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JUST ONE WEEK AFTER THE MOVIE THEATRE MASSACRE IN COLORDAO--
AUTHORITIES IN MARYLAND CLAIM THEY STOPPED YET ANOTHER VIOLENT WORKPLACE SHOOTING!
POLICE ARRESTED 28-YEAR-OLD NEIL PRESCOTT.
THEY SAY AT FIRST.HE MADE THREATS AGAINST A SUPERVISOR AT WORK AFTER HE FOUND OUT HE WAS GOING TO GET FIRED.
THEIR INVESTIGATION LEAD THEM TO PRESCOTT'S APARTMENT--
AND THAT VISIT RAISED MORE RED FLAGS.
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2ND GUY --- 13:11:28 the individual was wearing a t-shirt saying guns don't kill people, I do.
A COMBINATION OF THE SHIRT AND THE THREATS LED POLICE TO GET AN EMERGENCY
SEARCH WARRANT.
POLICE FOUND A CACHE OF WEAPONS AND AMMO.
PRESCOTT IS GETTING PSYCHIATRIC CARE AT A MARYLAND HOSPITAL.
HE FACES BOTH STATE AND FEDERAL CHARGES.
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ONE WEEK AGO TODAY--
WE AWOKE TO THE NEWS OF THAT MOVIE THEATRE MASSACRE IN COLORADO.
TODAY WE LEARNED SUSPECT JAMES HOLMES--
WAS SEEING A SHRINK BEFORE THE SHOOTING.
AND POLICE HAVE SEIZED A PACKAGE HE MAILED TO HIS DOCTOR.
THE MEMORIAL OUTSIDE THE THEATRE IS GROWING DAILY.
AT THE CENTER ARE 12 SIMPLE WHITE CROSSES MADE BY GREG ZANIS.
YOU'VE SEEN HIS WORK BEFORE--
AT OKLAHOMA CITY--
AND COLUMBINE.
THEY'VE BECOME A SYMBOL OF SURVIVAL DURING SOME OF OUR NATION'S DARKEST HOURS.
HE BUILDS THEM OUTSIDE HIS HOME IN -IRONICALLY- AURORA, ILLINOIS.
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"It's a message of hope. it's not loss, it's a victory."
ZANIS DOES IT ALL FOR FREE--
HE WON'T EVEN TAKE DONATIONS.
AND WILL ONLY GO IF HE'S INVITED BY FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE VICTIMS.
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AURORA IS THOUSANDS OF MILES FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA--
BUT THE TRAGEDY HIT HOME FOR ONE CHARLOTTE COUNTY FATHER.
HE SAYS THE HOURS AFTER THE SHOOTING WERE SOME OF THE TOUGHEST. EVER.
HIS SON WAS IN THE THEATER.
NBC2's CHARLIE KEEGAN HAS THE STORY.
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MICAH BOTTS SUPPORTED HIS SON'S DECISION TO JOIN THE MARINES AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.
"Because I thought it would give him the best opportunity for a good future." Micah Botts/Son Survived Theater Attack
AFTER NEARLY TWO YEARS IN THE SERVICE - 20-YEAR-OLD KYLE BOTTS IS STATIONED AT BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE IN AURORA COLORADO.
"This is how he left his room when he left." Micah Botts/Son Survived Theater Attack
HIS DAD LIKES TO THINK HE'S STILL IN NORTH PORT.
"I left it like it was because it gives me the feeling he's still here" Micah Botts/Son Survived Theater Attack
LAST FRIDAY - KYLE WENT TO THE MIDNIGHT PREMIERE OF THE NEW BATMAN MOVIE.
"kyle's loved batman his whole life" Micah Botts/Son Survived Theater Attack
FROM THE FIFTH ROW HE SAW THE GUNMAN ENTER THE THEATER AND START SHOOTING.
BACK HOME - HIS DAD WAS TOTALLY UNAWARE OF THE SITUATION.
"I was keeping track of the british open" Micah Botts/Son Survived Theater Attack
HE FINALLY GOT WORD OF THE MASSACRE ON THE DRIVE TO WORK.
