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RIGHT NOW ON A-B-C 7.
THE FAMILY OF COUNTRY SINGER MINDY MCCREADY.
PREPARE TO SAY GOODBYE TO THE FALLEN STAR,
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PLUS, FOLKS IN THE MIDWEST TOUGH IT OUT.
AS THE SECOND MAJOR SNOW STORM IN LESS THAN A WEEK.
CONTINUES HITTING THE REGION,
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AND, WE SIT DOWN WITH THE GRANDPARENTS --- OF OSCAR WINNER JENNIFER LAWRENCE.
TO FIND OUT HOW *THEY WERE FEELING.
WHEN SHE WON *BIG, ON SUNDAY NIGHT.
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Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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IT'S A DAY OF MUSIC AND MOURNING --
FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS OF MINDY MCCREADY.
GOOD MORNING, I'M LINH BUI.
AND I'M CHANCE SEALES.
THANKS FOR WATCHING A-B-C 7.
MCCREADY'S FAMILY IS HOLDING HER FUNERAL TODAY.
AT CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH -- BEGINNING AT 2 O'CLOCK.
HER BROTHERS AND SEVERAL FAMILY MEMBERS --
WILL SERVE AS PALLBEARERS.
BUT IT'S UNCLEAR IF HER TWO SONS WILL ATTEND THE FUNERAL.
THE FAMILY HAS ALSO INVITED HER EX-BOYFRIEND BILLY MCKNIGHT.
WHO IS THE FATHER OF HER OLDEST SON.
HER FAMILY WELCOMES ANY AND ALL TO THE SERVICE.
BUT ARE NOT ANNOUNCING WHERE THE BURIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD.
MCCREADY TOOK HER OWN LIFE LAST SUNDAY.
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THE CLOCK CONTINUES TO TICK.
AS BILLIONS IN AUTOMATIC BUDGETS CUTS --- ARE JUST THREE DAYS AWAY.
*IF A DEAL ISN'T WORKED OUT -- BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS.
TODAY, THE PRESIDENT HEADS TO VIRGINIA.
TALKING ABOUT WHAT THE CUTS MIGHT MEAN -- FOR THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY.
RIGHT NOW IT'S NOT CLEAR -- IF A DEAL IS IN THE WORKS.
ABOUT 85 BILLION DOLLARS ARE ON THE LINE.
THAT'S UNDER THREE PERCENT OF THE BUDGET -- LEADING SOME REPUBLICANS TO SAY THE SEQUESTER WON'T BE THAT BAD.
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boehner "It's time for them to act. I've made this clear for months now and yet we've seen nothing."
OBAMA "some of you with legislatures controlled by the other party, you know that compromise is essential to getting things done."
LOCALLY, THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT -- COULD LOSE UP TO 12 MILLION DOLLARS IN FEDERAL GRANTS.
AND THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND FORT MYERS POLICE --- ALSO HAVE GRANT MONEY AT STAKE.
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A MAJOR STORM CONTINUES POUNDING THE MIDWEST THIS MORNING --
CAUSING WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS AND ALMOST IMPASSABLE ROADS.
THE WINTER STORM BRINGS HIGH WINDS, SNOW AND COLD TEMPERATURES.
IT'S THE *SECOND MAJOR SNOWSTORM IN LESS THAN A WEEK.
FORECASTERS SAY --
SOME AREAS COULD SEE MORE THAN 13 INCHES OF SNOW,
BEFORE THE STORM MOVES OUT.
JUST LAST WEEK, A STORM PUMMELED THE PLAINS.
DROPPING 14-INCHES OF SNOW.
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Kansas
"This one has the potential, in a number of areas in our state, to be much more severe than even the last one. and we don't have the margins we had last time. The ditches are full of snow. So you can't throw it off as quick or as easy, so. this one could be much more treacherous to travel in.
NORMALLY -- THE WICHITA, KANSAS AREA GETS ONLY ABOUT 15 INCHES OF SNOW A *YEAR.
AS OF THIS MORNING, THEY'VE HAD 20-AND-A-HALF INCHES JUST THIS MONTH.
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A HOT AIR BALLOON CARRYING TOURISTS CRASHED NEAR THE EGYPTIAN TOWN OF LUXOR THIS MORNING AFTER EXPLODING IN MID AIR.
OFFICIALS SAY 19 ASIAN AND EUROPEAN TOURISTS WERE KILLED IN THE CRASH.
THE DEAD WERE FROM BRITAIN, FRANCE, JAPAN AND HONG KONG.
ONE TOURIST AND THE PILOT REPORTEDLY SURVIVED.
THE BALLOON EXPLODED A THOUSAND FEET IN THE AIR.
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A CAPE CORAL HOMEOWNER WOKE UP TO A STUNNING SIGHT OVER THE WEEKEND.
SEVERAL BULLET HOLES --
IN AND AROUND HER HOME.
INCLUDING ONE RIGHT IN HER KITCHEN.
LOOK AT THIS --
BULLET HOLES AROUND NOEL CALL'S HOME.
SHE WAS ASLEEP WHEN IT HAPPENED,
WITH HER KIDS AND TWO GRANDCHILDREN INSIDE.
THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS HURT.
THIS MORNING, FORENSICS TEAMS HAVE THE BULLETS FRAGMENTS.
