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RIGHT NOW ON A-B-C 7,
THE FIRST HOMICIDE OF THE YEAR IN FORT MYERS. RIGHT OUTSIDE A SCHOOL, IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.
THIS MORNING. POLICE SEARCH FOR A SUSPECT,
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PLUS, THE CRIMSON TIDE FINISHES ON TOP ONCE AGAIN.
WE'LL HAVE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE B-C-S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.
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THE FLU CONTINUES TO SPREAD ACROSS THE U-S.
TWO DEATHS ARE NOW BEING REPORTED FROM THE ILLNESS.
HOW YOU CAN STAY SAFE.
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Without any cold fronts headed for Southwest Florida anytime soon, our weather will stay unseasonably warm through the next several days.
The last cold front that made an approach on Southwest Florida has been fading and fizzling across Central Florida, and we expect this front to ultimately get washed out and stay north of us.
In the meantime, we stay in a warm and humid air mass. Morning temperatures today only cool to the low to mid 60s, and there's also the potential for some fog to develop through sunrise. Aside from some low clouds and morning fog, our sky should become mostly sunny from mid morning through the afternoon.
Temperatures will be the big story this week. Daytime highs today should easily reach the low to even mid 80s during the heat of the day, and temperatures will stay on track to get even warmer as we go through the week. In fact, there's actually a chance we'll come close to hitting record highs this week, especially on Wednesday and Thursday with our records at 85 and 86, respectively.
Aside from the unseasonably warm temperatures, we'll enjoy lots of sunshine as our sky stays partly cloudy through most of this week. The early mornings could be an exception, as we may have to contend with dense fog close to sunrise.
Rain chances will be pretty scarce this week with the absence of any big rain makers coming our way. Minus a few pop-up showers, our weather looks dry all the way through the upcoming weekend.
Some of the long-range forecast models indicate our next batch of cold air won't arrive until Thursday of next week. If these solutions pans out, this means we'll have warmer than normal with us for the next 8-9 days.
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GOOD MORNING.
I'M LINH BUI.
AND I'M CHANCE SEALES.
THANKS FOR WATCHING A-B-C 7.
ONE WEEK INTO 20-13. AND FORT MYERS ALREADY HAS IT'S FIRST HOMICIDE.
IT HAPPENED OUTSIDE A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IN DUNBAR.
IT REMAINS CLOSED TODAY -- AFTER A MAN WAS SHOT AND KILLED IN THE PARKING LOT YESTERDAY.
AT AROUND 11-AM POLICE GOT A CALL --- AT APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.
THEY FOUND A MAN DEAD, PARTIALLY HANGING FROM HIS CAR IN THE PARKING LOT.
A WOMAN CLAIMING TO BE HIS SISTER --- SAYS THE VICTIM IS A FATHER OF 2. AND HAD JUST DROPPED OFF HIS CHILDREN, WHEN SOMEONE GUNNED HIM DOWN.
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15:55 "i don't know why somebody would do that to him- he didn't mess with nobody- nobody."
FORT MYERS POLICE WON'T TALK SPECIFICS ---- BUT BELIEVE THE VICTIM WAS TARGETED.
OFFICERS AREN'T RELEASING THE VICTIM'S NAME YET.
THE SCHOOL REOPENS TOMORROW.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING,
TRAFFIC IS BACK TO NORMAL.
AFTER A SERIOUS CRASH IN CAPE CORAL.
POLICE OFFICERS TELL US --
A PICKUP TRUCK LOST CONTROL ON SKYLINE BOULEVARD,
AND HIT THE MEDIAN.
TWO PEOPLE WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH SERIOUS INJURIES.
THIS ALL HAPPENED JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
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A 15-YEAR OLD IS UNDER INVESTIGATION IN PUNTA GORDA THIS MORNING --- 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.
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"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.
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THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BREEZED TO THEIR SECOND STRAIGHT B-C-S CHAMPIONSHIP. AND THIRD IN FOUR SEASONS WITH A CONVINCING 42-14 ROUT OF NOTRE DAME.
TIDE QUARTERBACK A-J MCCARRON AND RUNNING BACK EDDIE LACY ---- HIGHLIGHTED THE ALABAMA OFFENSE. LEADING 35-0 BEFORE THE IRISH REACHED THE END ZONE.
MCCARRON COMPLETED 20 OF HIS 28 PASSES --- FOR 264 YARDS AND FOUR TOUCHDOWNS.
LACY RUSHED FOR A 20-YARD TOUCHDOWN LESS THAN THREE MINUTES INTO THE GAME -- AND FINISHED WITH 140 YARDS ON 20 CARRIES.
ALABAMA FINISHES THE SEASON 13 AND 1.
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CAMERAS CATCH A *BOLD THIEF.
STEALING EXPENSIVE EQUIPMENT FROM A FORT MYERS LANDSCAPING COMPANY.
THE MAN COVERED UP HIS LICENSE PLATE.
BUT CAMERAS CAUGHT HIM IN THE ACT.
AS HE STEPS OUT OF THE CAR --
HIS FACE IS CAUGHT ON TAPE.
THEN HE PULLS A HOOD OVER HIS HEAD.
THE MAN TAKES HIS TIME STEALING OUT OF A VAN.
AND ENDS UP TAKING ABOUT A THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF EQUIPMENT.
INCLUDING TOOLS AND AN AIR COMPRESSOR.
AND HE DID IT ALL. AS CARS DROVE RIGHT BY.
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THE COMPANY SAID THE VAN WAS LEFT UNLOCKED.
THEY'RE NOW OFFERING A REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST.
IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE MAN IN THE VIDEO --
CALL THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE.
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LATER TIODAY, A JUDGE WILL DECIDE ON WHETHER TO SET BOND --- FOR A MAN ACCUSED OF ATTACKING HIS NEIGHBOR IN A GATED FORT MYERS COMMUNITY.
