ANCHOR SUPERS

HL1) DEADLY HIT AND RUN-VOTOPS

THE SEARCH IS ON THIS MORNING FOR WHOEVER FATALLY HIT A BICYCLIST IN EAST NAPLES.

HL2) FORECAST-TRX-WX GFX

HL3) BULLIED TEEN SHINES-TRX-SOTVO

The kids that are bullying you, do not let them bring you down. Stand up for what you believe in.

A BULLIED TEEN NOMINATED TO HOMECOMING COURT AS A JOKE, GETS THE LAST LAUGH-

WE'LL INTRODUCE YOU TO HER-

NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIP

GOOD MORNING-1SHOT

GOOD MORNING!

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US ON NBC2 NEWS TODAY.

I'M KELLY CRESWELL.

TODAY IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH.

WESTWOOD APTS SHOOTING-CLIP-OC-VO

BREAKING NEWS JUST INTO THE NBC 2 NEWSROOM-

WE HAVE LEARNED FORT MYERS POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING AT THE WESTWOOD APARTMENTS.

THE APARTMENTS ARE IN THE 3000 BLOCK OF METRO PARKWAY.

THE CALL CAME IN JUST BEFORE 5 THIS MORNING.

PED VS LCSO CAR SCRIPT-CLIP-ONCAM

NBC-2 HAS JUST LEARNED A TEEN IS IN SERIOUS CONDITION THIS MORNING AFTER SHE WAS HIT BY A LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE VEHICLE IN LEE COUNTY.

FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS IT HAPPENED AROUND FOUR SATURDAY MORNING.

WE'RE TOLD 18-YEAR OLD MEGAN CONWAY OF BONITA SPRINGS WAS WALKING ON OLIVE ROAD AND BEGAN TO CROSS SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.

TROOPERS SAY SHE WALKED IN FRONT OF THE CAR.

DEADLY HIT AND RUN-TRX-ONCAM

THIS MORNING, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN COLLIER COUNTY ARE LOOKING FOR WHOEVER HIT AND KILLED A WOMAN IN EAST NAPLES.

IT HAPPENED SATURDAY MORNING ON ESTEY AVENUE.

DEADLY HIT AND RUN-PKG

JOHN WALLACE SAYS HE WANTS PEOPLE TO KNOW THAT HIS LATE WIFE ROBIN WAS LIKE NO OTHER.

16:51 "Robin is a beautiful person, kind-hearted."16:57

TONIGHT THE FAMILY IS AT LOSS FOR WORDS OVER THE TRAGEDY THAT ENDED ROBIN'S LIFE.

18:59"I just fell to the ground cause that's my heart I mean what am I supposed to do?" 19:08

FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS ROBIN WAS HIT BY A CAR WHILE SHE WAS RIDING HER BIKE DOWN ESTEY AVENUE.

NO ONE KNOWS WHY, BUT SOME IN THIS COMMUNITY HAVE THEIR THOUGHTS AS TO WHAT MAY HAVE HAPPENED.

"People are texting and driving and flying up and down the street and all the time and it just needs to come to an end."

F-H-P IS STILL SEARCHING FOR THE DRIVER.

17:14 "She was a good person I mean for the community she helped anyway she could." 17:20

THE WALLACE FAMILY TELL US ROBIN WAS A MCDONALD'S EMPLOYEE WHO LOVED WHAT SHE DID AND GIVING BACK THROUGH CHARITY.

THEY ALSO TOLD US BIKING IS ONLY SOMETHING SHE TOOK UP RECENTLY.

DEADLY HIT AND RUN-ONCAM

NBC2'S GEORGE SOLIS REPORTING.

6:02 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

6:02 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

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.

We'll wrap up the month of September on a high note in the weather department as bright, sunny skies dominate yet another day.

With that said, we'll still keep a chance of rain in the forecast as a few isolated showers develop during the afternoon and evening, but the rain shouldn't cover a whole lot of ground.

Here's how our Sunday should set up: the first part of the day will pretty much stay rain free; our sky will stay nice and sunny with temperatures starting in the 70s and warming to near 90 by midday. By the middle of the afternoon and through the evening, a few pockets of heavy rain and storms will develop, but the chance of any one spot getting hit by rain will be around 30%. We're just not expecting a whole lot of rain today with our atmosphere staying somewhat stable and tranquil.

Like last night, a few storms may linger past sunset, especially for locations deeper inland. Otherwise, look for a few clouds to hang around overnight with temperatures cooling to the mid 70s.

We'll start to notice some changes in our weather by Monday as a weather system approaches from the northwest. Ahead of this weather system, an onshore flow will develop across Southwest Florida, which will usher in a decent amount of tropical moisture. While we don't expect a complete washout from this weather pattern, we do expect to see more cloud cover along with a better chance of rain, not just for Wednesday but also for most of the upcoming week.

One thing to prepare for during the first half of the week is the potential for an earlier start to the rain, which we often see with our winds coming off the Gulf. Some mid to late morning shower activity will be possible Monday through Wednesday, but the good news for those with outdoor afternoon plans is the bulk of the afternoon and evening rain will get pushed deeper inland.

BREAKING AFGHANISTAN-CLIP-ONCAM

BREAKING NEWS OVERSEAS-

THE U-S MILITARY NOW SAYS AN AMERICAN SERVICE MEMBER IS THE LATEST PERSON TO DIE IN AFGHANISTAN.

ACCORDING TO THE INTERNATIONAL COALITION, THE SERVICE MEMBER WAS KILLED SATURDAY IN A SUSPECTED INSIDER ATTACK.

ALSO KILLED IN THE ATTACK, AN AMERICAN CIVILIAN CONTRACTOR.

TWO AFGHAN ARMY MEMBERS WERE ALSO KILLED.

BREAKING TEXAS QUAKE-CLIP-MITTO

MORE BREAKING NEWS-

THIS TIME IN TEXAS-

THAT'S WHERE A MINOR EARTHQUAKE SHOOK AN AREA WEST OF DALLAS.

THE U-S GEOLOGICAL SURVEY SAYS THE THREE POINT FOUR MAGNITUDE QUAKE WAS CENTERED ABOUT TWO MILES NORTH OF IRVING.

THE U-S-G-S SAYS THE QUAKE WAS STRONG ENOUGH TO BE FELT ABOUT 15 OR 20 MILES AWAY FROM ITS EPICENTER.

DEBATE SITE SETUP-CLIP-VO-CG

DECISION 2012-

AND WE ARE JUST DAYS AWAY FROM THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.

