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:12-:18 "Now is the time before the storm hits. Get your shovels ready your sand and your salt"
A POWERFUL WINTER STORM --
HEADED FOR THE NORTHEAST.
ABC7 TRACKS THE SEVERE WEATHER.
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44:17 "so while everybody was sitting there watching election results come in i was sitting there watching 23 years of experience just blow up in my face"
LEE COUNTY'S ELECTIONS SUPERVISOR.
IS SPEAKING OUT ABOUT THE NOVEMBER FIASCO.
AND HOW SHE PLANS TO FIX THINGS NEXT TIME.
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"Because of my faith, and I know my dad, my dad would want us to forgive Jimmy Dykes, and I've forgiven him.
AND A SON REMEMBERS HIS HEROIC FATHER --
WHO DIED TRYING TO SAVE A SCHOOL BUS FULL OF CHILDREN.
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"Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
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BREAKING NEWS, FIRST ON A-B-C 7.
THIS MORNING.
A ROBBERY INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY --- AT A WENDY'S RESTAURANT ALONG PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
THIS IS RIGHT BY THE DUNKIN DONUTS -- THAT WAS ROBBED TWO MORNINGS AGO AND A DOMINOS THAT WAS ROBBED LAST FRIDAY.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES TELL US SHOTS WERE FIRED BUT THEY DON'T KNOW WHO FIRED THEM
THEY HAVE ONE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY AND ARE LOOKING FOR ANOTHER.
THEY ARE SEARCHING ON THE GROUND AND BY HELICOPTER.
OUR CREWS ARE ON SCENE, WE ARE WORKING TO BRING YOU A LIVE REPORT.
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"I think we dodged a bullet last winter and now it's time for us to pay the piper so."
THAT MAY BE THE CASE.
AS THE NORTHEAST BEGINS TO PREPARE --- FOR WHAT MAY BE THER WORST STORM IN 35 YEARS.
GROCERY STORES, GAS STATIONS, AND HARDWARE STORES --
ARE ALL SEEING AN UPTICK IN BUSINESS.
AS PEOPLE IN THE NORTHEAST GET READY FOR SOME NASTY WEATHER.
THE WINTER STORM IS HEADED UP THE EAST COAST.
EXPECTED TO HIT BY THE WEEKEND.
METEOROLOGISTS CALL FOR UP TO TWO FEET OF SNOW IN SOME AREAS.
AND OFFICIALS ADVISE RESIDENTS --
STOCK UP ON GROCERIES, FLASHLIGHTS, AND BATTERIES.
THERE MIGHT BE EXTENDED POWER OUTAGES.
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"We want to make sure we stock up, and have some extra supplies, we have a
generator left from the last 2 scares in case the power goes out."
OFFICIALS RECOMMEND RESIDENTS STOCK UP *EARLY.
BECAUSE BY THE END OF THE WEEK, SUPPLIES AT MANY BUSINESSES WILL BE SCARCE.
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FLAMES FROM A NEARBY BRUSHFIRE -- COME WITHIN FEET OF ONE MAN'S PROPERTY.
FORCING HIM TO HOSE HIS HOUSE DOWN WITH WATER.
THE FIRE SPARKED AROUND FIVE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
NEAR CONSTITUTION AND BARRAGAN IN SAN CARLOS PARK.
CREWS SAY TWO SMALL FIRES --- BURNED THROUGH JUST OVER AN ACRE OF DRY BRUSH.
ONE RESIDENT TELLS US -- HE IMMEDIATELY JUMPED IN -- TO SAVE HIS HOME.
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BILL KRESS, CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE: I was worried about my house and possessions and everything thats why I got the hose out and started squirting things down
CREWS DID GET THE FIRE OUT.
BUT THERE'S STILL NO WORD ON HOW IT STARTED
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WE'RE STILL WORKING TO BRING YOU MORE INFORMATION --
ON A STORY A-B-C SEVEN BROKE LAST NIGHT.
THIS IS VIDEO OF A DRUG RAID --
WHERE CHARLOTTE COUNTY DEPUTIES CALLED IN THE SWAT TEAM.
THEY FEARED THE PEOPLE INSIDE HAD WEAPONS.
IT HAPPENED IN GULF COVE,
AT THIS HOUSE THAT'S LISTED FOR SALE.
A-B-C SEVEN CALLED THE NUMBER.
AND SPOKE TO A MAN WHO CLAIMED TO BE AN OWNER.
HE SAYS HE KNOWS *NOTHING ABOUT THE RAID,
OR IF DRUGS WERE IN THE HOUSE.
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REMEMBER ALL THE LONG LINES -- ON ELECTION DAY BACK IN NOVEMBER?
LEE COUNTY VOTERS -- WAITED AS LONG AS SIX HOURS.
NOW THE LEE COUNTY ELECTIONS SUPERVISOR --- IS EXPLAINING HOW SHE'LL FIX IT NEXT TIME.
SHARON HARRINGTON SPOKE TO THE BONITA SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL --- AND WAS GRILLED ABOUT THE MESS.
SHE TOLD US LAST NIGHT.
SHE'S PRICING NEW EQUIPMENT -- THAT SHOULD ALLOW FASTER VOTING.
AND AS SHE DID THAT.
