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HL1) COMPLAINT TRAIL-VOTOPS RASMUSSEN CAREER EXPO TODAY-REMLIVE
HL2) WX HEADLINE-TRX-OMNI LIVING PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK-VO
HL3) METRO FATAL CRASH-TRX-VO 5:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP
NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIP 5:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL
GOOD MORNING-2SHOT PUSH-CG TRAFFIC-LIVE CAM, NAVI
METRO FATAL CRASH-OC-TRX-VO-SS MELISSA BAILEY TRIAL DAY FOUR-VO
METRO FATAL CRASH-SOTVO-WIPE CHILD PORN ARREST-SS
CHAR CO FATAL CRASH-SSTOPS-VO CHILD PORN ARREST-SOTVO
CHAR CO FATAL CRASH-SOTVO FRUIT TRUCK STOLEN-VO-WIPE
5:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP FRUIT TRUCK STOLEN-SOTVO
5:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL ARMY GENERAL LAVISH LIFESTYLE-OC-TRX-SS
ELECTION COUNTDOWN-TRX-SS DREAMers LINE UP-VO
PEOPLE WHO WON'T VOTE-ONCAM FWC NEEDS CROC HUNTERS-ONCAM
HOMELAND INSECURITY-OC-TRX GATOR SEASON BEGINS-VOTOPS
HOMELAND INSECURITY-NEWSROOM GATOR SEASON BEGINS-SOTVO
HOMELAND INSECURITY-SSTOPS CAPE FLOODING-VO-WIPE
HOMELAND INSECURITY-NEWSROOM CAPE FLOODING-SOTVO
SECURITY GUARD SHOOTER CHARGED-OC-TRX-VO ILLEGAL SIGNS-VO
COLLIER DEATH INVESTIGATION UPDATE-OC-VO-BNR START SELLING FACEBOOK SHARES AS OF TODAY-VO
PENN STATE OFFICIALS DISMISSAL-ONCAM TOSS TO BREAK-2SHOT
WATER BOARDING DAD IN COURT TODAY-SS LIONEL RITCHIE DANCING ON THE CEILING-SOTVO
FPL RATE HIKE REQUEST-HALFSCRN RVL BREAK SEVEN 5:39:23 AM
WEST NILE AERIAL SPRAYING STARTS TODAY-OC-VO 5:42 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP
WESTERN WILDFIRE UPDATE-TRX-VO NY SUBWAY FLOODING-VOTOPS
FORECAST TEASE-OMNI RI SINKHOLE-VOTOPS
BREAK FOUR 5:09:43 5:42 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL
5:12 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX
5:12 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL TRAFFIC ALERT-NAVI
HYPERSONIC JET FAILED-2SH-VO KIDS IN HOT CARS-2SHOT
FLORIDA BUDGET-ONCAM KIDS IN HOT CARS-PKG
BONITA COUNCIL DRAMA-OC-SOTVO FREE SCHOOL LUNCH-VO-WIPE
BONITA COUNCIL DRAMA-SOTVO FREE SCHOOL LUNCH-SOTVO
COLLIER BEAR-VO-WIPE AIRLINES, CHILDREN AND PREDATORS-2SHOT
COLLIER BEAR-SOTVO AIRLINES, CHILDREN AND PREDATORS-OC-TRX
DOLPHIN RELEASED-VO AIRLINES, CHILDREN AND PREDATORS-NEWSROOM
DOLPHINS ON NBC2-2SH-SS AIRLINES, CHILDREN AND PREDATORS-VOTOPS
NFL SUNDAY NIGHT-SSTOPS-WIPE AIRLINES, CHILDREN AND PREDATORS-NEWSROOM
SEATTLE PERFECT GAME-VOTOPS EGG YOLK AS BAD AS SMOKING-ONCAM
REGGIE BUSH RETURNS HEISMAN-VOTOPS PREGNANT WOMEN CHEMO IS OKAY-VO
WHAT'S TRENDING 2DAY-SS-SOT MEN SHOULD EAT WALNUTS-VOTOPS
WX TEASE-OMNITOPS AT&T NO TEXT VOW-2SHOT-BNR
BREAK FIVE 5:19:15 ELVIS DEATH ANNIVERSARY-VOTOPS
DROUGHT NOT AFFECTING ORANGES-VO WAVV 101.1 TEASE-SSTOPS
OIL SPILL TODAY-ONCAM FORECAST TEASE-OMNI
5:22 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP BREAK EIGHT 5:49:40 AM
5:22 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL 5:52 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP
TRAFFIC-LIVE CAM, NAVI 5:52 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL
TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX
TOSS TO BUSINESS PACKAGE-ONCAM TRAFFIC ALERT-NAVI
BLOOMBERG-PKG TO BREAK TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP
BREAK SIX 5:27:01 AM DEVICE FREE DINING-2SHOT
HL1) JOBS REPORT OUT TODAY-VOTOPS BEAGLE EATS $275-VOTOPS
HL2) WX HEADLINE-TRX-OMNI BEAGLE EATS $275-SOTVO
HL3) KIDS IN HOT CARS-TRX-VO WHAT'S COMING UP AT 6-CLIPTOPS
NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIPTOPS 1) PARASAILING ACCIDENT-VOTOPS
GOOD MORNING-2SHOT PUSH 2) FACEDEALS ON FACEBOOK-VOTOPS
JOBLESS CLAIMS AND HOUSING NUMBERS-TRX-OC-VO 3) H AND M STATUE-SSTOPS
RASMUSSEN CAREER EXPO TODAY-OC-TRX END OF SHOW-LIVE ELEMENT AVAILABLE?
RASMUSSEN CAREER EXPO TODAY-REMLIVE END OF SHOW CLIP-CLIP
RASMUSSEN CAREER EXPO TODAY-CG  


HL1) COMPLAINT TRAIL-VOTOPS


AHEAD AT 5AM --- WHAT'S NEXT IN DECISION 2012.

COULD THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES BE OFF THE COMPLAINT TRAIL AND BACK ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL?

AFTER BRUTAL BLOWS FROM EACH SIDE, THEY'RE NOW FOCUSED ON ONE ISSUE: MEDICARE. Return to index of stories...


HL2) WX HEADLINE-TRX-OMNI


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HL3) METRO FATAL CRASH-TRX-VO


PLUS,

ALL NEW INFORMATION IS RELEASED OVERNIGHT ON THIS DEADLY CRASH IN FORT MYERS.

WE NOW KNOW WHO THE VICTIMS ARE. Return to index of stories...


NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIP


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GOOD MORNING-2SHOT PUSH-CG


GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.

I'M CLAY MILLER.

AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.

HAPPY THURSDAY!.I FORGOT TO GET ONE.BUT, DID YOU CHECK YOUR POWERBALL TICKETS?

SOMEONE DID WIN!

HERE ARE THE WINNING NUMBERS. SOMEONE WON IT IN MICHIGAN.

THE JACKPOT GREW TO $337 MILLION. THE THIRD-LARGEST PRIZE IN THE LOTTERY'S HISTORY.

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METRO FATAL CRASH-OC-TRX-VO-SS


ALL NEW THIS MORNING ---

FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL RELEASES THE NAME OF THE VICTIM WHO DIED IN A MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN FORT MYERS.

21 YEAR OLD GILBERT WILLIAMS THE THIRD. OF FORT MYERS. LOST HIS LIFE IN THIS CRASH YESTERDAY ON METRO PARKWAY.

F-H-P SAYS 59 YEAR OLD LILLIAN WESTENDORF AND 48 YEAR OLD JAY WESTENDORF OF FORT MYERS, WHO WERE IN ANOTHER CAR, WERE NOT HURT.

FRIENDS AT THE SCENE TELL NBC-2 WILLIAMS WAS A TATTOO ARTIST AT A BUSINESS JUST BLOCKS AWAY FROM THE WRECK.

F-H-P SAYS THE CRASH HAPPENED AS THE BIKE WAS TRYING TO PASS A CAR THEN HIT ANOTHER CAR COMING OUT OF A PLAZA. Return to index of stories...


