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A FORT MYERS SCHOOL. STILL CLOSED THIS MORNING.
AFTER A SHOOTING RIGHT OUTSIDE, IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.
ABC7 HAS A LIVE REPORT.
AS OFFICERS LOOK INTO THE FIRST HOMICIDE -- THIS YEAR.
DIANE SAWYER: 11:08:02:00 We saw you /in Newtown. How was Newtown? GIFFORDS:Tough
ABC NEWS EXCLUSIVE.
GABRIELLE GIFFORDS PUSHES TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE.
LAUCHING A NEW INITIATIVE *TODAY.
EXACTLY *TWO YEARS SINCE SHE WAS SHOT IN TUSCON, ARIZONA.
AND THE INCREDIBLY BIZARRE STORY OUT OF CHICAGO.
A LOTTERY WINNER. MURDERED.
JUST ONE DAY AFTER COLLECTING HALF A MILLION DOLLARS.
NEW DETAILS ON THE INVESTIGATION.
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THIS MORNING -- STUDENTS AT A FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HAVE THE DAY OFF.
AFTER A MAN WAS SHOT AND KILLED. RIGHT OUTSIDE, IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.
IT HAPPENED MONDAY MORNING AT APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.
ABC7S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE -- OUTSIDE THE FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT.
AND CLIFTON -- THIS THE FIRST HOMICIDE IN THE CITY THIS YEAR.
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WE'RE STILL WAITING FOR THE POLICE TO RELASE THE VICTIM'S NAME --- WHILE THE SCHOOL CANCELLED IT'S CLASSES FOR THE DAY.
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THE DAYCARE IS INSIDE OF THIS CHURCH ON BARDEN STREET --
JUST SOUTH OF M-L-K IN FORT MYERS.
TODAY, A SIGN ON THE CHRUCH DOOR TOLD PARENTS SCHOOL WAS CANCELLED, ANOTHER DIRECTED TO MEDIA SAID THE CHRUCH WOULD NOT BE COMMENTING ON THE SHOOTING.
POLICE GOT THE CALL AROUND ELEVEN A-M.
THEY FOUND A MAN DEAD-- HANGING FROM HIS CAR IN THE PARKING LOT.
WHILE WE WAIT ON THE VICTIM'S IDENTITY,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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TAKE SOT
16:30 "the phone call we got was telling us he was shot dead."
22:49 baker "just based upon what i've seen and what i know so far, he was specifically targeted."
12;35:04 CHILD: It was just a gun shot and everybody had to get down really fast and we had to run. 12:32;11
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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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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THANKS FOR WATCHING ABC-7.
I'M LINH BUI.
AND IM CHANCE SEALES.
STUDENTS AT A FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL HAVE THE DAY OFF -- AFTER THE CITY'S FIRST HOMICIDE OF THE YEAR.
THIS AFTER A MAN WAS SHOT AND KILLED IN THE PARKING LOT YESTERDAY.
AT AROUND 11-AM POLICE GOT A CALL OF SHOTS FIRED 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 DISCUSS SPECIFICS OF THE HOMICIDE, BUT BELIEVE THE VICTIM WAS TARGETED.
OFFICERS AREN'T RELEASING THE VICTIM'S NAME YET.
THE SCHOOL WILL REOPEN TOMORROW.
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HAPPENING TODAY -- A LEE COUNTY JUDGE WILL DECIDE WHETHER TO SET BOND.
FOR A MAN ACCUSED OF ATTACKING HIS NEIGHBOR.
INVESTIGATORS SAY TRACEY MARAZZI WAS STABBED THREE TIMES IN THE CHEST ---
AS SHE SLEPT INSIDE HER PASEO HOME LAST MONTH.
POLICE SAY JOHN MAATSCH DID IT.
HE REMAINS BEHIND BAR.
HIS ATTORNEYS ASKED THE JUDGE TO RELEASE HIM TO HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY ON HOME CONFINEMENT.
THE HEARING STARTED FRIDAY,
AND WILL WRAP UP TODAY AT 4 O'CLOCK.
WE'LL HAVE A CREW IN THE COURTROOM.
AND WILL HAVE AN UPDATE TODAY ON ABC7 NEWS AT FIVE P-M.
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NOW TO A NEW MILESTONE FOR GABBY GIFFORDS.
TWO YEARS AGO --
SHE AND MANY OTHERS WERE SHOT IN TUCSON.
SINCE THEN --
THERE HAVE BEEN *ELEVEN MASS SHOOTINGS IN AMERICA,
INCLUDING THE TRAGEDY AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
GABBY AND HER HUSBAND SAT DOWN FOR AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DIANE SAWYER.
TO ANNOUNCE A NEW NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE.
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DIANE SAWYER:
11:08:02:00 We saw you /in Newtown. How was Newtown?/
GIFFORDS:
Tough
MARK KELLY:
11:08:43:00 / it brought back a lot of memories about what that was
like for us some two years ago, today./
MARK KELLY:
11:24:48:00 You hope / this kind of thing doesn't happen again.
But you know what? It does happen again. /
TRACK 1: 11 SECONDS
GABBY GIFFORDSRESILIENT YET SOMBEROPENING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME ABOUT THE
HORROR AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LAST MONTHAFTER SHE AND HER HUSBAND
MARK KELLY SPENT A DAY WITH SOME OF THE VICTIMS' FAMILIES.
