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DIRECTORS PAGE TEASE TWO
HEADLINES TZ2 A) MIRACLE LEASE IN LIMBO-VO
HL 1) FM MURDER REAX-SOTVO TZ2 B) BEER FOR DOGS-SOTVO
HL 2) PINE ISLAND GAS THEFT-VOTOPS WEATHER-CLIP
HL 3) BEER FOR DOGS-VOTOPS WEATHER-PWC
SHOW OPEN-CLIP MIRACLE LEASE IN LIMBO-VO
FM 1ST MURDER 2013-SOTVO-SS-OC MIRACLE LEASE IN LIMBO-SOTVO
FM CHURCH DEATH INVESTIGATION-SOTVO PINE ISLAND GAS CANS STOLEN-VO
FM CHURCH DEATH INVESTIGATION-SOTVO-OC PINE ISLAND GAS CANS STOLEN-SOTVO
CHARCO PRINCIPAL REASSIGNED-VO LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TWEETS-VO
CHARCO PRINCIPAL REASSIGNED-SOTVO BEER FOR DOGS-VO
15 YEAR OLD GUN TO HOUSE-VO BEER FOR DOGS-SOTVO
15 YEAR OLD GUN TO HOUSE-SOT-SS BACHELOR-VO
BABY EJECTED FROM CAR FOLO-VO JIMMY KIMMEL NEW TIME TUESDAY-SS
FIRE TRUCK CRASH FOLO-VO NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP
TAMPA ARSON-VO TEASE THREE-POP
PRESIDENT'S PICKS-VO TZ3 A-VO-DISS
SCOTT SEBELIUS MEETING-OC SOT OC TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP
DUNBAR HS EXPANSION-VO 11PM TZ1) REPORTER TACKLED-NATVOTOPS
DUNBAR HS EXPANSION-(2)SOTVO 11PM TZ2) DOLPHIN STAMPEDE-VOTOPS
TOLL FIGHT-VO SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
TOLL FIGHT-SOTVO BCS TITLE GAME-POPLIVE
FISHERMAN TRESSPASSING-VO BCS TITLE GAME-REMLIVE
AEROMED UPDATE-VO BCS TITLE GAME-VOTOPS
METRO PARKWAY EXPANSION-VO-WIPE BCS TITLE GAME-SOTTOPS
GG BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION-VO BRIAN TAG-REMLIVE
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP UF JENKINS-VOTOPS
TEASE ONE NFL COACHES-VOTOPS
TZ1 A) CLINTON FOOTBALL HELMET-VO NFL COACHES-SOTTOPS
TZ1 B) DEER IN CLASSROOM-VO NHL-POPMON
CLINTON FOOTBALL HELMET-VO NHL-VOTOPS
SANDY RESIDENTS RETURN-VO NHL-SOTTOPS
DEER IN CLASSROOM-VO EAGLE WOMEN-CGTOPS
ESCALATOR MALFUNCTION-VO GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP  


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HEADLINES


12:38:09 Yes I was! To get a phone call like that! Extremely! Extremely scared! 12:34:03

SCARED AND ON EDGE--

TONIGHT THE SEARCH IS ON FOR A MURDERER AFTER A MAN IS GUNNED DOWN OUTSIDE A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IN DUNBAR.

PEOPLE LIVING ON PINE ISLAND ARE WORRIED TONIGHT.

THEY'RE AFRAID THIEVES ARE WATCHING THEIR HOMES AND WAITING TO ROB THEM.

THIS AFTER REPORTS OF SEVERAL GAS CAN THEFTS.

AND IT'S A BREW YOU'VE LIKELY NEVER HEARD OF BEFORE--

AND IT'S JUST FOR MAN'S BEST FRIEND.

WHAT THIS BEER *DOESN'T HAVE.

