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DIRECTORS PAGE TEASE ONE
HEADLINES TZ1 kayak coast guard training-SOTVO
HL1) dea pharmacy raid-SOTVO TZ1 manti te'o-VOTOPS
HL2) punta gorda cold case-SOTVO SOUTHERN WINTER BLAST-VO
HL3) kayak patrol-VOTOPS JIM STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP
SHOW OPEN-CLIP WEATHER-WXWALL
FIRST WEATHER-WXWALL KAYAK COAST GUARD TRAINING-VOTOPS-2SHOT
DEVELOPING OPEN-CLIP KAYAK COAST GUARD TRAINING-PKG
BONITA DEA PHARMACY RAID-VOTOPS-OC KAYAK COAST GUARD TRAINING-OC-BNR
BONITA DEA PHARMACY RAID-PKG NELSON JOINS PYTHON HUNT-NATS-VO
PUNTA GORDA MISSING WOMAN COLD CASE-VOTOPS-SS-TCMO MANTI TE'O HOAX-VO WIPE
PUNTA GORDA MISSING WOMAN COLD CASE-ANIMAP MANTI TE'O HOAX-SOT VO
PUNTA GORDA MISSING WOMAN COLD CASE-FLY-PKG-BNR COMING UP NEXT OPEN-CLIP
PUNTA GORDA MISSING WOMAN COLD CASE-ONCAM TEASE TWO-POP
HEATHER JENSEN HOLESAPPLE IN COURT-SS VO WIPE TZ2 SPORTS-VO
HEATHER JENSEN HOLESAPPLE IN COURT-SOT VO WORLD NEWS TEASE-BLK-SOT
RIVERA FIRST APPEARANCE-VO-WIPE TONIGHT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP
RIVERA FIRST APPEARANCE-SOT-SS TZ 7 1) HUMAN TRAFFICKING-VOTOPS-WIPE
MAATSCH NEW CHARGES-SS-VO TZ 7 2) AMERICAN AIRLINES-VOTOPS
KOTTKAMP LEAVES VR LABS-CG VO WIPE SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
KOTTKAMP LEAVES VR LABS-SOTVO DAN QUINN-VOTOPS
SWEETBAY CLOSURES-SS WIPE FLORIDA GATORS-POPMON
SWEETBAY CLOSURES-SOT VO FLORIDA GATORS-SOTTOPS
AURORA MOVIE THEATER REOPENS-VO WIPE LEBRON JAMES-VOTOPS
AURORA MOVIE THEATER REOPENS-(4)SOTVO TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING-POPMON
FL ELECTION CHANGES-VO WIPE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING-VOTOPS
FL ELECTION CHANGES-SOT VO TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING-SOTTOPS
COLLIER BEAR CUB SEARCH-SS-VO RED SOX-VOTOPS
AMVET TRAVELING TRIBUTE-VO WIPE WORLD BASEBALL-VIDBOX
AMVET TRAVELING TRIBUTE-SOT VO HUMANA GOLF-VOTOPS
NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP GOODBYE-4SHOT


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HEADLINES


"You don't know what you're living next too - it's a different world today."

A PHARMACY BECOMES THE CENTER OF A FEDERAL RAID.

THE SURPRISE OPERATION THAT CLOSED DOWN IT'S DOORS,

FORCING CUSTOMERS COMING HERE FOR YEARS *OUT*.

"hopefully the family can now have closure."

A BOMBSHELL BREAK IN A THE DISAPPEARANCE

OF A COLLIER COUNTY WOMAN.

THE PROMISING NEW CLUES INVESTIGATORS ARE HOPING WILL

FINALLY SOLVE A 20 YEAR MYSTERY.

ADDING MORE ENFORCEMENT ON THE WATER.

THE NEW PLAN TO KEEP YOU SAFE WHILE ENJOYING THE

LOCAL WATERWAYS.

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


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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FIRST WEATHER-WXWALL


Today will be considered our day of transition as we go from above average temperatures back to the norm.

