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DIRECTOR PAGE FORECAST-WXWALL
SHOW OPEN-CLIP NAKED TSA PROTESTER NOT CHARGED-VO IN PLASMA
TOSS TO CHRISTINA-2SH-OBX NAKED TSA PROTESTER NOT CHARGED-PKG
PRESIDENT OBAMA'S VISIT-REM LIVE NAKED TSA PROTESTER NOT CHARGED-ONCAM
PRESIDENT OBAMA'S VISIT-PKG VAN DER SLOOT'S FUTURE-trxVO-(2)SS
PRESIDENT OBAMA'S VISIT-REM LIVE STOP DRIVING NEW ESCAPE-trxVOTOPS
OBAMA UNEMPLOYMENT-PLAS-CGR-OC MEN SEEKING OUT FATHERHOOD-VO
PARKING ISSUES-SSTOPS CHICK FIL A OPPOSES GAY MARRIAGE-VO
AIRSPACE CLOSED-(2)CGTOPS 50 SHADES OF GREY BIGGEST HIT SINCE HARRY POTTER-V
COVERAGE PROMISE-CGTOPS 50 SHADES OF GREY BOOK BURNING-VO
PRESIDENT IN FLORIDA TODAY-PLAS-VO-WIPE KATE MIDDLETON AT OLYMPIC EXHIBITION-VO
PRESIDENT IN FLORIDA TODAY-SOTVO SPORTS TEASE-3SH-VO
MITT ROMNEY TODAY-PLAS-VO-WIPE SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
MITT ROMNEY TODAY-SOTVO-OC BRITISH OPEN-ON CAM
CHARGES FOR CRIME SPREE SUSPECT-SS-VO BRITISH OPEN-VOTOPS-WIPE
DUNBAR COMMUNITY MEETING-ONCAM BRITISH OPEN-CGTOPS-WIPE
DUNBAR COMMUNITY MEETING-BNR-PKG BRITISH OPEN-SOTTOPS
AMY PATTERSON NEW INFORMATION-VO HENKE BERG-ON CAM
PENN STATE TRUSTEE RESIGNS-VO HENKE BERG-VOTOPS-WIPE
TEASE ONE-ONCAM HENKE BERG-SOTTOPS
TZ1 A EMERGENCY LANDING IN IL-SOTVO-WIPE HENKE BERG-CGTOPS
TZ1 B DAD DENIES DISNEY TRIP-SSTOPS DAVID PRICE-ON CAM
FIRST ALERT FORECAST TEASE-STC WHITE SOX RED SOX-VOTOPS-WIPE
EMERGENCY LANDING IN IL-NATVOTOPS ORIOLES TWINS-VOTOPS
DAD DENIES DISNEY TRIP-SS NADAL OUT-ON CAM
GAS PRICES-VO-WIPE NBC2 OLYMPICS-VOTOPS
GAS PRICES-SOT-CG SPORTS TOSS-ON CAM
TEASE TWO-ONCAM BREAK FOUR
TZ2 A NAKED TSA PROTESTER NOT CHARGED-SOTVO-WIPE DARK KNIGHT OPENS-VOTOPS-WIPE
TZ2 B MEN SEEKING OUT FATHERHOOD-VOTOPS PRESIDENTIAL BURGER-VOTOPS
FIRST ALERT OPEN-CLIP CLOSE SHOW-4SHOT


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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TOSS TO CHRISTINA-2SH-OBX


T-MINUS 12 HOURS, UNTIL PRESIDENT OBAMA CAMPAIGNS IN FORT MYERS.

GOOD EVENING, I'M PETER BUSCH.

AND I'M LINDSAY LOGUE.

DOWNTOWN IS BUZZING.

PEOPLE ARE ALREADY CAMPED OUT WAITING TO SEE THE PRESIDENT IN PERSON.

BUT ALL NEW AT 11--

WE'RE PUTTING THE COMMANDER-IN-CHEIF UNDER THE MICROSCOPE.

HE FIRST VISITED FORT MYERS MORE THAN THREE YEARS AGO.

HE MADE PROMISES.

BUT DID HE DELIVER ON THEM?

WE SENT NBC 2'S CHRISTINA LUSBY TO INVESTIGATE.

SHE JOINS US LIVE IN FRONT OF THE HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER, WHERE HE'LL SPEAK TOMORROW.

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PRESIDENT OBAMA'S VISIT-REM LIVE


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PRESIDENT OBAMA'S VISIT-PKG


Outside harborside people are snapping pictures awaiting a presidential return.