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


HL 1) FM MURDER REAX-SOTVO


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HL 2) PINE ISLAND GAS THEFT-VOTOPS


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HL 3) BEER FOR DOGS-VOTOPS


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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FM 1ST MURDER 2013-SOTVO-SS-OC


everybody had to get down really fast and we had to run. 12:32;11

12:33:59 I was just praying the whole time making sure they were alright. 12:34:03

08:01 I want to assure everyone that all of the kids are safe

16:30 "the phone call we got was telling us he was shot dead."

RIGHT NOW AT 7 --

FORT MYERS POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE CITY'S FIRST HOMICIDE OF THE YEAR.

IT HAPPENED OUTSIDE THE APP-UH-STOL-IC REVIVAL CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ON BARDEN STREET IN DUNBAR.

TONIGHT --

POLICE HAVE STILL NOT RELEASED THE IDENTITY OF THE THE VICTIM.

BUT THEY DO TELL ABC 7--

THIS SHOOTING WAS NOT RANDOM. Return to index of stories...


FM CHURCH DEATH INVESTIGATION-SOTVO


22:49 baker "just based upon what i've seen and what i know so far, he was specifically targeted."

24:30 "it's not happening at 2:00 in the morning- this is the parking lot of a school with small kids and it's extremely frustrating."

FORT MYERS POLICE CHIEF DOUG BAKER WON'T TALK ABOUT THE SPECIFICS OF THE MURDER.

AN ABC 7 PHOTOGRAPHER FIRST ON SCENE SAYS THE MAN'S BODY WAS INSIDE A CAR.

A WOMAN AT THE SCENE SAYS THE VICTIM IS HER BROTHER AND THE FATHER OF TWO. Return to index of stories...


FM CHURCH DEATH INVESTIGATION-SOTVO-OC


16:07 "he was taking the kids to daycare."

15:50 "fun loving guy- no trouble maker- he's none of that."

SHE SAYS SHE DOESN'T KNOW WHY ANYONE WOULD DO THIS.

TONIGHT OFFICERS ARE STILL WORKING TO NOTIFY THE VICTIM'S PARENTS.

THEY'RE ASKING ANYONE WHO MIGHT KNOW SOMETHING TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


CHARCO PRINCIPAL REASSIGNED-VO


NEW AT 7 --

A CHARLOTTE COUNTY PRINCIPAL HAS BEEN MOVED AWAY FROM HIS SCHOOL.

DISTRICT OFFICIALS ARE LOOKING INTO ACCUSATIONS RON SCHUYLER VERBALLY ABUSED STAFF MEMBERS AT "THE ACADEMY."

SCHUYLER HAS WORKED FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SINCE 1989.

MOST RECENTLY, HE WAS THE PRINCIPAL AT THE COUNTY'S ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL.

SCHUYLER'S BEEN TEMPORARILY RE-ASSIGNED TO THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT. Return to index of stories...


CHARCO PRINCIPAL REASSIGNED-SOTVO


with the investigation taking place at the school they felt that it would be uncomfortable for him and his staff members to be there working while that was going on

OFFICIALS SAY IT'S HARD TO PREDICT WHEN THEIR INVESTIGATION WILL BE OVER.

THE OUTCOME, THOUGH, WILL BE THE BIG FACTOR IN WHAT, IF ANY, PUNISHMENT SCHUYLER RECEIVES. Return to index of stories...


15 YEAR OLD GUN TO HOUSE-VO


A 15-YEAR OLD IS UNDER INVESTIGATION IN PUNTA GORDA AFTER OFFICERS SAY HE BROUGHT A PISTOL TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE.

THEY ARRESTED THE TEEN AT THIS HOUSE IN PUNTA GORDA.

DETECTIVES ARE STILL LOOKING INTO HOW THE BOY GOT THE UNLOADED GUN AND WHAT HE PLANNED TO DO WITH IT.

ANOTHER TEENAGER AT THE HOUSE CALLED 9-1-1 WHEN HE SAW THE HAND-GUN. Return to index of stories...