METRO FATAL CRASH-SOTVO-WIPE


RICKY RICARDO, WITNESS: the way he was moving and the way his eyes was going close I knew he was going to die and I felt it when he did

OFFICIALS SAY SPEED WAS A FACTOR IN THE CRASH. Return to index of stories...


CHAR CO FATAL CRASH-SSTOPS-VO


AND WE NOW HAVE THE NAME OF THE MAN WHO DIED IN A CRASH IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

56 YEAR OLD WALTER KUJAWINSKIE OF ARCADIA DIED.

THE WRECK HAPPENED ON DUNCAN ROAD IN THE CLEVELAND AREA, EAST OF PUNTA GORDA YESTERDAY.

TWO OTHER PEOPLE ARE WAKING UP IN THE HOSPITAL THIS MORNING WITH SERIOUS INJURIES.

TROOPERS TELL US AN S-U-V REAR-ENDED A SEMI TRUCK YESTERDAY. Return to index of stories...


CHAR CO FATAL CRASH-SOTVO


the white semi truck was stopped in the right lane for a mechanical problem. The red kia sportage was traveling northbound in the right lane of 17 and failed to stop and crashed into the back of the semi.

FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL IS STILL INVESTIGATING. Return to index of stories...


5:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP


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5:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL


Today's Weather Story

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.

A typical summertime weather pattern is shaping up across Southwest Florida for the remainder of the week. This means hot and humid conditions are here to stay along with a few downpours during the afternoon.

This morning will start off with plenty of sun, along with the possibility of a few showers across our beach and coastal locations. Most areas will stay fairly dry as temperatures will be rather warm in the upper 70s to low 80s.

Clouds will develop with the daytime heating with partly sunny conditions for the remainder of our Thursday. A few showers and storms will perk up along the sea breeze mainly east of I 75, however with weak steering winds, they will be slow to move while working their way back to the coastline during the evening hours.

Highs today will top out in the lower to middle 90s with heat index values in the low 100s.

Skies will gradually clear overnight with lows in the mid 70s.

A bit more moisture will work its way back into Southwest Florida by the second half of the weekend with a better coverage of showers and storms into early next week.

Tropical Depression #8 formed in the Atlantic waters yesterday, however forecast models keep this system far away from land as it curves back out to sea. Return to index of stories...


ELECTION COUNTDOWN-TRX-SS


THIS MORNING NBC-2 IS LOOKING AHEAD TO ELECTION DAY IN NOVEMBER!

AND WE ARE NOW 82 DAYS OUT.

VOTERS WILL DECIDE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES NOVEMBER 6TH.

TODAY MITT ROMNEY HAS FUNDRAISERS IN SOUTH CAROLINA AND MASSACHUSETTS.

PAUL RYAN CAMPAIGNS IN OHIO AND HOLDS FUNDRAISERS IN CLEVELAND AND RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WILL CONDUCT BUSINESS AT THE WHITE HOUSE TODAY. Return to index of stories...


PEOPLE WHO WON'T VOTE-ONCAM


THIS MORNING THEY COULD TURN A TOO-CLOSE-TO-CALL RACE INTO A LANDSLIDE FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA, BUT THEY PROBABLY WON'T.

A NATIONWIDE USA TODAY/SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY POLL,

OF PEOPLE WHO ARE *ELIGIBLE TO VOTE BUT AREN'T LIKELY TO DO SO,

FINDS STAY-AT-HOME AMERICANS BACK OBAMA'S RE-ELECTION OVER REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY BY MORE THAN 2-1. Return to index of stories...


HOMELAND INSECURITY-OC-TRX


HOMELAND INSECURITY.

ALL NEW AS YOU WAKE UP THIS THURSDAY,

A TOP HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICIAL,

ACCUSED OF SEXUAL HARRASSMENT,

HAS STEPPED DOWN FROM *HER JOB.

NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM WITH DETAILS, GOOD MORNING STACEY. Return to index of stories...


HOMELAND INSECURITY-NEWSROOM


NEW INFORMATION IS EMERGING THIS MORNING.

A TOP FEMALE GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL HAS STEPPED ASIDE AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY HARASSING MALE EMPLOYEES. Return to index of stories...


HOMELAND INSECURITY-SSTOPS


SUZANNE BARR, IS AN

IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT OFFICIER.

THIS MORNING, SHE IS ON LEAVE, WHILE AN INTERNAL REVIEW TAKES PLACE.

I'VE LEARNED AT LEAST TWO MALE EMPLOYEES HAVE LODGED COMPLAINTS ABOUT HER 'LEWD' BEHAVIOUR.

BOTH HAVE SUBMITTED SWORN AFFIDAVITS ALLEGING GRAPHIC COMMENTS MADE BY BARR.

ACCORDING TO THE PAPERWORK, BOTH INCIDENTS HAPPENED IN 2009. Return to index of stories...


HOMELAND INSECURITY-NEWSROOM


THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES SO MORE INFORMATION WILL LIKELY COME OUT SOON.

I'LL BE SURE TO PASS ALONG NEW DETAILS WHEN I GET THEM.

LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM, SD NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


SECURITY GUARD SHOOTER CHARGED-OC-TRX-VO


ALL NEW QUESTIONS THIS MORNING AFTER A MAN OPENS FIRE IN THE LOBBY OF A CONSERVATIVE POLICY ORGANIZATION.

DID THE CHICK-FIL-A-CONTROVERSY MAKE HIM SNAP?

WE'RE GETTING REPORTS THE GUNMAN WAS CARRYING A BAG FROM CHICK-FIL-A AT THE TIME OF THE SHOOTING.

YOU'VE PROBABLY HEARD ABOUT THE THE FAST FOOD CHAIN IN THE NEWS RECENTLY,

IT'S CURRENTLY UNDER FIRE FROM GAY RIGHTS ACTIVISTS OVER RELIGIOUS VIEWS.

THE SHOOTING HAPPENED YESTERDAY IN DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON D-C.

THE SUSPECT IS 28-YEAR OLD FLOYD CORKINS OF HERN-DON, VIRGINIA.

INVESTIGATORS SAY HE WALKED INTO THE LOBBY OF THE FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL BUILDING AND SHOT A SECURITY GUARD IN THE ARM.

THE GUARD REMAINS HOSPITALIZED THIS MORNING. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER DEATH INVESTIGATION UPDATE-OC-VO-BNR


WE NOW KNOW THE BODY FOUND IN A SWAMP NEAR ALLIGATOR ALLEY,

IS THAT OF A MAN.

NOW COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES WANT TO KNOW WHO HE IS, AND WHAT HAPPENED TO HIM.

BUT DEPUTIES TELL US IT APPEARS THE MAN'S BODY HAS BEEN IN THAT SPOT FOR SOME TIME, SO IT MAY TAKE A WHILE TO IDENTIFY HIM.

RIGHT NOW IT APPEARS THE DEATH IS *NOT SUSPICOUS.

WE BROUGHT YOU THIS STORY AS BREAKING NEWS YESTERDAY MORNING.

DEPUTIES WERE CALLED TO THE INTERSECTION OF BECK BOULEVARD AND BENFIELD ROAD AROUND 8:45 TUESDAY NIGHT,

AFTER HUNTERS CAME ACROSS THE BODY.

BECAUSE IT WAS SO FAR BACK INTO THE SWAMPS, DEPUTIES HAD TO USE A SWAMP BUGGY TO GET TO THE BODY. Return to index of stories...


PENN STATE OFFICIALS DISMISSAL-ONCAM


CALLING FOR A DISMISSAL!

TAKING A LOOK AHEAD,

A COURT HEARING FOR TWO EX-PENN STATE OFFICIALS WILL TAKE PLACE IN FOUR HOURS.

TIM CURLEY AND GARY SCHULTZ ARE ACCUSED OF LYING ABOUT WHAT THEY KNEW IN THE JERRY SANDUSKY CHILD SEX ABUSE CASE.

TODAY THEIR ATTORNEYS WILL ARGUE TO HAVE THE CASES DISMISSED.

THIS IS THEIR FIRST COURT HEARING SINCE DECEMBER.

BUT THE MEN WON'T BE THERE.