MARK KELLY:
11:08:43:00 / 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/
TRACK 2: 4 SECONDS
THE COUPLE, BOTH GUN OWNERS, TOLD SAWYER IT WAS A TURNING POINT FOR THEM.
MARK KELLY:
11:13:54:00 I have a gun. Gabby and I are both gun owners. We are
strong supporters of the Second Amendment.
11:18:42:00 But we've gotta do something to keep the guns from
getting into the wrong hands.
TRACK 3: 1 SECOND
AND THIS MORNING.
QUICK NAT WALK AND TALK W/ DS
TRACK 4: 17 SECONDS
ON THE TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE SHOOTING IN TUCSON, THEY PLAN TO DO
SOMETHING ABOUT IT, ANNOUNCING THEIR CAMPAIGN FOR RESPONSIBLE CHANGES TO
GUN LAWS. WORKING WITH POLITICIANS TO TAKE HIGH POWERED GUN LOBBYISTS HEAD
ON THEY HOPE TO ENGAGE THE NATION IN A REAL DISCUSSION ABOUT PREVENTING GUN
VIOLENCE.
DIANE SAWYER:
11:13:34:00 When it can happen to children in a classroom, it's time
to say--/
GABBY GIFFORDS:
11:13:40:00 Enough.
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THAT WAS ABC'S GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS.
YOU CAN CATCH THAT EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW TONIGHT AT 6:30 ON ABC7.
AND AT EXACTLY 10:10 THIS MORNING --
TUCSON RESIDENTS WILL RING BELLS.
TO REMEMBER THE MOMENT OF THE SHOOTING.
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FORT MYERS WILL CONSIDER NEW RESTRICTIONS AGAINST SEX OFFENDERS.
THE ORDINANCE WOULD REQUIRE SEXUAL OFFENDERS ---
TO STAY AT LEAST 300 HUNDRED FEET FROM PARK AND SCHOOLS WITHIN THE CITY.
THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE WOULD MIRROR A COUNTY LAW --
THAT'S BEEN IN EFFECT SINCE 2009.
BUT REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER JAY CHAMBERLAIN ARGUED --
THAT ADOPTING THE ORDINANCE IN THE CITY IS OVERKILL.
SO DO SOME CIVIL RIGHT GROUPS, LIKE THE A-C-L-U.
BUT POLICE SAY IT'S THE RIGHT CALL.
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Chief Doug Baker
Fort Myers Police
14:29 "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, LIBARIES, OR PLAYGROUNDS.
THE CITY WILL DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE NEXT MONTH --
AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING.
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TEMPERS ARE FLARING IN CAPE CORAL --
SOME RESIDENTS FEEL IGNORED -- SAYING THE CITY COUNCIL IS IGNORING A BIG PROBLEM.
LAST APRIL, COUNCILMEMBERS SHOT DOWN AN ORDINANCE -- THAT WOULD BAN PEOPLE FROM FISHING FROM 10 BRIDGES.
MEANWHILE, THE PROBLEM HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORSE.
CURRENTLY, POLICE CAN'T DO ANYTHING -- UNLESS THERE IS AN OFFICIAL "NO TRESPASSING LETTER" ON FILE.
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COUNCILMAN KEVIN MCGRAIL TELLS US -- HE HOPES COUNCIL WILL REVISIT THE ISSUE SOMETIME IN THE COMING MONTHS.
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FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT SAYS HE'S MAKING PROGRESS --- PREPARING THE STATE FOR CHANGES REQUIRED UNDER THE NEW HEALTH CARE LAW.
HE MET YESTERDAY -- WITH HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SECRETARY, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS.
ON THE AGENDA. 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 PLAN.
NOW HE SAYS -- HE'S WILLING TO WORK WITH FEDERAL OFFICIALS.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA MEETS WITH DEFENSE SECRETARY LEON PANETTA TODAY.
OBAMA JUST NAMED PANETTA'S REPLACEMENT.
AND THAT'S STIRRING THINGS UP.
CONFIRMATION HEARINGS FOR THE PENTAGON AND C-I-A -- COULD START THE NEXT BIG FIGHT AMONG LAWMAKERS
TRACIE POTTS REPORTS.
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PROTESTS OUTSIDE THE WHITE HOUSE. QUESTIONING WHETHER JOHN BRENNAN SPOKE OUT LOUDLY ENOUGH AGAINST CONTROVERSIAL INTERROGATION TACTICS.
THAT'S WHY BRENNAN DROPPED OUT LAST TIME HE WAS CONSIDERED TO HEAD THE C-I-A. THIS TIME. HE'S COURTING BOTH SIDES:
"Although I consider myself neither a Republican nor a Democrat, I very much look forward to working closely with those on both sides of the aisle."
BUT BRENNAN'S CONFIRMATION MAY NOT BE AS TOUGH AS CHUCK HAGEL'S FOR SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
"Mr. President, I will always give you my honest and most informed counsel."
HAGEL HAS BACKED SOME CUTS AT THE PENTAGON. AN ISSUE CONGRESS WILL DEAL WITH NEXT MONTH.
"As a successful businessman, he also knows that, even as we make tough fiscal choices, we have to do so wisely."
REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS ARE CONCERNED HAGEL IS SOFT ON IRAN. AND TOO TOUGH ON OUR ALLY ISRAEL:
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"He has had a record of distinguished service, but he is profoundly wrong on a number of the most important national security issues that face our country today."
HAGEL INSISTS HIS VIEWS HAVE BEEN "COMPLETELY DISTORTED."
HE'S ALSO UNDER FIRE FOR CRITICIZING A CLINTON NOMINEE "OPENLY, AGGRESSIVELY GAY."
"It's dangerous to roll the dice on this issue."
ALL QUESTIONS LAWMAKERS ARE EAGER TO ASK. WHEN CONFIRMATION HEARINGS GET UNDERWAY.
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THAT WAS TRACIE POTTS REPORTING.
FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE COLIN POWELL HAS ENDORSED HAGEL.
POWELL CALLED HIM AN INDEPENDENT.
AND A BOLD LEADER WHO THINKS OUTSIDE THE BOX.
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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.
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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RIGHT NOW -- TRAFFIC IS BACK TO NORMAL.
AFTER A SERIOUS OVERNIGHT 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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THERE IS GOING TO BE A LOT OF "WOW'S" TODAY IN THE LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER. MORE THAN ANYWHERE ELSE ON THE PLANET.
COMING UP --- A GLIMPSE AT THE LATEST IN HIGH-TECH. YOU'LL SEE IT HERE FIRST
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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BLOOMBERG TEASE
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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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THE MOST CUTTING EDGE EVENT OF THE YEAR.
STARTS TODAY IN LAS VEGAS.
THOUSANDS WILL GATHER --
TO SEE THE COOLEST GADGETS AVAILABLE.
IT'S THE ANNUAL CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW.
AND JAY GRAY IS THERE TO GIVE US A SNEAK PEAK -- AT SOME OF THE NEWEST CUTTING-EDGE ITEMS.
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CREWS HAVE PULLED MILES OF CABLE. UNPACKED PALLETS OF HIGH-TECH GEAR. EVERY GADGET. ANY ACCESSORY YOU CAN THINK OF. EVERYTHING FROM FLAT-SCREENS. TO FLYING THINGS.
AS MORE THAN 3-THOUSAND COMPANIES - FROM 150 COUNTRIES - PULL BACK THE CURTAIN ON THE NEWEST. AND NEATEST IN THE WORLD OF CONSUMER TECH.
WHICH OF COURSE INCLUDES UPDATED SMART PHONES. TABLETS. AND THE NEXT GENERATION OF HD-TV.
THERE IS EVEN A TOUCH-SCREEN TABLE TOP HERE.
PACING THE INNOVATION THIS YEAR. PRODUCTS WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH.
"the market for digital health is really understanding the benefits that come from using devices to track your own lifestyle."
FITBUG IS DESCRIBED AS AN ONLINE FITNESS AND WELL BEING COACH. WHICH PROVIDES REALTIME DATA. AND DESIGNS A CUSTOMIZED EXERCISE AND EATING PLAN.
AND THEN. THERE'S THIS.
"So the hapifork is a device that's been created to help you lose weight, by eating at the right time at the right pace."
YEP. THE HAPIFORK GIVES YOU A "GENTLE VIBRATION" IF YOUR EATING TOO FAST. AND A GREEN LIGHT TELLS YOU WHEN IT'S OK TO TAKE ANOTHER BITE.
FROM YOUR MOUTH TO YOUR EARS. AUDIO IS ALWAYS A BIG DEAL HERE. THIS YEAR, IT'S BRIGHTLY COLORED HEADPHONES. AND EARBUDS SOME ARE -LITERALLY- FLIPPING OVER.
"They're still in."
"It's a twist-lock technology, that locks the earphone in your ear."
MANY COMPANIES ARE LOCKED-IN ON KIDS.
TOYS. TOOTHBRUSHES. EVEN A NEW WAY TO COLOR.
"This is the free draw."
AS THE FUTURE OF HOME ELECTRONICS IS SKETCHED OUT THIS WEEK IN VEGAS.
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THAT WAS JAY GRAY REPORTING.
ALSO AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS --
TOYOTA PLANS TO DEBUT PROTOTYPES OF SELF-DRIVING CARS
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MAKING HYBRID AND ELECTRIC CARS. NOISIER.
SINCE HYBRID AND ELECTRIC VEHICLES DON'T USE GAS ENGINES -- THEY'RE MUCH QUIETER.
TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY RAY LAHOOD -- SAYS THE PROPOSAL "WILL HELP KEEP EVERYONE" USING THE NATION'S STREETS AND ROADWAYS "SAFE". "ESPECIALLY THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED".
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AND APPLE CELEBRATES A MILESTONE --
40 BILLION APP DOWNLOADS.
APPLE SAYS CONSUMERS HAVE DOWNLOADED MORE THAN 40 BILLION APPS --
FOR THE iPHONE, iPAD, AND THE iPOD TOUCH.
NEARLY HALF OF THEM WERE DOWNLOADED IN 2012.
AND APPLE ALSO SAYS DECEMBER SAW A RECORD DOWNLOAD --
OF MORE THAN TWO BILLION APPS.
THAT DOES NOT INCLUDE UPDATES OR RE-DOWNLOADS.
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NEW YEAR. HEALTHIER YOU.