THIS MORNING, CREWS ARE PUTTING FINISHING TOUCHES ON THE STAGE FOR THE OCTOBER 3RD DEBATE.

IT'S BEING HELD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER.

ABOUT ONE-THOUSAND PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO SEE PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY DEBATE DOMESTIC POLICY ISSUES.

JOE BIDEN IN SWFL-NATVOTOPS

47:07 the vice president of the united states, mr joe biden

AN ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD OF SUPPORTERS GREETED VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AS HE MADE HIS FIRST STOP OF THE ELECTION SEASON HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE VICE PRESIDENT SPOKE FOR ABOUT A HALF AN HOUR TO A CROWD OF MORE THAN 21 HUNDRED PEOPLE AT THE WA-KE HATCHEE RECREATION CENTER OFF SUMMERLIN ROAD IN SOUTH FORT MYERS.

BIDEN, SHOWING HIS STRAIGHT TALK STYLE, DEFENDED PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S HEALTHCARE PLAN-

JOE BIDEN IN SWFL-SOTVO

54:34 if what romney ryan are saying about obama and biden is true on medicare why would the american medical association endorse our position why would the american hospital association and most importantly why would aarp endorse us

BUT NOT EVERYBODY WAS SUPPORTIVE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT-

JOE BIDEN IN SWFL-SOTVO

Nona Nychyk, Fort Myers

37:23

with mitt romney we get freedom with president obama we get more government

AMERICANS HEAD TO THE POLLS IN JUST 37 DAYS.

BUT EARLY VOTING ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA GETS UNDERWAY IN ABOUT THREE WEEKS-

BIDEN AT TWO MEATBALLS-VOTOPS

BEFORE MAKING HIS SPEECH IN SOUTH FORT MYERS-- THE VICE PRESIDENT MADE A STOP FOR SOME ITALIAN CUISINE FRIDAY NIGHT.

CHECK OUT THESE PHOTOS OF VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WITH THE WAIT STAFF AT "TWO MEATBALLS IN THE KITCHEN" OFF DANIELS PARKWAY IN LEE COUNTY.

BIDEN AT TWO MEATBALLS-SOT VO

take sot

41:00

runs 9 sec

paul torocco, general manager, two meatballs in the kitchen

" he came in, warm welcome, shook everyone's hands, thanked everyone went right down sat down and had dinner"

BIDEN AT MEL'S-VOTOPS

BUT TWO MEATBALLS WASN'T THE ONLY PLACE THE VICE PRESIDENT STOPPED WHILE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA-

HE ALSO STOPPED AT MEL'S DINER.

WHILE THERE, MISTER BIDEN SPOKE TO GUESTS AT THE RESTAURANT-

PAUL RYAN IN OHIO-OC-SOT-OC

REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY IS TAKING A BREAK FROM CAMPAIGNING THIS WEEKEND, AS HE CONTINUES TO GET READY FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT'S DEBATE-

BUT HIS RUNNING MATE, CONGRESSMAN PAUL RYAN IS CONTINUING TO REHASH SOME OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CONTROVERSIAL COMMENTS FROM THE 2008 CAMPAIGN.

THE REPUBLICAN VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE BROUGHT UP THE GAFFE DURING A SPEECH TO THE U-S SPORTSMEN'S ALLIANCE IN COLUMBUS, OHIO.

You remember that video where he was talking to these donors in San Francisco, and he said people like us in the midwest, we get bitter and we cling to our guns and our religion. You know what I have to say, this Catholic deer hunter is guilty as charged and I'm proud of that fact. That's the kind -- that's what freedom is."

MISSING UF STUDENT LATEST-VO

THE SUSPECT IN THE CASE OF A MISSING UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA STUDENT WILL STAY IN JAIL.

PEDRO BRAVO WAS DENIED BAIL DURING A COURT APPEARANCE SATURDAY.

HE IS CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE MURDER IN THE APPARENT DEATH OF CHRISTIAN AGUILAR, WHO WAS LAST SEEN LAST WEEK.

POLICE SAY AGUILAR'S BACKPACK WAS FOUND HIDDEN INSIDE A SUITCASE IN BRAVO'S CLOSET.

TAMPA TEACHER HIRES HITMAN-VOTOPS

A TAMPA AREA TEACHER ACCUSED OF HIRING A HIT MAN TO KILL A FORMER COLLEAGUE WILL ALSO BE STAYING IN JAIL.

THIS IS VIDEO OF 55 YEAR OLD JAMES PEPE IN COURT SATURDAY MORNING.

THE HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER WAS ARRESTED THURSDAY.

POLICE HAD RECORDED A CALL IN WHICH PEPE AND A FRIEND TALKED ABOUT ARRANGING ANOTHER TEACHER'S MURDER.

ISAAC DAMAGE-VO

IT TURNS OUT, MORE HOMES IN LOUISIANA WERE DAMAGED BY HURRICANE ISAAC THAN ORIGINALLY THOUGHT.

STATE OFFICIALS SAY NEARLY 59-THOUSAND HOMES IN SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA ALONE SUFFERED DAMAGE FROM ISAAC.

THAT'S FOUR TIMES THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE.

CLARION HOTEL AUCTION-VO

NEED SOME NEW LINENS OR SILVERWARE?

STARTING TODAY AT NOON, YOU'LL HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE TO BID ON THE CONTENTS OF A LEE COUNTY HOTEL.

THE AUCTION IS TAKING PLACE AS A NEW DEVELOPER GETS READY TO TAKE OVER THE PROPERTY.

THE CLARION HOTEL, ITS RESTAURANTS AND TIKI BAR CLOSED FOR GOOD LAST MONTH.

NOW- EVERYTHING FROM BEDROOM SETS TO KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO CHANDELIERS- IS UP FOR SALE.

CLARION HOTEL AUCTION-SOT VO

Mark spinoso,Fmb resident

8:49:59-14

" it was like a godsend, or whatever you want to call it a stroke of luck. WITH the economy the way it is- everybody's trying to save a buck so place sleek this and thrift stores actually help out a lot of people."

THINGS 2 DO-CG

THERE'S STILL ONE MORE DAY TO GET OUT AND ABOUT-

AND IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO, LOOK NO FURTHER, WE HAVE YOU COVERED IN TODAY'S THINGS TO DO.

THE BIG BOY EXPO IS IN TOWN.

FROM AIRBOATS TO GOLF CARTS --

TO ELECTRONIC GIVE-AWAYS --

YOU CAN CHECK IT OUT AT GERMAIN ARENA.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF THE EXPO.

