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A HARROWING EXPERIENCE FINALLY COMES TO AN END.
FOR OVER 4-THOUSAND CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS.
WE HAVE A LIVE REPORT -- FROM THE ALABAMA PORT COMING UP,
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PEEPING TOM.
NORTH PORT RESIDENTS. ON EDGE THIS MORNING.
A MYSTERIOUS PERSON WAS SEEN *LOOKING--
INTO YOUNG GIRLS' WINDOWS.
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AND WE'LL TELL YOU WHAT THIS YOUNG MAN DID.
TO SAVE HIS MOM'S LIFE --- AND BECOME A HERO.
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BREKING NEWS THIS MORNING OUT OF MOBILE, ALABAMA.
THE CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP TRIUMPH HAS REACHED PORT SAFELY AND THE PASSENGERS HAVE DISEMBARKED.
IT DOCKED LATE LAST NIGHT -- TO CHEERING CROWDS.
WAITING FOR THEIR LOVED ONES.
WHO'D BEEN STRANDED AT SEA. FOR NEARLY A WEEK.
A-B-C's MARCI GONZALEZ MET THE SHIP IN MOBILE.
AND JOINS US LIVE RIGHT NOW ---- WITH THE LATEST ON THIS AWFUL SITUATION.
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NATS - ship blows horn
Dry land at last.
NATS - cheering
Carnival Triumph passengers kissing the ground as they leave what has been
their miserable cruise ship prison.
SOT Brooklyn Burgess, Passenger
"THE SEWER KEPT BACKING UP AND THERE WOULD BE SIX INCHES OF IT ALL OVER THE
SHIP. IN THE DINING AREA WHERE WE HAD TO EAT, PEOPLE WOULD SLIP AND FALL IN
IT. THE SMELL WAS TERRIBLE."
The stench and lack of electricity drove many of the more than 4-thousand
people on board to live and sleep in a kind of shanty town on the ship's
deck.
A nightmare that began Sunday when a fire knocked out the ship's four
engines - leaving the massive vessel stranded in the Gulf of Mexico.
SOT Robyn Burgess, Passenger
"DIDN'T KNOW IF YOU WERE GONNA, SHIP WAS GOING TO EXPLODE, CATCH BACK ON
FIRE. FOR A DAY OR SO, WE DIDN'T SEE ANY KIND OF SIGN OF LIFE AND SO THAT'S
PRETTY SCARY WHEN YOU'RE OUT THERE ON THE WATER."
After eight days at sea, tug boats slowly brought the ship into dock in
Mobile, Alabama last night.
The CEO of Carnival going on board - offering reimbursement, a free cruise,
$500 and an apology.
SOT Gerry Cahill, CEO, Carnival Cruise Lines
"I KNOW IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT. AND I WANT TO APOLOGIZE AGAIN FOR SUBJECTING
OUR GUESTS TO THAT."
But many passengers feel that's not enough -- as they board buses finally
heading towards home.
SOT Kendall Jenkins, Passenger
"IT'S JUST REALLY GREAT TO FINALLY BE BACK IN AMERICA AND ON LAND."
TBA
Marci Gonzalez, ABC News, Mobile, Alabama
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"One more day of unsettled weather"
After a soggy Thursday with more than an 1.50" in the rain gauge, we have one more day of unsettled weather until conditions improve by the weekend along with a significant cool down.
We'll still be stuck under the clouds as we get our Friday morning going, with a few scattered showers washing in across Southwest Florida with temperatures near 60°. A trail of moisture streaming from the Gulf of Mexico will continue to interact with a stalled front sitting in the vicinity of Southwest Florida. This will keep mostly cloudy skies in the forecast along with a few downpours from time to time. Through the afternoon we may see one or two breaks in the clouds to get our daytime highs back in the lower to middle 70s.
Mostly cloudy skies will stick around through the evening hours with a few lingering showers across the area. Overnight lows will be a touch cooler as they settle into the upper 50s.
By Saturday we'll start to see some clearing during the morning hours, however a few clouds could stir up during the afternoon hours as another cold front slides its way down the state. This looks to be a mainly dry frontal passage with the possibility of a sprinkle or two, but it will deliver a chill to the air by the time Sunday morning rolls around with lows plummeting into the lower 40s here in town.
As high pressure builds in for the second half of the weekend we're in store for a dry and sunny day along with low humidity. Despite sunny skies, our afternoon will be quite cool as temperatures struggle to make it out of the 60s.
After a couple of mornings in the 40s and highs in the 60s, a nice warming trend will continue through the middle part of the week with afternoon highs near 80° by Wednesday.
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NEW VIDEO IN THE BREAKING NEWS OUT OF RUSSIA THIS MORNING.
A METEOR FALLS TO EARTH, INJURING HUNDREDS.
THIS VIDEO COMES FROM ONE OF THE HOSPITALS THERE TREATING PEOPLE FOR THEIR INJURIES.
MANY OF THEM WERE CUT BY SHATTERING GLASS.
WE ARE HEARING THE METEOR SHOWER CREATED A 125 MILE LONG SONIC BOOM.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
RESCUE TEAMS RESCUED A MAN IN EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK,
AFTER HIS CANOE OVERTURNED OVERNIGHT.
THEY FOUND HIM ON AN ISLAND --
WAVING A FLASHLIGHT AT A U-S COAST GUARD HELICOPTER.
HIS FRIEND HAD CALLED 9-1-1.
WHEN HE SAW THE CANOE OVERTURN IN CHOPPY WATER,
BUT NEVER SAW HIS FRIEND COME UP FOR AIR.
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NOW TO A STORY WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING ALL WEEK.
IT'S NOW OFFICIAL, THE CHARRED REMAINS FOUND IN A CALIFORNIA CABIN.
*ARE, IN FACT, FUGITIVE EX-COP CHRISTOPHER DORNER.
THE MEDICAL EXAMINER USED DENTAL RECORDS TO I-D DORNER.
OFFICERS BELIEVE HE KILLED FOUR PEOPLE DURING HIS RAMPAGE.
INCLUDING A DEPUTY DURING A GUN BATTLE EARLIER THIS WEEK.
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WITHIN THE PAST HOUR---
SOUTH AFRICAN OLYMPIAN OSCAR PISTORIUS.
ARRIVED AT THE COURTHOUSE FOR HIS BAIL HEARING.
HE CHARGED WITH MURDERING HIS GIRLFRIEND --
REEVA STEENKAMP.
THE MODEL AND ACTIVIST WAS SHOT FOUR TIMES --
IN THE ATHLETE'S UPSCALE HOME.
THERE ARE T-V CREWS IN THE COURTROOM.
