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lawmakers didn'ted this and shaking up the alimony system could be headed for a vote. aaron mesmer has more. what do you know. >> the center is permanent alimony should they pay a portion of their income for the rest of their lives. passionate about their opinions. >> i'm a 65-year-old mother of four who i took care of while i was paying permanent alimony, terry macmillan gave the short version of a long ordeal in her life. >> i have seen my income decline to a fraction of what it was, because of a judgment that forces her to pay her ex 65% of her income. >> until i die or he dies i'll live on 30%. >> she went to tallahassee hoping to convince the senators to send an alimony reform bill over the latest hurdle and wend the permanent alimony setting the amounts. that's a big deal for a lot of divorced individuals. >> we're not eliminating it we're taking it fair. >> some say it will not be fair for everyone. >> i'm opposed to the bill it >> lisa rosen put her career on hold. the national organization of women say a moth core be forced back to work. >> we abhor the bill.

the legislation would set new guidelines for the length of alimony payments...ending *permanent alimony. it would establish minimum and maximum amounts. the bill would also set new child custody guidelines...that could give more parents a 50-50 time share of their kids. there are similar bills making their way through the house. 3 3 a pasco county community is rallying around the family of a teacher who lost her life in a rodeo accident. lara dewees was competing last week in mississippi when she was thrown from her horse. 3 the arena where she competed was where dewees rode her first and last horse. fox 13's haley hinds has more on how friends and family gathered there to honor her life. 3 (nats of singing)26:13 everybody loved her8:25-27lara never met a stranger 36-54-56 her voice was impeccable recordings of lara dewees's voice... like this one... are now hymns of comfort to so many who are hurting. 12:28-30 a very unlucky tragedy we had february 20th... lara was competing at a rodeo in mississippi when she was thrown from her horse.though her injuries.3:15-20we never ever figured th

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. >>> and big changes could be coming to florida's alimony system. we'll tell you more about that right after the break. >> announcer: new tonight at 11:00 his historical year in space is coming to an end. we'll have live pictures aha! oof! weee! slurp. mmmmmm. cinnamon. milk. cinna-milk. cinnamon toast crunch. crunch! crave those crazy squares. >>> developing tonight an 8-year-old boy is in critical condition after falling into a canal right behind his school. investigators are measuring tape out checking things after the boy was rushed to the hospital to see exactly what might have gone wrong. tracy jacim with more on the story. >> reporter: it's a county canal fenced off and over that's about 20 feet long. we understand that the victim was some how on that pipe fell off the pipe into several feet of water. other children ran to get help. the fire department responded immediately. and with the child away to according to the sheriff office spokeswoman a group of children were walking home from riverside elementary school here in orlando today and fo

. >> an alimony bill is on its way to the governor's desk and that bill includes a controversial proposal about children spending equal time with divorced parents. they would also be changeds to the duration of almonypayments. they would now be based on the number of years a marriage lasted, while fact, also in the couple's gross income. rebecca palmer. you guys are in that beautiful building. >> what a great view. >> so if the governor signs this, you've had a chance to look at this. let's start with the alimony. i think the story that gets people, especially men, angry is a woman in south florida marries a guy for a month and gets alimony for the rest of her life. guys say that's not fair. is this correct? >> what is the story with this? >> that's actually absurd. what this does is really unique and in my world, it's big news. the new statute, assuming the governor signs it and it becomes stchlt, it gives a mathematical a formula of what alimony should be, a high and a low. we've never had that. we've not had a formula. it's always been something looking at factors and what's the need a

still ahead -- alimony changes. the bill awaiting the governor's signature that could affect how much money florida women receive during divorce proceedings. >> i'm lissette campos with your "positively tampa bay." today we're shining the light on an everyday hero in pasco county. a businessman, husband, father who saw a need and he took

ends under this system. >> amy: the full senate is ready to hear the alimony bill. the house is debating a similar measure. >> john: the proposed deal with the seminole tribe of florida. to add craps and roulette. and dogs and horse and slot machines. >> john: hillary clinton and donald trump were the big winners on super tuesday. >> amy: we're going to go more in deputying. we have analysis. and they both gave big speeches here. a beautiful sunrise to start your wednesday morning. so glad you're starting your day we' put more fun in your day with ice-cream-flavored coffees at dunkin' donuts. go for delicious flavors like butter pecan, cookie dough, or new pistachio. enjoy one today. the bigger the burrito, the bigger the fun. dunkin's new grandde burrito -- a breakfast burrito packed with big southwest flavor. go grande america runs on dunkin'. >> amy: it's now straight up 7:00 a.m. on this wednesday. a beautiful tart to the day. so glad you're here. i'm amy kaufeldt. >> john: i'm john brown. the big story this morning is, of course, super tuesday. >> we're going t

