the search for an escaped inmate . he has been found. initial dish additional trouble he is in for the start. plus kicked out of daycare for what parents posted on social media. sarasota school under fire for leaving a toddler and hotbed. updates breaking news please tell us they found a man shot in the driver seat of a car after the car rolled into

we are on the scene. we spoke with a witness who heard it all unfold. >> that's exactly right. victim says date the victim's car hit the wall and she heard gunshots moment before all this happened. these a brick walls. the car came in. plover into the house. i heard somebody someone not to die. >> lori smith got a huge awakening. this car came to a flood right in back of her apartment here along the 600 block of avenue i in winterhaven. the driver jimmie rodgers dead behind the wheel.>> it was right there near me and so loud. all of this happened around 1:30 am . detectives are piecing together clues. the area blocked off is that

exactly where the shots are fired. is better for us to make a wider path and then move in. smith not sure how she will get over what she saw and heard. >> i could hear the voices out there. it was scary.>> friends on the scene tells the victim in this case jimmie rodgers had one small son. the family is too devastated to speak on family. dish on camera. put on for the shooter is still happening. breaking news following all morning. county deputies have said they have found this escaped inmate.

>> to political breaking news president-elect donald trump naming several members of his cabinet this morning. alabama senator. just centers tapper a ronnie who had some of the harshest criticism. abc news says ron is being considered for secretary of state. among other candidates south carolina governor . we are getting an inside look at florida governor. rick scott visit to new york city. he posted these photos on

missing child alert issued for 13-year-old boy who may be in danger. carlos patterson was last seen yesterday import orange south of daytona beach. 5'9" weighs 206 pounds. you may be traveling in a 2002 dark green chevy malibu with the florida tag k429 nancy spurlock was intoxicated when she lost control of a ban on us 19 in palmetto and hit another suv. laura mccarver died in the accident and three small children suffered serious injuries but they survive. we are waiting to learn when a man accused of beating a homeless man who died will be

examiner listed the beating as a factor in thomas's death. he is charged with manslaughter and been arrested in oklahoma. this morning an update to a story we bright earlier this week. is sarasota daycare under investigation for leaving a child in the hot van for field trip. now the parents who complain say they are being kicked out of the school. you guys know this all too well. social media such of this started . at least one parent went to facebook and expressed frustration over the incident at the school. smith dad says he was concerned. he did not hear about the incident from the school. and he posted this. think anyone defending the situation should be left in the hot car in sarasota for a couple hours around noon. >> the school saw the students and sent home this note with a three-year-old explaining why she was being kicked out

negative social media postings but never inform parents about the hot van incident. most learned from seeing the story on the news . what if it was a longer field trip. but if that child was in there for more than two hours. it could have been serious consequences. it doesn't seem that they are looking at that side of it . to the preschool for, and we were immediately told to leave the building. after the incident the daycare paid a fine victory employees had to complete it online safety class. the department of children and families is currently investigating the daycare for abuse . good morning. we are in the weather center . make sure your heater is working. it is gonna be very chilly the next couple days. still a couple days to get ready . effect it will be nice and warm this morning's still call but not as chilly.

mid to upper 50s as opposed to the lower 50s . we're running nicely now. current temperatures good job in the upper 60s . we are on our way once again to the lower 80s this afternoon. we are running 4 degrees above where we were yesterday. back in the low 80s we would do that with mostly sunny skies. nice evening stepping out. still in the 70s. very pleasant. of course we are trying for the midwest. saturday into sunday we will have that coming in a minute. good morning everybody we are watching a crash on i75 northbound when ron hardy road . you can see the crash is out of the main roadway . we are starting to get back to normal here on i75 normal -- highway. visual delays southbound. average speed on interstate we are still slow heading into

into an investigation into a sarasota teacher. he is accused of some sort of misconduct. the teacher was that island village montessori school we are told he is on leave. defenders police department is not much help. not releasing details about the case because they say it is an charis schaeffer's two children attend that charter school and she says her print got an email from the school but it did not offer much information either. >> it was a letter was sent out by the administration just tell everyone that he was on administrative leave. >> you can see action news trying to contact the school for more information but they haven't returned our calls.>> 1500 pages of emails about the

