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"I will continue to accompany the church with my prayers and i ask each of you to pray for me and for the new pope."
RIGHT NOW ON A-B-C 7.
AN HISTORIC DAY FOR THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.
AS POPE BENEDICT --- STEPS DOWN.
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PLUS, LESS THAN 24 HOURS -
UNTIL 85 BILLION DOLLARS IN SPENDING CUTS KICK IN.
*IF THE GOVERNMENT CAN'T COME TO AGREEMENT.
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AND, A SPECIAL HOMECOMING --- FOR A CHARLOTTE COUNTY TEEN.
AFTER SPENDING SEVERAL WEEKS -- IN THE HOSPITAL.
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"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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DEVELOPING NEWS WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING ALL WEEK.
POPE BENEDICT MARKS HIS LAST DAY IN THE PAPACY.
THE POPE WILL MEET WITH DOZENS OF CARDINALS -- FOR THE LAST TIME THIS MORNING.
AS HE PREPARES FOR HIS RESIGNATION.
THE CARDINALS ARE IN THE VATICAN NOW --
TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF CHOOSING A NEW POPE.
AFTER THEIR MEETING,
THE POPE WILL FLY BY HELICOPTER --
TO HIS SUMMER RESIDENCE, CASTEL GANDOLFO.
AND HIS *FINAL PUBLIC ACT AS POPE --
WILL BE GREETING PARISHIONERS FROM THE BALCONY.
HE'LL STAY THERE FOR THE NEXT COUPLE WEEKS,
AS HIS APARTAMENT IN VATICAN CITY IS RENOVATED.
STAY WITH ABC7 ALL MORNING.
FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE OF THE POPE'S LAST DAY.
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MEANWHILE, BACK HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE "DIOCESE OF VENICE" HAS ASKED *ALL ITS CHURCHES IN THE TEN-COUNTY REGION.
TO HOLD A MASS HONORING THE POPE.
THEY CALLED IT "MASS OF THANKSGIVING."
nats - 8:55:15 - This new years eve of our church. The time when we look back over the past years to give thanks and prayer and praise to god for the papacy of our pope benedict the 16th.
ABOUT 100 PEOPLE CAME OUT TO SAINT CECILIA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY -- IN FORT MYERS WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
THE MESSAGE?
GIVE THANKS FOR THE POPE -- AND HIS SERVICE.
AND PARISHIONERS WANTED TO PAY HOMAGE TO LEADER -- ONE LAST TIME.
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I think it's kind if a big deal. It's the first time this has happened in 600 years that a pope has resigned.
THE NEXT MASS OF THANKSGIVING AT SAINT CECILIA -- IS THIS MORNING AT 7-30.
THEY HOST ANOTHER AT 12-10 IN THE AFTERNOON.
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AN UPDATE TO BREAKING NEWS IN LEHIGH ACRES.
GUNNERY ROAD IS BACK OPEN AT THIS HOUR AFTER A SERIOUS CRASH NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF FIRST STREET SOUTHWEST.
TROOPERS TELL US ONE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING IN THE WRONG LANE AND HIT ANOTHER DRIVER HEAD ON -- SERIOUSLY INJURING BOTH DRIVERS.
WE ARE STILL WORKING TO GET AN UPDATE ON THEIR CONDITIONS.
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LESS THAN 24 HOURS REMAIN --
BEFORE 85 BILLION DOLLARS IN "ACROSS-THE-BOARD" SPENDING CUTS START KICKING IN!
PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS INVITED CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS TO THE WHITE HOUSE ON FRIDAY.
FOR FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS.
IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID THE AUTOMATIC CUTS.
THAT'S IF DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS DON'T COME UP WITH A PLAN --
TO AVOID THE "SEQUESTER" BEFORE THEN.
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"The issue is not technical. the issue is political. And the question is whether or not we are going to see a willingness on the part of all parties to compromise in meaningful way."
THE PRESIDENT IS ASKING DEMOCRATS TO ACCEPT CHANGES TO ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS.
HE'S ALSO ASKING REPUBLICANS TO DROP THEIR OPPOSITION TO NEW TAX REVENUE.
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NEW THIS MORNING, A NINE YEAR OLD COLLIER COUNTY GIRL.
HURT IN A CRASH MONDAY AFTERNOON, HAS DIED.
ACCORDING TO OUR PARTNERS AT THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS.
EMMA BLACKWOOD WAS RIDING IN A CAR --- THAT REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE ON SANTA BARBARA ROAD.
ACCORDING TO INITIAL REPORTS. EMMA *WAS WEARING HER SEATBELT.
THE CRASH IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.
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WE HAVE NEW INFORMATION -
ABOUT THE MURDER OF A 16-YEAR-OLD IMMOKALEE GIRL.
