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DIRECTOR PAGE CHEF WIFE'S BODY COOKED-VO
BREAKING NEWS-CLIP MISSING UF STUDENT-VO WIPE
TOSS TO CHRISTINA-VOTOPS DBX MISSING UF STUDENT-SOTVO
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE AT EDISON MALL-REM1 LIVE FAKE TERRORIST-VO
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE AT EDISON MALL-PKG STINGRAY PHOTOBOMB-VOTOPS
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE AT EDISON MALL-REM1 LIVE AMERICA'S BEST BANKS-HLFSCRN RVL
MN WORKPLACE SHOOTING-TRX VO MORTGAGE RATES FALL-VIDBOX RVL
FMPD~GETTING THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK UP-ONCAM STREAM ON MARS-VO
FMPD~GETTING THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK UP-PKG NFL LOCAL REFS-OC 2 SOTVO
EAST LEE TEEN WITH GUN IN SCHOOL-SS VO SS VEGAS REFUNDS-VO
PIZZA DELIVERY ROBBERY-OC SS MAPFLY SPORTS TEASE-3SH-VO
PIZZA DELIVERY ROBBERY-PKG SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
SW CAPE CORAL HOME INVASION-VO WIPE REAL REFS RETURN-ONCAM
SW CAPE CORAL HOME INVASION-SOTVO RAVENS BROWNS-VOTOPS
ANTI MUSLIM FILM CREATOR ARRESTED-VO RAVENS BROWNS-CGTOPS
DECISION 2012-CLIP DOLPHINS CARDINALS PREPS-VOTOPS
NEW POLLS-VIDBOX RVL OC BUSH REAX-SOTTOPS
COMPUTER VIRUS WARNING-TRX ONCAM SAMMY WATKINS OUT ON SATURDAY-VOTOPS
PUBLIX LETTUCE RECALL-TRX OC MANNY MORGAN ALL STAR GAME-VOTOPS
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT REUNION-VO WIPE NHL PRESEASON-ON CAM
NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT REUNION-SOTVO NHL PRESEASON-VOTOPS
TEASE ONE-ONCAM BLADES REAX-SOTVO
TZ1 A SUV CRASH IN PORT CHARLOTTE-VO-WIPE RYDER CUP-VOTOPS
TZ1 B TRENDS IN EDUCATION-VOTOPS RYDER CUP-SOTTOPS
FIRST ALERT FORECAST TEASE-STC RYDER CUP-CGTOPS
SUV CRASH IN PORT CHARLOTTE-TRX VOTOPS RYDER CUP NBC2-CGTOPS-WIPE
TRENDS IN EDUCATION-PLASMA RAYS WHITE SOX-VOTOPS
TRENDS IN EDUCATION-PKG VARITEK AND SPORTS TOSS-ONCAM
LEE SCHOOLS $17M GRANT-PLASMA VO ARROW IN CAT-VO WIPE
TEASE TWO-PLASMA ARROW IN CAT-SOTVO
TZ2 A FAKE TERRORIST-VO-WIPE FACEBOOK STOPPING FAKE LIKES-VO
TZ2 B NFL LOCAL REFS-VOTOPS FINAL FORECAST-WXGRX
FIRST ALERT OPEN-CLIP CLOSE SHOW-4SHOT
FORECAST-WXWALL  


DIRECTOR PAGE


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BREAKING NEWS-CLIP


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TOSS TO CHRISTINA-VOTOPS DBX


BREAKING NEWS IN FORT MYERS.

A SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE SHUT DOWN STORES INSIDE THE EDISON MALL.

A SHOPPER TOOK THESE PICTURES AND SENT THEM TO NBC-2

CHRISTINA LUSBY IS LIVE IN FRONT OF THE MALL.WITH MORE DETAILS CHRISTINA Return to index of stories...


SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE AT EDISON MALL-REM1 LIVE


WE'RE TOLD.THIS WAS*NOT A BOMB THREAT.

THE HAZMAT TEAM WAS OUT JUST MOMENTS AGO.INVESTIGATING A PACKAGE THAT CAUGHT A MALL EMPLOYEES ATTENTION. Return to index of stories...


SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE AT EDISON MALL-PKG


EDISON MALL SURROUNDED.

THE HAZMAT TEAM COMBING AN AREA INSIDE.

42:38 there were people in silver hazmat suits and htey had a whole section blocked off POLICE CALLED BY A STORE EMPLOYEE--DIALING IN ABOUT A SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE.

we shut down a portion of the mall we evacuated the store and some surrounding stores 44:38 POLICE WOULDN'T RELEASE THE NAME OF THE STORE.BUT AT LEAST TEN STORES WERE SHUT DOWN.

