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DIRECTOR PAGE TZ2 A) NYC SODA BAN-VO WIPE
SHOW OPEN-CLIP TZ2 B) STARBUCKS DIET-VO TOPS
STOCKS SOAR-NATSVOTOPS, 2SHOT ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP
FED RESERVE DECISION-VOTOPS, WIPE FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
FED RESERVE DECISION-SOT, CG NYC SODA BAN-TFX CTR MON
BONITA JOBS FAIR-ON CAM NYC SODA BAN-PKG
BONITA JOBS FAIR-PKG WEST NILE PEAKED-VO
BONITA JOBS FAIR-PLASMA MON NINTENDO WII U-VO
EMBASSY FALLOUT-ON CAM WILL AND KATE TOUR-VO WIPE
EMBASSY FALLOUT-PKG WILL AND KATE TOUR-SOT
EMBASSY FALLOUT-TAG STARBUCKS DIET-VO WIPE
CHAMPION FAMILY REAX-SS, VO WIPE STARBUCKS DIET-SOTVO
CHAMPION FAMILY REAX-SOT, ON CAM TEASE THREE-2SHOT
ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL-ON CAM TZ3 A) CAR THIEVES ARREST-VO WIPE
ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL-PKG AHEAD AT 6-BANNER
ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL-TAG A) ADA COMPLIANCE-VOTOPS
TEASE ONE-2SHOT GOT TALENT FINALE-SOTVO, SS
TZ1 A) SPINAL SURGERY-VO WIPE POTTY TICKET-VO WIPE
TZ1 B) WILL KATE TOUR-VO TOPS POTTY TICKET-SOTVO
TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC CAR THIEVES ARRESTED-2SHOT
TOSS TO HEATHER-ON CAM CAR THIEVES ARRESTED-PKG
NEW SPINAL SURGERY-PKG SELL THE 6PM-2SHOT
TEASE TWO-ON CAM  


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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STOCKS SOAR-NATSVOTOPS, 2SHOT


CLOSING BELL ON WALL STREET.

STOCKS SOAR ON WALL STREET!

INVESTORS WENT WILD--

AFTER THE FEDERAL RESERVE ANNOUNCED A PACKAGE OF AGGRESSIVE MEASURES TO STIMULATE THE ECONOMY.

THE FEDERAL RESERVE SAYS IT WILL SPEND 40 *BILLION* DOLLARS A MONTH TO BUY BONDS.

THE FED PLANS TO KEEP BUYING SECURITIES UNTIL THE JOB MARKET SHOWS "SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH". Return to index of stories...


FED RESERVE DECISION-VOTOPS, WIPE


THIS IS ALL DESIGNED TO LOWER "LONG TERM" INTEREST RATES--

WHICH WOULD SPUR BORROWING AND SPENDING.

THE FED ALSO EXTENDED A PLAN--

TO KEEP "SHORT TERM" INTEREST RATES AT RECORD LOW LEVELS THROUGH 2015!

SKEPTICS POINT OUT INTEREST RATES ARE ALREADY NEAR RECORD LOWS--

AND THIS COULD SPARK *INFLATION* LATER.

THE FED CHAIR SAYS IT'S WORTH THE RISK. Return to index of stories...


FED RESERVE DECISION-SOT, CG


The employment situation, however, remains a grave concern. While the economy appears to be on a path of moderate recovery, it isn't growing fast enough to make significant progress reducing the unemployment rate. Fewer than half of the 8 million jobs lost in the recession have been restored.

AT THE CLOSING BELL--

THE DOW WAS UP OVER 206-POINTS.

IT'S NOW AT 13-THOUSAND, 539.

THAT'S THE HIGHEST IN *FOUR* YEARS.

THE NASDAQ AND S&P ALSO ROSE. Return to index of stories...


BONITA JOBS FAIR-ON CAM


THE NAPLES-FORT MYERS GREYHOUND TRACK WANTS TO ADD SLOT MACHINES--

WHICH COULD BRING SOME 14-HUNDRED JOBS TO BONITA SPRINGS.

BUT IT'S VOTERS WHO HAVE THE FINAL SAY.

AND AS LEIGH DANA FOUND OUT--

IT'S NOT A DONE DEAL. Return to index of stories...


