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DIRECTORS PAGE TZ1 bear cub search-SOTVO
HEADLINES WINTER WEATHER-VO
HL1) obama gun control-SOTVO JIM STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP
HL2) operation mario bros-SOT-SS WEATHER-PWC
HL3) grizzly cub search-SOTVO TOSS TO GABY-2SHOT-SS-BOX
BREAKING-CLIP GRIZZLY BEAR CUB SEARCH-REM LIVE
EVIDENCE FOUND IN MISSING WOMAN CASE-TCMON SS VO GRIZZLY BEAR CUB SEARCH-BNR-PKG
CAPE DEATH INVESTIGATION FOLO-SS VO GRIZZLY BEAR CUB SEARCH-REM LIVE
CAPE DEATH INVESTIGATION FOLO-SOT SS BOEING 787 GROUNDED
OBAMA GUN VIOLENCE PLAN-TCMON-SOT-VO ENDO CROSS COUNTRY TRIP SENDOFF-VO
OBAMA GUN VIOLENCE PLAN-CG RVL COMING UP NEXT OPEN-CLIP
OBAMA GUN VIOLENCE PLAN-VOTOPS TEASE TWO-POP
LEE ELEMENTARY SRO OFFICERS-BNC TZ2 SPORTS-VO
LEE ELEMENTARY SRO OFFICERS-PKG WORLD NEWS TEASE-BLK-SOT
STAND YOUR GROUND-VO WIPE TONIGHT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP
STAND YOUR GROUND-SOTVO TZ 7 1) ANIMAL CRUELTY ARREST-SOTTOPS VO-WIPE
OPERATION MARIO BROTHERS-(2)SS TZ 7 2) FM BASIN DEVELOPMENT-VOTOPS
OPERATION MARIO BROTHERS-SOT VO SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
CAPE STANDOFF CHARGES-SS-VO CHIP KELLY-VOTOPS
STEVE STRAUSS TRIAL-SS VO TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING-POPMON
STEVE STRAUSS TRIAL-SOTVO TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING-VOTOPS
CADILLAC JACK'S 911 CALL-SOT VO SS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING-SOTTOPS
CADILLAC JACK'S 911 CALL-SOT VO SPRING TRAINING-VOTOPS
BAYFRONT MUSIC VOTE-VO FGCU MEN-POPMON
FL POLICE DRONES-VO WIPE FGCU MEN-VOTOPS
FL POLICE DRONES-SOT VO FGCU MEN-SOTTOPS
CAPE CORAL DIPLOMAT AND 41-VO WIPE MIAMI HEAT FAN-VOTOPS
CAPE CORAL DIPLOMAT AND 41-SOT VO NBA LONDON-VOTOPS
CAPE PAVING PROGRAM-VO NBA LONDON-SOTTOPS
NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP GOODBYE-4SHOT
TEASE ONE  


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HEADLINES


This will be difficult. There will be pundits and politicians and special interest lobbyists publicly warning of a tyrannical all out assault on liberty.

PREVENTING GUN VIOLENCE.

THE PRESIDENT PRESSES CONGRESS TO PASS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE SET OF GUN CONTROL MEASURES IN U-S HISTORY.

13:29:03 "We've actually been waiting on this set criminals for about 10 years."

A TAKE-DOWN A DECADE IN THE MAKING.

THE EXTENSIVE RAID SWEEPING THE MOST WANTED DRUG DEALERS --

OFF THE STREETS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

21:58 hope that they catch him and he's not hurt or doesn't injure anyone

HOPING TO CAPTURE A GRIZZLY ON THE LOOSE IN COLLIER COUNTY.

THE HUNT FOR THE BEAR CUB.

ABC-7 NEWS AT SIX BEGINS NOW. Return to index of stories...


HL1) obama gun control-SOTVO


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HL2) operation mario bros-SOT-SS


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HL3) grizzly cub search-SOTVO


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BREAKING-CLIP


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EVIDENCE FOUND IN MISSING WOMAN CASE-TCMON SS VO


WE BEGN WITH BREAKING NEWS IN PUNTA GORDA --

POLICE TELL ABC-7 THEY MAY HAVE FOUND A *MAJOR* PIECE OF EVIDENCE --

AS THEY SEARCH FOR A MISSING WOMAN.