A-B-C SEVEN HAS LEARNED --
KANASHA ISAAC WAS THREE MONTHS PREGNANT.
WHEN SHE WAS SHOT IN THE FACE.
THIS HAPPENED LAST WEEKEND,
IN THE FORT MYERS ALE HOUSE PARKING LOT.
THIS MAN -- HENRY BRUNSON IS CHARGED -- WITH HER MURDER.
OFFICERS ARE LOOKING FOR ANOTHER PERSON, TOO.
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WHAT IS USUALLY A PRISTINE BEACH.
CONTINUES TO BE A DECAYING BED -- OF DEAD SEA LIFE.
RED TIDE OCCURS NATURALLY -- AND EXPERTS SAY WE CAN'T GET RID OF IT.
SO MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE MET WEDNESDAY ON SANIBEL -- TO FIND OUT WHY.
SCIENTISTS EXPLAINED THE WHOLE PROCESS.
DOGS SHOULD STAY OUT OF THE WATER.
AND IF THEY DO --- HOSE THEM OFF IMMEDIATELY.
RESORTS ON THE ISLAND -- HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH CONCERNED CUSTOMERS.
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Debbie Bubley - Resort Employee 25:49 "its very difficult to relate to the guests that there's not going to be a problem for them and I don't know what to say to them"
BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY HOLES IN RED TIDE RESEARCH.
SCIENTISTS STILL DON'T KNOW A LOT --- ABOUT LONG TERM EFFECTS.
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A 13-YEAR-OLD CHARLOTTE COUNTY BOY IS BACK HOME THIS MORNING.
AFTER A HORSE-BACK RIDING ACCIDENT LANDED HIM IN THE HOSPITAL FOR 17 DAYS.
A-B-C 7 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 HIS HORSE.
GABE WAS UNCONSCIOUS FOR FOUR DAYS.
BUT NOW -- HE IS WALKING, TALKING AND HAPPY TO BE OUT OF THE HOSPITAL.
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TOP STORY -- THE POPE OFFICIALLY RETIRES.
MANY CHANGES.
WE'VE TALKED ABOUT THE RED SHOES.
HE HAS TO TURN THEM IN. FOR BROWN LOAFERS.
THIS IS VIDEO OF THE MEXICAN SHOEMAKER BEHIND THE POPE'S FOOTWEAR.
SO WHAT'S THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RED SHOES?
TIED TO HISTORY.
GO BACK HUNDREDS OF YEARS.
SYMBOLIZE A WILLINGNESS TO BLEED FOR THE CHURCH.
AND NO ONE ELSE IN THE CHURCH CAN WEAR RED SHOES.
ANOTHER LIVE LOOK AT THE VATICAN --
COVERAGE CONTINUES ALL MORNING ON ABC7.
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TOP STORY -- THE POPE'S LAST DAY.
HERE IS VIDEO OF CASTEL GANDOLFO.
SECURITY IS TIGHT.
AS THEY PREPARE FOR THE POPE'S ARRIVAL.
THOUSANDS WILL GREET HIM.
SWISS GUARDS USUALLY STAND OUTSIDE HIS DOORS.
BUT AT 8 P-M TONIGHT -- THEY GO OFF DUTY.
FINISHED WITH THEIR SERVICE PROTECTING THE HEAD OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
NO WORD ON HOW LONG HE'LL STAY HERE.
ANOTHER LIVE LOOK AT THE VATICAN --
COVERAGE CONTINUES ALL MORNING ON ABC7.
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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.
"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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JACK LEW WILL BE THE NEXT TREASURY SECRETARY.
THE SENATE CONFIRMED HIM -- WITH A VOTE OF 71 TO 26 ON WEDNESDAY.
HE WAS PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CHIEF OF STAFF.
AND ALSO THE BUDGET DIRECTOR FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA -- AND FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTON.
AS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, LEW WILL RUN DOMESTIC FINANCIAL POLICY.
COLLECT FEDERAL TAXES --- AND MANAGE PUBLIC DEBT.
HE REPLACES TIMOTHY GEITHNER.
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IT'S _________
HERE'S A LOOK AT THURSDAY'S TOP STORIES.
POPE BENEDICT OFFICIALLY RETIRES TODAY.
AFTER NEARLY EIGHT YEARS AS HEAD OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH --
HE AS DECIDED TO RESIGN, CITING HEALTH REASONS.
THE PROCESS FOR CHOOSING THE NEXT POPE SHOULD BEGIN NEXT WEEK.
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LESS THAN ONE DAY -- UNTIL THE NEXT FISCAL CRISIS.
85 BILLION DOLLARS IN SPENDING CUTS.
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS CALLING ON BOTH PARTIES TO COMPROMISE.
AND INVITED CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS --- FROM BOTH SIDES ---- TO THE WHITE HOUSE FOR A MEETING TOMORROW.