BONITA JOBS FAIR-PKG


NAT -- casino cage supervisor, housekeeping

AT THE NAPLES- FORT MYERS GREYHOUND TRACK IN BONITA SPRINGS.

IT SEEM AS THOUGH THE JOB OPPORTUNTIES ARE ENDLESS.

TINA FALKENSTEIN/FORT MYERS

52:30 "I am a laid off welder and I have banking experience and customer service experience, so anything would be great."

TINA FALKENSTEIN IS APPLYING FOR ONE OF 14 -HUNDRED POSITIONS

FROM CONSESSIONS TO SHUTTLE DRIVERS.

THAT MAY COME HERE IF SLOT MACHINES ARE ADDED TO THE GREYHOUND TRACK.

ISADORE HAVENICK / VP, PUBLIC AFFAIRS/NAPLES FORT MYERS GREYHOUND TRACK

43:03 "we know times are tough and we want to start hiring people as soon as possible. We figured we'd start early by letting people know what's out there."

MOST PEOPLE WE TALKED TO TODAY ARE WILLING TO TAKE A GAMBLE ON SLOTS.

BUT COUNTY COMMISSIONER - FRANK MANN -- IS NOT ONE OF THEM.

Commissioner Frank Mann

11:07 slots alone, isolated in Bonita Springs, are not the problem. But they will bring right behind them casino gambling. And Casino gambling is what's going to destroy Lee County. and don't anyone talk to me that it's going to be a job creator, because it won't. All I have to do is point to Las Vegas, Nevada where the unemployment rate is worse than Lee County."

IN NOVEMBER, LEE COUNTY VOTERS WILL DECIDE WHOSE RIGHT -- WHEN THEY VOTE ON THE SLOT MACHINES.

THE POSSIBILY THESE JOBS MAY NOT NOT BE REAL IS DISSAPOINTING TO THESE JOB SEEKERS.

BUT STILL - THEY'RE WILLING TO ROLE THE DICE.

52:06 "something's better than nothing. If you don't apply, they're not goung to come knocking on your door for a job." Return to index of stories...


BONITA JOBS FAIR-PLASMA MON


IF SLOT MACHINES ARE APPROVED --

CONSTRUCTION ON THE FIRST PHASE OF THE PROJECT.

WHICH INCLUDES BARS, RESTAURANTS AND A BUILDING UPGRADE IS EXPECTED TO BEING NEXT SUMMER.

WITH A GRAND OPENING SLATED FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS FROM NOW. Return to index of stories...


EMBASSY FALLOUT-ON CAM


LIBYA'S PRIME MINISTER SAYS AT LEAST ONE PERSON HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN THE ATTACK THAT KILLED FOUR AMERICANS, INCLUDING A U-S AMBASSADOR.

MEANWHILE.DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ARE SPREADING IN THE MIDEAST--

BRANDI HITT IS IN WASHINGTON WITH THE LATEST. Return to index of stories...


EMBASSY FALLOUT-PKG


NATS

FIRST EGYPT.

THEN LIBYA.

NOW. YEMEN.

NATS

PROTESTERS HAVE TRIED STORMING THE U-S EMBASSY IN YEMEN. WHILE CHANTING "

DEATH TO AMERICA".

NATS

Fighting near the embassy in Cairo - THE VIOLENCE SPREADING ACROSS THE

MIDDLE EAST. IS BEING TIED TO A FILM DEPICTING THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD. AS

A WOMANIZER AND A FRAUD.

SOT - Hillary Clinton/Secretary of State / "This video is disgusting and

reprehensible." "There is no justification, none at all,

for responding to this video with violence." 12

INVESTIGATORS ARE STILL TRACKING THE MEN WHO CARRIED OUT TUESDAY'S ATTACK ON

THE U-S CONSULATE IN LIBYA. THAT KILLED AMBASSADOR CHRIS STEVENS AND

THREE OTHERS.

SOT - Pres. Obama / "I want to assure you we will bring their killers to

justice" 2

TWO U-S WARSHIPS ARE NOW POSITIONED NEARBY. AND A MAJORITY OF LIBYANS HAVE

CONDEMNED THE ATTACK.

SOT - Jeffrey Kofman, ABC News, Reporting from Tripoli / "Tell the American

people we are so sorry about the killing of Ambassador Stevens, one person

said to me." 6

MEANWHILE - HALF A WORLD AWAY - WE'RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE FILM TITLED --

"INNOCENCE OF MUSLIMS".