"My thought is there's no way, but the other side of me is thinking the worst." Micah Botts/Son Survived Theater Attack
TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, MICAH LEFT HIS CELL PHONE AT HOME AND COULDN'T TEXT HIS SON LIKE HE NORMALLY DOES.
"I left it right here." Micah Botts/Son Survived Theater Attack
FRANTICALLY SEARHING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOOTING MICAH LEARNED THREE PEOPLE FROM BUCKLEY WERE SHOT.
"And that's when the hairs, right now they're doing it, the hairs on my body stood up." Micah Botts/Son Survived Theater Attack
HE'S ALREADY BURIED HIS WIFE, MICAH COULDN'T HELP BUT THINK HIS SON WAS NEXT.
"but that's always been my biggest fear." Micah Botts/Son Survived Theater Attack
FINALLY - KYLE CALLED SAFE AND SOUND.
"we had a conversation, I remember part of it, but i just kept telling him I'm so glad you're safe, I love you, I was so worried about you." Micah Botts/Son Survived Theater Attack
SOON, INSTEAD OF LOOKING AT PICTURES OF HIS SON - nats - MICAH PLANS ON VISITING HIM IN PERSON.
IN NORTH PORT, CHARLIE KEEGAN NBC 2.
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GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS GOT THE APOLOGY THEY WANTED AFTER FLORIDA'S LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SAID THIS.
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JENNIFER CARROLL NOW CALLS THOSE WORDS "WRONG AND INEXCUSABLE."
THE LT. GOVERNOR WAS RESPONDING TO CLAIMS SHE HAD SEXUAL ENCOUNTER WITH A FEMALE AIDE.
OUR CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT CHAD OLIVER REACHED OUT TO ALL SIDES INVOLVED.
HE JOINS US IN STUDIO.
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THIS INVOLVES THE PERSON SECOND IN COMMAND BEHIND RICK SCOTT.
JENNIFER CARROLL MADE HISTORY AS FLORIDA'S FIRST BLACK FEMALE LT. GOVERNOR.
MAKING A COMMENT THAT OFFENDED A LOT OF PEOPLE IS NOT HOW SHE WANTS TO BE REMEMBERED.
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JULY 14TH. JENNIFER CARROLL VISITS THE OPENING OF A MITT ROMNEY CAMPAIGN OFFICE IN THE JACKSONVILLE AREA. AND FIRES-BACK AT CLAIMS OF A LESBIAN AFFAIR.
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12-DAYS LATER *THIS APOLOGY.
"IT IS WRONG AND INEXUSABLE TO MAKE A COMMENT THAT HURTS PEOPLE, AND THAT WAS NOT MY INTENTION."
A LETTER DIRECTED TO EQUALITY FLORIDA'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
"Our point was you can defend yourself without minimizing, diminishing, or making invisible the diverse array of black lesbians who call Florida home."
this kind of discrimination this kind of bigotry and prejudice has no place in the public arena.
REVEREND WAYNE ROBINSON PUSHES FOR INCLUSIVENESS AT 'ALL FAITHS UNITARIAN CONGREGATION' IN FORT MYERS.
"Recognize the contribution and the beauty of each person and in no sense give any credence to this kind of bigotry."
CARROLL'S COMMENT FOLLOWED ACCUSATIONS OF HER IN "A COMPROMISING POSITION" WITH A FEMALE TRAVEL AIDE.
FORMER STAFFER CARLETHA COLE MADE THAT CLAIM. COLE FACES CHARGES OF SECRETLY TAPING A CONVERSATION WITH CARROLL'S CHIEF OF STAFF.
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JENNIFER CARROLL HAS BEEN MARRIED FOR 29-YEARS.
SHE HAS THREE CHILDREN.
I WANTED TO SPEAK WITH THE LT. GOVERNOR TODAY BUT MY MESSAGES WERE NEVER RETURNED.