EXPECT TO SEE AND TRY OUT ALL KINDS OF TOYS.

TICKETS ARE EIGHT BUCKS FOR ADULTS.

FORECAST TODAY'S DAYPLANNER-WX GFX

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.

We'll wrap up the month of September on a high note in the weather department as bright, sunny skies dominate yet another day.

With that said, we'll still keep a chance of rain in the forecast as a few isolated showers develop during the afternoon and evening, but the rain shouldn't cover a whole lot of ground.

Here's how our Sunday should set up: the first part of the day will pretty much stay rain free; our sky will stay nice and sunny with temperatures starting in the 70s and warming to near 90 by midday. By the middle of the afternoon and through the evening, a few pockets of heavy rain and storms will develop, but the chance of any one spot getting hit by rain will be around 30%. We're just not expecting a whole lot of rain today with our atmosphere staying somewhat stable and tranquil.

Like last night, a few storms may linger past sunset, especially for locations deeper inland. Otherwise, look for a few clouds to hang around overnight with temperatures cooling to the mid 70s.

We'll start to notice some changes in our weather by Monday as a weather system approaches from the northwest. Ahead of this weather system, an onshore flow will develop across Southwest Florida, which will usher in a decent amount of tropical moisture. While we don't expect a complete washout from this weather pattern, we do expect to see more cloud cover along with a better chance of rain, not just for Wednesday but also for most of the upcoming week.

One thing to prepare for during the first half of the week is the potential for an earlier start to the rain, which we often see with our winds coming off the Gulf. Some mid to late morning shower activity will be possible Monday through Wednesday, but the good news for those with outdoor afternoon plans is the bulk of the afternoon and evening rain will get pushed deeper inland.

BREAK ONE AT 6:09:30

6:12 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

CROSS TALK-2SHOT

6:12 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

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.

We'll wrap up the month of September on a high note in the weather department as bright, sunny skies dominate yet another day.

With that said, we'll still keep a chance of rain in the forecast as a few isolated showers develop during the afternoon and evening, but the rain shouldn't cover a whole lot of ground.

Here's how our Sunday should set up: the first part of the day will pretty much stay rain free; our sky will stay nice and sunny with temperatures starting in the 70s and warming to near 90 by midday. By the middle of the afternoon and through the evening, a few pockets of heavy rain and storms will develop, but the chance of any one spot getting hit by rain will be around 30%. We're just not expecting a whole lot of rain today with our atmosphere staying somewhat stable and tranquil.

Like last night, a few storms may linger past sunset, especially for locations deeper inland. Otherwise, look for a few clouds to hang around overnight with temperatures cooling to the mid 70s.

We'll start to notice some changes in our weather by Monday as a weather system approaches from the northwest. Ahead of this weather system, an onshore flow will develop across Southwest Florida, which will usher in a decent amount of tropical moisture. While we don't expect a complete washout from this weather pattern, we do expect to see more cloud cover along with a better chance of rain, not just for Wednesday but also for most of the upcoming week.

One thing to prepare for during the first half of the week is the potential for an earlier start to the rain, which we often see with our winds coming off the Gulf. Some mid to late morning shower activity will be possible Monday through Wednesday, but the good news for those with outdoor afternoon plans is the bulk of the afternoon and evening rain will get pushed deeper inland.

SPORTS WRAP-PKG

BREAK TWO AT 6:19:30

6:22 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

6:22 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

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.

We'll wrap up the month of September on a high note in the weather department as bright, sunny skies dominate yet another day.

With that said, we'll still keep a chance of rain in the forecast as a few isolated showers develop during the afternoon and evening, but the rain shouldn't cover a whole lot of ground.

Here's how our Sunday should set up: the first part of the day will pretty much stay rain free; our sky will stay nice and sunny with temperatures starting in the 70s and warming to near 90 by midday. By the middle of the afternoon and through the evening, a few pockets of heavy rain and storms will develop, but the chance of any one spot getting hit by rain will be around 30%. We're just not expecting a whole lot of rain today with our atmosphere staying somewhat stable and tranquil.

Like last night, a few storms may linger past sunset, especially for locations deeper inland. Otherwise, look for a few clouds to hang around overnight with temperatures cooling to the mid 70s.

We'll start to notice some changes in our weather by Monday as a weather system approaches from the northwest. Ahead of this weather system, an onshore flow will develop across Southwest Florida, which will usher in a decent amount of tropical moisture. While we don't expect a complete washout from this weather pattern, we do expect to see more cloud cover along with a better chance of rain, not just for Wednesday but also for most of the upcoming week.

One thing to prepare for during the first half of the week is the potential for an earlier start to the rain, which we often see with our winds coming off the Gulf. Some mid to late morning shower activity will be possible Monday through Wednesday, but the good news for those with outdoor afternoon plans is the bulk of the afternoon and evening rain will get pushed deeper inland.

BULLIED TEEN SHINES AS HOMECOMING PRINCESS-ONCAM

PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY HAVE RALLIED AROUND A BULLIED MICHIGAN TEEN.

THE 16-YEAR-OLD WAS ELECTED TO HER SCHOOL'S HOMECOMING COURT AS A JOKE.

BULLIED TEEN SHINES AS HOMECOMING PRINCESS-PKG

A SUPERSTAR PRACTICALLY OVERNIGHT, 16 YEAR OLD WHITNEY KROPP IS A ROLE MODEL TO ANYONE WHO'S EVER BEEN BULLIED.

"It's just so overwhelming!"

BUT THIS SOPHOMORE'S JOURNEY TO STARDOM WAS NO FAIRYTALE. WHEN HER PEERS PICKED HER FOR THE HOMECOMING COURT AS A JOKE-SHE HAD THOUGHTS OF SUICIDE.

"I'm like wow I feel like trash. I feel like im a little thing that no one really cares about."

AT HER SISTER'S URGING, SHE DECIDED TO KEEP HER TITLE ON THE COURT.

Reporter: If I were in your position, that would be really hard to do.

It's really hard to do right now, bc at first I thought about dropping out of the homecoming court. but I thought about it overnight and I'm like wait a minute I'm just gonna prove myself."

THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT SHE DID.

Since then, she's been swamped with support.

FROM THE LOCAL HAIR SALON THAT GAVE HER A NEW DO.

"To find out it was all a joke. it really touched me."

TO THE FACEBOOK PAGE WITH OVER 100,000 FANS.

