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TOSS TO KARLA-VOTOPS, SS, OBX OLYMPICS LIVE-IRD3
AUBREY PRICE INVESTIGATION-REM-LIVE SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
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AUBREY PRICE INVESTIGATION-REM-LIVE, SS VINCENT HANCOCK-ON CAM
CHAR BOY BADLY BURNED-VOWIPE VINCENT HANCOCK-CG-VO BOX
CHAR BOY BADLY BURNED-SOTVO MEDAL COUNT-ON CAM
CAPT. WALLY ARREST-TRXTFC, SS MEDAL COUNT-CGTOPS
CAPT. WALLY ARREST-PKG ANTHONY HARGROVE-ON CAM
JETSKI FATAL ACCIDENT-OC OJ MURDOCK-VOTOPS
LEE CO WOMAN INJURED-ANIMAPVO, DISS-VIDBOX PRIMETIME OLYMPIC SCHEDULE
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MATLACHA SALINITY-VO EARLY VOTING-VIDBOX
TEASE ONE-2 SHOT CLOSE-4SHOT
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ROBERT VAN WINKLE FORECAST OPEN-CLIP HOSTAGE SITUATION MAP-VO
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL THOMAS DIPAOLO MUG-SS
LONDON LIVE OLYMPIC OPEN-CLIP VO OF PREVIOUS SCENE-VO
TOSS TO BARGER-2 SHOT, OBX CHARLIE LIVE TAG
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NEWS AT 6PM HEADLINES-SOTTOPS


NEW AT 6:00

NATIONWIDE MANHUNT

A NATIONWIDE MANHUNT FOR THE BANKER ACCUSED OF SWINDLING 40 MILLION DOLLARS FROM HIS CLIENTS --

WENDY CROSS/ VICTIM // "It's not just my money. It was my dreams. It was my future. It was my freedom gone.

LAST SEEN ON THE KEY WEST EXPRESS, THE SEARCH FOR HIM, ZEROES IN ON SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

NEW IMAGES AND INFORMATION

TONIGHT THE NBC-2 INVESTIGATORS REVEAL NEVER BEFORE SEEN VIDEO FROM THE FBI.

DEVELOPING STORY

SEVERE BURNS

A 15-YEAR OLD BOY SEVERELY BURNED IN HIS GRANDPARENTS HOME.

2:23:09 today I was sitting on my linai here just after coming back from working out in the gym when I heard this ungodly scream help!

NEIGHBORS TELL US HE WAS PLAYING AROUND WITH GASOLINE

COMING UP

NEW IMAGES

NEW DETAILS AND IMAGES OF THE MOMENT AN ALLIGATOR BIT OFF A LOCAL AIRBOAT CAPTAIN'S HAND.

TONIGHT -- THE CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST HIM --

NEW RULES

AND THE NEW RULES IN PLACE BECAUSE OF WHAT HE DID IN FRONT OF A BOAT FULL OF TOURISTS. Return to index of stories...


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TOSS TO KARLA-VOTOPS, SS, OBX


WE BEGIN TONIGHT WITH NEVER BEFORE SEEN FOOTAGE OF A GEORGIA INVESTOR SUSPECTED OF EMBEZZLING A FORTUNE FROM HIS CLIENTS.

AUTHORITIES TELL US THIS SHOWS AUBREY PRICE GETTING ON THE KEYWEST EXPRESS - HEADING TOWARD FORT MYERS.

HE HASN'T BEEN SEEN SINCE.

PRICE IS ACCUSED OF STEALING ABOUT 40-MILLION DOLLARS FROM HIS CLIENTS; AND HIS BANK.

HE LEFT A 25 PAGE CONFESSION ADMITTING EVERYTHING; AND TOLD FRIENDS HE PLANNED TO *KILL HIMSELF OFF THE FLORIDA COAST--

BUT THE F-B-I DOESN'T BELIEVE IT; AND NOW THERE'S A NATIONWIDE MANHUNT.