THE GROUP ON THE RECEIVING END OF HER APOLOGY. EQUALITY FLORIDA. HOPES TO USE THIS FOR A LEGISLATIVE VICTORY.
FLORIDA DOES *NOT HAVE A STATE-WIDE NON-DISCRIMATION POLICY.
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THE OPENING CEREMONY FOR THE OLYMPICS IS UNDERWAY.
YOU ARE LOOKING AT A LIVE PICTURE FROM LONDON OF THE RIVER THAMES!
IT'S JUST AFTER 10:30 ACROSS THE POND. YOU CAN SEE THE GAMES HERE IN ABOUT TWO HOURS.
COMPETITION BEGINS TOMORROW--
AND IT STARTS OFF WITH A *GREAT* SHOWDOWN!
LINDSAY LOGUE JOINS US IN THE STUDIO WITH A PREVIEW.
LINDSAY.
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REMEMBER THESE NAMES--
MICHAEL PHELPS AND RYAN LOCHTE.
THEY ARE 2012'S BIGGET RIVALRY.
THEY GO HEAD-TO - HEAD *THREE* TIMES OVER THE NEXT 2-WEEKS.
AND LOCHTE WILL DO HIS BEST TO KNOCK PHELPS OFF HIS PERCH--
AS THE WORLD'S NUMBER ONE SWIMMER.
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WITH THE LONDON GAMES KICKING OFF TODAY THE FIRST - MUST-SEE EVENT
FEATURES U.S. SUPERSTAR OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST MICHAEL PHELPS CAPTURING THE
WORLD'S ATTENTION 4 YEARS AGO AFTER COMPLETELY DOMINATING IN BEIJING
SOT MICHAEL PHELPS : 00;00;10 I think going into Beijing uh we were trying
to conquer everything and everything.
NAT ANNOUCER: THIS IS THE SCENE YOURE GONNA SEE IN LONDON
BUT THIS TIME AROUND HIS TOUGHST COMPETITOR MAY BE STANDING RIGHT BESIDE
HIM ON TEAM USA
Sot Ryan lochte: "I've been getting second behind him so many times but I
always knew that I was capable of beating him it was just a matter of when "
27 YR OLD AND REIGNING WORLD CHAMPION SWIMMER RYAN LOCHTE BEAT THE SWIMMING
LEGEND 3 WEEKS AGO AT THE US TRIALS AND SAYS HE'S PLANNING TO DO THE SAME IN
LONDON
Sot Ryan lochte: Once it happened once I just knew that it would happen
again and again but usually when I beat someone is rare that they beat me
again I just feel it in my body that this is my time
SOT SUMMER SANDERS/ YAHOO SPORTS/ RETIRED OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST: 17:35:10
he's always been in the shadows of Michael Phelps and in London he is going
to come out of those shadows
BUT PHELPS IS AIMING TO BECOME THE FIRST TO WIN THE GOLD IN THE SAME
INDIVIDUAL EVENT IN 3 SUCCESSIVE OLYMPIC GAMES AND AFTER THAT HE SAYS
HE'LL BE READY TO HANG UP HIS GOGGLES
SOT MICHAEL PHELPS : 00;00;58;25 You know I'm here to swim as fast as I can
. And if I do that that's all that matters. /02;17;23 it's really /
how much, how many toppings do I want on my Sundae.
GFX- TOMORROW IS SURE TO BE A CLASH OF THE SWIMMING TITANS COMPARITIVLEY
PHELPS HAS AN EDGE AT 6FT 4 INCHES TO RYAN'S 6'1". HE HOLDS 16 OLYMPIC
MEDALS 10 MORE THAN RYAN 14 GOLD MEDALS. TO RYAN'S 3
SOT SUMMER SANDERS/ YAHOO SPORTS/ RETIRED OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST:
17:35:02 Ryan Lochte has been an amazing swimmer that just happened to be in
the same era as the greatest swimmer of all times
SOT - RYAN LOCHTE/PRESSER: 00;00;28;26 : Me and him we've created a great
rivalry but at the same time we've created a great friendship
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THE TWO WILL COMPETE TOMORROW IN THE 400 "INDIVIDUAL MEDLEY"-- THE TOUGHEST OF ALL SWIMMING EVENTS.
