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POLICE LOOK FOR ANSWERS IN MURDER OF A DAD -- AT A FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.
THIS MORNING, KIDS GO BACK TO CLASS.
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PLUS, ALMOST ONE MONTH AFTER SANDY HOOK --
NEW PLANS FOR SCHOOL SAFETY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
LEE AND COLLIER COUNTIES LAY OUT CHANGES TO IMPROVE SECURITY.
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AND, HUNGRY FOR SOME PASTA?
WAIT'LL YOU HEAR HOW MUCH THIS LITTLE DISH -- IS GONNA COST YOU.
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The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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THANKS ALLYSON.
GOOD MORNING, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
I'M CHANCE SEALES.
AND I'M LINH BUI.
THANKS FOR WATCHING A-B-C 7.
WE CONTINUE FOLLOWING NEW DETAILS --
ABOUT THE FIRST MURDER OF 20-13 IN FORT MYERS.
THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WHERE A MAN WAS SHOT DEAD ON MONDAY.
IS SCHEDULED TO RE-OPEN TODAY.
AS THE VICTIM'S FAMILY OPENS UP ABOUT THEIR LOSS.
KRISTOPHER SMITH'S COUSINS TELL US --
SMITH WAS BRINGING HIS FIVE-YEAR-OLD SON LUNCH AT SCHOOL.
WHEN HE WAS GUNNED DOWN IN THE PARKING LOT --
OF APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.
OFFICERS SAY SMIITH WAS *TARGETED.
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21:06:00 "they haven't told him yet. they're trying to figure out how they're going to tell him. All he knows is someone got shot -- that's all he knows. He doesn't know anything else."
POLICE STILL DON'T KNOW WHO DID THIS.
THEY'RE ASKING THE COMMUNITY TO CALL IN WITH ANY INFORMATION.
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ONE MONTH AFTER THE SHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY IN CONNECTICUT.
THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT LAYS OUT PLANS TO INCREASE SECURITY AT SCHOOLS HERE.
AT TUESDAY NIGHT'S BOARD MEETING -- SUPERINTENDENT JOSEPH BURKE --- DESCRIBED THE CHANGES.
THEY INCLUDE. MAKING *ALL SCHOOLS HAVE ONE WAY IN -- AND ONE WAY OUT FOR VISITORS.
THEY'RE ALSO FIXING AND REPLACING ABOUT 25 SECURITY CAMERAS.
DOING MORE LOCKDOWN DRILLS.
AND MAKING CLASSROOM DOORS, LOCK FROM THE *INSIDE.
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We want to do all of the things that we can responsibly do to help our schools be as safe as possible and thats what we're gonna do.
THE SUPERINTENDENT IS STILL WORKING ON -- PUTTING ONE LEE COUNTY DEPUTY, AT EACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
THAT'LL COST ABOUT FOUR MILLION DOLLARS.
THE BOARD WILL VOTE ON THAT -- AT A FUTURE MEETING.
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AND COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL LEADERS ALSO SHARE *THEIR PLANS --
TO ENSURE CONTINUED SAFETY IN SCHOOLS.
AND SUPERINTENDENT DOCTOR KAMELA PATTON SAYS --
COLLIER COUNTY CAN SET THE EXAMPLE FOR OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS NATIONWIDE.
THE PLAN IS TO CREATE A NEW VIDEO.
THAT WILL BE SHOWN TO *ALL EMPLOYEES.
THE VIDEO WILL HIGHLIGHT AND REEMPHASIZE THE SCHOOL'S SAFETY GUIDELINES.
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A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE -- FACES TWO WARNINGS THIS MORNING --- FOR INADEQUATE SUPERVISION AND CREATING AN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT.
THEY STEM FROM AN INCIDENT -- WHERE A WINDOW SLAMMED ON A GIRL'S FINGERS -- BREAKING THEM.
THE CHILD GRABBED A BLOCK, HOLDING UP THE WINDOW.
IRONICALLY, NICAEA ACADEMY TELL US -- THE TEACHER WHO FILED THE COMPLAINTS -- IS THE ONE RESPONSIBLE.
THIS PERSON IS NO LONGER EMPLOYED AT NICAEA.
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THREE PARENTS ALSO CAME FORWARD ALLEGING CHILD ABUSE LAST NOVEMBER.
AND THEN FILED COMPLAINTS WITH D-C-F.
ACCORDING TO D-C-F THOSE COMPLAINTS WERE UNFOUNDED.
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A FORT MYERS MAN WILL *STAY IN JAIL,
ACCUSED OF STABBING HIS NEIGHBOR WHILE SHE SLEPT.
A JUDGE DENIED BOND FOR JOHN MAATSCH ON TUESDAY.
MAATSCH IS ACCUSED OF BREAKING INTO TRACEY MARAZZI'S HOME.
AND STABBING HER SEVERAL TIMES IN THE CHEST.
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MARAZZI WAS RELIEVED WITH THE JUDGES DECISION.
THE PROSECUTION ARGUED IT'S TOO DANGEROUS TO RELEASE HIM.