INVESTIGATORS SAY TRACEY MARAZZI WAS STABBED THREE TIMES IN THE CHEST --- AS SHE SLEPT INSIDE HER PASEO HOME LAST MONTH.
THEY THINK JOHN MAATSCH DID IT.
HE'S BEHIND BARS.
LAST WEEK, HIS LAWYERS ASKED IF HE COULD GET OUT OF JAIL.
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT THE JUDGE DECIDES.
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FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT SAYS HE'S MAKING PROGRESS.
AS HE PREPARES TO IMPLEMENT THE NEW HEALTH CARE PLAN IN FLORIDA.
MONDAY, THE GOVERNOR WAS IN WASHINGTIN D-C.
TO MEET WITH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY.
ONE CONCERN --
IT WILL COST FLORIDA 26 BILLION DOLLARS TO *DOUBLE THE STATE'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 HAS BEEN A VOCAL CRITIC OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S HEALTHCARE PLAN.
NOW HE SAYS HE'S WILLING TO WORK WITH FEDERAL OFFICIALS.
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THE BABY THROWN FROM A CAR AFTER A CRASH IN LEHIGH ACRES OVER THE WEEKEND -- IS OUT THE HOSPITAL THIS MORNING.
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 FACES CHARGES FOR NOT HAVING HER CHILD STRAPPED INTO A CAR SEAT.
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WE HAVE A PARENTING PROBLEM THIS MORNING.
ONE OF THE STAR OF TEEN MOM.IS GETTING LOTS OF CRITICISM FOR A BEAUTY TREATMENT, ON HER LITTLE GIRL.
FARRAH ABRAHAM -- ADMITS TO WAXING AND TWEEZING -- HER 3 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER'S "UNIBROW"
THAT'S WHAT SHE CALLS IT.
AND WROTE A POST ABOUT WHEN IT'S APPROPRIATE.
A TON OF CRITICS SAY, THIS IS JUST PLAIN INAPPRORPIATE FOR A LITTLE GIRL.
TOO YOUNG?
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YOU OFTEN HEAR ADULTS SAY. YOUNG PEOPLE ARE GETTING WORSE.
MORE ENTITLED.
MORE SELF-OBSESSED.
AND TURNS OUT, THEY'RE RIGHT.
THE DAILY MAIL RAN A NEW STUDY, LOOKING AT U.S. COLLEGE STUDENTS *TODAY.VERSUS THE LAST FEW DECADES.
SINCE THE 60s.YOUNG PEOPLE ARE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE SELF-CONFIDENT WHEN IT COMES TO. THEIR SOCIAL LIFE, INTELLECTUAL ABILITIES. WRITING ABILITIES AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS.
PROBLEM IS, THEY SCORE LOWER ON MOST TESTS, AND WORK MUCH LESS
THE PSYCHOLOGIST WHO COLLECTED THE NUMBERS, WARNS ABOUT DEPRESSION.WHEN REALITY HITS LATER.
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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.
Without any cold fronts headed for Southwest Florida anytime soon, our weather will stay unseasonably warm through the next several days.
The last cold front that made an approach on Southwest Florida has been fading and fizzling across Central Florida, and we expect this front to ultimately get washed out and stay north of us.
In the meantime, we stay in a warm and humid air mass. Morning temperatures today only cool to the low to mid 60s, and there's also the potential for some fog to develop through sunrise. Aside from some low clouds and morning fog, our sky should become mostly sunny from mid morning through the afternoon.
Temperatures will be the big story this week. Daytime highs today should easily reach the low to even mid 80s during the heat of the day, and temperatures will stay on track to get even warmer as we go through the week. In fact, there's actually a chance we'll come close to hitting record highs this week, especially on Wednesday and Thursday with our records at 85 and 86, respectively.
Aside from the unseasonably warm temperatures, we'll enjoy lots of sunshine as our sky stays partly cloudy through most of this week. The early mornings could be an exception, as we may have to contend with dense fog close to sunrise.
Rain chances will be pretty scarce this week with the absence of any big rain makers coming our way. Minus a few pop-up showers, our weather looks dry all the way through the upcoming weekend.
Some of the long-range forecast models indicate our next batch of cold air won't arrive until Thursday of next week. If these solutions pans out, this means we'll have warmer than normal with us for the next 8-9 days.
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IN A DEVLEOPING STORY THIS MORNING, HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE INVESTIGATING ONE OF THE FIRST FLU-RELATED DEATHS OF THE YEAR.
A NINTH GRADER IN MICHIGAN -- DIED THIS WEEKEND AFTER BEING HOSPITALIZED WITH FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS.
DOCTORS ARE WORKING TO FIND OUT -- IF ANY OTHER CONDITIONS LED TO THE DEATH.
LATE LAST WEEK AN ADULT IN THE SAME TOWN -- DIED FROM SIMILAR SYMPTOMS.
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AND THE FLU OUTBREAK CONTINUES TO GROW, STRETCHING ACROSS 80 PERCENT OF THE COUNTRY.
THE SEASON USUALLY DOESN'T BEGIN UNTIL THE *END OF JANUARY.
IN NEW YORK CITY -- HOSPITALS ARE PACKED.
MORE THAN 500 PEOPLE ARE RUSHED INTO EMERGENCY ROOMS EVERY DAY.
IT'S ______
WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK.
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IT'S ______.
LET'S TAKE A QUICK LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
A MAN WAS KILLED IN THE DUNBAR SECTION OF FORT MYERS.
GUNNED DOWN IN THE PARKING LOT OF APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL YESTERDAY
POLICE BELIEVE HE WAS TARGETED.
NO CHILDREN WERE HURT.
THE SCHOOL WILL RE-OPEN TOMORROW.
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A 15-YEAR-OLD PUNTA GORDA TEENAGER -- IS BEING INVESTIGATED FOR CARRYING A GUN TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE.
HE WAS ARRESTED AFTER ANOTHER TEEN SAW THE HANDGUN AND CALLED 9-1-1.
