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DIRECTORS PAGE TEEN HIT SAVING CAR SPACE-VOTOPS
HEADLINES NOOK SALES SLOW-VO
HL 1) SHED FIRE-VO OR REM LIVE JIMMY KIMMEL-SS
HL 2) LEHIGH PUPPY-SOTVO NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP
HL 3) RAZOR BILL-VO TEASE TWO
BREAKING OPEN-CLIP TZ2 A MAN USES SON AS SHIELD-VOTOPS
SHED FIRE FATALITY-2-SHOT-SS-SPLIT TZ2 B CHILD EXPLAINS BAD CALL-SOTVO TO BREAK
SHED FIRE FATALITY-REM-26 WEATHER-CLIP
SHED FIRE FATALITY-VO-WIPE WEATHER-PWC
SHED FIRE FATALITY-SOTVO DISNEY GRENADES-VO
SHED FIRE FATALITY-REM-26 BIEBER REACTS TO PHOTOG DEATH-VO WIPE
CHARCO COUPLE STEALING-SS VOWIPE MAN USES CHILD AS SHIELD??-VOTOPS
CHARCO COUPLE STEALING-SOT SS COSTA CONCORDIA CAPT COURT-VO
CITRUS GREENING-VO-WIPE FATAL MEDICAL CHOPPER CRASH-VOWIPE
CITRUS GREENING-SOTVO VEGAS PLANE FIRE-VOTOPS
NEW CONGRESS-VOWIPE SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL-SOTVOWIPE
NEW CONGRESS-SOTVO SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL-SOTVOWIPE
BOEHNER REELECTED-VO FMB TALL SHIP-SOTVOTOPS
SANDY HOOK STUDENTS-VOWIPE NEW FL BEST BEACHES-VO
SANDY HOOK STUDENTS-SOTVO CHILD EXPLAINS BAD CALL-2SHOT SOTVO
SANDY HOOK ADVISORY COMMISSION-VOTOPS TEASE THREE-POP
GOV SCOTT IN TOWN-VOWIPE TZ3 A-VO-DISS
GOV SCOTT IN TOWN-SOTVO TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP
STOCKS-NATVOTOPS 11PM TZ1) OLDER SINGLES ONLINE DATING-VOTOPS-WIPE
OIL SPILL SETTLEMENT-OC 11PM TZ2) BEER LAWSUIT-VOTOPS
METRO PKWY MEETING-OC SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
CCSO THIEVES TARGET ID DOCS-OC FLORIDA GATORS-SOTTOPS
LEHIGH PUPPY-VO-WIPE FLORIDA GATORS-POPMON
LEHIGH PUPPY-SOTVO FLORIDA GATORS-VOTOPS
RADIO SHACK ROBBERY-VOTOPS FLORIDA GATORS-SOTVO
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP-VOTOPS
TEASE ONE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP-SOTTOPS
TZ1 A RAZOR BILL DYING-SOTVO BENGALS TEXANS-POPMON
TZ1 B TEEN HIT SAVING CAR SPACE-VO BENGALS TEXANS-SOTTOPS
PANTHER REFUGE THREATENED-VO NHL LABOR-VOTOPS
RAZOR BILL DYING-VOWIPE NHL LABOR-SOTTOPS
RAZOR BILL DYING-SOTVO PGA GOLF
FMPD BIKE PATROL-VOWIPE GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT


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HEADLINES


BREAKING NEWS IN COLLIER COUNTY.

FIRE CREWS FOUND THE BODY OF THE MAN AS THEY COMBED THROUGH A SHED FIRE.

ABC 7 IS LIVE WITH NEW VIDEO AND THE MAN WHO CALLED 911.

he was right there under the tree and he was so cute

A CALL TO ACTION!

A FAMILY BELIEVE'S SOMEONE STOLE THEIR CHILD'S CHRISTMAS PRESENT -- A CUTE LITTLE PUPPY.

TONIGHT THE NEIGHBORHOOD SEARCH IS ON.

AND A DEADLY OUTCOME FOR AN ARTIC BIRD A LONG WAY FROM HOME.

DID HURRICANE SANDY PUSH IT INTO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - ONE THOUSAND MILES OFF COURSE?

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


HL 1) SHED FIRE-VO OR REM LIVE


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HL 2) LEHIGH PUPPY-SOTVO


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HL 3) RAZOR BILL-VO


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BREAKING OPEN-CLIP


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SHED FIRE FATALITY-2-SHOT-SS-SPLIT


THE NEWS AT SEVEN STARTS WITH BREAKING NEWS IN COLLIER COUNTY.

