fell on top of her. doctors didn't know if she would survive. >> unimaginable. couldn't think of what life would be lake if we lost her. >>reporter: but then she opened her blue eye for the firsrs time. from thatt point on she started improving. one small milestone a day at a time. >> now she's moving. she's trying to talk. she's excited to watch a movie. we have watched frozen. we have watched all kinds of movies sie last night. >>reporter: the community has come together to help tate. family friend reached out to her favorite team. the miami dolphins. the dolphins sent her a box filled with awesome dolphins merchandise. including signed memorabilia and a handwritten note. when te got word that it wascoming. >> she was excited when we told her. you could see it. late up in her eye. >>reporter: and the extra

number 91 with a special message as she recovers. >> appreciate all the support you have for us and for me personally and we hope you get well soon. >>reporter: that's good stuff. tate is expected to be in the hospital for at least a couple of weeks. there is a go fund me page to help finally. i'll be back soon with sports. 7 news night team. certainly wish her well. all right steve thanks. coming up in 7 news at 10:0:0. a good sign for florida's sea cow. >> not out of the woods but officials say manatee aren't in as much trouble as they used to be. >> lots to talk about tonight. see the l there next to bermudasee the l there next to bermuda. that could become a sub tropical system over the next few days. national hurricane center is watching it. giving it a 30 percent chance that it could develop over the next few days. meanwhile for us the big green blob in the gulf of mexico could mean rain coming in

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>> so i have to step it up. >>reporter: the guy spending cash. this one thinking about playing again even after losingplaying again even after losing. >> probably one more time. see what happens. >>reporter: ksh pay out before taxes. more than 400 million. dollar scenes that have people hoping and praying they become a multi-millionaire. >> traveling. pea off my student loan. >> good things for myself and family but help people that need it. >>reporter: the odd of winning this thing, 2 92 million which means unfoshtly you have a better chance of getting struck by lightning several times before winning t t jackpot. people say it's worth their money to take the chance and dream big. >> i'm feeling pretty good. i have a pack of 15 people stronger in numbers. >>reporter: north by village, 7 news night team

southh florida. we had morning low in the 60's. afternoon high mid upper 70's and that's pretty tip consolidate for this time of year. right now partly cloudy skies. temperatures are in the 60's t.70 the warm spot for you in key west. pressure is steady. wind coming out of the west and turning light. now once again if the sky can clear out the wind can inform calm and humidity reaches 100 percent. that's part of the recipe for fog. we could see some of that develop inland during the overnight. so there's plenty of rain sitting in the eastern gulf of mexico. that is hayed our way. that is ahead of a front. now it's very weak front ahead of the front that gets warm especially saturday and sunday and we see a good chance of rain fall. then maybe a cool down for early next week and by cool down i mean temperatures coming back down to normal. here's the big spin at the national hurricane center is watching. they are giving it a 30 percent chance for development. could

it makes its way into the open world trade center of the atlantic. it's going to be only a worry for the shipping lanes but for the time being tomorrow for bermuda as the low gets closer it look lake the winds will remain at around 50 to 60 miles per hour. rough surf 1 to 2 inches of rain for them. now we go back that the gulf of mexico where we have a little disturbance coming in. that has rainfall to itment most of the model suggest if we do see showers it will probably happen towards early afternoon. it will turn breezy then by saturday there comes the front. a little better chance of some rain saturday and sunday. but againn the wind will be coming out of the south south west so that is going to warm us up with highs in the low to maybe even the mid 80's. hears marine forecast threat of rip current at the beach. win out of the south. biscayne bay with a light chop. for you throughout flat keys. no

in the reef 1 to 2 foot sea. beyond the reef 2 to 3 and coastal water was a moderate chop. next high tide miami 8chop. next high tide miami 8:02 in the morning. 7:57 in fort lauderdale. key largo 8fort lauderdale. key largo 8:25 and 9:54 in key west. some clouds tonight. possibility of some inland fog overnight low will be in the 60's and very typical the wind out of the east by tomorrow. morning sun many clouds start to build. scattered showers. high will be in the upper 70's. here's your extended outlook. better chance of rain saturday and sunday. getting warmer. then we kind of cool down a little bit before the early start of next week. that's the 7 on 7 forecast. >> thank you phil. they have been endangered for years but good news for florida's manatee. >> first time in a long time the numbers are going up. charismatic. instantly recognizable and spotted on a regular basis by boaters, manatee fill the waters off

will receive a new klachx. u.s. fish wild life service wpts to reclassify the federal status of west independent i don't know manatee from endangered to threatened. >> this action take the with we are announcing israel in our view demonstrates the success of how the endangered species act can and does work and here making a water way safer and clear in florida. >>reporter: endangered species is one currently in daner -- danger indang of extinction the threatened one is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future. proposal comes as the beloved sea cow have been thriving if reeseen years as a result of federal regulations and programs implemented to protect them. >> this collective effort has culminated in great recovery and conservation success. >>reporter: manatee numbers are climbing. conditions in their habitat are improving and the threats to their survival are being reduced.

very long journey. to get dshs took enormous amount of effort and collaboration to get where we are today. >>reporter: over the past 25 years there has been huge increase in population in florida up from 1200 in 1991 to more than 6000 now. the the service will publish the proposal in the federal register tomorrow which begins in 90 day period during which the publbl is invited to submit technical information that help the agency reach a final decision. still ahead. it's the last chance to make it big. >>singers from across the country bring out all the stopscountry bring out all the stops. baby chicken, s what?

