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"The rise in gasoline prices is extraordinary for this time of year!"
WE'RE STILL *MONTHS AWAY -- FROM SUMMER DRIVING SEASON.
AND GAS PRICES PRICES ARE GOING SKY HIGH.
NOW, DRIVERS WORRY THEIR BUDGETS CAN'T HANDLE IT.
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AN OLYMPIC ATHLETE. BACK IN COURT THIS MORNING.
OSCAR PISTORIUS JUST FACED A JUDGE,
IN THE CASE OF HIS GIRLFRIEND'S MURDER.
ABC7 EXPLAINS WHAT HAPPENED IN THE HEARING.
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AND, LEE COUNTY NEEDS $3 MILLION --- BEFORE 20-16.
TO AVOID PROBLEMS LIKE LAST NOVEMBERS ELECTION.
WILL IT HAPPEN AGAIN?
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"Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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GOOD MORNING.
I'M LINH BUI.
THANKS FOR WATCHING A-B-C 7.
AND I'M CHANCE SEALES.
AS YOU'RE GETTING READY FOR WORK THIS MORNING.
YOU'LL WANT TO HEAR -- THE LATEST ON GAS PRICES.
IT WILL HAVE YOU LOOKING AT BUSES. BIKES. WALKING.
AT THREE-84
A GALLON OF REGULAR IS HIGHER THAN THIS TIME LAST *YEAR.
AND IS MORE THAN 40 CENTS HIGHER THAN THIS TIME LAST *MONTH.
TRIPLE-A EXPECTS PRICES WILL CLIMB TO 4-DOLLARS-A-GALLON,
SOMETIME AROUND APRIL.
BUT FOR SOME DRIVERS -- THE CURRENT PRICE AT THE PUMP IS A BUDGET BUSTER.
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Crystal Delgado - Driver 32:56 - "at times I want to say you know what, I'm just gonna take public transportation and it will cost me less but its just not as convenient." - 33:02
TRIPLE-A DOES NOT EXPECT A SIGNIFICANT DROP OFF IN TRAVEL PATTERNS,
UNTIL GAS HITS 3-75 NATIONALLY.
ONE OTHER TIDBIT --
AT CHRISTMAS TIME, WE WERE PAYING 3-25 A GALLON.
SO IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS-- WE'VE SEEN GAS JUMP CLOSE TO *60 CENTS.
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DEVELOPING NEWS THIS MORNING OUT OF SOUTH AFRICA.
OLYMPIAN OSCAR PISTORIUS HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH PREMEDITATED MURDER -- IN THE DEATH OF HIS MODEL GIRLFRIEND -- 29-YEAR-OLD REEVA STEENKAMP.
THIS MORNING IN COURT -- REPORTERS SAY HE WEPT UNCONTROLLABLY.
PISTORIUS' FAMILY -- SAYS THE EVIDENCE ISN'T THERE.
HE'S IS ACCUSED OF SHOOTING STEENKAMP TO DEATH IN HIS HOUSE ON VALENTINE'S DAY.
NEW REPORTS SHOW -- HE CALLED FAMILY AFTERWARD FOR HELP -- AND TRIED TO REVIVE HER.
STEENKAMP'S FUNERAL IS BEING HELD TODAY.
SEVERAL OF PISTORIUS'S SPONSORS HAVE ALREADY CUT TIES WITH HIM, INCLUDING NIKE AND OAKLEY.
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A HANDGUN AND AN A-K-47. ON THE STREETS. ILLEGALLY.
STOLEN FROM THE CLOSET OF A LEHIGH ACRES HOUSE.
THE MAN WHO LEGALLY OWNED THEM. REPORTED THEM STOLEN.
HE SAYS HIS FATHER GAVE THE A-K TO HIM AS A GIFT.
HE DID NOT LOCK THEM UP,
BUT KEPT THEM HIDDEN IN A CLOSET.
ACCORDING TO DEPUTIES,
ON FRIDAY THIEVES BROKE INTO HIS HOUSE ON FIFTH STREET WEST.
THEY RANSACKED THE PLACE --
STEALING COMPUTERS, THE RIFLE, HANDGUN AND AMMUNITION.
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LEO KLEINMANN, VICTIM: the AK47 was a gift from my dad he just got back into town and said hey this is yours take good care of it.20:04-08 he said I told you this would happen you needed to get a safe
LEO KLEINMAN TELLS A-B-C 7 --
HE WOULD NOT PRESS CHARGES IF THE BURGLARS BROUGHT THE GUNS BACK.
HE IS WORKING TO GET DEPUTIES THE SERIAL NUMBER,
SO THEY CAN TRACK DOWN THE AK-47.
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ALL *THREE* MEMBERS OF A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FAMILY.
ARE RECOVERING THIS MORNING --- FROM A CRASH CAUSED BY A FLORIDA STATE TROOPER.
CHRIS AND CRYSTAL MCCLURE ARE IN FAIR CONDITION.
THEIR 1-YEAR-OLD-SON CHRISTOPHER -- ESCAPED WITH JUST MINOR INJURIES.
F-H-P SAYS TROOPER GUSTAVO REYES --- WAS DRIVING BEHIND THE FAMILY ON I-75 FRIDAY NIGHT.
HIS PATROL CAR CLIPPED THE BACK OF THEIR JEEP, CAUSING IT TO ROLL OVER.
UNFORTUNATELY, FAMILY FRIENDS TELL US CRYSTAL MCCLURE WAS PREGNANT.
HER UNBORN BABY DID NOT SURVIVE THE CRASH.
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Travis Brown/ I wouldn't wish it upon anybody I know with all my mind and all my heart he didn't deserve it of anybody
F-H-P CONTINUES TO INVESTIGATE THE CRASH.