"It's so cool to see emails we're getting or she's getting from parents and other students from all over the place telling their stories and how it helped them and it touched them and my daughter is out there as an inspiration to a lot of people and it's a really cool thing."

"I thought before 'oh no one cares about me.' I thought not even my own brother and sister care but they're proving me they do care. The world is proving they do, well not really care about me, but they care about the situation."

"FOLKS FROM ALL OVER THE STATE ARE HERE TONIGHT, INCLUDING THIS GROUP OF GIRLS-AND YOU GUYS LEFT YOUR HOME FOOTBALL GAME TO COME HERE AND SUPPORT WHITNEY. WHY?

"We just wanted to show whitney that our entire student body is completely and 100% behind her."

FROM BEING BULLIED-TO THE BULLY PULPIT. SHE'S USING HER NEWFOUND FAME TO SEND A MESSAGE.

"The kids that are bullying you, do not let them bring you down. Stand up for what you believe in. And go with your heart and go with your gut. That's what I did and look at me now! I'm just as happy as can be!"

MRS. BIEBER FUNERAL-VO

A LITTLE GIRL WHO CALLED HERSELF "MRS. JUSTIN BIEBER" WAS LAID TO REST SATURDAY IN MASSACHUSETTS.

SIX-YEAR OLD AVALANNA ROUTH LOST HER BRAVE BATTLE AGAINST A RARE FORM OF BRAIN CANCER ON WEDNESDAY.

AVALANNA GRABBED NATIONAL HEADLINES EARLIER THIS YEAR WHEN A FACEBOOK CAMPAIGN LED TO HER MEETING HER POP IDOL, JUSTIN BIEBER.

AND NOT ONLY DID SHE MEET BIEBER, THE TWO BECAME CLOSE FRIENDS, WITH THE SINGER TAKING HER TO SOME OF HIS CONCERTS.

TOSS TO BREAK-1SHOT

YOU ARE WATCHING NBC TWO NEWS TODAY.

STRAIGHT AHEAD, YOUR TOP STORIES AND BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT.

BREAK THREE AT 6:27:15

HL1) TAMPA TEACHER PLOT-VOTOPS

A TAMPA AREA TEACHER IS IN JAIL THIS MORNING-

ACCUSED OF HIRING A HIT MAN TO KILL ANOTHER TEACHER-

HL2) FORECAST-TRX-WX GFX

HL3) BURIED PUPPY-TRX-VOTOPS

PLUS-

WE ALL KNOW CATS HAVE NINE LIVES-

BUT THIS LUCKY PUPPY MAY HAVE THEM TOO-

NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIP

GOOD MORNING-1SHOT

GOOD MORNING!

THANK YOU FOR WAKING UP WITH US ON NBC2 NEWS TODAY!

IT'S SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH.

I'M KELLY CRESWELL.

BREAKING SHOOTING-CLIP-OC-VO

NBC2 IS CONTINUING TO FOLLOW BREAKING NEWS IN FORT MYERS.

POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING AT THE WESTWOOD APARTMENTS.

THE SHOOTING TOOK PLACE JUST BEFORE 5 THIS MORNING IN THE 3000 BLOCK OF METRO PARKWAY.

TAMPA TEACHER PLOT-OC-TRX

A MURDER FOR HIRE PLOT UNRAVELS AT A TAMPA AREA HIGH SCHOOL.

A TEACHER SITS IN JAIL THIS MORNING, ACCUSED OF TRYING TO HIRE SOMEONE TO KILL A FELLOW TEACHER.

TAMPA TEACHER PLOT-PKG

APPEARING BY VIDEO, FLORIDA HISTORY TEACHER JAMES PEPE WAS DENIED BOND

IN AN ALLEGED MURDER-FOR-HIRE PLOT.

IN AUDIO TAPES PLAYED AT THE HEARING, DETECTIVES CLAIMED 55-YEAR-OLD

PEPE COULD BE HEARD ORDERING THE HIT ON A FELLOW TEACHER.

TIPSTER: What do you want done with Bob Meredith?

PEPE: I want him killed.

TIPSTER: Alright

THE TIPSTER WHO ALERTED AUTHORITIES TO THE PLOT TRIES TO GET PEPE TO TALK TO

AN UNDERCOVER COP POSING AS A HITMAN.

PEPE: He knows people that will do it? Or he's going to do it?

TIPSTER: He would do it. Yeah, I mean, you should just talk to the guy. Why

don't you just talk to him? How do you want Meredith killed?

PEPE: Anyway he wants.

"He indicated that he would be willing to pay the undercover officer $2,000

to take care of the problem."

WHEN PEPE WOULD NOT AGREE TO MEET IN PERSON, POLICE FELT THERE WAS ENOUGH

EVIDENCE AND PULLED HIM OUT OF HIS BLOOMINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM

THURSDAY AND ARRESTED HIM.

PEPE BELIEVED MEREDITH SPREAD RUMORS THAT HE WAS A CHILD MOLESTER

THE INTENDED TARGET SAYS THEY BARELY KNEW EACH OTHER AND HAS NO IDEA WHY

PEPE WANTED TO KILL HIM. MEREDITH SPOKE TO ABC AFFILIATE WFTS THROUGH HIS

DOOR

Meredith: it's very strange and very disconcerting, you know, it that makes

sense

Reporter: Never any scuffles or even words exchanged?

Meredith: Never.

TAMPA TEACHER PLOT-ONCAM

CHUCK SIVERSTEN REPORTING.

6:32 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

6:32 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

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.

We'll wrap up the month of September on a high note in the weather department as bright, sunny skies dominate yet another day.

With that said, we'll still keep a chance of rain in the forecast as a few isolated showers develop during the afternoon and evening, but the rain shouldn't cover a whole lot of ground.

Here's how our Sunday should set up: the first part of the day will pretty much stay rain free; our sky will stay nice and sunny with temperatures starting in the 70s and warming to near 90 by midday. By the middle of the afternoon and through the evening, a few pockets of heavy rain and storms will develop, but the chance of any one spot getting hit by rain will be around 30%. We're just not expecting a whole lot of rain today with our atmosphere staying somewhat stable and tranquil.

Like last night, a few storms may linger past sunset, especially for locations deeper inland. Otherwise, look for a few clouds to hang around overnight with temperatures cooling to the mid 70s.

We'll start to notice some changes in our weather by Monday as a weather system approaches from the northwest. Ahead of this weather system, an onshore flow will develop across Southwest Florida, which will usher in a decent amount of tropical moisture. While we don't expect a complete washout from this weather pattern, we do expect to see more cloud cover along with a better chance of rain, not just for Wednesday but also for most of the upcoming week.

