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DIRECTORS PAGE NEWS AT 5:00 PM OPEN-CLIP
HEADLINES------------- TS CAR IN CANAL-VID BOX
HL1) CAR INTO CANAL-trxVOTOPS TS SINKHOLE IN LEHIGH-VID BOX
HL2) SINKHOLE IN LEHIGH ACRES-trxVOTOPS TS DEATH INVESTIGATION BONITA-VID BOX
HL3) INTERNET HOAXES TALKING WITH KIDS-trxVOTOPS INAUGURATION-CLIP
HL4) OBAMA TAKES OATH-trxNATSVO OBAMA 2ND INAUGURATION-2 SHOT-VO
DEVELOPING-CLIP OBAMA 2ND INAUGURATION-SOTVO
CAR INTO CANAL-OC-VO-OC MLK DAY NAT'L-OC
CAR INTO CANAL-LL PKG MLK DAY NAT'L-PKG
SINKHOLE IN LEHIGH ACRES-OC-VO-REM7-OC FM MLK PARADE-VID BOX
SINKHOLE IN LEHIGH ACRES-LL PKG NAPLES MLK PARADE-VID BOX
SINKHOLE IN LEHIGH ACRES-REM7 PG MLK PARADE-VID BOX
INAUGURATION-CLIP MLK DAY UNITY BREAKFAST-VID BOX
OBAMA SECOND INAUGURATION-LIVE EMS FUTURE TALKS-VO.WIPE
OBAMA SECOND INAUGURATION-SOTVO-TC MON EMS FUTURE TALKS-SOTVO
OBAMA SECOND INAUGURATION-PKG REGISTER VACANT HOMES-VO
FIRST LADY DRESS-SSTOPS ALGERIA HOSTAGES-VO
MLK TODAY-VO 787 BOEING-VOWIPE
FM MLK PARADE-NATSVO.WIPE NJ PLANE SKIDS OFF RUNWAY-VOTOPS
FM MLK PARADE-SOTVO AT SEA RESCUE-VO
NAPLES PARADE-NATSVO.WIPE SEALS JUMPS ON BOAT-NATSVO
NAPLES PARADE-SOTVO LEMURS ON THE LOOSE-VO
PG MLK DAY PARADE-NATSVOTOPS MANTI TEO LATEST-OC
CAPE CRA UPDATE-VO.WIPE MANTI TEO LATEST-PKG
CAPE CRA UPDATE-SOTVO MANTI TEO LATEST-SSTOPS
GATOR CREEK MARINA BOAT FIRE-BNR-VO.WIPE NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP
GATOR CREEK MARINA BOAT FIRE-SOTVO TEASE FOUR------------
NEXT AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP TZ4 A INTERNET HOAXES F-VO
TEASE ONE------------ TZ4 B KIDS GET PUPPY-VO
TZ1 A CREDIT CARD REWARDS-VOTOPS STORM WARN JP OPEN-CLIP
TZ1 B MAN WRESTLES SHARK-VOTOPS CROSSTALK-WX EST
COLD TEMPS-VOTOPS FORECAST-PHC
STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP FORECAST-WXWALL
FORECAST-PHC INTERNET HOAXES TALKING WITH KIDS-OC
FORECAST-WXWALL INTERNET HOAXES TALKING WITH KIDS-PKG
TOSS TO NINA-OC MAN BEGGING FOR KIDNEY-VO
CREDIT CARD REWARDS-TC MON KIDS GET PUPPY-VO.WIPE
CREDIT CARD REWARDS-PKG KIDS GET PUPPY-SOTVO
CREDIT CARD REWARDS-TC MON 87 YEAR OLD ICE SKATER-SOTVO
CREDIT REPAIR WARNING-SOTVO SMART SCHOOL BACKPACK-VO
ASPIRIN EYES-VO BLUE MONDAY-VOWIPE
MAN WRESTLES SHARK-VO SOUTHWEST FREE DRINK-VOTOPS
NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP NEXT AT 5-CLIP
TEASE TWO------------ TEASE FIVE-------------
TZ2 A FAST FOOD ASTHMA-VOTOPS-WIPE TZ5 PRINCE HARRY-SOTVO
TZ2 B MLK DAY-SOTVO BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN
BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN PRINCE HARRY DEPLOYMENT OVER-OC
FAST FOOD ASTHMA -VO IN POP PRINCE HARRY DEPLOYMENT OVER-PKG
FAST FOOD ASTHMA -PKG NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP
TEASE THREE-ONCAM COMING UP AT 6PM------
TZ3 A INAUGURATION-SOTVO TZ 6 1) CAR IN CANAL-SOTVO
TZ3 B EMERGENCY FIGHT-VO TZ 6 2) BOAT FIRE-VOTOPS
TZ3 C MANTI TEO LATEST-SOTVO TZ 6 3) WILD BOARS-SOTVO
FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY-SSTOPS CLOSE-2SHOT
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HEADLINES-------------


TRAGEDY ON THE ALLEY--

A MOM IS KILLED--

HER TWO YOUNG DAUGHTERS CLINGING TO LIFE AFTER THIS CRASH ON ALLIGATOR ALLEY.

NEW AT 5--

WHY IT WAS SO HARD FOR TROOPERS TO GET THEM OUT OF THE CAR.

A HOLE SWALLOWS PART OF A BUSY INTERSECTION IN LEHIGH ACRES.

NEW AT 5--

THE TEN HOUR REPAIR JOB.

CRACKING THE CODE--

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE LANGUAGE YOUR KIDS USE ON LINE AND HOW TO DECIFER IT.

i barak hussein obama do solmenly swear

AND WITH THAT--

HISTORY MADE IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL TODAY --

AS PRESIDENT OBAMA TAKES THE OATH OF OFFICE.

FROM THE POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE TO THE FIRST LADY'S DRESS --

ABC 7 HAS COMPLETE COVERAGE.

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


HL1) CAR INTO CANAL-trxVOTOPS


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HL2) SINKHOLE IN LEHIGH ACRES-trxVOTOPS


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HL3) INTERNET HOAXES TALKING WITH KIDS-trxVOTOPS


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HL4) OBAMA TAKES OATH-trxNATSVO


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DEVELOPING-CLIP


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CAR INTO CANAL-OC-VO-OC


DEVELOPING TONIGHT,

AN IMMOKALEE MOTHER IS DEAD AND HER TWO YOUNG CHILDREN ARE IN THE HOSPITAL AFTER SHE CRASHED HER CAR INTO A CANAL.

IT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE 8-30 THIS MORNING ON ALLIGATOR ALLEY.

ABC7's GABY FLEISCHMAN TELLS US HOW CREWS GOT THE FAMILY OUT OF THE CAR AFTER THEY WERE TRAPPED IN THE WATER FOR 30 MINUTES. Return to index of stories...


CAR INTO CANAL-LL PKG


Rescue crews tell me a mother and her two children weren't breathing on their own when they were pulled out of the car.

The mom-- 33 year old cecilia douglas of immokalee was pronounced dead here at physicians regional. Her two little girls are still fighting for their lives.

This is video of the scene on alligator alley near mile marker 87--

Fhp says 33 year old cecilia douglas' was driving northbound on i75 when her car hit the back of a box truck at around 830 this morning. she lost control and crashed through the fence-- the car flipped and got stuck upside down in the canal.

Douglas' two kids-- 3 year old rylee and 4 year old madison were in the back.

The family was stuck inside the car for at least 30 minutes before they were pulled out.

Sot:

Sgt norman parks, fhp

"6:42 when they brought them out they were not breathing on their own 44"

Cecilia passed away.

