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"A lot more children will not get the kinds of services and opportunities that they need,
and as many as 40,000 teachers could lose their jobs."
THOSE NUMBERS JUST PART OF WHAT COULD BE LOST IF CONGRESS doesn't COME TO AN AGREEMENT ON THE COUNTRY'S LATEST FISCAL CRISIS,
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THE MIDWEST BRACES FOR YET ANOTHER POWERFUL STORM.
JUST DAYS AFTER DIGGING OUT FROM THE LAST ONE,
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"ARGO".
AND IT WAS A STAR-STUDDED NIGHT IN HOLLYWOOD AS 'ARGO' AND 'LIFE OF PI' CLEAN-UP AT THE OSCARS, WE'LL HAVE A RECAP OF THE BIG NIGHT,
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The spring-like warmth we've enjoyed for last several days will soon come to an end this week as a cold front eventually slides into Southwest Florida tomorrow.
That means we've got one more day of sunny, dry weather with highs in the mid 80s before rain showers start pushing in from the northwest Tuesday afternoon.
Even though today's skies will be relatively quiet and tranquil today, there is a concern for low visibility once again this morning, both over the Gulf and over land. Sea fog will make visibility challenging at times today, and areas of fog will also develop in spots across Southwest Florida.
The fog and low clouds will ultimately give way to sunshine by the mid morning, and temperatures will warm quickly into the mid 80s during the afternoon.
A balmy breeze will continue out of the south today, which at times will gust to 20-25 mph.
Rain prospects will stay rather slim today, but a couple spotty showers aren't out of the question this afternoon deep inland.
Tuesday will be much different as a cool front slides in from the northwest, bringing lots of clouds along with scattered rain and perhaps a few storms by the afternoon.
Cloudy skies and a few showers may even carry over into Wednesday before the front makes its final push through our area by Thursday. Once the front clears Southwest Florida, temperatures will take a dive. Daytime highs Thursday will comfortably reach the mid 70s, Friday the low 70s, and by Saturday there's a chance we won't make it out of the 60s. Our overnight temperatures will also spend several nights on the cool side with 50s and 40s possible by the weekend.
Often times after a cold front moves in, it only takes a couple days before our weather starts warming back up, but this might not be the case this go around. Computer models are suggesting a big shift in the weather pattern through the first 7-10 days of March where temperatures will stay cooler than average, meaning it might not be until mid March before the spring break weather makes it back to Southwest Florida.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING OUT OF THE NATION'S CAPITOL --
CONGRESS GETS BACK TO WORK.
ONLY FIVE DAYS LEFT,
BEFORE FORCED FEDERAL SPENDING CUTS GO INTO EFFECT.
THEY'RE WORKING TO AVOID CUTS OF 85 *BILLION DOLLARS.
THE PRESIDENT MADE ANOTHER PLEA FOR ACTION OVER THE WEEKEND.
SAYING THE CUTS DON'T HAVE TO HAPPEN.
AND THE PROBLEM IS REPUBLICANS WON'T COMPROMISE.
HE WARNED OF CUTS IN EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION *AND THE MILITARY.
THAT HE SAYS WOULD ONLY SLOW THE ECONOMY.
BUT SOME REPUBLICAN'S SAY THE WHITE HOUSE IS EXAGGERATING THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF THE SEQUESTER.
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"Families, businesses have had to tighten their belts and do more than less. We're talking less than 3%. We're talking about a federal budget that's still going to grow. Let's be clear about this, only in Washington, D.C. Is that a cut."
SENATE DEMOCRATS PLAN TO VOTE ON A MEASURE THIS WEEK --
TO REPLACE THE CUTS FOR ANOTHER YEAR.
BUT THERE IS STILL NO DEAL IN SIGHT.
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A SECOND MAJOR WINTER STORM IN LESS THAN A WEEK.
IS BEARING DOWN ON THE MIDWEST.
FORCING MANY CANCELLATIONS.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD WATCH.
THROUGH LATE MONDAY -- FOR MUCH OF KANSAS.
THE STORM COULD LEAVE UP TO 15 INCHES OF SNOW --- IN SECTIONS OF TEXAS AND KANSAS.
MORE THAN A FOOT OF SNOW IS POSSIBLE --- ACROSS THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE.
AND POSSIBLY MISSOURI.
IT COULD ALSO CAUSE TORNADOES TUESDAY.
IN THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, AND GEORGIA.
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THIS MORNING -- LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SEARCH FOR THE PERSON.
WHO ROBBED THE FAMILY DOLLAR ON PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
SOMEONE WITH A KNIFE ROBBED THE STORE,
JUST AFTER 7 SUNDAY NIGHT.
THE CASHIER TOLD DEPUTIES --
SHE GAVE THE MAN CASH.
THE ROBBER IS WHITE. 6 FEET TALL. WITH SHORT HAIR AND BLUE EYES.
HE WAS WEARING A BLACK SHIRT,
AND HAS A TATTOO ON HIS FOREARM.
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FORT MYERS POLICE SAY THEY CAUGHT THE MAN.
ACCUSED OF SHOOTING A TEENAGE GIRL ON SATURDAY NIGHT.
HENRY BRUNSON IS IN JAIL -- RIGHT NOW FOR MURDER.
IT HAPPENED IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE FORT MYERS ALE HOUSE.
NEAR COLONIAL BOULEVARD AND METRO PARKWAY.
KANASHA ISAAC -- WAS WITH FRIENDS INSIDE A CAR.
COPS SAY BRUNSON STARTED SHOOTING -- FROM ANOTHER CAR.
ISAAC WAS HIT.
DOCTORS PRONOUNCED HER CLINICALLY DEAD.
BUT SHE'S STILL ON LIFE SUPPORT.
IT'S THE LATEST CASE OF VIOLENCE IN FORT MYERS.
WHICH HAD 24 HOMICIDES LAST YEAR.
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6:56:53:00 "i'm very worried about where Fort Myers is heading, been through too much ignorant violence for no reason. Just shooting at cops, shooting at people in front of Ale House."
HE MENTIONED SHOOTING AT COPS.
FORT MYERS POLICE SAY *THAT* HAPPENED EARLY SATURDAY.
OUTSIDE SPHINX HOOKA LOUNGE NEAR U-S 41.
NONE OF THE OFFICERS WERE HURT.
BUT THEY DID ARREST 25-YEAR-OLD TONY JAMES.
HE NOW FACES A CHARGE OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT -- AGAINST A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
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THIS MORNING, AN 11-YEAR-OLD GIRL IS IN JUVENILE DETENTION.
ACCUSED OF *ARSON.
AALIYAH FOSTER IS BEING HELD IN THE LEE COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER.
AFTER ALLEGEDY SETTING FIRE TO A HOME OFF ELOISE CIRCLE,
IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
THE PERSON WHO OWNS THE HOME SAYS HER NEIGHBOR ALERTED HER.
AND PUT OUT THE FIRE ON HER DOORSTEP.
