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DIRECTOR PAGE TEASE TWO-2SHOT
FIRST FORECAST-TRX, WX CTR TZ2 A) JACKSON FAMILY-VO WIPE
TOSS TO ALEX-2SHOT, SS TZ2 B) DRUNK AUSSIE-VO TOPS
CAPE 7 ELEVEN FLAP-NEWSROOM ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP
CAPE 7 ELEVEN FLAP-PKG FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
CAPE 7 ELEVEN FLAP-NEWSROOM JACKSON FAMILY DRAMA-ON CAM
GODCHARLES MURDER-VO JACKSON FAMILY DRAMA-PKG
GODCHARLES MURDER-PKG JACKSON FAMILY DRAMA-TAG
DECISION 2012-CLIP BACK TO SCHOOL TAX FREE-VO, (3)SS, BNR
OBAMA IN FLORIDA-VO WIPE LONDON 2012-CLIP
ROMNEY IN COLORADO-VO TOPS TOSS TO LINDSAY-2SHOT
DC REAGAN CLOSE CALL-VO DRUNK AUSSIE ROWER-PLASMA MON, VO WIPE
TOYOTA RECALLS-VIDBOX TRACK AND FIELD PRACTICE-VO TOPS
DOUBLE DECK BUS CRASH-VO ASHTON EATON READY-PLASMA MON, SOT WIPE
FL DOE INTERIM COMMISH-SS WIPE OLYMPICS TONIGHT-CG TOPS
FL DOE INTERIM COMMISH-SOT, ON CAM TEASE THREE-2SHOT
CCSO GRADUATES-VO WIPE TZ3 A) CCI ARREST-VO WIPE
CCSO GRADUATES-SOTVO AHEAD AT 6-BANNER
TEASE ONE-2SHOT A) LAUREN STANDUP TEASE-SOT-TOPS
TZ1 A) DISABLED KARATE-VO WIPE PETERSON TRIAL CONTINUES-VO
TZ1 B) BACK TO SCHOOL TAX-VO TOPS CCI OFFICER ARRESTED-2SHOT
TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC CCI OFFICER ARRESTED-PKG
DISABLED KARATE CHAMPION-2SHOT SELL THE 6PM-2SHOT
DISABLED KARATE CHAMPION-PKG  


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FIRST FORECAST-TRX, WX CTR


In the Atlantic, Tropical storm ernesto has formed about 640 miles east of the windward islands. Sustained winds are at 35 mph and it continues to move on a westerly track at 18mph. As this system moves into a more favorable environment for strengthening, we could see the evolution of Tropical Storm Ernesto over the next day or two. As of right now, this is not a threat to Southwest Florida and we will continue to track it over the next several days. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO ALEX-2SHOT, SS


NOT SO CONVENIENT AFTER ALL!

PEOPLE LIVING IN ONE CAPE CORAL NEIGHBORHOOD ARE STEAMING MAD OVER PLANS TO BUILD A 7-11.

IT'S AT THE ENTRANCE OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD --

AT THE CORNER OF CAPE CORAL PARKWAY AND SKYLINE BOULEVARD.

NBC2's ALEX BOYER IS JUST BACK FROM THE CAPE AND IS HERE TO SORT OUT THE STORY -- PROJECT. Return to index of stories...


CAPE 7 ELEVEN FLAP-NEWSROOM


WHAT THEY'RE DOING IS SIGNING PETITIONS LIKE THIS ONE. SO FAR SOME 50 RESIDENTS HAVE PUT THEIR NAME ON THIS PIECE OF PAPER, ASKING CAPE COUNCIL TO PUT A STOP TO THE PROPOSED 7-11. Return to index of stories...


CAPE 7 ELEVEN FLAP-PKG


THOMAS KOTOWSKI TAKES PRIDE IN HIS HOME.

-picking up branch

SPENDING HOURS -- OUTSIDE -- KEEPING HIS SIDE OF THE STREET -- CLEAN.

-picking up trash bag

LIFE WAS GOOD, UNTIL A DEVELOPER DECIDED HE WANTED TO BUILD A 7-11 AT THE CORNER OF KOTOWSKI'S STREET.

-Thomas Kotowski/Homeowner-"Whose going to want to buy a house where you open your front door and you see a gas station, try to sleep at night you got light coming into your windows."

IN JANUARY THE DEVELOPER WON A SMALL VICTORY, WHEN COUNCIL VOTED 6 TO 2 IN *FAVOR OF CHANGING THE ZONING ON THE SITE FROM RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL.