39:20 I'm so exited tic Tmw to sit in VIP section 39:26

It's his 2nd trip to ft Myers.

The first in 2009.

:32president 2009 sit:35

The president promising jobs healthcare stimulus and middle class tax breaks.

The stimulus came through in 2009--a venture some argue is a failure--only helping pockets of people.

50:45 failed to come through on solving the larger economic issues 50:54

but experts say Obama has followed through in other areas.

49:40healrhcare bailout for the auto industry

He also implement tax breaks for middle class workers.

But one area is still struggling --Americans out of work.

With unemployment numbers in fl dropping experts say its not all positive.

46:58 many people have stopped looking for work dropped out 47:08

But the crowd is waiting to hear the presidents plans to get the economy back on track. Return to index of stories...


PRESIDENT OBAMA'S VISIT-REM LIVE


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OBAMA UNEMPLOYMENT-PLAS-CGR-OC


GETTING MORE AMERICANS BACK TO WORK IS THE *KEY ISSUE IN THIS ELECTION.

WHEN PRESIDENT OBAMA VISITED FORT MYERS IN FEBUARY 2009. IT WAS 8-POINT-3.

EMPLOYERS CONTINUED TO SLASH JOBS AND UNEMPLOYMENT PEAKED LATER THAT YEAR AT 10-PERCENT.

SINCE THEN IT'S BEEN SLOW YET STEADY CLIMB BACK.

RIGHT NOW THE U-S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IS AT 8-POINT-2.

THAT'S ALMOST EXACTLY WHAT IT WAS THE LAST TIME PRESIDENT SPOKE IN FORT MYERS THREE WEEKS AFTER TAKING OFFICE.

PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS A NUMBER TO AIM FOR.

NO ONE SINCE F-D-R HAS WON RE-ELECTION WITH UNEMPLOYMENT HIGHER THAN 7-POINT-2 PERCENT. Return to index of stories...


PARKING ISSUES-SSTOPS


DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS WILL BE A MESS TOMORROW WHEN IT COMES TO PARKING.

THE THREE ROADS WRAPPING AROUND HARBORSIDE WILL CLOSE AT SIX A-M: THAT'S MONROE, EDWARDS AND BAY.

STARTING AT MIDNIGHT, YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PARK IN THE GRAY AREAS ON THIS MAP.

THE PINK PORTION ON THE MAP WILL BE FREE PARKING FOR TWO HOURS.

THERE'S A TWO-HOUR LIMIT AS WELL IN THE CITY HALL LOT.

IF YOU HAVE A TICKET TO SEE THE PRESIDENT SPEAK, YOU CAN PARK IN THE CITY OF PALMS GARAGE.

WE HAVE ALL OF THE PARKING AND ROAD CLOSURE DETAILS ON OUR WEB SITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM. Return to index of stories...


AIRSPACE CLOSED-(2)CGTOPS


AIR FORCE ONE IS LANDING AND TAKING OFF AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TOMORROW.

WHEN IT'S DOING SO, COMMERCIAL PLANES WON'T BE ABLE TO TAKE OFF OR LAND.

BUT R-S-W DOESN'T EXPECT ANY MAJOR IMPACTS, IF AT ALL.

THE PARAGON TRAINING CENTER TELLS NBC 2 SMALL PLANES CAN NOT FLY WITHIN A 30-MILE RADIUS UNTIL PRESIDENT OBAMA DEPARTS FORT MYERS.

ONLY MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY FLIGHTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE DURING HIS VISIT. Return to index of stories...


COVERAGE PROMISE-CGTOPS


NBC 2 HAS A FULL DAY OF COVERAGE PLANNED FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN EVENT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

IT STARTS WHEN AIR FORCE ONE LANDS IN THE MORNING.

WE'LL CARRY HIS SPEECH AT HARBORSIDE LIVE.

IT'S SET TO START AT 11-20.

WHEN HE'S DONE, WE'LL HAVE REACTION, AND A COMPLETE WRAP UP. Return to index of stories...


PRESIDENT IN FLORIDA TODAY-PLAS-VO-WIPE


THE PRESIDENT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF HIS TWO DAY TRIP TO FLORIDA.

IT STARTED IN JACKSONVILLE, THIS AFTERNOON.

WERE HE SPOKE ABOUT TAXES AND HEALTH CARE.

HE ALSO TOLD THE CROWD OF SUPPORTERS HE WON'T LET MONEY WORRY HIM THIS ELECTION.

FUNDRAISING NUMBERS SHOW MITT ROMNEY OUTRAISED HIM BY NEARLY 16-POINT-8 MILLION DOLLARS LAST MONTH. Return to index of stories...