MANY PEOPLE VOW TO GIVE UP CIGARETTES.
BUT QUITTING. IS TOUGH.
ABC7 HAS SOME ANSWERS --
TO PUT OUT THE BAD HABIT.
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A MAJORITY OF SMOKERS WANT TO QUIT.
MANY TRY -- FEW SUCCEED.
ERIKA EDWARDS LOOKS AT SOME REASONS -- WHY IT'S SO DIFFICULT TO QUIT SMOKING -- FOR GOOD.
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THE NEW YEAR BEGINS WITH CHEERS. A KISS IF YOU'RE LUCKY.
IF YOU'RE A SMOKER -- IT OFTEN MEANS A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO STOP SMOKING.
"At any given time, 70% of smokers say that they want to quit."
A FORMER SMOKER HERSELF, DR. CHERYL HEALTON AND HER TEAM AT THE AMERICAN LEGACY FOUNDATION SURVEYED 15-HUNDRED SMOKERS. OF THOSE WHO WERE MAKING A RESOLUTION FOR 2013 - A THIRD SAID IT'D BE TO QUIT SMOKING.
BUT WITHOUT HELP -- MOST OF THOSE GOOD INTENTIONS GO UP IN SMOKE WITHIN A WEEK. IF IT WAS A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION -- THAT'S TODAY.
"Not enough people use known tried and true methods. Lots of people try to just do it on their own instead of getting help."
HELP BEGINS WITH TALKING TO A DOCTOR -- WHO CAN RECOMMEND NICOTINE REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS OR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS.
IT ALSO REQUIRES RE-LEARNING LIFE WITHOUT CIGARETTES.
"You have to kind of map out when you're used to having cigarettes and get work-arounds for all those times so that you reduce the kind of cravings that are associated with it."
IF YOU'VE RELAPSED SINCE NEW YEAR'S DAY. YOU'RE NOT ALONE.
SOME SMOKERS MUST TRY AS MANY AS 11 TIMES BEFORE THEY SUCCEED.
DO IT MONTHLY. AND YOU CAN RING IN 2014, SMOKE-FREE.
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ERIKA EDWARDS REPORTING.
FOR MORE TIPS ON HOW TO QUIT SMOKING -- HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE.
ABC-7.COM
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ACROSS THE COUNTRY --
THERE'S A LOT OF SNIFFLING, SNEEZING AND COUGHING.
FLU SEASON IS HERE.
AND IT'S OFF TO A STRONG START.
SO HEALTH EXPERTS SAY --
GET A FLU SHOT.
ACCORDING TO THE C-D-C --
THIS IS THE EARLIEST START TO A FLU SEASON IN ABOUT A DECADE.
MORE THAN 22-HUNDRED PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HOSPITALIZED BECAUSE OF THE FLU.
AND 18 CHILDREN HAVE DIED.
GETTING A FLU SHOT DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WON'T GET THE FLU.
BUT IT DOES OFFER PROTECTION AGAINST THE VIRUS.
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When you get a flu shot you're getting a dead virus so it can't give you the flu but what it's doing is activating your immune system, that's what it's supposed to do, it's teaching your immune system to recognize that virus as a problem so when it sees it again it attacks it.
DOCTORS POINT OUT --
IT TAKES TWO WEEKS FOR A FLU SHOT TO TAKE FULL EFFECT.
SO IT'S IMPORTANT TO GET VACCINATED EARLY IN THE SEASON.
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GABRIELLE GIFFORDS SPEAKS OUT.
EXACTLY *TWO YEARS AFTER BEING SHOT AT A TUSCON EVENT.
NOW SHE LAUNCHES A *NEW INTIATIVE.
TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE.
PLUS, DETAILS ON *ANOTHER PUSH --
TO PUT ARMED GUARDS *INSIDE U-S SCHOOLS.
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ABC SEVEN IS ALWAYS ON TOP OF THE LATEST BUSINESS NEWS.
U-S STOCK FUTURES POINTED TO A SLIGHTLY SOFTER OPEN THIS MORNING.
INVESTORS SHIFR THEIR ATTENTION TO CORPORATE RESULTS.
TODAY, COMPANIES WILL REPORT RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER.
AND THIS AFTERNOON, THE FEDERAL RESERVE WILL RELEASE DATA ON COSUMER CREDIT.
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AFTER FORT MYERS' FIRST HOMICIDE OF 20-13. STUDENTS AT A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IN DUNBAR, WONT BE IN CLASS TODAY
A MAN WAS SHOT AND KILLED IN THE PARKING LOT -- YESTERDAY AROUND 11A-M.
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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A COURT CASE WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING --
A LEE COUNTY JUDGE DECIDES ON WHETHER TO SET BOND FOR A MAN.
WHO'S ACCUSED OF ATTACKING HIS NEIGHBOR IN A GATED FORT MYERS COMMUNITY.
INVESTIGATORS SAY JOHN MAATSCH STABBED TRACEY MARAZZI *THREE TIMES IN THE CHEST.
LAST WEEK, MAATSCH'S LAWYERS ASKED IF HE COULD GET OUT OF JAIL.
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S PICK OF CHUCK HAGEL, TO HELM THE PENTAGON -- FACES ROUGH GOING IN THE SENATE.
A HANDFUL OF REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS -- WERE SKEPTICAL ABOUT THE FORMER GOP SENATOR.