One thing to prepare for during the first half of the week is the potential for an earlier start to the rain, which we often see with our winds coming off the Gulf. Some mid to late morning shower activity will be possible Monday through Wednesday, but the good news for those with outdoor afternoon plans is the bulk of the afternoon and evening rain will get pushed deeper inland.

AMERICAN AIRLINES LATEST-ONCAM

A NEW WARNING THIS MORNING FOR AMERICAN AIRLINES PILOTS AS THEIR WORK SLOWDOWN CONTINUES TO TAKE ITS TOLL ON PASSENGERS-

BUT THIS WARNING ISN'T FROM THE AIRLINE-

IT'S FROM THE F-A-A.

AMERICAN AIRLINES LATEST-PKG

AFTER TWO WEEKS OF DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS… FRUSTRATED PASSENGERS SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

"I think the pilots are hurting themselves, and they're hurting American too in the long run and the passengers are the ones who are suffering."

CLIFF KEISER AND HIS SON ARE FLYING TO LAS VEGAS FOR THE WEEKEND… HOPING LUCK IN ON THEIR SIDE.

"We have our fingers crossed today that there will be no delays and we'll get to Vegas on time."

THE F-A-A IS NOW REMINDING PILOTS AND AMERICAN THAT FEDERAL REGULATORS ARE WATCHING AS DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS CONTINUE.

"There's a lot of frustration out there in trying to. we're actually looking at other airlines."

IN AN EMAIL RESPONSE TO ONE PILOT, NOW BEING WIDELY DISTRIBUTED AMONG OTHERS…

THE F-A-A SAYS THE AGENCY IS "CURRENTLY CONDUCTING SPECIALIZED OPERATIONAL RISK SURVEILLANCE ON AMERICAN AIRLINES OPERATIONS" WHICH AMONG OTHER THINGS IS "FOCUSED ON FRIVOLOUS MAINTENANCE DISCREPANCY REPORTS."

THE EMAIL ADDS "THIS SPECIALIZED SURVEILLANCE WILL REMAIN IN EFFECT THROUGHOUT THE BANKRUPTCY PROCESS"

"As a passenger we hope that we get it straightened out because we sure don't like the surprise delays."

JUST LAST NIGHT, THE PRESIDENT OF THE PILOTS UNION WARNED MEMBERS THAT ANY UNNECESSARY CHECKS AND FRIVOLOUS MAINTENANCE WRITE-UPS MUST STOP.

"That's definitely a good start."

PASSENGERS APPLAUD ANY EFFORT TO GET THE FLIGHTS BACK ON TIME.

AMERICAN AIRLINES LATEST-ONCAM

KEVIN COKLEY REPORTING.

THE AIRLINE'S ON-TIME ARRIVAL RATE IS AT 53 PERCENT-

SPIRIT AIRLINES CARRY ON-VOTOPS

SPIRIT AIRLINES NOW SAYS THE COMPANY WILL RAISE FEES FOR CARRY ON BAGS-

STARTING NOVEMBER SIXTH, SPIRIT AIRLINES WILL RAISE THE FEE FOR PASSENGERS WHO PAY FOR CARRY-ON LUGGAGE BAGS AT THE GATE TO 100-DOLLARS, AN INCREASE FROM SPIRIT'S CURRENT FEE OF 45-DOLLARS.

THE COMPANY SAYS THE FEE FOR CARRY-ON BAGS WILL BE 50 DOLLARS IF PASSENGERS PAY FOR THEIR CARRY ON BAGS AT THE TICKET COUNTER OR KIOSK.

GM RECALL-TRX OC-CG REVEAL-OC

NOW TO A NBC2 CONSUMER ALERT-

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING MORE THAN 40-THOUSAND CARS BECAUSE A PLASTIC PART MIGHT CRACK AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.

THAT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE AND G-M SAYS THE PROBLEM IS FAR MORE COMMON IN WARM-WEATHER STATES.

THE RECALL INCLUDES CHEVROLET COBALT AND PONTIAC G-5 SEDANS, MODEL YEARS '07 THROUGH '09.

AND CHEVROLET EQUINOXES, PONTIAC TORRENTS AND SATURN IONS FROM THE 2007 MODEL YEAR.

LAST WESTERN GITMO PRISONER-VO

THE YOUNGEST PRISONER AND LAST WESTERNER TO BE HELD IN GUANTANAMO IS BACK IN CANADA THIS MORNING TO FINISH HIS SENTENCE.

TWENTY-SIX YEAR OLD OMAR KHADR WAS TRANSFERRED TODAY TO A MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISON IN ONTARIO, CANADA.

SPIKY HAIR BAN-VO

SWITCHING GEARS--

A REALLY BIG HAIRDO IS CAUSING SOME PROBLEMS FOR A STUDENT AT HIS CENTRAL FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL.

CHECK THIS OUT-

ASHER STONESIFER'S HAIRSTYLE REALLY CATCHES THE EYE.

THE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SAYS HIS HAIR IS A FORM OF SELF-EXPRESSION-

SPIKY HAIR BAN-SOTVO

"I've had no complaints from teachers or anything and to me its kind of hindering my self expression because it's not hurting anyone."

ASHER NOW SAYS HE WILL FOLLOW THE RULES AND THE PRINCIPAL ALSO MADE ONE CONCESSION.

PILL DROP-VO

LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SAY THE LATEST NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS-

THE TAKE BACK DAY IS A WAY TO KEEP PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OUT OF THE WRONG HANDS-

THE DROP OFF ALLOWS PEOPLE TO SAFELY DISPOSE OF EXPIRED, UNWANTED OR UNUSED MEDICATIONS.

PILL DROP-SOT VO

I think it's a great program. I wish they would offer it more frequently and in more places because a lot of people don't realize the environmental impact of disposing of their medications be their prescription or otherwise and the massive impact on the environment, how it gets into our water system.

CAPE CANCER AUCTION-NATVO

TAKING A DUNK- FOR A GOOD CAUSE.

mayor sullivan getting dunked- crowd going ohhhhh

CAPE CORAL MAYOR JOHN SULLIVAN AND OTHER COUNCIL MEMBERS TOOK A SEAT IN THE DUNK BOOTH ON SATURDAY TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER.

THE BANGLES, BUBBLES AND BLING EVENT WAS ONE WAY ORGANIZERS THOUGHT THEY COULD HAVE SOME FUN-

CAPE CANCER AUCTION-SOT VO

This event is my dream. I've lost a lot of family members to cancer and I moved here from Georgia and I did relay for life a lot, for many years. And when I came here, I needed to get involved with American cancer again.