The balance of our day will be just fine. Partly sunny skies and a nice warm up to the upper 70s. A cold front will quick come over, and it'll give us a little cloud cover with a small chance of a shower this afternoon and evening.

So the first half of Thursday will be nice, but in the afternoon we will start to track some rain showers as the front approaches from our west. Skies should cloud-up after lunchtime and some showers will cross the area around 2:00 PM. 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 this morning will be nice, but it will turn windy and rough by the end of the day.

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DEVELOPING OPEN-CLIP


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BONITA DEA PHARMACY RAID-VOTOPS-OC


HAPPENING RIGHT NOW AT SIX --

A COLLIER COUNTY PHARMACY IS SHUT DOWN.

FEDERAL AGENTS RAIDED THE SUNSHINE PHARMACY ON RATTLESNAKE-HAMMOCK ROAD IN NAPLES THIS AFTERNOON/.

ABC-7 CAMERAS ROLLED AS AGENTS REMOVED BOX AFTER BOX OF EVIDENCE.

ABC 7'S RICK RITTER WAS THE FIRST ON SCENE AND SPOKE TO PEOPLE WHO HAD BEEN COMING TO THE PHARMACY FOR YEARS. Return to index of stories...


BONITA DEA PHARMACY RAID-PKG


ONE BOX AND COMPUTER HARD DRIVE AFTER ANOTHER - ALL BEING LOADED OUT OF THE SUNSHINE PHARMACY OFF RATTLESNAKE ROAD IN NAPLES.

EARLY THIS MORNING - D-E-A AGENTS ALONG WITH THE COLLIER SHERIFFS NARCOTICS TEAM RAIDED THE PHARMACY - EXECUTING A SEARCH WARRANT.

SUNSHINE IS WELL KNOWN THROUGHOUT COLLIER - WITH FOUR DIFFERENT LOCATIONS - BUT THIS WAS THE ONLY ONE SHUT DOWN TODAY.

RESIDENTS WHO'VE BEEN COMING TO THE PHARMACY FOR YEARS WERE TURNED AWAY TODAY BY D-E-A AGENTS - COMING AS A COMPLETE SURPRISE.

TAKE SOT

Karen Vargo/Naples/11:41:09 "I went inside and was met by a police officer who said the pharmacy is closed."

Rosario Falzule/Naples/11:39:33 "You don't who you're living next too - it's a different world today." Return to index of stories...


PUNTA GORDA MISSING WOMAN COLD CASE-VOTOPS-SS-TCMO


A HUGE CLUE IN THE COLD CASE OF A COLLIER COUNTY WOMAN MISSING FOR TWO DECADES --

EMERGED FROM THE BOTTOM OF A PUNTA GORDA CANAL TODAY.

FRANCIS HENDRICKSON MYSTERIOUSLY VANISHED IN 1993.

FOR YEARS, MANY BELIEVED SHE DROVE INTO A CANAL

NOW, INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE THIS CAR MAY SOLVE THE COLD CASE THAT HAS STUMMPED SO MANY. Return to index of stories...


PUNTA GORDA MISSING WOMAN COLD CASE-ANIMAP


OFFICERS FOUND HUMAN REMAINS INSIDE THAT CAR.

THE CAR IS SIMILAR TO THE ONE HENDRICKSON WAS LAST SEEN DRIVING.

ABC 7'S CHARLIE KEEGAN HAS BEEN AT THE CANAL ALL DAY.

HE TELLS US ABOUT THE NEW TECHNOLOGY THAT HELPED BREAK THE INVESTIGATION. Return to index of stories...


PUNTA GORDA MISSING WOMAN COLD CASE-FLY-PKG-BNR


Pkg

BOBBING IN THE DARK WATER OF PUNTA GORDA ISLES, DIVERS ATTACH STRAPS TO A CAR TRAPPED IN THE MUD 18 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE.

"we had no idea, no idea." John Feuchack, Punta Gorda

JOHN FEUCHACK NEVER THOUGHT A BUICK STATION WAGON WAS SITTING UNDERWATER JUST FEET FROM HIS HOUSE.