BUT SO FAR -- NO ARRESTS AND NO SUSPECTS,
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EXTRA GRIEF COUNSELORS OFFER SUPPORT TODAY.
FOR STUDENTS DEALING WITH THE LOSS OF A CLASSMATE -- AT IMMOKALEE HIGH SCHOOL.
THE CRISIS TEAM -- VISITING CLASSROOMS MONDAY.
SIXTEEN YEAR OLD KANASHA ISAAC -- WAS SHOT AND KILLED OUTSIDE THE FORT MYERS ALE HOUSE OVER THE WEEKEND.
THE PRINCIPAL WILL LET STUDENTS DECIDE.
THEY WOULD LIKE TO SET UP A MEMORIAL FOR KANASHA.
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THE BATTLE FOR SIDEWALKS NEAR -- BONITA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. IS GROWING.
ADMINISTRATORS FROM THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
AND CITY LEADERS IN BONITA SPRINGS.
ARE LOOKING AT GRANTS FOR THE PROJECT.
THE SIDEWALKS WOULD BE ON THREE STREETS NORTH OF THE SCHOOL.
ABERNATHY, HAMPTON, AND CROCKETT.
IT WOULD COST ABOUT 110-THOUSAND DOLLARS
MORE THAN 500 STUDENTS IN THE AREA -- COULD USE IT.
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Dave Diederich, Teacher
We have a lot of kids that ride bikes. A lot of parents that pick up kids and walk
SCHOOL AND CITY LEADERS -- WILL FIND OUT IF THEY GET THE MONEY IN NOVEMBER.
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THE OSCARS SHINED BRIGHT!
WE NOW KNOW --
ALMOST 40 MILLION VIEWERS TUNED IN!
AND THAT'S UP 19 PERCENT FROM LAST YEAR.
NATS OF LES MIS PERFORMANCE
PRELIMINARY NUMBERS JUST CAME OUT.
AND COMBINED WITH RED CARPET COVERAGE --
A-B-C EASILY TOOK FIRST PLACE IN THE RATINGS SUNDAY NIGHT.
*WE THOUGHT IT WAS A GREAT SHOW.
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THE HILLS ARE ALIVE. IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!
MOST OF YOU ARE *VERY* FAMILIAR WITH "THE SOUND OF MUSIC."'
IT'S NOW PLAYING AT THE BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATER.
A HIGH SPIRITED NUN FALLS IN LOVE WITH A WIDOWED NAVAL CAPTAIN,
AND HIS SEVEN UNRULY KIDS.
YOU KNOW THE SONGS --
DO-RE-MI.
MY FAVORITE THINGS.
CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN.
WE SAW IT AND LOVED IT.
FOR TICKET INFORMATION, HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE.
ABC-DASH-SEVEN DOT COM.
CLICK ON SITES ON SEVEN.
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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.
Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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PERHAPS THE BEST KNOWN SURGEON GENERAL IN HISTORY,
DOCTOR C-EVERETT KOOP HAS DIED.
HE WAS THE NATION'S LEADING SPOKESPERSON -- ON PUBLIC HEALTH DURING THE REAGAN ADMINISTRATION.
HE FOCUSED AMERICA'S ATTENTION ON THE GROWING AIDS EPIDEMIC.
AND FOUGHT AGAINST SMOKING.
NO CAUSE OF DEATH HAS BEEN RELEASED.
HE WAS 96.
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IT'S ________
LET'S LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
THE FUNERAL FOR COUNTRY SINGER MINDY MCCREADY.
WILL TAKE PLACE TODAY AT CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH.
THAT'S IN FORT MYERS.
AND IT BEGINS AT 2 P-M.
THE FUNERAL SERVICE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
BUT THE BURIAL SITE HAS NOT BEEN ANNOUNCED.
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THE SECOND WINTER STORM IN LESS THAN A WEEK.
IS POUNDING THE MIDWEST THIS MORNING.
OKLAHOMA'S GOVERNOR HAS DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY.
AND CLOSED ALL HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE.
MANY PARTS OF THE REGION -- ARE NOW MEASURING SNOW IN *FEET. NOT INCHES.
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TODAY, THE PRESIDENT HEADS TO VIRGINIA.
TO TALK ABOUT WHAT THE LOOMING SPENDING CUTS MIGHT MEAN FOR THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY.
THE SEQUESTRATION IS SET TO KICK IN. IN JUST THREE DAYS.
*IF CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT CAN'T WORK OUT A DEAL.
85 BILLION DOLLARS. SET TO BE CUT ON FRIDAY.
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AND, SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY LEADERS IN BONITA SPRINGS.
ARE WORKING TO GET GRANT MONEY.
FOR NEW SIDEWALKS AROUND BONITA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY.
THE PROJECT WOULD COST ABOUT 110-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
AND COVER THREE STREETS NORTH OF THE SCHOOL.
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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.
Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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THE MASSIVE WINTER STORM IN THE MIDWEST --
IS AFFECTING TRAVEL *HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
FLIGHTS ALREADY BEING CANCELED AND DELAYED,.
A-B-C 7'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT --
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AS OF RIGHT NOW, MOST EVERYTHING IS CLEAR.
I'VE BEEN TALKING TO SEVERAL AIRLINES THIS MORNING, ALL ARE TELLING ME THERE ISN'T AN ISSUE YET, BUT IT'S JUST TOO EARLY TO TELL.
