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HEADLINES------------- TOP STORIES-CLIP
HL1) POPE-VO-WIPE TS1) POPE-VOTOPS
HL2) CLERIC RESIGNS-VO-WIPE TS2) ALE HOUSE-SSTOPS
HL3) CONGRESS-VOTOPS TS3) FAMILY DOLLAR-VOTOP
HL4) OSCARS!-SOTVO WINTER STORM-OC
WX HL-WX WALL WINTER STORM-PKG
SHOW OPEN-CLIPTOPS WINTER STORM-OC
FIRST WX-OMNI TOPS POPE TODAY-VOWIPE
FIRST WX-WX CTR POPE TODAY-SOTVO
BREAKING NEWS-CLIPTOPS CARL PISTORIUS-VO
POPE CONCLAVE CHANGES-2SH-SS CARL PISTORIUS-SOTVO
BRITAIN CLERIC RESIGNS-SSTOPS DAYTONA CRASH UPDATE-VO
ALE HOUSE SHOOTING-SS-VO-SS CHICAGO MALL RIOT-VO
FAMILY DOLLAR STORE ROBBERY-VO CG 11 YEAR OLD ACCUSED OF ARSON-OC-SS-VO
CONGRESS BACK TO WORK-MITTO IN POP 11 YEAR OLD ACCUSED OF ARSON-SOT-SS
CONGRESS BACK TO WORK-PKG AFGHAN PRESIDENT ON US TROOPS-VO
CONGRESS BACK TO WORK-OC CUBA LATEST-VOTOPS
GAS PRICES-VO SOUTH KOREA WOMAN PREZ-VO
KERRY SEC FIRST TRIP-VO PSY KOREAN INAUG-VOTOPS
OBAMA GOVERNORS-VOTOPS DRUG RECALL-OC-OTS-VO
BP SPILL TRIAL-OC-OTS-VO TEASE FOUR-2-SHOT
MCCREADY FUNERAL-VO TZ4 A OSCAR HOST-VO-WIPE
OSCARS RECAP-2 SHOT TZ4 B DEAF DJ-VOTOPS
OSCARS RECAP-PKG WEATHER TEASE-WX ID
OSCARS FASHIION-2 SHOT VO OSCAR HOST REVIEW-2 SHOT
TEASE ONE-2-SHOT OSCAR HOST REVIEW-PKG
TZ1 A RAIDING 401K-VOTOPS OSCAR HOST REVIEW-2 SHOT
TZ1 B MOBILE MALWARE-VOTOPS STORM WARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP
WEATHER TEASE-WX ID CROSSTALK-CAM 9 WX EST
BLOOMBERG TEASE-SOT FORECAST-WX WALL
BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS DEAF DJ-OC
STORMWARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP DEAF DJ-PKG
CROSSTALK INTO WX-CAM 9 WX EST DEAF DJ-OC
FORECAST-WXWALL FL HEALTH OVERAUL-OC OTS
RAIDING 401Ks-OC FL ELECTION CHANGES-VOTOPS
RAIDING 401Ks-PKG LEE COUNTY SCHOOL MEETINGS-OC-CG- BNR
RAIDING 401Ks-OC RED TIDE UPDATE-VO
NON PROFIT CLOSING-SOTVO SCREENING SMOKERS-VO
NON PROFIT CLOSING-SOTVO TREATING EAR INFECTIONS-VO
MOBILE MALWARE-OC-VO-CG TEASE FIVE-OC
ID THEFT RESPSIBLITIES-VO TZ5 A MOST MOVIE-VO
TEASE TWO-OC FINAL CHECK OF STOCKS-SAT 3 FULL
TZ2 A LOSING WIEGHT-VO-WIPE WORST MOVIE AWARDS-VO
LOSING WEIGHT AT 50-SOTVO :MC HAMMER ARRESTED-VO
LOSING WEIGHT AT 50-SOTVO JUSTIN AND JAYZ TEAMUP-VO
MEDITERRANEAN DIET-VO MEAGAN FOX TMNT MOVIE-VO
TEASE THREE-2-SHOT TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIPTOPS
TZ3 A CARL PISTORIUS-VO-WIPE TS1) POPE-VOTOPS
TZ3 B CHICAO RIOT-VOTOPS-WIPE TS2) SEQUESTER-VOTOPS
TZ3 C AFGAN PRES-VOTOPS TS3) ALE HOUSE-SSTOPS
CROSSTALK WX TEASE-2SH-WX GFX TS4) FAMILY DOLLAR-VOTOPS
NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP CLOSE-2SH-AWS ANI
NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS  


HEADLINES-------------


AHEAD ON YOUR *ONLY* LOCAL NEWS AT NINE.

BREAKING NEWS ABOUT THE PAPACY.

THE POPE MAKES A *MAJOR CHANGE --

IN THE RULES OF CHOOSING HIS SUCCESSOR.

HOW THIS WILL EFFECT THE ENTIRE PROCESS.

PLUS

A SENIOR CLERIC IN THE VATICAN CALLS IT QUITS.

BUT WHY NOW?

THE ALLEGATIONS BEHIND THIS SUDDEN CHANGE.

AND A BIG CHANGE -- TO ELECTING THE NEW POPE.

AND THE CLOCK IS TICKING IN WASHINGTON.

CONGRESS *MUST REACH A SOLUTION BY FRIDAY.

OR FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES FACE AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS.

BUT EXACTLY WHAT IS AT AT RISK?

NATS: FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA AND THE OSCAR GOES TO.ARGO.

AND HOLLYWOOD'S HOTTEST NIGHT!

FROM THE RED CARPET FASHION.

TO THE BIGGEST WINNERS.

ABC7 HAS THE *BEST OSCAR MOMENTS. Return to index of stories...


HL1) POPE-VO-WIPE


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HL2) CLERIC RESIGNS-VO-WIPE


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HL3) CONGRESS-VOTOPS


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HL4) OSCARS!-SOTVO


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WX HL-WX WALL


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SHOW OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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FIRST WX-OMNI TOPS


FIRST AT NINE -- FOG ALERT.

ALL MORNING, WE'VE BEEN TRACKING LOW VISIBILITY.