OBAMA ALSO TAPPED WHITE HOUSE COUNTERTERRORISM ADVISER JOHN BRENNAN -- TO HEAD THE C-I-A.
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A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY --
FROM MARK KELLY AND GABRIELLE GIFFORDS.
*EXACTLY TWO YEARS SINCE THE FORMER CONGRESSWOMAN WAS SHOT IN ARIZONA.
GIFFORDS RETIRED FROM CONGREE TO FOCUS ON HER RECOVERY.
SHE WAS SHOT IN THE HEAD DURING AN EVENT.
THIS MORNING - GIFFORDS AND HER HUSBAND LAUNCHED A NEW INITIATIVE.
THE WEBSITE IS "AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE SOLUTIONS DOT ORG."
THEY CALL ON ELECTED OFFICIALS TO WORK TOWARD STOPPING GUN VIOLENCE.
AND PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERSHIP.
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SOT Sawyer/Giffords intv
Diane Sawyer: "WHEN IT CAN HAPPEN TO CHILDREN IN A CLASSROOM, IT'S TIME TO
SAY?"
Gabby Giffords: "ENOUGH."
GIFFORDS AND KELLY SAT DOWN FOR AN *EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ABC'S DIANE SAWYER.
SEE THE FULL STORY TONIGNT ON ABC 7.
AT 6:30 P-M.
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AND THIS MORNING --
THERE'S *ANOTHER PUSH TO PUT ARMED GUARDS IN SCHOOLS.
IN THE WAKE OF THE MASS KILLING AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
MONDAY NIGHT, EDUCATION LEADERS ON STATEN ISLAND --- VOTED IN FAVOR OF HIRING RETIRED, ARMED POLICE OFFICERS TO STAND GUARD.
IDA SIEGAL REPORTS.
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The vote were cast and all but one person said they were in favor of a resolution recommending armed guards be stationed at schools on Staten Island.
"People say we're putting guns in the schools, we're putting trained professionals in the schools."
The idea is to have retired police officers carrying concealed weapons. watch over schools. It's part of a larger proposal to install panic buttons in schools and implement a buzzer system. Parents are conflicted by the guns."
"One gun to another gun does not solve the problem."
"I think its for the protection of our kids.they shouldn't hesitate in doing it.what are they waiting for? Something bigger than what happened in Newtown?"
But no matter what the parents think or the Community Education Council that called the vote thinks. The schools chancellor has said guns don't belong in schools. Period.
"If they take a vote, it doesn't mean anything as far as I'm concerned. It's not happening. Plain and simple. I can't be any clearer than that."
Still some parents say the current level of school security has them living in fear.
"I've been petrified to send my kids to school. my husband's even considering to home school and it's scary."
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THAT WAS IDA SIEGAL REPORTING.
NEW YORK MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG IS TAKING AIM --- ABOUT "GUN PROBLEM IN THIS COUNTRY."
BLOOMBERG SAYS HE'S READY TO HELP --- AND HAS ALREADY OFFERED VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN HIS IDEAS.
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TODAY, A JUDGE WILL HEAR EVIDENCE IN THE MOVIE THEATER MASSACRE --- TO DECIDE IF THERE IS ENOUGH EVIDENCE AGAINST JAMES HOLMES, TO GO TO TRIAL.
AT THE FIRST DAY OF THE HEARING MONDAY --- PROSECUTORS REVEALED ABOUT 30 HOURS OF VIDEO TAPE --- FROM THE SHOPPING CENTER AND MOVIE THEATER ON THE NIGHT OF THE SHOOTING.
SOME OF THAT FOOTAGE -- IS EXPECTED TO BE SHOWN TODAY.
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NEW THIS MORNING--
THE NAPLES AIRPORT AUTHORITY STARTS OUTLINING ITS GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR.
AND ACCORDING TO OUR NEWS PARTNERS -- THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS -- COMMISSIONERS SAY A *TOP PRIORITY IS TO SECURE COMMERCIAL SERVICE.
BUT THIS GOAL HAS BEEN TOUGH TO ACCOMPLISH,
GIVEN THE AIRPORT'S RUNWAY WEIGHT LIMIT.
COMMISSIONERS ARE LOOKING INTO A PROVISION --
THAT LETS SOME AIRCRAFTS LAND, EVEN IF THEY'RE TOO HEAVY.
THE GOALS STILL NEED TO GO TO A VOTE --
THEN NEED APPROVAL FROM NAPLES CITY COUNCIL.
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HAPPENING TODAY, A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
THE C-E-O OF SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES -- WILL BE AT R-S-W THIS AFTERNOON.
HE'S EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE "SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS" AT OUR AIRPORT.
THE LOW COST AIRLINE IS BASED IN MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL -- AND SERVES DOZENS OF CITIES THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN.
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FLORIDA MIGHT HAVE TO ADJUST THE ELECTION LAWS.
SO WE CAN AVOID THE ISSUES WE HAD BACK IN NOVEMBER.
YOU REMEMBER --
PEOPLE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HAD TO WAIT SIX HOURS OR MORE.
TO CAST THEIR BALLOTS.
THE SAME THING HAPPENED IN OTHER PARTS OF THE STATE.
NOW FLORIDA'S SECRETARY OF STATE SAYS HE'S WORKING TO IMPROVE ELECTION LAWS.