-Ran Erbrick/Cape Councilwoman-"There was not a compelling argument as to why it shouldn't go commercial."

BUT ANGRY RESIDENTS STILL HAVE A FIGHTING CHANCE TO KEEP THE 7-11 OUT OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD.

BECAUSE THE SITE IS JUST.63-ACRES, THE DEVELOPER MUST PETITION THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR A "SPECIAL EXCEPTION" TO BUILD A CONVINENCE STORE ON THAT SITE.

THAT COULD PROVE DIFFICULT.

-Alex Boyer-"I did some digging and found out since 2000, council has only granted one special exception for a similar business.a RaceTrac on this site located off Del Prado blvd."

COUNCILMAN JOHN CARIOSCA SUPPORTS THE RESIDENTS.

-John Cariosca/Cape Councilman-"We're trying to make sure that variance is upheld that it not be extended to them, hopefully we'll stop development of 711 gas station on that corner."

ALLOWING RESIDENTS -- LIKE KOTOWSKI -- TO FOCUS ON THE SIMPLIER THINGS IN LIFE.

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CAPE 7 ELEVEN FLAP-NEWSROOM


THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WILL VOTE ON THE "SPECIAL EXCEPTION" AT A MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 5-TH.

IF THE P-AND-Z DENIES THE REQUEST, THE DEVELOPER CAN APPEAL THE DECISION TO CITY COUNCIL.

LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM, ALEX BOYER NBC2. Return to index of stories...


GODCHARLES MURDER-VO


NEW INFORMATION TONIGHT ABOUT A COLLIER COUNTY MAN FOUND MURDERED IN HIS CONDO--

24-HOURS AFTER JOSEPH GODCHARLES SON FOUND HIS BODY. INVESTIGATORS ARE COMBING FOR CLUES AT THE KEY ROYAL COMMUNITY IN GOLDEN GATE.

NBC2S GABY FLEISCHMAN HAS THE STORY. Return to index of stories...


GODCHARLES MURDER-PKG


CAM:

CCSO INVESTIGATORS STILL HAVE NO SUSPECTS IN THIS CASE-- THEY'VE COLLECTED EVIDENCE AND INTERVIEWED NEIGHBORS INSIDE THE KEY ROYAL COMMUNITY WHO SAY THEY DIDN'T HEAR OR SEE ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS THE NIGHT OF THE MURDER.

PIC:

48 YEAR OLD JOSEPH GODCHARLES' BODY WAS DISCOVERED BY HIS 20 YEAR OLD SON ON WEDNESDAY MORNING-- WHEN HE SHOWED UP TO HIS DADS HOME TO MEET FOR BREAKFAST.

WALGREENS VO:

INVESTIGATORS SAY THE LAST TIME ANYONE SAW GODCHARLES WAS WHEN HE LEFT WORK AT THE WALGREENS IN IMMOKALEE AROUND 9 ON TUESDAY NIGHT--

THEY SAY HE TOOK A PHONE CALL AROUND 9:30 AND THAT'S THE LAST TIME THEY BELIEVE ANYONE HEARD FROM HIM ALIVE. TODAY A SIGN OUTSIDE OF THE WALGREEENS HE MANAGED SAYS: WE WILL MISS YOU MR. G.

SCENE VIDEO:

DURING THEIR INVESTIGATION OFFICERS DID FIND WHAT THEY BELIEVE IS THE MURDER WEAPON-- BUT WON'T TELL US WHAT KIND OF WEAPON IT IS OR HOW GODCHARLES WAS KILLED.

it's a tragic event and were doing everything we can to solve it. Is this an isolated or random incident? nothing indicating either way but we will get information out to the community if we think there is a threat

CAM:

ANYONE W INFO CALL CCSO. IN COLLIER COUNTY GF NBC2. Return to index of stories...


DECISION 2012-CLIP


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OBAMA IN FLORIDA-VO WIPE


PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNING IN FLORIDA TODAY --

PRESIDENT OBAMA STOPPED IN ORLANDO--

AND ACCUSED MITT ROMNEY OF PROMOTING "TRICKLE DOWN TAX CUT FAIRY DUST".

OBAMA CLAIMS ROMNEY'S TAX CUTS TO THE WEALTHY--

ARE MADE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE MIDDLE CLASS AND POOR. Return to index of stories...