IN PARTS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

STORM WARN 7 METEOROLOGIST ALLYSON RAE HAS AN UPDATE FOR US. Return to index of stories...


FIRST WX-WX CTR


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. Return to index of stories...


BREAKING NEWS-CLIPTOPS


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POPE CONCLAVE CHANGES-2SH-SS


BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW AT NINE --

POPE BENEDICT THE 16TH CHANGES THE RULES OF THE CONCLAVE THAT WILL ELECT HIS SUCCESSOR.

THE CHANGE ALLOWS CARDINALS TO MOVE UP THE START DATE.

THAT'S IF ALL OF THE CARDINALS ARRIVE IN ROME BEFORE THE USUAL 15-DAY TRANSITION BETWEEN PONTIFICATES.

NOW, THE START DATE OF THE CONCLAVE IS IMPORTANT.

HOLY WEEK START MARCH 24TH.

IN ORDER TO HAVE A NEW POPE IN PLACE, HE WOULD NEED TO BE INSTALLED BY MARCH 17TH. Return to index of stories...


BRITAIN CLERIC RESIGNS-SSTOPS


ALSO BREAKING THIS MORNING--

BRITAIN'S MOST SENIOR ROMAN CATHOLIC CLERIC --- RESIGNS AMID ALLEGATIONS OF INAPPROPRIATE MADE BY PRIESTS.

TODAY THE VATICAN ANNOUNCED THAT POPE BENEDICT THE 16TH.

FORMALLY ACCEPTED CARDINAL KEITH O'BRIEN'S RESIGNATION.

CARDINAL O'BRIEN WILL ALSO BE SKIPPING THE UPCOMING CONCLAVE.

IN A STATEMENT RELEASED THIS MORNING --

HE SAID HE DOESN'T WANT MEDIA ATTENTION -- FOCUSED ON HIM DURING THE IMPORTANT SESSION IN ROME. Return to index of stories...


ALE HOUSE SHOOTING-SS-VO-SS


ABC7 IS IN THE COURTROOM THIS MORNING.

ANY MINUTE NOW --

AN ACCUSED MURDERER.

MAKES HIS FIRST APPEARANCE IN COURT.

HENRY BRUNSON NOW FACES SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGES.

THE SHOOTING HAPPENED AT THE ALE HOUSE PARKING LOT SATURDAY NIGHT.

ON COLONIAL BOULEVARD IN FORT MYERS.

OFFICERS SAY BRUNSON PULLED UP,

AND STARTED SHOOTING AT ANOTHER CAR.

OFFICERS SAY 16-YEAR-OLD KANASHA ISAAC WAS INSIDE THAT VEHICLE.

THE TEEN WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Return to index of stories...


FAMILY DOLLAR STORE ROBBERY-VO CG


THIS MORNING -- LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SEARCH FOR THE PERSON,

WHO ROBBED A FAMILY DOLLAR STORE AT KNIFE POINT.

IT HAPPENED AROUND 7 P-M SUNDAY NIGHT.

ON PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.

THE CASHIER TOLD DEPUTIES SHE GAVE THE MAN CASH.

OFFICIALS GAVE US A DESCRIPTION --

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. Return to index of stories...


CONGRESS BACK TO WORK-MITTO IN POP


IN WASHINGTON - CONGRESS GOES BACK TO WORK TODAY.

AND THIS WEEK WE'LL FIND OUT --

IF THEY CAN COMPROMISE TO AVOID DRASTIC BUDGET CUTS.

THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS --- EXPECT LONG LINES AND DELAYS AT THE AIRPORT.

THOUSANDS OF TEACHER LAYOFFS.

AND FOOD SAFETY AT RISK. IF CONGRESS DOESN'T ACT.

TRACIE POTTS HAS THE LATEST FROM THE CAPITOL. Return to index of stories...


CONGRESS BACK TO WORK-PKG


FRIDAY'S THE DAY:

IF CONGRESS CAN'T FIND A BETTER WAY TO CUT 85 BILLION FROM THE BUDGET. DRASTIC, AUTOMATIC CUTS KICK IN.

THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT WARNS IT WOULD HAVE TO FURLOUGH HUNDREDS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS.

super burned in

"Safety will not be compromised. But we will have to work with the airlines in slowing planes down."

Oklahoma :21-:26

"The uncertainty of sequestration is really harming our states and our national economy."

PRESIDENT OBAMA REMINDED GOVERNORS LAST NIGHT: IT'S NOT THEIR FIRST FISCAL CRISIS:

"All of you have helped to steer your states through some of the nation's toughest times. You've had to make hard choices."

BUT THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS THERE'S MORE TO COME. 10-THOUSAND TEACHERS COULD LOSE THEIR JOBS.

FOOD SAFETY INSPECTIONS WOULD BE SCALED BACK.

Colorado :45-:51

"This is something that nobody wants. It's not a balanced, thoughtful compromise."

ONE REPUBLICAN SAYS THE WHITE HOUSE IS EXAGGERATING, AND PAINFUL OR NOT - THE CUTS MUST HAPPEN:

super burned in

Oklahoma :57-1:05

"Not cut 2.5 percent out of the total budget over a year when it's twice the size it was 10 years ago? Give me a break."

POLITICALLY, SOME ANALYSTS THINK REPUBLICANS HAVE MORE TO LOSE:

"The more people see services disrupted - just as you would in a government shutdown which is more dramatic - the more likely it is you'll get Republicans to bend." Return to index of stories...


CONGRESS BACK TO WORK-OC


THAT WAS TRACIE POTTS REPORTING.

RIGHT NOW, THERE'S NO SENSE.

THAT A SERIOUS COMPROMISE IS IN THE WORKS. Return to index of stories...


GAS PRICES-VO


THE PAIN AT THE GAS PUMPS.

JUST KEEPS GETTING WORSE.

THE NATIONAL AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON--

IS NOW THREE-78.

UP MORE THAN 20 CENTS IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS.

AND UP NEARLY "54 CENTS" OVER THE PAST NINE WEEKS.

IT'S THREE-87 IN FLORIDA.

AND THREE-90 IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

PRICES WON'T DROP.

BUT EXPERTS DO PREDICT "SMALLER" PRICE INCREASES. Return to index of stories...


KERRY SEC FIRST TRIP-VO


U-S SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY.

