5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS

6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS

5 & 6 AM HEADLINE 1 IMMIGRATION-SOTVO-WIPE

Let's create a system to bring them forward, allow them to settle their debt to society, and fulfill the necessary requirements to become law-abiding citizens of this country."

DRASTIC OVERHAUL.

LAWMAKERS WORK TOGETHER ON IMMIGRATION REFORM.

5 & 6 AM HEADLINE 2 CAR CRASH-VO-WIPE

PLUS, A CAR CRASHES IN FORT MYERS OVERNIGHT.

AND THE DRIVER TRIES TO RESTART IT.

5 & 6 AM HEADLINE 3 WALLENDA WALK-VO-WIPE

AND A DARING WALK ACROSS DOWNTOWN SARASOTA.

200 FEET IN THE AIR!

NIK WALLENDA BEGINS HIS INCREDIBLE FEAT.

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL

We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.

For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.

First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.

By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.

Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.

Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.

OPEN TBA-CLIP

IMMIGRATION REFORM-SOT POP

"We have been too content for too long to allow individuals to mow our lawn, serve our food, clean our homes, and even watch our children while not affording them any of the benefits that make our country so great.

IMMIGRATION REFORM IS BACK IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT.

AS THE PRESIDENT ROLLS OUT HIS PLAN, LATER TODAY.

GOOD MORNING, I'M CHANCE SEALES.

AND I'M LINH BUI.

EIGHT U-S SENATORS -- INCLUDING FLORIDA REPUBLICAN MARCO RUBIO -- WANT SOME ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TO HAVE A CHANCE AT THE AMERICAN DREAM.

AND TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN,

IMMIGRATION REFORM-SOTVO WIPE

"the issue of immigration is not a simple one, but I think we have the opportunity to do it right, and if we do, I think we'll do a tremendous service to our country and to it's future."

THE PLAN CALLS FOR INCREASED BORDER SECURITY.

A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM.

AND THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL ELEMENT --

A PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP.

IMMIGRATION REFORM-SOTVO

the common sense thing now for us to do is all to pass a comprehensive immigration reform law, and hopefully that's going to occur

IMMIGRATION REFORM-POP VO

SO WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS HERE IN SOUTWEST FLORIDA?

ABC 7 INVESTIGATED.

WE FOUND OUT THAT THERE ARE *NO DEFINITIVE NUMBERS.

WE REACHED OUT TO 10 ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING ICE, HOMELAND SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.

THE BEST THEY COULD DO --- IS GIVE US NATIONAL AND STATE NUMBERS.

THOSE NUMBERS SHOW THAT THERE ARE ROUGHLY 11 MILLION ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS LIVING IN THE U-S.

IMMIGRATION REFORM-SOTVO

There could be people here that have trades or abilities or were doctors in other places that are possibly here washing dishes and are hiding and we don't even know about them

IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THE GUADALUPE CENTER ---- SAYS IT HELPS HUNDREDS OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS A YEAR.

CAR CRASH-TRX OTS ANIMAP WIPE

NEW THIS MORNING --

DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE AN OVERNIGHT CAR CRASH,

AFTER THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES.

THIS HAPPENED ON MARQUETTE BOULEVARD IN FORT MYERS,

AROUND MIDNIGHT.

DEPUTIES SAY THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL.

CAR CRASH-VOTOPS

HE HIT A PALM TREE,

AND HIS CAR CAUGHT FIRE.

BUT THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO GET OUT OF HIS CAR.

DEPUTIES SAY HE ACTUALLY TRIED TO GO BACK IN AND START THE CAR.

BUT GOT BACK OUT WHEN THE FLAMES WERE TOO MUCH.

WHOOPING COUGH-OC SOTVO WIPE

AS IF FLU CONCERNS WEREN'T ENOUGH.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NOW HAS TO BE AWARE OF WHOOPING COUGH -- OR PERTUSSIS.

WE'VE CONFIRMED A CHILD IN THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT -- HAS THE HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS DISEASE.

AND NOW HEALTH OFFICIALS -- ARE WARNING PARENTS AND TEACHERS.

We'll be watching and checking to ensure that anyone else who develops symptoms gets checked to determine if they contracted the disease or they have something else.

DIANE HOLM FROM THE LEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

WHOOPING COUGH-SOT OC

children who are under one year of age, or un-immunized or partially immunized are at greatest risk for getting pertussis. The symptoms of pertussis start out as simple as a cold, so runny nose, sneezing, coughing, but within a couple of weeks the coughing becomes pretty severe

THE C-D-C SUGGESTS THAT PREGNANT WOMEN -- GET THE VACCINE IN THEIR 3RD TRIMESTER.

NORTH PORT CHILD PORN-VO

A NORTH PORT SCHOOL EMPLOYEE.

FACES CHILD PORN CHARGES THIS MORNING.

THE IMAGES WERE DISCOVERED DURING AN INVESTIGATION,

BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.

