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DIRECTORS PAGE NFM ASSAULT-CG
HLA lehigh acres boy hit-TRXSOTVO FM SHOOTING INVESTIGATION-TRX-VO
HLB ann romney in swfl-TRXVO MATT BUSH CAR OWNER-VOTOPS
HLC crow in need of money-TRXVO COLLIER CO TRACTOR ROLLOVER-SS-VO
BREAKING OPEN-CLIP TEASE ONE-2SHOT
LIBYA ARRESTS-VO TZ1 A) BP MONEY FOR REEFS AND TOURISM-VO-WIPE
LEHIGH ACRES BOY HIT-VO-SS-MAPFLY TZ1 B) AIRFARE PRICE HIKE-VOTOPS
LEHIGH ACRES BOY HIT-REM 2 TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC
LEHIGH ACRES BOY HIT-TRX-PKG MARKET CLOSE-CGTOPS
LEHIGH ACRES BOY HIT-REM 2 ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP
bryson covey hit by car-SS-VO FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
estherson celestin hit-VOTOPS BP MONEY FOR REEFS AND TOURISM-2SH
SIDEWALK PROPOSAL-VOTOPS BP MONEY FOR REEFS AND TOURISM-PKG
DECISION 2012 OPEN-CLIP TOTAL BP CLAIMS-SS
ANN ROMNEY IN SWFL-VO IN PLASMA MOHAWK REEF-NATSTOPS-VO
ANN ROMNEY IN SWFL-PKG AIRFARE PRICE HIKE-TRX-VO
ANN ROMNEY IN SWFL-OCTAG TEASE TWO-2SHOT
ROMNEY IN VIRGINA-VO TZ2 A) CROW IN NEED OF MONEY-VO
OBAMA CAMPAIGN TODAY-VOTOPS TZ2 B) PROPOSED MEDSTAR TAKEOVER-BNR-VOTOPS
MACK NELSON DEBATE ON NBC2-SS CROW TRYING TO WIN MONEY-VOTOPS-2SH
COLLIER EARLY VOTING CHANGES APPROVED-OC CROW TRYING TO WIN MONEY-PKG
COLLIER FIRE NON PROFIT-OC CROW TRYING TO WIN MONEY-OCTAG
COLLIER FIRE NON PROFIT-PKG NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT
RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY-OC A) BONITA JOB FAIR-VO-WIPE
CHAR CO EMPLOYEE REPRIMANDS-OC B) SPINAL SURGERY-VOTOPS


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HLA lehigh acres boy hit-TRXSOTVO


30:45-51

I just laid there - she said don't move and called 911s.

WE TALK TO THE BOY HIT BY A CAR ON HIS WAY TO THE SCHOOL BUS -- TONIGHT HE'S OUT OF THE HOSPITAL AND TELLING HIS STORY TO NBC2. Return to index of stories...


HLB ann romney in swfl-TRXVO


ANN ROMNEY, THE WOMAN WHO COULD BE OUR NEXT FIRST LADY, MADE A STOP IN FORT MYERS TODAY AND SAT DOWN FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH NBC2. Return to index of stories...


HLC crow in need of money-TRXVO


AND A LOCAL WILDLIFE ANIMAL HOSPITAL MAKES A DESPERATE PLEA FOR HELP TO SAVE THIS BADLY INJURED A 200-POUND SEA TURTLE RESCUED DURING TROPICAL STORM ISAAC.

THE NEWS AT FIVE STARTS NOW. Return to index of stories...


BREAKING OPEN-CLIP


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LIBYA ARRESTS-VO


BREAKING NEWS AT FIVE.

AT LEAST ONE PERSON IS UNDER ARREST IN CONNECTION WITH AN ATTACK ON THE U-S CONSULATE IN LIBYA.

AUTHORITIES SAY THEY HAVE MORE INFORMATION THAT COULD LEAD THEM TO FOUR OTHERS TIED TO THE KILLINGS OF FOUR AMERICANS.

THE OTHER SUSPECTS MAY BELONG TO AN EXTREMIST GROUP.

THE UNITED STATES HAS DEPLOYED MARINES, WARSHIPS AND DRONES TO THE AREA TO SECURE OUR COUNTRY'S INTERESTS -- AND TO HUNT FOR THOSE RESPONSIBLE.

