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5346 "absolutely remorseful, wasn't sure what happened."
TROOPERS TRACK DOWN THE DRIVER OF THE TRUCK THAT HIT A TEENAGE GIRL AND LEFT HER IN THE ROAD CRITICALLY INJURED.
WE ARE BREAKING THE NEW DETAILS ON WHO WAS BEHIND THE WHEEL AND HOW THEY FOUND *HER.
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A HOME SET ON FIRE --
AND A MOTHER TELLS NBC 2.HER SONS ARE RESPONSIBLE.
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A PUNTA GORDA POLICE OFFICER GETS FIRED.. FOR LETTING A FRIEND PLAY COP. PUTTING HER LIFE IN DANGER.
NBC 2 BREAKING NEW DETAILS IN THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION.
THE NEWS AT FIVE STARTS NOW.
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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.
First Alert Live Doppler Radar will get a good work out this weekend.
Moisture is increasing as our winds shift from the south, and that is going to spike our rain chances.
Saturday and Sunday will be gloomy at times. There will be a lot of cloud cover, but there will the occasional peak of sunshine. Numerous thunderstorms can be expected across all of southwest Florida… So plan accordingly!
Rain chances take a precipitous drop Monday through mid week. What storm cells pop up will be very isolated in nature.
Highs will cool off slightly, too. Lower 90s will be the rule, however, when one adds the humidity… It'll still feel muggy and uncomfortable.
For you beach and boat goers expect winds from the south at 5-10 knots, seas 1-2 feet, and a light chop for the inland waterways.
As for the tropics we are watching Tropical Depression Seven. It can be found right in between the Lesser Antilles and the Cape Verde Islands. Forecast models project it to take a westward track. In fact, it'll nearly follow Ernesto's same track. As it Seven pushes west, we do expect it to develop into a Tropical Storm.
The next area of interest is a low pressure system off the coast of Africa.
As of now neither will have an effect on southwest Florida.
GLOOMY WEEKEND AHEAD
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TROOPERS TELL NBC 2 THEY HAVE TRACKED DOWN THE DRIVER WHO HIT A 16 GIRL ON HER WAY TO HER SCHOOL BUS STOP.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS TONIGHT IN YESTERDAYS HIT AND RUN IN SAN CARLOS PARK.
GOOD EVENING I'M KELLIE BURNS.
AND I'M PETER BUSCH.
KEISHA BEIN-AMIE'S FAMILY TELLS US THAT DOCTORS FEAR SHE MAY NEVER WALK AGAIN.
THIS MORNING, OUR CREWS CAPTURED A TOW TRUCK TAKING AWAY THIS RED TRUCK -- FROM A HOME IN SAN CARLOS PARK. ONLY ABOUT A MILE FROM THE CRASH.
WE HAVE TEAM COVERAGE TONIGHT.
LET'S BEGIN WITH N-B-C TWO'S STEVE CAMPION WHO IS FOLLOWING THE INVESTIGATION AND WHO OWNS THAT TRUCK.
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WE WATCHED ON THIS AFTERNOON AS TROOPERS RETURNED TO 21 YEAR OLD CHELSIE DAHLBECK'S PARENTS HOUSE TO QUESTION HER.
TONIGHT, THEY TELL US SHE ADMITTED TO HITTING SOMETHING ON SANIBEL BOULEVARD YESTERDAY MORNING BEFORE TAKING OFF.
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Take nats of truck passing by
Only our cameras catch troopers seizing this red Toyota Tacoma this morning -- as they search for who hit 11th grader Keisha Bien-Aime.
Jacquelyn Hippler, neighbor
4722 "it was just the damage on the truck that was it. We didn't know what she hit or if she hit anything."
Blocks away from the stop where Bien-Aime laid lifeless -- neighbors wondered about the damage on a red pickup truck next door.
Hippler 4855 " it looks like she hit something. We figured she hit a stop sign."
Tonight, troopers tell us the truck -- 21 year old college student chelsie Dahlbeck's ride -- more than likely hit Keisha.