FRANCES HENDRICKSON WAS LAST SEEN DRIVING HER CAR IN 1993.

20 YEARS AGO.

AUTHORITIES IMMEDIATELY SEARCHED THE AREA NEAR HER HOUSE, BUT COULDN'T FIND ANY SIGN OF HER.

TODAY -- USING SONAR TECHNOLOGY -- THEY FOUND WHAT THEY BELEIVE IS HER CAR.

IT'S IN A A CANAL SEVERAL BLOCKS AWAY FROM HER HOUSE.

DIVERS HAVE SECURED THE AREA.

CREWS WILL ATTEMPT TO RECOVER THE CAR TOMORROW MORNING. Return to index of stories...


CAPE DEATH INVESTIGATION FOLO-SS VO


OFFICERS SAY A HUSBAND BRUTALLY STABBED HIS WIFE -- THEN TURNED THE KNIFE ON HIMSELF.

CAPE CORAL OFFICERS TELL US PORFORIO RIVERA ADMITED HE KILLED HIS WIFE.

THEY FOUND THE BODY OF 45 YEAR OLD ANNA RIVERA INSIDE THE COUPLE'S HOME ON SUNDAY.

SHE DIED FROM MULTIPLE STAB WOUNDS.

THEY ALSO FOUND RIVERA ON THE FLOOR--BLEEDING FROM SELF INFLICTED STAB WOUNDS.

HE'S IN THE HOSPITAL AND WILL BE CHARGED WITH 2ND DEGREE MURDER. Return to index of stories...


CAPE DEATH INVESTIGATION FOLO-SOT SS


1:45 porfiro was interviewed by cape coral detectives where he confessed to killing his wife anna 1:50 he will be taken to lee co jail and booked on 2nd degree murder charges upon release from the hospital

NEIGHBORS TELL US THE COUPLE HAD A VOLATILE RELATIONSHIP.

OFFICERS ARRESTED PORFIRO TWICE IN THE PAST FOR BATTERY. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA GUN VIOLENCE PLAN-TCMON-SOT-VO


PRESIDENT OBAMA IS LAUNCHING THE MOST SWEEPING EFFORT TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE IN NEARLY TWO DECADES.

if America worked harder to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people, there would be fewer atrocities like the one that occurred in Newtown.

FAMILIES OF THE 26 VICTIMS FROM LAST MONTH'S SCHOOL SHOOTING IN CONNECTICUT JOINED HIM FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY.

THE PRESIDENT SIGNED 23 EXECUTIVE ORDERS AIMED AT ELIMINATING GUN VIOLENCE. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA GUN VIOLENCE PLAN-CG RVL


THOSE ACTIONS INCLUDE MAKING CURRENT GUN LAWS STRICTER --.

EXPANDING MENTAL HEALTH MEASURES --

AND PROMOTING FEDERAL RESEARCH INTO GUN CRIME THROUGH THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA GUN VIOLENCE PLAN-VOTOPS


THE PRESIDENT'S PLAN ALSO INCLUDES UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR GUNS --

AND BANNING ASSAULT WEAPONS.

A RECENT WASHINGTON POST ABC POLL FOUND 58 PERCENT OF PEOPLE SUPPORT AN ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN.

EVEN MORE SUPPORT A BAN ON HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINES. Return to index of stories...


LEE ELEMENTARY SRO OFFICERS-BNC


MAKING SCHOOLS SAFER BY ADDING MORE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS.

IN LEE COUNTY. SCHOOL AND DEPUTIES ARE ALREADY TAKING A PRO-ACTIVE STEP.

ABC 7'S JOELLE PARKS SPENT THE DAY IN SCHOOL WATCHING JUST HOW SAFE YOUR CHILDREN ARE. Return to index of stories...


LEE ELEMENTARY SRO OFFICERS-PKG


Take pkg

It's something parents aren't used to seeing as they pick up their kids from hector caffersta elementary school:

A lee county sheriffs deputy in uniform.

Sot Barbara giglan, parent

I think it's a really good idea, I think that it makes the kids feel safer knowing that there's somebody there."

Sot rob beauchene, parent

I feel a little bit safer, knowing that if somebody wants to act stupid then somebody will be there to counteract that."

Starting today-

10 officers will rotate between 44 of lee county's elementary schools.