BUT NO MANDATORY EVACUATION WAS GIVEN.

45:53 no one was in danger as far as the mall this was not a bomb threat 45:58 43:30 no one ever announced the mall was closed or that there was anything going on it was kind of weird we didnt know if we should leave or go so we left 43:40 DOTTIE EVANS LEFT BUT NOT BEFORE SNAPPING A FEW PICTURES AND SENDING THEM TO US.

DETECTIVES ARE INVESTIGATING THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGE. Return to index of stories...


SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE AT EDISON MALL-REM1 LIVE


MALL WILL BE OPEN TOMORROW MORNING AS USUAL.

LIVE IN FORT MYERS, CHRISTINA LUSBY NBC2. Return to index of stories...


MN WORKPLACE SHOOTING-TRX VO


A WORKPLACE SHOOTING IN MINNEAPOLIS HAS KILLED AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE.

RIGHT NOW ALL POLICE WILL CONFIRM IS THE SHOOTER IS AMONG "SEVERAL" PEOPLE KILLED AT "ACCENT SIGNAGE SYSTEMS."

THERE ARE REPORTS THAT THE SUSPECT WAS FIRED EARLIER IN THE DAY AND CAME BACK WITH A GUN.

COUNT ON US TO PASS ALONG NEW DETAILS ONCE WE GET THEM. Return to index of stories...


FMPD~GETTING THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK UP-ONCAM


FORT MYERS POLICE ARE STUCK.

THEY SAY THEY CAN'T CATCH THE VIOLENT CRIMINALS IN THE CITY.UNLESS WITNESSES START TALKING.

AND TONIGHT, THEY GOT A SECOND CHANCE TO CONVINCE THE COMMUNITY MOST AFFECTED.

NBC-2'S JULIAN JOHNSON WENT TO FIND OUT IF THESE EVENTS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE. Return to index of stories...


FMPD~GETTING THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK UP-PKG


THELMA HOUSE, DUNBAR RESIDENT: somebody got to take a stand at some time because if it was a relative of mine I would want to know

DUNBAR RESIDENT THELMA HOUSE IS TIRED OF THE VIOLENCE.

THELMA HOUSE, DUNBAR RESIDENT: its just time for us as a neighborhood to take a stand so we can get some of this crime out of here

SHE LIVES IN A NEIGHBORHOOD WHICH HAS SEEN IT'S FAIR SHARE OF VIOLENT CRIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

INCLUDING MOST RECENTLY.

A DEADLY SUNDAY NIGHT DRIVE-BY SHOOTING.

AND THE SUSPECTS IN THAT CASE AND MANY OTHERS ARE STILL ON THE LOOSE.

JANET MAXWELL, COMMUNITY MEMBER: the cure has to be someone willing to listen or to talk

FMPD HOPES EVENTS LIKE THE SILVER SOCIAL CAN BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND POLICE.

BUT IT'S EFFECTIVENESS CAN BE HARD TO MEASURE.

CHEIF BAKER: I don't know if you can put a number or level on it but it is positive

JULIAN: Chief baker tells me theres been a steady flow of anonymous tips coming in and while those tips are great he says those alone sometimes are not enough to lock up the bad guys

CHEIF BAKER: we need ones who will testify later on at trial one's that will give us info to make the arrest and also have a successful prosecution

COMMUNITY MEMBERS LIKE JANET MAXWELL THINK THE MAIN REASON PEOPLE WONT' SPEAK UP IS SIMPLE.

JANET MAXWELL, COMMUNITY MEMBER: those that do help are concerned about their safety

BUT LAW ENFORCEMENT BELIEVES THESE EVENTS WILL ULTIMATELY MAKE IT EASIER FOR THE COMMUNITY TO FIGHT THEIR FEAR AND RAISE THEIR VOICE.

CHEIF BAKER: its a win win to have these types of functions

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EAST LEE TEEN WITH GUN IN SCHOOL-SS VO SS


THE COUSIN OF FORT MYERS' LATEST MURDER VICTIM IS ACCUSED OF BRINGING A LOADED GUN TO SCHOOL.

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARRESTED 18 YEAR OLD MARCUS BURGER.

THEY SAY HE ADMITTED TO TAKING THE WEAPON TO EAST LEE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL YESTERDAY BECAUSE HE WAS AFRAID OF RETALIATION WHILE WALKING TO HIS BUS STOP.

HE'S THE COUSIN OF JAMARIS WILLIAMS, WHO WAS KILLED THIS PAST WEEKEND IN A DRIVE-BY SHOOTING. Return to index of stories...


