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RIGHT NOW ON A-B-C 7 --
A GRIZZLY BEAR IS ROAMING GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.
AND THE SEARCH TO FIND IT CONTINUES THIS MORNING.
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PLUS, GUN CONTROL TAKES CENTER STAGE IN WASHINGTON.
WE BRAND NEW DETAILS -- ON WHAT THE PRESIDENT PLANS TO DO.
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AND A TENSE SITUATION IN CAPE CORAL.
A 16-YEAR-OLD BOY HOLDS POLICE AT BAY,
WHILE HOLDING A HOSTAGE INSIDE HIS HOUSE
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COOLER WEATHER JUST AROUND THE CORNER
One more day of 80 degree weather is in the forecast for Wednesday, and some substantial weather change will start on Thursday.
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 is in store for this weekend is what I will call the "Southwest Florida Standard" for mid January. However, indications point to even cooler weather possible by the middle of next week.
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A HELICOPTER CRASHED THIS MORNING IN CENTRAL LONDON NEAR THE RIVER THAMES.
THERE'S REPORTS THAT THE HELICOPTER CRASHED INTO A CONSTRUCTION CRANE ON A HIGH RISE BUILDING AND THEN FELL TO THE STREET BELOW.
POLICE DO NOT SUSPECT THE INCIDENT TO BE TERRORISM RELATED.
THE CRASH HAPPENED RIGHT DURING THE MORNING COMMUTER RUSH, AROUND EIGHT A-M LOCAL TIME.
OFFICIALS SAY AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN THE CRASH.
IT'S UNKNOWN IF THEY WERE IN THE HELICOPTER OR ON THE GROUND.
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HIS NAME COMES FROM A CARTOON.
BUT THIS MORNING IS ANYTHING BUT FUNNY --- FOR ONE GOLDEN GATE ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD.
"BOO-BOO" IS A 125 POUND GRIZZLY BEAR.
AND HE'S ON THE LOOSE THIS MORNING.
IN TWO HOURS -- SEARCH TEAMS WILL BE BACK IN THE AIR AND ON THE GROUND.
HOPING TO FIND THE ESCAPED ANIMAL.
CREWS LOOKED UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
"BOO-BOO" ESCAPED FROM A HOME ON 43RD AVENUE.
THE OWNER SAYS, HE'S NOT EVEN TWO YEARS OLD.
THEY'RE HOPING HE FINDS HIS WAY BACK HOME.
BOO BOO HAS A BROTHER -- NAMED YOGI.
THEY ARE TWO OF THREE GRIZZLIES -- ON THE PROPERTY.
THE BEARS BELONG TO DEXTER OSBORN.
THEY ARE A PART OF AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM HE RUNS -- CALLED "THE GRIZZLY EXPERIENCE".
THE F-W-C SAYS HE IS PROPERLY LICENSED TO HAVE THE ANIMALS.
BUT NOW NEIGHBORS ARE CONCERNED.
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0:10 my mom said we couldn't go anywhere along the street or around so we stayed here
8:55 i will keep my wits about myself and be careful 8;58
WHEN WILD ANIMALS ESCAPE --THE OWNER CAN BE HELD CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE. OR HAVE TO PAY FOR THE SEARCH.
F-W-C SAYS IN THIS CASE---IT'S NOT BEEN DECIDED IF THE OWNER WILL BE PUNISHED.
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LATER TODAY --
THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT WILL UNVEIL *THEIR PLAN TO CURB GUN VIOLENCE.
IT'S A RESPONSE TO LAST MONTH'S DEADLY SHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
BUT NEW YORK BEAT WASHINGTON TO THE PUNCH.
THAT STATE ENACTED THE NATION'S *TOUGHEST GUN RESTRICTIONS YESTERDAY.
THEY INCLUDE AN EXPANDED BAN ON ASSAULT-WEAPONS.
AND MANDATORY BACKGROUND CHECKS WHEN YOU BUY AMMUNITION.
UNDER THE NEW LAW, ANYONE WHO OWNS AN ASSAULT-WEAPON CAN KEEP IT.
BUT THEY HAVE ONE YEAR TO REGISTER IT WITH THE POLICE.
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3 gunshots,
AND THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION FACES SOME CRITICISM THIS MORNING --
FOR A NEW MOBILE GAME APP.
IT PUTS A VIRTUAL GUN IN THE HANDS OF THE USER.
THE N-R-A SAYS THE GAME IS DESIGNED TO TEACH GUN SAFETY.
AND IS BEING MARKETED TO KIDS FOUR YEARS OLD AND UP.
IN THE PAST, THE GROUP HAS BLAMED HOLLYWOOD AND VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES.
AS A CAUSE OF GUN VIOLENCE.
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A CAPE CORAL COMMUNITY IS BACK TO NORMAL THIS MORNING.
AFTER A STANDOFF BETWEEN A TEEN AND POLICE -- PUT IT ON LOCKDOWN FOR SEVERAL HOURS.
IT HAPPENED IN THE 41-HUNDRED BLOCK OF SANTA BARBARA PLACE.
CAPE CORAL POLICE SAY -- 16 YEAR OLD GREGORY GRIFFIN.
TOOK A 15-YEAR-OLD RUNAWAY GIRL HOSTAGE, HOLDING HER AT GUNPOINT FOR OVER AN HOUR.
POLICE WERE ABLE GET GRIFFIN AND THE GIRL OUT UNHARMED.
SOME NEIGHBORS, WEREN'T SURPRISED.
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08:57 "Two or three days now they've been after him, I think he finally
went berserk." Dave Williams, Neighbor
POLICE HAVEN'T RELEASED THE NAME OF THE 15 YEAR OLD GIRL.
CHARGES AGAINST GRIFFIN ARE PENDING.
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A FORT MYERS MAN TRIES TO FIND THE THIEF WHO STOLE HIS WIFE'S JEWELRY.
JUST DAYS AFTER SHE WAS BURIED.
ALFRED MORRIS SAYS CROOKS BROKE INTO HIS SOUTH FORT MYERS HOUSE.
THEY STOLE RINGS AND NECKLACES BELONGING TO HIS WIFE.