SOT - Cindy Lee Garcia, Film Actress / "There was never any mention of

Muhammad" 2

ACTRESS CINDY LEE GARCIA SAYS THE TITLE AND SCRIPT WERE CHANGED *AFTER*

FILMING.

A MAN NAMED "NAKOULA BASSELEY NAKOULA" HAS ADMITTED TO MANAGING THE

PRODUCTION COMPANY.

BUT CINDY SAYS IT WAS THE FILM MAKER -- USING THE NAME "SAM BACILE" -- WHO

CHANGED THE SCRIPT.

SOT -- Cindy Lee Garcia, Film Actress / "He says tell the world it wasn't

you that did it it was me the one who wrote the script because I'm tired of

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EMBASSY FALLOUT-TAG


THAT WAS BRANDI HITT.

FEDERAL OFFICIALS SAY NAKOULA HAS RECEIVED THREATENING PHONE CALLS.

MEANWHILE--

THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD IS CALLING FOR A MILLION MAN MARCH IN CAIRO. Return to index of stories...


CHAMPION FAMILY REAX-SS, VO WIPE


THERE IS OUTRAGE AND DISCONTENT TODAY FROM THE FAMILY OF ROBERT CHAMPION.

THE FLORIDA A&M BAND MAJOR--

WHO DIED LAST YEAR IN A HAZING RITUAL ON A SCHOOL BUS.

THE SCHOOL IS ASKING A JUDGE TO THROW OUT THE FAMILY'S LAWSUIT.

THE UNIVERSITY CLAIMS CHAMPION SHOULD HAVE REFUSED TO PARTICIPATE IN HAZING EVENTS.

THE FAMILY'S ATTORNEY SAYS THE BLAME IS ON THE SCHOOL. Return to index of stories...


CHAMPION FAMILY REAX-SOT, ON CAM


Our aim today is not to hurt Florida A&M University, but our aim today is to ensure that students are safe. And our aim isn't to destroy the band, but our aim is to restore a protocol of protection for the safety of students who march in that band."

THE FAMILY'S ATTORNEY SAYS THE SCHOOL'S MOTION IS WITHOUT MERIT--

BUT THAT IT WILL CAUSE A DELAY IN THE CASE GOING TO COURT. Return to index of stories...


ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL-ON CAM


THE FIRST EVER "MAN ON THE MOON"--

ASTRONAUT NEIL ARMSTRONG--

WAS REMEMBERED TODAY.

HUNDREDS TOOK PART IN A MOVING MEMORIAL SERVICE.

HERE'S T-J WINICK. Return to index of stories...


ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL-PKG


That's one small step for man.One giant leap for mankind.

Not quite 39 years old that July evening. Neil Armstrong spent two hours

and 21 minutes walking in the lunar dust.taking pictures of his crewmate,

Buzz Aldrin.raising the American flag.

NATS MEMORIAL MUSIC

Armstrong died on August 25th at 82 years old.

Today, he is being eulogized at a memorial service at the Washington

National Cathedral.filled with hymns and scripture.

SOT 10:15:05

He might have signified one step on the moon.but it was courage, grace and

humility that he displayed his whole life that put him above the stars.

He was a quiet, reserved man.born in small-town Ohio. fascinated with

flying from his teens.

SOT 10:28:35

Once he tasted flight, he looked skyward. And that's where he belonged.

After the moon walkArmstrong quickly retreated to Ohio where he taught

college lived on a farm married twice and had two kids.

And only rarely spoke publicly.

His last interview was this past May with Australian TV.

SOT NEIL ARMSTRONG

I thought we had a 90% chance of getting back safely to earth on that flight

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ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL-TAG


THAT WAS T-J WINICK.

NEIL ARMSTRONG SAID HIS BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT ABOUT THE MOONWALK--

WAS THAT AFTER IT WAS OVER--

HE NEVER ONCE HAD A DREAM ABOUT IT. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


A NEW HIGH TECH ROBOT IS OFFERING RELIEF TO THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO SUFFER BACK PAIN.

