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DIRECTORS PAGE TZ3 C PRINICIPAL TERMINATOR VIDEO-SOTVO
HEADLINES------------- FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY-SSTOPS
HL1) CAPE STANDOFF-trxVOTOPS BUMP SHOT-BUMP OUT
HL2) GRIZZLY BEAR-VOTOPS NEWS AT 5:00 PM OPEN-CLIP
HL3) MALE BIRTH CONTROL-SOTVO TS CAPE STANDOFF-VID BOX
HL4) VODKA DRIP-trxVOTOPS TS GRIZZLY BEAR SEARCH-VID BOX
BREAKING NEWS-CLIP TS LIONFISH SIGHTING-VID BOX
CAPE STANDOFF-BNC-VO.WIPE LANCE ARMSTRONG OPRAH PREVIEW-SOTVO-2 SHOT
CAPE STANDOFF-SOTVO LANCE ARMSTRONG OPRAH PREVIEW-PKG
BREAKING-CLIP B SANDY VOTE-VO.WIPE
GRIZZLY BEAR COLLIDER-BRN-VO SANDY VOTE-SOTVO
BREAKING-CLIP TTD CAPE COSTLY PROGRAMS-OC
ST LOUIS SHOOTING-OC TTD CAPE COSTLY PROGRAMS-LL PKG
GUN DEBATE-OC FAMU ANNOUNCEMENT-VO
GUN DEBATE-PKG DREAMLINER FOLO-VO
NRA APP-VOTOPS TRAIN CRASHES INTO HOUSE-VO
FGCU FAMILY SUING-OC WTC SPIRE 1ST SECTION-VO
FGCU FAMILY SUING-LL PKG FACEBOOK GIRLS-VO.WIPE
FGCU LAKE BREAKOUT-VOTOPS FACEBOOK GIRLS-SOTVO
PRIVATIZING LEE CO. EMS-VO.WIPE FISH PEDICURE SUIT-VO
PRIVATIZING LEE CO. EMS-SOTVO FL WEDGIE ARREST-SS
HARRINGTON DAY 2-SOTVO FLAG STOMPING TEACHER-VO
DEEP CREEK HOME INVASION-SS PRINCIPAL TERMINATOR VIDEO-OC
CAPE STOLEN CREDIT CARDS-SSx3 PRINCIPAL TERMINATOR VIDEO-PKG
NAPLES THEFT-SSTOPS WALMART HIRING VETS-VO
LION FISH SPOTTED NEAR OCLLIER-OC-VO-OC BATTLE OF THE BULGE VETS-VO.WIPE
LION FISH SPOTTED NEAR OCLLIER-LL PKG BATTLE OF THE BULGE VETS-SOTVO
CLAM PASS DREDGING-VO NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP
NEXT AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP TEASE FOUR------------
TEASE ONE------------ TZ4 A FASHION TRENDS-SOTVO
TZ1 A FREE WEIGHTLOSS APPS-VOTOPS TZ4 B BOOKLESS PUBLIC LIBRARY-SS
TZ1 B VODKA DRIP SAVES PUPPY-VOTOPS STORM WARN JIM OPEN-CLIP
TEXAS SNOW-VOTOPS CROSSTALK-WX EST
JIM WX OPEN-CLIP FORECAST-PHC
FORECAST-PHC FORECAST-WXWALL
FORECAST-WXWALL FASHION TRENDS BRAIDS PLUNGING NECKLINE-OC
TOSS TO NINA-OC FASHION TRENDS BRAIDS PLUNGING NECKLINE-PKG
FREE WEIGHT LOSS APPS-TC MON LOHAN COURT DATE-VO
FREE WEIGHT LOSS APPS-PKG BOOKLESS PUBLIC LIBRARY-SS
FREE WEIGHT LOSS APPS-TC MON RAYMA C. PAGE PLAYGROUND-NATSVO
FACEBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT-VO RAYMA C. PAGE PLAYGROUND-SOTVO
APPLE STOCK-VOTOPS NEXT AT 5-CLIP
VODKA DRIP SAVES PUPPY'S LIFE-VO.WIPE TEASE FIVE---
VODKA DRIP SAVES PUPPY'S LIFE-SOTVO TZ5 A SCHOOL ABDUCTION CAUGHT ON TAPE-SOTVO
NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN
TEASE TWO------------ SCHOOL ABDUCTION CAUGHT ON TAPE-OC
TZ2 A MALE BIRTH CONTROL-VOTOPS-WIPE SCHOOL ABDUCTION CAUGHT ON TAPE-PKG
TZ2 B FACEBOOK GIRLS-VOTOPS SCHOOL ABDUCTION CAUGHT ON TAPE-OC
BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP
MALE BIRTH CONTROL -POP COMING UP AT 6PM
MALE BIRTH CONTROL -PKG TZ 6 1) FGCU LAWSUIT-SOTTOPSVO
MALE BIRTH CONTROL -POP TZ 6 2) VET IDENTITY STOLEN-VOTOPS
TEASE THREE-ONCAM TZ 6 3) GOV SCOTT DOG-SSTOPS
TZ3 A LANCE ARMSTRONG OPRAH PREVIEW-SOTVO CLOSE-2SHOT
TZ3 B FISH PEDICURE-VO  


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HEADLINES-------------


SNIPERS DRESSED AS TREES!

WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS ABOUT A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN THE CAPE.

WHO WAS HOLED UP IN THIS HOUSE --

AND IT THIS ENDED.

PLUS --

ON THE LOOSE.

A GRIZZLY BEAR HAS ESCAPED IN COLLIER COUNTY TONIGHT.

HOW IT BROKE FREE --

AND WHAT TO DO IF YOU SEE IT.

Hahahaha a male contraceptive. I don't think women will trust it."

LADIES, WOULD YOU TRUST IT?

BECAUSE IT'S COMING SOON.

THIS MAN WENT THROUGH PILLS, INJECTIONS, CREAMS AND AN IMPLANT.

WHICH WORKED --

AS *MALE* BIRTH CONTROL.

PLUS --

VODKA SAVED A PUPPY'S LIFE.

HOW?

FIND OUT IN THE FIRST HALF HOUR OF ABC7 NEWS!

WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


HL1) CAPE STANDOFF-trxVOTOPS


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HL2) GRIZZLY BEAR-VOTOPS


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HL3) MALE BIRTH CONTROL-SOTVO


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HL4) VODKA DRIP-trxVOTOPS


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BREAKING NEWS-CLIP


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CAPE STANDOFF-BNC-VO.WIPE


BREAKING NEWS, A STANDOFF INVOLVING TEENS IN CAPE CORAL IS NOW OVER.

AND JUST INTO THE A-B-C SEVEN NEWSROOM.

WE NOW KNOW THE NAME OF ONE OF THE TEENS.

OFFICERS SAY 16-YEAR-OLD GREGORY GRIFFIN SKIPPED SCHOOL TODAY AND BARRICADED HIMSELF INSIDE HIS FAMILY'S HOME ON SOUTHWEST SANTA BARBARA PLACE.

A FAMILY FRIEND WAS ASKED TO CHECK ON HIM -- AND WHEN THEY DID, OFFICERS SAY GRIFFIN THREATENED THEM WITH A BASEBALL BAT

OFFICERS SAY GRIFFEN HAD A HANDGUN --

AND,

A 15-YEAR OLD GIRL WAS ALSO INSIDE THE HOME.

POLICE CONSIDERED HER A HOSTAGE.

THE CAPE CORAL SWAT TEAM, SNIPER TEAM AND NEGOTIATORS ALL RESPONDED.

THEY WERE ABLE TO TRACK AND TALK TO THE 16 YEAR OLD WHILE HE MOVED IN AND OUT OF HIS HOME.

EVENTUALLY THEY WERE ABLE TO GET INSIDE PEACEFULLY --

THEY RESCUED THE GIR; --

AND TOOK GRIFFIN INTO CUSTODY. Return to index of stories...


CAPE STANDOFF-SOTVO


"i thought these things happened in miami not in cape coral. it was scary we kept the dog in the house." 11 sec

THE TEEN GIRL WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AS A PRECAUTION.

BUT SHE IS BELIEVED TO BE O-K.

NO ONE ELSE WAS HURT, Return to index of stories...