WHO DIED IN NOVEMBER.
AFTER A *SECOND BREAK-IN LAST FRIDAY,
MORRIS REPORTED BOTH INCIDENTS.
HE'S WORRIED IT'S BECOME A TREND.
AND HE'S HEART-BROKEN --
WISHING HE HAD THE JEWELRY BACK.
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ALFRED MORRIS, WIFE'S JEWELRY STOLEN: it'd mean a lot if I could've held on to it and give it to someone who would hold on to it just to remember her by
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THE SUSPECTS.
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ONLINE CLASSES ARE POPULAR WITH F-G-C-U STUDENTS.
BUT TO OFFER THEM -- UNIVERSITY LEADERS SAY THEY NEED MORE MONEY.
THEY'RE ASKING STATE LEADERS FOR 13 MILLION DOLLARS IN FUNDING.
IF THEY *DON'T GET IT.
ADMINISTRATORS ARE CONSIDERING AN *EXTRA FEE OF ABOUT 30 TO 50 DOLLARS PER CREDIT -- ON TOP OF TUITION FOR THOSE CLASSES.
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For us to be able to do more to continuously improve and add new degrees, new programs, and courses we need additional resources.
It's not something I just want to throw money out for to take a class online when I could go to class in the first place.
F-G-C-U IS THE ONLY STATE UNIVERSITY NOT CHARGING THIS FEE.
THE SCHOOL WILL MAKE A FINAL DECISION -- AFTER THE SPRING LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
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GETTING BACK TO THE TOP NATIONAL STORY -- GUN CONTROL.
THE NRA'S NEW SHOOTING APP, FOR KIDS 4 AND OLDER.
IS GETTING *LOTS OF BLOWBACK.
THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS RAN A HEADLINE, SAYING.
"NRA SPITS ON THE GRAVES OF NEWTOWN MASSACRE VICTIMS."
THE FEEDBACK HAS BEEN ALMOST *ALL NEGATIVE -- THAT WE COULD FIND.
ONE DAD SAID - "The NRA used to have a message of teaching gun safety. That's not the thinking anymore."
IN A FEW HOURS, PRESIDENT OBAMA UNVEILS HIS COMPERHENSIVE PLAN.
MORE DETAILS, AHEAD.
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OUR TOP NATIONAL STORY -- GUN CONTROL.
THE N-R-A'S NEW GAME -- ALLOWING KIDS TO SHOOT GUNS.
WE SEARCHED AROUND AND FOUND -- ALMOST *ALL NEGATIVE REVIEWS.
BUT ONE EXPERT TELLS "THE WEEK MAGAZINE" -- THE NRA "seems to be trying to position itself as a resource for safe and responsible gun owners."
IN THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, AVERAGE PEOPLE CALLED THE GAME. STUPID. INSENSITIVE. IRRESPONSIBLE.
COMING UP.
SPECIFICS ON THE GUN CONTROL PACKAGE -- BEING UNVEILED IN WASHINGTON TODAY.
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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.
COOLER WEATHER JUST AROUND THE CORNER
One more day of 80 degree weather is in the forecast for Wednesday, and some substantial weather change will start on Thursday.
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 is in store for this weekend is what I will call the "Southwest Florida Standard" for mid January. However, indications point to even cooler weather possible by the middle of next week.
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GOOD NEWS THIS MORNING FOR VICTIMS OF SUPERSTORM SANDY.
THE HOUSE HAS APPROVED MORE THAN 50 *BILLION DOLLARS TO HELP RECOVERY EFFORTS.
THE STORM HAS BEEN BLAMED FOR 140 DEATHS -- AND BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN DAMAGE.
NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY AND CONNECTICUT WERE THE HARDEST HIT.
THE SENATE WILL VOTE NEXT WEEK.
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AN ARMY VETERAN IN HIS 80'S -- IS NOW BATTLING THIEVES.
SOMEONE STOLE DISABLED VETERAN HUGH MCLINDEN'S IDENTITY.
THEY RE-ROUTED HIS MAIL TO ANOTHER ADDRESS --- TO STEAL HIS V-A DISABILITY CHECK.
THEY EVEN USED HIS PERSONAL INFORMATION TO OPEN UP NUMEROUS CREDIT CARDS AND APPLY FOR A STUDENT LOAN.
THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING.
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A HELICOPTER CRASHED THIS MORNING IN CENTRAL LONDON NEAR THE RIVER THAMES.
THERE'S REPORTS THAT THE HELICOPTER CRASHED INTO A CONSTRUCTION CRANE ON A HIGH RISE BUILDING AND THEN FELL TO THE STREET BELOW.
POLICE DO NOT SUSPECT THE INCIDENT TO BE TERRORISM RELATED.
THE CRASH HAPPENED RIGHT DURING THE MORNING COMMUTER RUSH, AROUND EIGHT A-M LOCAL TIME.
OFFICIALS SAY AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN THE CRASH.
IT'S UNKNOWN IF THEY WERE IN THE HELICOPTER OR ON THE GROUND.
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THE SEARCH CONTINUES THIS MORNING IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.
FOR AN ESCAPED GRIZZLY BEAR.
"BOO-BOO" WEIGHS 125-POUNDS.
AND ESCAPED YESTERDAY --
FROM HIS HOME ON 43RD AVENUE.
CREWS LOOKED FOR THE ANIMAL UNTIL LATE LAST NIGHT.
AND WILL RESUME THE SEARCH AROUND 7 A-M THIS MORNING.
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THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT PLAN TO UNVEIL THEIR PLAN FOR GUN CONTROL --IN JUST A FEW HOURS.
IT'S THE BIGGEST PUSH FOR GUN SAFETY -- IN NEARLY TWO DECADES.
THE PRESIDENT WILL URGE CONGRESS TO BAN MILITARY-STYLE ASSAULT WEAPONS -- AND HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINES. LIKE THE ONES USED IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT -- AND AURORA, COLORADO.
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A POLICE STANDOFF IN CAPE CORAL TUESDAY. ENDS PEACE-FULLY.
IT HAPPENED IN THE 41-HUNDRED BLOCK OF SANTA BARBARA PLACE.