PRESIDENT IN FLORIDA TODAY-SOTVO


And Florida, I've been outspent before, and I've been counted out before. But through every campaign, what has always given me hope is the American people.

PRESIDENT OBAMA LEFT JACKSONVILLE FOR AN EVENT IN WEST PALM BEACH.

HE'LL BE HERE IN THE MORNING.

THEN, IT'S OFF TO ORLANDO. Return to index of stories...


MITT ROMNEY TODAY-PLAS-VO-WIPE


WE'RE COMMITTED TO COVERING PRESIDENT OBAMA, AND REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL MITT ROMNEY.

WE REACHED OUT TO ROMNEY'S CAMPAIGN.

STAFFERS TELL US, AS OF NOW, HE DOES NOT HAVE A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA VISIT ON HIS SCHEDULE.

HE SPENT THE DAY TODAY IN MASSACHUSETTS.

DURING A CAMPAIGN STOP IN BOSTON, HE ATTACKED THE PRESIDENT OVER THE STATE OF THE JOBS MARKET, AND ACCUSED OF HIM OF FOCUSING TOO MUCH ON HIS RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN. Return to index of stories...


MITT ROMNEY TODAY-SOTVO-OC


"And in the face of that, we're surprised that the president has not met with his jobs council in the last six months. And the White House was asked why that was and they said, 'Well, the president has a lot on his plate.' And so, we took a took a look at his schedule. And, over the last six months, he has done 106 fundraisers.

TOMORROW, ROMNEY PLANS TO HOLD A CAMPAIGN EVENT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

COUNT ON NBC 2 FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS, THE CONVENTIONS, AND THE ELECTION IN NOVEMBER. Return to index of stories...


CHARGES FOR CRIME SPREE SUSPECT-SS-VO


TODAY THE STATE FILED 14 CHARGES AGAINST THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MAN ACCUSED OF GOING ON A VIOLENT CRIME SPREE IN JUNE.

DETECTIVES THINK ANTONIO THOMAS TERRORIZED FIVE WOMEN IN NINE DAYS, ACROSS LEE COUNTY.

THE MOST SERIOUS CHARGE: SECOND DEGREE MURDER IN THE DEATH OF 61 YEAR OLD PHYLLIS STEIN.

HE'S ACCUSED OF PICKING HER UP IN CAPE CORAL, KILLING HER, AND DUMPING HER BODY BEHIND AN AUTO ZONE IN NORTH FORT MYERS.

HE'S SCHEDULED TO BE ARRAIGNED MONDAY. Return to index of stories...


DUNBAR COMMUNITY MEETING-ONCAM


KIDS NEED DIRECTION.

AND EVEN THOUGH SOME OF THE PEOPLE COMMITTING VIOLENT CRIMES IN FORT MYERS LATELY.HARDLY RESEMBLE KIDS.

A SURPRISING THEME EMERGED TONIGHT AT A COMMUNITY MEETING IN THE DUNBAR AREA.

NBC-2'S JULIAN JOHNSON EXPLAINS HOW MANY BELIEVE PARENTS NEED TO TAKE MORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACTIONS OF THEIR KIDS. Return to index of stories...


DUNBAR COMMUNITY MEETING-BNR-PKG


RESIDENT: I always ask the question what you doing about prevention

RESIDENT: I want some help

RESIDENT: what do we have in place to catch our children when they get angry

DUNBAR RESIDENTS FIRED OFF QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS ABOUT GROWING VIOLENT CRIMES IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD.

RESIDENT: Do you think our agency is capable of handling them or should we be seeking outside sources

AND A PANEL MADE UP OF SCHOOL BOARD, CITY COUNCIL, PASTORS AND POLICE TRIED TO ANSWER THEM.

POLICE CHIEF DOUG BAKER EVEN SUGGESTED LOOKING FOR THOSE SIGNS OF CRIME.

CHIEF BAKER: Their putting those guns somewhere it might be in their car, their girlfriends house they may even be in your house

THE MAIN TOPIC OF THE NIGHT.

RESIDENT: I work very hard to make sure I keep control in my home

PARENTING AND THE ROLE IT PLAYS IN THE CRIME.

MANY THOUGHT IF PARENTS WERE MORE STRICT AND MORE INVOLVED WITH THEIR CHILDREN THE CRIME WOULD DROP.