ROMNEY IN COLORADO-VO TOPS


MEANWHILE.REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY IS GIVING PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S ECONOMIC POLICIES A FAILING GRADE.

CAMPAIGNING IN COLORADO TODAY--

ROMNEY PROMISED TO CREATE 12 MILLION JOBS IN HIS FIRST FOUR YEARS IN OFFICE.

POLLS SUGGEST COLORADO IS ALSO A SWING STATE THIS YEAR. Return to index of stories...


DC REAGAN CLOSE CALL-VO


WE ARE LEARNING NEW DETAILS ABOUT THOSE THREE COMMUTER JETS THAT NEARLY COLLIDED AT WASHINGTON'S REAGAN NATIONAL AIRPORT.

FEDERAL OFFICIALS TODAY SAID THEY "FLEW TOO CLOSE TO ONE ANOTHER"--

BUT NEVER *AT* ONE ANOTHER.

THIS IS VIDEO OF THE RADAR AS IT LOOKED TO AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS.

THE F-A-A SAYS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE PLANES--

VIOLATED FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

AIRPORT OFFICIALS BLAME IT ON A "MISCOMMUNICATION" BETWEEN TWO COORDINATORS. Return to index of stories...


TOYOTA RECALLS-VIDBOX


TOYOTA IS RECALLING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES.

THE RECALL INCLUDES 760-THOUSAND RAV4 S-U-VS--

WITH MODEL YEARS BETWEEN 2006 AND 2011.

THE JAPANESE AUTO GIANT IS ALSO RECALLING 18-THOUSAND LEXUS H-S MODELS FROM 2010.

TOYOTA SAYS A SUSPENSION PROBLEM COULD CAUSE CRASHES.

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE ISSUE FOR FREE. Return to index of stories...


DOUBLE DECK BUS CRASH-VO


A DOUBLE-DECKER CHARTER BUS CRASHED INTO A BRIDGE SUPPORT INJURING SEVERAL PASSENGERS.!

IT HAPPENED A FEW HOURS AGO ON I-55 NEAR LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS.

THE CRASH SHUT DOWN *BOTH* THE NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND LANES OF THE OF INTERSTATE.

NEARLY TWO DOZEN AMBULANCES--

AND TWO HELICOPTERS--

WERE NEEDED TO TAKE THE VICTIMS TO LOCAL HOSPITALS.

NO WORD YET WHAT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. Return to index of stories...


FL DOE INTERIM COMMISH-SS WIPE


FLORIDA'S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SELECTED AN INTERIM COMMISSIONER.

IN AN EMERGENCY MEETING THIS MORNING -

THE STATE BOARD DECIDED PAMELA STEWART WILL TAKE OVER FOR GERARD ROBINSON WHILE THEY SEARCH FOR A PERMANENT REPLACEMENT.

STEWART SERVES AS THE CHANCELLOR FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

THE BOARD ALSO STARTED THE PROCESS OF HIRING A SEARCH FIRM TO HELP PICK THE PERMANENT REPLACEMENT. Return to index of stories...


FL DOE INTERIM COMMISH-SOT, ON CAM


we will interview them as a board and make a selection that day. They then go and do a whole process and we can make suggestions of candidates we'd like them to review and submit them to the search firm.

GERARD ROBINSON RESIGNED ON WEDNESDAY - CITING FAMILY REASONS.

HIS YEAR AS COMMISSIONER WAS MARKED BY CONTROVERSY OVER TOUGHER STANDARDS THAT LOWERED F-CAT SCORES. Return to index of stories...


CCSO GRADUATES-VO WIPE


SOME CHARLOTTE COUNTY INMATES ARE TAKING STEPS TO PREPARE FOR LIFE OUT OF JAIL.

THIS MORNING--

THE FIRST STUDENTS FROM THE JAIL'S IN-TO-WORK PROGRAM GRADUATED.

THE 8-WEEK COURSE TEACHES INMATES FOOD PREPERATION--

AND KITCHEN MANAGEMENT SKILLS.

NOW AS A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER--

ONE INMATE SAYS THE COURSE GIVES HIM NEW OPPORTUNITIES ONCE HE'S OUT OF JAIL. Return to index of stories...


CCSO GRADUATES-SOTVO


it was a good experience. I learned some things I didn't know before and the certificate, I'm sure, will help me get a job out there.

it's pretty cool, they all worked hard for it.