. >> amy: alimony and child custody laws stion instead of granting lifetime alimony, the amount of money an ex-spouse could receive depends on the length of the mainch and income -- length of the marriage and the incomes. and equal time sharing of the kids. supporters said it would bring consistency to the divorce takers. but opponents say it's not helping for women whoa give up their lives for children husbands and children they'lling destituted when they >> a system that puts to place a formula. it's a fair formula. >> the alimony reform bill is ready to be taken up by the full senate. a similar measure is being debated by the full chamber. governor rick scott vetoed an alimony reform measure three years ago. >> john: and the pastor protect action. the churches do not have to take part in the same sex marriage ceremonies. the senate is slated to discuss its version later today and could vote on that version later this week. >> jayme: let's talk temperatures. we are looking good area-wide with 60s phasing in. we have a couple of stragglers in the upper 50s. that gets blown out of here i

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the alimony bill is now ready to be heard by the full senate. a similar measure is being debated in the house. meanwhile-- a major gambling bill is having trouble moving ahead in the florida senate. a key senate panel postponed a vote on a proposed deal with the seminole tribe of florida. the deal would allow the tribe to add craps and roulette at existing casinos. it also allows slot machines to be added at existing dog and horse tracks across john and amy are *:%q! a look at the stories we're working on for you in our next hour of good day. our top story: the frontrunners keep 1%9g on super tuesday. democrat hillary clinton and republican donald trump each win seven states. we are crunching the numbers for the updated delegate count. plus: developing this morning. an eight year old boy is in the hospital, after falling into a canal. we have an update on how he is doing. then all new at six. at&t is targeting "cord cutters." they are coming out with t-v options for people who are giving up on satellite dishes, set top boxes, and contracts. plus

who are dealing with *divorce. 3 (walter it revamps florida's alimony laws. the state house just passed it tuesday. the bill requires judges to start with a "premise" that children spend equal amounts of time with each parent. it also calculates alimony payments by how long the couple was married, and their income. opponents say: the bill is one-sided... and favors men with careers, versus women who stayed home with the kids. 3 "we cannot afford to play games with people's lives. we need to think about the real life consequences of this bill, and they are very concerning." 3 (walter) the last time alimony legislation was sent he'll do *this time. 3 3 (jen president barack obama gets top marks... from the doctor. the white house physican just released a report on the commander- in-chief's health, and says: overall, he's in excellent shape... and has actually *improved since his last formal exam, two-years ago.. the president's cholesterol is down... and he's lost five pounds... now tipping the scales at 175... the only meds he takes regularly are: nexium for a

permanent alimony based on a formula. opponents piled on trying to >> the language is ambiguous. >> retro actively tampered with is concerned. >> it is no longer about what is in the best interest of the child, it is what is in the that's wrong. >> reporter: the legislation moves to a very uncertain future with governor rick scott. he vetoed a bill in 2013 that said it was retroactive. this bill says there is a premise parents will chair child custody equally. reporting from the state capital, i'm mike vasilinda. >>> the league of women voters and the national organization for women have both launched campaign calling on governor scott to veto this legislation. >>> the country will soon say a lady. nancy reagan will be laid to rest later this week. preparations. forever. the end of the bolts winning streak. that's coming up in sports. (west side story) handcrafted in store by skilled decorators layered with fresh berries and frosted to perfection bakery chantilly cake publix. >> julie phillips joins us now for another loo

the legislation could set new guidelines for length of alimony payments ending and permanent alimony and establish minimum and maximum amounts and they heard from supporters and opponents who are both passionate about their sides. >> i'm not against alimony, they need it while getting on their feet and get training for a job but no one should be living off another person. >> i'm very much for women having a choice. >> the bill would also set new child custody guidelines that could give parents a 50/50 time share of their kids with similar bills making their way right now through the >> there is a new warning for people that use a cane to get around, especially in the airport. >> there is a certain kind of cane confiscated at tsa checkpoints, and this is why. >> they look like ordinary antique canes, but there is more theatre than meets the eye. >> that meets the eye. >> these are a few of the increasing number of sword canes confiscated by the tsa in airports across the country. >> these are artfully concealed arrested. >> years ago, it was not uncommon for a cane to have a pick or a