BUT *HIS ATTORNEYS WANTED HIM RELEASED FROM JAIL *WITH A TRACKING DEVICE.
POLICE SAY AFTER MAATSCH STABBED THE VICTIM --
HE RETURNED TO THE CRIME SCENE WEARING WOMEN'S CLOTHING.
AND HAD SCRATCH MARKS.
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they did the right thing. This guy is not safe. Everybody can sleep a little easier tonight. I know I will.
MAATSCH WILL BE BACK IN COURT EARLY NEXT MONTH.
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THE I-R-S WILL BEGIN PROCESSING -- ALMOST ALL TAX RETURNS AT THE END OF THE MONTH.
THERE WAS CONCERN OVER A POSSIBLE DELAY -- BECAUSE OF THE NEW FISCAL CLIFF, AFFECTING TAX RATES.
NOW THE AGENCY SAYS IT WILL BEGIN PROCESSING MOST TAX RETURNS ON JANUARY 30 -- EIGHT DAYS LATER THAN PLANNED.
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SOME INCREDIBLE VIDEO.
A PEEK -- INSIDE A SECRET WORLD.
OF A *VERY RARE ANIMAL.
NATS OF RHINOS MAKING NOISES
THESE ARE BLACK RHINOS.
THOUGHT TO BE ONE OF THE MOST ISOLATED CREATURES ON EARTH.
BUT SPECIAL CAMERAS AND HIDDEN MICROPHONES --
CAPTURED THIS SECRET GATHERING.
NO ONE HAS EVER FILMED THIS BEFORE.
BLACK RHINOS GREETING EACH OTHER.
AND COMMUNICATING.
IT'S ALL FOR A SHOW ON THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL.
THAT AIRS TONIGHT.
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EVERYONE'S ASKING -- WHO'S THAT GIRL?
ONE BEAUTIFUL WOMAN STOLE THE SHOW --
AT THE ALABAMA-NOTRE DAME GAME.
KATHERINE WEBB.
MISS ALABAMA.
AND A MODEL.
ALSO -- THE GIRLFRIEND OF QUARTERBACK A-J MCCARRON.
THE E-S-P-N ANNOUNCER GOT *VERY EXCITED WHEN THE CAMERA PANNED TO HER.
AND THE NETWORK HAS APOLOGIZED.
BUT THE 23-YEAR-OLD IS SO FAMOUS NOW!
FROM TWO THOUSAND TWITTER FOLLOWERS. TO NEARLY 200 THOUSAND.
SHE SAYS THE ATTENTION HAS BEEN SURPRISING, BUT FUN.
G-M-A CALLS HER THE NEW "IT GIRL,"
AND YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT HER ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA.
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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.
The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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THE NAPLES AIRPORT -- STILL WANTS TO ADD COMMERCIAL SERVICE.
YESTERDAY COMMISSIONERS STARTED PLANNING THEIR GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR.
THEY SAY A TOP PRIORITY IS TO SECURE COMMERCIAL SERVICE --- LIKE NAPLES CONNECTION OR CAPE AIR.
JETBLUE WAS THINKING ABOUT STARTING SERVICE THERE -- BUT PLANS FELL THROUGH IN OCTOBER.
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THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES A 34 MILLION DOLLAR EXPANSION FOR DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL.
THE SCHOOL WILL BECOME A TWO-STORY, STATE OF THE ART FACILITY.
ADMINISTRATORS ARE HOPING IT WILL NEARLY DOUBLE ENROLLMENT -- MATCHING OTHER HIGH SCHOOLS.
THEY'RE ALSO BEEFING UP ACADEMICS.
CONSTRUCTION WILL START THIS SUMMER.
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IT'S ________
LET'S RUN DOWN TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS SCHEDULED TO RE-OPEN TODAY.
AFTER A FATHER WAS SHOT DEAD IN THE PARKING LOT MONDAY.
KRISTOPHER SMITH'S COUSIN SAYS SMITH WAS BRINGING HIS SON LUNCH,
WHEN SOMEONE GUNNED HIM DOWN.
AND OFFICERS SAY SMITH *WAS TARGETED.
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TWO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- UP THEIR SECURITY.
LEE AND COLLIER COUNTY -- LAID OUT THEIR IDEAS YETSERDAY.
THEY INCLUDE NEW SECURITY CAMERAS, CLASSROOM DOORS THAT LOCK FROM THE INSIDE, AND A TRAINING VIDEO THAT EMPHASIZES SAFETY GUIDELINES.
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JOHN MAATSCH WILL REMAIN IN JAIL UNTIL HIS TRIAL.
THE FORT MYERS MAN IS ACCUSED OF STABBING HIS NEIGHBOR IN THE CHEST LAST MONTH.
HIS ATTORNEYS WANTED HIM RELEASED ON BOND.
BUT TUESDAY - A JUDGE DENIED THE REQUEST.
MAATSCH WILL BE BACK IN COURT NEXT MONTH.
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AND A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE -- IS CITED FOR INADEQUATE SUPERVISION AND AN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT.
NICAEA ACADEMY WAS GIVEN TWO WARNINGS -- AFTER AN INCIDENT WHERE A WINDOW SLAMMED ON A GIRLS FINGERS, BREAKING THEM.