Troopers claim the damage on the truck's front end matches the debris found on Sanibel blvd.
12 hours after the impact, fhp tells us dahlbeck Called and fessed up.
Sgt. Dwayne Cooper, FHP
5141 "she said she was unaware of what she hit, she did hit something and was not sure what it was and left the scene to speak with her parents."
Troopers tell us their initial investigation reveals speeding, alcohol, and texting DID NOT factor into the crash.
As to why dahlbeck didn't get out and help bien-aime who was walking to her bus stop -- troopers explain dahlbeck seems sorry.
Cooper, FHP
5346 "Steve: did she seem remorseful? Absolutely remorseful, she wasn't sure what happened."
Investigators still need to piece together all the details.
If dahlbeck did slam into bien-Aime causing this damage, she faces at least two felony charges -- leaving two lives forever altered by one early morning collision.
Hippler 4911 "never would have thought it was a person and I still hope it's not her."
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STEVE CAMPION REPORTING.
WE REACHED OUT TO THE DAHLBECK, NO ONE WANTED TO TALK TO US.
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WE CONTINUE ARE TEAM COVERAGE TONIGHT WITH N-B-C TWO'S JOELLE PARKS WHO TALKED TO OTHER STUDENTS AT THE SAME BUS STOP AS BIEN AMIE.
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Will send once I see what Steve says.
Parents and students tell me they're relieved that someone's come forward. Keisha was hit right here yesterday morning-
The truck that hit her- identified just 3 blocks from here.
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16 year old Joseph boro junior Is getting picked up from the bus by his dad, To keep his safe, And because-
Sot Joseph boro senior, San Carlos park resident "he's going to attempt his drivers test today."
Josephs feeling extra pressure to drive safe, Since his bus stop at sanibel boulevard and geranium road is The same bus stop where 16 year old Keisha bien-Aime was hit by a red toyota tacoma Thursday.
The Florida highway patrol says the driver veered off the road and into the teen.
All while others at the bus stop watched on.
Sot Michael Karson, student
" it could happen to anybody."
Troopers tells us that 19 year old chelsie dahlbeck called them Thursday night, admitting that she hit something.
Sot Joseph boro senior
" it sounds like it was bad enough where she knew she hit something and to not even pull over up the side of the road there to see what she might have run over, that just says she was doing something, she wasn't laying attention."
Sot Michael
" if you hit something, you've got to check what's out there."
But dahlbeck didn't.
Sot Joseph
" she just ruined her life, if she had stop and said oh I'm sorry or what did I hit."
Sot michael
There's children here, theres elementary school kids, middle school kids, Hugh school kids I mean you need to be safe out here."
This dad- offering this advice before handing over the keys-
Sot Joseph
" just be careful, be careful."
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JOELLE PARKS REPORTING.
THE DISTRICT DID TAKE A LOOK AT THIS BUS STOP -
SAYING IT IS SAFE AND HAS BEEN USED FOR THE LAST 20 YEARS.
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A PUNTA GORDA POLICE OFFICER IS OUT OF A JOB TONIGHT --
AFTER AN INTERNAL AFFAIRS INVESTIGATION DETERMINED HE PUT A WOMAN'S LIFE AT RISK.
IT'S THE MOST SERIOUS OF 10 ALLEGATIONS.
INVESTIGATORS SAY CORPORAL HARVEY AYERS USED BAD JUDGEMENT WHEN HE ALLOWED A WOMAN TO PLAY COP DURING A TRAFFIC STOP.
N-B-C TWO'S CHARLIE KEEGAN HAS THE LATEST ALL NEW AT FIVE.
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"THIS MORNING WE SERVED HIM WITH THE NOTICE" CHIEF BUTCH ARENAL/PUNTA GORDA POLICE DEPT.
FOR CHIEF BUTCH ARENAL IT BOILS DOWN TO TRUST.
"WE'RE BIG ON PROFESSIONALISM, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY AS A CITY-WIDE PHILOSOPHY ACCOUNTABILITYAND HONESTY" CHIEF BUTCH ARENAL/PUNTA GORDA POLICE DEPT.