THE JUDGE WILL ALLOW 3 HOURS OF ORAL ARGUMENT, AND IS EXPECTED THEN TO MAKE A DECISION. Return to index of stories...


WATER BOARDING DAD IN COURT TODAY-SS


HERE'S WHAT'S NEXT FOR A PEDIATRICIAN ACCUSED OF USING AN INTERROGATION TECHNIQUE ON A FAMILY MEMBER.

IN JUST ABOUT 3 AND A HALF HOURS, DOCTOR MELVIN MORSE APPEARS IN COURT IN DELAWARE.

HE'S ACCUSED OF WATERBOARDING HIS 11-YEAR-OLD STEPDAUGHTER.

HOLDING THE GIRL'S FACE UNDER RUNNING WATER AT LEAST FOUR TIMES SINCE 2009.

WATERBOARDING IS A SIMULATED DROWNING TECHNIQUE THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TO A POSSIBLE NEAR-DEATH STATE.

COURT RECORDS SHOW MORSE HAS STRUGGLED WITH PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL PROBLEMS, DEPRESSION AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Return to index of stories...


FPL RATE HIKE REQUEST-HALFSCRN RVL


NOW TO THE NEXT STEP IN FPL'S EFFORT TO RAISE YOUR ELECTRICITY RATES.

THE FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION PLANS TO MEET MONDAY, TO TALK ABOUT THE RATE HIKE PROPOSAL.

FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT DID JUST SCALE BACK IT'S RATE INCREASE REQUEST.

INSTEAD OF ASKING THE STATE TO HIKE RATES BY 690 MILLION DOLLARS NEXT YEAR,

IT PLANS TO ASK FOR AN INCREASE OF 548 MILLION.

IF PASSED, YOUR MONTHLY BILL WOULD GO UP ABOUT ONE POINT THREE PERCENT.

THE STATE'S OFFICE OF PUBLIC COUNSEL DOESN'T LIKE THE NEW REQUEST.

IT WANTS THE RATES TO GO DOWN EVEN LOWER.

WE'LL KEEP YOU POSTED ON WHAT HAPPENS. Return to index of stories...


WEST NILE AERIAL SPRAYING STARTS TODAY-OC-VO


TAKING A LOOK AHEAD,

IT'S THE NEXT STEP TO TRY AND STOP THE SPREAD OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN TEXAS.

DALLAS COUNTY OFFICIALS WILL BEGIN AERIAL SPRAYING FOR MOSQUITOES LATER THIS EVENING.

IF YOU HAVN'T HEARD, THAT AREA IS DEALING WITH MORE THAN 200 CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS RIGHT NOW.

AND 10 PEOPLE HAVE DIED. Return to index of stories...


WESTERN WILDFIRE UPDATE-TRX-VO


AND NEW RIGHT NOW --- AN UPDATE ON WILDFIRES RAVAGING THE WEST.

HUNDREDS OF FIREFIGHTERS USING PLANES, HELICOPTERS, BULLDOZERS AND HAND TOOLS HAVE MANAGED TO CONTAIN 25 PERCENT OF A CENTRAL WASHINGTON WILDFIRE.

IT'S ALREADY DESTROYED DOZENS OF HOMES. Return to index of stories...


FORECAST TEASE-OMNI


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BREAK FOUR 5:09:43


HIT TIME 5:09:43

LENGTH 2:17 Return to index of stories...


5:12 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP


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5:12 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL


Full Forecast

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.

A typical summertime weather pattern is shaping up across Southwest Florida for the remainder of the week. This means hot and humid conditions are here to stay along with a few downpours during the afternoon.

This morning will start off with plenty of sun, along with the possibility of a few showers across our beach and coastal locations. Most areas will stay fairly dry as temperatures will be rather warm in the upper 70s to low 80s.

Clouds will develop with the daytime heating with partly sunny conditions for the remainder of our Thursday. A few showers and storms will perk up along the sea breeze mainly east of I 75, however with weak steering winds, they will be slow to move while working their way back to the coastline during the evening hours.

Highs today will top out in the lower to middle 90s with heat index values in the low 100s.

Skies will gradually clear overnight with lows in the mid 70s.

A bit more moisture will work its way back into Southwest Florida by the second half of the weekend with a better coverage of showers and storms into early next week.

Tropical Depression #8 formed in the Atlantic waters yesterday, however forecast models keep this system far away from land as it curves back out to sea. Return to index of stories...


HYPERSONIC JET FAILED-2SH-VO


THERE WERE HIGH HOPES FOR THIS EXPERIMENT, BUT IT FAILED.

THE AIR FORCE SAYS A SU-PERFAST JET,

TRYING TO FLY SIX TIMES THE SPEED OF SOUND,

SUFFERED A CONTROL FAILURE.

THE UN-MANNED WAVERIDER WAS DESIGNED TO REACH MACH 6, AFTER BEING DROPPED BY A B-52 BOMBER OFF THE CALIFORNIA COAST ON TUESDAY.

THE PENTAGON HAS BEEN TESTING HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGIES IN HOPES OF BEING ABLE TO DELIVER STRIKES AROUND THE GLOBE WITHIN MINUTES. Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA BUDGET-ONCAM


TAKING A LOOK AHEAD,

A PANEL OF LAWMAKERS IS CONSIDERING A PROPOSAL THAT WOULD RESTORE NEARLY $30 MILLION DOLLARS CUT FROM THE BUDGETS OF FLORIDA'S COURT CLERKS.

THE LEGISLATIVE BUDGET COMMISSION WILL TAKE UP THAT RECOMMENDATION FROM GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT TODAY.

WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS. Return to index of stories...


BONITA COUNCIL DRAMA-OC-SOTVO


HEATED MOMENTS INSIDE BONITA SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL --

51:32 Ben Nelson-you haven't apologized for doing anything because you really don't think you did nothing do you? Do you?

Martha Simons- I've obviously irritated you mayor and I've irritated my fellow council members 44

MAYOR BEN NELSON DEMANDING A VOTE FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT COUNCILWOMAN MARTHA SIMONS' BEHAVIOR.

NELSON SAYS SHE IS DISRUPTIVE IN MEETINGS,

DOING THINGS LIKE INTERRUPTING SPEAKERS AND DRAGGING ON TOPICS.

HE ALSO SAYS SHE DOESN'T ADHERE TO THE CITY'S CODE OF CONDUCT. BY CALLING STAFF DIRECTLY AND ALSO AFTER HOURS.

IT'S THINGS THAT SIMONS SAYS SHE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW SHE WAS WASN'T SUPPOSED TO BE DOING. Return to index of stories...


BONITA COUNCIL DRAMA-SOTVO


do I think it was deserved no I don't think it's deserved in the manner that it happened , I think we could have one through the city managers office and had some conversations.

if you've got somebody who takes over the conversation or that goes round and round and round or that every time after someone speaks they insist on speaking, its really disruptive and all of a sudden the rest of your council people shut down

COUNCIL VOTED 4 TO 3. TO GIVE SIMONS 6 MONTHS TO CORRECT THE BEHAVIOR,

OR FACE CENSURE OR REPRIMAND. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER BEAR-VO-WIPE


A COLLIER COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD IS JUST WAITING FOR THE NEXT BEAR SIGHTING.

NEIGHBORS TOOK PICTURES AND VIDEO OF A BEAR YESTERDAY MORNING RUMMAGING THROUGH GARBAGE.

HE APPEARED TO ENJOY ABOUT 12 OAT AND HONEY GRANOLA BARS FOR BREAKFAST.

THE BEAR SPOTTERS SAY HE SCAMPERED BACK INTO THE WOODS -- NOT INTERESTED IN PEOPLE, ONLY THE FOOD. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER BEAR-SOTVO


"He could care less until I got closer and then he decided it was time to leave"

F-W-C SAYS BEARS AREN'T UNUSUAL IN COLLIER COUNTY, BUT THEY RECOMMEND KEEPING YOUR DISTANCE FROM THE WILD ANIMALS.

ALSO - TO KEEP BEARS AWAY FROM HOMES, THEY SAY KEEP TRASH SECURE AND BRING DOG, CAT AND BIRD FOOD INDOORS AT NIGHT. Return to index of stories...