YOU'RE LOOKING AT FILE VIDEO -- FROM A STORY WE DID WITH TROOPER REYES.
HE'S TAKING PERSONAL LEAVE.
BUT HE'S NOT SUSPENDED.
AND HE'S NOT FACING CHARGES.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SEARCH FOR A DRIVER INVOLVED IN A CAR CRASH.
WITNESSES SAY THEY SAW A MAN CRASH INTO A TREE --
AT THE INTERSECTION OF MCGREGOR AND WINKLER.
IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT IN FORT MYERS.
RIGHT OUTSIDE THE FIRE STATION.
BUT THEY SAY THE DRIVER GOT OUT OF THE CAR,
AND LEFT THE SCENE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION --
CALL THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
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THE COLD WEATHER AND FROST ARE GONE.
BUT THE DAMAGE IS DONE FOR FARMERS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
AS TEMPERATURES DIPPED BELOW FREEZING MONDAY MORNING.
FARMERS DID EVERYTHING THEY COULD -- TO KEEP THEIR CROPS FROM DYING.
FARMERS AT WORDEN FARM, COVERED DEVELOPING PLANTS AHEAD OF THE FROST.
EXPOSED TOMATOES, PEPPERS AND EGGPLANT SUFFERED THE MOST DAMAGE
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Eva Worden, Worden Farms "we turn in for the evening knowing we've done all that we can hoping for the best."
ANOTHER FARMER REPORTED SIGNIFICANT WATERMELON LOSS.
STILL THERE WERE A FEW OUT THERE --- WITH LITTLE TO NO DAMAGE FROM THE ICY CONDITIONS.
FARMERS HOPE THIS WAS THE LAST FREEZE OF THE SEASON.
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LEE COUNTY NEEDS *THREE-MILLION DOLLARS.
BEFORE THE 20-16 ELECTION.
ELECTION SUPERVISOR SHARON HARRINGTON SAYS SHE HAS TO MAKE UPGRADES --
TO THE COUNTY'S ELECTION PROCESS.
THAT WILL ENSURE THE COUNTY DOES *NOT EXPERIENCE ANOTHER FIASCO,
LIKE THE ONE IN NOVEMBER.
HUNDREDS STOOD IN LINES. UP TO FIVE HOURS.
OTHERS NEVER GOT THE CHANCE TO VOTE.
HARRINGTON SAYS THE MONEY WILL BUY ALL NEW EQUIPMENT.
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"Some of it's new machines, some of it's electronic poll books. We're also looking at having to replace our ADA equipment. Those are mandated by the state law to be done with by 2016."
HARRINGTON HOPES TO HAVE MOST OF THE NEW EQUIPMENT IN PLACE --
BY THE 20-14 ELECTION.
AND THE NEW EXPRESS VOTE MACHINES BY 20-16.
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THIS MORNING.
A LITTLE PROOF THAT REAL PEOPLE.
WIN THE BIG GIVEAWAYS HERE ON ABC7.
YESTERDAY, WE GOT TO MEET ROBIN KOCOT.
WHO WON OUR VALENTINE'S GRAND PRIZE.
NORMAN LOVE CHOCOLATE, JEWELRY, AND ROSES.
SHE DROPPED BY THE ABC7 STUDIO.
WE ALSO WANT TO SAY HI TO *SHARON ARNOLD.
WHO WAS WITH HER, AND WATCHES EVERY MORNING.
WE APPRECIATE THEM. AND ALL OF YOU!
YOUR FORECAST IS NEXT!
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NEW INFORMATION THIS MORNING -- FROM NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.
WE MAY HAVE NEW INSIGHT --- INTO *WHY ADAM LANZA DID IT.
A SOURCE TOLD CBS.
LANZA SAW HIMSELF AS A RIVAL -- TO ANDERS BRIEVIK.
THE NORWEIGAN MAN WHO KILLED 77 PEOPLE IN 2011 --- INCLUDING MASSES OF KIDS.
SOURCES SAY. SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY WAS AN EASY TARGET.
WITH A LOT OF DEFENSELESS PEOPLE -- CHILDREN -- ALL IN ONE PLACE.
LANZA KILLED 26 VICTIMS.
BUT IT APPEARS HE WAS AFTER MANY, MANY MORE.
WE'LL CONTINUE TRACKING THIS HORRIFYING STORY -- FOR NEW DETAILS.
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.
"Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW --- IS GOING TO REHAB.
HE WAS ORDERED -- TO THE INPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAM YESTERDAY.
BIGELOW WAS ARRESTED EARLIER THIS MONTH -- FOR VIOLATING PROBATION, BY FAILING A DRUG TEST.
TWO WEEKS BEFORE, INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY FOUND TEN BAGGIES OF COCAINE IN HIS POCKET.
PROSECUTORS DROPPED THE MISDEMEANOR LOITERING, PROWLING AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA CHARGES -- IN THE COCAINE POSSESSION CASE.
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IT'S __________
LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
GAS PRICES CONTINUE SOARING ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
THEY'VE GONE UP MORE THEN 40 CENTS A GALLON,
IN JUST THE LAST MONTH.
TRIPLE A EXPECTS THEM TO LEVEL OFF AT 4 DOLLARS A GALLON,
SOMETIME AROUND APRIL.
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OLYMPIAN OSCAR PISTORIUS HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH PREMEDITATED MURDER IN THE DEATH OF HIS GIRLFRIEND REEVA STEENKAMP.
PISTORIUS IS ACCUSED OF SHOOTING STEENKAMP TO DEATH IN HIS HOME ON VALENTINE'S DAY.
STEENKAMP'S FAMILY HELD A MEMORIAL FOR THE LATE MODEL IN PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA EARLIER TODAY.
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DEPUTIES LOOK FOR A MAN --
INVOLVED IN A LATE NIGHT CRASH IN FORT MYERS.