ELLIOT BULLARD IS AN I-T SPECIALIST.

HE FACES NINE COUNTS OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY POSSESSION.

BULLARD IS BEING HELD AT SARASOTA COUNTY JAIL --

ON 90-THOUSAND DOLLARS BOND.

HE'S ON PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE FROM THE SCHOOL.

DUNN TRIAL-SS VO

CONVICTED MURDERER ROBERT DUNN --- WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN JAIL.

HE SHOT AND KILLED HIS ESTRANGED WIFE CHRISTINE -- IN A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE IN 2008.

IN FRONT OF THE COUPLE'S YOUNGER DAUGHTER.

YESTERDAY, A JUDGE SENTENCED HIM TO LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE.

DUNN TRIAL-SOTVO

SOT YOU TOOK LIFE AND JOY EVEN BEORE YOU KILLED HER IN FRONT OF HER DAUGHTER.

PROSECUTORS WANTED THE DEATH PENALTY.

CAPE GAS STATION-TRX OTS

CAPE CORAL COUNCILMEMBERS WERE UP *LATE --

FOR A MEETING THAT LASTED PAST MIDNIGHT.

AND THEY VOTED TO PUT A GAS STATION --

ON THE CORNER OF SKYLINE AND CAPE CORAL PARKWAY.

OPPONENTS TO THE PROJECT --

CLAIMED THE STATION MIGHT BRING CRIME AND POLLUTION TO THE AREA.

5AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

A BIG CHANGE FOR THE BOY SCOUTS.

FOR 100 YEARS -- THE GROUP HAS BANNED GAY LEADERS AND MEMBERS.

BUT NOW?

THEY'RE CONSIDERING REMOVING THAT BAN.

AND LEAVE IT UP TO LOCAL TROOPS.

YEARS OF PROTESTS OVER THE POLICY.

PETITION CAMPAIGNS.

CORPORATIONS EVEN SUSPENDED DONATIONS.

BUT SOME CHRISTIAN CONSERVATIVE GROUPS ARE DISAPPOINTED.

WE SHOULD KNOW THE FINAL DECISION AS EARLY AS NEXT WEEK.

6AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-SOTVO

THIS MORNING --

WE'RE SENDING OUR BEST TO ABC'S BARBARA WALTERS.

THE VIEW: Barbara has the chicken pox.

Yeah, apparently she never had it as a child. So now she is being told to

rest. She's not allowed any visitors. And we're telling you, Barbara, no

scratching!

WALTERS IS IN THE HOSPITAL WITH CHICKEN POX.

BUT WE'RE TOLD SHE'S RESTING COMFORTABLY.

AND SHOULD BE HOME SOON.

HER COLLEAGUE JOY BEHAR TWEETED --

"BARBARA WALTERS HAS THE CHICKEN POX. HEY, THAT'S WHAT SHE GETS FOR INTERVIEWING HONEY BOO BOO."

STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX CTR TO WALL

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.

We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.

For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.

First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.

By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.

Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.

Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.

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MISSING BOATER-VO

A SEARCH FOR A MISSING BOATER IS UNDERWAY OFF THE COAST OF MANATEE COUNTY.

THE COAST GUARD IS WORKING TO FIND 52-YEAR-OLD PATRICK MULLINS.

HE WORKS AS A MEDIA SPECIALIST AT PALMETTO HIGH SCHOOL.

BUT VANISHED SOMETIME SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

COAST GUARD OFFICIALS FOUND HIS BOAT FLOATING IN THE WATER.

TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP

TS1) IMMIGRATION-VO-WIPE

IT'S _________

LET'S LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.

PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL ADDRESS THE NATION TODAY --

ROLLING OUT HIS OWN IMMIGRATION PLAN.

CONGRESS UNVEILED A PROPOSAL MONDAY --

THAT INCLUDES INCREASED BORDER SECURITY.

A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM.

TS2) WHOOPING-VO-WIPE

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS ON ALERT THIS MORNING.

AFTER A LEE COUNTY STUDENT CONTRACTED WHOOPING COUGH.

HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE WARNING PARENTS AND TEACHERS --- TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS DISEASE.

IT STARTS AS A COLD, RUNNY NOSE, SNEEZING, AND COUGHING.

TS3) CAR CRASH-VO-WIPE

A CAR BURSTS INTO FLAMES,

AFTER CRASHING INTO A TREE IN FORT MYERS.

IT HAPPENED EARLY THIS MORNING ON MARQUETTE BOULEVARD.

DEPUTIES SAY THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL.

AND ENDED UP CRASHING ONTO SOMEONE'S FRONT LAWN,

HITTING A PALM TREE.

THAT'S WHEN THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE.

TS4) DUNN TRIAL-SS-WIPE

CONVICTED KILLER ROBERT DUNN --- WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON.

A JUDGE HANDED DOWN A SENTENCE OF LIFE WITH OUT PAROLE YESTERDAY.

STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

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.

We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.

For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.

First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.

By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.

Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.

Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.

SHOCKED EAGLE-VO WIPE

A BALD EAGLE RECOVERS THIS MORNING,

AFTER IT WAS SHOCKED AND BURNED BY A POWER LINE.

EXPERTS AT THE PEACE RIVER WILDLIFE CENTER IN PUNTA GORDA --

ARE HELPING "PHOENIX."

THE VET SAYS THE EAGLE WAS MISSING MOST OF THE FEATHERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HER BODY,

AND WOULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED WITHOUT HELP.

THE ORGANIZATION RECENTLY FELL ON HARD FINANCIAL TIMES.

AND CONSIDERED SHUTTING DOWN ITS REHABILITATION PROGRAM.

SHOCKED EAGLE-SOTVO

Dr. Robin Jenkins, Peace River Wildlife Center

6 seconds

"it's great when you get to release an animal that was injured that otherwise would have died. there's no better feeling."

JENKINS SAYS "PHOENIX" WILL STAY AT THE WILDLIFE CENTER THROUGH THE SUMMER.

SHE IS HOPEFUL THE FEATHERS WILL GROW BACK,

PG CANAL COLD CASE-SS VO

THE REMAINS AUTHORITIES FOUND IN A CAR IN A PUNTA GORDA CANAL --- *DO BELONG TO A WOMAN MISSING FOR 20 YEARS.

DETECTIVES USED SONAR EQUIPMENT TO FIND FRANCES HENDRICKSON'S CAR --- TWO WEEKS AGO, NOT FAR FROM HER HOME.

PUNTA GORDA POLICE TELL US -- THE REMAINS INSIDE, *ARE HERS.

CAPE CORAL ZIP TIE ARREST-SS WIPE

A CAPE CORAL MAN FACES *SEVERAL CHARGES --

AFTER DEPUTIES SAY HE ATTACKED HIS EX-GIRLFRIEND,

AND THREATED TO KILL HER.

THE VICTIM TOLD DEPUTIES --

THAT SEAN RAYNES HELD HER AT KNIFE POINT,

WHEN SHE REFUSED TO TALK ABOUT THEIR RELATIONSHIP.

SHE SAYS HE THEN ZIP-TIED HER HANDS TOGETHER.

INJECTED HER WITH WHAT HE CLAIMED WAS ECSTACY.

AND TOLD HER HE WAS GOING TO KILL THEM BOTH.

BUT SHE ESCAPED WHILE RAYNES WAS DISTRACTED.

COLLIER PERSCRIPTION ARREST-SS

AND DEPUTIES ARRESTED A PORT CHARLOTTLE WOMAN --

FOR CALLING IN HER OWN PRESCRIPTION.

THEY SAY KIMBERLY HALEY CALLED A PHARMACIST,

AND POSED AS A DOCTOR'S OFFICE EMPLOYEE.

BUT WHEN THE PHARMACIST COULD NOT FILL THE PRESCRIPTION --

HE CALLED THE DOCTOR.

AND LEARNED THAT HALEY LIED.

OFFICERS WAITED FOR HALEY AT THE WALGREENS,

AND ARRESTED HER WHEN SHE SHOWED UP.

CAPE FLEET MAINTENANCE-OTS VO

CAPE CORAL LEADERS HAVE AGREED TO CREATE A NEW "FLEET MANAGER" POSITION --- TO HELP OVERHAUL THE CITY'S BROKEN MAINTENANCE SYSYEM.

OTHER SOLUTIONS ON THE TABLE.

A FIVE YEAR PLAN TO FUND EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS.

ARMSTRONG PANEL-VO

THE WORLD GOVERNING BODY OF CYCLING --

IS DISBANDING A COMMISSION THAT INVESTIGATED LANCE ARMSTRONG.

INSTEAD, THE U-C-I PLANS TO CREATE A "TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION."

REPRESENTATIVES SAY *THAT IS THE BEST WAY TO EXPLORE THE CULTURE OF DOPING.

AND TO CLEAR THE AIR WITH THE SPORT"S BIGGEST STAR.

ARMSTRONG, SEVEN TIME WINNER OF THE TOUR-DE-FRANCE, WAS FOUND GUILTY OF DOPING.

5AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

SOUTH FLORIDA -- MAKES A STOP AT THE WHITE HOUSE.

THE PRESIDENT WELCOMES THE MIAMI TO THE WEST WING YESTERDAY

TAKE A LOOK.

THE PRESIDENT IS A *HUGE* BASKETBALL FAN.

HE PRAISED DWAYNE WADE.

THEN LEBRON JAMES -- ASKED TO SAY A FEW WORDS.

HE SAID THEY COULDN'T BELIEVE THEY'D COME ALL THE WAY -- FROM DALLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA, CHICAGO AND OHIO.TO THE WHITE HOUSE!

THEN HIS MEMORABLE LINE -- "HEY, MAMA, I MADE IT."

6AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

THE SUPERBOWL IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER.

COMMERCIALS GET MOST OF THE HEADLINES.

WHICH DO YOU REMEMBER?

LINH:

CHANCE: GO DADDY.

COMPANIES ARE TRYING TO GET THEM OUT EARLY -- DESPITE PAYING MILLIONS FOR THE SPOT.

NOT JUST FOR CONTROVERSY.

THERE'S ANOTHER STRATEGY AT PLAY.

IT'S ALL ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY.

WE EXPLAINS, NEXT IN *AMERICA'S MONEY*.

SPORTS WRAP AT 5AM-PKG

MONEYSCOPE AT 6AM-PKG

STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS TH

E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.

We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.

For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.

First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.

By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.

Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.

Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.

STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS

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GIANT CIGAR-VO

A CIGAR COLLECTOR IS STOKED OVER A GIGANTIC STOGIE.

THIS MASSIVE CIGAR EVEN COMES WITH A NAME, "EL GIGANTE", OR THE GIANT, AND IT CERTAINLY LIVES UP TO ITS NAME MEASURING 19 FEET LONG AND THREE FEET WIDE.

IT'S CURRENTLY IN A CLEARWATER WAREHOUSE, AWAITING A TRIP TO ITS NEW HOME LATER TODAY.

"EL GIGANTE" WEIGHS 16-HUNDRED POUNDS AND IS COVERED IN 16-THOUSAND WRAPPER LEAVES, THAT'S ENOUGH TO MAKE 25-THOUSAND REGULAR-SIZED CIGARS.

LAMBORGHINI HIGH SPEED DEMO-VO

SUPER SPORTS CAR MAKER LAMBORGHINI -- USED THE MIAMI AIRPORT TO ROLL-OUT ITS NEWEST AND FASTEST LUXURY SPORTS CAR.

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, THE AIRPORT CLOSED ONE OF ITS RUNWAYS.

SO IT COULD BE TURNED INTO A DRAG STRIP -- FOR THE NEW LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR L-P 700 ROADSTER.

IT WENT OVER 180 MILES PER HOUR.

IF YOU'RE IN THE MARKET --- GET READY TO SHELL OUT SOME SERIOUS CASH.

WALLENDA FL WALK-VO

TODAY IS THE DAY --

THAT NIK WALLENDA TAKES TO THE SKIES OVER SARASOTA.

HE'S ONE OF THE WORLD FAMOUS FLYING WALLENDAS.

THE SARASOTA NATIVE WILL WALK FROM THE BAYFRONT TO THE MARINA TOWER OVER U-S 41,

AT 200 FEET IN THE AIR.

AND HE *WON'T WEAR A TETHER, LIKE HE DID ON HIS LAST BIG WALK.

WHICH WAS ACROSS NIAGARA FALLS.

HIS ENTIRE TRIP WILL TAKE ABOUT AN HOUR.

41 WILL BE CLOSED IN THAT AREA,

BUMP TO BREAK-3SHOT, CAM 10 BMP

5AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS

6AM HOUR-CLIPTOPS

530 & 630AM HEADLINE 1 IMMIGRATION-VO-WIPE

RIGHT NOW ON A-B-C 7.

LAWMAKERS IN WASHINGTON ARE COMING TOGETHER -- WITH A PLAN THAT WILL OVERHAUL THE IMMIGRATION SYSTEM.

530 & 630AM HEADLINE 2 WHOOPING-VO-WIPE

A CONFIRMED CASE OF WHOOPING COUGH --

RIGHT IN LEE COUTNY.

WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR--

530 & 630 AM HEADLINE 3 BOY SCOUTS-SOTVO-WIPE

"We all know that we are standing on the right side of history and we're glad that the boy scouts have joined us."

THE BOY SCOUTS MAY BE CHANGING DIRECTION --- AND ALLOWING GAYS AS MEMBERS AND LEADERS.

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST OPEN-CLIP

530AM~STORMWARN FORECAST-WXWALL

We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.

For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.

First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.

By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.

Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.

Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.

IMMIGRATION REFORM-SOT 2SHOT

"We have been too content for too long to allow individuals to mow our lawn, serve our food, clean our homes, and even watch our children while not affording them any of the benefits that make our country so great.

IMMIGRATION REFORM IS BACK IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT TODAY.

THE PRESIDENT HEADS TO LAS VEGAS --

TO PROMOTE AN OVERHAUL OF AMERICA'S IMMIGRATION SYSTEM.

GOOD MORNING, I'M LINH BUI.

AND I'M CHANCE SEALES.

THE PRESIDENT WILL ADDRESS THE NATION TODAY.

IMMIGRATION REFORM-VOWIPE

THE SENATORS' PLAN CALLS FOR INCREASED BORDER SECURITY.

A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM.

AND THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL ELEMENT --

A PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP.

THE PRESIDENT'S PLAN IS EXPECTED TO GO A LITTLE FURTHER.