TO WORK ON A DEAL
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A-B-C 7 HAS LEARNED --
THE 16-YEAR-OLD IMMOKALEE GIRL KILLED LAST WEEK.
WAS PREGNANT.
KANASHA ISAAC WAS THREE MONTHS PREGNANT,
WHEN SHE WAS SHOT OUTSIDE THE FORT MYERS ALE HOUSE.
HENRY BRUNSON IS CHARGED WITH HER MURDER.
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AND, A NINE-YEAR-OLD COLLIER COUNTY GIRL. HURT IN A CAR CRASH ON MONDAY. HAS DIED.
EMMA BLACKWOOD WAS RIDING IN A CAR --- THAT REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE ON SANTA BARBARA ROAD.
THE CRASH IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
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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.
"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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FOLKS IN THE MIDWEST ARE DIGGING OUT THIS MORNING,
FROM THEIR *SECOND MAJOR SNOWSTORM IN A WEEK.
AIRLINE TRAVELERS RETURNING TO THE AREA --
FOUND THEIR VEHICLES TRAPPED IN SNOW.
NO WORRIES THOUGH.
THE PEOPLE WHO RUN THIS LONG TERM PARKING LOT.
HAD WORKERS HELP THE DRIVERS.
SOME CARS WERE COMPLETELY BURIED.
SIX PEOPE DIED ACROSS THE STATE,
FROM THIS WEEK'S STORM.
AND MORE THEN TWO FEET OF SNOW HAS FALLEN --
IN MANY PARTS OF KANSAS IN THE LAST WEEK.
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INCREDIBLE VIDEO TO SHOW YOU THIS MORNING --- OUT OF DENVER.
IT'S A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT.
IN THIS SECURITY VIDEO.
YOU CAN SEE A GRAY SEDAN ---- BARREL THROUGH THE INTERSECTION AND HIT A CHILD.
AS SHE WAS CROSSING THE STREET EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
SHE WAS ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL.
WITNESSES SAY THE DRIVER RAN A RED LIGHT.
THE STUDENT WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL -- AND REMAINS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
POLICE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THE DRIVER.
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A HOUSE EXPLOSION IN ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN --
LEAVES ONE PERSON DEAD.
INVESTIGATORS HAVE NOT CONFIRMED *WHAT CAUSED LAST NIGHT'S BLAST.
BUT SUSPECT NATURAL GAS.
THE HOUSES NEXT DOOR SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.
AND WINDOWS WERE BLOWN OUT AT HOUSES ACROSS THE STREET.
THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE HAS CONFIRMED ONE DEATH.
A 58-YEAR-OLD RESIDENT.
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THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE COULD VOTE ON A PROPOSED BAN ---- ON MILITARY STYLE ASSAULT WEAPONS.
AS EARLY AS THURSDAY.
FAMILY MEMBERS OF SANDY HOOK VICTIMS --- MADE AN EMOTIONAL PLEA. TO PASS THE 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 BAN.
SINCE A SHOOTER IN NEWTOWN -- LEFT 20 CHILDREN AND SIX ADULTS DEAD -- IN DECEMBER.
OPPONENTS SAY THE BAN IS *NOT NECESSARY.
BUT BETTER ENFORCEMENT OF *EXISTING LAW -- IS.
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GOOD NEWS FOR THE STOCK MARKET THIS MORNING.
THE DOW JONES CLOSED AT JUST OVER 14-THOUSAND YESTERDAY.
HITTING A NEW FIVE YEAR HIGH.
THIS AFTER IT FELL TO A NEW ONE-MONTH *LOW,
DURING MONDAY'S STOCK SLIDE.
THE VOLATILITY OVER THE PAST WEEK STEMS FROM SPLIT VIEWS --
ON U-S ECONOMIC STIMULUS AND THE EUROPEAN DEBT CRISIS.
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A WOMAN WHO WOULDN'T TAKE A BACK SEAT MORE THAN 50 YEARS AGO.
RECEIVED A PROMINENT PLACE OF HONOR IN THE U.S. CAPITOL.
PRESIDENT OBAMA AND CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS --- UNVEILED A 9 FOOT STATUE OF ROSA PARKS YESTERDAY.
IN 1955 PARKS REFUSED TO GIVE UP HER SEAT.
TO A WHITE PASSENGER -- ON A CROWDED BUS IN MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA.
PARKS PASSED AWAY IN 2005 AT THE AGE OF 92.
AFTER BEING AWARDED -- BOTH THE PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM.
AND THE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL.
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IF A STORY ABOUT CRIME CAN BE FUNNY.
THIS IS IT.
FORT MYERS POLICE SAY THIS WOMAN ROBBED THE PUBLIX --
AT THE CORNER OF SUMMERLIN ROAD AND COLONIAL BOULEVARD ON TUESDAY.