BUT ACROSS THE COUNTRY, THERE ARE MORE THAN 350 FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS.
IN CHICAGO, MORE THAN 100 INCOMING AND 100 OUTGOING FLIGHTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED TODAY.
KANSAS CITY ALSO HAS DOZENS OF CANCELLATIONS.
SO AIRLINES SAY YOU SHOULD KEEP CHECKING YOUR FLIGHT TO MAKE SURE THE STATUS DOESN'T CHANGE.
WE'RE LIVE AT RSW, CLIFTON FRENCH, ABC7
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THE SEARCH FOR A LAS VEGAS GUNMAN *EXPANDS THIS MORNING --
TO INCLUDE THE SOUTHEAST AND FLORIDA.
AUTHORITIES ARE LOOKING FOR AMMAR HARRIS.
THEY SAY HE HAS TIES TO SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, AND MIAMI.
INVESTIGATORS NAMED HIM THE *PRIME SUSPECT --
IN A SHOOTING AND FIERY CRASH.
THAT KILLED THREE PEOPLE ON THE VEGAS STRIP LAST WEEK.
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A NINE YEAR OLD GIRL REMAINS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
AFTER A CAR CRASH IN COLLIER COUNTY.
IT HAPPENED LATE MONDAY AFTERNOON --- ON SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF RADIO ROAD.
TROOPERS TELL US EMMA BLACKWOOD'S FATHER.
REAR-ENDED A CAR STOPPED FOR TRAFFIC.
THE NINE-YEAR-OLD *WAS WEARING A SEATBELT.
STILL, SHE SUFFERED CRITICAL INJURIES.
AND PARAMEDICS AIRLIFTED HER TO TAMPA GENERAL.
CHARGES ARE PENDING --- AS TROOPERS CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE.
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JURY SELECTION IS UNDERWAY --
IN A HIGH-PROFILE LEE COUNTY MURDER TRIAL.
DETECTIVES SAY RYAN COSTELLO BEAT HIS FOUR-MONTH-OLD SON TO DEATH,
BACK IN 2010.
THE LITTLE BOY SPENT SEVERAL DAYS ON LIFE SUPPORT.
DEPUTIES ALSO SAY COSTELLO ATTACKED HIS GIRLFRIEND,
UNTIL SHE FAKED UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
WE'RE ALSO TOLD THEIR HOME DOUBLED AS A MARIJUANA GROW HOUSE,
IN SOUTH FORT MYERS.
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CAPE CORAL CITY LEADERS DECIDED.
THEY *WILL* BACK A PLAN --- TO HELP FUND CHARTER SCHOOLS.
THE TOP ADMINISTRATOR FOR CAPE CORAL CHARTER SCHOOLS.
ASKED FOR THREE MILLION DOLLARS IN PROPERTY TAX MONEY --- FROM THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD.
HE SAYS PARENTS PAY THAT MONEY.
AND IT SHOULD GO TO THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOLING.
THE MONEY WOULD HELP REPLACE DWINDLING STATE FUNDS.
BUT LEE COUNTY'S SCHOOL BOARD -- STILL DOES NOT BACK THE PLAN.
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TODAY, THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH WILL HAVE *EXTRA STAFF ON THE SAND.
PICKING UP DEAD FISH THAT'S WASHING UP FROM RED TIDE.
THE PROBLEM STARTED OVER THE WEEKEND.
AND OFFICIALS EXPECT EVEN MORE FISH WILL BE ON SHORE THIS MORNING.
THE DEAD FISH ARE CAUSING BREATHING PROBLEMS FOR SOME PEOPLE.
AND ANOTHER PROBLEM, STEPPING ON FISH BONES.
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25:59 i tripped over a fish on the beach in my well coordinated massachusetts athleticism, lot to trip over
E-M-S WORKERS ON THE ISLAND SAY --
ABOUT A DOZEN PEOPLE CALLED FOR HELP.
AFTER BEING STUCK BY FISH BONES AND BARBS OVER THE WEEKEND.
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TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS IS APPROVED.
TO ASSESS THE DAMAGE AT DOCTOR'S PASS IN NAPLES.
THE POPULAR WATERWAY --- HAS BEEN LOSING WATER AND NEEDS TO BE DREDGED.
COLLIER COUNTY'S TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL -- APPROVED THE MONEY YESTERDAY.
TROPICAL STORMS FROM LAST SUMMER.
PUSHED SAND INTO THE WATERWAY.
ONE NAPLES RESIDENT GOT HER SAILBOAT STUCK IN THE PASS.
JUST LAST WEEK BECAUSE OF SHALLOW WATER.
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Everybody had been saying it's going to happen, it could happen, when's it going to happen
ONCE OFFICIALS FIND OUT THE EXACT CONDITION OF THE PASS.
THEY'LL DECIDE HOW MUCH DREDGING -- IS NEEDED.
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TWO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RESIDENTS ARE ON CLOUD NINE.
AFTER THEIR GRAND-DAUGHTER SNAGGED THE ACADEMY AWARD FOR "BEST LEAD ACTRESS."
MEET CAROLYN AND CHARLIE KOCH
JENNIFER LAWRENCE'S MATERNAL GRANDPARENTS.
THEY SPEND THEIR WINTERS IN SOUTH FORT MYERS.