IMMIGRATION REFORM-SOTVO

There could be people here that have trades or abilities or were doctors in other places that are possibly here washing dishes and are hiding and we don't even know about them

THERE ARE ROUGHLY 11 MILLION ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS -- LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES.

IN FLORIDA, THE CENSUS BUREAU ESTIMATES -- MORE THAN 820-THOUSAND ARE LIVING IN THE SHADOWS.

WHOOPING COUGH-OC SOT VOWIPE

AS IF FLU CONCERNS WERE NOT ENOUGH.

THE WHOPPING COUGH HITS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

WE'VE CONFIRMED --

A CHILD IN THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

HAS THE HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS DISEASE.

NOW HEALTH OFFICIALS WARN PARENTS AND TEACHERS.

We'll be watching and checking to ensure that anyone else who develops symptoms gets checked to determine if they contracted the disease or they have something else.

DIANE HOLM FROM THE LEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SAYS --

*KIDS ARE MOST AT RISK FOR GETTING WHOOPING COUGH.

WHOOPING COUGH-SOT OC

children who are under one year of age, or un-immunized or partially immunized are at greatest risk for getting pertussis. The symptoms of pertussis start out as simple as a cold, so runny nose, sneezing, coughing, but within a couple of weeks the coughing becomes pretty severe

THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL SUGGESTS --

PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD GET THE WHOOPING COUGH VACCINATION IN THEIR THIRD TRIMESTER.

ZARB TRIAL-VO

ONE OF TWO MEN ACCUSED OF KILLING A 64-YEAR-OLD WOMAN --- *LOSES A PLEA DEAL.

THE STATE *WITHDREW* A DEAL THEY HAD OFFERED TO CHRIS NEUBERGER --- WHO ALONG WITH SHANE SIMPKINS.

IS ACCUSED OF KILLING ESTERO GRANDMMOTHER MARY ANN ZARB.

THEN THEY'RE ACCUSED OF DUMPING HER BODY -- OFF AN OLD DIRT ROAD IN SOUTHERN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

NEUBERGER WAS EXPECTED TO TAKE THE PLEA DEAL.

BUT THEN IT GOT YANKED AWAY.

PROSECUTORS WON'T SAY WHY.

NEUBERGER'S TRIAL DATE HAS NOT BEEN SET.

CHARCO SUSPICIOUS BABY DEATH-VO

THIS MORNING --

NORTH PORT POLICE CALL THE DEATH OF A TWO-MONTH-OLD INFANT. "SUSPICIOUS."

PARAMEDICS RESPONDED TO THE HOME ON FLINT DRIVE,

FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

A NEIGHBOR TELLS US --

SHE SAW THE BABY PUT INTO AN AMBULANCE.

NO CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CHILD'S DEATH.

CHILD ABUSE PROGRAM-VO-WIPE

FLORIDA HAS THE TOUGHEST CHILD ABUSE REPORTING LAWS IN THE COUNTRY.

AND NOW, A NEW CAMPAIGN CALLED "DON'T MISS THE SIGNS".

HELPS GET THE WORD OUT.

THE CAMPAIGN WARNS FLORIDA RESIDENTS --

THERE ARE STRICT PENALTIES IF YOU *DON'T REPORT CHILD ABUSE.

INCLUDING A FELONY CHARGE,

AND UP TO FIVE YEARS IN PRISON.

THE LAW ALSO LETS THE STATE FINE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS UP TO ONE-MILLION-DOLLARS.

CHILD ABUSE PROGRAM-SOTVO BNR

One in three girls and one in five boys will be sexually abused before they're 18 and 95 percent of sexual abuse is preventable

SINCE THE LAW TOOK EFFECT LAST OCTOBER --

FLORIDA'S ABUSE HOTLINE HAS RECORDED A 16 PERCENT *INCREASE IN CALLS.

ABOUT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

YOU CAN FIND A LINK TO THE CHILD ABUSE WEBSITE ON OUR HOME PAGE,

MCGREGOR CRASH-VO

LESS THAN 24 HOURS AFTER SPEED AND ALCOHOL CAUSED THIS.

INVESTIGATORS ARE STILL LOOKING INTO -- A FATAL CRASH ON MCGREGOR BOULEVARD.

THEY TELL US THE DRIVER, PAUL POMBIER, CRASHED HIS CAR INTO NOT ONE, BUT *TWO PALM TREES.

THE CAR WRAPPED AROUND THE SECOND TREE.

THE PASSENGER, TIFFANY THOMAS, DIED ON THE SCENE.

POMBIER SURVIVED THE CRASH, HE IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

A-B-C 7 FOUND OUT IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS ---- THERE HAVE BEEN NEARLY 350 CRASHES ON MCGREGOR.

FUTURE OF KC'S RIVERSTOP-VOWIPE

A DECISION THAT COULD HAVE CLOSED A POPULAR CAPE CORAL RESTAURANT.