LOCHTE HAS BEATEN PHELPS THE LAST *THREE* TIMES THEY MET IN THAT EVENT.
REMEMBER TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!
OPENING CEREMONIES OF THE SUMMER GAMES.
IT ALL BEGINS AT 7:30--
RIGHT HERE ON NBC2.
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ONCE AN OLYMPIAN--
ALWAYS AN OLYMPIAN.
BOB BEAMON IS STILL A PART OF THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT.AND HE'S DOING IT RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE STORY OF OLYMPIC ART COMING UP.
PLUS--
under fire for misrepresenting grades, attendance and graduation rates- I'm NBC 2s Joe Roetz with the future of the Richard Milburn academies in Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres.
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TWO LEE COUNTY CHARTER SCHOOLS ARE ACCUSED OF MISREPORTING ATTENDANCE AND GRADES SO STUDENTS WOULD GRADUATE.
NBC 2'S JOE ROETZ LOOKED INTO THE SCANDAL.AND FOUND OUT BOTH SCHOOL MAY BE FOCED TO SHUT DOWN.
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The school year is inching closer with each passing day, but parents with children at Richard Milburn Academy in Fort Myers and Lee Alternative Charter High School in Lehigh Acres will find student's futures in the air.
This after a Lee County school district investigation found students
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".were awarded a diploma. despite the fact they failed to satisfy the requirements."
The two charter schools are run by the Richard Milburn Academy of Florida Incorporated.
After problems surfaced with another one of the companys schools in Manatee County., Officials with the Lee County district spent hundreds of hours pouring through student records.
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Lee county school district says the governing board for Richard Milburn academy admits both schools misrepresented student attendance a total of 41 times. Staff also made errors on reporting credit transfers for 15 students and counted courses towards graduation when they shouldn't have a dozen times.
The district also uncovered students getting credit for taking classes more than once.
Lee county says thats not only against district policy - but violates Florida state statutes as well
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Neither side wanted to comment, but Documents show the Milburn academy told the district its
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Richard Milburn Academy Response
"staff is now using academic histories and permanent records to place students in appropriate courses. to prevent inappropriate retakes."
Even so- the county felt the schools
Title: Lee County Investigation
".provided little assurance that the school could effectively remedy the defects."
The schools governing board met with district officials this afternoon.
Next week Lee County will decide whether it will terminate its contract with the Richard Milburn academy.
In lee county- Joe Roetz NBC2
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YOU CAN SEE THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES TONIGHT AT 7:30 RIGHT HERE ON NBC2.
THE BIG QUESTION ON A LOT OF MINDS--
WHO WILL LIGHT THE GIANT CAULDRON!
SPECULATION IS RUNNING WILD--
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHO'S THE ODDS ON FAVORITE.
AND THAT IS A SKUNK WITH A BIG PROBLEM!
WE'VE GOT THE STORY OF HOW HE GOT *UNSTUCK*!
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BREAKING NEWS--
STRUTURE FIRE ON LAMPLIGHTER LANE IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
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CHECK OUT THIS AMAZING PHOTO SHOWING LIGHTNING OVER THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING!
THIS WAS PART OF A MASSIVE THUNDERSTORM OVER THE BIG APPLE LAST NIGHT.
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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.
HOT AND HUMID WEEKEND IN STORE
Hot and humid conditions will be the main weather story across Southwest Florida with little to no relief. By that I mean. Hardly any rain!
A strong ridge of high pressure continues to sprawl across the Florida peninsula, thus bringing a drier and more stable airmass to the area. This means mostly sunny skies will prevail with rain prospects running below 20%, however an isolated storm or two can't be ruled out as the sea breeze makes it's way inland.
Our winds will stay from the west-southwest which will keep the sea breeze more inland. This type of wind pattern is conducive for morning to noon showers. Any stay and isolated showers that decide to billow up will occur during those hours.