BUT DURING THE ROBBERY -- THE WOMAN HELD HER HAND OVER HER MOUTH.
AND TOLD THE CLERK, "I FORGOT MY TEETH TODAY."
IF YOU RECOGNIZE HER,
CALL POLICE OR CRIME STOPPERS.
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A 9-YEAR-OLD RAPPER. IS STIRRING CONTROVERSY.
SHOULD HIS PARENTS BE IN TROUBLE?
THE MASSACHUSETTS BOY. WHO GOES BY LIL POOPY. AND COKE BOY.
HAS VIDEOS WHERE HE SMACKS A LADY'S REAR END.
AND DANCES NEXT TO A SEXUALLY SUGGESTIVE WOMAN -- AT A CLUB.
D-C-F INVESTIGATED.
AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG.
THE FAMILY'S LAWYER CALLS THIS -- "RACIALLY MOTIVATED."
AND SAYS HE'S A GOOD KID, STUDENT AND RAPPER.
IS IT TOO MUCH FOR A 9-YEAR-OLD?
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
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LOOKING AT THE MONEY FRONT THIS MORING.
IT'S BEEN A TOUGH FEW YEARS FOR RETAILERS.
OVERALL. ONE HAS DONE PRETTY WELL.
WALMART.
BUT THIS MORNING. NEW PROBLEMS AT THE WORLD'S BIGGEST RETAILER.
AND IT COULD IMPACT WHAT'S ON THE SHELF.
PLUS.
J.C. PENNEY KEEPS TUMBLING.
WHILE "APPLE" FENDS OF RUMORS OF TROUBLE.
*AMERICA'S MONEY IS NEXT.
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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.
"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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A CITY IN CALIFORNIA HAS BEN ASKED TO
CHANGE ITS NAME -- TO THE NAME OF A WEBSITE.
AND NOT JUST ANY WEBSITE.
A DATING SITE FOR WEALTHY PEOPLE.
THE TOWN OF WOODSIDE GOT AN OFFER --
FOR 11-AND-A-HALF MILLION DOLLARS.
TO CHANGE THE TOWN'S NAME TO "SUGAR DADDIE-DOT-COM."
WOODSIDE IS AN AFFLUENT COMMUNITY.
IT'S THE FORMER HOME OF STEVE JOBS.
AND NOW LISTS BILLIONAIRE LARRY ELLISON AS A RESIDENT.
THE WEBSITE ALSO WANTS THE TOWN TO PUT UP A STATUE --
OF PLAYBOY FOUNDER HUGH HEFNER.
BUT THE TOWN MANAGER DOES NOT EXPECT THE OFFER TO COME UP--
AT THE NEXT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING.
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IF YOU HAD THE CHANCE, WOULD YOU SAIL ON THE TITANIC?
AN AUSTRALIAN BILLIONAIRE --- WILL FUND A PROJECT TO BUILD A REPLICA ---- CALLED TITANIC TWO.
THE OCEAN LINER WILL SAIL FROM ENGLAND TO NEW YORK.
IT'S THE ORIGINAL ROUTE --- OF THE ORIGINAL SHIP.
PASSENGERS WILL WEAR CLOTHING FROM THE 19-HUNDREDS.
AND EAT MEALS FROM THE ORIGINAL MENU.
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Clive Palmer Building Titanic II:12 "This ship has so far had 40-thousand people registered at our websites for tickets. We've had 16 people that have offered to pay more than $750 thousand to a million dollars per cabin to be on the first cruise."
SO WHAT'S THE PRICE TAG?
PALMER WON'T SHARE, SAYING HE'S GOT ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY FOR IT.
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RIGHT NOW ON A-B-C 7 --
POPE BENEDICT PREPARES TO LEAVE THE PAPACY THIS MORNING.
HE MEETS WITH THE CARDINALS,
WHO WILL CHOOSE HIS SUCCESSOR,
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"Management throughout the process, was absolutely non existent."
NEW EVIDENCE OF CORRUPTION IN THE COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND REC DEPARTMENT.
TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PAYROLL ERRORS,
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AND, NEW JOBS SLATED FOR LEE COUNTY.
ONE LOCAL BUSINESS ANNOUNCES A MAJOR EXPANSION.
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"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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GOOD MORNING, I'M CHANCE SEALES.
WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING DEVELOPING NEWS ALL WEEK.
ABOUT POPE BENEDICT'S RESIGNATION.
AND I'M LINH BUI.
THE POPE OFFICIALLY STEPS DOWN TODAY.
BUT FIRST --
HE DELIVERS A FINAL GREETING TO THE CARDINALS THIS MORNING.
THE CARDINALS ARE IN THE VATICAN NOW --
TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF CHOOSING A NEW POPE.