AFTER SEVERAL CAPTAINS CAME TO HIM WITH CONCERNS ABOUT CORPORAL HARVEY AYERS, THE CHIEF LAUNCHED AN INVESTIGATION THIS JUNE.
"ONE THING LEADS TO ANOTHER, LEADS TO ANOTHER, AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, WE'RE EVALUATING A WHOLE SHIFT OF DUTY" CHIEF BUTCH ARENAL/PUNTA GORDA POLICE DEPT.
ONE BIG INFRACTION COMES FROM A RIDE ALONG ON MAY 28TH.
THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS REPORT SAYS AYERS NOT ONLY APPROVED HIS RIDE ALONG OBSERVER TO CARRY A GUN BUT TOLD HER TO DRAW HER GUN AT ONE POINT.
WHEN THE OBSERVER IS NOT A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER THEY'RE NOT ALLOWED TO CARRY A GUN ACCORDING TO DEPARTMENT POLICY.
"WE HAVE STRICT CRITERIA ON OBSERVER RIDE-ALONGS" CHIEF BUTCH ARENAL/PUNTA GORDA POLICE DEPT.
AYERS HAD BEEN ON PAID LEAVE SINCE MID-JUNE. IN A HEARING EARLIER THIS MONTH, THE DEPARTMENT REDUCED THE NUMBER OF INFRACTIONS AGAINST AYERS.
THE CHIEF CALLS AYERS A HARD WORKER AND SAYS IN HIS NINE YEARS WITH THE DEPARTMENT HE'S NEVER RECEIVED ANY SIGNIFICANT VIOLATIONS.
"ANYTIME YOU HAVE A POLICE OFFICER THAT WORKS HARD, YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE COMPLAINTS." CHIEF BUTCH ARENAL/PUNTA GORDA POLICE DEPT.
AYERS DECLINED TO GO ON CAMERA, BUT SAYS HE HAS A LAWYER AND PLANS TO APPEAL.
HE SAYS THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY STORY.
"OBVIOUSLY THIS IS NOT A HAPPY TIME FOR ANYONE HERE. WE'LL WORK THOUGH IT AND WORK OUR WAY THROUGH HIS APPEALS PROCESS." CHIEF BUTCH ARENAL/PUNTA GORDA POLICE DEPT.
IN PUNTA GORDA CHARLIE KEEGAN NBC 2.
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YOU MIGHT GET FRUSTRATED WHEN YOU SEE PARENTS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACTIONS OF THEIR KIDS.
WELL.ONE COLLIER COUNTY WOMAN IS STEPPING UP AFTER HER KIDS DID SOMETHING REALLY BAD.
JUST LOOK AT THIS EXCLUSIVE VIDEO.OF A MOBILE HOME TRAILER BURNING TO THE GROUND.
WE'RE TOLD FLAMES WERE TWICE AS TALL AS THE TRAILER ON HOLLY AVENUE IN EAST NAPLES.
N-B-C TWO'S SAUNDRA WEATHERS TRACKED DOWN THE MOM OF THE BOYS WHO STARTED THE FIRE.
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FLAMES REACHING AS HIS AS 30 FEET IN THE AIR.
A MOBILE HOME BURNED TO THE GROUND.
IT'S THE RESULT OF TWO 8-YEAR OLDS PLAYING WITH LIGHTER, A SOCK AND GASOLINE.
TURNS OUT MY SON HAS THIS IDEA TO PUT A BALL IN A SOCK AND DIP IT IN GAS WHILE HE HELD IT HIS COUSIN LIT IT ON FIRE AND I GUESS APPARENTLY IT GOT TOO HOT AND TRY SAID GET RID OF IT!
THE MOTHER OF ONE OF THE BOYS- TOO ASHAMED TO SHOW HER FACE -SAYS HER SON AND NEPHEW STARTED THE BLAZE THAT BURNED DOWN THIS EAST NAPLES MOBILE HOME THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
NEVER WOULDVE THUNK MY KID HAD A DEAL WITH THIS.