PIZZA DELIVERY ROBBERY-OC SS MAPFLY


A PIZZA DELIVERY MAN FROM COLLIER COUNTY IS BACK ON THE JOB.JUST A DAY AFTER HE WAS ROBBED AT GUNPOINT.

IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT AT AN APARTMENT COMPLEX IN EAST NAPLES.

NBC2'S GABY FLEISCHMAN SPOKE TO THE VICTIM-- WHO SAYS IT ALL HAPPENED SO QUICKLY HE DIDNT KNOW HOW TO REACT. Return to index of stories...


PIZZA DELIVERY ROBBERY-PKG


ROBERTO ALVAREZ HASNT MISSED A BEAT SINCE BEING ROBBED AT GUNPOINT WHILE ON THE JOB.

THE 49-YEAR-OLD HAS BEEN DELIVERING HUNDREDS OF DOMINOS PIZZAS EVERY WEEK FOR THE PAST SIX YEARS--

BUT HE SAYS AN ORDER LAST NIGHT NEARLY GOT HIM KILLED.

AT AROUND 6:45 HE DELIVERED A PIE TO AN APARTMENT ON GREEN VALLEY CIRCLE IN EAST NAPLES--

WHEN HE GOT BACK INTO HIS CAR-- HE SAYS A BLACK MALE IN HIS 20'S GRABBED HIS COLLAR, PUT A GUN TO HIS HEAD AND DEMANDED MONEY.

"Con las pistola puesta, desia money money money."

NERVOUS AND NOT THINKING CLEARLY IN THE MOMENT, ALVAREZ ADMITS HE STARTED TO STRUGGLE.

THAT'S WHEN HE SAYS THE SUSPECT STUCK HIS HAND IN ALVAREZ'S PANT POCKET AND STOLE HIS CASH.

THE MAN ALLEGEDLY RAN OFF WITH $88 DOLLARS AND ALVAREZ SPED AWAY-- REPORTING THE ROBBERY TO A DEPUTY ABOUT A BLOCK AWAY.

"Nunca pense que me iva pasar a mi."

ALVAREZ SAYS A FEW OF HIS CO-WORKERS HAVE BEEN ROBBED BEFORE--

BUT HE NEVER IMAGINED IT WOULD HAPPEN TO HIM-- ESPECIALLY WHILE IT WAS STILL LIGHT OUT.

speaking spanish.

THE DEDICATED DELIVERY MAN SAYS HE'S LUCKY TO BE ALIVE--

AND WHILE THE ORDEAL SHOOK HIM UP, IT WONT KEEP HIM FROM DOING HIS JOB.

"Tengo que continuar."

IN COLLIER COUTNY GABY FLEISCHMAN NBC2. Return to index of stories...


SW CAPE CORAL HOME INVASION-VO WIPE


A CAPE CORAL WOMAN HAD TO HIDE HER CHILD IN A CLOSET WHILE ROBBERS RUSHED INTO HER HOME AND BEAT HER FRIENDS.

IT HAPPENED TUESDAY NIGHT AT A HOME NEAR GLEASON PARKWAY AND SKYLINE BOULEVARD.

OFFICIALS SAY FOUR MASKED MEN.ARMED WITH SHOTGUNS AND A BAT BROKE THE WOMAN'S FRONT DOOR WINDOW AND BARGED IN.

THE WOMAN RAN TO PROTECT HER CHILD JUST AS THE MEN STARTED BEATING HER FRIEND WITH A BAT. Return to index of stories...


SW CAPE CORAL HOME INVASION-SOTVO


LT ANTHONY SIZEMORE: they were about business when they went in these are violent people and they had a definite mission and they went in and got what they were looking for

POLICE BELIEVE THE GUYS TARGETED THE HOME.BUT HAVEN'T SAID WHY.

THEY'RE STILL ON THE RUN. Return to index of stories...


ANTI MUSLIM FILM CREATOR ARRESTED-VO


THE MAN WHO CREATED AN ANTI-ISLAM VIDEO THAT PROMPTED PROTESTS ACROSS THE MUSLIM WORLD.IS UNDER ARREST.

FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ARRESTED 55 YEAR OLD NAKOULA BASSELEY NAKOULA TODAY IN CALIFORNIA.

THEY SAY HE VIOLATED TERMS OF HIS PROBATION FOR A 2010 FEDERAL CHECK FRAUD CONVICTION.

A FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERED HIM TO BE DETAINED BECAUSE HE IS A FLIGHT RISK. Return to index of stories...


DECISION 2012-CLIP


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NEW POLLS-VIDBOX RVL OC


WE'RE GETTING A NEW LOOK AT HOW DECISION 2012 IS SHAPING UP IN THREE SWING STATES.