IS NOW IN LONDON.

IN HIS *FIRST FOREIGN TRIP -- AS THE COUNTRY'S TOP DIPLOMAT.

THE TRIP IS 11-DAYS.

IT INCLUDES VISITS TO 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 ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN TENSIONS.

HE RETURNS HOME MARCH SIXTH. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA GOVERNORS-VOTOPS


AND TODAY PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.

WILL MEET WITH THE NATION'S GOVERNORS.

AT THE ANNUAL NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION MEETING.

AND YOU CAN BET ONE MAJOR TOPIC OF DISCUSSION.

WILL BE THOSE FEDERAL SPENDING CUTS -- THAT TAKE EFFECT FRIDAY.

THE PRESIDENT DID NOT MENTION THE BUDGET STALEMATE.

DURING A WHITE HOUSE DINNER WITH MOST OF THE GOVERNORS LAST NIGHT.

BUT OBAMA TOLD THEM, "WE'VE GOT MORE WORK TO DO."

TODAY'S MEETING IS SET FOR 11-05 THIS MORNING. Return to index of stories...


BP SPILL TRIAL-OC-OTS-VO


TODAY THE CIVIL TRIAL AGAINST OIL GIANT B-P BEGINS.

THE COMPANY COULD BE FORCED TO PAY THE LARGEST ENVIRONMENTAL FINE *EVER.

FOR ITS ROLE IN THE 2010 OIL SPILL DISASTER.

THE TRIAL WILL TRY TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSES OF THE EXPLOSION.

THAT KILLED ELEVEN WORKERS.

AND SPILLED MILLIONS OF BARRELS OF OIL IN THE GULF.

B-P HAS ALREADY AGREED TO A 4 POINT 5 BILLION DOLLAR SETTLEMENT -- ON CRIMINAL CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


MCCREADY FUNERAL-VO


ERAL FOR COUNTRY SINGER MINDY MCCREADY.

WILL BE HELD TOMORROW.

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 FOR HER.

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. Return to index of stories...


OSCARS RECAP-2 SHOT


THE CHAMPAGNE BOTTLES ARE EMPTY.

GOWNS AND TUXEDOS NOW HUNG IN THE CLOSET.

AND THOSE GOLDEN TROPHYS ARE IN THE HANDS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.

IT WAS A HUGE NIGHT AT THE ACADEMY AWARDS.

AND ABC'S CRAIG GROPPER LOOKS AT THE BIGGEST MOMENTS. Return to index of stories...


OSCARS RECAP-PKG


NATS: FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA

AND THE OSCAR GOES TO.ARGO.

THERE WAS LITTLE SURPRISE THAT BEN AFFLECK'S "ARGO" TOOK OSCAR'S TOP PRIZE--

THE FILM'S DIRECTOR CLEARLY HUMBLED BY THAT WIN.

22:59:17 AFFLECK SOT:

I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD BE BACK HERE AGAIN. AND I AM BECAUSE OF SO MANY OF

YOU WHO ARE HERE TONIGHT.

NATS:

WE SAW YOUR BOOBS.

HOSTED BY THE IRREVERENT SETH MCFARLAND.

PUPPETS NATS:

ARE YOU OK?

I AM NOW

THE 85TH ACADEMY AWARDS WAS A CONCOCTION OF SATIRE.SILLINESS.

PUPPET NATS:

AHHHH.

AND SONG AND DANCE.

NATS: JUST THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT.

DANIEL DAY LEWIS'S MOVING PORTRAYAL OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN EARNED HIM HIS THIRD

BEST ACTOR OSCAR.QUIPPING TO PRESENTER MERYL STREEP.

23:49:14 LEWIS SOT:

THREE YEARS AGO, BEFORE WE DECIDED TO DO A STRAIGHT SWAP, I HAD ACTUALLY

BEEN COMMITTED TO PLAY MARGARET THATCHER.

WHILE BEST ACTRESS JENNIFER LAWRENCE GOT HER FIRST.

23:43:54 LAWRENCE SOT:

YOU GUYS ARE STANDING UP BECAUSE YOU FEEL BAD THAT I FELL, WELL, THAT'S

REALLY EMBARASSING. BUT THANK YOU. THIS IS NUTS.

ANNE HATHAWAY, AS THE NOBLE BUT FALLEN FANTINE in Les Misrables, WAS THIS

YEAR'S FAVORITE TO WIN BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS.

22:24:47 HATHAWAY SOT:

HERE'S HOPING THAT SOMEDAY IN THE NOT TO DISTANT FUTURE, THE MISFORTUNES OF

FANTINE WILL ONLY BE FOUND IN STORIES AND NEVER MORE IN REAL LIFE.

WHILE DJANGO UNCHAINED'S CHRISTOPH WALTZ TOOK HOME THE TROPHY FOR BEST

SUPPORTING ACTOR.

THE BIGGEST UPSET OF THE NIGHT--BEST DIRECTOR--ANG LEE WINNING FOR "LIFE OF

PI"

ANG LEE SOT:

THANK YOU MOVIE GOD.

AND THERE WERE MUSICAL TRIBUTES GALORE--TO "CHICAGO"

NATS: ALL THAT JAZZ

"LES MISERABLES"

NATS: ENSEMBLE CAST

NATS: GOLDFINGER

AND THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF JAMES BOND--

WITH "SKYFALL"--AND ADELE--FITTINGLY SCORING THE OSCAR FOR "BEST ORIGINAL

SONG"

NATS:

ADELE SINGS. Return to index of stories...


OSCARS FASHIION-2 SHOT VO


THAT WAS CRAIG GROPPER REPORTING.

AND NOW TO ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THE NIGHT.

FASHION.

HERES A LOOK AT LAST NIGHTS HITS AND A FEW MISSES. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2-SHOT


ABC7 IS ON MONEY WATCH.

SAVING YOU MONEY. DOWN THE LINE.

MANY OF YOU MIGHT HAVE A 4-0-1 K.

AND DIP INTO IT FROM TIME TO TIME.

BUT EVEN A LITTLE BIT. COULD COST YOU A LOT MORE LATER.

PLUS

IT'S A GROWING TREND.

CYBER THIEVES ARE TARGETING YOUR MOBILE DEVICES.