WHEN SHE STEPPED OUTSIDE --
SHE SAID SHE NOTICED BURNING NEWSPAPER AROUND THE AREA.
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27:07 " I was very scared since it was the second time in 2 months less than 2 months and it's the same child both times. she was mad at me because I wouldn't let my granddaughter play with her." MARIE WATSON, HOMEOWNER
WATSON SAYS SHE HAS NO SYMPATHY FOR THE 11-YEAR-OLD.
WE TRIED TO TALK TO FOSTER'S FAMILY.
BUT THEY DECLINED TO GO ON CAMERA.
FOSTER WILL SPEND THE NIGHT AT THE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER.
NO BOND HAS BEEN SET.
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WE HAVE MORE INFORMATION.
ABOUT ONE OF THE METH HOUSE BUSTS -- IN CAPE CORAL LAST WEEK.
MARK FREDERICK WAS ARRESTED ON SATURDAY.
AT THE HOUSE ON NORTHEAST 16TH TERRACE.
AND MADE HIS FIRST COURT APPEARANCE YESTERDAY.
COPS SAY PEOPLE WERE COOKING METH AT THAT HOUSE.
JANET RAYMOND WAS THE FIRST PERSON -- TO BE ARRESTED AT THE HOUSE.
BUT OFFICERS KEPT AN EYE ON IT AFTERWARD.
THEY ENDED UP ARRESTING FREDERICK TOO.
HE BECOMES THE *THIRD PERSON ARRESTED -- FOR COOKING METH NEAR A SCHOOL IN THE PAST WEEK.
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HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY -- GATHERED FOR THE OSCARS.
THE BEN AFFLECK DIRECTED FILM 'ARGO' -- TOOK HOME BEST PICTURE.
JENNIFER LAWRENCE WON THE LEADING ACTRESS OSCAR FOR "SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK."
AND DANIEL DAY LEWIS -- BEST ACTOR FOR LINCOLN.
CHRISTOPH WALTZ WON BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR HIS PERFORMANCE IN "DJANGO UNCHAINED."
AND ANNE HATHAWAY WON THE OSCAR FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN "LES MISERABLES."
ANG LEE WON BEST DIRECTOR -- FOR "LIFE OF PI."
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WE ALL KNOW.
OSCARS IS ALL ABOUT THE FASHION.
WHO WORE WHAT?
THIS MORNING.
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY.
FIRST, THE GOOD.
LINH: STACY KEIBLER
CHANCE: ZOEY SALDANA
AND. LARA SPENCER.
SHE'LL BE LIVE ON GMA THIS MORNING.
A BIG TREND WAS METALLIC.
PLUS, WHITE WAS THE HOT COLOR.
COMING UP IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES.THE WORST DRESSED.
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THE BIG AWARDS ARE NICE.
BUT DON'T FORGET THE FASHION.
LET'S TALK AOUT THE BEST AND THE WORST.
FIRST, THE BEST.
FIRST, THE GOOD.
LINH: STACY KEIBLER
CHANCE: ZOEY SALDANA
AND. LARA SPENCER.
SHE'LL BE LIVE ON GMA THIS MORNING.
A BIG TREND WAS METALLIC.
PLUS, WHITE WAS THE HOT COLOR.
COMING UP IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES.THE WORST DRESSED.
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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.
The spring-like warmth we've enjoyed for last several days will soon come to an end this week as a cold front eventually slides into Southwest Florida tomorrow.
That means we've got one more day of sunny, dry weather with highs in the mid 80s before rain showers start pushing in from the northwest Tuesday afternoon.
Even though today's skies will be relatively quiet and tranquil today, there is a concern for low visibility once again this morning, both over the Gulf and over land. Sea fog will make visibility challenging at times today, and areas of fog will also develop in spots across Southwest Florida.
The fog and low clouds will ultimately give way to sunshine by the mid morning, and temperatures will warm quickly into the mid 80s during the afternoon.
A balmy breeze will continue out of the south today, which at times will gust to 20-25 mph.
Rain prospects will stay rather slim today, but a couple spotty showers aren't out of the question this afternoon deep inland.
Tuesday will be much different as a cool front slides in from the northwest, bringing lots of clouds along with scattered rain and perhaps a few storms by the afternoon.
Cloudy skies and a few showers may even carry over into Wednesday before the front makes its final push through our area by Thursday. Once the front clears Southwest Florida, temperatures will take a dive. Daytime highs Thursday will comfortably reach the mid 70s, Friday the low 70s, and by Saturday there's a chance we won't make it out of the 60s. Our overnight temperatures will also spend several nights on the cool side with 50s and 40s possible by the weekend.
Often times after a cold front moves in, it only takes a couple days before our weather starts warming back up, but this might not be the case this go around. Computer models are suggesting a big shift in the weather pattern through the first 7-10 days of March where temperatures will stay cooler than average, meaning it might not be until mid March before the spring break weather makes it back to Southwest Florida.
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A PRIVATE FUNERAL FOR COUNTRY SINGER MINDY MCCREADY.
WILL BE HELD TOMORROW ACCORDING TO A REPRESENTATIVE.
HER FAMILY WILL HOLD THE SERVICE -- AT CROSSROADS CHURCH IN FORT MYERS.
BURIAL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN FINALIZED.
MCCREADY'S FRIENDS AND OTHER MUSICIANS.
ARE PLANNING A MEMORIAL -- AT THE CATHEDRAL OF THE INCARNATION IN NASHVILLE.
THAT SERVICE IS SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 6TH.
MCCREADY DIED OF A SELF-INFLICTED GUNSHOT WOUND LAST WEEK.
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IT'S ___________
LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
INVESTIGATORS SAY A MAN ROBBED A FORT MYERS FAMILY DOLLAR STORE WITH A KNIFE.
IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT,
ON PLAM BEACH BOULEVARD.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THE MAN GOT AWAY WITH CASH.
HE'S WHITE. 6 FEET TALL. WITH SHORT HAIR AND BLUE EYES. AND HAS A TATTOO ON HIS FOREARM.
HE WAS LAST SEEN WEARING A BLACK SHIRT.
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AN 11-YEAR-OLD GIRL IS IN A JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER THIS MORNING -- ACCUSED OF ARSON.
AALIYAH FOSTER ALLEGEDLY SET FIRE.
TO A HOME ON ELOISE CIRCLE IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
NO BOND HAS BEEN SET.
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CONGRESS WILL BE BACK AT WORK TODAY.
HOPING TO AVOID SPENDING CUTS OF 85 BILLION DOLLARS.
THE PRESIDENT IS WARNING ABOUT CUTS --
IN EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, AND THE MILITARY.
THE CUTS WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON MARCH FIRST,
IF NO DEAL IS REACHED.
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THE 85TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS IS NOW IN THE RECORD BOOKS ---
'ARGO' TAKING HOME BEST PICTURE.
