ABC 7 O'CLOCK NEWS |
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11:45:42 I tried to wake him up and he wasn't so I started screaming what have you done 58
TESTIFYING THROUGH TEARS!
A MOTHER TELLS THE JURY ABOUT HER BABY'S FATHER.
HE'S ON TRIAL FOR SHAKING THE BABY TO DEATH!
ABC 7 IS INSIDE THE COURTROOM.
PLUS--
"Management throughout the process, was absolutely non existent."
NEW AT SEVEN--
A WHISTLEBLOWER EXPOSES A HUGE PROBLEM--
ABC 7 GOES THROUGH THE COLLIER AUDIT THAT SHOWS TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WAS STOLEN FROM PARKS AND REC.
81 AND READY TO RUMBLE!
SEE HOW THIS ELDERLY JEWELRY STORE OWNER FOUGHT OFF ROBBERS.
THEY HAD HAMMERS, HE HAD NOTHING!
HE WON.
FIND OUT HOW --
ON ABC 7 NEWS AT 7!
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7PM SHOW OPEN
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After seven straight days of highs in the 80s, cooler weather will be moving into Southwest Florida over the next couple of days and into the weekend. Yesterday's cold front didn't bring much rain with it, but it did bring cloudy periods to the area this afternoon as it has stalled out across the southern portion of our viewing area.
Temperatures today were a bit cooler as they climbed into the middle and upper 70s and we did see a slight drop in the humidity due to a light northerly breeze. For the remainder of our Wednesday afternoon, expect mostly cloudy skies and couple of showers mainly south of the Caloosahatchee River as they roll in from the southwest off the Gulf of Mexico. Through the evening, expect a few of these showers to linger across the area as temperatures fall into the upper 60s to low 70s.
Tonight, the clouds should begin to break up across Southwest Florida with partly cloudy skies overnight. Temperatures will also be cooler as they drop into the upper 50s with a few spots reaching the middle 50s by morning.
By Thursday, we should manage to squeeze out more sunshine and daytime highs will remain on a cooling trend as they top out in the middle 70s. As another system passes across the state, Friday and into the weekend we'll notice our skies beginning to cloud up and temperatures will take a tumble. By Saturday we're looking at highs in the 60s with a pretty good chance of a few scattered showers to develop during the afternoon and into Sunday. Overnight lows will drop into the 40s through Tuesday morning with 30s deeper inland.
Tuesday afternoon temperatures will begin to moderate and we'll be back into the middle 70s, which is just a few degrees below the average for this time of year. By Wednesday, we'll be tracking another cold front moving across the peninsula with another shot of cool and dry air.
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11:43:13 he was on top of me and hitting my head against the floor. What did you do? 20. I faked being unconscious so he would stop. 25
SHE SAYS HER FIANCE ATTACKED HER --
VICIOUSLY BEATING HER TO THE GROUND!
IT WAS A FIGHT SHE SAYS LED TO THE DEATH OF THE COUPLE'S BABY.
TONIGHT--
WE'RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT THAT FIGHT AS THE BABY'S MOTHER TOOK THE STAND IN A LEE COUNTY COURTROOM.
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WHITNEY SIMONSEN SAYS AFTER HER FIANCE, RYAN COSTELLO, ATTACKED HER --
HE TURNED HIS ANGER TO THEIR 4-MONTH-OLD SON.
SHE SAYS HE SHOOK THE BABY.
SHE TRIED TO GET THE BABY TO THE HOSPTIAL, BUT IT WAS TOO LATE.
TODAY --
SHE ADMITTED SHE DIDN'T CALL POLICE BECAUSE SHE HAD DRUGS IN HER HOME.
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11:55 Did you contact the police? No
Why didn't you contact police? Because there was drugs INTHE house
Is it fair to say at that point in time you were a drug dealer? Yes
THE DEFENSE WORKED TODAY TO PROVE SIMONSEN GAVE CONFLICTING STATEMENTS ABOUT EVERYTHING FROM HOW SHE FOUND HER SON. TO HER DRUG USE
SHE AGREED TO TESTIFY IN THIS CASE AS A RESULT OF A PLEA DEAL ON DRUG CHARGES.