RESINDENT:

GEORGE JOYNER, RESIDENT: it's a shame that you didn't say nothing it's a shame that you didn't get involved with that kid thats the shame

LONG TIME DUNBAR RESIDENTS LIKE GEORGE JOYNER THINK ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

GEORGE JOYNER, RESIDENT: Its all about drugs and robbery and that kind of stuff and it's out of hand right now

HE BELIEVES IT'S TIME FOR THE COMMUNITY TO DO MORE FOR THEMSELVES.BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE

GEORGE JOYNER, RESIDENT: until you can be accountable for yourself and what you can do you can't expect somebody else to do it you cant point the finger at them and say do your job

OF THE 15 MURDERS IN FORT MYERS THIS YEAR.

CHIEF BAKER SAYS ALL BUT TWO ARE DRUG RELATED.

Organizers plan on holding more of these stop the violence talk there were about 50 plus people in their tonight but their not worried about that because they know as word of these talks grow more people will show up in the future.In Ft Myers JJ NBC2 Return to index of stories...


AMY PATTERSON NEW INFORMATION-VO


NEW DETAILS IN THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER AMY PATTERSON.

DETECTIVES TELL NBC 2 DANIEL PROCTOR LEFT BEHIND A NOTE, ALLUDING TO HIS INVOLVEMENT IN AMY'S DISAPPEARANCE OR DEATH.

PROCTOR IS AMY'S EX-HUSBAND TURNED BOYFRIEND AND THE ONLY SUSPECT IN HER DISAPPEARANCE.

SHE'S BEEN MISSING SINCE LAST JULY.

DETECTIVES THINK PROCTOR WENT ON THE RUN AFTER HE SOLD AMY'S BELONGINGS ON CRAIGSLIST.

U-S MARSHALLS LATER CAUGHT UP WITH HIM.

HE'S DENIED KILLING HIS EX-WIFE.

RIGHT NOW HE'S IN AN ALABAMA JAIL FACING CHARGES FOR THE CAR AND GUN DEPUTIES SAY HE STOLE WHILE ON THE RUN. Return to index of stories...


PENN STATE TRUSTEE RESIGNS-VO


NEW AT 11: ANOTHER CASUALTY IN THE JERRY SANDUSKY CHILD SEX ABUSE CASE.

THE FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE PENN STATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS RESIGNED.

STEVE GARBAN IS THE FIRST BOARD MEMBER TO STEP DOWN IN THE WAKE OF THE SCANDAL.

AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION BY FORMER FBI DIRECTOR LOUIS FREEH FOUND HE WAS BRIEFED TWICE ABOUT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE SANDUSKY CASE BUT DIDN'T SHARE WHAT HE KNEW WITH THE ENTIRE BOARD. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-ONCAM


THEY WARN YOU BEFORE EVERY FLIGHT.BUT YOU HOPE IT NEVER ACTUALLY HAPPENS.

this is how we got off the freakin plane. No joke!

AN EMERGENCY LANDING AFTER SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE CEILING.

WE'LL TELL YOU WHERE.

PLUS.THIS LITTLE GIRL WON HER BATTLE WITH CANCER.AND NOW SHE WANTS TO CELEBRATE WITH A TRIP TO DISNEY WORLD.

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TZ1 B DAD DENIES DISNEY TRIP-SSTOPS


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FIRST ALERT FORECAST TEASE-STC


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EMERGENCY LANDING IN IL-NATVOTOPS


this is how we got off the freakin plane. No joke!

A PASSENGER ON AN AMERICAN EAGLE FLIGHT RECORDED THIS VIDEO, AFTER THE PILOT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN PEORIA, ILLINOIS.

THE PLANE WAS HEADING FROM DENVER TO CHICAGO, WHEN BAD WEATHER FORCED THE PILOT TO CHANGE COURSE.

THEN SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE CEILING.

ONCE THE PLANE LANDED, THE PASSENGERS JUMPED OUT.

ONE BROKE HER ANKLE.

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DAD DENIES DISNEY TRIP-SS


A FOUR-YEAR OLD OHIO GIRL IS HEALTHY AFTER TWO YEARS OF LEUKEMIA TREATMENT.

THE MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION WANTS TO SEND MCKENNA MAY TO DISNEY WORLD, BUT SHE CAN'T GO BECAUSE HER DAD SAYS NO.

WILLIAM MAY, SAYS BECAUSE SHE'S NOW HEALTHY, SHE SHOULDN'T TAKE THE HANDOUT.

MAKE-A-WISH SAYS THE GIRL'S STRUGGLES QUALIFIED HER FOR A WISH. Return to index of stories...


GAS PRICES-VO-WIPE


SINCE THE BEGINNING OF JULY, THE AVERAGE PRICE OF GAS HAS RISEN 11 CENTS.