Rylee is in critical condition--

madison is in serious condition.

Three people in the box truck were also sent to the hospital-- one with serious injuries after her head hit the window during impact.

GABY FLEISCHMAN, ABC7 Return to index of stories...


SINKHOLE IN LEHIGH ACRES-OC-VO-REM7-OC


HAPPENING RIGHT NOW --

A NASTY SINKHOLE HAS CLOSED A ROAD IN LEHIGH ROAD.

IT'S AT THE INTERSECTION OF ALABAMA ROAD AND HOMESTEAD ROAD.

LET'S SHOW YOU A LIVE LOOK AT THE SITUATION.

YOU CAN SEE CREWS ARE WORKING TO REPLACE A SEWER PIPE THAT BURST THIS MORNING.

TONIGHT --

A-B-C-7'S MEAGHAN SMITH IS TRACKING THE SITUATION --

FINDING OUT IF IT WILL STILL BE A PROBLEM BY MORNING. Return to index of stories...


SINKHOLE IN LEHIGH ACRES-LL PKG


at one of lehigh acres busiest intersections, traffic comes to a hault.

about 10 this morning, a worker with the florida governmental utility authority discovered a small hole on homestead road at the intersection of leeland heights.

water was coming out of it, so crews shut down the road and began digging. that's when they discovered a a 12 inch sewer line had broken. the pipe has to be replaced and the road- patched back up.

48:16

*i imagine that it may be- it's in the middle of the road but we are taking steps to do what we can to minimize any inconvience for drivers. Return to index of stories...


SINKHOLE IN LEHIGH ACRES-REM7


THE LONGEST ESTIMATE WE HAVE HEARD SO FAR IS EIGHT TO 10 HOURS.

THAT WOULD STILL BEFORE MORNING RUSH HOUR.

COUNT ON ABC7 TO LET YOU KNOW WHEN IT IS OFFICALLY FIXED. Return to index of stories...


INAUGURATION-CLIP


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OBAMA SECOND INAUGURATION-LIVE


THIS IS A LIVE LOOK AT THE INAUGUATION DAY PARADE. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA SECOND INAUGURATION-SOTVO-TC MON


I BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA do solemnly swear

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA TOOK THE OATH OF OFFICE TODAY AT HIS SECOND PUBLIC INAUGURATION.

AFTERWARD. HE ADRESSED THE NATION.

ABC'S KAREN TRAVERS TELLS US WHAT HE'S PROMISING FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA SECOND INAUGURATION-PKG


ON A PERFECT, CRISP WINTER DAY - PRESIDENT OBAMA SIGNALED A NEW SEASON IN

AMERICA.

SOT Obama:

"My fellow Americans, we are made for this moment, and we will seize it - so

long as we seize it together."

DURING HIS 18 MINUTE INAUGURAL ADDRESS, PRESIDENT OBAMA OUTLINED A VISION

FOR HIS SECOND TERM - AND KEPT RETURNING TO SOME KEY THEMES:

SOTS Obama

"We, the people."

"Our journey."

"Our time."

IT WAS A CALL TO ACTION - PRESIDENT OBAMA MAKING IT CLEAR THAT HE LOOKS AT

THE NEXT FOUR YEARS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEIZE A MOMENTTOGETHER WITH THE

AMERICAN PEOPLE.

AND WHILE HE SAID THAT MUST BE DONE AS ONE NATION, ONE PEOPLE.THE AGENDA

HE OUTLINED IS AIMED AT PROGRESSIVES.

CLIMATE CHANGE, GUN CONTROL, IMMIGRATION REFORM - AND PROTECTING MEDICARE

AND SOCIAL SECURITY.

SOT Obama:

"They do not make us a nation of takers; they free us to take the risks that

make this country great."

AND IN AN INAUGURAL ADDRESS FIRST - A NOD TO GAY RIGHTS.

"Our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated

like anyone else under the law."

OFFICIALS ESTIMATED ABOUT 800-THOUSAND PEOPLE PACKED THE NATIONAL MALL TO

SEE PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CEREMONIAL SWEARING-IN.

NOT QUITE THE MAGNITUDE OF 2009 - ABOUT A MILLION FEWER PEOPLE - BUT FOR

MANY.THE MOMENT WAS STILL POWERFULLY SIGNIFICANT.AND POIGNANT.

SOT - Steven Sherman/Los Angeles, CA.92-year-old Tuskegee Airman:

"I never thought I'd see one inauguration of a black man. Now I've seen two

!"

AND WHILE A SECOND INAUGURATION DOESN'T PACK THE SAME PUNCH AS THE SWEARING

IN OF A NEW PRESIDENT.THERE WAS STILL SOME MEGAWATT STAR POWER.

KELLY CLARKSON.

nats Kelly Clarkson

BEYONCE.

nats Beyonce

AND THE TRADITIONAL PARADE UP PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE BACK TO THE WHITE HOUSE.

Nats?

Karen Travers O/C CLOSE:

"TONIGHT THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY WILL ATTEND THE TWO OFFICIAL INAUGURAL

BALLS - EXPECTED TO DRAW ABOUT 40,000 PEOPLE.

Karen Travers, ABC NEWS WASHINGTON." Return to index of stories...


FIRST LADY DRESS-SSTOPS


MANY ARE TALKING ABOUT THE FASHION OF THE FIRST FAMILY THIS INAUGURATION DAY.

SPORTING HER NEW BANGS, MICHELLE OBAMA WORE A NAVY THOM BROWNE COAT

UNDER HER OVERCOAT, SHE WORE A DRESS BY THE SAME NEW YORK DESIGNER AND A CARDIGAN BY REED KRAKOFF.

THE FIRST LADY'S BELT AND SHOES ARE BOTH FROM J CREW AND HER NECKLACE IS BY CATHY WATERMAN.

HER DAUGHTER MALIA WORE J-CREW JUST LIKE HER MOTHER.

THE YOUNGEST. SASHA WORE A KATE SPADE COAT AND DRESS. Return to index of stories...


MLK TODAY-VO


THE INAUGURATION COINCIDED WITH ANOTHER VERY IMPORTANT EVENT --

MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR DAY.

THIS YEAR IS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 'I HAVE A DREAM SPEECH.'

MANY AMERICANS SPEND THE NATIONAL HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERING IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES.

SINCE THE HOLIDAY FELL DURING THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION --

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND THE FIRST LADY MARKED THE NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE OVER THE WEEKEND BY STAINING BOOKSHELVES AT A WASHINGTON SCHOOL. Return to index of stories...


FM MLK PARADE-NATSVO.WIPE


MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY CELEBRATIONS ARE HAPPENING ALL ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

nats

A COUPLE HUNDRED FORT MYERS RESIDENTS POUNDED THE PAVEMENT IN A COMMEMORATIVE MARCH.

AFTER A MORNING PRAYER, THE GROUP WALKED TWO MILES, STARTING FROM THE DUNBAR COMMUNITY AND ENDING IN CENTENNIAL PARK.

ONE OF THE EVENT ORGANIZERS TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN THIS ANNUAL MARCH.

IN THE 1960S -- HE PARTICIPATED IN THE "SIT-INS" IN BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA. Return to index of stories...


FM MLK PARADE-SOTVO


Reginald Billubs, Dunbar Festival Committee "The fact that this country has come from, you can't go and sit on they seat on a bus because of the color if your skin, to the fact that we have a black family occupying the White House is absolutely giggling. That's the only way I can describe it, I'm so elated about that."