. >>> the governor death, a bill revising alimony and child custody laws. the statehouse passed a bill today to and permanent alimony and replacing it with for me as -- formulas based on the spouses income. it was retroactive, the governor has not said whether he will send the new version of accurate weather team in florida. >> a total solar eclipse tonight. >> check this out. 8:40 pm. that is the sun and the moon, earth, we get that shadow. these are extremely rare, total solar eclipses are very rare and there will be one in august in august 21 of 2017. it will go from oregon to south carolina. >>> taking a look at your radar, temperatures right now in the upper 60s to low 70s. where we are -- that's where we're at right now. st. petersburg is 70. partly cloudy conditions. we hit the lower 80s today. 81 in tampa. and drop down to 60 and that is 5 degrees above normal. that is only the beginner -- that is the only beginning, upper 80s and skies will be clear just like they were today. there will be some patches of clouds and time. otherwise, we have a very

it would establish formulas for alimony payments that includes a controversy provision about time children should spend with their divorced parents. >>> four lake county high school students were arrested accused of bringing weapons to school. last friday a south lake high school student was arrested for bringing a butterfly knife. to weeks ago another student at the same school was arrested for having a knife. two days before that two students were arrested for having a gun. >>> new at 6:00, why el nino is expecting to make things a lot worse for mosquitos. >> how changes on local toll drivers more. >> the weather is nice and calm right now but i'm tracking the it took joel silverman years to become a master dog trainer. to master depositing checks at chase atms. technology designed for you. so you can easily master >>> concerns about the zika virus are putting a strain on resources. leaders in osceola county said the el nino weather pattern is not helping their efforts. michael la party is live in miskey. they -- kissimmee. >> reporter: the local mosquito population has not gotten out of

. >>> and major changes are a step closer tonight for florida's alimony and child custody laws. the issue now ready for a vote in both the statehouse and senate. the legislation replaces lifetime alimony with formulas for payment amounts and duration depending on the length of the marriage. it urges judges to consider equal time sharing with children but allows deviation from the formulas. >>> now the most accurate weather team in florida, abc action weather. >> good evening, everybody. we had a front come through this morning. it was dry but there were clouds in the afternoon. high sirius clouds. a couple of reports of people seeing sun dogs, ai rainbow look to the sky. we were in the upper 70s across the anterior counties. hernando. 50s. a cool start to your thursday morning. north. come. thing friday morning. we will have details coming up in a couple minutes. >>> thanks, denis. >>> taking action for your health tonight. florida has received 500 additional kits to test for zika antibodies. had the virus. florida has more than 1500 of those tests and kits and more than 4600 te

. >>> a new bill on alimony h been passed by the senate appreciations committee. this is what it holds in store. the measure would establish a new formula for dges based on deciding alimony payments. under this new legislation both the amount of money and the length of time someone gets that money could likely change. supporters say the bill will provide uniformity in the law while opponents are worried women who have devoted their entire lives to their kids. >>> the brand new miami-dade countynimal services and city homestead community spay and neuter clinic is aiming to give procedures at affordable prices. advocates says the low c@st surgeries helped save 90% last year,aking sure the pets have a better chance at finding their forever home. >> so proud to be bringing services to homestead with the miami-dade animal services department. they are needed so much in this area. there are so many rescue groups working diligently to get these animals in to loving homes. >> fantastic news there. the center is located near 10 avenue and northeast 8th street. vets wili of

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. >>> tonight it is up to governor scott to end permanent alimony. lawmakers passed a bill to end it. the length of the marriage and the spouse's income will help determine the amount and the number of alimony payments. it urges judges to consider equal timesharing. and in 2013, scott vetoed a similar bill. the governor has not said if he will sign this new version. is planning a trip most of us will never even try. >>> wouldn't want to. the first leg of a flight to cuba. but the second is the part that has us curious. the mayor says he'll paddle his way back on a homemade raft. news 6 reporter. >> reporter: as he prepares for his big trip from cuba to key west. four barrels some plywood and a dream that stretches across the ocean. >> first is for adventure, and experience what the men women and children do to get here. >> reporter: cline johnson preparing for his epic journey. he's building a raft. and will float on it by himself. during the 90 mile trip. >> there is some risk, but i and i'm really excite ed to go onto it. >> reporter: he plans to p

