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KEY LIST TOP STORIES-HLF SCR RVL
HL1) FM MURDER-VO TOPS SCOTUS NEW TERM BEGINS-PLASMA VO
HL2) CHARCO ARSON DAMAGE-VO TOPS SCOTUS NEW TERM BEGINS-PKG
HL3) SEX OFFENDER ARREST-SS TOPS TOSS TO GABY-2 SHOT
OPEN-CLIP CAPT WALLY TRIAL DELAYED-REM LIVE
FIRST FORECAST-WX CTR CAPT WALLY TRIAL DELAYED-VO,SS
TOSS TO CLIFTON-SOTVO, SS, DOUBLE BOX CAPT WALLY TRIAL DELAYED-REM LIVE
FM MURDER INVESTIGATION-LIVE DEPUTY HITS GIRL-VO
FM MURDER INVESTIGATION-PKG COLLIER HIT AND RUN FATAL-VO
FM MURDER INVESTIGATION-LIVE COLLIER HIT AND RUN FATAL-SOTVO
ARSON SURVEILLANCE-TRXVO WIPE CLARION HOTEL AUCTION-VO
CHAR CO ARSON DAMAGE-VOTOPS WIPE DEAD LOTTERY WINNER-VO
CHAR CO ARSON DAMAGE-SOTVO DC SHOOTER CONFESSION-VO
SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED-SS SCIENTISTS ANTARTICA-VO WIPE
WEATHERHOLT IN COURT-SS SCIENTISTS ANTARTICA-SOTVO
DECISION 2012-CLIP BOCA GRANDE TOLL CHANGE-ON CAM
PRESIDENTIAL RACE-ON CAM CARMAGEDDON SUCCESS-SOTVO
PRESIDENTIAL RACE-PKG BULLIED TEEN-ON CAM
CAPE UEP VOTE-SS, ON CAM BULLIED TEEN-PKG
GAS PRICES-CG BULLIED TEEN-TAG
MANUFACTURING-HALF GFX, live stox TEASE FOUR-2SHOT
FRED LANGDALE FUNDRAISER-SS TZ4 A) NEIGHBORS SAVE MAN-VOTOPS
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS-SS TZ4 B) EGG DONOR ADS-VOTOPS
TEASE ONE-2SHOT NEIGHBORS SAVE MAN-ON CAM
TZ1 A) JOB FAIR-VOTOPS NEIGHBORS SAVE MAN-PKG
TZ1 B) SMARTPHONE BILLS-VOTOPS ALASKA FIRST SNOW-VO
WEATHER-STC CROSS TALK-2 SHOT
MARKET WATCH-PKG FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP
RESTAURANTS JOB FAIR-VO WIPE FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
RESTAURANTS JOB FAIR-SOT, OC BNR BACKGROUND TV-VO
CROSSTALK-2 SHOT KIDS IN HEALTH STUDIES-VO
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP EGG DONOR ADS-ON CAM
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL EGG DONOR ADS-PKG
SMARTPHONE BILLS-ON CAM EGG DONOR ADS-TAG
SMARTPHONE BILLS-PKG MASSIVE STRETCH-VO
MILK PRICES GOING UP-VO COMING UP @ 4-CLIP
CD TURNS 30-VO A) concussion consequence-VOTOPS-WIPE
TEASE TWO-2 SHOT B) plane crash study-VOTOPS-WIPE
TZ2 A) iPAD LEARNING-VOTOPS C) homecoming prank-VOTOPS
TZ2 B) FLYBOARDING-VOTOPS TEASE FIVE-ONCAM
iPAD LEARNING DISABILITIES-ON CAM MIROMAR AX-TRXVO TOPS
iPAD LEARNING DISABILITIES-PKG FM MURDER INVESTIGATION-TRXVO TOPS, SS
FLYBOARDING-VO ARSON SURVEILLANCE-VOTOPS
BONNIE & CLYDE GUNS SOLD-VO SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED-SS TOPS
TEASE THREE-2SHOT GAS PRICES DOWN-CG TOPS
TZ3 A) SCOTUS TERM-VOTOPS MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE
TZ3 B) BULLIED TEEN-VOTOPS CLOSE-3-SHOT
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HL1) FM MURDER-VO TOPS


FOR THE 19TH TIME THIS YEAR--

FORT MYERS POLCE ARE INVESTIGATING A MURDER.

THIS TIME IT'S A FORMER DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT.

NBC2 IS TALKING WITH FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS ABOUT WHO THIS YOUNG MAN WAS. Return to index of stories...


HL2) CHARCO ARSON DAMAGE-VO TOPS


DETECTIVES IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY FIND THOSE FOUR BOYS SEEN ON SURVEILLANCE TAPE RIDING THEIR BICYCLES.

COULD THEY HOLD THE CLUE TO AN ARSON INVESTIGATION? Return to index of stories...


HL3) SEX OFFENDER ARREST-SS TOPS


AND CAPE CORAL POLICE ARREST A SEX OFFENDER--

HE'D BEEN ON THE RUN FOR *SIX* YEARS--

AND WAS LIVING IN OUR AREA UNDER A *NEW* IDENTITY!