THIS EVENT IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY'S MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK, WHICH IS OCTOBER 20TH.

THINGS 2 DO-CG (2)

THERE'S STILL ONE MORE DAY TO GET OUT AND ENJOY EVERYTHING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HAS TO OFFER-

AND IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO, WE HAVE YOU COVERED WITH TODAY'S THINGS TO DO.

THIS IS THE LAST WEEKEND TO GO TO SUN SPLASH WATER PARK IN CAPE CORAL.

AND TO CELEBRATE, THE PARK IS OFFERING SPECIAL ADMISSION OF JUST 7 DOLLARS.

BUT FAIR WARNING, THE PARK HAS A LIMITED CAPACITY, SO SHOW UP EARLY.

AND IF YOU HAVE A WEDDING IN YOUR FUTURE, THE NAPLES SUNSET WEDDING SHOW IS THE PLACE TO BE.

THE SHOW IS THIS AFTERNOON FROM ONE THIRTY TO FIVE AT THE NAPLES BEACH HOTEL.

THERE, BRIDES-TO-BE CAN SEE THE LATEST BRIDAL FASHIONS, JEWLERY, HAIR DESIGN AND MAKE UP TO MAKE YOUR SPECIAL DAY TURN OUT PERFECT.

PLUS WIN A TON OF DOOR PRIZES AS WELL.

ADMISSION IS FREE, BUT YOU HAVE TO PRE-REGISTER ONLINE.

FORECAST WHAT'S TRENDING-WX GFX

BREAK FOUR AT 6:39:30

6:42 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

CROSS TALK-2SHOT

6:42 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

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.

We'll wrap up the month of September on a high note in the weather department as bright, sunny skies dominate yet another day.

With that said, we'll still keep a chance of rain in the forecast as a few isolated showers develop during the afternoon and evening, but the rain shouldn't cover a whole lot of ground.

Here's how our Sunday should set up: the first part of the day will pretty much stay rain free; our sky will stay nice and sunny with temperatures starting in the 70s and warming to near 90 by midday. By the middle of the afternoon and through the evening, a few pockets of heavy rain and storms will develop, but the chance of any one spot getting hit by rain will be around 30%. We're just not expecting a whole lot of rain today with our atmosphere staying somewhat stable and tranquil.

Like last night, a few storms may linger past sunset, especially for locations deeper inland. Otherwise, look for a few clouds to hang around overnight with temperatures cooling to the mid 70s.

We'll start to notice some changes in our weather by Monday as a weather system approaches from the northwest. Ahead of this weather system, an onshore flow will develop across Southwest Florida, which will usher in a decent amount of tropical moisture. While we don't expect a complete washout from this weather pattern, we do expect to see more cloud cover along with a better chance of rain, not just for Wednesday but also for most of the upcoming week.

One thing to prepare for during the first half of the week is the potential for an earlier start to the rain, which we often see with our winds coming off the Gulf. Some mid to late morning shower activity will be possible Monday through Wednesday, but the good news for those with outdoor afternoon plans is the bulk of the afternoon and evening rain will get pushed deeper inland.

BREAKING SHOOTING-CLIP-ONCAM

NBC2 CONTINUING TO FOLLOW BREAKING NEWS ON A SHOOTING IN FORT MYERS.

NBC2'S LAUREN DISPIRITO IS LIVE FROM LEE MEMORIAL-

BREAKING SHOOTING

BREAKING SHOOTING

PUPPY FOUND BURIED-ONCAM

LISTEN TO THIS SAD STORY, WITH A HAPPY ENDING.

A ONE-WEEK-OLD PUPPY FOUND BURIED ALIVE IS UNDER THE CARE OF A NEW OWNER.

PUPPY FOUND BURIED-PKG

IT WAS HIS WHIMPERING THAT SAVED HIS LIFE.

WILLISTON POLICE WERE OUT DESTROYING EVIDENCE PER COURT ORDERS THURSDAY AFTERNOON, NEAR A PIT AREA WHEN THEY HEARD.

"Like a whimpering, crying animal sound."

FROM UNDER THE DIRT THEY WERE ABLE TO DIG OUT A PUPPY BURIED ALIVE, 6 TO 8 INCHES DEEP.

POLICE CHIEF, DENNIS STROW SAYS THE PUPPY COULDN'T HAVE BEEN BURIED FOR LONG BEFORE IT WAS FOUND.

"Whoever buried him didn't compress the dirt and he's an active little fellow and I think doing this he created somewhat of a little hole, you know for air pocket."

THE WEEK OLD PUPPY WHOSE EYES AND EARS WERE STILL SHUT WAS QUICKLY TAKEN TO THE LEVY ANIMAL CLINIC, WHERE DR. PRINE TELLS US HE LOOKED HEALTHY AND WELL FED.

"He actually did not look that bad he had a lot of dirt and clay kind of caked on him, on the back of his neck."

"THE PUPPY HAS ALREADY BEEN NAMED TUCKER AND IT ALREADY FOUND A LOVING FAMILY. ONE OF THE VET TECHS HERE AT THE LEVY ANIMAL CLINIC HAS ADOPTED HIM AND SHE SAYS SHE'S HAPPY TO TAKE HIM HOME."

WILLISTON POLICE SAY THE ACT WAS DEFINITELY INTENTIONAL.

"This is just a cowardly despicable act, and somebody out there knows and I want them to call."

PUPPY FOUND BURIED-ONCAM

OK OIL REFINERY EXPLOSION-VO

ONE PERSON IS DEAD AND ANOTHER IS IN THE HOSPITAL AFTER A REFINERY EXPLOSION IN OKLAHOMA.

ACCORDING TO C-V-R ENERGY, A BOILER EXPLODED.

THE COMPANY SAYS THE BLAST DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE HAD AN IMPACT ON THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

CARMAGGEDON 2 BRIDGE COLLAPSE-VO-LIVE

WORK CONTINUES THIS MORNING ON THE 405 IN LOS ANGELES, EVEN AFTER WORK STOPPED BECAUSE AN OLD PILLAR FROM THE MULHOLLAND BRIDGE COLLAPSED.

WORK IS STILL GOING ON TO REMOVE THAT COLLAPSED PILLAR, BUT CREWS HAVE ALSO GOTTEN BACK TO WORKING ON OTHER PARTS OF THE BRIDGE NOW.