"I don't recall seeing at that time, nor does anyone else, an oil slick." John Feuchack, Punta Gorda

IT TOOK POLICE OFFICERS 20 YEARS TO FIND IT.

FRANCES HENDRICKSON WENT MISSING IN 1993.

POLICE SUSPECTED SHE DROVE OFF THE ROAD INTO A CANAL, BUT NEVER FOUND HER.

"it turned out to be a roof or it turned out to be a porta potty, or another mass." Capt. Tom Lewis, Punta Gorda Police Dept.

THE DEPARTMENT DIDN'T GIVE UP FOLLOWING LEAD AFTER LEAD, COMMITTED TO SOLVING THE CASE.

THIS SUMMER THEY USED SIDE SCAN SONAR TO EXPLORE PUNTA GORDA'S 55 MILES OF CANALS.

STILL NOTHING, UNTIL THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE BROUGHT ITS BRAND NEW ADVANCED SONAR HERE YESTERDAY.

"almost a soon as we hit the water we came to this area because it's close to her home and we located the vehicle." Capt. Tom Lewis, Punta Gorda Police Dept.

WITH THE EYES OF AN EVER GROWING CROWD ON THEM, AUTHORITIES RECOVERED THE CAR AND FOUND SKELETAL REMAINS INSIDE.

"hopefully the family can now have closure." John Feuchack, Punta Gorda

CLOSURE WHICH WOULDN'T BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE SONAR. Return to index of stories...


PUNTA GORDA MISSING WOMAN COLD CASE-ONCAM


AUTHORITIES SAY THEY'RE 99 PERCENT SURE THEY'VE FOUND HENDRICKSON.

THEY ARE WAITING FOR TEST RESULTS FOR CONFIRMATION. Return to index of stories...


HEATHER JENSEN HOLESAPPLE IN COURT-SS VO WIPE


A COLORADO WOMAN. ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE NOVEMBER DEATHS OF HER TWO CHILDREN. APPEARED IN A LEE COUNTY COURTROOM TODAY.

HEATHER JENSEN. WHO ALSO GOES BY NAME HEATHER "HOLESAPPLE". WAIVED EXTRADITION, CLEARING THE WAY FOR HER RETURN TO COLORADO.

INVESTIGATORS SAY SHE LOCKED HER TWO AND FOUR YEAR OLD SONS IN A HOT CAR WHILE SHE HAD SEX WITH HER BOYFRIEND.

THE BOYS DIED OF HYPERTHERMIA.

SHE WAS ARRESTED WEDNESDAY AT A RELATIVE'S NORTH FORT MYERS HOME.

JENSEN FACES FELONY CHARGES OF CHILD ABUSE RESULTING IN DEATH AND NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE. Return to index of stories...


HEATHER JENSEN HOLESAPPLE IN COURT-SOT VO


JENSEN FACES FELONY CHARGES OF CHILD ABUSE RESULTING IN DEATH AND NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE. Return to index of stories...


RIVERA FIRST APPEARANCE-VO-WIPE


THE MAN CAPE POLICE SAY STABBED AND KILLED HIS WIFE --

MADE A STRANGE ARGMUMENT IN COURT TODAY.

COPS SAY PORFIRIO RIVERA HAS CONFESSED TO MURDERING HIS WIFE ANNA.

BUT HE URGED A JUDGE TO LET HIM POST BOND TODAY --

BECAUSE HE WOULD GET FIRED IF HE DIDN'T GET OUT OF JAIL.

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RIVERA FIRST APPEARANCE-SOT-SS


SOT: Porfirio Rivera, Accused of Killing Wife "I've been doing my job for like 23 years, if I don't get released I'll end up losing my job."

WE'VE LEARNED RIVERA WAS ALSO CHARGED WITH SEVERAL OTHER BATTERY CASES OVER THE YEARS. Return to index of stories...


MAATSCH NEW CHARGES-SS-VO


A LEE COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF STABBING HIS NEIGHBOR NOW FACES NEW CHARGES TODAY.