AND *SOME ARE A BIGGER RISK, THAN OTHERS.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A RAIDING 401K-VOTOPS


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TZ1 B MOBILE MALWARE-VOTOPS


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WEATHER TEASE-WX ID


WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


BLOOMBERG TEASE-SOT


BLOOMBERG TEASE Return to index of stories...


BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT-PKG TOPS


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STORMWARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP


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CROSSTALK INTO WX-CAM 9 WX EST


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FORECAST-WXWALL


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. Return to index of stories...


RAIDING 401Ks-OC


THE TAX DEADLINE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING.

AND SOME TAXPAYERS ARE ABOUT GET HIT.

FOR DIPPING INTO THEIR 4-0-1 K EARLY.

CHRIS CLACKUM HAS THE DETAILS. Return to index of stories...


RAIDING 401Ks-PKG


Natsound/

THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN 401K RETIREMENT PLANS REACHED AN ALL-TIME HIGH LAST YEAR.

.AND RESEARCH FROM FIDELITY INVESTMENTS ALSO REFLECTS A RECORD IN AVERAGE BALANCE. NEARLY 76-THOUSAND DOLLARS

"About 8% of their paycheck goes into their 401k. Many employers match that. So that's an additional 4%"

BUT ANOTHER STUDY BY ONLINE FINANCIAL ADVICE FIRM HELLOWALLET. EXPOSES A GROWING DOWNSIDE.

.ONE IN FOUR AMERICANS HAVE RAIDED THEIR 401K'S TO PAY MONTHLY BILLS.

SOME WHOSE UNEMPLOYMENT IS MEASURED IN YEARS.NOT MONTHS. SAY THEY HAD NO OTHER CHOICE.

.EVEN THOUGH FIDELITY'S KATHLEEN MURPHY SAYS IT CAN BE EXPENSIVE.

"Because in addition to taking the money out, you pay tax penalties on that withdrawn money"

COME APRIL 15TH.THOSE WHO RAIDED THEIR ACCOUNTS LAST YEAR WILL ARE ABOUT FIND OUT HOW EXPENSIVE.

.WHICH IS WHY MOST PERSONAL FINANCE EXPERTS SAY IT SHOULD BE DONE ONLY AS A LAST RESORT.

.AND WHY MURPHY SAYS. ALL THE MORE REASON TO GET AN EARLY START AT 401K CONTRIBUTIONS.

"The compounding effect of saving when you're in your 20's and the payoff that will have in your 60's when you're ready to retire. is phenomenal!"

BUT A PHENOMENAL CHALLENGE IS GETTING AMERICANS TO STOP EARLY WITHDRAWAL OF SOME 70-BILLION DOLLARS FROM THEIR 401KS. EVERY YEAR. Return to index of stories...


RAIDING 401Ks-OC


THAT WAS CHRIS CLACKUM REPORTING.

ADVISORS SAY ITS IMPORTANT.

TO CONSULT *BOTH YOUR 401 PLAN ADMINISTRATOR -- AND A TAX PROFESSIONAL.

TO MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL THE PENALTIES. Return to index of stories...


NON PROFIT CLOSING-SOTVO


SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S *ONLY* SUICIDE RESOURCE CENTER ---

COULD BE FORCED TO SHUT ITS DOORS.

"CARES" OR C-A-R-E-S--

IS A NON-PROFIT, EDUCATION AND PREVENTION CENTER IN FORT MYERS.

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

RIGHT NOW, IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH MONEY FROM DONATIONS TO STAY OPEN.

BUT IT'S FOUNDER SAYS SHE DOES NOT REGRET A THING. Return to index of stories...


NON PROFIT CLOSING-SOTVO


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

THE ORGANIZATION HAS HELPED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE,

SINCE IT OPENED IN 2006. Return to index of stories...


MOBILE MALWARE-OC-VO-CG


MOBILE MALWARE -- IS BECOMING A BIGGER AND BIGGER PROBLEM.

MCAFEE FINDS.

MALWARE ATTACKS JUMPED *44 TIMES. IN THE PAST YEAR.

ANDROIDS ARE MOST AT RISK.

SOME TIPS TO KEEP YOU SAFE.

FIRST-- CHECK YOUR APPS REGULARLY.

ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS SHOULD BE DELETED.

SECOND-- INSTALL ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE

THIRD-- CHECK PHONE SETTINGS.

IT HELPS TO PREVENT INSTALLATION OF CONTENT --- NOT FROM TRUSTED SOURCES. Return to index of stories...


ID THEFT RESPSIBLITIES-VO


WHO'S RESPONSIBLE FOR PREVENTING TAX ID THEFT?

MORE THAN HALF OF AMERICANS BELIEVE IT'S THE "I-R-S".

BUT. "TRUSTED ID" SERVICES REPORTS.

IDENTITY THIEVES FILED MORE THAN A MILLION *FALSE RETURNS FOR 2011.

STEALING YOUR NAME. AND YOUR REFUND.

THE TREND COULD COST THE I-R-S --- ABOUT 21 BILLION DOLLARS IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-OC


LOSING WEIGHT IS ALWAYS A CHALLENGE.

BUT AS YOU GET OLDER,

IT GETS MORE DIFFICULT.

WE EXPLAIN HOW TO BATTLE THE BULGE,

DURING MIDDLE AGE. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A LOSING WIEGHT-VO-WIPE


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LOSING WEIGHT AT 50-SOTVO


IF YOU THINK IT GETS HARDER TO LOSE WEIGHT AFTER TURNING *FIFTY. YOU ARE RIGHT!

AFTER FIFTY. HORMONES CHANGE.

AND LOSING WEIGHT IS HARDER -- BECAUSE CORTISOL RISES.

"lean muscle mass will start to decline. And the reason that's important is that muscle is then replaced by fat."

DOCTORS SAY YOU SHOULD WATCH CALORIC INTAKE THROUGH DRINKS.

ALCOHOL TENDS TO BE A BIG CULPRIT. Return to index of stories...


LOSING WEIGHT AT 50-SOTVO


SOT: DR. ADRIENNE YOUDIM, CEDARS SINAI CENTER FOR WEIGHT LOSS

"those couple hundred calories that come from alcohol on a daily basis can translate easily to 10 lb. over the course of the year."