about the future of the fertilizer industry here in florida . the dep official told his colleagues this is before the fifth sinkhole. this. the very plan continues to operate. chip stacks are needed to make fertilizer. recent water testing found contaminants in the water. mosaic releasing this statement detailed review and approval by state and local authorities and anyone who questions the necessity of the florida phosphate industry must consider that there is no substitute for phosphate to feed our nation. lorna supplies it a quarter of the world's phosphate three quarters of the us's phosphate. coming up a bear attack an elderly woman if she fights back. he'll this here the desperate

welcome back. 9:13. new details about the suspect accused of killing two iowa police officers. scott green sense of moral note last month to one of the departments prison officers for their service calling an online complement form to the every deal police department greene wrote they he loved them for keeping the community safe. four days after the no he shot police officers in an ambush style attack. michigan congressman son has been found this morning and texas. 21-year-old carl conyers is a

police interviewing him about his whereabouts since he was last seen. officers are not sharing the circumstances around the disappearance. troops are trying to advance into more eastern districts in bothell. right now that is where they are currently facing stiff resistance from militants. airstrikes automatic fire are sending wounded civilians fleeing the area. forces once the attempt to retake mosul months ago and only advance because they been faced with snipers mortar fire and suicide bombs. an arizona officer punches that woman really hard in the face. the officer turned off his body camera just before it happened but a bystander reported this whole thing. the officer says the woman need him in the groin right before he hit her. she was so's -- arrested on aggravated assault. the woman and her boyfriend were be affected at the time that the officer is on

turned off his body camera. tragedy added a two-year- old birthday party in tennessee. a gunman opened fire. the mother of the child was killed in the shooting . six others were hurt including a six-year- old . police responded last night and found multiple people shot at the party including the 21-year-old mother . police say no motive is known at this time . a federal appeals court has blocked the release of brendan dassey one of two men convicted of murder in featured on of a murderer . he was supposed to be released today wisconsin atty. general. a motion seeking a state of the judge's decision to release him pending the appeal of his 2007 murder conviction. back in 2005 with daffy was 16 years old he confessed to authorities that he helped his uncle steven avery rape and kill photographer teresa hall back.

park netflix serious making a murderer . officials have shot and killed a bear responsible for maryland's first bear attack in decades the 63-year-old woman was attacked by the animal in her daughter's driveway . some how she managed to call 911. her husband said she first started punching the black bear and when that did not work she played dead. please help me. please come help me now. he has broken my arms and my legs. i can't move . and i am pleading and i am going to die. first responders within 15 minutes. wildlife officials set up a trap. the victim is expected to recover . we have an alert -- the low package deal you see may be nothing like the final bill you receive. consumer report shows what to watch out for when you are booking so you don't waste your

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about travel says don't book your trip based on the first price that pops up. my advice is to dig deep or ask the agent about extra fees before you give your credit card number that is why you are not given the $500 surprise. how much are you willing to spend on thanksgiving dinner? one new york city restaurant is gearing up for its annual turkey day meal. is how much it will cost? $50,000. sooner the start of the homestead steakhouse is in $85 per pound free range organically raised turkey. it is seasoned with an exotic spice mix imported from the middle east. the stuffing includes a imported japanese price beef heist at $465 per pound and gravy interviews with bourbon place that nearly $3000 a bottle. dessert is a homemade pumpkin ice cream that includes a $4200

sauce. i am hungry. [ laughter ] >> not for that . because you're not used to eating stuff like that . then you are going to need some tom's place that what? two dollars? [ laughter ] >> we are now getting into the fall case. it will get milder for thanksgiving. it depends on how you like it . we have a little bit everybody. beach day sure? today and tomorrow. go ahead. if you are brave enough to head out to the beach on sunday get yourself some sweaters and get ready for temperatures very chilly. let's take a look at the pictures coming in. unheated looks fantastic. gorgeous shot. temperatures right now mid and upper 60s people sign -- full

northeast that will be enough for mostly sunny skies. a few passing scott is clouds. temperatures have warmed up nicely. warmer than this time yesterday. we have to keep going west. this is where our weather is coming from. denver got piled on yesterday. 8 inches of snowfall. 20 degrees right now. cold air continues to push east . saturday night the front associated with that low causing blizzard conditions minnesota will be right on top of us and south of us in the cold air will be right over us by sunday morning. you are looking at this variable temperatures even in the afternoon. very thin moisture without much fanfare. moves quietly saturday night except for the wind will start howling and be very gusty saturday morning and that will set the stage for temperatures in the 40s for the morning but because of the wind it will feel like wind chill in the 30s.