SOME FLORIDA LAWMAKERS CONSIDERED ALLOWING THE *LEGISLATURE* --- TO REMOVE ELECTION SUPERVISORS IF THEY WEREN'T GETTING THE JOB DONE.
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#Sharon Harrington
#Lee County Supervisor Of Elections
4:42:02:00 "well, it makes me feel bad. Most of we encountered, we had no control over. It was because of the laws. So it's kinda like they're throwing the election supervisors under the bus."
HARRINGTON SAYS SHE'S ALREADY ACCOUNTABLE TO THE VOTERS.
WHO CAN VOTE HER OUT OF OFFICE.
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DISAPPOINTING NEWS THIS MORNING --
FOR GAYS HOPING TO GET IN THE BOY SCOUTS.
A VOTE SCHEDULED FOR YESTERDAY WAS POSTPONED.
SO NATIONAL SCOUT LEADERS CAN LOOK CLOSER AT THE ISSUE.
THEY DISCUSSED SEXUAL ORIENTATION AT YESTERDAY'S MEETING.
BUT LEADERS FELT THEY NEEDED MORE TIME BEFORE VOTING.
DOZENS OF PROTESTERS GATHERED OUTSIDE THE GROUP'S HEADQUARTERS IN TEXAS.
RELIGIOUS GROUPS CHARTER 70-PERCENT OF SCOUTING UNITS.
AND ARE SPLIT OVER THE ISSUE.
MEANTIME, GAY-RIGHTS LEADERS SAY THEY DON'T SEE ANY MERIT IN DELAYING A DECISION.
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COME AUGUST. NO NEED TO CHECK YOUR MAILBOX ON SATURDAYS.
THE POSTAL SERVICE ANNOUNCED THAT SATURDAY MAIL DELIVERY -- WILL STOP.
THE POSTMASTER IS CUTTING IT -- TO MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
THERE IS ONLY ONE REASON THEY'LL DELIVER ON SATURDAY. PACKAGES AND MAIL-ORDER PRESCRIPTIONS.
THE CUT WILL SAVE TWO BILLION DOLLARS, PER YEAR.
SOME SAY THE MOVE IS ILLEGAL.
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Tom Mclaughlin / Against stopping service:12
"I think people depend on 6 day service. It's convenient for a lot of people to deal with things on a Saturday when it's not on a Monday to Friday."
THE ANNOUNCEMENT CAME WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF LAWMAKERS.
THE POSTMASTER SAYS --- NO JOBS WOULD BE CUT BECAUSE OF THE REDUCTION IN DAYS.
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BACK TO ONE OF THE BIG STORIES TODAY.
THE BOY SCOUTS. DELAYING A VOTE ON GAY MEMBERS AND LEADERS.
REACTION WAS PASSIONATE, ON BOTH SIDES.
DAN CUMMINS. A PASTOR AND SCOUT LEADER. SAID HE PRAYS,
"The BSA will consider the nature of the pressure brought on them -- and that they will not sacrifice tradition and principle for political or financial expediency,"
ZACH WAHLS. AN EAGLY SCOUT WHO ADVOCATED EQUALITY, SAID -- IN PART.
""This is an abdication of responsibility. Scouting was built on a foundation of respect and dignity. Today, the BSA cracked that foundation"
DID THE SCOUTS MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION?
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LET'S GET BACK TO ONE OF THE BIG STORIES TODAY.
THE BOY SCOUTS. PUTTING OFF A VOTE ON GAY MEMBERS AND LEADERS.
MANY WERE UPSET.
MANY WERE PLEASED.
THE CONSERVATIVE FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL SAID.
"The leaders of the Boy Scouts were wise not to abandon their longstanding national membership standards, as they were reportedly on the brink of doing."
ON THE OTHER SIDE.
JENNIFER TYRELL. A DEN MOTHER WHO WAS KICKED OUT FOR BEING A LESBIAN, SAID.
"A scout is supposed to be brave, and the Boy Scouts failed to be brave today."
DID THEY DO THE RIGHT THING?
THE TIME IS ______
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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.
"Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
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WE HAVE LEARNED MORE DETAILS -- ABOUT THAT TRAGIC CRASH ALONG ALLIGATOR ALLEY LATE LAST MONTH.
CECELIA DOUGLAS AND HER TWO DAUGHTERS -- WERE KILLED IN THAT CRASH.
ACCORDING TO A NEW REPORT FROM HIGHWAY PATROL.
NONE OF THE PEOPLE IN THE CAR WERE WEARING SEATBELTS.
BUT, EARLY REPORTS SHOWED CECILIA UNBUCKLED THE GIRLS AFTER THE CRASH TRYING TO SAVE THEM.
THE REPORT ALSO SHOWS ---- *WEATHER MAY HAVE PLAYED A FACTOR IN THE CRASH.
THERE WAS FOG HOVERING OVER THE INTERSTATE, MAKING THE ROAD HARD TO SEE.
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BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING --
A WENDY'S RESTAURANT WAS ROBBED OVERNIGHT.
NOW DEPUTIES ARE ON SCENE INVESTIGATING.
ALONG PALM BEACH BOULEVARD NEAR BUCKINGHAM ROAD.
IT'S TTHE LATEST IN A *STRING OF ROBBERIES IN THAT AREA.