DOLPHIN RELEASED-VO


NOW TO A FISHTALE FROM THE MOTE MARINE LABORATORY.

A STRANDED, BARELY ALIVE DOLPHIN HEADS BACK HOME.

PHOTOJOURNALIST CHRIS KENNEDY CAPTURED EDNA THE DOLPHIN'S VOYAGE BACK INTO THE WILD WATERS OFF THE GULF COAST.

THE MOTE MARINE LAB SAYS RESCUES AND REHABILITATIONS LIKE THAT OF EDNA ARE NOT POSSIBLE WITHOUT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY. Return to index of stories...


DOLPHINS ON NBC2-2SH-SS


FROM DOLPHINS IN THE OCEAN TO DOLPHINS ON THE FIELD,

YOU WILL SEE THE DOLPHINS RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2.

FRIDAY NIGHT THEY PLAY THE PANTHERS IN H-D.

COVERAGE BEGINS AT 8-PM.

THE SPANISH BROADCAST CAN BE SEEN ON NBC NEWS NOW. Return to index of stories...


NFL SUNDAY NIGHT-SSTOPS-WIPE


AND ON SUNDAY NIGHT.SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL RETURNS TO NBC-2.

THE COLTS VISIT THE STEELERS.

FIRST CHANCE FOR MANY TO SEE ANDREW LUCK PLAY FOR THE COLTS. Return to index of stories...


SEATTLE PERFECT GAME-VOTOPS


AND HOW ABOUT THIS. A THIRD PERFECT GAME.

SEATTLE'S FELIX HERNANDEZ JOINS CHICAGO'S PHILIP HUMBER AND SAN FRANCISCO'S MATT CAIN,

AS MAJOR LEAGUERS WHO HAVE HURLED PERFECT GAMES THIS SEASON. A RECORD FOR MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL.

HERNANDEZ GOT THE 23RD PERFECT GAME IN MLB HISTORY BY PITCHING THE MARINERS TO A 1-0 VICTORY OVER TAMPA BAY. Return to index of stories...


REGGIE BUSH RETURNS HEISMAN-VOTOPS


NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER THE AWARD WAS VACATED, MIAMI DOLPHIN REGGIE BUSH CONFIRMS, HE DID RETURN THE TROPHY QUOTE "SOME TIME AGO."

THE HEISMAN TRUST VACATED BUSH'S AWARD IN 2010.

HE USED TO PLAY FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND THE N-C DOUBLE A TOOK ACTION AGAINST U-SC FOR VIOLATIONS THAT INCLUDED BENEFITS GIVEN TO BUSH. Return to index of stories...


WHAT'S TRENDING 2DAY-SS-SOT


TIME NOW TO LOOK AT WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY-- THE STORIES, VIDEOS AND PICTURES GETTING THE MOST CLICKS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.

THIS NASA PARODY HAS SUCCESSFULLY LANDED ON THE INTERNET, NO PARACHUTE NEEDED.

"WE'RE NASA AND WE KNOW IT" REWORKS LMFAO'S INFECTIOUS HIT "SEXY AND I KNOW IT". WITH NEW LYRICS ADJUSTED FOR FULL-THROTTLE SPACE GEEKINESS.

TAKE A LISTEN.

nasa parody

CATCHY ISN'T IT? Return to index of stories...


WX TEASE-OMNITOPS


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BREAK FIVE 5:19:15


HIT TIME 5:19:15 AM

LENGTH 2:30 Return to index of stories...


DROUGHT NOT AFFECTING ORANGES-VO


WHILE THE DROUGHT OUT WEST IS AFFECTING CROPS AND WILL BE INCREASING FOOD PRICES,

FLORIDA CITRUS GROWERS ARE NOT FEELING THE EFFECTS.

AT THE CITRUS EXPO AT THE LEE CIVIC CENTER , CITRUS GROWERS SAY THEY'RE MORE WORRIED WHETHER FOLKS AT HOME CAN AFFORD ORANGE JUICE.

AS THE INDUSTRY FIGHTS DISEASES IN THEIR GROVES, THEY STRIVE TO KEEP COSTS DOWN BUT ADMIT THAT'S NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE. Return to index of stories...


OIL SPILL TODAY-ONCAM


HAPPENING TODAY,

REPRESENTATIVES FROM FLORIDA'S 23 GULF COAST COUNTIES ARE DECIDING HOW TO BEST SPEND BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN FINES,

THAT ARE EXPECTED TO COME FROM THE MASSIVE 2010 BP OIL SPILL.

COUNTY LEADERS MEET TODAY IN PANAMA CITY.

WE'LL KEEP YOU POSTED ON WHAT THEY DECIDE. Return to index of stories...


5:22 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP


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5:22 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL


Day Planner

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.

A typical summertime weather pattern is shaping up across Southwest Florida for the remainder of the week. This means hot and humid conditions are here to stay along with a few downpours during the afternoon.

This morning will start off with plenty of sun, along with the possibility of a few showers across our beach and coastal locations. Most areas will stay fairly dry as temperatures will be rather warm in the upper 70s to low 80s.

Clouds will develop with the daytime heating with partly sunny conditions for the remainder of our Thursday. A few showers and storms will perk up along the sea breeze mainly east of I 75, however with weak steering winds, they will be slow to move while working their way back to the coastline during the evening hours.

Highs today will top out in the lower to middle 90s with heat index values in the low 100s.

Skies will gradually clear overnight with lows in the mid 70s.

A bit more moisture will work its way back into Southwest Florida by the second half of the weekend with a better coverage of showers and storms into early next week.

Tropical Depression #8 formed in the Atlantic waters yesterday, however forecast models keep this system far away from land as it curves back out to sea. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC-LIVE CAM, NAVI


ALL CLEAR, CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT

CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.

THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS


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TOSS TO BUSINESS PACKAGE-ONCAM


WATCH FOR A WAVE OF SELL ORDERS AS EARLY SHAREHOLDERS GET READY TO DUMP FACEBOOK.

BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING, AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT,

AND MORE TALK ABOUT APPLE TUNING INTO THE T-V BUSINESS, IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.

GOOD MORNING JANE. Return to index of stories...


BLOOMBERG-PKG TO BREAK


GOOD MORNING,

A SOURCE TELLS US --

APPLE'S IN TALKS WITH AT LEAST ONE OF THE NATION'S LARGEST *CABLE COMPANIES* --

ABOUT ALLOWING CONSUMERS TO BUY AN APPLE DEVICE FOR LIVE T-V AND OTHER CONTENT INSTEAD OF RENTING A BOX FROM CABLE COMPANIES.

IT COULD BE THE IPHONE AND IPAD MAKER'S BIGGEST MOVE YET, INTO AMERICA'S LIVING ROOMS.

*****

MEANTIME -- THE DAY THAT MUSIC DIED -- GETTING CLOSER, AT LEAST FOR THE C-D.

RESEARCH FIRM "STRATEGY ANALYTICS" SAYS *DIGITAL* MUSIC SALES WILL EXCEED REVENUE FROM C-D'S AND VINYL THIS YEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER --

THANKS TO DOWNLOADS -- AND THE GROWING POPULARITY OF STREAMING MUSIC SERVICES.

******

AND -- FACEBOOK FACES THE MUSIC TODAY --

THE STOCK'S "LOCKUP" PERIOD HAS ENDED --

MEANING EARLY INVESTORS -- WILL FINALLY BE ABLE TO SELL HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF SHARES IF THEY WANT TO, AFTER THE STOCK'S DISASTROUS PUBLIC DEBUT IN MAY.

******

AND COMING UP AFTER THIS -- WHICH DO YOU THINK IS MORE UNPOPULAR -- TELEMARKETERS, OR -- CONGRESS?

JP MORGAN CHASE -- SUBPOENAED, ALONG WITH 6 OTHER BANKS -- BY NEW YORK AND CONNECTICUT ATTORNEYS GENERAL.

A SOURCE TELLS BLOOMBERG THEY ARE UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR ALLEGED MANIPULATION OF INTERNATIONAL INTEREST RATES.