BUT THE REASON -- TRIPLE "A" SAYS MAY SURPRISE YOU: CONSUMER CONFIDENCE IS ON THE RISE.

THE OIL RESERVE HAS DROPPED BY FIVE MILLION BECAUSE MORE PEOPLE ARE USING GAS.

COUPLE THAT WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF BUILDING IN FIVE YEARS --

THAT LEADS TO PRICES CREEPING BACK UP.

TRIPLE "A" ALSO SAYS IT ISN'T WORRIED ABOUT THE DROUGHT IN THE MIDWEST --

BUT IT IS WATCHING WHAT THE FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE BY BOTH THE U-S AND CHINA WOULD DO TO PRICES. Return to index of stories...


GAS PRICES-SOT-CG


its going to give more positive attitude and confidence and when we have more confidence in economy there goes the oil prices.

HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA EXPECT TO PAY 3-34 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR.

THE STATE AVERAGE IS 3-36, WHILE THE NATION IS 3-44. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-ONCAM


EVERYONE ELSE TOOK OFF THEIR SHOES AT THE TSA CHECKPOINT.

BUT ONE MAN.DECIDED HIS PANTS SHOULD GO TOO!

"It was a no brainier as far as I was concerned."

THAT'S NOT ALL.HE WASN'T WEARING ANY UNDERWEAR!

WE'LL TELL YOU WHAT KIND OF TROUBLE THE MAN DID.OR DIDN'T.GET INTO.

AND.NO MOM NECESSARY.

THE STARTLING NUMBER OF MEN DECIDING TO RAISE CHILDREN ON THEIR OWN. Return to index of stories...


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TZ2 B MEN SEEKING OUT FATHERHOOD-VOTOPS


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FIRST ALERT OPEN-CLIP


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FORECAST-WXWALL


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.

We're closing the work week on a warming trend.

Sitting over the Bahamas is an area of high pressure, and it is inching westward toward Florida. The closer we get to the center of this high, the hotter and drier it'll become. Rain chances are only around 10 to 20 percent, so the chances of seeing a rain… Slim to none.

Hot, hazy, and humid conditions are on the docket for Southwest Florida Friday, and rain chances, again, are at a minimum. A stray afternoon/evening shower is possible across the inland communities along the sea breeze. Otherwise the vast majority of us, west of I-75, will stay dry.

All your beach plans should be fine for Friday!

Temperatures will be in the mid 90s for the majority of this week and the following week with heat index values in the 105° range. So please stay safe, heat is the number one killer in the weather world. Wear light clothes, drink a lot of water, get in the shade, and take breaks if you are outside.

Moisture will return for the weekend, bringing our typical rainy season pattern back with dry mornings and afternoon storms. The southwest Florida "norm" will continue until Wednesday when dry and hot weather make a comeback.

The tropics continue to stay quiet!

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NAKED TSA PROTESTER NOT CHARGED-VO IN PLASMA


A TRAVELER MADE FOR SOME INTERESTING PRE-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT WHEN HE STRIPPED NAKED AT A SECURITY CHECKPOINT IN OREGON RECENTLY.

BUT TURNS OUT.WHAT HE DID.WASN'T AGAINST THE LAW.

ABBEY GIBB SHOWS US WHY, ALL NEW AT 11. Return to index of stories...


NAKED TSA PROTESTER NOT CHARGED-PKG


"I am finding Mr. Brennan not guilty."

A SIGH OF RELIEF… AND A CROWD OF SUPPORT…FOR THE MAN WHO TOOK A CHANCE TO MAKE A POINT.

S/ John Brennan / Protester:11-:18

"In some way or another the court system works. that nudity is protected speech in Oregon."

AND FOR JOHN BRENNAN…A FORM OF PROTEST AGAINST WHAT HE SAYS ARE INVASIVE TSA PROCEDURES.

S/ John Brennan / Protester

"As citizens we need to be more aware of what our rights are and when they are violating them."

BACK IN APRIL BRENNAN WENT TO PDX FLYING OUT FOR A BUSINESS TRIP TO SAN JOSE.AFTER GOING THROUGH A METAL DETECTOR AND A PAT

DOWN, THE TSA AGENT TOOK A PIECE OF PAPER TRANSFERRED THE RESIDUE FROM HIS GLOVES. AND PUT IT IN A MACHINE.

S/ John Brennan / TSA Protester

"As he arrived, I said 'I tested positive for?' And the supervisor said 'nitrates.' I thought I'm now in trouble with the TSA."