A-B-C 7'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK NOW JOINS US LIVE --
DANIELLE.
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:12 "Of course it's premature but we definitely believe there are similarities that we are looking very closely at. There's a bit of a pattern here that seems consistent with some of the prior robberies- you mentioned dominos dunkin donuts and now Wendy's."
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IT'S ________
LET'S TAKE A QUICK LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
RIGHT NOW, FOLKS IN THE NORTHEAST GET READY --
FOR WHAT COULD BE THE WORST WINTER STORM IN 35 YEARS.
METEOROLOGISTS SAYS THE STORM COULD DUMP UP TO TWO FEET OF SNOW --
THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE NORTHEAST AND NEW ENGLAND STATES.
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LEE COUNTY ELECTION SUPERVISOR SHARON HARRINGTON.
SAYS SHE'S LOOKING INTO MORE VOTING MACHINES -- FOR THE NEXT ELECTION.
SHE TOLD TO THE BONITA SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL.
THEY WOULD ALLOW FASTER VOTING -- AND HOPEFULLY AVOID ANOTHER FIASCO.
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NO MORE MAIL DELIVERY ON SATURDAYS.
THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SAVE MONEY.
THE CHANGE GOES INTO EFFECT IN AUGUST.
AND COULD SAVE THEM TWO-BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR.
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AND THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA -- IS SAYING NO TO GAYS.AT LEAST FOR NOW.
THEY WERE SCHEUDLED TO VOTE ON CHANGING THE POLICY AT A MEETING YESTERDAY.
BUT LEADERS SAID THEY NEED MORE TIME -- TO GATHER INFORMATION ON THE ISSUE.
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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.
"Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
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LAWMAKERS WILL SOON GET *CLASSIFIED INFORMATION --
ABOUT DRONE STRIKES AGAINST AMERICAN CITIZENS.
PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS DIRECTED THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT --
TO GIVE THE SENATE AND HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEES ACCESS TO THAT CLASSIFIED INFO.
IT ALL RELATES TO DOCUMENTS KEY LAWMAKERS GOT LAST YEAR.
STATING IT'S *LEGAL FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO KILL U-S CITIZENS OVERSEAS.
*IF IT BELIEVES THEY ARE HIGH RANKING TERRORISTS.
WHO ARE TRYING TO KILL AMERICANS.
A NUMBER OF LAWMAKERS HAVE ASKED THE ADMINISTRATION FOR *MORE INFORMATION --
ON HOW DECISIONS ARE MADE TO TARGET AMERICANS OVERSEAS.
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FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW -- IS STILL SITTING IN JAIL THIS MORNING.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED BIGELOW ON TUESDAY --- FOR TESTING POSITIVE ON A DRUG TEST -- FOR COCAINE.
LAST MONTH. FORT MYERS OFFICERS ARRESTED HIM FOR COCAINE POSSESSION.
AND IN NOVEMBER, DEPUTIES CITED THE THEN-COMMISSIONER --- FOR LETTING AN UNLICENSED TEENAGER DRIVE HIS CAR.
THEY ALSO FOUND DRUGS ON THAT TEEN.
BIGELOW CLAIMS THEY WERE NOT HIS.
BIGELOW'S ATTORNEY IS WORKING TO GET HIM OUT OF JAIL -- AND INTO DRUG TREATMENT.
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THE FAMILY OF A HEROIC BUS DRIVER.
FINALLY SPEAKS OUT.
CHARLES POLAND JUNIOR WAS KILLED,
WHILE PROTECTING THE KIDS ON HIS SCHOOL BUS.
JIMMY DYKES SHOT HIM,
THEN KIDNAPPED A FIVE YEAR OLD.
AND HELD HIM HOSTAGE FOR A WEEK.
THE BOY IS NOW SAFE,
AND DYKES WAS KILLED DURING THE RESCUE OPERATION.
POLAND'S SON SAYS HIS DAD LIVED FOR A PURPOSE.
AND DIED FOR A PURPOSE.
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"Every time my dad got on a bus, it wasn't for transporting somebody else's kids, it was HIS kids -- he took them as his own. And I think that's the reason why my dad did what he did."
AARON POLAND SAYS THE FAMILY HAS ALWAYS KNOWN HIS DAD WAS A HERO.
BUT NOW OTHER PEOPLE CAN SEE IT.
THE POLAND FAMILY SAYS IT BROUGHT THEM GREAT HAPPINESS --
TO KNOW THAT ETHAN IS HOME.
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A GROUP IN ESTERO IS MOVING FORWARD WITH A PLAN.
TO MAKE THE COMMUNITY INDEPENDENT OF LEE COUNTY.
BUT THIS MORNING, NOT EVERYONE AGREES.
RIGHT NOW THE COUNTY MAKES DECISIONS -- FOR THE COMMUNITY OF 22-THOUSAND PEOPLE.
BUT COMMISSIONERS *DO CONSULT WITH THE ESTERO COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY LEADERS.
THAT COUNCIL IS THINKING ABOUT BREAKING AWAY FROM THE COUNTY -- AND MAKING THEIR OWN DECISIONS.
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Sot John Goodrich, estero council of community leaders "What's the cost verses the benefits and do we want another layer of government?"
Sot Jim Boesch, Vote Estero
This is not about the Eccl, it's not about vote estero, it's about letting the people decide whether they want to be incorporated.'