POLICE SAY 16-YEAR-OLD GREGORY GRIFFIN TOOK A 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL HOSTAGE AT GUNPOINT,
INSIDE HIS HOUSE.
AFTER A COUPLE TENSE HOURS --
POLICE GOT THE TEENS OUT *UNHARMED.
CHARGES AGAINST GRIFFIN ARE PENDING.
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AND THE COST OF ONLINE CLASSES AT F-G-C-U --- MAY BE GOING UP.
THE UNIVERSITY IS SEEKING 13 MILLION DOLLARS -- FROM THE STATE.
IF NOT, STUDENTS WILL PLAY AN EXTRA 30 TO 50 DOLLARS PER CREDIT HOUR -- ON TOP OF TUITION FOR THOSE CLASSES.
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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.
COOLER WEATHER JUST AROUND THE CORNER
One more day of 80 degree weather is in the forecast for Wednesday, and some substantial weather change will start on Thursday.
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 is in store for this weekend is what I will call the "Southwest Florida Standard" for mid January. However, indications point to even cooler weather possible by the middle of next week.
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TODAY IN TALLAHASSEE --
TRAYVON MARTIN'S MOTHER JOINS A PUSH.
TO REPEAL THE STATE'S CONTROVERSIAL "STAND YOUR GROUND" LAW.
SYBRINA FULTON WILL JOIN STATE LAWMAKERS --
AT A NEWS CONFERENCE IN THE STATE CAPITAL.
TOGETHER, THEY WILL UNVEIL A BILL --
ELIMINATING THE SELF-DEFENSE LAW.
LAST YEAR, THE GOVERNOR LAUNCHED A TASK FORCE.
TO REVIEW THE LAW.
IT MADE A FEW RECOMMENDATIONS,
BUT NO SWEEPING CHANGES.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY WOMAN COMES FACE TO FACE -- WITH A GUNMAN IN HER OWN BEDROOM, AND SHE RECOGNIZES HIM!
DEPUTIES SAY IT HAPPENED AT AN APARTMENT IN THE DEEP CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD -- AROUND 7:30 MONDAY NIGHT.
MICHELLE FOLEY ANSWERED A KNOCK ON HER DOOR. TO FIND A MASKED MAN WITH A RIFLE.
FOLEY RECOGNIZED HIM AS BRANDEN SHAFFER. A FAMILY FRIEND SHE HAD DENIED MONEY EARLIER IN THE DAY.
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he's pointing the gun at me, and he says, 'I will shoot you, I will shoot you, I will shoot you,' and I'm literally grabbing the barrel of the gun and was pushing it away three or four times
DEPUTIES SAY SHAFFER RAN FROM THE APARTMENT. AND TOOK OFF IN HIS WORK VEHICLE.
THE COMPANY *IS COOPERATING WITH INVESTIGATORS.
MEANWHILE SHAFFER IS IN JAIL.
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IF ANOTHER NEW BILL IS PASSED.
YOU WILL *NOT HEAR THAT SOUND OVER YOUR HEAD HERE IN FLORIDA.
THE BILL *FLEW THROUGH A SENATE COMMITTEE YESTERDAY.
IT BANS POLICE AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.
FROM USING UNMANNED DRONES.
SPONSORS SAY --
DEVICES USED TO HUNT DOWN TERRORISTS.
SHOULD *NOT BE USED ON AMERICAN CITIZENS.
RIGHT NOW, THE MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT IS THE *ONLY FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
EQUIPPED WITH DRONES.
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A MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH --- RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
A NEW TREATMENT FOR DEBILITATING EYE PROBLEMS.
A NAPLES WOMAN IS ONE OF THE FIRST IN THE COUNTRY TO RECEIVE JETREA.
THE DRUG CAN BE USED TO TREAT PATIENTS WITH HOLES IN THEIR RETINAS.
AND THOSE WHOSE GEL IN THE MIDDLE OF THEIR EYE -- HAS ATTACHED TO THE RETINA.
JETREA IS THE ONLY OPTION BESIDES SURGERY -- TO SEPARATE TWO PARTS OF THE EYE AND STOP PAIN AND VISION LOSS.
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i think that it also has the potential to be helpful for other patients, such as those with diabetic retinopathy, or diabetes."
DOCTORS SAY PATIENTS SHOULD SEE RESULTS WITHIN A FEW DAYS.
IF IT'S INEFFECTIVE- THERE WILL BE NO CHANGE.
RETINA HEALTH CENTER ISN'T THE ONLY EYE CARE OFFICE OFFERING JETREA.
FOR MORE INFORMATION-
CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR.
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LEE COUNTY *IS* MOVING FORWARD --
WITH FINDING ITS NEXT MANAGER AND ATTORNEY.
A TALLAHASSE COMPANY WILL CONDUCT THE SEARCH.
WHICH WILL COST THE COUNTY 30-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THE COMPANY EXPECTS TO TAKE FOUR MONTHS --
TO HIRE THE TWO NEW EMPLOYEES.
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AN UPDATE TO A STORY WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING FOR A COUPLE WEEKS NOW.
RESIDENTS AROUND CLAM PASS HAVE BEEN TRYING TO DIGG OUT THE SAND-CLOGGED CHANNEL ON THEIR OWN.
COLLIER COUNTY OFFICIALS MET WITH THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS YESTERDAY -- ON A PLAN TO SAVE THE PASS.
ONCE THEY GET THE "GO AHEAD" -- THE COUNTY CAN START WORK IMMEDIATLY.
THAT COULD HAPPEN BEFORE THE END OF THE MONTH,.
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GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS.
A DEADLY HELICOPTER CRASH IN LONDON.
WE'RE WATCHING THE WIRES FOR ANY UPDATES.
PLUS - SECRETS OF THE RED SOX.
A FORMER TEAM MANAGER TELLS ALL.
AND THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING.
BACK ON THE ICE AGAIN AT GERMAIN ARENA.
WE'LL TAKE YOU INSIDE THEIR PRACTICE,
WITH YOUR ABC7 SPORTS WRAP.
YOUR TIME IS ___.
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ABC7 STAYS ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS FROM OVERSEAS.