AN NBC NEWS/WALL STREET JOURNAL/MARIST POLL SHOWS PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS A SEVEN POINT LEAD OVER REPUBLICAN RIVAL MITT ROMNEY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

BUT IT'S MUCH CLOSER IN NORTH CAROLINA AND NEVADA.

OVER THE PAST THREE WEEKS, NBC AND MARIST HAVE RELEASED POLLS OF NINE BATTLEGROUND STATES AND ALL SHOW PRESIDENT OBAMA LEADING IN THOSE STATES. Return to index of stories...


COMPUTER VIRUS WARNING-TRX ONCAM


CHARLOTTE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY ABOUT A DOZEN PEOPLE HAVE CALLED THEM ABOUT A NASTY COMPUTER VIRUS.

THE VICTIMS SAY THEY RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM THE F-B-I.

IT'S REALLY A VIRUS, THAT SCARES PEOPLE INTO THINKING THE F-B-I TOOK CONTROL OF THEIR COMPUTER BECAUSE THEY BROKE THE LAW ON-LINE.

THE EMAIL SAYS YOUR COMPUTER WILL GO BACK TO NORMAL IF YOU PAY THE F-B-I 200 DOLLARS.

DETECTIVES SAY DELETE THE EMAIL IF YOU GET IT. Return to index of stories...


PUBLIX LETTUCE RECALL-TRX OC


A CONSUMER ALERT FOR ANYONE WHO HAS PUBLIX LETTUCE IN THEIR FRIDGE.

THE STORE HAS ISSUED A RECALL AFTER CONCERNS OF LISTERIA.

THIS AFFECTS TEN OUNCE PLASTIC BAGS OF "PUBLIX HEARTS OF ROMAINE," AND "CHOPPED HEARTS OF ROMAINE."

THE BAGS WERE SOLD IN LEE COUNTY BETWEEN SEPTEMBER EIGHTH AND THE 20TH.

YOU CAN RETURN THE LETTUCE TO PUBLIX FOR A REFUND. Return to index of stories...


NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT REUNION-VO WIPE


A HEART-WARMING REUNION TODAY AT THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WELCOMED INTO ITS LOBBY.

HUNDREDS OF FORMER "NICU" BABIES RETURNED SO THEIR PARENTS COULD SHOW THE STAFF HOW BIG AND HEALTHY THEY ARE NOW.

MANY OF THE CHILDREN -- BORN EARLY OR WITH HEALTH PROBLEMS -- SPENT WEEKS OR MONTHS AFTER BIRTH IN 24 HOUR CARE. Return to index of stories...


NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT REUNION-SOTVO


Kristin Harmick Twins in NICU 3 weeks

"it feels so great to come back and see the nurses and staff that took such wonderful care of them"

Michelle Waddell Director of Neo-natal Services "it makes it all worth itfor the staff and brings a level of joy that you cant possibly imagine"

THE KIDS ENJOYED GAMES, FOOD AND FACE PAINTING PROVIDED BY THE HOSPITAL.

THIS IS AN ANNUAL EVENT AT THE HOSPITAL. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-ONCAM


A PORT CHARLOTTE CIRCLE K IS IN SERIOUS NEED OF A HANDYMAN TONIGHT.

AND YOU CAN SEE WHY!

WE'LL TELL YOU WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED.

AND WHEN IT COMES TO THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION-- WE FOUND OUT ONE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COUNTY IS LEADING THE WAY. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A SUV CRASH IN PORT CHARLOTTE-VO-WIPE


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TZ1 B TRENDS IN EDUCATION-VOTOPS


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FIRST ALERT FORECAST TEASE-STC


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SUV CRASH IN PORT CHARLOTTE-TRX VOTOPS


LOOK AT THESE NEW PICTURES FROM A PORT CHARLOTTE CIRCLE K.

DEPUTIES SNAPPED THEM, AND SENT THEM TO US, AFTER THE S-V-U PLOWED THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR THIS EVENING.

THIS IS AT THE CIRCLE K ON THE CORNER OF U-S 41 AND WEST TARPON BOULEVARD.

DEPUTIES TELL US AN ELDERLY MAN JUST LOST CONTROL, AND SLAMMED INTO THE GLASS.

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TRENDS IN EDUCATION-PLASMA


ONE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COUNTY WANTS TO MAKE SURE THEIR STUDENTS EVENTUALLY GET A JOB.

THEY BELIEVE THE KEY IS COLLABORATION.

NBC 2'S SARA MILES SHOWS US WHY EDUCATION OFFICIALS BELIEVE BOTH PARENTS AND TEACHERS NEED TO ACT NOW. Return to index of stories...