WITNESSES SAY THE MAN CRASHED INTO A TREE AT MCGREGOR AND WINKLER.
BUT GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND LEFT THE SCENE.
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AND FARMERS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
HOPE TO RECOVER FROM THE COLD SNAP -- WE JUST HAD.
TOMATOES, PEPPERS, AND EGGPLANT SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE.
FARMERS ARE HOPING THIS WAS THE LAST FREEZE OF THE SEASON.
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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.
"Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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IT'S BEEN NEARLY A WEEK,
SINCE THREE COLLIER COUNTY RUNAWAYS CAME BACK HOME.
THE TEENS WERE LOCATED IN BER-NEE, TEXAS.
THEIR PARENTS FLEW TO TEXAS,
AND BROUGHT THEM BACK TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE TWO 16 YEAR OLD BOYS -- ANDREW RUIZ AND ALEC GIDEON -- ALONG WITH 17-YEAR-OLD SHYLA VALVERDE.
WERE LAST SPOTTED WITH A FRIEND.
WHO ENDED UP DRIVING THE TEENS ACROSS STATE LINES.
WE TALKED TO ONE OF THE PARENTS.
WHO SAYS LIFE IS SLOWLY RETURING TO NORMAL,
AFTER THE ORDEAL.
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He's actually been good the last couple of days which I'm glad to see I think he learned a lesson i'm hoping he did anyway" Michael Gideon, Father
THE PARENTS TELL A-B-C 7 --
THE KIDS ARE GROUNDED.
THE PARENTS ARE STILL UPSET,
BUT THEY'RE JUST HAPPY TO HAVE THE TEENS HOME SAFE.
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WE HAVE NEW INFORMATION THIS MORNING -- ABOUT SEVERAL FIRES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
FIRST, OFFICIALS ARE INVESTIGATING -- WHY LANDLINE 9-1-1 CALLS MADE BY NEIGHBORS DID NOT GO THROUGH.
ON UPPER CAPTIVA ON SUNDAY.
IT WASN'T UNTIL 15 MINUTES LATER --- THAT SOMEONE GOT THROUGH ON A CELL PHONE AND CREWS WERE DISPATCHED.
NOT ONLY THAT.
BUT THE ISLAND ONLY HAS *THREE FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTERS,.
THEY HAD TO CALL IN A BOAT FOR HELP -- WHICH TOOK *FORTY MINUTES.
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EIGHT SUSPICIOUS FIRES HAVE SPARKED IN SAN CARLOS PARK -- IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS.
BUT THE MOST RECENT ONE WAS DIFFERENT.
SATURDAY, LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY.
SOMEONE SMASHED THE WINDOWS OF A HOUSE, DOUSED IT WITH ACCELERANT, AND SET IT ON FIRE.
NO ONE WAS HURT.
BUT NEIGHBOR'S TELL A-B-C 7.
A TEEN HAD BEEN LIVING THERE --- AFTER HIS GRANDMOTHER DIED LAST MONTH.
DEPUTIES ARE TALKING TO *OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE ALSO STAYED AT THE HOUSE.
THEY DO THINK WAS ARSON.
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NEW THIS MORNING--
MINDY MCCREADY'S EX-BOYFRIEND SAYS HE'S *NOT SURPRISED SHE TOOK HER OWN LIFE.
HE ALSO SAYS SOMEONE MADE A "BIG MISTAKE" --
BY RELEASING THE COUNTRY SINGER FROM A SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER.
BILLY MCKNIGHT SAYS MCCREADY THREATENED TO KILL HERSELF,
AFTER LOSING CUSTODY OF HER SON ZANDER EARLIER THIS MONTH.
SUNDAY, AUTHORITIES FOUND THE SINGER'S BODY.
ON THE SAME PORCH WHERE LAST MONTH THEY FOUND HER BOYFRIEND'S BODY.
BOTH HAD SELF-INFLICTED GUNSHOT WOUNDS.
AFTER *HIS DEATH, MCCREADY'S FATHER -- WHO LIVES HERE IN CAPE CORAL -- PUSHED FOR HER TO BE COMMITTED TO A MENTAL INSTITUTION.
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LAST YEAR, CITIZENS HOME INSURANCE PREMIUMS --- JUMPED BY NEARLY 11 PERCENT,
NOW, THE COMPANY'S TOP EXECUTIVES.
ARE GETTING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN RAISES.
THE COMPANY TOLD STATE LAWMAKERS LAST YEAR.
THAT THEY NEEDED MORE REVENUE --- BECAUSE THEY WOULDN'T HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO COVER CLAIMS IF THE STATE WERE HIT BY A STORM.
BUT, ON TOP OF SPENDING MILLIONS ON LUXURY TRIPS, HOTEL STAYS, AND DINNERS.
THE COMPANY'S C-F-O IS GETTING A 31-THOUSAND DOLLAR PAY HIKE.
ANOTHER TOP EXECUTIVE RECEIVED A 24-PERCENT PAY BUMP.
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3:45 shame on you. 4:10 why do you get to spend what you want when you want how you want and have no accountability 14
CITIZENS C-E-O SAYS THE RAISES ARE TO KEEP THE COMPANY COMPETITIVE -- WITH THE PRIVATE MARKET.
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SOME AMAZING VIDEO TO SHOW YOU --
OUT OF SAN DIEGO.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS.
A DOLPHIN MEGA POD,
RIGHT OFF THE COAST.
EXPERTS THINK THAT'S ABOUT 100-THOUSAND DOLPHINS,
ALL SWIMMING IN ONE AREA.
THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL.
DOLPHONS NORMALLY TRAVEL IN GROUPS OF 200 OR LESS.
RESEARCHERS SAY THE LARGE POD MAY BE THERE,
BECAUSE THERE'S PLENTY OF FOOD IN THE AREA.