AN ANTI ISLAM VIDEO SPARKED PROTESTS AND VIOLENCE IN THE REGION YESTERDAY. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH ACRES BOY HIT-VO-SS-MAPFLY


FOR THE SECOND DAY IN A ROW --

A CHILD WAS HIT ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL IN LEE COUNTY.

GOOD EVENING I'M KELLIE BURNS.

AND I'M PETER BUSCH.

THE 12-YEAR-OLD BOY HIT THE WINDSHIELD OF THE CAR.THIS IS VIDEO AS EMERGENCY CREWS TREATED THE BOY AT THE SCENE.

THIS WAS NEAR 68TH STREET SOUTHWEST AND SUNSHINE BOULEVARD IN LEHIGH ACRES THIS MORNING.

N-B-C TWO'S JOE ROETZ SPOKE EXCLUSIVELY WITH THE VICTIM ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH ACRES BOY HIT-REM 2


Take Live

-Doing okay considering this could've ended much differently.

- Walk through scene

- Could've been avoided if he'd done one thing differently. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH ACRES BOY HIT-TRX-PKG


Take PKG

In an instant-

29:42-7

I still remember everything - I felt drowsy.

Devon Rajos' morning took a turn for the worst.

Scratched and Bruised-

Devon Rajos explains what happened this morning on the way to his Lehigh Acres Bus Stop.

29:26 - 36

I was hiding to the bus stop and looked that way and then crossed - car hit me.

Looking one way - but not the other -

where Lee County Deputies say this slow moving Toyota Camry struck the 12 year old.

Shattering the car's windshield and cracking its headlight.

31:04-9

I hit the cement and crawled into the grass.

Rojas says the driver- 41 year old Marie Auguste- called 911.

Even though deputies say she wasn't speeding - this was a sight neighbors say they worry about all the time.

55:13-21

Linda Harclerode - Lehigh

If it's gonna take speed bumps, stop signs whatever, something has to be done. Unfortunately tragedy has to happen.

Meanwhile - Rojas says the entire event could have been avoided if he made one minor change.

30:29-36

Did you learn anything? Always look both ways. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH ACRES BOY HIT-REM 2


Take Live

-Deputies say since Rojas went into the street without looking - the driver doesn't appear to be at fault.

- She own't be issued a citation for the crash - and Rajos won't be either.

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bryson covey hit by car-SS-VO


THIS IS THE THIRD CHILD TO BE HIT IN THE AREA IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS.

THIS MAP SHOWS TODAY'S CRASH --

AND THE TWO OTHERS --

NINE YEAR OLD BRYSON COVEY WAS HIT BACK IN APRIL IN LEHIGH ACRES.

WE'RE TOLD HE WAS RUNNING TO CATCH HIS BUS WHEN HE TRIPPED. Return to index of stories...


estherson celestin hit-VOTOPS


THEN IN JUNE --

12-YEAR-OLD ESTEHERSON CELESTIN WAS RIDING HIS BIKE AND VEERED INTO TRAFFIC, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO HIT HIM.

HE WAS NOT WEARING A HELMET AND DID SUFFER A HEAD INJURY. Return to index of stories...


SIDEWALK PROPOSAL-VOTOPS


EVEN BEFORE BOTH THESE ACCIDENTS.

LEHIGH ACRES APPLIED FOR MORE THAN A HALF A MILLION DOLLARS IN FEDERAL GRANTS TO BUILD MORE SIDEWALKS.

THE SIDEWALKS WOULD GO AROUND ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS.

WE ARE WORKING TO FIND OUT THAT STATUS OF THAT REQUEST. Return to index of stories...


DECISION 2012 OPEN-CLIP


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ANN ROMNEY IN SWFL-VO IN PLASMA


MORE PROOF TODAY OF FLORIDA'S IMPORTANCE IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION.

ANN ROMNEY VISITED FORT MYERS.

THE WOMAN WHO HOPES TO BECOME AMERICA'S NEXT FIRST LADY - TOURED LEE MEMORIAL'S REGIONAL CANCER CENTER.

SHE ALSO SAT DOWN WITH NBC-2'S CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT CHAD OLIVER. Return to index of stories...