NBC-2 INVESTIGATOR KARLA RAY IS LIVE IN FRONT OF THE KEY WEST EXPRESS- TRACING THE FUGITIVE'S LAST MOVEMENTS. KARLA - Return to index of stories...


AUBREY PRICE INVESTIGATION-REM-LIVE


THE FBI IS FOCUSING IT'S SEARCH RIGHT HERE - IN FLORIDA. SAYING SOMEONE WHO CAME THROUGH THIS TERMINAL MAY HAVE SEEN AUBREY PRICE.

AND COULD HELP THEM CATCH A MULTIMILLION DOLLAR THIEF. Return to index of stories...


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WITH THE PROMISE OF A *PAYOUT--

WENDY CROSS PUT HER TRUST INTO INVESTOR AUBREY LEE PRICE-

WENDY CROSS/ VICTIM // "It's not just my money. It was my dreams. It was my future. It was my freedom gone.

SHE- AND MORE THAN 100 OTHERS -- TAKEN.

WENDY CROSS/ VICTIM // "He's a thief, and he's a liar

IN A RAMBLING 25-PAGE 'CONFIDENTIAL CONFESSION FOR REGULATORS--

PRICE *ADMITTED TO CREATING FALSE STATEMENTS TO THROW CLIENTS LIKE CROSS OFF.

Douglas Leff- Assistant Special Agent in Charge 2:58 instead, Mr. Price took that money out, contrary to what he promised the investors, invested in highly risky situations which all virtually tanked on him unexpectedly. :10

F-B-I ASSISTANT SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE DOUGLAS LEFF SAYS THAT'S WHEN PRICE *RAN-- TO FLORIDA!

IN AN INTERVIEW WITH NBC2 FROM OUR NEW YORK STUDIOS AGENT LEFF SAYS THESE NEVER-BEFORE SEEN SURVEILLANCE VIDEOS LEAD UP TO THE LAST TIME PRICE WAS SEEN.

ONE LOADING A TAXI AT THE KEY WEST AIRPORT--

AND AGAIN, HOURS LATER, AT THE KEY WEST FERRY TERMINAL-- WEARING A DIFFERENT HAT.

THE LAST IMAGE OF HIM-ON THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF YOUR SCREEN… AS HE LEAVES THE TERMINAL- HEADING TOWARD THE KEY WEST EXPRESS.

DOUGLAS LEFF 4:01 he planned his escape pretty much during the last time frame that was available to him. :05

THE NBC-2 INVESTIGATORS TRACKED HIS PATH TAKING THE FERRY TO KEY WEST AND BACK OURSELVES.

STANDUP- Price reportedly told friends he had plans to jump to his death on the boat on the way back to Fort Myers- but investigators have not recovered a body. They believe that was all a coverup.

WE SAW - SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS ON BOARD-AND PASSENGERS ON ALL LEVELS-MAKING IT NEARLY *IMPOSSIBLE TO JUMP OFF THE BOAT WITHOUT ANYONE NOTICING.

ONE OTHER CLUE THE FBI SAYS SCREAMS COVERUP?

HIS *BAGGAGE.

Douglas Leff 6:08 that's not something that's consistent with someone who is going to take their life that they would go to the trouble of packing a suitcase to bring on board for the last ferry ride they were ever going to take. :18

PRICE WROTE IN HIS LETTER HE OWNS *TWO HOMES IN BRADENTON--

AND THE F-B-I BELIEVES HE HAS A BOAT IN THE AREA BIG ENOUGH TO FLEE THE COUNTRY.

WENDY CROSS/ VICTIM // "He was planning this exit for a long time. He's a very smart individual. It's too bad it was used for such evil"

CROSS AND OTHER VICTIMS ARE SUING PRICE'S INVESTMENT FIRM.

SHE AND INVESTIGATORS HOPE *SOMEONE WHO SEES THIS STORY-- CAN HELP TRACK THE MAN DOWN… SO THEY CAN GET THEIR MONEY BACK.