AND THEY WATCHED LIVE SUNDAY NIGHT --
AS THEIR 22-YEAR-OLD GRANDAUGHTER TOOK HOME OSCAR GOLD,
FOR THE *FIRST TIME.
BUT HER GRANDPARENTS ARE NOT SURPRISED.
YEARS OF HARD WORK AND DEDICATION HAVE LED TO THIS BIG WIN.
AND HOW ABOUT THAT NOW INFAMOUS FALL?
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I knew it was going to happen. With the dress, it's almost like a big wedding cake it's so full!
she's not going to wait for anybody to pick her up. She may get knocked down, but Jennifer will pick herself up
JENNIFER'S GRANDPARENTS SAY THEY ARE MOST PROUD OF THE FACT --
THAT HOLLYWOOD HAS NOT CHANGED WHO THEIR GRANDAUGHTER IS ON THE INSIDE.
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THIS VIRAL VIDEO IS TOO GOOD. NOT TO SHARE.
THE FIRST LADY SHOWED UP ON JIMMY FALLON.
GOING THROUGH THE EVOLUTION -- OF MOM DANCES.
MICHELLE OBAMA DANCING
THEY DO THE SHOPPING CART.
THE SPRINKLER.
THE HIP BUMP.
AND THEN MRS. OBAMA TOPS IT OFF WITH THE DOUGIE.
SHE CAN MOVE.
AND IT'S PART OF HER CAMPAIGN TO GET KIDS AROUND THE COUNTRY MOVING.
SHARE THIS ONE WITH YOUR FRIENDS.
WE GOT A KICK OUT OF IT.
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EVERYONE'S STILL BUZZING ABOUT THE OSCARS.
THE FIRST LADY PRESENTING.
JENNIFER LAWRENCE FALLING.
THEY WERE LIVE RIGHT HERE. ON ABC7.
YOU SAW.THE BIG WINS.
THE FASHION MISSES.
FUNNY -- AND A FEW OFFENSIVE JOKES.
SO HOW DID THEY DO IN THE RATINGS?
TURNS OUT, REALLY WELL!
SO HOW BIG WERE THE NUMBERS.
THE NUMBERS, NEXT IN *AMERCA'S MONEY.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS TH
E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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YAHOO EMPLOYEES HAVE REPORTEDLY BEEN PUT ON NOTICE.
COME INTO THE OFFICE. OR QUIT.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO AN INTERNAL MEMO THAT WAS LEAKED.
THE MESSAGE STATES --
YAHOO EMPLOYEES WHO WORK REMOTELY FULL-TIME.
HAVE TO START SHOWING UP AT AN OFFICE BY JUNE.
THE TECH COMPANY SAYS --
THE MOVE IS TO INCREASE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION.
C-E-O MARISSA MAYER MADE THE DECISION --
TO TURN AROUND THE AILING COMPANY.
BUT YAHOO IS NOT COMMENTING ON THE POLICY CHANGE.
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RIGHT NOW ON A-B-C 7.
THE FAMILY OF COUNTRY SINGER MINDY MCCREADY.
PREPARE TO SAY GOODBYE TO THE FALLEN STAR,
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PLUS, FOLKS IN THE MIDWEST TOUGH IT OUT.
AS THE SECOND MAJOR SNOW STORM IN LESS THAN A WEEK.
CONTINUES HITTING THE REGION,
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00:31 "Cleaning out my refrigerator I was sitting on a little chair and there was a bullet hole."
AND, A CAPE CORAL WOMAN WAKES TO FIND OUT THERE ARE SEVERAL BULLET HOLES.INSIDE HER HOUSE AND NO EXPLANATION WHY.
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Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND FANS WILL GATHER TODAY.
TO SAY GOODBYE TO COUNTRY SINGER MINDY MCCREADY.
GOOD MORNING, I'M CHANCE SEALES.
AND I'M LINH BUI.
THANKS FOR WATCHING A-B-C 7.
MCCREADY'S FAMILY WILL HOLD HER FUNERAL TODAY.
AT CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH IN FORT MYERS.
IT BEGINS AT 2 PM.
HER BROTHERS AND SEVERAL FAMILY MEMBERS --
WILL SERVE AS PALLBEARERS.
BUT IT'S UNCLEAR IF HER TWO SONS --- WILL ATTEND THE FUNERAL.
THE FAMILY ALSO INVITED HER EX-BOYFRIEND BILLY MCKNIGHT.
THE FATHER OF HER OLDEST SON.
HER FAMILY WELCOMES *EVERYONE TO THE SERVICE.
BUT ARE KEEPING THE BURIAL PRIVATE.
MCCREADY TOOK HER OWN LIFE LAST SUNDAY.
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BILLIONS IN AUTOMATIC BUDGET CUTS WILL KICK IN FRIDAY.
IF THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS DON'T WORK OUT A BUDGET DEAL BEFORE THEN.
BUT RIGHT NOW --
IT'S NOT EVEN CLEAR IF EITHER SIDE IS EVEN WORKING ON A COMPROMISE.
85 BILLION DOLLARS ARE ON THE LINE.
THAT'S UNDER THREE PERCENT OF THE BUDGET.
SO SOME REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS SAY THE SEQUESTER WON'T BE THAT BAD.