AND WAIT UNTIL WE SHOW YOU HOW QUICKLY PATIENTS WHO HAVE HAD IT. RECOVER

AND THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE TURNED A LOT OF HEADS--

WHEN SHE DID SOMETHING FOR THE *FIRST* TIME AS A MARRIED WOMAN! Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) SPINAL SURGERY-VO WIPE


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TOSS TO HEATHER-ON CAM


MILLIONS OF AMERICANS.MYSELFT INCLUDED.SUFFER FROM SOME KIND OF BACK PAIN.

AND NOW SOME PEOPLE WITH SEVERE BACK PAIN CAN RELY ON A *NEW* SURGICAL PROCEDURE FOR RELIEF.

NBC2 ANCHOR HEATHER TURCO IS HERE WITH THE STORY--

HEATHER. Return to index of stories...


NEW SPINAL SURGERY-PKG


TRADITIONAL BACK SURGERY CAN TAKE WEEKS--

IF NOT MONTHS TO HEAL.

IT LEAVES PATIENTS LAID UP IN BED--

AND IN A LOT OF PAIN.

BUT NOW A NEW TYPE OF ROBOTIC SURGERY IS SPEEDING UP RECOVERY.

"I had been in pain for so long, I was at the point - just do anything."

60-YEAR-OLD JACQUELINE WHITE SAYS THE CHRONIC PAIN IN HER ARM AND LEG HAD BECOME UNBEARABLE. AND PAIN KILLERS WEREN'T ENOUGH TO MAKE IT STOP.

"It was a type of pain that was like a tooth ache and it would never go away."

DOCTORS TOLD HER SHE HAD A SLIPPED DISK AND WOULD NEED SURGERY, BUT SHE WAS CONCERNED THAT AN OPERATION ON HER SPINE WOULD LEAVE HER IMMOBILE FOR WEEKS.

BUT HERE SHE IS. WALKING AND SPENDING TIME WITH HER HUSBAND -- JUST TWO WEEKS AFTER HER OPERATION.

"She was up and around in a couple of days."

SPINE SURGEON DR. DRUV PATEDER USED A NEW TYPE OF ROBOTIC SURGERY TO FIX HER BACK. IT'S MINIMALLY INVASIVE SO IT DOESN'T REQUIRE DOCTORS TO MAKE LARGE INCISIONS THROUGH THE MUSCLE AND TISSUE SURROUNDING THE SPINE.

"What the robot does. it allows you to do the work you need to get done without having to cut and causing if you will, collateral damage."

SO IN WHITE'S CASE. SHE NEEDED SCREWS IN HER BACK TO FUSE HER VERTEBRAE. NORMALLY THAT WOULD REQUIRE 4 INCISIONS PER SCREW. BUT WITH THE ROBOT, SHE NEEDED JUST ONE INCISION. PATEDER SAYS IT'S BECAUSE THE ROBOT IS MORE PRECISE.

"Less pain, less blood loss, faster return to activities, cause it's easier for the surgeon in the sense that the robot is more accurate."

DR. PATEDER SAYS PATIENTS TYPICALLY LEAVE THE HOSPITAL IN ONE TO THREE DAYS, AS OPPOSED TO 5 TO 7 WITH THE TRADITIONAL SURGERY. THEY'RE STILL STUDYING DIFFERENCES IN LONG TERM RECOVERY.

WHITE SAYS SHE'S ALREADY FEELING MORE LIKE HER OLD SELF. SHE HOPES TO BECOME MORE ACTIVE THAN EVER BEFORE.

"I could just kick my heels and when I'm able to, I will."

ROBOTIC SURGERY IS NOT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE OBESE--

OR HAVE WEAKENED BONES FROM OSTEOARTHRITIS.

THE PROCEDURE IS ALSO MORE EXPENSIVE.

BUT DOCTORS SAY PATIENTS MAKE UP FOR THAT--

BY SPENDING LESS TIME IN THE HOSPITAL.

HEATHER TURCO, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-ON CAM


FIRST IT WAS SATURATED FATS --

NOW NEW YORK CITY SAYS NO MORE *BIG* SUGARY DRINKS!

THE MAYOR SAYS IT WILL HELP FIGHT OBESITY--

BUT CRITICS SAY "NOT SO FAST".

AND MOVE OVER JARED THE SUBWAY GUY -- THIS WOMAN CLAIMS SHE LOST A TON EATING NOTHING BUT STARBUCKS!