DEPUTIES DIDN'T TAKE THE KIDS INTO CUSTODY BUT THIS MOTHER OF SEVEN, STILL HAS TO PAY FOR WHAT THEY DID.
WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TEARING IT DOWN TO THE FRAME. DISPOSING OF ALL THE GARBAGE AND ANY FINES THAT HE HAS GOTTEN. HE WANTS US TO HELP HIM PAY.
THE OWNER OF THE MOBILE HOME SAYS HE'S LIVED HERE FOR 18 YEARS.
HE MOVED OUT A FEW MONTHS AGO TO RENOVATE- ONLY TO HAVE IT BURNED DOWN BY 8-YEAR OLDS.
MY BROTHER CALLED ME ABOUT MY HOME BEING ON FIRE. SO I CAME OVER AND WHEN I COME OVER HERE EVERYTHING WAS DONE.
KIDS OR NOT, FIRE CHIEF KINGMAN SCHULDT SAYS SOMEONE NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.
I WILL SAY THAT ONE OF OUT FIRE FIGHTERS WAS INJURED ON A CALL IF IT WAS A SUSPICIOUS FIRE AND SONEBODY'S RESPONSIBLE FOR THAT, I WOULD ABSOLUTELY EXPECT SOMEBODY BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.
WE LEARNED LATE THIS AFTERNOON THE BOYS WON'T BE PUNISHED CRIMINALLY BUT THEIR MOM'S TELL US THEY HAVE THEIR OWN PUNISHMENT PLANNED.
IN EAST NAPLES, SAUNDRA WEATHERS, NBC2.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY MAN FACES CHILD NEGLECT CHARGES, AFTER HIS TWO CHILDREN ARE FOUND WANDERING THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD BAREFOOT, DIRTY AND IN SOILED DIAPERS.
DEPUTIES SAY THIS IS THEIR SECOND RUN IN WITH KEITH GRASSO.
THREE YEARS AGO, DEPUTIES ARRESTED HIM FOR LEAVING HIS SLEEPING DAUGHTER IN A CAR IN THE PARKING LOT OF A STORE, WHILE HE WENT SHOPPING.
DEPUTIES TOOK THESE PICTURES OF GRASSO'S HOME. THEY CHILDREN WERE LIVING IN FILTHY, DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS. SLEEPING ON URINE AND FECES STAINED MATTRESSES. WITH LITTLE FOOD IN THE HOUSE.
DEPUTIES DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO CHARGE THEIR MOTHER.
THE CHILDREN ARE NOW IN FOSTER CARE.
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NEW DETAILS TONIGHT IN THE MURDER OF A WOMAN IN COLLIER COUNTY.
CONCETTA BEDELL WAS SHOT TO DEATH, IN WHAT DEPUTIES CALL A PRE-MEDITATED MURDER.
BEDELL'S TEENAGE SON FOUND HER BODY. DEAD ON THE BACK PORCH OF THEIR HOME ON FLAME VINE DRIVE IN NORTH NAPLES TUESDAY.
DEPUTIES TELL US THEY HAVE MADE CONTACT WITH LAWRENCE MACDONALD. BEDELLS EX-BOYFRIEND.
WE'RE TOLD HE IS A PERSON OF INTEREST BUT IS NOT UNDER ARREST AT THIS TIME.
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JUNE'S TOURISM NUMBERS FOR LEE COUNTY WERE RELEASED TODAY --
AND THINGS LOOK GOOD.
TOURISTS SPENT MORE THAN 190 MILLION DOLLARS IN JUNE.
THAT'S UP MORE THAN 10 PERCENT FROM LAST YEAR ACCORDING TO THE LATEST NUMBERS FROM THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL.
HOWEVER THE TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2012 IS SLIGHTLY DOWN.AT 2.2 PERCENT LOWER THAN A YEAR AGO.
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23:37 / "people have increased confidence in the economy and when we see consumer confidence go up, we see travel go up."
