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mary Briggs, LMHS "it's that it can be deadly to some people."
THE FLU EPIDEMIC KEEPS SPREADING.
AND NOW WE'VE CONFIRMED *ONE DEATH IN LEE COUNTY.
AS MORE CASES POP UP ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
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PLUS, TWO MEN MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEAR FROM COLLIER COUNTY.
NOW, TWO HIGH PROFILE CELEBRITIES -- BRING A NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT TO THE CASE.
WHAT'S THE NEXT STEP?
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PRESIDENTIAL PICK.
MISTER OBAMA NOMINATES *ANOTHER REPLACEMENT FOR HIS CABINET.
AND AGAIN, POLITICAL EXPERTS SAY IT WILL BE TOUGH TO CONFIRM.
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"Spring-like weather continues"
Our spring like weather pattern will continue as the work week comes to a close with unseasonably warm weather heading into the weekend.
The air conditioners will most likely be on this morning as lows have settled into the middle and upper 60s. A few patches of fog will be possible across our inland communities with mainly clear skies as we start the day.
A strong area of high pressure that has anchored itself across the Bahamas and the western Atlantic will keep mostly to partly sunny skies in the forecast this afternoon. Daytime highs will climb into the middle 80s, which is close to 10° above the norm for this time of year.
Heading into this evening, our weather will remain dry with overnight lows slipping into the middle 60s under mostly clear conditions.
High pressure that's in control of our weather will block any weather systems or cold fronts from entering our part of the state. This will lead us to a nice, but warm weekend.
Southeasterly winds will set up across the peninsula through early next week, which will keep a warm and more humid airmass over the area. The next cold front on the map looks to arrive by this time next week.
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GOOD MORNING.
I'M CHANCE SEALES.
IT'S FRIDAY, JANUARY 11TH.
AND I'M LINH BUI.
THANKS FOR WATCHING A-B-C 7 THIS MORNING.
THE BIG STORY RIGHT NOW, THE FLU.
IT'S SWEEPING ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
SOME HOSPITALS ARE SETTING UP TRIAGE TENTS IN THEIR PARKING LOTS.
AND BOSTON HAS DECLARED A PUBLIC EMERGENCY.
NOW, LOCALLY, MEDICAL OFFICIALS ARE URGING RESIDENTS TO GET VACCINATED.
EXPERTS SAY WITH ALL THE TOURISTS -- IT'S ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO GET A FLU SHOT.
LEE MEMORIAL HAS SEEN MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED FLU CASES -- SINCE CHRISTMAS EVE.
AND THEY HAVE CONFIRMED ONE MAN DIED LAST WEEK -- FROM COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO THE FLU.
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SOT AT TC:
AT: 40:03
TO: 40:10
DURATION:0:07
MARY BRIGGS, LMHS: we are concerned and are watching its a seasonal market so people are coming down and could bring the flu down with them
DAN CUNDIFF, VNA: they come here they bring all their germs here and wham hit us all at one time
EXPERTS SAY THIS YEAR'S VACCINATION -- *DOES CONTAIN THE STRAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR SO MANY GETTING SICK.
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AND AT 11:30 A-M THIS MORNING --
THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION.
WILL RELEASE ITS NEXT FLU ADVISORY.
WE'LL PASS ALONG THAT INFORMATION.
WE'LL ALSO MONITOR HOW ACTIVE THE FLU IS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA,
AND THE REST OF THE STATE.
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A COLD CASE IN COLLIER COUNTY -- IS GETTING ANOTHER LOOK THIS MORNING.
AND TWO BIG NAMES ARE OFFERING UP A REWARD.
23 YEAR OLD FELIPE SANTOS AND 29 YEAR OLD TERRANCE WILLIAMS --- ARE BACK IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT.
ACTOR TYLER PERRY AND THE REVEREND AL SHARPTON -- ARE LEADING THE EFFORT.
PERRY OFFERED UP A 100-THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD FOR ANYONE WITH INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO AN ARREST IN THE NEARLY DECADE OLD CASE.
BOTH MEN WENT MISSING WITHIN MONTHS OF EACH OTHER.
THE LAST PERSON TO SEE THEM ALIVE -- WAS FORMER COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTY STEVEN CALKINS. WHO WAS FIRED FOR NOT COOPERATING WITH THE INVESTIGATION.
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HUNTER SAYS IT'S ATTENTION FROM THE MEDIA -- THAT HELPS SPARK NEW DEVELOPMENTS ON A COLD CASE.
THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS ASKING ANYONE WITH INFORMATION TO COME FORWARD.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING --
CAPE CORAL POLICE RELEASE NEW VIDEO.
AS THEY TRY TO SOLVE A BRUTAL STABBING.
THIS IS VIDEO FROM OUTSIDE SONNY'S BARBEQUE,
ON PINE ISLAND ROAD.
OFFICERS SAY SOMEONE TRIED TO ROB A WORKER THERE --
SLASHING HIM MULTIPLE TIMES WITH A KNIFE.
BUT THE WORKER WAS ABLE TO CALL 9-1-1.
AND HIS ATTACKER RAN.
OFFICERS THINK THE MAN IN THIS VIDEO IS EITHER THEIR SUSPECT, OR A WITNESS.
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THE TIME NOW _________
AUTHORITIES ARE SAYING A TEEN *PLOTTED* A SCHOOL SHOOTING IN CALIFORNIA.
THEY THINK THE 16-YEAR-OLD WAS TARGETING STUDENTS WHO BULLIED HIM.
HE USED A SHOTGUN -- TO SHOOT ANOTHER TEEN INSIDE OF A CLASSROOM YESTERDAY.
HE AIMED AT ANOTHER BOY BUT MISSED.
THAT'S WHEN TWO STAFF MEMBERS -- STEPPED IN AND CONVINCED HIM TO PUT DOWN THE GUN.
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If it weren't for this teacher and a quick response, we don't know what might have happened.
MORE THAN 20 STUDENTS WERE IN THE CLASSROOM AT THE TIME.
ACCORDING TO POLICE -- THE SHOOTER HAD 20 SHOTGUN SHELLS IN HIS POCKET.