ABC7 HAS LEARNED JOHN MAATSCH IS NOW CHARGED WITH BURGLARY AND ATTEMPTED MURDER.

INVESTIGATORS SAY HE STABBED TRACEY MARAZZI THREE TIMES IN THE CHEST WHILE SHE WAS SLEEPING IN HER PASEO HOME.

IF CONVICTED, MAATSCH FACES A MANDATORY LIFE SENTENCE. Return to index of stories...


KOTTKAMP LEAVES VR LABS-CG VO WIPE


FORMER LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JEFF KOTTKAMP HAS RESIGNED AS C-E-O OF V-R LABS,

A HEALTH DRINK COMPANY.

THERE IS CONTROVERSY OVER A FIVE MILLION DOLLAR GRANT THAT LEE COUNTY GAVE TO THEM BACK IN 2011.

V-R LABS PROMISED 40 FULL TIME JOBS BY THE END OF 2012.

AND 208 JOBS BY 2017.

IT STILL HAS NOT DELIVERED ON THOSE PROMISES.

KOTTKAMP TELLS HE DECIDED TO LEAVE LAST MONTH TO FOCUS HIS CAREER ON THE LAW AND THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS. Return to index of stories...


KOTTKAMP LEAVES VR LABS-SOTVO


26:33 vr labs needed that credibility so this is a blow to that organization when there is a whole lot of questions that need to be answered here:43

LEE COUNTY DOCUMENTS SHOW HE WAS GETTING PAID 240 THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR.

WE ASKED HOW MUCH HE MADE WHILE HE WAS THERE - V-R LABS REFUSED TO TELL US. Return to index of stories...


SWEETBAY CLOSURES-SS WIPE


A STUNNING ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SWEETBAY TODAY --

THE SUPERMARKET IS SHUTTING DOWN ONE-THIRD OF THEIR STORES.

THIRTY THREE OF THOSE STORES ARE HERE IN FLORIDA.

THREE OF THEM ARE IN NAPLES.

ANOTHER IN PUNTA GORDA.

THE PHARMACY IN THE BONITA SPRINGS STORE IS ALSO ON THE LIST OF THOSE SHUTTING ITS DOORS. Return to index of stories...


SWEETBAY CLOSURES-SOT VO


Patricia Henry, Sweetbay Customer

57:05 this is what I'm afraid of, publix is going to drive them out of business 08.

57:15 That's what hapepns when these stores get so large and these little guys can compete 23

TWO-THOUSAND PEOPLE WILL LOSE THEIR JOBS.

THAT INCLUDES ABOUT 200 TO 250 PEOPLE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE COMPANY PLANS TO CLOSE THE STORES BY MID-FEBRUARY. Return to index of stories...


AURORA MOVIE THEATER REOPENS-VO WIPE


THE MOVIE THEATER IN COLORADO THAT WAS THE SITE OF A MASS SHOOTING RE-OPENS TONIGHT.

A REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY IS BEING HELD AT THE THEATER THAT'S BEEN RENAMED "THE CENTURY AURORA."

INSIDE THEATER 9 -- WHERE 12 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES AND 70 WERE INJURED --

IT'S NOW A DIGITAL THEATER WITH A WALL TO WALL AND CEILING TO FLOOR SCREEN.

SOME ARE CALLING TONIGHT'S EVENTS DISGUSTING, WHILE OTHERS SAY IT'S ONE MORE STEP TOWARD HEALING. Return to index of stories...


AURORA MOVIE THEATER REOPENS-(4)SOTVO


"We decided we're going to celebrate Alex's life. That's what we're going to do. We will be at places Alex would have been."

"I don't want it to be something holding me back from moving on.

DISCUSSIONS ARE UNDERWAY FOR A PERMANENT MEMORIAL FOR THE VICTIMS.

THE SHOOTING SUSPECT IS SCHEDULED TO ENTER A PLEA IN MARCH. Return to index of stories...