INCLUDING SARDINES, HERRING AND SQUID.
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UPDATE ON FLORIDA PYTHON CHALLENGE.
THE BIGGEST SNAKES -- WERE RELEASED *BACK INTO THE WILD.
WHY?
THREE SNAKES HAVE BEEN OUTFITTED WITH TRANSMITTERS.
SO WILDLIFE OFFICIALS CAN TRACK THEM.
THEY HOPE THE SNAKES WILL LEAD THEM TO *THOUSANDS OF OTHERS.
INCLUDING BREEDING FEMALES.
HUNTERS HAD A MONTH --
TO COLLECT AS MANY PYTHONS HAS POSSIBLE FROM THE EVERGLADES.
LONGEST -- 14 FEET.
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BURGER KING. HAD A WHOPPER OF A PROBLEM.
THEIR TWITTER WAS HACKED.
AND LOOK WHAT HAPPENED.
CLAIMED THE FAST FOOD CHAIN WAS SOLD. TO MCDONALDS.
SOME FUNNY, INAPPROPRIATE TWEETS.
MAKING FUN OF EMPLOYEES.
POSTING GROSS PICS OF B-K FOOD.
SAYING THE BURGERS CONTAIN DRUGS.
MCDONALDS TWEETED -- THAT THEY HAD *NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.
SO HOW DID B-K HANDLE THE HACK?
DETAILS 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."Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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GOOGLE BRANCHES OUT.
ACCORDING TO A NEW REPORT --
GOOGLE IS LOOKING INTO OPENING RETAIL STORES IN SEVERAL MAJOR CITIES.
WITH HOPES TO OPEN THEM IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS THIS YEAR.
THE STORES WOULD LET CONSUMERS TEST OUT SOME OF GOOGLE'S PRODUCTS--
LIKE THE GOOGLE GLASS.
BUT GOOGLE HAS *NOT CONFIRMED THE RUMOR.
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FLORIDA SENATOR MARCO RUBIO.
IS MAKING BIG BUCKS -- FROM AN AWKWARD MOMENT. DURING HIS STATE OF THE UNION REBUTTAL.
HERE IT IS.
SENATOR RUBIO LUNGED FOR WATER.
WHILE DELIVERING THE REPUBLICAN RESPONSE.
IT WAS *MAJOR WATER COOLER TALK THE NEXT DAY.
NOW, RUBIO HAS CREATED *THIS WATER BOTTLE.
TO RAISE MONEY FOR HIS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE.
SINCE WEDNESDAY, THE BOTTLE HAS BROUGHT IN *100-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THE DONATION REQUEST READS.
SEND THE LIBERAL DETRACTORS A MESSAGE --- THAT MARCO RUBIO INSPIRES YOU AND HYDRATES YOU.
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MORE PAIN AT THE PUMP.
GAS PRICES SOAR ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
PRICES TOP *FIVE DOLLARS A GALLON IN CALIFORNIA.
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50:06 "there are severe consequences if a person leaves the scene" 50:10
PLUS, NEW EFFORTS ARE UNDERWAY.
TO CUT DOWN ON HIT AND RUN ACCIDENTS -- ACROSS THE STATE.
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AND, WE NOW KNOW WHAT CAUSED A FIRE--
ON THE CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP "TRIUMPH."
AND NOW -- *SEVERAL LAWSUITS ARE BEING FILED,
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"Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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"Hey i'm a waitress, come on, I'm not making 200-grand a year."
PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY --- ARE STEAMING THIS MORNING.
AS WE SEE PRICES AT THE PUMP. GO UP.
GOOD MORNING.
I'M CHANCE SEALES.
AND I'M LINH BUI.
FRUSTRATION MOUNTS, AS GAS PRICES CLIMB.
MAKING IT HARDER FOR PEOPLE TO DO THE BASICS --
LIKE DRIVE TO WORK.
SO NOW MANY MUST CONSIDER *OTHER WAYS TO GET AROUND.
AT $3.87. A GALLON OF REGULAR IN OUR AREA.
IS HIGHER THAN THIS TIME LAST *YEAR.
AND MORE THAN *40 CENTS HIGHER THAN THIS TIME LAST *MONTH.
TRIPLE-A EXPECTS PRICES WILL CLIMB TO 4-DOLLARS-A-GALLON,
SOMETIME AROUND APRIL.
BUT FOR SOME DRIVERS -- IT'S ALREADY BUSTING THEIR BUDGETS.
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Crystal Delgado - Driver 32:56 - "at times I want to say you know what, I'm just gonna take public transportation and it will cost me less but its just not as convenient." - 33:02
NOW THAT GAS HAS HIT 3-75 NATIONALLY, TRIPLE-A EXPECTS TO SEE A DROP OFF IN TRAVEL PATTERNS,
ONE OTHER TIDBIT --
AT CHRISTMAS TIME, WE WERE PAYING 3-25 A GALLON.
SO IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS-- WE'VE SEEN GAS JUMP CLOSE TO *50 CENTS.
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DEVELOPING NEWS --
OSCAR PISTORIUS WAS BACK IN COURT TODAY FOR A BAIL HEARING.
THE OLYMPIC STAR IS ACCUSED OF SHOOTING HIS GIRLFRIEND TO DEATH ON VALENTINES DAY.
AND IN COURT --
MORE DETAILS OF THE ALLEGED CRIME WERE RELEASED.
PROSECUTORS SAY PISTORIUS SHOT THROUGH A BATHROOM DOOR *FOUR TIMES,
HITTING REEVA STEENKAMP THREE TIMES.
THE ATHLETE WEPT UNCONTROLLABLY IN COURT,
AS PROSECUTORS CALLED HIM A COLD BLOODED MURDERER.