AN INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE HAS ENDED.
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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.
The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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AN UPDATE ON THE CASEY ANTHONY CASE.
A STATE APPELLATE COURT COULD DECIDE TODAY --
WHETHER ANTHONY WAS ACTUALLY IN POLICE CUSTODY,
WHEN SHE LIED TO DETECTIVES.
SHE HAD TOLD THEM HER TWO-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER CAYLEE.
HAD BEEN KIDNAPPED.
NOW JUDGES COULD OVERTURN HER MISDEMEANOR CONVICTIONS,
BECAUSE SHE HAD NOT BEEN READ HER MIRANDA RIGHTS.
ANTHONY WAS ACQUITTED IN 2011 --
OF MURDERING HER DAUGHTER.
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HOURS OF WAITING IN LINE --- TO VOTE IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTION.
LEE COUNTY WAS ONE OF THE WORST WAITS IN THE STATE.
NEXT MONDAY, ELECTION SUPERVISOR SHARON HARRINGTON WILL TESTIFY -- BEFORE HOUSE AND SENATE LAWMAKERS IN TALLAHASSEE.
YESTERDAY TWO SOUTH FLORIDA LEGISLATORS, A REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRAT -- DRAFTED LEGISLATION TO RE-INSTATE EARLY VOTING THE SUNDAY BEFORE ELECTION DAY.
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A DREAM TRIP TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE --
FOR SOME STUDENTS VISITING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THEY LOST MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS!
THEY'RE FROM ARGENTINA.
AND CAME TO FLORIDA FOR A TEMPORARY WORK PROGRAM.
THEY PRE-PAID TO LIVE NEAR FORT MYERS BEACH.
AND MADE A DEAL WITH SOMEONE POSING AS THE FORMER MAYOR'S WIFE.
BUT WHEN THEY GOT HERE, THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS A SCAM.
THE HOUSE THEY THOUGHT THEY PAID FOR. WAS *NOT FOR RENT.
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Agustina Carrica, visiting from Argentina 44:00 we were alone we don't have a house we don't have nothing we have to go to work and we don't know how, it was horrible 44:09
THE GROUP SAYS THEY CANCELLED A CHECK.
AND GOT BACK NEARLY TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS.
BUT THEY LOST *FIVE THOUSAND.
A LITTLE GOOD NEWS --
PEOPLE ON THE BEACH HELPED THEM FIND A *NEW HOUSE TO RENT.
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HERE'S A STRANGE CASE OF THEFT.
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT THE THIEVES DID.
COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THEY STOLE ROUGHLY 60 TRUCK-LOADS OF DIRT -- FROM A PROPERTY IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.
INVESTIGATORS TELL US CONSTRUCTION WORKERS TOOK THE DIRT FROM A TWO ACRE PROPERTY ON FIFTH AVENUE SOUTHWEST -- AND USED IT AS FILL FOR PROPERTY NEXT DOOR.
THE DIRT IS VALUED AT MORE THEN 10-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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"I was just dismayed, I mean they dismantled the property, raped the property."
WE REACHED OUT TO THE PROPERTY OWNER AND CONTRACTOR.
NEITHER WANTED TO TALK ON CAMERA, POINTING FINGERS AT ONE ANOTHER.
SO FAR NO ARRESTS.
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THIS PLATE OF PASTA. WILL REALLY COST YOU.
BICE IN NEW YORK CITY UNVEILS A NEW FOUR COURSE MEAL.
THE MAIN COURSE -- LOBSTER TAGLIONI.
PASTA, TWO POUNDS OF LOBSTER AND WINTER BLACK TRUFFLE SHAVINGS.
BUT THE PRICE TAG. MIGHT MAKE YOU CHOKE ON YOUR FOOD!
JUST OVER TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS!
BUT YOU ALSO GET WINE.
AND A LIMITED EDITION PLATE, DESIGNED AND SIGNED BY VERSACE.
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ON MONDAY NIGHT'S BCS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. THE ALABAMA QUARTERBACK'S GIRLFRIEND GOT JUST AS MUCH ATTENTION AS HE DID.
MISS ALABAMA KATHERINE WEBB -- CAUGHT THE ATTENITON OF ESPN'S COMMENTATORS, AND CAMERAMEN.
WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A COMPLIMENT, NOW HAS ESPN APOLOGIZING.
BUT WAS IT NECESSARY?
ON FACEBOOK.
LYNN CLEMENTS WRITES -- "Why is everyone so upset? She was the only entertainment during last night's game."
JONELL MODYS SAYS -- "He meant well, and she is beautiful, but he came off a little creepy."
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NEXT TIME YOU TO GO TO DISNEY, YOUR EXPERIENCE COULD BE WAAAAAY DIFFERENT.
REMEMBER THE DAYS OF WEARING THE FANNY PACK. WAITING THREE HOURS FOR THE NEW RIDE. AND THEN TRYING TO SNAG A SPOT FOR THE PARADE?
GONE.
DISNEY IS IMPROVING ITS "FAST-PASS".