FL ELECTION CHANGES-VO WIPE


GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT HAS CHANGED HIS MIND.

HE SIGNED A LAW IN 2011 REDUCING EARLY VOTING DAYS IN FLORIDA FROM 14 TO 8.

NOW HE'S RETREATING FROM THAT POSITION -- HOPING TO RETURN TO A FULL TWO WEEKS.

ELECTION CHIEFS FROM AROUND THE STATE SAY IT WILL HELP DEAL WITH LONG LINES ON ELECTION DAYS.

THE GOVERNOR ALSO WANTS MORE VOTING SITES.

AND THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS WANTS EVEN MORE THAN THAT -- INCLUDING ONLINE REGISTRATION. Return to index of stories...


FL ELECTION CHANGES-SOT VO


---SOT--- Jessica Lowe-Minor/ League of Women Voters of Florida "We're optimistic about that but as always we want to wait until we actually see what's put together and what's finally proposed on paper before we get too enthusiastic."

THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN IS ALSO HOPING FOR BETTER ACCESSIBILITY FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED VOTERS WHO CAN'T WAIT IN LONG LINES. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER BEAR CUB SEARCH-SS-VO


NEW CLUES TONIGHT ON THE SEARCH FOR A BEAR CUB MISSING SINCE TUESDAY.

BOO BOO THE BEAR ESCAPED FROM HIS HOME IN GOLDEN GATE.

F-W-C SAYS THEY FOUND SOME BEAR FUR IN A FENCE --

BUT AREN'T SURE HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN THERE.

BOO BOO AND HIS BROTHER YOGI ARE PART OF AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM CALLED "A GRIZZLY EXPERIENCE."

RIGHT NOW AUTHORITIES ARE TAKING A SIT AND WAIT APPROACH HOPING FOOD WILL LURE IN THE 125 POUND CUB.

IF YOU SEE HIM, YOU'RE ASKED TO CALL F-W-C. Return to index of stories...


AMVET TRAVELING TRIBUTE-VO WIPE


MORE THAN 200 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA VETERANS HOPPED ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES TODAY -- ESCORTING THE "AMERICAN VETERANS TRAVELING TRIBUTE" FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY TO JET BLUE PARK.

THE VIETNAM WALL REPLICA, GOES UP TOMORROW.

IT BEARS THE NAMES OF THOSE WHO DIED IN THE VIETNAM WAR, ALONG WITH THOSE MISSING IN ACTION AND P-O-W'S.

THE PROUD VETERANS MET TODAY TO ESCORT THE WALL.

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES LED THE PACK- THEY ALL TRAVELLED DOWN 1-75 IN AN IMPRESSIVE CONVOY TO GET TO JET BLUE PARK. Return to index of stories...


AMVET TRAVELING TRIBUTE-SOT VO


16:30 "it lets a lot of the veterans- especially those who served in vietnam show their respects."

THE WALL WILL BE UP THROUGH SATURDAY.

THE AMERICAN HEROES AIR SHOW IS ALSO AT JET BLUE PARK ON SATURDAY.

BOTH ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FREE OF CHARGE. Return to index of stories...


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2:09:58-03You could be having the best day of your life and it can turn into the worst day of your life if you're not prepared."

EMERGENCIES CAN HAPPEN ANY PLACE AT ANY TIME.

WITH THE GROWING POPULARITY OF PADDLE BOARDING AND KAYAKING --

HOW THE COAST GUARD IS STEPPING IN TO KEEP YOU SAFE ON THE WATER.

AND IT'S CERTAINLY THE MOST CRAZY STORY OF THE YEAR SO FAR.

WAS MANTI TE'O A VICTIM OR PARTICIPANT IN A SHOCKING HOAX?

WHAT ONE OF THE MEN BEHIND THE ARTICLE THAT EXPOSED THE HOAX IS SAYING TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 kayak coast guard training-SOTVO


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SOUTHERN WINTER BLAST-VO


WHEN YOU THINK OF THE DEEP SOUTH, YOU DON'T THINK OF SNOW AND SLEET.