BUT HIS DEFENSE LAWYER DENIED THE CHARGE ,
SAYING THE SHOOTING WAS AN ACCIDENT.
STEENKAMP'S FUNERAL IS TODAY IN SOUTH AFRICA.
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A HANDGUN AND AN AK--47.
ARE ON THE STREETS THIS MORNING, ILLEGALLY.
BOTH STOLEN FROM THE CLOSET OF A LEHIGH ACRES HOUSE.
THE LEGAL OWNER -- REPORTED THEM STOLEN.
HE SAYS HIS FATHER GAVE HIM THE A-K --- AS A GIFT.
HE DIDN'T LOCK THEM UP.
BUT KEPT THEM HIDDEN IN A CLOSET.
ACCORDING TO DEPUTIES, ON FRIDAY THIEVES BROKE INTO HIS HOUSE -- ON FIFTH STREET WEST.
THEY RANSACKED THE PLACE, STEALING COMPUTERS, THE RIFLE, HANDGUN AND AMMUNITION.
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LEO KLEINMANN, VICTIM: the AK47 was a gift from my dad he just got back into town and said hey this is yours take good care of it.20:04-08 he said I told you this would happen you needed to get a safe
LEO KLEINMAN TELLS A-B-C 7.
HE WOULDN'T PRESS CHARGES IF THE BURGLARS BROUGHT THE GUNS BACK.
HE IS WORKING TO GET DEPUTIES THE SERIAL NUMBER -- SO THEY CAN TRACK DOWN THE AK-47.
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FORT MYERS POLICE SAY THEY'VE SOLVED --
ONE OF THE CITY'S UNSOLVED MURDERS FROM LAST YEAR.
ANTAWONE JAMES IS CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER.
OFFICERS SAY THEY FOUND EVIDENCE.
THAT HE ROBBED AND KILLED ARMANDO PAGAN BACK IN DECEMBER.
IT HAPPENED AT THE PALM VISTA APARTMENTS,
ON CENTRAL AVENUE.
POLICE SAY PAGAN WAS FOUND DEAD,
INSIDE ONE OF THE APARTMENTS.
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TROUBLING NEW NUMBERS THIS MORNING --- FROM STATE TROOPERS
THE NUMBER OF HIT AND RUN ACCIDENTS IN FLORIDA -- IS ON THE RISE.
SO, F-H-P IS LAUNCHING A STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN.
THEY HOPE TO STOP THE TREND.
BY LETTING DRIVERS KNOW THE PUNISHMENT -- IF THEY'RE CAUGHT LEAVING THE SCENE OF A CRASH.
IF YOU DONT STAY, YOU COULD FACE A FELONY, DEPENDING ON THE DAMAGE.
YOU COULD ALSO FACE UP TO *30 YEARS IN PRISON.
AND A 10-THOUSAND DOLLAR FINE.
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Jay Anderson Stay Alive, Just Drive
2:54:19 the issue becomes the closure trying to figure out what happened and theres no closure its very similar to when someone goes missing and until they locate the individual the family is in pain 2:54:32
OFFICERS SAY IF THERE'S EVEN A *QUESTION.
GET OUT AND CHECK.
IF YOU *DO HIT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING.
IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO STAY, EXCHANGE INFORMATION AND HELP ANYONE WHO MAY BE HURT.
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THE FUTURE OF AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE IN LEE COUNTY --
WILL BE A BIG TOPIC FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LATER TODAY.
THEY PLAN TO PICK THEIR FINAL PRIVATE COMPANY TO NEGOTIATE WITH,
TO REPLACE THE COUNTY'S GROUNDED MEDSTAR PROGRAM.
WE LEARNED THE TOP CHOICE -- AIR METHODS -- WOULD CHARGE 13-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A PICK UP.
AND 135 DOLLARS PER MILE.
MEDSTAR CHARGED 85-HUNDRED TO TRANSPORT PATIENTS,
AND 90 PER MILE.
BUT THE SERVICE WAS SUBSIDIZED BY TAXPAYER MONEY.
THE COUNTY ESTIMATES --
IT COULD SAVE TWO MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR USING "AIR METHODS."
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A BROKEN FUEL LINE WAS THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FIRE -- ON BOARD THE CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP "TRIUMPH."
THE COAST GUARD MADE THAT ANNOUNCEMENT YESTERDAY.
IT TOOK ALMOST A WEEK TO PULL THE SHIP BACK TO ALABAMA.
NOW SEVERAL PASSENGERS HAVE FILED LAWSUITS.
INCLUDING LISA WILLIAMS WHO CLAIMS SHE BECAME DEHYDRATED.
AND SPENT THE WEEKEND IN AND OUT OF URGENT CARE CENTERS GETTING I-V DRIPS.
SHE'S SEEKING 75-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN DAMAGES.
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She thought that this luxury cruise had turned into the titanic, it seemed that nobody was in control and that the passengers were pretty much left in the dark.
LEGAL EXPERTS SAY THIS CASE IS INTERESTING.
BECAUSE PASSENGERS SIGN AWAY THEIR RIGHT TO SUE FOR "EMOTIONAL" DISTRESS.
WILLIAMS IS SEEKING "PHYSICAL" DAMAGES.
MORE LAWSUITS ARE EXPECTED IN THE COMING WEEKS.
AND ITS LIKELY TO REACH CLASS ACTION STATUS.
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THIS AFTERNOON YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT A NEW ROAD PROJECT IN THE WORKS IN LEE COUNTY.
THE PLAN IS TO WIDEN BUSINESS 41 TO FOUR LANES FROM LITTLETON ROAD TO U-S 41.
CREWS WILL ALSO ADD HIGHWAY LIGHTING, SIDEWALK AND BIKE LANES TO THE ROAD.
THE PROJECT IS SLATED TO START THIS FALL.