HAS BEEN PUT ON HOLD.

DURING MONDAY NIGHT'S *LENGTHY CAPE CORAL CITY COUNIL MEETING --

CITY LEADERS DECIDED TO POSTPONE THE VOTE.

TO GIVE THE ISSUE ITS FULL ATTENTION.

FOR NEARLY TWO DECADES, PEOPLE HAVE FLOCKED TO K-C'S RIVERSTOP.

LOCATED AT CITY OWNED YACHT CLUB COMMUNITY PARK.

BUT THE RESTAURANT'S LEASE IS UP.

AND IF CITY LEADERS DON'T RENEW IT,

FUTURE OF KC'S RIVERSTOP-SOTVO

1433 "It means more to Americans and more the public living here right

now that we keep this because of the quaintness, you'll never get that

again it would be a lost factor in our community." KATIE LUND

K-C'S OWNER TELLS A-B-C 7 --

SHE WAS WORRIED FALLING BEHIND ON HER RENT WOULD PLAY A FACTOR IN THE CITY'S FINAL DECISION.

THEY DID CATCH UP ON PAYMENTS,

530AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

ANOTHER UPDATE THIS MORNING.

MONDAY -- WE TOLD YOU CASEY ANTHONY WAS IN DEBT.

800 THOUSAND DOLLARS.

MOST OF IT LEGAL FEES.

NOW -- WE CAN TELL YOU SHE MIGHT HAVE A JOB.

SHE'S CONSIDERING BECOMING A PARALEGAL.

HER ATTORNEY SAYS ANTHONY BELIEVES IN OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM.

AND THAT SHE'S ORGANIZED, INTELLIGENT AND COMPUTER SAVVY.

SOME BACKGROUND --

ANTHONY'S HAD A *HIGH PROFILE TRIAL IN FLORIDA.

630AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

SEVEN DAYS LATER.

TOTALLY DIFFERENT STORY.

LAST WEEK -- THE COUNTRY WAS DEALING WITH ICE, SNOW AND FRIGID TEMPS.

NOW?

TAKE A LOOK!

THIS IS TOPEKA, KANSAS.

THE HIGH MONDAY WAS *75* DEGREES!

A RECORD.

GOLFERS HIT THE LINKS.

KIDS HIT THE PLAYGROUND.

THE WEATHER HAS BEEN EXTREMELY INDECISIVE.

AND GOOD MORNING AMERICA TRACKS IT ALL.

PLUS, ALLYSON HAS *YOUR STORMWARN 7 FORECAST.

STORMWARN GENFORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX CTR TO WX WALL

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.

We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.

For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.

First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.

By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.

Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.

Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.

TRAFFIC SPONSORSHIP BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS

PRECISION TRAFFIC-TC MON

BOY SCOUT REVERSAL-VOWIPE

THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IS CONSIDERING A MAJOR POLICY CHANGE.

THAT'S BEEN IN EFFECT FOR MORE THAN *100 YEARS.

FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 6 MONTHS --- THE BOARD WILL CONSIDER WHETHER TO ALLOW GAY MEMBERS AND LEADERS INTO THE ORGANIZATION.

AS A COMPROMISE, THE SCOUTS ARE CONSIDERING.

BOY SCOUT REVERSAL-SOTVO

."The sense that we are getting is that the overwhelming majority of scout units will choose to be inclusive because the ban on gay members is bad for the program."

SANDY AID-VO

HELP IS ON THE WAY --

FOR SUPERSTORM SANDY VICTIMS.

A 50 POINT 5 BILLION DOLLAR EMERGENCY RELIEF BILL.

JUST NEEDS THE PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE.

THE SENATE PASSED THE BILL LAST NIGHT.

AND THE HOUSE PASSED IT TWO WEEKS AGO.

LAWMAKERS SAY THE MONEY IS DESPERATELY NEEDED FOR RECOVERY EFFORTS.

IT WILL HELP RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.

F16 MISSING-OC

RIGHT NOW THE U-S AND ITALIAN MILITARYS --- ARE SEARCHING FOR A MISSING U-S F-16 FIGHTER JET.

IT DISAPPEARED OVER THE ADRIATIC SEA ON MONDAY.

WE KNOW THERE WAS ONE PILOT ON BOARD ---- WHO IS ALSO MISSING THIS MORNING.

ACCORDING TO NEWS IN ITLAY --- THE PILOT SENT AN ALARM SIGNAL JUST BEFORE THE JET WENT OFF THE RADAR.

BRAZIL FIRE FOLO-VOWIPE

NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THAT DEADLY BRAZIL CLUB FIRE.

POLICE ARE QUESTIONING THE NIGHTCLUB'S OWNER *AND TWO BAND MEMBERS,

WHOSE PRYOTECHNICS MIGHT HAVE TRIGGERED THE BLAZE.

231 PEOPLE WERE KILLED.

MOST SUFFOCATED FROM TOXIC FUMES,

AFTER THE BAND SET A FLARE.

