NEW ABC AM RUNDOWN |
RIGHT NOW ON A-B-C 7 --
AN AMBER ALERT ISSUED FOR A MISSING GIRL IN IMMOKALEE.
OUR NEWS TEAM IS LIVE AT THE SCENE.
AS SEARCH CREWS COMB THE AREA.
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PLUS, THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEATH OF A WOMAN IN CAPE CORAL CONTINUES THIS MORNING AS POLICE SEARCH FOR ANSWERS,
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:21-:28 "It's a beautiful feeling to receive this support and encouragement and thank you so much."
EMOTIONS RAN HIGH AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES.
SEE THE *BIG WINNERS.
FROM THE STAR-STUDDED HOLLYWOOD EVENT.
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"A warm start to the week"
Yesterday's high of 84° fell a couple of degrees short of the record, which was 86° set back in 2005. Even though we didn't rewrite the record books, it was still pretty warm by January standards. Monday will be no different, as our unseasonably warm weather pattern continues with afternoon temperatures running eight to ten degrees above the average.
Early in the morning, temperatures will be at their coolest with most of us in the lower to middle 60s. Sunshine will be in control of our skies this afternoon with a few fair weather cumulus clouds scattered about as rain chances stay less than 10%. With highs forecasted to remain in the lower half of the 80s, it looks like our record of 86° set back in 1989 will remain for another year.
Not much will change as we head beyond Monday. In fact, the ridge of high pressure that has been in control of our weather over the last several days will maintain its grip over the area. It will keep us under a southeasterly wind flow, which will keep our afternoon highs in the 80s with lows in the 60s.
By the end of the week, a cold front approaching from the northwest will eventually breakdown this ridge of high pressure with a return to the upper 70s to low 80s. Forecast models are also hinting at an increase in the clouds along with a stray shower with the possibility of some cooler air filtering down the state by this time next week.
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GOOD MORNING --
WE HAVE BREAKING NEWS OUT OF IMMOKALEE THIS MORNING.
AN AMBER ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR A TWO-YEAR-OLD GIRL.
DENISE HERNANADEZ WAS LAST SEEN --
IN THE 400 BLOCK OF WELLS STREET IN IMMOKALLEE.
SHE WAS WEARING A WHITE PAJAMA GOWN,
WITH MULTI-COLORED STRIPES.
SHE IS HISPANIC AND ABOUT THREE FEET TALL.
SHE WEIGHS 40 POUNDS,
WITH BLACK HAIR AND BROWN EYES.
OUR CREW IS LIVE AT THE SCENE.
RIGHT NOW -- SEARCH CREWS ARE SCOURING THE AREA.
WE WILL HAVE A LIVE REPORT IN 15 MINUTES.
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THIS MORNING --
WE'RE FOLLOWING -- A DEATH INVESTIGATION IN CAPE CORAL.
A WOMAN WAS FOUND INSIDE A HOME ON NORTHEAST 18TH AVENUE.
POLICE ALSO DISCOVERED AN INJURED MAN THERE.
WE KNOW THE MAN IS AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL --- AND HE *IS EXPECTED TO RECOVER.
POLICE HAVE NOT RELEASED ANY NAMES THIS MORNING.
WE TALKED TO A NEIGHBOR --- WHO CALLS THIS, VERY TROUBLING FOR THE AREA.
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28:57 "You see something like this it just kinda rattles the core of the neighborhood."
CAPE CORAL POLICE -- ARE WAITING FOR THE MAN TO WAKE UP TO QUESTION HIM.
THEY ALSO WANT TO ASSURE THE COMMUNITY -- THE AREA IS SAFE.
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TODAY -- VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TAKES ON GUN CONTROL.
HE'S BEEN LEADING A TASK FORCE,
FOLLOWING THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING.
LAST WEEK --
BIDEN MET WITH GUN OWNERS' GROUPS, THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY AND SECURITY EXPERTS.
TODAY -- HE WILL MEET WITH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
AS THEY PREPARE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO CURB GUN VIOLENCE.
IT'S EXPECTED HE'LL RECOMMEND RE-INSTITUTING THE ASSAULT RIFLE BAN.
UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
AND LIMIT MAGAZINE CLIPS.
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I've ve never quite seen anything that has shocked the consciousness of the american people like 6 and 7 year olds being riddled with bullets in a classroom neighborhood in an area that was considered to be immune to this behavior
THEY'RE PREPARING PRESENT THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PRESIDENT.
AND IN ADDITION TO NEW GUN LAWS --
EXPERTS EXPECT AN INCREASE IN MENTAL HEALTH SPENDING.
ABC7 WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED --
AS SOON AS THE FINDINGS ARE PUBLIC.
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NEWTOWN FAMILIES ARE WEIGHING IN THIS MORNING -- ON THE NATIONAL GUN CONTROL DEBATE.
AMONG THOSE SPEAKING OUT.
THE GRANDMOTHER OF THE YOUNGEST VICTIM AT SANDY HOOK.
SIX YEAR-OLD NOAH POZNER.
he had the right to live, to have a job and a normal life. i think that's more important than to have a gun that can obliterate a whole room in seconds
FIRST RESPONDERS SAY THE GUNMAN -- HAD MORE FIREPOWER THAN *THEY DID.
TODAY, RESIDENTS AND SOME OF THE VICTIMS' FAMILIES.
WILL LAY OUT THEIR PLANS AIMED AT PREVENTING SIMILAR TRAGEDIES -- WITH A GRASSROOTS PROJECT, CALLED "SANDY HOOK PROMISE".
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i'd like to see newtown come out not as a place where the 20 children - 6 adults were killed. i want to see newtown come out as a place - a place of change
FOR MANY IN NEWTOWN, THE MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE IS JUST BEGINNING.
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MEANWHILE, NEWTOWN RESIDENTS -- ARE PREPARING FOR ANOTHER DIFFICULT CHALLEGE--
DECIDING THE FATE OF THE SCHOOL -- WHERE 26 PEOPLE WERE KILLED LAST MONTH.
ABOUT 200 PEOPLE ATTENDED A PUBLIC MEETING THIS WEEKEND.
OPINIONS WERE MIXED ON WHETHER THE SCHOOL SHOULD BE TORN DOWN.
A DECISION COULD COME THIS SPRING.
SANDY HOOK STUDENTS AND STAFF -- RELOCATED TO ANOTHER SCHOOL IN A NEARBY TOWN.
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TODAY IN TALLAHASSEE --
LONG VOTING LINES WILL BE AT THE *TOP OF THE AGENDA.
LEE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS SHARON HARRINGTON WILL TESTIFY.
ALONG WITH OTHER SUPERVISORS FROM ACROSS THE STATE.
THEY'LL DISCUSS THE PROBLEMS FROM ELECTION DAY IN NOVEMBER.
IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
VOTERS WAITED FIVE HOURS OR MORE TO CAST THEIR BALLOTS.
A-B-C 7 HAS A CREW IN THE STATE CAPITAL.
WE WILL BRING YOU THE LATEST ON WHAT HAPPENS DURING THAT HEARING.
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SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE RECOVERING THIS MORNING -- AFTER A SERIES OF CRASHES ON I-75.
THESE TWO MEN.
23 YEAR OLD ANDREW ROJAS.
AND 34 YEAR OLD -- ANDRES HERNANDEZ-DOMINGUEZ.
WERE DRIVING TWO OF THE CARS THAT COLLIDED.
TODAY, THEY FACE D-U-I CHARGES.
IT HAPPENED JUST SOUTH OF THE ALICO ROAD EXIT -- AROUND 2 A-M SUNDAY MORNING.
THERE WERE 5 CRASHES INVOLVING 6 VEHICLES.
TROOPERS SAY -- THE DRIVER THAT CAUSED THE INITIAL CRASH, WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
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LT. GREG BUENO
18:41 the blue SUV that was struck in the initial crash was struck 4 times. So that vehicle was involved in 4 of the 5 crashes.
8 OF 15 PEOPLE IN THE WRECK -- WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL --- INCLUDING A 7 YEAR OLD BOY.
HE'S LISTED IN FAIR CONDITION.
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A CHANGE IN GAS PRICE TRENDS.
THEY'RE GOING BACK UP!
ACCORDING TO THE LUNDBERG SURVEY--
IT'S THE FIRST TIME RETAIL GASOLINE PRICES HAVE BEEN ON THE RISE SINCE OCTOBER.
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SO TAKE A QUICK LOOK AT THE CURRENT BREAKDOWN.
ACTUALLY DOWN A PENNY.
EXPECT TO PAY THREE-45 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE STATE AVERAGE IS THREE-44.
THE NATIONAL - THREE-31.
FOR THE BEST PRICES IN YOUR AREA --
CHECK OUT OUR PUMP PATROL PAGE.
AT A-B-C DASH 7 DOT COM.
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THIS WEEK IS ALL ABOUT *GUNS -- IN WASHINGTON.
THE VICE PRESIDENT WILL MAKE HIS RECOMMENDATIONS. FOR TIGHTER LAWS.
MEANWHILE,
THE N-R-A CAME OUT ON SUNDAY MORNING, SAYING MOST OF THOSE IDEAS WON'T PASS. AND SOME ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
OTHER LAWMAKERS, WANT TO INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE.
PROBABLY NOT IN THE FINAL PACKAGE -- ANY CHANGES TO TV, MOVIE OR VIDEO GAME CONTENT.
IT'S A MATTER OF FREE SPEECH.
MORE ON THE PUSH FOR GUN CONTROL, COMING UP.
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THIS WEEK IS ALL ABOUT *GUNS -- IN WASHINGTON.
THE VICE PRESIDENT WILL MAKE HIS RECOMMENDATIONS. FOR TIGHTER LAWS.
MEANWHILE,
THE N-R-A CAME OUT ON SUNDAY MORNING, SAYING MOST OF THOSE IDEAS WON'T PASS. AND SOME ARE UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
OTHER LAWMAKERS, WANT TO INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE.
PROBABLY NOT IN THE FINAL PACKAGE -- ANY CHANGES TO TV, MOVIE OR VIDEO GAME CONTENT.
IT'S A MATTER OF FREE SPEECH.
MORE ON THE PUSH FOR GUN CONTROL, COMING UP.
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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.
"A warm start to the week"
Yesterday's high of 84° fell a couple of degrees short of the record, which was 86° set back in 2005. Even though we didn't rewrite the record books, it was still pretty warm by January standards. Monday will be no different, as our unseasonably warm weather pattern continues with afternoon temperatures running eight to ten degrees above the average.
Early in the morning, temperatures will be at their coolest with most of us in the lower to middle 60s. Sunshine will be in control of our skies this afternoon with a few fair weather cumulus clouds scattered about as rain chances stay less than 10%. With highs forecasted to remain in the lower half of the 80s, it looks like our record of 86° set back in 1989 will remain for another year.
Not much will change as we head beyond Monday. In fact, the ridge of high pressure that has been in control of our weather over the last several days will maintain its grip over the area. It will keep us under a southeasterly wind flow, which will keep our afternoon highs in the 80s with lows in the 60s.
By the end of the week, a cold front approaching from the northwest will eventually breakdown this ridge of high pressure with a return to the upper 70s to low 80s. Forecast models are also hinting at an increase in the clouds along with a stray shower with the possibility of some cooler air filtering down the state by this time next week.
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FROM SPORTS CARS TO SEDANS, COUPES TO CONVERTIBLES,
THE FUTURE OF THE AUTO INDUSTRY IS IN DETROIT THIS WEEK FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW.
IT'S THE ONE TIME EVERY YEAR THAT THE COLLECTIVE HORSEPOWER OF THE ENTIRE AUTO INDUSTRY IS INSIDE ONE "GARAGE"
EVERY SIZE, EVERY STYLE, AND A RAINBOW OF COLORS.
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S/ Michelle Krebs / Senior Analyst, Edmunds.com:26 -:37 "That doesn't necessarily mean electric cars and hybrid cars, although those are out there, but what we're seeing is your typical gasoline engine cars getting really good fuel economy, 30 to 40 mpg, something we've never seen before."
FIFTY NEW VEHICLES WILL BE UNVEILED AT THE SHOW THIS WEEK INCLUDING THE NEW CORVETTE.
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RIGHT NOW -- CREWS SEARCH FOR A MISSING TWO-YEAR-OLD GIRL.
AN AMBER ALERT WAS ISSUED OVERNIGHT.
DENISE HERNANADEZ WAS LAST SEEN ON WELLS STREET IN IMMOKALLEE.
SHE WAS WEARING A WHITE PAJAMA GOWN.
SHE'S ABOUT THREE FEET TALL, WITH BLACK HAIR AND BROWN EYES.
A LIVE REPORT IN FIVE MINUTES.
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A DEATH INVESTIGATION CONTINUES THIS MORNING IN CAPE CORAL AFTER A WOMAN WAS FOUND INSIDE A HOME ON NORTHEAST 18TH AVENUE.
POLICE ALSO DISCOVERED AN INJURED MAN THERE.
WE KNOW THE MAN IS AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL --- AND HE *IS EXPECTED TO RECOVER.
POLICE HAVE NOT RELEASED ANY NAMES THIS MORNING.
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VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WILL RELEASE HIS IDEAS ON GUN CONTROL TODAY.
HE'S BEEN LEADING A TASK FORCE,
FOLLOWING THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING.
HE WILL MEET WITH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
AS THEY PREPARE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO CURB GUN VIOLENCE.
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AND GAS PRICES ARE ONCE AGAIN ON THE RISE.