AFTER THEIR MEETING,
THE POPE WILL FLY BY HELICOPTER --
TO HIS SUMMER RESIDENCE, CASTEL GANDOLFO.
AND HIS *FINAL PUBLIC ACT AS POPE --
WILL BE GREETING PARISHIONERS FROM THE BALCONY.
HE'LL STAY THERE FOR THE NEXT COUPLE WEEKS,
AS HIS APARTAMENT IN VATICAN CITY -- IS RENOVATED.
A-B-C 7 WITH HAVE COMPLETE COVERAGE.
OF THE POPE'S LAST DAY --- THROUGHOUT THE MORNING.
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NEW EVIDENCE THIS MORNING OF CORRUPTION.
INSIDE COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION.
A-B-C 7 HAS LEARNED THAT AN AUDIT ---- OF SPENDING BY SUPERVISORS AT THE IMMOKALEE BRANCH.
FOUND THEY WERE STEALING MONEY.
THEY WERE 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 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 WE OBTAINED.
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 DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
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A HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION IS NOW UNDERWAY --
AFTER A VEHICLE CRASH TWO WEEKS AGO.
THAT INVOLVED A STATE TROOPER.
A NEW REPORT SHOWS --
TROOPER GUSTAVO REYES WAS NEGLIGENT AND DISTRACTED.
WHEN HE CLIPPED A FAMILY'S JEEP ON I-75.
WE FOUND OUT --
AN UNBORN BABY DID NOT SURVIVE THE CRASH.
SEVERAL FAMILY MEMBERS WERE HOSPITALIZED.
AND REYES IS ON DESK DUTY RIGHT NOW.
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THE STATE ATTORNEY HAS CLEARED TWO LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES --
FOR SHOOTING AND KILLING A MAN ON INTERSTATE 75.
THE DEADLY ENCOUNTER HAPPENED LAST JUNE.
WHEN DEPUTIES FRANK TRESTKA AND DAN COTE --
PULLED CARLOS JOSEPH CHARLES OVER FOR SPEEDING.
INVESTIGATORS SAY CHARLES BECAME VIOLENT,
ONCE DEPUTIES DISCOVERED DRUGS IN THE CAR.
PROSECUTORS SAY THEIR ACTIONS ARE A LEGALLY JUSTIFIABLE USE OF DEADLY FORCE IN SELF DEFENSE.
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AN INTERESTING LETTER FROM LEE COUNTY SHERIFF MIKE SCOTT.
IS CAUSING QUITE A RUCKUS ON FACEBOOK.
SHERIFF SCOTT WROTE A LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA.
SAYING HE WILL NOT, QUOTE.
"DEDICATE PRECIOUS OR LIMITED RESOURCES TO ENFORCING CONGRESSIONAL REGULATIONS -- THAT INFRINGE ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF LAW ABIDING CITIZENS".
THE SHERIFF WAS REFERRING TO GUN CONTROL LEGISLATION.
THE PRESIDENT WANTS CONGRESS TO PASS.
THE LETTER HAS BEEN SHARED 1500 TIMES.
AND HAS ALMOST 1600 LIKES ON FACEBOOK.
WE REACHED OUT TO THE WHITE HOUSE FOR COMMENT.
THEY RESPONDED.
SAYING THE PRESIDENT'S REMARKS ON CONTROL -- SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.
WE'VE POSTED OUR FULL E-MAIL CONVERSATION WITH THE SHERIFF ON OUR WEBSITE, A-B-C DASH SEVEN DOT COM.
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A TYPICALLY *PRISTINE BEACH --
IS STILL A DECAYING BED OF DEAD SEA LIFE.
RED TIDE OCCURS NATURALLY.
AND EXPERTS SAY WE CAN'T GET RID OF IT.
SO MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE MET WEDNESDAY ON SANIBEL ISLAND --
TO FIND OUT WHY.
A PANEL OF SCIENTISTS TRIED TO EXPLAIN --
*HOW RED TIDE IS FORMED.
AND ITS LONG TERM EFFECTS.
DOGS SHOULD STAY OUT OF THE WATER.
IF THEY DO GO IN --
HOSE THEM OFF IMMEDIATELY WITH FRESH WATER.
ONE RESORT EMPLOYEE ON SANIBEL --
SAYS HER PHONE HAS BEEN RINGING OFF THE HOOK.
WITH CONCERNED CUSTOMERS.
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Debbie Bubley - Resort Employee 25:49 "its very difficult to relate to the guests that there's not going to be a problem for them and I don't know what to say to them"
SCIENTISTS SAY --
BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY HOLES IN RED TIDE RESEARCH.
THERE ARE MANY LINGERING QUESTIONS ABOUT LONG TERM EFFECTS.