PART OF THE CLASS INCLUDES DEVELOPING INTERVIEW SKILLS TO HELP LAND A JOB OUTSIDE OF JAIL. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


JUDO IS ALREADY A POPULAR OLYMPIC SPORT--AND IF YOU SAW THE AMERICAN WIN GOLD TODAY ON NBC 2.YOU KNOW IT'S ABOUT TO BECOME EVEN MORE POPULAR.

AND THOSE WHO SPECIALIZE IN KARATE--

HOPE THEIR SPORT WILL ONE DAY BE SHOWCASED AS WELL.

WE'LL TALK WITH A COUPLE OF STUDENTS BUILDING AN IMPRESSIVE RESUME.

AND CAN YOU BELIEVE IT--

SCHOOL STARTS *NEXT* WEEK!

WE'LL TELL YOU HOW TO SAVE SOME SERIOUS COIN FOR THE STUDENTS IN YOUR LIFE. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) DISABLED KARATE-VO WIPE


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TZ1 B) BACK TO SCHOOL TAX-VO TOPS


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TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC


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DISABLED KARATE CHAMPION-2SHOT


KARATE FANS HOPE THE SPORT COULD BE ACCEPTED AS AN OLYMPIC SPORT AS SOON AS THE YEAR 20-20.

A PAIR OF KARATE STUDENTS FROM CAPE CORAL-- WHO FACE SOME SPECIAL CHALLENGES.

ALREADY HAVE SOME IMPRSSIVE MEDALS UNDER THEIR BELTS.

NBC TWO'S RISHI BARRAN HAS THE STORY. Return to index of stories...


DISABLED KARATE CHAMPION-PKG


TWENTY PUSHUPS ON YOUR KNUCKLES WHEN YOU ONLY HAVE ONE ARM. THOSE ARE INCREDIBLY HARD.

BUT IT'S JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE KOBAYASHI DOJO IN CAPE CORAL FOR TYLER OLSON. WHO'S RISING UP THE RANKS IN KARATE.

I want to do this and get to a black belt. And I enjoy it very much.

THE 22-YEAR-OLD LOST HIS RIGHT ARM IN A DOG ACCIDENT JUST MONTHS AFTER HIS FIRST BIRTHDAY.

BUT THAT DIDN'T STOP HIM FROM STRIKING GOLD TWICE AT THIS MONTH'S NATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS IN FORT LAUDERDALE THIS MONTH: ONE IN THE DISABLED DIVISION. ONE IN THE REGULAR.

I was just really psyched that day.

one of Tyler's two gold medals came in Kumite, which is essentially sparring with your hands and feet. Imagine what it's like to compete with one arm when all your competitors have two in that difficult event.

just gotta move fast!

WHILE TYLER WAS RACKING UP POINTS IN KUMITE. HIS KOBAYASHI CLASSMATE JUSTIN PADILLA WAS IMPRESSING THE JUDGES IN THE DISABLED KATA DIVISION.

THE 20-YEAR-OLD. WHO'S BATTLED EPILEPSY SINCE AGE NINE. EARNED THAT SILVER MEDAL AROUND HIS NECK WITH A PERFORMANCE OF A LIFETIME.

I was amazed. I didn't expect this. When they said silver, and said my points score, I'm like- no way. I did not. I didn't do this.

WHAT MADE THE EVENT EVEN MORE SPECIAL: A LARGE NUMBER OF THE THREE-THOUSAND-PLUS COMPETITORS WERE WATCHING. INCLUDING THE REST OF THE KOBAYASHI CREW AND THEIR PARENTS.

it was very emotional. The moms started crying. We started crying.

BOTH YOUNG MEN HAVE BIG DREAMS.

PADILLA IS IN HIS FIRST YEAR OF COLLEGE. AND IS THINKING ABOUT GOING INTO TEACHING SPECIAL EDUCATION.

BOTH WOULD LOVE TO BECOME PARA-LYMPIANS.

BUT RIGHT NOW. THEY'RE JUST ENJOYING THE DREAM THAT ALREADY CAME TRUE AT THE NATIONAL KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS.

RISHI BARRAN, NBC TWO. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2SHOT


THE JACKSON FAMILY IS BACK IN COURT TODAY.

NEW INFORMATION CAME TO LIGHT TODAY ABOUT THE MATRIARCH'S MYSTERIOUS STAY IN A SOUTHWESTERN SPA.

BUT WILL IT HELP HER REGAIN CUSTODY OF HER GRANDCHILDREN.