SHE'S SERVING OUT A TEN YEAR SENTENCE.
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ABC7 IS EXPOSING NEW EVIDENCE TONIGHT OF CORRUPTION IN THE PARKS AND REC DEPARTMENT IN COLLIER COUNTY.
AN AUDIT OF SPENDING FOUND SUPERVISORS AT THE IMMOKALEE BRANCH, STEALING MONEY-- PRETENDING EMPLOYEES WORKED WHEN THEY DIDN'T, AND CASHING AND POCKETING PAYCHECKS.
IT ALL STARTED WITH A PHONE CALL FROM A CONCERNED MOTHER.
HER DAUGHTER WAS ON THE PARKS PAYROLL - AND RECEIVED A W-2 FORM THAT SHOWED SHE WORKED TOO MANY HOURS.
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They went right down the list, and ensured each and every one of them were violated."
HERE'S WHAT THE INVESTIGATION FOUND -
SUPERVISORS APPROVED FALSIFIED TIMECARDS.
TIMEKEEPERS ENTERED THOSE FALSIFIED TIMES.
AND AUTHORIZED APPROVERS FAILED TO REVIEW THE CARDS.
AN AUDIT OBTAINED BY ABC7 SHOWS NEARLY 25 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN ESTIMATED UNDER AND OVER PAYMENTS TO EMPLOYEES.
A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY, ONCE IT'S COMPLETE, COMMISSIONERS WILL DECIDE ON DISCIPLARY ACTION.
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WE HAVE BRAND NEW DETAILS TONIGHT --
ABOUT A DEADLY DEPUTY-INVOLVED SHOOTING ON I-75 LAST YEAR.
INVESTIGATORS SAY LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES FRANK TRESTKA AND DAN COTE SHOT
AND KILLED CARLOS JOSEPH CHARLES LAST JUNE.
THE STATE ATTORNEY NOW SAYS HE WILL NOT FILE ANY CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST THE DEPUITES.
HE DECIDED IT WAS APPROPRIATE FOR THEM TO USE DEADLY FORCE.
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TONIGHT--
WE'RE ALSO LEARNING NEW DETAILS ABOUT THE DEATH OF A TEEN, GUNNED DOWN IN FORT MYERS.
ACCORDING TO AN ARREST REPORT --
KANASHA ISSAC
WAS THREE MONTHS PREGNANT AT THE TIME OF THE SHOOTING.
THE IMMOKALEE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WAS SHOT IN THE FACE OUTSIDE ALE HOUSE SATURDAY NIGHT.
HENRY BRUNSON FACES SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGES IN ISAAC'S DEATH.
OFFICERS ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR ONE MORE SUSPECT IN THE SHOOTING.
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NEW DETAILS TONIGHT ABOUT A CRASH ON EYE 75 INVOLVING A TROOPER.
F-H-P TELLS US TROOPER GUSTAVO REYES IS ON DESK DUTY DURING THE INVESTIGATION.
AUTHORITIES ARE CONDUCTING A HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION THAT COULD TAKE 60 DAYS TO COMPLETE.
TROOPERS SAY REYES CLIPPED THE BACK OF A FAMILY'S JEEP BETWEEN COLONIAL AND DANIELS IN LEE COUNTY ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO.
FRIENDS OF THE MCCLURE FAMILY SAY CRYSTAL'S UNBORN BABY DID NOT SURVIVE.
HER HUSBAND CHRISTOPHER SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURIES --
THEIR ONE YEAR OLD BABY BOY IS EXPECTED TO BE OK.
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NEW TONIGHT --
A CHARLOTTE COUNTY WOMAN IS FACING CHARGES TONIGHT IN A TERRIBLE CASE OF ANIMAL ABUSE.
SHE'S ACCUSED OF LEAVING HER 10 PETS IN CRATES, WITH NO FOOD OR WATER, LIVING IN THEIR OWN FILTH.
ANIMAL CONTROL TELLS US THEY GOT A CALL FROM SOMEONE WHO HAD BEEN DOING MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE VACANT LOT --
AND DISCOVERED THE ANIMALS.