DETECTIVES ARE LOOKING INTO -- HOW HE GOT THE GUN AND WHAT HE PLANNED TO DO WITH IT.
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A MAN CAUGHT ON TAPE -
STEALING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT.
OFFICERS NEED YOUR HELP FINDING HIM.
HE STOLE FROM A VAN THAT BELONGS TO THE MODERN CUTS LANDSCAPING COMPANY.
IT'S OFFERING A REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST.
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AND THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE -- IS YOUR NATIONAL CHAMPION.
THEY TOOK HOME THE B-C-S TITLE LAST NIGHT --- AFTER CRUSING TO AN EASY VICTORY OVER THE NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH 42 TO 14.
ALABAMA FINISHED THE SEASON 13 AND 1.
IT'S THEIR *THIRD NATIONAL TITLE IN THE LAST 4 YEARS.
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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.
Without any cold fronts headed for Southwest Florida anytime soon, our weather will stay unseasonably warm through the next several days.
The last cold front that made an approach on Southwest Florida has been fading and fizzling across Central Florida, and we expect this front to ultimately get washed out and stay north of us.
In the meantime, we stay in a warm and humid air mass. Morning temperatures today only cool to the low to mid 60s, and there's also the potential for some fog to develop through sunrise. Aside from some low clouds and morning fog, our sky should become mostly sunny from mid morning through the afternoon.
Temperatures will be the big story this week. Daytime highs today should easily reach the low to even mid 80s during the heat of the day, and temperatures will stay on track to get even warmer as we go through the week. In fact, there's actually a chance we'll come close to hitting record highs this week, especially on Wednesday and Thursday with our records at 85 and 86, respectively.
Aside from the unseasonably warm temperatures, we'll enjoy lots of sunshine as our sky stays partly cloudy through most of this week. The early mornings could be an exception, as we may have to contend with dense fog close to sunrise.
Rain chances will be pretty scarce this week with the absence of any big rain makers coming our way. Minus a few pop-up showers, our weather looks dry all the way through the upcoming weekend.
Some of the long-range forecast models indicate our next batch of cold air won't arrive until Thursday of next week. If these solutions pans out, this means we'll have warmer than normal with us for the next 8-9 days.
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POLICE IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA, INVESTIGATE AN APARTMENT SHOOTING.
*FOUR WOMEN WERE KILLED.
MONDAY -- SOMEONE WENT LOOKING FOR THE TENANTS.
AND FOUND THEM DEAD.
OFFICERS SEARCHED THE APARTMENT.
AND DISCOVERED A FOUR-YEAR-OLD CHILD.
THE CHILD WAS *NOT HURT.
AND IS NOW IN PROTECTIVE CUSTODY.
MANAGEMENT AT THE APARTMENT COMPLEX HAD ACTUALLY SPOKEN TO POLICE RECENTLY --
ABOUT INCREASING SECURITY.
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TODAY IS THE TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE TUCSON SHOOTING.
CONGRESSWOMAN GABBY GIFFORDS WAS SHOT IN THE HEAD.
JUST ONE OF 19 PEOPLE THAT GUNMAN JARED LOUGHNER --- SHOT OUTSIDE A GROCERY STORE.
SIX OF THE PEOPLE DIED.
GIFFORDS PULLED THROUGH --- BUT SUFFERED BRAIN DAMAGE AND RESIGNED FROM CONGRESS.
SHE TALKED *EXCLUSIVELY TO A-B-C'S DIANE SAWYER --
AND WIGHED IN ON THE SANDY HOOK TRAGEDY.
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MARK: the-- first couple that we spoke to, Dad took out his cell phone and
showed us a picture of his-- his daughter. And I just about lost it/
DIANE: When it can happen to children in a classroom, it's time to say--/
GABBY GIFFORDS: Enough.
YOU CAN HEAR MORE OF THAT INTERVIEW.
PLUS A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE FORMER CONGRESSWOMAN ON WORLD NEWS TONIGHT WITH DIANE SAWYER. RIGHT HERE ON A-B-C 7 BEGINNING AT 6:30 THIS EVENING.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY PRINCIPAL HAS BEEN RE-ASSIGNED.
AMID ALLEGATIONS OF VERBAL ABUSE.
DISTRICT OFFICIALS ARE LOOKING INTO ACCUSATIONS --
THAT RON SCHUYLER VERBALLY ABUSED STAFF MEMBERS AT "THE ACADEMY."
HE'S HAS WORKED FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SINCE 19-89.
MOST RECENTLY, HE WAS THE PRINCIPAL AT THE COUNTY'S ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL.
HE'S BEEN TEMPORARILY RE-ASSIGNED TO THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT.
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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.
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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 GET THE COUNTY TO NEGOTIATE.
CITY LEADERS TELL US THE CURRENT 60-40 SPLIT FAVORS THE COUNTY.
TALKS BETWEEN THE TWO SIDES ARE A STANDSTILL.
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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 ROAD PROJECTS THE MONEY CAN PAY FOR.
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THE PUBLIC WILL GET *ANOTHER CHANCE --
TO WEIGH IN ON WHO TAKES OVER FOR MEDSTAR.
THE LEE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELICOPTER SHUT DOWN,
AFTER OVER-BILLING PATIENTS.
THE LEE COUNTY PROCUREMENT OFFICE ON HENDRY STREET WILL HOST THE MEETING --
TO DISCUSS REPLACEMENTS.
THAT HAPPENS THURSDAY MORNING AT NINE A-M.
FOUR COMPANIES HAVE APPLIED TO REPLACE MEDSTAR.
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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 C-I-A DIRECTOR.
BOTH MEN WILL FACE SENATE CONFIRMATION HEARINGS, WHICH COULD BE LENGTHY.
REPUBLICANS ARE PROMISING INTENSE SCRUTINY OF HAGEL IN PARTICULAR.
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JIMMY KIMMEL'S ON THE MOVE.
STARTING TODAY -- HE'S ON AT 11:35 P-M ON ABC 7.