WENDY CROSS/ VICTIM // "I hope they find him, and I hope he suffers, and I hope he sees some of this path of financial carnage he has left behind," said Cross. Return to index of stories...


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AUBREY PRICE INVESTIGATION-REM-LIVE, SS


THE F-B-I HAS *JUST LAUNCHED WITHIN THE LAST TWO HOURS- A CAMPAIGN TO TRY AND FIND PRICE-

FOCUSED ON THE SOUTH FLORIDA AREA.

THESE BILLBOARDS JUST WENT LIVE SHOWING HIS NAME, PICTURE, AND REWARD INFO--

IF YOU *HAVE INFORMATION-- IT COULD BE WORTH $20-THOUSAND DOLLARS--

IF YOU KNOW HIS WHEREABOUTS, YOU ARE ASKED TO CONTACT THE FBI.

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CHAR BOY BADLY BURNED-VOWIPE


A CHARLOTTE COUNTY TEENAGER IS IN THE HOSPITAL TONIGHT.SEVERELY BURNED.

NEIGHBORS TELL US HE SET A DINING ROOM TABLE ON FIRE WITH GASOLINE!

THEY HEARD HIM YELLING FOR HELP AFTER THE FIRST STARTED.

THE BOY LIVES AT THIS HOME ON RIO DE JANEIRO AVENUE WITH HIS GRANDPARENT'S. A FRIEND OF THE TEENS WAS NOT HURT. Return to index of stories...


CHAR BOY BADLY BURNED-SOTVO


2:24:14 Don petersen/called 911

he was burns from his neck as far down as I could see with no shirt on

THE TEEN WAS AIRLIFTED TO TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL.

WE'RE TOLD HE'S BEING TREATED FOR BURNS ON HIS UPPER BODY AND ARMS. Return to index of stories...


CAPT. WALLY ARREST-TRXTFC, SS


WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS.

A TOURIST SNAPPED A PICTURE.THAT TO WARN YOU.IS A BIT GRAPHIC.IT SHOWS THE MOMENT AN ALLIGATOR LATCHED ON TO AN AIRBOAT CAPTAIN'S HAND.

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS PICTURE THAT A FRIEND OF CAPTAIN WALLY WEATHERHOLT GAVE TO NBC-2.

YOU CAN SEE THE GATOR'S HEAD IS OUT OF THE WATER.ITS JAWS CLAMPED ONTO THE CAPTAIN'S HAND.

NBC 2'S SAUNDRA WEATHERS DISCOVERED THAT FLORIDA OFFICIALS FINISHED THEIR INVESTIGATION AND THEY HAVE NO DOUBT ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED LEADING UP TO THE PICTURE. Return to index of stories...


CAPT. WALLY ARREST-PKG


THE IMAGES ARE HORRIFYING.

A SOURCE SAYS THIS PICTURE SHOWS THE MOMENT DOUG'S AIRBOAT TOUR CAPTAIN- WALLACE WEATHERHOLT'S HAND WAS BITTEN OFF BY AN ALLIGATOR LAST MONTH.

FAST FORWARD SEVERAL WEEKS AND THIS IS A PICTURE OF WEATHERHOLT.

AFTER HIS ARREST FOR THE SAME HORRIFYING INCIDENT.

THE EVIDENCE CLEARLY SHOWS MR. WEATHERHOLT WAS FEEDING THE GATOR. THAT'S CLEARLY AGAINST TO HE LAW AND SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED.

WEATHERHOLT -ACCUSED OF FEEDING A GATOR WHILE GIVING AN AIRBOAT TOUR-

IS FACING UP TO SIX MONTHS IN JAIL AND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN FINES.

SOMETHING SOME BOATERS SAY IS LIKE ADDING SALT TO AN OPEN WOUND.