WHEN OFFICERS CONFRONTED HER-- THEY SAY SHE TOLD THEM SHE WAS MOVING AND COULDN'T TAKE HER PETS WITH HER, SO SHE DECIDED TO LEAVE THEM ON HER FAMILY'S PROPERTY INSTEAD.
TWO OF THE CATS HAD TO BE PUT DOWN BECAUSE THEY WERE IN SUCH BAD SHAPE.
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15:39 "the mosquitos were unbelievable out there and as a result. the dogs were heartworm positive."
ANIMAL CONTROL TOOK THE DOGS AND CATS.
THEY'RE RECOVERING AT DIFFERENT RESCUE GROUPS.
AS FOR THE OWNER-
SHE'S IS FACING 20 ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES.
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TOMORROW, POPE BENEDICT WILL STEP DOWN AS LEADER OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH--
AND TODAY, FAITHFULL FOLLOWERS ARE SAYING GOODBYE.
THE PONTIFF HELD HIS FINAL GENERAL AUDIENCE TODAY BEFORE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE.
PACKED INTO SAINT PETER'S SQUARE.
THE POPE RECALLED MOMENTS OF "JOY AND LIGHT" DURING HIS PAPACY, ALONG WITH TIMES OF GREAT DIFFICULTY.
AFTER HIS ADDRESS, THE POPE TOOK A TURN AROUND THE SQUARE TO OFFER A PERSONAL GOODBYE TO AS MANY AS POSSIBLE.
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AND AS THE POPE PREPARES TO STEP DOWN.
CATHOLICS HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE ALSO THANKING HIM FOR HIS SERVICE.
TWO DAYS OF EVENTS CELEBRATING BENEDICT BEGAN TODAY IN AVE MARIA.
THOSE IN ATTENDANCE OF TODAY'S MASS SAY IT WAS BITTERSWEET.
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It will be a sad time but I'm also just very thankful for the amount and time and love he's given to our church.
I'm glad to see the recognition of Pope Benedict is being given the way it is, he is absolutely following the will of God and we should all pay close attention.
THE CELEBRATION WILL CONTINUE IN AVE MARIA TOMORROW IN THE HOURS LEADING UP TO THE POPE'S RESIGNATION.
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A MEETING IN WASHINGTON TO DISCUSS AVERTING THE SEQUESTER WILL COME TOO LATE.
DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS FROM BOTH THE HOUSE AND THE SENTATE WILL JOIN THE PRESIDENT FRIDAY TO DICUSS THE 85-BILLION-DOLLAR SPENDING CUTS.
BUT STILL --
THEY HAVEN'T REACHED A DEAL TO AVOID THE CUTS.
AND THE PRESIDENT'S MEETING IS SCEDULED TO TAKE PLACE **AFTER CONGRESS WILL HAVE ALREADY MISSED FRIDAY'S DEADLINE.
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THE GUN CONTROL DEBATE HEATS UP IN WASHINGTON, AS FAMILY MEMBERS OF SANDY HOOK VICTIMS MADE AN EMOTIONAL PLEA TO PASS AN ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN.
"It's hard for me to be here today to talk about my deceased son. I have to.I'm his voice"
IT'S THE FIRST HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BAN ON MILITARY-STYLE ASSAULT WEAPONS SINCE THE DECEMBER 14TH RAMPAGE IN NEWTOWN LEFT 20 CHILDREN AND SIX ADULTS DEAD.
OPPONENTS SAY THE BAN'S NOT NECESSARY.BUT BETTER ENFORCEMENT OF EXISTING LAW IS.
THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE COULD VOTE ON THE PROPOSED BAN AS EARLY AS THURSDAY.
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HERE AT HOME
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF MIKE SCOTT SAYS HE WILL **NOT USE ANY DEPARTMENT RESOURCES TO ENFORCE TIGHTER GUN LAWS FROM WASHINGTON.
IN THE TWO PAGE LETTER -
SHERIFF SCOTT CALLS THE PRESIDENT ON CLAIMS HE MADE DURING HIS 2008 CAMPAIGN --
CLAIMS SCOTT SAYS CONTRADICT HIS LATEST STANCE ON GUN CONTROL.