MEANTIME -- LAWMAKERS SAY WALMART MAY BE GUILTY OF TAX EVASION AND MONEY LAUNDERING IN MEXICO!

WALMART ALREADY FACING CHARGES IT BRIBED ITS WAY INTO MEXICO'S MARKET.

*****

MIXED CLOSE FOR STOCKS YESTERDAY -- AFTER THE FED REPORTED INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION INCREASED, BUT MANUFACTURING IN THE NEW YORK AREA DROPPED.

*****

AND WHO DO YOU DISLIKE MORE -- CONGRESS, OR TELEMARKETERS?

A NEW GALLUP POLL GIVES H-M-O'S, STOCKBROKERS, BANKS, AND TELEMARKETERS -- HIGHER PUBLIC APPROVAL RATINGS THAN THE U-S CONGRESS.

******

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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT. Return to index of stories...


BREAK SIX 5:27:01 AM


HIT TIME 5:27:01 AM

LENGTH 2:37 Return to index of stories...


HL1) JOBS REPORT OUT TODAY-VOTOPS


GETTING PEOPLE BACK TO WORK!

WE'RE EXPECTING BRAND NEW NUMBERS OUT IN JUST THREE HOURS,

PLUS WHERE YOU COULD SCORE A JOB DURING AN EVENT THAT STARTS SOON. Return to index of stories...


HL2) WX HEADLINE-TRX-OMNI


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HL3) KIDS IN HOT CARS-TRX-VO


PLUS,

IT'S STILL HAPPENING.

KIDS DYING ALONE. IN HOT CARS.

WE SHOW YOU EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENS TO A CHILD. WHEN THEY'RE LEFT BEHIND. Return to index of stories...


NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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GOOD MORNING-2SHOT PUSH


GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC 2 NEWS TODAY.

I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.

AND I'M CLAY MILLER.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, ONLY ONE PERSON DID WIN THE POWERBALL DRAWING LAST NIGHT. AND IT WAS IN MICHIGAN.

AH WELL, MAYBE NEXT TIME. Return to index of stories...


JOBLESS CLAIMS AND HOUSING NUMBERS-TRX-OC-VO


AND FOR THOSE OF US STILL LIVING IN THE REAL WORLD THIS MORNING,

THE LABOR DEPARTMENT RELEASES WEEKLY JOBLESS CLAIMS AT 8:30. A MERE 3 HOURS AWAY.

AND WHAT ABOUT THIS.

COULD IT BE A HOUSING COMEBACK?

THIS MORNING WE GET A BAROMETER ON THE HOUSING MARKET.

THAT'S ALSO COMING OUT AT 8:30.

WHILE THESE NUMBERS FLUCTUATE FROM MONTH TO MONTH, A POSITIVE TREND MAY BE EMERGING.

ANOTHER POSITIVE SIGN, U-S HOMEBUILDER SENTIMENT ROSE TO ITS HIGHEST LEVEL IN MORE THAN FIVE YEARS - GIVING CAUTIOUS OPTIMISM TO THE STUBBORN HOUSING MARKET, OFTEN BLAMED FOR A GOOD PART OF THE ECONOMIC SLUMP. Return to index of stories...


RASMUSSEN CAREER EXPO TODAY-OC-TRX


AND SPEAKING OF JOBS,

A VERY HELPFUL JOB FAIR IS TAKING PLACE IN 4 AND A HALF HOURS.

NBC-2'S LEIGH DANA IS LIVE AT RASMUSSEN COLLEGE IN FORT MYERS WITH A PREVIEW, GOOD MORNING LEIGH. Return to index of stories...


RASMUSSEN CAREER EXPO TODAY-REMLIVE


START PRINTING OUT YOUR RESUME.

RASMUSSEN COLLEGE IS HOSTING A SUMMER CAREER AND NETWORKING EXPO THIS MORNING.

RIGHT HERE AT THE FORT MYERS CAMPUS.

IT'S DESIGNED TO GIVE CURRENT STUDENTS AND RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES A DISTINCT ADVANTAGE IN THEIR JOB SEARCH. Return to index of stories...


RASMUSSEN CAREER EXPO TODAY-CG


THE EXPO FOCUSES ON SECRETS TO A JOB SEARCH AND LINKS PEOPLE WITH LOCAL JOB OPPORTUNTIES

THERE WILL BE WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS COVERING SUCCESS TIPS IN SPECIFIC INDUSTRIES.

AS WELL AS THE CHANCE TO NETWORK WITH LOCAL PROFESSIONALS.

THE EXPO IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Return to index of stories...


RASMUSSEN CAREER EXPO TODAY-REMLIVE


IT RUNS FROM 10-1PM.

LIVE IN FORT MYERS LEIGH DANA NBC2. Return to index of stories...


LIVING PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK-VO


AND AS PEOPLE CONTINUE TO LOOK FOR JOBS THIS MORNING,

WE'RE GETTING WORD OF A BRIGHTER PICTURE FOR MANY PEOPLE WHO USED TO WORK PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK.

A NEW CAREERBUILDER SURVEY FINDS THE NUMBER OF AMERICAN WORKERS LIVING PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK HAS SLIGHTLY DROPPED.

FORTY PERCENT OF WORKERS SURVEYED REPORTED THEY'RE ALWAYS OR USUALLY RELIANT ON THEIR NEXT PAYDAY TO MAKE ENDS MEET. A SLIGHT DECREASE FROM 42 PERCENT IN 2011.

IT'S A RECESSION-ERA LOW.

THE SURVEY ALSO FOUND A MAJORITY OF THOSE CURRENTLY LIVING PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK WERE NOT DOING SO UNTIL 2008. Return to index of stories...


5:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP


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5:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL


Today's Weather Story

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.

A typical summertime weather pattern is shaping up across Southwest Florida for the remainder of the week. This means hot and humid conditions are here to stay along with a few downpours during the afternoon.

This morning will start off with plenty of sun, along with the possibility of a few showers across our beach and coastal locations. Most areas will stay fairly dry as temperatures will be rather warm in the upper 70s to low 80s.

Clouds will develop with the daytime heating with partly sunny conditions for the remainder of our Thursday. A few showers and storms will perk up along the sea breeze mainly east of I 75, however with weak steering winds, they will be slow to move while working their way back to the coastline during the evening hours.

Highs today will top out in the lower to middle 90s with heat index values in the low 100s.

Skies will gradually clear overnight with lows in the mid 70s.

A bit more moisture will work its way back into Southwest Florida by the second half of the weekend with a better coverage of showers and storms into early next week.

Tropical Depression #8 formed in the Atlantic waters yesterday, however forecast models keep this system far away from land as it curves back out to sea. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC-LIVE CAM, NAVI


ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT

CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.

THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT. Return to index of stories...


MELISSA BAILEY TRIAL DAY FOUR-VO


NBC-2 HEADS BACK TO THE COURTROOM TODAY.

IT'S DAY FOUR OF THE DISTURBING TRIAL AGAINST A MOTHER ACCUSED OF RAPING HER OWN DAUGHTER.

MELISSA BAILEY OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY IS ACCUSED OF RAPING HER OWN 18-MONTH-OLD DAUGHTER.

YESTERDAY JURORS SAW EXPLICIT PICTURES THAT SHOW MELISSA AND HER BABY ENGAGED IN SEX ACTS.

THEY WERE FOUND ON HER BOYFRIEND'S COMPUTER.

THE DEFENSE CLAIMS BAILEY IS INSANE AND HER BOYFRIEND MANIPULATED HER. Return to index of stories...


CHILD PORN ARREST-SS


COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THEY FOUND AN ASTOUNDING AMOUNT OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY ON A MAN'S COMPUTER.

DEPUTIES SERVED A SEARCH WARRANT ON KYLE HUGHES' NAPLES PARK HOME--

TURNING UP 100 PICTURES AND VIDEOS OF CHILD PORN.

ONE OF THE VICTIMS.A TODDLER ENGAGING IN SEX ACTS WITH ADULTS. Return to index of stories...


CHILD PORN ARREST-SOTVO


jessica hermida, neighbor

jessica 35:04 "there are kids all around this neighborhood- i'm very concerned about it- i'm glad he's in jail."