THAT DEADLY HELICOPTER CRASH IN CENTRAL LONDON.
TWO PEOPLE KILLED.
WE'RE TRACKING THE NEW DETAILS.
AND MADE IN THE U-S-A.
YOU'LL *LOVE* THIS STORY.
A MAJOR RETAILER MAKES A PROMISE.
TO BUY MORE *AMERICAN* PRODUCTS.
THAT MEANS -- *MORE JOBS.
DETAILS NEXT IN AMERICA'S MONEY.
YOUR TIME IS ____.
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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.
COOLER WEATHER JUST AROUND THE CORNER
One more day of 80 degree weather is in the forecast for Wednesday, and some substantial weather change will start on Thursday.
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 is in store for this weekend is what I will call the "Southwest Florida Standard" for mid January. However, indications point to even cooler weather possible by the middle of next week.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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A *DANGEROUS CATCH.
OFF THE COLLIER COUNTY COAST.
A FISHERMAN REELED IN A LIONFISH,
JUST A FEW YARDS OFF VANDERBILT BEACH.
HERE'S THE PROOF!
THAT'S THE LIONFISH.
IT'S NOT NATIVE TO OUR WATER.
AND IT'S DESTRUCTIVE TO MARINE LIFE.
IT EATS *EVERYTHING.
BUT *NOTHING EATS *IT.
WE'VE SEEN THEM BEFORE IN THE BAHAMAS AND THE CARIBBEAN.
BUT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME ONE HAS BEEN CAUGHT IN COLLIER COUNTY.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING OUT OF AFGHANISTAN.
A BLAST ROCKS THE COUNTRY'S INTELLIGENCE SERVICE IN THE CAPITAL OF KABUL.
THIS IS BRAND NEW VIDEO FROM THE SCENE.
POLICE THERE BLAME A SUICIDE BOMBER FOR THE ATTACK.
WE ARE STILL WORKING TO GET DETAILS ON ANY DEATHS OR INJURIES.
BUT WE ARE HEARING THAT THE TALIBAN IS CLAIMING RESPONSIBILITY.
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SOME HIGH-FLYING FUN IN SOUTWHEST FLORIDA!
MARY POPPINS BRINGS BROADWAY MAGIC --
TO THE BARBARA B MANN PERFORMING ARTS HALL IN FORT MYERS.
IT'S ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR DISNEY FILMS OF ALL TIME.
NOW SEE IT ON STAGE.
WITH BREATH-TAKING DANCE NUMBERS.
AND SPECTACULAR SETS.
THE SHOW RUNS THROUGH SUNDAY.
FOR TICKET INFORMATION, GO TO OUR WEBSITE.
ABC-DASH-SEVEN DOT COM.
CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN.
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RIGHT NOW ON A-B-C 7,
AN ESCAPED GRIZZLY BEAR IS ON THE LOOSE THIS MORNING IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.
THE SEARCH ENTERS DAY 2 -- AND HE COULD BE ANYWHERE.
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PLUS, THE GUN CONTROL DEBATE TAKES *CENTER STAGE IN WASHINGTON.
IT'LL HEAT UP TODAY.
THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT PRESENT THEIR PLAN TO THE PUBLIC
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AND, OPRAH CONFIRMS THE RUMORS -- LANCE ARMSTRONG CHEATED.
MORE DETAILS ON INTERVIEW -- EVERYONE'S WAITING FOR.
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COOLER WEATHER JUST AROUND THE CORNER
One more day of 80 degree weather is in the forecast for Wednesday, and some substantial weather change will start on Thursday.
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 is in store for this weekend is what I will call the "Southwest Florida Standard" for mid January. However, indications point to even cooler weather possible by the middle of next week.
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A HELICOPTER CRASHED THIS MORNING IN CENTRAL LONDON NEAR THE RIVER THAMES.
THERE'S REPORTS THAT THE HELICOPTER CRASHED INTO A CONSTRUCTION CRANE ON A HIGH RISE BUILDING AND THEN FELL TO THE STREET BELOW.
POLICE DO NOT SUSPECT THE INCIDENT TO BE TERRORISM RELATED.
THE CRASH HAPPENED RIGHT DURING THE MORNING COMMUTER RUSH, AROUND EIGHT A-M LOCAL TIME.
OFFICIALS SAY AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN THE CRASH.
IT'S UNKNOWN IF THEY WERE IN THE HELICOPTER OR ON THE GROUND.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING OUT OF AFGHANISTAN.
A BLAST ROCKS THE COUNTRY'S INTELLIGENCE SERVICE IN THE CAPITAL OF KABUL.
THIS IS BRAND NEW VIDEO FROM THE SCENE.
POLICE THERE BLAME A SUICIDE BOMBER FOR THE ATTACK.
WE ARE STILL WORKING TO GET DETAILS ON ANY DEATHS OR INJURIES.
BUT WE ARE HEARING THAT THE TALIBAN IS CLAIMING RESPONSIBILITY.
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SEARCH CREWS WILL BE BACK IN THE AIR AND ON THE GROUND IN A JUST A COUPLE OF HOURS.
HOPING TO FIND AN ESCAPED GRIZZLY BEAR.
THEY LOOKED UNTIL LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
"BOO-BOO" ESCAPED FROM A HOME --
ON 43RD AVENUE IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.
THE OWNER SAYS HE'S NOT EVEN TWO YEARS OLD.
BOO BOO HAS A BROTHER NAMED YOGI.
THEY ARE TWO OF THREE GRIZZLY BEARS ON THE PROPERTY.
DEXTER OSBORN RUNS THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM --
CALLED "THE GRIZZLY EXPERIENCE".
AND THE F-W-C SAYS HE *IS* PROPERLY LICENSED TO HAVE THE ANIMALS.
HE *COULD BE HELD CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ESCAPE,
OR HAVE TO PAY FOR THE SEARCH.
BUT SO FAR -- F-W-C HAS NOT MADE A DECISION ON THAT.
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LATER TODAY THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT --- WILL UNVEIL THEIR PLAN TO CURB GUN VIOLENCE.
IT'S A RESPONSE TO THE DEADLY SHOOTING -- AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY A MONTH AGO.