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TODAY -- VICE-PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN MEETS WITH REPS FROM THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY.
HE'S FINALIZING THE GUN CONTROL PROPOSALS,
WHICH HE'LL PRESENT TO PRESIDENT OBAMA ON TUESDAY.
THE VICE PRESIDENT SAYS HE WILL LIKELY RECOMMEND BACKGROUND CHECKS--
FOR ALL GUN BUYERS.
HE'LL ALSO PROBABLY PROPOSE A BAN ON HIGH-CAPACITY AMMUNITION CLIPS.
BIDEN MET WITH N-R-A AND OTHER PRO-GUN GROUPS YESTERDAY.
BUT THERE WAS LITTLE SIGN THE TWO SIDES FOUND ANY COMMON GROUND.
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the administration had a chance to check the box and say they met with gun owners and can now they are going to proceed with what they want to do
THE HEAD OF THE N-R-A SAYS HE WILL WORK WITH CONGRESS ---
TO DISCUSS WAYS TO PREVENT VIOLENCE.
THE N-R-A PREVIOUSLY PROPOSED PUTTING ARMED SECURITY OFFICERS.
IN EVERY AMERICAN SCHOOL.
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IN ANOTHER STORY WE'RE FOLLOWING.
THE SUSPECTED COLORADO THEATER SHOOTER *WILL* STAND TRIAL.
A JUDGE CAME DOWN WITH THAT RULING LATE LAST NIGHT -- AFTER THREE DAYS OF TESTIMONY FROM WITNESSES AND POLICE.
JAMES HOLMES IS ACCUSED OF KILLING 12 PEOPLE -- AND WOUNDING 70 MORE AT A MIDNIGHT SHOWING OF BATMAN IN AURORA.
HIS ATTORNEYS SAY HE'S *NOT* READY TO ENTER A PLEA.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA ADDS ANOTHER NOMINATIONS --
FOR HIS SECOND-TERM CABINET.
HE NOMINTAED JACK LEW FOR TREASURY SECRETARY.
A YEAR AGO -- HE MADE LEW HIS CHIEF OF STAFF.
IF HE'S CONFIRMED,
LEW WILL REPLACE TIMOTHY GEITHNER.
BUT SOME REPUBLICANS COMPLAIN -
THAT LEW HAS BEEN UN-YIELDING IN PAST FISCAL NEGOTIATIONS.
AND HERE'S ANOTHER REASON THE WHITE HOUSE IS TAKING ON CRITICISM --
ALL THE PRESIDENT'S RECENT CABINET APPOINTMENTS HAVE BEEN MEN.
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A *REAL* LIFE SNAKE ON A PLANE!
AND WE SAY *ON* NOT *INSIDE*.
THE FLIGHT WAS GOING FROM AUSTRALIA TO PAPUA NEW GUINEA.
BUT A NINE-FOOT PYTHON HITCHED A RIDE ON THE WING!
THEY SPOTTED IT AN HOUR INTO THE TRIP.
THE FLIGHT ARRIVED SAFELY AT ITS DESTINATION.
BUT THE SLITHERY STOW-AWAY WAS FOUND DEAD ON ARRIVAL.
STILL. COULD YOU IMAGINE SEEING THAT?
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IT'S THE WEEKEND!
AND WE'VE GOT THE MOVIES OPENING TODAY.
NATS GANGSTER SQUAD
"GANGSTER SQUAD" IS ABOUT A CREW OF COPS.
SET TO TAKE OUT A RUTHLESS GANGSTER.
STARS SEAN PENN AND RYAN GOSLING.
BUT IF YOU WANT SOME LAUGHS --
CHECK OUT "A HAUNTED HOUSE."
A PARODY OF THOSE "PARANORMAL ACTIVITY" MOVIES.
THEIR DREAM HOUSE. IS ACTUALLY HAUNTED.
ALSO -- THE CONTROVERSIAL "ZERO DARK THIRTY."
OPENING IN WIDE RELEASE TODAY.
IT ABOUT THE HUNT FOR OSAMA BIN LADEN.
BUT LAWMAKERS SAY SOME SOMES ARE JUST *WRONG.
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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.
"Spring-like weather continues"
Our spring like weather pattern will continue as the work week comes to a close with unseasonably warm weather heading into the weekend.
The air conditioners will most likely be on this morning as lows have settled into the middle and upper 60s. A few patches of fog will be possible across our inland communities with mainly clear skies as we start the day.
A strong area of high pressure that has anchored itself across the Bahamas and the western Atlantic will keep mostly to partly sunny skies in the forecast this afternoon. Daytime highs will climb into the middle 80s, which is close to 10° above the norm for this time of year.
Heading into this evening, our weather will remain dry with overnight lows slipping into the middle 60s under mostly clear conditions.
High pressure that's in control of our weather will block any weather systems or cold fronts from entering our part of the state. This will lead us to a nice, but warm weekend.
Southeasterly winds will set up across the peninsula through early next week, which will keep a warm and more humid airmass over the area. The next cold front on the map looks to arrive by this time next week.
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THIS MORNING, BYSTANDERS ARE BEING APPLAUDED -- FOR SAVING A MAN'S LIFE IN LEHIGH ACRES.
45 YEAR-OLD MARK CLARK WAS DRIVING ALONG ALABAMA ROAD ON HIS MOTORCYCLE WHEN INVESTIGATORS SAY HE CLIPPED A CAR.
HE ENDED UP LYING IN THE ROAD. WHEN ANOTHER CAR HIT HIM, PINNING CLARK TO THE GROUND.
SEVERAL WITNESSES JUMPED INTO ACTION, PULLING CLARK FROM UNDERNEATH.
ONE OF THE GOOD SAMARITANS SAYS IT WAS HIS DUTY TO HELP.
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he's gonna live. So me and the other guys saved that man's life. But hero. No. it's what any American should do for somebody. You can't stand by and watch.
CLARK IS LISTED IN SERIOUS CONDITION THIS MORNING AT LEE MEMORIAL.
IT'S _________
ANOTHER LOOK AT YOUR TOP STORIES -- WHEN WE COME BACK.