HUGHES IS STILL IN CUSTODY IN THE COLLIER COUNTY JAIL. Return to index of stories...


FRUIT TRUCK STOLEN-VO-WIPE


INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO TRACK DOWN WHO STOLE A TRUCK IN COLLIER COUNTY LOADED WITH 50-THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF FRUIT.

THOSE FRUITS WERE ON THEIR WAY TO PHARMACIES TO HELP TREAT PROSTATE CANCER.

THE TRUCK WAS CARRYING PALMETTO BERRIES.

NEUROLOGISTS SAY THEY GIVE THE BERRIES TO PATIENTS BECAUSE THEY'RE PROVEN TO HELP MEN WITH PROSTATE PROBLEMS.

ASHLEY SANCHEZ SAYS SHE AND HER FAMILY HAVE BEEN BUYING AND SELLING THE BERRIES IN IMMOKALEE FOR MORE THAN A DECADE.

SHE SAYS THE THIEVES DIDN'T JUST STEAL FROM HER BUSINESS. Return to index of stories...


FRUIT TRUCK STOLEN-SOTVO


43:02 ashley It was helping someone else. I think it's worse because you not only hurt us, you hurt people who are really sick and who really need the product.

THE TRUCK IS A GREEN FREIGHT LINER WITH PIN STRIPES ON IT.

THE TAG IS ON YOUR SCREEN.

IF YOU'VE SEEN IT, CALL THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Return to index of stories...


ARMY GENERAL LAVISH LIFESTYLE-OC-TRX-SS


A DEVELOPING STORY COMING OUT OF WASHINGTON THIS MORNING ---

AN ARMY GENERAL IS BEING INVESTIGATED OVER LAVISH SPENDING.

AND DEFENSE SECRETARY LEON PANETTA IS EXPECTED SOON, TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT.

FOUR-STAR ARMY GENERAL WILLIAM "KIP" WARD IS FACING DEMOTION,

FOR POSSIBLY SPENDING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON LAVISH TRAVEL, HOTELS AND OTHER ITEMS.

THERE'S ALSO ALLEGATIONS HE LET FAMILY MEMBERS FLY ON GOVERNMENT PLANES.

A DEMOTION COULD COST WARD ABOUT $1 MILLION IN RETIREMENT PAY. Return to index of stories...


DREAMers LINE UP-VO


LONG LINES OF YOUNG IMMIGRANTS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE AROUND THE COUNTRY,

TO AVOID DEPORTATION UNDER A NEW IMMIGRATION RULE.

THE YOUNG IMMIGRANTS CAN NOW APPLY FOR THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION'S DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS PROGRAM. WHICH WOULD ALLOW THEM TO AVOID BEING DEPORTED FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS.

THE NEW RULE BENEFITS UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS WHO WERE BROUGHT HERE WHEN THEY WERE UNDER 16. Return to index of stories...


FWC NEEDS CROC HUNTERS-ONCAM


NEW THIS MORNING ---

FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE NEEDS A FEW GOOD CROCODILE AGENTS.

THE AGENCY IS STILL LOOKING TO HIRE THREE PEOPLE TO HELP WRANGLE THE CROCS IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

THEY PAY $25 DOLLARS AN HOUR.

CONTACT F-W-C IF YOU'RE BOLD AND BRAVE ENOUGH. Return to index of stories...


GATOR SEASON BEGINS-VOTOPS


AND IT'S THE FIRST MORNING OF ALLIGATOR HUNTING SEASON ACROSS FLORIDA, AND HUNTERS AREN'T WASTING ANY TIME.

THE STATE SOLD OUT OF HUNTING PERMITS FOR THE 11-WEEK SEASON.

THE POINT IS TO CONTROL THE GATOR POPULATION.AND DECREASE DANGEROUS INTERACTIONS WITH HUMANS.

IN THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS, WE'VE SEEN STORIES LIKE THE MOOREHAVEN TEEN WHO LAST HIS ARM.

AND ANOTHER GATOR BIT OFF AN AIRBOAT CAPTAIN'S HAND.

BUT FOR THOSE TAKING PART IN THE HUNT.THEY SAY IT'S ALL ABOUT THE ADVENTURE. Return to index of stories...


GATOR SEASON BEGINS-SOTVO


0339 "the smaller gators are a little bit more fun because they'll bite the boat. They'll roll, slam their heads and fight. By the time they're in the boat. It's game over."

THE PERMITS FOR GATOR HUNTING SEASON ALSO BRING THE STATE ABOUT 1 AND A HALF MILLION DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


CAPE FLOODING-VO-WIPE


SOME CAPE CORAL STREETS PRONE TO FLOODING MAY FINALLY BE GETTING A FIX.

CITY ENGINEERS UNVEILED A STORMWATER MASTER PLAN YESTERDAY THAT *COULD PROVIDE SOME MUCH-NEEDED RELIEF TO RESIDENTS LIVING IN THE NORTHWEST CAPE.

PART OF THE PLAN INCLUDES REPLACING OLD, UNDERSIZED PIPES. Return to index of stories...


CAPE FLOODING-SOTVO


SINCE FUNDING IS LIMITED, THE CITY IS COMING UP WITH A MINIMUM CRITERIA TO HELP DETERMINE WHICH AREAS GET FIXED FIRST.

COUNCIL WILL HEAR THE PLAN SOMETIME IN OCTOBER. Return to index of stories...


ILLEGAL SIGNS-VO


IF YOU THINK ILLEGAL SIGNS CLUTTERING YOUR VIEW ARE ANNOYING, WELL, CHARLOTTE COUNTY IS WITH YOU.

AND THEY'RE FIGHTING BACK, BY BEING ANNOYING THEMSELVES.

WE'RE TALKING MAINLY ABOUT THE SMALL SIGNS BUSINESSES USE FOR ADVERTISEMENTS.

THEY'RE CALLED SNIPE SIGNS.

AND IF THEY'RE ON THE RIGHT OF WAY, THEY'RE ILLEGAL.

THAT'S WHY NORMALLY, YOU SEE PEOPLE HOLDING THEM, SPINNING THEM -- THAT'S O-K.

WELL, CHARLOTTE COUNTY IS TAKING THE PHONE NUMBERS ON THE ILLEGAL SIGNS, POPPING THEM INTO A COMPUTER, AND ROBO-CALLING THOSE BUSINESSES, UNTIL THEY AGREE TO MOVE THE SIGNS AND CUT IT OUT. Return to index of stories...


START SELLING FACEBOOK SHARES AS OF TODAY-VO


GETTING READY FOR A FACEBOOK SELL OFF!

THE COMPANY'S SO-CALLED "LOCK UP" AGREEMENT WITH MANY SHAREHOLDERS IS OVER TODAY.

THAT MEANS SHAREHOLDERS WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO SELL OFF ABOUT 271-MILLION SHARES FOR THE FIRST TIME.

FACEBOOK'S STOCK HAS LOST NEARLY HALF ITS VALUE SINCE ITS DEBUT IN MAY.

AND TYPICALLY, STOCKS TANK WHEN THEIR LOCKED-UP SHARES ARE SET FREE, SINCE SUPPLY USUALLY TOPS DEMAND. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO BREAK-2SHOT


YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --

AND WE'RE LOOKING AHEAD TO LIONEL RITCHIE LIVE ON THE TODAY SHOW.

HERE'S A PREVIEW, WE'RE BACK WITH YOUR FORECAST ON THE 2'S. Return to index of stories...


LIONEL RITCHIE DANCING ON THE CEILING-SOTVO


lionel ritchie dancing on the ceiling Return to index of stories...


BREAK SEVEN 5:39:23 AM


HIT TIME 5:39:23 AM

LENGTH 2:37 Return to index of stories...


5:42 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP


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NY SUBWAY FLOODING-VOTOPS


YOUR FORECAST IN THE 2'S COMING UP IN A MOMENT, BUT FIRST.

PARTS OF NEW YORK CITY. AT A STANDSTILL AFTER STORMS ROLLED THROUGH.

HEAVY RAIN CAUSED HEADACHES FOR TRAVELERS.