ACCODIRNG TO THWE LATEST LUNDBERG SURVEY THE AVERAGE PRICE FOR A GALLON OF GAS NATIONWIDE IS NOW 3-31.
HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PRICES ARE AT 3.45.
THIS IS THE FIRST INCREASE WE'VE SEEN SINCE OCTOBER.
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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.
"A warm start to the week"
Yesterday's high of 84° fell a couple of degrees short of the record, which was 86° set back in 2005. Even though we didn't rewrite the record books, it was still pretty warm by January standards. Monday will be no different, as our unseasonably warm weather pattern continues with afternoon temperatures running eight to ten degrees above the average.
Early in the morning, temperatures will be at their coolest with most of us in the lower to middle 60s. Sunshine will be in control of our skies this afternoon with a few fair weather cumulus clouds scattered about as rain chances stay less than 10%. With highs forecasted to remain in the lower half of the 80s, it looks like our record of 86° set back in 1989 will remain for another year.
Not much will change as we head beyond Monday. In fact, the ridge of high pressure that has been in control of our weather over the last several days will maintain its grip over the area. It will keep us under a southeasterly wind flow, which will keep our afternoon highs in the 80s with lows in the 60s.
By the end of the week, a cold front approaching from the northwest will eventually breakdown this ridge of high pressure with a return to the upper 70s to low 80s. Forecast models are also hinting at an increase in the clouds along with a stray shower with the possibility of some cooler air filtering down the state by this time next week.
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WE CONTINUE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING.
AS WE'VE BEEN TELLING YOU --
AN AMBER ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR A MISSING LITTLE GIRL IN IMMOKALEE.
DENISE HERNANADEZ WAS LAST SEEN IN THE 400 BLOCK OF WELLS STREET IN IMMOKALEE
THAT'S WHERE WE FIND A-B-C 7'S CLIFTON FRENCH WITH MORE ON THIS BREAKING STORY.
GOOD MORNING CLIFTON.
WHAT CAN YOU TELL US?
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SEARCH CREWS HAVE BEEN SCOURING THE AREA, LOOKING THROUGH EVERYTHING ALONG THESE STREETS.
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THE AMBER ALERT WAS ISSUED AROUND 1:45 THIS MORNING.
I TALKED TO A FAMILY FRIEND THAT HAD BEEN OUT HERE HELPING TO LOOK FOR THE LITTLE GIRL.
SHE DIDN'T WANT TO GO ON CAMERA, BUT SHE SAID IT WAS THE FATHER THAT NOTICED THE LITTLE GIRL WAS MISSING.
SHE SAID HE WENT INTO HIS KIDS' BEDROOM TO SHUT OFF THEIR TV, THAT'S WHEN HE REALIZED HE WAS MISSING A CHILD.
HE THEN FOUND THE WINDOW TO THEIR ROOM OPEN.
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SEARCH CREWS ONCE AGAIN, BEING VERY THOROUGH, LOOKING THROUGH EVERYTHING, INCLUDING TRASH CANS.
DEPUTIES ARE ALSO NOT TAKING ANY CHANCES.
THEY'RE BEING TOLD TO KEEP TRASH CREWS AWAY AND TO NOT LET THEM TAKE ANYTHING FROM THE AREA.
WE'RE STILL WAITING ON THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO OBTAIN AND RELEASE A PHOTO.
YOU CAN COUNT ON US TO KEEP YOU UP TO DATE ON THIS BREAKING NEWS.
LIVE IN IMMOKALEE, CF, ABC7
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THE GOLDEN GLOBES BROUGHT OUT THE BIGGEST NAMES IN HOLLYWOOD.
AND CABLE T-V IS THE BIG WINNER THIS MORNING.
SEVERAL CABLE SHOWS TOOK HOME AWARDS LAST NIGHT --
SHUTTING OUT THE COMMERCIAL NETWORKS.
SHOWTIME TOOK HOME THREE AWARDS FOR --
THE C-I-A THRILLER "HOMELAND."
WHILE H-B-O ALSO WALKED AWAY WITH THREE AWARDS --
INCLUDING *TWO FOR THE COMEDY "GIRLS."
BEN AFFLECK WON "BEST DIRECTOR" FOR "ARGO" --
WHICH ALSO TOOK HOME THE *TOP PRIZE.
"BEST MOVIE."
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:40-54 "I don't care what the award is.in the same breath as them, thank you"
THE GOLDEN GLOBES ARE USUALLY A GOOD BAROMETER FOR THE NEXT MAJOR AWARDS SHOW --
THE ACADEMY AWARDS.
AND THE OSCARS AIR HERE ON ABC7. FEBRUARY 24TH.
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LANCE ARMSTRONG WILL SIT DOWN WITH OPRAH WINFREY TODAY.
AND HE'S EXPECTED TO FESS UP -- BIG TIME.
HE'S EXPECTED TO GIVE A LIMITED CONFESSION TO DOPING AND APOLOGIZE.
IN THE PAST HE HAS ADAMANTLY DENIED HE DID ANYTHING WRONG.
A CONFESSION COULD GIVE HIM A SHOT -- AT RESUMING HIS COMPETITIVE RACING CAREER.
THE 90-MINUTE SPECIAL WILL AIR THIS THURSDAY AT NINE -- ON O-W-N.
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NOW TO THE NATION'S LATEST PUBLIC SHOOTING.
A SUSPECTED GUNMAN IS EXPECTED TO SURVIVE --
AFTER HE WAS SHOT INSIDE A SAN DIEGO MOVIE THEATER.
IT HAPPENED THIS WEEKEND --
DURING A SHOWING OF "LES MIS."
TWO DOZEN PEOPLE HIT THE GROUND,
WHEN AN ARMED MAN RAN INTO THE THEATER.
OFFICERS TRIED TO ARREST HIM.
BUT WHEN THEY SAW HIS GUN, THEY OPENED FIRE.
THE SUSPECTED GUNMAN WAS CRITICALLY WOUNDED.
BUT NO ONE ELSE WAS HURT.
POLICE HAVE NOT RELEASED HIS NAME.
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NEW TROUBLE THIS MORNING FOR BOEING'S DREAMLINER 787 AIRPLANES.
JAPAN AIRLINES REPORTED -- THAT ONE OF THEIR 7-87'S IN TOKYO -- LEAKED AROUND 25 GALLONS OF FUEL FROM A VALVE ON ITS WINGS YESTERDAY.
THE PLANE, WHICH HAS BEEN GROUNDED -- WAS BEING INSPECTED AFTER SPILLING FUEL ON TUESDAY ON A BOSTON RUNWAY.
THE SAME WEEK, FIREFIGHTERS BATTLED A FIRE ON ANOTHER 787.
ALL THE PROBLEMS -- HAVE EXPERTS CONCERNED.