TRENDS IN EDUCATION-PKG


NEW NAME -- NEW MISSION.

THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF COLLIER COUNTY UNVEILES ITS NEW NAME AS CHAMPIONS FOR LEARNING.

means to share your talent, contribute what will make a difference and create success for students

WITH THAT NEW MISSION IN MIND --

TONIGHT BUSINESS LEADERS, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS DISCUSS HOW THEY PLAN TO CHANGE STUDENT'S FUTURES.

there so many ppl who want to help kids and i think we as educators need to tap in to that and show our students opportunities ahead of them 56:52

OPPORTUNITIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION THAT ARE BECOMING EVEN MORE IMPORTANT.

BRAULIO COLON WITH FLORIDA COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK SAYS BY 20-18. 59 PERCENT OF FLORIDA'S JOBS WILL REQUIRE A POST SECONDARY EDUCATION.

BUT IF WE STAY ON TRACK --

ONLY 43 PERCENT OF FLORIDIANS WILL HAVE A DEGREE BY 20-25.

THOUGH, HE HAD SOME GOOD NEWS FOR COLLIER COUNTY.

see high percent of collier grads ready for college level work:19

STATISTICS SHOW THAT MORE THAN HALF OF COLLIER GRADS IN 2010 CONTINUED THEIR EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL.

43:07 economic growth is being led by those who have post secondary education

BY 20-19 SOME OF THE TOP INDUSTRIES IN COLLIER WILL INCLUDE JOBS IN LOCAL GOVERNEMENT, TECHNICAL SERVICES AND TRADE CONTRACTORS.

MOST OF WHICH REQUIRE EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL.

AND THAT'S WHY LOCAL TEACHERS ARE PLANNING TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR REAL LIFE EVEN SOONER.

57:40 showing students in hs or middle school or even teachers elementary show them now the importance of getting education now:43

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LEE SCHOOLS $17M GRANT-PLASMA VO


TODAY WE LEARNED THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS GIVING LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS 17 POINT SIX MILLION DOLLARS OVER THE NEXT TWO YEARS.

THE DISTRICT WILL SPEND THE MONEY TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS.

THEY'LL START BY CREATING A SUPPORT SYSTEM, THAT PAYS TEACHERS MORE MONEY TO LEAD AND MENTOR THEIR PEERS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-PLASMA


A GUY GOT HIS NEPHEW TO PRETEND LIKE HE'S A TERRORIST.AND USED A CONVENIENT EXCUSE TO AVOID ARREST.

WELL.THE COPS CAME BACK TODAY.AND HE HAD ANOTHER EXCUSE READY.BUT THIS TIME.IT DIDN'T WORK.

AND THE REAL REFS WERE BACK IN ACTION FOR TONIGHT'S NFL GAME.

BUT NOT BEFORE ONE OF THEM, WHO LIVES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.RIPPED INTO THE REPLACEMENTS.AND NOT NECESSARILY FOR BOTCHED CALLS. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A FAKE TERRORIST-VO-WIPE


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TZ2 B NFL LOCAL REFS-VOTOPS


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FIRST ALERT OPEN-CLIP


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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. Return to index of stories...


CHEF WIFE'S BODY COOKED-VO


TODAY A JURY IN CALIFORNIA FOUND A CHEF GUILTY OF MURDERING HIS WIFE.

HE TOLD POLICE HE COOKED HER BODY TO GET RID OF THE EVIDENCE.

49-YEAR-OLD DAVID VIENS HAD PLEADED NOT GUILTY TO MURDERING HIS 39-YEAR-OLD WIFE, DAWN, IN 2009.

HER BODY HAS NEVER BEEN FOUND.

BUT DURING THE TRIAL, PROSECUTORS PLAYED THE CHILLING INTERROGATION TAPE.

JURORS HEARD VIENS TELL INVESTIGATORS HE COOKED HIS WIFE'S BODY FOR FOUR DAYS IN BOILING WATER. Return to index of stories...


MISSING UF STUDENT-VO WIPE


TODAY KIDS FROM A SOUTH FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL SEARCHED THE WOODS NEAR GAINESVILLE, FOR SIGNS OF A MISSING UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FRESHMAN.

18 YEAR OLD CHRISTIAN AGUILAR HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE LAST WEEK.

HE JUST GRADUATED FROM DORAL ACADEMY, NEAR MIAMI, IN THE SPRING.

TODAY DOZENS OF STUDENTS FROM THE SCHOOL JOINED 200 POLICE OFFICERS AND HIS FAMILY, TO KEEP UP THE SEARCH. Return to index of stories...