NBC2 NEWS AT NOON STARTS NOW!! Return to index of stories...


OPEN-CLIP


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FIRST FORECAST-WX CTR


We'll start off your Monday with several coastal showers through that morning that will gradually edge inland as we go through midday. A lot of this rain will get carried toward the interior later in the afternoon, but more showers will likely develop behind this activity, keeping all of us at risk for a passing shower at any time today.

Even though our rain chances will be fairly high today , we'll still see some dry periods, so don't expect the entire day to be a washout. Just prepare for being in and out of showers through the day with some of the rain potentially being very heavy. We'll also see the possibility for some thunderstorms in the mix with a few producing gusty winds and lots of lightning. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO CLIFTON-SOTVO, SS, DOUBLE BOX


NBC-2 WORKING TO GET MORE INFORMATION ON A DEADLY SHOOTING OVER THE WEEKEND IN FORT MYERS.

A TWENTY YEAR OLD MAN IS DEAD.

we all know that there's 19 homicides in the city this is the 19th dead body.52:28 it's a giant puzzle we have some pieces we're trying to put the other pieces together

JONTAVIUS CARTER IS THE CITY'S 19TH HOMICIDE VICTIM THIS YEAR.

HE WAS SHOT SUNDAY MORNING IN THE WESTWOOD APARTMENTS.

JANTAVIUS GRADUATED FROM DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL IN MAY--

AND SPENT THE SUMMER WORKING AT THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK.

NBC2's CLIFTON FRENCH IS AT DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL--

HE JOINS US LIVE WITH THE LATEST ON THE INVESTIGATION.

CLIFTON. Return to index of stories...


FM MURDER INVESTIGATION-LIVE


POLICE ARE LOOKING AT THIS AS A MANSLAUGHTER INVESTIGATION RIGHT NOW, OTHER THAN THAT, THEY HAVE NOT RELEASED MUCH INFORMATION.

BUT WE HAVE BEEN LEARNING A LOT ABOUT THE VICTIM, JONTAVIUS CARTER WHO TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF MANY PEOPLE WHO KNEW HIM. Return to index of stories...


FM MURDER INVESTIGATION-PKG


SOT:Patrick Comer, Victim's Mentor "This guy was a good guy, he was a good guy, hardworking good kid and I loved him. Was he always easy? I joked with him all the time, 'hey when I started this job I had black hair' 'JT you gave me grey hair.'"

PATRICK COMER, A FORMER REPORTER AND NEWS ANCHOR NOW WORKS WITH AT RISK YOUTH TO MAKE SURE THEY GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND AT THE SAME TIME. PUTTING THEM TO WORK.

THIS PAST SPRING, JONTAVIUS CARTER, KNOWN AS JT. GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL AFTER GOING THROUGH PATRICK'S PROGRAM.

SOT: Patrick "JT, a good guy, I put a lot of sweat into him"

PATRICK EXPLAINS JT WAS INDEED AN AT RISK STUDENT.

HE SAYS HIS FATHER WAS IN PRISON, AND THE YOUNG MAN SIMPLY HAD NO DIRECTION.

BUT DESPITE HIS CHALLENGES, JT STARTED TO SUCCEED.

SOT: Patrick "Some kids you worry because maybe they had a background. JT was not a thug, was not a drug guy not a street guy, not a fighter."

THROUGH THE SCHOOL AND THAT PROGRAM, HE WAS GIVEN A JOB AT THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK.

WHERE THE YOUNG MAN MADE AN IMPRESSION ON EVERYONE HE WORKED WITH.

HIS TIME AT THE FOOD BANK ENDED THREE WEEKS AGO, STILL, HIS PICTURE HANGS ON THE WALL THERE.

TODAY, WOKERS HERE PASS THAT PHOTO WITH HEAVY HEARTS.

SOT: Al Brislain, President Harry Chapin Food Bank "We felt good that we were helping him and he felt good that he was helping us and he brought something to the program everyday he came."

SOT: patrick "Just a good guy." Return to index of stories...


FM MURDER INVESTIGATION-LIVE


THIS IS THE 19TH HOMICIDE IN FORT MYERS SO FAR THIS YEAR.

POLICE SAY TODAY, THE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS LATEST ONE CONTINUES.

LIVE IN FORT MYERS, CLIFTON FRENCH, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


ARSON SURVEILLANCE-TRXVO WIPE


CHARLOTTE COUNTY DETECTIVES SAY THEY'VE IDENTIFIED ALL *FOUR* BOYS FROM A SURVEILLANCE VIDEO.

INVESTIGATORS THINK THE KIDS HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT AN ARSON IN PORT CHARLOTTE SATURDAY NIGHT.

YOU CAN SEE THEM HERE IN THIS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO.

DEPUTIES QUESTIONED THEM TODAY--

AND RELEASED THEM TO THEIR PARENTS. Return to index of stories...


CHAR CO ARSON DAMAGE-VOTOPS WIPE


THE FIRE HAPPENED AT THE KALLIS GERMAN BUTCHER SHOP ON U-S 41 JUST AFTER EIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT.

THE MANAGER SAYS THE FIRE DAMAGED A LARGE COOLER IN THE BACK OF THE BUILDING. Return to index of stories...