AND A LITTLE CELEBRATION IS IN ORDER AFTER YOUR OLYMPIC COMPETITION IS OVER.

BUT ONE AUSSIE ROWER TOOK HIS A BIT TOO FAR. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) JACKSON FAMILY-VO WIPE


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TZ2 B) DRUNK AUSSIE-VO TOPS


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ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP


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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.

Over the last few days, showers and storms have been concentrated across our inland communities and today is no exception.

Mostly sunny skies will dominate in the early morning hours with a few showers developing over the very warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The vast majority of Southwest Florida will stay dry, but a shower or two could wash ashore through the mid day hours.

As the sea breeze begins to work its way inland, isolated showers and storms will get pushed deeper inland by the afternoon.

Temperatures will quickly warm under partly sunny skies into the lower to middle 90s through the day and with plenty of humidity, heat index values will range from 100°-108°.

A weak tropical wave over the Dominican Republic will bring an increase in tropical moisture by the weekend, which means more cloud cover and a better coverage of showers and storms to the area.

In the Atlantic, Tropical storm ernesto has formed about 640 miles east of the windward islands. Sustained winds are at 35 mph and it continues to move on a westerly track at 18mph. As this system moves into a more favorable environment for strengthening, we could see the evolution of Tropical Storm Ernesto over the next day or two. As of right now, this is not a threat to Southwest Florida and we will continue to track it over the next several days. Return to index of stories...


JACKSON FAMILY DRAMA-ON CAM


LAWYERS FOR THE JACKSON FAMILY ARE BACK IN COURT TODAY.

THEY'RE ARGUING OVER MICHAEL'S WILL AND HIS BILLION DOLLAR FORTUNE.

ALSO AT STAKE--

WHO GAINS CUSTODY OF HIS THREE CHILDREN.

BRANDI HITT IS IN LOS ANGELES. Return to index of stories...


JACKSON FAMILY DRAMA-PKG


THE JACKSON FAMILY CUSTODY DISPUTE HEADS BACK TO COURT.

THIS MORNING, A JUDGE REINSTATED KATHERINE JACKSON AS GUARDIAN OF MICHAEL

JACKSON'S THREE CHILDREN, WHILE T-J JACKSON - THEIR COUSIN -- REMAINS "CO

GUARDIAN."

SOT -- Perry Sanders / Katherine Jackson's Attorney: 11:51:57 "The role that

Mrs. Jackson has played. is that she's been a phenomenal guardian of

these children. That TJ has been a phenomenal support.":05

THE "CUSTODY BATTLE" STARTED LAST MONTH, WHEN KATHERINE WENT TO ARIZONA TO

GET REST.

A FEUD ESCALATED WITHIN THE FAMILY WITH DEPUTIES RESPONDING TO REPORTS OF A

FIGHT AT THE 82-YEAR-OLD'S HOME AND THERE WERE EVEN REPORTS KATHERINE HAD

BEEN *KIDNAPPED.*

SOT - Katherine Jackson / Grandmother 21:10:04 "My

children would never do a thing to me like that, holding me against my will

, it's very stupid for people to think that."

ON THE SAME DAY OF THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH A-B-C NEWS, A JUDGE

STRIPPED KATHERINE OF HER GUARDIANSHIP, AND GRANTED TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP

TO T-J.

SOT - Katherine Jackson / Grandmother 21:10:16 "I am

devastated that while I've been away, that my children, my grandchildren

have been taken away from me."

NOW -- THEY'RE BACK WITH GRANDMA.

AND WHILE SOME OF THE JACKSON CHILDREN ARE STILL FUEDING WITH THE EXECUTOR'S

OF MICHAEL'S ESTATE. JERMAINE IS CALLING FOR CALM.

IN A STATEMENT HE SAID.

"After much soul-searching, it is clearly time for us to live by Michael's

words about love not war"

SOT -- Charles Shultz / TJ Jackson's Attorney: 11:55:17 "Ms. Jackson and TJ

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JACKSON FAMILY DRAMA-TAG


THAT WAS BRANDI HITT.

A JUDICIAL INVESTIGATOR AND DIANA ROSS--

ARE LISTED IN MICHAEL'S WILL --

BOTH MET WITH THE CHILDREN.

AND BOTH SAY KATHERINE IS TAKING GREAT CARE OF THE KIDS. Return to index of stories...


BACK TO SCHOOL TAX FREE-VO, (3)SS, BNR


SIX PERCENT- IT ADDS UP!