JENNIFER LAWRENCE AND DANIEL DAY-LEWIS --- WON FOR BEST ACTRESS AND BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
ANNE HATHAWAY AND CHRISTOPH WALTZ --- WON FOR BEST ACTRESS AND BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE.
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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.
The spring-like warmth we've enjoyed for last several days will soon come to an end this week as a cold front eventually slides into Southwest Florida tomorrow.
That means we've got one more day of sunny, dry weather with highs in the mid 80s before rain showers start pushing in from the northwest Tuesday afternoon.
Even though today's skies will be relatively quiet and tranquil today, there is a concern for low visibility once again this morning, both over the Gulf and over land. Sea fog will make visibility challenging at times today, and areas of fog will also develop in spots across Southwest Florida.
The fog and low clouds will ultimately give way to sunshine by the mid morning, and temperatures will warm quickly into the mid 80s during the afternoon.
A balmy breeze will continue out of the south today, which at times will gust to 20-25 mph.
Rain prospects will stay rather slim today, but a couple spotty showers aren't out of the question this afternoon deep inland.
Tuesday will be much different as a cool front slides in from the northwest, bringing lots of clouds along with scattered rain and perhaps a few storms by the afternoon.
Cloudy skies and a few showers may even carry over into Wednesday before the front makes its final push through our area by Thursday. Once the front clears Southwest Florida, temperatures will take a dive. Daytime highs Thursday will comfortably reach the mid 70s, Friday the low 70s, and by Saturday there's a chance we won't make it out of the 60s. Our overnight temperatures will also spend several nights on the cool side with 50s and 40s possible by the weekend.
Often times after a cold front moves in, it only takes a couple days before our weather starts warming back up, but this might not be the case this go around. Computer models are suggesting a big shift in the weather pattern through the first 7-10 days of March where temperatures will stay cooler than average, meaning it might not be until mid March before the spring break weather makes it back to Southwest Florida.
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THIS MORNING -- A-B-C 7 KNOWS WHAT SEQUESTRATION WOULD DO.
TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA THIS YEAR ALONE.
ACCORDING TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
THE STATE FACES ABOUT 276 MILLION DOLLARS --- IN FUNDING AND GRANT CUTS.
SCHOOLS WOULD GET HIT THE HARDEST.
WITH THE STATE LOSING MORE THAN 54.5 MILLION DOLLARS.
750 JOBS ARE AT RISK. AND ABOUT 95-THOUSAND FEWER STUDENTS WOULD BE SERVED.
PLUS. ALMOST 400 EDUCATORS -- WHO HELP STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES --- MIGHT BE LET GO.
ANOTHER INTERESTING THING WE FOUND INVOLVES PUBLIC HEALTH.
ALMOST EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS WOULD BE CUT --
FOR THINGS LIKE H-I-V TESTING, DRUG ABUSE PROGRAMS AND VACCINATING CHILDREN.
AGAIN, THIS IS *IF CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT.
DO NOT REACH A COMPROMISE BY MARCH FIRST.AVOIDING 85-BILLION DOLLARS IN CUTS NATIONWIDE.
FOR THE FULL LIST OF WHAT FLORIDA STANDS TO LOSE.
HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE ABC-7.COM AND CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
LAWMAKERS ADDRESS LONG VOTING LINES IN FLORIDA.
BOTH REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS SAY --
IT'S TIME TO EXPAND EARLY VOTING TO 14 DAYS.
NOT THE CURRENT EIGHT,
WHICH REPUBLICANS AND GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT SET IN 2011.
THIS WAS THE SCENE AT POLLING PLACES AROUND THE STATE IN NOVEMBER.
MANY VOTERS WAITING IN LINE FOR SIX HOURS,
JUST TO CAST THEIR BALLOT.
IT TOOK FLORIDA *FOUR DAYS TO TALLY THE VOTES.
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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S *ONLY* SUICIDE RESOURCE CENTER -- COULD BE FORCED TO SHUT ITS DOORS.
"CARES", C-A-R-E-S, IS A NON-PROFIT, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION CENTER.
RIGHT NOW, IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH MONEY -- FROM DONATIONS TO STAY OPEN.
THE ORGANIZATION HAS HELPED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SINCE IT OPENED IN 2006.
THAT INCLUDES 9-YEAR-OLD MORGAN JONES.
HER FATHER KILLED HIMSELF -- WHEN SHE WAS THREE.
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morgan jones/suicide survivor
24:58 it's really helped me a lot and I just don't want to see this place go away
virginina cervasio/ founder
18:15 it's very sad. But I know the work we've done in the past 7 years. And I know we've saved many lives and therefore I don't regret anything
IN 2011, 120 PEOPLE COMMITTED SUICIDE IN LEE COUNTY.
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BIG NEWS OUT OF CUBA THIS MORNING.
CUBA'S NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTED A VICE-PRESIDENT.
WHO COULD SUCCEED PRESIDENT RAUL CASTRO.
MIGUEL DIAZ-CANEL WAS OFFICIALLY NAMED VICE PRESIDENT ON SUNDAY.
AND CASTRO ANNOUNCED HE'LL STEP DOWN AFTER HIS SECOND TERM ENDS IN 20-18.
HE CALLED THE APPOINTMENT --- AN IMPORTANT MOVE TO CREATE A SOLID LINE OF SUCCESSION.
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MORE LEGAL TROUBLE THIS MORNING --
FOR THE FAMILY OF OLYMPIAN OSCAR PISTORIUS.
THE SOUTH AFRICAN RUNNER AND DOUBLE AMBUTEE --
IS CHARGED WITH KILLING HIS SUPERMODEL GIRLFRIEND.
A-B-C 7 HAS NOW LEARNED --
HIS YOUNGER BROTHER, CARL, IS ACCUSED OF HOMICIDE.
THE CHARGES STEM FROM A 2008 CRASH,
WHERE A MOTORCYCLIST WAS KILLED.
THE CHARGES AGAINST CARL WERE INITIALLY DROPPED.
BUT HAVE NOW BEEN RE-INSTATED.
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A-B-C SEVEN IS MONITORING RED TIDE -- OFF THE COAST THIS MORNING.
THE NEWEST REPORT SHOWS THE HIGHEST LEVELS.
ARE OFF FORT MYERS BEACH AT BOWDITCH POINT AND NEWTON PARK.
A-B-C 7 CAMERAS FOUND DEAD FISH ON THE SAND.
SCIENTISTS FOUND MODERATE LEVELS AT BONITA, BUNCHE. LOVERS KEY AND THE SANIBEL CAUSEWAY.
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AFTER THE SANDY HOOK SCHOOL SHOOTINGS --
NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT WAS FLOODED WITH DONATIONS FOR THE FAMILIES OF VICTIMS.
MUCH MORE THAN ANYONE COULD POSSIBLY USE.
SO MANY OF THE DONATED ITEMS WERE GIVEN AWAY YESTERDAY.
TO OTHER FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
TABLES AND DISPLAYS --
WITH TOYS, BOOKS, BLANKETS, BIKES AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
ALL SET UP IN THE CAFETERIA OF A LOCAL SCHOOL.