FOR THE ENTIRE 2012 FISCAL YEAR.THE COUNTY TOOK IN 11 PERCENT MORE THAN LAST YEAR.
THAT.IS EIGHT PERCENT MORE THAN EXPECTED.
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TWO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA STATE PARKS ARE IN THE TOP FIVE MOST VISITED PARKS IN THE ENTIRE STATE.
GASPARILLA ISLAND STATE PARK IN BOCA GRAND CAME IN AT NUMBER 2 AND LOVERS KEY STATE PARK IS NUMBER FOUR.
THIS IS ACCORDING TO THE FLORIDA DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ATTENDANCE FIGURES FOR THE 2011 FISCAL YEAR.
THE TOP MOST VISITED PARK WAS THE HONEYMOON ISLAND STATE PARK IN DUN-EE-DIN.
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AN EVENING OF ART AND BLUES -
IN ORDER TO HELP SAVE LIVES.
CREWS ARE BUSY BUSY SETTING UP TODAY.
FOR THE 24TH ANNUAL ARTS FOR ACT FUNDRAISER TOMORROW NIGHT AT THE HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER.
PROCEEDS FROM THE ART AUCTION BENEFIT THE ABUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT CENTER.
SINGER SONG WRITER JEN CHAPIN IS THIS YEAR'S CELEBRITY AUCTIONEER.
THE BLUES BROTHERS ARE ALSO PERFORMING.
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2:40 -:49"I think we have some of the best art work we've ever had and there's something for everybody. There's a wide variety of prices for everyone too."
KELLIE AND I WILL ALSO BE HELPING OUT.
TICKETS AVAILABLE.
THERE IS THE INFORMATION ON THE COST
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U-S REPRESENTATIVE CONNIE MACK -- COMES UNDER FIRE. IN A NEW TELEVISION AD.
THE AD CLAIMS HE IS AN ABSENT CONGRESSMAN.
THE N-B-C TWO INVESTIGATORS PUT IT TO THE TRUTH TEST.
PLUS.
as far as the capacity of our lift there's nothing like this on the gulf coast really."
AND THAT BIG BUILDING YOU SEE ON YOUR WAY TO FORT MYERS BEACH -
WEL.AFTER THREE YEARS IT'S FINALLY UP AND RUNNING.
WE'LL TELL YOU WHAT THEY PLAN TO DO TO HELP THE LOCAL ECONOMY.
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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.
First Alert Live Doppler Radar will get a good work out this weekend.
Moisture is increasing as our winds shift from the south, and that is going to spike our rain chances.
Saturday and Sunday will be gloomy at times. There will be a lot of cloud cover, but there will the occasional peak of sunshine. Numerous thunderstorms can be expected across all of southwest Florida… So plan accordingly!
Rain chances take a precipitous drop Monday through mid week. What storm cells pop up will be very isolated in nature.
Highs will cool off slightly, too. Lower 90s will be the rule, however, when one adds the humidity… It'll still feel muggy and uncomfortable.
For you beach and boat goers expect winds from the south at 5-10 knots, seas 1-2 feet, and a light chop for the inland waterways.
As for the tropics we are watching Tropical Depression Seven. It can be found right in between the Lesser Antilles and the Cape Verde Islands. Forecast models project it to take a westward track. In fact, it'll nearly follow Ernesto's same track. As it Seven pushes west, we do expect it to develop into a Tropical Storm.
The next area of interest is a low pressure system off the coast of Africa.
As of now neither will have an effect on southwest Florida.
GLOOMY WEEKEND AHEAD
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THERE'S A NEW SPIN ON AN OLD CAMPAIGN AD --
"we came all the way from florida to see our congressman jim davis. No body can find him"
THAT WAS 2006. NOW
6 YEARS LATER --
A SIMILAR AD IS RUNNING.
BUT THIS TIME THE TARGET IS CONGRESSMAN CONNIE MACK.
MACK IS ONE OF 5 CANDIDATES VYING FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR U.S. SENATE.