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO.

THE TORRENTIAL DOWNPOURS NOT ONLY FLOODED THE STREETS FOR DRIVERS.

BUT OFFICIALS HAD TO SHUT DOWN THE SUBWAYS.

THE STORM CAUSED DELAYS ALL OVER THE CITY.

FORTUNATELY FOR TRAVELERS --

THEY'RE EXPECTED TO HAVE A DRIER COMMUTE TODAY. Return to index of stories...


RI SINKHOLE-VOTOPS


A CAR IN RHODE ISLAND --

LITERALLY STOPPED IN ITS TRACKS.

A HUGE SINKHOLE OPENED UP IN A WARWICK NEIGHBORHOOD.

THIS TOYOTA COROLLA WAS AT THE WRONG PLACE AT THE WRONG TIME.

INSPECTORS SAY IT WAS ALL THANKS TO THE WEATHER.

THE PROVIDENCE AREA RECENTLY HAS BEEN HIT WITH HEAVY RAIN AND FLASH FLOODING.

HERE IN SOUTH WEST FLORIDA. RAIN. BUT PROBABLY NO FLASH FLOODING RIGHT HALEY. Return to index of stories...


5:42 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL


Weather Trends

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.

A typical summertime weather pattern is shaping up across Southwest Florida for the remainder of the week. This means hot and humid conditions are here to stay along with a few downpours during the afternoon.

This morning will start off with plenty of sun, along with the possibility of a few showers across our beach and coastal locations. Most areas will stay fairly dry as temperatures will be rather warm in the upper 70s to low 80s.

Clouds will develop with the daytime heating with partly sunny conditions for the remainder of our Thursday. A few showers and storms will perk up along the sea breeze mainly east of I 75, however with weak steering winds, they will be slow to move while working their way back to the coastline during the evening hours.

Highs today will top out in the lower to middle 90s with heat index values in the low 100s.

Skies will gradually clear overnight with lows in the mid 70s.

A bit more moisture will work its way back into Southwest Florida by the second half of the weekend with a better coverage of showers and storms into early next week.

Tropical Depression #8 formed in the Atlantic waters yesterday, however forecast models keep this system far away from land as it curves back out to sea. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX


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TRAFFIC ALERT-NAVI


ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?

CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.

THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT. Return to index of stories...


KIDS IN HOT CARS-2SHOT


ALARMING STATISTICS THIS MORNING --

EIGHT CHILDREN HAVE DIED IN JUST THE LAST MONTH --

FROM BEING LEFT IN HOT CARS.

NBC-2'S SARA MILES TALKED TO A PEDIATRICIAN

WHO WALKS US THROUGH THE DANGERS.

AND SHOWS US HOW HOT THOSE CARS CAN ACTUALLY GET. Return to index of stories...


KIDS IN HOT CARS-PKG


nats a/c

nats turning off car

nats closing door and walking away

UNFORTUNATELY IT'S STILL HAPPENING.

2:00 8 fatalities in a week -- thats probably the worst we have on record:06

KIDS ARE STILL DYING ALONE. IN HOT CARS.

2:06 been devastating for everyone

THOSE EIGHT FATALITIES ARE CHILDREN WHO SUFFERED HEATSTROKE AFTER BEING LEFT INSIDE A HOT CAR.

THERE HAVE BEEN AT LEAST 23 THIS YEAR.

IN 2011 THERE WERE 33 TOTAL.

44:00 mommy thought it was okay to leave me here - i'm strapped to my chair and im safe

DOCTOR ILAN SHAPIRO DEMONSTRATED TO US EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A YOUNG CHILD IS LEFT BEHIND.

44:18 from 80 im starting to cook to 90:19

44:40 angry and crying where is mommy wheres mommy 44:44

SHAPIRO SAYS FIRST THE CHILD WILL SWEAT TO COOL OFF -

THEN DEHYRATATION KICKS IN.BEFORE PASSING OUT.

39;36 from 98.5 to 105 the kid can get to is life to death:37

THOUGH, IT'S AN ACCIDENT THAT CAN BE EASILY PREVENTED.

nats of app - kid crying did you leave your baby in the car?

PARENTS CAN ARM THEMSELVES WITH I-PHONE APPS ALERTING THEM TO CHECK ON THEIR CHILD --

nats of carseat video

AND COME THIS FALL A CARSEAT WILL BE AVAILABLE NOTIFYING PARENTS VIA THEIR SMARTPHONE IF THE CHILD IS LEFT STRAPPED IN OR BECOMES TOO HOT OR COLD.

nat throwing purse

IT'S ALSO AS EASY AS THROWING PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE BACKSEAT SO YOU HAVE TO PICK IT UP BEFORE LEAVING THE CAR.

42:15 a kids in a car can never be alone - not for a couple mins or a couple sec

THAT VITAL TIME COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE.

IN LEE COUNTY, SM, NBC 2. Return to index of stories...


FREE SCHOOL LUNCH-VO-WIPE


LISTEN UP PARENTS --

IT'S A BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR MIX UP THAT COULD HAPPEN TO ANYONE.

JONTE PEELER SAYS WHEN HE WENT THROUGH THE LUNCH LINE AT RIVER HALL ELEMENTARY THIS WEEK --

STAFF *TOOK AWAY* HIS LUNCH -- AND GAVE HIM A CHEESE SANDWICH AND JUICE BOX INSTEAD.

JONTE'S FAMILY APPLIED FOR THE FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM -- BUT THE APPLICATION WAS STILL BEING PROCESSED.

BECAUSE HE ALREADY GOT ONE FREE LUNCH THIS YEAR --

IT'S THE DISTRICT POLICY TO GIVE THE STUDENT AN *ALTERNATIVE MEAL -- THE CHEESE SANDWICH. Return to index of stories...


FREE SCHOOL LUNCH-SOTVO


SALLIE LOPEZ/GRANDMOTHER 23:03 it seemed like some type of discrimination. i'm not talking about black white yellow or brown i'm talking about on a class level 10

THE REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION CLEARLY SAYS ALLOW TEN DAYS TO PROCESS.

IN THE MEANTIME -- SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A PACKED LUNCH OR MONEY. Return to index of stories...


AIRLINES, CHILDREN AND PREDATORS-2SHOT


THIS NEXT STORY HAS GOTTEN A LOT OF PEOPLE'S ATTENTION.

THE PARENTS OF A 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL SAY AN AIRLINE FAILED TO PROPERLY TRACK THEIR DAUGHTER WHILE SHE FLEW ALONE.

WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW LATER THIS MORNING ON THE TODAY SHOW. Return to index of stories...


AIRLINES, CHILDREN AND PREDATORS-OC-TRX


AND ALL NEW THIS MORNING ---

A RELATED STORY STIRRING CONTROVERSY AND CONVERSATION THIS MORNING.

SHOULD AIRLINES DESIGNATE WHICH PASSENGERS ARE ALLOWED TO SIT NEXT TO CHILDREN FLYING ALONE?

NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENABUGH LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM WITH THIS TALKER, GOOD MORNING STACEY. Return to index of stories...


AIRLINES, CHILDREN AND PREDATORS-NEWSROOM


GOOD MORNING GUYS.

THIS ONE IS MAKING HEADLINES BECAUSE OF AN ONLINE POST BY A MAN IN AUSTRALIA. Return to index of stories...


AIRLINES, CHILDREN AND PREDATORS-VOTOPS


THE MAN SAYS HE WAS HUMILIATED WHEN A VIRGIN AUSTRALIA FLIGHT ATTENDANT MADE HIM SWITCH SEATS, BECAUSE HE WAS SITTING NEXT TO TWO UNACCOMPANIED BOYS ON A FLIGHT EARLIER THIS YEAR.

HE SAYS HE FELT LIKE HE WAS FOUND GUILTY OF A CRIME HE DIDN'T COMMIT. Return to index of stories...


AIRLINES, CHILDREN AND PREDATORS-NEWSROOM


NO MAJOR U.S. AIRLINE PROHIBITS MEN FROM SITTING NEXT TO UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN.

BUT SOME CARRIERS DO SEAT THE CHILDREN IN SPECIFIC AREAS.

LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM, SD NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


EGG YOLK AS BAD AS SMOKING-ONCAM


COULD EATING EGG YOLK ---

BE JUST AS UNHEALTHY AS SMOKING?

A NEW STUDY SUGGESTS EATING YOLKS CAN ACCELERATE HEART DISEASE, AND INCREASE PLAQUE BUILD UP ALMOST AS MUCH AS SMOKING CIGARETTES.

RESEARCHERS SAY THE EFFECTS WERE WORSE FOR PEOPLE WHO ATE THREE OR MORE YOLKS A WEEK COMPARED TO ONE OR TWO.

THEY SAY KEEPING A DIET LOW IN CHOLESTEROL IS KEY. Return to index of stories...


PREGNANT WOMEN CHEMO IS OKAY-VO


IT MAY BE A SCARY TIME FOR A WOMEN WHO IS PREGNANT --

AND HAS BREAST CANCER.

BUT NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS PATIENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO SAFELY TREAT THEIR CANCER WITHOUT HARMING THEIR BABIES.

A STUDY OF FOUR HUNDRED PREGNANT WOMEN UNDERGOING CHEMOTHEARPY FOR EARLY-STAGE BREAST CANCER --

FOUND NO MAJOR RISKS TO THE FETUS.

BABIES WERE MORE LIKELY TO BE BORN PRE-MATURELY, BUT THEY DID NOT HAVE AN INCREASED RISK FOR BIRTH DEFECTS LINKED TO CHEMO. Return to index of stories...


MEN SHOULD EAT WALNUTS-VOTOPS


A STUDY OUT OF CALIFORNIA FOUND WALNUTS MAY BE GOOD FOR MEN TRYING TO HAVE KIDS.

RESEARCHERS AT U-C-LA LOOKED AT MORE THAN 100 MEN WHO ATE A WESTERN-STYLE DIET.

HALF WERE TOLD TO AVOID NUTS, THE OTHERS ATE 75 GRAMS OF WALNUTS A DAY.

AFTER THREE MONTHS --

THOSE WHO HAD BEEN EATING WALNUTS HAD HEALTHIER SPERM WITH FEWER ABNORMALITIES. Return to index of stories...


AT&T NO TEXT VOW-2SHOT-BNR


MANY ADMIT TO IT. THEY TEXT AND DRIVE.

AND WE KNOW IT'S BAD. BUT ARE YOU WILLING TO MAKE A CHANGE?

AT&T IS STARTING UP A NEW CAMPAIGN --

ASKING YOU TO SIGN THE PLEDGE NOT TO TEXT AND DRIVE.

TO TAKE THE VOW HEAD OVER TO NBC-DASH-TWO DOT COM AND CLICK ON NEWS LINKS. Return to index of stories...


ELVIS DEATH ANNIVERSARY-VOTOPS


FANS ARE REMEMBERING A ROCK AND ROLL ICON TODAY.

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE GATHERED AT GRACELAND IN HONOR OF ELVIS PRESLEY.

IT'S THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SINGER'S DEATH.

ELVIS'S EX-WIFE PRISCILLA PRESLEY AND THEIR DAUGHTER LISA MARIE THANKED THE CROWD FOR THEIR DEVOTION.

THE ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT VIGIL HAS BEEN A TRADITION SINCE THE EARLY EIGHTIES.

ELIVIS DIED OF A DRUG-RELATED HEART ATTACK IN 1977 AT AGE 42. Return to index of stories...


WAVV 101.1 TEASE-SSTOPS


IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -

TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7! Return to index of stories...


FORECAST TEASE-OMNI


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BREAK EIGHT 5:49:40 AM


HIT TIME 5:49:40 AM

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5:52 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP


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5:52 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL


Full Forecast

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.

A typical summertime weather pattern is shaping up across Southwest Florida for the remainder of the week. This means hot and humid conditions are here to stay along with a few downpours during the afternoon.

This morning will start off with plenty of sun, along with the possibility of a few showers across our beach and coastal locations. Most areas will stay fairly dry as temperatures will be rather warm in the upper 70s to low 80s.

Clouds will develop with the daytime heating with partly sunny conditions for the remainder of our Thursday. A few showers and storms will perk up along the sea breeze mainly east of I 75, however with weak steering winds, they will be slow to move while working their way back to the coastline during the evening hours.

Highs today will top out in the lower to middle 90s with heat index values in the low 100s.

Skies will gradually clear overnight with lows in the mid 70s.

A bit more moisture will work its way back into Southwest Florida by the second half of the weekend with a better coverage of showers and storms into early next week.

Tropical Depression #8 formed in the Atlantic waters yesterday, however forecast models keep this system far away from land as it curves back out to sea. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX


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TRAFFIC ALERT-NAVI


CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT

THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP


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DEVICE FREE DINING-2SHOT


A LOS ANGELES RESTAURANT HAS AN IDEA THAT MAY JUST PICK UP SOME STEAM IN OTHER CITIES.

EVA RESTAURANT IS OFFERING CUSTOMERS 5 PERCENT OFF.

BUT ONLY IF THEY AGREE TO LOOK AT THEIR FELLOW DINERS, INSTEAD OF THEIR PHONE SCREENS.

CUSTOMERS HAVE TO ACTUALLY HAND OVER THEIR PHONE BEFORE THEY SIT DOWN, TO MAKE SURE THEY DON'T CHEAT.

WOULD YOU DO IT? Return to index of stories...


BEAGLE EATS $275-VOTOPS


WE'VE ALL HEARD THE EXPRESSION "THE DOG ATE MY HOMEWORK" BUT WHAT IF YOU HAD TO TELL SOMEONE "THE DOG ATE MY CASH."

DON'T BE FOOLED BY HIS LOVABLE PERSONALITY AND SWEET BEAGLE EYES. ARNIE HAS A *DIRTY LITTLE SECRET.

HE ATE $275 DOLLARS FROM HIS OWNERS!

ARNIE HAD GOTTEN AHOLD OF THE MONEY THE FAMILY WAS SAVING FOR THEIR DAUGHTER'S SWIMMING LESSONS.

YOU COULD SAY HE'S GOING TO BE IN THE DOG HOUSE FOR A WHILE! Return to index of stories...


BEAGLE EATS $275-SOTVO


"She came flying out of the bedroom saying oh no! oh no!"

"She started going through it and realized that the dog had eaten all of it except for that 20 and that ripped up 5."

ARNIE HAD GOTTEN AHOLD OF THE THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS THAT GUY'S WIFE WAS SAVING FOR THEIR DAUGHTER'S SWIMMING LESSONS.

TURNS OUT ARNIE'S GOT A TRACK RECORD - COMMITTING THE SAME OFFENSE ABOUT SEVEN YEARS AGO WHEN HE CHOWED DOWN A HUNDRED BUCKS.

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WHAT'S COMING UP AT 6-CLIPTOPS


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1) PARASAILING ACCIDENT-VOTOPS


A WOMAN KILLED IN A PARASAILING ACCIDENT NEAR FORT LAUDERDALE.

WE'RE LEARNING NEW DETAILS ON WHAT HAPPENED. Return to index of stories...


2) FACEDEALS ON FACEBOOK-VOTOPS


AND FACE DEALS.

A NEW SERVICE THAT GIVES YOU STORE DISCOUNTS USING YOUR FACEBOOK PHOTOS IS RAISING PRIVACY CONCERNS THIS MORNING. Return to index of stories...


3) H AND M STATUE-SSTOPS


AND THIS SILVER SHIRTLESS STATUE OF A FAMOUS SOCCER PLAYER WILL BE CAUSING QUITE A STIR TODAY IN THE BIG APPLE.

WHAT IT'S FOR - ALL NEW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY AT SIX. Return to index of stories...


END OF SHOW-LIVE ELEMENT AVAILABLE?


DAYPLANNER FORECAST REMAINS UP UNTIL COMMMERICAL BREAK - WITH TALENT TALKING UNDER WITH COVERAGE PROMISE Return to index of stories...


END OF SHOW CLIP-CLIP


HIT TIME 5:57:50 AM Return to index of stories...