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"It's been really really traumatic, what our community has gone through. But we know God is good and we are healing as a community. We choose love. That's what the slogan is around here."
DONATIONS WERE OFFERED TO SANDY HOOK FAMILIES FIRST.
THEN ALL NEWTOWN FAMILIES.
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WE SHARED THE GOOD.
NOW THE BAD.
OUR OSCARS *WORST DRESSED LIST.
OCTAVIA SPENCER.
ANNE HATHAWAY.
MELISSA MCCARTHY.
ADLIB
OSCAR COVERAGE CONTINUES ALL MORNING.
HERE ON ABC7.
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WE SHARED THE GOOD.
NOW THE BAD.
OUR OSCARS *WORST DRESSED LIST.
OCTAVIA SPENCER.
ANNE HATHAWAY.
MELISSA MCCARTHY.
ADLIB
WE'RE TALKING MOVIES IN AMERICA'S MONEY.
WHO'S NUMBER ONE AT THE WEEKEND BOX OFFICE.
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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.
The spring-like warmth we've enjoyed for last several days will soon come to an end this week as a cold front eventually slides into Southwest Florida tomorrow.
That means we've got one more day of sunny, dry weather with highs in the mid 80s before rain showers start pushing in from the northwest Tuesday afternoon.
Even though today's skies will be relatively quiet and tranquil today, there is a concern for low visibility once again this morning, both over the Gulf and over land. Sea fog will make visibility challenging at times today, and areas of fog will also develop in spots across Southwest Florida.
The fog and low clouds will ultimately give way to sunshine by the mid morning, and temperatures will warm quickly into the mid 80s during the afternoon.
A balmy breeze will continue out of the south today, which at times will gust to 20-25 mph.
Rain prospects will stay rather slim today, but a couple spotty showers aren't out of the question this afternoon deep inland.
Tuesday will be much different as a cool front slides in from the northwest, bringing lots of clouds along with scattered rain and perhaps a few storms by the afternoon.
Cloudy skies and a few showers may even carry over into Wednesday before the front makes its final push through our area by Thursday. Once the front clears Southwest Florida, temperatures will take a dive. Daytime highs Thursday will comfortably reach the mid 70s, Friday the low 70s, and by Saturday there's a chance we won't make it out of the 60s. Our overnight temperatures will also spend several nights on the cool side with 50s and 40s possible by the weekend.
Often times after a cold front moves in, it only takes a couple days before our weather starts warming back up, but this might not be the case this go around. Computer models are suggesting a big shift in the weather pattern through the first 7-10 days of March where temperatures will stay cooler than average, meaning it might not be until mid March before the spring break weather makes it back to Southwest Florida.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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DESPITE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS --
DOGS ARE STILL A MAN'S BEST FRIEND.
ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION --
AMERICANS SPEND NEARLY 53 BILLION DOLLARS A YEAR ON THEIR PETS.
FOUR BILLION WENT TO GROOMING AND BOARDING LAST YEAR.
AND MORE THAN 46 MILLION U-S HOUSEHOLDS OWN A DOG,
WHILE 38 MILLION HAVE CATS.
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THE VOTES ARE IN, AND IT'S OFFICIAL.
"TWILIGHT, BREAKING DAWN, PART 2" IS THE BEST OF THE WORST.
THE FINAL INSTALLMENT IN THE TWILIGHT SERIES.
WALKED AWAY WITH SEVEN STATUETTES, INCLUDING WORST PICTURE.
THE RAZZIES CELEBRATE THE WORST IN CINEMA EVERY YEAR.
OTHER WINNERS THIS YEAR INCLUDE RAZZIE-ALUM ADAM SANDLER IN "THAT'S MY BOY".
AND RIHANNA'S BIG-SCREEN DEBUT IN "BATTLESHIP."
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"They have plenty of flexibility in terms of discretion on how they spend money. There are easy ways to cut this money that the American people will never feel."
THE BIG PUSH IN WASHINGTON.
WE'RE GETTING CLOSER TO A DEADLINE,
AND 85 *BILLION DOLLARS IN CUTS.
BUT NEITHER SIDE WILL BUDGE.
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"AND THE OSCAR GOES TO, ANG LEE."
AND THAT WAS OSCAR NUMBER FOUR OF THE NIGHT. FOR THE MOVIE "LIFE OF PI".
WHO TOOK HOME THE BIGGEST PRIZES?
STRAIGHT AHEAD -- A COMPLETE WRAP-UP,
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AND DEPUTIES SEARCH FOR A MAN --
ACCUSED OF ROBBING A FORT MYERS DOLLAR STORE. WITH A KNIFE.
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The spring-like warmth we've enjoyed for last several days will soon come to an end this week as a cold front eventually slides into Southwest Florida tomorrow.
That means we've got one more day of sunny, dry weather with highs in the mid 80s before rain showers start pushing in from the northwest Tuesday afternoon.
Even though today's skies will be relatively quiet and tranquil today, there is a concern for low visibility once again this morning, both over the Gulf and over land. Sea fog will make visibility challenging at times today, and areas of fog will also develop in spots across Southwest Florida.
The fog and low clouds will ultimately give way to sunshine by the mid morning, and temperatures will warm quickly into the mid 80s during the afternoon.
A balmy breeze will continue out of the south today, which at times will gust to 20-25 mph.
Rain prospects will stay rather slim today, but a couple spotty showers aren't out of the question this afternoon deep inland.
Tuesday will be much different as a cool front slides in from the northwest, bringing lots of clouds along with scattered rain and perhaps a few storms by the afternoon.
Cloudy skies and a few showers may even carry over into Wednesday before the front makes its final push through our area by Thursday. Once the front clears Southwest Florida, temperatures will take a dive. Daytime highs Thursday will comfortably reach the mid 70s, Friday the low 70s, and by Saturday there's a chance we won't make it out of the 60s. Our overnight temperatures will also spend several nights on the cool side with 50s and 40s possible by the weekend.
Often times after a cold front moves in, it only takes a couple days before our weather starts warming back up, but this might not be the case this go around. Computer models are suggesting a big shift in the weather pattern through the first 7-10 days of March where temperatures will stay cooler than average, meaning it might not be until mid March before the spring break weather makes it back to Southwest Florida.
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CONGRESS GETS BACK TO WORK TODAY.
WITH JUST 5 DAYS LEFT --- BEFORE MANDATORY CUTS GO INTO EFFECT.
$85 *BILLION DOLLARS OF CUTS.
THE PRESIDENT MADE ANOTHER PLEA FOR ACTION OVER THE WEEKEND.
SAYING THIS DOESN'T HAVE TO HAPPEN.
AND THE PROBLEM IS REPUBLICANS WON'T COMPROMISE.
HE WARNED OF CUTS IN EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, AND THE MILITARY.
THAT WOULD HURT THE ECONOMY.