AND THE AD CLAIMS HE HAS ONE OF THE WORST ATTENDANCE RECORDS IN CONGRESS.
WE SENT NBC2 ANCHOR LINDSAY LOGUE DIGGING FOR ANSWERS.
SHE'S LIVE IN THE STUDIO WITH TONIGHT'S TRUTH TEST. LINDSAY.
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IT'S INTERESTING TO POINT OUT THAT THE ORIGINAL AD WAS PAID FOR BY CHARLIE CRIST'S CAMPAIGN.
AT THE TIME HE WAS RUNNING AGAINST JIM DAVIS FOR GOVERNOR.
CRIST IS NOW BACKING BILL NELSON FOR SENATE.
THIS TIME AROUND-- THE AD IS PAID FOR BY DEMOCRATIC SUPER PAC AMERICAN BRIDGE 21ST CENTURY --
A GROUP DEDICATED TO EXPOSING THE RECORDS OF REPUBLICANS IN WASHINGTON.
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"we're looking for connie mack, a 7 year washington insider reported missing from work"
THE FORT MYERS REPUBLICAN AND U.S. SENATE HOPEFUL IS IN THE HOT SEAT.
"I've seen his chair. You've seen his chair? It's always empty."
AS A NEW INTERNET AD ATTACKS HIS VOTING RECORD.
CALLING IT ONE OF THE WORST.
"connie mack has the 7th worst attendance record in the entire congress"
LET'S START HERE.
AMERICAN BRIDGE IS REFERRING TO VOTES CAST FOR THE FIRST HALF OF 2012.
WE DOUBLE CHECKED MACK'S RECORD AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
ACCORDING TO OUR COUNT--
OUT OF 451 VOTES FROM JANUARY THROUGH JUNE. MACK MISSED 140. OR 31 PERCENT.
WHEN COMARED TO THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE - CONNIE MACK HAS THE 7TH WORST VOTING RECORD.
BUT THE AD CLAIMS "IN THE ENTIRE CONGRESS".
AFTER CRUNCHING THOSE NUMBERS -- MACK ACTUALLY RANKS 8TH.
WE RANK THIS CLAIM MOSTLY TRUE.
"connie mack only one bill passed in 7 years"
ACCORDING TO GOV TRACK DOT US --
A SITE THAT RECORDS ACTIVITIES OF CONGRESSMEN.
CONNIE MACK HAS SPONSORED A TOTAL OF 39 BILLS.
19 OF THOSE ARE FROM THE CURRENT CONGRESS WITH PENDING STATUS.
BUT AS OF THE AD'S AIR DATE -- ONLY ONE, HOUSE RESOLUTION 1714, HAS BEEN SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT.
THAT WAS IN 2008.
WE RANK THIS CLAIM: TRUE.
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WE WANTED TO NOTE - WHILE MACK HAS SPONSORED 39 BILLS, HE'S CO-SPONSORED MORE THAN 700 SINCE TAKING OFFICE IN 2005.
WE ASKED DAVID JAMES, MACK'S CAMPAIGN SPOKESPERSON, WHY HE MISSED SO MANY VOTES.
HIS RESPONSE: "CONNIE MACK HAS A LIFETIME VOTING ATTENDANCE RECORD OF 95%. THIS YEAR HIS RECORD IS 71% AS HE HAS CAMPAIGNED TO HELP MITT ROMNEY DEFEAT BARACK OBAMA AND AS HE'S CAMPAIGNED AGAINST BILL NELSON AND WASHINGTON'S LOCKSTEP LIBERALS."
WE'RE COMMITTED TO TRUTH TESTING CAMPAIGN ADS.
IF YOU SEE ONE YOU WANT US TO LOOK INTO -- EMAIL ME AT LINDSAY DOT LOGUE AT NBC-2.COM.
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A SHOOT DATE FOR A REALITY SHOW BEING FILMED LOCALLY IS BEING PUSHED BACK.
*SENIOR PROM* FEATURES EIGHT SENIOR CITIZENS IN NAPLES AS THEY JOURNEY TOWARDS THEIR DREAM DANCE OF A LIFETIME.