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SOT - John Nance
0700 if there was something seriously wrong with this plane there is no
question they would ground it, that's not the problem here, there's nothing
seriously wrong with the 787
ON FRIDAY, THE F-A-A ANNOUNCED A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE PLANE.
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ABC7 FOLLOWS A BREAKING AMBER ALERT IN COLLIER COUNTY --
CONTINUING COVERAGE OF THAT MISSING CHILD.
AND COMING UP --
THE N-F-L TAKES CENTER STAGE.
SOME HIGH SCORING GAMES COME DOWN TO THE WIRE.
YOUR ABC7 SPORTS WRAP IS NEXT.
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OUR TOP LOCAL STORY --
AN AMBER ALERT IN COLLIER COUNTY.
THE DESPERATE SEARCH FOR A MISSING GIRL.
ABC7 HAS CONTINUING COVERAGE
AND STILL AHEAD --
POSITIVE BUSINESS NEWS.
EXPECT THE ECONOMY TO GROW.
THE FED FORECAST. NEXT IN AMERICA'S MONEY.
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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.
"A warm start to the week"
Yesterday's high of 84° fell a couple of degrees short of the record, which was 86° set back in 2005. Even though we didn't rewrite the record books, it was still pretty warm by January standards. Monday will be no different, as our unseasonably warm weather pattern continues with afternoon temperatures running eight to ten degrees above the average.
Early in the morning, temperatures will be at their coolest with most of us in the lower to middle 60s. Sunshine will be in control of our skies this afternoon with a few fair weather cumulus clouds scattered about as rain chances stay less than 10%. With highs forecasted to remain in the lower half of the 80s, it looks like our record of 86° set back in 1989 will remain for another year.
Not much will change as we head beyond Monday. In fact, the ridge of high pressure that has been in control of our weather over the last several days will maintain its grip over the area. It will keep us under a southeasterly wind flow, which will keep our afternoon highs in the 80s with lows in the 60s.
By the end of the week, a cold front approaching from the northwest will eventually breakdown this ridge of high pressure with a return to the upper 70s to low 80s. Forecast models are also hinting at an increase in the clouds along with a stray shower with the possibility of some cooler air filtering down the state by this time next week.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF A TRAGIC SHIPWRECK.
IT'S BEEN ABOUT A YEAR --
SINCE THE COSTA CONCORDIA CAPSIZED OFF THE ITALIAN COAST.
32 PEOPLE DIED.
OVER THE WEEKEND --
SURVIVORS AND VICTIMS' RELATIVES MARKED THE ANNIVERSARY.
THEY THREW FLOWERS INTO THE SEA,
AS THEY WATCHED THE CEREMONY FROM A FERRY NEAR THE WRECKED CRUISE SHIP.
OTHER MOURNERS RELEASED LANTERNS AND HELD A MOMENT OF SILENCE.
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A BONITA SPRINGS FATHER, DAUGHTER DUO --- RACED TO THE TOP THIS WEEKEND --- TO WIN THE "HITS TRIATHLON" IN NAPLES.
CHUCK OGDEN AND MARIE REPEC -- COMPETED IN THE TRIATHLON SERIES.
OGDEN WON 1ST PLACE IN THE HALF DISTANCE RACE FOR HIS AGE GROUP.
AND REPEC WON IT FOR HER GROUP.
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19:37 "I don't plan to get back into too many smaller races from here on."
23:48 "I rooted him on and he rooted me on, so it was really cool."
THE TWO SAY THEY FEEL GREAT AFTER THEIR VICTORIES -- AND ARE READY FOR THEIR NEXT BIG RACE.
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A BIG WEEKEND AT THE THEATERS.
"ZERO DARK THIRY" HUNTED DOWN THE TOP SPOT AT THE BOX OFFICE.
THE CONTROVERSIAL FILM IS ABOUT THE HUNT FOR OSAMA BIN LADEN.
IT BROUGHT IN 24 MILLION DOLLARS.
THE HORROR PARODY "A HAUNTED HOUSE" OPENED IN SECOND --
WITH ABOUT 19 MILLION.
AND "GANGSTER SQUAD" -- STARRING JOSH BROLIN AND RYAN GOSLING -- TOOK THIRD PLACE.
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RIGHT NOW, ON A-B-C 7.
AMBER ALERT, FOR A MISSING GIRL IN IMMOKALEE.
WE HAVE BRAND NEW DETAILS.
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PLUS, THE GUN CONTROL DEBATE INTENSIFIES.
WE COULD GET SOME ANSWERS TODAY.
AS VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN UNVEILS HIS PLAN TO CURB THE VIOLENCE.
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BOOZE.
CARS.
MULTIPLE CRASHES.
A BIZARRE STRING OF EVENTS ON I-75 THIS WEEKEND.
WE'LL TELL YOU ABOUT IT COMING UP.
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"A warm start to the week"
Yesterday's high of 84° fell a couple of degrees short of the record, which was 86° set back in 2005. Even though we didn't rewrite the record books, it was still pretty warm by January standards. Monday will be no different, as our unseasonably warm weather pattern continues with afternoon temperatures running eight to ten degrees above the average.
Early in the morning, temperatures will be at their coolest with most of us in the lower to middle 60s. Sunshine will be in control of our skies this afternoon with a few fair weather cumulus clouds scattered about as rain chances stay less than 10%. With highs forecasted to remain in the lower half of the 80s, it looks like our record of 86° set back in 1989 will remain for another year.
Not much will change as we head beyond Monday. In fact, the ridge of high pressure that has been in control of our weather over the last several days will maintain its grip over the area. It will keep us under a southeasterly wind flow, which will keep our afternoon highs in the 80s with lows in the 60s.
By the end of the week, a cold front approaching from the northwest will eventually breakdown this ridge of high pressure with a return to the upper 70s to low 80s. Forecast models are also hinting at an increase in the clouds along with a stray shower with the possibility of some cooler air filtering down the state by this time next week.
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GOOD MORNING.
WE HAVE BREAKING NEWS OUT OF IMMOKALEE THIS MORNING.
AN AMBER ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR A 2-YEAR-OLD GIRL.
DENISE HERNANADEZ WAS LAST SEEN IN THE 400 BLOCK OF WELLS STREET IN IMMOKALLEE.
WEARING A WHITE PAJAMA GOWN -- WITH MULTI-COLORED STRIPES.
SHE IS HISPANIC AND STANDS THREE FEET TALL.
WEIGHS 40 POUNDS -- WITH BLACK HAIR AND BROWN EYES.
WE HAVE A *LIVE REPORT FROM THE SCENE, COMING UP.
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THIS MORNING --
WE'RE ALSO FOLLOWING A DEATH INVESTIGATION IN CAPE CORAL.
A WOMAN WAS FOUND INSIDE A HOME ON NORTHEAST 18TH AVENUE.
POLICE ALSO DISCOVERED AN INJURED MAN THERE.