SO WE EXPECT DEVELOPING DETAILS ALL MORNING.
EARLIER THIS MORNING -- HE WAS SEEN LEAVING THE POLICE STATION IN A DARK SUIT,
WITH A JACKET COVERING HIS HEAD.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING OUT OF NORTH PORT.
POLICE THERE HAVE RELEASED THIS SKETCH OF A MAN.
WHO'S BEEN STARING THROUGH YOUNG GIRLS' WINDOWS.
HE'S TARGETED THIS NEIGHBORHOOD FOR WEEKS.
FROM NORTH CHAMBERLAIN BLVD TO OCEANSIDE DRIVE
NEIGHBORS ARE NOW ON HIGH ALERT-
MAKING SURE THEIR DOORS ARE LOCKED -- AND BLINDS ARE DOWN.
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A LEHIGH ACRES MOTHER IS ALIVE,
THANKS TO HER 11-YEAR-OLD SON.
CURTRINA BLACK HEARD SOME STRANGE NOISES --
OUTSIDE HER HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY.
THAT'S WHEN HER SON TOMMY RAN TO THE FRONT YARD,
AND CHECKED IT OUT.
BUT THEN THERE WAS GUNFIRE.
HE RAN BACK TO THE FRONT DOOR.
AND SAYS A BULLET SHOT RIGHT PAST HIM.
HITTING THE HOUSE.
HE SAW HIS MOTHER WAS IN DANGER.
SO HIS HERO INSTINCT KICKED IN.
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47:50 "she was right there with the door open and pushed her out the way so she won't get hit."
THIS MORNING -- DEPUTIES ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THE SHOOTER.
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WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING THE NOMINATION OF CHUCK HAGEL.
REPUBLICANS *BLOCKED THE PRESIDENT'S -- NOMINEE FOR SECRETARY OF DFENSE.
THAT'S THE FIRST TIME *EVER. FOR DEFENSE.
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED.
REPUBLICANS THREATENED A FILLIBUSTER.
SO DEMOCRATS TRIED TO FORCE A VOTE.
THEY NEEDED 60 --- BUT FELL 2 SHORT.
INSIDERS SAY -- THE GOP WANTS MORE INFORMATION ON BENGHAZI.
AND HAGEL *WILL BE CONFIRMED, EVENTUALLY.
WHEN THAT SHOULD HAPPENED. COMING UP.
THE TIME IS _____
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WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING THE NOMINATION OF CHUCK HAGEL.
REPUBLICANS *BLOCKED THE PRESIDENT'S -- NOMINEE FOR SECRETARY OF DFENSE.
THAT'S THE FIRST TIME *EVER. FOR DEFENSE.
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED.
REPUBLICANS THREATENED A FILLIBUSTER.
SO DEMOCRATS TRIED TO FORCE A VOTE.
THEY NEEDED 60 --- BUT FELL 2 SHORT.
INSIDERS SAY -- THE GOP WANTS MORE INFORMATION ON BENGHAZI.
AND HAGEL *WILL BE CONFIRMED, EVENTUALLY.
WHEN THAT SHOULD HAPPENED. COMING UP.
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.
"One more day of unsettled weather"
After a soggy Thursday with more than an 1.50" in the rain gauge, we have one more day of unsettled weather until conditions improve by the weekend along with a significant cool down.
We'll still be stuck under the clouds as we get our Friday morning going, with a few scattered showers washing in across Southwest Florida with temperatures near 60°. A trail of moisture streaming from the Gulf of Mexico will continue to interact with a stalled front sitting in the vicinity of Southwest Florida. This will keep mostly cloudy skies in the forecast along with a few downpours from time to time. Through the afternoon we may see one or two breaks in the clouds to get our daytime highs back in the lower to middle 70s.
Mostly cloudy skies will stick around through the evening hours with a few lingering showers across the area. Overnight lows will be a touch cooler as they settle into the upper 50s.
By Saturday we'll start to see some clearing during the morning hours, however a few clouds could stir up during the afternoon hours as another cold front slides its way down the state. This looks to be a mainly dry frontal passage with the possibility of a sprinkle or two, but it will deliver a chill to the air by the time Sunday morning rolls around with lows plummeting into the lower 40s here in town.
As high pressure builds in for the second half of the weekend we're in store for a dry and sunny day along with low humidity. Despite sunny skies, our afternoon will be quite cool as temperatures struggle to make it out of the 60s.
After a couple of mornings in the 40s and highs in the 60s, a nice warming trend will continue through the middle part of the week with afternoon highs near 80° by Wednesday.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA -- A BURGLAR WENT FISHING FOR SOME HIGH END ELECTRONICS. ON FORT MYERS BEACH.
TAKE A LOOK AT THE VIDEO RECORDED ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY --- AT DIVERSIFIED YACHT SERVICES.
YOU CAN SEE A MAN DRESSED IN BLACK.
WALKING THROUGH THE BOAT YARD.
AND THEN JUST THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
SOMEONE BROKE IN TO SALTY SAM'S DOWN THE STREET.
IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS --- CROOKS HIT *THREE MARINAS ON FORT MYERS BEACH.
THEY'RE TAKING EXPENSIVE ITEMS. LIKE NAUTICAL G-P-S'S. WORTH THOUSANDS.
IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING -- CALL DEPUTIES.
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MORE THAN FOUR-THOUSAND PEOPLE ARE FINALLY ON DRY LINE THIS MORNING.
AFTER BEING STRANDED AT SEA FOR NEARLY A WEEK.
THE CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP "TRIUMPH" FINALLY REACHED PORT LAST NIGHT --
IN MOBILE, ALABAMA.
AFTER BEING ADRIFT IN THE GULF OF MEXICO.
THE SHIP HAD LOST POWER.
MEANING NO AIR CONDITIONING AND NO TOILETS.
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NORTH PORT POLICE BELIEVE THIS MAN.
HAS BEEN PROWLING AROUND A NEIGHBORHOOD --- AND PEERING INTO YOUNG GIRLS' WINDOWS.
HE HAS BEEN SEEN IN THE NORTH CHAMEBRLAIN BOULEVARD, OCEANSIDE DRIVE AREA.
IF HE LOOKS FAMILIAR -- CALL POLICE.
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AUTHORITIES CONFIRM --
ACCUSED COP KILLER CHRISTOPHER DORNER. IS DEAD.
THE BODY FOUND INSIDE THE BURNED OUT CABIN IN CALIFORNIA.
HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED USING DENTAL RECORDS.