AND IN JUST COUPLE OF HOURS. YOU CAN SAVE.ALL WEEKEND LONG.

FLORIDA'S TAX FREE HOLIDAY STARTS JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT -- PERFECT TIMING FOR KIDS HEADED BACK TO SCHOOL NEXT WEEK.

HERE'S AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT YOU CAN GET WITHOUT PAYING TAXES --

CLOTHING -- LIKE SCHOOL UNIFORMS -- SHOES, WALLETS, HANDBACKS, BACKPACKS -- EVEN DIAPER BAGS! EACH ITEM HAS TO BE 75 DOLLARS OR LESS TO APPLY.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES WILL BE TAX-FREE AS WELL -- THINGS LIKE PENCILS, NOTEBOOKS AND CALCULATORS -- BUT

EACH OF THOSE ITEMS HAS TO BE 15 DOLLARS OR LESS TO BE TAX-FREE.

THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS *NOT ON THE LIST, TOO -- LIKE BRIEFCASES AND SUITCASES, JUMP DRIVES AND FLASH DRIVES -- AND THE LIST IS REALLY SPECIFIC.

WE PUT THE WHOLE THING ON OUR WEBSITE -- NBC-2.COM IN THE NEWSLINKS SECTION-- BE SURE YOU GO TO CHECK BEFORE SHOPPING.

THE TAX-FREE HOLIDAY RUNS FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT UNTIL 11:59 SUNDAY NIGHT. Return to index of stories...


LONDON 2012-CLIP


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TOSS TO LINDSAY-2SHOT


TIME FLIES WHEN YOU'RE WATCHING AMAZING COMPETITION.

WE ARE ALMOST A WEEK INTO THE OLYMPIC GAMES!

UNFORTUNATELY--

SOME STORIES ARE MAKING HEADLINES THAT HAVE *NOTHING* TO DO WITH WHO WINS.

NBC2's LINDSAY LOGUE JOINS US IN THE STUDIO WITH THAT--

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DRUNK AUSSIE ROWER-PLASMA MON, VO WIPE


AN AUSTRALIAN ROWER IS IN HOT WATER--

ACCUSED OF DAMAGING A LONDON STORE FRONT WHILE DRUNK.

ROWER JOSHUA BOOTH -- FOURTH FROM THE LEFT IN THIS PICTURE -- WAS DETAINED BY POLICE AFTER THE INCIDENT.

BUT BEFORE THEY RELEASED HIM--

BOOTH NEEDED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL--

BECAUSE HE FELL AND HIT HIS HEAD AT THE POLICE STATION!

AS OF NOW--

HE'S NOT FACING ANY CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


TRACK AND FIELD PRACTICE-VO TOPS


THE TRACK AND FIELD COMPETITION BEGINS TOMORROW.

AMERICAN ATHLETES ARE GETTING READY.

SANYA RICHARDS-ROSS.

THAT'S HER RUNNING--

WILL RUN IN THE 200 METER AND 400 METER EVENTS.

TODAY SHE CALLED SOUTH AFRICAN ATHLETE OSCAR PISTORIUS "AN INSPIRATION".

THEY CALL HIM THE "BLADE RUNNER" BECAUSE OF HIS PROSTHETIC LEGS.

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ASHTON EATON READY-PLASMA MON, SOT WIPE


A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO WATCHING AMERICAN ASHTON EATON.

HE COULD EARN THE TITLE "WORLD'S GREATEST ATHLETE"--

IF HE WINS GOLD IN THE DECATHLON.

HE SET THE WORLD RECORD A FEW MONTHS AGO AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

"I don't care if I score 5,000 points. If it gets me a gold medal then I'll be satisfied. And it's not really about the medal itself, it's just about being the best at whatever it is you're trying to do." Return to index of stories...


OLYMPICS TONIGHT-CG TOPS


IT'S A *BIG* NIGHT IN LONDON.

MICHAEL PHELPS AND RYAN LOCHTE GO HEAD-TO- HEAD IN THE 200 I-M.

PHELPS HAS WON THIS EVENT THE PAST *TWO* OLYMPICS--

LOCHTE IS THE WORLD RECORD HOLDER.

MISSY FRANKLIN GOES FOR GOLD IN THE 100 BACKSTROKE.

GABBY DOUGLAS AND ALY RAISMAN COMPETE IN THE WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS ALL-AROUND.