THIS IS ALL PART OF THE SO-CALLED "CARMAGGEDON TWO" WEEKEND THAT HAS CLOSED DOWN TEN MILES OF THE BUSIEST HIGHWAY IN THE NATION.

VATICAN TRIAL-VO

ONE OF POPE BENEDICT'S TRUSTED CONFIDANTE'S COULD GET UP TO FOUR YEARS IN PRISON IF FOUND GUILTY OF LEAKING SECRETS TO A JOURNALIST.

PAOLO GABRIELE'S TRIAL BEGAN YESTERDAY.

VATICAN TRIAL-SOT VO

"This trial is completely unprecedented in the last 200 years because it never happened that there was a traitor in the inner circle of the Pope."

IPADS LEARNING DISABILITIES-ONCAM

AN I-PAD MAY SEEM LIKE A FUN TECH TOY--

BUT AS ONE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL HAS FOUND, IT CAN BE A LIFE-CHANGING TOOL FOR KIDS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES.

IPADS LEARNING DISABILITIES-PKG

NATS: "you need to select a box first."

AT THE FORMAN SCHOOL, STUDENTS ARE LEARNING ABOUT THE WORLD.

NATS: "northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere below."

USING SOME OF THE MOST POPULAR TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORLD. THE IPAD.

"It's a great writing tool, a great research tool and I think it's helped a lot of kids here." COVER?

THE TABLET HAS A PROFOUND EFFECT ON THIS SCHOOL BECAUSE MOST OF THE NEARLY 200 STUDENTS HERE. HAVE LEARNING DISABILITIES.

"I have issues with writing and reading comprehension and they're able to give me the support I need."

SOPHOMORE PETER NEWMARK STRUGGLES WITH DYSLEXIA.

"what happens to me is when I read a lot. for some reason. out of a book, I freeze up a lot quicker. My brain just doesn't want to keep going."

APPS LIKE IREAD ALLOW PETER TO MANIPULATE HIS ASSIGNMENTS IN SEVERAL WAYS. ENABLING HIM TO COMPLETE WORK THAT WAS NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE. JUST A YEAR AGO.

NATS: "I just highlight the section and hit speak. the hospital seems to stretch out forever."

"it's much easier for me than just reading it in my head. because it takes me much longer to interpret the words."

THE iPADS WERE INTRODUCED HERE AT FORMAN JUST LAST YEAR. AND NOW THEY'RE LOOKING TO TAKE THINGS A MAJOR STEP FURTHER.

"Not just help kids access the curriculum, but actually perhaps change the way they interact with it at the base root. at the level of neuroplasticity, actually rewiring the brain."

THE SCHOOL JUST WON A 50 THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT FROM THE HEARST FOUNDATION TO DEVELOP AN IPAD APP TO GET AT THE ROOT OF LEARNING.

"See how I can spread out."

FACULTY AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS WILL WORK WITH KIDS LIKE PETER NEWMARK. TO FIND WAYS TO TRAIN THE BRAIN TO HOLD AND PROCESS MORE INFORMATION. AND PAVE THE WAY TO EVEN GREATER ACCOMPLISHMENT.

"As we continue to refine it and find success, our hope would be to share it with others, so that kids anywhere could benefit from it."

GIVING THEIR COMPLEX MINDS EASIER ACCESS TO EVERYTHING THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER.

TOSS TO BREAK-1SHOT

YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--

BREAK FIVE AT 6:49:45

6:52 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

6:52 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

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.

We'll wrap up the month of September on a high note in the weather department as bright, sunny skies dominate yet another day.

With that said, we'll still keep a chance of rain in the forecast as a few isolated showers develop during the afternoon and evening, but the rain shouldn't cover a whole lot of ground.

Here's how our Sunday should set up: the first part of the day will pretty much stay rain free; our sky will stay nice and sunny with temperatures starting in the 70s and warming to near 90 by midday. By the middle of the afternoon and through the evening, a few pockets of heavy rain and storms will develop, but the chance of any one spot getting hit by rain will be around 30%. We're just not expecting a whole lot of rain today with our atmosphere staying somewhat stable and tranquil.

Like last night, a few storms may linger past sunset, especially for locations deeper inland. Otherwise, look for a few clouds to hang around overnight with temperatures cooling to the mid 70s.

We'll start to notice some changes in our weather by Monday as a weather system approaches from the northwest. Ahead of this weather system, an onshore flow will develop across Southwest Florida, which will usher in a decent amount of tropical moisture. While we don't expect a complete washout from this weather pattern, we do expect to see more cloud cover along with a better chance of rain, not just for Wednesday but also for most of the upcoming week.

One thing to prepare for during the first half of the week is the potential for an earlier start to the rain, which we often see with our winds coming off the Gulf. Some mid to late morning shower activity will be possible Monday through Wednesday, but the good news for those with outdoor afternoon plans is the bulk of the afternoon and evening rain will get pushed deeper inland.

BIG BREAKTHROUGH FOR PLUS SIZED MODEL-ONCAM

WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD MODEL, YOU MAY THINK OF "RAIL THIN" GIRLS ON THE CATWALK.

BUT ALINA CHO INTRODUCES US TO A WOMAN WHO IS DEFYING THAT STEREOTYPE--

BIG BREAKTHROUGH FOR PLUS SIZED MODEL-PKG

NE LOOK AT THE BODY.AND THE FACE.IT'S CLEAR.ROBYN LAWLEY. IS A BOMBSHELL.

BUT WHAT WOULD YOU THINK IF WE TOLD YOU.LAWLEY IS A PLUS-SIZED MODEL?

You really struggled with your weight, didn't you?

"Yeah, I am just, I'm naturally just a bigger size."

6 FOOT 2.A SIZE 12.AND PROUD OF IT.

"I'm happy with who I am. Why do I have to change? You know, like, just for a size 0 frame."

THE now 23-YEAR-OLD AUSTRALIAN BEGAN HER CAREER AS A TRADITIONAL MODEL at age 16.

ALWAYS FIGHTING TO LOSE WEIGHT. rarely WINNING THE BATTLE.

FOR A TIME, SHE QUIT.

THEN, ONE DAY.

"I saw an Australian plus-sized model doing really well, and I googled plus-sized modeling, had no idea it existed, really. And, you know, I found photos of other models doing amazing editorial and I was like, I can do this."

LOOK AT HER NOW.

ON THE COVERS OF VOGUE ITALIA. FRENCH ELLE.