40s are likely to be closer to 40 degrees as a wake-up on sunday morning. as i said you have a couple days to get yourself ready because it will be warm today and saturday. and then we will hang onto those very chilly temperatures sunday and even monday morning. highs both based in the upper 60s to near 70. a warming trend. look at the turkey. i swapped it out. i told him we had some bad news and there he is running away. coming enter -- enforcement. officers will be handing out things to drivers obeying the law. we have more coming up. are. breathalyzer something in the future? we will tell you when it could

welcome back. range and i have already bonded. this is a great dog. he looks just like our dog gibson. gives it is a little mix nodded mean bone in his body.>> he take streaks like -- is it okay if i take it? [ laughter ] >> i love this dog. he is nine years old. our data

puppy.>> these dogs they are smaller and they are basically healthy so they live about 17 or 18 years so he is midlife. great family dog. they are hypoallergenic. they don't shed. i can't say enough nice things about pools and portal mixes.>> you do have to groom them. but that means you don't have to give them a bath . you take them to you would be silver lining. >> he is wonderful. sooner i don't know what else to say about him. he is a great dog. >> gibson would love him and so would gracie i am sure. >> i have two already. if you would like to adopt ranger or any of the other at petco animal shelter give them a call. the number is right on your screen.

coming up snow, snow, and more snow. how much as expected at west with the first major snowfall of the season and how it is already causing headaches for drivers must it is mickey's birthday today how disney abc action news are celebrating an

at 9:30 incredible video shows the moments a car comes crashing through the front of the bar. please trying to track down the driver still. what we are learning about the moments leading up to what you see. plus tampa police are looking for the gunman who opened fire at a home when bullet hitting a toddler. this morning we are hearing

nightmare unfolded. they can be joining us. let's get to this friday morning. we will check your forecast 1st period always looking forward to the weekend. outside looks great. as it has the last few days. lot of sunshine with coal started mild finishes. i think we will be back into the upper 70s to low 80s and copy paste up for tomorrow. completely different story as a cold front moves in his saturday night setting the stage. overnight lows in the 30s and 40s as a wake-up on sunday and into monday as well. temperatures recovered from warning lows in the 40s and 50s. of two warning lows in the 40s and 50s. of 2 our way to 80+ this afternoon. along with that it has been snowing buckets here in the denver area. taking you outside show you

point as a result of what you are seeing. multiple accidents -- a 20 car pileup shut down a highway for a while issues that denver international as well . deicing problems with folks stuck on the tarmac. welcome to winter. it is here. also that storm heading to the northeast. that is including minnesota about 12 inches of snowfall. that front will cool us off of the weekend more on that in a right now tampa please continue to look for the man who was behind of the wheel of this car that crashed into the bad monkey bar in ybor city. the driver just gets out of the car and runs off. the reporter tells us what led up to the crash. >> reporter: the surveillance video police just released showed it started as a fight in the street and the man who was actually put into this bar when the car hitting was only

driver of that car. please tell us the driver was actually trying to get away from the fight when he started getting punched and got his front wheel stuck on the curb . please still do not know if depicted -- hit the person in the video on purpose grade he was just trying to get unstuck but he did flee the scene of a crash and the man in this video walked away with just minor injuries. please have not arrested anyone in this case. we did reach out to the man who not called us back. folks working at the bar say -- we have been trying to make ybor a better place to get people to come to visit. this set them back. reporting in ybor clifton french. abc action news. exclusive video shows this little toddler leaving a hospital after being shot inside her home this is 21-year- old lelia leaving st. joseph's hospital yesterday. she was shot in the leg when at

wednesday. her mother did not want to go on camera but she did describe the nightmare to us. >> i was totally scared. i thought i was going to lose my baby yesterday. by the grace of god i did not. said that police say the group of men who fired the shots were targeting the little girl's father. a federal judge will hear arguments on donald trump's trial regarding university. preparations for the white house are critical and all- consuming. they are asking for the child to be pushed back until after trump's inauguration in late january .'s attorneys have also raised the prospect of having mr. trump testified by video before the trial begins in the class action lawsuit. a man convicted of killing a jacksonville teenager over loud music will stay in hospital -- will stay in jail.

