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DIRECTORS PAGE SAVE THE RED LIGHT-SOTVO OC
HEADLINES NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP
A) FM DEATH INVESTIGATION-SOT TOPS SS VO TEASE TWO
B) SAVE THE RED LIGHT-SOTVO B) CRACKHOUSE ARREST-SOTVO
C) FERTILIZER TERRORISM-VO WEATHER-CLIP
SHOW OPEN-CLIP WEATHER-PWC
MOOREHOUSE SHOOTING-SAT OR VOTOPS WHOPPER HORSE MEAT-2 SHOT VO
FM DEATH INVESTIGATION-2 SS VO FERTILIZER PLANT-VO
FM DEATH INVESTIGATION-SOTVO CRACKHOUSE ARREST-SOTVO
FM MURDER VIGIL-2 SS VO CRACKHOUSE ARREST-2SOTVO
OPERATION BAD APPLE-2 SS VO FMB LYNX-SOTVO
OPERATION BAD APPLE-SOTVO GO RED FOR WOMEN-VO
HOSTAGE SUSPECT PICTURE-VO GO RED FOR WOMEN-SOTVO BNR
AL HOSTAGE SITUATION-VOTOPS COMING UP NEXT-CLIP
AL HOSTAGE SITUATION-2SOTVO TEASE THREE-POP
ATL SCHOOL SHOOTING-VO A)-VO-DISS
HILLARY CLINTON LEAVES POST-SOTVO TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP
HILLARY CLINTON LEAVES POST-SOTVO 11PM TZ1) PYTHON CHALLENGE-VOTOPS-WIPE
TURKEY SUICIDE BOMBING-VO 11PM TZ2) MANATEE SUPERBOWL-VOTOPS
STRANGER DANGER-VO SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
STRANGER DANGER-SOTVO GOODELL-POPMON
ATTORNEY STEALS MONEY-SS VO GOODELL-VOTOPS
NFL BRAIN DOCTORS-SOTVO OC GOODELL-SOTTOPS
MEDICINE RECALL-VOTOPS SUPER BOWL 47-VOTOPS
JOBS ECONOMY-VO SUPER BOWL 47-SOTTOPS
JOBS ECONOMY-SOTVO PHOENIX OPEN-POPMON
STOCKS-NATS VOTOPS CG PHOENIX OPEN-VOTOPS
NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP ACE GROUP-VIDBOX
TEASE ONE FGCU BASEBALL-VOTOPS
A) SAVE THE RED LIGHT-SOTVO FGCU BASEBALL-SOTTOPS
B) REPEAT OFFENDER-VO MIAMI HURRICANES-VOTOPS
REPEAT OFFENDER-2SHOT VO MIAMI HURRICANES-SOTTOPS
REPEAT OFFENDER-SOTVO GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT
SAVE THE RED LIGHT-2SOTVO ART FEST-2 SOTVO


DIRECTORS PAGE


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HEADLINES


Why did you do whatever you did to her? Why"

BLUNT FORCE TRAUMA TO THE HEAD!

NOW AT 7 -

THE FATHER OF TWO-YEAR OLD BRIANNA ADDISON DEMANDS ANSWERS --

AS THE FORT MYERS MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING HER SITS IN JAIL.

WE HAVE NEW INFORMATION.

12:58 why don't the cops just do their job and not rely on all this technology

9:19 pisses me off a little bit

WILL THEY STAY OR WILL THEY GO?

WE THOUGHT THE BATTLE OVER RED LIGHT CAMERAS IN COLLIER COUNTY WAS OVER.

WHY IT'S JUST BEGINNING.

PLUS --

NO MORE FERTILIZER FROM THIS INDIANA PLANT.

WHY THEIR PRODUCT COULD HAVE A DIRECT LINK TO TERRORISM.

THE NEWS AT 7 STARTS NOW. Return to index of stories...


A) FM DEATH INVESTIGATION-SOT TOPS SS VO


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B) SAVE THE RED LIGHT-SOTVO


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C) FERTILIZER TERRORISM-VO


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


7PM SHOW OPEN Return to index of stories...