ANN ROMNEY IN SWFL-PKG


Chad: "and you have a connection with Naples?"

Ann: "Well we visited a lot. I mean when we had a life.."

NOW THIS IS ANN ROMNEY'S LIFE. HELPING HER HUSBAND IN HIS BID FOR THE WHITE HOUSE. TODAY POLITICS TURNED PERSONAL AS SHE VISITED LEE MEMORIAL'S CANCER CENTER.

:04:07:17

"You really appreciate having a center like this where you've got the continuity of seeing the same people." 23

TODAY SHE MET ANN FARRELL. A PATIENT WHO SHARES HER NAME. AND HER FORM OF CANCER.

"You getting your infusion today? I am. how many treatments. every thursday once a week for 40 weeks.

ANN ROMNEY WAS DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER IN 2008. THE SAME YEAR MITT ROMNEY FAILED TO WIN THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR PRESIDENT. THIS TIME AROUND, SHE SAYS SHE'S MORE COMFORTABLE ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.

:04:08:50

Chad: "Are you nervous about the potential of what could happen on November 6th?"

Ann: "I'm excited. I really am.

Florida is so important in making sure everyone understands what this election is about. 01

THE ROMNEY CAMPAIGN KNOWS THEY NEED FLORIDAS 29 -ELECTORAL VOTES IF THEY WANT TO WIN IN NOVEMBER. IN FORT MYERS - CHAD OLIVER NBC-2 NEWS. Return to index of stories...


ANN ROMNEY IN SWFL-OCTAG


YOU'LL SEE MORE OF CHAD'S INTERVIEW WITH ANN ROMNEY COMING UP AT SIX.

INCLUDING THE CAUSES SHE WOULD CHAMPION IF SHE BECOMES FIRST LADY. Return to index of stories...


ROMNEY IN VIRGINA-VO


MITT ROMNEY CAMPAIGNED IN THE BATTLEGROUND STATE OF VIRGINIA TODAY.

HE REFLECTED ON THE CONTINUING VIOLENCE OVERSEAS SAYING THE WORLD NEEDS AMERICAN LEADERSHIP AND HE WOULD BE ABLE TO SHAPE EVENTS RATHER THAN BE AT THE MERCY OF THEM.

VIRGINIA IS ONE OF MANY KEY BATTLEGROUND STATES ROMNEY NEEDS TO WIN IN NOVEMBER. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA CAMPAIGN TODAY-VOTOPS


FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA ATTENDED A PRIVATE FUNDRAISING EVENT IN THE NATIONS CAPITOL TODAY --

PRESIDENT OBAMA HEADED WEST TO COLORADO WHERE SPOKE ABOUT A CHOICE BETWEEN MOVING FORWARD OR GOING BACK TO FAILED ECONOMIC POLICIES AND PUNISHING THE MIDDLE CLASS. Return to index of stories...


MACK NELSON DEBATE ON NBC2-SS


CLOSER TO HOME --

N-B-C TWO WILL BE THE ONLY STATION IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO CARRY THE U-S SENATE DEBATE LIVE.

SENATOR BILL NELSON AND RIVAL CONNIE MACK WILL FACE OFF OCTOBER 17TH.

THE ONE HOUR DEBATE FROM THE CAMPUS OF BROWARD'S NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY IS SET FOR SEVEN P-M.

THE DEBATE BROADCAST WILL BE MODERATED BY MICHAEL WILLIAMS --

A NEWS ANCHOR FOR W-P-T-V NEWSCHANNEL FIVE OF WEST PALM BEACH. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER EARLY VOTING CHANGES APPROVED-OC


THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPROVED EARLY VOTING CHANGES IN FLORIDA.

IN COLLIER COUNTY.THE USUAL 15 DAYS OF EARLY VOTING WILL BE CUT TO EIGHT DAYS.AT 12 HOURS PER DAY.

THAT MEANS EARLY VOTING WILL START OCTOBER 27TH AND END NOVEMBER THIRD. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER FIRE NON PROFIT-OC


COLLIER COUNTY FIRE DISTRICTS ARE JUMPING ON BOARD WITH A PLAN THAT COULD SAVE MORE THAN A MILLION DOLLARS WITHOUT MAKING ANY CUTS.