IN AN EMAIL CONVERSATION WITH THE SHERIFF THIS AFTERNOON -
ABC7 ASKED HOW HE DECIDES WHAT IS CONSTITUTIONAL.
HE WROTE BACK - SAYING QUOTE "I THINK THAT EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THE CONSTITUTION IS "CONSTITUTIONAL" AND SO IT BECOMES VERY EASY FOR ME TO DETERMINE WHAT IS CONSTITUTIONAL OR NOT."
ABC7 REACHED OUT TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
THE PRESS SECRETARY'S OFFICE RESPONDED SAYING -
THE PRESIDENT BELIEVES MOST GUN OWNERS CAN RESPECT THE SECOND AMENDMENT AND GUN CONTROL WILL KEEP AN IRRESPONSIBLE, LAW-BREAKING FEW FROM INFLICTING HARM ON A MASSIVE SCALE."
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CAPE CORAL IS PREARING TO CUT CHECKS TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PROPERTY OWNERS.
THE REFUNDS STEM FROM PEOPLE *OVER-PAYING* INTO UTILITY EXPANSION PROJECTS.
SOME OF THOSE PROJECTS DATE BACK TO THE 19-90s.
CITY LEADERS TELL US THEY'RE CLOSING 54-THOUSAND ASSESSMENT ACCOUNTS AND PLAN TO SEND OUT THE MONEY BY MID-JUNE.
THE CITY MANAGER SAYS CURRENT PROPERTY OWNERS WILL RECEIVE THE REFUND CHECKS -- NO MATTER HOW LONG THEY'VE OWNED THE LAND.
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TAKE SOTS
Richard Hanson, Cape Coral
1521 "Ha ha, who wouldn't be happy about getting a rebate?"
Ernie Fuentes, Cape Coral
1355 "the money is there. Maybe they should keep it and not raise your
taxes."
THE CITY MANAGER TELLS ABC7 -- CAPE CORAL HAS A MORAL AND LEGAL OBLIGATION TO RETURN THE MONEY RATHER THAN USE IT FOR NEEDY PROJECTS.
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FIGHT AND FLIGHT IS BETTER THAN HIDING.
HOW LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICALS ARE *CHANGING* THEIR STRATAGIES WHEN IT COMES TO SCHOOL SHOOTERS.
PLUS --
CAUGHT ON CAMERA--
A STORE OWNER SPRINGS INTO ACTION TO STOP A PAIR OF HAMMER-WIELDING CRIMINALS.
THE CONFRONTATION THAT ENDED IN A FLASH --
WITH A VICTORY FOR AN 81-YEAR-OLD MAN!
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LAW ENFOREMENT OFFICERS ARE STUDYING NEW STRATAGIES FOR REACTING TO SHOOTERS IN SCHOOLS.
THIS DRILL IN AN IOWA SCHOOL IS TAKING A LOOK AT THE OPTIONS STUDENTS AND STAFF HAVE WHEN AN ARMED INTRUDER ENTERS A BUILDING.
THEY FOUND A SIMULATED SHOOTER HAD FAR FEWER VICTIMS WHEN THEY WERE ABLE TO RUN OR FIGHT BACK.
COMPARED TO WHEN THEY TRIED TO HIDE.
A FEDERAL HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT IS PAYING FOR THIS TRAINING.
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NEW AT 7 --
THAT ALABAMA BUNKER -- WHERE A YOUNG BOY WAS HELD HOSTAGE FOR NEARLY A WEEK -- HAS NOW BEEN DEMOLISHED.
F-B-I AGENTS SHOT AND KILLED JIMMY LEE DYKES INSIDE THE SHELTER EARLIER THIS MONTH.
THAT BROUGHT THE SIX-DAY STANDOFF TO AN END.
OFFICIALS SAY THE BUNKER WAS APPROXIMATELY THE SIZE OF A LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET AND WAS EASY TO DISMANTLE BECAUSE IT WAS MOSTLY MADE OF WOOD.
AUTHORITIES SAY DYKES SHOT AND KILLED A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER BEFORE TAKING THE THEN 5-YEAR-OLD ETHAN HOSTAGE.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA--
AN 81-YEAR-OLD CALIFORNIA STORE OWNER TAKES ON TWO HAMMER-WIELDING ROBBERS.