MOOREHOUSE SHOOTING-SAT OR VOTOPS


BREAKING NEWS AT SEVEN.

POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING ON THE CAMPUS OF MOREHOUSE COLLEGE.

REPORTS COMING OUT OF ATLANTA SAY ONE MAN HAS BEEN SHOT IN THE ARM AND IS

ALERT AND CONSCIOUS.

NO DESCRIPTION YET OF A GUNMAN OR WHAT LED TO THE SHOOTING. Return to index of stories...


FM DEATH INVESTIGATION-2 SS VO


NEW DETAILS ABOUT THE DEATH OF A 2 YEAR OLD IN FORT MYERS.

BRIANNA ADDISON DIED WEDNESDAY MORNING AT HORIZONS APARTMENT COMPLEX

FORT MYERS POLICE SAY THE LITTLE GIRL HAD BRUISES AND CUTS ALL OVER HER BODY --

BUT FOR TWO DAYS THEY STAYED VERY QUIET ABOUT WHAT ELSE THEY KNEW..

THAT CHANGED TODAY.

THEY ARRESTED DERRIC JOHNSON.

HE'S THE LIVE IN BOYFRIEND OF THE CHILD'S MOTHER.

HE'S CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE AND MANSLAUGHTER.

HE'S ACCUSED OF CAUSING BLUNT TRAUMA TO THE LITTLE GIRL'S HEAD.

JOHNSON HAS A LENGTHY CRIMINAL HISTORY.

TONIGHT THE VICITM'S FATHER SPOKE EXCLUSIVELY WITH ABC7. Return to index of stories...


FM DEATH INVESTIGATION-SOTVO


"why? Why did you do whatever you did to her? Why? That's probably and answer we'll never know."

You took my daughter away and now you have to pay!"

BRAINNA'S DAYCARE TELLS US THEY NEVER SUSPECTED ANY ABUSE.

RIGHT NOW- THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HAVE CUSTODY OF BRIANNA'S OTHER TWO SIBLINGS.

THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME THEY'RE INVESTIGATING THIS FAMILY,

THERE'S BEEN 2 OTHER CASES THAT ARE NOW CLOSED. Return to index of stories...


FM MURDER VIGIL-2 SS VO


TONIGHT IN FORT MYERS,

A MOTHER HOLDS A VIGIL -

TO MARK ONE YEAR SINCE HER SON'S MURDER.

A YEAR AGO 27-YEAR-OLD TRAVIS BURTON WAS SHOT TO DEATH.

INVESTIGATORS SAY DIETRICH WILCOX GUNNED HIM DOWN ON HIS FRONT PORCH.

TONIGHT'S VIGIL IS AT CLEMENTE PARK.

OFFICERS ARE ALSO ON HAND.

THEY WANT TO DRAW ATTENTION TO LAST YEAR'S 19 UNSOLVED MURDERS.

WILCOX WAS LATER CHARGED AFTER HE WAS FOUND *IN JAIL ON SEPARATE WEAPONS CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


OPERATION BAD APPLE-2 SS VO


DEPUTIES SAY THEY BUSTED UP A MULTI-COUNTY PAIN PILL DRUG RING THAT STRETCHED INTO YOUR BACK YARD.

AFTER A TEN MONTH INVESTIGATION --

THE SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE ARRESTED 28 OF ITS 29 SUSPECTS THIS WEEK.

THE SHERIFF SAYS THESE PEOPLE ILLEGALLY OBTAINED MORE THAN 7-THOUSAND OXYCODONE PILLS FROM APPLE PHARMACY IN ENGLEWOOD.

THE SUSPECTS ARE ACCUSED OF WRITING THEMSELVES PRESCRIPTIONS WITH A PAD STOLEN FROM A PAIN CLINIC IN NORTH FORT MYERS.

THE SHERIFF SAYS GETTING THESE PEOPLE OFF THE STREETS MAKES THE COMMUNITY SAFER. Return to index of stories...