Jimmy Kimmel, Host of Jimmy Kimmel LIVE/ "I don't feel that nervous about it. I feel pretty calm.I don't know but there are a few nervous nellys around here."
WHY SO NERVOUS?
NOW HE'S IN DIRECT COMPETITON WITH DAVID LETTERMAN AND JAY LENO!
BUT WE'VE GOT FAITH.
KIMMEL IS EVEN DEBUTING A NEW SET FOR THE NEW SHOW.
AGAIN -- CATCH JIMMY KIMMEL ON ABC-7 AT 11:35 P-M.
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JIMMY KIMMEL'S ON THE MOVE.
STARTING TODAY -- HE'S ON AT 11:35 P-M ON ABC 7.
Jimmy Kimmel, Host of Jimmy Kimmel LIVE/ "I don't feel that nervous about it. I feel pretty calm.I don't know but there are a few nervous nellys around here."
WHY SO NERVOUS?
NOW HE'S IN DIRECT COMPETITON WITH DAVID LETTERMAN AND JAY LENO!
BUT WE'VE GOT FAITH.
KIMMEL IS EVEN DEBUTING A NEW SET FOR THE NEW SHOW.
AGAIN -- CATCH JIMMY KIMMEL ON ABC-7 AT 11:35 P-M.
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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.
Without any cold fronts headed for Southwest Florida anytime soon, our weather will stay unseasonably warm through the next several days.
The last cold front that made an approach on Southwest Florida has been fading and fizzling across Central Florida, and we expect this front to ultimately get washed out and stay north of us.
In the meantime, we stay in a warm and humid air mass. Morning temperatures today only cool to the low to mid 60s, and there's also the potential for some fog to develop through sunrise. Aside from some low clouds and morning fog, our sky should become mostly sunny from mid morning through the afternoon.
Temperatures will be the big story this week. Daytime highs today should easily reach the low to even mid 80s during the heat of the day, and temperatures will stay on track to get even warmer as we go through the week. In fact, there's actually a chance we'll come close to hitting record highs this week, especially on Wednesday and Thursday with our records at 85 and 86, respectively.
Aside from the unseasonably warm temperatures, we'll enjoy lots of sunshine as our sky stays partly cloudy through most of this week. The early mornings could be an exception, as we may have to contend with dense fog close to sunrise.
Rain chances will be pretty scarce this week with the absence of any big rain makers coming our way. Minus a few pop-up showers, our weather looks dry all the way through the upcoming weekend.
Some of the long-range forecast models indicate our next batch of cold air won't arrive until Thursday of next week. If these solutions pans out, this means we'll have warmer than normal with us for the next 8-9 days.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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MANY PEOPLE IN CAPE CORAL CORAL ARE UPSET THIS MORNING.
THEY SAY THE CITY COUNCIL HAS *NOT DONE ANYTHING.
TO REGULATE WHERE PEOPLE FISH.
LAST APRIL -- CITY COUNCIL SAID "NO" TO AN ORDINANCE.
THAT WOULD BAN PEOPLE FROM FISHING FROM 10 BRIDGES.
NOW SOME SAY THE PROBLEM HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE.
AND HOMEOWNERS WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE HOW TRESPASSING IS ADDRESSED IN THE CITY.
CURRENTLY, POLICE CAN'T DO ANYTHING.
UNLESS THERE IS A FORMAL "NO TRESPASSING" LETTER ON FILE.
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29:20 this is backwards upside down you should need permission to be on a vacant unimproved lot:30
COUNCILMEMBER KEVIN MCGRAIL TELLS US --
HE HOPES THE COUNCIL WILL RE-VISIT THE ISSUE IN THE COMING MONTHS.
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LATER THIS MORNING THOUSANDS WILL GATHER IN LAS VEGAS FOR WHAT IS SURE BET TO BE ONE OF THE COOLEST, AND MOST CUTTING-EDGE EVENTS OF THE NEW YEAR.
IT'S THE ANNUAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW AND IT STARTS TODAY.
IN A FEW HOURS THE DOORS WILL BE OPENED PROVIDING A GLIMPSE OF THE FUTURE FOR HOME HIGH-TECH.
EVERY GADGET, ANY ACCESSORY YOU CAN THINK OF, EVERYTHING FROM FLAT-SCREENS TO FLYING THINGS WILL BE THERE.
MORE THAN 3-THOUSAND COMPANIES, FROM 150 COUNTRIES WILL BE SHOWING OFF THE NEATEST IN THE WORLD OF CONSUMER TECH.
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JUST ONE WEEK INTO 20-13.
AND FORT MYERS IS ALREADY LOOKING AT ITS FIRST HOMICIDE.
IT HAPPENED *OUTSIDE A SCHOOL,
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT
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PLUS, TWO PEOPLE RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL. AFTER A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT IN CAPE CORAL.
WE HAVE THE DETAILS,
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AND THE FORT MYERS MIRACLE.
MIGHT HAVE TO MOVE OUT OF HAMMOND STADIUM.
WE'LL EXPLAIN THE CHANGES.
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Without any cold fronts headed for Southwest Florida anytime soon, our weather will stay unseasonably warm through the next several days.
The last cold front that made an approach on Southwest Florida has been fading and fizzling across Central Florida, and we expect this front to ultimately get washed out and stay north of us.
In the meantime, we stay in a warm and humid air mass. Morning temperatures today only cool to the low to mid 60s, and there's also the potential for some fog to develop through sunrise. Aside from some low clouds and morning fog, our sky should become mostly sunny from mid morning through the afternoon.
Temperatures will be the big story this week. Daytime highs today should easily reach the low to even mid 80s during the heat of the day, and temperatures will stay on track to get even warmer as we go through the week. In fact, there's actually a chance we'll come close to hitting record highs this week, especially on Wednesday and Thursday with our records at 85 and 86, respectively.
Aside from the unseasonably warm temperatures, we'll enjoy lots of sunshine as our sky stays partly cloudy through most of this week. The early mornings could be an exception, as we may have to contend with dense fog close to sunrise.