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THE FLU BUG BECOMES A BIGGER ISSUE ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
MINNESOTA HAS REPORTED 27 FLU-RELATED DEATHS.
INDIANA -- 15.
AND LOCALLY -- LEE MEMORIAL OFFICIALS SAY ONE MAN HAS DIED FROM FLU-RELATED COMPLICATIONS.
MEDICAL OFFICIALS URGE RESIDENTS TO GET VACCINATED.
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RENEWED INTEREST THIS MORNING -- IN A COLLIER COUNTY COLD CASE.
ACTOR TYLER PERRY AND REVEREND AL SHAPRTON -- ARE OFFERING A 100-THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD FOR ANYONE WITH INFORMATION -- THAT LEADS TO AN ARREST IN THE NEARLY DECADE OLD CASE.
IT INVOLVES THE MYSETERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THESE MEN --- 23 YEAR OLD FELIPE SANTOS AND 29 YEAR OLD TERRANCE WILLIAMS.AND A COLLIER COUNTY DEPTUY WHO SAW THEM LAST.
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AUTHORITIES SAY A *TEENAGER--
PLOTTED A SCHOOL SHOOTING IN CALIFORNIA.
THEY SAY THE 16-YEAR-OLD WAS BULLIED.
AND SHOT ONE CLASSMATE AT SCHOOL THURDAY,
BUT MISSED ANOTHER BOY.
TWO STAFF MEMBERS STEPPED IN --
AND CONVINCED HIM TO PUT DOWN THE GUN.
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AND THE PRESIDENT IS ADDING -- TO HIS LIST OF CABINET NOMINEES.
CHIEF OF STAFF JACK LEW -- HAS BEEN PICKED TO HEAD UP THE TREASURY.
IF CONFIRMED HE REPLACES TIMOTHY GEITHNER.
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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.
"Spring-like weather continues"
Our spring like weather pattern will continue as the work week comes to a close with unseasonably warm weather heading into the weekend.
The air conditioners will most likely be on this morning as lows have settled into the middle and upper 60s. A few patches of fog will be possible across our inland communities with mainly clear skies as we start the day.
A strong area of high pressure that has anchored itself across the Bahamas and the western Atlantic will keep mostly to partly sunny skies in the forecast this afternoon. Daytime highs will climb into the middle 80s, which is close to 10° above the norm for this time of year.
Heading into this evening, our weather will remain dry with overnight lows slipping into the middle 60s under mostly clear conditions.
High pressure that's in control of our weather will block any weather systems or cold fronts from entering our part of the state. This will lead us to a nice, but warm weekend.
Southeasterly winds will set up across the peninsula through early next week, which will keep a warm and more humid airmass over the area. The next cold front on the map looks to arrive by this time next week.
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STOP THE MUSIC!
RESIDENTS IN ONE UPSCALE NAPLES NEIGHBORHOOD ARE COMPLAINING.
AFTER A STRING OF CONCERTS KICKED OFF AT THE BAYFRONT COMMUNITY LAST SATURDAY.
THE "ROCKING BY THE BAY" SERIES WILL LAST UNTIL APRIL.
AND THE GOAL IS TO BRING HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TO THE AREA,
BOOSTING BUSINESS FOR MERCHANTS.
BUT SOME RESIDENTS SAY THE MUSIC IS *TOO LOUD--
DESCRIBING IT AS "OUTRAGEOUS."
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Rosemary Russo/Bayfront Resident
33:52 "This was the most horrendous sound.and I only have 20% of my hearing. This type of music belonged at Woodstock. I don't think it would even be allowed. at the Grand Central Station."
THE CITY GOT A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS.
AND ISSUED BAYFRONT A CITATION.
THEY SAY THEY'LL BE WATCHING AND LISTENING TO THIS SATURDAY'S CONCERT.
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A CHILD WATCHES AS HIS PARENTS ARE BUSTED FOR GROWING POT IN CAPE CORAL.
CAPE CORAL POLICE TELL US THIS COUPLE GREW MARIJUANA --- INSIDE THEIR HOUSE ON NORTHEAST 11TH STREET.
INVESTIGATORS TELL US THE HOUSE WAS ONLY A GROWHOUSE --- THERE WAS NO FURNITURE INSIDE.
WHEN THEY ARRIVED THEY FOUND MILDREY VALDES -- HOLDING A LARGE BAG FILLED WITH SMALLER BAGS OF MARIJUANA.
HER 16-YEAR-OLD SON WAS WITH HER.
THEY LATER ARRESTED DIAZ AT A NEARBY TRAFFIC STOP.
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AN UPDATE THIS MORNING --
ABOUT LEE COUNTY'S EMERGENCY HELICOPTER PROGRAM.
THERE ARE NOW *THREE OPTIONS --
TO REPLACE FOR MEDSTAR.
A FOURTH OPTION -- "KEYSTONE" -- IS OUT,
BECAUSE THE COUNTY SAYS IT DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH EXPERIENCE.
THEY ALSO WORRIED ABOUT UNPREDICTABLE COSTS.
BOARD MEMBERS HAVE CONCERNS WITH THE OTHER THREE BIDS, TOO.
BUT THEY OPTED TO ASK EACH PROVIDER MORE QUESTIONS.
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The Tampa general plan does not specifically state that they going to use our hanger facility, their proposal lists that they would like to be located somewhere near the lee- Charlotte county line and we would like to se them at our hanger."
THE COMMITTEE WILL EVENTUALLY SEND THEIR DECISION TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
MEDSTAR WAS GROUNDED IN AUGUST --
AFTER *OVER-BILLING PATIENTS THREE MILLION DOLLARS.
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CAPE CORAL'S FIRE CHIEF AND UNION PRESIDENT -- ARE TALKING IMPROVEMENTS AT MONDAY'S CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
IT OUTLINES SEVERAL WAYS TO MAKE SURE FIRST RESPONDERS -- ARE USING THE *BEST POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT.
SOLUTIONS INCLUDE NEW SPENDING -- LIKE HIRING A NEW "FLEET ADMINISTRATOR". OUTLINING AND FUNDING A FIVE YEAR REPLACEMENT PLAN, AND IMPROVING MAINTENANCE REPORTS.