SO FAR, NO CHARGES HAVE BEEN FIRED.

WITNESSES ALSO CLAIM BOUNCES BLOCKED THE ONLY EXIT,

TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP

QUARTER TOP STORY REVEAL @ 45-HLF REVEAL

IT'S ____________

LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.

PRESIDENT OBAMA HEADS TO LAS VEGAS TODAY-

TO PROMOTE HIS IMMIGRATION REFORM PLAN.

CONGRESS UNVEILED A PROPOSAL MONDAY -

THAT INCLUDES INCREASED BORDER SECURITY.

A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM.

AND A PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS.

A CAR BURSTS INTO FLAMES,

AFTER CRASHING INTO A TREE IN FORT MYERS.

IT HAPPENED EARLY THIS MORNING ON MARQUETTE BOULEVARD.

DEPUTIES SAY THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL.

AND ENDED UP CRASHING ONTO SOMEONE'S FRONT LAWN.

THE DRIVER WAS OKAY.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS ON ALERT THIS MORNING.

AFTER A LEE COUNTY STUDENT CONTRACTED WHOOPING COUGH.

HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE WARN PARENTS AND TEACHERS --- BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS DISEASE.

IT STARTS AS A COLD, RUNNY NOSE, SNEEZING, AND COUGHING.

STORMWARN ALLYSON OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WXCTR TO WALL

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.

We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.

For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.

First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.

By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.

Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.

Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.

FMB IMPROVEMENTS-2 SHOT

CHANGES TO FORT MYERS BEACH --

COULD MAKE IT SAFER FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BIKERS..

THE TOWN'S NEW PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.

HAS BEEN WORKING ON THIS ISSUE.

FMB IMPROVEMENTS-REM LIVE

THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO MULTIPLE PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS ALONG THE ISLAND. THERE WAS ONE JUST YESTERDAY WITH MINOR INJURIES.

FMB IMPROVEMENTS-ANIMAP

BUT THERE ARE GOING TO BE IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO TWO OTHER CROSSWALK LIGHTS ALONG FORT MYERS BEACH OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS AS WELL.

THIS IS JUST PART OF A PLAN TO MAKE THE ISLAND A SAFER PLACE FOR PEDESTRIANS.

THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE WAS PUT TOGETHER AFTER TWO PEDESTRIANS WERE HIT AND KILLED.

FMB IMPROVEMENTS-VO

FMB IMPROVEMENTS-REM LIVE

ON TOP OF ALL OF THIS WORK, FORT MYERS BEACH HAS ALSO ADDED THESE BANNERS. THAT SIMPLY TELL DRIVERS TO BE CAREFUL AND WATCH OUT FOR PEDESTRIANS.

CLINTON AND KERRY SWAP-VO

THE SENATE IS EXPECTED TO VOTE ON THE NOMINATION OF JOHN KERRY --- AS THE NEXT SECRETARY OF STATE TODAY.

HIS CONFIRMATION IS EXPECTED --- TO MOVE QUICKLY THROUGH THE SENATE.

OUTGOING SECRETARY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON --- WILL HOLD A TOWN HALL MEETING AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT, TAKING QUESTIONS IN PERSON AND ONLINE.

BARBARA WALTERS UPDATE-VO

A HEALTH UPDATE THIS MORNING --

A-B-C'S BARBARA WALTERS IS IN THE HOSPITAL WITH CHICKEN POX.

THE 83-YEAR-OLD T-V VETERAN HAS BEEN HOSPITALIZED FOR MORE THAN A WEEK AFTER A FALL.

THEN SHE CAME DOWN WITH A FEVER.

WE KNOW NOW -- IT'S CHICKEN POX.

BUT WE'RE TOLD SHE'S RESTING COMFORTABLY.

AND SHOULD BE BACK HOME SOON.

NYC RUNAWAY BUS-VO

POLICE IN NEW YORK ARE INVESTIGATING WHETHER A BUS DRIVER --- WAS UNCONSCIOUS WHEN HE CRASHED INTO SEVERAL CARS IN THE CITY.

WITNESSES TOLD INVESTIGATORS THE BUS DRIVER WAS SLUMPED OVER THE WHEEL, AND A PASSENGER JUMPED IN TO BRING THE BUS TO A STOP.

TWENTY PEOPLE WERE INJURED --- BOTH ON THE BUS AND ON THE STREET.

THANKFULLY, NOTHING SERIOUS.

530AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

NEW TECHNOLOGY IS COMING TO FACEBOOK.

YOU HAVE THE PICTURES. UPDATES. CHECK-INS.

NOW, JUST SEND A MESSAGE WITH YOUR VOICE.

NO TYPING, DELETING, CORRECTING.

JUST SPEAK AND SEND.

PLUS -- OTHER NEW IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR SMARTPHONE.

630AM COVERAGE PROMISE TO BREAK-2SH-VO

*GMA*

CONTINUING A BIG STORY.