Sot Patrick Hayhurst

Lee Co. Schools Director of Security

" we can only do so much with locks and windows and doors and stuff like that but we felt that the presence here is not only moorland for securi, but tis good for the kids bc all the sros are trained highly and have an educational background."

These officers- reassigned to be school resource officers from the youth services revision of the lee county sheriffs office.

Sot tc tyus, school resource office

" we're going to cover all the elementary schools to do the job."

Their job- not affecting budgets this school year.

Sot Patrick

It's not costing the school district or the sheriff any more money at the moment, however that's just for the movement bc the people they took away to have other responsibilities."

The cost, and number of officers could change.

More officers- something these parents say they want their tax dollars to go toward.

Sot don Rutledge, parent

I think they should have 2, I don't think ones enough."

Sot Barbara

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STAND YOUR GROUND-VO WIPE


THE MOTHER OF TRAYVON MARTIN IS ASKING HOW MANY CHILDREN HAVE TO DIE BEFORE FLORIDA REPEALS IT'S CONTROVERSIAL STAND YOUR GROUND LAW.

SYBRINA FULTON STOOD WITH MORE THAN A DOZEN LAWMAKERS AT THE STATE CAPITOL ASKING LAWMAKERS TO FIX THE PROVISION.

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STAND YOUR GROUND-SOTVO


"How many times are we going to bury our loved ones and not do anything about it. It is important that we do something about this law.

STAND YOUR GROUND ALLOWS ANYONE TO USE DEADLY FORCE IF THEY FEEL A SERIOUS THREAT.

AS FOR THE MAN WHO SHOT THE TEEN.

GEORGE ZIMMERMAN CLAIMS SELF DEFENSE

HIS ATTORNEYS SAY THEY DO NOT CONSIDER THIS A STAND YOUR GROUND CASE AND WILL NOT USE THAT AS A DEFENSE.

ZIMMERMAN WILL GO ON TRIAL LATER THIS YEAR.

AFTER THE SHOOTING GOVERNOR SCOTT HAS PUT TOGETHER A TASK FORCE FOR DEVELOPING SUGGESTIONS TO CHANGE THE LAW.

THE TASK FORCE PLANS TO SUBMIT THIER REPORT TO SCOTT IN MARCH. Return to index of stories...


OPERATION MARIO BROTHERS-(2)SS


NEW AT SIX --

AFTER A YEAR AND A HALF INVESTIGATION --

A MAJOR DRUG OPERATION HAS HIT SOUTH FLORIDA HARD.

23 MEN ARE NOW BEHIND BARS --

ALL OF THEM ACCUSED OF SELLING MARIJUANA THROUGHOUT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE COLLIER AND LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENTS -- ALONG WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE -- CALL THIS "OPEARTION MARIO BROTHERS"---

WIPING OUT A HIGH PROFILE DRUG DEALING ORGANIZATION. Return to index of stories...


OPERATION MARIO BROTHERS-SOT VO


13:31:00 "This group had some violence around them. We had some shooting which is what led us to them in the first place."

DECTECTIVES SAY THIS CASE ISN'T FULLY WRAPPED UP YET--

AND THAT MORE ARRESTS COULD FOLLOW SOON. Return to index of stories...


CAPE STANDOFF CHARGES-SS-VO


A TEENAGER IS NOW FACING FELONY CHARGES FOLLOWING A STANDOFF IN CAPE CORAL.

16 YEAR OLD GREGORY GRIFFIN IS CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON.

OFFICERS SAY HE HELD A 15 YEAR OLD GIRL AT GUNPOINT YESTERDAY.

SWAT TEAMS AND POLICE SURROUNDED THE HOME ON SOUTHWEST SANTA BARBARA PLACE FOR OVER AN HOUR BEFORE THEY WERE ABLE TO GET THE GIRL SAFELY OUT.

GRIFFIN WAS BOOKED INTO THE JUVENILE ASSESSMENT CENTER. Return to index of stories...


STEVE STRAUSS TRIAL-SS VO


HE SERVED BOOZE ON THE BEACH. ILLEGALLY AND IS NOW FACING THE MUSIC.

FORT MYERS BEACH BAR OWNER STEVEN STRAUSS WON'T GO TO JAIL--

BUT HE IS ON PROBATION.