OPERATION BAD APPLE-SOTVO


"these are people who are the main drivers in our community for thefts and burglaries."

THREE SUSPECTS ARE FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

THE OTHERS ARE FROM SARASOTA AND DESOTO.

NO ONE FROM APPLE PHARMACY WAS ARRESTED. Return to index of stories...


HOSTAGE SUSPECT PICTURE-VO


NEW AT SEVEN,

WE HAVE A PICTURE OF THE SUSPECT IN THAT ALABAMA HOSTAGE STANDOFF.

POLICE SAY 65 YEAR OLD JIMMY LEE DYKES HAS A 5-YEAR OLD KID HOLED UP IN A BUNKER ON HIS PROPERTY.

DYKES SERVED IN THE NAVY IN 1964 THROUGH 1969.

RECEIVING SEVERAL AWARDS. Return to index of stories...


AL HOSTAGE SITUATION-VOTOPS


THE STANDOFF, NOW ENTERING ITS FOURTH DAY.

AUTHORITIES CONTINUE TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE DYKES HOLED UP IN AN UNDERGROUND BUNKER.

NEIGHBORS SAY DYKES GUNNED DOWN THE BUS DRIVER TUESDAY BEFORE TAKING THE CHILD HOSTAGE.

TONIGHT WE'RE HEARING FROM THE DRIVER'S FAMILY. Return to index of stories...


AL HOSTAGE SITUATION-2SOTVO


my dad took those shots for his children just like he would do for me and my sister."

my daddy wa a hero my whole life he was my hero!

THAT DRIVER WAS CHARLES POLAND JR.

POLICE SAY THE FIVE YEAR OLD IS UNHARMED.

THEY'VE BEEN ABLE TO LOWER MEDICINE AND COLORING BOOKS FOR THE CHILD INTO THAT BUNKER. Return to index of stories...


ATL SCHOOL SHOOTING-VO


OFFICIALS IN ATLANTA WANT TO KNOW HOW A STUDENT GOT A GUN PAST SCHOOL METAL DETECTORS.

IT RESULTED IN ANOTHER STUDENT GETTING SHOT IN THE NECK.

THE VICTIM IS EXPECTED TO BE O-K.

AND NOW SCHOOL OFFICIALS ARE REVIEWING PROTOCOL.

THEY WANT TO KNOW IF IT WAS FOLLOWED PROPERLY.

POLICE SWARMED THE MIDDLE SCHOOL MINUTES AFTER THE SHOOTING.

THE SCHOOL WENT ON LOCKDOWN FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS.

CHARGES ARE PENDING AGAINST THE SHOOTER. Return to index of stories...


HILLARY CLINTON LEAVES POST-SOTVO


HILLARY CLINTON BID FAREWELL TO HER STATE DEPARTMENT STAFFERS TODAY.

SHE'S OFFICIALLY ENDING HER POST AS SECRETARY OF STATE.

I will miss you. I will probably be dialing ops just to talk.

THE FORMER FIRST LADY, SENATOR, AND PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE LOGGED ALMOST A MILLION MILES IN THE AIR SINCE JOINING THE STATE DEPARTMENT FOUR YEARS AGO. Return to index of stories...


HILLARY CLINTON LEAVES POST-SOTVO


I leave this department confident, confident about the direction we have set

CLINTON HANDS OVER HER OFFICE TO FORMER MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR JOHN KERRY,

SENATORS CONFIRMED HIM EARLIER THIS WEEK. Return to index of stories...


TURKEY SUICIDE BOMBING-VO


A GUARD AT THE U-S EMBASSY IN TURKEY IS DEAD AFTER A SUICIDE BLAST.

OFFICIALS SAY A TURKISH WOMAN WAS SERIOUSLY WOUNDED.

NO DAMAGE WAS REPORTED TO THE EMBASSY ITSELF.

BUT TURKEY GOVERNMENT IS CALLING THIS A TERRORIST ATTACK.

THEY SAY THIS MAN IS RESPONSIBLE,

HE'S REPORTEDLY A MEMBER OF A RADICAL LEFTIST TERROR GROUP.