SOME REPUBLICANS SAY -- THE WHITE HOUSE IS EXAGGERATING THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF THE SEQUESTER.
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"I can find lots of waste and mismanagement, but, by God, across the board
cuts are the worst and most cowardly way to approach this situation."
SENATE DEMOCRATS PLAN TO VOTE ON A MEASURE THIS WEEK.
TO REPLACE THE CUTS FOR ANOTHER YEAR.
BUT THERE IS STILL --- NO DEAL IN SIGHT.
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BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING OUT OF GREAT BRITAIN.
CARDNIAL O'BRIEN HAS RESIGNED AMID ALLEGATIONS OF INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR TOWARDS PRIESTS.
O'BRIEN HAS DENIED THE ALLEGATIONS BUT RESIGNED TO PREVENT SPECULATION DAMAGING THE PAPAL ELECTION.
THE POPE HAS ACCEPTED HIS RESIGNATION.
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THE MIDWEST BRACES FOR *ANOTHER WINTER STORM THIS MORNING.
LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER GETTING HIT WITH ONE.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD WATCH THROUGH LATE MONDAY --
FOR MUCH OF KANSAS.
THE STORM COULD LEAVE UP TO 15 INCHES OF SNOW --
IN SOME PARTS OF TEXAS AND KANSAS.
AND MORE THAN A FOOT OF SNOW IS POSSIBLE ACROSS THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE,
POSSIBLY MISSOURI.
WEATHER OFFICIALS SAY THE STORM COULD ALSO CAUSE TORNADOES TUESDAY --
IN THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, ALABAMA, AND GEORGIA.
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THIS MORNING -- LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SEARCH FOR THE MAN.
WHO ROBBED THE FAMILY DOLLAR ON PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
SOMEONE WITH A KNIFE ROBBED THE STORE,
JUST AFTER 7 SUNDAY NIGHT.
THE CASHIER TOLD DEPUTIES --
SHE GAVE THE MAN CASH.
THE ROBBER IS WHITE. 6 FEET TALL. WITH SHORT HAIR AND BLUE EYES.
HE WAS WEARING A BLACK SHIRT,
AND HAS A TATTOO ON HIS FOREARM.
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A MAN IS IN JAIL THIS MORNING --
ACCUSED OF KILLING A TEENAGE GIRL OVER THE WEEKEND.
HENRY BRUNSON IS CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF KANASHA ISAAC.
ACCORDING TO FORT MYERS POLICE --
IT HAPPENED IN THE PARKING LOT OF THE FORT MYERS ALE HOUSE,
NEAR COLONIAL BOULEVARD AND METRO PARKWAY.
ISAAC WAS WITH FRIENDS INSIDE A CAR.
COPS SAY BRUNSON STARTED SHOOTING AT THAT CAR,
FROM ANOTHER CAR.
AND ISAAC WAS HIT.
DOCTORS HAVE PRONOUNCED HER CLINICALLY DEAD.
BUT SHE'S STILL ON LIFE SUPPORT.
IT'S THE LATEST CASE OF VIOLENCE IN FORT MYERS.
A CITY THAT DEALT WITH 24 HOMICIDES LAST YEAR.
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6:56:53:00 "i'm very worried about where Fort Myers is heading, been through too much ignorant violence for no reason. Just shooting at cops, shooting at people in front of Ale House."
HE MENTIONED SHOOTING AT COPS.
WELL, FORT MYERS POLICE SAY *THAT* HAPPENED EARLY SATURDAY --
OUTSIDE SPHINX HOOKA LOUNGE NEAR U-S 41.
NONE OF THE OFFICERS WERE HURT.
BUT THEY DID ARREST 25-YEAR-OLD TONY JAMES.
HE NOW FACES A CHARGE OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT --
AGAINST A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
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OIL GIANT B-P COULD BE FORCED TO PAY THE LARGEST ENVIRONMENTAL FINE EVER.
FOR ITS ROLE IN THE 2010 OIL SPILL DISASTER.
A TRIAL IS SET TO BEGIN --- IN FEDERAL COURT TODAY IN NEW ORLEANS.
IT WILL TRY TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSES OF THE EXPLOSION --- THAT KILLED ELEVEN WORKERS.
AND LED TO MILLIONS OF BARRELS OF OIL -- POLLUTING THE GULF.
B-P HAS ALREADY AGREED TO A 4.5 BILLION DOLLAR SETTLEMENT --- FOR *CRIMINAL CHARGES.
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AND, YOU CAN HELP DECIDE -- *HOW B-P MONEY WILL BE SPENT IN FLORIDA.
AN ONLINE DISCUSSION.
*AND TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED.
YOU CAN SUBMIT IDEAS FOR PROJECTS --
THE ONLINE DISCUSSION IS TUESDAY.
THE FIRST PUBLIC MEETING -- IS THURSDAY IN PANAMA CITY.
THE SECOND WILL BE MARCH 13TH IN SAINT PETERSBURG.
WE HAVE A LINK WITH DETAILS,
AT A-B-C DASH 7 DOT COM.
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SEVEN RACE FANS REMAIN HOSPITALIZED.
AFTER DEBRIS FROM A CRASH.
FLEW INTO THE GRAND STANDS AT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY SATURDAY.
KYLE LARSON'S CAR WENT AIRBORNE,
AS CARS APPROACHED THE FINISH LINE.
IT WAS THE END OF THE NATIONWIDE SERIES RACE.
LARSON'S ENGINE WAS WEDGED IN A GAPING HOLE IN THE SECURITY FENCE.
LARGE CHUNKS OF DEBRIS, INCLUDING A TIRE, FLEW INTO THE STANDS.
IN ALL, 28-PEOPLE WERE HURT.
14-WERE TREATED ON THE SCENE.
AND 14-WERE TAKEN TO AREA HOSPITALS.
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HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY -- GATHERED FOR THE OSCARS.
THE BEN AFFLECK DIRECTED FILM 'ARGO' -- TOOK HOME BEST PICTURE.
JENNIFER LAWRENCE WON THE LEADING ACTRESS OSCAR FOR "SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK."
AND DANIEL DAY LEWIS -- BEST ACTOR FOR LINCOLN.
CHRISTOPH WALTZ WON BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR HIS PERFORMANCE IN "DJANGO UNCHAINED."
AND ANNE HATHAWAY WON THE OSCAR FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN "LES MISERABLES."
ANG LEE WON BEST DIRECTOR -- FOR "LIFE OF PI."
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ON THE OSCARS LAST NIGHT.
A LITTLE HISTORY MADE.
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1969.
TWO MOVIES, WON THE *SAME AWARD.
SKYFALL AND ZERO DARK THIRTY.
*BOTH WON FOR SOUND EDITING.
THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS SAYS.
THE LAST TIME THAT HAPPENED WAS BARBARA STREISAND -- AND AUDREY HEPBURN IN 1969.
THEY *TIED FOR BEST ACTRESS.
MORE OSCAR COVERAGE, COMING UP.