THIS WINTER STORM IS FORECASTED TO BRING ALL OF THAT TO SEVERAL SOUTHERN AND MID-ATLANTIC STATES.

SNOW IS EXPECTED IN PLACES LIKE TUSCALOOSA AND BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA --

WHICH DON'T HAVE THE EQUIPMENT TO DEAL WITH IT.

HEAVIER SNOW IS PREDICTED FOR NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA.

THIS SYSTEM WHAT IS PUSHING OUR TEMPERATURES DOWN TONIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


JIM STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP


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WEATHER-WXWALL


Today will be considered our day of transition as we go from above average temperatures back to the norm.

The balance of our day will be just fine. Partly sunny skies and a nice warm up to the upper 70s. A cold front will quick come over, and it'll give us a little cloud cover with a small chance of a shower this afternoon and evening.

So the first half of Thursday will be nice, but in the afternoon we will start to track some rain showers as the front approaches from our west. Skies should cloud-up after lunchtime and some showers will cross the area around 2:00 PM. 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 this morning will be nice, but it will turn windy and rough by the end of the day.

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

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. Return to index of stories...


KAYAK COAST GUARD TRAINING-VOTOPS-2SHOT


PADDLE SPORTS ARE GAINING POPULARITY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

FROM CANOES TO KAYAKS TO PADDLEBOARDS,

GETTING OUT ON THE WATER HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER.

BUT THE RULES TO PRACTICE ANY OF THESE SPORTS- DON'T EXIST.

AB7C 'S JOELLE PARKS EXPLAINS THE NEW INITIATIVE TO KEEP BOATERS WITHOUT MOTORS SAFE ON THE WATER. Return to index of stories...


KAYAK COAST GUARD TRAINING-PKG


Take pkg

Nats customers

Aaron Thomas sees all kinds of customers as a guide for calusa ghost tours.

Sot Aaron Thomas, calusa ghost tours kayak guide

2:09:11-18

"i get everybody from teenagers to senior citizens, it's such a wonderful sport."

Part of his job- teaching safety on the water.

Sot Aaron

2:10:54-04

A lot of folks think, oh it's just a kayak, I'm in shallow water, I really don't be to know safety but with the mangroves it can get like a maze back here"

To help with that-

The us coast guard auxiliary is teaching the dos and donts of paddle sport for the first time.

so what do you need to hit the water?

Sot Jim Mayer, us coast guard auxiliary commander

2:2:24-36

A life jacket, a whistle, a bottle of water, and sunscreen, without those items a boater can get into trouble, but we also cover being a smart kayaker before you leave the dock."

Sot Aaron

2:12:02-12

Our currents run quite strong, they weather conditions int he summer can change on a dime, especially if you don't know what you're doing. It's all about proper planning."

Part the organizations planning-expanding their services.

Sot Jim

2:4:06-17

Currently the coast guard auxiliary offers safe boating patrols, out on the water providing information and answering questions in a non law enforcement capacity, that's on a power boat. Eventually that will be done on a kayak."

Right now- there little to no enforcement on small rivers, creeks and canals.

By patrolling in a kayak or on a paddle board,

Auxiliary members will be able to continue their mission in a different capacity,

And alert law enforcement to problems if they arise.

Sot Jim

2:4:48

We can prevent accidents and keep more people alive."

Patrolling the imperial river and other paddle sport hot spots,

Something this guide is looking forward to.

Sot Aaron

2:9:01-08

It's a great spot, it's a hidden gem here in Bonita springs, I just love sharing this river with folks that come down." Return to index of stories...


KAYAK COAST GUARD TRAINING-OC-BNR


THE CLASS IS TAKING PLACE ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 2ND AT WIGGINS PASS.

IF YOU WANT MORE INFORMATION-

HEAD TO OUR WEB SITE -- ABC 7 DASH COM. Return to index of stories...


NELSON JOINS PYTHON HUNT-NATS-VO


U.S. SENATOR BILL NELSON JOINED THE HUNT TODAY FOR BURMESE PYTHONS IN THE EVERGLADES.