THE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING TAKES PLACE FROM 5 TO 6-30 TONIGHT AT THE NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
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TODAY, LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS -- WILL DISCUSS HOW TO DEAL WITH EMPTY LOTS.
THE COUNTY IS ONE STEP CLOSER -- TO CREATING A VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRY.
THE MOVE WOULD FORCE BANKS TO REGISTER FORECLOSED HOMES.
SO THE COUNTY CAN KEEP BETTER TRACK OF THEM.
THE BANK WOULD PAY A 200 DOLLAR FEE TO BE ON THE REGISTRY.
AND THE COUNTY COULD HOLD THE BANK RESPONSIBLE -- FOR THINGS LIKE MOWING THE GRASS.
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MORE DETAILS THIS MORNING. IN THE OSCAR PISTORIUS CASE.
NEW REPORTS SAY. HE MAY USE AN UNUSUAL DEFENSE.
ROID RAGE.
THE HUFFPOST REPORTS. INSTEAD OF SELF-DEFENSE,
"Another option may be to argue temporary insanity based on chemical stimulants.steroids."
POLICE TOOK A BLOOD SAMPLE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY.
WHICH COULD BLOCK THIS DEFENSE.
BUT FOR NOW, IT COULD BE THEIR BEST HOPE.
IN THE MEANTIME,
WE NOW KNOW REEVA STEENKAMP'S HEAD WAS CRUSHED.
AND SHOT IN THE HEAD, CHEST, HIP AND HAND.
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OSCAR PISTORIUS FACES THOSE PREMEDIATED MURDER CHARGES.
NOW. SOME CLUES INTO HIS DEFENSE.
NEW REPORTS SAY, HE MAY CLAIM "ROID RAGE".
SINCE SELF-DEFENSE MAY *NOT BE AN OPTION.
HUFF POST REPORTS "Another option may be to argue temporary insanity based on chemical stimulants.steroids."
WE KNOW THERE WAS A CRICKET BAT INVOLVED.
AND REEVA STEENKAMP'S SKULL WAS CRUSHED.
ALONG WITH BEING SHOT 4 TIMES.
DID STEROIDS CAUSE HIM TO SNAP?
AT 7 O'CLOCK. *GMA* HAS NEW DETAILS IN THE PISTORIUS CASE.
AND TALKS TO STEENKAMP'S FRIENDS.
WHO HAVE A MESSAGE FOR THE OLYMPIAN.
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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."Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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EDISON STATE COLLEGE IS MOVING FORWARD --- IN THE FIGHT TO GET RE-ACCREDITED.
ADMINISTRATORS SUBMITTED A STATUS REPORT ON MONDAY.
IT'S AN OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOOL'S EFFORTS -- TO FIX SEVEN AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT.
LAST SUMMER, THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS--
PUT EDISON ON PROBATION UNTIL THEY MAKE THE CHANGES.
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This institution has put together a huge team of faculty and staff that have been involved for more than 8 months putting this report together. We have pulled together not only the narrative but also the supporting documentation to address the seven remaining outstanding non compliance areas and we really feel that we have made huge strides.
IN APRIL, EVALUATORS WILL VISIT THE SCHOOL.
THEY'LL FIND OUT IF THEY'RE RE-ACCREDITED IN JUNE.
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IT'S _________
HERE'S A LOOK AT TODAY'S TOPS STORIES.
GAS PRICES CONTINUE SOARING ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
THEY'VE GONE UP MORE THEN 40 CENTS A GALLON,
IN JUST THE LAST MONTH.
TRIPLE A EXPECTS THEM TO LEVEL OFF AT 4 DOLLARS A GALLON,
SOMETIME AROUND APRIL.
OLYMPIAN OSCAR PISTORIUS IS IN A SOUTH AFRICAN COURTROOM TODAY FOR A BOND HEARING IN THE MURDER CASE OF HIS GIRLFRIEND REEVA STEENKAMP.
PISTORIUS IS ACCUSED OF SHOOTING STEENKAMP TO DEATH IN HIS HOME ON VALENTINE'S DAY.
STEENKAMP'S FAMILY HELD A MEMORIAL FOR THE LATE MODEL IN PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA EARLIER TODAY.
AND FARMERS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY ARE HOPING TO RECOVER FROM THE COLD TEMPERATURES THE REGION JUST HAD.
TOMATOES, PEPPERS, AND EGGPLANT SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE.
FARMERS ARE HOPING THIS WAS THE LAST FREEZE OF THE SEASON.
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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.
"Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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DRIVERS -- YOU'LL NOTICE THIS ON YOUR MORNING COMMUTE.
GAS PRICES ARE SOARING ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
THEY WENT UP *AGAIN OVERNIGHT.
A-B-C 7'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE,
AT THE SEVEN-11 OFF COLONIAL AND WINKLER EXTENSION IN FORT MYERS.
CLIFTON--
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HERE A GALLON OF REGULAR UNLEADED IS ________.
FOR 33 DAYS NOW THE PRICE OF GAS HAS BEEN ON THE RISE.
AND OVER THE HOLIDAYS, WE WERE ONLY PAYING $3.25.
HERE'S A LOOK AT THE CURRENT NUMBERS:
THESE WILL BE UPDATED
THE AVERAGE PRICE FOR GASOLINE IN FLORIDA IS $3.83.
THE NATIONAL AVERAGE IS $3.75.
ACCORDING TO GASBUDDY.COM IN OUR AREAS LARGEST CITY, CAPE CORAL, THE AVERAGE PRICE FOR UNLEADED IS 3.89.
SO WHY THE RISE IN PRICES?
EXPERTS BLAME THE LARGE WINTER STORM IN THE NORTHEAST, MORE DEMAND FROM COUNTRIES LIKE CHINA AND UNREST IN THE MIDDLE EAST…
THEY ALSO BLAME THE SHIFT OF REFINERIES TO A SUMMER FUEL MIX….