15 YEAR OLD GUN TO HOUSE-SOT-SS


"Just the mere nature of him having a firearm could have been catastrophic, it could have been fatal for anyone of the kids at that party.

WHILE AT THE HOUSE, POLICE ALSO ARRESTED 19-YEAR-OLD JOSHUA HARTMAN.

OFFICERS SAY HE HAD A CONCEALED KNIFE AND MARIJUANA ON HIM.

NEITHER ONE OF THE TEENAGERS ARRESTED LIVED THERE. Return to index of stories...


BABY EJECTED FROM CAR FOLO-VO


THE BABY THROWN FROM A CAR AFTER A CRASH IN LEHIGH ACRES OVER THE WEEKEND --

LEFT A TAMPA HOSPITAL TODAY.

THE SIX MONTH OLD WAS THROWN FROM HIS MOTHER'S CAR.

SHE CRASHED AT LEE BOULEVARD AND JOAN AVENUE NORTH.

THE BABY'S MOTHER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES.

SHE FACE CHARGES FOR NOT HAVING HER CHILD STRAPPED INTO A CAR SEAT. Return to index of stories...


FIRE TRUCK CRASH FOLO-VO


AND TWO INJURED FORT MYERS FIREFIGHTERS ARE ALSO BACK HOME TONIGHT.

THE MEN WERE ON THEIR WAY TO A CALL OVER THE WEEKEND.

AS THEY WERE GOING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION, WITH THEIR LIGHTS AND SIREN ON, THEY HIT A CAR-- THAT WE'RE TOLD, FAILED TO STOP FOR THE FIRE ENGINE.

THE DRIVER WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MINOR INJURIES. Return to index of stories...


TAMPA ARSON-VO


POLICE ARE SEARCHING FOR AN ARSONIST WHO SET THREE HOUSES ON FIRE IN A TAMPA NEIGHBORHOOD.

THE THREE SEPARTE HOMES WERE BURNING AT THE SAME TIME THIS MORNING.

NOBODY GOT HURT.

BUT CREWS WERE ABLE TO PUT THE FIRES OUT QUICKLY.

WITNESSES TOLD POLICE THEY SAW SOMEONE WALKING AWAY FROM ONE OF THE FIRES.

THE TAMPA ARSON TASK FORCE IS INVESTIGATING. Return to index of stories...


PRESIDENT'S PICKS-VO


PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS ANNOUCED HIS PICKS FOR TWO OF THE NATION'S TOP SECURITY POSITIONS.

THE PRESIDENT NOMINATED FORMER REPUBLICAN SENATOR CHUCK HAGEL FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AND COUNTER-TERRORISM ADVISOR JOHN BRENNAN AS CIA DIRECTOR.

BOTH MEN WILL FACE WHAT COULD BE LENGTHY SENATE CONFIRMATION HEARINGS.

REPUBLICANS ARE ALREADY PROMISING INTENSE SCRUTINY OF HAGEL IN PARTICULAR. Return to index of stories...


SCOTT SEBELIUS MEETING-OC SOT OC


FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT SAYS HE'S MAKING PROGRESS PREPARING THE STATE FOR CHANGES REQUIRED UNDER THE NEW HEALTH CARE PLAN.

HE MET TODAY WITH HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY KATHLEEN SEBELIUS.

THEY DISCUSSED CONCERNS ABOUT THE PROJECTED 26-BILLION-DOLLARS IT WILL COST THE STATE TO DOUBLE FLORIDA'S MEDICAID PROGRAM.

the President's health care law is implemented in Florida with regard to the exchange or the expansion of the number of people covered by Medicaid, how will it impact each of our families, their health care cost, their access to quality care, and the access to quality and cost of health

GOVERNOR SCOTT'S BEEN A VOCAL CRITIC OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S HEALTHCARE LAW.

NOW HE SAYS HE'S WILLING TO WORK WITH FEDERAL OFFICIALS. Return to index of stories...