THIS MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY ALSO HOLDS SPECIAL MEANING FOR MANY MARCHERS--WITH THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESIDENT SWEARING HIS SECOND OATH OF OFFICE TODAY. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES PARADE-NATSVO.WIPE


HUNDREDS -- INCLUDING COURTNEY AND I -- MARCHED THROUGH DOWNTOWN NAPLES THIS MORNING TO REMEMBER THE CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER AND HIS MESSAGE.

nats

THE N-DOUBLE-A-C-P OF COLLIER COUNTY HOSTED ITS 16th ANNUAL M-L-K PARADE.

COURTNEY AND I WERE HONORED TO RIDE IN THE PARADE TODAY --

WE ARE IN A BEAUTIFUL RED THUNDERBIRD FROM THE 50S.

MANY OF THE PEOPLE WE TALKED WITH TODAY TOLD US HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO EDUCATE OUR YOUNGER GENERATION ABOUT THE IMPACT MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR MADE. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES PARADE-SOTVO


Elias Yacob/Naples/ We hope that the young people of today can realize how far we've come"

Barbara Melvian/Wells Fargo/20:00 "That we all can work together and be together as one nation, one dream and one country."

AFTER THE PARADE --

PEOPLE GATHERED AT CAMBIER PARK FOR A SPECIAL CEREMONY.

WE SERVED AS MASTERS OF CEREMONIES FOR THAT EVENT. Return to index of stories...


PG MLK DAY PARADE-NATSVOTOPS


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IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY, PEOPLE MARCHED THROUGH DOWNTOWN PUNTA GORDA CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAY.

NEARLY 50 PEOPLE TOOK PART IN THE ANNUAL DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR DAY PARADE.

THIS YEAR'S THEME WAS "PRESSING TOWARD THE MARK OF THE HIGH CALLING."

AFTER THE PARADE, COMMUNITY LEADERS RALLIED TO PROMOTE KING'S DREAM. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CRA UPDATE-VO.WIPE


A PLAN TO DRAW MORE ATTENTION TO DOWNTOWN CAPE CORAL IS FINALLY COMING TO LIFE

ONE OF THE PLANS FOR THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO HAVE A STREETSCAPE PLAN.

THEY WOULD ADD BRICKS BETWEEN THE CURB AND PROPERTY LINE, LIGHTING THE STREETS AND ADDING APPROVED FENCES.

THE PROJECT WOULD COST ROUGHLY 150 THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR.

IT WOULD COME FROM TAX DOLLARS AND THE C-R-A BUDGET.

BUSINESS OWNERS TELL US ANY IMPROVEMENTS WOULD HELP MAKE THE AREA FEEL MORE LIKE A DOWNTOWN. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CRA UPDATE-SOTVO


DONNA JOHNSON/BUSINESS OWNER 10 SEC

1:23 its changed over the time and the city spread out 1:29 so i dont know if there is a downtown like there used to be:31

THE C-R-A TELLS US THE FIRST PHASE OF THE PROJECT IS SET TO START IN JULY. Return to index of stories...


GATOR CREEK MARINA BOAT FIRE-BNR-VO.WIPE


ABC7 HAS NEW VIDEO TONIGHT OF A FIRE THAT DESTROYED FOUR BOATS AT A PUNTA GORDA MARINA.

A MAN DRIVING HIS BOAT PAST THE FIRE TOOK THIS VIDEO.

ALL OF THE BOATS WERE DRY-DOCKED AT THE GATOR CREEK MARINE YESTERDAY.

NO WORD ON WHAT STARTED THE FIRE.

THE MARINA'S OWNER AND INVESTIGATORS DO NOT BELIEVE IT WAS INTENTIONAL. Return to index of stories...


GATOR CREEK MARINA BOAT FIRE-SOTVO


Tim Lisby, Owner Gator Creek Marine "I just feel bad for the people who own the boats. It's a lot to go through something like that. Going trough insurance, losing you boat and all. It's a big hassle, so my heart goes out to them."

INVESTIGATORS WITH THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE WILL BE BACK OUT TOMORROW TO FIGURE OUT EXACTLY WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE. Return to index of stories...


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


ARE YOU LOSING OUT ON MONEY. ON REWARDS.

STRAIGHT AHEAD OUT SMART SHOPPER SHOWS YOU THE BEST WAY TO EARN AND REDEEM CREDIT CARD POINTS.

PLUS - LOOK AT THIS.

A BRAZEN BATTLE IN THE WATER.

WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THIS MAN TOOK ON A SHARK!

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


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TZ1 B MAN WRESTLES SHARK-VOTOPS


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COLD TEMPS-VOTOPS


A COLD SNAP IS SWEEPING PARTS OF THE COUNTRY TONIGHT.

IN NORTH DAKOTA, TEMPERATURES WERE 20-BELOW ZERO OVER THE WEEKEND AND IN MINNESOTA, THEY HIT 40-BELOW.

THE COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON IS NOW PLUNGING INTO THE MIDWEST AND NORTHEAST.

TEMPERATURES WILL DIP INTO THE TWENTIES. Return to index of stories...


STORMWARN OPEN-CLIP


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FORECAST-PHC


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-WXWALL


SLIGHT COOL DOWN ON THE WAY

Over the past few days, the clouds have definitely won out over the sunshine, but that is all going to change as a swift moving cold front pushes over the area tonight.

So yes changes are looming for us. The cold front will traverse Southwest Florida and sweep away the clouds and humidity. Anticipate on cooler and drier air filtering down the peninsula during the afternoon. This will lead to a partly sunny day with temperatures in the mid 70s after starting off in the mid 50s.

A chilly dome of high pressure will build over Florida in the front's wake. It will push its way down the plains states and keep our skies mostly sunny with comfortable humidity levels through Thursday. We'll even have to break out the sweaters and jackets Wednesday and Thursday morning with lows dipping into the upper 40s to lower 50s.

Temperatures will continue to run in the 50s in the morning, but a gradual warming trend is expected from Thursday in the weekend. Highs will creep back into the upper 70s.

Another cold front is scheduled to pass through our part of the state early Saturday. It'll be a dry front meaning no showers are expected with it. In fact we're not forecasting any rain for the rest of the month!

I'm forecasting another cool down for you with our next front, too. It may get a little chilly with temperatures getting down into the lower 40s during the morning hours of Sunday, and they'll struggle to get pass 75 during the afternoon. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO NINA-OC


WE OFTEN SWIPE OUR CREDIT CARDS WITH THE PROMISE -- WE'RE GETTING SOMETHING BACK.

CASH BACK.

SAVINGS ON AIRFARE.

BUT IT'S CONFUSING.

ABC 7 SMART SHOPPER NINA MOINI IS HERE TO SHARE WAYS TO MAKE SURE YOU MAKE THE MOST OF THAT EXTRA MONEY.

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CREDIT CARD REWARDS-TC MON


I FOUND OUT REWARDS PROGRAMS CAN BE HARD TO NAVIGATE AND KEEP TRACK OF-

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CREDIT CARD REWARDS-PKG


DISCOUNT EXPERTS AT LIFEHACKER DOT COM SAY THE SIMPLEST, MOST FLEXIBLE AWARD IS CASH BACK-

IT'S PRETTY STRAIGHT FORWARD WITH AN EASY CONVERSION - ONE CENT EQUALS ONE POINT

"You can even turn your frequent flier miles into cash or gift cards using sites like points dot com."

OR - SELL YOUR MILES TO A MILEAGE BROKER - HELPFUL IF YOU HAVE NO PLANS TO TRAVEL BUT COULD USE THE EXTRA CASH.