CHAR CO ARSON DAMAGE-SOTVO


It very much saddens me. This is our livelihood here. We're here to do what we do. It's not funny.

THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE TO DETERMINE THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE ARSON.

THERE WERE NO INJURIES. Return to index of stories...


SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED-SS


A SEX OFFENDER ON THE RUN FOR *SIX* YEARS, IS BACK IN JAIL.

JOSE COREA WAS WANTED IN NEW JERSEY, ON CHARGES OF AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD.

AUTHORITIES RECEIVED A TIP THAT HE WAS LIVING IN CAPE CORAL UNDER A NEW IDENTITY--

ANGEL GARCIA.

FINGERPRINTS CONFIRMED THAT GARCIA IS COREA. Return to index of stories...


WEATHERHOLT IN COURT-SS


A MAN CHARGED WITH UNLAWFULLY FEEDING AN ALLIGATOR WILL FACE A JUDGE TODAY.

63 YEAR OLD WALLY WEATHERHOLT LOST HIS HAND TO A 9-FOOT GATOR IN JUNE.

THE AIRBOAT TOUR CAPTAIN WAS ALLEGEDLY FEEDING THE ALLIGATOR IN EVERGLADES CITY--

WHEN IT BIT OFF HIS LEFT HAND.

DOCTORS WERE NOT ABLE TO RE-ATTACH IT.

ITS ILLEGAL TO FEED AN ALLIGATOR.

IF FOUND GUILTY--

WEATHERHOLT FACES UP TO 60 DAYS IN JAIL AND A FINE. Return to index of stories...


DECISION 2012-CLIP


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PRESIDENTIAL RACE-ON CAM


IN POLITICS TODAY - DEBATE PREP.

BOTH PRESIDENT OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY ARE GETTING READY FOR THEIR FIRST FACE-OFF WEDNESDAY.

AS YOU MIGHT EXPECT, BOTH PARTIES ARE PREDICTING THEIR RESPECTIVE CANDIDATES WILL DO WELL.

TRACIE POTTS IN IS WASHINGTON. Return to index of stories...


PRESIDENTIAL RACE-PKG


THE PRESIDENT'S BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IN NEVADA FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS. PREPARING TO FACE ROMNEY IN DENVER WEDNESDAY:

"He's a good debater. I'm just okay. But what I'm most concerned about is having a serious discussion about what we need to do to keep the country growing."

BOTH SIDES ARE DOWNPLAYING EXPECTATATIONS. A SENIOR AIDE TO THE PRESIDENT SAYS ROMNEY WILL BE "PREPARED, DISCIPLINED, AGGRESSIVE."

ROMNEY'S DEBATE PARTNER CALLS THE PRESIDENT "A TOUGH DEBATER":

Ohio:35-:44

"Barack Obama is going to be formidable. I think it'll be a good debate, but I certainly would not underestimate what Barack Obama brings to it."

JOHN KERRY'S PLAYING ROMNEY WITH THE PRESIDENT. IN A WEEKEND MEMO, REPUBLICANS URGED HIM TO PRESS THE PRESIDENT ON LIBYA AND SYRIA.

IN TODAY'S WALL STREET JOURNAL. ROMNEY CALLS PRESIDENT OBAMA'S FOREIGN POLICY "DANGEROUS."

ROMNEY'S DEBATE PLAN: CLEARLY AND CONCISELY EXPLAIN HOW HE CAN FIX THE ECONOMY.

Presidential Nominee 1:04-1:09

"I expect to be able to describe that in a way people will understand, and if they do, I'll get elected."

HIS RUNNINGMATE PAUL RYAN'S ALREADY GETTING READY FOR HIS OWN DEBATE, A WEEK AWAY:

super burned in

Vice Presidential Nominee 1:14-1:18

"I really believe in the policies we're providing, that we're pursuing. At the end of the day, I'm just going to go in there and be me."

AND BOTH SIDES ARE ALREADY PLANNING THEIR POST-DEBATE RALLIES. RYAN'S WITH ROMNEY IN VIRGINIA THURSDAY. PRESIDENT OBAMA'S STAYING IN COLORADO.

I'M TRACIE POTTS IN WASHINGTON - BACK TO YOU. Return to index of stories...


CAPE UEP VOTE-SS, ON CAM


CAPE CORAL LEADERS TAKE UP A CONTROVERSIAL U-E-P VOTE INSIDE COUNCIL CHAMBERS TONIGHT.

AT STAKE IS AN ALMOST SEVEN-POINT-SEVEN MILLION DOLLAR DEAL TO GREEN LIGHT A UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT REBOOT.

IF APPROVED--

LEADERS WILL HIRE AN ENGINEERING FIRM AND NEW U-E-P DIRECTOR TO BRING CITY WATER AND SEWER SERVICES TO AN AREA NEAR TRAFALGAR PARKWAY AND CHIQUITA BOULEVARD.

EXPANSION PLANS IN THE AREA, KNOWN AS SOUTHWEST SIX SEVEN, CAME TO A HALT BACK IN 2009--

AMID COST CONCERNS FOR HOMEOWNERS.