THIS IS SECURITY VIDEO OF FROM FEBRUARY 2ND.
IT SHOWS THE TWO SUSPECTS WALK INTO A JEWELRY STORE, AND START SMASHING DISPLAY CASES AND STEALING JEWELRY.
THE OWNER CHASES THE ROBBERS AND EVEN TRIES TO GRAB ONE.
THE THIEVES DID GET AWAY WITH SEVERAL WATCHES.WORTH ABOUT 40-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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12:07 this has got to be one of the worst times I've ever seen it 12:09
RED TIDE IS PLAGUING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BEACHES.
AND TONIGHT --
TWO NEW FORMS OF MARINE LIFE ARE AMONG THE CASUALTIES.
AND A TRUSTED WORKER TURNS INTO A BRAZEN CRIMINAL.
WHAT A THIEF STOLE FROM AN ELDERLY PINE ISLAND WOMAN THAT'S LEFT HER HEARTBROKEN TONIGHT.
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After seven straight days of highs in the 80s, cooler weather will be moving into Southwest Florida over the next couple of days and into the weekend. Yesterday's cold front didn't bring much rain with it, but it did bring cloudy periods to the area this afternoon as it has stalled out across the southern portion of our viewing area.
Temperatures today were a bit cooler as they climbed into the middle and upper 70s and we did see a slight drop in the humidity due to a light northerly breeze. For the remainder of our Wednesday afternoon, expect mostly cloudy skies and couple of showers mainly south of the Caloosahatchee River as they roll in from the southwest off the Gulf of Mexico. Through the evening, expect a few of these showers to linger across the area as temperatures fall into the upper 60s to low 70s.
Tonight, the clouds should begin to break up across Southwest Florida with partly cloudy skies overnight. Temperatures will also be cooler as they drop into the upper 50s with a few spots reaching the middle 50s by morning.
By Thursday, we should manage to squeeze out more sunshine and daytime highs will remain on a cooling trend as they top out in the middle 70s. As another system passes across the state, Friday and into the weekend we'll notice our skies beginning to cloud up and temperatures will take a tumble. By Saturday we're looking at highs in the 60s with a pretty good chance of a few scattered showers to develop during the afternoon and into Sunday. Overnight lows will drop into the 40s through Tuesday morning with 30s deeper inland.
Tuesday afternoon temperatures will begin to moderate and we'll be back into the middle 70s, which is just a few degrees below the average for this time of year. By Wednesday, we'll be tracking another cold front moving across the peninsula with another shot of cool and dry air.
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RED TIDE IS WREAKING HAVOC ON SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BEACHES.
AND IT'S NOT JUST FISH WASHING UP ON OUR SHORES.
SCIENTISTS SAY THE NUMBER OF MANATEES THAT DIED THIS YEAR HAS TRIPLED.
AND THEY'RE BLAMING THE TOXIC BLOOMS.
NEARLY ALL OF THE DEAD SEA COWS ARE TURNING UP IN LEE - CHARLOTTE - AND NORTHERN COLLIER COUNTY.
THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION SAYS IT'S RESCUED FIVE MANATEES.
SCIENTISTS SAY THE TOXIN PRODUCED BY RED TIDE GETS STUCK IN THE SEA GRASS MANATEES EAT.
ANOTHER VICTIM OF RED TIDE--
STONE CRABS.
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15:25 the crabs are feeding on the dead fish on the bottom they're just not going in traps 15:33
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AND TONIGHT THAT RED TIDE--
IS ALSO GETTING THE BLAME FOR AN INCREASE IN TURTLE KILLS.
SO FAR THIS YEAR 13 DEAD SEA TURTLES HAVE BEEN REPORTED.
A LOGGERHEAD EARLIER TODAY,
AND AN ENDANGERED KEMPS RIDLEY JUST A FEW HOURS AGO.
THAT'S COMPARED TO JUST TWO SEA TURTLE DEATHS AT THIS TIME LAST YEAR.