WE KNOW THE MAN IS AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL ---
AND HE *IS EXPECTED TO RECOVER.
POLICE HAVE NOT RELEASED ANY NAMES THIS MORNING.
WE TALKED TO A NEIGHBOR ---
WHO CALLS THIS VERY TROUBLING FOR THE AREA.
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28:57 "You see something like this it just kinda rattles the core of the neighborhood."
CAPE CORAL POLICE WILL QUESTION THE MAN.
THEY ALSO WANT TO ASSURE THE COMMUNITY -- THE AREA IS SAFE.
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LOOKING AHEAD TODAY --
VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WILL TURN IN HIS RECOMMENDATIONS -- ON WHAT THE COUNTRY SHOULD DO ABOUT GUN CONTROL.
THIS FOLLOWING A NATIONAL OUTCRY -- AFTER THE SANDY HOOK MASSACRE IN NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT.
LAST WEEK -- BIDEN MET WITH GUN OWNERS' GROUPS, THE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY AND SECURITY EXPERTS.
TODAY, HE'S EXPECTED TO RECOMMEND. BRINGING BACK THE ASSAULT RIFLE BAN --
UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS -- AND LIMIT MAGAZINE CLIPS -- INCLUDING A BAN ON HIGH CAPACITY CLIPS.
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I've ve never quite seen anything that has shocked the consciousness of the american people like 6 and 7 year olds being riddled with bullets in a classroom neighborhood in an area that was considered to be immune to this behavior
EXPERTS ALSO WOULD LIKE TO SEE -- AN INCREASE IN MENTAL HEALTH SPENDING.
A-B-C 7 WILL BRING YOU BIDEN'S RECOMMENDATIONS -- AS SOON AS THEY ARE MADE PUBLIC.
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NEWTOWN FAMILIES WEIGH IN --
ON THE NATIONAL GUN CONTROL DEBATE.
AMONG THOSE SPEAKING OUT --
THE GRANDMOTHER OF THE *YOUNGEST VICTIM OF THE SANDY HOOK MASSACRE.
SIX YEAR-OLD NOAH POZNER.
he had the right to live, to have a job and a normal life. i think that's more important than to have a gun that can obliterate a whole room in seconds
FIRST RESPONDERS SAY THE GUNMAN HAD *MORE FIREPOWER THAN THEY DID.
TODAY, RESIDENTS AND SOME OF THE VICTIMS' FAMILIES WILL LAY OUT THEIR PLANS --
AIMED AT PREVENTING SIMILAR TRAGEDIES.
IT'S PART OF A GRASSROOTS INITIATIVE --
CALLED "SANDY HOOK PROMISE".
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i'd like to see newtown come out not as a place where the 20 children - 6 adults were killed. i want to see newtown come out as a place - a place of change
FOR MANY IN NEWTOWN --
THE MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE IS JUST BEGINNING.
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MEANWHILE--
NEWTOWN RESIDENTS PREPARE FOR ANOTHER DIFFICULT CHALLEGE.
DECIDING THE FATE OF THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
WHERE 26 PEOPLE WERE KILLED LAST MONTH.
ABOUT 200 PEOPLE ATTENDED A PUBLIC MEETING THIS WEEKEND --
ON WHAT TO DO WITH THE BUILDING.
OPINIONS WERE MIXED ON WHETHER THE SCHOOL SHOULD BE TORN DOWN.
A DECISION SHOULD HAPPEN THIS SPRING.
SANDY HOOK STUDENTS AND STAFF HAVE RELOCATED TO ANOTHER SCHOOL.
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LONG VOTING LINES WILL BE AT THE TOP OF THE AGENDA TODAY IN TALLAHASSEE.
THAT'S WHERE LEE COUNTY ELECTIONS SUPERVISOR SHARON HARRINGTON -- WILL TESTIFY.
ALONG WITH OTHER SUPERVISORS FROM ACROSS THE STATE.
THEY LOOK AT ISSUES OF LONG LINES -- DURING NOVEMBER'S ELECTIONS.
A-B-C 7 HAS A CREW IN THE STATE CAPITAL -- AND WE'LL BRING YOU THE LATEST ON WHAT COMES OUT OF THAT HEARING.
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SEVERAL PEOPLE RECOVER THIS MORNING,
AFTER A SERIES OF CRASHES ON I-75.
THESE TWO MEN -- 23 YEAR OLD ANDREW ROJAS AND 34 YEAR OLD ANDRES HERNANDEZ-DOMINGUEZ --
DROVE *TWO OF THE CARS THAT COLLIDED.
THEY NOW FACE D-U-I CHARGES.
IT HAPPENED JUST SOUTH OF THE ALICO ROAD EXIT,
AROUND 2 A-M SUNDAY.
THERE WERE 5 CRASHES,
INVOLVING 6 VEHICLES.
F-H-P TROOPERS SAY THE DRIVER WHO CAUSED THE INITIAL CRASH,
WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
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LT. GREG BUENO
18:41 the blue SUV that was struck in the initial crash was struck 4 times. So that vehicle was involved in 4 of the 5 crashes.
EIGHT OF 15 PEOPLE IN THE WRECK WENT TO THE HOSPITAL,
INCLUDING A SEVEN YEAR OLD BOY.
HE'S LISTED IN FAIR CONDITION.
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INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT --
WHAT LED TO THIS PLANE CRASH IN SARASOTA.
WE NOW KNOW THE NAME OF THE PILOT KILLED.
JOHN WILLIAM ARDOYNO WAS FROM WISCONSIN.
ONE PASSENGER -- WILLIAM JACKSON OF MICHIGAN -- WAS WITH HIM.
JACKSON IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION THIS MORNING.
THE PLANE CRASHED SHORTLY AFTER TAKE-OFF.
IN A FIELD ON U-S-F'S NEW COLLEGE CAMPUS.
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THE CAPE CORAL ARTS FESTIVAL -- BRINGS MORE THAN 100-THOUSAND VISITORS TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
IT WRAPPED UP YESTERDAY.
THIS YEAR, THERE WERE MORE THAN 300 ARTISTS ON DISPLAY
THAT'S 10 PERCENT MORE THAN LAST YEAR.
IT'S ONE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S BIGGEST ART SHOWS.
SHOWCASING ALL DIFFERENT WORKS OF ART.
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john Jacobsen/ chairman
14:12 people are a little reluctant to go to an art museum or art gallery. Here's a chance for them to not only see art from the cost of $10 to $10,000 level and meet the artist
PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT -- GO BACK INTO THE CAPE CORAL COMMUNITY.
THE MONEY PAYS FOR PROJECTS LIKE ROTARY PARK AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR KIDS.
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ON LAST NIGHT'S GOLDEN GLOBES.
SOME UNEXPECTED AWARD WINNERS.
THE MOVIES "ARGO" AND "LES MISERABLES" -- DID REALLY WELL.