EARLY ESTIMATES PREDICT HOMEOWNERS IN THE AREA WILL HAVE TO PAY BETWEEN 20 AND 30 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE SERVICE.

THE MEETING BEGINS AT FOUR-30 THIS AFTERNOON AT CAPE CORAL CITY HALL. Return to index of stories...


GAS PRICES-CG


IF YOU NEED TO FILL UP TODAY--

YOU WON'T FIND MUCH CHANGE IN PRICES AT THE PUMP.

ACROSS THE BOARD, THE PRICE FOR REGULAR UNLEADED REMAINS STEADY FROM YESTERDAY.

ACCORDING TO TRIPLE-A, PRICES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REMAIN AT 3-74 ON AVERAGE.

ANALYSTS SAY WE TYPICALLY SEE A DECLINE IN PRICES AT THE PUMP AS COOLER TEMPERATURES START TO SET IN. Return to index of stories...


MANUFACTURING-HALF GFX, live stox


SOME GOOD ECONOMIC NEWS TODAY.

MANUFACTURING GREW FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOUR MONTHS.

THE INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT ISSUED AN INDEX OF 51-POINT-5.

THAT'S UP FROM 49-POINT-6 IN AUGUST.

AND HIGHER THAN ANALYSTS EXPECTED.

A READING ABOVE 50 SIGNALS THE ECONOMY IS EXPANDING.

WALL STREET LIKED THE NEWS--

IT JUMPED OVER 150-POINTS AFTER THE OPENING BELL.

RIGHT NOW ITS----

THE OTHER INDICES ALSO ROSE.

A FULL REPORT FROM WALL STREET IS COMING UP IN JUST 5-MINUTES. Return to index of stories...


FRED LANGDALE FUNDRAISER-SS


THE GROUNDS IN MOORE HAVEN WILL BE PACKED THIS WEEKEND--

ALL IN SUPPORT OF THE TEENAGER WHO LOST HIS ARM TO A GATOR.

A FUNDRAISER TO HELP PAY FOR FRED LANGDALE'S RECOVERY WILL BE TAKING PLACE AT THE CHALONITKA GROUNDS IN MOORE HAVEN THIS SATURDAY.

A FIVE-K RUN WILL KICK OFF THE DAY AT MOORE HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL AT SEVEN A-M.

THE GATES WILL OPEN AT THE GROUNDS AT TEN A-M, AND THERE WILL BE SEVERAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY ALL DAY LONG INCLUDING MUSIC, FOOD, AND AN AIRBOAT SHOW.

FRED HAD HIS ARM BITTEN OFF BY A GATOR WHILE HE WAS SWIMMING ACROSS THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER THIS PAST JULY. Return to index of stories...


BREAST CANCER AWARENESS-SS


OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - SO YOU CAN BET YOU'LL SEE A WHOLE LOT OF PINK.

NBC2 IS A SUPPORTER OF THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AFFILIATE OF SUSAN G KOMEN FOR THE CURE.

MANY OF US HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY BREAST CANCER - AND WE WANT EVERYONE TO GET INVOLVED IN RAISING AWARENESS AND SAVING LIVES.

SO GET YOUR PINK ON THIS MONTH, POST YOUR PIC - AND you MAY BE FEATURED ON ONE OF OUR NEWSCASTS DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER.

JUST UPLOAD YOUR PICTURES TO OUR WEBSITE, NBC-2.COM AND CLICK ON SEE-SHOOT-SEND.

OR YOU CAN EMAIL THEM TO PICS@NBC-2.COM - AND WE'LL DO IT FOR YOU.

POST YOUR PINK - AND HELP RAISE AWARENESS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


TWO NEW RETAURANTS ARE GETTING READY TO OPEN IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.

AND THEY NEED LOTS OF HELP!

WE'LL TELL YOU ABOUT A JOB FAIR TODAY THAT COULD HELP 100 PEOPLE FIND A PLACE TO WORK!

AND IT SEEMS A NEW SMARTPHONE HITS THE MARKET EVERYDAY.

BUT DESPITE ALL THE TECHNOLOGY--

THERE'S AN AGE OLD PROBLEM THAT'S STILL GIVING ENGINEERS FITS! Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) JOB FAIR-VOTOPS


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TZ1 B) SMARTPHONE BILLS-VOTOPS


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WEATHER-STC


WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


MARKET WATCH-PKG


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RESTAURANTS JOB FAIR-VO WIPE


THERE IS A JOB FAIR TODAY FOR A NEW RESTAURANT THAT'S OPENING SOON IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.

THE RESTUARANT IS LOS CABOS CANTINA--

ANOTHER RESTAURANT, CALLED 'THE FIRESTONE IS ALSO OPENING.

BOTH ARE STILL BEING BUILT, BUT HOPE TO OPEN THIS FALL.

THE RESTAURANTS ARE OWNED BY THE SAME FAMILY WHO OWNS THE EDISON AND FORD'S GARAGE. Return to index of stories...


RESTAURANTS JOB FAIR-SOT, OC BNR


Downtown has so much potential to being a real big draw from people from Naples all over Southwest Florida so were hoping to revive the area.