KIND OF ADDING INSULT TO INJURY FOR THE MOST PART. THE GUY ALREADY GOT HIS ARM BITTEN OFF. WHAT MORE WOULD YOU WANT FOR THAT?

DOUG'S AIRBOAT TOUR MANAGER GLENN SMITH SAYS NOW THEY'RE DEMANDING MORE from THEIR STAFF.

NOW ANYONE THAT IS CAUGHT FEEDING ALLIGATORS IS GONNA TAKE THREE DAYS OFF WORK TO START WITH. SECOND OFFENSE IS TWO WEEKS OFF WORK. THIRD TIME IS POSSIBLE TERMINATION.

SOME OF THE AIRBOAT TOUR CAPTAINS I SPOKE TO TODAY SAID THEY KNEW THEY COULD GET A FINE FOR FEEDING A GATOR BUT THEY NEVER IMAGINED JAIL TIME.

COAST GUARD OFFICIALS SAY THEY COULD TAKE AN AIRBOAT CAPTAIN'S BOATING LICENSE DEPENDING ON THE OFFENSE.BUT SO FAR THEY AREN'T INVESTIGATING WEATHERHOLT.

"captain wally" IS NOW OUT OF JAIL AND RECOVERING.

THE LAST I TALKED TO WALLY HE'S STILL IN GOOD SPIRITS. I KNOW HE'S SUPPOSED TO BE FITTED FOR A PROSTHETIC I BELIEVE IN ABOUT THREE WEEKS.

IN EVERGLADES CITY, SAUNDRA WEATHERS, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


JETSKI FATAL ACCIDENT-OC


DEVELOPING IN COLLIER COUNTY - WE KNOW THE NAME OF THE MAN WHO DIED IN A JETSKI ACCIDENT OFF THE COAST OF NAPLES.

CARLOS IGNACIO RAGON DIED WHEN HIS JETSKI CRASHED INTO ANOTHER ONE NEAR KEEWAYDIN ISLAND YESTERDAY.

THE OTHER DRIVER JUMPED OFF BEFORE THE CRASH AND IS DOING OK. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO WOMAN INJURED-ANIMAPVO, DISS-VIDBOX


DETECTIVES IN LEE COUNTY ARE TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW A WOMAN WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED ALONG A BONITA SPRINGS ROAD.

SHE WAS FOUND UNCONSCIOUS AROUND 5-30 THIS MORNING NEAR THE NAPLES - FORT MYERS GREYHOUND TRACK.

PARAMEDICS AIRLIFTED HER TO THE HOSPITAL.

NOW DETECTIVES ARE TRYING TO FIND OUT WHO SHE IS AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HER.

DETECTIVES SAY SHE IS HISPANIC - ABOUT 30 YEARS OLD.

5 FOOT 2 , 180 POUNDS WITH DARK, AUBURN HAIR.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION SHOULD CALL THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Return to index of stories...


CRAIGSLIST THEIF-trxVO, OC


SAMURAI SWORDS, LAPTOPS, AND ELECTRONICS. JUST SOME A HANDFUL OF ITEMS OFFICERS SAY A SOUTHWEST MAN STOLE AND THEN SOLD ON CRAIGLIST.

POLICE WENT UNDERCOVER TO CATCH THE CRIMINAL.

NBC 2'S MEAGHAN SMITH UNCOVERS THE NEXT CHALLENGE IS TO GET THE BELONGINGS BACK TO THE OWNERS. Return to index of stories...


CRAIGSLIST THEIF-PKG


20-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN STOLEN ITEMS-

Nat

TV'S-

COMPUTERS,

GPS UNITS,

EVEN A SWORD.

41:47 "he had a post on there for a 250 ipod- 50 bucks."

ON CRAIGSLIST,

IS WHERE COPS BUSTED THE BURGLARY SPREE,

ARRESTING EMANUEL COLLAZO

Nat

OVER THE WEEKEND,

FORT MYERS POLICE GOT A CALL FROM THE MESDAG FAMILY.