NEW YORK BEAT WASHINGTON TO THE PUNCH THOUGH.
THAT STATE PASSED THE NATION'S *TOUGHEST GUN RESTRICTIONS YESTERDAY.
INCLUDING AN EXPANDED BAN ON ASSAULT-WEAPONS.
PLUS MANDATORY BACKGROUND CHECKS -- WHEN YOU BUY AMMUNITION.
UNDER THE NEW LAW --- ANYONE WHO OWNS AN ASSAULT-WEAPON CAN KEEP IT.
BUT HAVE TO REGISTER WITH POLICE -- WITHIN A YEAR.
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S/ Gov. Andrew Cuomo/ New York:17
"If you went to a gun dealer to buy a gun then you had to go through a background check. But if you couldn't pass a background check then you bought the gun privately. Maybe paid a little bit more. but you went, your private sale, and there was no background check. No! If you need a background check at a dealer you need a background check when you buy it privately."
SOME REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS SAY THE LAW WON'T STOP MASS SHOOTINGS, AND COULD GIVE PEOPLE A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY.
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A CAPE CORAL COMMUNITY IS BACK TO NORMAL THIS MORNING.
AFTER A STANDOFF BETWEEN A TEEN AND POLICE.
IT HAPPENED TUESDAY,
IN THE 41-HUNDRED BLOCK OF SANTA BARBARA PLACE.
AND IT PUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD ON LOCKDOWN FOR *SEVERAL HOURS.
CAPE CORAL POLICE SAY 16 YEAR OLD GREGORY GRIFFIN TOOK A 15-YEAR-OLD RUNAWAY GIRL HOSTAGE.
AND HELD HER AT GUNPOINT INSIDE THIS HOUSE.
AFTER A FEW TENSE HOURS -- POLICE GOT BOTH TEENS *OUT OF THE HOME *UNHARMED.
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43:11 "Our SWAT team was called out, our negotiating team, special negotiators were called out as well as our sniper team because there as a gun involved."
POLICE HAVE NOT RELEASED A NAME FOR THE 15 YEAR OLD GIRL.
AND CHARGES AGAINST GRIFFIN ARE PENDING.
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THE FAMILY OF AN FGCU STUDENT -- WANTS TO SUE THE SCHOOL AFTER HE DROWNED IN A CAMPUS LAKE.
JOEL JOHNSON JUMPED INTO THE LAKE WITH FRIENDS -- LATE ONE NIGHT IN JUNE OF 2011.
BUT HE COULDN'T SWIM
THE UNIVERSITY HAD SIGNS SAYING THERE WAS NO SWIMMING AT NIGHT.
BUT THE LAWSUIT CLAIMS THE SCHOOL SHOULD HAVE DONE MORE. BECAUSE THEY KNEW STUDENTS WENT SWIMMING AT NIGHT, AND DID NOT PROVIDE EXTRA SECURITY -- OR ROPE OFF THE LAKE.
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LEE COUNTY COULD SOON CHANGE THE STRUCTURE OF IT'S AMBULANCE SYSTEM.
COUNTY LEADERS ARE FRESH OFF THE DECISION --
TO PRIVATIZE PART OF THE COUNTY'S MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM.
NOW THEY WANT TO DO THE *SAME TO ITS AMBULANCE SERVICE.
IT'S NOT AN UNPRECEDENTED MOVE.
LARGER CITIES LIKE ORLANDO AND ATLANTA.
HAVE ALREADY PRIVATIZED AMBULANCE SERVICES.
COMMISSIONERS SAY IT WOULD SAVE THE COUNTY UP TO 15 MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR.
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THESE ARE SOME OF THE FIRST PICTURES RELEASED FROM OPRAH'S BOMBSHELL INTERVIEW --- WITH DISGRACED CYCLIST LANCE ARMSTRONG.
THAT INTERVIEW AIRS IN TWO PARTS, BEGINNING ON THURSDAY AND AGAIN ON FRIDAY.
IN IT WE'RE TOLD ARMSTRONG *ADMITS TO USING PERFORMANCE-ENCHANCING DRUGS.
OPRAH CONFIRMED THE CONFESSION DID HAPPEN.
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I would say he did not come clean in the manner that I expected. it was surprising to me. I would say that for myself, my team, all of us in the room, we were mesmerized and riveted by some of his answers.
WE WILL BRING YOU THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE INTERVIEW -- ONCE IT AIRS LATER THIS WEEK.
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AND MORE FALLOUT FROM THE LANCE ARMSTRONG CONTROVERSY.
A SPORTS COMPLEX IN KANSAS --- ENDED A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LIVESTRONG FOUNDATION.
"SPORTING KANSAS CITY" SEVERED TIES --- AND WILL TAKE THE NAME OFF THE COMPLEX.
IN A STATEMENT, THE STADIUM BLAMED THE FOUNDATION -- NOT THE ATHLETE.
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MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE BLACK CAUCUS --
CRITICIZE GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT.
THEY SAY HE'S MAKING IT HARDER FOR FELONS --
TO REGAIN THEIR RIGHTS,
ONCE THEY FINISH THEIR SENTENCES.
LAWMAKERS ALSO SAID --
THEY WERE *EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED.
WITH THE GOVERNOR'S RECORD ON MINORITY APPOINTMENTS TO THE COURTS.
THE MEMBERS ALSO CRITICIZED THE GOVERNOR --
FOR NOT MAKING HIMSELF AVAILABLE TO THEM.
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"it's been a whole year and we can't continue to dialogue on a regular basis. i've seen almost everybody in this room. with the exception of me. in the last year
CAUCUS MEMBERS ALSO URGED SCOTT TO *STOP RESISTING PRESIDENT OBAMA'S HEALTHCARE PLAN.
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PUBLIC SCHOOL LEADERS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY -- ARE PREPARING FOR YET ANOTHER DROP IN FUNDING NEXT YEAR.
SUPERINTENDENT DOUG WHITTAKER TOLD LOCAL LEADERS -- THE DISTRICT COULD GET ONE MILLION DOLLARS *LESS FROM THE STATE.