DUNBAR HS EXPANSION-VO


A LEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL IS SET FOR A 34-MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION.

IF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS APPORVE THE DECISION TOMORROW NIGHT, DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL WILL RECEIVE A NEW, TWO-STORY, STATE OF THE ART FACILITY.

ADMINISTRATORS ARE HOPING THE EXPANSION WILL NEARLY DOUBLE ITS ENROLLMENT TO MAKE IT COMPARABLE TO OTHER HIGH SCHOOLS. Return to index of stories...


DUNBAR HS EXPANSION-(2)SOTVO


Curriculum-wise we already on the cutting edge. Now, we'll have the building and the faculty to match.

I think it's exciting that something of this magnitude is being done here in the Dunbar area.

IF APPROVED, CONSTRUCTION COULD START THIS SUMMER AND BE COMPLETE BY THE START OF THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR. Return to index of stories...


TOLL FIGHT-VO


CAPE CORAL LEADERS SAY THEY'RE READY TO TAKE ON LEE COUNTY OVER BRIDGE TOLLS.

THEY CLAIM THE CURRENT AGREEMENT SHORT-CHANGES SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S LARGEST CITY.

FOR SEVEN MONTHS -- THEY'VE TRIED TO REBOOT NEGOTIATIONS.

CITY LEADERS TELL US -- THE CURRENT 60 40 SPLIT FAVORS THE COUNTY.

BUT TODAY WE LEARNED TALKS BETWEEN THE TWO SIDES ARE A STANDSTILL. Return to index of stories...


TOLL FIGHT-SOTVO


2631"we could easily challenge this is court. That's the last option.

The least desirable because when you're already arguing about the ability to talk your chance in negotiating in good faith are pretty pointless."

CAPE COUNCIL MEMBERS SAY THEY'RE REACHING OUT AGAIN -- HOPING THEY CAN FIND A SOLUTION.

THEY ALSO WANT A FINAL SAY IN TOLL RATES AND ANY ROAD PROJECTS THE MONEY CAN PAY FOR. Return to index of stories...


FISHERMAN TRESSPASSING-VO


CAPE CORAL RESIDENTS WANT THE CITY COUNCIL TO REGULATE WHERE PEOPLE CAN FISH.

COUNCILMEMBERS SHOT DOWN AN ORDINANCE LAST APRIL TO BAN PEOPLE FROM FISHING FROM TEN DIFFERENT BRIDGES.

PEOPLE ARE UPSET BECAUSE THEY SAY MANY OF THE FISHERMEN LEAVE TRASH AND CREATE A NUISANCE.

RESIDENTS SAY SOME EVEN GO ONTO PRIVATE PROPERTY, WHICH HAS HOMEOWNERS ASKING THE CITY TO ADDRESS TRESSPASSING LAWS.

CURRENTLY, POLICE CAN'T DO ANYTHING UNLESS THERE IS A FORMAL NO TRESPASSING LETTER ON FILE. Return to index of stories...


AEROMED UPDATE-VO


THE PUBLIC WILL GET ANOTHER CHANCE TO WEIGH IN ON WHO WILL TAKE OVER FOR MEDSTAR.

THE LEE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELICOPTER SHUT DOWN AFTER OVERBILLING PATIENTS.

THE LEE COUNTY PROCUREMENT OFFICE ON HENDRY STREET HOSTS THE MEETING DISCUSSING REPLACEMENTS.

THAT HAPPENS THURSDAY MORNING AT NINE.

FOUR COMPANIES HAVE APPLIED TO REPLACE MEDSTAR. Return to index of stories...


METRO PARKWAY EXPANSION-VO-WIPE


THE METRO PARKWAY EXPANSION IS UNDERWAY TONIGHT.

CREWS WILL BE WORKING TO BUILD A BRIDGE THAT WILL CONNECT DIRECTLY TO BOTH EVANS AVENUE AND FOWLER STREET.

IT'S A COMPLEX ROAD PROJECT. SO EXPECT CONGESTION.