LINCOLN.NOT SO MUCH.
WILL THIS PREDICT THE OSCARS?
COMING UP. WHO WON WHAT -- AT THE GLOBES.
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*GMA*
COMING UP ON GMA, THIS MORNING.
A VERY SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
ROBIN ROBERTS HAS BEEN OUT FOR MONTHS -- RECOVERING FROM A BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT.
ABOUT THIS MORNING, SHE TWEETED.
"Looking forward to sharing news of my recovery with you on Monday @GMA. Have a fantastic weekend! Blessings.XO."
IS ROBIN COMING BACK?!
*GMA STARTS AT 7AM.
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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.
"A warm start to the week"
Yesterday's high of 84° fell a couple of degrees short of the record, which was 86° set back in 2005. Even though we didn't rewrite the record books, it was still pretty warm by January standards. Monday will be no different, as our unseasonably warm weather pattern continues with afternoon temperatures running eight to ten degrees above the average.
Early in the morning, temperatures will be at their coolest with most of us in the lower to middle 60s. Sunshine will be in control of our skies this afternoon with a few fair weather cumulus clouds scattered about as rain chances stay less than 10%. With highs forecasted to remain in the lower half of the 80s, it looks like our record of 86° set back in 1989 will remain for another year.
Not much will change as we head beyond Monday. In fact, the ridge of high pressure that has been in control of our weather over the last several days will maintain its grip over the area. It will keep us under a southeasterly wind flow, which will keep our afternoon highs in the 80s with lows in the 60s.
By the end of the week, a cold front approaching from the northwest will eventually breakdown this ridge of high pressure with a return to the upper 70s to low 80s. Forecast models are also hinting at an increase in the clouds along with a stray shower with the possibility of some cooler air filtering down the state by this time next week.
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SOME LOUD BOOMS ARE MAKING NOISE -- AROUND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THIS MORNING.
FROM CAPE CORAL TO SOUTH FORT MYERS AND SAN CARLOS PARK --- WE'VE BEEN HEARING FROM YOU.
THERE WERE SOME BOOMS SUNDAY AFTERNOON -- AND NO ONE REALLY KNOWS WHAT THEY WERE.
WE CALLED THE AIRPORT, AIR FORCE BASES, EVEN THE MEDIEVAL FAIRE AT LAKES PARK -- TO ASK ABOUT CANNONS.
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW -- IF WE GET ANY ANSWERS ON THE BOOMS.
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THIS FLU SEASON IS THE WORST IN A DECADE.
BUT COULD IT BE LEVELING OFF?
ACCORDING TO THE LATEST C-D-C ACTIVITY MAP --- SOME STATES HAVE SEEN A DROP IN FLU LEVELS OVER THE LAST SEVERAL DAYS.
MUCH OF THE DROP -- IS IN SOUTHEASTERN STATES LIKE FLORIDA, GEORGIA, AND SOUTH CAROLINA.
ONLY 24 STATES WERE REPORTING HIGH LEVELS OF FLU ACTIVITY.
THAT'S DOWN FROM 29 STATES -- A WEEK AGO.
THE C-D-C SAYS IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GET A FLU SHOT, IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY.
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ANOTHER DEADLY ANNIVERSARY OVER THE WEEKEND.
IT WAS THREE YEARS AGO -- THAT A DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE HIT HAITI.
220-THOUSAND PEOPLE DIED -- AND 1.5 MILLION LOST THEIR HOMES.
THE IMPOVERISHED ISLAND NATION -- IS STILL RECOVERING.
ABOUT 300-THOUSAND HAITIANS -- ARE STILL LIVING IN CAMPS.
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A DISTURBING ONLINE TREND.
ONE-IN-THREE TEEN GIRLS ADMIT --
THEY MET *IN PERSON*.
WITH A STRANGER THEY FOUND ONLINE.
RESEARCHERS STUDIED OVER 200 GIRLS --
BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14 AND 17.
HALF THE GIRLS HAD BEEN PHYSICALLY OR SEXUALLY ABUSED IN THE PAST YEAR.
30 PERCENT SAID THEY HAD *IN-PERSON* MEETINGS.
WITH PEOPLE THEY FIRST MET ON THE INTERNET.
BUT PARENTS WHO CHECKED WHAT THEIR CHILDREN DID ONLINE.
REDUCED THE NUMBER OF RISKY ONLINE BEHAVIORS.
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IT'S ________
LET'S TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
CREWS ARE SEARCHING FOR A MISSING TWO-YEAR-OLD GIRL RIGHT NOW IN IMMOKALEE.
AN AMBER ALERT WAS ISSUED OVERNIGHT.
DENISE HERNANADEZ WAS LAST SEEN ON WELLS STREET.
SHE WAS WEARING A WHITE PAJAMA GOWN.
SHE'S ABOUT THREE FEET TALL, WITH BLACK HAIR AND BROWN EYES.
POLICE CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE THE DEATH OF A WOMAN FOUND INSIDE A HOME IN CAPE CORAL.
THEY ALSO DISCOVERED AN INJURED MAN THERE.
WE KNOW THE MAN IS AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL --- AND HE *IS EXPECTED TO RECOVER.
POLICE HAVE NOT RELEASED ANY NAMES THIS MORNING.
AND PRICES AT THE PUMP ARE ONCE AGAIN GOING UP.
ACCORDING TO THE LATEST LUNDBERG SURVEY THE AVERAGE PRICE FOR A GALLON OF GAS NATIONWIDE IS NOW 3-31.
HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PRICES ARE AT 3.45.
THIS IS THE FIRST INCREASE WE'VE SEEN SINCE OCTOBER.
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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.
"A warm start to the week"
Yesterday's high of 84° fell a couple of degrees short of the record, which was 86° set back in 2005. Even though we didn't rewrite the record books, it was still pretty warm by January standards. Monday will be no different, as our unseasonably warm weather pattern continues with afternoon temperatures running eight to ten degrees above the average.
Early in the morning, temperatures will be at their coolest with most of us in the lower to middle 60s. Sunshine will be in control of our skies this afternoon with a few fair weather cumulus clouds scattered about as rain chances stay less than 10%. With highs forecasted to remain in the lower half of the 80s, it looks like our record of 86° set back in 1989 will remain for another year.
Not much will change as we head beyond Monday. In fact, the ridge of high pressure that has been in control of our weather over the last several days will maintain its grip over the area. It will keep us under a southeasterly wind flow, which will keep our afternoon highs in the 80s with lows in the 60s.
By the end of the week, a cold front approaching from the northwest will eventually breakdown this ridge of high pressure with a return to the upper 70s to low 80s. Forecast models are also hinting at an increase in the clouds along with a stray shower with the possibility of some cooler air filtering down the state by this time next week.
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WE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING.
AS WE'VE BEEN TELLING YOU AN AMBER ALETR HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR A MISSING LITTLE GIRL IN IMMOKALEE.