IN JULY, UNDERCOVER AGENTS BOUGHT BEERS FROM SERVERS AT "TOP O MAST" --

STRAUSS SAYS HE'S ALWAYS ALLOWED HIS STAFF TO SERVE DRINKS TO CUSTOMERS ON THE BEACH OUT TO THE WATER LINE FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS.

BUT TODAY THE JUDGE RULED HE VIOLATED HIS LIQUOR LICENSE. Return to index of stories...


STEVE STRAUSS TRIAL-SOTVO


super=Honorable Andrew Swett, Judge

"it's definitely outside the 19 feet.but i'm finding its even off his property.125 feet off his property"

FROM NOW ON, TOP 'O MAST CAN ONLY SERVE DRINKS ON THE SAND WITHIN 19 FEET OF THE BUILDING.

THE DECISION COMES AS FORT MYERS BEACH REVIEWS APPLICATIONS FROM OTHER BARS AND RESTAURANTS TO EXTEND WHERE THEY CAN SERVE ALCOHOLIC DRINKS ON THE SAND. Return to index of stories...


CADILLAC JACK'S 911 CALL-SOT VO SS


WE'RE NOW HEARING THE 9-1-1 CALLS AFTER A DEPUTY SHOT AND KILLED A MAN IN LEE COUNTY.

IT ALL STARTED FOLLOWING A HUGE BAR BRAWL OUTSIDE CADILLAC JACKS ALONG U-S 41.

:07 i'm a security guard at cadillac jacks i have a bunch of fights going on in the parking lot i need someone here now:13

AS THE CALLS POURED IN --

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES RACED TO THE SCENE.

ON THE WAY THERE THEY SPOTTED A CAR MATCHING THE VEHICLE DESCRIPTION OF THE SUSPECTS INVOLVED.

WHEN THEY PULLED THE CAR OVER --

DEPUTIES SAY THE PASSENGER -- JOSEPH POWELL --

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CADILLAC JACK'S 911 CALL-SOT VO


::20 operator:how many gun shots did you hear? caller: like 3 or 4, i'm not sure if it was or it wasnt. there is like 25 different fights going on right now:27

TWO DEPUTIES FIRED BACK.

POWELL DIED ON SCENE.

THE INCIDENT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.

THE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WILL MAKE THE FINAL DETERMINATION IF THE SHOOTING WAS JUSTIFIED. Return to index of stories...


BAYFRONT MUSIC VOTE-VO


A NEW PERMIT FOR A POPULAR CONCERT SERIES WAS NARROWLY APPROVED BY THE CITY OF NAPLES.

BAYFRONT'S ROCKIN' BY THE BAY SERIES HAS BEEN THE CENTER OF CONTROVERSY AFTER NEIGHBORS COMPLAINED ABOUT THE NOISE.

TODAY, THE NAPLES MAYOR BROKE A TIE-BREAKER WHICH APPROVED A NEW PERMIT FOR THE CONCERT SERIES.

BUT THERE IS A MAJOR CATCH TO TODAY'S APPROVAL.

IF ONE VERIFIED NOISE COMPLAINT IS FILED AGAINST THE CONCERT, THE SERIES WILL BE SHUT DOWN. Return to index of stories...


FL POLICE DRONES-VO WIPE


ONE STATE SENATOR THINKS GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE IS GOING TOO FAR.

SENATOR JOE NEGRON WANTS TO LIMIT DRONE USE BY POLICE.

HE'S FILED LEGISLATION THAT WOULD BAN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS.

IN THE BILL.OFFICERS COULD USE DRONES TO INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE TERROR ATTACKS,

BUT NEGRON BELIEVES THEY SHOULD NOT BE USED TO MONITOR LAW-ABIDING FLORIDIANS. Return to index of stories...


FL POLICE DRONES-SOT VO


"You know it's fine to kill terrorists in Afghanistan and Pakistan with drones but they really shouldn't be used as a routine matter to monitor the movements of law-abiding Floridians. So we want to set some reasonable boundaries on their use."

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OPPOSE THE BILL.

IT PASSED ITS FIRST HEARING.

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CAPE CORAL DIPLOMAT AND 41-VO WIPE


CAPE CORAL LEADERS HAVE PLANS TO MAKE DIPLOMAT PARKWAY A MAJOR COORIDOR IN THE CITY.