Rain chances will be pretty scarce this week with the absence of any big rain makers coming our way. Minus a few pop-up showers, our weather looks dry all the way through the upcoming weekend.
Some of the long-range forecast models indicate our next batch of cold air won't arrive until Thursday of next week. If these solutions pans out, this means we'll have warmer than normal with us for the next 8-9 days.
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GOOD MORNING.
I'M CHANCE SEALES.
AND I'M LINH BUI.
THANKS FOR WATCHING A-B-C 7.
ONE WEEK INTO 20-13 --
AND FORT MYERS ALREADY HAS IT'S FIRST HOMICIDE.
IT HAPPENED OUTSIDE A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IN DUNBAR.
THAT SCHOOL REMAINS CLOSED TODAY.
AFTER A MAN WAS SHOT AND KILLED IN THE PARKING LOT MONDAY.
AT AROUND 11 A-M, POLICE GOT A CALL ---
AT APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.
THEY FOUND A MAN DEAD,
PARTIALLY HANGING FROM HIS CAR IN THE PARKING LOT.
A WOMAN CLAIMING TO BE HIS SISTER --
SAYS THE VICTIM IS A FATHER OF TWO.
AND HAD JUST DROPPED OFF HIS CHILDREN,
WHEN SOMEONE GUNNED HIM DOWN.
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15:55 "i don't know why somebody would do that to him- he didn't mess with nobody- nobody."
FORT MYERS POLICE WON'T TALK SPECIFICS --
BUT BELIEVE THE VICTIM WAS *TARGETED.
OFFICERS ARE NOT RELEASING THE VICTIM'S NAME YET.
MEANTIME, THE SCHOOL RE-OPENS TOMORROW.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING,
TRAFFIC IS BACK TO NORMAL.
AFTER A SERIOUS CRASH IN CAPE CORAL.
POLICE TELL US --
A PICKUP TRUCK LOST CONTROL ON SKYLINE BOULEVARD,
AND HIT THE MEDIAN.
TWO PASSENGERS WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH SERIOUS INJURIES.
THIS ALL HAPPENED JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
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LOOKING AHEAD --
THE SUSPECT IN THE COLORADO MOVIE THEATER MASSACRE.
RETURNS TO COURT TODAY.
AND WE'LL LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MOMENTS.
LEADING UP TO THAT DEADLY ATTACK.
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YESTERDAY --
WE HEARD THE FIRST PIECES OF EVIDENCE IN THE CASE.
ONE VETERAN POLICE OFFICER BROKE DOWN IN TEARS RECALLING THE NIGHT.
HE DESCRIBED MOTIONLESS BODIES.
AND HOW HE DROVE SIX VICTIMS TO THE HOSPITAL IN HIS PATROL CAR.
ANOTHER OFFICER DESCRIBED FINDING HOLMES AT THE THEATER'S BACK EXIT --
DRESSED IN BODY ARMOR, BUT UNUSUALLY CALM.
THE HEARING IS EXPECTED TO LAST ALL WEEK.
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WE'RE ALSO LEARNING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTER.
ACCORDING TO NEW REPORTS RELEASED MONDAY --
THE 20-YEAR OLD WORE EARPLUGS DURING THE MASSACRE.
WHEN HE KILLED 20 CHILDREN AND SIX EDUCATORS AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE HE WANTED TO REPLICATE HIS TARGET-SHOOTING DAYS.
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THE DEADLY SHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY --- IS STILL IMPACTING THE CONVERSATION ABOUT GUNS IN AMERICA.
YESTERDAY WE LEARNED -- MORE GUN SHOWS HAVE BEEN CANCELED IN THE NORTHEAST.
THE CITY OF WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT --- DID *NOT TO ISSUE A PERMIT FOR THE EVENT SCHEDULED FOR LATER THIS MONTH.
ALSO, A NEW YORK-BASED GUN SHOW COMPANY -- CANCELED THREE OF *ITS UPCOMING SHOWS.
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TODAY IS THE TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE TUCSON SHOOTING.
CONGRESSWOMAN GABBY GIFFORDS WAS SHOT IN THE HEAD.
JUST ONE OF 19 PEOPLE THAT GUNMAN JARED LOUGHNER --- SHOT OUTSIDE A GROCERY STORE.
SIX OF THE PEOPLE DIED.
GIFFORDS PULLED THROUGH --- BUT SUFFERED BRAIN DAMAGE AND RESIGNED FROM CONGRESS.
SHE AND HER HUSBAND TALKED *EXCLUSIVELY TO A-B-C'S DIANE SAWYER --
AND WEIGHED IN ON THE SANDY HOOK TRAGEDY.
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MARK: the-- first couple that we spoke to, Dad took out his cell phone and
showed us a picture of his-- his daughter. And I just about lost it/
DIANE: When it can happen to children in a classroom, it's time to say--/
GABBY GIFFORDS: Enough.
GIFFORDS AND HER HUSBAND HAVE LAUNCHED AN INITIATIVE AIMED AT CURBING GUN VIOLENCE IN THE WAKE OF THE MASS KILLING AT A CONNECTICUT SCHOOL.
THEY WROTE IN AN OP-ED PUBLISHED TODAY IN USA TODAY THAT THEIR AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE SOLUTIONS INITIATIVE WOULD HELP RAISE MONEY TO SUPPORT GREATER GUN CONTROL EFFORT
YOU CAN HER MORE ABOUT THAT TONIGHT WITH DIANE SAWYER. RIGHT HERE ON A-B-C 7 BEGINNING AT 6:30 THIS EVENING.
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THE CELEBRATION IS STILL GOING ON --
IN THE HEART OF DIXIE.
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IS COLLEGE FOOTBALL'S NATIONAL CHAMP. THANKS TO A 42-14 WIN OVER NOTRE DAME IN THE B-C-S CHAMPIONSHIP GAME LAST NIGHT.