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HE MAY BE OVER 70 YEARS OLD.
BUT HE'S NOT AFRAID TO FIGHT OFF A BURGLAR.
FRANCISCO GARCIA LIVES IN LEHIGH ACRES.
WHEN HE HEARD A CROOK TRYING TO GET INTO HIS HOME --
HE GRABBED HIS MACHETE.
AND CONFRONTED THE SUSPECT.
DEPUTIES SAY KEVIN DUMAS HAD KICKED IN THE FRONT DOOR.
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59:34 "told him get the out of here"
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY DUMAS EVEN TRIED TO HIT FRANCISCO WITH HIS GETAWAY CAR,
AS HE TOOK OFF.
BUT FRANCISCO GOT THE TAG NUMBERS.
AND DEPUTIES CAUGHT DUMAS NEARBY.
HE'S CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND BURGLARY.
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THERE'S A NEW REMINDER FOR DRIVERS THIS MORNING ON FORT MYERS BEACH.
LOOK OUT FOR PEOPLE -- WALKING ALONG ESTERO BOULEVARD.
TOWN LEADERS UNVEILED NEW BANNERS TO ALERT DRIVERS.
THE THREE BANNERS COST ABOUT 900 DOLLARS.
THEY HANG THROUGHOUT THE ISLAND. TO REMIND DRIVERS -- TO SHARE THE ROAD.
THIS COMES AFTER SEVERAL CRASHES LAST SEASON.
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Jeremy Beasley, Fort Myers Beach
10:56 it's just not safe it's not, i'd like for maybe a couple of stop signs to be put up i think that would help a lot 11:04
LEADERS HAVE MORE PLANS.
NEXT, THEY'LL DESIGN A BROCHURE --- TELLING TOURISTS TO SLOW DOWN WHILE DRIVING. AND WALKING AND BIKING SAFETY TIPS TOO.
THE COUNTY WILL ALSO MOVE SOME CROSSWALKS TO MATCH UP WITH LIGHTS, TO MAKE THEM SAFER.
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MISS AMERICA IS PROVING IT'S MORE THAN JUST A BEAUTY PAGEANT.
THERE'S ANOTHER FIRST THIS YEAR.
MISS MONTANA -- HAS AUTISM.
ALEXIS WINEMAN IS THE FIRST CONTESTANT TO EVER COMPETE IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT -- AND
THE 18-YEAR-OLD SAYS SHE WANTS TO BE A ROLE MODEL.THAT ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
SHE ADMITS SOME THINGS ARE HARDER FOR HER.
TELLING FOX AND FRIENDS.
" I have problems understanding common sayings. I take things very literally. And I have trouble communicating at times."
BUT WINEMAN IS DETERMINED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE -- FOR THE 1 IN 88 AMERICANS LIVING WITH AUTISM.
AND SHE'S WELL ON HER WAY.
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PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING IS CHEAP AT WAL-MART.
CLOTHES. GUM. TRAIL MIX.
EVEN I-PHONES.
BUT NOT FOR LONG.
THE PRICE ON APPLE PRODUCTS -- IS ABOUT TO GO UP.
NEXT IN *AMERICA'S MONEY* --- HOW MUCH TIME YOU HAVE.
AND THE NEW DEAL REPLACING IT, THAT COULD BE EVEN BETTER.
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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.
"Spring-like weather continues"
Our spring like weather pattern will continue as the work week comes to a close with unseasonably warm weather heading into the weekend.
The air conditioners will most likely be on this morning as lows have settled into the middle and upper 60s. A few patches of fog will be possible across our inland communities with mainly clear skies as we start the day.
A strong area of high pressure that has anchored itself across the Bahamas and the western Atlantic will keep mostly to partly sunny skies in the forecast this afternoon. Daytime highs will climb into the middle 80s, which is close to 10° above the norm for this time of year.
Heading into this evening, our weather will remain dry with overnight lows slipping into the middle 60s under mostly clear conditions.
High pressure that's in control of our weather will block any weather systems or cold fronts from entering our part of the state. This will lead us to a nice, but warm weekend.
Southeasterly winds will set up across the peninsula through early next week, which will keep a warm and more humid airmass over the area. The next cold front on the map looks to arrive by this time next week.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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WE HAVE SOME AMAZING VIDEO THIS MORNING --
OUT OF LOUISIANA.
A TORNADO TOUCHING DOWN NEAR NEW ORLEANS.
SECURITY CAMERA AT AN INDUSTRIAL PLANT CAPTURED THE FOOTAGE.
THE BUSINESS REPORTED ONLY *MODERATE ROOF DAMAGE FROM THE STORM,
DESPITE THE AMOUNT OF SWIRLING DEBRIS.
THERE'S BEEN WIDESPREAD SEVERE WEATHER IN THE STATE.
SO OFFICIALS DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY.
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OSCAR NOMINATIONS HAVE BEEN REVEALED.
AND EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT IT.
LINCOLN IS THE BIG NOMINATION WINNER.
PICKED UP 12 NOMIATIONS.
STARS DANIEL DAY LEWIS. SALLY FIELDS AND TOMMY LEE JONES ALL GOT NODS.
"SILVER LINING PLAYBOOK" WITH BRADLEY COOPER AND JENNIFER LAWRENCE ALSO TOOK HOME MUTLIPLE NOMINATIONS --
INCLUDING BEST PICTURE, BEST ACTOR, BEST ACTRESS, AND BEST DIRECTOR.
ALSO AMONG THE FIRSTS --
THE OLDEST AND YOUNGEST NOMINEES EVER IN THE SAME CATEGORY.
AND 86 YEAR OLD *AND A NINE YEAR OLD --
BOTH UP FOR BEST ACTRESS.
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THIS MORNING.
ONE CONFIRMED DEATH --- FROM FLU-RELATED COMPLICATIONS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
DOZENS MORE ACROSS THE COUNTRY,
WHAT YOU CAN DO -- TO AVOID THIS NASTY BUG. SWEEPING THE COUNTRY.
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PLUS --
TWO COLLIER COUNTY MEN MYSTERIOUSLY VANISHED.
NEARLY A DECADE AGO.
BUT NOW, THE CASE GETS INTO THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT.