WE'VE GOT THE SKINNY ON HOW SHE DID IT. Return to index of stories...


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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.

LESS CLOUDS, MORE SUN TOMORROW

Clouds hung tough today, and as a result our highs didn't get over 90. The clouds will not completely erode away tomorrow, but I can promise a little more sunshine for your day!

Remember that old cold front we talked about several days ago? It hasn't completely faded away. It's essentially meandering around south Florida, the Gulf, and part of the south central U.S. This boundary is the focus for our weather still today, and it's kept the moisture locked in place. Consequently, we've seen a lot of clouds and periods of rain.

Tomorrow will be a mix of sun and clouds. Could we wake up to a couple of coastal showers? Yes, overall the trend is dry in the morning. After lunch time, heavy downpours and storms will begin developing across the interior, and they'll shift west toward the urban corridor.

As for this weekend - even more sunshine will be available. Our winds are going to slack, and that will allow the sea breeze to begin. With winds coming from the northeast… The sea breeze will be held closer to the I-75.

Winds shift to the south to start the week. Simply put, this means to keep the umbrella at hand.

Temperatures will be right around our average this week! Lower 90s are in the forecast.

There's no concerns for southwest Florida in the tropics! Return to index of stories...


NYC SODA BAN-TFX CTR MON


NEW YORK CITY'S BOARD OF HEALTH *APPROVED* A BAN ON LARGE SODAS TODAY.

IT LIMITS THE SIZE OF SUGARY DRINKS TO 16 OUNCES-- THIS IS IT! --

IN PLACES LIKE RESTAURANTS AND MOVIE THEATERS.

IT'S PART OF THE MAYOR'S PLAN TO FIGHT OBESITY -- MEANING BIG DRINKS LIKE THIS ONE -- 32 OUNCES -- WILL NO LONGER BE SERVED.

BUT NOT EVERYONE IS THRILLED BY THE BAN.

HERE'S ERIKA EDWARDS. Return to index of stories...


NYC SODA BAN-PKG


NEW YORK CITY IS PUTTING A LID ON OVER-SIZED SOFT DRINKS.

THE CITY'S BOARD OF HEALTH HAS APPROVED A LIMIT OF 16-OUNCES ON SODAS AND OTHER SUGARY BEVERAGES SERVED IN RESTAURANTS, MOVIE THEATERS, FOOD TRUCKS AND BALL PARKS. GROCERY STORES ARE EXEMPT.

THE AIM IS TO CUT CALORIES -- AND WHITTLE THE WAISTLINE OF THE MORE THAN 50-PERCENT OF NEW YORKERS CONSIDERED OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE.

"This the single biggest step any city I think has ever taken to curb obesity."

A TYPICAL CAN OF SODA IS 12 OUNCES -- AN AMOUNT ALLOWED UNDER THE BAN.

THE TYPICAL SINGLE-SERVE BOTTLE OF SODA IS 20 OUNCES -- -MORE- THAN WHAT WILL BE ALLOWED.

"This has nothing to do with banning your ability to buy as much, as many sugary drinks as you want, simply the size of the cup that can be used."

A GROUP AGAINST THE BAN CALLED "NEW YORKERS FOR BEVERAGE CHOICES" IS THREATENING LEGAL ACTION -- SAYING IT'S NOT FAT THAT WILL BE LOST. IT'S FREEDOM.

"We do not believe that restricting the size of one product in certain establishments in this city is the comprehensive approach that we need to deal with this issue."

BUT MANY OBESITY EXPERTS SAY IT'S AN IMPORTANT STEP -- THAT'S EXPECTED TO MARCH ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

"Boston has started talking about it, a number of cities in California, a number of cities in the Midwest, so what Mayor Bloomberg has done and the city of New York has done has started the dialogue on a critical issue."

DESPITE A LIKELY LEGAL BATTLE. THE BAN IS EXPECTED TO TAKE EFFECT IN MARCH.

ERIKA EDWARDS, NBC NEWS. Return to index of stories...


WEST NILE PEAKED-VO


IT LOOKS LIKE THE WORST OF THE WEST NILE VIRUS IS OVER.

THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL SAYS PEOPLE ARE STILL GETTING SICK--

BUT THE NUMBER OF CASES IS STARTING TO DECLINE.