THEIR TRUCK HAD BEEN BURGLARIZED,

WHILE PARKED AT THE VALUE PLACE HOTEL.

53:37 "the family's car was parked at this hotel because they're traveling construction workers. officers say the thief was able to pry open their door and steal all their tools."

RYAN MESDAG DIDN'T JUST REPORT THE THEFT,

BUT ALSO HIT THE INTERNET.

RYAN SAYS IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG TO FIND HIS THINGS ON CRAIGSLIST.

50:20 "we found the add on craigslist and got his information- his name, where he lived. his phone number."

DETECTIVES SET UP A STING-

AND REPORTEDLY MET WITH EMANUEL COLLAZO TO BUY THE FAMILY'S TOOLS.

WHEN COLLAZO ALLEGEDLY OFFERED UP THE PROPERTY-

THEY ARRESTED HIM.

THEN, COPS SEARCHED HIS APARTMENT, WHICH IS RIGHT OFF MICHIGAN AVENUE.

44:31 "stuff was everywhere- it was a combination of hoarders and pawn stars."

OFFICERS HAULED ALL OF THE ELECTRONICS, TOOLS AND ITEMS BACK TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT,

WHERE THEY'RE SEARCHING THROUGH THE BOXES TO FIND THE RIGHTFUL OWNERS-

THEY ESTIMATE ALL OF IT IS FROM ABOUT A DOZEN BURGLARIES IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS.

RIGHT NOW, THEY'RE ONLY ABLE TO ARREST HIM FOR 2.

43:44 "we're still trying to connect him to more burglaries."

THE MESDAG FAMILY NOT ONLY GOT MOST OF THEIR STUFF BACK,

BUT ALSO GOT SATISFACTION-

50:56 "it felt pretty good to get him off the street. for sure."

IN FORT MYERS, MEAGHAN SMITH, NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO TAXES-OC


LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL BE TALKING TAXES TOMORROW.

COUNTY STAFF IS SUGGESTING THEY HOLD THE MILLAGE RATE STEADY.

THE BOARD WILL ALSO SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR SEPTEMBER -- THAT'S WHEN YOU CAN HAVE A SAY ON THE TAX RATE. Return to index of stories...


MATLACHA SALINITY-VO


SOME BOATERS ARE ARUGING MATLACHA PASS IS UNHEALTHY FOR MARINE LIFE SINCE CEITUS BARRIER WAS REMOVED FOUR YEARS AGO.

THE PASS SEPARATES MATLACHA FROM CAPE CORAL.

BOATERS SAY BECAUSE OF RECENT RAINS. TOO MUCH FRESH WATER IS MOVING INTO THE ESTUARY.

OYSTERS, SNOOK, AND OTHER FISH CAN'T SURVIVE.

THE STATE SAYS THE BARRIER CAUSED BIGGER PROBLEMS AND WONT REPLACE IT.

WATER MANAGERS WILL HOLD A PUBLIC DISCUSSION ABOUT IT LATER THIS MONTH. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2 SHOT


THE OLYMPIC GAMES HAVE DELIVERED 3 SENSATIONAL DAYS OF COMPETITION.

HERE'S A LIVE LOOK AT THE TOWER OF LONDON.

STRAIGHT AHEAD - A LIVE REPORT FROM LONDON ON WHAT'S MAKING HEADLINES OFF THE PLAYING FIELDS.

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FIRST ALERT 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.

SCATTERED STORMS EXPECTED THIS WEEK

We have been blessed with beautiful afternoon weather for consecutive days now. Of course all great things must come to an end, and so will our streak of nice weather.

With each passing day we'll see a more clouds, and an uptick in our rain chances.

The controlling factor in our weather is a stubborn high pressure that doesn't want to move. You can thank it for all the nice afternoon weather we've had. It's keeping our winds from the west to southwest which forces the sea breeze to go far inland. Thus, the thunderstorms over our inland communities, too.