THE JOB FAIR RUNS UNTIL THREE THIS AFTERNOON.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE JOB FAIR, HEAD TO NBC DASH TWO DOT COM. Return to index of stories...


CROSSTALK-2 SHOT


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FIRST ALERT FORECAST-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.

After seeing abundant sunshine to close out September, our weather will now take a turn for the wetter side as we head into the first week of October.

We'll start off your Monday with several coastal showers through that morning that will gradually edge inland as we go through midday. A lot of this rain will get carried toward the interior later in the afternoon, but more showers will likely develop behind this activity, keeping all of us at risk for a passing shower at any time today.

Even though our rain chances will be fairly high today , we'll still see some dry periods, so don't expect the entire day to be a washout. Just prepare for being in and out of showers through the day with some of the rain potentially being very heavy. We'll also see the possibility for some thunderstorms in the mix with a few producing gusty winds and lots of lightning.

Another change we'll notice in our weather for the next couple days is the breeze. Winds will start to ramp up out of the southwest today, ranging from 10-20 mph with some higher gusts.

For those looking forward to more sunshine, you may have to wait a while. It looks as though we'll stay locked in this stormier weather pattern through Wednesday, so we'll continue to see more clouds than sun along with higher than normal rain chances. An earlier onset to the rain will also continue, so showers remain a good bet during the morning and afternoon.

By Thursday we'll start to notice a dip in our rain chances with the morning rain also becoming less likely. Look for more sunshine to mix in during the morning as well, but clouds will build during the afternoon along with several showers and storms. We'll keep the possibility of afternoon scattered storms in our forecast all the way through the upcoming weekend. Return to index of stories...


SMARTPHONE BILLS-ON CAM


WITH A NEW LINE OF SMARTPHONES HITTING THE MARKET--

THERE ARE A COUPLE OF OLD, YET IMPORTANT PROBLEMS YOU CAN STILL ENCOUNTER WITH SMARTPHONES.

PROBLEMS FOR WHICH NO ONE'S COME UP WITH SOLUTIONS YET.

HERE'S NBC'S CHRIS CLACKUM. Return to index of stories...


SMARTPHONE BILLS-PKG


TWO, HUGE DRAWBACKS REMAIN AS PREVALENT TODAY AS THEY DID WHEN WE FIRST STARTED USING SMARTPHONES.

NUMBER ONE. THE MONEY WE'RE PAYING TO USE THEM.

"46% of those surveyed actually pay a hundred dollars or more each month on their phone bill"

A SURVEY BY JACKIE WARRICK'S COUPONCABIN-DOT-COM EVEN FOUND SOME WOULD RATHER STAY CONNECTED. THAN EAT.

"21% of those surveyed spend more on their mobile plan each month than they do on groceries.

SHE SAYS SMART USE OF SMARTPHONES MEANS TO CLOSELY EXAMINE EACH BILL, EACH MONTH.

WHICH LEADS TO ISSUE NUMBER TWO. AS MORE AMERICANS GO MOBILE, SO ARE HACKERS AND THIEVES.

"While mobile threats have been fairly small historically, we're seeing cyber crime shift to the mobile world"

DAVE COLE AT SYMANTEC SAYS SECURITY SOFTWARE FOR SMARTPHONES IS STILL WOEFULLY LACKING BUT A SIMPLE SOLUTION EXISTS.

"Password protect ! It's the single most important thing you can do. It's free and it's easy. It's inconvenient, but it's the best thing you can do With so much of your personal data going onto your phone or even a tablet device, you absolutely need to password protect the device."

AND, BY ALL MEANS, HE SAYS INSTALL OR ENABLE THE REMORE WIPE FUNCTION ON THE PHONE.

CHRIS CLACKUM, NBC NEWS. Return to index of stories...


MILK PRICES GOING UP-VO


MILK PRICES COULD SOON *DOUBLE* IF THE FARM BILL ISN'T RENEWED.

THE NATION WOULD REVERT TO 1940'S ERA AGRICULTURE POLICY, IF IT'S NOT PASSED.

THAT COULD CAUSE MILK PRICES TO RISE ABOUT SIX DOLLARS PER GALLON!

THE SENATE PASSED A NEW FARM BILL--

BUT IS STALLED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Return to index of stories...


CD TURNS 30-VO


THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY--

THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CHANGED FOREVER.

THAT'S WHEN THE FIRST COMMERCIAL *COMPACT DISC* WAS RELEASED.

THE ALBUM WAS BILLY JOEL'S "52ND STREET".

SINCE THEN HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF CDS HAVE BEEN SOLD--

BUT THE NUMBERS ARE DROPPING QUICKLY AS THE WORLD MOVES INTO THE DIGITAL REALM.

THE FIRST SONY C-D PLAYER SOLD FOR 730-DOLLARS!

THAT'S ABOUT 17-HUNDRED DOLLARS TODAY!! Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2 SHOT


MOST OF US THINK OF iPAD'S AS COOL INVENTIONS!!

BUT SOME TEACHERS ARE USING THEM AS TEACHING TOOLS.

COMING UP, HOW ONE TEACHER IS USING THEM TO TEACH KIDS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES--

AND CHECK OUT THIS THING!

SOOOOOO COOOL!!!