WITH SOME HELP FROM TWO FAMOUS FACES.
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AND, A NEW ADDITION TO THE FORT MYERS BEACH SKYLINE
ONE THAT'S BEEN AROUND FOR 200 YEARS.
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"Spring-like weather continues"
Our spring like weather pattern will continue as the work week comes to a close with unseasonably warm weather heading into the weekend.
The air conditioners will most likely be on this morning as lows have settled into the middle and upper 60s. A few patches of fog will be possible across our inland communities with mainly clear skies as we start the day.
A strong area of high pressure that has anchored itself across the Bahamas and the western Atlantic will keep mostly to partly sunny skies in the forecast this afternoon. Daytime highs will climb into the middle 80s, which is close to 10° above the norm for this time of year.
Heading into this evening, our weather will remain dry with overnight lows slipping into the middle 60s under mostly clear conditions.
High pressure that's in control of our weather will block any weather systems or cold fronts from entering our part of the state. This will lead us to a nice, but warm weekend.
Southeasterly winds will set up across the peninsula through early next week, which will keep a warm and more humid airmass over the area. The next cold front on the map looks to arrive by this time next week.
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BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW OUT OF NAPLES.
NAPLES POLICE ARE ON THE SCENE OF A CAR ACCIDENT.
POLICE SAY A PEDESTRIAN WAS HIT AT AVIATION DRIVE SOUTH AND AIRPORT PULLING ROAD SOUTH
THE VICITM WAS TRANSPORTED TO NAPLES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WITH NON-SERIOUS INJURIES.
THE ROAD IS NOT BLOCKED SO THIS SHOULDN'T CAUSE A PROBLEM FOR YOUR MORING COMMUTE
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A TOP STORY THIS MORNING, THE FLU.
IT'S COVERING MOST OF THE COUNTRY. CAUSING DEATHS EVERYWHERE, INCLUDING 27 IN MINNESOTA.
NOW LOCALLY, MEDICAL OFFICIALS URGE RESIDENTS TO GET VACCINATED.
WITH THE HIGH NUMBER OF TOURISTS COMING INTO TOWN.
IT'S ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO GET A FLU SHOT.
LEE MEMORIAL OFFICIALS REPORT MORE THAN 200 FLU CASES SINCE CHRISTMAS EVE.
AND THEY HAVE CONFIRMED ONE MAN DIED LAST WEEK.
FROM FLU-RELATED COMPLICATIONS.
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SOT AT TC:
AT: 40:03
TO: 40:10
DURATION:0:07
MARY BRIGGS, LMHS: we are concerned and are watching its a seasonal market so people are coming down and could bring the flu down with them
DAN CUNDIFF, VNA: they come here they bring all their germs here and wham hit us all at one time
EXPERTS SAY THIS YEAR'S VACCINATION.
*DOES CONTAIN THE STRAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR SO MANY PEPLE GETTING SICK
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FLU, THIS MORNING.
THE C-D-C RELEASES THE NEWEST FLU ADVISORY -- AROUND 11:30 THIS MORNING
WE'LL PASS ALONG THAT INFORMATION.
AND CONTINUE TO MONITOR -- HOW ACTIVE THE FLU IS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA -- AND THE REST OF THE STATE.
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RIGHT NOW, A COLLIER COUNTY COLD CASE GETS NATIONAL INTEREST.
TWO BIG NAME CELEBRITIES WILL OFFER A REWARD.
AND THE FORMER SHERIFF INVOLVED IN THE CASE IS TALKING TO ABC7.
23 YEAR OLD FELIPE SANTOS AND 29 YEAR OLD TERRANCE WILLIAMS VANISHED NEARLY A DECADE AGO.
BUT NOW THE CASE IS GETTING ATTENTION AGAIN.
ACTOR TYLER PERRY AND THE REVEREND AL SHARPTON.
ARE LEADING THE EFFORT.
PERRY OFFERED A 100-THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD --
FOR ANYONE WITH INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST.
BOTH MEN WENT MISSING WITHIN MONTHS OF EACH OTHER.
THE LAST PERSON ON RECORD TO SEE THEM ALIVE.
WAS FORMER COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTY STEVEN CALKINS,.
HE WAS FIRED FOR NOT COOPERATING WITH THE INVESTIGATION.
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THE FORMER SHERIFF SAYS ATTENTION FROM THE MEDIA.
HELPS SPARK NEW DEVELOPMENTS ON THE COLD CASE.
THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS ASKING ANYONE WITH INFORMATION TO COME FORWARD.
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THIS MORING AUTHORITIES ARE SAYING -- A TEEN *PLOTTED* A SCHOOL SHOOTING IN CALIFORNIA.
THEY THINK THE 16-YEAR-OLD WAS TARGETING STUDENTS WHO BULLIED HIM.
HE USED A SHOTGUN TO SHOOT ANOTHER TEEN INSIDE OF A CLASSROOM.
HE AIMED AT ANOTHER BOY BUT MISSED.
THAT'S WHEN TWO STAFF MEMBERS -- STEPPED IN AND CONVINCED HIM TO PUT DOWN THE GUN.
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If it weren't for this teacher and a quick response, we don't know what might have happened.
MORE THAN 20 STUDENTS WERE IN THE CLASSROOM AT THE TIME.
ACCORDING TO POLICE -- THE SHOOTER HAD 20 SHOTGUN SHELLS IN HIS POCKET.
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TODAY, PRESIDENT OBAMA IS SCHEDULED TO MEET WITH AFGHANISTAN PRESDIENT HAMID KARZAI.
THEY WILL BE IN CLOSED DOOR MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
THEY'RE EXPECTED TO DISCUSS THE CONTINUED TRANSITION OF U-S TROOPS OUT OF AFGHANISTAN.
BUT THIS AFTERNOON, THEY WILL HOLD A JOINT NEWS CONFERENCE.
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AND PRESIDENT OBAMA IS NOMINATING JACK LEW FOR TREASURY SECRETARY.
A YEAR AGO HE MADE LEW HIS CHIEF OF STAFF.
IF HE'S CONFIRMED LEW WILL REPLACE TIMOTHY GEITHNER.