BUT - KEEP IN MIND - MOST PROGRAMS REQUIRE YOU TO MEET A CERTAIN THRESHOLD BEFORE YOU CAN REDEEM YOUR REWARDS FOR CASH -

SECOND - YOU CAN EARN GIFT CARDS AS A REWARD -

LOOK FOR A "REWARDS ON SALE" SECTION IN YOUR PROGRAM TO SEE WHAT'S AVAILABLE OR KEEP AN EYE ON DEALS FORUMS LIKE FATWALLET AND SLICKDEALS WHERE MEMBERS POST FREQUENT REWARDS SALES.

"But keep in mind gift cards often make you spend more than you had planned."

AND THIRD - FOR THE JETSETTERS -

THERE ARE ALSO SITES THAT MAKE REDEEMING TRAVEL REWARDS EASIER.

AWARDWALLET AND MILEWISE KEEP TABS ON YOUR REWARDS PROGRAMS-

NOTIFYING YOU BEFORE YOUR MILES OR POINTS EXPIRE.

MILEAGEMANAGER DOES THE SAME, BUT FOR $14.95 A YEAR ADDS NOTIFICATIONS OF BONUS EARNING OPPORTUNITIES, SEARCHES FOR HOTEL ROOMS AND AWARD SEATS USING MILES

RE-CHECKING FOR YOU DAILY

"one reward to avoid according to lifehacker- merchandise - because you can often buy it cheaper online."

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CREDIT CARD REWARDS-TC MON


YOU CAN EVEN MAKE CHARITABLE DONATIONS WITH SOME REWARDS-

BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT IN MOST CASES THOSE ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTABLE. Return to index of stories...


CREDIT REPAIR WARNING-SOTVO


THIS TIME OF YEAR MANY AMERICANS ARE FEELING A DIFFERENT KIND OF HOLIDAY STRESS--

THE STRESS OF PAYING OFF ALL THOSE HOLIDAY BILLS.

"They're desperate, they're panicking, because their situation is changing and it's something they hadn't gone through in the past."

TONIGHT AN ABC7 ALERT FOR THOSE OF YOU LOOKING FOR HELP.

THERE ARE A NUMBER OF COMPANIES THAT PROMISE TO FIX BAD CREDIT.

BUT EXPERTS SAY BEWARE.

START WITH A FREE CREDIT REPORT FROM ANNUAL CREDIT REPORT DOT COM.

AVOID CREDIT REPAIR COMPANIES THAT ASK FOR MONEY UP FRONT.

AVOID COMPANIES THAT OFFER A NEW SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, THAT'S FRAUD.

CHECK WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU FOR LEGITIMATE NON-PROFIT CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES THAT CAN HELP YOU CLEAN UP YOUR REPORT *IF THERE ARE MISTAKES.

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ASPIRIN EYES-VO


IN THE ABC 7 HEALTH LIVING TONIGHT --

WE'RE TALKING ABOUT ASPRINS AND YOUR EYES.

THEY'RE CONNECTED.

EXPERTS NOW SAY TAKING ASPRIN REGULARY INCREASES YOUR RISK OF MACULAR DEGENERATION.

THAT'S A LEADING CAUSE OF BLINDNESS.

RESEARCHERS IN AUSTRALIA FOUND THOSE WHO USE ASPIRIN ONCE OR MORE A WEEK --

SPIKED THEIR RISK.

DOCTORS WANT TO STUDY THIS MORE BEFORE THEY CALL IT CONCLUSIVE.

PATIENTS SHOULD *NOT STOP TAKING ASPIRIN IF IT'S PRESCRIBED. Return to index of stories...


MAN WRESTLES SHARK-VO


NOW TO A STORY OF STRENGTH, COURAGE AND SOME SAY A LITTLE CRAZINESS--

A GRANDFATHER WRESTLES A SHARK--

AND WINS!

YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS. LOOK AT YOUR SCREEN.

THE SHARK WAS SPOTTED IN SHALLOW WATER NEAR A BEACH IN AUSTRAILIA.

THE GRANDFATHER RUSHED TO MOVE IT BEFORE IT REACHED CHILDREN NEARBY.

HE PUSHED THE SHARK OUT TOWARDS OPEN WATER.

NOBODY WAS HURT. Return to index of stories...


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


IT'S FAST. IT'S EASY. AND IT'S FATTY.

BUT FAST FOOD ISN'T JUST ONE OF THE CAUSES OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY.

HOW IT COULD BE CAUSING ASTHMA.

AND--

"This is a great opportunity for all of us to come together from varying backgrounds to honor his legacy."

REMEMBERING AND HONORING HIS DREAM.

WHAT THE NATION AND OUR AREA DID TODAY TO HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A FAST FOOD ASTHMA-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ2 B MLK DAY-SOTVO


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FAST FOOD ASTHMA -VO IN POP


FAST FOOD IS OFTEN LINKED TO A RISE IN CHILDHOOD OBESITY.

NOW A NEW STUDY IS LINKING IT TO ANOTHER HEALTH PROBLEM.

AS RENEE TESSMAN TELLS US, FAST FOOD COULD PUT YOUR KIDS AT AN INCREASED RISK FOR THE MOST COMMON CHRONIC ILLNESS IN CHILDREN. Return to index of stories...


FAST FOOD ASTHMA -PKG


IT'S THE KIND OF FOOD WE GRAB BECAUSE IT'S QUICK AND FRANKLY, KIDS ASK FOR IT.

NOW A NEW STUDY OF MORE THAN 500,000 KIDS IN OVER 50 COUNTRIES LINKS FAST FOOD TO SEVERE ASTHMA, HAY FEVER AND ECZEMA.

"It is an enormous survey it is quite impressive and consistent with other surveys that have been done in the past several years."

PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL THORAX, THE STUDY SAID KIDS WHO EAT FAST FOOD THREE TIMES OR MORE A WEEK HAD APPROXIMATELY 30% INCREASED RISK IN DISEASE SEVERITY.

DR. JOHN SWEET IS AN ALLERGIST.

"It was interesting that they found the same effects over many different countries."

"It's important to make clear that this study does not say that fast food causes asthma, eczema or hay fever. It does suggest that it may make the severity of these conditions worse."

"Asthma, eczema and hay fever are all results of the body's immune system over reacting to things it should ignore."

ON THE FLIP SIDE, RESEARCHERS FOUND A REDUCTION IN SEVERITY FOR KIDS WHO ATE FRUIT AT LEAST THREE TIMES A WEEK. DR. SWEET SAYS THAT'S BECAUSE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES ARE FULL OF ANTI-OXIDANTS.

"Its believed a decreased consumption of these anti-oxidants can affect the airway in some way though its not clearly understood at this time."

AND HE SAYS WHEN KIDS FILL UP WITH FAST FOOD, THEY DON'T EAT AS MUCH OF THE FRUIT AND VEGGIES WHICH COULD BE MAKING THEM FEEL BETTER. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-ONCAM


A HISTORIC DAY.

A NEW BEGINNING.

PRESIDENT OBAMA SWEARS HIS OATH. AGAIN.

SOT Obama:

"My fellow Americans, we are made for this moment, and we will seize it - so

long as we seize it together."

THE THOUSANDS WHO CAME TO SEE THE PRESIDENT IN PERSON --

AND WHAT HE'S PROMISING THE NATION.

GOING PRIVATE.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOU IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY IF THE COUNTY STOPS OPERATING AMBULANCES.

DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY TO MANTI?

THIS MAN PRETENDED TO BE A WOMAN ONLINE.

HE MADE MANTI TEO FALL IN LOVE.