BUT THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS --
THERE WILL BE CUTS TO EDUCATION PROGRAMS. FEWER FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTORS. AND TRAVEL DISRUPTIONS,
BECAUSE OF FURLOUGHS OF AIRPORT WORKERS.
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House Speaker "Listen, the president says we have to have another tax increase in order to avoid the sequester. Well, mister president, you got your tax increase. It's time to cut spending here in Washington."
"All of us are concerned about our politics, both in our own party's as well as the other party's. But at some point we've got to do some governing."
LOCALLY, THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT COULD LOSE UP TO 12 MILLION DOLLARS IN FEDERAL GRANTS.
THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND FORT MYERS POLICE ALSO HAVE GRANT MONEY AT STAKE.
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A MAJOR STORM CONTINUES TO MAKE ITS WAY THROUGH THE MIDWEST THIS MORNING.
CREATING FRESH PROBLEMS FOR RESIDENTS.
STILL DIGGING OUT FROM LAST WEEK'S BLIZZARD.
THE NEW STORM IS BRINGING HEAVY SNOW -- TO KANSAS AND MISSOURI RIGHT NOW.
AFTER HITTING THE TEXAS PANHANDLE -- WITH HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS.
THE STORM FORCED ROADS AND HIGHWAYS TO CLOSE DOWN.
AND CUT POWER TO THOUSANDS UPON THOUSANDS.
SOME AREAS COULD SEE MORE THAN 13 INCHES OF SNOW --- BEFORE THE STORM MOVES OUT.
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A HOT AIR BALLOON CARRYING TOURISTS CRASHED NEAR THE EGYPTIAN TOWN OF LUXOR THIS MORNING AFTER EXPLODING IN MID AIR.
OFFICIALS SAY AT LEAST 18 ASIAN AND EUROPEAN TOURISTS WERE KILLED IN THE CRASH.
THE DEAD WERE FROM BRITAIN, FRANCE, JAPAN AND HONG KONG.
ONE TOURIST AND THE PILOT REPORTEDLY SURVIVED.
THE BALLOON EXPLODED A THOUSAND FEET IN THE AIR.
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A CAPE CORAL HOMEOWNER SAYS --
SHE WOKE UP TO A STUNNING SIGHT OVER THE WEEKEND.
SEVERAL BULLET HOLES --
IN AND AROUND HER HOME.
INCLUDING ONE RIGHT IN HER KITCHEN.
LOOK AT THE BULLET HOLES.
AROUND NOEL CALL'S HOME.
SHE WAS ASLEEP WHEN IT HAPPENED.
WITH HER KIDS AND TWO GRANDCHILDREN INSIDE.
THANKFULLY, NO ONE WAS HURT.
THE FORENSICS TEAMS HAVE THE BULLETS FRAGMENTS.
BUT SO FAR -- NO ARRESTS AND NO SUSPECTS.
LEAVING HER FAMILY UNEASY.
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00:51 " I really don't understand this I could see if may be myself of anyone was involved in some shady lifestyle but that's not the case"
THE ONLY LEAD COMES FROM A WITNESS --
WHO SAYS A MAN ON A BIKE PULLED UP BY HER HOUSE.
AROUND THE TIME OF THE SHOOTING.
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THERE'S A MANHUNT IN FORT MYERS.
AS POLICE CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR A BANK ROBBER.
INVESTIGATORS SAY HE WALKED INTO THE FIFTH THIRD BANK --- ON BOY SCOUT DRIVE, MONDAY AFTERNOON.
HE HANDED THE TELLER A NOTE --- SUGGESTING HE HAD A GUN AND DEMANDED CASH.
HE GOT AWAY WITH SOME MONEY.
NOTICE THE TATTOO ON THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS NECK.
IF YOU KNOW WHO HE IS, CALL POLICE.
THERE IS A CASH REWARD.
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A RETIRED ANESTHESIOLOGIST PLEADED GUILTY --
TO HAVING HUNDREDS OF IMAGES OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY.
DOCTOR PAUL DAVID DELEEUW --
DOWNLOADED MORE THAN 150 SEXUALLY EXPLICIT VIDEOS AND PICTURES OF CHILDREN.
AN UNDERCOVER AGENT FOUND HIM.
IN AN ONLINE FILE SHARING PROGRAM.
HE USED THE NAME BOYZ-R-US.
HE FACES UP TO A DECADE IN PRISON.
AND HIS SENTENCING IS SET FOR JUNE.
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TODAY MARKS ONE YEAR.
SINCE 17-YEAR-OLD TRAYVON MARTIN -- WAS SHOT AND KILLED.
HIS DEATH. AND NOW THE CASE AGAINST GEORGE ZIMMERMAN. GRABBED NATIONAL HEADLINES.
THERE WILL BE A SMALL CANDELIGHT VIGIL IN SANFORD TONIGHT.
BUT MARTIN'S PARENTS WON'T BE THERE.
INSTEAD THEY'LL BE IN NEW YORK CITY FOR A "MILLION HOODIES" VIGIL.
WHERE PEOPLE WILL GATHER FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE ---- TO HONOR MARTIN AND OTHERS KILLED BY GUN VIOLENCE.
ZIMMERMAN'S TRIAL IS EXPECTED TO START THIS SUMMER.
HE HAS ADMITTED TO KILLING THE TEEN -- AND CALLS IT SELF DEFENSE.