MISSING UF STUDENT-SOTVO


-SOT: Carlos Aguilar "We're not going to give up. If the police telling me

that they gonna keep supporting me you know I'm gonna become part of

Gainesville until, until find my son."

DETECTIVES SAY THE SUSPECT, 18 YEAR OLD PEDRO BRAVO, PURCHASED A SHOVEL AND DUCT TAPE A FEW DAYS BEFORE AGUILAR WENT MISSING.

THEY SAY BRAVO CONFESSED TO BEATING HIS FRIEND AND LEAVING HIM IN A WOODED AREA.

BUT RIGHT NOW HE ONLY FACES A CHARGE OF PREVENTING A CRIME VICTIM FROM GETTING MEDICAL HELP. Return to index of stories...


FAKE TERRORIST-VO


POLICE IN PHOENIX ARRESTED A MAN ACCUSED OF STAGING A TERRORIST ACT.

OFFICERS BELIEVE 39 YEAR OLD MICHAEL TURLEY DRESSED HIS NEPHEW UP LIKE A TERRORIST, AND SENT HIM INTO A STREET TO AIM A FAKE ROCKET GRENADE AT CARS.

THIS HAPPENED IN JULY.

WHEN POLICE RESPONDED, TURLEY TOLD THEM HE WAS A FILMMAKER, MAKING A MOVIE, SO THEY DIDN'T ARREST HIM.

THEY CUFFED HIM YESTERDAY, AFTER HE POSTED THE VIDEO ON YOU TUBE, AND SAID HE WAS TESTING HOW FAST POLICE RESPONDED. Return to index of stories...


STINGRAY PHOTOBOMB-VOTOPS


TAKE A LOOK AT THIS PICTURE GETTING A LOT OF ATTENTION ONLINE.

SOMEONE POSTED IT TO REDDIT DOT COM YESTERDAY.

IT'S BELIEVED THERE'S A MAN BEHIND THE SEEMINGLY TERRIFIED WOMEN, LIFTING A STINGRAY ONTO THEIR BACKS, AS SOMEONE SNAPPED A PICTURE.

PEOPLE RECOGNIZE THE SETTING AS A TOURIST DESTINATION IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS WHERE FRIENDLY STINGRAYS ARE KNOWN TO FLOCK. Return to index of stories...


AMERICA'S BEST BANKS-HLFSCRN RVL


MONEY MAGAZINE JUST CAME OUT WITH A LIST OF THE BEST BANKS, AND THE TOP THREE ARE TOUGH TO FIND IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

U-S BANK COMES IN FIRST.

THE BANK WAS VOTED BEST FOR BASIC, SENIOR AND STUDENT CHECKING ACCOUNTS.

SECOND IS T-D BANK.

IT OFFERS GREAT REWARDS IF YOU KEEP A CERTAIN MINIMUM IN YOUR ACCOUNT.

THIRD IS HUNTINGTON BANK.

HUNTINGTON KEEPS IT'S CUSTOMERS HAPPY WITH FREE CHECKING ACCOUNTS. Return to index of stories...


MORTGAGE RATES FALL-VIDBOX RVL


IF YOU QUALIFY.AND TODAY THAT'S A BIG IF.IT'S A GOOD TIME TO BUY A HOME, OR REFINANCE.

MORTGAGE RATES FELL TO RECORD LOWS THIS WEEK.

THEY DROPPED AFTER THE FEDERAL RESERVE DECIDED TO BUY BILLIONS IN HOME LOANS.

ACCORDING TO FREDDIE MAC, THE AVERAGE 30-YEAR FIXED-RATE MORTGAGE FELL TO THREE-POINT-FOUR-ZERO FROM THREE-POINT-FOUR- NINE LAST WEEK.

IF YOU CAN SWING A 15-YEAR LOAN--- THE RATES ARE EVEN BETTER:

2.73-PERCENT, DOWN FROM THE PREVIOUS RECORD OF 2.77-PERCENT A WEEK EARLIER. Return to index of stories...


STREAM ON MARS-VO


THE CURIOSITY ROVER JUST MADE ANOTHER EXCITING DISCOVERY ON MARS.

NASA SAYS IT FOUND SIGNS A STREAM ONCE FLOWED ACROSS THE SURFACE.

TODAY THE RED PLANET IS DUSTY AND DRY BUT SCIENTISTS THINK IT WAS WARMER AND WETTER. Return to index of stories...


NFL LOCAL REFS-OC 2 SOTVO


THE "REAL" N-F-L REFEREES ARE BACK ON THE JOB.

A CREW IS AT TONIGHT'S GAME BETWEEN THE BROWNS AND RAVENS.