'VOTE ESTERO' WANTS RESIDENTS -- TO VOTE ON THIS ISSUE.
TO MOVE FORWARD THIS YEAR, THOUGH, THE GROUP WOULD HAVE TO RAISE ENOUGH MONEY.
TO PAY FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION --- OR CONVINCE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO PAY FOR ONE.
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GAS PRICES ARE GOING UP DRAMATICALLY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
AND IT LOOKS LIKE THAT WILL CONTINUE FOR A WHILE.
THE AVERAGE PRICE FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR --
IS THREE DOLLARS 67 CENTS A GALLON.
THAT'S UP *19 CENTS FROM JUST ONE WEEK AGO.
AND IT'S UP 28 CENTS FROM A MONTH AGO.
ANALYSTS SAY --
THE IMPROVING ECONOMY IS PARTLY TO BLAME.
BECAUSE THERE'S MORE DEMAND FOR GAS.
PLUS, SOME REFINERIES ARE NOT AT FULL CAPACITY.
AS THEY PREPARE FOR THE CHANGEOVER TO SUMMER GASOLINE.
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everything kind of fell into place to see this increase. the timing of it was likely perfect storm.
THE GOOD NEWS --
GAS PRICES ARE NOT EXPECTED TO GO AS HIGH AS THEY DID LAST YEAR.
TO GET THE BEST PRICES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA,
HEAD TO OUR WEB SITE.
A-B-C DASH SEVEN DOT COM.
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REVITALIZATION IS COMING TO DOWNTOWN BONITA.
THAT'S WHAT CITY LEADERS ARE HOPING FOR.
AFTER COUNCIL MEMBERS OKAYED AN AWARD PROGRAM FOR NEW BUSINESSES.
CALLED THE 'ONE TOP SHOP'.
IT'S MEANT TO JUMP START DOWNTOWN BONITA --- AND BRING IN TARGETED INDUSTRIES LIKE INTERNET TECHNOLOGY, AVIATION AND ECO TOURISM.
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A WEEK UNTIL VALENTINE'S DAY!
AND WE HAVE A VERY SWEET STORY THIS MORNING.
MEET THE LONGEST MARRIED COUPLE IN AMERICA!
"Your love grows you know and it grows in lovely directions for us."
JOHN AND ANN ARE FROM CONNECTICUT.
THEIR RECORD BREAKING MARRIAGE.
HAS LASTED MORE THAN *80* YEARS!
THEIR SECRET?
COMPROMISE AND DON'T HOLD A GRUDGE.
HE ALSO SAYS SHE'S A GREAT MOTHER.
AND SHE SAYS HE'S VERY AFFECTIONATE.
THEY HAVE FIVE KIDS, 14 GRANDKIDS AND 16 GREAT GRANDKIDS.
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A BIG CHANGE TO A CLASSIC GAME.
MONOPOLY HAS INTRODUCED A NEW GAME PIECE --
THE CAT!
BUT THAT MEANS THE IRON IS OUT.
WE GOT A LOT OF REACTIONS ON OUR ABC7 FACEBOOK PAGE.
LARK DOESN'T WANT THE GAME TO CHANGE AT ALL!
ANNETTE LOVES THE CAT.
SUZANNE POSTS "I MISS THE IRON ALREADY!"
AND JENNIFER WANTED THE DIAMOND RING INSTEAD.
WHAT WAS REACTION NATIONWIDE?
FIND OUT IN AMERICA'S MONEY, NEXT.
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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."Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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DO YOU WANT MORE YODA OR BOBA FET?
DISNEY HAS *BIG PLANS FOR THE STAR WARS FRANCHISE,
*BEYOND THREE NEW FILMS.
THE HEAD OF DISNEY ANNOUNCED --
THERE WILL BE A SERIES OF STAND ALONE STAR WARS MOVIES.
THAT ARE *NOT PART OF THE NEW TRILOGY.
THEY WILL BE RELEASED AROUND THE SAME TIME AS THE NEW FILMS,
BEGINNING IN 20-15.
FANS ARE ALREADY SPECULATING WHAT CHARACTERS THEY WILL FOCUS ON.
THE CO-CREATOR OF A-B-C'S "LOST" -- J-J ABRAMS -- HAS BEEN CHOSEN TO DIRECT STAR WARS - EPISODE SEVEN.
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THESE STAMPS COULD BE WORTH AN EXTRA LICK.
BELGIUM'S POSTAL SERVICE -- IS GOING TO START SELLING STAMPS, FLAVORED WITH CHOCOLATE.
THE STAMPS' PAPER WAS MADE IN SWITZERLAND.
AND COMES WITH THE CHOCOLATE FLAVOR ON THE UNDERSIDE.
VARNISH IS PUT ON --- WHICH ALSO HAS THE SMELL OF CHOCOLATE.
THE HOPE IS TO GIVE STAMPS IN GENERAL A FRESHER IMAGE.
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"I'll get nervous if we don't have electricity for a few days."
RIGHT NOW ON A-B-C 7.
THE NORTHEAST AND NEW ENGLAND --- ARE PREPPING FOR A STORM.
THAT COULD BE ONE OF THE WORST IN YEARS.