BREAKING-CLIP B


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GRIZZLY BEAR COLLIDER-BRN-VO


WE ARE ALSO FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS IN COLLIER COUNTY --

DEPUTIES AND "FISH AND WILDLIFE" ARE SEARCHING FOR AN ESCAPED GRIZZLY BEAR IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.

A-B-C-7 JUST LEARNED THE 100-POUND CUB RAN AWAY FROM A HOUSE ON DESOTO BOULEVARD THIS MORNING.

RIGHT NOW --

AUTHORITIES ARE SEARCHING FOR IT ON NORTHEAST 43RD AVENUE.

IF YOU LIVE NEAR THERE, WATCH OUT FOR THE BEAR.

DO NOT APPROACH.

IF YOU ENCOUNTER IT, EXPERTS SAY DO NOT RUN.

INSTEAD, CLAP YOUR HANDS AND SAY "BEAR GO HOME."

THIS CUB WAS RAISED IN CAPTIVITY.

IT WILL LIKELY RUN AWAY.

ALSO -- SECURE TRASH CANS IN YOUR GARAGE OR ANY ENCLOSED AREA. Return to index of stories...


BREAKING-CLIP


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ST LOUIS SHOOTING-OC


MORE BREAKING NEWS AT 5 --

POLICE IN SAINT LOUIS SAY SOMEONE SHOT A SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR TODAY, THEN SHOT HIMSELF.

IT HAPPENED AT THE STEVENS INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND ARTS.

THE POLICE CHIEF SAYS THE SHOOTER AND THE VICTIM ARE BOTH IN SURGERY RIGHT NOW. Return to index of stories...


GUN DEBATE-OC


ANOTHER SCHOOL SHOOTING COMES AS PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL BE UNVEILING HIS PROPOSALS TO FIGHT GUN VIOLENCE TOMORROW.

AND THIS JUST IN TO OUR NEWSROOM, LAWMAKERS IN NEW YORK STATE PASSED THE NATION'S MOST RESTRICTIVE GUN LAWS.

ABC'S DIANA PEREZ REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


GUN DEBATE-PKG


STATE TOOK THE FIRST STEP AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE.

CUOMO: I believe it's the most comprehensive package in the nation.

GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO TALKING ABOUT HIS STATES NEWLY PROPOSED, TOUGH GUN

LAWS.

IT MAKES NEW YORK THE FIRST STATE TO TAKE ACTION. AFTER

THE SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MASSACRE. AND BEFORE THE FEDERAL

GOVERNMENT.

CUOMO: It addresses some of the criminal penalties/It addresses protecting

our first responders.

BUT PRESIDENT OBAMA IS VOWING TO TAKE ACTION TOO - WITH OR WITHOUT CONGRESS.

OBAMA: "I'M CONFIDENT THAT THERE ARE SOME STEPS THAT WE CAN TAKE THAT DON'T

REQUIRE LEGISLATION."

HIS FIRST STEP - REVIEW TVICE PRESIDENT BIDENS RECOMMENDATIONS.

THINGS LIKE.

GFX:

STRONGER BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ALL GUN PURCHASES.

A BAN ON HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINE CLIPS

A RENEWED BAN ON ASSAULT WEAPONS.

AN ABC NEWS POLL FINDS THE COUNTRY WANTS BETTER GUN CONTROL.

GFX: 88 PERCENT OF THOSE POLLED SUPPORT GUN SHOW BACKGROUND CHECKS.

GFX: 65 PERCENT SUPPORT A BAN ON HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINES.

BUT MANY, LIKE GUN SHOP OWNER CHUCK NESBY, OPPOSE TOUGHER LAWS:

NESBY SOT: Do you think criminals are gonna go and get a background check

before they sell a gun to a another criminal? No!

GFX:

AND WITH NEARLY 300 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS CARRYING AN A RATING FROM THE

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION- ANY ACTION ON CAPITAL HILL MAY BE STALLED.

BUT THE HOPE FOR CHANGE IS JUST AS STRONG. ESPECIALLY FROM THE FAMILIES OF

THE VICTIMS OF THE LATEST GUN RELATED MASSACRE.

JEREMY RICHMAN, FATHER OF AVIELLE ROSE RICHMAN, A SHOOTING VICTIM:

"BECAUSE THIS CAN HAPPEN IN ANY COMMUNITY. YOUR COMMUNITY." Return to index of stories...


NRA APP-VOTOPS


THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATING IS FACING CRITICISM TONIGHT.

THEY HAVE LAUNCHED A NEW TARGET SHOOTING GAME ON I-TUNES.

THE GROUP CALLS IT FREE GAME "NRA: PRACTICE RANGE."

ITS TARGET AUDIENCE -- KIDS FOUR AND OLDER.

IT CAME OUT YESTERDAY --

EXACTLY ONE MONTH AFTER THE SANDY HOOK MASSACRE.

IN THE GAME -- PLAYERS CAN "UNLOCK" HIGHER-CAPACITY GUNS SIMILAR TO THE ONE USED IN THAT SHOOTING.

THE N-R-A SAYS THE GAME OFFERS A BALANCE OF GAMING AS WELL AS GUN SAFETY EDUCATION. Return to index of stories...


FGCU FAMILY SUING-OC


NEW AT 5

THE MOTHER OF A FGCU STUDENT WHO DROWNED IN A CAMPUS LAKE WANTS TO SUE THE SCHOOL.

THE DROWNING HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT BACK IN JUNE OF 2011 AT NORTH LAKE.

ABC7'S HAS THE DETAILS ON THE LAWSUIT. Return to index of stories...


FGCU FAMILY SUING-LL PKG


Even though there were signs here posting lakefront hours, the suit claims the university should have done more to prevent students from going in the lake.

It's one of the main attractions for student life at FGCU--the lakefront. A few steps out the door, and students feel like they're relaxing on the beach. But it's not open 24-7. The university had signs informing the public the lake was closed for swimming when it got dark, but the lawsuit claims the university knew a number of students swam in the water after posted hours and was negligent by not posting larger signs and not providing extra security measures when lifeguards were off duty. It was around one in the morning when Joel and a bunch of friends jumped into the lake and swam for the trampoline. But Joel never surfaced.

Take sound

Tori Hopkins, close friend

"A lot of people go out at night and swim and they don't realize that and these things happen."

Take live

I spoke with the attorney representing Joel Johnson. He says its too early to comment on the suit. I also tried reaching the university's attorney several times, but never received a call back.

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FGCU LAKE BREAKOUT-VOTOPS


` SOME OF THOSE CHANGES KELLY JUST MENTIONED INCLUDE

REMOVING THE LAKE TRAMPOLINE AND ROPING OFF A SECTION OF THE WATER.

THE LAKE WAS CLOSED FOR 9 MONTHS AFTER JOHNSON'S DEATH. Return to index of stories...


PRIVATIZING LEE CO. EMS-VO.WIPE


LEE COUNTY IS CONSIDERING PRIVATIZING PART OF ITS GROUND AMBULANCE PROGRAM.

THE COUNTY STILL HAS NOT REPLACED TWO TOP E-M-S ADMINISTRATORS.

THEY LEFT FOLLOWING A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR DEBACLE WITH THE COUNTY'S AIR AMBULANCE PROGRAM.

BUT TONIGHT --

TWO COMPANIES -- GRADY E-M-S AND RURAL METRO -- HAVE STEPPED IN.

THEY HAVE ASKED THE COUNTY TO LET THEM RUN THE E-M-S AMBULANCE PROGRAM.

COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN SAYS THE COUNTY COULD SAVE UP TO 15 MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR BY DOING IT.

BUT OTHERS SAY SERVICES WOULD SUFFER. Return to index of stories...


PRIVATIZING LEE CO. EMS-SOTVO


do they have the best on board or are they slanted because they need to make a profit.

put it into perspective. Right now we have a 30 million dollar budget shortfall. This would cut that in half.

MANN SAYS NO JOBS WOULD BE IN JEOPARDY.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION WILL MEET WITH THE TWO COMPANIES IN FEBRUARY.

THEY WILL PRESENT THEIR RECOMMENDATION TO COMMISSIONERS IN MARCH. Return to index of stories...


HARRINGTON DAY 2-SOTVO


IT WAS DAY 2 OF A HEARING ON THE ELECTION DAY DEBACLE.

10 SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS FROM AROUND THE STATE INCLUDING LEE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS SHARON HARRINGTON ARE TESTIFYING BEFORE THE HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON ETHICS AND ELECTIONS IN TALLAHASSE.