THIS YEAR'S WEST NILE OUTBREAK WAS THE MOST SERIOUS--

SINCE WE FIRST LEARNED ABOUT THE VIRUS IN 1999.

NEARLY 3-THOUSAND CASES.

MORE THAN 115-PEOPLE DIED. Return to index of stories...


NINTENDO WII U-VO


ALRIGHT GAMERS--

MARK IT DOWN.NOVEMBER 18TH!

THAT'S THE DAY NINTENDO PLANS TO LAUNCH IT'S *NEW* WII "U" GAMING CONSOLE.

THE BASIC VERSION WILL COST ABOUT 300-DOLLARS.

THE DELUX GAME SET RUNS 350.

FANS ARE THRILLED--

BECAUSE IT WILL BE OUT IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. Return to index of stories...


WILL AND KATE TOUR-VO WIPE


THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE ARE STILL TOURING SOUTHEAST ASIA.

TODAY THEY VISITED A HOSPICE IN MALAYSIA. MEETING WITH PATIENTS--

EVEN TAKING SOME TIME TO MAKE CRAFTS.

CATHERINE ALSO GAVE HER *FIRST* PUBLIC SPEECH OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM. Return to index of stories...


WILL AND KATE TOUR-SOT


It is so exciting to learn about the country's very first pediatric palliative care program. and to witness for myself something of the wonderful work of Hospis Malaysia's superb staff."

THE TOUR IS PART OF THE QUEEN'S DIAMOND JUBILEE. Return to index of stories...


STARBUCKS DIET-VO WIPE


YOU'VE HEARD OF JARED'S FAMOUS SUBWAY DIET

WELL.MEET CHRISTINE HALL OF STARBUCKS.

SHE SAYS SHE LOST NEARLY 85 POUNDS--

AFTER EATING 3 MEALS A DAY AT THE COFFEE SHOP!

HALL SAYS SHE LOST ALL THAT WEIGHT BY COUNTING CALORIES--

STARBUCKS PUTS NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE LABELS OF THEIR PACKAGED FOODS. Return to index of stories...


STARBUCKS DIET-SOTVO


"You know a lot of people look at the top shelf and they think its muffins and fattening things, but look down on the second shelf and there's really healthy choices."

CHRISTINE SAYS SHE USED A FREE ONLINE CALORIE COUNTING WEB SITE.

AND THAT HELPED HER KEEP TRACK. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2SHOT


IF YOU'RE LIKE A LOT OF WOMEN--

YOU LEAVE YOUR PURSE EXPOSED--

AN EASY TARGET FOR SOMEONE TO STEAL IT.

TONIGHT--

NBC2 TALKS TO ONE SUCH VICTIM--

AND HOW POLICE WERE FORTUNATELY ABLE TO FIND THE THIEVES *QUICKLY*.

TIGHT TURNS AND PACKED PATHWAYS--

ALL HURDLES FOR THIS WHEELCHAIR BOUND LEE COUNTY TEEN--

ALL NEW AT SIX, THE NBC-2 INVESTIGATORS SHED LIGHT ON HER DAILY STRUGGLE AND FIND SOME LOCAL STORES POTENTIALLY BREAKING THE LAW. Return to index of stories...


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GOT TALENT FINALE-SOTVO, SS


THE VOTES ARE IN--

AND TONIGHT, A NEW WINNER WILL BE CROWNED ON "AMERICA'S GOT TALENT".

"This has been the best final in 7 years.this has been an amazing, amazing show."

THE ONLY THING CERTAIN--

IS THAT A SINGER *WON'T* WIN THE TITLE.

THERE ARE *NO* SINGING ACTS AMONG THE SIX FINALISTS.

YOU HAVE A TROUPE OF PINT SIZED DANCERS OUT OF MIAMI--

TO A COLLECTION OF CAVORTING CANINES!

THE FINALE AIRS TONIGHT AT EIGHT HERE ON NBC-2.

JUSTIN BIEBER--FLO-RIDA AND BLUE MAN GROUP WILL ALL PERFORM DURING THE 2-HOUR SPECIAL. Return to index of stories...


POTTY TICKET-VO WIPE


A PENNSYLVANIA *TODDLER* FACES A FINE--

FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO HOLD IT!