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*GMA*
WHY IS THE POPE *REALLY STEPPING DOWN?
NEW REPORTS IN ITALIAN NEWSPAPERS HAVE TONGUES WAGGING.
THEY SAY THERE'S A GROUP OF GAY PRIESTS IN THE VATICAN.
WHO ARE CLOSETED.AND POWERFUL.
ARE BEING BLACKMAILED BY AN OUTSIDE GROUP.
PLUS.
RUMORS OF FINANCIAL IMPROPRIETY.
THE VATICAN IS NOW RESPONDING.
WITH JUST A FEW DAYS LEFT IN BENEDICT'S PAPACY.
*GMA* DIGS INTO THE NEW DETAILS.
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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.
The spring-like warmth we've enjoyed for last several days will soon come to an end this week as a cold front eventually slides into Southwest Florida tomorrow.
That means we've got one more day of sunny, dry weather with highs in the mid 80s before rain showers start pushing in from the northwest Tuesday afternoon.
Even though today's skies will be relatively quiet and tranquil today, there is a concern for low visibility once again this morning, both over the Gulf and over land. Sea fog will make visibility challenging at times today, and areas of fog will also develop in spots across Southwest Florida.
The fog and low clouds will ultimately give way to sunshine by the mid morning, and temperatures will warm quickly into the mid 80s during the afternoon.
A balmy breeze will continue out of the south today, which at times will gust to 20-25 mph.
Rain prospects will stay rather slim today, but a couple spotty showers aren't out of the question this afternoon deep inland.
Tuesday will be much different as a cool front slides in from the northwest, bringing lots of clouds along with scattered rain and perhaps a few storms by the afternoon.
Cloudy skies and a few showers may even carry over into Wednesday before the front makes its final push through our area by Thursday. Once the front clears Southwest Florida, temperatures will take a dive. Daytime highs Thursday will comfortably reach the mid 70s, Friday the low 70s, and by Saturday there's a chance we won't make it out of the 60s. Our overnight temperatures will also spend several nights on the cool side with 50s and 40s possible by the weekend.
Often times after a cold front moves in, it only takes a couple days before our weather starts warming back up, but this might not be the case this go around. Computer models are suggesting a big shift in the weather pattern through the first 7-10 days of March where temperatures will stay cooler than average, meaning it might not be until mid March before the spring break weather makes it back to Southwest Florida.
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AFGHANISTAN'S PRESIDENT HAS ORDERED *ALL U-S SPECIAL TROOPS --
*OUT OF ONE PROVINCE.
IT'S BECAUSE OF NEW ALLEGATIONS.
A SPOKESPERSON FOR PRESIDENT HAMID KARZAI SAID --
THE FORCES MUST LEAVE EASTERN WARDAK PROVINCE WITHIN TWO WEEKS.
ALLEGATIONS SURFACED THAT AFGHANS WORKING ALONGSIDE THE TROOPS.
ARE TORTURING AND ABUSING OTHER AFGHANS.
AND THE GOVERNMENT WANTS THE INDIVIDUALS HANDED OVER.
WARDAK IS LOCATED NEXT TO KABUL.
AND HAS BEEN THE FOCUS OF COUNTER-INSURGENCY EFFORTS.
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THE THREAT OF MOBILE MALWARE -- CONTINUES TO GROW.
MCAFEE REPORTS.
THE MALWARE JUMPED *44 TIMES LAST YEAR.
AND NEARLY ALL OF IT -- IS AIMED AT ANDROIDS.
MCAFEE ALSO REPORTS AN ADVANCED, AND PERSISTENT, THREAT.
TARGETING FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRMS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS.
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COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES ARRESTED AN EAST NAPLES MAN --
ACCUSED OF HOLDING THREE SIBLINGS AT GUNPOINT,
THEN STEALING FROM THEM.
DEPUTIES SAY JARRY WEBB ORDERED THE TRIO TO THEIR KNEES.
BEFORE STEALING A WALLET FULL OF MONEY.
WHEN DEPUTIES CAUGHT UP WITH HIM.
WEBB TOLD THEM HE DID NOT STEAL FROM THE GROUP.
BUT THAT HE SOLD THEM DRUGS.
WEBB IS CHARGED WITH ARMED ROBBERY.
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TWO COLLIER COUNTY BROTHERS WERE ARRESTED --
FOR ALLEGEDLY BREAKING INTO SEVERAL CARS.
THIS IS PHILIP HAIZ-LIP.
HIS BROTHER DANIEL IS A JUVENILE.
SO NO PHOTO WAS AVAILABLE.
DEPUTIES SAY THE BROTHERS BROKE INTO SIX DIFFERENT CARS --
IN THE REGAL HERON CIRCLE NEIGHBORHOOD IN EAST NAPLES.
STEALING WALLETS, PURSES, AND VARIOUS ELECTRONICS.
BOTH WERE TAKEN TO JAIL.
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THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
IS HOSTING EIGHT COMMUNITY MEETINGS -- TO GET YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE DIRECTION OF THE SCHOOLS.
THEY'LL TAKE PLACE -- OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.
THEY WANT YOUR OPINION ON.
SCHOOL SAFETY AND DISCIPLINE-
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT-
AND NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND ADMINISTRATORS -- WILL BE ON HAND.
THE FIRST MEETING IS TOMORROW NIGHT.
AT THE SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY AT 5-30 P-M.
WE HAVE MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEB SITE, OR ABC-7.
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IT'S ___________
HERE'S A LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
CONGRESS WILL BE BACK AT WORK TODAY.
HOPING TO AVOID SPENDING CUTS OF 85 BILLION DOLLARS.
THE PRESIDENT IS WARNING ABOUT CUTS --
IN EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, AND THE MILITARY.
THE CUTS WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON MARCH FIRST,
IF NO DEAL IS REACHED.
LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER GETTING HIT WITH A POWERFUL WINTER STORM THE MIDWEST IS BRACING FOR YET ANOTHER ROUND.
THE STORM COULD DROP UP TO 15 INCHES OF SNOW IN PARTS OF KANSAS AND TEXAS.
HOLLYWOOD HONORED ITS BEST LAST NIGHT AT THE OSCARS.
'ARGO' TAKING HOME BEST PICTURE.
JENNIFER LAWRENCE AND DANIEL DAY-LEWIS --- WON FOR BEST ACTRESS AND BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
ANNE HATHAWAY AND CHRISTOPH WALTZ --- WON FOR BEST ACTRESS AND BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE.
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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.
The spring-like warmth we've enjoyed for last several days will soon come to an end this week as a cold front eventually slides into Southwest Florida tomorrow.
That means we've got one more day of sunny, dry weather with highs in the mid 80s before rain showers start pushing in from the northwest Tuesday afternoon.
Even though today's skies will be relatively quiet and tranquil today, there is a concern for low visibility once again this morning, both over the Gulf and over land. Sea fog will make visibility challenging at times today, and areas of fog will also develop in spots across Southwest Florida.