done fired 10 shots into jordan davis is suv after an argument with a teenager over music. unclaimed the teenager had a gun at the police never found one. without the money to build schools a committee of parents and principles gave the green light to rezone the school boundaries. the school board will held public meetings about the plan to move neighborhoods into the river ridge school zone. the first meeting is set for december 20 have a final bow expecting to happen on january 17. these maps you are seeing -- we have is available right now on all the possible changes on our website www.abcactionnews.com deputies need your help to catch the men you see behind me. these men stole cell phones valued at more than $2000 . cameras caught them removing three phones from the display at an at&t store earlier this

to $3000 for information that leads to an arrest. in tarpon springs a woman injured by an exploding toilet is now suing the city. in person said the city maintenance crews were working on water lines at tarpon springs fundamental elementary school back in 2012. the former school library said one of the toilet exploded in a woman's restroom. workers assured her it was still safe to use. later that day she says another toilet exploded and that sent porcelain shrapnel her leg. if you drive, walk or bike near usf you may want to be careful as extra police mutual will be handed out tickets to people who break the law a gift certificate to obey the law. rent money from f-stop will be used to send officers to the dangerous stretches of the area. pedestrian said they hope officers will make drivers slow down without hassling them too much.

direction. as long as they just do it right and don't abuse it, it will be okay. is certainly should be a lot safer. >> tampa city council gave the program a thumbs-up yesterday however usf does need tampa officers to volunteer to take extirpate shifts for this to work. the extra patrol should hit the streets in december. of fort myers gun dealer is honoring a good samaritan ca deputy hearing from that gun dealer day take a look at this dash cam photo from monday's attack. a suspect in the upper hand attacking a deputy we still do not know the name of the bystander who stopped it shooting and killing the attacker. deputies say he wanted to remain anonymous picks since his gun was taken into evidence , employees at the shoot straight gun shop in fort myers wanted to make sure the man they call a hero doesn't go

>> we wanted this gentleman not to lose the ability to be armed and protect himself after such a courageous act. the deputy who was attacked is okay. sheriff taking to facebook to thank the hero. detectives are still trying to figure out why that suspect sped away from deputies and why he attacked. who want to know more about medical marijuana. head over to ybor city . medical marijuana conference is happening today at the cuban club will discuss treatments for a variety of illnesses they will also talk about dosing information. the conference runs from 9 am until 6 pm every day take it ends on sunday. with more states legalizing marijuana there is heightened fears about stoned drivers and how please can crack down on them. officers say it is easy to tell if someone is under the influence of the drug is to their training for getting a conviction is another thing developers are working on a pot breathalyzer. this of breath tests that is much better

blood test recently. this breathalyzer could become available to police department sometime next year. here is a live look right now at the tao down 19 pints. the dow gained 36 points yesterday. looks like it is cutting 30,000 jobs this morning to reduce costs as it tries to recover from its these admissions scandal officials say 22,000 of those job cuts will happen in germany others in argentina . the automaker has agreed to pay $15 billion for software that turned up emission controls. the national weather service is set to launch a satellite at cape canaveral that could end up saving your life one day by revolutionizing hurricane predictions. it is called the go our satellite. is the first of four next- generation weather satellite to be launched. it will be able to take pictures of severe weather and

current satellite still allowing for more accurate and reliable forecast. it can also map lightning in real time. still had a story that barked national outrage a guerrilla killed after a boy falls into the enclosure. in this morning we found out the enclosure did not pass federal plus a family found alive after being lost for days.

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halloween candy and tree branches are the key to survival forne stranded in their car for two days . days and melissa macallister went for a drive with their two-year-old and eight-month-old children they were on a remote road when there been got stuck trying to go around a downed tree. they set out on foot but it got dark. jason tied tree benches together and created a shelter against the rock wall as temperatures dipped into the 30s and he even question whether they would make it out . >> the night that we spent on

more worried about the wife and the babies freezing to death is something. the next day they return to the band with a spent wednesday night eating leftover halloween candy and then on thursday they started walking again and finally into a couple of hunters who drove into a store for help extract doctors told her she probably would never walk again now in idaho teenager battling this badly hurt in a snowboarding aid leslie bingham's life took a major deterrent last winter when she broke her neck. she spent months in the hospital and went to physical therapy over the course of the next few months movement led to standing standing led to walking. her recent journey hasn't been easy she is happy she did not let anything stop her from reaching her goals. back then i really did not want to live. i was like -- i cannot live without being able to walk. and now i am glad that i did not give up. >> from here bingham wants to

running is a big goal for her and by next fall she hopes to climb idaho's tallest peak. you probably are member this terrifying pretty rehear a griller grabbing it dragging a little boy fell into his enclosure at the cincinnati zoo . this morning we are learning the animals enclosure did not comply with federal standards. the us department of agriculture inspection found the bury it was never updated since it was built in 1978. the incint being killed sparking nationwide outrage. the zoo says it never had an issue with the barrier system until been so it was always found compliant during usda inspections. including one conducted just a month before the incident. the barrier was modified after the incident happened. happy birthday to mickey mouse . it has been 88 years since mickey first appeared on screen in steamboat willie .