BUT IT IS ALSO ALL SPECULATION.
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AND THE PAIN MIGHT NOT BE OVER… ACCORDING TO AAA, IT'S PREDICTED THAT PRICES WONT LEVEL OUT UNTIL THE FOUR DOLLAR MARK SOMETIME AROUND APRIL.
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FACEBOOK PICTURES OF TWO GIRLS AND A MANATEE.
HAVE ONE FLORIDA MAN UNDER ARREST.
STATE WILDLIFE OFFICIALS SAY THIS IS A MAN AND HIS DAUGHTERS.
HARASSING A MANATEE -- WHICH IS AGAINST THE LAW.
THIS ONE SHOWS RYAN WATERMAN FROM SAINT LUCIE COUNTY.
HOLDING A MANATEE CALF PARTIALLY OUT OF THE WATER.
AND THIS ONE, EVEN SHOWS A CHILD ON TOP OF THE MANATEE.
AUTHORITIES SAY THIS HAPPENED LAST MONTH.
IT'S ILLEGAL TO QUOTE, "MOLEST, HARASS, OR DISTURB" A FLORIDA MANATEE.
OFFICIALS ALSO SAY IT LOOKS LIKE THIS MANATEE WAS SUFFERING FROM COLD-STRESS SYNDROME.
THAT CAN BE DEADLY.
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THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WARNS SOME WORKERS --
THAT THEIR JOBS ARE IN JEOPARDY.
ACROSS THE BOARD SPENDING CUTS ARE SET TO KICK IN MARCH FIRST.
IMPACTING *EVERY AGENCY OF GOVERNMENT.
THIS IS ALL PART OF THE SO-CALLED "SEQUESTOR,"
THE HALF OF THE FISCAL CLIFF.
THAT LAWMAKERS CHOSE *NOT TO DEAL WITH AT THE END OF LAST YEAR.
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DEMOCRATS ARE ON DAMAGE CONTROL ----
AFTER "USA TODAY" REPORTED ON A LEAKED COPY.
OF THE PRESIDENT'S IMMIGRATION PROPOSAL.
THE "DRAFT" BILL WOULD.
CREATE A NEW VISA --- ALLOWING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TO BECOME LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS -- WITHIN EIGHT YEARS,
BOOST BORDER SECURITY.
AND REQUIRE EMPLOYERS -- TO CHECK IMMIGRATION STATUS OF NEW HIRES.
REPUBLICANS SLAMMED THE REPORT.
INCLUDING FLORIDA SENATOR MARCO RUBIO, SAYING, "IF ACTUALLY PROPOSED, THE PRESIDENT'S BILL WOULD BE DEAD ON ARRIVAL."
DEMOCRATS MAINTAIN THEY'RE STILL COMMITTED TO A BIPARTISAN PROPOSAL.
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We've talked to Senator Rubio and he's fully on board with our process and I am very hopeful that in March, we will have a bipartisan bill.
SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN ACCUSED THE WHITE HOUSE OF PLAYING POLITICS.
SAYING "LEAKS DON'T JUST HAPPEN IN WASHINGTON BY ACCIDENT."
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LEE COUNTY LEADERS TELL LAND OWNERS --
IT'S OKAY TO MAKE BIG CHANGES TO TINY SAN CARLOS ISLAND.
THE RE-ZONING REQUEST LETS OWNERS DEVELOP THE SOUTHERN CORNER OF THE ISLAND.
PLANS INCLUDE CONDO AND HOTEL TOWERS, A CONVENTION CENTER, AND AN EXPANSION OF THE MARINA.
SOME PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON THE ISLAND WORRY --
THAT IT WILL CHANGE THEIR QUIET COMMUNITY.
AND OVERWHELM THE ISLAND WITH TRAFFIC.
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:05 "before you on your nice table lies a big fat stinking steaming mistake
:08 "my clients are unlikely to develop most of this, they're going to be marketing the project and will have to find somebody that will want to build this"
THE LAND OWNERS DON'T HAVE THE FINANCING YET TO START THE PROJECT.
SO IT COULD BE YEARS BEFORE BUILDING BEGINS.
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MORE AND MORE VISITORS ARE ENJOYING FLORIDA.
THE STATE SAYS NEARLY 90-MILLION PEOPLE -- VACATIONED HERE IN 2012.
THAT'S THE HIGHEST EVER, UP MORE THAN 2-MILLION PEOPLE FROM 2011.
WHICH WAS ALSO A RECORD BREAKING YEAR.
THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR ENDED 2012 -- WITH MORE THAN 30 THOUSAND NEW JOBS.
GOVERNOR SCOTT INCREASED THE TOURISM BUDGET THIS YEAR.
IN HOPES OF LURING EVEN MORE VISITORS TO THE SUNSHINE STATE.
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BILL GATES HAS ACCOMPLISHED A LOT.
MICROSOFT CHAIRMAN.
RECENT COMPANY SUCCESSES --
WINDOWS 8.
THE SURFACE COMPUTER.
BING.
X-BOX.
OF COURSE, THE MELINDA AND BILL GATES FOUNDATION.
BUT IS IT ENOUGH?
GATES ADMITS -- HE DROPPED THE BALL IN ONE AREA.
WHY HE'S NOT SATISFIED, NEXT IN TECH BYTES.
PLUS -- SAMSUNG ANNOUNCES ITS LATEST SMARTPHONE.
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G-M-A CONTINUES COVERAGE --
OF MINDY MCCREADY'S SAD DEATH.
SELF-INFLICTED GUNSHOT WOUND.
SHE WAS ON THE THIRD SEASON OF V-H-1'S "CELEBRITY REHAB."