N-B-C TWO'S SAUNDRA WEATHERS FOUND OUT WITH THREE DISTRICTS ALREADY ON BOARD --

JUST HOW SOON IT COULD HAPPEN. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER FIRE NON PROFIT-PKG


A SAVINGS OF MORE THAN A MILLION DOLLARS.IT'S SOMETHING THREE COLLIER COUNTY INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICTS SAY THEY WANT IN ON.

OUR BOARD VOTED UNANIMOUSLY THIS MORNING TO SUPPORT THAT EFFORT

NORTH NAPLES FIRE CHIEF ORLY STOLTS SAYS HIS DISTRICT DIDN'T HAVE TO THINK LONG ABOUT THE PROPOSAL TO SAVE MONEY.

OUR BOARD DIDN'T EVEN WANT A PRESENTATION. THEY WERE PREPARED TO PRESENT WHAT THEY HAD AND OUR BOARD HAD BEEN LOOKING AT THIS FOR A WHILE.

THE PLAN WILL COMBINE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS WITH OTHER INDEPENDENT FIRE DISTRICTS IN THE COUNTY.

SAVING THEM MONEY ON THINGS LIKE FUEL AND HEALTH CARE.

THE TOTAL SAVINGS WE THINK THEY CAN COME UP WITH IN THE FIRST YEAR IS BETWEEN ONE POINT THREE AND ONE POINT SIX MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR WITHOUT REDUCING A SINGLE EMPLOYEE OR ADDING AN EMPLOYEE.

MARVIN EASTON SAYS HIS EXPERIENCE WORKING AT I-B-M- HELPED COME UP WITH THE PLAN AND FORM WHAT WILL BECOME THE NON PROFIT GROUP- COLLIER FIRE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES.

A PLAN EVERYONE SEEMS TO BE ON BOARD WITH…BUT WHY WASN'T IT THOUGHT OF BEFORE?

MOST PEOPLE WERE LOOKING AT THE OPERATIONAL SIDE. THE NUMBER OF FIRE HOUSES THE NUMBER OF FIRST RESPONDERS THAT SORT OF THING AND MY GUESS IS THAT NO ONE REALLY THOUGHT ABOUT LOOKING AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE SIDE AND WE DID.

THE SAVINGS ARE EXPECTED TO ROLL IN AS EARLY AS THE END OF THE YEAR.

SO FAR EAST NAPLES, GOLDEN GATE AND NORTH NAPLES HAVE SIGNED UP TO JOIN THE NON PROFIT GROUP TO SAVE MONEY.

IMMOKALEE AND BIG CORKSCREW ARE EXPECTED TO DECIDE IN THE COMING WEEKS.

IN COLLIER COUNTY, SW NBC2. Return to index of stories...


RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY-OC


THE BONITA SPRINGS CAMPUS OF THE RUCHARD MILBURN ACADEMY IS EXPERIENCE FINANCIAL TROUBLES.

THE CORPORATE BOARD FOR THE CHARTER SCHOOL ASKED THE THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOR HELP-- THEY'LL HAVE THE FINAL SAY.

THE BOARD HASN'T SET A DATE TO TALK ABOUT IT YET. Return to index of stories...


CHAR CO EMPLOYEE REPRIMANDS-OC


TWO CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES ARE IN TROUBLE AFTER A DRUNKEN BOATING INCIDENT OVER THE LABOR DAY WEEKEND.

IN A LETTER OF REPRIMAND OBTAINED BY N-B-C 2.ERIN HUME AND MELODY SHINNER DROVE THEIR BOAT IN CIRCLES AROUND THEIR HUSBANDS WHO WERE SWIMMING.

THEY LOST TRACK OF THE MEN AND A MULTI-AGENCY SEARCH ENSUED.

ACCORDING TO THE REPORT.ALL OF THE PEOPLE INVOLVED WERE DRUNK.

NO CRIMINAL CHARGES WERE FILED AND THE WOMEN WON'T BE SUSPENDED. Return to index of stories...


NFM ASSAULT-CG


LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES LOOKING FOR THE MAN WHO TRIED TO ABDUCT A WOMAN OUTSIDE HER HOME IN NORTH FORT MYERS.

