live from the station taking action for you, this is abc action news. now it 6, the search is on for two armed robbers who police say held up a group of people. the details you should watch out for tonight. stock expensive devastation. the community -- a large price the community is paying after a tornado tears through florida. we will get to those stories in just a minute. first, we begin with the

county. >> deputies are searching for a 12-year-old that they believe is with his father. we believe the boy is in danger. there are looking forward -- for nathaniel laroche. they say he was involved in a domestic incident last night and took off with his son. he may be driving a black kia suv with an indian attack. you are urged to call the manatee county's office if you know where they are extracting brings in july, deputies need your help to find two young men who robbed a group of friends at gunpoint. >> where that robbery happened and also what happened right before that crime. >> reporter: we are told that a group of five had just gotten off work. they came here to one of their houses on 60 floats -- 61st avenue. they were playing cards around that table when two young black men approached them in the

night at the suspects holding pistols and demanding money. one of the victims who was too scared to talk to us on camera say he and the others got on the ground in fear of their lives. the suspects rifling through their pockets and stealing everything before running off. the victims losing a total of more than $2000, their ids and credit cards. the share is trying to track the suspects after finding some cash they had dropped but did not have any luck whatsoever. what is so frightening about this is that one of the victims white and three-month-old baby were inside when all of this happened. right now, deputies are trying to track down those two suspects. all of the descriptions they have beginning is too young black males. reporting live in bradenton, abc action news. >> now, the most accurate

if you could tell by her attire, it is getting chilly out there. she has her jacket on so we are starting to see those temperatures tumble. titan radar is there right now but we do have some cloud cover moving across. winds are going to be coming in from the north and northwest bringing the cooler weather in. right now, 60 in tampa, clearwater and st. petersburg but the real story is going to come tomorrow morning when we get much, much cooler. right now, we are starting at 60 and we will see those temperatures go down into the 50s. tomorrow morning, we will be looking at mid-forties. we will tell you just exactly how your work week ahead is going to be when we come back with the forecast in less than 15 minutes. communities in parts of florida getting a look at this tremendous damage left behind from a tornado. >> take a look at some of those homes now in ruins. and ef 2 twister touched down last night. city officials estimate more than $1 million

they have inspectors to survey the destruction. three people were hurt in the storm but their injuries are minor and thankfully, there are no deaths that we know what. survivors say they have to act fast. >> like nothing you can't believe. when you're in the dark, scrambling for a flashlight, anything. the wind is falling, the rain is falling and the house is shaking. it is the side of health. >> 16 police officers are working the community to help in recovery. thousands are without power. nearly 10,000 homes had no power at one point. >> people in mississippi are preparing against more flooding , possibly, this week. >> more than a dozen four-legged residents are taken refuge right here in the bay area. the effort to find them home. >> reporter: this terrier mix

she doesn't even have a home. >> these are the ones affected by the flooding. >> reporter: 59 these -- 15 of these little guys arrived at the shelter on monday. they were living at mississippi shelters. they wanted to clear cases to make room for animals found in the flooding. >> we make room. whatever it takes to get room up there. we have very good adoption rate. >> he says they seem healthy. >> all sorts of fruits. you name them, we've got them. we need to get all of their shots updated and once we clear >> humane society workers believe these little ones will be adopted quickly. >> we're going to do everything in our power to save these terrible time. anyone looking for an amazing dog should definitely come get one of these love bugs and take them home. >> they should be ready by

>> three rvs are off-road tonight after they went up in flames. look at these pictures. fire officials say three of them were damaged last night during a fire at the clearwater travel resort. the vehicles were already engulfed when crews arrived. but firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading to other rvs. officials that will the fire as accidental and say and electrical short sparked the blaze. >> taking action for your help tonight. with the deadline approaching, the government is honing in to get people to sign up for health insurance. they say they made a big improvement to the marketplace. health and human services secretary, sylvia burwell, stopping in tampa today. and congressman -- and congresswoman kathy. they say there is now a 45% drop in people who don't have insurance in the us. but that others still don't have any coverage at all. burwell says seven out of 10 people can find plans that cost

new features to healthcare.gov. it is simpler and easier. the consumer is giving us feedback. we have made the website easier. 1.5 million people in florida have signed up through the affordable care act. the leaders say the expect even more. the final deadline to enroll is january 31. >> in an abc action news update, you still have a chance to win that record-breaking jackpot your tonight, the powerball grand prize has surged to $1.3 billion. it is the biggest jackpot in world history. and it is expected to grow even more. so big that it cannot even fit on the billboards in downtown campus. we did have a picture a moment ago. that billboard maxed out at 999,000 -- $999 million. that is because no one matched all six numbers last night. there were several matched by winners your -- five winners. you can count on abc action

we are getting a whole new look at el chapo. in his hollywood dreams that help lead to his capture. the justification he is making for his massive drug off duration -- drug operation. we have the specific days you should avoid booking flights to save money.

new video tonight showing el chapo speaking out months before his capture. rolling stone magazine publishing a video interview with the fugitive. a new photo has also emerged tonight showing him in a secret meeting with actor, sean penn.