SOME REPUBLICANS COMPLAIN --
LEW HAS BEEN HARD TO WORK WITH IN PAST FISCAL NEGOTIATIONS.
AND HERE'S ANOTHER REASON THE WHITE HOUSE IS TAKING ON CRITICISM --
ALL THE PRESIDENT'S RECENT CABINET APPOINTMENTS HAVE BEEN MEN.
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WE'RE LEARNING THAT AUTHORITIES ARE CLOSING SEVERAL VOTER FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS IN FLORIDA -- ALTHOUGH SOME MAJOR CASES FROM THE 2012 ELECTION ARE STILL PENDING.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT -- HAS FOUND NO WRONGDOING WITH THE REGISTRATION OF 20 PEOPLE WHO SIGNED UP THROUGH THE "ROCK THE VOTE WEBSITE".
THEY'RE ALSO LOOKING INTO FAKE LETTERS -- THAT QUESTIONED THE CITIZENSHIP OF VOTERS.
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HOW DOES FORT LAUDERDALE COUNTY SOUND?
AN ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE IS LEADING THE PUSH --
TO CHANGE BROWARD COUNTY TO FORT LAUDERDALE COUNTY.
FORT LAUDERDALE IS THE LARGEST CITY IN THE COUNTY.
AND IS A LEADING REASON PEOPLE VISIT THE AREA.
THE IDEA OF CHANGING THE NAME IS IN THE VERY EARLY STAGES.
BUT OFFICIALS HAVE NOT TALKED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL CHANGE.
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LET THE HUNT BEGIN!!!
FLORIDA IS TRYING TO GET RID OF DANGEROUS BURMESE PYTHONS.
SO F-W-C IS INVITING EVERYONE -- TO JOIN A SPECIAL SNAKE-HUNTING MISSION.
IT'S THE "2013 PYTHON CHALLENGE."
15-HUNDRED DOLLARS GOES TO THE PERSON WHO CATCHES THE MOST BURMESE PYTHONS.AND YOU CAN GET 1-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR CATCHING THE BIGGEST.
THE HUNT STARTS TOMORROW.
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IN ENTERTAINMENT NEWS --
WE CAN ALL BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE. IS FINALLY MAKING MUSIC AGAIN.
"I'M BRINGING SEXY BACK. THOSE OTHER BOYS DON'T KNOW HOW TO ACT. I THINK IT'S SPECIAL WHAT'S BEHIND YOUR BACK."
THAT ALBUM CAME OUT *SEVEN* YEARS AGO!
HE'S BEEN PURSUING AN ACTING CAREER.
"THE SOCIAL NETWORK". "FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS". "BAD TEACHER."
BUT HE ANNOUNCED YESTERDAY ---
HE'S RELEASING A NEW ALBUM.
AND WE SHOULD COUNT DOWN TO SUNDAY.
LOTS RUMORS ABOUT HIS NEW SONG --
LIKE JAY Z *AND BEYONCE WILL BE IN IT.
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THE NEW WARNING FOR MILLIONS OF YOU.
OVERDOSING ON AMBIEN.
MANY RELY ON THE SLEEPING AID.
FOR A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP.
BUT THE F-D-A JUST MADE A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT --
MANUFACTURERS *MUST LOWER THEIR RECOMMENDED DOSES FOR WOMEN.
APPARENTLY, THE PILLS CAN STAY IN THE BODY LONGER THAN THOUGHT.
SO YOU COULD STILL BE *HIGH WHILE DOING SOMETHING ELSE --
LIKE DRIVING.
G-M-A LOOKS AT THE DANGERS.
RIGHT AFTER OUR NEWSCAST.
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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.
"Spring-like weather continues"
Our spring like weather pattern will continue as the work week comes to a close with unseasonably warm weather heading into the weekend.
The air conditioners will most likely be on this morning as lows have settled into the middle and upper 60s. A few patches of fog will be possible across our inland communities with mainly clear skies as we start the day.
A strong area of high pressure that has anchored itself across the Bahamas and the western Atlantic will keep mostly to partly sunny skies in the forecast this afternoon. Daytime highs will climb into the middle 80s, which is close to 10° above the norm for this time of year.
Heading into this evening, our weather will remain dry with overnight lows slipping into the middle 60s under mostly clear conditions.
High pressure that's in control of our weather will block any weather systems or cold fronts from entering our part of the state. This will lead us to a nice, but warm weekend.
Southeasterly winds will set up across the peninsula through early next week, which will keep a warm and more humid airmass over the area. The next cold front on the map looks to arrive by this time next week.
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LATER TODAY, THE F-A-A WILL HOLD A NEWS CONFERENCE -- TO ANNOUNCE A SPECIAL REVIEW OF BOEING'S 7-87 DREAMLINER.
IT WILL PROBABLY LOOK AT THE POWER SYSTEM -- AFTER TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS IN BOSTON.
ON MONDAY, AN ELECTRICAL FIRE BROKE OUT ON A 7-87 -- AFTER A FLIGHT FROM TOKYO ARRIVED IN BOSTON.
THEN TUESDAY A FUEL LEAK -- FORCED ONE OF THE PLANES -- TO CANCEL TAKE-OFF AT THE SAME AIRPORT.
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IT'S __________
HERE'S ANOTHER LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
THE FLU BUG BECOMES A *BIGGER ISSUE ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
EVEN HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
LEE MEMORIAL OFFICIALS SAY ONE MAN HAS DIED FROM FLU-RELATED COMPLICATIONS.
MEDICAL OFFICIALS URGE RESIDENTS TO GET VACCINATED.
A COLD CASE IN COLLIER COUNTY. GENERATES MORE INTEREST THIS MORNING.
FELIPE SANTOS AND TERRANCE WILLIAMS VANISHED NEARLY A DECADE AGO.
ACTOR TYLER PERRY AND REVEREND AL SHARPTION --
NOW OFFER A 100THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST.
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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.
"Spring-like weather continues"
Our spring like weather pattern will continue as the work week comes to a close with unseasonably warm weather heading into the weekend.
The air conditioners will most likely be on this morning as lows have settled into the middle and upper 60s. A few patches of fog will be possible across our inland communities with mainly clear skies as we start the day.