CITY STAFF WOULD LIKE TO MOVE A TRAFFIC LIGHT TO THE INTERSECTION THAT SERVES AS A GATEWAY TO THE NEW VETERANS CLINIC.

CURRENTLY THERE IS A LIGHT IN FRONT OF MERCHANTS CROSSING, BUT CITY LEADERS SAY IT'S CONFUSING PEOPLE.

THIS PROPOSAL WOULD ESSENTIALLY MOVE THE LIGHT -- NOT ADD ANOTHER ONE. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CORAL DIPLOMAT AND 41-SOT VO


23:19 this intersection isnt marked very well -- they see the light at merchants crossing and they just drive past diplomat:30

CITY STAFF WILL ASK THE METROPOLITIAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO CONTINUALLY CHECK ON TRAFFIC COUNTS AND CRASHES.

ULTIMATELY THEY BELIEVE THIS DATA WILL SHOW THE NEED FOR A SIGNAL.

LEADERS TELL US A GRANT COULD PAY FOR THE SIGNAL. Return to index of stories...


CAPE PAVING PROGRAM-VO


CAPE CORAL WANTS TO PURCHASE A PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO MONITOR THEIR MAJOR ROADWAYS.

THE 117 THOUSAND DOLLAR SYSTEM WOULD HELP THE CITY DETERMINE WHERE AND WHEN TO MAINTAIN ROADS.

THE MONEY WOULD COME FROM THE VERY LIMITED PAVING BUDGET.

BUT OVERALL, CITY STAFF BELIEVES THIS WILL SAVE MONEY ON REPAIRS.

IT STILL NEEDS COUNCIL'S APPROVAL. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP


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13:37 he's gotta be a smart little guy if he's getting away with this 41

STILL NO SIGN OF A RUNAWAY BEAR CUB

AFTER OVER A DAY OF SEARCHING BY AIR AND GROUND.

UP AHEAD --

A LIVE REPORT ON THE BEAR HUNT AND WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

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


TZ1 bear cub search-SOTVO


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WINTER WEATHER-VO


NASTY WEATHER OUT WEST HAS MOVED INTO THE NORTH EAST.

A WINTERY MESS OF ICE AND SNOW SNARLED TRAFFIC AND CLOSED SCHOOLS FROM PENNSYLVANIA TO MASSACHUSETTS.

ACROSS THE SOUTH--

FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET GLAZED OVER ROADS FROM TEXAS TO ALABAMA--

TEMPERATURES HOVER ABOUT 70 DEGREES IN SOUTHERN ALABAMA.

A NEW STORM BREWING IN THE GULF OF MEXICO COULD SPREAD MORE SNOW TO SEVERAL STATES TOMORROW NIGHT. Return to index of stories...


JIM STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP


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WEATHER-PWC


The forecast calls for changing weather starting tomorrow. The balance of our evening will be mostly clear with mild 60's and a little fog again tomorrow morning. The first half of Thursday will be mostly sunny once again with a high in the mid to upper 70's. In the afternoon we will start to track some rain showers moving in from the west. Skies should cloud-up after lunchtime and some showers will cross the area around 2:00 p.m. The rain showers forecast should not last all afternoon and move through quickly. I expect that most places will receive less than ¼ inch of rain tomorrow. The winds will increase by late day and southwest Florida boaters should be aware that the weather tomorrow morning will be nice, but turn windy and rough by the end of the day. Our highs in the 70's will quickly drop back to the 60's by sunset and we are going down to 50 degrees by Friday morning.

The extended outlook for the weekend looks cool with variable clouds overhead. High temperatures both Saturday and Sunday will be in the 70's and overnight lows throughout the area will noticeably cooler this weekend.

The aforementioned cold front coming in tomorrow won't bring a lot of rain; however, we will certainly notice a drop in temperatures for the next several days. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO GABY-2SHOT-SS-BOX


NOW TO THE LATEST ON THE HUNT FOR AN GRIZZLY BEAR CUB --

ON THE LOOSE FOR MORE THAN 30 HOURS NOW IN COLLIER COUNTY.

-- AFTER ESCAPING FROM ITS OWNER.