mexico to see el chapo in 2015. in the new video, he defends the drug business saying he was forced into it by poor mexican economy. the fbi has caught a woman they say is responsible for a spree of jewelry heist in several states. -- to -- jewelry heist's in several states. including florida. she is link to at least half a dozen armed robberies at jewelry stores over the last eight months. and some, she served as the lookout. in another, she forced employees to the back room and jewelry tied her -- their hands. -- and zip tied their hands. they tracked her down in georgia on friday.>> we are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful area and we want to show it off with your help. abc action news has started a new photo of the week contest

great shot. it is absolutely stunning and we shared it. if you get the most likes, we will feature it on our cover photo. shared the wedding picture tonight at 11 and you could submit your picture by signing onto facebook. still to come, an explosion needs the volcano. the cause behind interest entertainment. later, theismann responds about the trade request. >> another team has entered the dirt cutters sweepstakes.

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posted on our abc action news we have amazing video tonight from the big island of hawaii. >> a rock thrown probably volcano falls right into a lava lake. causing an impressive explosion. they say these occur more frequently when the lava lake level is higher than usual. it has been high this past week and only 100 feet away from [ indiscernible ]. the explosion did not pose a threat that did give them quite a light show. now, the most accurate weather team in florida. abc action weather. bill, we better -- we had better brace for some changes, too, right?>> this time tomorrow, you will see wednesday in a turtleneck. sweaters. it's deftly going to be one of those kinds of days.

one of those kinds of days. we do have some clouds out there. for the most part, skies are beginning to clear and with those thin clouds, we're going to see temperatures that will drop like a rock into the overnight. the cold front has moved through. it is stumbling temperatures that we are going to be looking for overnight your and continuing right into -- for overnight. and continuing right into sunrise. that el nino train starts to get rolling and we start to see a lot of those fronts pulling through florida. a 24-hour temperature change between right now and last night at this time. 11 degrees cooler in springfield -- spring hill. 8 degrees cooler in ruskin, ellington and sarasota. here's a look at your current conditions.

63 in bradenton and color for lakeland. -- court for lakeland at 55. -- cooler for lakeland at 55. the breezes are coming in and that means we will see what is up here heading down into our state. we have some cold temperatures across the southeast and middle of the country. birmingham at 36. 38 in atlanta. that front has now pushed on through and we have seen the rains dissipate. but that colder air and acting -- that colder air is moving in. once those guys clear out completely, -- those skies clear act completely, we will see that cooling. we will be tomorrow morning. 47. brooksville.

the 50s down to arcadia, lake placid and business. here's a look at florida's most accurate eating planner. as we go through, again, beverages dropping to the 50s and first thing in the morning, 47 degrees. golf water temperatures -- golf water temperatures -- golf gulf water temperatures are dropping. not the best boating day. high tide at 1:34 in the morning. low tide at a quarter after nine and the sun will be up at 7:23. here's a look at florida's most accurate seven day forecast. cold-weather for the most part -- cool weather for the most part. we get another front through with unsettled weather by thursday and for friday in the we can, it is kind of iffy right now but it looks like a

we will have this updated online for you 24 seven on abcactionnews.com . the trade deadline is february 29. so you better mark your calendars. steve ivy zelman -- steve eisenman. the next name on that list could be jonathan drew and. last night, and interview on hockey night in canada. he said he is prepared to trade jonathan during but has to receive equal value in return. during -- he was requesting a trade. in the trade offers coming for steve santos, he would not comment on that. the winning goal last night in overtime with the bolts over

the puck in the five hole. jacob markstrom. both had to colorado to face the apps on tuesday. >> three days down for the buccaneers. they have not hired his replacement. at least not yet. all signs seem to be pointing to cut her. -- cutter. and the philadelphia eagles have reportedly reached out to ask for an interview with him. also, sean mcdermott. the panthers have a first-round bye but they will play the winner of this game. seahawks and vikings. -2 degrees at kickoff in minneapolis. if he thought the ending of the bengals/steelers game last night was interesting. watch what happened here. a bad snap. russell wilson picks up the ball where you thought you might've jumped on it but instead he gets up and find an open man, tyler lockett. he gets a first down and a whole lot more. the yards after the catch. 35 yard reception to the minnesota for.

play of the game at that point. today's -- two plays later, on the board. bumble. seattle recovers and they are up 10-9. the vikings mark -- march down the field. this one from 27 yards out. the kick is up and it is wide left. he shanked it. vikings taken into heartbreak hotel today. take another look at the placement. three words come to mind from the movie ace ventura. places out, dan. the kicker -- laces out, dan. they will face carolina next week. >> right now, washington and green bay. the redskins are leaving the packers 11-7. usf looking for

two little cousins goes inside. he gets away from his defender and stopped at home. 51-38 with under two minutes 30 seconds to go. palm beach international airport murray going strong to the cup and gets three. in the corner for the tie at the buzzer. off the front of the rim, no good. the bulls lose to the bearcats, 54-51. highlights tonight at 11 and

before we go, i want to give you one last look at that seven day forecast. as we head into tomorrow

bundle the kids up as you had them out to the bus stop and maybe check to see if you can find that switch for the heated seats. >> oh! >> i haven't used that for quite some time. >> for a long time. we have seen temperatures like that at all.