The fog and low clouds will ultimately give way to sunshine by the mid morning, and temperatures will warm quickly into the mid 80s during the afternoon.
A balmy breeze will continue out of the south today, which at times will gust to 20-25 mph.
Rain prospects will stay rather slim today, but a couple spotty showers aren't out of the question this afternoon deep inland.
Tuesday will be much different as a cool front slides in from the northwest, bringing lots of clouds along with scattered rain and perhaps a few storms by the afternoon.
Cloudy skies and a few showers may even carry over into Wednesday before the front makes its final push through our area by Thursday. Once the front clears Southwest Florida, temperatures will take a dive. Daytime highs Thursday will comfortably reach the mid 70s, Friday the low 70s, and by Saturday there's a chance we won't make it out of the 60s. Our overnight temperatures will also spend several nights on the cool side with 50s and 40s possible by the weekend.
Often times after a cold front moves in, it only takes a couple days before our weather starts warming back up, but this might not be the case this go around. Computer models are suggesting a big shift in the weather pattern through the first 7-10 days of March where temperatures will stay cooler than average, meaning it might not be until mid March before the spring break weather makes it back to Southwest Florida.
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FORT MYERS POLICE SAY THEY CAUGHT THE MAN --
ACCUSED OF SHOOTING A TEENAGE GIRL ON SATURDAY NIGHT.
HENRY BRUNSON IS IN JAIL RIGHT NOW FOR MURDER.
A-B-C 7'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE AT THE COURTHOUSE --
WITH THE LATEST ON THIS CASE.
CLIFTON.
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IN JUST A FEW HOURS BRUNSON WILL BE MAKING HIS FIRST APPEARANCE IN FRONT OF A JUDGE FOR THIS MURDER CHARGE.
POLICE SAY BRUNSON SHOT THAT 16 YEAR-OLD GIRL OUTSIDE OF THE ALE HOUSE ON SATURDAY NIGHT.
ACCORDING TO FMPD, THE VICTIM AND FRIENDS HAD JUST GOTTEN INTO A CAR.
WHEN BRUNSON PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT, BLOCKED THEIR CAR WITH HIS, AND OPENED UP FIRE.
16-YEAR-OLD ISAAC DIED AT THE HOSPITAL A SHORT TIME LATER.
WITNESSES WERE ABLE TO IDENTIFY BRUNSON, WHO WAS ARRESTED FOR THE MURDER YESTERDAY.
RIGHT NOW A MOTIVE FOR THIS CRIME IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.
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THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME BRUNSON HAS BEEN ARRESTED.
IN FACT OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS HE HAS FACED MULTIPLE ILLEGAL WEAPONS CHARGES.
WE HOPE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS LATEST CRIME IN COURT IN JUST A FEW HOURS.
LIVE IN FM, CF, ABC7.
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A VOTE IS SET THIS WEEK -
FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA'S TREASURY SECRETARY NOMINEE.
THE SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS EXPECTED TO VOTE ON JACK LEW ON TUESDAY.
LEW IS A FORMER WHITE HOUSE CHIEF OF STAFF.
HE WAS ALSO A TOP EXECUTIVE AT CITIBANK.
WHEN IT RECEIVED THAT 45-BILLION DOLLAR FEDERAL BAILOUT.
IF APPROVED, LEW WOULD REPLACE TIMOTHY GEITHNER.
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U-S SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY.
IS NOW IN LONDON.
IT'S PART OF HIS *FIRST TRIP -- AS AMERICA'S TOP DIPLOMAT.
HE'LL BE AWAY FOR 11-DAYS.
THE TRIP INCLUDES --- BERLIN, PARIS, ROME, CAIRO AND ABU DHABI.
THE SECRETARY OF STATE WILL TALK WITH FOREIGN LEADERS.
ABOUT THE CONFLICT IN SYRIA, IRAN'S NUCLEAR PROGRAM. AND ISRAEL AND PALESTINE.
HE RETURNS HOME MARCH SIXTH.
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THE NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION WINTER MEETING.
MAKES ITS WAY TO THE PEOPLE'S HOUSE TODAY.
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL MAKE REMARKS TO THE GOVERNORS,
DURING A MEETING AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
HE'S EXPECTED TO DISCUSS THE BUDGET STALEMATE.
AND IS CALLING ON GOVERNORS OF BOTH PARTIES TO WORK WITH HIM.
ON SUNDAY, HE HOSTED A WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION.
WHERE HE TOLD THE GOVERNORS "WE'VE GOT MORE WORK TO DO."
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SCREENING PAST AND PRESENT SMOKERS FOR LUNG CANCER.
COULD SAVE THOUSANDS OF LIVES EACH YEAR.
RESEARCHERS ESTIMATE OVER EIGHT AND A HALF MILLION AMERICANS. WITH A HISTORY OF SMOKING.
COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR LOW DOSE C-T SCANS.
BASED ON THOSE NUMBERS, THEY FOUND THE TEST COULD POTENTIALLY PREVENT OR DELAY.
12-THOUSAND LUNG CANCER DEATHS EACH YEAR.
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OSCAR HOST SETH MACFARLANE --
MIXED REVIEWS.
HERE'S A CLIP FROM HIS OPENING.
MACFARLANE SOT: "ARGO tells the previously classified about an American hostage rescue in post-revolutionary Iran. The story was so top secret the film's director is unknown to the academy"
THAT WAS FUNNY.
HIS SINGING WAS GREAT.
BUT AUDIENCE DID *NOT LIKE SOME JOKES --
RIHANNA-CHRIS BROWN.
LINCOLN'S ASSASSINATION.
AND ON TWITTER --
PEOPLE RIPPED HIM APART.
NEXT IN TECH BYTES,
MORE SOCIAL MEDIA REACTIONS ABOUT THE OSCARS.
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OSCAR COVERAGE CONTINUES ON G-M-A.
INCLUDING *LIVE* INTERVIEWS WITH THE BIGGEST WINNERS.
"You guys are just standing up because you feel bad that I fell and that's really embarrassing but thank you.
BUZZ WORTHY MOMENTS --
LIKE JENNIFER LAWRENCE TRIPPING.
AND OTHER SURPRISES --
LIKE THE *BIG* MUSICAL NUMBER.
PLUS -- ALL THE RED CARPET FASHION.
AND SETH MCFARLANE'S FUNNIEST JOKES.
G-M-A RUNS DOWN THE BEST *AND WORST OSCAR MOMENTS.
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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.
The spring-like warmth we've enjoyed for last several days will soon come to an end this week as a cold front eventually slides into Southwest Florida tomorrow.
That means we've got one more day of sunny, dry weather with highs in the mid 80s before rain showers start pushing in from the northwest Tuesday afternoon.
Even though today's skies will be relatively quiet and tranquil today, there is a concern for low visibility once again this morning, both over the Gulf and over land. Sea fog will make visibility challenging at times today, and areas of fog will also develop in spots across Southwest Florida.