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CLOSE CALL --
A BRUSH FIRE SPARKS NEAR A HOME,
IN A SAN CARLOS NEIGHBORHOOD.
A HOMEOWNER MUST TAKE ACTION.
TO SAVE HIS PROPERTY.
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AND, A POPULAR CONCERT SERIES IN SOUTHWEST FLROIDA. IS GETTING SOME CHANGES.
THANKS TO SOME DISGRUNTLED NEIGHBORS.
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"Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
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BREAKING NEWS, FIRST ON A-B-C 7.
THIS MORNING.
A ROBBERY INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY --- AT A WENDY'S RESTAURANT ALONG PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
THIS IS RIGHT BY THE DUNKIN DONUTS -- THAT WAS ROBBED TWO MORNINGS AGO AND A DOMINOS THAT WAS ROBBED LAST FRIDAY.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES TELL US SHOTS *WERE FIRED.
THEY HAVE ONE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY AND ARE LOOKING FOR ANOTHER SUSPECT.
THEY ARE SEARCHING ON THE GROUND AND BY HELICOPTER.
OUR CREWS ARE ON SCENE, AND WE'LL HAVE A LIVE REPORT IN ABOUT 15 MINUTES.
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GROCERY STORES, GAS STATIONS, AND HARDWARE STORES.
ARE SEEING AN UPTICK IN BUSINESS IN THE NORTHEAST.
AS THEY GET READY FOR SOME NASTY WEATHER.
THE WINTER STORM IS HEADED UP THE EAST COAST --- AND EXPECTED TO HIT BY THE WEEKEND.
METEOROLOGISTS ARE CALLING FOR UP TO TWO FEET OF SNOW IN SOME AREAS.
RESIDENTS ARE STOCKING UP --- ON GROCERIES, FLASHLIGHTS, AND BATTERIES.
BEFORE ANY POWER OUTAGES.
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"We are very very busy today busier than a normal Wednesday morning."
OFFICIALS ARE RECOMMENDING RESIDENTS -- STOCK UP EARLY.
BECAUSE BY THE END OF THE WEEK --- SUPPLIES WILL BE SCARCE.
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A MAJOR SHAKE-UP--
IN LEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
THE INTERIM COUNTY MANAGER ANNOUNCED --
*THREE CURRENT EMPLOYEES. WILL BECOME ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGERS.
THAT MEANS YOUR TAX DOLLARS --
WILL PAY FOR *FIVE TOTAL ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGERS.
BUT NO ONE'S GETTING HIRED.
AND NO ONE'S GETTING FIRED.
FOUR EMPLOYEES *WILL GET RAISES.
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Our customers need proper service. In his establishing moving folks around so that customer service comes out, I'm thrilled.
WE'RE WORKING TO FIND OUT --
*HOW MUCH OF A RAISE THE EMPLOYEES ARE GETTING.
BUT COMMISSIONER LARRY KIKER SAYS --
HE'S NOT ON BOARD WITH SPENDING THE MONEY.
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COULD THIS BE HIS FIRST STEP -- TOWARD A RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2016?
WE'VE LEARNED THAT FLORIDA SENATOR MARCO RUBIO WILL DELIVER THE REPUBLICAN RESPONSE TO THE STATE OF THE UNION NEXT TUESDAY.
RUBIO SPOKE IN PRIMETIME LAST YEAR -- AT THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION.
MANY CONSIDER HIM A FRONTRUNNER -- FOR THE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION IN FOUR YEARS.
YOU CAN WATCH THE STATE OF THE UNION -- *AND THE REPUBLICAN RESPONSE NEXT TUESDAY AT NINE RIGHT HERE ON A-B-C 7.
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CAPE CORAL POLICE CALL A TEENAGER --
"A DANGER TO SOCIETY."
THE ISLAND COAST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FACES *FOUR FELONY CHARGES.
ACCUSED OF KIDNAPPING HIS FRIENDS,
FORCING THEM TO ROB PEOPLE,
AND PISTOL WHIPPING THEM.
HIS GRANDFATHER TALKED TO A-B-C 7.
1804 "I am surprised. I am shocked. He's my grandson. I was just thinking about him this morning."
DETECTIVES CLAIM --
FRANCISCO PEREZ JUNIOR AND AN ACCOMPLICE CAME TO THIS HOUSE ABOUT A MONTH AGO.
AND FORCED TWO OF HIS FRIENDS INTO A CAR.
OFFICERS SAY JUNIOR DROVE THEM TO THIS INTERSECTION,
AND FORCED THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ARMED ROBBERY.
PEREZ JUNIOR WAS ARRESTED ON MONDAY.
CAPE DETECTIVES CALL HIS ACTIONS RECKLESS.
AND ALSO SAY HE HAD A HANDGUN.
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FLAMES FROM A NEARBY BRUSHFIRE --- COME WITHIN FEET OF ONE MAN'S PROPERTY.
FORCING HIM TO DOUSE HIS OWN HOUSE WITH WATER.
IT SPARKED AROUND FIVE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON -- NEAR CONSTITUTION AND BARRAGAN -- IN SAN CARLOS PARK.
CREWS SAY TWO SMALL FIRES --- BURNED THROUGH "JUST OVER AN ACRE" OF DRY BRUSH.