DEBBIE REYNOLDS IS HOSTING A LIVE FINALE AT THE NAPLES PHILHARMONIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS.
THE REALITY SHOW FILMING WAS SUPPOSED TO BE LATER THIS MONTH BUT A SCHEDULING CONFLICT PROMPTED THE CHANGE.
NO WORD ON WHICH NETWORK WILL AIR THE SHOW.
WE'RE TOLD IT'S STILL IN NEGOTIATIONS.
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IF YOU ARE WILLING TO TAKE A GAMBLE --
YOU HAVE TWO BIG CHANCES TO TAKE HOME SOME SERIOUS CASH THIS WEEKEND.
BOTH THE POWERBALL AND FLORIDA LOTTO JACKPOTS HAVE ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES.
THE POWERBALL IS AN ESTIMATED 253 MILLION DOLLARS.
AND THE LOTTO IS ABOUT 16 MILLION DOLLARS.
THE DRAWING IS TOMORROW NIGHT.
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JOELLE TEASE / 'bringing boats and business to the beach. I'm nbc2s Joelle parks how the big building before this bridge plans to boost lee county's economy.'
AN INFANT, BRUTALLY BEATEN TO DEATH--
AND TONIGHT HER FATHER IS CHARGED WITH THE CRIME.
BUT COULD HER DEATH HAVE BEEN PREVENTED?
ALL NEW AT SIX, WE UNCOVER A NEW REPORT THAT REVEALS POTENTIAL WARNING SIGNS CHILD CARE WORKERS MISSED.
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THERE IS A BIG NEW BUILDING JUST BEFORE YOU CROSS THE BRIDGE TO FORT MYERS BEACH THAT MAY HAVE CAUGHT YOUR EYE RECENTLY.
WELL AFTER THREE YEARS OF PLANNING DIVERSIFIED YACHT SERVICES IS TAKING CUSTOMERS.
N-B-C TWO'S JOELLE PARKS REPORTS.
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Fort myers boat captain chas donahoe has been working in the Florida boating industry since the 1980s.
Sot chas donahoe, boat captai
" we've seen a Lot of changes in the local boating environment."
Changes like bigger boats.
Nat chas showing us boat
"it's 105 foot."
The problem- there's no where BETWEEN TAMPA AND THE KEYS to get these big yachts serviced.
Until now-
Diversified yacht services will open Monday.
And can work on any type of watercraft- From wave runners to sail boats to 120 foot yachts.
Sot Ryan Levi, diversified yacht services "as far as the state of the art facility there's nothing like this in the state of floirda, as far as the capacity of our lift there's nothing like this on the gulf coast really."
Sot Joelle
" another unique feature is this pressurized paint booth. It can hold boats up to 60 feet in length and because if this lift and all these lights, it ensures a perfect paint job, no matter what the weather is like outside."
Sot Ryan
" we do everything from washing and waxing your boat, to engine service to adding hard tops, full refits, repowers, pretty much everything you could need for a boat we can do right here."
saving boaters a trip to the east coast.
Sot Ryan
" we think we'll get from Tampa down to the keys, most of that market that's currently not coming to lee county."
And WITH THE YACHTS, THERE IS HOPE MONEY WILL FOLLOW.,Sot chas
" locally fort myers beach has a lot to offer."
AND CUSTOMERS FOR BEACH HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
In lee county Jp.
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BURGLARS BREAK INTO A RUN-DOWN EMPTY HOME.
PROBLEM IS--
IT SITS IN THE MIDDLE OF A COMMUNITY WITH HOMES WORTH HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!
AND NOW NEIGHBORS FEAR TROUBLE WILL SOON BE MOVING IN.
THAT'S COMING UP.PLUS A WOMAN--
ATTACKED AND NEARLY KILLED BY A CHIMPANZEE--
SPEAKS PUBLICALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME.ABOUT HER EMOTIONAL RECOVERY.
NBC2 NEWS AT 5:30 IS NEXT.
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