TODAY HARRINGTON TALKED ABOUT WHAT THEY LOOK AT WHEN ADDING MORE PRECIENTS.

we don't really get. not not necessarily individuals

PEOPLE WAITED IN LINES FOR UP TO 6 HOURS TO VOTE ON ELECTION DAY.

HARRINGTON SAYS THERE NEEDS TO MORE EARLY VOTING DAYS --- AND MORE PLACES TO VOTE. Return to index of stories...


DEEP CREEK HOME INVASION-SS


CHARLOTTE COUNTY DEPUTIES HAVE ARRESTED A PUNTA GORDA MAN IN CONNECTION TO A HOME INVASION IN DEEP CREEK.

THEY SAY 24-YEAR-OLD BRANDEN SHAFFER WENT TO A COUPLE'S HOUSE LAST NIGHT.

THE WOMAN IN THE HOUSE SAYS SHAFFER POINTED A RIFLE IN HER FACE AND DEMANDED EVERYTHING SHE HAD.

HE THEN RAN OFF.

DEPUTIES LATER WENT TO HIS HOUSE TO QUESTION HIM.

HE SAID THE COUPLE OWED HIM 150 DOLLARS AND THEY HAD BEEN ARGUING ABOUT THE MONEY.

HE SAYS HE WENT TO THEIR HOUSE TO SCARE THEM, BUT NEVER WENT INSIDE.

STILL --

SHAFFER WAS ARRESTED. Return to index of stories...


CAPE STOLEN CREDIT CARDS-SSx3


TONIGHT, CAPE CORAL POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR SEVERAL MEN CAUGHT ON TAPE USING USING STOLEN CREDIT CARDS.

TAKE A LOOK AT THESE SURVEILLANCE PHOTOS.

OFFICERS SAY THE MEN USED THE CREDIT CARDS AT WALMART AND BANK OF AMERICA LOCATIONS.

THEY PURCHASED MORE THAN 12 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN MONEY ORDERS.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION SHOULD CALL THE CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES THEFT-SSTOPS


NAPLES POLICE NEED YOUR HELP FINDING ANOTHER MAN USING STOLEN CREDIT CARDS.

OFFICERS SAY THIS MAN STOLE A CARD FROM THE MEN'S LOCKER ROOM AT THE BRIGGS WELLNESS CENTER.

THEY SAY HE THEN USED IT TO MAKE PURCHASES AT SEVERAL WALMART STORES THROUGHOUT NAPLES.

IF YOU KNOW THIS MAN, CALL NAPLES POLICE OR CRIME STOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


LION FISH SPOTTED NEAR OCLLIER-OC-VO-OC


A PREDATOR IS LURKING IN THE WATER OFF THE COAST OF COLLIER COUNTY TONIGHT.

IT IS A LIONFISH.

AND IT IS NOT GOOD FOR MARINE LIFE.

A NAPLES MAN CAUGHT IT A COUPLE HUNDRED YARDS OUT FROM THE RITZ CARLTON.

ABC7'S RICK RITTER EXPLAINS WHY THIS CATCH IS SO ALARMING. Return to index of stories...


LION FISH SPOTTED NEAR OCLLIER-LL PKG


IT WAS THE FIRST REPORTED LIONFISH IN COLLIER COUNTY. MIKE DAMANSKI CAUGHT THE PREDATOR JUST A COUPLE HUNDREDS YARDS OUT FROM HERE AT VANDERBILT BEACH. THE RARE CATCH NOW BRINGS ALONG A HUGE CONCERN FOR OUR UNDERWATER ECOSYSTEM.

IT WAS A CATCH FOR THE AGES RIGHT IN COLLIER COUNTY.

MIKE DAMANSKI WAS OUT FISHING FOR HIS 25TH BIRTHDAY WHEN HE REELED IN A RARE LIONFISH--JUST 200 YARDS OUT FROM THE RITZ CARLTON.

IT WAS THE FIRST OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE INVASIVE SPECIES WITHIN THE STATE WATER BOUNDARY OF COLLIER---A HUGE CONCERN SINCE LIONFISH HAVE NO PREDATORS AND ARE KNOWN TO EXPAND RAPIDLY---DESTROYING OUR EXISTING MARINE LIFE.

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DURATION = 0:09

Mike Damanski/Caught lionfish

"I don't think anyone expected it, definitely a surprise. They feed off of a lot of smaller fish and they destroy our coral reef and ecosystem."

COMING UP AT 6, WE'LL GO MORE INTO DETAIL ABOUT THE LIONFISH AND WHAT OFFICIALS ARE URGING FISHERS TO DO IF THEY COME ACROSS THE INVASIVE SPECIE. IN Collier County, Rick Ritter, ABC7. Return to index of stories...


CLAM PASS DREDGING-VO


EMERGENCY PLANS TO DREDGE CLAM PASS ARE MOVING FORWARD IN COLLIER COUNTY.

THE PASS HAS BEEN CLOGGED FOR MONTHS -- THREATENING MANGROVES AND WILDLIFE IN THE AREA.

AFTER PRESSURE FROM THE COMMUNITY-- AND PEOPLE PICKING UP THEIR SHOVELS TO DIG UP THE CHANNEL-- THE COUNTY DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY.

OFFICIALS MET WITH THE U-S ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS AND SUSPENDED A 10-YEAR DREDGING PERMIT THAT WAS IN THE WORKS.

THEY ARE NOW WORKING TO GET A ONE-TIME PERMIT THAT WILL TAKE LESS TIME TO SECURE. Return to index of stories...


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TEASE ONE------------


GYM MEMBERSHIPS.

ORGANIC FOOD.

EVEN POP DIET PILLS.

ALL TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT.

TONIGHT ABC7S SMART SHOPPER SHOWS YOU HOW TO GET IN SHAPE FOR FREE.

AND THIS DOG.

ON THE VERGE OF DEATH.

SAVED WITH VODKA.

ABC7 TELLS YOU HOW.

WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A FREE WEIGHTLOSS APPS-VOTOPS


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TZ1 B VODKA DRIP SAVES PUPPY-VOTOPS


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TEXAS SNOW-VOTOPS


SNOW AND ICE ARE CAUSING PROBLEMS ON THE ROADS AND IN THE SKIES TONIGHT IN PARTS OF TEXAS.

THIS IS IN DALLAS-FORT WORTH AREA.

WHERE THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY.

MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED FLIGHTS ARE

CANCELED AT DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

AND AT DALLAS LOVE FIELD, SOUTHWEST AIRLINES BRIEFLY SUSPENDED OPERATIONS. Return to index of stories...


JIM WX OPEN-CLIP


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FORECAST-PHC


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. Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-WXWALL


COOLER WEATHER ON THE HORIZON

One more day of 80 degree weather is in the forecast tomorrow, and some weather changes are on the way starting Thursday. I expect partly cloudy skies tonight with a low of 62 degrees by tomorrow morning. There will probably be another round of fog forming in the morning - mainly inland. The daytime forecast for Wednesday looks partly cloudy with a high of 82 degrees once again. This will make for 14 days of 80 degree weather this month!

On Thursday the forecast weather maps show a cold front moving toward Florida. This time, the front is expected to move through the state and by Friday we will see noticeably cooler air move down the peninsula. A few rain showers are possible on Thursday as the front arrives and high temperatures top out in the 70's. Skies will be cloudy on Thursday and some lingering clouds will be around on Friday. As you make your plans for the weekend, expect daytime highs in the 70's and overnight lows dropping back into the mid and lower 50's. The cooler weather that returns this weekend is actually more in line with typical January weather; however, indications point to even cooler weather possible by the middle of next week Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO NINA-OC


YOU'VE HEARD THE WAYS TO SHED THE POUNDS FOR CHEAP THIS NEW YEAR.

AND TODAY WE HAVE FIVE **FREE** WAYS TO DROP THE EXTRA WEIGHT.

ALL YOU NEED IS A SMARTPHONE.

ABC 7 SMART SHOPPER NINA MOINI IS HERE TO HELP US GET HEALTHIER WITHOUT SPENDING A DIME. Return to index of stories...


FREE WEIGHT LOSS APPS-TC MON


THESE APPS ACT AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PRICEY PROGRAMS -OFFERING SIMILAR SERVICES- Return to index of stories...