. >> one hollywood hopeful putting new twist on product way classic. and this was just the start. now or never for the singers who have dreamed of becoming an "american idol". >> they are starting strong. we are if the plex with this. >>reporter: from arkansas to san francisco some of the best talent idol has ever seen. impressing the judges and making for really freight show. day two of "american

bringing out some spectacular talent in little rock, arkansastalent in little rock, arkansas. >> thank you. >>reporter: season 8 winner also a local boy lending a helping hand with contestants. miss jennings with her daughter in tow making it to hollywood with a lot of soul 24-year-old trent harmon country boy from mississippi who sings r&b mixing it up. >> so blown away. >>reporter: then it was on to. >> good morning san francisco. >>reporter: season 9 winner lee giving advice to idol wannabe. >> process is long i told them if you think this is tivring if you get through it's going to be even more tiring.

0olivia rocks doing a little bruno mars just one of many girls going through brandon brunette singing original song he wrote. i can't imagine what u are going through. >>reporter: that would be a golden ticket for one. 15-year-old miss joel audition15-year-old miss joel auditioning with her parent who horsepower to be major idol fans. yes. she nailed it. and in true idol form they save the best for last. tristan wowing the judges and they wowed her rate back bringing her military mom stationed over seas back to the state's to see her girl go through.

>> i was sleeping. idol audition next week don't mix it next wednesday and thursday at 8:00 p.m. right here on 7:00. live in the news plex, 7 news night team. >> wow! craig is. >> the tristan last one she's's 15. amazing voice on her. >> look at this do you recognize this guy? >> what are you implying. >> where have you been. >> i'm a huge "american idolan. >> we jump in midway. >> i'm in early. last season i'm in early. all the way. >> i got it i got it. >> panthers go for 11th straight we know in ought with. >> hurricane have coach explains why there will be an extrauzz in coral gibls on saturday when miami takes on

is panthers lead 3 to one. 3 to 2 over a minute to my. ottawa pulls the goalie. he comes up big. 30 saves for louie. panthers win again. 3louie. panthers win again. 3-2. 11 wins in a row. >> sign of really good team because we have been finding our way to win the game even we didn't play our best last 3 games we still won. >> i didn't think we play add great game. i don't think we worked hard enough at times but it catches up to you. we have been on the road a lot lately and we were a little sluggish but mybut mid hard and smart and will will youie made key saves. >> amazing. dolphins met today with chicago bears offensive coordinator adam guys. fins maybe late to the paevrment he

eagle and bear believed to be at the top of the list of owner steven ross supposed to be a quarterback guru he's coached cutler, manning and tebow in the nfl. 37 years old. the dolphins may have to act quick if they want him. the heat start 6 gym road trip tomorrow night in phoenix. the heat just average on the road so far. 6 and 6 but they have won 4 of theless 5 on the road and only 3 of the 16 they play out west are over 500 but one is golden state. >> a lot of people say they see what you are made o o i don't think i had a span like this like this january since i have been in the league. so thinks going to be our greatest challenge of the sson and i look forward to see how the team responds to it. >>reporter: it will be a challenge. 11th rank hurricane home is the against in state. canes come in 12 and 1 and won 7 in a row. gym saturday is on espn. the energetic dick will

>> you love when he's in attendance because he's wild and crazy guy. and so even your students get involved more than they ever do before. and the excitement that it creates in the arena, there's a buzz. there will be a buzz on saturday afternoon. he's yelling out. he's awesome babyyelling out. he's awesome baby. >>reporter: pga tour season opens today in hawaii world no. 1 jordan for birdie on 18. he's one shot back. patrick reid leads it 8 under. this for eagle on 18. patrick reid leads by one after one round. you know i can only liken this to playing the air guitar in front of the mirror. this kid in vancouver is practicing his goalie moves on a frozen puddle across from his house. there is nobody shooting dshs there

pretend saves. his mother is going to send that video into a contest. it's sponsored by a beer it's called anything for hockey. good luck my man. i'm steve crying and belkys back

>> that's a wrap first at 10:00>> that's a wrap first at 10:00. ciao ciao.

miami intersection looking more likika lake. crews in deep on this one. >> south florida woman attacked by two dogs. but she wasn't the only victim. twohings we are following tonight. an area of low pressure aiming for the bahamaspressure aiming for the bahamas. national hurricane center is watching that. and then a cold front set to move

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