COMBINING YOUR ROOM KEY, CREDIT CARD, AND FAST-PASS TO THE FRONT OF THE LINE.
HOW IT WORKS, IN *AMERICA'S MONEY*, NEXT.
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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.
The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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AN ATHLETE CARVING HIS NAME IN HISTORY --
LEAVES FORT MYERS THIS MORNING.
CHRIS NICHOLAS WILL PEDAL OUT OF FORT MYERS AT 9 A-M.
HE IS 23-HUNDRED MILES INTO HIS 6-THOUSAND MILE JOURNEY.
NICHOLAS IS RIDING ACORSS THE U-S.
BUT THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME HE'S TRAVELED ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
HE *RAN THE 3-THOUSAND MILES LAST YEAR.
BOTH JOURNEYS MAKE HIM THE *FIRST ATHLETE --
TO TRAVEL SOLO *TWICE ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
IN A 12 MONTH SPAN.
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19:39 when it gets tough i think about raising the awareness and dollars for charity 19:47
100-PERCENT OF THE MONEY HE RAISES --
WILL GO TO ST JUDE, THE WOUNDED WARRIORS PROJECT, AND MAKE-A-WISH.
LAST YEAR, NICHOLAS RAISED A TOTAL OF EIGHT-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE CHARITIES.
THIS YEAR, HE'S HOPING FOR 25-THOUSAND.
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AUTHORITIES AND SCIENTISTS ARE TRACKING A GREAT WHITE SHARK OFF THE NORTHEAST COAST OF FLORIDA.
JACKSONVILLE POLICE ARE URGING PEOPLE TO STAY OUT OF THE WATER.
LATE MONDAY, MARY LEE AS SHE IS CALLED, WAS 200 YARDS OFF JACKSONVILLE BEACH.
SHE'S A 16-FOOT 34-HUNDRED POUND GREAT WHITE SHARK.
ANOTHER GREAT WHITE, GENIE, IS MUCH FARTHER AWAY, ABOUT 30-TO 60-MILES OFF THE COAST.
THE GREAT WHITES WERE TAGGED LAST SEPTEMBER BY RESEARCHERS IN MASSACHUSETTS.
YOU CAN EVEN TRACK THEIR PROGRESS BY GOING TO A-B-C DASH 7 DOT COM AND CLICKING SITES ON 7.
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OLYMPIC SWIMMER RYAN LOCHTE.
DIPS HIS TOE INTO REALITY T-V.
E-NETWORK ANNOUNCED--
THE 28-YEAR-OLD WILL STAR IN A NEW REALITY SHOW.
IT'S CALLED "WHAT WOULD RYAN LOCHTE DO?"
THE SIX-EPISODE DOCU-SERIES WILL TRACK THE GOLD MEDALIST,
AS HE PREPARES FOR THE 2016 RIO OLYMPICS.
HE'S ALSO DEVELOPING HIS OWN FASHION LINE.
PLUS, YOU'LL SEE HIM BOND WITH HIS FAMILY,
AND SEARH FOR A GIRLFRIEND.
THE SERIES WILL DEBUT IN APRIL.
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A FORT MYERS SCHOOL -- SET TO RE-OPEN THIS MORNING.
AFTER A FATHER WAS GUNNED DOWN RIGHT OUTSIDE.
TODAY - POLICE STILL SEARCH FOR HIS KILLER.
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PLUS, TWO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS BEGIN THE PROCESS OF BEEFING UP SECURITY.
ONE MONTH AFTER THE DEADLY SHOOTINGS AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
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AND SOMETHING *ALWAYS WITH YOU.
UNDER ATTACK.
SMARTPHONES WILL BE THIS YEAR'S *BIGGEST TARGET FOR HACKERS.
WE'LL TELL YOU HOW TO STAY PROTECTED.
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The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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THANKS ALLYSON.
GOOD MORNING.
WELCOME BACK TO A-B-C 7.
I'M LINH BUI.
AND I'M CHANCE SEALES.
THE TIME NOW IS ________
OUR TOP STORY THIS MORNING -- CONTIUES TO BE THE FIRST MURDER OF 20-13 IN FORT MYERS.
THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WHERE A DAD WAS KILLED ON MONDAY --- REOPENS THIS MORNING. AS THE VICTIM'S FAMILY FEELS THE LOSS
KRISTOPHER SMITH'S COUSINS TELL US -- HE WAS TAKING HIS FIVE-YEAR-OLD SON LUNCH AT SCHOOL, ON MONDAY.
THAT'S WHEN HE WAS GUNNED DOWN IN THE PARKING LOT -- OF APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.
OFFICERS SAY SOMEONE TARGETED SMITH.
AND THE FAMILY IS DEVESTATED -- THAT A SON HAS LOST HIS FATHER.
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21:06:00 "they haven't told him yet. they're trying to figure out how they're going to tell him. All he knows is someone got shot -- that's all he knows. He doesn't know anything else."
*POLICE* DO NOT KNOW WHO THE SHOOTER IS.