DENISE HERNANADEZ WAS LAST SEEN -- IN THE 400 BLOCK OF WELLS STREET IN IMMOKALEE.
RIGHT NOW - SEARCH CREWS ARE COMBING THE AREA.
AND THAT'S WHERE WE FIND A-B-C 7'S CLIFTON FRENCH.
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SEARCH CREWS HAVE BEEN SCOURING THE AREA, LOOKING THROUGH EVERYTHING ALONG THESE STREETS.
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THE AMBER ALERT WAS ISSUED AROUND 1:45 THIS MORNING.
I TALKED TO A FAMILY FRIEND THAT HAD BEEN OUT HERE HELPING TO LOOK FOR THE LITTLE GIRL.
SHE DIDN'T WANT TO GO ON CAMERA, BUT SHE SAID IT WAS THE FATHER THAT NOTICED THE LITTLE GIRL WAS MISSING.
SHE SAID HE WENT INTO HIS KIDS' BEDROOM TO SHUT OFF THEIR TV, THAT'S WHEN HE REALIZED HE WAS MISSING A CHILD.
HE THEN FOUND THE WINDOW TO THEIR ROOM OPEN.
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SEARCH CREWS ONCE AGAIN, BEING VERY THOROUGH, LOOKING THROUGH EVERYTHING, INCLUDING TRASH CANS.
DEPUTIES ARE ALSO NOT TAKING ANY CHANCES.
THEY'RE BEING TOLD TO KEEP TRASH CREWS AWAY AND TO NOT LET THEM TAKE ANYTHING FROM THE AREA.
WE'RE STILL WAITING ON THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO OBTAIN AND RELEASE A PHOTO.
YOU CAN COUNT ON US TO KEEP YOU UP TO DATE ON THIS BREAKING NEWS.
LIVE IN IMMOKALEE, CF, ABC7
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THE LEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT --- REOPENS THE MICHIGAN AVENUE CLINIC TODAY IN FORT MYERS.
FOLLOWING THREE MONTHS OF REPAIRS.
SERVICES INCLUDE. IMMUNIZATIONS, WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN.PLUS, FAMILY PLANNING.
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AN EGYPTIAN COURT GRANTED FORMER PRESIDENT HOSNI MUBARAK'S APPEAL.
THE COURT ORDERED A RE-TRIAL YESTERDAY--
ON CHARGES MUBARAK FAILED TO PREVENT THE KILLING OF PROTESTERS.
DURING THE REVOLUTION THAT OUSTED HIM FROM POWER.
MUBARAK WAS MOVED TO A MILITARY HOSPITAL LAST MONTH,
AFTER A FALL INSIDE A PRISON BATHROOM.
THE CURRENT STATE OF HIS HEALTH IS UNCLEAR.
HIS SUPPORTERS CHEERED AND CELEBRATED IN CAIRO,
AFTER HEARING THE NEWS.
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SIX MEN ARE IN CUSTODY IN INDIA THIS MORNING --
ACCUSED OF RAPING A BUS PASSENGER.
THE DEADLY RAPE HAPPENED A MONTH AGO.
IT SPARKED OUTRAGE IN INDIA,
AND CALLS FOR TOUGHER RAPE LAWS.
FRIDAY NIGHT -- A WOMAN IN HER LATE 20'S.
WAS ALONE ON BOARD A BUS.
OFFICIALS SAY THE DRIVER WENT PAST HER STOP,
AND DROVE TO A REMOTE AREA.
HE AND THE CONDUCTOR THEN ALLEGEDLY MET UP WITH FIVE OTHERS --
AND RAPED THE WOMAN THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT.
THE MEN WILL BE IN COURT LATER THIS WEEK.
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THIS MORNING IN UTAH,
A WOMAN FIGHTS TO STAY ALIVE.
AFTER GETTING POUNDED BY AN AVALANCHE.
THE 43-YEAR OLD WAS SKIING WITH HER FRIEND THIS WEEKEND.
HE WAS ABLE TO PULL HER FROM THE SNOW,
AND KEEP HER ALERT -- UNTIL CREWS SHOWED UP.
SHE'S IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
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IN WASHINGTON,
IT'S A FULL DRESS REHEARSAL,
FOR THE PRESIDENT'S INAUGURATION.
nats of horns
THE SWEARING-IN REHEARSAL TOOK PLACE IN FRONT OF THE U-S CAPITOL YESTERDAY.
THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT WILL BE *PUBLICLY SWORN IN FOR THEIR SECOND TERM.
ON MONDAY, JANUARY 21ST.
A PRIVATE CEREMONY TAKES PLACE THE SUNDAY BEFORE.
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CAN YOU KEEP A STRAIGHT FACE WHILE GIVING THE WORLD AN EYEFUL?
WELCOME TO THE ANNUAL "NO PANTS SUBWAY RIDE".
STRANGE SIGHTS ARE COMMON ON NEW YORK CITY'S SUBWAYS.
BUT RIDERS CAN'T HELP BUT STARE -- AT THOUSANDS OF PANTSLESS RIDERS YESTERDAY.
THERE ARE TWO RULES TO TAKING PART IN THE FLASH MOB,
RIDE THE TRAIN "WITHOUT" PANTS -- AND KEEP A STRAIGHT FACE.
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ABC 7 IS ON THE SCENE OF BREAKING NEWS.
A LITTLE GIRL MISSING IN COLLIER COUNTY.
KEEP IT HERE FOR UPDATES.
NEXT UP IN TECH BYTES.
APPLE HAS SOME BIG PROBLEMS.
POOR SALES.
AND A BAD REPUTATION.
DETAILS COMING UP.
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ABC7 STAYS ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS IN COLLIER COUNTY.
AN AMBER ALERT ISSUED FOR A LITTLE GIRL.
OUR NEWS TEAM IS SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH SEARCH CREWS.
ALSO -- GOOD MORNING AMERICA IS COMING UP.
WITH HIGHLIGHTS FROM A *STARRY NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD.
nats "Thank you for this lovely blunt object that I will forever more use as a weapon against self doubt."
FROM THE RED CARPET. TO THE BIG PRIZES OF THE NIGHT.
G-M-A TAKES YOU TO THE GOLDEN GLOBES.
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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.
"A warm start to the week"
Yesterday's high of 84° fell a couple of degrees short of the record, which was 86° set back in 2005. Even though we didn't rewrite the record books, it was still pretty warm by January standards. Monday will be no different, as our unseasonably warm weather pattern continues with afternoon temperatures running eight to ten degrees above the average.
Early in the morning, temperatures will be at their coolest with most of us in the lower to middle 60s. Sunshine will be in control of our skies this afternoon with a few fair weather cumulus clouds scattered about as rain chances stay less than 10%. With highs forecasted to remain in the lower half of the 80s, it looks like our record of 86° set back in 1989 will remain for another year.