IT IS THE LATEST PIECE OF FUN ON THE WATER!

WE'LL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT--

NEXT. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) iPAD LEARNING-VOTOPS


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TZ2 B) FLYBOARDING-VOTOPS


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iPAD LEARNING DISABILITIES-ON CAM


THE TREND TOWARD TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM CONTINUES TO GROW BY LEAPS AND BOUNDS.

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

BUT AS ONE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL FOUND OUT--

IT CAN BE A LIFE-CHANGING TOOL FOR KIDS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES.

BRAD DRAZEN HAS THE STORY. Return to index of stories...


iPAD 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.

BRAD DRAZEN NBC NEWS. Return to index of stories...


FLYBOARDING-VO


IT'S THE LATEST CRAZE IN AUSTRALIA--

FLYBOARDING.

IT'S A MIX BETWEEN A JETSKI AND A JETPACK.

THE DEVICE ALLOWS YOU TO DIVE UNDERWATER, THEN SHOOT UP AS HIGH AS 30 FEET INTO THE AIR.

THE FLYBOARD IS ATTACHED TO A JETSKI BY A KEVLAR HOSE, THAT PUMPS WATER TO KEEP IT ALOFT.

IT'S NOT CHEAP. ONE SELLS FOR 12-THOUSAND DOLLARS! Return to index of stories...


BONNIE & CLYDE GUNS SOLD-VO


A RARE PICE OF AMERICAN HISTORY WENT UP FOR AUCTION OVER THE WEEKEND.

TWO GUNS FROM THE INFAMOUS OUTLAWS "BONNIE AND CLYDE" WERE SOLD FOR MORE THAN 500-THOUSAND DOLLARS.

BONNIE PARKER'S COLT 38 SNUB NOSE DETECTIVE SPECIAL SOLD FOR 264-THOUSAND--

AND CLYDE BARROW'S COLT 45 FETCHED A LITTLE LESS.

PARKER'S REVOLVER WAS FOUND TAPED TO HER INNER THIGH--

AND BARROW'S ON HIS WAISTBAND THE DAY THEY WERE AMBUSHED AND FATALLY SHOT BY A POLICE. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2SHOT


COMING UP--

WE'LL UPDATE SOME OF THE TOP STORIES WE'RE FOLLOWING TODAY.

PLUS--

IT'S THE *FIRST* DAY FOR A NEW TERM ON THE U-S SUPREME COURT.

IT WILL HEAR SEVERAL LANDMARK CASES--

INCOLVING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND GAY RIGHTS.

WE'VE GOT A PREVIEW.

AND TALK ABOUT REDEMPTION.

WE HAVE A HEART WARMING STORY OF HOW A GIRL WAS BULLIED - AND AN ENTIRE COMMUNITY CAME OUT TO SUPPORT HER.

BUT FIRST -- HERE'S A LOOK AT WHAT'S COMING UP TODAY AT 3 O'CLOCK ON DR. OZ--- Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A) SCOTUS TERM-VOTOPS


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TZ3 B) BULLIED TEEN-VOTOPS


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DR. OZ LOOKLIVE TEASE-SOTTOPS


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OPEN-CLIP


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TOP STORIES-HLF SCR RVL


FORT MYERS POLCIE ARE INVESTIGATING THEIR *19TH* HOMICIDE OF THE YEAR.

JONTAVIUS CARTER WAS SHOT YESTERDAY MORNING IN THE WESTWOOD APARTMENTS.

CARTER GRADUATED FROM DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL IN MAY.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY DETECTIVES FOUND THOSE FOUR BOYS SEEN ON SURVEILLANCE VIDEO.

INVESTIGATORS WANT TO KNOW IF THEY KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT A WEEKEND ARSON.

DETECTIVES TALKED TO THE BOYS THEN LET THEM GO.

AND CAPE CORAL LEADERS TAKE UP A CONTROVERSIAL U-E-P VOTE INSIDE COUNCIL CHAMBERS TONIGHT.

AT STAKE IS A NEARLY 8-MILLION DOLLAR DEAL TO GREEN LIGHT A UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT REBOOT. Return to index of stories...


SCOTUS NEW TERM BEGINS-PLASMA VO


THE U-S SUPREME COURT BEGAN ITS NEW TERM THIS MORNING.

IT PLANS TO HEAR A NUMBER OF MAJOR CASES TO DECIDE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND GAY RIGHTS.

ONE OF THE FIRST CASES WILL FOCUS ON THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AND THE USE OF RACE TO HELP FILL OUT INCOMING CLASSES.

THE OUTCOME OF THE CASE COULD LIMIT OR EVEN END THE USE OF RACIAL PREFERENCES IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS.

HERE'S NBC's FRANCE KUO. Return to index of stories...


SCOTUS NEW TERM BEGINS-PKG


THE NINE JUSTICES OF THE U-S SUPREME COURT WILL BEGIN A NEW TERM ON MONDAY.

ONE THAT COULD BRING RULINGS ON VOTING RIGHTS. GAY MARRIAGE. AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION.

ONE CASE THE COURT WILL HEAR INVOLVES THE PRACTICE OF CONSIDERING RACE FOR COLLEGE ADMISSIONS.