A MAN IS DEAD TONIGHT AFTER A SHED FIRE.

FLAMES BROKE OUT AROUND 2-30 THIS AFTERNOON IN THE SHED OF A HOUSE ON CATTS AVENUE.

THAT'S IN EAST NAPLES.

ABC 7'S CHRISTINA LUSBY JUST TALKED TO THE PERSON WHO CALLED 9-1-1 AND SHE HAS NEW VIDEO OF THE BLAZE. Return to index of stories...


SHED FIRE FATALITY-REM-26


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SHED FIRE FATALITY-VO-WIPE


TONIGHT AT SEVEN. THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL IS STILL ON THE SCENE INVESTIGATING.

COLLIER DEPUTIES ARE ALSO THERE ALONG WITH EAST NAPLES, ISLE OF CAPRI AND MARCO ISLAND FIRE CREWS. Return to index of stories...


SHED FIRE FATALITY-SOTVO


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SHED FIRE FATALITY-REM-26


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CHARCO COUPLE STEALING-SS VOWIPE


EVEN WHILE THEY SIT IN JAIL, THE ACCUSATIONS KEEP PILING UP FOR A PORT CHARLOTTE COUPLE.

DEPUTIES ARRESTED CHRISTEN DIAL AND JEFFREY SABITINELLI LAST WEEK.

THEY SAY THE PAIR STOLE A WELDER FROM TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY WHILE CARING FOR THEIR ROOMMATE'S TWO-YEAR-OLD GIRL.

NOW DETECTIVES SAY THE DUO ALSO STOLE FROM BEST BUY BACK IN NOVEMBER.

THE NEW THEFT CHARGES WERE ADDED ON TODAY AS INVESTIGATORS CONTINUE TO WORK THE CASE.

EMPLOYEES AT TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY ARE STILL SHOCKED THE COUPLE DECIDED TO STEAL A WELDER WHILE CARING FOR THE YOUNG GIRL. Return to index of stories...


CHARCO COUPLE STEALING-SOT SS


"I don't know whether they cased the joint or they just walked and decided to steal a welder."

BOTH DIAL AND SABITINELLI FACE MULTIPLE GRAND THEFT CHARGES.

THEY REMAIN IN THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY JAIL TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


CITRUS GREENING-VO-WIPE


IF YOU EAT ORANGES. DRINK ORANGE JUICE. LISTEN UP.

YOU WILL BE PAYING MORE.

TONIGHT, AN INCURABLE DISEASE IS SPREADING THROUGH SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S ORANGE CROP.

THE DISEASE IS CALLED, "CITRUS GREENING."

INSECTS SPREAD THE DISEASE THAT KILLS ORANGE AND GRAPEFRUIT TREES.

IT'S ALREADY CUT PRODUCTION BY FIVE PERCENT.

GROWERS SAY THAT MUCH DAMAGE IS UNHEARD OF WITHOUT A FREEZE OR HURRICANE. Return to index of stories...


CITRUS GREENING-SOTVO


29:23 "If there's less fruit in a free economy, people have to pay more for it." Mark Colbert, Duda, GM Citrus Groves

PRICES WILL GO UP.

ACCORDING TO ECONOMISTS - BEFORE CITRUS GREENING JUICE PRICES WERE ALREADY ON THE RISE ABOUT A DOLLAR FIFTY A GALLON EVERY YEAR. Return to index of stories...


NEW CONGRESS-VOWIPE


IN WASHINGTON TODAY,

A NEW CONGRESS TOOK THE OATH OF OFFICE.

THIS FIRST DAY WAS ABOUT FAMILIES.

AND ABOUT FIRSTS.

IRAQ WAR VETERAN AND DOUBLE AMPUTEE TAMMY DUCKWORTH WAS SWORN IN.

SHE'S A DEMOCRAT FROM ILLINOIS AND THE FIRST DISABLED WOMAN IN CONGRESS.

REPUBLICAN TIM SCOTT, OF SOUTH CAROLINA, WAS ALSO SWORN IN.

HE'S THE ONLY AFRICAN AMERICAN NOW IN THE SENATE.

THAT'S WHERE 20 WOMEN WILL SERVE.

THAT'S A RECORD.

AND NOW THAT THE POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE IS DONE, TOUGH DECISIONS LIE AHEAD.