BUT THERE IS HOPE.

DOCTORS RECOMMEND MEAL REPLACEMENTS -- TO RESTRICT CALORIES.

PLUS. JOIN A GROUP TO GET SUPPORT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

AND MOST IMPORTANT.

WEIGHT LIFTING OR WEIGHT BEARING EXERCISE.

BUILDING MUSCLE WILL SHIFT THE BALANCE OF HORMONES ---

SO YOU DON'T STORE FAT AS EASILY.

AND KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF. Return to index of stories...


MEDITERRANEAN DIET-VO


CUTTING YOUR CHANCES OF HEART PROBLEMS AND STROKES.

JUST GOT A LITTLE EASIER.

ALL IT TAKES. IS A LITTLE OLIVE OIL.

ITS CALLED THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET.

ALL YOU DO IS POUR ON THE OLIVE OIL,

PREFERABLY OVER FISH AND VEGETABLES.

IT'S ONE OF THE LONGEST AND MOST SCIENTIFIC STUDIES.

OVER A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS --

RESEARCHERS FOLLOWED 75 HUNDRED PEOPLE IN SPAIN.

THOSE WHO ATE MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE HAD A 30 PERCENT *LOWER RISK --

OF MAJOR CARDIOVASCULAR PROBLEMS,

COMPARED TO THE LOW-FAT GROUP. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2-SHOT


YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--

COMING UP ON ABC-7

MORE PROBLEMS FOR THE PISTORIUS FAMILY.

NOW OSCARS YOUNGER BROTHER IS ACCUSED OF HOMICIDE.

THE DETAILS BEHIND THIS NEW TWIST.

PLUS, A RIOT BREAKS OUT AT A CHICAGO MALL.

THE CHAOS. CAPTURED ON CAMERA.

POLICE EXPLAINS HOW THIS ALL STARTED. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A CARL PISTORIUS-VO-WIPE


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TZ3 B CHICAO RIOT-VOTOPS-WIPE


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TZ3 C AFGAN PRES-VOTOPS


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CROSSTALK WX TEASE-2SH-WX GFX


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NEWS AT 9:00 OPEN-CLIP


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NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-SAT 3 TOPS


ABC SEVEN TAKES YOU LIVE --

TO THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.

STOCKS ARE ON TRACK FOR A GOOD OPENING.

OVERSEAS MOVEMENT IS BEING WATCHED CLOSELY.

JAPAN COULD SEE POSITIVE ECONOMIC NEWS.

AND THE OUTCOME DESIRED BY INVESTORS IN ITALY.

ON THE FLIP SIDE--

THE U-K LOST ITS TRIPLE-A CREDIT RATING.

AND CHINESE MANUFACTURING IS SLOWING DOWN. Return to index of stories...


TOP STORIES-CLIP


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TS1) POPE-VOTOPS


POPE BENEDICT THE 16TH -- CHANGES THE RULES OF THE CONCLAVE. TO ELECT HIS SUCCESSOR.

THE CHANGE ALLOWS CARDINALS TO MOVE UP THE START DATE.

THAT'S IF ALL OF THE CARDINALS ARRIVE IN ROME.

BEFORE THE USUAL 15-DAY TRANSITION BETWEEN PONTIFICATES. Return to index of stories...


TS2) ALE HOUSE-SSTOPS


HENRY BRUNSON IS CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER--

IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF A 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL.

POLICE SAY SHOT BRUNSON SHOT KANASHA ISAAC --

IN THE ALE HOUSE PARKING LOT SATURDAY NIGHT IN FORT MYERS.

OFFICERS SAY ISAAC WAS INSIDE A CAR.

WHEN BRUNSON PULLED UP AND STARTED SHOOTING AT THE VEHICLE. Return to index of stories...


TS3) FAMILY DOLLAR-VOTOP


INVESTIGATORS SAY A MAN --- ROBBED A FORT MYERS FAMILY DOLLAR STORE. WITH A KNIFE.

IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT,

ON PLAM BEACH BOULEVARD.

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. Return to index of stories...


WINTER STORM-OC


*MORE SEVERE SNOW AND ICE IS EXPECTED TODAY --

IN THE MIDDLE OF THE COUNTRY.

JUST DAYS AFTER A MASSIVE WINTER STORM POUNDED THE REGION.

WICHITA, KANSAS SAW MORE THAN A FOOT OF SNOW FROM THE FIRST SYSTEM.

AND THE SECOND WAVE COULD BE JUST AS DEVASTATING.

JAY GRAY REPORTS ON THE COLD BLAST. Return to index of stories...


WINTER STORM-PKG


THIS LATEST ROUND OF WINTER WEATHER. BEGAN WITH NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IN THE HIGH PLAINS.

"You know, we just take the weather as it comes and goes."

SUNDAY, IT WAS COMING DOWN FASTER.

THAN MOST COULD SHOVEL IN DENVER.

CARS CREPT THROUGH A SLUSHY MESS. WHILE SOME DECIDED TO TAKE TO SKIS TO GET AROUND.

THIS MORNING, THE SAME SYSTEM IS MOVING INTO THE MIDWEST

AN AREA STILL DIGGING OUT AFTER STORMS LAST WEEK THAT DUMPED A FOOT OR MORE OF SNOW IN SOME AREAS.

INCLUDING KANSAS CITY WHERE YESTERDAY, THE POST OFFICE.

PLAYED CATCH-UP WITH RARE SUNDAY ROUNDS.

"There were a few routes we had 3 days of mail to deliver."

ROUTES THAT COULD BE BURIED BY NOW AND ICE AGAIN BY THE END OF THE DAY.

"We know that bad weather's coming, and we wanted to make it easier for us."

BEFORE THE NEXT DELIVERY FROM MOTHER NATURE, MAKES THINGS DIFFICULT AGAIN. Return to index of stories...


WINTER STORM-OC


THAT WAS JAY GRAY REPORTING.

BY THE TIME THE SNOW STOPS FALLING SOMETIME TONIGHT--

FORECASTERS SAY THERE COULD BE 13-INCHES OR MORE ON THE GROUND.

IN AN AREA THAT NORMALLY AVERAGES 15-INCHES A *YEAR. Return to index of stories...