ABIGAIL FISHER SUED AFTER SHE WAS REJECTED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN.

"There were people in my class with lower grades, who weren't in all the activities I was in, who were accepted into UT. And the only difference between us was the color of our skin."

BUT DEFENDERS OF THE PRACTICE SAY STUDENTS ARE BETTER PREPARED BY A MORE DIVERSE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.

"The best way to get to racial diversity is to consider race in an individualized way that looks at the whole applicant."

THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT SIGNED BY PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON. IS ALSO FACING

NUMEROUS CHALLENGES.

THE LAW STATES THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WILL ONLY RECOGNIZE TRADITIONAL MARRIAGES.

MEANING NO FEDERAL BENEFITS. EVEN WHERE SAME SEX-MARRIAGE IS LEGAL.

"Same-sex couples are denied hundreds of different rights and benefits that are provided to married different-sex couples under federal law.":09

ON THE DOCKET AS WELL. WHETHER TO CURTAIL PARTS OF THE HISTORIC VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965.

IT MANDATES FEDERAL OVERSIGHT FOR STATES WITH A HISTORY OF VOTING DISCRIMINATION. WHEN

CHANGING ANY RULES FOR ELECTIONS.

CHALLENGERS SAY THE LAW IS OUTDATED AND UNNECESSARY.

A BIG LINE-UP OF CASES. THAT COULD CHANGE THE LANDSCAPE OF CIVIL RIGHTS IN AMERICA.

FRANCES KUO. NBC NEWS. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO GABY-2 SHOT


TRIAL DELAYED FOR A COLLIER COUNTY AIRBOAT CAPTAIN ACCUSED OF FEEDING AN ALLIGATOR.

63 YEAR OLD WALLY WEATHERHOLT LOST HIS HAND TO A 9-FOOT GATOR IN JUNE -- PROSECUTORS SAY HE WAS FEEDING A GATOR WHEN IT HAPPENED -- AND IT COULD LAND HIM IN JAIL.

NBC2'S GABY FLEISCHMAN IS LIVE OUTSIDE THE COURTROOM IN COLLIER COUNTY -- GABY, WHAT'S DELAYING THE TRIAL? Return to index of stories...


CAPT WALLY TRIAL DELAYED-REM LIVE


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CAPT WALLY TRIAL DELAYED-VO,SS


He lost his left hand to A 9 foot alligator, Doctors weren't able to reattach it.

The 63 year old was then charged for unlawfully feeding the alligator. He pleaded not guilty last moth. Today he faced a judge-- but his attorney aske for a continuance. He said they dont have all of the evidence in the case yet-- including video taken by a tourist of the incident.

Nbc2 got this picture from a witness-- this is reportedly a snapshot of that video where the gators jumps out of the water and bites weatherholts hand off after he allegedly fed it. Return to index of stories...


CAPT WALLY TRIAL DELAYED-REM LIVE


Judge set new hearing date for oct 31. Return to index of stories...


DEPUTY HITS GIRL-VO


A BONITA SPRINGS WOMAN --

*HIT* BY A DEPUTY'S CRUISER --

IS IN THE HOSPITAL RECOVERING TODAY.

ACCORDING TO F-H-P.

LEE COUNTY DEPUTY CHRISTOPHER MEYER WAS RESPONDING TO A DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE CALL--

WHEN 18 YEAR OLD MEGAN CONWAY WALKED IN FRONT OF HIS CRUISER.

IT HAPPENED AROUND 4AM SATURDAY ON OLIVE ROAD.

CONWAY IS IN FAIR CONDITION AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER HIT AND RUN FATAL-VO


A WOMAN DIED IN EAST NAPLES SATURDAY MORNING -- AFTER BEING HIT BY A CAR ON ESTEY AVENUE.

THE DRIVER TOOK OFF AND AUTHORITIES HAVE STILL NOT FOUND THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE.

NOW, FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE REMEMBERING 48-YEAR-OLD ROBIN WALLACE.

THE WALLACE FAMILY IS AT LOSS FOR WORDS.

JOHN WALLACE WANTS PEOPLE TO KNOW HIS LATE WIFE WAS LIKE NO OTHER. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER HIT AND RUN FATAL-SOTVO


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

THE WALLACE FAMILY TELL US ROBIN WAS A MCDONALD'S EMPLOYEE WHO LOVED WHAT SHE DID--

AND GIVING BACK THROUGH CHARITY.

THEY ALSO TELL US BIKING IS ONLY SOMETHING SHE TOOK UP RECENTLY. Return to index of stories...


CLARION HOTEL AUCTION-VO


NOW THAT EVERYTHING'S GONE,

PART OF THE CLARION HOTEL WILL BE DEMOLISHED AND THE RENOVATED FOR NEW BUSINESSES.

OVER THE WEEKEND--

EVERYTHING FROM BEDROOM SETS TO KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO CHANDELIERS WAS SOLD.

THE CLARION HOTEL, IT'S RESTAURANTS AND TIKI BAR CLOSED LAST MONTH.

IT WAS BOUGHT BY LOCALLY OWNED CREIGHTON DEVELOPMENT.