THE FORMER L-A-P-D OFFICER ALLEGEDLY KILLED FOUR PEOPLE,
INCLUDING TWO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
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AN UPDATE OUT OF SOUTH AFRICA WHERE THE PARALYMPIC SUPERSTAR, OSCAR PISTORIUS, IS IN COURT THIS MORNING.
PROSECUTORS HAVE DECIDED TO PURSUE PREMEDITATED MURDER CHARGE AGAINST THE OLYMPIAN IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF HIS GIRLFRIEND.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IS REPORTING THAT PISTORIUS WAS SEEN WEEPING IN COURT.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THESE BREAKING DEVELOPMENTS.
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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.
"One more day of unsettled weather"
After a soggy Thursday with more than an 1.50" in the rain gauge, we have one more day of unsettled weather until conditions improve by the weekend along with a significant cool down.
We'll still be stuck under the clouds as we get our Friday morning going, with a few scattered showers washing in across Southwest Florida with temperatures near 60°. A trail of moisture streaming from the Gulf of Mexico will continue to interact with a stalled front sitting in the vicinity of Southwest Florida. This will keep mostly cloudy skies in the forecast along with a few downpours from time to time. Through the afternoon we may see one or two breaks in the clouds to get our daytime highs back in the lower to middle 70s.
Mostly cloudy skies will stick around through the evening hours with a few lingering showers across the area. Overnight lows will be a touch cooler as they settle into the upper 50s.
By Saturday we'll start to see some clearing during the morning hours, however a few clouds could stir up during the afternoon hours as another cold front slides its way down the state. This looks to be a mainly dry frontal passage with the possibility of a sprinkle or two, but it will deliver a chill to the air by the time Sunday morning rolls around with lows plummeting into the lower 40s here in town.
As high pressure builds in for the second half of the weekend we're in store for a dry and sunny day along with low humidity. Despite sunny skies, our afternoon will be quite cool as temperatures struggle to make it out of the 60s.
After a couple of mornings in the 40s and highs in the 60s, a nice warming trend will continue through the middle part of the week with afternoon highs near 80° by Wednesday.
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LOOKING AHEAD, GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT WILL BE IN NAPLES THIS MORNING.
AND FORT MYERS, THIS AFTERNOON.
AROUND 7:15 HE'LL HAVE BREAKFAST AT THE NAPLES BEACH HOTEL.
THIS AFTERNOON AT *ONE --- HE'LL BE AT THE SWIFT SUN GUIDE CENTER.
HE'S EXPECTED TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT -- ABOUT FLORIDA'S TRANSPORTATION BUDGET.
A-B-C 7 WILL HAVE MORE ON THAT LATER TODAY.
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ALSO TODAY, PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL BE IN FLORIDA.
ON THE EAST COAST.
BUT THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS NO PUBLIC EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED.
IT'S VACATION.
HE'LL SPEND PRESIDENT'S DAY WEEKEND WITH FRIENDS.
THE PRESIDENT HAS REPORTEDLY LINED UP A TEE TIME --
AT THE FLORIDIAN GOLF CLUB IN PALM CITY.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
THE CITY AT THE CENTER OF THE TRAYVON MARTIN MURDER SCANDAL.
HAS A NEW POLICE CHIEF.
CECIL SMITH WILL BECOME SANFORD, FLORIDA'S POLICE CHIEF.
IN THE NEXT 30-DAYS.
HE'S FROM ILLINOIS.
BILL LEE STEPPED DOWN FROM THE POST,
IN THE WEEKS FOLLOWING MARTIN'S SHOOTING.
THE INTERIM CHIEF -- RICHARD MEYERS -- SAID HE DID NOT WANT THE JOB,.
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IN OTHER NEWS CONCERNING THAT CASE ---
500 PEOPLE MAY BE CALLED AS POTENTIAL JURORS.
FOR THE GEORGE ZIMMERMAN TRIAL.
A JUDGE MADE THAT ORDER IN A HEARING YESTERDAY.
THE JUDGE WANTS PROSPECTIVE JURORS SUMMONED STARTING JUNE 10TH.
ABD THE TRIAL STARTS SOON AFTER.
ALSO, ZIMMERMAN'S IMMUNITY HEARING WILL BE IN APRIL,
DESPITE HIS ATTORNEY'S REQUESTS FOR IT TO BE PUSHED BACK.
ZIMMERMAN IS ACCUSED OF KILLING MARTIN.
HE SAYS IT WAS SELF-DEFENSE.
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WE COULD LEARN WHICH COMPANY -- REPLACES MEDSTAR, NEXT WEEK.
LEE COUNTY'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELICOPTER SERVICE --- WAS GROUNDED LAST AUGUST.
AFTER AN INVESTIGATION -- REVEALING MORE THAN THREE MILLION DOLLARS -- IN OVER-BILLING.
A SPECIAL COMMITTEE HAS RECOMMENDED A COMPANY CALLED "AIR METHODS CORPORATION".
COMMISSIONERS WILL VOTE WHETHER TO ACCEPT --- NEXT TUESDAY.
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HACKERS ARE BREAKING INTO I-PHONES.
ACCORDING TO VARIOUS REPORTS --
THEY'RE HACKING THE I-PHONE PASSWORDS.
SO THEY CAN MAKE CALLS. LISTEN TO YOUR RECENT MESSAGES. AND ACCESS YOUR CONTACT LIST.
IF YOU HAVE THE MOST RECENT VERSION OF ITS MOBILE OPERATING SYSTEM --
APPLE'S I-O-S 6-POINT-ONE ---
YOU COULD BE A TARGET.
SO FAR, NO COMMENT FROM APPLE.
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THE C-D-C SAYS -- *FEWER TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS ARE DYING IN CAR CRASHES.
FROM 1999 TO 2011 --- THE DEATHS *DROPPED ROUGHLY *FIFTY PERCENT AMONG TEENS.
THEY ALSO DROPPED THIRTY PERCENT --- FOR THE 20-24 AGE GROUP.
CAR CRASHES ARE THE *LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH -- AMONG YOUNG ADULTS AND TEENS.
DRINKING AND DRIVING.
AND WEARING A SEATBELT -- ARE STILL AREAS TO IMPROVE.
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CHUCK HAGEL MAY NEED TO WAIT A WHILE --
TO FIND OUT IF HE'S CONFIRMED AS THE NEXT DEFENSE SECRETARY.
SENATE REPUBLICANS BLOCKED HIS NOMINATION YESTERDAY.
ACCORDING TO SENATE MAJORITY WHIP DICK DURBIN'S OFFICE --
THE SENATE WILL TAKE UP ANOTHER VOTE FEBRUARY 26TH.
TO MOVE FORWARD ON HIS CONFIRMATION.
SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN SAYS --
HE EXPECTS HAGEL WILL EVENTUALLY BE CONFIRMED.
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AN ASTEROID IS FLYING BY EARTH TODAY.
NO NEED TO WORRY THOUGH, SCIENTISTS SAY THERE'S NO CHANCE IT'LL HIT EARTH.
THESE NASA RADAR IMAGES AND ILLUSTRATIONS -- ARE OF THE ASTEROID "D-A 14."
THE ROCK WILL FLY PAST EARTH -- COMING CLOSER THAN SOME SATELLITES.
THE BEST PLACE TO SEE IT --- IS IN EUROPE THROUGH A TELESCOPE.
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GOOD FRIDAY MORNING!
SOME NEW MOVIES OUT THIS WEEKEND.
"A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD" --
BRUCE WILLIS ACTION FILM.
THIS TIME, TEAMS UP WITH SON AGAINST RUSSIAN MAFIA.
"BEAUTIFUL CREATURES" --
SUPERNATURAL ROMANCE.
BOY FALLS IN LOVE WITH TEEN WITCH.
BUT IS SHE GOOD. OR EVIL??
"ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH" --
TAKE THE FAMILY TO THIS ONE!
ALIENS TRY TO GET HOME IN THE FUN, ANIMATED FILM.
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THIS HAS BEEN A DEBATE --
DO WE NEED THE PENNY?
CONS --
IT COSTS MORE THAN A PENNY TO MAKE ONE.
CAN'T USE THEM AT MOST TOLL BOOTHS OR VENDING MACHINES.
PROS --
POPULAR WITH PEOPLE AND CHARITIES.
IT WOULD COST BILLIONS TO ELIMINATE THEM.
NOW -- PRESIDENT OBAMA WEIGHS IN.
A PENNY FOR HIS THOUGHTS.
NEXT IN AMERICA'S MONEY.
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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.
"One more day of unsettled weather"
After a soggy Thursday with more than an 1.50" in the rain gauge, we have one more day of unsettled weather until conditions improve by the weekend along with a significant cool down.
We'll still be stuck under the clouds as we get our Friday morning going, with a few scattered showers washing in across Southwest Florida with temperatures near 60°. A trail of moisture streaming from the Gulf of Mexico will continue to interact with a stalled front sitting in the vicinity of Southwest Florida. This will keep mostly cloudy skies in the forecast along with a few downpours from time to time. Through the afternoon we may see one or two breaks in the clouds to get our daytime highs back in the lower to middle 70s.
Mostly cloudy skies will stick around through the evening hours with a few lingering showers across the area. Overnight lows will be a touch cooler as they settle into the upper 50s.
By Saturday we'll start to see some clearing during the morning hours, however a few clouds could stir up during the afternoon hours as another cold front slides its way down the state. This looks to be a mainly dry frontal passage with the possibility of a sprinkle or two, but it will deliver a chill to the air by the time Sunday morning rolls around with lows plummeting into the lower 40s here in town.
As high pressure builds in for the second half of the weekend we're in store for a dry and sunny day along with low humidity. Despite sunny skies, our afternoon will be quite cool as temperatures struggle to make it out of the 60s.
After a couple of mornings in the 40s and highs in the 60s, a nice warming trend will continue through the middle part of the week with afternoon highs near 80° by Wednesday.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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NASCAR DRIVER MICHAEL WALTRIP --
WILL HONOR SANDY HOOK VICTIMS LATER THIS MONTH.
HE ANNOUNCED --
HE WILL RACE A CAR AT THE DAYTONA 500.
WITH THE NUMBER 26.
THAT'S THE NUMBER OF SHOOTING VICTIMS IN NEWTOWN.
THE CAR WILL ALSO BE DECORATED IN GREEN AND WHITE PAINT,
THE COLORS OF OF SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
PLUS, A DECAL ON THE CAR WILL LET YOU KNOW --
HOW TO TEXT 10-DOLLAR DONATIONS.
NASCAR'S CHAIRMAN HAS ALREADY DONATED 50-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO SHOW SUPPORT.
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TACOS ABOUT TO GET A LITTLE *COOLER.
TACO BELL IS ROLLING OUT A *SECOND* TACO -- MADE FROM DORITOS.
THE FAST FOOD CHAIN ANNOUNCED --- IT WILL START SELLING A "COOL RANCH" TACO NEXT MONTH.
THE NACHO CHEESE VERSION -- BECAME ONE OF THE RESTAURANT'S MOST POPULAR MENU ITEMS -- SELLING MORE THAN 350-MILLION IN LESS THAN A YEAR.
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Fran Thompson:43-:48 it's not a good scenario but tell us the damn truth for what you know. we haven't heard anything truthful yet to my knowledge.
RIGHT NOW ON A-B-C 7 PASSENGERS ON THE STRANDED CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP HAPPY TO BE HOME THIS MORNING BUT STILL ANGRY WITH THE CRUISE LINE ABOUT THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE.
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PEEPING TOM.
NORTH PORT RESIDENTS. ON EDGE THIS MORNING.
A MYSTERIOUS PERSON WAS SEEN *LOOKING--
INTO YOUNG GIRLS' WINDOWS.
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AND A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WOMAN IS CATFISHED, WE'LL HAVE HER STORY AND WHAT IT COST HER.
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"One more day of unsettled weather"
After a soggy Thursday with more than an 1.50" in the rain gauge, we have one more day of unsettled weather until conditions improve by the weekend along with a significant cool down.
We'll still be stuck under the clouds as we get our Friday morning going, with a few scattered showers washing in across Southwest Florida with temperatures near 60°. A trail of moisture streaming from the Gulf of Mexico will continue to interact with a stalled front sitting in the vicinity of Southwest Florida. This will keep mostly cloudy skies in the forecast along with a few downpours from time to time. Through the afternoon we may see one or two breaks in the clouds to get our daytime highs back in the lower to middle 70s.
Mostly cloudy skies will stick around through the evening hours with a few lingering showers across the area. Overnight lows will be a touch cooler as they settle into the upper 50s.
By Saturday we'll start to see some clearing during the morning hours, however a few clouds could stir up during the afternoon hours as another cold front slides its way down the state. This looks to be a mainly dry frontal passage with the possibility of a sprinkle or two, but it will deliver a chill to the air by the time Sunday morning rolls around with lows plummeting into the lower 40s here in town.
As high pressure builds in for the second half of the weekend we're in store for a dry and sunny day along with low humidity. Despite sunny skies, our afternoon will be quite cool as temperatures struggle to make it out of the 60s.
After a couple of mornings in the 40s and highs in the 60s, a nice warming trend will continue through the middle part of the week with afternoon highs near 80° by Wednesday.