POPE TODAY-VOWIPE


TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE PACKED INTO SAINT PETER'S SQUARE.

FOR POPE BENEDICT'S LAST SUNDAY BLESSING.

THE 85-YEAR-OLD WILL BECOME THE FIRST POPE TO RETIRE.

IN SIX HUNDRED YEARS, ON THURSDAY.

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 HE'S NOT ABANDONING THE CHURCH. Return to index of stories...


POPE TODAY-SOTVO


"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. Return to index of stories...


CARL PISTORIUS-VO


OLYMPIAN OSCAR PISTORIUS REPORTED TO AUTHORITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA THIS MORNING.

UNDER BAIL TERMS IN THE MURDER CASE AGAINST HIM.

MEANTIME -- MORE LEGAL TROUBLE FOR HIS FAMILY.

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. Return to index of stories...


CARL PISTORIUS-SOTVO


S/ Pepi Demevski / Friend of Reeva Steenkamp:15

"I'm very still kind of upset with this situation, and I have an anger inside me towards him. Personally I think he deserved to stay in jail and suffer there."

OSCAR PISTORIUS IS OUT ON BAIL.

AND HIS NEXT COURT APPEARANCE IS EXPECTED IN JUNE.

HE'S ACCUSED OF PRE-MEDITATED MURDER --

IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF HIS GIRLFRIEND. Return to index of stories...


DAYTONA CRASH UPDATE-VO


AND WE HAVE NEW VIDEO OF THE NASCAR CRASH.

THAT INJURED AT LEAST 30 PEOPLE -- AT THE DAYTONA 500.

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO --- FROM THE VIEW OF A FAN.

YOU CAN SEE KYLE LARSON'S CAR GO AIRBORNE.

AS CARS APPROACHED THE FINISH LINE -- AT THE END OF THE RACE.

A TIRE HIT A FAN, NEARBY.

SEVEN RACE FANS REMAIN HOSPITALIZED.

AFTER DEBRIS FLEW INTO THE GRANDSTANDS. Return to index of stories...


CHICAGO MALL RIOT-VO


MOVING TO CHICAG0--

NINETEEN TEENAGERS GOT ARRESTED.

FOLLOWING A DISTURBANCE THAT SHUT DOWN A CHICAGO SHOPPING MALL.

A SHOPPER CAPTURED THE THE CHAOS OUTSIDE FORD CITY MALL --- IN THIS CELL PHONE VIDEO.

POLICE SAY A LARGE GROUP OF TEENS.

STARTED CAUSING CHAOS INSIDE THE MALL.

LESS THAN AN HOUR AFTER THE BOY BAND -- "MINDLESS BEHAVIOR" PERFORMED.

MANY OF THE TEENS WERE CHARGED WITH MISDEMEANOR MOB ACTION.

A 16-YEAR-OLD WAS CHARGED WITH BATTERY OF A MALL SECURITY GUARD.

WHO WAS TRYING TO EVACUATE THE MALL. Return to index of stories...


11 YEAR OLD ACCUSED OF ARSON-OC-SS-VO


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 HOMEOWNER SAYS HER NEIGHBOR ALERTED HER.

AND PUT OUT THE FIRE ON HER DOORSTEP.

WHEN SHE STEPPED OUTSIDE,

SHE NOTICED BURNING NEWSPAPER AROUND THE AREA.

AND *KNEW WHO STARTED THE FIRE. Return to index of stories...


11 YEAR OLD ACCUSED OF ARSON-SOT-SS


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.

AND NO BOND HAS BEEN SET. Return to index of stories...


AFGHAN PRESIDENT ON US TROOPS-VO


AFGHANISTAN'S PRESIDENT HAS ORDERED ALL U-S SPECIAL TROOPS.

OUT OF ONE PROVINCE BECAUSE OF NEW ALLEGATIONS.

A SPOKESMAN FOR PRESIDENT HAMID KARZAI.

SAID THE FORCES MUST LEAVE EASTERN WARDAK PROVINCE WITHIN TWO WEEKS.

THE ORDER CAME AFTER ALLEGATIONS SURFACED.

THAT AFGHANS WORKING ALONGSIDE THE TROOPS -- ARE TORTURING AND ABUSING OTHER AFGHANS. Return to index of stories...


CUBA LATEST-VOTOPS


AND 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 CALLS THE APPOINTMENT AN IMPORTANT MOVE TO CREATE A SOLID LINE OF SUCCESSION. Return to index of stories...


SOUTH KOREA WOMAN PREZ-VO


HISTORY WAS JUST MADE IN SOUTH KOREA.

WITH THE INAUGURATION OF THE COUNTRY'S FIRST EVER FEMALE PRESIDENT.

PARK GEUN-HEY TOOK THE OATH OF OFFICE --

AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN SEOUL.

IN FRONT OF TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE.

SHE'S VOWED A SOFTER APPROACH TO NORTH KOREA,

HOPING TO BUILD A "ZONE OF TRUST"

PARK IS THE DAUGHTER OF FORMER SOUTH KOREAN DICTATOR PARK CHUNG-HEE. Return to index of stories...


PSY KOREAN INAUG-VOTOPS


AND LOOK WHO MADE A SPECIAL APPEARANCE.

SINGING SENSATION PSY.

THE RAPPER GALLOPED ONTO THE STAGE.

AND PERFORMED HIS POPULAR "GANGNAM STYLE" AT THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY. Return to index of stories...


DRUG RECALL-OC-OTS-VO


ANOTHER MASSACHUSETTS PHARMACY IS IN TROUBLE.

VILLAGE FERTILITY PHARMACY --- IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY RECALL OF IN VITRO FERTILIZATION TREATMENT.

THE COMPANY ISSUED THE RECALL --- AFTER SOMETHING WAS FOUND FLOATING IN A VILE.

PHARMACY OFFICIALS SAY THE MEDICATIONS WERE SHIPPED TO THIRTY-NINE STATES --- TO ABOUT TWO THOUSAND PATIENTS.

ACCORDING TO THE PHARMACY, NONE OF THEIR PATIENTS HAVE REPORTED ANY PROBLEMS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR-2-SHOT


YOUR TIME IS NOW---

COMING UP ON ABC-7

LAST NIGHT'S OSCARS MAY HAVE NOT BEEN AS ENTERTAINING WITH OUT A GOOD HOST.