Not much relief expected during the overnight as temperatures will be slow to cool. Tonight, expect mostly clear conditions with lows in the upper 70s to near 80° along the coast with mid 70s across our inland communities.
The mid 90s will return for most locations tomorrow afternoon, except for our beach and coastal locations where temperatures will top out near 90°. Once you factor in the humidity, heat index values will be well over the 100° mark.
Our rain chances will be getting a bit of a boost by the middle of next week, but the heat will continute!
As of right now, the tropics remain quiet.
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34-YEARS AGO THE OLYMPICS CHANGED BOB BEAMON'S LIFE FOREVER.
HE SET A WORLD RECORD IN THE LONG JUMP AT THE 1968 SUMMER GAMES IN MEXICO CITY.
TO THIS DAY THE OLYMPICS REMAIN THE FOCAL POINT OF HIS LIFE--
BUT FOR A DIFFERENT REASON.
NBC-2'S BRAD SHELLGREN EXPLAINS.
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MOMENTS AFTER BOB BEAMON MADE THAT RECORD BREAKING LEAP IN THE 1968 SUMMER OLYMPICS, ONE THOUGHT DOMINATED HIS MIND
"where do I go from here?"
THE ANSWER TO THAT, ALL OVER THE WORLD, USING HIS OLYMPIC FAME TO INSPIRE OTHERS.
"talk about hose thresholds, those obstacles that get in your way and hot to overcome them"
THE OLMPIC GAMES CONTINUE TO BE THE FOCAL POINT OF BEAMONS LIFE, NOW ADAYS HE'S THE CEO OF THE ART OF THE OLYMPIANS IN FORT MYERS.
"this is a one-of-a-kind art exhibit and museum, that only Olympic athletes are allowed to show their paintings."
AND MUCH LIKE HIS OLYMPIC RECORD SETTING LEAP, BEAMON IS GOING BIG WITH THE ART OF THE OLYMPIANS.
"our intent is to be on five continents with approximately 200 nations will be in this wonderful building."
GIVING OLYMPIC ATHLETES WORLDWIDE A PLATFORM TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES.
"most people see Olympic athletes flying through the air, gymnast twisting and turning but we never see who these guys really are."
FROM OLYMPIC CHAMPION TO ACCOMPLISHED ARTIST TO CEO, YOU CAN CALL BOB BEAMON A LOT OF THINGS, JUST DON'T EVER CALL HIM SATISFIED.
"never satisfied, I need to work on some things."
NEVER SATISFIED, THAT'S HOW YOU WIN OLYMPIC GOLD. BRAD SHELLGREN NBC-2
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*WHO* WILL LIGHT TONIGHT'S OLYMPIC CAULDRON IS A CLOSELY GUARDED STATE SECRET.
NO ONE WILL KNOW UNTIL THE MOMENT HITS.
STEVEN REDGRAVE IS THE ODDS ON FAVORITE.
HE IS BRITAIN'S MOST SUCCESSFUL OLYMPIC ATHLETE--
WINING GOLD MEDALS AT FIVE CONSECUTIVE OLYMPIC GAMES BETWEEN 1984 AND 2000.
THE CROWD FAVORITE THOUGH IS ROGER BANNISTER--
THE FIRST MAN TO RUN THE SUB-FOUR MINUTE MILE.
AGAIN -- OPENING CEREMONIES OF THE SUMMER GAMES CAN BE SEEN ONLY ON NBC2 -- IT BEGINS AT 7:30 TONIGHT.
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A MENTAL MILESTONE ON WALL STREET.
Closing Bell
FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT DAY--
BIG GAINS ACROSS THE BOARD.
WALL STREET IS REACTING TO NEWS THAT EUROPEAN LEADERS ARE TRYING TO PROTECT THEIR CURRENCY.
AT THE CLOSING BELL--
THE DOW WAS UP ALMOST 187-POINTS.
THE NASDAQ AND S&P WERE ALSO HIGHER.
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FACEBOOK STOCK CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE.