THEY ARE ASKING THE COMMUNITY TO CALL IN WITH TIPS
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IT'S BEEN NEARLY ONE MONTH SINCE THE TRAGEDY AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
AND NOW -- THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT LAYS OUT PLANS TO INCREASE SCHOOL SECURITY.
AT TUESDAY NIGHT'S BOARD MEETING.
SUPERINTENDENT DOCTOR JOSEPH BURKE EXPLAINED THE CHANGES.
WHICH INCLUDE MAKING ALL SCHOOLS HAVE ONE WAY IN, AND ONE WAY OUT, FOR VISITORS.
FIXING AND REPLACING CAMERAS.
DOING MORE LOCKDOWN DRILLS.
AND UPGRADING CLASSROOM DOOR LOCKS.
ANOTHER IDEA --
PUT ONE LEE COUNTY DEPUTY AT EACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
THAT WOULD COSTS ABOUT FOUR MILLION DOLLARS.
BOARD MEMBERS WILL VOTE AT A LATER DATE.
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AND COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL LEADERS -- ALSO SHARED THEIR NEW SAFETY PLANS.
SUPERINTENDENT KAMELA PATTON -- HOPES COLLIER BECOMES AN EXAMPLE FOR OTHER SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE.
SHE PLANS TO CREATE A NEW VIDEO -- TO HIGHLIGHT AND REEMPHASIZE THE SCHOOL'S SAFETY GUIDELINES.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA --
THIEVES BREAK IN TO A NORTH FORT MYERS BOAT COMPANY.
AND DRIVE OFF WITH A 400-THOUSAND DOLLAR FISHING BOAT.
WATCH CLOSELY --
AS THREE HOODED THIEVES WALK ACROSS YOUR SCREEN.
THE GUYS WALK ONTO THE BOAT YARD.
UNLOCK THE FENCE.
AND DRIVE AWAY WITH A HIGH-END BOAT.
IT HAPPENED OVER THE WEEKEND.
THE COMPANY'S OWNER HOPES THIS VIDEO WILL LEAD TO ARRESTS.
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TERRY SOBO, NOR-TECH: its just amazing that they would pick something so ostentatious and flamboyant to get away with
THE BOAT HAD AN OWNER.
SO NOW THE COMPANY HAS TO BUILD A NEW ONE FOR THEM.
THEY BELIEVE HUMAN SMUGGLERS MIGHT USE THE STOLEN BOAT.
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THE ALLEGED GUNMAN IN THE COLORADO THEATER SHOOTNG -- ACTED STRANGELY IN AN INTERVIEW SHORTLY AFTER THE ATTACK.
THAT TESTIMONY CAME YESTERDAY FROM DETECTIVES IN A HEARING.
THEY SAY THE SUSPECT, JAMES HOLMES --- PUT PAPER BAGS OVER HIS HANDS TO PRESERVE GUNSHOT RESIDUE.
BUT THEY ALSO SAY HE PLAYED WITH THE BAGS AS IF THEY WERE PUPPETS.
THEY'LL BE BACK TODAY -- FOR DAY THREE.
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AFTER LESS THAN TWO YEARS ON THE JOB --
ATTORNEY MICHAEL HUNT NO LONGER WORKS FOR LEE COUNTY.
HE CLEANED OUT HIS DESK YESTERDAY.
THREE WEEKS EARLIER THAN EXPECTED.
AT THE LEE COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING --
COMMISSIONER LARRY KIKER PROPOSED THE EARLY SEPARATION.
AND THE MAJORITY OF OTHER COMMISSIONERS AGREED.
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10:19:04-18 / know that there was a bit of a morale problem within the county attorneys office, we're only sulking about. 3 week period here to speed things up, this is clean, it's neat and it allows us to look to the future in this new year and get down the road."
9:54:53-07 / "No ones come to me with any morale problems, I do not know of any project that has been not done, in fact deputy county attorney grazer and I talked about 18 items yesterday that would be moving forward."
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY ANDREA FRASER WILL TAKE OVER,
UNTIL A REPLACEMENT IS FOUND.
HUNT WILL BE PAID UP UNTIL HIS DESIGNATED LAST DAY,
WHICH JANUARY 31ST.
HE'LL ALSO GET A 93-THOUSAND DOLLAR PAYOUT.
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COLLIER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS -- HAVE ISSUED A STATE OF EMERGENCY AT CLAM PASS IN NORTH NAPLES.
THE PASS IS CLOGGED WITH SAND -- AND IT'S KILLING THE PLANTS AND WILDLIFE TRAPPED IN THE BACK BAY.
THE PASS HAS BEEN LIKE THIS FOR MONTHS.
BUT THE COUNTY HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO GET A PERMIT TO DREDGE THE CHANNEL.
THEY'RE WAITING ON ONE FROM THE U-S ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
A GROUP OF RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS -- HAS BEEN DIGGING OUT SAND THEMSELVES.
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11:51 "I don't know how you could think its not an emergency. It's part of our ecosystem and important part of the Naples landscape."
14:45 " If they wait too much longer, that estuary will be in trouble."
COUNTY CONSULTANTS ARE SET TO MEET WITH THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS TOMORROW -- TO DECIDE WHICH DREDGING COMPANY TO USE.