U-S-A WON *TEAM* GOLD TUESDAY.

COVERAGE BEGINS TONIGHT AT EIGHT--

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TEASE THREE-2SHOT


A CORRECTIONS OFFICER IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY IS NOW FACING CHARGES OF HIS OWN!

INVESTIGATORS SAY HE TRIED TO SNEAK DRUGS INTO THE PRISON--

BUT IT'S *HOW* HE WAS DOING IT THAT HAS A LOT OF PEOPLE TALKING!

AND ALL NEW AT SIX--

new rules for people at blind pass, i'm nbc2's lauren dispirito, if you fish or swim here, i'll show you what you need to know. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A) CCI ARREST-VO WIPE


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AHEAD AT 6-BANNER


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A) LAUREN STANDUP TEASE-SOT-TOPS


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PETERSON TRIAL CONTINUES-VO


DREW PETERSON'S MURDER TRIAL WILL GO ON.

THE JUDGE DECIDED AGAINST DECLARING A MISTRIAL TODAY--

AFTER SEVERAL BLUNDERS BY PROSECUTORS.

THEY'RE TRYING TO PROVE THE FORMER COP KILLED HIS THIRD WIFE, KATHLEEN SAVIO, IN 2004.

PETERSON IS ALSO A SUSPECT IN THE 2007 DISAPPEARANCE OF HIS FOURTH WIFE, STACY PETERSON. Return to index of stories...


CCI OFFICER ARRESTED-2SHOT


INSTEAD OF WORKING INSIDE A PRISON--

ONE CORRECTIONS OFFICER MAY SOON BE LIVING AT ONE.

DEPUTIES ARRESTED TERRENCE RUSHING--

AFTER HE ALLEGEDLY TRIED TO SMUGGLE MARIJUANA INTO THE CHARLOTTE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION.

NBC 2'S CHARLIE KEEGAN SAYS AN INVESTIGATION IS NOW UNDERWAY. Return to index of stories...


CCI OFFICER ARRESTED-PKG


"Me on cam with the phone: What can you tell me about Terrence Rushing's arrest?

Misty Cash/Dept. of Corrections: Mr. Rushing was arrested yesterday"

ON THE PHONE FROM TALLAHASSE, THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SAYS IT'S LOOKING INTO THE SITUATION.

HIS ARREST REPORT IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY SAYS THE 43-YEAR-OLD HAD MORE THAN 40 GRAMS OF MARIJUANA WHEN HE TRIED TO WALK INTO WORK AT THE CHARLOTTE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION.

Misty Cash/Phoner "he is currently on leave without pay and the incident in under investigation"

THE INCIDENT STARTED WHEN RUSHING WAS SELECTED FOR A RANDOM PAT DOWN MONDAY MORNING.

HIS ARREST REPORT GOES ON TO SAY THE OFFICER SEARCHING HIM "observed Rushing's hands shaking as he emptied his pockets"

RUSHING SAID HE JUST NEEDED TO USE THE RESTROOM.

IN THE BATHROOM THE OFFICER SAW RUSHING "Pull a black object out of his pelvic area and then place the object under the sink "

THE OBJECT LOOKED LIKE MARIJUANA AND OFFICERS "Tested the substance using a drug kit and it gave a positive test for THC "

Misty Cash " he was charged with two felonies."

STANDUP "From a state prison, to the Charlotte County Jail, Rushing's now out on bond and at his Cape Coral home. We spoke with him, but he says he has no comment to make until after he speaks with his lawyer."

NOW ACCUSED OF POSSESSING MARIJUANA AND SMUGGLING CONTRABAND INTO PRISON, OFFICIALS WILL TRY TO FIGURE OUT WHAT HE WAS DOING WITH THE DRUGS.

MISTY CASH "the investigation will look at several different things regarding the situation."

"me on cam with the phone: so even corrections officers are subject to random searches at the prison?

misty Cash: security is a top priority for us regardless of who the person is."

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SELL THE 6PM-2SHOT


NEXT AT SIX -- AN ELABORATE DRUG SCHEME TRACED BACK TO COLLIER COUNTY --

ALLEGATIONS OF FAKED PRESCRIPTIONS, FAKED PATIENT SIGNATURES -- AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSAND OF DOLLARS WORTH OF PILLS.

PLUS -- ROBERT IS TRACKING A TROPICAL STORM TONIGHT -- HE'S UP FIRST AT SIX. Return to index of stories...