THAT'S WHEN BRENNAN SAID HE HAD ENOUGH.

VO / S/ John Brennan / Protester

"It was a no brainier as far as I was concerned."

STRIPPED NAKED IN FRONT OF A SHOCKED TSA AGENT.

S/ Steven VanGordon / TSA:59-1:04

"This wasn't a slow process. He whipped em off pretty fast."

BRENNAN TOOK THE STAND TODAY IN HIS OWN DEFENSE AGAINST HIS MISDEMEANOR CHARGE THAT WOULD HAVE MOST LIKELY ONLY BEEN A FINE.

S/ John Brennan / Protester

"They're getting as close to seeing us naked as they can and I upping the anty."

A BET THAT PAID OFF…WITH A VALIDATION OF THE LAW.

S/ John Brennan / Protester

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NAKED TSA PROTESTER NOT CHARGED-ONCAM


ABBEY GIBB REPORTING.

THE PROTESTOR IS NOT TOTALLY OUT OF THE WOODS YET.

THE T-S-A IS LOOKING TO SEE IF HE INTERFERED WITH THE SCREENING PROCESS.

IF FOUND GUILTY OF THAT CHARGE, HE COULD BE FORCED TO PAY AN 11 THOUSAND DOLLAR FINE AND BE PUT ON THE NO-FLY LIST. Return to index of stories...


VAN DER SLOOT'S FUTURE-trxVO-(2)SS


NEW RIGHT NOW-- A MEDIA REPORT SAYS JORAN VAN DER SLOOT PLANS TO GET MARRIED IN A PERUVIAN PRISON.

"PERU 21 ONLINE" SAYS VAN DER SLOOT'S ATTORNEY, MAX ALTEZ, TOLD REPORTERS IT WOULD TAKE PLACE THIS YEAR, BUT DIDN'T SAY EXACTLY WHEN.

HE DECLINED TO COMMENT ON WHO THE BRIDE IS.

VAN DER SLOOT IS SERVING A 28-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE FOR THE MURDER OF STEPHANY FLORES.

HE'S ALSO THE PRIME SUSPECT IN THE DISAPPEARANCE OF NATALEE HOLLOWAY. Return to index of stories...


STOP DRIVING NEW ESCAPE-trxVOTOPS


A CONSUMER ALERT FOR PEOPLE WHO DRIVE 20-13 FORD ESCAPES.

THE AUTO MAKER SAYS SOME OF THE S-U-VS HAVE A PROBLEM IN THE FUEL LINE THAT CAN CAUSE A FIRE.

FORD IS RECALLING MORE THAN 11-THOUSAND OF THE VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A ONE-POINT-SIX LITER TURBOCHARGED ENGINE.

NO ONE HAS BEEN HURT BECAUSE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT FORD SAYS PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRIVE THEM UNTIL MECHANICS CAN FIX THE PROBLEM. Return to index of stories...


MEN SEEKING OUT FATHERHOOD-VO


THE NUMBER OF SINGLE DADS IN THE U-S IS ON THE RISE.

THE 2010 CENSUS FOUND THE NUMBER OF SINGLE-FATHER HOUSEHOLDS ROSE 62 PERCENT IN 10 YEARS.

2010 FIGURES FROM U-C-L-A SHOW MORE THAN ONE MILLION SINGLE FATHERS ARE RAISING CHILDREN IN THE U-S.

SINGLE DADS SAY THEY TRIED GOING ABOUT IT THE TRADITIONAL WAY: GETTING MARRIED, THEN HAVING KIDS, BUT THEY FOUND THEMSELVES SINGLE, AND FELT THEIR "BIOLOGICAL CLOCK" TICKING, SO THEY ADOPTED, OR FOUND A SURROGATE MOM. Return to index of stories...


CHICK FIL A OPPOSES GAY MARRIAGE-VO


A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT IS STIRRING UP THE DEBATE OVER GAY MARRIAGE.

CHICK FIL A'S PRESIDENT SAYS THE RESTAURANT SOLELY SUPPORTS QUOTE "THE BIBLICAL DEFINITION OF THE FAMILY UNIT."

PEOPLE WHO DISAGREE FILLED UP THE COMPANY'S FACEBOOK AND TWITTER PAGES WITH ANGRY COMMENTS.

THE RESPONSE WASN'T ALL NEGATIVE.

SOME ARGUED THE COMPANY HAD A RIGHT TO STICK BY ITS PRINCIPLES.

THE COMPANY HAS OPENLY SUPPORTED CHRISTIAN VALUES FOR YEARS-- EVEN CLOSING EVERY SUNDAY. Return to index of stories...