>> alimony, if it's paid -- >> i realize about that. >> some people, not you. some people may not realize that alimony that when you pay it, you can deduct it. if you receive it, it's income. you have to pay taxes on that money. the other thing is only one parent can claim the dependents exemption for the child. the attorney fees are not deductible. >> that doesn't seem fair. that last one doesn't seem fair. >> child support is not deductible. >> no. >> the average cost of raising a child to age 18 is over $245,000. i've got three. my god. kids can bring some pretty hefty tax breaks with them. >> the a good thing. that's 1,000 per child. the dependent care credit a lot of people can take advantage of. you can claim 20 to 35% of that in terms of taking that exemption or deduction. it's a credit dollar for dollar. that's $2100 you could get. >> what are a couple of the things i need know about if i'm retired? >> pensions and annuities could be taxed at your ordinary tax income rate. definitely your pension is something to consider and annuities in terms of parts

. >>> a bill that will change the way alimony payments are calculated in florida is now on its way to the governor's desperate the house approved the measure on tuesday which establishes formulas for alimony payments. the formulas will be based on the number of years a couple was married in the couple's gross income determining the amount of the payments. opponents say the bill targets stay-at-home moms.>>> governor. scott will also review a bill intended to protect your rights from law enforcement agencies that the bill will require law enforcement officers to arrest someone before they seize their belongings but officers can seize property right now if they believe that person got it with money made through illegal means that the new bill forces agencies to pay citizens if a court decides assets were improperly seized. >>> a team from ucf will spend the next five years finding ways to neutralize weapons of mass distraction. the team was to find out what will be needed to contain a chemical agent if it is ever using simulated chemical agents and placing them in a giant metal tube. th

- no. - 10,000 a month alimony? for how long? - until she gets married, which is, that's never gonna happen. - lemme tell you what you do, man. you go down to home depot, - yeah. - and you say, just pull up in the truck and say, i'll pay you 5,000 a month to marry my wife. (audience laughs) (audience applauds) how's life on the road? - [norm] i got a kid. - [byron] do you have a kid? and, uh, like, single guys can't understand, and like, so i'd be telling 'em, i'd go, "this is, like, the most unbelievable feeling "you'll ever have in your life, you know." and they'll go, "is it like crystal meth?" (audience laughs) - and i'm like, "it's..." - [byron] now i heard you took some time off? - [wendy] i took time off, um, to have a baby. - [byron] alright, yeah. (audience applauds) - and, um... - [byron] by him? (all laugh) - no, that didn't happen, but, um, i did get a tattoo. - [byron] did you really? - yeah, of a baby, and... (audience laughs) no but i did get, i got married. it was my first marriage and my husband has a five year o

. >>> a bill ending permanent alimony for divorcing couples in florida is now ready for a vote by the full state senate and house. the bill proposes that alimony be based on a formula taking into consideration the number of years a couple was married and considering the difference in the couple's incomes. the bill's sponsor hopes it will take some of the combativeness out of divorce cases. >>> and now to an 8 on your side consumer alert. you need to check your fridge, whole foods is recalling maytag brand raw milk bleu cheese. it could be contaminated with listeria. no illnesses have been reported yet but if you bought the cheese, you need to throw that out and bring your receipt to whole foods for a full refund. >>> another emotional day in court for sportscaster erin andrews. >> coming up, she describes how her life has changed since the stalker posted naked videos of her online. with the fbi on capitol hill. it's the latest battle in a privacy war. >>> what a gorgeous day today. temperatures a little bit above normal but still a very nice feeling, today a great day for baseball. th

and the bill will establish alimony patients with a controversial provision about how much time children spend with the divorce payments based on the number of years of marriage and the couple's gross income. some saying that women would be a greater disadvantage. >> she has not built up retirement or social security. she is expected to start the next chapter of her life under a great disadvantage. and to stay together and believe when that doesn't happen they deserve what this bill gives them. >> the previous alimony reform governor stot with the concerns about retroactive to the clinicing to make the choice of state funding or elective abortions. >> if they are providing elective abortions, we are not allowing you to have the state contract. so that will be a business they cannot provide the elective abortions. >> a way to recognize vetter rarns and first -- veterans and first responders with specialized parking. >> this city was the first to post preferred parking privileges. >> i think it is awesome that you are acknowledging the vets and active duty and as well as the police and the