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THE PORT CHARLOTTE FATHER ACCUSED OF LEAVING A LOADED HANDGUN WITHIN REACH OF HIS TWO-YEAR-OLD SON.
PLEADED NOT GUILTY TO CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE.
ACCORDING TO THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE --
THE BOY GOT A HOLD OF THE GUN.
AND ACCIDENTALLY SHOT AND KILLED HIMSELF LAST NOVEMBER.
DETECTIVES ARRESTED CHRISTOPHER DAVIS.
WHO HAD NOT LOCKED THE GUN AWAY.
DAVIS IS DUE BACK IN COURT NEXT MONTH.
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A NORTH FORT MYERS 11-YEAR-OLD GIRL -- IS BACK AT HOME THIS MORNING.
AFTER FACING ACCUSATIONS -- SHE SET HER NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE ON FIRE.
DEPUTIES SAY 11-YEAR-OLD AALIYAH FOSTER COFESSED TO STARTING THE FIRE.
A JUDGE ORDERED HER TO SERVE 21 DAYS OF HOME DETENTION.
DEPUTIES SAY FOSTER LIT A PIECE OF PAPER ON FIRE -- ON A NEIGHBOR'S DOOR STEP.
UNDERNEATH IT WAS A BOX OF MATCHES.
FOSTER IS FACING AN ARSON CHARGE.
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NEW RESEARCH SHOWS --
THE U-S IS ON TRACK.
TO ACHIEVE A 90-PERCENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE BY 20-20.
THE REPORT FOUND --
INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS PLAY A KEY ROLE IN IMPROVING GRADUATION RATES.
IT SHOWS 20 STATES *HAVE REACHED.
OR ARE ON PACE TO REACH THAT 90-PERCENT FIGURE.
BUT 23 OTHERS NEED TO SIGNIFICANTLY ACCELERATE THEIR GROWTH TO MEET THE GOAL.
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IN TWO HOURS, WE FIND OUT --
WHO'S ON DANCING WITH THE STARS.
THE CAST OF SEASON 16. WILL BE REVEALED THIS MORNING.
LIVE DURING GOOD MORNING AMERICA.
BUT WE'VE ALREADY HEARD SOME RUMORS.
AMERICAN IDOL KELLIE PICKLER.
CHEF BOBBY FLAY.
COUNTRY SINGER WYNONNA JUDD.
THE BACHELOR SEAN LOWE.
AND REALITY STAR KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN.
ADLIB
WATCH G-M-A TO SEE WHO MAKES IT.
DANCING WITH THE STARS PREMIERES ON MARCH 18TH.
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IN JUST ONE HOUR, WE FIND OUT --
WHO'S ON DANCING WITH THE STARS.
THE CAST OF SEASON 16. WILL BE REVEALED THIS MORNING.
LIVE DURING GOOD MORNING AMERICA.
BUT WE'VE ALREADY HEARD SOME RUMORS.
AMERICAN IDOL KELLIE PICKLER.
CHEF BOBBY FLAY.
COUNTRY SINGER WYNONNA JUDD.
THE BACHELOR SEAN LOWE.
AND REALITY STAR KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN.
ADLIB
WATCH G-M-A TO SEE WHO MAKES IT.
DANCING WITH THE STARS PREMIERES ON MARCH 18TH.
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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.
Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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THE STATE PLANS TO EXECUTE 42-YEAR-OLD PAUL HOWELL. TODAY.
HOWELL WAS CONVICTED OF MAKING A PIPE BOMB.
THAT KILLED TROOPER JIMMY FULFORD IN 1992.
HIS ATTORNEYS SAY HOWELL WOULD BE THE FIRST PERSON EXECUTED IN FLORIDA --- WITHOUT GETTING A CHANCE TO HAVE HIS CASE REVIEWED IN FEDERAL COURT.
FLORIDA'S CATHOLIC BISHOPS -- ARE CALLING ON GOVERNOR SCOTT TO STAY THE EXECUTION.
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"We believe every life has dignity and executions are just another form of violence. We certainly feel great concern and compassion for Trooper Fulford and his family, his friends, his colleagues. This is a tragedy and we hope they will have some peace in their life."
HOPKINS SAYS MORE STATES ARE ABOLISHING THE DEATH PENALTY. OR RECONSIDERING IT.
*FIVE HAVE STOPPED EXECUTIONS IN RECENT YEARS.
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WE HAVE SOME INCREDIBLE VIDEO --
FROM THE FLORIDA SPORTS PARK IN COLLIER COUNTY.
BUGGYS RACING
YOU'RE LOOKING AT A RACE AT THE PARK LAST MONTH.
THE DRIVER IS GLEN CHESSER.
HE TOOK A TURN, LOST CONTROL, AND FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN IN THE MUD.
HE WAS TRAPPED AND COULD NOT BREATHE.
EMERGENCY TEAMS RUSHED TO SAVE HIM.
HE TOLD A-B-C 7 WHAT HE WAS THINKING.
RIGHT BEFORE THEY GOT THERE.
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47:35 I was there long enough to talk to god and I usually don't talk to him unless it's pretty desperate, I thought I was through."
CHESSER SURVIVED.
BUT HE BROKE BONES AND NEARLY SEVERED HIS LEFT HAND.
DOCTORS WERE ABLE TO RE-ATTACH IT.