50 SHADES OF GREY BIGGEST HIT SINCE HARRY POTTER-V


LOVE IT OR HATE IT, "50 SHADES OF GREY" IS VERY SUCCESSFUL.

TODAY WE LEARNED IT'S THE BIGGEST BOOK CRAZE SINCE HARRY POTTER.

E-L JAMES' RACY TRILOGY TELLS THE STORY OF A 27-YEAR OLD BILLIONAIRE AND A COLLEGE STUDENT.

THE THREE BOOKS HAVE SOLD MORE THAN 20 MILLION COPIES IN THE U-S ALONE.

THEY HOLD THE TOP THREE SLOTS ON U-S-A TODAY'S BEST-SELLING LIST.

SOME "ADULT" STORE OWNERS SAY THE EXCITEMENT HAS EVEN LED TO A SPIKE IN SALES OF SEX TOYS. Return to index of stories...


50 SHADES OF GREY BOOK BURNING-VO


SOME PEOPLE AREN'T SO EXCITED ABOUT THE BOOK'S POPULARITY.

TWO CLEVELAND RADIO HOSTS SET THE NOVELS ON FIRE AT A BOOK BURNING PARTY.

THE D-J'S SAY MEN CAN'T LIVE UP TO THE BOOK. AND CALL IT PLAIN GARBAGE.

THEY DO SAY THE BOOK BURNING WAS DONE IN GOOD FUN. Return to index of stories...


KATE MIDDLETON AT OLYMPIC EXHIBITION-VO


THE DUCHESS OF CAMBIDGE IS IN THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT.

SHE WENT TO A SPECIAL PREVIEW OF A NEW EXHIBITION FEATURING PORTRAITS OF BRITISH ATHLETES.

SHE WORE A DRESS DESIGNED BY STELLA MCCARTNEY, THE OFFICIAL DESIGNER OF THE "TEAM G-B" OUTFITS.

KATE, HER HUSBAND, PRINCE WILLIAM, AND HIS BROTHER PRINCE HARRY WILL BE THE OFFICIAL AMBASSADORS TO THE 2012 LONDON OLYMPIC GAMES. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS TEASE-3SH-VO


WHAT ABOUT THE QUEEN???? WE KNOW ONE TENNIS STAR WON'T BE THERE.

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SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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BRITISH OPEN-ON CAM


GOLF'S LAST 15 MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIPS HAVE BEEN WON BY 15 DIFFERENT GOLFERS. ADAM SCOTT WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THAT 16 FOR 16. THE JUST-TURNED 32 YEAR OLD AUSSIE HAS NEVER WON A MAJOR. Return to index of stories...


BRITISH OPEN-VOTOPS-WIPE


FIRST ROUND OF THE BRITISH OPEN.

ROYAL LYTHAM AND SAINT ANNES.

BETWEEN BOGEYS AT THE 3RD AND 18TH.SCOTT MADE EIGHT BIRDIES. INCCLUDING THREE STRAIGHT FROM 11 THROUGH 13.

THIS WAS THE TEE SHOT AT THE PAR-3 12TH.

THEN AT 13TH.DROPPED THIS BIRDIE AT 13.

SCOTT SHOT A COURSE RECORD 6-UNDER PAR 64. Return to index of stories...


BRITISH OPEN-CGTOPS-WIPE


SCOTT'S 64.ONE BETTER THAN ZACH JOHNSON AND 1999 OPEN CHAMP PAUL LAWRIE.

AND LOOK AT THIS LIST OF NAMES TIED FOR 6TH PLACE AFTER ROUNDS OF 67.

20 MAJOR TITLES BETWEEN THEM.

ALL WILL START FRIDAY.CHASING THE LEADER.THE AUSSIE.ADAM SCOTT. Return to index of stories...


BRITISH OPEN-SOTTOPS


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HENKE BERG-ON CAM


THIS WEEK'S HENKE-BERG JUNIOR MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT HAS FIVE AUSTRALIAN IN THE FIELD. AT LEAST TWO OF THEM HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN THEIR RESPECTIVE AGE GROUP DIVISION ON FRIDAY. Return to index of stories...


HENKE BERG-VOTOPS-WIPE


INCLUDING ANTHONY QUAYLE.WHO WILL START FRIDAY 6 SHOTS OFF THE LEAD IN THE BOYS 16 TO 18 DIVISION. QUAYLE ALMOST DROPPED THE DOUBLE EAGLE HERE AT THE PAR-5 16TH AT THE CYPRESS LAKE COUNTRY CLUB IN FORT MYERS.