MORE THAN 1,000 PEOPLE HAVE SIGNED UP FOR THE MONTH LONG PYTHON CHALLENGE.

THE STATE HOPES PEOPLE WILL CATCH SOME PYTHONS AND WHICH WILL HELP RESEARCHERS LEARN MORE ABOUT THE INVASIVE SPECIES THAT'S CONSIDERED A PEST TO FLORIDA'S SWAMPLANDS.

THE HUNT ENDS ON FEBRUARY 10-TH. Return to index of stories...


MANTI TE'O HOAX-VO WIPE


THE REPORTER WHO EXPOSED THE MANTI TE'O GIRLFIREND HOAX IS SPEAKING OUT TONIGHT --

ABOUT THE STUNNING SAGA BAFFLING THE NATION.

TIMOTHY BURKE CO-WROTE THE STORY ON THE SPORTS WEBSITE DEADSPIN DOT COM.

T'EO SAYS HE DEVELOPED AN EMOTIONAL RELATIONSHIP FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR WITH A WOMAN HE MET OVER THE INTERNET -- BUT NEVER MET IN PERSON.

ACCORDING TO DEADSPIN.COM, THE WOMAN NEVER EXISTED.

BURKE SAYS EVEN SOME OF THE MEDIA FELL FOR THE STORY. Return to index of stories...


MANTI TE'O HOAX-SOT VO


S/Timothy Burke/Deadspin reporter

" we have five separate dates that she died, in major media circles and somebody should have noticed this."

S/Timothy Burke/Deadspin reporter

" And it would take a pretty, I guess, clueless guy to fall for this that long. And I guess that's where my skepticism lies."

BURKE SAYS HE'S NOT BUYING TE'OS CLAIMS HE IS AN INNOCENT VICTIM.

T'EO WILL BE PICKED IN THE N-F-L DRAFT.

EXPERTS HAD HIM HIGH IN THE FIRST ROUND.

THIS MIGHT HURT HIS STOCK. Return to index of stories...


COMING UP NEXT OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE TWO-POP


THE LIGHTNING HITTING THE ICE ONE LAST TIME. THEY TALK ABOUT THEIR TIME IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. FLORIDA GATORS IN A BATTLE FOR FIRST PLACE IN THE SEC. HEAR FROM THE GATORS.

SPEAKING OF FLORIDA. ANOTHER GATOR IS LEAVING FOR THE NFL. THIS TIME IT'S NOT A PLAYER. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 SPORTS-VO


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WORLD NEWS TEASE-BLK-SOT


WORLD NEWS TEASE Return to index of stories...


TONIGHT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


TONIGHT AT 7 OPEN

ALL NEW AT SEVEN.

POLICE ON THE SCENE OF BANK ROBBERY IN FORT MYERS.

WE HAVE A CREW SETTING UP FOR A LIVE REPORT IN THIRTY MINUTES.

AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE SUNSHINE STATE.

FLORIDA IS THE THIRD LARGEST STATE FOR THE CRIME.

NEW AT SEVEN,

A MAN IN NAPLES IS BUSTED IN THE LATEST STING.

WHAT HE'S ACCUSED OF DOING.

AND TAKE A LOOK AT THIS.

A MAJOR AIRLINE GETS A NEW LOOK.

HOPING NEW BUSINESS IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. Return to index of stories...


TZ 7 1) HUMAN TRAFFICKING-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ 7 2) AMERICAN AIRLINES-VOTOPS


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SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


SPORTS OPEN Return to index of stories...


DAN QUINN-VOTOPS


WE'VE GOT A LITTLE SHAKE UP IN GAINESVILLE. GATOR DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR DAN QUINN HIS JUMPING SHIP FOR THE NFL.

TAKING THE DEFENSIVE COORDIANTOR JOB WITH THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS.

UNDER QUINN THE GATORS HAD THE 5TH RANKED DEFENSE IN THE NATION.