ONE IDEA - EXPAND EARLY VOTING DAYS.
HE WILL SUBMIT THE FINAL ELECTION REPORT TO GOVERNOR SCOTT,
BY FEBRUARY FIRST.
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CAMERAS CATCH A *BOLD THIEF --
STEALING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN LANDSCAPING EQUIPMENT.
AS HE STEPPED OUT OF THE CAR --
HIS FACE WAS CAUGHT ON TAPE.
BEFORE HE PULLED A HOOD OVER HIS HEAD.
BUT HE TAKES HIS TIME STEALING OUT OF A VAN.
IN ALL -- HE TOOK ABOUT A THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF EQUIPMENT.
THAT INCLUDES TOOLS AND AN AIR COMPRESSOR.
PLUS -- HE DID IT ALL AS CARS DROVE RIGHT BY!
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THE COMPANY SAID THE VAN WAS LEFT UNLOCKED.
NOW, THEY'RE 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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GAS THEFTS ON PINE ISLAND -- LEAVES RESIDENTS ON EDGE--
NOT BECAUSE OF THE GAS. BUT WHERE IT'S HAPPENING.
ANNIE WENZ SAYS SOMEONE STOLE -- A *FULL GAS CAN" FROM HER CARPORT.
AND ACROSS THE STREET -- SAME THING.
LOTS OF RESIDENTS IN THE BOATING COMMUNITY --- KEEP 20 OR 30 DOLLARS WORTH OF FUEL AROUND FOR FILL UPS--
BUT THE IDEA THAT A THIEF MAY BE WATCHING THEIR PROPERTIES -- LEAVES WENZ FEELING CREEPED OUT.
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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
NO WORD ON ANY WITNESSES OR SUSPECTS--
SO WENZ IS ASKING HER NEIGHBORS TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT.
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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 WORKED FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT SINCE 19-89.
AND MOST RECENTLY, HE WAS THE PRINCIPAL AT THE COUNTY'S ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL.
SCHUYLER'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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NOW TO THE FIRE THAT BROKE OUT ON A BOEING DREAMLINER -- IN BOSTON. RIGHT AFTER PASSENGERS GOT OFF THE JET.
THE JAPAN AIRLINES 787 -- WAS PARKED AT THE GATE.
BUT THE FIRE WAS THE LATEST IN A STRING OF INCIDENTS --
FOR THE HIGH-TECH NEW JETLINER.
ABC'S JIM AVILA REPORTS.
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FIREFIGHTERS AT BOSTON'S LOGAN FIELD DOUSING SMOKE ON THE PLANE OF THE
FUTURE. BOEING'S 787 DREAMLINER.
A PLANE MADE MOSTLY OF CARBON FIBER, A FANCY NAME FOR PLASTIC. JUST A
HALF AN HOUR AFTER AN INCIDENT FREE LANDING.
FRENI SOT: THE PASSENGERS WERE DEPLANED NORMALLY THROUGH THE JETBRIDGE
PROCESS.
BUT MINUTES LATER. A MECHANIC WORKING IN THE COCKPIT OF THE JAL JET WAS
CONFRONTED BY SMOKE BILLOWING FROM ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS IN THE BELLY OF THE
PLANE.
DONAHUE SOT: WE OBSERVED A HEAVY SMOKE CONDITION THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE
CABIN
BUT THIS JUST THE LATEST NIGHTMARISH INCIDENT FOR THE DREAMLINER SINCE ITS
2011 RELEASE NOW FLYING ONLY 6 OF THEM DOMESTICALLY.
LAST MONTH THE FAA ORDERED INSPECTIONS OF ALL 787'S FOR POTENTIAL FUEL LINE
LEAKS. ON THE SAME DAY, A UNITED AIRLINES 787 WAS DIVERTED TO THE CLOSEST
AIRPORT BECAUSE OF A GENERATOR FAILURE. AND A SIMILAR FIRE BROKE OUT
DURING TEST FLIGHTS OF THE CUTTING EDGE AIRLINER.
HANSMAN SOT: THIS EVENT OCCURED IN THE SAME AVIONICS BAY WHERE THEY HAD
PROBLEMS BEFORE. SO, IT RAISES A LOT OF QUESTIONS THAT WILL BE LOOKED AT AS
QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
BUT MOST AVIATION EXPERTS BELIEVE THIS IS JUST A NEW PLANE, AS I SAW AT THE
BOEING PLANT, ONE THAT IS USING AN ENTIRELY NEW DESIGN. BUILT DIFFERENTLY
, WITH NEW SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS. AND NOW GOING THROUGH A SHAKEOUT PERIOD.
HANSMAN SOT: I WOULDN'T BE CONCERNED AS A PASSANGER. THIS IS A VERY GOOD
AIRPLANE, BUT IT'S A VERY ADVANCED AIRPLANE. IT'S PUSHING THE ENVELOPE
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JIM AVILA REPORTING.
THE MECHANIC WAS THE *ONLY PERSON ON BOARD WHEN THE FIRE BROKE OUT.
AND NO ONE WAS INJURED.
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A MAN IS POISONED ONE DAY --- AFTER RECEIVING HALF A MILLION FROM THE LOTTERY.
WHO WOULD WANT TO POISON HIM --- AFTER WINNING ALL THAT MONEY?