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LATE LAST NIGHT --
JIMMY KIMMEL DEBUTED A NEW SET IN A NEW TIME SLOT.
WITH SOME BIG GUESTS!
.TBD.
JENNIFER ANISTON WAS ON THE SHOW,
*AND NO DOUBT PERFORMED.
AGAIN -- YOU CAN *NOW CATCH HIM ON ABC7 AT 11:35 P-M.
THAT'S A NEW TIME SLOT.
TONIGHT -- LINH'S BOYFRIEND RYAN GOSLING IS ON THE SHOW.
WITH MUSICAL GUEST BRAD PAISLEY.
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A MYSTERY. WITH MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS.
AHEAD ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA --
THAT CHICAGO MAN WHO WON THE LOTTERY.
AND THEN WAS *MURDERED.
POISONED WITH CYANIDE,
RIGHT AFTER COLLECTING ALMOST 500 THOUSAND DOLLARS.
NO ONE KNOWS HOW.
AND THE KILLER HAS NOT BEEN CAUGHT.
NOW HIS WIFE IS FINALLY SPEAKING OUT.
SAYS SHE WANTS THE TRUTH.
WHAT ARE AUTHORITIES DOING NOW?
G-M-A INVESTIGATES.
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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.
The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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IN THE AFTERMATH OF SUPERSTORM SANDY -- THE PICTURES OF THE SEASIDE HEIGHTS ROLLER COASTER SUBMERGED IN THE SURF WERE EVERYWHERE.
YESTERDAY, CHRISTOPHER ANGULO, A NEW JESREY MAN DISPLACED BY THE STORM --- DECIDED TO PUT A FLAG AT THE TOP OF THE RIDE.
HE TOOK A CANOE OUT TO THE COASTER, CLIMBED IT. THEN PLACED AN AMERICAN FLAG AT THE TOP.
POLICE COAXED HIM DOWN AND CHARGED HIM WITH TRESPASSING.
BUT MANY PEOPLE SAY HE WAS JUST BEING PATRIOTIC.
THE COASTER IS EXPECTED TO BE DISMANTLED AND TAKEN AWAY NEXT WEEK.
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AND SOME TENSE MOMENTS FOR A 21-YEAR-OLD STUDENT PILOT IN AUSTRALIA.
HE HAD TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING -- WHEN THE BACK RIGHT WHEEL OF HIS PLANE --- FELL OFF SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF.
THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR ASSISTED THE PILOT VIA RADIO -- AS HE CIRCLED FOR FIVE HOURS TO BURN OFF FUEL.
THE TRAINEE MANAGED TO GET THE PLANE DOWN SAFELY -- AT A SMALL AIRPORT.
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IT'S _________
LET'S TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
A FORT MYERS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IS SET TO RE-OPEN TODAY.
AFTER A FATHER WAS GUNNED DOWN IN THE PARKING LOT MONDAY.
KRISTOPHER SMITH'S FAMILY SAYS HE WAS BRINGING HIS FIVE-YEAR-OLD SON LUNCH.
WHEN HE WAS SHOT AND KILLED.
NO ONE HAS BEEN ARRESTED.
TUESDAY, LEE AND COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOLS LAID OUT THEIR PLANS --
FOR NEW SECURITY MEASURES.
THAT INCLUDES NEW SECURITY CAMERAS.
CLASSROOM DOORS THAT LOCK FROM THE INSIDE.
AND A TRAINING VIDEO EMPHASIZING SAFETY GUIDELINES.
AND A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE WAS CITED FOR INADEQUATE SUPERVISION.
AND CREATING AN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT.
NICAEA ACADEMY WAS GIVEN TWO WARNINGS.
STEMMING FROM AN INCIDENT WHERE A WINDOW SLAMMED ON A GIRLS FINGERS.
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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.
The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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SCHOOL SECURITY HAS BEEN A *BIG ISSUE.
EVER SINCE THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING.
AS WE TOLD YOU A FEW MINUTES AGO--
LEE AND COLLIER COUNTIES HAVE SOME CHANGES PLANNED.
TO MAKE STUDENTS MUCH SAFER.
A-B-C 7'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE AT ONE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL THIS MORNING --
WITH DETAILS ON THOSE PLANS.
GOOD MORNING CLIFTON.
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THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S 50 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, LEE COUNTY HAS MORE THAN 100 SCHOOLS.
BOARD MEMBERS HAVE BEEN HEARING FROM CONCERNED PARENTS ABOUT THE SECURITY OF OUR SCHOOLS.
LAST NIGHT. THE SUPERINTENDENT OUTLINED WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW, AND WHAT'S IN THE WORKS.
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THEY INCLUDE MAKING ALL SCHOOLS HAVE ONE WAY IN AND ONE WAY OUT FOR VISITORS.
RIGHT NOW, A HANDFUL OF SCHOOL ALREADY HAVE THIS.
THEY'RE ALSO FIXING AND REPLACING ABOUT 25 CAMERAS.
DOING MORE LOCKDOWN DRILLS.