BUT HE DOES NOT KNOW IF HIS BODY WILL REJECT THE SURGERY.
AND DESPITE EVERYTHING, HE PLANS TO RACE AGAIN ONE DAY.
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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.
Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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TODAY WILL BE A DAY OF MUSIC AND MOURNING FOR THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS OF MINDY MCCREADY.
HER PUBLIC FUNERAL IS TODAY IN FORT MYERS AT CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH.
A-B-C 7'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS THERE LIVE WITH A PREVIEW, DANIELLE.
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TODAY'S FUNERAL SERVICE IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
THIS IS HER OFFICIAL FUNERAL, IIT IS NOT A PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE.
CLOSE TO ONE THOUSAND FRIENDS, FANS AND LOVED ONES ARE EXPECTED TO COME OUT THIS AFTERNOON FOR COUNTRY STAR MINDY MCCREADY.
INVESTIGATORS DIED OF SUICIDE ON THE FRONT PORCH OF HER HOME IN ARKANSAS.
THE SAME PLACE HER BOYFRIEND SHOT HIMSELF TO DEATH A MONTH BEFORE.
SHE WAS A MOTHER OF TWO BOYS, 6 YEAR OLD ZANDER AND 10 MONTH OLD ZANYNE.
TODAY, FRIENDS AND FANS CAN COME OUT TO PAY RESPECTS BEGINNING AT TWO P-M AT THE CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH IN EAST FORT MYERS.
ABOUT 100 FAMILY MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND-- HER FAMILY WELCOMES ALL FANS AND FRIENDS.
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THE FAMILY IS NOT RELEASING WHERE OR WHEN THE BURIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD
IN LEE COUNTY DANIELLE KOLENIAK ABC7.
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AUTHORITIES IN PERU HAVE LAUNCHED A SEARCH FOR A CALIFORNIA COUPLE REPORTED MISSING WHILE ON A BIKING TRIP THROUGH THE COUNTRY.
THE FAMILIES OF GARRETT HAND AND JAMIE NEAL SAID THEY LAST HEARD FROM THE PAIR ON JANUARY 25TH.
SECURITY CAMERA IMAGES APPEAR TO SHOW HAND AND NEAL WAITING TO BOARD A BUS AND ON THE BUS IN CUZCO.
THEIR DISAPPEARANCE COINCIDES WITH A TRAVEL ADVISORY ISSUED BY THE U-S EMBASSY THIS MONTH THAT WARNS FOREIGN TOURISTS NEAR CUZCO AND THE ANCIENT CITY OF MACHU PICCHU OF A POSSIBLE KIDNAPPING THREAT.
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THE SENATE IS EXPECTED TO VOTE TODAY --
ON WHETHER TO MOVE FORWARD ON CHUCK HAGEL'S NOMINATION AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
REPUBLICANS BLOCKED A VOTE ON HAGEL,
BEFORE THE PRESIDENT'S DAY RECESS.
BUT SOME OF HAGEL'S BIGGEST CRITICS -- LIKE SENATORS JOHN MCCAIN AND LINDSAY GRAHAM -- NOW SAY THEY'LL SUPPORT MOVING THE NOMINATION TO A FINAL VOTE.
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TODAY THE U-S SUPREME COURT.
WILL HEAR A MAJOR CASE SURROUNDING D-N-A AND LAW ENFORCEMENT.
THE ISSUE IS WITH A MARYLAND LAW --- THAT ALLOWS OFFICIALS TO TAKE D-N-A OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED.
BUT NOT *CONVICTED OF A CRIME.
WHILE THEY HEAR THIS CASE --- THE HIGH COURT IS ALSO EXPECTED.
TO ISSUE DECISIONS ON AS MANY AS FOUR OUTSTANDING CASES.
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IT LOOKS LIKE A HOLLYWOOD STAR.
WILL TRY TO DEFEAT A POWERFUL REPUBLICAN LEADER.
KENTUCKY NATIVE ASHLEY JUDD IS TAKING STEPS --
TO RUN AGAINST SENATE MINORITY LEADER MITCH MCCONNELL.
SHE HAS NOT MADE AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
BUT HER BIGGEST SUPPORTER -- A DEMOCRATIC REPRESENTATIVE FROM KENTUCKY -- SAYS HE WOULD BE SURPRISED IF SHE DID *NOT RUN.
HE SAYS SHE IS CURRENTLY MAKING CONTACTS IN THE POLITICAL WORLD.
AND LOOKING INTO FUNDRAISING.
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NEW RESEARCH REVEALS PATIENTS TAKING A NEW CLASS OF DIABETES DRUGS.
HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION.
A JOHNS HOPKINS STUDY FOUND.
THE BRAND NAMES -- JANUVIA AND BYETTA --- CAN CAUSE LESIONS TO FORM ON THE PANCREAS.
THIS CAN LEAD TO ACUTE PANCREATITIS.
RESEARCHERS WARN PATIENTS -- TO SEE THEIR DOCTOR IF THEY HAVE NAUSEA, EXCESSIVE VOMITING OR ABDOMINAL PAIN.
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AN AUTOMOTIVE LAB IN VIRGINIA URGES FEDERAL SAFETY REGULATORS --
TO INVESTIGATE THE TOYOTA PRIUS.
THERE WAS A COMPLAINT THAT THE STEERING CAN FAIL.