DEFENSE SPENDING, ENTITLEMENT CUTS,THE DEBT CEILING.

AND REPUBLICANS WARNING THE PRESIDENT IT'S TIME FOR DEEP SPENDING CUTS. Return to index of stories...


NEW CONGRESS-SOTVO


the first step in this debate is for democrats to get over their fanatical commitment to guarding every single dime the government every got it's hands on!

IT'S A GUARANTEE OF GRIDLOCK AND EPIC BATTLES THAT COULD SHUT DOWN GOVERNMENT AND DAMAGE THE U-S ECONOMY. Return to index of stories...


BOEHNER REELECTED-VO


DESPITE A SMALL REVOLT AMONG THE REPUBLICAN RANK AND FILE--

REPRESENTATIVE JOHN BOEHNER WILL REMAIN SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE.

THE 113TH CONGRESS RE-ELECTED HIM AFTER TAKING POWER.

THE NEW SENATE IS MAKING HISTORY WITH A RECORD NUMBER OF WOMEN. TWENTY.

SENATOR TIM SCOTT OF SOUTH CAROLINA BECAME THE FIRST BLACK REPUBLICAN IN OVER THREE DECADES. Return to index of stories...


SANDY HOOK STUDENTS-VOWIPE


IT'S BEEN ANOTHER DIFFICULT AND EMOTIONAL DAY IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.

FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE DEADLY SHOOTING SPREE AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY - STUDENTS AND TEACHERS WHO SURVIVED THE ATTACK WERE BACK IN CLASS.

THEY'RE IN A NEW SCHOOL. IN ANOTHER TOWN, SEVEN MILES AWAY.

LILIA ALVAREZ TALKED ABOUT TAKING HER LITTLE GIRL BACK TO SCHOOL THIS MORNING. Return to index of stories...


SANDY HOOK STUDENTS-SOTVO


we try not to talk about the same things over and over. trying to get back to normal.

THREE WEEKS HAVE PASSED SINCE THE ATTACK THAT KILLED 26 PEOPLE -- 20 CHILDREN.

COUNSELORS WILL STAY AT THE SCHOOL FOR AS LONG AS THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS OR PARENTS NEED THEM. Return to index of stories...


SANDY HOOK ADVISORY COMMISSION-VOTOPS


AS STUDENTS IN NEWTOWN RETURNED TO SCHOOL TODAY--

CONNECTICUT GOVERNOR, DANNEL MALLOY ANNOUNCED THE CREATION OF THE SANDY HOOK ADVISORY COMMISSION.

COMMISSIONERS WILL WORK TO STRENGTHEN GUN LAWS.

MAKE SURE MENTAL HEALTH CARE REACHES THOSE WHO NEED IT.

AND ENSURE LAW ENFORCEMENT HAS EVERYTHING NEEDED TO PROTECT COMMUNITITES. Return to index of stories...


GOV SCOTT IN TOWN-VOWIPE


FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT SPENT THE DAY IN LEE COUNTY.

HE TOURED SEVERAL COMPANIES TODAY.

THIS MORNING --

HE STOPPED AT GARDEN STREET RECYCLING IN FORT MYERS

THEN THE GOVERNOR VISITED CHICO'S HEADQUARTERS.

AND LATER. HE TOURED FLORIDA'S MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR - "SHAW DEVELOPMENT" IN BONITA SPRINGS.

ABC7'S CHAD OLIVER ASKED THE GOVERNOR WHY'S HE CHOSE THOSE BUSINESSES TO VISIT. Return to index of stories...


GOV SCOTT IN TOWN-SOTVO


"They're all business leaders that are interested in expanding in Florida. and I want to make sure that if they have any concerns about why they're in Florida, how can I help them expand because we want more jobs in Florida."

GOVERNOR SCOTT ALSO TALKED HEALTHCARE - SPECIFICALLY *HOW THE STATE WILL MOVE FORWARD WITH "OBAMA-CARE."

NEXT MONDAY HE WILL BE IN WASHINGTON TO MEET WITH THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Return to index of stories...


STOCKS-NATVOTOPS


closing bell

STOCKS FADED TODAY AFTER A STRONG START TO THE YEAR.

INDECISION BY THE FEDERAL RESERVE OVER HOW LONG TO CONTINUE AN ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROGRAM AND MIXED REPORTS OVER HOLIDAY SALES. CAUSED CONCERN.

THE DOW, S-AND-P AND NASDAQ ALL CLOSED DOWN. Return to index of stories...