AND UPGRADING CLASSROOM DOOR LOCKS TO LOCK FROM THE INSIDE.
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We want to do all of the things that we can responsibly do to help our schools be as safe as possible and thats what we're gonna do.
COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL LEADERS ALSO SHARED THEIR SAFETY PLANS IN A MEETING LAST NIGHT.
SUPERINTENDENT DOCTOR KAMELA PATTON PLANS TO CREATE A NEW VIDEO THAT WILL BE SHOWN TO ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HIGHLIGHTS AND REEMPHASIZES THE SCHOOL'S SAFETY GUIDELINES.
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IN THE MONTH SINCE THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING, THE THE LEE COUNTY VIRTUAL SCHOOL, WHICH IS A SCHOOL ONLINE, HAS SEEN A BOOST IN INTEREST FROM PARENTS.
THE FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION WILL PUSH FOR AN INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR SCHOOL SECURITY IN THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
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CYBER-SECURITY EXPERTS ARE PREDICTING THIS YEAR -- SMARTPHONES WILL BE A MAJOR TARGET FOR HACKERS.
THE MAIN REASON, MORE PEOPLE ARE USING THEIR PHONES AS MOBILE WALLETS.
A LOT OF SMARTPHONES RUN ON THE SAME SOFTWARE -- ALSO USED ON HOME COMPUTERS.
THEY SAY THAT MAKES THEM EASY TO CRACK.
THE BIGGEST WORD OF ADVICE, PASSWORD PROTECT YOUR PHONE.
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ACTOR TYLER PERRY COMES TO NAPLES THIS WEEK.
HE'LL TALK ABOUT THE CASE --
OF TWO MISSING COLLIER COUNTY MEN.
PERRY PLANS TO HOLD A NEWS CONFERENCE TOMORROW --
WITH REVEREND AL SHARPTON AND THE N-DOUBLE-A-C-P.
THEY WILL ANNOUNCE MAJOR STEPS FORWARD --
AFTER TERRANCE WILLIAMS AND FELIPE SANTOS WENT MISSING NEARLY A DECADE AGO.
BOTH MEN WERE LAST SEEN ALIVE BY A FORMER COLLIER DEPUTY,
WHO WAS FIRED WHEN HE BECAME UNCOOPERATIVE WITH INVESTIGATORS.
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CAPE CORAL MAY ONCE AGAIN -- BE ABLE TO HAND OUT SEAWALL PERMITS.
IN OCTOBER, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PUT A STOP TO THEM -- AFTER THE ENDANGERED SMALLTOOTH SAW FISH -- MADE THE CAPE CANALS HOME.
THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WAITED FOR A FULL REPORT -- TO ANALYZE THE IMPACT.
THIS MORNING, THE CORPS SAYS SEAWALL PERMITS CAN BE ISSUED, WITH A FEW CHANGES.
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420 "We were at a point where construction is starting to build, people are showing interest. The last thing we needed was something putting the brakes on that. That's what it did."
ONE CAPE COMPANY TELLS US BUSINESS DROPPED 40 PRECENT -- BECAUSE OF THE BAN ON PERMITS.
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AND LEE COUNTY GOT 23-THOUSAND DOLLARS BACK.
IT'S A REIMBURSMENT FOR A STUDY ON CAPTIVA'S BEACH EROSION -- AFTER TROPICAL STORM DEBBY.
THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IS PAYING FOR IT, INSTEAD OF TAXPAYERS.
EXPERTS ESTIMATE -- 10 MILLION DOLLARS IS NEEDED TO REPAIR DAMAGE FROM DEBBY.
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RESDIENTS CRITICIZE A PLAN --
TO RE-DIRECT TRAFFIC JUST SOUTH OF PAGE FIELD.
RIGHT NOW, PAGE AIRPORT ROAD AND SOUTH ROAD ARE SEPARATE.
BUT BY THIS SUMMER, THEY'LL BECOME ONE.
PAGE PARK RESIDENTS SAY --
THIS IS *NOT THE PLAN THAT THEY APPROVED.
WHICH INCLUDED MORE PARKING FOR THE NEARBY PARK.
THEY ALSO SAY THE RAISED ROAD IS DANGEROUS.
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"The greater the banking the greater the speed and All they've done is created a racetrack up to us 41."
THAT MAN FILED A LAWSUIT.
BUT LEE COUNTY AND THE PORT AUTHORITY TELL US --
THEIR PLAN IS SAFE.
AND THAT THERE'S BEEN NO MAJOR CHANGES.
THEY OFFERED NO COMMENT BEYOND THAT,
BECAUSE OF PENDING LITIGATION.
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THE FORT MYERS MIRACLE WILL STILL BE THROWING STRIKES AT HAMMOND STADIUM -- FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER YEAR.
LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVED A ONE YEAR EXTENSION -- TO KEEP THEM AT THE BALLPARK.
THE MIRACLE WERE UP FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEAR LEASE EXTENSION -- BUT RENOVATIONS TO THE STADIUM COULD IMPACT THE TEAM IN 2014.
COMMISSIONERS ARE PLAYING IT SAFE, LIMITING THE EXTENSION TO JUST ONE SEASON.