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ONE OF LEE COUNTY'S LARGEST EMPLOYERS --- IS EXPANDING.
NATS OF RIBBON CUTTING
CHICO'S CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS -- REVEALED ITS NEWEST ADDITION YESTERDAY.
IT'S THIS 146-THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT BUILDING -- KNOWN AS "BUILDING TEN."
THE COMPANY PLANS TO HIRE 150 NEW EMPLOYEES IN THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS.
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TOP STORY -- THE POPE RESIGNS.
BUT HIS LAST DAYS. MARKED BY CONTROVERSY.
LATEST OUTRAGE --
OVER ONE CARDINAL WHO'S PICKING THE NEXT POPE.
HE REPORTEDLY PLAYED A CENTRAL ROLE --
COVERING UP SEXUAL PREDATORS IN THE PRIESTHOOD.
PEOPLE ARE PROTESTING HIS INVOLVEMENT.
ALSO, ITALIAN NEWSPAPERS HAVE REPORTED VATICAN CORRUPTION.
AND MALE PROSTITUTES BLACKMAILING CLERGY MEMBERS.
CLAIMING *THAT'S WHY THE POPE RESIGNED.
ANOTHER LIVE LOOK AT THE VATICAN --
COVERAGE CONTINUES ALL MORNING ON ABC7.
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GOOD MORNING AMERICA IS LIVE IN VATICAN CITY.
COVERING POPE BENEDICT'S FAREWELL.
TODAY'S CEREMONIAL EVENTS,
LEADING UP TO THE HISTORIC RESIGNATION.
INTERVIEWS WITH TWO CARDINALS.
WHO DISCUSS THE FINAL DAY.
ALSO LOOKING AT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT.
CARDINALS WILL MEET ON MONDAY.
THE POPE GAVE THEM THE GO-AHEAD TO START THE CONCLAVE.
AND CHOOSE HIS SUCCESSOR.
ANOTHER LIVE LOOK AT THE VATICAN --
G-M-A STARTS RIGHT AFTER OUR NEWSCAST.
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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.
"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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TIRE TROUBLE FOR A CHARLOTTE COUNTY MAN.
JAILED AFTER DEPUTIES CAUGHT HIM --- WITH ONE *HUNDRED TIRES IN HIS FRONT YARD.
TAKE A LOOK, PILES OF TIRES ON 57-YEAR-OLD ROBERT CLAWSON'S PROPERTY.
THE PERSON WHO DUMPED THEM THERE -- WON'T FACE ANY CHARGES.
BUT CLAWSON NOW FACES FELONY LITTERING CHARGES.
THAT'S BECAUSE HE WANTED THEM THERE.
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"you find them in ditches you find them on the side of the road you find them everywhere except the landfill I was trying to create something with them"
CLAWSON SAYS HE WANTED TO USE THE TIRES.
TO MAKE A FENCE -- AND EVENTUALLY AN EARTH HOUSE.
BUT NOW HE'S CLEANING IT ALL UP.
HE PLANS TO HAVE THEM ALL GONE -- BY HIS COURT DATE IN APRIL.
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GUNS, JEWELRY AND MONEY --
ALL STOLEN FROM A WOMAN'S HOME ON PINE ISLAND.
THE ELDERLY VICTIM -- JOSEPHINE RICE -- SAYS SHE TRUSTED THE MAN.
33-YEAR-OLD DANIEL TODD --
NOW FACES THEFT, FORGERY AND FRAUD CHARGES.
RICE SAYS HE CAME OVER TO DO WORK IN HER BEDROOM.
BUT WHEN HE LEFT --
SHE NOTICED MISSING CHECKS, GUNS AND HER JEWELRY.
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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 14-HUNDRED DOLLARS.
DEPUTIES ALSO TRACKED DOWN RICE'S JEWELRY.
THEY SAY TODD SOLD IT TO "GOLD 2 CASH" IN THE CAPE.
BUT IT WAS TOO LATE TO GET IT BACK,
BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN MELTED.
TODD WAS ARRESTED TUESDAY.
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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.
"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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A LEE COUNTY MOTHER FINALLY SPEAKS --
ABOUT HER BABY BOY'S DEATH THREE YEARS AGO.
WHITNEY SIMONSEN TOOK THE STAND WEDNESDAY --
DURING THE MURDER TRIAL OF RYAN COSTELLO.
COSTELLO IS HER EX-FIANCE.
AND THE FATHER OF DARWIN --
THE 4-MONTH-OLD WHO WAS BEATEN TO DEATH IN 2010.
IN COURT, SIMONSEN TESTIFIED THAT COSTELLO ATTACKED HER.
SHE SAYS SHE FAKED BEING UNCONSCIOUS UNTIL HE STOPPED.
AND THEN, SHE SAYS, HE HANDED HER THE BABY.