THE 22-MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT WILL GIVE YOU AN ALTERNATE TO 41.

IT SHOULD BE FINISHED BY THE SUMMER OF 2015. Return to index of stories...


GG BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION-VO


A TEMPORARY BRIDGE HAS OPENED IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.

THE BRIDGE ON 23RD STREET SOUTHWEST WAS BUILT AS A DETOUR --

WHILE CREWS WORK TO DEMOLISH AND REBUILD THE WHITE BOULEVARD BRIDGE.

THE COUNTY HAS PUT UP SPEED BUMPS TO SLOW DRIVERS DOWN.

DEPUTIES WILL ALSO PATROL THE AREA TO MAKE SURE TRAFFIC IS RUNNING SMOOTHLY.

BUT PARENTS TOLD A-B-C 7 THEY'RE WORRIED THIS MAKES THE AREA DANGEROUS FOR CHILDREN.

CONSTRUCTION IS EXPECTED TO LAST AT LEAST SIX MONTHS. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE ONE


HILLARY CLINTON IS BACK ON THE JOB.

HOW STATE DEPARTMENT LEADERS READIED THE RETIRING SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HARD KNOCKS OF WASHINGTON.

WHO SAYS YOU NEED TO GET OUTSIDE TO APPRECIATE NATURE?

HOW THIS DEER ENDED UP INSIDE THIS CLASSROOM.

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TZ1 A) CLINTON FOOTBALL HELMET-VO


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TZ1 B) DEER IN CLASSROOM-VO


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CLINTON FOOTBALL HELMET-VO


STATE DEPARTMENT LEADERS WELCOMED SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON BACK TO WORK TODAY WITH A SPECIAL SURPRISE.

A CLINTON DEPUTY PRESENTED THE RETIRING SECRETARY OF STATE WITH A FOOTBALL HELMET AND JERSEY, NOTING THAT WASHINGTON POLITICS IS A CONTACT SPORT.

ON THE BACK OF THE JERSEY. CLINTON'S NAME AND THE NUMBER 112, FOR THE NUMBER OF COUNTRIES SHE VISITED AS SECRETARY OF STATE.

CLINTON RETURNED TO WORK THIS MORNING AFTER A MONTH OFF AFTER SHE COLLAPSED FROM DEHYRDRATION.SUFFERED A CONCUSSION AND THEN A BLOODCLOT IN HER BRAIN. Return to index of stories...


SANDY RESIDENTS RETURN-VO


RESIDENTS OF A TOWN BADLY DAMAGED BY HURRICANCE SANDY IN NEW JERSEY ARE RETURNING HOME TONIGHT.

OCEAN COUNTY WAS ONE OF THE AREAS THE STORM HIT PARTICULARLY HARD.

PEOPLE LIVING THERE CAN MOVE BACK INTO THEIR HOUSES AS LONG AS OFFICIALS SAY THE HOUSES AE SAFE.

WHILE THE NEWS MEANS PROGRESS IN CLEAN-UP AND REBUILDING, THERE IS STILL PLENTY OF WORK TO BE DONE. Return to index of stories...


DEER IN CLASSROOM-VO


AN UNEXPECTED GUEST FORCED STUDENTS TO RUN FROM THEIR CLASSROOM.

CHECK THIS OUT.

THIS 10-POINT BUCK CRASHED THROUGH THE WINDOW THIS MORNING.

A TEACHER AND TWO STUDENTS INSIDE THE ROOM AT THE TIME GOT AWAY.

ABOUT AN HOUR LATER OFFICERS TRANQUILZED AND REMOVED IT.

THE ANIMAL BROKE A LEG AND SUSTAINED CUTS DURING HIS LEAP THROUGH THE WINDOW, AND DID NOT SURVIVE. Return to index of stories...


ESCALATOR MALFUNCTION-VO


THIS IS SOMETHING YOU DON'T SEE EVERY DAY!

TAKE A LOOK.