THE SEA TURTLES WILL BE FROZEN UNTIL FWC CAN PICK THEM UP AND STUDY THEM,
TO DETERMINE IF RED TIDE KILLED THEM.
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A 13-YEAR-OLD CHARLOTTE COUNTY BOY IS BACK HOME TONIGHT --
AFTER A HORSE-BACK RIDING ACCIDENT LANDED HIM TO THE HOSPITAL FOR 17 DAYS.
OUR CAMERA WAS THERE AS GABE WELCHMAN INTERACTED WITH THE HORSE HE WAS RIDING THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT.
THE EIGHTH GRADER SUFFERED A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY WHEN ANOTHER HORSE COLLIDED WITH THE HORSE HE WAS RIDING.
GABE WAS UNCONCIOUSNESS FOR FOUR DAYS.
NOW, HE IS WALKING, TALKING AND HAPPY TO BE OUT OF THE HOSPITAL.
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"I think he's got a little more of an attitude of gratitude. He's just really happy that he's still alive and he's really happy to be home and see his horses and his family."
GABE WILL GO TO LEE COUNTY THREE DAYS A WEEK FOR DIFFERENT REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
DOCTORS SAY THE HELMET HE WAS WEARING SAVED HIS LIFE.
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GUNS, JEWELRY AND MONEY ALL STOLEN FROM A WOMAN'S HOME ON PINE ISLAND.
THE ELDERLY VICTIM SAYS THE MAN ARRESTED FOR THE THEFT WAS SOMEONE SHE THOUGHT SHE COULD TRUST.
33-YEAR-OLD DANIEL TODD IS FACING THEFT, FORGERY AND FRAUD CHARGES.
RICE SAYS HE CAME OVER TO DO WORK IN HER BEDROOM.
WHEN HE LEFT - SHE NOTICED MISSING CHECKS, GUNS AND HER JEWERLY.
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40:29 you cant go back to that place and say remember that i want you to make me one just like that because thats impossible 40:38
AN INVESTIGATION UNCOVERED TODD CASHED TWO OF RICE'S MISSING CHECKS--TOTALING $1400.
DEPUTIES ALSO TRACKED DOWN RICE'S JEWELRY.
THEY SAY TODD SOLD IT TO "GOLD 2 CASH" IN THE CAPE.
IT WAS TOO LATE TO GET IT BACK--IT HAD BEEN MELTED.
TODD WAS ARRESTED TUESDAY.
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ONE OF LEE COUNTY'S LARGEST EMPLOYERS HAS ANNOUNCED A MAJOR EXPANSION.
NATS OF RIBBON CUTTING
TODAY- CHICO'S CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS REVEALED IT'S NEWEST ADDITION.
IT'S THIS 146 THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT BUILDING KNOWN AS "BUILDING TEN."
THE COMPANY ALSO PLANS TO HIRE 150 NEW EMPLOYEES IN THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS.
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GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT WANTS TO SPEND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO KEEP SPRING TRAINING IN THE STATE.
TODAY HE ANNOUNCED HE'S OFFERING FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ANNUALLY TO RENOVATE STADIUMS.
SCOTT SAYS HE WANTS THAT MONEY TO RETAIN THE 15 MAJOR LEAGUE TEAMS IN THE STATE.
AND KEEP FLORIDA NUMBER ONE FOR SPRING TRAINING.
THE FUNDING SOURCE WOULD BE CAPPED AT 20 MILLION FOR EACH PROJECT AND MATCHED WITH LOCAL DOLLARS.
IT WILL NEED STATE LEGISLATORS APPROVAL.
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COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NAPLES. JUST TWO WINS AWAY FROM A STATE TITLE. THAT QUEST STARTED TODAY. HIGHLIGHTS COMING UP.
PLUS UGLY SCENE FROM THE NBA. THE AFTERMATH. NEXT IN SPORTS.
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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN
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snap snap snap
TONIGHT AT 11 --
WE ARE TURNING PERMANANT REMINDERS OF PAST LOVES AND DUMB CHOICES INTO FADING MEMORIES.
GETTING INKED DOESN'T HAVE TO BE FOREVER --
BUT GETTING THAT INK GONE COMES AT A COST.