NO AMERICANS WERE HURT. Return to index of stories...


STRANGER DANGER-VO


A NAPLES COMMUNITY REMAINS ON HIGH ALERT.

AFTER A STRANGER FOLLOWED FOUR LITTLE GIRLS HOME FROM SCHOOL AT LEAST THREE TIMES.

IT HAPPENED ON WEDNESDAY NEAR LAKE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

POLICE SAY A MAN DRIVING A BLACK, OLDER MODEL S-U-V - FOLLOWED A GROUP OF 9 YEAR OLD GIRLS AS THEY WALKED HOME FROM SCHOOL.

THE GIRLS WERE ABLE TO GET AWAY - RUNNING TO A FRIENDS HOUSE.

PARENTS ARE KEEPING TIGHT REIGN ON THEIR KIDS. Return to index of stories...


STRANGER DANGER-SOTVO


"It's really ill - he needs to leave because we're all watching our kids here."

NAPLES POLICE INCREASED PATROL OVER THE PAST FEW DAYS BUT STILL HAVEN'T FOUND THE DRIVER.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CONTACT POLICE IMMEDIATELY. Return to index of stories...


ATTORNEY STEALS MONEY-SS VO


A LAWYER IN CAPE CORAL COULD BE KISSING HIS CAREER GOODBYE.

FLORIDA'S SUPREME COURT HAS SUSPENDED HIS LICENSE INDEFINITELY.

THE STATE TOOK AWAY KEITH LOSEY'S ABILITY TO PRACTICE LAW.

FORT MYERS POLICE CLAIM LOSEY CASHED A 20-THOUSAND DOLLAR CHECK SUPPOSED TO GO TO A CLIENT --

AND POCKETED THE MONEY FOR HIMSELF.

HIS FORMER CLIENTS TELL ABC7 THEY'RE HAPPY WITH THE SUSPENSION.

WE STOPPED BY LOSEY'S CURRENT CAPE CORAL ADDRESS.

NO ONE ANSWERED THE DOOR. Return to index of stories...


NFL BRAIN DOCTORS-SOTVO OC


MORE PRESENCE ON THE SIDELINES NEXT SEASON.

THE NFL IS SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING ADDING BRAIN DOCTORS TO THE ROSTER.

" It just gives an extra set of eyes and an extra set of hands, an extra expert mind,

THE NFL BELIEVES THAT PLAYERS WOULD BENEFIT FROM HAVING AN INDEPENDENT NEUROLOGIST ON THE SIDELINE.

ALL TO PROVIDE THE BEST MEDICAL CARE FOR PLAYERS ON THE FIELD.

THE LEAGUE EXPECTS NEW PROTOCOL TO BE IN PLACE FOR NEXT SEASON.

BRAD WILL HAVE DETAILS ON THIS IN SPORTS. Return to index of stories...


MEDICINE RECALL-VOTOPS


WE HAVE A COUGH SYRUP RECALL TO TELL YOU ABOUT.

THE MAKER 'NOVARTIS' ISSUED THE VOLUNTARY RECALL FOR THE DRUGS 'TRIAMINIC' AND 'THERAFLU'.

ALL BECAUSE THE CHILD SAFETY CAPS COULD FAIL.

DOCTORS SAY YOUNG CHILDREN CAN OVERDOSE EASILY.

FOUR CHILDREN REPORTEDLY INGESTED THE MEDICINE BY ACCIDENT.

ONE NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

WE'RE TOLD MOST OF THE PRODUCTS ARE ALREADY OFF SHELVES TODAY. Return to index of stories...


JOBS ECONOMY-VO


TODAY, WE GOT GOOD - BUT NOT GREAT NEWS -- ABOUT THE U-S ECONOMY.

MORE JOBS WERE ADDED.

BUT THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE MOVED UP A NOTCH, NOT DOWN.

THE COUNTRY ADDED 157-THOUSAND JOBS LAST MONTH.

BUT IT WASN'T ENOUGH TO KEEP THE JOBLESS RATE FROM CREEPING BACK UP TO 7 POINT 9 PERCENT. Return to index of stories...