AND TONIGHT - THE OTHER VICTIMS OF HIS INTERNET ESCAPADES.

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

ROSE TORRE OF FORT MYERS.

THANKS FOR WATCHING ROSE.

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


TZ3 A INAUGURATION-SOTVO


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TZ3 B EMERGENCY FIGHT-VO


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TZ3 C MANTI TEO LATEST-SOTVO


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FACEBOOK WOMAN OF THE DAY-SSTOPS


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BUMP SHOT-BUMP OUT


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


NEWS AT 5:00 PM OPEN-CLIP


Return to index of stories...

TS CAR IN CANAL-VID BOX


MAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW AT 5-30 --

AN IMMOKALEE MOTHER IS DEAD TONIGHT AND HER TWO CHILDREN ARE FIGHTING TO SURVIVE.

THEIR CAR CRASHED INTO A CANAL ON ALLIGATOR ALLEY.

TROOPERS SAY THE CAR ENDED UP IN THE CANAL AFTER HITTING A BOX TRUCK.

IT WAS OVERTURNED.

ALL THREE WERE TRAPPED INSIDE FOR A HALF HOUR.

THE MOTHER DIED AT THE SCENE.

HER 3-YEAR-OLD IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

HER 4-YEAR-OLD IS IN SERIOUS CONDITION. Return to index of stories...


TS SINKHOLE IN LEHIGH-VID BOX


RIGHT NOW, A PORTION OF A ROAD IS CLOSED IN LEHIGH ACRES BECAUSE OF A SINKHOLE.

A WORKER DISCOVERED THE HOLE ON HOMESTEAD ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF LEELAND HEIGHTS.

THEY ARE WORKING AT THIS HOUR TO PATCH IT UP.

IT COULD TAKE SEVERAL HOURS.

WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHEN IT'S REPAIRED. Return to index of stories...


TS DEATH INVESTIGATION BONITA-VID BOX


A-B-C-7 HAS JUST LEARNED THE NAME OF THE WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN BONITA SPRINGS OVER THE WEEKEND.

DARLA MILLER'S BODY WAS FOUND IN A WOODED AREA ON OAKLAND DRIVE SATURDAY.

WE'RE WORKING TO FIND OUT HOW SHE DIED.

BUT DEPUTIES SAY THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS NOT IN ANY DANGER. Return to index of stories...


INAUGURATION-CLIP


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OBAMA 2ND INAUGURATION-2 SHOT-VO


IT WAS A BIG DAY IN WASHINGTON.

PRESIDENT OBAMA WAS SWORN IN FOR A SECOND TERM.

HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS GATHERED ON THE NATIONAL MALL TO WATCH.

TWO BIBLES WERE USED DURING THE CEREMONY.

ONE USED BY ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE

OTHER OWNED BY DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING.

PRESIDENT OBAMA ADDRESSED THE NATION AFTER TAKING THE OATH OF OFFICE.

HE QUOTED THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE DURING HIS SPEECH. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA 2ND INAUGURATION-SOTVO


We, the people, still believe that our obligations as Americans are not

just to ourselves, but to all posterity. We will respond to the threat of

climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children

and future generations."

THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH WAS FOLLOWED BY A LUNCHEON AND A PARADE.

TONIGHT THERE WILL BE TWO OFFICIAL

INAUGURAL BALLS.

THAT'S DOWN FROM 11 IN 2009. Return to index of stories...


MLK DAY NAT'L-OC


THE NATION ALSO HONORED CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR TODAY --

50 YEARS AFTER HIS "I HAVE A DREAM" SPEECH."

JAY GRAY HAS A LOOK NOW AT HOW HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS REMEMBERED HIS LEGACY. Return to index of stories...


MLK DAY NAT'L-PKG


nats

ACROSS THE COUNTRY TODAY. HIS MARCH CONTINUED.

nats

HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS HONORING THE MEMORY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING.

nats singing

A RESOUNDING CHORUS ECHOES HIS TIMELESS MESSAGE, AT A PRAYER BREAKFAST IN OHIO.

nats singing

AND IN ATLANTA - FROM THE CHURCH WHERE HE PREACHED.

nat

WHILE IN NEW JERSEY. A NEW GENERATION, WORKS TO PAINT A MORE COMPLETE PICTURE OF HIS DREAM.

"This is a great opportunity for all of us to come together from varying backgrounds to honor his legacy."

A LEGACY.

let us answer the call of history, and carry into an uncertain future that precious light of freedom

IN SO MANY WAYS FULFILLED TODAY IN WASHINGTON.

"I mean right now we see President Obama being in office. Something he said, one day 'I have a dream."

A DREAM FIRST SHARED TO A PACKED WASHINGTON MALL.ALMOST 50 YEARS AGO.

"I have a dream today."

REMEMBERED BY THE CROWDS THAT FILLED THE SAME CORRIDOR TODAY.

"It is a dream fulfilled for my parents. To be an African American woman, to be college educated, to be able to be afforded the opportunity to see such a positive representation of African American life in the White House."

SIGNS OF PROGRESS.

THAT SO MANY INSIST WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE VISION. DEDICATION. AND SACRIFICE OF THE MAN THEY HONOR TODAY. Return to index of stories...


FM MLK PARADE-VID BOX


SEVERAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR EVENTS ARE HAPPENING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TODAY.

IN FORT MYERS, HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN AN ANNUAL MARCH.

IT STARTED FROM THE DUNBAR COMMUNITY AND ENDED IN CENTENNIAL PARK. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES MLK PARADE-VID BOX


THE N-DOUBLE-A-C-P OF COLLIER COUNTY HOSTED IT'S 16th ANNUAL PARADE IN NAPLES.

ME AND JEFF WERE HONORED TO RIDE IN THE PARADE TODAY.

WE ALSO SERVED AS MASTERS OF CEREMONIES AT A SPECIAL CEREMONY AT CAMBIER PARK. Return to index of stories...


PG MLK PARADE-VID BOX


PUNTA GORDA TOOK TO THE STREETS FOR A PARADE.

NEARLY 50 PEOPLE TOOK PART IN THE ANNUAL PARADE.

THIS YEAR'S THEME WAS "PRESSING TOWARD THE MARK OF THE HIGH CALLING." Return to index of stories...


MLK DAY UNITY BREAKFAST-VID BOX


THE MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY FESTIVITES STARTED EARLY TODAY.

A COMMUNITY CENTER IN FORT MYERS HOSTED A UNITED BREAKFAST.

THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY PUT IT TOGETHER. Return to index of stories...


EMS FUTURE TALKS-VO.WIPE


COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES ARE FIGURING OUT A WAY TO FIGHT BACK AGAINST PRIVATIZING PART OF E-M-S SERVICES.

PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES MET BEHIND CLOSED DOORS THIS MORNING TO ADDRESS CONCERNS -

AFTER THEY FOUND OUT THE COUNTY WILL LOOK AT PRIVATIZING THE MANAGEMENT OF ITS PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES.

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SAY IT WILL SAVE TAXPAYERS UPWARD OF 15 MILLION DOLLARS.

BUT EMPLOYEES SAY IT IS ONLY THE BEGINNING OF CUTTING JOBS. Return to index of stories...


EMS FUTURE TALKS-SOTVO


there's a lot of concern over our future - over our jobs and what will happen to EMS. We have a lot of avenues to explore to take care of that. We have the union, we have management, and we have the Board of Commissioners.

we learned through MedStar before I came into office Obviously there are issues in Lee County as far as billing and recovering fees. My thing is recovering fees to continue the great service EMS provides in Lee County.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION WILL MEET WITH TWO COMPANIES INTERESTED IN COMING TO LEE COUNTY IN THE NEXT MONTH.