LINEBACKERS COACH DJ DIRKIN. WILL TAKE OVER FOR QUINN. SPEAKING OF D Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA GATORS-POPMON


WELL CAN'T SPELL BILLY DONOVAN WITHOUT THE D. AND DONOVAN HAS HIS GATORS PLAYING SOME SERIOUS D. FLORIDA IS THE 3RD RANKED TEAM IN THE NATION IN SCORING DEFENSE ALLOWING JUST 52 POINTS A GAME. AND THEY ARE TAKING THAT D TO THE LONE STAR STATE TONIGHT. WHEN THEY FACE TEXAS A&M. IT'S A BATTLE FOR FIRST PLACE IN THE SEC Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA GATORS-SOTTOPS


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LEBRON JAMES-VOTOPS


WHILE MOST OF US WERE SLEEPING LAST NIGHT. LEBRON JAMES WAS MAKING HISTORY.

THE HEAT STAR. BECAME THE YOUNGEST PLAYER IN NBA HISTORY TO REACH 20-THOUSAND POINTS. HE'S JUST THE 38TH PLAYER TO REACH THAT MARK. Return to index of stories...


TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING-POPMON


WHETHER LIGHTNING FORWARD VINCENT LECAVALIER IS A HANDSOME MAN IS REALLY NOT MY CALL. BUT THE GOOD PEOPLE AT COSMO MAGAZINE THINK HE IS. NAMING HIM ONE OF THE SEXIEST MEN IN THE NHL. HIS TEAMMATES CERTIANLY DON'T CARE ABOUT THAT. JUST AS LONG AS HE LOOKS GOOD ON THE ICE. Return to index of stories...


TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING-VOTOPS


TODAY WAS THE FINAL DAY AT GERMAIN ARENA FOR VINCENT AND THE REST OF THE LIGHTING. THEY HEAD BACK TO TAMPA FOR A PRACTICE ON FRIDAY. THEN THE REGULAR SEASON STARTS SATURDAY NIGHT WHEN THEY HOST THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS.

BUT FOR THE LIGHTNING AND CERTAINLY THE HOCKEY FANS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. THEIR TIME HERE WAS WELL SPENT. Return to index of stories...


TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING-SOTTOPS


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RED SOX-VOTOPS


THE RED SOX MAKING A LITTLE NOISE TODAY. WITH A COUPLE SIGNINGS.

THE SOX RE-SIGN. CATCHER JARROD SALTALAMACCHIA TO A ONE YEAR DEAL WORTH 4.5 MILLION DOLLARS.

ALSO. THE RED SOX WERE TRING TO SIGN THE BIG BAT OF MIKE NAPOLI TO A THREE YEAR DEAL WORTH 39 MILLION. INSTEAD BOTH SIDES AGREE TO A ONE YEAR DEAL WORTH 5 MILLION. Return to index of stories...


WORLD BASEBALL-VIDBOX


SPEAKING OF BASEBALL. THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC COMES YOUR WAY THIS MARCH. FEATURING TEAMS FROM 28 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES.

INCLUDING THE UNITED STATES. TODAY THE US NAMED IT'S ROSTER.

A COUPLE FAMILIAR FACES TO THIS AREA. JOE MAUER AND BEN ZOBRIST.. OTHER BIG NAMES. BREWERS OUTFIELD RYAN BRAUN. METS 3RD BASEMAN DAVID WRIGHT AND CY YOUNG WINNER RA DICKEY Return to index of stories...


HUMANA GOLF-VOTOPS


LET'S PLAY SOME GOLF HUMANA CHALLENGE.

PHIL MICKELSON BEHIND TREES. NO PROBLEM. LEFTY. AWESOME SHOT TO GET IT CLOSE. BUT HE'S GOT A LOT TO WORK TO DO. EVEN PAR. 9 SHOTS BACK.

AARON BADDELY RIGHT IN THE MIX. 8 UNDER. ONE SHOT BACK OF THE LEAD Return to index of stories...


GOODBYE-4SHOT


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