FREE WEIGHT LOSS APPS-PKG


WE BUY GYM MEMBERSHIPS-

NATS- GYM

EAT THE TRENDY SUPERFOODS

AND EVEN TAKE INJECTIONS TO SUPPRESS HUNGER

HOPING FORKING OVER THE MONEY WILL KEEP US MOTIVATED.

"Nats- I have no discipline so I can come here and know what I have to do and be done."

BUT NOW - THERE'S EVEN AN APP FOR THAT.

IT'S CALLED GYMPACT-

IT SORT OF GUILTS YOU INTO FOLLOWING THROUGH ON YOUR GOALS BY CHARGING YOU IF YOU DON'T.

YOU GIVE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION AND MAKE A PACT WITH YOUR OWN ROUTINE -

IF YOU CAN'T PROVE YOU WORKED OUT VIA FREE ONLINE CHECK-INS OR GPS TRACKING YOUR RUNS-

YOU GET CHARGED FIVE DOLLARS.

"The best part is you can actually make money if you do follow your goals - the money from those who don't meet their goals is pooled and split between those who did - you earn a dollar an average per workout."

IS SNACKING YOUR BIGGEST PROBLEM?

FOODUCATE LET'S YOU SCAN THE BARCODE YOUR FAVOPRITE FOODS AND LEARN MORE THAN THE CALORIE COUNT - IT GIVES YOU HEALTHEIR ALTERNATIVES!

MY FITNESS PAL HELPS YOU SET WEIGHT-LOSS GOALS AND SEE YOUR PROGRESS - TRACKING YOUR CALORIES AND EXERCISE

IT EVEN TELLS YOU HOW MUCH YOU NEED TO EAT TO REACH YOUR GOALS-

A FREE ALTERNATIVE TO PLANS LIKE WEIGHT WATCHERS.

AND JETFIT IS AN APP THAT HELPS YOU FIND EXERCISES TO TARGET SPECIFIC AREAS OF THE BODY -

HELPING VARY ROUTINES FOR THOSE WHO GET SICK OF THE SAME EXERCISES. Return to index of stories...


FREE WEIGHT LOSS APPS-TC MON


AND FOR THE RUNNERS OUT THERE -

MAPMYRUN TRACKS YOUR RUNS VIA GPS-

YOU CAN EVEN SHARE YOUR RUNS ONLINE WITH FRIENDS TO KEEP EACH OTHER MOTIVATED.

FOR MORE FREE WAYS TO GET HEALTHY VISIT ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM-

CLICK ON SMART SHOPPER. Return to index of stories...


FACEBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT-VO


FACEBOOK UNVEILED A NEW FEATURE TODAY.

THEY CALL IT "GRAPH SEARCH."

THE NEW SERVICE LETS YOU SEARCH YOUR SOCIAL CONNECTIONS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PEOPLE, INTERESTS, PHOTOS AND PLACES.

UNTIL NOW --

YOU COULDN'T SEARCH FOR FRIENDS WHO LIVE IN A CERTAIN TOWN OR LIKE A PARTICULAR MOVIE.

YOU CAN NOW.

FACEBOOK'S C-E-O SAYS THE SEARCH FEATURE IS "PRIVACY AWARE."

THAT MEANS USERS CAN ONLY SEARCH FOR CONTENT THAT HAS BEEN SHARED WITH THEM. Return to index of stories...


APPLE STOCK-VOTOPS


STOCKHOLDERS ARE WORRIED ABOUT APPLE TONIGHT.

THE COMPANY'S STOCK FELL BELOW 500 DOLLARS YESTERDAY.

IT HAS BEEN SINKING FOR MONTHS.

MANY INVESTORS ARE CONCERNED IT'S TOO PRICEY.

ALSO, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL REPORTS --

APPLE CUT ORDERS FOR PARTS ON ITS IPHONE-5, BECAUSE DEMAND TURNED OUT TO BE WEAKER THAN THEY THOUGHT IT WOULD BE. Return to index of stories...


VODKA DRIP SAVES PUPPY'S LIFE-VO.WIPE


A NINE WEEK OLD PUPPY ON THE VERGE OF DEATH.SURVIVED ALL THANKS TO VODKA.

AT 2 WEEKS OLD. THE PUPPY LICKED ANTI-FREEZE FROM A CAR PART IN AUSTRAILIA.

THAT CAUSED THE PUPPY TO GO INTO KIDNEY FAILURE.

HER OWNER RUSHED HER TO THE VET.

THE DOCTOR HAD AN UNUSUAL REMEDY.

HE HOOKED THE DOG UP TO A VODKA DRIP.

THE ALCOHOL WAS FED THROUGH HER NOSE AND INTO HER STOMACH. Return to index of stories...


VODKA DRIP SAVES PUPPY'S LIFE-SOTVO


There's toxins in that called etholyn-glycol and they're very, very harmful to the kidneys so what we need to do is give them alcohol and in this case, we gave her vodka to try and mop up some of those toxins.

It was quite funny, to be honest. Flushing her with vodka to make her better!

OVER TWO DAYS CLEO CONSUMED MORE THAN A THIRD OF THE BOTTLE.

IN HUMAN TERMS. THAT'S EQUIVALENT TO HAVING 7 OR 8 SHOTS EVERY FOUR HOURS.

TONIGHT CLEO IS 100 PERCENT HEALTHY Return to index of stories...


NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE TWO------------


MOST WOMEN HAVE BEEN TAKING BIRTH CONTROL FOR YEAR.

LADIES - TONIGHT WE HAVE THE FIRST BIRTH CONTROL FOR MEN.

WHEN IT WILL BE RELEASED.AND THE OTHER PRODUCTS JUST FOR MEN TO PREVENT PREGNANCY.

HUNDREDS OF PICTURES OF HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS.

THE CREEPY FACEBOOK PAGE.

HOW THE MAN BEHIND IT GOT THEIR PICTURES AND HOW HE COULD NOW BE STALKING SOME OF THEM. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A MALE BIRTH CONTROL-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ2 B FACEBOOK GIRLS-VOTOPS


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BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN


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MALE BIRTH CONTROL -POP


IN YOUR ABC7 HEALTHY LIVING TONIGHT --

A BIRTH CONTROL PILL -- FOR MEN -- COULD SOON BE A REALITY.

DOCTORS ARE TESTING CREAMS, INJECTIONS AND EVEN IMPLANTS FOR US GUYS. Return to index of stories...


MALE BIRTH CONTROL -PKG


IT'S A DAILY ROUTINE FOR A LOT OF WOMEN.

NAT

NOW RESEARCHERS ARE WORKING ON BIRTH CONTROL, FOR MEN.

THE DIFFICULT PART? MEN MAKE A THOUSAND SPERM A SECOND! TO BE AN EFFECTIVE CONTRACEPTIVE, SPERM COUNT HAS TO GO DOWN TO ZERO!

I think it's important to have more." HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN FIVE TESTOSTERONE BASED CLINICAL TRIALS.

HE'S TAKEN DAILY PILLS, MONTHLY INJECTIONS, A CREAM HE RUBBED ON HIS SHOULDER, AND EVEN HAD AN IMPLANT.

"There were very minor side effects, um, I had some slight acne on my scalp."

BUT TESTOSTERONE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE AND PROSTATE CANCER.

THAT'S WHY DOCTOR JOHN AMORY IS BLOCKING VITAMIN A IN THE TESTIES, WHICH IN TURN BLOCKS THE DEVELOPMENT OF SPERM.

"I decided to explore ways of suppressing sperm without using hormones."

TESTS IN MICE SHOW IT WORKS 100-PERCENT OF THE TIME.

BUT STILL, SOME DOCTORS ARE SKEPTICAL.

WHILE IT MAY TAKE TIME FOR MEN TO GET USED TO IT, CHOOSING WHEN TO HAVE OR NOT HAVE A BABY COULD BE IN THEIR HANDS. Return to index of stories...


MALE BIRTH CONTROL -POP


RESEARCHERS HAVE ALSO FOUND A WAY TO MAKE THE BODY FORGET HOW TO MAKE SPERM.

IT'S A DRUG THEY'RE TESTING THAT TARGETS A PROTEIN CRITICAL FOR SPERM PRODUCTION.

IT IS REVERSIBLE THOUGH.

SO WHEN MICE WERE TAKEN OFF THE TREATMENT, THEY BECAME FERTILE AGAIN. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-ONCAM


HE ADMITS TO USING PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS.