SHE WAS BRINGING IN HER GARBAGE CANS FROM THE CURB WHEN SHE SAYS SHE FOUGHT A MAN OFF ATTEMPTING TO ASSAULT HER.

THE VICTIM TELLS DEPUTIES A MAN JUMPED OUT OF A BRONZE OR TAN OLDER STYLE CAR WITH PRIMER MARKS AND GRABBED HER.

SHE SAYS SHE WAS ABLE TO BITE HIM HARD ENOUGH TO GET AWAY.

THE SUSPECT IS SIX FOOT TWO --

ABOUT 30 YEARS OLD WITH DIRTY BLONDE HAIR AND LOTS OF FACIAL HAIR. Return to index of stories...


FM SHOOTING INVESTIGATION-TRX-VO


POLICE IN FORT MYERS ARE INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING THAT SENT A MAN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH LIFE THREATENING INJURIES.

IT HAPPENED OFF PALM BEACH BOULEVARD LAST NIGHT.

POLICE SAY DAMARQUIS BLANKS IS STILL AT THE HOSPITAL.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL CRIME STOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


MATT BUSH CAR OWNER-VOTOPS


THE OWNER OF AN SUV AT THE CENTER OF A HIT AND RUN INVESTIGATION IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.WANTS HIS CAR BACK.

AUTHORITIES SAY TAMPA BAY RAYS MINOR LEAGUE PITCHER MATT BUSH WAS DRIVING BRANDON GUYERS' CAR WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY DRANK AND THEN RAN INTO TONY TUFANO.

IT HAPPENED BACK IN MARCH.

A JUDGE RULED THE STATE HAS 30 DAYS GIVE GUYER HIS S-U-V BACK.

BUSH IS IN JAIL AND HAS UNTIL NEXT WEEK TO TAKE A PLEA DEAL. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER CO TRACTOR ROLLOVER-SS-VO


A STRETCH OF U-S 41 IS BACK OPEN TONIGHT AFTER A TRACTOR TRAILER CRASH.

THE ROAD WAS SHUT DOWN FOR MOST OF THE DAY NEAR OCHOPEE IN RURAL COLLIER COUNTY.

CREWS HAD TO CLEAN UP THE MESS AFTER THE TRUCK FLIPPED OVER --

THROWING CONCRETE PIPES ALONG THE HIGHWAY.

AUTHORITIES SAY THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND THEN OVER CORRECTED CAUSING THE CRASH.

HE WAS NOT INJURED. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


MORE THAN TWO YEARS AFTER THE OIL SPILL IN THE GULF OF MEXICO --

B-P IS STILL PAYING OUT CLAIMS TO THOSE EFFECTED.

IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA A NEW PLAN USING FUNDS FROM THE SPILL TO BEEF UP LOCAL REEFS --

AND ATTRACT TOURISTS WITHOUT TAXPAYERS FORKING OVER A DIME.

GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO TRAVEL BY AIR THIS THANKSGIVING.

AN N-B-C TWO CONSUMER ALERT YOU'LL WANT TO HEAR BEFORE BOOKING YOUR HOLIDAY TRAVEL. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) BP MONEY FOR REEFS AND TOURISM-VO-WIPE


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TZ1 B) AIRFARE PRICE HIKE-VOTOPS


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TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC


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MARKET CLOSE-CGTOPS


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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...


BP MONEY FOR REEFS AND TOURISM-2SH


DOZENS OF ARTIFICAL REEFS COULD BE ON THEIR WAY TO COLLIER COUNTY.

COMMISSIONERS ARE MOVING FORWARD WITH A PLAN MEANT TO BUMP UP TOURISM--

WITHOUT USING A SINGLE TAX DOLLAR.

NBC2'S GABY FLEISCHMAN REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


BP MONEY FOR REEFS AND TOURISM-PKG


KEVIN SWEENEY HAS A COLLECTION OF INCREDIBLE UNDERWATER PICTURES--

HE'S BEEN TAKING PEOPLE IN NAPLES OUT ON DIVES FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS--

DIVER SPLASHING IN WATER

BUT NEARLY ALL OF HIS SCUBA ADVENTURES HAPPEN AT DIVE DESTINATIONS FAR FROM COLLIER COUNTY.