WHO WAS UNRESPONSIVE.
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Whitney Simonsen/victim's mother
11:4542 "he felt really heavy and he was kind of wheezing and I tried to wake him up and he wasn't so I started screaming what have you done" 58
SIMONSEN ADMITTED YESTERDAY --
TO BEING A DRUG DEALER.
AND ADMITTED THAT THERE WAS A MARIJUANA OPERATION IN THE COUPLE'S HOME.
THE TRIAL CONTINUES TODAY.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY WOMAN. FACES 20 ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES THIS MORNING.
CLEO FIORE IS ACCUSED OF LEAVING HER 10 PETS IN CRATES.
WITH NO FOOD OR WATER.
AND LIVING IN FILTH.
THE CATS AND DOGS WERE IN A MAKE-SHIFT SHELTER --- OFF OIL WELL ROAD.
ANIMAL CONTROL TELLS US.
THEY GOT A CALL FROM SOMEONE WHO WAS WORKING ON THE VACANT LOT -- AND DISCOVERED THE ANIMALS.
FIORE TOLD OFFICERS --- SHE WAS MOVING AND COULDN'T TAKE HER PETS WITH HER.
SO SHE LEFT THEM ON HER FAMILY'S PROPERTY INSTEAD.
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15:39 "the mosquitos were unbelievable out there and as a result. the dogs were heartworm positive."
TWO OF THE CATS HAD TO BE PUT DOWN -- BECAUSE THEY WERE IN SUCH BAD SHAPE.
ANIMAL CONTROL TOOK THE OTHER DOGS AND CATS.
THEY'RE RECOVERING AT DIFFERENT RESCUE GROUPS.
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THE 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 THEN 5-YEAR-OLD ETHAN HOSTAGE.
ETHAN IS OKAY AND BACK WITH HIS FAMILY.
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A 13-YEAR-OLD CHARLOTTE COUNTY BOY --- IS BACK HOME THIS MORNING.
AFTER A HORSE-BACK RIDING ACCIDENT -- LANDED HIM IN THE HOSPITAL FOR 17 DAYS.
A-B-C 7 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 HIS.
GABE WAS UNCONSCIOUS 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 REHAB THREE DAYS A WEEK.
DOCTORS SAY THE HELMET HE WAS WEARING SAVED HIS LIFE.
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YOUR CELL PHONE IS EVERYTHING.
COMPUTER.
FACEBOOK.
PHONE CALLS.
AND WHEN THE BATTERY DRAINS. YOU'RE IN TROUBLE.
NOW. A NEW WAY TO KEEP IT POWERED.
*WITHOUT CORDS OR PLUG INS.
FORGETTING YOUR CHARGER IS THE WORST.
BUT IT COULD BECOME A THING OF THE PAST.
PLUS.
TURNING ANY SURFACE INTO A KEYBOARD.
BRAND NEW TECHNOLOGY, NEXT IN *TECH BYTES.
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*GMA*
ALL EYES ON THE VATICAN TODAY.
WE'VE BEEN WATCHING POPE BENEDITCT'S GOODBYE.
SO WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
CARDINALS UNDER THE AGE OF *80.
WILL GATHER IN THE COMING DAYS -- IN THE SISTINE CHAPEL.
AND HAVE *NO CONTACT WITH THE OUTSIDE WORLD.
DURING THE CONCLAVE, THEY WILL TAKE A VOTE ON *WHO SHOULD BE THE NEXT POPE.
IF NOBODY WINS. ANOTHER VOTE.
IF THIS CONTINUES. THERE'S A MANDATORY DAY OF PRAYER.
THEN EVERYONE COMES TOGETHER ONE MORE TIME -- AND VOTES ON THE TOP *TWO VOTE GETTERS.
THEN. WE HAVE A NEW POPE.
COMING UP ON *GMA. GEORGE IS LIVE IN ST. PETERS SQUARE. ON BENEDICT'S LAST 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 TH
E FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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SPONSORSHIP SHOULD WIPE TO MONEY SCOPE/ TECH BYTES REPORT
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THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION TOOK IN MORE THAN TWO *MILLION COMPLAINTS LAST YEAR.
A RECORD FOR ONE YEAR!
AND FOR THE 13th YEAR IN A ROW --
THE TOP COMPLAINT WAS IDENTITY THEFT.
ACCORDING TO THE 2012 ANNUAL REPORT --
18 PERCENT OF ALL CONSUMER COMPLAINTS WERE RELATED TO IDENTITY THEFT.
THAT'S MORE THAN 369-THOUSAND COMPLAINTS.
AND OF THOSE COMPLAINTS --
MORE THAN 43 PERCENT WERE RELATED TO TAX OR WAGE FRAUD.