DOZEN OF PEOPLE HAD TO THINK FAST WHEN THIS ESCALATOR STARTED RUNNING IN REVERSE!

SURPRISED BY THE SUDDEN CHANGE, MANY PASSENGERS STARTED SCREAMING AND JUMPING FROM THE MOVING STAIRWELL.

A SPOKESMAN FOR THE PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY, WHICH OPERATES THE STATION, SAYS AT LEAST FOUR PEOPLE WERE INJURED. Return to index of stories...


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TEASE TWO


RENOVATIONS AT HAMMOND STADUIM MAY IMPACT THE FORT MYERS MIRACLE.

WE'LL TELL YOU WHERE THEY TEAM COULD BE PLAYING NEXT YEAR.

people have to look at the label twice

IT'S NO PRANK.

DOGGIE BEER ON THE STORE SHELF.

HOW ONE MAN'S SPECIAL BREW IS PLEASING PETS AND THEIR OWNERS. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) MIRACLE LEASE IN LIMBO-VO


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TZ2 B) BEER FOR DOGS-SOTVO


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WEATHER-CLIP


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WEATHER-PWC


TEMPERATURES SOARING BY MIDWEEK

It was a wet start to our first full week of 2013, but we're now trading the rain in for sunshine and much warmer temperatures.

How warm? We're talking mid 80s!

So let me show you how this will all transpire. We're seeing the skies clear tonight as the frontal boundary that brought us the gloomy weather begins to weaken. You can't rule out some very low clouds through the wee hours of Tuesday, but overall it'll be a clear night. Come sunrise we will definitely see areas of fog as temperatures drop to the lower 60s.

From there forward the sunshine pops out and it's here to stay.

Why? Simple, a big mountain of high pressure is moving over the East Coast. That's going to keep our weather sunny, dry, and very warm from Tuesday through the beginning of next week.

Morning lows will continue to be around 60 degrees, and daytime highs will soar to the mid 80s. Tuesday we will see a high of 83, Wednesday a high of 84, and then Thursday we get all the way up to 85 degrees. I wouldn't be surprised if some areas saw temperatures a little above 85 in the days to come.

If you want cold temperatures… You'll have to go north. There isn't a cool down expected for us until mid January.

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MIRACLE LEASE IN LIMBO-VO


UPGRADES TO HAMMOND STADIUM COULD IMPACT THE FORT MYERS MIRACLE IN 2014.

THE COUNTY'S PLANNING A 45 MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION TO THE BALL PARK.

TODAY --

THE LEE COUNTY EVALUATION COMMITTEE HEARD PITCHES FROM THREE FIRMS LOOKING TO TAKE ON UPGRADES.

TENTATIVE CONSTRUCTION WOULD START RIGHT AFTER THIS YEAR'S TWINS SPRING TRAINING.

THE MIRACLE WON'T BE AFFECTED THIS YEAR.

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MIRACLE LEASE IN LIMBO-SOTVO


Steve Gliner, President, Fort Myers Miracle "Our number one goal is to play here, this is where our fans are familiar with us playing and this is our home so of course the county understands that and they're doing everything they can to help us achieve that goal for 2014."

THE COUNTY MAINTAINS FOUR FACILITIES--INCLUDING THE CITY OF PALMS, JET BLUE AND TERRY PARK.

WHICH COULD BE OPTIONAL VENUNES IF CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS THE MIRACLE'S SCHEDULE AT HAMMOND STADIUM. Return to index of stories...


PINE ISLAND GAS CANS STOLEN-VO


PINE ISLAND NEIGHBORS ARE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR FUEL THIEVES TONIGHT.

SEVERAL RESIDENTS SAY THEY'VE HAD GAS CANS STOLEN FROM THEIR HOUSES.

MANY PEOPLE IN THE BOATING COMMUNITY KEEP 20 OR 30 DOLLARS WORTH OF FUEL AROUND IN CASE THEY NEED TO FILL UP.