THEY'LL MAKE A RECCOMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN MARCH. Return to index of stories...


REGISTER VACANT HOMES-VO


NEW AT 530 --

THERE'S A NEW PUSH TO KEEP BETTER TRACK OF VACANT, FORECLOSED HOUSES IN LEE COUNTY.

SOME LOCAL REALTORS WANT THE COUNTY TO START A VACANT "PROPERTY REGISTRY."

IT WOULD REQUIRE BANKS TO PAY A FEE AND REGISTER CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ANY FORECLOSED PROPERTIES.

WHAT THAT DOES IS GIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT SOMEONE TO CALL DIRECTLY TO TELL THEM THE PROPERTY IS BEING NEGLECTED AND MESSING UP THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

IT'S OFTEN TOUGH TO FIGURE OUT WHO'S RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE HOUSES THAT ARE BLIGHT ON THE COMMUNITY.

THE HOPE IS THIS WOULD TAKE CARE OF THAT.

FORT MYERS ALREADY HAS SOMETHING SIMILAR. Return to index of stories...


ALGERIA HOSTAGES-VO


WE LEARNED TODAY TWO MORE AMERICANS WERE KILLED IN 4 DAY LONG HOSTAGE STANDOFF AT A NATURAL GAS COMPLEX IN ALGERIA.

THIS PUTS THE U-S DEATH TOLL TO THREE.

SEVEN AMERICANS MADE IT OUT SAFELY.

ALGERIA SAYS AT LEAST 37 HOSTAGES DIED IN THE STANDOFF;

FIVE MORE ARE STILL UNACCOUNTED FOR.

AT LEAST 29 MILITANTS WERE KILLED BY ALGERIAN FORCES.

THE ALGERIAN PRIME MINISTER SAYS TWO CANADIAN NATIONALS WERE AMONG THE MILITANTS WHO STORMED THE COMPLEX LAST WEEK. Return to index of stories...


787 BOEING-VOWIPE


WE'RE EXPECTING FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS TO CONDUCT MORE TESTS TOMORROW ON THE TROUBLED BOEING 787.

THE N-T-S-B WILL DO THAT AT A SPECIAL FACILITY IN ARIZONA.

WE LEARNED TODAY --

A BATTERY THAT CAUGHT FIRE INSIDE ONE OF BOEING'S DREAMLINER'S WAS NOT OVERCHARGED.

BUT THE BATTERY EXPLODED -- CAUSING A FIRE ON A FLIGHT IN BOSTON EARLIER THIS MONTH.

LAST WEEK --

THE F-A-A GROUNDED ALL THE BOEING 787S BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY CONCERNS. Return to index of stories...


NJ PLANE SKIDS OFF RUNWAY-VOTOPS


FRIGHTNING MOMENTS FOR PASSENGERS ON A COMMUTER PLANE AT NEWARK LIBERTY AIRPORT.

THE UNITED AIRLINES EXPRESS PLANE SKIDDED OFF THE RUNWAY LAST NIGHT.

SEVERAL OF THE REAR TIRES BLEW OUT ON IMPACT.

THAT CAUSED THE PLANE TO VEER OFF THE RUNWAY.

IT EVENTUALLY CAME TO A STOP ON A TAXIWAY WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING.

THIRTEEN PEOPLE WERE ON BOARD.

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


AT SEA RESCUE-VO


GREAT VIDEO TONIGHT --

AN ANTARCTIC CRUISE SHIP CHANGED COURSE FOR MORE THAN TWO DAYS TO HELP RESCUE A STRANDED SAILOR.

CHECK OUT IT!

IT TOOK MORE THAN 50 HOURS FOR THEM TO REACH THE SAILOR --

WHO WAS BOATING IN A YACHT BY HIMSELF.

THE FRENCH SAILOR WAS STRANDED ON A LIFE RAFT IN REMOTE WATERS SOUTHWEST OF TASMANIA.

IT WAS TOO FAR FOR A HELICOPTER TO GET TO --

SO THEY HAD TO TRY A WATER RESCUE.

AND THE ORION -- AND ITS 100 PASSENGERS AND 80 CREW --

RESPONDED TO THE CALL FOR HELP. Return to index of stories...


SEALS JUMPS ON BOAT-NATSVO


ALSO ON THE WATER, A SEAL SURPRISES AN AUSTRALIAN FAMILY.

nats

A YOUNG FUR SEAL JUMPED ABOARD.

THE FAMILY CAUGHT THE WHOLE THING ON CAMERA.

THE SEAL TAGGED ALONG FOR THE RIDE ABOUT 30-MINUTES, BEFORE BEING PUT BACK INTO THE WATER.

HE STILL CHASED THE BOAT AFTERWARDS. Return to index of stories...


LEMURS ON THE LOOSE-VO


A LITTLE GIRL IS RECOVERING TONIGHT IN MIAMI --

AFTER SHE WAS ATTACKED BY A LEMUR ON THE LOOSE.

IN FACT,

IT WAS TWO LEMURS THAT GOT OUT OF THEIR CAGE THIS MORNING AT THEIR OWNER'S HOUSE.

ONE OF THEM SCRATCHED THE GIRL IN THE FACE AS SHE WAS GETTING OUT OF A CAR WITH HER MOTHER.

DOCTORS TREATED HER.

SHE'LL BE FINE.

WILDLIFE OFFICERS WERE ABLE TO CAPTURE ONE OF THE LEMURS AFTER IT JUMPED ON TOP OF A POLICE CAR.

THE OWNER CAPTURED THE OTHER ONE.

HE SAYS SOMEONE BROKE INTO THE CAGE WHERE HE KEEPS THE LEMURS IN HIS BACKYARD --

AND SET THEM FREE. Return to index of stories...


MANTI TEO LATEST-OC


WE'RE LEARNING EVEN MORE DETAILS TONIGHT ABOUT THAT BIZARRE HOAX INVOLVING NOTRE DAME FOOTBALL START MANTI TE'O.

TEO INSISTS HE'S A VICTIM -- THAT HE DIDN'T KNOW HIS ONLINE GIRLFRIEND DIDN'T REALLY EXIST.

NOW THERE ARE OTHER VICTIMS SPEAKING OUT.

ABC'S MATT GUTMAN REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


MANTI TEO LATEST-PKG


THE FIRST NEW IMAGES OUTSIDE THE HOME OF RONAIAH TUIASOSOPO AS

HIS FAMILY WENT TO CHURCH SUNDAY

DO YOU HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY TO MANTI?

BUT THE MANWHO FOR YEARS ALLEGEDLY PRETENDED TO BE A GIRL TALKING ON THE

PHONE AND ONLINE WITH NOTRE DAME STAR MANTI TE'O IS NOW AVOIDING TALKING AT

ALL *added overnight

OVERNIGHT, HIS ATTORNEY TOLD ABC NEWS TUIASOSOPO IS NOT COMMENTING

BUT TESSI TOLUTAU - IS TELLING ABC NEWS EXCLUSIVELY SHE WAS

ONE OF HIS FIRST VICTIMS.

SOT TESSI TOLUTAU: 175253 this is something that was elaborated for years,

it wasn't just a one time thingthat's years of creating new people

THE FORMER BEAUTY QUEEN SAYS THAT FOR MONTHS, SHE HAD CONVERSATIONS WITH A

WOMAN NAMED LENNAY KEKUA, ALL THE WHILE IT WAS ACUTALLY TUAISOSOPO

TESSI TOLUTAU Its crazy it unbelievable that this whole thing was

constructed to make this one girl, LK seem real.