OIL SPILL SETTLEMENT-OC


NEW TONIGHT --

TRANSOCEAN DEEPWATER INCORPORATED WILL SHELL OUT MORE THAN A BILLION DOLLARS.

THEY OWNED THE OIL RIG THAT EXPLODED IN 20-10 -- LEADING THE LARGEST OIL SPILL IN OUR HISTORY.

THE BILLION DOLLAR FINE IS THEIR PUNISHMENT.

THE DISASTER KILLED 11 WORKERS AND CAUSED A MASSIVE SLOWDOWN IN THE FISHING AND TOURISM INDUSTRIES.

IN NOVEMBER -- B-P,

WHO LEASED THE RIG -- AGREED TO PAY THE LARGEST CRIMINAL FINE IN U-S HISTORY. Return to index of stories...


METRO PKWY MEETING-OC


HAPPENING RIGHT NOW --

FORT MYERS RESIDENTS ARE VOICING THEIR CONCERNS ABOUT A NEW METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION PROJECT.

THE 22-MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT IS SLATED TO BE COMPLETE BY THE SUMMER OF 2015.

TONIGHT'S MEETING IS TO CLEAR UP ANY QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE.

THE EXPANSION WILL WIDEN THE CURRENT PARKWAY AND ADD A NEW BRIDGE -- EVENTUALLY BECOMING AN ALTERNATIVE TO U-S 41. Return to index of stories...


CCSO THIEVES TARGET ID DOCS-OC


HERE'S A NEW WARNING TONIGHT FROM THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE.

AFTER THE HOLIDAYS, THIEVES AREN'T JUST LOOKING FOR YOUR ELECTRONICS, JEWELRY OR CASH.

THEY ALSO WANT YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSES, YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR OTHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS.

THEY WANT TO STEAL YOUR IDENTITY.

ANOTER POPULAR SCAM -- DIGGING THROUGH YOUR TRASH AND TAKING YOUR CELL PHONE BILLS AND OLD BANK STATEMENTS.

BEST ADVICE -- SHRED THEM. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH PUPPY-VO-WIPE


SOMEONE STOLE THE PUPPY SANTA BROUGHT ONE FAMILY IN LEHIGH ACRES.

THE PUG PUPPY NAMED MOCHA WENT MISSNG YESTERDAY MORNING.

THE FAMILY SAYS IT PUT THE TWO MONTH OLD IN ITS CAGE, ON THE PORCH RIGHT BY THE FRONT DOOR.

DURING THE 20 MINUTES HE WAS OUTSIDE-

SOMEONE SNEAKED INTO THE YARD--

UNLOCKED THE PUPPY'S CAGE--

AND STOLE HIM.

THE CHILDREN DISCOVERED MOCHA'S EMPTY CRATE. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH PUPPY-SOTVO


33:16 " i was crying about it last night because i'm really worried about him. i don't know whose hands he's in."

THESE CHILDREN ARE DETERMINED TO GET THEIR PUPPY BACK.

THEY'VE MADE SIGNS TO PUT UP IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD- ASKING ANYONE WHO'S SEEN THEIR PUPPY TO CALL. Return to index of stories...


RADIO SHACK ROBBERY-VOTOPS


CAUGHT ON CAMERA --

THREE MEN WEARING MASKS STORMED INTO A RADIO SHACK IN POMPANO BEACH.

YOU CAN SEE THE ROBBERS WAVE AN AUTOMATIC WEAPON.

THEN THEY ORDER EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS INTO A STORAGE ROOM.

NO ONE WAS HURT -- BUT WHAT MAKES THIS STORY SCARY --

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS STORE HAS BEEN HIT WITHIN THE LAST YEAR.

THERE IS A THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD FOR ANY INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO AN ARREST. Return to index of stories...


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TEASE ONE


the chances of any of these birds making it back to their home range is pretty slim

ALL NEW AT SEVEN.

PROTECTED BIRDS MORE THAN A THOUSAND MILES OFF COURSE.

AND THEY'RE DYING HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

EXPERTS ARE BLAMNG HURRICANE SANDY TONIGHT.

AND CAUGHT ON TAPE.

A TEEN RAN OVER BY A CAR AT WALMART.

ALL SHE WAS TRYING TO DO WAS SAVE A SPACE FOR HER PREGNANT FRIEND.

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TZ1 A RAZOR BILL DYING-SOTVO


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TZ1 B TEEN HIT SAVING CAR SPACE-VO


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PANTHER REFUGE THREATENED-VO


THREE DAYS INTO THE NEW YEAR, TWO PANTHERS HIT AND KILLED BY CARS.