. >> it is up to governor scott to alimony. instead of permanent payments, the length of marriage and spouse's income will play a role in figuring how long the alimony will last. back in 2013 scott vetoed a similar bill because it was retro active. the governor has not said if he'll sign this new version. >> a close call for a tv reporter caught on camera. this is ktau alex savage moving out of the way seconds before that car barreled into his live shot on the air. he stepped out of the way seconds before it happened because the photographer screamed to get out of the way. you can see the driver veer right for him as he is in the parking lot of a seven-11 talking about a police derailment. the woman driving the car was hit by another car, she panicked and she hit the gas instead of the brake causing the close call. the good thing, no one was hurt. that was all over facebook yesterday. >> a middle school wrestler is proving a little kindness goes a long way. >> he donated his trophy to a wheelchair bound boy he never met. >> he

still ahead -- alimony changes. the bill awaiting the governor's signature that could affect how much money florida women receive during divorce proceedings. >> i'm lissette campos with your "positively tampa bay." today we're shining the light on an everyday hero in pasco county. a businessman, husband, father who saw a need and he took >>> 9:24. a north tack dakota zookeeper now a surrogate mom for a newborn baby kangaroo. >> her mother died a few weeks ago unexpectedly. amanda, zoo keeper said she got a call at 3:00 a.m. and immediately started to take care of "barclay." >> amanda says she's already bonding with her baby kangaroo. he's forming his own personality. >> the development happens in the pouch where a lot of our development happens in the womb. i'm working all the time, still can sympathize with working moms now. >> she should be able to leave the pouch at 10 months old. by 18 months she -- i misspoke earlier, it's a she, should be able to join the other kangaroos but the baby won't join the kangaroo ex

. >>> alimony and child custody laws could be changing soon in florida. the state house passed the bill yesterday which ends permanent alimony. it replaces it with a formula based on the length of the marriage and spouse's incomes. governor scott vetoed a similar bill in 2013 because it was retroactive. the governor hasn't said whether he'll sign this new version headed to his desk. known manatee county dog. we've learned the owner of patty the dog won't face any criminal charges most likely. the manatee county sheriff says they don't believe a crime occurred when patty bit a 4- month-old service dog in training at hits owner's bradenton pet clinic. service dogs are protected under the law but detectives say it just appears to be an unfortunate accident. the case is now being forwarded to the state attorney's office for review. patty was saved from being put down last year after biting a young boy who provoked him. >>> a bay area mother pleading for your help. michael geraldo is laying in a california hospital. the victim of a vicious beating. michael's f

. >>> no more permanent alimony in florida. if lawmakers pass a pending bill there will be a new formula for cal lating your -- calculating your temporary settlement. interesting changes next. >>> fireball in the sky. we will find out what scientists think it is coming >>> now more first at 4:00. >>> a bill that would end permanent alimony in florida takes a giant step forward. >> and the goal to take some of the sting out of divorce. mike vasalinda has that story now from our capital bureau. >> reporter: alimony here in florida could soon be based on a formula that would be put in statute, it would take into consideration the number of years a couple was married and then consider the difference between the divorcing couple's income. state senator kelly stargell of >> you will see a woman who know the system. they are at the mercy of their attorney in a lot of ways and saying you can get more. they did this and this and this and they perpetuate the ongoing animosity between the two and they fight and at the end of the day of th

. >> john: an alimony bill. the controversial provision of children spending equal time with divorced parents. and changes to the duration of alimony based on the number of years the marriage lasted and coupling in the income. >> amy: the state owns the 417 in seminole county, which already has a toll road. now it wants to add four express lanes between 434 and aloma. because of heavy opposition, metro plan is threatening to end the deal. they'll hold a meeting a the 9:00 a.m. to possibly make that decision. let's talk to jayme king about what's happening outside. >> jayme: let's talk temps. a mild start in all locations. upper tiered 50s and low 60s. brevard flashing somewhat warmer temperatures. the wind off the atlantic at this time. the wind has gone all the the way in the interior. warming winds out of the east, southeast. and generated from the atlantic beaches. the general theem supports high pressure and increase this in clouds. mostly cloudy, a good distinct blend of sun and clouds. things change rapidl