JOBS ECONOMY-SOTVO


"I don't think anything fundamental has changed, not going anywhere fast until businesses kick in."

THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HAS NOW FINISHED ABOVE SEVEN PERCENT FOR FIFTY STRAIGHT MONTHS. Return to index of stories...


STOCKS-NATS VOTOPS CG


nats of closing bell

THE DOW CLOSES ABOVE 14-THOUSAND FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE START OF THE FINANCIAL CRISIS.

BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS.

THE DOW UP 149 POINTS AT 14-010.

THE NASDAQ ADDS 37 TO CLOSE AT 3-179.

THE S&P 500 ALSO UP 15 AT 1-513. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE ONE


11:03 people are just too distracted on getting a ticket so they can jam their breaks

9:19 pisses me off a little bit

WHAT TO DO ABOUT RED LIGHT CAMERAS.

LEADERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ISSUE IN COLLIER COUNTY.

THE SAME GOES FOR MOTORISTS TONIGHT.

SOME PEOPLE NEVER LEARN.

A REPEAT OFFENDER IN FORT MYERS BUSTED - AGAIN.

WHAT THIS MAN IS IN TROUBLE FOR NOW.

WEATHER TEASE Return to index of stories...


A) SAVE THE RED LIGHT-SOTVO


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B) REPEAT OFFENDER-VO


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REPEAT OFFENDER-2SHOT VO


ARRESTED 8 TIMES IN 6 YEARS.

PHILIP STEVENSON-

IS NO STRANGER TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

HIS LICENSE- SUSPENDED 11 TIMES.

THE 25-YEAR OLD HAS BEEN ARRESTED AGAIN.

HE WAS CAUGHT ON MCGREGOR BOULEVARD AFTER ANOTHER DRIVER CALLED THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

THE DRIVER REPORTED A VEHICLE SPEEDING AND SWERVING.

A DEPUTY FOUND STEVENSON STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.

HE HAD A BLOWN TIRE AND REPORTEDLY A LOADED GUN IN HIS LAP. Return to index of stories...


REPEAT OFFENDER-SOTVO


49:16 "he's a danger to himself and others-especially right now during season-

THE DEPUTY WAS ABLE TO GRAB THE GUN.

AND ORDERED STEVENSON OUT OF THE CAR - WHO WAS DRUNK BY THE WAY.

HE DIDN'T HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE EITHER. Return to index of stories...


SAVE THE RED LIGHT-2SOTVO


IN COLLIER COUNTY,

THE CONTROVERSIAL RED LIGHT CAMERAS ARE SET TO COME DOWN BY THE END OF THE MONTH.

BUT ONE COMMISSIONER IS ON A MISSION TO CHANGE THAT.

"Our streets have been safer since the cameras were installed than before."

26:27 there have been no deaths since then. 27:50 safety will be compromised."

YOU JUST HEARD FROM COMMISSIONER DONNA FIALA.

IN DECEMBER THE COUNTY VOTED TO PUT THE BREAKS ON THE CAMERAS.

SAYING THEY ARE INEFFECTIVE, EVEN HAZARDOUS.

EVEN SOME MOTORISTS DON'T UNDERSTAND THEIR PURPOSE. Return to index of stories...


SAVE THE RED LIGHT-SOTVO OC


9:19 pisses me off a little bit. 12:58 why don't the cops just do their job and not rely on all this technology."

NO MATTER YOUR STANCE,

ACCORDING TO THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERRIFFS OFFICE--

THE NUMBER OF CRASHES CAUSED BY DRIVERS BLOWING THROUGH RED LIGHTS HAS DROPPED 25 PERCENT SINCE THE CAMERAS WERE INSTALLED.

BUT IF COMMISSIONERS DO NOT RECONSIDER THEIR DECISION--

CAMERAS WILL COME DOWN FEBRUARY 28TH. Return to index of stories...


NEXT AT 7 OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE TWO


WAIT BEFORE YOU HIT THAT FAST FOOD JOINT,

BURGER KING RESPONDS TO WHAT'S IN ITS PATTIES -

AT LEAST IN THE U-K.