THE BOY SCOUTS IS EXPECTED -- TO START ACCEPTING GAY SCOUTS AND SCOUT LEADERS.

MANY CORPORATE SPONSORS AND BOARD MEMBERS, WANT THE CHANGE.

BUT SOME CHURCHES INVOLVED, DON'T.

REACTION WAS MIXED.

THE FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL SAYS THE SCOUTS -- "would be making a serious mistake to bow to the strong-arm tactics of LGBT activists."

ON TWITTER.

JANE WATREL WRITES -- "WELCOME TO THE 21ST CENTURY. IF THE MILITARY CAN DO IT, SO CAN YOU."

THIS MORNING ON *GMA*.

TECH BYTES AT 530AM-PKG

STORMWARN GENERIC FORECAST OPEN-CLIPTOPS

STORMWARN FORECAST-WX WALL

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS TH

E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.

We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.

For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.

First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.

By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.

Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.

Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.

STORMWARN AND TRAFFIC TRANSITION-CLIPTOPS

TRAFFIC-AWS OR SS

TRAFFIC SPONSOR BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS

WWI PLANES IN SWFL-VO

YOU CAN TAKE A TRIP THROUGH HISTORY --

AT PAGE FIELD AIRPORT IN FORT MYERS.

RIGHT NOW, YOU CAN LOOK INSIDE *THREE WORLD WAR TWO FIGHTER JETS.

THE PLANES ARE PART OF THE "WINGS OF FREEDOM" EXHIBIT.

YOU CAN TOUR THE PLANES ON THE GROUND,

STARTING AT SIX DOLLARS FOR CHILDREN.

AND AN AERIAL TOUR IS ALSO AVAILABLE.

BUT THOSE TICKETS ARE FAR MORE PRICEY.

FLIGHTS START AT 325 BUCKS.

GATORS ON THE DOORSTEP-VO WIPE

A COLLIER COUNTY MAN GOT AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR AT HIS DOOR.

LLOYD TOMER FOUND AN ALLIGATOR ON HIS DOORSTEP YESTEDRAY --- AT HIS HOME IN THE TWIN EAGLES COMMUNITY.

THE FOUR FOOT GATOR --- OPENED HIS MOUTH AND CHASED LLOYD AWAY.

LLOYD CALLED F-W-C.

GATORS ON THE DOORSTEP-SOTVO

Lloyd Tomer/Found Gator on his doorstep

23:41 "I thought it was my son playing games with me but when he turned and opened his mouth and chased me away. It just immediately scares you."

THAT WASN'T THE ONLY GATOR WALKING AROUND YESTERDAY.

F-W-C OFFICERS WENT BEHIND TOMER'S HOUSE --- AND FOUND THE MOTHER OUT OF THE WATER TOO.

BUMP TO BREAK-3SHOT, CAM 10 BMP

TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIP

TS 1) IMMIGRATION REFORM-VO-WIPE

IT'S ________

HERE'S ANOTHER LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.

PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL ADDRESS THE NATION TODAY --

ABOUT THE LATEST IMMIGRATION REFORM PLAN.

CONGRESS UNVEILED A PROPOSAL MONDAY --

THAT INCLUDES INCREASED BORDER SECURITY.

A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM.

TS 2) WHOOPING COUGH-VOTOPS

A LEE COUNTY STUDENT HAS CONTRACTED WHOOPING COUGH.

HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE WARNING PARENTS AND TEACHERS --- TO BE ON ALERT FOR THE HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS DISEASE.

IT STARTS AS A COLD, RUNNY NOSE, SNEEZING, AND COUGHING.

TS 3) CAR CRASH-VOTOS

A CAR CRASHES INTO A TREE IN FORT MYERS THEN BURSTS INTO FLAMES.

IT HAPPENED EARLY THIS MORNING ON MARQUETTE BOULEVARD.

DEPUTIES SAY THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF HIS CAR AND ENDED UP CRASHING ONTO SOMEONE'S FRONT LAWN HITTING A PALM TREE.

THAT'S WHEN THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE.

TS 4) NORTH PORT CHILD PORN-VOTOPS

A NORTH PORT SCHOOL EMPLOYEE.

FACES CHILD PORN CHARGES THIS MORNING.

THE IMAGES WERE DISCOVERED DURING AN INVESTIGATION,

BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.

ELLIOT BULLARD IS AN I-T SPECIALIST.

TS 5) DUNN TRIAL-VOTOPS

CONVICTED KILLER ROBERT DUNN --- WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON.

A JUDGE HANDED DOWN A SENTENCE OF LIFE WITH OUT PAROLE YESTERDAY.

TS 6) BOY SCOUT REVERSAL-VOTOPS

THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ARE CONSIDERING WHETHER TO ALLOW GAY MEMBERS AND LEADERS INTO THE ORGANIZATION.

FINAL WEATHER

We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.

For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.

First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.

By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.

Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.

Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.

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