A-B-C SEVEN'S RISHI BARRAN WAS IN MIAMI.
AND WATCHED THE CRIMSON TIDE ENJOY THEIR BIG MOMENT.
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MCDONALD'S HAS A VARIETY OF STAPLES.PLUS SPECIAL ITEMS THAT COMES AND GO.
SHAMROCK SHAKE.
THE MCRIB.
NOW. CHICKEN WINGS.
THE FAST FOOD CHAIN IS ROLLING OUT THE WINGS TO 500 RESTAURANTS. MOSTLY IN CHICAGO, FOR NOW.
REPORTS SAY THEY'LL BE SOLD IN 3, 5 AND 10 PIECES. STARTING AT $3.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
DO THE GOLDEN ARCHES AND WINGS. GO TOGETHER?
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*GMA*
THE PRESIDENT'S TEAM IS IN TRANSITION TODAY.
AS HIS SECOND TERM STARTS, LOTS OF MAJOR PLAYERS ARE STEPPING DOWN.
WE KNOW HIS PICKS AT DEFENSE AND THE C-I-A.
AND COMING SHORTLY.HIS FINANCIAL TEAM.
TREASURY SECRETARY TIM GEITHNER -- IS LEAVING HIS POST.
SO WHO WILL TAKE OVER THE COUNTRY'S TOP FINANCAL JOB?
THAT.AND SOME OTHER IMPORTANT PICKS -- THAT WILL SHAPE OUR ECONOMY.
NEXT ON *GMA*.
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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.
Without any cold fronts headed for Southwest Florida anytime soon, our weather will stay unseasonably warm through the next several days.
The last cold front that made an approach on Southwest Florida has been fading and fizzling across Central Florida, and we expect this front to ultimately get washed out and stay north of us.
In the meantime, we stay in a warm and humid air mass. Morning temperatures today only cool to the low to mid 60s, and there's also the potential for some fog to develop through sunrise. Aside from some low clouds and morning fog, our sky should become mostly sunny from mid morning through the afternoon.
Temperatures will be the big story this week. Daytime highs today should easily reach the low to even mid 80s during the heat of the day, and temperatures will stay on track to get even warmer as we go through the week. In fact, there's actually a chance we'll come close to hitting record highs this week, especially on Wednesday and Thursday with our records at 85 and 86, respectively.
Aside from the unseasonably warm temperatures, we'll enjoy lots of sunshine as our sky stays partly cloudy through most of this week. The early mornings could be an exception, as we may have to contend with dense fog close to sunrise.
Rain chances will be pretty scarce this week with the absence of any big rain makers coming our way. Minus a few pop-up showers, our weather looks dry all the way through the upcoming weekend.
Some of the long-range forecast models indicate our next batch of cold air won't arrive until Thursday of next week. If these solutions pans out, this means we'll have warmer than normal with us for the next 8-9 days.
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FORT MYERS IS CONSIDERING -- NEW RESTRICTIONS AGAINST SEX OFFENDERS.
THE ORDINANCE WOULD REQUIRE SEXUAL OFFENDERS -- TO STAY AT LEAST 300 FEET FROM PARKS AND SCHOOLS.
THE PROPOSAL EXTENDS A *COUNTY LAW -- THAT'S BEEN IN EFFECT SINCE 2009.
REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER JAY CHAMBERLAIN ARGUES --- ADOPTING THE ORDINANCE IN THE CITY IS OVERKILL.
SO DO SOME CIVIL RIGHT GROUPS, LIKE THE A-C-L-U.
POLICE SAY IT'S THE RIGHT CALL.
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Chief Doug Baker, Fort Myers Police14:29 "to me, it's a no-brainer."
Jay Chamberlain, Registered Sex Offender 9:46 "my offense was cruising the internet and stopping at a bad website. A person who has an innocent image of a child naked on a bear-skinned rug could suffer the same consequences."
THE STATE ALREADY RESTRICTS SEX OFFENDERS FROM LIVING WITHIN ONE-THOUSAND FEET OF SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, PLAYGROUNDS OR ANY PLACE CHILDREN GATHER.
THE CITY WILL MAKE A DECISION -- NEXT MONTH AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING.
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TWO INJURED FORT MYERS FIREFIGHTERS.
ARE BACK HOME THIS MORNING.
THE MEN WERE ON THEIR WAY TO A CALL OVER THE WEEKEND.
THEY HAD THEIR LIGHTS AND SIREN ON.
BUT WHEN THEY WENT THROUGH AN INTERSECION, THEY HIT A CAR.
WE'RE TOLD THE OTHER VEHICLE DID *NOT STOP FOR THE FIRE TRUCK.
THE DRIVER WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MINOR INJURIES.
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THE TIME NOW IS _________
HERE'S ANOTHER LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
THE FIRST HOMICIDE OF THE YEAR IN FORT MYERS.
HAPPENED YESTERDAY IN DUNBAR.
POLICE SAY A MAN WAS SHOT AND KILLED IN THE PARKING LOT OF A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.
HIS BODY WAS FOUND HANGING OUT OF HIS CAR.
THE VICTIM'S NAME HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED.
THE SCHOOL WILL REOPEN TOMORROW.
CAPE POLICE SAY A PICKUP TRUCK LOST CONTROL ON SKYLINE BOULEVARD EARLY THIS MORNING.
AND HIT THE MEDIAN.
TWO PEOPLE WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH SERIOUS INJURIES.
TRAFFIC IS BACK TO NORMAL IN THAT AREA.
AND THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE IS ONCE AGAIN NATIONAL CHAMPIONS.
THE TIDE TOOK HOME THEIR SECOND CONSECUTIVE TITLE --
WITH AN EASY WIN OVER THE NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH.
THE SCORE 42-14.
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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.
Without any cold fronts headed for Southwest Florida anytime soon, our weather will stay unseasonably warm through the next several days.
The last cold front that made an approach on Southwest Florida has been fading and fizzling across Central Florida, and we expect this front to ultimately get washed out and stay north of us.