"The water is so dirty in the gulf 40 and the justification of having a dive boat and running it daily is just impossible."

A LOCAL LAWYER WANTS TO GIVE TOURISTS MORE REASON TO KICK IT IN THE GULF.

HE'S SPEARHEADING A PROJECT TO SINK ARTIFICIAL REEFS OFF OUR COAST.

"to improve our recreational fishing industry, boating and diving-- we need them."

COLLIER ALREADY HAS DOZENS OF ARTIFICAL REEFS-- BUT MOST ARE DETERIORATING.

"The reefs are crowded, the reefs are over-utilized and over-fished."

"The plan is to use material like concrete to build 36 reefs about 20 miles off shore. The idea is-- it's close enough for boaters to get to, but far enough so that the water is clearer."

COUNTY COMISSIONERS HAVE AGREED TO ASK FOR $500-THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM B-P'S GULF TOURISM FUND.

THE REST OF THE ESTIMATED $3 MILLION WILL COME FROM GRANTS AND PRIVATE DONATIONS.

"not only going to ensure that the local fisherman have a supply of game fish to be able to catch, but it's also going to give a reason for tourists to come down here."

LOCAL CAPTAINS ARE HOOKED.

"I think its a fantastic idea."

SWEENY SAYS EVEN THOUGH THE GULF COAST WILL NEVER BE A DIVING DESTINATION--

THESE REEFS WILL ATTRACT MORE FLIPPERS.

""It's going to help everybody."

IN COLLIER COUNTY, GABY FLEISCHMAN NBC2. Return to index of stories...


TOTAL BP CLAIMS-SS


B-P SET UP CLAIMS FUND FOLLOWING THE REPAIR OF THE DEEPWATER HORIZON WELL.

AS OF AUGUST 31ST MORE THAN NINE BILLION OF THAT 20 BILLION DOLLAR FUND HAS BEEN PAID OUT --

WITH MORE THEN 340 MILLION DOLLARS OF THAT GOING TOWARDS TOURISM PROJECTS. Return to index of stories...


MOHAWK REEF-NATSTOPS-VO


mohawk explosion

WELL THIS REEF wasn’t FUNDED BY BP. THE U-S-S MOHAWK WAS SENT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE GULF OFF THE COAST OF SANIBEL BACK IN JULY.

IT HAS ALREADY ATTRACTED SEA LIFE AND DIVERS ALIKE.

THIS IS VIDEO FROM JUST 12 DAYS AFTER THE SINKING TOOK PLACE.

LOCAL DIVERS CLAIM THEY EVEN SAW A WHALE SHARK --

ONE OF THE OCEAN'S LARGEST FISH. NEAR THE SUNKEN WORLD WAR TWO SHIP. Return to index of stories...


AIRFARE PRICE HIKE-TRX-VO


GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS ABOUT AIRFARE.

SEVERAL AIRLINES ARE ARE RAISING PRICES AGAIN --

BUT THERE IS STILL TIME TO SAVE ON HOLIDAY TRAVEL.

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES IS LEADING THE PRICE HIKE BY RAISING FARES 10 DOLLARS PER ROUND TRIP ON SOME ROUTES.

AND WHILE THANKSGIVING TRAVEL ISN'T EXPECTED TO BE CHEAP --

THE LOWEST PRICES WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING NEXT WEEK.

EXPERTS SAY YOU CAN SAVE UP TO 20 PERCENT BY FLYING OUT THE MONDAY BEFORE THE HOLIDAY --

AND RETURNING ANY DAY BUT SUNDAY OR MONDAY AFTER. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2SHOT


A SMALL GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS ON SANIBEL ISLAND HAVE BEEN SAVING THE LIVES OF INJURED SEA LIFE AND OTHER ANIMALS FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS.

BUT THE RECENT RESCUE OF A 200 POUND TURTLE HAS CROW IN NEED OF HELP ITSELF.

HOW YOU CAN HELP WITH JUST THE CLICK OF A BUTTON.

PLUS, NEW FALLOUT IN LEE COUNTY'S GROWING MEDSTAR SCANDAL.