ONE RESIDENT WE SPOKE WITH SAYS --- HE IMMEDIATELY JUMPED IN, WHEN THE FLAMES GOT CLOSE.
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BILL KRESS, CONCERNED ABOUT FIRE: I was worried about my house and possessions and everything thats why I got the hose out and started squirting things down
CREWS DID GET THE FIRE OUT.
BUT THERE'S STILL NO WORD ON HOW IT STARTED
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RIGHT NOW -- DOZENS OF COMPANIES ARE HIRING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
FROM NAPLES TO PORT CHARLOTTE -
WE KNOW *SEVERAL BUSINESSES ARE LOOKING TO FILL FULL TIME *AND PART TIME POSITIONS.
LIKE HOME DEPOT, DUNKIN DONUTS AND SOME RESTAURANTS.
SALES HAVE INCREASED,
SO THEY NEED EXTRA HELP.
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it's busy, it's very busy, especially in the Cape Coral area, we have a lot of people down for season
THERE ARE A COUPLE OF JOB FAIRS,
OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
ON FRIDAY--
"ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES" WILL HOLD A JOB FAIR ON THE COMPANY'S PROPERTY.
IT'S FROM NINE TO 11:30.
AND EDISON MALL HAS A JOB FAIR ON SATURDAY--
FROM 11 A-M TO 2 P-M.
IT WILL BE HELD IN THE THE DILLARD'S COURT.
SO GET YOUR RESUMES READY.
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NAPLES CITY LEADERS --- ARE MAKING SOME CHANGES TO BAYFRONT'S "ROCKIN BY THE BAY."
THE SERIES DRAWS RECORD CROWDS TO DOWNTOWN NAPLES -
BUT *NOISE* COMPLAINTS HAVE PUT THE SHOWS IN JEOPARDY.
ORGANIZERS ASKED FOR SIX ADDITIONAL SHOWS IN MARCH AND APRIL. BUT WILL ONLY GET THREE.
THE CROWD LIMIT HAS SHIFTED AS WELL.
IT CAN'T EXCEED 15-HUNDRED PEOPLE.
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Mayor John Sorey/City of Naples "It was the glass half full or no glass at all - so that's where we ended up."
Mike Randall/Mcquiad Marketing "Each week we had to tweak everything so it's just another obstacle to get over but we'll work through it."
THE BAYFRONT CONDO ASSOCIATION --- WANTED THE PLUG PULLED ON THE VENUE.
DESPITE SOME POPULARITY WITH RESIDENTS WHO LIVE THERE.
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CHUCK HAGEL IS RUNNING INTO SOME TROUBLE.
WITH HIS FORMER COLLEAGUES IN THE SENATE.
THEY WANT INFORMATION ABOUT FOREIGN DONATIONS.
AT THE CHARITIES AND CORPORATIONS, WHERE HE SERVED ON BOARDS.
AND WAS AFFILIATED. SINCE LEAVING THE SENATE.
HE DECLINED TO GATHER THAT INFORMATION.
NOW MANY CONSERVATIVE SENATORS -- ARE COMPLAINING THAT HE'S NOT BEING FORTHRIGHT.
COMING UP -- MORE ON HIS NOMINATION.
IS THIS VOTE GOING TO HAPPEN?
WILL HE BE THE NEXT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE?
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*GMA*
SINGER CHRIS BROWN WAS BACK IN COURT.
AND GUESS WHO CAME WITH HIM.
RIHANNA.
IT WAS A PROBATION HEARING -- FOR WHEN HE BRUTALLY ATTACKED HER.
LEAVING HER FACE BLOODY AND BRUISED.
PROSECUTORS SAY HE FORGED HIS COMMUNITY SERVICE.
WHILE DEFENSE ATTORNEYS -- CALL THAT A LIE.
EITHER WAY, WE KNOW EXACTLY WHERE RIHANNA STANDS.
THIS MORNING ON *GMA*.
WHAT'S NEXT FOR CHRIS BROWN?
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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."Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
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TEXTING-WHILE-DRIVING IS ONE STEP CLOSER -- TO BEING *BANNED IN FLORIDA.
THE STATE SENATE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE --- AGREED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A BILL THAT WOULD MAKE TEXTING BEHIND THE WHEEL *ILLEGAL.
IT'S THE FOURTH STRAIGHT YEAR --- SEANTOR NANCY DETERT HAS SPONSORED THE PROPOSAL.
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DETERT 40:05 it's getting to be an embarrassment that florida absolutely has not addressed a very serious problem that every man on the street sees every day of their life
45 OTHER STATES --- HAVE LAWS THAT RESTRICT TEXTING-WHILE-DRIVING.
THE BILL NOW GOES TO THE SENATE FLOOR.
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LANCE ARMSTRONG WILL GET MORE TIME TO DECIDE --
IF HE'LL COOPERATE WITH THE U-S ANTI-DOPING AGENCY.
THE U-S-A-D-A SET WEDNESDAY AS A DEADLINE.
FOR ARMSTRONG TO SPEAK TO INVESTIGATORS *UNDER OATH.
IN ORDER TO REDUCE HIS BAN FROM SPORTS.
THE AGENCY RELEASED A STATEMENT --
SAYING IT HAS GIVEN HIM AN ADDITIONAL TWO WEEKS TO WORK ON DETAILS,
THAT WILL ALLOW HIM TO COME FORWARD.