CAPE CORAL'S JAKE SHERWIN. SHOT 39 ON THE FRONT NINE.31 ON THE BACK NINE. A BIRDIE ON 18.

IN THE BOYS 13-15 DIVISION.

BONITA SPRINGS'S LANDON WEBER.NEARLY CHIPS IN FROM OFF THE GREEN AT THE SIXTH. SHOT A PERSONAL BEST 69.

IF SHERWIN WINS TOMORROW.HE'D HAVE DONE IT IN BOTH AGE GROUPS.

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HENKE BERG-SOTTOPS


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HENKE BERG-CGTOPS


JAKE SHERWIN OF CAPE CORAL CREDITED A MID-ROUND SNACK FOR HIS 2-UNDER PAR ROUND OF 70.WHICH HAS HIM 6 SHOTS IN THE LEAD.

IN THE BOYS 13 TO 15 DIVISION.LANDON WEBER FROM BONITA SPRINGS HAS A 3 SHOT LEAD WITH A CHANCE TO WIN THIS TOURNAMENT FOR A 2ND STRAIGHT YEAR.

AFTER TWO ROUNDS.YOUR NAME HAS TO BE BRITTANY TO BE ON TOP OF THE GIRLS LEADER-BOARD.

LA-PADULA IS FROM PORT SAINT LUCIE.

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DAVID PRICE-ON CAM


THANKS TO HIS 7 SHUTOUT INNINGS THIS AFTERNOON IN SAINT PETE.DAVID PRICE BECAME BASEBALL'S FIRST 13-GAME WINNER. THE RAYS LEFT-HANDER HAS A 13-AND-4 RECORD THIS SEASON. Return to index of stories...


WHITE SOX RED SOX-VOTOPS-WIPE


RED SOX AND WHITE SOX..PITCHERS DUEL.

RED SOX DOWN 1-NOTHING IN THE 9TH.

TWO ON FOR CODY ROSS!

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ORIOLES TWINS-VOTOPS


A NIGHT AFTER GOING HOME EARLY WITH A STOMACH VIRUS.RON GARDENHIRE WAS BACK IN THE DUGOUT.

SO HE WAS ABLE TO SEE HIS TWINS GIVE UP A 3-1 LEAD IN THE 7TH.

ORIOLES SCORE ONE HERE.

THEN 2 ON THIS 8TH INNING SINGLE BY MARK REYNOLDS. Return to index of stories...


NADAL OUT-ON CAM


YOU WON'T SEE RAFFA NADAL. THE DEFENDING OLYMPIC CHAMP SAYS HE'S NOT "IN CONDITION TO COMPETE". NADAL WAS SUPPOED TO BE THE FLAG BEARER FOR SPAIN IN THE OPENING CEREMONY. Return to index of stories...


NBC2 OLYMPICS-VOTOPS


7 DAYS AND 22 HOURS UNTIL THE OPENING CEREMONY HERE ON NBC-2.

IF YOU PICK UP THIS WEEK'S FLORIDA WEEKLY.

YOU'LL GET A FULL PGA LAY-OUT OF THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS YOU WILL SEE RIGHT HERE ON NBC2. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS TOSS-ON CAM


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BREAK FOUR


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DARK KNIGHT OPENS-VOTOPS-WIPE


BATMAN FANS ARE GETTING READY FOR A HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EXPERIENCE AT THE THEATER.

"THE DARK KNIGHT RISES" DEBUTS IN LESS THAN A HALF HOUR-- AT MIDNIGHT.

IT'S THE FINAL INSTALLMENT IN CHRISTOPHER NOLAN'S ACCLAIMED BATMAN TRILOGY.

THERE ARE SHOWINGS ACROSS SOUTWHEST FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


PRESIDENTIAL BURGER-VOTOPS


FORD'S GARAGE IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS IS MAKING A SPECIAL BURGER TO MARK PRESIDENT OBAMA'S VISIT.

THE "PRESIDENTIAL BURGER" IS INSPIRED BY A BURGER IN VIRGINIA THE PRESIDENT HAS CALLED HIS FAVORITE.

IT FEATURES BLACK ANGUS, TOPPED WITH AGED VERMONT CHEDDAR CHEESE, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND DILL PICKLE.

FORD'S SAYS IF MITT ROMNEY COMES TO TOWN, THEY'LL MAKE A SPECIAL BURGER FOR HIM TOO. Return to index of stories...


CLOSE SHOW-4SHOT


AD LIB GOODBYE 4SHOT Return to index of stories...