AND NOT HELPING MATTERS TONIGHT,

AN THREATENING PLANT IS TAKING OVER PARTS OF COLLIER COUNTY.

THIS IS CALLED BRAZILIAN PEPPER AND COGON-GRASS.

AND IT'S RAPID GROWTH PUTS PANTHERS' LIVES AT RISK.

EXPERTS SAY THE PLANTS CHANGE THE LANDSCAPE - TAKING AWAY FOOD PANTHERS SURVIVE ON.

A CREW IS NOW IN PLACE FIGHTING THE PLANT.

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RAZOR BILL DYING-VOWIPE


ARCTIC BIRDS -- SUPPOSED TO BE UP NORTH -- ARE ENDING UP IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INSTEAD.

AND THEY'RE DYING.

THESE BIRDS ARE CALLED "RAZOR BILLS".

THEY LOOK A LITTLE LIKE PENGUINS.

TONIGHT WE'RE LEARNING HURRICANE SANDY MIGHT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHY THEY'RE HERE AND WHY THEY'RE IN TROUBLE.

THE STORM MAY HAVE BLOWN THEM OFF COURSE AS THEY HEADED SOUTH.

OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS WILDLIFE CLINICS HAVE TAKEN IN DOZENS OF THE PROTECTED BIRDS.

MOST OF THEM WERE ALREADY DEAD.

OTHERS WERE EXHAUSTED AND STARVING. Return to index of stories...


RAZOR BILL DYING-SOTVO


"They're very stressed by not having their normal food, not having the normal watcher the cooler weather."

AT THE CROW WILDLIFE CENTER ON SANIBEL --

ONLY TWO OF THIRTEEN RAZORBILLS BROUGHT IN SURVIVED. Return to index of stories...


FMPD BIKE PATROL-VOWIPE


FIGHTING CRIME IN A DEADLY CITY,

FORT MYERS POLICE DEPLOY A NEW TACTIC IN THE DUNBAR NEIGHBORHOOD.

PATROLLING THE AREA ON BIKE AND FOOT.

CHIEF DOUG BAKER HOPES THE MOVE WILL BREAK DOWN A BARRIER BETWEEN OFFICERS AND RESIDENTS.

THE GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO COME FORWARD WITH INFORMATION ABOUT CRIME

POLICE WILL ALSO TEAM WITH RELIGIOUS LEADERS TO DISCUSS COMMUNITY COOPERATION.

THE FIRST MEETING IS LATER THIS MONTH. Return to index of stories...


TEEN HIT SAVING CAR SPACE-VOTOPS


CHECK OUT SHOCKING VIDEO OUT IN GEORGIA.

A DRIVER RUNS A TEENAGER OVER.

THE TEEN WAS SAVING A PARKING SPACE FOR A FRIEND.

THE DRIVER IS A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER, UPSET ABOUT THE GIRL SAVING THE SPACE.

THE TEEN GIRL IS FINE.

THE DRIVER WAS ARRESTED.

AND LATE TONIGHT --

WE FOUND OUT SHE RESIGNED HER POST ON THE SCHOOL BOARD. Return to index of stories...


NOOK SALES SLOW-VO


ON THE CONSUMER FRONT TONIGHT,

DO YOU HAVE A NOOK?

WELL THE E-READER DID LITTLE TO BOOST FOURTH QUARTER SALES AT BARNES AND NOBLE.

THE COMPANY SAW A NEARLY 13-PERCENT DECLINE IN SALES SINCE THIS TIME LAST YEAR.

BARNES AND NOBLE SAYS IT DID NOT EXPECT THE DROP,

ESPECIALLY WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE HD NOOK IN SEPTEMBER.

SO IT'S BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD FOR THE COMPANY. Return to index of stories...


JIMMY KIMMEL-SS


A PROGRAMMING REMINDER --

NEXT WEEK JIMMY KIMMEL MOVES TO A NEW TIME SLOT.

THE LATE NIGHT TALK SHOW WILL AIR AT 11-35 STARTING NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT RIGHT HERE ON ABC7.

THAT'S RIGHT AFTER OUR NEWS AT 11.

NIGHTLINE MOVES TO 12-35 IN THE MORNING. Return to index of stories...


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TEASE TWO


ALL NEW AT SEVEN,

IT'S A PICTURE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS.