IT DIDN'T HELP.
IN FACT --
SHE'S THE *FIFTH TROUBLED STAR TO APPEAR ON THE SHOW.
TO DIE IN THE PAST TWO YEARS.
G-M-A EXAMINES WHETHER THE REALITY SHOW IS TOO DANGEROUS.
WITH A CLOSER LOOK AT MCCREADY'S LIFE.
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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."Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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LEE COUNTY LEADERS MEET WITH FORT MYERS BEACH OFFICIALS TOMORROW --
TO DISCUSS MAKING CHANGES TO KEEP PEDESTRIANS SAFE.
ON THE AGENDA?
THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS TO ESTERO BOULEVARD.
AND CYCLISTS HOPE THE PROPOSALS WILL INCLUDE A NUMBER OF OTHER CHANGES.
THE GROUP "BIKE WALK LEE" IS PUSHING FOR BIKE LANES ON EACH SIDE OF THE ROAD.
A SLOWER 25 MILE AN HOUR SPEED LIMIT.
AND A ROUNDABOUT ENTRANCE AT THE BASE OF MANTANZAS PASS BRIDGE.
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making that whole corridor the way it is envisioned will absolutely improve safety all around. Drivers will get the message this is not just space for them to get from point A to point B. There are a lot of other road users out there.
THE MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE TOMORROW MORNING AT 9 A-M,
AT FORT MYERS BEACH TOWN HALL.
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JUST DAYS AFTER A METEOR ZIPPED ACROSS THE SKIES OF RUSSIA.
SOME SKY-WATCHERS IN SOUTH FLORIDA --- HAD A CLOSE ENCOUNTER OF THEIR OWN.
CHECK THIS OUT!
PICTURES WE GOT LAST NIGHT THAT SHOW A FIREBALL IN THE SKY!
THIS WAS SEEN FROM WEST PALM TO MIAMI TO ALLIGATOR ALLEY.
CALLS FLOODED THE COAST GUARD.
SCIENTISTS ARE CALLING IT A SPORADIC METEOR, SOMETHING COMMONLY SEEN OUT AT SEA.
THE FIREBALL DIDN'T INJURE ANYONE OR CAUSE ANY DAMAGE.
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AND SINCE THE METEOR EXPLODED OVER RUSSIA LAST WEEK.
PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SCRAMBLING TO FIND PIECES OF IT.
THEY'RE SEARCHING A FROZEN LAKE FOR THE CHUNKS.
WHICH ARE ESTIMATED TO BE WORTH -- UP TO *22-HUNDRED DOLLARS PER GRAM.
THE VALUE DEPENDS ON HOW MANY PIECES PEOPLE FIND.
THE FEWER RECOVERED.
THE HIGHER THE PRICE.
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GOOD NEWS THIS MORNING --
IF YOU'RE IN THE MARKET FOR SOME NEW ELECTRONICS.
BEST BUY LAUNCHES A NEW PRICE-MATCHING GUARANTEE.
BEGINNING MARCH THIRD --
THE STORE WILL *MATCH ALL THEIR COMPETITOR'S PRICES.
BEST BUY IS TRYING TO END "SHOW ROOMING."
THAT'S WHEN A CUSTOMER GOES INTO THE STORE TO CHECK OUT THE PRODUCTS.
BUT THEN BUYS IT ONLINE FOR A CHEAPER PRICE.
NOW, BEST BUY JUST SAYS THEY'LL MATCH THE ONLINE PRICE.
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IT'S ___________
HERE'S A LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
GAS PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE, HAVING GONE UP MORE THAN 40 CENTS IN JUST THE PAST MONTH.
PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO THINK ABOUT OTHER METHIODS OF TRANSPORTATION WITH PRICES IN OUR AREA EXPECTED TO REACH 4 DOLLARS A GALLON BY APRIL.
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A HANDGUN AND AN A-K-47 --- WERE STOLEN FROM THE CLOSET OF A LEHIGH ACRES HOUSE.
ACCORDING TO DEPUTIES,
ON FRIDAY THIEVES BROKE INTO HIS HOUSE ON FIFTH STREET WEST.
THEY RANSACKED THE PLACE --
STEALING COMPUTERS, THE RIFLE, HANDGUN AND AMMUNITION.
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FARMERS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
HOPE TO RECOVER FROM THE COLD SNAP -- WE JUST HAD.
TOMATOES, PEPPERS, AND EGGPLANT SUFFERED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE.
FARMERS ARE HOPING THIS WAS THE LAST FREEZE OF THE SEASON.
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SOUTH AFRICAN OLYMPIAN OSCAR PISTORIUS.
HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH PREMEDITATED MURDER -- IN THE DEATH OF HIS GIRLFRIEND REEVA STEENKAMP.
PISTORIUS IS ACCUSED OF SHOOTING STEENKAMP *FOUR TIME -- IN HIS HOME ON VALENTINE'S DAY.
STEENKAMP'S FAMILY HELD A MEMORIAL AND FUNERAL FOR THE LATE MODEL -- EARLIER TODAY.
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THE COAST GUARD ANNOUNCED THAT A FUEL LINE IS TO BLAME FOR THE ENGINE FIRE ON THE CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP "TRIUMPH".
NOW THE LAWSUITS ARE STARTING TO ROLL IN WITH ONE WOMAN CLAIMING SHE BECAME PHYSICALLY ILL AND WAS HOSPITALIZED LAST WEEKEND AFTER LEAVING THE SHIP.
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AND LEE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS SHARON HARRINGTON SAYS SHE NEEDS 3 MILLION DOLLARS TO UPGARDE THE VOTING PROCESS BEFORE THE 20-16 ELECTION.
SHE SAYS THE MONEY WILL BE USED TO BUY NEW EQUIPMENT.
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"Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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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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