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BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING OUT OF MOBILE, ALABAMA.
AFTER 8 DAYS AT SEA AND SEVERAL OF THEM WITH NO POWER, THE CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP TRIUMPH HAS REACHED PORT SAFELY.
GOOD MORNING.
I'M CHANCE SEALES.
AND I'M LINH BUI.
THE SHIP REACHED PORT LATE LAST NIGHT -- TO CHEERING CROWDS.
WAITING FOR THEIR LOVED ONES.TO DISEMBARK.
FINALLY, AROUND 11:00 LAST NIGHT PASSENGERS TOUCHED SOLID GROUND.
:00-:03 KISSING GROUND
THEY SPENT MANY DAYS WITHOUT POWER, RUNNING WATER, OR MUCH FOOD.
CARNIVAL HAS OFFERED TO REIMBURSE PASSENGERS FOR THE CRUISE, GIVE THEM ANOTHER CRUISE FOR FREE, PLUS GIVE THEM 500 DOLLARS CASH.
ALL OF THEM THRILLED TO FINALLY BE OFF THE SHIP.
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"We are glad to be on dry land, it's just been a horrible experience for us."
"It was disgusing but the staff did such an amazing job."
CARNIVAL'S C-E-O ISSUED A PERSONAL APOLOGY TO ALL THE PASSENGERS.
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NEW VIDEO IN THE BREAKING NEWS OUT OF RUSSIA THIS MORNING.
A METEOR FALLS TO EARTH, INJURING HUNDREDS.
THIS VIDEO COMES FROM ONE OF THE HOSPITALS THERE TREATING PEOPLE FOR THEIR INJURIES.
MANY OF THEM WERE CUT BY SHATTERING GLASS.
WE ARE HEARING THE METEOR SHOWER CREATED A 125 MILE LONG SONIC BOOM.
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AN UPDATE OUT OF SOUTH AFRICA WHERE THE PARALYMPIC SUPERSTAR, OSCAR PISTORIUS, IS IN COURT THIS MORNING.
PROSECUTORS HAVE DECIDED TO PURSUE PREMEDITATED MURDER CHARGE AGAINST THE OLYMPIAN IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF HIS GIRLFRIEND.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IS REPORTING THAT PISTORIUS WAS SEEN WEEPING IN COURT.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THESE BREAKING DEVELOPMENTS.
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THIS MORNING THOUSANDS OF FOREIGNERS --- ARE WONDERING WHY FLORIDA NOW REQUIRES A SPECIAL PERMIT.
FOR NON-AMERICANS TO DRIVE HERE.
IT'S A LAW THAT *QUIETLY CAME INTO EFFECT ON JANUARY 1ST.
THE SPECIAL PERMIT WILL PUT THE WRITING ON YOUR LICENSE IN ENGLISH.
MAKING IT EASIER FOR OFFICERS AND DEPUTIES TO INTERPRET.
YOU CAN'T GET IT HERE IN FLORIDA THOUGH.
INSTEAD IT'LL COST YOU 25 DOLLARS --- IN YOUR HOME COUNTRY.
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Keith Sutherland/Canada
"Wow.how come we didn't get advanced notice? I had no idea this was coming - I got the info this morning on the computer from my son in Canada. A lot of us down here don't know this."
BUT DON'T WORRY ABOUT DRIVING *WITHOUT ONE JUST YET.
F-H-P ISSUED A STATEMENT SAYING.
THE LAW MAY VIOLATE THE GENEVA CONVENTION ON ROAD TRAFFIC -
MEANING THEY WON'T ENFORCE IT --- UNTIL ALL DETAILS ARE FIGURED OUT.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING OUT OF NORTH PORT --
POLICE HAVE RELEASED THIS SKETCH.
THEY BELIVE THIS MAN HAS BEEN *STARING THROUGH YOUNG GIRLS' WINDOWS.
THEY TELL US --
THIS IS THE NEIGHBORHOOD HE'S TARGETED FOR *WEEKS.
FROM NORTH CHAMBERLAIN BOULEVARD TO OCEANSIDE DRIVE
NEIGHBORS ARE NOW ON HIGH ALERT.
LOCKING DOORS AND PUTTING DOWN BLINDS.
ONE MOM SAYS SHE CAME FACE TO FACE WITH THE PEEPING TOM.
AFTER HEARING A WEIRD TAPPING NOISE,
COMING FROM HER DAUGHTER'S BEDROOM WINDOW.
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9:13 I was able to get a good look at him and he did a weird monkey thing with his arms and then ran off
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ON WHO THIS MAN COULD BE --
SHOULD CALL POLICE.
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A REPEAL OF RED LIGHT CAMERAS IN FLORIDA --- PASSED ITS FIRST TEST AT THE STATE CAPITOL.
A HOUSE COMMITTEE NARROWLY PASSED THE BILL, BY A VOTE OF 10 TO 8.
SOME LAWMAKERS ARGUE RED LIGHT CAMERAS.
ARE REALLY ABOUT MAKING MONEY --- RATHER THAN INCREASING TRAFFIC SAFETY.
THEY SAY THE CAMERAS DON'T STOP IRRESPONSIBLE DRIVERS.
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What really hurts citizens is you are minding the laws of this state and you are traveling through an intersection with a green signal and someone who doesn't obey the law T-bones you in the driver's door and you die, or your family members dies or your child dies. That's what's hurting citizens."
THE BILL IS ON THE FAST TRACK IN THE HOUSE.
BUT IT FACES A TOUGHER ROAD IN THE SENATE.
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THE FORT MYERS POLICE CHIEF IS REACHING OUT --
TO SOME OF THE MOST *DANGEROUS SUSPECTED CRIMINALS IN FORT MYERS.
F-M-P-D KEEPS A LIST OF SUSPECTED VIOLENT CRIMINALS.
CHIEF DOUG BAKER PICKED THE 25 WORST.
AND WROTE THEM PERSONALIZED LETTERS.
THE MESSAGE?
STRAIGHTEN UP.
THE LETTERS ALSO SAY --
OFFICERS ARE WATCHING THEM.
ONLY ONE OF THE PEOPLE ON THE LIST IS IN JAIL.
THE REST ARE STILL ON THE LOOSE.
PROGRAMS LIKE THIS IN OTHER CITIES. HAVE LED TO ARRESTS.
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31:21 what if I get a handful that say I can't get out of this I would be foolish to turn a blind eye 30
BAKER SAYS THE LETTERS ARE WORTH IT,
EVEN IF JUST ONE PERSON CHANGES HIS OR HER WAYS.
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ON A DAY MEANT FOR ROMANCE,
ONE WOMAN GOT DUPED BY A CATFISH.