ALL NEW AT SIX, THE NBC-2 INVESTIGATORS EXPOSE A PROPOSAL TO TAKEOVER THE GROUNDED MEDICAL HELICOPTER. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) CROW IN NEED OF MONEY-VO


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TZ2 B) PROPOSED MEDSTAR TAKEOVER-BNR-VOTOPS


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CROW TRYING TO WIN MONEY-VOTOPS-2SH


THIS 200-POUND LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE WAS-- RESCUED FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S SHORES DURING TROPICAL STORM ISAAC --

THE VETERANARIANS AT CROW, OR THE CLINIC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE ON SANIBEL HAVE BEEN CARING FOR HER EVER SINCE.

SHE'S ONE OF THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS WHO COULD BENEFIT IF THE GROUP WINS THOUSANDS IN GRANT MONEY.

NBC2'S LAUREN DISPIRITO EXPLAINS WHY THEY'RE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP. Return to index of stories...


CROW TRYING TO WIN MONEY-PKG


take nats water pump

EACH DAY, SHE NEEDS ONE THOUSAND GALLONS OF WATER.CHILLED, AND MIXED WITH MORE THAN 100 POUNDS OF SALT.

Nats

SHE'LL DEVOUR TEN POUNDS OF FOOD. vo of crabs

Nats lift turtle

SHE IS PATIENT NUMBER 12 DASH TWO FIVE FOUR TWO--

AN ADULT LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE, RECOVERING AT CROW WILDLIFE HOSPITAL ON SANIBEL ISLAND--

AND HER TREATMENT COSTS NEARLY 4 THOUSAND DOLLARS EACH MONTH.

we're here just for the animals, we're their voice we're here as their advocate

DOCTOR AUNDRIA WEST HOPES TO PREVENT INFECTION--

THE TURTLE WASHED UP ON FORT MYERS BEACH DURING STORM ISAAC LAST MONTH, COVERED IN BARNACLES, STRUGGLING TO BREATHE.

you want to have everything out everything ready so that everything can be very quick so that we reduce stress

THEY SPENT HUNDREDS BUILDING THIS HYDRAULIC LIFT-- TO TREAT THEM MORE THAN 200 POUND TURTLE.

we're right in it at the competition, we're just outside the money so to speak

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STEVE GREENSTEIN EXPLAINS A NATIONWIDE GRANT COMPETITION COULD PROVIDE MONEY TO SUPPORT PATIENTS.

to run their hospital facility and educational programs here on Sanibel Island, CROW says it needs about one million dollars each year, meaning every grant counts

when you combine that with the fact that we serve and take care of over four thousand patients a year you can see it's very expensive

THEY'RE ASKING SUPPORTERS TO VOTE ONLINE - TO HELP THEM SECURE TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS OR MORE.

it's important we get her back out so she can go ahead and continue that on

WITH CONTINUED TREATMENT, THIS ENDANGERED LOGGERHEAD MAY RECOVER, AND ONE DAY BE ABLE TO BREED AGAIN,

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CROW TRYING TO WIN MONEY-OCTAG


RIGHT NOW, CROW IS LESS THAN 80 VOTES AWAY FROM WINNING A TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT

TO CAST YOUR VOTE, AND BRING THEM CLOSER TO THAT GOAL--

VISIT OUR WEBSITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM

AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.

VOTING ENDS ONE WEEK FROM TODAY. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT


NBC2 IS TRACKING THE GROWING VIOLENCE IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

RIOTS ERUPTED TODAY IN *TWO* MORE COUNTRIES--

AND MUSLIM EXTREMISTS INTRUDED ON MORE U.S. EMBASSIES.

SOME 15-HUNDRED NEW JOBS POSSIBLE IN SOUTH FORT MYERS --

BUT EVEN THOUGH IT'S NOWHERE NEAR A DONE DEAL -- THAT DIDN'T STOP HUNDREDS FROM FILLING OUT AN APPLICATION.

AND RELIEF FROM BACK PAIN WITH *LITTLE* RECOVERY TIME!

NBC2 NEWS AT 5:30 IS NEXT. Return to index of stories...


A) BONITA JOB FAIR-VO-WIPE


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B) SPINAL SURGERY-VOTOPS


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