PLUS THIS.

15:46 its terrible and disgusting whats happening in these neighborhoods where ppl deal drugs like this:52

AND THEY SAY SOMEONE WAS DEALING DRUGS IN THEIR BACKYARD.

WAIT TIL YOU HEAR THEIR HUMOROUS REACTION TO HIS ARREST. Return to index of stories...


B) CRACKHOUSE ARREST-SOTVO


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WEATHER-CLIP


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WEATHER-PWC


NICE WEEKEND AHEAD

As promised, we certainly felt a drop in temperatures this morning and today. Lows were in the 40's along the coast and inland areas did manage to drop into the 30's this morning. Tonight will be another mainly clear evening with a light breeze from the northeast. Temperatures will fall into the 40's once again on Saturday morning - in the same places as last night. I also expect another round of mid and upper 30's in the colder inland spots again tomorrow morning.

The daytime high temperatures will recover to the mid and lower 70's on Saturday and there will be plenty of sunshine during the day. It looks like we will hold on to the pattern of chilly morning temperatures and mild, sunny days through the weekend and into next week.

A weak weather disturbance riding across Florida next Wednesday should increase the clouds on that day, but rain chances stay very low. All-in-all the weather forecast here in beautiful southwest Florida should stay very nice through next week. Return to index of stories...


WHOPPER HORSE MEAT-2 SHOT VO


A STORY STARTING TO MAKE WORLD HEADLINES TONIGHT.

BURGER KING RESPONDS TO A CERTAIN MEAT FOUND IN WHOPPERS.

THE FAST-FOOD GIANT ADMITS TRACES OF HORSE MEAT WERE FOUND AT A PLANT IN IRELAND.

THIS ONLY AFFECTS BK IN THE U-K.

BURGER KING SAYS IT'S "DEEPLY TROUBLED" BY THE FINDINGS.

IN THEIR OWN INVESTIGATION,

THEY FOUND A U-K BEEF SUPPLIER USED A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF 'OTHER' BEEF IMPORTED FROM POLAND.

BK CUT ITS TIES WITH THE SUPPLIER --

AND MAINTAINS IT NOW USES 100 PERCENT BRITISH AND IRISH BEEF. Return to index of stories...


FERTILIZER PLANT-VO


PLANS TO BUILD A FERTILIZER PLANT IN INDIANA ARE ON HOLD.

ALL BECAUSE THE PLANT'S PARENT COMPANY HAS A LINK TO TERRORISM.

HERE'S A LOOK AT 'PORTS OF INDIANA'.

THE STATE WAS LOOKING TO BUILD ONE.

IT'S OWNED BY A COMPANY BASED IN PAKISTAN,

KNOWN FOR MAKING BOMBS FOR TERRORISTS.

NOW THAT THE GOVERNOR IS AWARE,

HE SAYS THE PLANT GETS A RED LIGHT TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


CRACKHOUSE ARREST-SOTVO


A BIG THANKS FROM POLICE IN CAPE CORAL.

ONE COMMUNITY GETS A DRUG DEALER OFF THE STREET -- AND STANDS UP TO APPAUD AS HE'S HAULED AWAY..

11:20 i don't get how he thought he would get away with it

POLICE ARRESTED DANJOLYN CURRY.

THEY SAY HE SOLD DRUGS TO AN UNDERCOVER OFFICER.

TIPS CAME FROM SEVERAL OUTRAGED NEIGHBORS ON SOUTHEAST 21ST LANE. Return to index of stories...


CRACKHOUSE ARREST-2SOTVO


15:25 they were so obvious about the drug dealing they may as well put a drive through in there:29

11:33 anything weird that goes on here everyone is all over it:35

POLICE ALSO FOUND A STOLEN HANDGUN, MARIJUANA, COCANIE, HEROINE AND OTHER DRUG PARAPHENILA.

CURRY SHARES THIS HOME WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND AND 15 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER.