SHE SAYS THE PRANKSTER PRETENDING TO BE LENNAY REACHED OUT ON FACEBOOK

ASKING ABOUT BEAUTY PAGEANTS SUSPICIOUSLY EMBELLISHING LENNAY'S CREDENTIALS

TESSI TOLUTAU she told me she played volleyball at Stanford, she told me

that she was a Victoria secret model.

EVEN THOUGH SHE HAD HER DOUBTS SHE SAYS SHE AGREED TO MEET LENNAY IN PERSON.

INSTEAD A MAN SHOWED UP: RONAIAH TUIASOSOPO

TESSI TOLUTAU / he didn't try to woo me or you know, I just felt like it

was a guy that you know just wanted to hang out

PERHAPS MOST SHOCKING NEARLY THREE YEARS AGO SHE SAYS SHE GOT A FACEBOOK

MESSAGE FROM MANTI TE'O.**man-tie EXPRESSING DOUBT ABOUT LENNAY.

Facebook: gutman tracks: she keeps talking like she knows everyone, TE'O

WROTE and I'm like thinking it's a prank *wasn't tracked, tried to steal

from WN but sounded off

BUT THAT DOUBT MELTED AWAY.

Youtube nats Reniah

TUIASOSOPO FANCIES HIMSELF A CHRISTIAN CROONER - POSTING DOZENS OF

VIDEOS ONLINE.

BUT THOSE WHO SAY THEY FELL VICTIM TO HIM SAY THE 22-YEAR-OLD HAD ANOTHER

HOBBY TRICKING THEM AS FAR BACK AS 2008.

ABC NEWS HAS LEARNED AT LEAST SIX PEOPLE BELIEVE THEY TOO FELL VICTIM

FROM TOULTAO TO THIS MAN'S COUSIN

THEN TE'O

TEO on ESPN: "the love of my life"

EVEN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER REGAN MAUIA, SAYS HE "MET" HER IN 2011.

THEN CAME SEPTEMBER WHEN TEO SAYS TUIASOSOPO FINALLY KILLED OFF HIS ONLINE

ALTER-EGO. Return to index of stories...


MANTI TEO LATEST-SSTOPS


MANTI TE'O WILL DO HIS FIRST TELEVISION INTERVIEW SINCE THIS STORY BROKE THIS WEEK.

TE'O AND HIS PARENTS WILL BE ON KATIE THIS THURSDAY AT 3 IN THE AFTERNOON RIGHT HERE ON ABC7. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT 5:00 OPEN-CLIP


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


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


THE MOST INNOCENT OF VICTIMS. FALLING PREY TO INTERNET SCAMMERS.

HOW THE MANTI TEO HOAX OPENS THE DOOR TO TALKING TO YOUR CHILDREN.

PLUS -- THE SECRET TEXTING CODE THEY'RE USING TO HIDE FROM YOU.

THEY WORKED HARD FOR THEIR PUPPY.

A MILLION LIKES. AND ONE DOG THAT'S GETTING PLENTY OF LOVE.

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


TZ4 A INTERNET HOAXES F-VO


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TZ4 B KIDS GET PUPPY-VO


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STORM WARN JP OPEN-CLIP


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CROSSTALK-WX EST


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


FORECAST-PHC


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-WXWALL


SLIGHT COOL DOWN ON THE WAY

Over the past few days, the clouds have definitely won out over the sunshine, but that is all going to change as a swift moving cold front pushes over the area tonight.

So yes changes are looming for us. The cold front will traverse Southwest Florida and sweep away the clouds and humidity. Anticipate on cooler and drier air filtering down the peninsula during the afternoon. This will lead to a partly sunny day with temperatures in the mid 70s after starting off in the mid 50s.

A chilly dome of high pressure will build over Florida in the front's wake. It will push its way down the plains states and keep our skies mostly sunny with comfortable humidity levels through Thursday. We'll even have to break out the sweaters and jackets Wednesday and Thursday morning with lows dipping into the upper 40s to lower 50s.

Temperatures will continue to run in the 50s in the morning, but a gradual warming trend is expected from Thursday in the weekend. Highs will creep back into the upper 70s.

Another cold front is scheduled to pass through our part of the state early Saturday. It'll be a dry front meaning no showers are expected with it. In fact we're not forecasting any rain for the rest of the month!

I'm forecasting another cool down for you with our next front, too. It may get a little chilly with temperatures getting down into the lower 40s during the morning hours of Sunday, and they'll struggle to get pass 75 during the afternoon. Return to index of stories...


INTERNET HOAXES TALKING WITH KIDS-OC


THERE'S SOMETHING TO BE LEARNED FROM THE MANTI TE'O INTERNET HOAX.

SECURITY EXPERTS SAY YOU CAN USE THE INCIDENT AS A WAY TO TALK WITH YOUR KIDS ABOUT STAYING SAFE ONLINE.

CHRIS CLACKUM SHOW US HOW. Return to index of stories...


INTERNET HOAXES TALKING WITH KIDS-PKG


EVERYBODY SHOULD BE CONCERNED ABOUT FALLING PREY TO INTERNET SCAMS. AND EXPERTS SAY.ESPECIALLY EVERY PARENT.

"We need kids to be aware, we need them to use the right types of technologies and tools to protect themselves and the kids around them"

EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT INTERESTED IN THE PARTICULARS OF A HOAX. MICHELLE DENNEDY AT MCAFEE SUGGEST YOU SEIZE THE MOMENT. TO TEACH THE CHILDREN.

"It's a good teaching tool. I'm sorry that it had to happen to this young man but I'm certainly using this story in my own home as an example.

SHE SAYS HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH YOUR CHILD THE WAY YOU'D TELL THEM ABOUT THE BIRDS AND BEES.

.WITH AN EMPHASIS THAT. ONLINE. YOU NEVER TALK TO STRANGERS EITHER.

PLUS, THIS CAN ALSO BE A REALITY CHECK FOR PARENTS, TOO.

"So i actually went online and did a bunch of research and there is a phone book of texting acroynyms that you can print out."

TEXTING ACROYNYMS OR CODE YOUR CHILD MAY BE USING.THAT THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO CRACK.

"9 means a parent's in the room, 9-9 means it's free and clear again.

ACCEPT THE FACT, SHE SAYS, THAT THEY'VE BECOME SAVVY. BUT EMPHASIZE YOU WANT THEM TO STAY SAFE. Return to index of stories...


MAN BEGGING FOR KIDNEY-VO


AN OREGON MAN IS BEGGING ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD -- BUT HE DOESN'T WANT MONEY.

HE'S TRYING TO FIND A KIDNEY DONOR

EARL MARTINEZ IS HOLDING UP A SIGN THAT SAYS 'NEED KIDNEY DONOR.'

HE WAS BORN WITH A GENETIC KIDNEY DISEASE CALLED "ALPORT SYNDROME."

MARTINEZ IS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT THREE DAYS A WEEK FOR A YEAR-AND-A-HALF.

AND HE'S BEEN WAITING MORE THAN A YEAR TO GET A KIDNEY TRANSPLANT. Return to index of stories...


KIDS GET PUPPY-VO.WIPE


AN UPDATE TONIGHT.

THE MASSACHUSETTS KIDS WHO RECEIVED A MILLION LIKES ON FACEBOOK FOR A PHOTO NOW HAVE A DOG.

THE CORDELL CHILDREN ASKED THEIR PARENTS FOR ONE.