A strong area of high pressure that has anchored itself across the Bahamas and the western Atlantic will keep mostly to partly sunny skies in the forecast this afternoon. Daytime highs will climb into the middle 80s, which is close to 10° above the norm for this time of year.
Heading into this evening, our weather will remain dry with overnight lows slipping into the middle 60s under mostly clear conditions.
High pressure that's in control of our weather will block any weather systems or cold fronts from entering our part of the state. This will lead us to a nice, but warm weekend.
Southeasterly winds will set up across the peninsula through early next week, which will keep a warm and more humid airmass over the area. The next cold front on the map looks to arrive by this time next week.
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A FLORIDA PROFESSOR IS QUESTIONING -- IF THE SHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY EVER HAPPENED.
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY JOURNALISM PROFESSOR JAMES TRACY -- SUGGESTS ACTORS WERE SENT TO NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT -- TO DO INTERVIEWS WITH THE MEDIA.
You had 20 families that were mourning. that had to bury their children. are you concerned about that at all?"
"Well, I think the whole country mourned about Sandy Hook, but yet again the investigation that journalistic institutions should have carried out, never took place as far as I'm concerned."
HE BELIEVES THE MEDIA ISN'T DOING ENOUGH INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING -- TO FIND OUT MORE DETAILS OF THE TRAGEDY.
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There's a lot of emotion involved with something like this. Is there anything you want to say to that person at home who wants to throw their shoe at the TV and say this guy is a total nut?"
"Well, I think as a society we need to look at things more carefully. Perhaps, we as a society, have been conditioned to be duped."
OFFICIALS FROM F-A-U --- SAY THE SCHOOL DOES NOT SHARE TRACY'S VIEW.
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IN NEW YORK CITY --
ONE PERSON HAS DIED.
AND ANOTHER EIGHT PEOPLE WERE INJURED.
AFTER A FIVE-ALARM FIRE INSIDE AN APARTMENT BUILDING LAST NIGHT.
OFFICIALS SAY THE FIRE STARTED ON THE SECOND FLOOR.
QUICKLY SPREAD THROUGH THE UPPER FLOORS.
THEN TO THE ROOF OF THE FIVE-STORY BUILDING.
THEY SAY ABOUT 200 FIREFIGHTERS BATTLED THE BLAZE.
AND IT TOOK ABOUT THREE HOURS TO GET IT UNDER CONTROL.
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A NEW REPORT OUT THIS MORNING ABOUT CIGARETTES.
"THE TAX FOUNDATION" REPORTS.
NEW YORK STATE --- SELLS MORE BLACK MARKET CIGARETTES THAN ANY OTHER STATE.
MORE THAN 60 PERCENT OF THE CIGARETTES SOLD IN NEW YORK, ARE SMUGGLED IN --- CHEATING THE STATE OUT OF MORE THAN A BILLION DOLLARS IN TAX REVENUE. AND 67-HUNDRED JOBS.
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ANOTHER ATTRACTION IS COMING TO FORT MYERS BEACH.
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25:35 "I am very pleased to have the honor to say that we have chosen to stay here as our winter home port. "
THE TALLSHIP LYNX -- HAS BEEN DOCKED AT SNUG HARBOR MARINA -- SINCE JANUARY 3RD.
IT'S PART OF A TRIAL RUN, TO MEASURE POPULARITY HERE.
IT'S MODELED AFTER THE BALTIMORE CUTTERS -- THAT DEFENDED THE U-S IN THE WAR OF 1812.
SO FAR -- TICKETS TO DAYTIME SAILS HAVE BEEN SELLING OUT.
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Alan Mandel, Vice Mayor, Fort Myers Beach
0101 it will be good for students and schools as well the tourists coming so we're just thrilled that this announcment was made 0107
THE SHIP'S OWNERS -- HOPE TO ATTRACT VISITORS LOOKING FOR AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
TOWN LEADERS SAY SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE COME TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE SHIP -- IT'S ALREADY BOOSTING TOURISM-- WITH SOME BUSINESSES REPORTING INCREASED SALES.
IT'S ______________
STAY WITH US.
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OSCAR NOMINATED "ZERO DARK THIRTY" OPENS IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE TODAY.
THE CONTROVERSIAL MOVIE IS ABOUT THE HUNT FOR OSAMA BIN LADEN.
BUT SEVERAL LAWMAKERS IN WASHINGTON HAVE DENOUNCED THE FILM.
FOR SUGGESTING THAT TORTURE. LED TO INFORMATION ABOUT BIN LADEN'S WHEREABOUTS.
MOST RECENTLY --
TWO FORMER GUANTANAMO DETAINEES CRITICIZED THE MOVIE.
SAYING IT LEGITIMIZES ABUSE.
A SENATE PANEL IS NOW INVESTIGATING CONTACT --
BETWEEN THE C-I-A AND THE FILMMAKERS.
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WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THE PAPRAZZI -- KILLED WHILE TRYING TO SNAP PICTURES OF THE STAR.
HIS FAMILY DIDN'T HAVE THE MONEY TO BURY HIM.
NOW. A STRANGE, HEARTWARMING TURN.
SOMEONE STEPPED UP TO PAY $12-THOUSAND IN FUNERAL COSTS.
LOOK AT THE TOP LEFT.CHARLIE SHEEN.
THE FAMILY TOLD TMZ ABOUT THE MONEY.AND SHEEN RESPONDED, SAYING.
"A tragic incident like this erases the line between the photographer and the subject. It's an unforgiving moment that begs us all to be human and work as one to prevent this in the future."
MAYBE CHARLIE'S NOT SO BAD AFTERALL.
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*GMA*
IT'S PAGEANT SEASON.
MISS AMERICA WILL BE ON ABC-7 SOON. AND GMA IS TAKING A SNEAK PEAK.
NOT AT THE GLITZ AND GLAM.
LARA SPENCER HAS -- PAGEANT CONFIDENTIAL.
THE FATIGUE, STRESS AND HIGH STAKES OF THE PAGEANT WORLD.
THESE WOMEN WORK 12 MONTHS TO GET READY FOR JUST A FEW MINUTES ON STAGE.