HE NOW HAS UNTIL FEBRUARY 20TH.
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STILL NO DECISION ON WHEN THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE --- WILL VOTE ON CHUCK HAGEL'S NOMINATION TO SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
THE COMMITTEE'S CHAIRMAN SAYS -- THEY HOPED TO HOLD A VOTE THIS WEEK.
BUT SO FAR, IT HASN'T BEEN SCHEDULED.
SENATOR CARL LEVIN SAYS THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW ISN'T COMPLETE.
THERE HAS BEEN SOME CONCERN OVER HAGEL'S PERFORMANCE DURING THE QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSIONS.
LEVIN SAYS HE INTENDS TO SCHEDULE A VOTE -- AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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IT'S _________
LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
A ROBBERY INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY AT A WENDY'S RESTAURANT ALONG PALM BEACH BOULEVARD AT THIS HOUR.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES TELL US THEY ARE LOOKING FOR AT LEAST TWO SUSPECTS.
THEY ARE SEARCHING ON THE GROUND AND BY HELICOPTER.
WE'LL HAVE MORE IN A LIVE REPORT IN JUST A COUPLE OF MINUTES.
FOLKS ALONG THE MID-ATLANTIC AND NEW ENGALND ARE BRACING FOR WHAT COULD BE ONE OF THE WORST STORMS IN DECADES.
FORECASTS ARE CALLING FOR UPWARDS OF 2 FEET OF SNOW IN MANY PARTS OF THE REGION AND OFFICIALS ARE TELLING RESIDENTS TO BE PREPARED FOR EXTENED POWER OUTAGES.
AND, COME AUGUST NO MORE SATURDAY MAIL DELIVERY.
THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE SAYS THIS NEW POLICY WILL SAVE THEM 2-BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR.
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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.
"Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
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BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING --
A WENDY'S RESTAURANT WAS ROBBED OVERNIGHT.
NOW DEPUTIES ARE ON SCENE INVESTIGATING.
ALONG PALM BEACH BOULEVARD NEAR BUCKINGHAM ROAD.
IT'S TTHE LATEST IN A *STRING OF ROBBERIES IN THAT AREA.
A-B-C 7'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK NOW JOINS US LIVE --
DANIELLE.
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We definitely believe there are similarities such that we are looking at that very very closely there's a bit of a pattern that seems consistent from the prior robberies. We have one in custody which is a great piece of leverage for us not only to move forward, not only in the pursuit of closure for this case but the others we discussed."
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A CONTROVERSIAL SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DOCTOR -
COULD LOSE HIS LICENSE BY THE END OF THE MONTH.
THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ASKED A JUDGE --
TO STRIP THE MEDICAL LICENSE FROM ZANNOS GREKOS.
*AND FINE HIM 40 THOUSAND DOLLARS.
DOCTOR GREKOS PERFORMED STEM CELL TREATMENTS --
AT HIS BONITA SPRINGS PRACTICE.
BUT TWO PATIENTS DIED AFTER THOSE TREATMENTS.
NOW, THE DAUGHTER OF ONE OF THOSE PATIENTS TOLD US --
SHE AGREES WITH THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S RECOMMENDATION.
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Sot:
Phoner with Jacqueline fitzgerald-groden, patients daughter:
"Right now were kind of numb. We just want closure, we just want be able to mourn my mother. We would like his license taken away so that he can't hurt anybody else."
WE REACHED OUT TO GREKOS' ATTORNEY.
BUT HE DECLINED TO COMMENT.
HE HAS UNTIL TODAY TO SUBMIT HIS RECOMMENDATION TO THE JUDGE.
THEN THE JUDGE WILL HAVE 30 DAYS TO RULE ON CASE.
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SOMETHING YOU PROBABLY CAN'T DO WITHOUT.
MAY BE THE DIRTIEST THING YOU OWN.
cell phone ringing
YOUR CELL PHONE IS THE GERMIEST THING --- YOU CAN PUT YOUR HANDS ON.
THESE TEST PLATES --- SHOW BACTERIA TRANSFERRED FROM CELL PHONES AND AN I-PAD.
RESEARCHERS FOUND THOUSANDS OF BACTERIAL COLONIES --- AND SOME VIRUSES GROWING ON THEM.
IN SOME CASES, GET THIS, *MORE BACTERIA. THAN ON A TOILET SEAT!
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A NEW REPORT SHOWS --
PEOPLE WHO OWN SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS.
WILL START TO USE A *LOT MORE DATA.
AND IT COULD BE A COSTLY TREND --
FOR THOSE WHO DON'T HAVE UNLIMITED PLANS.
THE AVERAGE AMERICAN USES ABOUT 750 MEGABYTES OF DATA A MONTH.
A REPORT FROM CISCO SAYS --
BY 2017, THE AVERAGE CONSUMER WILL USE MORE THAN SIX *GIGABYTES A MONTH.
EXPERTS SAY PEOPLE WILL WANT MORE DATA.
BECAUSE THE NEW 4-G NETWORK IS FASTER AND MORE RELIABLE.
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MANY OF YOU USE ITUNES TO LISTEN TO MUSIC.
WHAT'S THE LAST ALBUM YOU BOUGHT?