BUT THE IDEA A THIEF MAY BE WATCHING THEM HAS NEIGHBORS ON EDGE. Return to index of stories...


PINE ISLAND GAS CANS STOLEN-SOTVO


where does it end, someone then comes in to take a TV, where does it go?

it just leaves you with an empty feeling, you just feel kinda, I feel kinda devastated

POLICE DO NOT KNOW WHO IS DOING THIS. Return to index of stories...


LIBRARY OF CONGRESS TWEETS-VO


THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS IS HOME TO SOME OF THE COUNTRY'S MOST IMPORTANT LITERARY WORKS AND HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS.

TONIGHT. ITS ADDING "TWEETS" TO THE COLLECTION.

SO FAR, IT'S AMASSED MORE THAN 170 BILLION TWEETS.

THE LIBRARY'S COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR SAYS SOCIAL MEDIA IS SUPPLEMENTING AND IN SOME CASES REPLACING LETTERS, JOURNALS AND SERIAL PUBLICATIONS ROUTINELY COLLECTED BY LIBRARIES. Return to index of stories...


BEER FOR DOGS-VO


AN OREGON MAN IS SHARING HIS BEER WITH MAN'S BEST FRIEND.

HE'S CREATED A SPECIAL DOGGIE BREW.

AFTER SEEING HOW MUCH HIS DOG LIKED HIS CONCOCTION - HE DECIDED TO MARKET IT TO OTHER DOG LOVERS.

AND NOW AT LEAST ONE STORE IS OFFERING A 16 OUNCE BOTTLE OF THE BLEND, KNOWN AS "DAWG GROG".

CUSTOMERS ARE ALREADY FINDING NEW WAYS FOR THEIR PUPS TO LAP IT UP. Return to index of stories...


BEER FOR DOGS-SOTVO


"A couple of my friends who just acquired a puppy are making ice cubes out of it and it's helping their teething. "

THE CREATOR WANTS TO MAKE IT CLEAR THERE'S NO ALCOHOL IN HIS ORGANIC BREW.

HE'S NOW MARKETING DAWG GROG ONLINE.

A SIX-PACK COSTS 36 DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


BACHELOR-VO


IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN BACHELOR FANS!

IT'S AN ALL NEW SEASON OF ROMANCE, HEARTBREAK. DRAMA AND ROSES AS LAST SEASON'S "BACHELORETTE" CONTESTANT SEAN LOWE LOOKS FOR LOVE.

CATCH THE SEASON PREMIER TONIGHT RIGHT HERE ON ABC7, STARTING AT 8. Return to index of stories...


JIMMY KIMMEL NEW TIME TUESDAY-SS


TONIGHT IS THE LAST NIGHT YOU CAN SEE NIGHTLINE AT 11-35 ON A-B-C 7.

STARTING TOMORROW NIGHT, JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE TAKES OVER THAT TIME SLOT.

JENNIFER ANISTON, MARK WAHLBERG, PLUS KIM AND KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN. JUST OF FEW OF THE STARS JOINING KIMMEL ON HIS BIG NIGHT.

AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT MUSICAL PREFROMANCES BY NO DOUBT, BRAD PAISLEY, BRUNO MARS, AND LEANN RIMES.

IT ALL KICKS OFF TOMORROW NIGHT RIGHT HERE ON ABC7 STARTING AT 11-35. FOLLOWED BY NIGHTLINE AT 12-35. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE THREE-POP


NOTRE DAME AND ALABAMA. FOR ALL THE MARBLES LATER TONIGHT. WE HAVE A LIVE REPORT FROM SUN LIFE STADIUM.

PLUS HOCKEY IS BACK. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A-VO-DISS


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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP


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11PM TZ1) REPORTER TACKLED-NATVOTOPS


it worked in practice, crash

CAUGHT ON CAMERA --

A REPORTER'S LIVE SHOT GOES TERRIBLY WRONG.