The fog and low clouds will ultimately give way to sunshine by the mid morning, and temperatures will warm quickly into the mid 80s during the afternoon.
A balmy breeze will continue out of the south today, which at times will gust to 20-25 mph.
Rain prospects will stay rather slim today, but a couple spotty showers aren't out of the question this afternoon deep inland.
Tuesday will be much different as a cool front slides in from the northwest, bringing lots of clouds along with scattered rain and perhaps a few storms by the afternoon.
Cloudy skies and a few showers may even carry over into Wednesday before the front makes its final push through our area by Thursday. Once the front clears Southwest Florida, temperatures will take a dive. Daytime highs Thursday will comfortably reach the mid 70s, Friday the low 70s, and by Saturday there's a chance we won't make it out of the 60s. Our overnight temperatures will also spend several nights on the cool side with 50s and 40s possible by the weekend.
Often times after a cold front moves in, it only takes a couple days before our weather starts warming back up, but this might not be the case this go around. Computer models are suggesting a big shift in the weather pattern through the first 7-10 days of March where temperatures will stay cooler than average, meaning it might not be until mid March before the spring break weather makes it back to Southwest Florida.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE PACKED INTO SAINT PETER'S SQUARE--
FOR POPE BENEDICT'S LAST SUNDAY BLESSING.
ON THURSDAY - THE 85-YEAR-OLD WILL BECOME THE FIRST POPE TO RETIRE,
IN HUNDREDS OF YEARS.
HE ADDRESSED THE CROWD IN A NUMBER OF LANGUAGES YESTERDAY.
AND TALKED ABOUT WHY HE WAS RETIRING.
SAYING GOD HAD CALLED HIM TO DEDICATE HIMSELF EVEN MORE --
TO PRAYER AND MEDITATION.
BUT THAT HE WAS NOT ABANDONING THE CHURCH.
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"I think he is calmer than ever and I think it's a lesson for all of us. You make a decision in conscience, even a very difficult decision and you are at peace. I think he is calmer than he has ever been."
POPE BENEDICT'S LAST PUBLIC APPEARANCE AS PONTIFF --
WILL BE DURING HIS GENERAL AUDIENCE ON WEDNESDAY.
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IT'S ________
HERE'S A LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING OUT OF GREAT BRITAIN.
CARDINAL KEITH O'BRIEN, THE TOP CATHOLIC PRIEST IN ENGLAND, HAS RESIGNED AMID ALLEGATIONS OF INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR TOWARDS PRIESTS.
O'BRIEN HAS DENIED THE ALLEGATIONS BUT RESIGNED TO PREVENT SPECULATION DAMAGING THE PAPAL ELECTION.
THE POPE HAS ACCEPTED HIS RESIGNATION.
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CONGRESS WILL BE BACK AT WORK TODAY.
HOPING TO AVOID SPENDING CUTS OF 85 BILLION DOLLARS.
THE PRESIDENT IS WARNING ABOUT CUTS --
IN EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, AND THE MILITARY.
THE CUTS WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON MARCH FIRST,
IF NO DEAL IS REACHED.
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LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER GETTING HIT WITH A POWERFUL WINTER STORM THE MIDWEST IS BRACING FOR YET ANOTHER ROUND.
CANCELLATIONS ARE ALREADY TAKING PLACE WITH A BLIZZARD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR MUCH OF KANSAS THROUGH TODAY.
THE STORM COULD DROP UP TO 15 INCHES OF SNOW IN PARTS OF KANSAS AND TEXAS.
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INVESTIGATORS SAY A MAN ROBBED A FORT MYERS FAMILY DOLLAR STORE WITH A KNIFE.
IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT,
ON PLAM BEACH BOULEVARD.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THE MAN GOT AWAY WITH CASH.
HE'S WHITE. 6 FEET TALL. WITH SHORT HAIR AND BLUE EYES. AND HAS A TATTOO ON HIS FOREARM.
HE WAS LAST SEEN WEARING A BLACK SHIRT.
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A CIVIL TRIAL IS SET TO BEGIN IN NEW ORLEANS FEDERAL COURT TODAY FOR B-P OVER ITS ROLE IN THE 20-10 GULF OIL SPILL DISASTER.
THE OIL COMPANY COULD BE FORCED TO PAY THE LARGEST ENVIRONMENTAL FINE EVER.
B-P HAS ALREADY AGREED TO A 4.5 BILLION DOLLAR SETTLEMENT --- FOR *CRIMINAL CHARGES.
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THE 85TH ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS IS NOW IN THE RECORD BOOKS ---
'ARGO' TAKING HOME BEST PICTURE.
JENNIFER LAWRENCE AND DANIEL DAY-LEWIS --- WON FOR BEST ACTRESS AND BEST ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
ANNE HATHAWAY AND CHRISTOPH WALTZ --- WON FOR BEST ACTRESS AND BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE.
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The spring-like warmth we've enjoyed for last several days will soon come to an end this week as a cold front eventually slides into Southwest Florida tomorrow.
That means we've got one more day of sunny, dry weather with highs in the mid 80s before rain showers start pushing in from the northwest Tuesday afternoon.
Even though today's skies will be relatively quiet and tranquil today, there is a concern for low visibility once again this morning, both over the Gulf and over land. Sea fog will make visibility challenging at times today, and areas of fog will also develop in spots across Southwest Florida.
The fog and low clouds will ultimately give way to sunshine by the mid morning, and temperatures will warm quickly into the mid 80s during the afternoon.
A balmy breeze will continue out of the south today, which at times will gust to 20-25 mph.
Rain prospects will stay rather slim today, but a couple spotty showers aren't out of the question this afternoon deep inland.
Tuesday will be much different as a cool front slides in from the northwest, bringing lots of clouds along with scattered rain and perhaps a few storms by the afternoon.
Cloudy skies and a few showers may even carry over into Wednesday before the front makes its final push through our area by Thursday. Once the front clears Southwest Florida, temperatures will take a dive. Daytime highs Thursday will comfortably reach the mid 70s, Friday the low 70s, and by Saturday there's a chance we won't make it out of the 60s. Our overnight temperatures will also spend several nights on the cool side with 50s and 40s possible by the weekend.
Often times after a cold front moves in, it only takes a couple days before our weather starts warming back up, but this might not be the case this go around. Computer models are suggesting a big shift in the weather pattern through the first 7-10 days of March where temperatures will stay cooler than average, meaning it might not be until mid March before the spring break weather makes it back to Southwest Florida.
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COVERAGE PROMISE OF THE BIGGEST STORY OF THE DAY ON WEB
" WHEN EVER YOU NEED A NEWS OR WEATHER UPDATE - WE ARE LOGGED ON AND UPDATING ABC-7.COM "
-WHAT IS COMING UP ON GMA - BIG STORY COVERAGE OF THE MORNING.
-LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO - IN JUST:30 SECONDS WE HAVE A LOOK AT ALL OF THE THINGS TO DO TODAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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