REMEMBER. A CATFISH IS SOMEONE WHO MAKES YOU FALL IN LOVE ONLINE.
AND TURNS OUT TO SOMEONE ELSE.
LEE COUNTY INVESTIGATORS TOLD US YESTERDAY.
THAT A WOMAN DEVELOPED A ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP -- WITH A MAN OVER MATCH-DOT COM.
WITHOUT MEETING HIM -- SHE STARTED SENDING MONEY TO AN ACCOUNT IN GHANA.
WITHIN SIX MONTHS LAST YEAR.
SHE SENT THAT PERSON 450-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CASH AND GIFTS.
IT WAS A SCAM -- NOT A LOVE MATCH.
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STACEY PAYNE, LCSO: its not always about the money often times you're also looking at the fact that you have somebody who has invested their time, energy and heart
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE SCAMMER IS PROBABLY LONG GONE.
AND THE CHANCES OF THE VICTIM GETTING HER MONEY BACK, HIGHLY UNLIKELY.
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THE CARNIVAL TRIUMPH DISASTER.
LOOKED BAD FROM THE OUTSIDE.
NOW A LOOK AT THE FOLKS ON BOARD.
THIS IS A SLIDESHOW, FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE.
YOU SEE PASSENGERS WITH SIGNS.
"WE NEED BEER"
"I MISS MY CATS"
EVERYONE WEARING BATHROBES. WAITING AND WAITING. AND WAITING.
THEY'RE FINALLY BACK.
AND WE HAVE A CLOSER LOOK -- AT LIFE ON THAT SHIP. COMING UP.
THE TIME IS ____
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*GMA*
THIS MORNING ON *GMA* -- LIVE TEAM COVERAGE FROM THE CARNIVAL TRIUMPH.
RIGHT NOW, A LOOK AT LIFE ON THE SHIP.
FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE.
AS THE SHIP CAME INTO PORT.
PASSENGERS HELD UP SIGNS, MADE ON SHEETS.
THEY ASKED FOR BEER.
AND THEIR CATS.
ONCE ON LAND -- A GIRL KISSES THE GROUND.
AND EVERYONE LOOKS *RELIEVED.
ON *GMA*.
THE PASSENGERS' STORIES.
PLUS THE *LEGAL PROBLEMS, AHEAD FOR CARNIVAL.
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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.
"One more day of unsettled weather"
After a soggy Thursday with more than an 1.50" in the rain gauge, we have one more day of unsettled weather until conditions improve by the weekend along with a significant cool down.
We'll still be stuck under the clouds as we get our Friday morning going, with a few scattered showers washing in across Southwest Florida with temperatures near 60°. A trail of moisture streaming from the Gulf of Mexico will continue to interact with a stalled front sitting in the vicinity of Southwest Florida. This will keep mostly cloudy skies in the forecast along with a few downpours from time to time. Through the afternoon we may see one or two breaks in the clouds to get our daytime highs back in the lower to middle 70s.
Mostly cloudy skies will stick around through the evening hours with a few lingering showers across the area. Overnight lows will be a touch cooler as they settle into the upper 50s.
By Saturday we'll start to see some clearing during the morning hours, however a few clouds could stir up during the afternoon hours as another cold front slides its way down the state. This looks to be a mainly dry frontal passage with the possibility of a sprinkle or two, but it will deliver a chill to the air by the time Sunday morning rolls around with lows plummeting into the lower 40s here in town.
As high pressure builds in for the second half of the weekend we're in store for a dry and sunny day along with low humidity. Despite sunny skies, our afternoon will be quite cool as temperatures struggle to make it out of the 60s.
After a couple of mornings in the 40s and highs in the 60s, a nice warming trend will continue through the middle part of the week with afternoon highs near 80° by Wednesday.
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A PUNTA GORDA TEENAGER REMAINS IN INTENSIVE CARE THIS MORNING.
GABE WELCHMAN IS SUFFERING FROM A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AFTER HE FELL OFF HIS HORSE.
DOCTORS SAY A HELMET SAVED HIS LIFE.
A-B-C 7 SPOKE WITH GABE'S GRANDMOTHER YESTERDAY.
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"The emotions are indescribable, indescribable, crying, praying, praying, crying." Lucille Welchman, Grandmother
"I would say to every parent every child, please, please, please wear your helmet if you're on a horse, if you're on a skateboard, if you're on a bicycle."
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED SATURDAY.
GABE'S HORSE COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER HORSE.THROWING HIM TO THE GROUND.
HE IS NOW AT TAMPA GENERAL.DRIFTING IN AND OUT OF CONSCIOUSNESS.
DOCTORS SAY THE ROAD TO RECOVERY WILL BE A LONG ONE.
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SOME BIG BUCKS WILL SOON GO TOWARDS A BRAND NEW CHILDRENS HOSPITAL.
26:26:00 "its important that we get a new hospital in this area so that children dont have to be transported out of the area
IT'S ALL THANKS TO THE LEE HEALTHCARE RESOURCES.
YESTERDAY THEY ANNOUNCED THEY WILL PLEDGE TO RAISE 5 MILLION DOLLARS
FOR THE GOLISANO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE MONEY WILL GO TOWARDS A NEW BUILDING THAT WILL HOUSE 128-BEDS.
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SPRING TRAINING IS HERE AND ALL THREE LOCAL TEAMS WILL HAVE FULL SQUAD WORKOUTS TODAY.
THE TWINS BEGIN THIS MORNING AT 9:00 AT HAMMOND STADIUM IN FORT MYERS WHILE THE RED SOX WILL TAKE THE FIELDS AT 9:30 JUST A FEW MILES AWAY AT JET BLUE PARK.
AND THEN ABOUT 30 MILES NORTH YOU CAN CHECK OUT THE RAYS AT 9:30 AT CHARLOTTE SPORTS PARK IN PORT CHARLOTTE.
ADMISSION IS *FREE.
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THE BRITISH FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY.
ADMITTED THAT A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF HORSEMEAT --- CONTAINING A PAIN KILLER KNOWN AS "BUTE".
COULD HAVE BEEN PASSED OFF AS BEEF FOR A WHILE.
THE DRUG CAN BE HARMFUL TO HUMANS.
AUTHORITIES IN GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE --- ARE NOW TRYING TO TRACE THE CARCASSES OF SIX HORSES CONTAMINATED WITH BUTE.
THE HORSES WERE SLAUGHTERED IN GREAT BRITAIN -- AND MAY HAVE ENTERED THE FOOD SUPPLY IN EUROPEAN.
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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.