A MAN USING HIS CHILD AS A HUMAN SHIELD.

THE DEADLY OUTCOME IN SIX MINUTES.

It's really not! Because it's closer to that!

YOU CAN'T GET A BAD CALL PAST THIS LITTLE GIRL.

IS SHE READY TO BE A COLLEGE FOOTBALL REF?

HER YOUTUBE VIDEO IS MAKING WAVES. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A MAN USES SON AS SHIELD-VOTOPS


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TZ2 B CHILD EXPLAINS BAD CALL-SOTVO TO BREAK


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WEATHER-CLIP


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WEATHER-PWC


CLOUDS ON THE RISE

It is hard to believe that it is early January. All this sunshine has helped our temperatures climb into the lower 80s for several days now. With a cold front approaching from our north - will that all change? Not quite.

We are only expecting added cloud cover with this front. In fact, we will actually experience a warm up after it passes.

It is currently moving at a snail's pace, but eventually it will move over Southwest Florida and then stall on top of us. It will essentially split the area in two. This means Central Lee County and areas North will see more clouds for Friday than areas South of Central Lee County.

Patchy dense fog can be expected for another night. Areas seeing the densest fog will be Collier County and our interior communities. Along with the fog we will start the day with a mostly cloudy sky and temperatures in the 50 to 60 degree range.

With the front hanging out on top of us we will stay mostly cloudy sky during the day. I would not be surprised if we had a few rogue showers to track on First Alert Live Doppler Radar, but the chance is less than 30 percent.

Daytime highs in the 80s can be expected across Collier County on Friday. Everyone else will hold in the upper 70s.

This front stays in place over the weekend. Saturday will be a partly cloudy but dry day. Sunday on the other hand will be different. Our weather pattern will get a little punch in the upper atmosphere, and that will instigate scattered showers for Sunday and Monday.

Our lonely front is finally getting kicked out on Monday, and once it does the sunshine will return. Sorry, but there is not cold air behind the front. 80 degree temperatures are expected next week, too. Return to index of stories...


DISNEY GRENADES-VO


SCARY MOMENTS AT DISNEY IN ORLANDO.

A JANITOR FOUND THREE HAND GRENADES INSIDE A DOWNTOWN DISNEY TRASH CAN.

KEEP IN MIND THIS IS **NOT INSIDE ANY THEME PARK.

DOWNTOWN DISNEY IS RIGHT NEXT TO THE THEME PARK.

A BOMB SQUAD REMOVED THE GRENADES.

THEY WERE NOT LIVE - AND NOT DANGEROUS.

NONETHELESS - NOT WHAT YOU EXPECT TO FIND IN THE TRASH. Return to index of stories...


BIEBER REACTS TO PHOTOG DEATH-VO WIPE


JUSTING BIEBER SPEAKS OUT AFTER SOMEONE DIES TRYING TO TAKE HIS PICTURE.

THE POPSTAR OFFERS HIS CONDOLENCES SAYING 'HOPEFULLY THIS TRAGEDY WILL FINALLY INSPIRE MEANINGFUL LEGISLATION. TO PROTECT THE LIVES AND SAFETY OF CELEBRITIES, POLICE OFFICERS AND THE PHOTOGRAPHERS THEMSELVES.'

THE PHOTOGRAPHER WAS HIT BY A CAR AND KILLED - THINKING THE PERSON INSIDE BIEBER'S CAR WAS INFACT BIEBER.

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MAN USES CHILD AS SHIELD??-VOTOPS


TAKE A LOOK AT THESE PICTURES FROM NEBRASKA.

A MAN ARMED WITH A SHOTGUN USES HIS SON AS A HUMAN SHIELD!

THE BOY'S OKAY TONIGHT.

POLICE WENT TO THE MAN'S HOME AFTER A 9-1-1 CALL ABOUT A DOMESTIC SITUATION.

HIS GIRLFRIEND AND ONE OF HIS SONS ESCAPED.

HE EVENTUALLY PUT HIS OTHER SON BACK INSIDE.

THEN POLICE SHOT HIM.

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COSTA CONCORDIA CAPT COURT-VO


THE CAPTAIN OF THE WRECKED COSTA CONCORDIA IS SUING THE COMPANY.

FRANCESCO SCHETTINO ADMITTED TO MISTAKES AFTER KNOWING THE MEGA SHIP WAS IN TROUBLE.

BUT HE ARGUES COSTA CRUISES MISHANDLED THE RESPONSE.