special edition of the dance and shake street party. you will find lots of special treats at the start. we are asking for your making memories. had to our facebook page and post your pictures with the big cheese.>> you are cast member? i was.>> [ laughter ] >> it is 11 degrees right now and park city utah? 6000 feet up but still my goodness. winter is upon them there. of course it will be making a brief visit for us for a couple days anyway. let's talk about that. a little hazy out there but we are doing okay with temperatures declining into the low 80s days climbing into the

canaveral looks good. it is green. weatherwise. 74 degrees at 5:42. movie watching the successful launch. mid-40s this morning. certainly cool nice chilly as we work yesterday morning tomorrow morning will be milder and then we will talk about the temperatures sunday and monday. upper 60s to low 70s right now. nice recovery with areas north. a few scattered clouds not by the us. mostly sunny skies. the big weather maker i showed you to denver now heading into minnesota -- big blizzard. the front is the one that will be coming into here. i still think warm day tomorrow. it will be nice and then a roll through saturday night. by sunday morning we will wake up with cold temperatures. not just the coast but the rest

coast you are hugging 70 degree water temperature and you are still dropping into the 40s. that is quite something. the next couple days enjoy the warmth if you prefer that the 70's to low 80s. a little above average for this time of year . humidity starting to creep up. it will crash as the front comes in saturday night. setting the stage for a frigid sunday morning. if you have no plans keep that in mind it will be gusty as far as the wind as well begin to build as well . keeping into the 60s for highs on monday with overnight lows in in the 40s and 50s. look at that. a mile the trend. temperatures in the upper 70s on turkey day. mild and sunny complete reversal . coming up yelp is making it easier for you to see exactly what's your favorite restaurants are up to behind the kitchen door. we will explain how it works

before you go out to eat this weekend there is a new feature on yelp you may want to check out letting you get a closer look at your favorite restaurants. it not only allows you to check out customer views, now you can link to the health inspection records. >> it is really good for tourist are locals to determine where the healthst positive feedback some restaurant owners are worried. they believe people read the inspection reports and assume even small violations are major problems. if you are concerned about having enough money to retire you are not alone. most americans say they are returned about their golden years. a third of us households have not said anything for retirement and of those that

few years . some americans feel they must work into their 70s or 80s when they would rather not have to worry about waiting or working. ice-skating returns to criticism park. 90 minutes of skating just $12 including ice skate rentals this year the rink as part of an entire winter village including a waterfront cafi in 20 pump up takes selling items from local stores and craftsmen >> the winter village will be open daily until christmas. year. the event reaches 125 exquisitely decorated christmas trees, hundreds of we send declarations, of course visit from santa claus. benefits people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. walt disney world is debuting holiday show a dizzy springs made possible with the help of more than 300 drones and so pretty sophisticated computer software.

the light show is company but in original this arrangement of classic holiday storms -- songs. disney has not yet released the day for when the starbright holiday show will start. this holiday season was also trying to help families are affected by autism offering some quiet hours at some stores that by now the chain is testing the idea of spending what our with lights and no in- store music stores both here in the us and the uk. the company has not given a specific set of locations yet. on the next morning blend we are rolling cigars and we shared details on this year's

nice friday here. 81 by the afternoon.

from 79 to 68 degrees. this morning metropolitan ministries got a big boost to help less fortunate families this thanksgiving. general x generated donated to tons of turkeys to the nonprofit organization. that donation will help the charity circa 18,000 families during the holidays. if you want to help out all donations before november 30 will be doubled thanks to a matching grant. we have today's cove glenn is up next. have a great rest of your

captions by: caption colorado, llc (800) 775-7838 e- mail: comments@captioncolorado.com i'm carley boyette. >> i'm natalie taylor. you will want to join us because we have a packed show with everything you can imagine under the sun in one, i swear. >> the name of our show is "the morning blend" because we are a blend of everything. this is a great example of that. is that a meow? what do we call the sound of that? that's the crowded leopard. the zoo is in the house today