TONIGHT HE'S IN JAIL. Return to index of stories...


FMB LYNX-SOTVO


A NEW BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP IS PAYING OFF ON FORT MYERS BEACH.

IT COMES IN THE FORM OF A WARSHIP!

Rob DeGennaro, Nervous Nellie's Restaurant

01:32 we've got folks coming in from Punta Gorda Port Charlotte, down from Marco Island, across from Ft. Lauderdale, bus trips from Sarasota 01:42

HERE'S A LOOK AT THE LYNX - A REPLICA WAR OF 1812 SHIP.

IT'S SET UP FOR TOURS AND SAILING - TO TEACH PEOPLE ABOUT ITS HISTORY.

AND IT'LL BE IN TOWN FOR THE WINTER.

THE SHIP IS GREAT FOR BUSINESS OWNERS TOO - WHO SEE MORE TOURISTS THIS TIME OF YEAR. Return to index of stories...


GO RED FOR WOMEN-VO


DID YOU WEAR YOUR RED TODAY?

IT'S THE TENTH ANNUAL "GO RED FOR WOMEN DAY".

IN SUPPORT OF HEALTHY HEARTS.

TAKE MARY JO VOLP-EE FOR EXAMPLE.

THE NAPLES RESIDENT HAD A HEART ATTACK AT 58.AND ALMOST DIDN'T PULL THROUGH.

SHE WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HER HEART WOULD LATER STOP. Return to index of stories...


GO RED FOR WOMEN-SOTVO BNR


I never asked how long it stopped for. I was just so happy it started up again and I really didn't care how long it stopped!

MARY JO WANTS OTHER WOMEN TO LEARN FROM HER STORY.

AND MAKE SURE THEY'RE BEING PRO-ACTIVE ABOUT THEIR HEART HEALTH.

TO FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN DO,

HEAD TO ABC DASH 7 DOT COM. AND CLICK SITES ON SEVEN. Return to index of stories...


COMING UP NEXT-CLIP


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TEASE THREE-POP


PHIL MICKELSON PICKING UP WHERE HE LEFT OFF YESTERDAY. EXPECTATIONS ARE SKY HIGH FOR THE FGCU BASEBALL TEAM

PLUS THE HARBAUGH BROTHERS SHARING THE STAGE TODAY AT THE SUPER BOWL Return to index of stories...


A)-VO-DISS


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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN-CLIP


TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN Return to index of stories...


11PM TZ1) PYTHON CHALLENGE-VOTOPS-WIPE


THREE WEEKS AGO WE INTRODUCED YOU TO THESE GUYS HEADED TO THE EVERGLADES TO HUNT PYTHONS.

TONIGHT AT 11, WHAT THEY SAW - AND WHAT THEY CAUGHT! Return to index of stories...


11PM TZ2) MANATEE SUPERBOWL-VOTOPS


AND WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO FLORIDA'S BIGGEST FOOTBALL FAN --

LITTERALLY!

SEE WHICH TEAM MANATEES THINK WILL WIN THE SUPER BOWL.

THAT"S TONIGHT AFTER 20-20. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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GOODELL-POPMON


NFL COMMISSIONER ROGER GOODELL IS A BRAVE MAN. SHOWING HIS FACE IN NEW ORLEANS THIS WEEK. THE MAN IS NOT EXACTLY THE MOST POPULAR GUY IN THE BIG EASY. ESPECIALLY AFTER SUSPENDING SAINTS COACH SEAN PAYTON THE ENTIRE SEASON. FOR THE BOUNTY GATE SCANDAL. Return to index of stories...


GOODELL-VOTOPS


BUT THE COMMISSION WAS NOT CONCERNED ABOUT HIS OWN SAFETY TODAY. RATHER THE SAFETY OF THE PLAYERS IN THE NFL

TODAY HE HIT ON A NUMBE OF TOPICS. INCLUDING THOUGHTS ON PLAYING AN 18 GAME SEASON. AND PLAYERS AVOIDING TROUBLE OFF THE FIELD

BUT THE MAIN TOPIC. PLAYER SAFETY. Return to index of stories...