AND NOW THE MOTHER IS A TAD UPSET.

CAROLINE ROBBOY IS TEACHING HER 2-YEAR OLD SON WHERE AND *WHEN* TO PEE.

YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GO WHEN YOU WANT TO!

AS SHE WALKED OUT OF A CLOTHES STORE LAST WEEK--

NATHANIEL RAN TO THE TRAFFIC LIGHT POLE--

AND TOOK MATTERS INTO HIS OWN HANDS!

UNFORTUNATELY A COP WAS STANDING NEAR-BY.

AND GAVE HIM A TICKET FOR "PUBLIC URINATION". Return to index of stories...


POTTY TICKET-SOTVO


"He said I'm doing this for your own protection, because God forbid there had been some pervert out there looking at my son!"

CAROLINE SAYS THE OFFICER MADE IT WORSE BY GIVING HER A LECTURE ON GOOD PARENTING.

THE TICKET IS 50-DOLLARS.

SHE PLANS TO FIGHT IT IN COURT. Return to index of stories...


CAR THIEVES ARRESTED-2SHOT


WE'VE ALL DONE IT.

LEFT OUR WALLET OR PURSE SITTING ON THE FRONT SEAT WHILE FILLING UP THE CAR WITH GAS.

DETECTIVES IN PUNTA GORDA SAY THAT WAS THE CASE YESTERDAY--

WHEN THIEVES RAN OFF WITH A WOMAN'S BELONGINGS.

NBC-2'S CHARLIE KEEGAN EXPLAINS HOW THE VICTIM--

HAD NO IDEA SHE WAS BEING ROBBED. Return to index of stories...


CAR THIEVES ARRESTED-PKG


IT'S A HABIT, CHERYL PETERS, GRABS HER CREDIT CARD, BUT LEAVES HER PURSE IN THE CAR EVERYTIME SHE FILLS IT UP.

"took out my credit card, grabbed my keys, got out and closed the door." Cheryl Peters/Victim

GOING ABOUT HER BUSINESS, SHE NEVER THOUGHT SOMEONE WOULD STEAL HER PURSE FROM RIGHT FROM UNDER HER NOSE

"when I got close to being full, I'm like my tail lights are on." Cheryl Peters/Victim

THAT'S BECAUSE HER DOOR WAS OPEN, NOT THE WAY SHE LEFT IT.

"I reached over and it's like my purse is gone and I'm like freaking out. I go like this and start opening the other doors thinking it's there, then I go inside." Cheryl Peters/Victim

Standup "police say the suspects got out of their car and walked a few feet over to peters' car, opened the door without making any noise, reached in grabbed her purse, and left it open before going back to their car to get away."

"they were so slick, the car didn't even move" Cheryl Peters/Victim

AFTER LOOKING AT SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE, POLICE PUT OUT AN ALERT ON THIS CAR.

TURNS OUT IT'S A RENTAL, AND THE COMPANY IN MIAMI WAS EXPECTING IT BACK LAST WEEK.

USING G-P-S FROM THE RENTAL COMPANY, DEPUTIES TRACKED IT DOWN HEADING NORTH ON I-75. THEY ARRESTED MARC JACQUES AND ERICA RUIZ.

"what did they get away with, what was in your purse? My life, I mean basically my life." Cheryl Peters/Victim

POLICE FOUND SIX CREDIT CARDS, PETERS' DRIVER'S LICENSE AND CELLPHONE IN THE CAR ALONG WITH CASH AND DRUGS.

THE DUO FACES 19 CHARGES BETWEEN THEM. THEY'RE BEING HELD WITHOUT BOND.

AFTER THIS INCIDENT, PETERS WILL CHANGE THE WAY SHE FILLS UP.

"my purse will be with me and car will be locked." Cheryl Peters/Victim

IN PUNTA GORDA, CHARLIE KEEGAN, NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


SELL THE 6PM-2SHOT


NEXT AT SIX *ANOTHER CHILD HIT BY A CAR ON HIS WAY TO THE BUS STOP --

TONIGHT HE'S HOME, TALKING TO NBC2 --

AND NBC2'S CHAD OLIVER SAT DOWN WITH ANN ROMNEY AS SHE CAMPAIGNED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FOR HER HUSBAND --

THE NEWS AT SIX IS NEXT. Return to index of stories...