THIS YEAR, THE CONTEST WELCOMES ITS FIRST CONTESTANT -- WITH AUTISM.
THIS MORNING -- GO INSIDE 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 TH
E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"Spring-like weather continues"
Our spring like weather pattern will continue as the work week comes to a close with unseasonably warm weather heading into the weekend.
The air conditioners will most likely be on this morning as lows have settled into the middle and upper 60s. A few patches of fog will be possible across our inland communities with mainly clear skies as we start the day.
A strong area of high pressure that has anchored itself across the Bahamas and the western Atlantic will keep mostly to partly sunny skies in the forecast this afternoon. Daytime highs will climb into the middle 80s, which is close to 10° above the norm for this time of year.
Heading into this evening, our weather will remain dry with overnight lows slipping into the middle 60s under mostly clear conditions.
High pressure that's in control of our weather will block any weather systems or cold fronts from entering our part of the state. This will lead us to a nice, but warm weekend.
Southeasterly winds will set up across the peninsula through early next week, which will keep a warm and more humid airmass over the area. The next cold front on the map looks to arrive by this time next week.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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RESCUE CREWS REACHED TWO INJURED HIKERS IN LITTLETON, COLORADO.
THE HIKERS WERE IN A REMOTE PART OF DEER CREEK CANYON PARK YESTERDAY AND HAD TO BE AIRLIFTED OUT.
FIREFIGHTERS SAY ONE OF THE HIKERS APPEARS TO HAVE SUFFERED A HEAD INJURY.
THE OTHER HIKER MAY TWO BROKEN ARMS AND A BROKEN LEG.
THREE OTHER HIKERS WITH THE GROUP WERE NOT INJURED.
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A NEW STUDY SAYS --
AS MUCH AS *HALF THE FOOD THAT IS PRODUCED WORLDWIDE.
ENDS UP GOING TO WASTE.
ABOUT FOUR-BILLION METRIC TONS OF FOOD ARE PRODUCED EVERY YEAR.
BUT UP TO TWO BILLION TONS. NEVER GETS EATEN.
ONE EXPERT SAYS --
IF THE WORLD WANTS TO MEET ITS FUTURE FOOD NEEDS.
BEHAVIORS NEED TO CHANGE.
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"We've been blessed by having cheap food for quite a long time and when food is cheap perhaps we become a little bit more fussy than we might otherwise be. But that's not the case now and we're living with the consequences of waste in our rising food prices and the pressure that puts on low income families."
IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES LIKE THE U-S AND BRITAIN --
MOST OF THE WASTE IS THE RESPONSIBILTY OF RETAILERS AND CONSUMERS.
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THE FLU BUG BECOMES A BIGGER ISSUE ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
MINNESOTA HAS REPORTED 27 FLU-RELATED DEATHS.
INDIANA -- 15.
AND LOCALLY -- LEE MEMORIAL OFFICIALS SAY ONE MAN HAS DIED FROM FLU-RELATED COMPLICATIONS.
MEDICAL OFFICIALS URGE RESIDENTS TO GET VACCINATED.
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RENEWED INTEREST THIS MORNING -- IN A COLLIER COUNTY COLD CASE.
ACTOR TYLER PERRY AND REVEREND AL SHAPRTON -- ARE OFFERING A 100-THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD FOR ANYONE WITH INFORMATION -- THAT LEADS TO AN ARREST IN THE NEARLY DECADE OLD CASE.
IT INVOLVES THE MYSETERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF THESE MEN --- 23 YEAR OLD FELIPE SANTOS AND 29 YEAR OLD TERRANCE WILLIAMS.AND A COLLIER COUNTY DEPTUY WHO SAW THEM LAST.
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CAPE CORAL POLICE RELEASE NEW VIDEO.
AS THEY TRY TO SOLVE A BRUTAL STABBING.
THIS IS VIDEO FROM OUTSIDE SONNY'S BARBEQUE,
ON PINE ISLAND ROAD.
OFFICERS SAY SOMEONE TRIED TO ROB A WORKER THERE --
SLASHING HIM MULTIPLE TIMES WITH A KNIFE.
BUT THE WORKER WAS ABLE TO CALL 9-1-1.
AND HIS ATTACKER RAN.
OFFICERS THINK THE MAN IN THIS VIDEO IS EITHER THEIR SUSPECT, OR A WITNESS.
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THIS MORING AUTHORITIES ARE SAYING -- A TEEN *PLOTTED* A SCHOOL SHOOTING IN CALIFORNIA.
THEY THINK THE 16-YEAR-OLD WAS TARGETING STUDENTS WHO BULLIED HIM.
HE USED A SHOTGUN TO SHOOT ANOTHER TEEN INSIDE OF A CLASSROOM.
HE AIMED AT ANOTHER BOY BUT MISSED.
THAT'S WHEN TWO STAFF MEMBERS -- STEPPED IN AND CONVINCED HIM TO PUT DOWN THE GUN.
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AND THE PRESIDENT IS ADDING -- TO HIS LIST OF CABINET NOMINEES.
CHIEF OF STAFF JACK LEW -- HAS BEEN PICKED TO HEAD UP THE TREASURY.
IF CONFIRMED HE REPLACES TIMOTHY GEITHNER.
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"Spring-like weather continues"
Our spring like weather pattern will continue as the work week comes to a close with unseasonably warm weather heading into the weekend.
The air conditioners will most likely be on this morning as lows have settled into the middle and upper 60s. A few patches of fog will be possible across our inland communities with mainly clear skies as we start the day.
A strong area of high pressure that has anchored itself across the Bahamas and the western Atlantic will keep mostly to partly sunny skies in the forecast this afternoon. Daytime highs will climb into the middle 80s, which is close to 10° above the norm for this time of year.
Heading into this evening, our weather will remain dry with overnight lows slipping into the middle 60s under mostly clear conditions.
High pressure that's in control of our weather will block any weather systems or cold fronts from entering our part of the state. This will lead us to a nice, but warm weekend.
Southeasterly winds will set up across the peninsula through early next week, which will keep a warm and more humid airmass over the area. The next cold front on the map looks to arrive by this time next week.
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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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