS WASTING THEIR TIME.

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SUGAR BOWL-POP


THE FLORIDA GATORS SAY THEY ARE EXCITED ABOUT GOING TO THE SUGAR BOWL. THEIR FANS. NOT SO MUCH. AT LEAST THAT'S THE WAY IT LOOKS ON PAPER.THE SCHOOL HAS ONLY SOLD 7 THOUSAND TICKETS FOR TONIGHT'S GAME. 17-THOUSANDS WERE GIVEN TO THE GATORS. SO EVEN IF THE FANS DON'T SHOW UP. THE GATORS WILL Return to index of stories...


SUGAR BOWL-VOTOPS-WIPE


SUGAR BOWL COMES YOUR WAY LATER TONIGHT. BETWEEN FLORIDA AND LOUISVILLE

THE GATORS ARE 14 POINT FAVORITES IN THIS ONE. AND WHILE THIS MAY BE A HUGE GAME FOR LOUISVILLE. IT'S JUST ANOTHER GAME AT FLORIDA Return to index of stories...


SUGAR BOWL-SOTTOPS-WIPE


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FSU SEMINOLES-VOTOPS


THE FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES SEASON CAME TO AN END LAST NIGHT WITH AN ORANGE BOWL WIN. A SEASON THAT ENDS WITH 12 WINS AND THE ACC TITLE.

DESPITE ALL OF THAT. MANY IN TALLAHASSEE WERE EXPECTING THIS TEAM TO PLAY FOR A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP.

BUT JIMBO FISHER SAYS. THIS SEASON WAS A SUCCESS. NOT MATTER HOW YOU LOOK AT IT. Return to index of stories...


FSU SEMINOLES-SOTTOPS


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RAY LEWIS-VOTOPS


WHO'S THE BEST LINEBACKER IN NFL HISTORY. THAT ANSWER PROBABLY DEPENDS ON WEHRE YOU'RE FROM AND HOW OLD YOU ARE. NO MATTER WHAT. RAY LEWIS HAS TO AT LEAST MAKE THE LIST. Return to index of stories...


RAY LEWIS-VOTOPS


IN HIS 17 YEAR CAREER. LEWIS HAS BEEN TO 13 PRO BOWLS. WAS THE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR. TWICE. AND WON A SUPER RING

THAT'S NOT BAD BUT AFTER 17 YEARS. RAVENS LINEBACKER RAY LEWIS HAS DECIDED TO CALL IT A CAREER. A CAREER THAT WILL CERTAINLY TAKE HIM TO THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

BUT RAY'S CAREER IS NOT OVER YET. BALTIMORE PLAYS INDIANAPOLIS IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS. Return to index of stories...


RAY LEWIS-SOTTOPS-WIPE


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STATE FOOTBALL-VIDBOX-WIPE


CONGRATULATION TO THESE GUYS WHO HAVE BEEN NAMED FIRST AND SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE. IN 2A FOOTBALL.

YOU SEE ALL THE FIRST BAPTIST PLAYERS. INCLUDING RUNNING BACK JONAH BUELTEL. 17 HUNDRD YARDS AND 26 TOUCHDOWNS Return to index of stories...


FGCU WOMEN-CGTOPS


THE FGCU WOMEN ARE OFF TO A GREAT START IN CONFERNCE PLAY.

THEY CRUSH MERCER TODAY. 70-41. AND ARE NOW 2-0 IN THE A-SUN. Return to index of stories...


GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT


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