WE TAKE A LOOK AT SETH MACFARLANE'S FUNNIEST MOMENTS OF THE EVENING.

AND WHAT CRITICS HAD TO SAY ABOUT HIS PERFORMANCE.

A NEW YORK D-J IS ONE OF THE *BEST IN THE WORLD.

AND YOU'D NEVER KNOW --

HE'S ALMOST COMPLETELY DEAF!

THE REMARKABLE STORY -

OF HOW HE OVERCOMES A DISABILITY. Return to index of stories...


TZ4 A OSCAR HOST-VO-WIPE


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TZ4 B DEAF DJ-VOTOPS


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WEATHER TEASE-WX ID


WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


OSCAR HOST REVIEW-2 SHOT


NOW IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT HOST SETH MACFARLANE -

WAS HE AN OSCAR WINNER --- OR A FLOP?

NO ONE REALLY KNEW WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE EDGY COMEDIAN.

ABC'S CHRIS CONNELLY LOOKS AT HIS BEST MOMENTS OF THE EVENING. Return to index of stories...


OSCAR HOST REVIEW-PKG


Seth - Good Evening ladies and gentlemen and Welcome to the Oscars and the

quest to make Tommy Lee Jones laugh begins now

AND OSCAR HOST SETH MACFARLANE WAS OFFTRIPPING THE LIGHT SARCASTIC

Seth - argo tells the true , a story so top secret the film's director is

unknown to the academy.

CUEING UP SWING-ERA CROONING AND DANCE NUMBERSWITH AN ATYPICAL-FOR-OSCAR

SENSIBILITY THAT SEEMED DESIGNED TO DELIVER THE U.S. MALE

SOME OF THE TIME, THE COMEDY WAS OUT OF THIS WORLD.

Seth - how's it going?

Sally - oh good God in heaven

OR ABOVE IT FROM DRESSING AS THE FLYING NUN

Sally - hell they're going to give it to Anne / yeah

AND LOCKING LIPS WITH SALLY FIELD.TO GETTING A KISS-OFF FROM WILLIAM

SHATNER'S CAPTAIN KIRK

Shatner - the show's a disaster / what are you talking about? it's going

fine / no it's not

AFTER THAT SIZZLING START, MACFARLANE MAY HAVE OVERSERVED HIS AUDIENCE A

LITTLE

Seth - I would argue however that the actor that really got into Lincoln's

head was john wilkes booth

THEN IN THE HOME STRETCHMACFARLANE'S ZINGERS FOUND THEIR MARKOUT IN THE

AUDIENCE

Seth - they remember when this town was nothing but cocaine trees as far as

the eye can see

OR AIMED AT HIMSELF

Seth - you guys have made some beautiful some inspiring movies.I made ted.

/ you are here to receive awards. my movie is in red boxes in front of

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OSCAR HOST REVIEW-2 SHOT


THAT WAS CHRIS CONNELLY REPORTING.

MACFARLANE GOT PRETTY POOR REVIEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA.

CRITICS SAY HE WAS SIMPLY NOT THAT FUNNY.

BUT OTHERS SAY HE WAS RESPECTFUL.

*AND STAYED TRUE TO HIMSELF. Return to index of stories...


STORM WARN GENERIC CLIP-CLIP


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CROSSTALK-CAM 9 WX EST


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FORECAST-WX WALL


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.

he 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. Return to index of stories...


DEAF DJ-OC


HE'S ONE OF THE BEST D-J'S IN THE WORLD.

AND AMAZINGLY -- HE'S ALSO PARTIALLY DEAF.

SARAH HOYE INTRODUCES US TO THIS MODERN DAY BEETHOVEN.

WHO WON'T LET A DISABILITY.

STOP HIM FROM MAKING MUSIC. Return to index of stories...


DEAF DJ-PKG


Nat sound.

IT'S NEW YORK FASHION WEEK AND DJ ROBBIE WILDE IS BUSY WORKING THE EXCLUSIVE PROJECT RUNWAY DESIGNER REUNION PARTY.

Nat sound.

WILDE LIVES IN A WORLD OF RHYTHM AND BASS.

HE JUST CAN'T HEAR IT.

EAR INFECTIONS AS A CHILD LEFT WILDE COMPLETELY DEAF IN HIS RIGHT EAR AND WITH ONLY 20-PERCENT HEARING IN HIS LEFT.

Reporter: Did you ever feel sorry for yourself?

DJ: Never, no. I would even forget sometimes myself.

ALTHOUGH HEARING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SENSE IN A D-J'S LIFE, WILDE WAS DETERMINED TO MAKE IT.

HE GOT HIS FIRST SHOT TO PERFORM AT HIS FATHER'S RESTAURANT NEARLY A DECADE AGO AND HASN'T LOOKED BACK SINCE.

I still consider it as a hobby.

I really do love it.

I don't see it as a job and that's the best part.

If you love something you don't consider it as a job, you're happy to go work.

WILDE WENT TO DJ SCHOOL TO LEARN THE ART OF TURNTABLISM.

Nat sound.

AND ALSO RELIES ON HIS COMPUTER TO SEE THE MUSIC AND FEEL THE VIBRATION, LITERALLY.

Nat sound.

HE'S DUBBED 'THAT DEAF D-J' BY CLUB-GOERS AND PROMOTERS AND IT'S A MONIKER EVEN HE USES.

BUT WILDE SAYS IT'S MORE THAN JUST ABOUT HIS DEAFNESS.

I don't want you to see me as a deaf deejay, or a deaf kid trying to deejay.

I want you to see me as a great DJ who happens to be deaf.

I don't want sympathy.

I don't want, 'Oh lets get him a gig because he's hearing impaired.'

HIS SKILLS GOT NOTICED BY HP AND EARNED HIM A SPOT IN A COMMERCIAL THRUSTING HIM ONTO THE WORLD STAGE.

It doesn't matter that I can't hear the music.: "Because I can touch it."

He's doing it through touch without being able to hear the music, is a wonderful thing.

BESIDES, SOME THINGS ARE BETTER LEFT UNHEARD, HE SAYS.

There's a lot of sounds out in the world you don't want to hear.