32 PEOPLE DIED IN THE WRECK.

JANUARY 13TH MARKS ONE YEAR SINCE THE DISASTER.

MANSLAUGHTER CHARGES AGAINST SCHETTINO ARE PENDING. Return to index of stories...


FATAL MEDICAL CHOPPER CRASH-VOWIPE


IN IOWA TONIGHT,

THREE PEOPLE ARE DEAD AFTER A MEDICAL HELICOPTER CRASHED.

A NURSE, PARAMEDIC AND THE PILOT WERE THE ONLY PEOPLE ON BOARD.

PEOPLE IN THE AREA HEARD L A LOUD BOOM.

THEN THEY SAW FLAMES OFF IN THE DISTANCE..

THE CHOPPER WAS IN ROUTE TO PICK UP A PATIENT. Return to index of stories...


VEGAS PLANE FIRE-VOTOPS


A PLANE GOES DOWN IN FLAMES IN LAS VEGAS.

CHECK IT OUT.

EVERYONE'S OKAY AFTER THIS PLANE SKIDDED OFF THE RUNWAY.

CREWS DEALING WITH A PRETTY BIG FIRE.

ONLY TWO PEOPLE WERE ON BOARD.

AGAIN THEY'RE OKAY.

BUT THE PLANE - A DIFFERENT STORY. Return to index of stories...


SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL-SOTVOWIPE


TONIGHT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA,

KIDS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ARE LEARNING ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR WATERWAYS.

That's a snook and that's a hermit crab.

THE SEA SCHOOL TEACHES KIDS HOW TO KEEP CREATURES ALIVE THROUGH EPIDEMICS LIKE RED TIDE.

DOCTOR BRUCE NEILL IS A CONSERVATION BIOLGIST.

HE JOINED THE KIDS ON SANIBEL TODAY.

THE DOCTOR SAYS IF KIDS CAN LEARN TO LOVE THE OCEAN, THEY CAN BETTER PROTECT IT. Return to index of stories...


SANIBEL SEA SCHOOL-SOTVOWIPE


I think it's the realization that we need to respect each and every one and that combined we do make a great effort

THAT GREAT EFFORT IS FIGHTING THINGS LIKE THOSE TOXIC ALGAE BLOOMS.

LUCKILY THE AREA HASN'T SEEN ANY MAJOR FISH KILLS IN OVER A MONTH. Return to index of stories...


FMB TALL SHIP-SOTVOTOPS


Special moment for us we'll never see anything like it again

A PRETTY COOL SIGHT ON FORT MYERS BEACH TODAY.

YOU'RE LOOKING AT A REPLICA OF THE 'BALTIMORE CLIPPER' NAVAL SCHOONER.

THE SHIP IS ON TOUR COMMEMORATING THE WAR OF 1812.

THIS YEAR MARKS TWO HUNDRED YEARS.

THE SHIP PLAYED A KEY PART IN DEFENDING THE U-S.

NO WORD YET ON ITS ECONOMIC IMPACT TO THE AREA.

TOWN DIRECTORS WILL GAUGE ITS POPULARITY BEFORE IT DEPARTS JAN 24. Return to index of stories...


NEW FL BEST BEACHES-VO


LOOKING FOR A GREAT BEACH TO CALL HOME?

WE HAVE PLENTY IN OUR OWN BACKYARD.

HERE'S A LOOK AT SANIBEL ISLAND.

WE MENTIONED A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO IT MADE THE 'DOCTOR BEACH' LIST.

WELL IT'S NOT THE ONLY FLORIDA BEACH.

THE LIST ALSO NAMES CLEARWATER, SIESTA KEY, KEY WEST DELRAY - JUST TO NAME A FEW.

LAST YEAR SIESTA KEY WAS NAMED BEST BEACH IN AMERICA. Return to index of stories...


CHILD EXPLAINS BAD CALL-2SHOT SOTVO


HOW MANY KIDS DOES IT TAKE TO POINT OUT A BAD REFEREE CALL?

JUST ONE IF IT'S THIS NEXT KID.

The football is really not touching that! It's really not! Because it's closer to that!

THIS VIDEO MAKING THE ROUNDS ON YOUTUBE.

LITTLE ADA FOSTER SETS THE STORY STRAIGHT.

HER FATHER ROLLING THE CAMCORDER.

LATE IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA-MICHIGAN GAME A REFEREE CALLS FIRST DOWN.

EVEN THOUGH THERE APPEARS TO BE SPACE BETWEEN THE BALL AND THE FIRST DOWN POLE.