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GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT WANTS TO MAKE SURE -- THE 15 MAJOR TEAMS THAT SPRING TRAIN HERE IN FLORIDA.
STAY HERE IN FLROIDA.
YESTERDAY HE ANNOUNCED --- HE'S OFFERING FIVE MILLION DOLLARS ANNUALLY, TO RENOVATE STADIUMS.
SCOTT SAYS HE WANTS THAT MONEY TO KEEP THE 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.
THE PLAN NOW GOES TO THE STATEHOUSE.
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THIS SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT IDEA --- FOR A NEW REALITY T-V SHOW --
SEND A MARRIED COUPLE INTO SPACE.
AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS.
AMERICAN MILLIONAIRE -- AND SPACE-TOURIST -- DENNIS TITO WANTS TO DO IT.
TITO IS LOOKING FOR A MARRIED MAN AND WOMAN -- TO GO ON A TWO-YEAR TRIP TO MARS.
THE PAIR WOULD LAUNCH IN 20-18.
THEY WOULD SPEND 501-DAYS IN SPACE.
AND THEY WOULDN'T EVEN LAND ON THE RED PLANET.
THEY WOULD JUST RECORD THEIR LIVES IN SPACE.
TITO WANTS THE COUPLE TO GET SOME MARRIAGE COUNSELING -- FROM DR. PHIL. DURING THE FLIGHT.
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GOOD NEWS IF YOU LIKE WONDER BREAD.
A NEW OWNER HAS BOUGHT THE BRAND.
AND IT'S COMING BACK TO STORE SHELVES VERY SOON.
YESTERDAY - FLOWER FOODS PAID 360 MILLION DOLLARS FOR THE BRAND.
NO ONE ELSE BID ON IT.
NOW WE'RE WAITING TO FIND OUT --
IF SOMEONE WANTS TO BUY THE RIGHTS TO SELL TWINKIES.
HOSTESS IS STILL LOOKING FOR A BUYER.
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WHEN IT COMES TO THE ROYAL FAMILY. THERE'S ONE QUESTION.
FOR WILL AND KATE. IS IT A BOY OR GIRL?
NOW.A PREDICTION OF HOW THE BABY WILL LOOK.
A GENETICIST DID THESE.
THE GIRL IMAGE IS ON THE LEFT.
BOY ON THE RIGHT.
HERE ARE THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE YOUNG ADULT VERSIONS.
ACCORDING TO THE GENETIC EXPERT.
A GIRL WILL INHERIT KATE'S EYELASHES AND EYEBROWS --- BUT HAVE WILL'S BLUE EYES.
A BOY, WOULD TAKE AFTER WILLIAM.
YOU CAN SEE HERE, THE TEENAGER LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE WILL.
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IT'S _________
LET'S TAKE A LOOK THURSDAY'S TOP STORIES.
POPE BENEDICT OFFICIALLY RETIRES TODAY.
AFTER NEARLY EIGHT YEARS AS HEAD OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH --
HE AS DECIDED TO RESIGN, CITING HEALTH REASONS.
THE PROCESS FOR CHOOSING THE NEXT POPE SHOULD BEGIN NEXT WEEK.
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LESS THAN 24 HOURS UNTIL WE COULD SEE 85 BILLION DOLLARS IN SPENDING CUTS.
THE PRESIDENT IS CALLING FOR COMPROMISE BETWEEN BOTH PARTIES AND HAS EVEN CALLED FOR A FACE TO FACE MEETING TOMORROW AT THE WHITE HOUSE TO DISCUSSTHE ISSUES.
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A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY AT THE COLLIER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
AN AUDIT HAS SHOWN THAT SUPERVISORS WERE STEALING MONEY.
THEY WERE PRETENDING EMPLOYEES WORKED WHEN THEY DIDN'T.
AND CASHING AND POCKETING PAYCHECKS.
NEARLY 25-THOUSAND DOLLARS WORHT OF DISCREPANCIES WWERE FOUND.
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A HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION IS NOW UNDERWAY --
AFTER A VEHICLE CRASH TWO WEEKS AGO.
THAT INVOLVED A STATE TROOPER.
A NEW REPORT SHOWS --
TROOPER GUSTAVO REYES WAS NEGLIGENT AND DISTRACTED.
WHEN HE CLIPPED A FAMILY'S JEEP ON I-75.
WE FOUND OUT --
AN UNBORN BABY DID NOT SURVIVE THE CRASH.
SEVERAL FAMILY MEMBERS WERE HOSPITALIZED.
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AND 150 MORE JOBS ARE COMING TO LEE COUNTY.
CHICO'S CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IN FORT MYERS IS EXPANDING
THEY OPENED A NEW 146-THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT BUILDING YESTERDAY AND PLAN ON HIRING 150 NEW EMPLOYEES IN THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS.
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"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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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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