BOO BOO THE GRIZZLY BEAR BOLTED FROM HIS OWNER'S HOUSE ON 43-RD AVENUE IN GOLDEN GATE YESTERDAY.

THE OWNER RAISED BOO BOO ALONG WITH HIS BROTHER YOGI IN CAPTIVITY, SO HE DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO HUNT.

ABC 7'S GABY FLEISCHMAN JOINS US LIVE

WITH WHY'S IT'S PROBALY MORE ACCURATE TO CALL THIS A PASSIVE SEARCH -- RATHER THAN AN ACTIVE SEARCH. Return to index of stories...


GRIZZLY BEAR CUB SEARCH-REM LIVE


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GRIZZLY BEAR CUB SEARCH-BNR-PKG


Pkg:

Kim west is keeping her kids inside and her dog close after hearing a grizzly bear is roaming around in her backyard.

Kim:

11:20:16 I look around the corners when I let the dog out and stay around him."

She and her neighbors are looking out-- and taking some extra steps to stay safe.

Kim:

20:46 school buses were not dropping kids off at corner individually dropping them off at houses 52

A two year old bear named boo boo is on the loose after escaping from his home on the 4thousand block of 43rd avenue ne yesterday. The cub was being held in captivity with his brother yogi and an adult grizzly named tonk-- as part of an educational show called 'a grizzly experience.' Their owner did have the proper permits and fencing-- but somehow boo boo got out.

Sophia:

13:37 he's gotta be a smart little guy if he's getting away with this 41

Fwc set out dog food and sweet treats around the area in hopes of luring the bear in to a trap.

Cptn mitts mravic, Fwc:

4:42:29 this bears used to captivity, he's not used to looking for food on his own 31 so were gona put out some food sources that hopefully might attract him 34

They say boo boo is a friendly bear and is used to human contact.

He isn't considered a threat and likely won't attack-- but That doesn't mean you should go near the bear if you spot him.

Cptn mitts mravic, Fwc:

44:57 this is an animal anything can happen but there's not expectations on our side that this bear is aggressive.

Kim:

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GRIZZLY BEAR CUB SEARCH-REM LIVE


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BOEING 787 GROUNDED


BREAKING NEWS --

THE F-A-A HAS GROUNDED BOEING'S NEW 787 DREAMLINER AIRCRAFT.

THEY ARE WORRIED ABOUT THE AIRCRAFT'S BATTERY SYSTEM.

TWO AIRLINES JUST GROUNDED THE PLANE FOR THE EXACT SAME REASON.

THIS IS THE LATEST IN A STRING OF FAILURES FOR BOEING'S SUPPOSEDLY STATE-OF-THE-ART NEW AIRCRAFT. Return to index of stories...


ENDO CROSS COUNTRY TRIP SENDOFF-VO


DAYS AFTER TURNING UP AT AN ANIMAL SHELTER IN WISCONSIN -

ENDO THE MASTIFF IS TAKING A LONG TRIP BACK HOME TO THE SOUTH.

ENDO IS TRAVELING A LONG 18-HUNDRED MILES. BACK TO CAPE CORAL.

HIS ORIGINAL OWNERS LOST HIM 2 YEARS AGO, AFTER HE ESCAPED FROM THEIR FENCED YARD.

ENDO WAS ABLE TO BE TRACKED BACK TO HIS FAMILY, BECAUSE OF HIS MICROCHIP.

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COMING UP NEXT OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE TWO-POP


A BIG MOVE IN THE NFL TODAY. THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING SAY TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE.

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TZ2 SPORTS-VO


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WORLD NEWS TEASE-BLK-SOT


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TONIGHT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


TONIGHT AT 7 OPEN

he had open lacerations, puncture wounds

ALL NEW TONIGTH A 7--

A RESCUE CAME TOO LATE FOR THIS CHARLOTTE COUNTY DOG.

WHAT'S IN STORE FOR THE OWNER WHO IGNORED ALL THE WARNING SIGNS.

A CLEANUP PROJECT IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS BACKFIRES.

WHAT NEW PLAN CITY WORKERS ARE IMPLEMENTING TO CLEAR THE RIVERFRONT. Return to index of stories...