THE GAMECOCKS WOULD GO ON TO WIN THE OUTBACK BOWL, 33-28. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-POP


WE ARE JUST DAYS AWAY FROM THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. HEAR FROM ALABAMA AND NOTRE DAME.

AND THE GATORS ARE TALKING ABOUT LAST NIGHT'S SUGAR BOWL. AND IT'S NOT ALL BAD Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A-VO-DISS


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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP


TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN Return to index of stories...


11PM TZ1) OLDER SINGLES ONLINE DATING-VOTOPS-WIPE


ALL NEW TONIGHT AT 11,

FINDING LOVE IN THE NEW YEAR.

A NEW SITE FROM AN UNLIKELY GROUP THAT IS HELPING BRING *OLDER SINGLES TOGETHER. Return to index of stories...


11PM TZ2) BEER LAWSUIT-VOTOPS


AND, THESE MEN ARE IN JAIL FOR EVERYTHING FROM GRAND THEFT TO MANSLAUGHTER --

BUT THEY SAY THEY ARE INNOCENT.

HOW MUCH THEY WANT THE COUNTRY'S TOP BREWERS TO PAY *THEM FOR *THEIR SUFFERING.

THAT'S TONIGHT AFTER SCANDAL. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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FLORIDA GATORS-SOTTOPS


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FLORIDA GATORS-POPMON


OUT PLAYED AND OUT COACHED. THAT IS A RECIPE FOR DISASTER. AND IF YOU ASK GATOR FANS. IT WAS A DISASTER LAST NIGHT AT THE SUGAR BOWL. Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA GATORS-VOTOPS


THE GATORS LOST TO A LOUISVILLE TEAM THAT WAS 14 POINT UNDERDOGS.

WILL MUSCHAMP SAID 3RD DOWN DEFENSE AND PENALITIES WERE A BIG REASON FOR THEIR DEMISE.

BUT THE GATORS ARE NOT GOING TO LET A BAD LOSS IN THE SUGAR BOWL. DEMINISH A VERY GOOD SEASON Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA GATORS-SOTVO


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MORE BAD NEW FOR THE GATORS CAME TODAY.

ALL-AMERICAN SAFETY MATT ELAM AND BIG TIME DEFENSIVE TACKLE. SHARIFF FLOYD WILL LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY AND ENTER THE NFL DRAFT. Return to index of stories...


NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP-VOTOPS


ALABAMA AND NOTRE DAME HITTING THE PRACITCE FIELD FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ARRIVING IN MIAMI.

THE CRIMSON TIDE ARE 10 POINT FAVORITES. AND ARE LOOING FOR THEIR 3RD NATIONAL TITLE IN 4 YEARS.

MEANWHILE THE FIGHTING IRISH. WE'RE EVEN RANKED TO START THE SEASON BUT ARE LOOKING FOR THEIR FIRST NATIONAL TITLE SINCE 1988 Return to index of stories...


NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP-SOTTOPS


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BENGALS TEXANS-POPMON


IN A MATTER OF 60 MINUTES. ONE MEASLY HOUR. THE HOUSTON TEXANS WENT FROM. TOP SEED IN THE PLAYOFFS. WITH A FIRST ROUND BYE. AND HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE. TO THE TO THE 3RD SEED. AND A FIRST ROUND MATCH UP WITH CINCINNATI. BENGALS AND TEXANS KICKOFF THE NLF PLAYOFFS THIS SATURDAY. Return to index of stories...


BENGALS TEXANS-SOTTOPS


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NHL LABOR-VOTOPS


RIGHT NOW THE NHL IS WORKING HARD TO PUT AN END TO THIS LOCKOUT.

THIS MORNING THE LEAGUE AND THE PLAYERS MET. SWAPPING PROPOSALS.

THE MAIN ISSUES. PLAYERS PENSION. SALARY CAP. AND CONTRACT LENGTH OF CONTRACTS. Return to index of stories...


NHL LABOR-SOTTOPS


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PGA GOLF


FOR ALL YOU GOLF FANS. THE PGA TOUR RETURNS ON FRIDAY. WITH THE HYUNDIA TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS.

LOCAL PRO. GEORGE MCNEILL WILL BE AMONG THE 30 PLAYERS IN THE FIELD.

WHICH ALSO INCLUDES. 7 GUYS WHO WERE AT THE FRANKLIN TEMPLETON SHOOTOUT LAST MONTH Return to index of stories...


GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT


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