the florida house passed a bill that would revamp the states alimony laws. it would include controversial provision. it relates to how much time children should spend with the divorced parents. the bill would have judges spending =. the senate approved of this last week. it is going to governor rick scott for his signature. jim: the super bowl of wrestling is coming back to orlando. wrestlemania 33 will be at the citrus bowl in april of next year. the event is considered a huge score for central florida. the wwe expects the event a sellout. what to the wrestlers think. bring it on. leaders say this was made possible through the renovation of the citrus bowl. this is the second time orlando has posted wrestlemania. first time was in 2008. orlando is the only city to host wrestlemania twice. meredith: the battle to stop the zika virus. the world' s largest sperm and egg bank is located near the university of central florida. the fda has recommended tougher screening of donors. especially those who visited countries that are at high risk for the zika virus. man

it ends lifetime alimony and replaces it with formulas for amounts and duration. depending on the length of the marriage and the spouses income. it also urges judges to consider equal time-sharing with children between two divorcing >>> eyes across the country will focus on the bay area on monday. opening statements will begin and the hulk hogan versus gawker trial. fixtures and three alternates were seated friday. hulk hogan is suing the website, gawker, for invasion of privacy. gawker published a videotape of hogan having sex with a now ex- wife. most of the jurors are all women from pinellas county, hogan is suing for $100 million. >>> harvard law might remove its official seal after months of scrutiny because of its ties to an 18th-century slave owner. the sealed adopted in 1937 depicts three bundles of wheat, borrowed from the family crest of isaac royal junior. his father made the family fortune with sugar plantations. those were worked on by slaves. a committee has now voted 10- two digit to remove it. the college is deemed that the university's governing b

. >>> and emotionally charged bill revising alimony payments is a step closer to becoming law. the state senate approving ending lifetime alimony and replaces it with formulas for amount and duration. depending on the length of the marriage and spouses income. also equal time share with children between two divorcing parents. >>> new this morning, take a look at this story. harvard law might remove its official seal. this after months of scrutiny. because of its ties to an 18 -- the shield depicts three bundles of weight borrowed from the family crest of isaac royal junior. his family -- his father made the family fortune with sugar plantations. a committee has voted 10 to 2 to remove it. a decision siding with the college dean, the university governing board will make the final call. >>> happening today for college- bound high school students, the new sat debuts testing sites across the bay area. the improvements after 30 years in response to age-old complaints about standardized tests. for example, the old testament off a quarter of a point for wrong answers. students won't g

the house approved the measure on tuesday which establishes formulas for alimony payments. the formulas will be based on the number of years the couple was married. the couple's gross income will determine the amount of payment. the bill also includes a controversial provision about how much time children should spend with their divorced parents. >>> governor. scott will also look over bill intended to protect your rights from law enforcement agencies but that bill will require law enforcement officers to arrest someone before they seize their belongings. rhino officers can seize property if they believe -- right now officers can seize property they believe was game through illegal means. 40 to pay citizens of the court decides assets were improperly seize. >>> orange county officials are saying it is time for a local home builder to step up and give homeowners answers to problems that action 9 showed you last month. place essay pulpy homes is responsible for faulty stucco and say because of that they have been dealing with water damage, rotting walls and mold. last week ho

alimony reform legislation passes. judges have a new formula to use when deciding on payments after divorce. the formula considers the length of the marriage, as well as the couple's gross income but critics fearsome women could end up suffering. >> women who devote their entire lives to their husbands and their children are going to be left destitute when they turn 65 or whatever age it is at which their able moany ends under this system. >> the alimony bill is ready to be heard by the full senate. a similar measure is being debated in the house. we'll let you know what happens. >>> controversy tonight, hard working americans say that stealing their jobs. the feds allow it under a special visa program because big companies say they need more skilled employees. even disney world is under fire for laying off employees and replacing them with the cheaper option. leo was one of those disney last year. he just testified on capitol hill last week. >> i was completely silent during the meeting, thinking how i was going to --

the house approved a measure on tuesday which establishes formulas for alimony payments. there will be based on the number of years a couple was married. the couple's gross income as well determining the amount of payment. the bill includes controversial provision on how much time children should spend with divorced parents. >>> governors scott revealing a bill intended to protect rights from law enforcement agencies requiring officers to arrest someone before base's belongings. officers can seize property right now if they believe that person got it with money maker illegal means. the bill forces law enforcement agencies to pay citizens to the court decides the assets were improperly seized. >>> a team from ucf spending the next five years studying ways to neutralize chemical women's -- weapons of mass distraction. a team wants to find out what would be needed to contain a chemical agent if it is police. using simulated chemical agents the team said so -- off an explosion to see how much of the chemical agent remains after the fire. >> we are not using any bombs or even