WHAT ELSE DID LANCE ARMSTRONG ADMIT TO OPRAH.

AND HOW DOES HE EXPLAIN THE LIES.

I have never taken performance enhancing drugs

I have never doped

WHAT OPRAH SAYS HAPPENED IN HER TELL-ALL INTERVIEW WITH THE KING OF CYCLING.

PLUS - HUNDREDS OF TINY FISH EATING THE DEADSKIN OFF YOUR FEET.

THE FISH PEDICURE.

WHY ONE STATE WANTS TO BAN THE PRACTICE.

NAT OF VIDEO

"was he sent to save us or destroy us."

A HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SPOOFS THE TERMINATOR.

SHOWING IMAGES OF EMPTY CLASSROOMS AND BURNING PLAYGROUNDS.

TONIGHT - WHY HE COULD SOON BE TERMINATED.

BUT FIRST - MEET ABC 7'S FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY.

JUDEE HILL OF FORT MYERS.

THANKS FOR WATCHING JUDEE.

IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE OUR FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY HEAD TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE AND LIKE US. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A LANCE ARMSTRONG OPRAH PREVIEW-SOTVO


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TZ3 B FISH PEDICURE-VO


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TZ3 C PRINICIPAL TERMINATOR VIDEO-SOTVO


Return to index of stories...

FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY-SSTOPS


Return to index of stories...

BUMP SHOT-BUMP OUT


BUMP OUT W/ MUSIC Return to index of stories...


NEWS AT 5:00 PM OPEN-CLIP


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TS CAPE STANDOFF-VID BOX


MAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW AT 5-30 --

A STANDOFF LATE THIS AFTERNOON IN CAPE CORAL HAS ENDED PEACEFULLY.

OFFICERS SAY A 16 YEAR OLD BARRICADED HIMSELF WITH A GUN INSIDE THIS HOUSE ON SOUTHWEST SANTA BARBARA PLACE.

A 15-YEAR-OLD RUNAWAY GIRL WAS INSIDE WITH HIM.

BUT BOTH ARE NOW OUT OF THE HOUSE AND IN CUSTODY TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


TS GRIZZLY BEAR SEARCH-VID BOX


RIGHT NOW, FWC AND COLLIER DEPUTIES ARE SEARCHING FOR A **GRIZZLY BEAR IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.

THE SEARCH IS NEAR 43RD AVENUE NORTHEAST.

THE CUB ESCAPED FROM A PRIVATE RESIDENCE.

ABC7 IS TOLD IT IS FRIENDLY. BUT YOU SHOULD NOT APPROACH IT.

IF YOU SEE IT, CALL COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES OR F-W-C. Return to index of stories...


TS LIONFISH SIGHTING-VID BOX


A FISHERMAN REELED IN SOMETHING VERY RARE OFF THE COAST OF COLLIER COUNTY TODAY --

AND THAT HAS MANY WORRIED TONIGHT.

THAT NAPLES MAN CAUGHT A LIONFISH A COUPLE HUNDRED YARDS OUT FROM THE RITZ CARLTON.

IT'S A A HUGE CONCERN SINCE LIONFISH HAVE NO PREDATORS.

THEY ARE NOT NATIVE TO THIS AREA.

AND THEY ARE KNOWN TO EXPAND RAPIDLY---DESTROYING OUR EXISTING MARINE LIFE. Return to index of stories...


LANCE ARMSTRONG OPRAH PREVIEW-SOTVO-2 SHOT


he Did not come clean in the manner that I expected

TONIGHT --

OPRAH WINFREY IS TALKING ABOUT HER INTERVIEW WITH LANCE ARMSTRONG.

AFTER YEARS OF DENIALS --

THE DISGRACED CYCLIST CONFESSED TO USING PERFORMACE ENHANCING DRUGS -- DURING A TAPED INTERVIEW WITH OPRAH.

IT WILL AIR IN TWO PARTS LATER THIS WEEK.

GOOD EVENING AND THANK SO MUCH FOR JOINING US.

I'M JEFF BUTERA.

AND GOOD EVENING I'M COURTNEY ROBINSON.

ABC'S KAREN TRAVERS TELLS US WHAT THE CONFESSION COULD MEAN FOR ARMSTRONG IN THE FUTURE. Return to index of stories...


LANCE ARMSTRONG OPRAH PREVIEW-PKG


THE NEWS THAT LANCE ARMSTRONG USED PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS DURING HIS

STORIED CYCLING CAREER ISN'T A SURPRISE TO ANYONE WHO COVERED HIM OR

FOLLOWED THE SPORT.

BUT IT'S HIS PERSONAL ADMISSION - AND THE TIMING - THAT HAS PEOPLE SHOCKED

I never thought armstrong would come out and confess

FOR YEARSARMSTRONG DENIED IT ADAMANTLY

I have never taken performance enhancing drugs

I have never doped

BUT SOURCES TELL ABC NEWS THAT IN AN INTERVIEW WITH OPRAH WINFREY THAT WILL

AIR ON HER OWN NETWORK, ARMSTRONG DOES A 180.

TODAY WINFREY TOLD CBS THIS MORNING THE INTERVIEW WAS "DIFFICULT."

Did not come clean in the manner that I expected

ARMSTRONG WAS LEGENDARY FOR HIS SUCCESS ON THE ROAD - AND IN HIS FIGHT

AGAINST TESTICULAR CANCER.

BUT HIS LEGACY TURNED INTO RUINS.AFTER AN EXTENSIVE REPORT LAST YEAR BY

THE US ANTI DOPING AGENCY.

STRIPPED OF HIS SEVEN TOUR DE FRANCE TITLESBANNED FROM THE SPORT FOR LIFE

BETSY ANDREU'S HUSBAND FRANKIE WAS A TEAMMATE AND FORMER FRIEND OF ARMSTRONG

.

SHE WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TO PUBLICLY ACCUSE THE CYCLING STAR OF DOPING AND

SAYS THE KEY QUESTION NOW IS - WILL ARMSTRONG NAME NAMES?

he did not do this on his own, he was aided and abetted by people

THE WORLD ANTI-DOPING AGENCY SAID TODAY THAT ARMSTRONG'S INTERVIEW WITH

WINFREY ISNT ENOUGH - HE MUST CONFESS UNDER OATH IN ORDER TO GET A REDUCTION

IN HIS LIFETIME BAN FROM SPORTS.

everything that has been happening in the last week is self serving and it

is all about what is salvaging what is left of his brand.

O/C CLOSE: AND HIS FUTURE ATHLETIC CAREER - ARMSTRONG'S CYCLING CAREER MAY

BE OVER BUT HE HAS COMPETED IN TRIATHLONS AND MARATHONS. KT ABC NEWS

WASHINGTON. Return to index of stories...


SANDY VOTE-VO.WIPE


LAWMAKERS COULD VOTE TONIGHT ON A BILL FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY SUPER STORM SANDY

THE HOUSE WILL VOTE ON A 50 POINT 7 BILLION DOLLAR AID PACKAGE.

IT COMES 79 DAYS AFTER THE STORM DESTROYED THOUSANDS OF HOMES AND BUSINESSES - LEAVING

HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS HOMELESS.

LAWMAKERS HAVE BEEN SLOW TO VOTE ON THE BILL.

SOME MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ARE CALLING THE DELAY JUSTIFIED. Return to index of stories...


SANDY VOTE-SOTVO


John Mica: When the senate send this bill over to us/they porked it

down/ they put things in there that didn't need to be in there.

the NE was there when other states were struck with disasters/we

didn't put road blocks / we moved swiftly.

HUNDREDS OF HOMES ARE COMING DOWN THIS WEEK IN STATEN ISLAND THAT WERE DEEMED UNINHABITABLE AFTER THE STORM. Return to index of stories...


TTD CAPE COSTLY PROGRAMS-OC


WE'RE TRACKING YOUR TAX DOLLARS TONIGHT IN CAPE CORAL!

THE CITY SPENT MORE THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS OF YOUR MONEY ON NEW SOFTWARE.

IT WAS SUPPOSED TO HELP THE CITY MAINTAIN ITS CAR FLEET.

BUT ABC7'S STEVE CAMPION DISCOVERED IT HIT A SERIOUS SNAG. Return to index of stories...