WE CAUGHT UP WITH TWO REFS WHO LIVE IN SOUTHWEST FLORDIA -- WHO WILL BE ON THE FIELD SUNDAY.

WE ASKED THEM ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT REFEREES, WHO FILLED IN DURING THE LABOR DISPUTE.

"In one way, I feel sorry for them because they've been villified, but rightfully so, and in another way, I'm not happy with them because they really, they were disloyal to their officiating fraternity by going out there and trying to work as something for which they're totally unqualified."

"It's a very fast game and it's a lot of speed to the game and there's a lot that goes on. You need experience. You've got to have experience at this. You can't - as people have found out --, you can't just take them and throw them out there."

NEGOTIATORS SPED UP TALKS AFTER A BOTCHED CALL THAT DECIDED THE OUTCOME OF MONDAY NIGHT'S GAME BETWEEN SEATTLE AND GREEN BAY.

THE LOCAL REFS HOPE FANS APPRECIATE THEIR DEDICATION AND HARD WORK JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE AFTER THIS LOCKOUT. Return to index of stories...


VEGAS REFUNDS-VO


EVERYONE AGREES, THE SEAHAWKS SHOULDN'T HAVE WON MONDAY NIGHT'S GAME -- EVEN VEGAS.

IN AN UNPRECEDENTED MOVE FOR A LAS VEGAS CASINO, THE "D" DECIDED TO OFFER "REFUNDS" FOR ANY OF ITS CUSTOMERS WHO BET ON THE PACKERS TO WIN. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS TEASE-3SH-VO


PLAYERS HAPPY TO HAVE THE REGULAR REFS BACK

RAVENS AND BROWNS FANS SEEMED PLEASED TONIGHT, TOO. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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REAL REFS RETURN-ONCAM


I DOUBT WE'VE SEEN THE LAST OF FANS COMPLAINING ABOUT REFS.

BUT THINGS FINALLY GOT BACK TO NORMAL TONIGHT. WHEN THE N-F-L'S REGULAR OFFICIALS GOT BACK IN THEIR STRIPED SHIRTS. OFFICIATING TONIGHT'S RAVENS/BROWNS GAME.

THE QUESTION WAS. WOULD THEY BE SHARP AFTER BEING LOCKED OUT OF THE ENTIRE PRESEASON AND FIRST THREE WEEKS OF THE REGULAR SEASON? Return to index of stories...


RAVENS BROWNS-VOTOPS


NO CRAZY CALLS TO BE REVIEWED ON THE FINAL PLAY OF THE GAME IN THIS ONE.

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RAVENS BROWNS-CGTOPS


NO CRAZY CALLS TO BE REVIEWED ON THE FINAL PLAY OF THE GAME IN THIS ONE.

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DOLPHINS CARDINALS PREPS-VOTOPS


A JETS FIELD GOAL IN OVERTIME COST THE MIAMI DOLPHINS THEIR SECOND WIN OF THE SEASON THIS PAST SUNDAY.

THEY'LL GET A CRACK AT IT SUNDAY AT ARIZONA.

THE DOLPHINS KNOW IT WON'T BE EASY: ARIZONA IS THREE-AND-OHH. AND ITS DEFENSE HAS BEEN MIGHTY IMPRESSIVE. GIVING UP JUST 13 POINTS PER GAME. Return to index of stories...


BUSH REAX-SOTTOPS


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SAMMY WATKINS OUT ON SATURDAY-VOTOPS


SOUTH FORT MYERS GRAD SAMMY WATKINS WON'T PLAY IN CLEMSON'S GAME AT BOSTON COLLEGE SATURDAY.

IN FACT. HE WON'T EVEN MAKE THE TRIP.

WATKINS HAS BEEN SICK THIS WEEK. DEALING WITH AN ABDOMINAL VIRUS. Return to index of stories...


MANNY MORGAN ALL STAR GAME-VOTOPS


NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL RUNNING BACK MANNY MORGAN ALREADY HAS MORE THAN 700 YARDS AND 15 TOUCHDOWNS JUST FOUR WEEKS INTO THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON.

SO WE SHOULDN'T BE SURPRISED THAT HE'S BEEN PICKED TO PLAY IN THE INAUGURAL F-B-U INTERNATIONAL ALL-STAR GAMES IN SAN ANTONIO THIS JANUARY.

MORGAN IS ONE OF 160 ATHLETES FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO WILL PARTICIPATE.

HE MADE THE CUT OVER ABOUT 1000 PLAYERS WHO WERE LOOKED AT FROM WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. Return to index of stories...


NHL PRESEASON-ON CAM


THE ENTIRE N-H-L PRESEASON SCHEDULE HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE PLAYERS' LOCKOUT.