AND WHY HIS DEATH IS BEING CLASSIFIED A HOMICIDE. COMING UP.
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WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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NOW TO A BIZARRE STORY OUT OF CHICAGO.
A MAN FOUND DEAD.
AFTER WINNING THE LOTTERY.
HE HAD JUST COLLECTED NEARLY HALF-A-MILLION DOLLARS.
AND NOW -- IT'S BEEN RULED A HOMICIDE.
ABC'S JOHN MULLER REPORTS.
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46 YEAR OLD UROJ KHAN. WEARING A MILLION DOLLAR GRIN. AFTER A MILLION
DOLLAR LOTTERY SCRATCH OFF WIN IN JUNE.
WHEN HE HEARD THE NEWS. HE COULD HARDLY CONTAIN HIMSELF.
Sot jimmy goreel/store owner "he was kind of speechless, it was like
running around and not knowing what to do, shaking hands, high fives."
THE MARRIED FATHER OF ONE DAUGHTER PLANNED TO USE HIS WINNINGS TO EXPAND
HIS CHICAGO DRY CLEANING BUSINESS BEYOND THE THREE STORES HE ALREADY OWNED.
BUT JUST *ONE* DAY AFTER THE CHECK WAS ISSUED, KHAN WAS DEAD.
A INITIAL EXAM BY THE COOK COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER FOUND THE 46 YEA OLD
DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES *THEN* CAME A PHONE CALL FROM A SUSPICIOUS FAMILY
MEMEBR WHOS IDENTITY HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED.
steve cina/medical examiner "Within a few days of that initial death
certificate, a family member came forward to pathologist and suggested they
weren't comfortable with that ruling and asked us to look a little further
A FULL TOXICOLOGY TEST REVEALED KHAN HAD INGESTED A DEADLY AMOUNT OF CYANIDE
, AND NOW HIS DEATH HAS JUST BEEN RE-CLASSIFIED AS A HOMICIDE.
BRAD GARRET/ABC NEWS "The killer is someone who stand to inherit or
naturally share the in the money. A neighbor doesn't kill the lottery
winner because that means he will never get the money."
GRAPHIC WITH CHICAGO TRIBUNE LOGO
ACCORDING TO AN INTERNAL POLICE DEPARTMENT DOCUMENT OBTAINED BY THE CHICAGO
TRIBUNE, KHAN CAME HOME FROM WORK TO HIS WEST ROGERS PARK RESIDENCE ON JUNE
20. ATE DINNER ABOUT AN HOUR LATER. AND EVENTUALLY WENT TO BED. HE WAS LATER
HEARD SCREAMING TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND PRONOUNCED DEAD.
ANOTHER SOT FORM GARRET "the lottery could also be a red herring police
will look at cheating/ business disputes, personal vendettas, that normally
lead to poisoning."
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THAT WAS ABC'S JOHN MULLER REPORTING.
KHAN CAME TO CHICAGO FROM INDIA IN THE 19-80'S.
HE OWNED THREE CLEANERS IN THE NORTH SIDE OF CHICAGO.
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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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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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A LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL COULD SOON GET A 34-MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATION.
TODAY -- LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS VOTE ON A PLAN FOR DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL.
TO BUILD A NEW, TWO-STORY, STATE OF THE ART FACILITY.
ADMINISTRATORS HOPE THE EXPANSION WILL NEARLY *DOUBLE ITS ENROLLMENT.
SO IT'S COMPARABLE TO OTHER HIGH SCHOOLS.
THEY'RE ALSO BEEFING UP ACADEMICS.
THE SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY-ENGINEERING-AND MATH, OR STEM PROGRAM.
WILL BE COMBINED WITH AN 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.
IF APPROVED, CONSTRUCTION COULD START NEXT YEAR.
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THE FORT MYERS MIRACLE --- MAY HAVE TO FIND A DIFFERENT HOME IN 20-14.
THE TEAM HAS BEEN AT HAMMOND STADIUM FOR 20 YEARS.
IT WILL SOON GET A MAKEOVER -- AS PART OF THE NEW AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA TWINS.
THE MIRACLE WON'T BE AFFECTED THIS YEAR -- BUT THE 2014 SEASON COULD BE IMPACTED, DEPENDING ON THE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE.
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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 HASN'T RULED OUT --- USING OTHER FIELDS, IF NECESSARY.
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CAPE CORAL LEADERS PREPARE TO TAKE ON LEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT --
ALL OVER BRIDGE TOLLS.
THE CAPE CLAIMS THE *CURRENT AGREEMENT.
SHORT CHANGES SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S LARGEST CITY.
FOR SEVEN MONTHS -- THEY'VE TRIED TO RE-BOOT NEGOTIATIONS.
CITY LEADERS TELL US -- THE CURRENT 60-40 SPLIT FAVORS THE COUNTY.
TODAY, WE LEARNED TALKS BETWEEN THE TWO SIDES ARE AT A STANDSTILL.
CAPE COUNCIL MEMBERS SAY THEY'RE REACHING OUT AGAIN.
AND HOPE THEY'LL FIND A SOLUTION.
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"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 CORAL ALSO WANTS A *FINAL SAY IN TOLL RATES,
AND ANY ROAD PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE MONEY.