BECAUSE FEWER STUDENTS ARE ENROLLING IN THE SCHOOLS, THEY GET LESS MONEY.
THE SUPERINTENDENT WILL LOOK ACROSS THE BOARD FOR CUTS --- INCLUDING CUTS TO ELEMENTARY ART AND MUSIC PROGRAMS.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA'S GUN CONTROL PACKAGE -- IS COMING INTO FOCUS THIS MORNING.
IT'S ROBUST.
REPORTS SAY IT WILL INCLUDE.
AN ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN -- LIKE THE ONE USED IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.
UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.
BAN ON HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINE CLIPS.
ALSO.
A FOCUS ON BULLYING.
GIVING SCHOOL COUNSELORS MORE RESOURCES.
AND.WE'RE TOLD ALMOST 20 EXECUTIVE ORDERS.
WE'RE COVERING THE GUN DEBATE.AS IT COMES TOGETHER.
STICK WITH US.
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*GMA*
WE'RE GETTING MORE DETAILS -- ON THE PRESIDENT'S GUN CONTROL PLAN.
ON THE THREE MAJOR ITEMS.
HE *WILL INCLUDE AN ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN.
HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINE CLIPS -- BANNING ANYTHING OVER 10 ROUNDS.
UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS -- FOR WEAPONS, INCLUDING AT GUN SHOWS.
ON TOP OF THAT. THE PRESIDENT FOCUSES ON MENTAL ILLNESS. AND SAFER SCHOOLS.
AT 7 O'CLOCK. *GMA FILLS IN THE NEW DETAILS.
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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.
COOLER WEATHER JUST AROUND THE CORNER
One more day of 80 degree weather is in the forecast for Wednesday, and some substantial weather change will start on Thursday.
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 is in store for this weekend is what I will call the "Southwest Florida Standard" for mid January. However, indications point to even cooler weather possible by the middle of next week.
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WE HAVE A SCHOOL SHOOTING TO TELL YOU ABOUT THIS MORNING
IN ST. LOUIS, A PART-TIME STUDENT SHOT A FINANCIAL AID OFFICER IN THE CHEST --- AFTER WALKING INTO HIS OFFICE AT "STEVENS INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND ARTS", ACCORDING TO POLICE.
HE THEN RAN TO A STAIRWELL AND SHOT HIMSELF AS OFFICERS CLOSED IN.
NO ONE ELSE WAS HURT.
BOTH MEN WERE RUSHED TO SURGERY, WITH CRITICAL INJURIES.
THEY'RE BOTH EXPECTED TO SURVIVE.
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AND IN HAZARD, KENTUCKY TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED AND A THIRD PERSON WAS WOUNDED -- IN A SHOOTING ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS.
IT WAS IN THE PARKING LOT -- OF HAZARD COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE.
NO WORD ON THE VICTIMS' CONDITIONS.
THE SCHOOL WAS PLACED ON LOCKDOWN.
LATER, TWO PEOPLE SHOWED UP AT THE POLICE STATION - ONE CLAIMING TO BE THE SHOOTER, THE OTHER A RELATIVE.
IT'S UNCLEAR IF THE SUSPECT OR THE VICTIMS WERE STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL.
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FOUR WHALES STRANDED ON AN AUSTRALIAN BEACH.
ARE BACK IN THE WATER.
TWO OF THE WHALES MANAGED TO FREE THEMSELVES.
BUT THE OTHER TWO NEEDED HELP FROM VOLUNTEERS TUESDAY.
THE RESCUERS SAID THE WHALES DID NOT APPEAR VISIBLY DISTRESSED.
THE PAIR WERE STRAPPED TO A SLING.
TIED TO A BOAT.
THEN HAULED OUT TO SEA.
BEACHED WHALES ARE NOT UNCOMMON IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
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A HELICOPTER CRASHED THIS MORNING IN CENTRAL LONDON NEAR THE RIVER THAMES.
THERE'S REPORTS THAT THE HELICOPTER CRASHED INTO A CONSTRUCTION CRANE ON A HIGH RISE BUILDING AND THEN FELL TO THE STREET BELOW.
POLICE DO NOT SUSPECT THE INCIDENT TO BE TERRORISM RELATED.
THE CRASH HAPPENED RIGHT DURING THE MORNING COMMUTER RUSH, AROUND EIGHT A-M LOCAL TIME.
OFFICIALS SAY AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN THE CRASH.
IT'S UNKNOWN IF THEY WERE IN THE HELICOPTER OR ON THE GROUND.
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IT'S ________
HERE'S ANOTHER LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
THE SEARCH CONTINUES THIS MORNING IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES FOR AN ESCAPED GRIZZLY BEAR.
"BOO-BOO" WEIGHS 125-POUNDS AND ESCAPED YESTERDAY FROM HIS HOME.
CREWS LOOKED FOR THE ANIMAL UNTIL LATE LAST NIGHT AND WILL RESUME THE SEARCH THIS MORNING.
THE PRESIDENT IS EXPECTED TO UNVEIL A PLAN FOR GUN CONTROL LATER TODAY IN WASHINGTON.
IT'S EXPECTED TO BE THE MOST SIGNIFICANT EFFORT BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE IN NEARLY TWO DECADES.
AND, A POLICE STANDOFF IN CAPE CORAL ENDS PEACE-FULLY.
POLICE SAY 16-YEAR-OLD GREGORY GRIFFIN TOOK A 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL HOSTAGE AT GUNPOINT,
INSIDE HIS HOUSE.
AFTER A COUPLE TENSE HOURS POLICE GOT THE TEENS OUT *UNHARMED.
CHARGES AGAINST GRIFFIN ARE PENDING.
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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.
COOLER WEATHER JUST AROUND THE CORNER
One more day of 80 degree weather is in the forecast for Wednesday, and some substantial weather change will start on Thursday.
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 is in store for this weekend is what I will call the "Southwest Florida Standard" for mid January. However, indications point to even cooler weather possible by the middle of next week.
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OFFICIALS ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR A MISSING GRIZZLY BEAR CUB IN NAPLES.
THE 125 POUND ANIMAL ESCAPED YESTERDAY --
IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.
ABC-7'S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US LIVE FROM OUR COLLIER COUNTY MOBILE NEWSROOM.