IT HIT A NEW LOW TODAY--
AFTER DISAPPOINTING SECOND QUARTER RESULTS.
THE STOCK DROPPED ANOTHER 4-DOLLARS TODAY.
IT'S NOW IN THE 23-DOLLAR RANGE.
AFTER OPENING AT 36-DOLLARS.
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THE SOUTH FLORIDA WOMAN INVOLVED IN A "BLACK MARKET"--
BUTTOCKS ENHANCING BUSINESS--
NOW FACES A CHARGE OF MANSLAUGHTER.
POLICE ARRESTED ONEAL MORRIS AT HER MOTHER'S HOUSE.
A TALLAHASSEE WOMAN DIED IN MARCH--
FROM WHAT THE MEDICAL EXAMINER CALLED "MASSIVE SYSTEMIC SILICONE MIGRATION".
POLICE SAY MORRIS INJECT HER BUTTOCKS, HIPS, THIGHS AND BREASTS--
WITH A COMBINATION OF SUPER GLUE--
FIX-A-FLAT.
BATHROOM CAULK AND CEMENT.
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RESEARCHERS MADE AN AMAZING DISCOVERY *BELOW* ANTARTICA!
A GIGANTIC VALLEY BENEATH ANTARCTICA'S ICE SHEET.
THEY SAY ITS EVEN DEEPER THAN THE GRAND CANYON!
YOU CAN'T SEE THE VALLEY FROM ABOVE--
IT'S COVERED WITH ICE LIKE YOU SEE IN THIS FILE VIDEO.
THE DISCOVERY ALSO REVEALED SOME BAD NEWS--
THE VALLEY BRINGS IN WARMER OCEAN WATER WHICH IS MELTING THE ICE CAP.
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IT COSTS *MORE* TO FLY NOW--
THAN EVER BEFORE.
THE *AVERAGE* PRICE OF A DOMESTIC TICKET SOARED TO 373-DOLLARS LAST MONTH.
THAT'S AN ALL-TIME HIGH.
THE OLD RECORD WAS 370-DOLLARS SET LAST YEAR.
BUT THE TICKET SURGE APPARENTLY ISN'T MAKING MONEY FOR AIRLINES.
THREE OF THE TOP FOUR AIRLINES SAY THEY *LOST* MONEY IN THE SECOND QUARTER.
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ABC JUST ANNOUNED THE CAST FOR THE NEXT SEASON OF "DANCING WITH THE STARS".
IT'S AN ALL-STAR REUNION OF SORTS.
ALL OF THESE STARS DANCED *BEFORE*.
THE LIST INCLUDES KIRSTIE ALLEY--
PAMELA ANDERSON--
AND BRISTOL PALIN AMONG THE WOMEN.
AND ON THE MENS SIDE EMMITT SMITH--
HELIO CASTRONEVES--
AND JOEY FATONE.
THE *13TH* STAR WILL BE SELECTED BY VIEWERS.
PAIRINGS WILL BE ANNOUNCED NEXT MONTH.
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TRUST US--
THIS IS SOMETHING YOU DON'T SEE EVERYDAY.
*THAT* IS A "STUCK SKUNK"!
A PHOTOGRAPHER FOUND HIM WANDERING THE STREETS OF BOSTON LAST NIGHT.
EVIDENTLY HE'S AN ANIMAL LOVER--
BECAUSE ARMED WITH A TOWEL AND FAST FEET--
HE WHIPPED THE CUP OFF THE POOR LITTLE GUY--
THEN *RAN*!
THE SKUNK SCAMPERED AWAY--
AND THE PHOTOGRAPHER DID *NOT* GET SPRAYED!
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A NAPLES MAN IS ACCUSED OF SWINDLING TWO PENNSYLVANIA JUDGES--
OUT OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
BUT HE CLAIMS HE WAS DUPED HIMSELF!
DETAILS ON THIS STRANGE CASE ARE COMING UP.
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IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND--
TONIGHT HEAD TO "AQUA THEATRE" NIGHT AT SUN SPLASH.