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WE TALK A LOT ABOUT TECHNOLOGY. AND I-PHONES HERE.
THEY DO FACEBOOK, TWITTER, EMAIL, PHOTO EDITING.
SOME OF YOU *WANT ONE.BUT DON'T WANT TO *PAY THE BIG BUCKS FOR IT.
THIS COULD MAKE YOU SMILE.
NEW REPORTS THAT APPLE. IS GETTING READY TO INTRODUCE A NEW PHONE. AT A LOWER PRICE!
*TECH BYTES* HAS DETAILS -- NEXT.
PLUS, A NEW CAR THAT PARKS ITSELF.
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*GMA*
WE ALL WANT THE BEST DEAL. AND SAVE THE MOST MONEY.
WHEN YOU'RE IN A STORE, DO YOU "SHOWROOM"?
THAT'S WHEN YOU LOOK -- AND SEARCH THE ITEMS ON YOUR PHONE AT THE SAME TIME.
TARGET IS LOSING LOTS OF CUSTOMERS.
THEY WALK INTO THE STORE. FIND THE PERFECT ITEM. BUT CLICK "BUY" ONLINE.
NOW. THEY'RE MATCHING PRICES.
*GMA* LOOKS AT HOW YOU CAN SAVE DOLLARS, AND STILL SHOP IN STORES.
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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.
The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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AN OUT-OF-CONTROL CAR *SMASHED THROUGH A NEW YORK CITY DUNKIN' DONUTS.
AND FOUR PEOPLE INSIDE WERE INJURED.
IT HAPPENED IN BROOKLYN LAST NIGHT.
THE CAR LOST CONTROL --
AND DROVE THROUGH THE STORE'S FRONT WINDOW.
THREE PEOPLE HAD SERIOUS INJURIES.
EVEN MORE SHOCKING?
THIS IS THE *SECOND TIME SINCE SEPTEMBER.
THAT A CAR HAS CRASHED INTO THIS BUILDING.
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TWO OF JAPAN'S HIGHEST-RANKED SUMO WRESTLERS -- PERFORMED AN ANNUAL RITUAL AT A SHRINE IN TOKYO YESTERDAY.
WITH THE FIRST TOURNAMENT OF 2013 FIVE DAYS AWAY, THE CHAMPION WRESTLERS PAID THEIR RESPECTS TO SHINTO GODS -- AND PRAYED FOR GOOD LUCK IN THEIR BOUTS.
THE "STEPPING OF THE FOOT" RITUAL IS PERFORMED EACH YEAR -- BY THE HIGHEST-RANKING SUMO WRESTLER, KNOWN IN JAPANESE AS THE YOKOZUNA, TO WARD OFF EVIL.
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A RECORD. IN PERMANENT INK.
THERE'S A NEW GUINNESS WORLD RECORD --
FOR THE LONGEST CONTINUOUS SESSION.
WITH A SINGLE TATTOO ARTIST AND A SINGLE CLIENT.
IT'S NOW 51 HOURS!
THE MILESTONE HAPPENED AT SO-CAL INK IN GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA.
BUT THE PLAN WAS TO GO FOR 60 HOURS.
NO WORD ON IF THEY'RE STILL GOING.
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IT'S ________
LET'S TAKE ONE MORE LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WHERE A MAN WAS SHOT DEAD ON MONDAY IS SCHEDULED TO REOPEN TODAY.
KRISTOPHER SMITH'S COUSINS TELL US HE WAS TAKING HIS FIVE-YEAR-OLD SON LUNCH AT SCHOOL ON MONDAY WHEN HE WAS GUNNED DOWN IN THE PARKING LOT OF APP-O-STOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.
OFFICERS SAY SOMEONE TARGETED SMITH WHEN HE WAS SHOT.
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TWO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS HAVE LAID OUT PLANS TO IMPROVE SCHOOL SECURITY.
LEE AND COLLIER COUNTY DISCUSSED THEIR IDEAS YETSERDAY.
THEY INCLUDE NEW SECURITY CAMERAS, CLASSROOM DOORS THAT LOCK FROM THE INSIDE, AND A TRAINING VIDEO THAT EMPHASIZES SAFETY GUIDELINES.
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A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE IS CITED FOR INADEQUATE SUPERVISION AND CREATING AN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT.
NICAEA ACADEMY WAS GIVEN TWO WARNINGS THAT STEM FROM AN INCIDENT WHERE A WINDOW SLAMMED ON A GIRLS FINGERS BREAKING THEM.
AN INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE HAS ENDED.
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AND, THE THEFT OF A 400-THOUSAND DOLLAR BOAT IN NORTH FORT MYERS IS CAUGHT ON TAPE.
THIEVES BROKE IN TO THIS BUSINESS AND DROVE OFF WITH A FISHING BOAT.
THE GUYS WALKED INTO THE BOATYARD, UNLOCKED THE FENCE, AND DROVE AWAY WITH A HIGH-END BOAT OVER THE WEEKEND.
THE COMPANY'S OWNER HOPES THIS VIDEO WILL LEAD TO ARRESTS.
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The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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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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