Tuesday and Wednesday will play out very closely to that very scenario. However, the previously mentioned high will start loosening its grips on us. That will allow a tad more moisture to creep into the area and give a better chance for storms to pop up west of I-75 as the sea breeze pushes over land. They will be isolated in nature. So, only a select few will get wet.

By Thursday going into the weekend our annoying high pressure leaves, and that lets our winds shift to the southeast. What does that mean? Scattered to numerous storms each day!

All storms this week have the possibility of producing lots of rain in short order, dangerous lightning, and gusty winds. Be ready!

Temperatures will not be effected much by the cloud cover and rain. They'll hold around 93 degrees but feel around 100 when you factor in the humidity.

Your boating forecast calls for winds from the southwest at 5 knots, seas 2 feet, with smooth inland waterways.

As for the tropics we are watching a tropical wave located about 900 miles southwest of the Cape Verde Islands. Right now it's disorganized, but the environment is conducive for strengthening. It has a 20% chance of developing in the next 48 hours with no effect on our local weather. Return to index of stories...


LONDON LIVE OLYMPIC OPEN-CLIP


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TODAY MARKS DAY THREE OF COMPETITION AT THE LONDON OLYMPICS.

AND THINGS ARE HEATING OUTSIDE THE LINES.

NBC'S MARK BARGER JOINS US LIVE FROM LONDON WITH WHAT'S HAPPENING ON AND OFF THE PLAYING FIELDS. Return to index of stories...


OLYMPICS LIVE-IRD3


A PICTURE PERFECT DAY HERE IN LONDON TODAY.WITH LOTS OF ACTION ON THE COURT, IN THE POOL, AND.ALSO.IN THE PRESS Return to index of stories...


OLYMPICS LIVE-PKG


AS KAYAKERS NAVIGATED LONDON'S TREACHEROUS WHITEWATER SLALOM COURSE TODAY,

OFFICIALS OF THE LONDON ORGANIZING COMMITTEE WERE DEALING WITH ROUGH WATERS OF THEIR OWN.

CONTINUING CONTROVERSY OVER EMPTY SEATS IN OLYMPIC VENUES.

MOST , APPARENTLY, WERE TICKETS ALLOCATED TO NO-SHOW SPONSORS AND OLYMPIC OFFICIALS AND ATHLETES.

AND, WHILE HUNDREDS OF THE SEATS ARE NOW BEING RETURNED TO PUBLIC USE, COMPLAINTS CONTINUE

"It's infuriating, because so many people I know haven't been able to get tickets.nothing at all!"

ON THE POSITIVE SIDE OF THE OLYMPIC COIN.LONDON IS GETTING HIGH MARKS FOR MOVING THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO HEADED TO WORK ON THIS, THE FIRST DAY OF WEEKDAY COMPETITION.

LONDON TRANSPORT OFFICIALS PREDICTED AN EXTRA THREE-MILLION OLYMPIC JOURNEYS A DAY DURING THE GAMES.

"Oh sheer delight, an absolute breeze, it's just been really easy!"

IN COMPETITION, MICHAEL PHELPS ADVANCED IN HIS SIGNATURE EVENT, THE 200 METER BUTTERFLY.

AS ALLISON SCHMITT AND MISSY FRANKLIN PLACED FIRST AND SECOND TO ADVANCE IN THE WOMEN'S 200 METER FREESTYLES.

OUTSIDE THE FIELD OF PLAY, SOME FRUSTRATED ATHLETES.INCLUDING U.S. SPRINTER SANYA RICHARDS ROSS. ARE TAKING TO TWITTER.DEMANDING A CHANGE IN OLYMPIC RULES.

THAT CURRENTLY BAR ATHLETES FROM USING THEIR OWN NAMES OR LIKENESSES IN ADVERTISING DURING THE GAMES.

"The majority of track and field athletes don't have sponsors, or support to stay in the sport. A lot of my fellow athletes have second or third jobs to be able to do this."