GOODELL-SOTTOPS


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SUPER BOWL 47-VOTOPS


LET'S STAY IN NEW ORLEANS.

WHO'S WINNING THE SUPER BOWL. RAVENS OR 49ERS

TODAY JIM AND JOHN HARBAUGH. SHARED THE STAGE AS THEY GET READY FOR THAT SHOWDOWN.

EVEN THOUGH ONE'S GOT TO BEAT THE OTHER. THEIR RELATIONSHIP WILL NOT CHANGE. Return to index of stories...


SUPER BOWL 47-SOTTOPS


WAIT Return to index of stories...


PHOENIX OPEN-POPMON


IF PHIL MICKELSON IS NOT CAREFUL. HE'S GOING TO PICK UP HIS 41ST PGA TOUR VICTORY. IN FACT. IF HE KEEPS THIS UP. COME SUNDAY. IT'S NOT GOING TO BE A QUESTIONS IF HE WINS. BUT BY HOW MUCH. TRYING TO FOLLOW UP ON A ROUND OF 60 Return to index of stories...


PHOENIX OPEN-VOTOPS


LET'S GO TO THE PHOENIX OPEN.

MICKELSON UP TO HIS OLD TRICKS. THE APPROACH SHOT ON 5 IS A DANDY. MICKELSON. HE WOULD BIRDIE FROM THERE.

HE FOLLOWS THAT 60 WITH A 65. HE LEADS BY 4 STROKES AT 17 UNDER PAR. Return to index of stories...


ACE GROUP-VIDBOX


STICKING WITH GOLF. AND THE ACE GROUP CLASSIC

IN THE FIELD THIS YEAR. 19 MAJOR WINNERS. WHICH INCLUDES GUYS LIKE BEN CRENSHAW. FUZZY ZOELLER. TOM KITE. AND CURTIS STRANGE.

THE ACE GROUP CLASSIC IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. MEDIA DAY IS MONDAY. THEN THE FIRST ROUND IS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15TH. Return to index of stories...


FGCU BASEBALL-VOTOPS


FROM TWINEAGLES TO THE FGCU EAGLES.

ON THURSDAY. THE EAGLE BASEBALL TEAM WAS PICKED TO FINISH FIRST IN THE ATLANTIC SUN CONFERNCE.

THE FELLAS ARE COMING OFF A REBUILDING YEAR. LAST SEASON THEY HAD 17 NEW FACES.

THIS YEAR. THOSE GUYS ARE ALL GROWN UP AND SAY THEY EXPECT TO MAKE A RUN AT THE PROGRAM'S FIRST-EVER NCAA TOURNAMENT BID. Return to index of stories...


FGCU BASEBALL-SOTTOPS


WAIT Return to index of stories...


MIAMI HURRICANES-VOTOPS


WE'VE GOT A BIG SHOWDOWN IN ACC COMING YOUR WA SATURDAY.

NORTH CAROLINA STATE AND MIAMI.

THE WOLFPACK WERE THE PRESEASON FAVORITES TO WIN THE CONFERNCE. BUT RIGHT NOW THE ACC BELONGS TO THE CANES.

A PERFECT 7-0. WITH A 2 GAME LEAD IN THE CONFERENCE Return to index of stories...


MIAMI HURRICANES-SOTTOPS


WAIT Return to index of stories...


GOODBYE WEBSITE TEASE-3SHOT


ADLIB POINTS Return to index of stories...


ART FEST-2 SOTVO


IF YOU'RE A FAN OF THE ARTS,

FORT MYERS IS THE PLACE TO BE TONIGHT.

:17 We've been prepping for two days, getting orders done today, more tomorrow.

3:58 we're getting to be quite the cultural hub here.

THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S PREMIER ART FESTIVAL IS UP AND RUNNING.

MORE THAN 200 ARTISTS ARE IN TOWN.

HEAD TO THE DOWNTOWN RIVER DISTRICT UNTIL TEN TONIGHT.

OR FROM 10-TO-5 THIS WEEKEND.

BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY!

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