THE CAR OWNER HAD COMPLAINED --
THAT HE HEARD A SNAPPING NOISE.
AND THE STEERING FAILED ON HIS 2005 PRIUS.
NO CRASHES OR INJURIES WERE REPORTED.
A PROBE COULD AFFECT ABOUT 550-THOUSAND OF THE GAS-ELECTRIC HYBRIDS.
FROM THE 2004 THROUGH 2009 MODEL YEARS.
TOYOTA SAYS IT'S COOPERATING WITH THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION ON THE ISSUE.
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YOU SEE THOSE CREDIT CARD MACHINES EVERYWHERE.
YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO BE ABLE TO -- WAVE YOUR CARD IN FRONT.
AND THAT PAYS.
BUT THEY NEVER WORK.
NOW.NEW TECHNOLOGY IS FINALLY COMING.
A MAJOR SMARTPHONE MAKER -- IS PUTTING TECHNOLOGY IN NEW PHONES.
THAT LETS YOU PAY. WITH A SIMPLE WAVE.
HOW IT WORKS.
AND WHO'S DOING IT.
NEXT IN *TECH BYTES.
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THERE'S ALWAYS A LOT HAPPENING IN WASHINGTON.
THE POSTURING.
MANUEVERING.
PLOTTING.
THE *DANCING?
FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA -- BROUGHT HER "LET'S MOVE CAMPAIGN" TO JIMMY FALLON.
IT'S THE EVOLUTION. OF MOM DANCES.
MICHELLE OBAMA DANCING
THE SHOPPING CART.
THE SPRINKLER.
THE HIP BUMP.
AND THEN MRS. OBAMA TOPS IT OFF WITH THE DOUGIE.
SHE CAN MOVE.
WE GOT A KICK OUT OF IT.
THIS MORNING. CATCH MORE OF THE FIRST LADY.
ON *GMA.
ROBIN ROBERTS SITS DOWN WITH MRS. OBAMA -- FOR AN EXCLUSIVE ONE ON ONE INTERVIEW.
THAT'S AHEAD IN A FEW MINUTES.
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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.
Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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THE NEXT GENERATION IN SMARTPHONES.
IS JUST WEEKS AWAY.
SAMSUNG ANNOUNCED --
IT WILL UNVEIL THE GALAXY FOUR ON MARCH 14TH IN NEW YORK.
THE RELEASE MARKS THE LATEST SHOT --
IN WHAT'S RAPIDLY BECOME A TWO-PHONE RACE IN THE CELL PHONE MARKET.
APPLE IS THE OTHER BIG PLAYER.
THERE ARE FEW DETAILS ON THE NEW PHONE'S FEATURES.
BUT ANALYSTS EXPECT IT WILL HAVE A HIGHER-RESOLUTION SCREEN.
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STARTING NEXT YEAR, *CARS WILL BE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET.
GENERAL MOTORS IS TEAMING UP WITH AT&T.
TO ADD 4-G WIRELESS SERVICE TO SEVERAL CARS.
THE SYSTEM WILL BE AVAILABLE ON 20-15 CHEVROLET, BUICK, G-M-C AND CADILLACS.
AMONG OTHER THINGS.
G-M SAYS THE FEATURE WILL BOOST THE ONSTAR NAVIGATION SYSTEM --- ALLOWING REAL-TIME TRAFFIC UPDATES.
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IT'S ________
LET'S LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
THE FUNERAL FOR COUNTRY SINGER MINDY MCCREADY.
WILL TAKE PLACE TODAY AT CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH.
THAT'S IN FORT MYERS.
AND IT BEGINS AT 2 P-M.
THE FUNERAL SERVICE IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
BUT THE BURIAL SITE HAS NOT BEEN ANNOUNCED.
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TODAY, THE PRESIDENT HEADS TO VIRGINIA.
TO TALK ABOUT WHAT THE LOOMING SPENDING CUTS MIGHT MEAN FOR THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY.
THE SEQUESTRATION IS SET TO KICK IN. IN JUST THREE DAYS.
*IF CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT CAN'T WORK OUT A DEAL.
85 BILLION DOLLARS. SET TO BE CUT ON FRIDAY.
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THE SECOND WINTER STORM IN LESS THAN A WEEK.
IS POUNDING THE MIDWEST THIS MORNING.
OKLAHOMA'S GOVERNOR HAS DECLARED A STATE OF EMERGENCY.
AND CLOSED ALL HIGHWAYS IN THE STATE.
MANY PARTS OF THE REGION -- ARE NOW MEASURING SNOW IN *FEET. NOT INCHES.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY LEADERS IN BONITA SPRINGS.
ARE WORKING TO GET GRANT MONEY.
FOR NEW SIDEWALKS AROUND BONITA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY.
THE PROJECT WOULD COST ABOUT 110-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
AND COVER THREE STREETS NORTH OF THE SCHOOL.
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POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR THE MAN THAT ROBBED THE FIFTH THIRD BANK ON BOY SCOUT DRIVE.
IT HAPPENED ON MNONDAY AFTERNOON WHEN POLICE SAY HE HANDED THE TELLER A NOTE --- SUGGESTING HE HAD A GUN AND DEMANDED CASH.
HE GOT AWAY WITH SOME MONEY.
IF YOU KNOW WHO HE IS, CALL POLICE.
THERE IS A REWARD.
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Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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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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