In the meantime, we stay in a warm and humid air mass. Morning temperatures today only cool to the low to mid 60s, and there's also the potential for some fog to develop through sunrise. Aside from some low clouds and morning fog, our sky should become mostly sunny from mid morning through the afternoon.
Temperatures will be the big story this week. Daytime highs today should easily reach the low to even mid 80s during the heat of the day, and temperatures will stay on track to get even warmer as we go through the week. In fact, there's actually a chance we'll come close to hitting record highs this week, especially on Wednesday and Thursday with our records at 85 and 86, respectively.
Aside from the unseasonably warm temperatures, we'll enjoy lots of sunshine as our sky stays partly cloudy through most of this week. The early mornings could be an exception, as we may have to contend with dense fog close to sunrise.
Rain chances will be pretty scarce this week with the absence of any big rain makers coming our way. Minus a few pop-up showers, our weather looks dry all the way through the upcoming weekend.
Some of the long-range forecast models indicate our next batch of cold air won't arrive until Thursday of next week. If these solutions pans out, this means we'll have warmer than normal with us for the next 8-9 days.
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AS WE'VE BEEN TELLING YOU THIS MORNING --
FORT MYERS HAS ALREADY HAD ITS FIRST HOMICIDE OF 2013.
IT HAPPENED YESTERDAY OUTSIDE A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IN DUNBAR.
THAT'S WHERE WE FIND A-B-C 7's CLIFTON FRENCH THIS MORNING WITH THE LATEST ON INCIDENT.
GOOD MORNING, CLIFTON.
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THE DAYCARE IS INSIDE OF THIS CHURCH ON BARDEN STREET --
JUST SOUTH OF M-L-K IN FORT MYERS.
IT WAS A HORRIBLE SCENE HERE YESTERDAY AS POLICE CONDUCTED A MURDER INVESTIGATION IN FRONT OF THIS SCHOOL.
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POLICE GOT THE CALL AROUND ELEVEN A-M.
THEY FOUND A MAN DEAD-- HANGING FROM HIS CAR IN THE PARKING LOT.
A WOMAN -- CLAIMING TO BE HIS SISTER -- SAYS THE VICITM IS A FATHER OF TWO.
AND THAT HE HAD JUST DROPPED OFF HIS CHILDREN WHEN SOMEONE SHOT AND KILLED HIM.
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15:55 "i don't know why somebody would do that to him- he didn't mess with nobody- nobody."
CHIEF BAKER: "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
FMPD BELIEVES THE VICTIM WAS TARGETED.
HIS NAME HAS NOT YET BEEN RELEASED.
THIS IS THE FIRST HOMICIDE IN FORT MYERS THIS YEAR.
THE SCHOOL WILL REOPEN TOMORROW.
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POLICE SEARCH FOR AN ARSONIST --
WHO SET THREE HOUSES ON FIRE IN A TAMPA NEIGHBORHOOD.
THE THREE HOMES BURNED AT THE SAME TIME YESTERDAY.
NOBODY WAS HURT.
AND CREWS PUT THE FIRES OUT QUICKLY.
WITNESSES TOLD POLICE --
THEY SAW SOMEONE WALKING AWAY FROM ONE OF THE FIRES.
THE TAMPA ARSON TASK FORCE NOW INVESTIGATES.
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A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL COULD SOON UNDERGO A 34-MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION.
LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS --- WILL VOTE TONIGHT ON THE PROJECT FOR DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL.
THE PLAN IS TO BUILD A NEW, TWO-STORY, STATE OF THE ART FACILITY.
EXPANSION MEANS *DOUBLING ENROLLMENT ---- MATCHING OTHER HIGH SCHOOLS.
THEY'RE ALSO BEEFING UP ACADEMICS.
COMBINING A "SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EGINEERING AND MATH" PROGRAM -- WITH AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE, OR I-B CURRICULUM.
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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 NEXT YEAR.
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THE FORT MYERS MIRACLE MAY HAVE TO FIND A DIFFERENT PLACE TO PLAY NEXT YEAR.
THE TEAM HAS CALLED HAMMOND STADIUM HOME FOR 20 YEARS.
BUT THE STADIUM WILL SOON GET A MAKEOVER.
IT'S PART OF THE NEW AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA TWINS.
THAT WON'T AFFECT THE MIRACLE *THIS YEAR.
BUT CONSTRUCTION COULD IMPACT THE 2014 SEASON.
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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 HAS NOT RULED OUT USING *OTHER FIELDS --
IF THE MIRACLE CAN'T PLAY AT HAMMOND STADIUM.
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LAS VEGAS IS *BUZZING!
THE ANNUAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW STARTS *TODAY.
UNVEILING THE COOLEST NEW GADGETS.
IT'S ALL ABOUT PRODUCTS WITH A *PERSONAL TOUCH.
CHECK THIS OUT.
THE HAPI-FORK.
TEACHES YOU TO LOSE WEIGHT --
BY EATING AT THE RIGHT PACE.
IT GIVES YOU A GENTAL VIBRATION IF YOU EAT TOO FAST.
AND A GREEN LIGHT TELLS YOU TO TAKE ANOTHER BITE.
A LOT OF NEAT STUFF.
YOU'LL SEE MORE IN TECH BYTES.
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THE NEW TREND FOR NEW MOMS?
SHOW OFF YOUR BABY.
BEFORE IT'S EVEN BORN!
THROW AN ULTRASOUND PARTY.
INVITE YOUR CLOSES FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.
THEN A TECHNICIAN DOES A LIVE ULTRASOUND.
CAN COST UP TO 500 BUCKS.
SOME MOMS SAY -- WE'RE SHARING A BEAUTIFUL MOMENT.
BUT CRITICS SAY -- STOP OVERSHARING!
AND DOCTORS ASK -- IS IT SAFE?
G-M-A LOOKS INTO THE NEW TREND.
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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.