TTD CAPE COSTLY PROGRAMS-LL PKG


THE TWO PROGRAMS CALLED "TOP OF THE LINE" WERE APPROVED FOLLOWING GROWING CONCERN OVER FAILING EQUIPMENT AND EVEN ACCUSATIONS OF FUEL THEFT.

THIS AFTERNOON -- WE FOUND OUT DESPITE SHELLING OUT SOME BIG MONEY. THEY WON'T COME ON LINE FOR MONTHS.

TAKE TRACKED VOSOT

Take nats

CAPE CORAL'S FLEET OF VEHICLES -- INCLUDING FIRE TRUCKS, SQUAD CARS, AND OTHER CITY VANS -- TAKE MILLIONS OF TAXPAYERS' DOLLARS TO FUEL ANNUALLY.

TRACKING WHERE ALL THE GAS GOES CAN BE COSTLY.

IN 2011 -- SOME CITY LEADERS EVEN ACCUSED EMPLOYEES OF STEALING THE FUEL.

AN EIGHT MONTH LEE COUNTY AUDIT FOUND THE ALLEGATIONS UNTRUE.

COUNCIL MEMBERS TELL

US -- THE CITY'S MORE THAN MILLION DOLLARS IN NEW SOFTWARE WILL MAKE SURE THEY CAN TRACK IN REAL-TIME ANY ISSUES WITH THEIR FLEET.

THEIR GOAL TO BE ONLINE IS NOW OCTOBER.

Kevin McGrail, Council Member

5351 "This system allows our city to move into the future. We're no longer correcting mistakes of the past."

Marty McClain, Council Member

0355 "I would rather take my time as the old saying goes. Measure twice, cut once. I rather see them take their time."

CITY LEADERS TELL ME INSTALLING THE ACTUAL HARDWARE LIKE FUEL DETECTION DEVICES IS WHAT'S SLOWING THE PROCESS.

IN CAPE CORAL, STEVE CAMPION ABC7. Return to index of stories...


FAMU ANNOUNCEMENT-VO


FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY IS DELAYING THE HIRING OF A NEW BAND DIRECTOR.

FAMU HAD SCHEDULED A NEWS CONFERENCE TODAY TO ANNOUNCE A SUCCESSOR TO FORMER BAND DIRECTOR JULIAN WHITE.

BUT, A UNIVERSITY SPOKESWOMAN SAYS THE FINALIST FOR THE JOB AND THE UNIVERSITY ARE STILL NEGOTIATING A FINAL CONTRACT.

FAMU CHANGED THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BAND DIRECTOR IN THE WAKE OF THE HAZING DEATH OF DRUM MAJOR ROBERT CHAMPION. Return to index of stories...


DREAMLINER FOLO-VO


NEW AT 530 -

PROBLEMS CONTINUE TO PLAGUE BOEING'S DREAMLINER.

AN INSPECTION IN JAPAN FOUND A LEAK IN A NOZZLE ON THE PLANE'S LEFT WING.

THE AIRLINE SAID THAT LEAK WAS DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE THAT CAUSED A FLIGHT FROM BOSTON TO BE DELAYED FOUR HOURS LAST WEEK.

THE NEW DREAMLINER HAS FACED NEGATIVE PUBLICITY AFTER A STRING OF RECENT MECHANICAL PROBLEMS.

THE F-A-A IS INVESTIGATING. Return to index of stories...


TRAIN CRASHES INTO HOUSE-VO


A CLEANING LADY WHO STOLE A TRAIN COULDN'T MAKE A CLEAN GET AWAY.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE WRECKAGE.

INVESTIGATORS SAY THE WOMAN DROVE THE STOLEN TRAIN ABOUT A MILE BEFORE IT DERAILED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING.

SHE'S NOW IN THE HOSPITAL AND POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING HOW SHE TOOK CONTROL OF THE TRAIN.

NOBODY IN THE BUILDING WAS INJURED. Return to index of stories...


WTC SPIRE 1ST SECTION-VO


ANOTHER SIGN OF PROGRESS AT NEW YORK'S ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER.

CONSTRUCTION CREWS USED TWO GIANT CRANES ON THE 104-TH FLOOR, TO INSTALL PART OF THE 408-FOOT SPIRE THAT WILL TOP THE BUILDING.

ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER IS ALREADY THE TALLEST BUILDING IN NEW YORK CITY.

BUT THE SPIRE THEY'RE ADDING WILL MAKE IT THE TALLEST STRUCTURE IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE.

IF CONSTRUCTION STAYS ON SCHEDULE, ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER SHOULD OPEN LATER THIS YEAR. Return to index of stories...


FACEBOOK GIRLS-VO.WIPE


EXTRA SECURITY IS ON HAND AT AN OHIO HIGH SCHOOL AFTER A FACEBOOK PAGE THAT SHOWS GIRLS PICTURES.

THE PAGE IS UNDER THE NAME KOLE WILLIAM AND IS LOADED WITH MORE THAN 600 PICTURES OF HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS.

THOSE PICTURES CAME FROM THE GIRLS OWN FACEBOOK PAGES.

WHAT CONCERNS OFFICERS. THEY BELIEVE THE PERSON BEHIND IT MIGHT BE STALKING SOME OF THE GIRLS.

THEY THINK THE CREATOR IS THE MAN WHO VIDEOTAPED FORMER HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS AT THE COLLEGES THEY NOW ATTEND AND WHO CONFRONTED ONE OF THE GIRLS WHERE SHE WORKS. Return to index of stories...


FACEBOOK GIRLS-SOTVO


sound Dr. Jack Thompson/Perry Superintendent:42-:49

"Understandably, there's some uneasiness and some anxiety but they know we're here to support them and our safety forces are doing a great job."

THE FACEBOOK PAGE HAS BEEN ACTIVE SINCE 2009.

THE GIRLS, THEIR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS HADN'T SEEN IT UNTIL LAST FRIDAY, WHEN THE MOST RECENT PICTURES WERE UPLOADED. Return to index of stories...


FISH PEDICURE SUIT-VO


A POPULAR PEDICURE -- BORN IN ASIA -- IS NOW THE FOCUS OF A COURT DEBATE IN ARIZONA.

THEY ARE FOCUSED ON FISH PEDICURES.

IF YOU DON'T KNOW --

IT INVOLVES TINY, TOOTHLESS CARP NIBBLING AWAY AT DEAD SKIN ON YOUR FEET.

THE ARIZONA BOARD OF COSMETOLOGY THREATENED TO PULL CINDY VONG'S LICENSE IF SHE DIDN'T STOP OFFERING THE SERVICE AT HER SPA.

THE BOARD SAYS THE PRACTICE IS UNSAFE BECAUSE THE FISH CAN'T BE STERILIZED.

THE TRIAL COULD LAST SEVERAL DAYS. Return to index of stories...


FL WEDGIE ARREST-SS


ONE MAN'S PRANKS LANDED HIM IN JAIL AFTER OFFICERS SAY HE WAS GIVING PEOPLE WEDGIES OUTSIDE OF A MOVIE THEATER.

BRADENTON POLICE SAY CHARLES ROSS IS KNOWN FOR HARASSING PEOPLE IN MANATEE COUNTY THEN PUTTING THE FOOTAGE ON YOUTUBE.

SEVERAL VICTIMS CLAIM THEY WERE TOO EMBARRASSED TO PRESS CHARGES.

ROSS IS OUT ON BOND TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


FLAG STOMPING TEACHER-VO


A SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER WHO STOMPED ON THE AMERICAN FLAG IN FRONT OF HIS STUDENTS WILL KEEP HIS JOB. FOR NOW.

BUT MANY PARENTS ARE DEMANDING SCOTT COMPTON LOSE HIS JOB.

LAST WEEK, THE SUPERINTENDENT REQUESTED THE BOARD FIRE HIM.

BUT THE BOARD CHOSE NOT TO MAKE A DECISION AT LAST NIGHT'S MEETING.

COMPTON HAS FIFTEEN DAYS TO APPEAL THE SUPERINTENDENT'S REQUEST TO FIRE HIM.. Return to index of stories...


PRINCIPAL TERMINATOR VIDEO-OC


THERE'S CONTROVERSY AT ANOTHER HIGH SCHOOL IN MASSACHUSETTS.

A NEW PRINCIPAL IS UNDER FIRE FOR FILMING A "TERMINATOR" PARODY VIDEO TO INTRODUCE HIMSELF TO STUDENTS.