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THE PUBLIC GETS *ANOTHER CHANCE --
TO WEIGH IN ON WHO TAKES OVER FOR MEDSTAR.
THE LEE COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELICOPTER SHUT DOWN,
AFTER OVER-BILLING PATIENTS.
NOW, THE LEE COUNTY PROCUREMENT OFFICE ON HENDRY STREET WILL HOST A MEETING --
TO DISCUSS REPLACEMENTS.
THAT HAPPENS THURSDAY MORNING AT NINE A-M.
FOUR COMPANIES HAVE APPLIED TO REPLACE MEDSTAR.
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WE'LL HAVE A LAST LOOK AT TOP STORIES.
AND YOUR STORM WARN 7 FORECAST.
ALSO -- MEET BRUNO MARS'S BIGGEST FAN.
AND SHE HAS *QUITE THE PROPOSAL FOR THE POP STAR.
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AND HERE'S A FINAL CHECK OF THE MARKETS THIS MORNING--
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THIEVES STRIKE THE SET OF "ANCHORMAN 2" IN ATLANTA.
IT HAPPENED AT A BUILDING IN THE NORTHWEST PART OF THE CITY.
POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE THEFT OF FOUR APPLE COMPUTERS --- AND 300-THOUSAND-DOLLARS WORTH OF COPPER WIRE FROM THE MOVIE SET.
THEY PROBABLY GOT IN THROUGH A REAR GARAGE DOOR.
THERE'S A REWARD OF 5-THOUSAND-DOLLARS FOR HELP SOLVING THE CRIME.
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AN AMBITIOUS TEEN WANTS BRUNO MARS.
TO BE HER PROM DATE.
16-YEAR OLD EMILY TORRES OF MICHIGAN MADE A VIDEO.
SHE WANTSMARS TO GO TO JUNIOR PROM WITH HER.
AND SHE EVEN ASKS TALK SHOW HOST ELLEN DEGENERES FOR HELP.
THE VIDEO HAS GONE VIRAL.
BUT TORRES IS STILL WAITING FOR AN ANSWER.
IF MARS SAYS YES -
EMILY'S PARENTS SAY THEY'LL EVEN EXTEND HER CURFEW THAT NIGHT.
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LINDSEY LOHAN DID NOT ATTEND A HEARING IN NEW YORK CITY MONDAY --- FOR ALLEGED BAR FIGHT.
LOHAN IS ACCUSED OF PUNCHING A WOMAN AT A NIGHTCLUB IN NOVEMBER.
LILO'S LEGAL TEAM -- ARGUES THE ALLEGED VICTIM -- IS "SEEKING HER 15 MINUTES OF FAME."
LOHAN IS DUE IN A CALIFORNIA COURT ROOM NEXT WEEK -- FOR A PROBATION VIOLATION HEARING STEMMING FROM A CAR CRASH LAST SUMMER.
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THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE IS FEELING MATERNAL.
THE ROYAL MOM-TO-BE DONATED NEW BABY CLOTHES --
TO ONE OF HER FAVORITE CHARITIES.
IT'S A CHILDREN'S HOSPICE.
AND NOW THE CLOTHES ARE UP FOR AUCTION.
THE GOODS ARE VALUED AT 160-DOLLARS.
BUT PEOPLE MAGAZINE REPORTS--
BIDS HAVE ALREADY TOPPED 400-DOLLARS.
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IN THE WAKE OF THE NEWTOWN SCHOOL MASSACRE. TODAY TUCSON ARIZONA, IS MARKING THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF A GUNMAN'S ATTACK --- THAT TARGETED CONGRESSWOMAN GABBY GIFFORDS.
SHE IS LAUNCHING A NATIONAL DIALOGUE -- TO END GUN VIOLENCE.
PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS PROMISED TO USE THE POWER OF HIS OFFICE -- TO CURB GUN VIOLENCE.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CHOICE FOR THE NEW DEFENSE SECRETARY.
FACES ROUGH GOING IN THE SENATE.
KEY REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS ARE SKEPTICAL ABOUT CHUCK HAGEL.
OBAMA ALSO PICKED WHITE HOUSE COUNTERTERRORISM ADVISER JOHN BRENNAN.
TO HEAD THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY.
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A SCHOOL IN FORT MYERS IS CLOSED TODAY AFTER A MURDER HAPPENED RIGHT IN FRONT OF IT.
A MAN, WHO HAS NOT YET BEEN ID'D --- WAS SHOT AND KILLED --- FOUND HANGING OUT OF HIS CAR IN THE PARKING LOT OF APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL -- AROUND 11:00AM YESTERDAY.
A WOMAN -- CLAIMING TO BE HIS SISTER -- SAYS THE VICITM HAD JUST DROPPED OFF HIS KIDS WHEN SOMEONE SHOT AND KILLED HIM.
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THE CITY OF FORT MYERS COULD ADOPT A NEW SEX OFFENDER ORDINANCE --
AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING NEXT MONTH.
IT WOULD MAKE SEX OFFENDERS STAY AT LEAST 300 HUNDRED FEET FROM PARK AND SCHOOLS.
WHICH MIRRORS A COUNTY LAW IN EFFECT SINCE 2009.
CRITICS SAY THE ORDINANCE IS OVERKILL.
BUT POLICE SAY IT'S THE RIGHT CALL.
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