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PLUS -- HOSTESS IS GONE -- THE FUTURE OF THE TWINKIE IS STILL UNKNOWN --
BUT TONIGHT, FIND OUT WHICH HOSTESS BRAND WILL LIVE ON,
AND WHEN YOU CAN SEE IT BACK ON STORE SHELVES.
THAT'S TONIGHT AFTER AN ALL NEW NASHVILLE.
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SPORTS OPEN
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THOSE WHO SAY THERE'S NO I IN TEAM ARE NOT TRYING TO PROVE HOW WELL THEY CAN SPELL. WE HOPE. RATHER HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO COME TOGETHER. NOWHERE IS THAT MORE EVIDENT THAN THE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NAPLES. SEAHAWKS. HAVE CERTAINLY COME TOGETHER. JUST TWO WINS AWAY FROM A STATE TITLE. THERE MAY NOT BE AN I IN TEAM. BUT THERE'S TWO IN CHAMPIONSHIP
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LET'S GO TO LAKELAND FOR THE STATE-SEMI FINALS. C-S-N TAKING ON PROVIDENE.
SEAHAWKS. IN A BIG HOLE EARLY. JEFF MERTON HITS THE 3. BUT. C-S-N DOWN 18 TO 3
SECOND HALF ALL PROVIDENCE. THEY OUT SCORE THE SEAHWKS BY 23 POINT. AND WIN 74-39.
A GREAT SEASON COMES TO AN END. SEAHAWKS END THE SEASON WITH A 28-3 RECORD.
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THE FGCU MEN ARE SEEKING A CONFERNCE TITLE. BUT A WIN OVER MERCER ON THURSDAY IS A MUST.
THE GOOD NEWS IS THE GAME IS AT ALICO ARENA. WHERE THE EAGLES ARE ALWAYS DANGEROUS. 13-1 ON THE YEAR.
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THIS WAS THE SCENE IN INDIANAPOLIS LAST NIGHT.
PACERS AND WARRIORS GOT INTO A SCHUFFLE.
FORMER GATOR. DAVID LEE PART OF THE MAYLEE. HE'S BEEN SUSPENDED ONE GAME.
SO HAS PACER CENTER. ROY HIBBERT.
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AS A PLAYER. JACK NICKLAUS WAS THE BEST THERE WAS. HE'S GOT 18 MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIP TO PROVE IT. AS A COURSE DESIGNER. HE PRETTY GOOD AS WELL. HE'S GOT. MORE THAN 300 COURSE TO HIS NAME. INCLUDING THE PGA NATIONAL. HOST OF THIS WEEK'S HONDA CLASSIC. GUYS LIKE TIGER WOODS READY TO TAME THE GOLDEN BEAR.
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LET'S PLAY SOME BASEBALL
FORMER TWIN BEN REVERE. INVADING HAMMOND STADIUM WITH HIS NEW TEAM, THE PHILLIES,
REVERE PICKING ON HIS OLD MATES. STEALING SECOND. HE HAD TWO HITS. AND SCORED TWO RUNS
4TH INNING.TWO ON FOR RYAN DOUMIT. GONE!!! 3-RUN BLAST.
TWINS WIN 12-5.
REVERE. GLAD TO RETURN TO HAMMOND STADIUM.
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MARINER HIGH SCHOOL IS LOOKING FOR A NEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACH.
TODAY CHRIS SINER. RESIGNED AFTER 3 SEASONS. THE TRITONS WERE 9-21 IN THOSE 3 YEARS.
SINER. SAID THERE WERE A LOT OF FACTORS IN HIS DECISION. SPENDING MORE TIME WITH FAMILY. OF COURS AT THE TOP OF THE LIST.
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NEWS FROM THE NFL.
SAN FRANCISCO QUARTERBACK IS HEADING TO KANSAS CITY.
TODAY HE WAS TRADED TO THE CHIEFS. THE DEAL WONT BE OFFICAL FOR A COUPLE WEEKS.
SMITH OF COURSE LOST HIS STARTING JOB. TO COLIN KAEPERNICK. WHO LED THE NINERS TO THE SUPER BOWL.
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ADLIB POINTS
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