CLIFTON -- THE SEARCH WILL RESUME IN THE NEW FEW HOURS.
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RIGHT NOW OFFICIALS WITH THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ARE WAITING FOR DAYLIGHT TO START THE SEARCH BACK UP.
THEY PLAN TO LOOK FOR THE ANIMAL ON THE GROUND AND WITH THE HELP OF A HELICOPTER.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS PICTURE.
THIS IS THE BEAR, BOO-BOO WITH HIS BROTHER, YOGI.
BOTH WERE RAISED IN CAPTIVITY.
THEY'RE TWO OF THE THREE GRIZZLY BEARS ON THIS COLLIER COUNTY PROPERTY.
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THE BEARS ARE THE PROPERTY OF DEXTER OSBORN AND THEY ARE LEGALLY OWNED.
THEY'RE USED AS A PART OF A TRAVELING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM CALLED THE GRIZZLY EXPERIENCE.
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THE BEARS ARE KEPT IN CAGES ON THIS PROPERTY.
FWC SAYS THOSE CAGES WERE UP TO CODE.
RIGHT NOW THEY'RE ASKING PEOPLE WHO LIVE AROUND HERE TO KEEP THEIR TRASH LOCKED UP AND IF THEY RUN INTO THIS BEAR, THEY NEED TO CLAP THEIR HANDS AND YELL, "BEAR GO HOME."
THEY'RE ALSO ASKED TO CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
LIVE IN COLLIER COUNTY, CF, ABC7.
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RIGHT NOW, BOEING 7-8-7 JETS ARE BEING GROUNDED IN JAPAN.
FOR SAFETY CHECKS.
THERE WAS YET ANOTHER INCIDENT WITH A DREAMLINER.
A FLIGHT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING AT A JAPANESE AIRPORT.
AFTER A COCKPIT MESSAGE SHOWED BATTERY PROBLEMS.
THESE DREAMLINERS HAVE HAD *SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS.
AND THE F-A-A IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE NEW PLANES.
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HERE'S A BIZARRE STORY.
THE HUMAN HEAD MYSTERY IN CHICAGO IS SOLVED.
CUSTOMS OFFICIALS AT O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -- HELD UP A SHIPMENT OF 18 HEADS WHEN THEY ARRIVED A MONTH AGO. BECAUSE NO ONE KNEW ANYTHING ABOUT THEM.
NOW, IT'S ALL FIGURED OUT.
THE HEADS WERE SENT FROM ILLINOIS TO ITALY FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH ---- AND WERE RETURNED FOR DISPOSAL.
THERE WAS JUST A PAPERWORK PROBLEM.
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THIS MORNING -- SOME ICY, HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS IN WESTERN TENNESEE.
AFTER WINTER STORMS AND COLD TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST.
THERE WERE *SEVERAL ACCIDENTS TUESDAY.
AND OFFICIALS EVEN OPENED THEIR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER.
SOME REGIONS ARE ALSO UNDER A FLOOD WATCH.
THE ICE WAS *SO BAD IN SOME AREAS --
THAT THE HANDLE OF ONE WOMAN'S CAR DOOR CAME RIGHT OFF.
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"Pulled it right off. Door didn't even open. Somebody had to open it for me. Yes. I'm very upset. I just got it. just like a week ago?a week ago."
OFFICIALS WARN --
THE *CENTRAL PART OF THE STATE COULD ALSO GET HIT WITH THE SAME FREEZING RAIN AND ICE.
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SAVING A RARE PENGUIN.
CONSERVATIONISTS IN PERU -- WORKING TO SAVE THE HUMBOLDT PENGUIN -- HAVE NEW HOPE.
THE PENGUINS WERE BORN FIVE MONTHS AGO, BUT OFFICIALS KEPT THE NEWS A SECRET -- TO PROTECT THE BIRDS FROM POSSIBLE CROWDS.
THE NEW PENGUINS WILL BE EVENTUALLY BE RELEASED TO A NEARBY COLONY -- AND MONITORED TO SEE IF THEY SURVIVE.
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AN 18-YEAR-OLD IN BRADENTON --
HAS BEEN VIDEOTAPING AND POSTING PRANKS ONLINE.
BUT POLICE SAY HIS LATEST PRANK WENT TOO FAR.
CHARLES ROSS WAS ARRESTED.
AND CHARGED WITH GIVING PEOPLE *WEDGIES OUTSIDE A MOVIE THEATER.
ACCORDING TO AUTHORITIES --
ROSS GRABBED PEOPLE BY THE BACK OF THEIR PANTS.
THEN YANKED THEM UP HARD.
SEVERAL VICTIMS SAID THEY WERE TOO EMBARRASSED TO PRESS CHARGES.
ROSS WAS BOOKED INTO THE COUNTY JAIL FOR ALLEGED BATTERY.
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It was a joke I was playing. It doesn't mean it's OK, what I was doing. I think it was fairs.
ROSS HAS POSTED 60 VIDEOS ON YOU TUBE,
UNDER THE NAME ROSS CREATIONS.
SOME VIDEOS HAVE MORE THAN 550-THOUSAND VIEWS --
AND HOW HIM JUMPING OVER CARS AND FROM BRIDGES.
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WE'RE TRACKING THAT BREAKING NEWS IN LONDON
A HELICOPTER CRASH IN LONDON.
TWO PEOPLE REPORTED DEAD.
STAY WITH ABC7 FOR UPDATES ON THIS DEVELOPING SITUATION.
It's a really big, new thing for FACEBOOK.
PLUS - FACEBOOK ROLLS OUT A BRAND NEW FEATURE.
TO HELP YOU DISCOVER NEW CONNECTIONS.
ADLIB
DETAILS NEXT IN TECH BYTES.
YOUR TIME IS ___.
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STAY WITH US.
WE'LL HAVE A FINAL LOOK AT ALL YOUR TOP STORIES.
INCLUDING THE BREAKING NEWS FROM LONDON.
A DEADLY HELICOPTER CRASH.
AND AHEAD ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA --
THE FLU FRENZY.
LOOK AT THIS --
THE SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL.