"One more day of unsettled weather"
After a soggy Thursday with more than an 1.50" in the rain gauge, we have one more day of unsettled weather until conditions improve by the weekend along with a significant cool down.
We'll still be stuck under the clouds as we get our Friday morning going, with a few scattered showers washing in across Southwest Florida with temperatures near 60°. A trail of moisture streaming from the Gulf of Mexico will continue to interact with a stalled front sitting in the vicinity of Southwest Florida. This will keep mostly cloudy skies in the forecast along with a few downpours from time to time. Through the afternoon we may see one or two breaks in the clouds to get our daytime highs back in the lower to middle 70s.
Mostly cloudy skies will stick around through the evening hours with a few lingering showers across the area. Overnight lows will be a touch cooler as they settle into the upper 50s.
By Saturday we'll start to see some clearing during the morning hours, however a few clouds could stir up during the afternoon hours as another cold front slides its way down the state. This looks to be a mainly dry frontal passage with the possibility of a sprinkle or two, but it will deliver a chill to the air by the time Sunday morning rolls around with lows plummeting into the lower 40s here in town.
As high pressure builds in for the second half of the weekend we're in store for a dry and sunny day along with low humidity. Despite sunny skies, our afternoon will be quite cool as temperatures struggle to make it out of the 60s.
After a couple of mornings in the 40s and highs in the 60s, a nice warming trend will continue through the middle part of the week with afternoon highs near 80° by Wednesday.
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AIRBUS SAYS IT'S DROPPING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.
FROM ITS NEW A-3-50 AIRPLANE.
THIS -- AFTER FIRES ON BOEING'S 7-87 DREAMLINERS.
THE EUROPEAN PLANEMAKER -- IS REVERTING TO NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES FOR THE A-3-50.
THE PLANE IS A WIDE-BODY JET RIVAL TO THE 7-87 ---- AND IS EXPECTED TO MAKE ITS FIRST FLIGHT THIS SUMMER.
AIRBUS SAYS IT DOES NOT EXPECT THE BATTERY SWITCH --- TO DELAY THE A-3-50.
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THANKS TO A BOOMING STOCK MARKET AND MORE JOBS --
EMPLOYEE 401-K ACCOUNTS ARE GROWING FAST.
ACCORDING TO FIDELITY INVESTMENT --
THE AVERAGE 401-K BALANCE WAS JUST OVER 77-THOUSAND DOLLARS,
AT THE END OF LAST YEAR.
THAT'S NEARLY 12-PERCENT GROWTH FOR THE YEAR.
WHEN THE STOCK MARKET BOTTOMED OUT IN 2009,
THE AVERAGE BALANCE WAS JUST OVER 46-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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AFTER DROPPING DURING THE RECESSION, GOVERNMENT DATA NOW SHOWS.
THE COST OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS -- *ROSE 3-POINT-6-PERCENT LAST YEAR.
THAT'S TWICE AS HIGH AS THE 1.7% -- INFLATION RATE.
A DOCTOR'S VISIT, LAB TEST AND NURSING HOME FEES -- ALL FELL *BELOW THE RATE OF INFLATION FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS.
HIGHER PRESCRIPTION PRICES -- ARE BLAMED ON NEW, BRAND NAMES. THAT DON'T HAVE GENERICS.
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LONG PERIODS OF LOW INTENSE EXERCISE MAY HAVE MORE HEALTH BENEFITS THAN SHORTER, INTENSE WORKOUTS.
RESEARCHERS ASSIGNED A GROUP OF YOUNG ADULTS TO DO EITHER NO EXERCISE, ONLY ONE HOUR OF INTENSE EXERCISE, OR SEVERAL HOURS OF WALKING AND STANDING EACH DAY.
ALTHOUGH THE VIGOROUS AND LOW INTENSITY EXERCISE GROUPS BURNED THE SAME AMOUNT OF CALORIES, THE LOW INTENSITY GROUP HAD SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER CHOLESTEROL AND INSULIN LEVELS.
THE FINDINGS SUGGEST THAT WALKING AND STANDING MORE HOURS A DAY MAY BE A MORE EFFECTIVE WAY TO CONTROL OBESITY AND DIABETES THAN EXPENDING SHORTER BURSTS OF ENERGY.
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IN HONOR OF SENATOR MARCO RUBIO'S SIP SEEN ACROSS THE COUNTRY--
THE FORT MYERS MIRACLE WILL HOST A "MARCO RUBIO WATER BOTTLE GIVEAWAY."
TO MAKE SURE FANS ARE PROPERLY HYDRATED FOR THIS SUMMER'S BASEBALL SEASON.
A DATE HAS NOT BEEN ANNOUNCED.
BUT FANS ENTERING HAMMOND STADIUM WILL GET A WATER BOTTLE,
WHILE BEING ENCOURAGED TO STAY IN THE SHADE DURING HOT SUMMER DAYS.
THE MIRACLE PLAN ALSO PLAN TO ASK RUBIO --
TO THROW OUT THE FIRST PITCH.
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APPLE.
GOOD *AND BAD NEWS THIS MORNING.
NEGATIVE --
A SERIOUS SECURITY PROBLEM.
AND THIS COULD IMPACT *YOUR IPHONE.
POSITIVE --
COMPANY IS EXPANDING.
CAN SOON BUY APPLE PRODUCTS AT A *HUGE CHAIN STORE.
DETAILS NEXT,
IN TECH BYTES.
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*BIG STORY*
OLYMPIC ATHLETE OSCAR PISTORIUS -- CHARGED WITH PREMEDITATED MURDER..
GIRLFRIEND WAS SHOT TO DEATH IN HIS HOME.
HE LEFT COURT WITHIN THE PAST HOUR.
WILL BE IN POLICE CUSTODY,
UNTIL A BAIL HEARING NEXT WEEK.
WE'RE ALSO LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE VICTIM --
REEVA STEENKAMP.
A TOP MODEL AND ACTIVIST.
THE MORNING SHE DIED,
SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO GIVE A MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH TO HIGH SCHOOLERS.
FULL COVERAGE CONTINUES --
ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA.
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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.
"One more day of unsettled weather"
After a soggy Thursday with more than an 1.50" in the rain gauge, we have one more day of unsettled weather until conditions improve by the weekend along with a significant cool down.
We'll still be stuck under the clouds as we get our Friday morning going, with a few scattered showers washing in across Southwest Florida with temperatures near 60°. A trail of moisture streaming from the Gulf of Mexico will continue to interact with a stalled front sitting in the vicinity of Southwest Florida. This will keep mostly cloudy skies in the forecast along with a few downpours from time to time. Through the afternoon we may see one or two breaks in the clouds to get our daytime highs back in the lower to middle 70s.