I like it muffled.

I like who I am.

I'm proud of who I am. Return to index of stories...


DEAF DJ-OC


THAT WAS SARA HOYLE REPORTING.

WHEN HE'S NOT ON THE JOB AS A D-J,

WILDE IS IN THE STUDIO PRODUCING MUSIC. Return to index of stories...


FL HEALTH OVERAUL-OC OTS


TODAY, A FLORIDA SENATE HEALTH COMMITTEE MEETS FOR THE FIRST TIME.

SINCE GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT ANNOUNCED HE WOULD EXPAND MEDICAID.

STATE LAWMAKERS MUST STILL SIGN OFF ON THE DECISION --

TO EXPAND COVERAGE TO ROUGHLY 900-THOUSAND FLORIDIANS,

UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT.

THE COMMITTEE SHOULD MAKE A DECISION NEXT MONTH. Return to index of stories...


FL ELECTION CHANGES-VOTOPS


MEANTIME -- LAWMAKERS ADDRESS THOSE 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.

AND IT TOOK FLORIDA FOUR DAYS TO TALLY THE VOTES. Return to index of stories...


LEE COUNTY SCHOOL MEETINGS-OC-CG- BNR


THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT -- WILL HOST *EIGHT COMMUNITY MEETINGS --

TO GET YOUR FEEDBACK ON THE DIRECTION OF THE SCHOOLS.

THESE WILL TAKE PLACE OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.

THEY'RE ASKING CITIZENS TO WEIGH IN ON THINGS LIKE--

SCHOOL SAFETY.

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.

AND NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS.

THE FIRST MEETING IS TOMORROW NIGHT --

AT THE SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL LIBRARY AT 5-30 P-M.

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WILL BE ON HAND.

WE HAVE MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEB SITE.

ABC-7 DOT COM. Return to index of stories...


RED TIDE UPDATE-VO


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. Return to index of stories...


SCREENING SMOKERS-VO


*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. Return to index of stories...


TREATING EAR INFECTIONS-VO


EAR INFECTIONS ARE COMMON IN KIDS.

THIS MORNING, NEW WAYS TO DIAGNOSE THEM.

THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS -- IS MAKING THE CHANGE.

THE GUIDELINES ALSO CLARIFY WHEN PHYSICIANS SHOULD TREAT INFECTIONS WITH ANTIBIOTICS.

OVER THE COUNTER PAIN RELIEVERS OR JUST OBSERVATION. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FIVE-OC


YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--

MEGAN FOX IS ABOUT TO GET A TASTE OF "TURTLE POWER."

THE LATEST ON HER NEWEST PROJECT. Return to index of stories...


TZ5 A MOST MOVIE-VO


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FINAL CHECK OF STOCKS-SAT 3 FULL


AND HERE'S A FINAL CHECK OF THE MARKETS THIS MORNING-- Return to index of stories...


WORST MOVIE AWARDS-VO


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.

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." Return to index of stories...


:MC HAMMER ARRESTED-VO


M-C HAMMER WAS IN THE SLAMMER!

POLICE IN DUBLIN -- SAY HE WAS INTERFERING WITH THEIR DUTIES AND RESISTING AN OFFICER.

HAMMER WAS BOOKED AND THEN RELEASED.

NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL -- WERE INVOLVED.

NO WORD ON WHAT LED TO THE INITIAL CONTACT. Return to index of stories...


JUSTIN AND JAYZ TEAMUP-VO


JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND JAY-Z PREPARE FOR A ROAD TRIP.

THE SUPERSTAR SINGERS ARE TEAMING UP --

FOR A JOINT CONCERT TOUR.

JAY-Z IS FEATURED ON TIMBERLAKE'S COMEBACK SINGLE,

"SUIT & TIE."

THE PAIR WILL PLAY STADIUMS IN A 12-CITY RUN,

KICKING OFF IN TORONTO NEXT JULY. Return to index of stories...


MEAGAN FOX TMNT MOVIE-VO


MEAGAN FOX TEAMS UP WITH DIRECTOR MICHAEL BAY --

FOR HIS UPCOMING "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" MOVIE.

FOX'S ROLE IN THE NINJA TURTLES REBOOT.

HAS NOT BEEN REVEALED.

BUT SOME REPORTS SUGGEST --

SHE COULD PLAY APRIL O'NEIL.

THE HUMAN FRIEND OF THE TURTLES.

THE MOVIE WILL BE BASED ON THE POPULAR 80'S COMIC BOOK.

WHICH LATER BECAME A CARTOON SERIES. Return to index of stories...


TOP STORIES OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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TS1) POPE-VOTOPS


POPE BENEDICT THE 16TH -- CHANGES THE RULES OF THE CONCLAVE. TO ELECT HIS SUCCESSOR.

THE CHANGE ALLOWS CARDINALS TO MOVE UP THE START DATE.

THAT'S IF ALL OF THE CARDINALS ARRIVE IN ROME.

BEFORE THE USUAL 15-DAY TRANSITION BETWEEN PONTIFICATES. Return to index of stories...


TS2) SEQUESTER-VOTOPS


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. Return to index of stories...


TS3) ALE HOUSE-SSTOPS


HENRY BRUNSON IS CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER-- IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF A 16-YEAR-OLD GIRL.

AND NOW HE'S BEING HELD WITHOUT BOND.

POLICE SAY SHOT BRUNSON SHOT KANASHA ISAAC.

IN THE ALE HOUSE PARKING LOT -- SATURDAY NIGHT IN FORT MYERS.

OFFICERS SAY ISAAC WAS INSIDE A CAR.

WHEN BRUNSON PULLED UP AND STARTED SHOOTING AT THE VEHICLE. Return to index of stories...


TS4) FAMILY DOLLAR-VOTOPS


INVESTIGATORS SAY A MAN ROBBED A FORT MYERS FAMILY DOLLAR STORE.

WITH A KNIFE.

IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT,

ON PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.

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. Return to index of stories...


CLOSE-2SH-AWS ANI


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REMEMBER YOU CAN GET ALL OF THE DAY'S TOP STORIES, BREAKING NEWS AND YOUR PRECISION FORECAST ON ABC DASH SEVEN DOT COM. Return to index of stories...