THEY'RE HANDING OUT FIVE *THOUSAND* BOTTLES OF HAND SANITIZER --
TO KEEP THE VIRUS AT BAY.
SOME *EXTREME* MEASURES TO STAY HEALTHY.
SEVERAL SPORTS TEAMS ARE EVEN BANNING "HIGH FIVES" !!!
HOW TO OUTSMART THE FLU. ON G-M-A.
YOUR TIME IS ____.
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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.
COOLER WEATHER JUST AROUND THE CORNER
One more day of 80 degree weather is in the forecast for Wednesday, and some substantial weather change will start on Thursday.
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 is in store for this weekend is what I will call the "Southwest Florida Standard" for mid January. However, indications point to even cooler weather possible by the middle of next week.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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ANOTHER SIGN OF PROGRESS THIS MORNING --
AT NEW YORK'S ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER.
CONSTRUCTION CREWS HAVE INSTALLED PART OF THE 408-FOOT SPIRE.
THE CENTER IS ALREADY THE TALLEST BUILDING IN NEW YORK CITY.
AND NOW THE SPIRE MAKES IT THE TALLEST STRUCTURE IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE!
IF THE PROJECT STAYS ON SCHEDULE,
IT SHOULD OPEN LATER THIS YEAR.
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A TEAM OF ARCHAELOGISTS HAVE BEEN *BUSY --
SEEING WHAT THEY CAN DIG UP IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
THIS IS WHAT THE CORNER OF SECOND AND LEE STREETS LOOKED LIKE TUESDAY.
BACK IN THE 18-60'S --
IT WAS PART OF "FORT MYERS."
A UNION FORT DURING THE CIVIL WAR.
SOON -- THIS WHOLE AREA WILL HOUSE THE NEW LEE COUNTY LIBRARY.
BUT BEFORE THAT -- A GROUP OF ARCHAELOGISTS IS DIGGING FOR HISTORY.
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it had a stockade around it. There was officer barracks, lots of other barracks, a three-story hospital. So it was fairly large!
SO FAR -- CREWS TELL US THEY HAVE NOT STUMBLED UPON ANY MAJOR ARTIFACTS.
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THEY PLAYED AT WOODSTOCK.NOW THEY'RE PLAYING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
LEGENDARY FOLK ROCK BAND -- CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH WILL PLAY AT BARBARA B MANN --- MAY 14TH, AT 7-30.
THAT'S A TUESDAY.
TICKETS GO ON SALE *THIS FRIDAY AT 10 A-M.
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A HELICOPTER CRASHED THIS MORNING IN CENTRAL LONDON NEAR THE RIVER THAMES.
THERE'S REPORTS THAT THE HELICOPTER CRASHED INTO A CONSTRUCTION CRANE ON A HIGH RISE BUILDING AND THEN FELL TO THE STREET BELOW.
POLICE DO NOT SUSPECT THE INCIDENT TO BE TERRORISM RELATED.
THE CRASH HAPPENED RIGHT DURING THE MORNING COMMUTER RUSH, AROUND EIGHT A-M LOCAL TIME.
OFFICIALS SAY AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN THE CRASH.
IT'S UNKNOWN IF THEY WERE IN THE HELICOPTER OR ON THE GROUND.
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IT'S ________
LET'S TAKE ANOTHER LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
THE SEARCH CONTINUES THIS MORNING IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.
FOR AN ESCAPED GRIZZLY BEAR.
"BOO-BOO" WEIGHS 125-POUNDS.
AND ESCAPED YESTERDAY --
FROM HIS HOME ON 43RD AVENUE.
CREWS LOOKED FOR THE ANIMAL UNTIL LATE LAST NIGHT.
AND WILL RESUME THE SEARCH AROUND 7 A-M THIS MORNING.
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THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT PLAN TO UNVEIL THEIR PLAN FOR GUN CONTROL --IN JUST A FEW HOURS.
IT'S THE BIGGEST PUSH FOR GUN SAFETY -- IN NEARLY TWO DECADES.
THE PRESIDENT WILL URGE CONGRESS TO BAN MILITARY-STYLE ASSAULT WEAPONS -- AND HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINES. LIKE THE ONES USED IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT -- AND AURORA, COLORADO.
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A POLICE STANDOFF IN CAPE CORAL ENDS PEACE-FULLY.
IT HAPPENED IN THE 41-HUNDRED BLOCK OF SANTA BARBARA PLACE ON TUESDAY.
POLICE SAY 16-YEAR-OLD GREGORY GRIFFIN TOOK A 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL HOSTAGE AT GUNPOINT,
INSIDE HIS HOUSE.
AFTER A COUPLE TENSE HOURS --
POLICE GOT THE TEENS OUT *UNHARMED.
CHARGES AGAINST GRIFFIN ARE PENDING.
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THE COST OF ONLINE CLASSES AT F-G-C-U --- MAY BE GOING UP.
THE UNIVERSITY IS SEEKING 13 MILLION DOLLARS -- FROM THE STATE.
IF NOT, STUDENTS MAY HAVE TO PAY AN EXTRA 30 TO 50 DOLLARS PER CREDIT HOUR -- ON TOP OF TUITION FOR THOSE CLASSES.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY WOMAN COMES FACE TO FACE WITH A GUNMAN IN HER OWN BEDROOM, AND SHE RECOGNIZES WHO HE IS!
DEPUTIES SAY IT HAPPENED AT AN APARTMENT IN THE DEEP CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD AROUND 7:30 MONDAY NIGHT.
MICHELLE FOLEY ANSWERED A KNOCK ON HER DOOR TO FIND A MASKED MAN WITH A RIFLE.
FOLEY RECOGNIZED HIM AS BRANDEN SHAFFER A FAMILY FRIEND SHE HAD DENIED MONEY EARLIER IN THE DAY.
SHAFFER IS CURRENTLY IN JAIL.
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COOLER WEATHER JUST AROUND THE CORNER
One more day of 80 degree weather is in the forecast for Wednesday, and some substantial weather change will start on Thursday.
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 is in store for this weekend is what I will call the "Southwest Florida Standard" for mid January. However, indications point to even cooler weather possible by the middle of 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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