Not much will change as we head beyond Monday. In fact, the ridge of high pressure that has been in control of our weather over the last several days will maintain its grip over the area. It will keep us under a southeasterly wind flow, which will keep our afternoon highs in the 80s with lows in the 60s.
By the end of the week, a cold front approaching from the northwest will eventually breakdown this ridge of high pressure with a return to the upper 70s to low 80s. Forecast models are also hinting at an increase in the clouds along with a stray shower with the possibility of some cooler air filtering down the state by this time next week.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H-W BUSH.
MAY SOON BE OUT OF THE HOSPITAL.
ACCORDING TO A FAMILY SPOKESPERSON --
DOCTORS HOPE TO RELEASE THE 41ST PRESIDENT EARLY THIS WEEK.
BUSH HAS BEEN AT A HOUSTON HOSPITAL SINCE NOVEMBER.
HE'S BEING TREATED FOR A BRONCHITIS-RELATED COUGH.
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WONDER-BREAD WILL LIVE!!!
A GEORGIA COMPANY HAS AGREED TO BUY SEVERAL HOSTESS BRANDS INCLUDING,
YOU GUESSED IT, WONDERBREAD.
FLOWER FOODS WILL PAY $360-MILLION DOLLARS FOR THE --- WONDER, BUTTERNUT, HOME PRIDE -- AND A FEW OTHER BRANDS.
THE COMPANY WILL ALSO PICK UP 20 BAKERIES -- AND 38 SHIPPING DEPOTS.
THE SNACK CAKE BUSINESS -- IS STILL ON THE MARKET.
WAL-MART AND KROGER ARE AMONG POSSIBLE BUYERS.
THAT MEANS THERE COULD STILL BE SOME HOPE FOR THE TWINKIE.
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AN ACCIDENT AT THE FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT --
SENT ONE PERSON TO THE HOSPITAL.
A SPOKESPERSON SAYS A PICKUP TRUCK GRAZED A CHARTER BUS,
THEN CRASHED.
A RESCUE TEAM HAD TO REMOVE A MAN FROM THE TRUCK.
THEY SAY HE WAS CONSCIOUS AND ALERT.
AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
NO ONE ELSE WAS INJURED.
THE CRASH IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
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CHARGES WILL NOT BE FILED -- AGAINST DAVID GREGORY -- HOST OF NBC'S "MEET THE PRESS".
HE DISPLAYED A HIGH CAPACITY GUN CLIP -- ON THE AIR.
IT'S ILLEGAL TO HAVE THE CLIP - EVEN DETACHED FROM A GUN - IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
GREGORY WILL *NOT FACE ANY LEGAL ACTION.
THE D-C ATTORNEY GENERAL SAYS, THAT'S BECAUSE.
THE EMPTY CLIP WAS SHOWN TO INFORM -- ONGOING PUBLIC DEBATE.
*THIS PURPOSE -- IS COVERED UNDER THE FIRST AMENDMENT.
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A MARCO ISLAND MAN GETS THE CHANCE.
TO LIVE A LIFE LONG DREAM.
HE'S SAILING AROUND THE WORLD!
THROUGHOUT HIS LIFE -- CAPTAIN KEN BARDON HAS ALREADY COVERED 80-THOUSAND MILES.
YESTERDAY, HE SET SAIL FROM HIS BOAT CALLED 'MOONBEAM.'
FOUR FRIENDS ARE HIS CREW.
THEY WILL TAKE BREAKS AT DIFFERENT PORTS --
TO FLY HOME FOR REST.
BUT THEN RETURN TO THE BOAT.
THE PLAN IS TO FINISH THE JOURNEY IN THE FALL OF 2014.
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It's been a dream since I was a kid that I would do it someday and of course I've sailed the Atlantic 3 times by sail and now it's my turn to do the pacific and as long as I cross the pacific we will continue all the way around.
THE CREW WILL SEND UPDATES ON THEIR BLOG THROUGH SATELLITE.
TO TRACK THEIR TRIP --
HEAD TO OUR WEB SITE.
ABC-DASH-SEVEN-DOT-COM.
AND CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN.
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RIGHT NOW -- CREWS SEARCH FOR A MISSING TWO-YEAR-OLD GIRL.
AN AMBER ALERT WAS ISSUED OVERNIGHT.
DENISE HERNANADEZ WAS LAST SEEN ON WELLS STREET IN IMMOKALLEE.
SHE WAS WEARING A WHITE PAJAMA GOWN.
SHE'S ABOUT THREE FEET TALL, WITH BLACK HAIR AND BROWN EYES.
WE'LL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THIS AND BRING YOU THE LATEST AS WE GET IT.
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A DEATH INVESTIGATION CONTINUES THIS MORNING IN CAPE CORAL AFTER A WOMAN WAS FOUND INSIDE A HOME ON NORTHEAST 18TH AVENUE.
POLICE ALSO DISCOVERED AN INJURED MAN THERE.
WE KNOW THE MAN IS AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL --- AND HE *IS EXPECTED TO RECOVER.
POLICE HAVE NOT RELEASED ANY NAMES THIS MORNING.
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VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WILL RELEASE HIS IDEAS ON GUN CONTROL TODAY.
HE'S BEEN LEADING A TASK FORCE,
FOLLOWING THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING.
HE WILL MEET WITH MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
AS THEY PREPARE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO CURB GUN VIOLENCE.
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AND GAS PRICES ARE ONCE AGAIN ON THE RISE.
ACCODIRNG TO THWE LATEST LUNDBERG SURVEY THE AVERAGE PRICE FOR A GALLON OF GAS NATIONWIDE IS NOW 3-31.
HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PRICES ARE AT 3.45.
THIS IS THE FIRST INCREASE WE'VE SEEN SINCE OCTOBER.
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"A warm start to the week"
Yesterday's high of 84° fell a couple of degrees short of the record, which was 86° set back in 2005. Even though we didn't rewrite the record books, it was still pretty warm by January standards. Monday will be no different, as our unseasonably warm weather pattern continues with afternoon temperatures running eight to ten degrees above the average.
Early in the morning, temperatures will be at their coolest with most of us in the lower to middle 60s. Sunshine will be in control of our skies this afternoon with a few fair weather cumulus clouds scattered about as rain chances stay less than 10%. With highs forecasted to remain in the lower half of the 80s, it looks like our record of 86° set back in 1989 will remain for another year.
Not much will change as we head beyond Monday. In fact, the ridge of high pressure that has been in control of our weather over the last several days will maintain its grip over the area. It will keep us under a southeasterly wind flow, which will keep our afternoon highs in the 80s with lows in the 60s.
By the end of the week, a cold front approaching from the northwest will eventually breakdown this ridge of high pressure with a return to the upper 70s to low 80s. Forecast models are also hinting at an increase in the clouds along with a stray shower with the possibility of some cooler air filtering down the state 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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