TZ 7 1) ANIMAL CRUELTY ARREST-SOTTOPS VO-WIPE


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TZ 7 2) FM BASIN DEVELOPMENT-VOTOPS


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SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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CHIP KELLY-VOTOPS


LAST WEEK CHIP KELLY SAID THANKS BUT NO THANKS TO THE NFL. WELL. THE MAN IS ALLOWED TO CHANGE HIS MIND. AND HE HAS.

KELLY HAS DECIDED TO LEAVE THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. TO BECOME PHILADELPHIA'S HEAD COACH

IN 4 YEARS AT OREGON. KELLY WAS 46-7. INCLUDING 4 BCS BOWL GAMES. Return to index of stories...


TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING-POPMON


20 YEARS OF THUNDER. THAT IS THE NEW SLOGAN IN TAMPA. AS THE LIGHTNING CELEBRATE THEIR 20TH SEASON. A SEASON THAT ALMOST NEVER HAPPENED. BUT IT WILL HAPPEN STARTING THIS SATURDAY. AND THE LIGHTNING ARE HOPING THE PARTY LASTS UNTIL MID-JUNE. Return to index of stories...


TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING-VOTOPS


THE LIGHTNING OF COURSE GETTING READY FOR THAT SHORTENED SEASON. AT GERMAIN ARENA THIS WEEK.

A SEASON THAT IS JUST 48 GAMES THIS YEAR. SO THEY KNOW THEIR TIME ON THE ICE THIS WEEK IS CRITICAL. Return to index of stories...


TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING-SOTTOPS


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SPRING TRAINING-VOTOPS


BELIEVE IT OR NOT SPRING TRAINING IS ALMOST HERE. THE RED SOX AND TWINS REPORT TO FORT MYERS IN LESS THAN A MONTH.

TODAY. MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL OFFICIALLY REALEASED THE SPRING TRAINING SCHEDULES FOR ALL 30 TEAMS. WHICH STARTS IN FORT MYERS. WHEN THE RED SOX PLAY NORTHEASTER AT JETBLUE PARK FEBRUARY 21ST

YOU CAN GO TO OUR WEBSITE. ABC-7.COM TO FIND YOUR FAVORITE TEAM. Return to index of stories...


FGCU MEN-POPMON


IS IT TOO SOON TO TALK ABOUT MARCH MADNESS. PROBABLY. BUT WE'RE GOING TO DO IT ANYWAY. NATIONAL EXPERTS HAVE ALREADY STARTED PREDICTING WHO WILL BE IN THE NCAA TOURNAMENT. THE FGCU MEN. ARE ONE OF THOSE TEAMS. BUT THE EAGLES ARE LIKE. CAN WE WORRY ABOUT MARCH. IN MARCH. Return to index of stories...


FGCU MEN-VOTOPS


RIGHT NOW THE FELLAS ARE TIED FOR FIRST IN THE ASUN CONFERENCE WITH BOTH JACKSONVILLE AND STETSON.

THAT'S THE GOOD NEWS. THE BETTER NEWS IS THEY HAVE THEIR NEXT 3 GAMES AT HOME. STARTING WITH LIPSCOMB ON THURSDAY NIGHT.

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FGCU MEN-SOTTOPS


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MIAMI HEAT FAN-VOTOPS


A MIAMI HEAT FAN IS SUING THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS. THAT'S RIGHT SUING THE SPURS.

YOU MAY REMEMBER BACK IN NOVEMBER. THE HEAT AND SPURS PLAYED IN MIAMI. BEFORE THAT GAME. SAN ANTONIO COACH GREG POPOVICH DECIDED TO SEND 3 OF HIS STAR PLAYERS HOME TO REST. INSTEAD OF PLAYING IN THE GAME.

AS A RESULT HEAT FAN. LARRY MCGUINNESS IS SUING THE SPURS FOR WHAT HE SAYS VIOLATES THE STATES FAIR TRADE PRACTICE LAWS.

GOOD LUCK WITH THAT. Return to index of stories...


NBA LONDON-VOTOPS


THE NBA IS TAKING IT'S ACT TO LONDON THIS WEEK. WHEN THE KNICKS AND PISTONS GET TOGETHER THURSDAY NIGHT.

IT'S ONLY THE 3RD EVER GAME TO BE PLAYED IN EUROPE.

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NBA LONDON-SOTTOPS


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GOODBYE-4SHOT


4SHOTAD LIB GOODBYE Return to index of stories...