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a new bill on alimony has been passed by thee senate appropriations committee. the measure would establish a newormula for judges faced with deciding alimony payments when couples are divorcing. under this new legislation, both the amount of money and the length of time someone could get the money would likely change. supporters sayer the bill will provide more uniformity in the law while opponents more worried about the impact on divorced women who have devoted their entire lives to theirkids. >> it is 6:15. good morning to you. e've got a steamy forecast here for early march on the way in. activity to contend with. another dry forecast for us as we get through our wednesday. live first alert doppler swswping through all day, we will have cloud problems. let's talk about what's out there this morning. the clouds are, in fact, moving in. susuise coming about 6:43. at the bus stst temperatures have settled back into the lower and mid 60s. that is very brief. we'll see a rapid warmup take shape as we head through the morning hours. there's the 836 looking good. ex

lifetime alimony could be gone. but the biggest change -- as 10 news reporter jonathan petramala explains-- involves how much time divorced parents-- spend with their child. but for 38 years catherine real has made a living off couples who could no longer stand being couples. she has seen the fights over children's custody get ugly real is hopeful governor rick scott will sign a bill that will change family law forever. public opinions on custody have changed as it becomes more common for both parents to share all responsibilities while still together national parenting organizations are also supporting this change that has happened in 20 states already opponents believe the law could clog up courts with parents contesting the custody agreements because of differing work schedules or even judges still will have discretion and consider over a this way good their kids when the bad. in tampa, jonathan petramala, 10 news wtsp. this story has a facebook. conversation-- head to our "10 news w t s p facebook page." new ove

. >>> sweeping changes could be coming to alimony and custody laws. one signature, the governor. it could that -- it could impact the lives of hundreds of kids. the biggest change as jonathan explains, involves how many time -- how much time divorced parents spend with their children.>> so far, husband and wife working together to raise 38 years, she has made a living off of couples who could no longer stand being couples. she has seen custody fights get ugly. >> especially with two parenting. >> reporter: this law requires the judge to give equal time to equal -- to each parent. for both parents to share all responsibilities. >> a lot of times, and dad get a bad rap when they get divorced. >> reporter: also supporting this change that has happened in 20 states already. opponents believe the law could clog up courts >> in my opinion, this will reduce the amount of litigation because of the presumption that fathers are going to have people time -- equal time- reporter: this way, good parents won't lose their kids if the relationship goes bad. 10news , wtsp work >> to join the conv

, and they're going to vote on contentious bills, dealing with medical marijuana and abortion and alimony and they may pass a bill to repeal a law on unmarried adults living together. this has to be done tomorrow because of a three-day waiting period before a final vote. a lot to get done. >>> still ahead here at 5:00, a bill heading to the governor's desk could have an impact on law enforcement in our state. >> ginger: and she's the new c.e.o. of harbor house. we'll talk about her goals and >> reporter: happy monday evening, everyone. we're pinpointing around town this evening across volusia county. we're picking out edgewater for tonight. temperatures will be cooling down into the upper 50's for tonight. still looking mostly dry. a bit more cloud cover, though. we'll start mixing it in for your tuesday afternoon, warming up to 74 or so degrees. again, looking mostly dry. same story as we head into tuesday night as overnight lows cool down into the mid-60's. rotisserie-style chicken raised without antibiotics? it's what we do. that same chicken pulled by hand? it's what we do. freshly-ba

. >> alimony changes, the bill awaiting the governor's signature that could impact how much money florida women >>> an investigation after deputies shoot a suspect in north tampa. >> it happened at the woodwind after he says they pulled a gun on him. rodney dunigan on the scene. were any of the deputies involved hurt? >> reporter: thankfully they are ok. the four deputies responded to the apartment complex around 11:00 last night when they received reports of a man standing in the parking lot here screaming, waving a gun. as you can see behind me the scene here is still pretty active. the suspect in this case has been identified as 27-year-old jeffrey cassell. we're told he was shot multiple times. was taken to a local hospital and the sheriff's office tells us at last check he was in critical condition. deputies say when they got here to the winwood oaks apartments last night they confronted cassell and he was waving what they describe as a semiautomatic handgun. investigators tried to get him to put that gun down but say he aggressively came towards them pointing that weapon and that is