HOW THE STAR OF THIS VIRAL VIDEO IS DOING TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


11PM TZ2) DOLPHIN STAMPEDE-VOTOPS


AND YOU CAN'T GO TO BED BEFORE YOU SEE THIS VIDEO.

WHY MORE THAN A THOUSAND DOLPHINS GATHERED FOR THIS BREATHTAKING DISPLAY.

THAT'S TONIGHT AFTER THE PRIMIER OF THE BACHELOR AND AN ALL NEW CASTLE. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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BCS TITLE GAME-POPLIVE


BACK IN 1973 NOTRE DAME BEAT ALABAMA FOR THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. IT'S 40 YEARS LATER. AND WE'RE DOING IT ALL OVER AGAIN. THE PLAYERS DON'T LOOK THE SAME. BUT THE UNIFORMS STILL DO. FROM AN HISTORICAL STANDPOINT YOU CAN'T ASK FOR A BETTER MATCHUP. OUR RISHI BARRAN IS SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS ONE. RISHI

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BCS TITLE GAME-REMLIVE


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BCS TITLE GAME-VOTOPS


ALABAMA IS LOOKING FOR THEIR 15TH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN SCHOOL HISTORY. AND 3RD IN THE LAST 4 YEARS.

WHILE NOTRE DAME IS LOOKING FOR THEIR 12TH NATIONAL TITLE. BUT FIRST SINCE 1988

BUT ALL THAT HISTORY DOESN'T MEAN MUCH TONIGHT. BOTH COACHES TALK ABOUT KEYS TO VICTORY. Return to index of stories...


BCS TITLE GAME-SOTTOPS


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BRIAN TAG-REMLIVE


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UF JENKINS-VOTOPS


ANOTHER FLORIDA GATOR IS FLYING THE COOP FOR THE NFL. GATOR LINEBACKER JELANI JENKIS WILL SKIP HIS SENIOR SEASON AND ENTER THE NFL DRAFT.

JENKINS RECORDED 29 TACKLES AND 2 SACKS LAST YEAR IN AN INJURY PLAGUED SEASON.

HE JOINS FELLOW GATORS MATT ELAM. SHARRIF FLOYD AND JORDAN REED. WHO HAVE DECIDED TO LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY Return to index of stories...


NFL COACHES-VOTOPS


A COUPLE NFL TEAMS WERE INTRODUCING THEIR NEW HEAD COACHES.

THE BILLS OFFICIALLY MADE DOUG MARRONE THEIR HEAD MAN.

AND AFTER 14 YEARS. IN PHILADELPHIA. ANDY REID IS NOW A KANSAS CITY CHIEF. Return to index of stories...


NFL COACHES-SOTTOPS


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NHL-POPMON


YOU BRING THE THUNDER. WE'LL SUPPLY THE LIGNTING. THAT'S THE MARKETING CAMPAIN FOR THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTING. ENCOURAGING FANS TO BE LOUD AND PROUD. WELL THEY FINALLY HAVE SOMETHING TO BE LOUD AND PROUD ABOUT. Return to index of stories...


NHL-VOTOPS


THE NHL IS BACK AND THE LIGHTNING WERE HITTING THE ICE FOR FIRST TIME AFTER A 113 DAY LOCKOUT.

AS YOU CAN IMAGINE. IT'S A GOOD DAY FOR HOCKEY. BUT THE PRESSURE TO WIN FAST IS MUCH GREATER THIS SEASON Return to index of stories...


NHL-SOTTOPS


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EAGLE WOMEN-CGTOPS


THE FGCU WOMEN WIN AGAIN. THEY ARE NOW 4-0 IN CONFERCNE PLAY. FOLLOWING THEIR 53-42 WIN.

SARAH HANSEN LEAD THE WAY WITH 19. BRITTANY KENNEDY HAD 14.

EAGLES HAVE NOW WON 22 STRAIGHT CONFERENCE GAMES. Return to index of stories...


GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT


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