CHANCE --
NOW ITUNES CELEBRATES A MILESTONE!
SOMEONE DOWNLOADED THE 25 *BILLIONTH SONG.
AND APPLE GAVE THAT MUSIC LOVER A GIFT.
WHAT SONG IS IT?
AND WHAT DID HE GET?
THE ANSWERS ARE COMING UP --
IN TECH BYTES.
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IS ROBIN ROBERTS READY FOR GOOD MORNING AMERICA?
WE DO KNOW THIS --
THERE'S A *BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ON G-M-A TODAY.
ALL THE ANCHORS WILL HAVE SPECIAL NEWS ABOUT ROBIN.
THIS IS WHAT WE WANT TO KNOW --
IS SHE COMING BACK?
SHE'S BEEN ON MEDICAL LEAVE SINCE AUGUST.
A RARE BLOOD DISORDER.
SHE'S SAID SHE'S COMING BACK SOMETIME THIS MONTH.
AND WE KNOW SHE'S BEEN DOING TEST RUNS ON SET.
STAY TUNED TO G-M-A TO FIND OUT FOR SURE.
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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."Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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BEYONCE'S SALES ARE LIGHTING UP!
AFTER HER ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE FOR THE SUPERBOWL HALFTIME SHOW.
ACCORDING TO BILLBOARD--
SALES FOR HER CATALOG OF ALBUMS WERE *UP 197 PERCENT THIS WEEK,
COMPARED TO LAST WEEK.
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HE'S SAID TO BE THE MOST-FOLLOWED PERSON ON TWITTER.
HE'S HOSTING "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" THIS WEEKEND.
AND NOW THE BIEBS --- HAS ANOTHER REASON TO CELEBRATE!
JUSTIN BIEBER IS NOW THE YOUNGEST ARTIST *EVER TO HAVE FIVE NUMBER ONE ALBUMS.
HE DOESN'T TURN 19 UNTIL MARCH.
BIEBER'S LATEST ALBUM "BELIEVE ACOUSTIC" --- DEBUTED AT NUMBER ONE ON SOUNDSCAN.
THE POP STAR IS NOW JUST ONE OF A HANDFUL OF ARTISTS -- TO SCORE NUMBER-ONE ALBUMS IN FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS.
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IT'S ________
LET'S TAKE ONE MORE LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
THIS MORNING.
A ROBBERY INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY --- AT A WENDY'S RESTAURANT ALONG PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
THIS IS RIGHT BY THE DUNKIN DONUTS -- THAT WAS ROBBED TWO MORNINGS AGO AND A DOMINOS THAT WAS ROBBED LAST FRIDAY.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES TELL US SHOTS *WERE FIRED.
THEY HAVE ONE SUSPECT IN CUSTODY AND ARE LOOKING FOR ANOTHER SUSPECT.
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RIGHT NOW, FOLKS IN THE NORTHEAST GET READY --
FOR WHAT COULD BE THE WORST WINTER STORM IN 35 YEARS.
METEOROLOGISTS SAYS THE STORM COULD DUMP UP TO TWO FEET OF SNOW --
THROUGHOUT MUCH OF THE NORTHEAST AND NEW ENGLAND STATES.
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LEE COUNTY ELECTION SUPERVISOR SHARON HARRINGTON.
SAYS SHE'S LOOKING INTO MORE VOTING MACHINES -- FOR THE NEXT ELECTION.
SHE TOLD TO THE BONITA SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL.
THEY WOULD ALLOW FASTER VOTING -- AND HOPEFULLY AVOID ANOTHER FIASCO.
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NO MORE MAIL DELIVERY ON SATURDAYS.
THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR WAYS TO SAVE MONEY.
THE CHANGE GOES INTO EFFECT IN AUGUST.
AND COULD SAVE THEM TWO-BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR.
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A BRUSH FIRE IN SAN CARLOS PARK YESTERDAY -- NEAR CONSTITUTION AND BARRAGAN IN SAN CARLOS PARK.
CREWS SAY TWO SMALL FIRES --- BURNED THROUGH JUST OVER AN ACRE OF DRY BRUSH.
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A MAJOR SHAKE-UP IS ON THE WAY FOR LEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
*THREE CURRENT EMPLOYEES. WILL BECOME ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGERS, BRINGING THE TOTAL TO 5 ASSISTANT MANAGERS.
FOUR EMPLOYEES *WILL GET RAISES.
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AND, DOZENS OF COMPANIES IN SOUTHWEST FLROIDA ARE HIRING RIGHT NOW.
WE KNOW *SEVERAL BUSINESSES FROM NAPLES TO PORT CHARLOTTE ARE LOOKING TO FILL FULL TIME *AND PART TIME POSITIONS.
HOME DEPOT AND DUNKIN DONUTS ARE JUST A COUPLE.
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"Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
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COVERAGE PROMISE OF THE BIGGEST STORY OF THE DAY ON WEB
" WHEN EVER YOU NEED A NEWS OR WEATHER UPDATE - WE ARE LOGGED ON AND UPDATING ABC-7.COM "
-WHAT IS COMING UP ON GMA - BIG STORY COVERAGE OF THE MORNING.
-LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO - IN JUST:30 SECONDS WE HAVE A LOOK AT ALL OF THE THINGS TO DO TODAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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