AND HER LATEST GIG: AN AD CAMPAIGN FOR RALPH LAUREN.THE FIRST TIME THAT COMPANY HAS EVER HIRED A PLUS-SIZED MODEL.

It's a huge coup.

"It's a huge, huge, huge, huge feat, certainly. She's setting the tone. She is setting the tone for what the curve market is becoming."

"It was my first actual real big designer to use me in my whole career. So that was how big of a deal it was for me. And it's such an iconic brand."

MAKING A STATEMENT THAT REAL WOMEN LOOK LESS LIKE THIS. AND MORE LIKE THIS.

"I think now it's starting to swing back into more curvy, you know, with Mad Men and the TV starting to embrace more of a curvier figure. They're starting to want that. Like, women want to see that.

"They want to see women who look like them, right?"

"Yeah, they want to see, it's relatable."

SO IS LAWLEY'S LOVE FOR FOOD.

"That looks amazing."

"There is no love sincerer than food."

"That's right."

SHE EVEN HAS A FOOD BLOG. CALLED "ROBYN LAWLEY EATS."

"Oh!"

"Yeah, that's something I've made and photographed.

SHE CALLS IT.

"Food porn."

"Yes, that's what I look up in my spare time."

A MODEL WHO HOPES ONE DAY TO NOT JUST GRACE THE COVERS OF MAGAZINES. BUT WALK THE CATWALK, TOO.

"I want it to be in every runway and a few girls in every runway as well as different ethnicities or different ages."

"Just give me the opportunity."

"Yeah."

"Yeah."

7AM PKG MEAT PRICES RISING-ONCAM

FARMERS -- HIT HARD BY THE EXTENDED DROUGHT AND RISING FEED PRICES -- SENT A HIGHER-THAN-USUAL NUMBER OF ANIMALS TO SLAUGHTER LAST MONTH.

THAT MEANS THE PRICE OF MEAT WILL LIKELY RISE NEXT YEAR.

7AM PKG MEAT PRICES RISING-PKG

"People love meat."

MEAT HAS PRIDE OF PLACE AT JAMIE STACHOWSKI'S BUTCHER SHOP IN WASHINGTON.

"What can I get for you, my friend?"

HAM.PASTRAMI.STEAK.IT'S ALL HERE.

"We're a meat eating country and no matter what, people are going to find a way to get meat."

BUT WITH PRICES FOR PORK AND BEEF EXPECTED TO RISE NEXT YEAR.

THIS LONG-TIME MEAT MAN SAYS CONSUMERS WILL HAVE TO PAY MORE -- OR GET USED TO NEW CUTS.

"What happened in the last increase is people went from eating a lot of primals to NY strips, the porterhouses - they went to eating secondary cuts."

"Everybody loves bacon."

THE COMING STICKER SHOCK WILL IMPACT NOT JUST BUTCHERS BUT RESTAURANTS AND DINNER TABLES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

"THE WORST DROUGHT IN DECADES MEANS HIGHER COSTS FOR ANIMAL FEED AND LOWER PROFITS FOR FARMERS. FARMS LIKE THIS ONE HERE IN MARYLAND HAVE ALREADY HAD TO RAISE PRICES TO KEEP UP. "

"What you doing, honey?"

JULIE GRAY STINAR RUNS A SMALL FARM NEAR THE WEST VIRGINIA BORDER.

WHERE SHE RAISES HENS, HOGS AND CATTLE.

A THIRD OF HER COSTS GOES TO ANIMAL FEED -- WHICH IS MOSTLY CORN AND SOY.

PRICES FOR CHICKEN AND PIG FEED HAVE SKY-ROCKETED SINCE JULY.

Stinar: It was $14.77 on July 2nd. Now it's $16.79 so it's gone up by two dollars in two months.

Athena: That's fair-- a significant amount.

Stinar: And so then here we have the pig pellet was 12.22 and now the pig pellet is 15.06.

Athena: So it's gonna get worse?

Stinar: Oh it'll get a lot worse.

SHE'S NOW CHARGING A DOLLAR A POUND MORE FOR HER SAUSAGE, PORK CHOPS AND BACON AND PLANS TO SWITCH FROM CORN-BASED HOG FEED TO SORGHUM TO SAVE MONEY.

"It's requiring a lot more creativity. You have to be really good at adapting."

SINCE SHE DOESN'T RAISE BROILER CHICKENS -- THE KIND YOU EAT -- IN WINTER, STINAR IS HOPING TO AVOID THE WORST OF THE PRICE SPIKE FOR THEIR FEED.

AND UNLIKE MOST AMERICAN FARMERS, SHE GRASS FEEDS HER CATTLE -- MEANING SHE WON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT GRAIN PRICES FOR THEM.

BACK IN WASHINGTON, STACHOWSKI'S CUSTOMERS ARE PREPARING THEMSELVES.

"The quality is worth it. I don't mind spending the money."

"There is a limit to what any person would pay."

ONE TONGUE-IN-CHEEK SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM.

"Eat more tofu."

THEN AGAIN - TOFU IS MADE OF SOY.

FINAL WEATHER-OMNI

We'll wrap up the month of September on a high note in the weather department as bright, sunny skies dominate yet another day.

With that said, we'll still keep a chance of rain in the forecast as a few isolated showers develop during the afternoon and evening, but the rain shouldn't cover a whole lot of ground.

Here's how our Sunday should set up: the first part of the day will pretty much stay rain free; our sky will stay nice and sunny with temperatures starting in the 70s and warming to near 90 by midday. By the middle of the afternoon and through the evening, a few pockets of heavy rain and storms will develop, but the chance of any one spot getting hit by rain will be around 30%. We're just not expecting a whole lot of rain today with our atmosphere staying somewhat stable and tranquil.

Like last night, a few storms may linger past sunset, especially for locations deeper inland. Otherwise, look for a few clouds to hang around overnight with temperatures cooling to the mid 70s.

We'll start to notice some changes in our weather by Monday as a weather system approaches from the northwest. Ahead of this weather system, an onshore flow will develop across Southwest Florida, which will usher in a decent amount of tropical moisture. While we don't expect a complete washout from this weather pattern, we do expect to see more cloud cover along with a better chance of rain, not just for Wednesday but also for most of the upcoming week.

One thing to prepare for during the first half of the week is the potential for an earlier start to the rain, which we often see with our winds coming off the Gulf. Some mid to late morning shower activity will be possible Monday through Wednesday, but the good news for those with outdoor afternoon plans is the bulk of the afternoon and evening rain will get pushed deeper inland.

7 AM PREVIEW-2SHOT

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