Mostly cloudy skies will stick around through the evening hours with a few lingering showers across the area. Overnight lows will be a touch cooler as they settle into the upper 50s.
By Saturday we'll start to see some clearing during the morning hours, however a few clouds could stir up during the afternoon hours as another cold front slides its way down the state. This looks to be a mainly dry frontal passage with the possibility of a sprinkle or two, but it will deliver a chill to the air by the time Sunday morning rolls around with lows plummeting into the lower 40s here in town.
As high pressure builds in for the second half of the weekend we're in store for a dry and sunny day along with low humidity. Despite sunny skies, our afternoon will be quite cool as temperatures struggle to make it out of the 60s.
After a couple of mornings in the 40s and highs in the 60s, a nice warming trend will continue through the middle part of the week with afternoon highs near 80° by Wednesday.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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BOATERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS NEAR BIG CARLOS PASS --
ARE CONCERNED THIS MORNING.
THE CHANNEL OFF FORT MYERS BEACH IS *SO SHALLOW.
EVEN THE COAST GUARD AVOIDS THE AREA.
03:07 our boats were even having issues bumping bottom and things like that, we just try to avoid the pass when we can 03:14
NOW, DOZENS OF PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON ESTERO ISLAND.
SAY THEY WANT HELP.
THE GROUP MET YESTERDAY.
AND DECIDED TO WRITE LETTERS TO LEE COUNTY LEADERS.
ASKING THEM TO START A DREDGING PROJECT.
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09:54 a stranger coming in would have no idea where the small area of fairly deep water is 10:01
55:49 the longer we wait the more sand comes along 55:52
FIRST, THEY'LL NEED THE COUNTY TO REQUEST PERMITS.
AND THAT COULD TAKE MORE THAN TWO YEARS.
MEANTIME, THERE'S A PUSH FOR LEADERS TO FIND SHORT-TERM SOLUTIONS.
LIKE ADDING SAFETY MARKERS.
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THE WORLD FAMOUS CLYDESDALES ARE HERE!
EIGHT OF THE BUDWEISER CLYDESDALE HORSES ARE IN FORT MYERS
THEY'RE HERE FOR THE EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHT GRAND PARADE.
LEADING UP TO SUNDAY'S PARADE - THE HORSES WILL MAKE STOPS ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA,
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Janice Delaney Visitor36:12:25
"its phenomenal to see them that close, and they are allowing you to get that close --CUT TO--
36:19:28 36:23:23 they are just so different than any hourse rhat you see, look how tall i am and they are taller than i am
THE HORSES ARE MAKING SPECIAL APPEARANCES UNTIL SUNDAY.
FOR A LIST OF WHERE THEY'LL BE -
HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE ABC DASH 7 DOT COM.
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TWO FORT MYERS GIRLS ARE GETTING THE HONOR OF A LIFETIME!
RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BRIANNA SHERKUS--
AND FLORIDA STATE JUNIOR LAUREN TAYLOR--
WILL BECOME THE *FIRST* FEMALE PARADE MARSHALS IN THE EDISON FESTIAL OF LIGHT GRAND PARADE!
TRADITIONALLY EACH SECTION IS COORDINATED BY A TEAM OF MALE PARADE OFFICIALS.
THIS SATURDAY NIGHT--
BRIANNA AND LAUREN JOIN THE TEAM.
BOTH HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH THE PARADE FOR THE PAST 4-YEARS.
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MORE THAN FOUR-THOUSAND PEOPLE ARE FINALLY ON DRY LINE THIS MORNING.
AFTER BEING STRANDED AT SEA FOR NEARLY A WEEK.
THE CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP "TRIUMPH" FINALLY REACHED PORT LAST NIGHT --
IN MOBILE, ALABAMA.
AFTER BEING ADRIFT IN THE GULF OF MEXICO.
THE SHIP HAD LOST POWER.
MEANING NO AIR CONDITIONING AND NO TOILETS.
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NORTH PORT POLICE BELIEVE THIS MAN.
HAS BEEN PROWLING AROUND A NEIGHBORHOOD --- AND PEERING INTO YOUNG GIRLS' WINDOWS.
HE HAS BEEN SEEN IN THE NORTH CHAMEBRLAIN BOULEVARD, OCEANSIDE DRIVE AREA.
IF HE LOOKS FAMILIAR -- CALL POLICE.
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AN UPDATE OUT OF SOUTH AFRICA WHERE THE PARALYMPIC SUPERSTAR, OSCAR PISTORIUS, IS IN COURT THIS MORNING.
PROSECUTORS HAVE DECIDED TO PURSUE PREMEDITATED MURDER CHARGE AGAINST THE OLYMPIAN IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF HIS GIRLFRIEND.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IS REPORTING THAT PISTORIUS WAS SEEN WEEPING IN COURT.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THESE BREAKING DEVELOPMENTS.
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AUTHORITIES CONFIRM --
ACCUSED COP KILLER CHRISTOPHER DORNER. IS DEAD.
THE BODY FOUND INSIDE THE BURNED OUT CABIN IN CALIFORNIA.
HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED USING DENTAL RECORDS.
THE FORMER L-A-P-D OFFICER ALLEGEDLY KILLED FOUR PEOPLE,
INCLUDING TWO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
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"One more day of unsettled weather"
After a soggy Thursday with more than an 1.50" in the rain gauge, we have one more day of unsettled weather until conditions improve by the weekend along with a significant cool down.
We'll still be stuck under the clouds as we get our Friday morning going, with a few scattered showers washing in across Southwest Florida with temperatures near 60°. A trail of moisture streaming from the Gulf of Mexico will continue to interact with a stalled front sitting in the vicinity of Southwest Florida. This will keep mostly cloudy skies in the forecast along with a few downpours from time to time. Through the afternoon we may see one or two breaks in the clouds to get our daytime highs back in the lower to middle 70s.
Mostly cloudy skies will stick around through the evening hours with a few lingering showers across the area. Overnight lows will be a touch cooler as they settle into the upper 50s.
By Saturday we'll start to see some clearing during the morning hours, however a few clouds could stir up during the afternoon hours as another cold front slides its way down the state. This looks to be a mainly dry frontal passage with the possibility of a sprinkle or two, but it will deliver a chill to the air by the time Sunday morning rolls around with lows plummeting into the lower 40s here in town.
As high pressure builds in for the second half of the weekend we're in store for a dry and sunny day along with low humidity. Despite sunny skies, our afternoon will be quite cool as temperatures struggle to make it out of the 60s.
After a couple of mornings in the 40s and highs in the 60s, a nice warming trend will continue through the middle part of the week with afternoon highs near 80° by Wednesday.
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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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