Without any cold fronts headed for Southwest Florida anytime soon, our weather will stay unseasonably warm through the next several days.
The last cold front that made an approach on Southwest Florida has been fading and fizzling across Central Florida, and we expect this front to ultimately get washed out and stay north of us.
In the meantime, we stay in a warm and humid air mass. Morning temperatures today only cool to the low to mid 60s, and there's also the potential for some fog to develop through sunrise. Aside from some low clouds and morning fog, our sky should become mostly sunny from mid morning through the afternoon.
Temperatures will be the big story this week. Daytime highs today should easily reach the low to even mid 80s during the heat of the day, and temperatures will stay on track to get even warmer as we go through the week. In fact, there's actually a chance we'll come close to hitting record highs this week, especially on Wednesday and Thursday with our records at 85 and 86, respectively.
Aside from the unseasonably warm temperatures, we'll enjoy lots of sunshine as our sky stays partly cloudy through most of this week. The early mornings could be an exception, as we may have to contend with dense fog close to sunrise.
Rain chances will be pretty scarce this week with the absence of any big rain makers coming our way. Minus a few pop-up showers, our weather looks dry all the way through the upcoming weekend.
Some of the long-range forecast models indicate our next batch of cold air won't arrive until Thursday of next week. If these solutions pans out, this means we'll have warmer than normal with us for the next 8-9 days.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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FLORIDA MIGHT HAVE TO ADJUST THE ELECTION LAWS.
SO WE CAN AVOID THE ISSUES WE HAD BACK IN NOVEMBER.
THIS ACCORDING TO FLORIDA'S SECRETARY OF STATE.
*MANY VOTERS HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
HAD TO WAIT SIX HOURS OR MORE TO CAST THEIR BALLOTS.
AND THERE WERE ELECTION DAY PROBLEMS ACROSS THE STATE.
SOME COUNTIES TOO A *LONG TIME TO COUNT THE VOTES.
SO SECRETARY OF STATE KEN DETZNER VISITED FIVE COUNTIES AFTER THE ELECTION.
TO FIND OUT WHAT WENT WRONG.
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---SOT--- Ken Detzner/ Florida Secretary of State
"We learned one thing: that one size does not fit all when it comes to elections, that there needs to be some flexibility in the law. I'm working with staff now, doing some research, met with the governor's office last week and I intend to meet with some legislative leaders in a week to discuss some ideas that we have about improving election laws
DETZNER SAYS HE WILL SUBMIT THE FINAL ELECTION REPORT TO GOVERNOR SCOTT.
BY FEBRUARY FIRST.
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THE FLORIDA LOTTERY HAS A FRESH LOOK --- TO CELEBRATE ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY.
THERE'RE A REDESIGNED FLAMINGO AND BRIGHTER COLORS.
SINCE THE LOTTERY PREMIERED IN 19-88 --- GAMES HAVE GENERATED 24 BILLION DOLLARS FOR EDUCATION. AND CREATED MORE THAN 12 HUNDRED MILLIONAIRES.
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LET'S TAKE ONE MORE LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
A MAN WAS KILLED IN THE DUNBAR SECTION OF FORT MYERS.
GUNNED DOWN MONDAY --
IN THE PARKING LOT OF APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.
POLICE BELIEVE HE WAS TARGETED.
NO CHILDREN WERE HURT.
MEANTIME, THE SCHOOL WILL RE-OPEN TOMORROW.
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A MAN CAUGHT ON TAPE -
STEALING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT.
OFFICERS NEED YOUR HELP FINDING HIM.
HE STOLE FROM A VAN THAT BELONGS TO THE MODERN CUTS LANDSCAPING COMPANY.
IT'S OFFERING A REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST.
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THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE. IS YOUR NATIONAL CHAMPION.
THEY TOOK HOME THE B-C-S TITLE LAST NIGHT,
AFTER CRUISING TO AN EASY VICTORY OVER THE NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH.
THE SCORE -- 42 TO 14.
ALABAMA FINISHED THE SEASON -- 13 AND 1.
IT'S THEIR *THIRD NATIONAL TITLE IN THE LAST 4 YEARS.
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AND LATER TIODAY, A JUDGE WILL DECIDE ON WHETHER TO SET BOND --- FOR A MAN ACCUSED OF ATTACKING HIS NEIGHBOR IN A GATED FORT MYERS COMMUNITY.
INVESTIGATORS SAY TRACEY MARAZZI WAS STABBED THREE TIMES IN THE CHEST --- AS SHE SLEPT INSIDE HER PASEO HOME LAST MONTH.
THEY THINK JOHN MAATSCH DID IT.
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT THE JUDGE DECIDES.
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Without any cold fronts headed for Southwest Florida anytime soon, our weather will stay unseasonably warm through the next several days.
The last cold front that made an approach on Southwest Florida has been fading and fizzling across Central Florida, and we expect this front to ultimately get washed out and stay north of us.
In the meantime, we stay in a warm and humid air mass. Morning temperatures today only cool to the low to mid 60s, and there's also the potential for some fog to develop through sunrise. Aside from some low clouds and morning fog, our sky should become mostly sunny from mid morning through the afternoon.
Temperatures will be the big story this week. Daytime highs today should easily reach the low to even mid 80s during the heat of the day, and temperatures will stay on track to get even warmer as we go through the week. In fact, there's actually a chance we'll come close to hitting record highs this week, especially on Wednesday and Thursday with our records at 85 and 86, respectively.
Aside from the unseasonably warm temperatures, we'll enjoy lots of sunshine as our sky stays partly cloudy through most of this week. The early mornings could be an exception, as we may have to contend with dense fog close to sunrise.
Rain chances will be pretty scarce this week with the absence of any big rain makers coming our way. Minus a few pop-up showers, our weather looks dry all the way through the upcoming weekend.
Some of the long-range forecast models indicate our next batch of cold air won't arrive until Thursday of next week. If these solutions pans out, this means we'll have warmer than normal with us for the next 8-9 days.
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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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