THEIR DAD TOLD THEM IF THEY RECEIVED A MILLION LIKES ON FACEBOOK FOR PHOTO THEY COULD GET A DOG.

SO THEY POSTED A PICTURE WITH A SIGN THAT SAID IF WE GET A MILLION LIKES WE GET A PUPPY.

THE 5 KIDS REACHED THEIR GOAL IN LESS THAN 7 HOURS.

NOW THEY HAVE A LAB/SHEPARD MIX. Return to index of stories...


KIDS GET PUPPY-SOTVO


"What did you name your puppy?"

"Millie, but if you go by her full name according to Joe it's Millie Smore Cordell."

""How big is she going to be?"

"This big."

MILLIE WAS ADOPTED FROM A NO-KILL ANIMAL SHELTER IN NEW YORK. Return to index of stories...


87 YEAR OLD ICE SKATER-SOTVO


IF YOU'RE HAVING A HARD TIME GETTING MOTIVATED TO EXERCISE --

THINK OF THIS WOMAN FROM COLORADO.

SHE'S 87.

AND SHE'S BEEN ICE SKATING FOR SEVEN DECADES.

"We haven't subtracted 13 from 87 yet so when you find out, you'll tell how many years I've been at it.

WE DID THE MATH!

YVONNE DOWLEN HAS BEEN ICE SKATING FOR 74 YEARS.

SHE STARTED WHEN SHE WAS 13.

AND DOWLEN STILL SKATES FIVE TIMES A WEEK. Return to index of stories...


SMART SCHOOL BACKPACK-VO


MANY OF US OWN SMARTPHONES.

NOW AN ENTREPRENEUR IN SAUDI ARABIA HAS CREATED A "SMART" BACKPACK.

THE THREE POUND BAG CONTAINS A TABLET COMPUTER.

IT HAS THE STUDENT'S LESSONS ON IT, SO IT'S EASIER TO LUG AROUND THAN HEAVY BOOKS.

THE SOFTWARE ALSO CONNECTS THE STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS ON ONE NETWORK.

THE "SMART BAG" HAS THE OPTION OF SENDING A TEXT TO PARENTS WHEN THE STUDENT ARRIVES AT SCHOOL AND WHEN THEY LEAVE.

THERE'S ALSO A PANIC BUTTON IF THE STUDENT GETS INTO TROUBLE. Return to index of stories...


BLUE MONDAY-VOWIPE


FEELING A LITTLE DOWN THIS MONDAY?

YOU'RE NOT ALONE.

TODAY IS CONSIDERED THE MOST DEPRESSING DAY OF THE YEAR.

IT'S CALLED "BLUE MONDAY."

EXPERTS SAY THIS TIME OF YEAR --

THE DREARY WEATHER AND LESS SUNLIGHT BUMS PEOPLE OUT.

AND MANY WILL TURN TO "RETAIL THERAPY."

ACCORDING TO AN ONLINE SURVEY, MORE THAN A THIRD OF AMERICANS SAY WINTER IS THE SEASON THEY'RE MOST LIKELY SHOP TO IMPROVE THEIR MOOD. Return to index of stories...


SOUTHWEST FREE DRINK-VOTOPS


IF YOU FLY SOUTHWEST, YOU COULD GET A FREE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE.

FIVE DOLLAR DRINK VOUCHERS WERE GIVEN TO BUSINESS SELECT PASSENGERS AND HAD NO EXPIRATION DATE.

BUT, A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WAS FILED AFTER THE AIRLINE CHANGED ITS POLICY IN 2010 AND CANCELED THE VOUCHERS.

SOUTHWEST HAS REACHED A TENTATIVE SETTLEMENT WHERE THE AIRLINE WILL NOW REDEEM UP TO 5 POINT 8 MILLION VOUCHERS. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 5-CLIP


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TEASE FIVE-------------


SOT Prince Harry

"I'm in charge of the weapons system- a joy for me"

IT'S THE ROLE THIS PRINCE LOVES MOST -- SERVING HIS COUNTRY.

BUT AFTER FOUR MONTHS FIGHTING IN AFGHANISTAN, HARRY IS HEADING HOME.

WHAT HE'S REVEALING ABOUT HIS TIME IN COMBAT. Return to index of stories...


TZ5 PRINCE HARRY-SOTVO


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BUMP SHOT-BUMP IN


BUMP IN W/ ANCHOR MICS Return to index of stories...


PRINCE HARRY DEPLOYMENT OVER-OC


AFTER FOUR MONTHS FIGHTING IN AFGHANISTAN --

PRINCE HARRY IS HEADING HOME.

AND TONIGHT --

HE IS CONFIRMING HE KILLED TALIBAN INSURGENTS DURING HIS LATEST TOUR OF DUTY.

HE SERVED AS A CREW MEMBER ON-BOARD AN APACHE ATTACK HELICOPTER.

ABC'S LAMA HASAN TELLS US WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE PRINCE. Return to index of stories...


PRINCE HARRY DEPLOYMENT OVER-PKG


He is one of the most famous faces in the world not to mention that

signature red hair.but when he is a soldier, Prince Harry or Captain Wales

as he is known in the army - is just one of the guys.

SOT Prince Harry

"I'm in charge of the weapons system- a joy for me"

And it's no easy ride for this member of the British Royal family.

NATS??

During his four month grueling tour in Afghanistan, fighting the war on

terror on the frontlines, it is this role Harry loves the most.

SOT Prince Harry

"When you fire/the whole floor vibrates and when you fire a missile the

whole aircraft shudders a bit."

Harry is the co-pilot gunner, firing an arsenal of weapons from the front

seat.

SOT Prince Harry

"The Apache is being used much more widely as a deterrent because the guys

recognize the sound and shape of the aircraft, when I say guys I mean the

insurgents."

While away, Harry celebrated his 28th birthday. He got a wakeup call when

15 Taliban fighters dressed in US army uniforms attacked his base, killing

two U.S. Marines.

SOT Prince Harry

"Obviously the papers back home were ooh this is all against me. No one

really knows/The guys dealt with it really well and it was on my birthday

so it was a bit of a reality check."

Now that the Prince is out of harm's way and safely out of Afghanistan, this

soldier will be hanging up his boots for some well earned r and r before

hitting the charity circuit.

SOT Prince Harry

"I've got the Walking with the wounded South Pole venture coming up.

Medically if I can do that that's perfect because I'd love to do it."

AND THEN IT'S BACK TO ARMY DUTY FOR THIS SOLDIER PRINCE.

Lama Hasan, ABC News, London. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 6 OPEN-CLIP


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COMING UP AT 6PM------


"10:17 it would be a miracle."

A FAMILY PRAYS TONIGHT--

TWO LITTLE GIRLS FIGHTING FOR THEIR LIVES AFTER A CRASH ON ALLIGATOR ALLEY. TRAPPED IN GATOR INFESTED WATERS.

IT'S OUR TOP STORY AT SIX.

NEW DETAILS IN OUR NEXT HALF HOUR ON THESE BOATS THAT BURNED AT A CHARLOTTE COUNTY MARINA.

AND--

you're dealing with the possible health hazard to humans and their animals."

NOT ONLY ARE THEY MAKING A MESS OF PEOPLE'S YARDS--

WILD BOARS ARE PUTTING THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE AND THEIR ANIMALS AT RISK.

ABC 7 NEWS AT SIX IS MINUTES AWAY. Return to index of stories...


TZ 6 1) CAR IN CANAL-SOTVO


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TZ 6 2) BOAT FIRE-VOTOPS


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TZ 6 3) WILD BOARS-SOTVO


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CLOSE-2SHOT


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