BUT FOR ALL OF THE ATHLETES.THE COMPETITION IN LONDON REMAINS JOB ONE. Return to index of stories...


OLYMPICS LIVE-IRD3


I'M MARK BARGER IN LONDON. NOW, BACK TO YOU. Return to index of stories...


OLYMPICS LIVE-DBXTOPS


MARK - WE SAW A REAL NAILBITER MEN'S VOLLEYBALL MATCH THIS AFTERNOON.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE EVENTS PEOPLE CAN CATCH TONIGHT IT PRIMETIME. Return to index of stories...


OLYMPICS LIVE-IRD3


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SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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TREVOR MOORE-ON CAM


NAPLES' TREVOR MOORE MADE HIS OLYMPIC DEBUT EARLIER TODAY AS THE 2-MAN SAILING TEAM COMPETED IN TWO HEATS. MOORE AND HIS SAIL-MATE ERIK STORCK ARE IN THE TOP 10 OF THE 20 TEAMS IN THEIR EVENT. Return to index of stories...


TREVOR MOORE-CG-VO BOX


TREVOR AND ERIK STORCK FINISHED THE FIRST RACE IN 6TH.

THE SECOND RACE IN 10TH. THAT MEANS THEY HAVE 16 POINTS. THE FEWER POINTS.THE BETTER.

THAT HAS THE TEAM IN 7TH PLACE OVERALL.

TREVOR SAID AFTERWARDS THEY COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR MORE ON DAY ONE. Return to index of stories...


VINCENT HANCOCK-ON CAM


THE MEN'S 49-ER EVENT.THE HIGH PERFORMANCE SAILBOATS.WILL RACE 15 TIMES BEFORE THE MEDAL ROUND ON AUGUST THE 8TH.

MEANWHILE.PORT CHARLOTTE NATIVE AND DEFENDING OLYMPIC SKEET SHOOTING CHAMP.VINCENT HANCOCK GOT OFF TO A GREAT START IN HIS EVENT. Return to index of stories...


VINCENT HANCOCK-CG-VO BOX


IN SKEET. 25 TARGETS PER ROUND.

ALL HANCOCK DID WAS HIT 74 OF 75. JUST MISSED ONE IN THE 2ND ROUND. THAT'S 98 PERCENT.

HE LEADS AFTER DAY 1.

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MEDAL COUNT-ON CAM


SPEAKING OF THE MEDALS. EACH NIGHT.WE WILL GIVE EVERYONE THE CHANCE TO SEE THE UPDATED MEDAL COUNT. IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE IT PRIOR TO TONIGHT'S PRIME-TIME COVERAGE. THEN TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK AWAY FROM THE TELE.

HERE IS THE UPDATED MEDAL COUNT AFTER 3 DAYS OF COMPETITION. Return to index of stories...


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ANTHONY HARGROVE-ON CAM


PORT CHARLOTTE'S ANTHONY HARGROVE IS BACK WITH THE PACK. AFTER TAKING TIME TO ADDRESS SOME PERSONAL MATTERS.THE VETERAN DEFENSIVE END RETURNED TO GREEN BAY PACKERS TRAINING CAMP ON MONDAY. HARGROVE WILL HAVE TO SERVE AN 8-GAME SUSPENSION TO START THE SEASON FOR HIS INVOLVEMENT WITH THE SAINTS BOUNTY-GATE. Return to index of stories...


OJ MURDOCK-VOTOPS


TAMPA POLICE BELIEVE THAT TENNESSEE TITANS WIDE RECEIVER O-J MURDOCK TOOK HIS OWN LIFE.BY WAY OF A SELF INFLICTED GUN WOUND.

MURDOCK WAS FOUND THIS MORNING IN A CAR.PARKED AT MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL.WHERE MURDOCK ATTENDED.