HE SAYS IT'S JUST A JOKE

BUT SOME PARENTS ARE UPSET.SAYING ITS INAPPROPRIATE ESPECIALLY AFTER THE SCHOOL SHOOTING IN CONNECTICUT.

ABC'S JOHN MULLER REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


PRINCIPAL TERMINATOR VIDEO-PKG


TRK 1: 02

HE CALLS HIMSELF "THE NAUMNANNATOR".

NAT OF VIDEO

"was he sent to save us or destroy us. "

TRK 2: 12

ERIK NAUMANN THE NEW PRINCIPAL OF EVERETT HIGH SCHOOL IN MASSACHUSTETTES.

imagining HIMSLEF as THE FUTURISTIC KILLING MACHINE FROM THE 1991 SCI FI

MOVIE 'TERMINATOR 2'.

NAT OF SCREAMING Music and Linda Hamilton running down hallway - she slips

at end of hall - then you see principal - she screams runs away

"AHHH. AHHHH. AHHH!!!"

TRK 3: 11

THIS IS THE VIDEO HE MADE AND PLAYED FOR HIS NEW STUDENTS DURING MORNING

ANNOUNCEMENTS LAST MONDAY.

IMAGES of burning playgrounds and empty classrooms.

Teacher walking down hallway - looking in empty classrooms

NAT VIDEOTEACHER: MR NAUMANN - WHERE ARE ALL THE STUDENTS?

PRINCIPAL: THEY'VE BEEN NAUMANNATED.

TRK 4:11

A STUDENT POSTED THE VIDEO TO YOUTUBE AND WHEN PARENTS SAW IT SOME WERE

SHOCKED TO SEE SUCH OMINOUS IMAGES, ESPECIALLY SO SOON AFTER THE NEWTOWN

SCHOOL SHOOTING

SOT woman in car - "If this was a child,

they would be suspended or reprimanded."

TRK 5:06

OVERNIGHT NAUMANN WAS FORCED TO DEFEND THE VIDEO IN A PUBLIC HEARING BUT NO

DECISION WAS ANNOUNCED

SOT Frederick Foresteire, Everett Superintendent - "It's definitely

inappropriate especially with the question of security in schools around the

country."

NAT VIDEO NARRATOR

"everett public schools would never be the same"

TRK 6:05

DESPITE THE FRIGHTENING IMAGES OPINIONS AMONG STUDENTS ARE still MIXED.

SOT Student - "No this wasn't the right thing to show"

SOT Student - ". I think it's just a joke."

TRK 7:06

BUT THIS MORNING THIS WANNA-BE TERMINATOR MIGHT BE THE ONE WHO ENDS UP

TERMINATED

Video of flames and robot text on screen says "The Naumannator"

NARRATOR: WE ARE ALL DOOMED Return to index of stories...


WALMART HIRING VETS-VO


WALMART IS PLEDGING TO HIRE MORE THAN 100-THOUSAND VETERANS IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.

THE COMPANY WILL BEGIN HIRING VETERANS WITHIN TWELVE MONTHS OF LEAVING ACTIVE DUTY ON MEMORIAL DAY.

WALMART IS ALSO PROMISING TO BOOST SOURCING FROM DOMESTIC SUPPLIERS WITH PLANS TO BUY 50 BILLION DOLLARS IN PRODUCTS MADE IN THE U-S-A. Return to index of stories...


BATTLE OF THE BULGE VETS-VO.WIPE


THE CITY OF SANIBEL IS HONORING THE VETERANS OF ONE OF THE MOST WELL-KNOWN BATTLES IN AMERICAN HISTORY.

nats

TODAY AT CITY HALL --

SANIBEL HONORED NINE LOCAL VETERANS WHO FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE DURING WORLD WAR TWO.

DURING THE BATTLE --

AMERICAN FORCES HELD OFF A RELENTLESS OFFENSIVE OF 200-THOUSAND GERMANS.

BY FENDING OFF HITLER'S ARMY --

THESE SOLDIERS EFFECTIVELY ENDED GERMANY'S CHANCES OF WINNING THE WAR IN EUROPE.

BUT IT CAME AT A COST --

19-THOUSAND AMERICANS DIED DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. Return to index of stories...


BATTLE OF THE BULGE VETS-SOTVO


SOT: Dick "We still wear the scars, either physical or mentally, we don't want to be forgotten"

THE CITY GAVE EACH OF THE VETERANS HONORED TODAY A PROCLAMATION.

THEY HOLD THEM IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO DIED IN THAT BATTLE. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


NEXT AT 5 OPEN Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR------------


it adds volume and it lifts everything up without a stitch of botox.

SECRETS THAT MAKE THE STARS SIZZLE.

THE GLOSSY HAIR. PLUNGING NECKLINES.AND SLITS UP TO THERE.

ABC7 SHOWS YOU HOW TO PULL OFF THE HOTTEST RED CARPET LOOKS.

AND LOOK AT THIS.

A LIBRARY WITHOUT BOOKS.

WE **CHECK OUT** THE NEW TREND.

WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


TZ4 A FASHION TRENDS-SOTVO


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TZ4 B BOOKLESS PUBLIC LIBRARY-SS


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STORM WARN JIM OPEN-CLIP


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CROSSTALK-WX EST


AD-LIB WEATHER CHAT Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-PHC


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. Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-WXWALL


COOLER WEATHER ON THE HORIZON

One more day of 80 degree weather is in the forecast tomorrow, and some weather changes are on the way starting Thursday. I expect partly cloudy skies tonight with a low of 62 degrees by tomorrow morning. There will probably be another round of fog forming in the morning - mainly inland. The daytime forecast for Wednesday looks partly cloudy with a high of 82 degrees once again. This will make for 14 days of 80 degree weather this month!

On Thursday the forecast weather maps show a cold front moving toward Florida. This time, the front is expected to move through the state and by Friday we will see noticeably cooler air move down the peninsula. A few rain showers are possible on Thursday as the front arrives and high temperatures top out in the 70's. Skies will be cloudy on Thursday and some lingering clouds will be around on Friday. As you make your plans for the weekend, expect daytime highs in the 70's and overnight lows dropping back into the mid and lower 50's. The cooler weather that returns this weekend is actually more in line with typical January weather; however, indications point to even cooler weather possible by the middle of next week Return to index of stories...


FASHION TRENDS BRAIDS PLUNGING NECKLINE-OC


SOME OF THE HOTTEST TRENDS ON THE RED CARPET FOR THIS YEAR'S GOLDEN GLOBES WERE PLUNGING NECKLINES AND BRAIDED HAIR.

THEY MAY LOOK GOOD ON THE STARS, BUT CAN REAL WOMEN PULL OFF THESE LOOKS?

ABC'S JUJU CHANG PUT THEM TO THE TEST. Return to index of stories...


FASHION TRENDS BRAIDS PLUNGING NECKLINE-PKG


THE RED CARPET SIZZLED AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES, AS OUR FAVORITE STARS DAZZLED

US WITH COLOR, COUTURE, AND CLEAVAGE!

FASHION FORWARD STARS LIKE CLAIRE DANES KATHARINE MCPHEE AND AMY POEHLERTOOK

THE PLUNGE. THE V NECK PLUNGE THAT IS.

18:07:48- The plunging V neck line was so hot at the Golden Globes because

it really is a different way of baring skin. Its cut down, almost down to

your navel. And it's sexy but there's also a subtly about it.

OTHER LADIES WENT A DIFFERENT ROUTEINSTEAD OF A LOW NECKTHEY OPTED FOR A VA-

VA- VOOOM cut up to there-- PEEK AT THE LEG.

SOT-**18:08:19- That's also a really big trend that we've been seeing. We

saw that last season and I feel like the slits are getting even higher this

season.

AS FOR HAIR- THE LATEST UP-DO INVOLVES A LOT OF TWISTS

***BRAID** 18:13:26- a braid especially a milk maid braid, it frames the

face, it adds volume and it lifts everything up without a stitch of botox.

SureHollywood stars pull these looks off flawlessly. But what about those of

us who aren't HOLLYWOOD Starlets?

WE VOLUNTEERED SAMANTHA TRENKA 32 YEAR WORKING MOM so that OUR FRIENDS AT

LUCKY MAGAZINE could SHOW US HOW REAL WOMEN CAN PULL OFF THESE DARING RED

CARPET LOOKS.

JC-18:20:56- Ok so why is this not a good option?