WHICH MEANS SO IS THE LIGHTNING/PANTHERS PRESEASON GAME THAT WAS SCHEDULED TO BE PLAYED AT GERMAIN ARENA NEXT WEEK. Return to index of stories...


NHL PRESEASON-VOTOPS


THE FLORIDA EVERBLADES TELL US THAT ALL FANS WHO HAD TICKETS FOR THE OCTOBER 2ND GAME WILL GET FULL REFUNDS.

TICKETMASTER CUSTOMERS WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOMATIC REFUND. WHILE THOSE WHO PURCHASED TICKETS AT THE BOX OFFICE WILL NEED TO RETURN THEM FOR THEIR MONEY.

IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THE LIGHTNING'S FIRST PRESEASON GAME AT GERMAIN ARENA SINCE 2005. Return to index of stories...


BLADES REAX-SOTVO


THE FLORIDA EVERBLADES SEASON STARTS NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT.

PRESEASON CAMP BEGINS TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


RYDER CUP-VOTOPS


MICHAEL PHELPS. MAKING AN APPEARANCE AT THE RYDER CUP OPENING CEREMONY TODAY.

THE PLAYERS. READY TO TEE IT UP ON FRIDAY. WITH THE U-S TEAM HOPING TO WIN BACK THE CUP ON ITS HOME SOIL.

THE ONLY THING WE KNOW FOR SURE: BUBBA WATSON WILL BE FULL OF EMOTION. Return to index of stories...


RYDER CUP-SOTTOPS


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RYDER CUP-CGTOPS


HERE ARE YOUR DAY ONE, ALTERNATE SHOT PAIRINGS:

RORY MCILROY AND GRAEME MCDOWELL. BRINGING BACK THEIR NORTHERN IRELAND POWERFUL COMBO.

TIGER WOODS. TEAMED WITH GOOD FRIEND STEVE STRICKER. Return to index of stories...


RYDER CUP NBC2-CGTOPS-WIPE


THE RYDER CUP COVERAGE BEGINS FRIDAY ON ESPN.

BUT ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. ALL COVERAGE WILL BE RIGHT HERE ON N-B-C TWO.

10 HOURS SATURDAY. SIX ON SUNDAY. Return to index of stories...


RAYS WHITE SOX-VOTOPS


AND THE TAMPA BAY RAYS. NOW ??? GAMES BACK IN THE RACE FOR THE FINAL A-L WILDCARD.

??? IN CHICAGO TONIGHT.

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VARITEK AND SPORTS TOSS-ONCAM


AND THE RED SOX HAVE NAMED JASON VARITEK AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO GENERAL MANAGER BEN CHERINGTON.

THE FORMER RED SOX CAPTAIN. A TWO-TIME WORLD CHAMPION WITH BOSTON AS A PLAYER.

THAT'S SPORTS. WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK. Return to index of stories...


ARROW IN CAT-VO WIPE


A CAT IN THE TAMPA AREA IS TRYING TO RECOVER -- AFTER TWO GUYS FOUND HER WITH AN ARROW GOING THROUGH HER TORSO.

THEY BROUGHT "EMILY" TO A RIVERVIEW ANIMAL HOSPITAL YESTERDAY.

A VET SURGICALLY REMOVED THE ARROW.

EMILY IS NOW ON PAIN MEDICATION.

SHE SHOULD BE OKAY. Return to index of stories...


ARROW IN CAT-SOTVO


"She seems to be stable, as far as her heart function and organ function. We do have concerns about nerve damage because of the penetrating wound."

THE CAT IS SPAYED SO IT MAY NOT BE A STRAY.

HILLSBOROUGH ANIMAL SERVICES IS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW THIS HAPPENED.

IF THEY FIND THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE AND DETERMINE IT WASN'T A FREAK ACCIDENT, THAT PERSON COULD FACE ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


FACEBOOK STOPPING FAKE LIKES-VO


YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T REALIZE IT, BUT FACEBOOK HAS A PROBLEM WITH FAKE ACCOUNTS AND LIKES THAT HAD BEEN SOLD OR GAINED THROUGH UNAPPROVED MEANS.

THE SITE IS NOW TAKING ACTION.

FACEBOOK WORKERS ARE DELETING THE FAKE ACCOUNTS AND LIKES.

ITS HURTING SOME PAGES.

ZYNGA'S "TEXAS HOLDEM POKER PAGE" HAS LOST NEARLY 200-THOUSAND "LIKES."

LADY GAGA HAS LOST ABOUT 66-THOUSAND. Return to index of stories...


FINAL FORECAST-WXGRX


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. Return to index of stories...


CLOSE SHOW-4SHOT


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