MURDOCK WAS ON THE TITANS PRACTICE SQUAD LAST SEASON.AND WAS EXPECTED AT TRAINING CAMP.BUT NEVER REPORTED. Return to index of stories...


PRIMETIME OLYMPIC SCHEDULE


ANOTHER BUSY NIGHT IN PRIME-TIME HERE ON NBC-2.

PLENTY OF GOLD TO GO AROUND.

RYAN LOCHTE SWIMS IN THE MENS 200 METER FREESTYLE FINAL.

MISSY FRANKLIN.THE COLORADO TEENAGER.GOES FOR GOLD IN THE 100 BACK-STROKE.

AND THE TEAM FINAL IN MENS GYMNASTICS. TEAM USA TRYING TO WIN THE GOLD FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE WIN IN L-A BACK IN '84. Return to index of stories...


CAPE ZONING ISSUE-VO


CAPE CORAL CITY LEADERS TAKE UP A ZONING MESS AT TONIGHT'S WORKSHOP.

THEY'RE DISCUSSING WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE AREA CLOSE TO TRAFALGAR PARKWAY AND CHIQUITA BOULEVARD.

THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED A SO-CALLED COMPROMISE WHICH WOULD SPLIT SOUTHWEST 15TH PLACE DOWN THE MIDDLE.

HOUSES ON THE EAST WILL BE FOR RESIDENTIAL USE - ON THE WEST SIDE, COMMERCIAL.

SOME HOMEOWNERS ARGUE IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE BUSINESS BOOMS ALONG THE CORRIDOR. Return to index of stories...


CAPE ZONING ISSUE-SOTVO


Julie and Phil Tickham, live on SW 15th place "if the time should ever come and opportunity ever knocks, we can open it and welcome the man in and at yes use it for commerical."

TONIGHT, PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA SAY THEY WANT COUNCIL TO MAKE A CLEAR CHOICE AND SETTLE THE ISSUE ONCE AND FOR ALL.

CHIQUITA BOULEVARD IS PLANNED TO EXPAND TO 6 LANES IN THE FUTURE. Return to index of stories...


booth alert


BREAKING NEWS:

A THREE-HOUR STANDOFF SITUATION IN ENGLEWOOD HAS JUST ENDED SAFELY.

THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SWAT TEAM WAS CALLED OUT AND ROADS BLOCKED OFF AROUND ROOSEVELT STREET -- AFTER A 25-YEAR-OLD MAN HOLED UP WITH GUNS INSIDE THE HOUSE.

THEY TELL US IT STARTED AS SOME SORT OF DOMESTIC SITUATION IN THE HOME-- BUT DURING THE ACTUAL STANDOFF, THE MAN WAS BY HIMSELF.

NEGOTIATIORS WERE ABLE TO TALK THE MAN OUT OF THE HOUSE -- NO ONE WAS HURT. Return to index of stories...


EARLY VOTING-VIDBOX


EARLY VOTING BEGAN TODAY IN COLLIER AND HENDRY COUNTIES.

IN COLLIER -

ONE PRECINCT HAD MORE EARLY VOTERS EVERY DAY THAN ANY OTHER LOCATION IN FLORIDA.

IN LEE AND CHARLOTTE COUNTY EARLY VOTING BEGINS THIS SATURDAY.

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CLOSE-4SHOT


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TOSS TO CHARLIE


BREAKING NEWS AT SIX -- A

?HOSTAGE SITUATION? HAPPENING RIGHT NOW IN ENGLEWOOD --

IT'S IN THE AREA OF SHORT AND ROOSEVELT STREETS --

NBC2'S CHARLIE KEEGAN JUST GOT ON THE SCENE -- CHARLIE, WHAT CAN YOU TELL US? Return to index of stories...


CHARLIE LIVE INTRO


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HOSTAGE SITUATION MAP-VO


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THOMAS DIPAOLO MUG-SS


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VO OF PREVIOUS SCENE-VO


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CHARLIE LIVE TAG


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