18:20:59- So for Sam, this is showing a little bit too much skin. You can

see the deep V neck line. You can see that it's sleeveless. And then also

she doesn't even have tights on.

**wipe**

18:15:55- There is a very fine line but again it goes always back to

balancing. 18:15:58- Because Samantha here has a V plunging neck line we

wanted to make sure that the rest of her was nice and covered up.

**wipe**

JUJU STAND UP-

18:24:16- For women a woman of a certain age, don't be afraid to show a

little skin. You can always go plunging, in a different place.

**wipe**

JC- Now why does this work as a plungy black tie for a normal woman?

LB- 18:18:05- So you get all of the sexy effect of the plunging v-neck. But

then you get sort of the safety net if you willof that illusion panel which

keeps everything in place and it gives you that extra barrier so you don't

feel as exposed.

**wipe**

18:26:27-JC- Because its plunging down to hear and cut up to here it might

be a little too much skin?

LB- 18:26:31- She's got the plunging V-neck but then also she has this slit

in the leg here./it is very trendy but you don't want to do them together.

,

BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE OF THUMB IF YOU'RE GONNA FEEL SELF-CONSCIOUS ALL

NIGHT IT'S NOT THE RIGHT OUTFIT Return to index of stories...


LOHAN COURT DATE-VO


LINDSAY LOHAN WILL RETURN TO COURT.AGAIN.

HER ATTORNEY PLEADED NOT GUILTY FOR HER TODAY ON THREE MISDEMEANOR CHARGES.

THEY WERE FILED AFTER A CRASH LAST YEAR WHERE HER SPORTS CAR SLAMMED INTO A DUMP TRUCK.

THE ACTRESS IS ACCUSED OF LYING TO POLICE.

SHE TOLD THEM SHE WASN'T DRIVING.

SHE'S ALSO CHARGED WITH RECKLESS DRIVING AND OBSTRUCTING POLICE. Return to index of stories...


BOOKLESS PUBLIC LIBRARY-SS


THE NATION'S FIRST BOOKLESS LIBRARY IS COMING TO TEXAS.

A BIBLIOTECH WILL OPEN IN SAN ANTONIO THIS FALL.

INSTEAD OF BOOKS, THOUSANDS OF E-BOOKS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BOTH ONLINE AND AT THE LIBRARY.

VISITORS CAN USE EITHER THEIR OWN E-READERS OR TABLETS OR BORROW ONE OF THE LIBRARY'S.

THE LIBRARY WON'T BE COMPLETELY PAPER FREE.

THERE WILL BE A CHARGE IF YOU NEED TO PRINT OUT SOMETHING. Return to index of stories...


RAYMA C. PAGE PLAYGROUND-NATSVO


A NEW LOOK AND A NEW NAME AT A ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN FORT MYERS.

"1,2,3, cut!!! wooooh!!!"

TODAY-- STUDENTS, PARENTS AND FACULTY

AT RAYMA C. PAGE JOINED THE PASSION FOUNDATION --

AS THEY DEDICATED A SHADE STRUCTURE.

IT NOW COVERS THE STUDENT PLAYGROUND.

THE PASSION FOUNDATION AND A PARENT-TEACHER ORGANIZATION PAID FOR IT.

IT WILL KEEP THE PLAYGROUND 20-DEGRESS COOLER AND BLOCK 96-PERCENT OF THE SUN'S HARMFUL U-V RAYS. Return to index of stories...


RAYMA C. PAGE PLAYGROUND-SOTVO


Jon Parla

Founder, Passion Foundation

:12

"It was just timing, the least we could do. When someone passes, naming a playground isn't big on our end, but it's big for the family and it's big for the legacy. All the kids that go to school here will remember her now when they come out to play."

THE NEW LOOK ALSO HOLDS A NEW NAME-- "SOPHIA'S PLAYGROUND."

IT'S NAMED AFTER SOPHIA FUGATE.

THE FIVE-YEAR-OLD STUDENT PASSED AWAY FROM A SUDDEN ILLNESS IN NOVEMBER. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 5-CLIP


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TEASE FIVE---


SOT -- LATIFAH RASHID / MOTHER

"PLEASE DON'T HURT MY CHILD. I JUST WANT MY BABY TO COME HOME"

SHE WATCHED ON TAPE AS ANOTHER WOMAN KIDNAPPED HER DAUGHTER.

HOW THE WOMAN GOT HER OUT OF SCHOOL AND HOW OFFICERS FOUND THE LITTLE GIRL. Return to index of stories...


TZ5 A SCHOOL ABDUCTION CAUGHT ON TAPE-SOTVO


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SCHOOL ABDUCTION CAUGHT ON TAPE-OC


WHAT A NIGHTMARE FOR A PARENT IN PHILADELPHIA.

HER FIVE-YEAR-OLD WAS KIDNAPPED AT SCHOOL --

AND IT WAS CAUGHT ON CAMERA.

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SCHOOL ABDUCTION CAUGHT ON TAPE-PKG


5 YEAR OLD NAILLA ROBINSON IS recovering at an area hospital

AFTER BEING SNATCHED FROM HER SCHOOL IN WEST PHILADELPHIA ON MONDAY. HER

MOTHER LATIFAH PLEADING WITH THE COMMUNITY AROUND DINNER TIME

SOT -- LATIFAH RASHID / MOTHER

"PLEASE DON'T HURT MY CHILD. I JUST WANT MY BABY TO COME HOME"

POLICE HAD BEEN ON THE HUNT FOR THE GIRLAFTER NAILLA'S MOTHER DROPPED HER

OFF AT BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT 8:45 MONDAY MORNING

GFX TIME STAMP -- 8:50 AM

BUT JUST 5 MINUTES LATER INVESTIGATORS SAY THIS WOMAN SHOWED UP AT THE

SCHOOL - WEARING A MUSLIM HEAD SCARF AND FACE-COVERING WATCH AS SHE MAKES

HER WAY TO NALLIA'S CLASSROOM WHERE POLICE SAY SHE TOLD A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

SHE HAD SIGNED HER OUT.

COP SOT

THERE'S A SIGNATIRE IN THE BOOK YOU'RE REQUIRED ANYTIME YOU GO INTO THE

SCHOOL THERES A LIST OF PEOPLE WHO CAN PICK A CHILD UP. SHE DID SIGN A NAME

BUT IT'S NOT LEGIBLE SO WE ARE NOT QUITE SURE WHO THE PERSON IS.

GFX TIME STAMP - 3:00PM

REMARKABLY THE SCHOOL DIDN'T REALIZE SOMETHING WAS WRONG UNTIL 6 HOURS LATER

WHEN NALLIA'S DAYCARE ARRIVED TO PICK HER UP

SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS NOW ADMIT / A "SERIOUS BREAK IN PROCEDURE" SAYING

IN A STATEMENT THAT "AN ADULT IS NOT ALLOWED TO GO TO ANY CLASSROOMS TO

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SCHOOL ABDUCTION CAUGHT ON TAPE-OC


ALEX MARQUARDT REPORTING.

AN AMBER ALERT WAS ISSUED LAST NIGHT.

EARLY THIS MORNING A PASSERBY FOUND FOUND NAILLA ROBINSON OUTSIDE -- IN THE COLD -- UNDERNEATH A JUNGLE GYM.

SHE WAS WEARING ONLY A T-SHIRT.

THE GIRL WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR EVALUATION.

OFFICERS ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR THE WOMAN WHO KIDNAPPED HER FROM SCHOOL. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP


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COMING UP AT 6PM


""We do everything possible to prevent a drowning."

COULD A TRAGEDY ON F-G-C-U'S CAMPUS HAVE BEEN AVOIDED?

HOW THE SCHOOL IS ANSWERING BACK AS IT FINDS ITSELF IN THE MIDDLE OF A WRONGFUL DEATH SUIT.

INVESTIGATORS ARE HOPING TO FIND THE THIEF IN A SICKENING CRIME --

AFTER AN 84-YEAR OLD VETERAN--LIVING ON DISABILITY -- HAS HIS IDENTITY STOLEN.

AFTER BEING "HOUNDED" WITH QUESTIONS --

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TZ 6 1) FGCU LAWSUIT-SOTTOPSVO


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TZ 6 2) VET IDENTITY STOLEN-VOTOPS


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TZ 6 3) GOV SCOTT DOG-SSTOPS


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CLOSE-2SHOT


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