IT'S FROM SIX TO TEN.
IN ADDITION TO ALL OF THE PARK'S ATTRACTIONS--
YOU CAN WATCH A "KID FRIENDLY" MOVIE ON A BIG SCREEN.
IT'S 8-BUCKS FOR CAPE RESIDENTS AND 10-DOLLARS FOR NON- RESIDENTS.
TOMORROW HEAD TO THE "DOG DAYS OF SUMMER ICE CREAM SOCIAL"--
AT THE OLDE NAPLES ANIMAL WELLNESS CENTER.
IT'S FROM NOON TO TWO.
THE STAFF WILL SERVE UP ICE CREAM FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG--
PLUS HAND OUT TIPS ON WAYS TO KEEP YOUR DOG COOL.
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FAKE DEEDS -
FALSIFIED DOCUMENTS -
FORGED SIGNATURES -
A FEDERAL TRIAL IS UNDERWAY ALLEGING PENNSYLVANIA JUDGES LOST MILLIONS IN A NAPLES MAN'S BOGUS REAL ESTATE DEALS.
BUT NBC-2'S ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY REPORTS -- THE DEFENDANT SAYS HE WAS DUPED HIMSELF.
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ALFREDO SARARO WON'T TALK TO US ABOUT THE FEDERAL CASE AGAINST HIM,
BUT FOR A MAN FACING FEDERAL WIRE FRAUD, MORTGAGE FRAUD, AND TAX FRAUD CHARGES, HE'S IN A GOOD MOOD.
THE GOVERNMENT ACCUSES SARARO OF BILKING MILLIONS FROM INVESTORS.
THE PITCH?
PROSECUTORS SAY SARARO HAD A CONTACT AT FIFTH THIRD BANK WHO COULD GET BELOW-MARKET PRE-FORECLOSURE DEALS ON PREMIERE PROPERTIES.
BUT IN REALITY - THEY SAY THERE WAS NO SUCH PROGRAM - AND SARARO BOUGHT MODEST PROPERTIES USING ONLY A PORTION OF THE INVESTOR'S MONEY.
THEY ACCUSE HIM OF POCKETING THE REST; FUNDING A LAVISH LIFESTYLE COMPLETE WITH A PRICEY NAPLES CONDO AND LUXURY CARS.
PROSECUTORS ALLEGE SARARO FAKED DOCUMENTS SO INVESTORS WOULDN'T ASK QUESTIONS.
AND THEY SAY TWO PITTSBURGH TRIAL JUDGES FELL FOR IT --
JUDGE GERARD BIGLEY TESTIFIED TODAY HE LOST MORE THAN A HALF MILLION DOLLARS.
ANOTHER KEY WITNESS -- RETIRED JUDGE ROBERT HORGOS -- IS EXPECTED TO TESTIFY NEXT WEEK.
SARARO TOLD HIM HE COULD GET A BEACHFRONT NAPLES MANSION FOR ONE POINT TWO MILLION DOLLARS -- INSTEAD PROSECUTORS ALLEGE SARARO BOUGHT TWO HOMES ON THIS PORT CHARLOTTE STREET FOR 800-THOUSAND, KEEPING THE CHANGE FOR HIMSELF.
SARARO'S ATTORNEY INTENDS TO POINT OUT THAT JUDGE HORGOS WILL TESTIFY UNDER A GRANT OF IMMUNITY -- SAYING HE PLAYED A PART IN THE ALLEGED FRAUD.
BUT PROSECUTORS SAY THAT'S NOT THE CASE - AND THAT SARARO WAS THE MASTERMIND OF THE PLAN.
THE TRIAL IS EXPECTED TO LAST 3 WEEKS.
AT THE FORT MYERS FEDERAL COURTHOUSE, ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY, NBC-2.
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OUR CREWS CONTINUING TO GET NEW INFORMATION ON BREAKING NEWS --
A FATAL HOUSE FIRE IN NORTH FORT MYERS -- NEW DETAILS STRAIGHT AHEAD AT SIX.
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