ALL THE GOODS THAT DIDN'T SELL WILL BE DONATED TO LOCAL CHARITIES. Return to index of stories...


DEAD LOTTERY WINNER-VO


A LOTTERY WINNER WHO MADE HEADLINES AFTER IT WAS REVEALED SHE WAS STILL ON WELFARE - AND WAS COLLECTING CHECKS FROM THE GOVERNMENT = HAS DIED.

AMANDA CLAYTON WAS CHARGED WITH WELFARE FRAUD - FOR CONTINUING TO COLLECT FOOD STAMPS AFTER HITTING THE LOTTERY IN MICHIGAN.

FRIENDS FOUND AMANDA DEAD AT HER HOME IN SUBURBAN DETROIT SATURDAY MORNING.

OF THE ONE-MILLION DOLLARS THAT CLAYTON WON - LOCAL MEDIA SAYS SHE ONLY HAD ABOUT 67-THOUSAND DOLLARS LEFT. Return to index of stories...


DC SHOOTER CONFESSION-VO


IT'S BEEN TEN YEARS SONCE ONE OF THE MOST NOTORIOUS KILLING SPREES IN THE NATION'S HISTORY.

FOR 21-DAYS--

JOHN MUHAMMED AND LEE BOYD MALVO HELD THE NATION'S CAPITOL IN TERROR.

THE DUO WENT ON A 21-DAY SHOOTING SPREE--

KILLING PEOPLE AT RANDOM.

IN AN INTERVIEW WITH THE WASHINGTON POST--

MALVO TALKS ABOUT HIS ROLE AND HIS REMORSE

HE CALLS IT THE "WORST PAIN i'VE EVER FELT".

MUHAMMED WAS EXECUTED IN 2009 FOR HIS PART IN THE CRIMES.

MALVO--

NOW 27-YEARS-OLD. IS SERVING LIFE IN PRISON. Return to index of stories...


SCIENTISTS ANTARTICA-VO WIPE


IT MAY BE FALL HERE--

BUT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WORLD IT'S SPRING!

EVERY YEAR AT THIS TIME--

HUNDREDS OF U-S SCIENTISTS AND WORKERS MAKE THEIR ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE BACK TO ANTARCTICA.

OVER THE WINTER ONLY A BARE BONED STAFF REMAINS TO OVERSEE OPERATIONS.

BUT DURING THE SUMMER THEIR NUMBERS SWELL INTO THE HUNDREDS.

MOST ARE AIRLIFTED BY THE U-S AIR FORCE FROM NEW ZEALAND. Return to index of stories...


SCIENTISTS ANTARTICA-SOTVO


"Today we've got a whole bunch of scott base crew heading down there. and we're looking forward to a season of supporting science down there."

OVER THE NEXT FIVE MONTHS--

THE U-S AIR FORCE WILL FLY MORE THAN 100 FLIGHTS FROM NEW ZEALAND TO ANTARCTICA--

TO FERRY PERSONNEL AND SUPPLIES BACK AND FORTH. Return to index of stories...


BOCA GRANDE TOLL CHANGE-ON CAM


STARTING TODAY, IT'LL COST YOU AN EXTRA DOLLAR TO GET TO BOCA GRANDE.

THE GASPARILLA ISLAND BRIDGE AUTHORITY IS RAISING THE TOLL TO SIX DOLLARS.

THE BOARD MUST RAISE MILLIONS TO PAY FOR REPLACING THE AGING BRIDGES. Return to index of stories...


CARMAGEDDON SUCCESS-SOTVO


CARMAGEDDON TWO FAILED TO MATERIALIZE IN LOS ANGELES OVER THE WEEKEND.

THE MAYOR SAYS INSTEAD OF CARMAGEDDON WAS "CARMA-HEAVEN 2."

The 10-mile closure of the nation's busiest highway was a resounding success.

THIS IS VIDEO OF THE 405 RE-OPENING OVERNIGHT, HOURS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE.

A SIMILAR CLOSURE LAST YEAR WAS DUBBED "CARMAGEDDON" FOR THE TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE MANY PEOPLE EXPECTED.

THIS TIME AROUND CREWS DEMOLISHED PART OF A BRIDGE--

TO MAKE ROOM FOR ANOTHER CARPOOL LANE.

"THE 405" CONNECTS THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY WITH LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND STRETCHES INTO THE WELL-TO-DO NEIGHBORHOODS OF WEST L-A. Return to index of stories...


BULLIED TEEN-ON CAM


NOW TO THAT INSPIRING HOMECOMING AT A MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL.

WHITNEY KROPP WAS TRICKED INTO THINKING SHE'D BEEN NOMINATED FOR HOMECOMING QUEEN--

IT TURNED OUT TO BE PART OF A CRUEL JOKE.

BUT IN THE END--

WHITNEY GOT THE LAST LAUGH.

LINSEY DAVIS HAS HER STORY. Return to index of stories...


BULLIED TEEN-PKG


FOR WHITNEY KROPP.

THIS MOMENT WAS BIGGER THAN HOMECOMING.

IT WAS ABOUT OVERCOMING.

Nats homecoming

THE 16-YEAR-OLD SAYS SHE ALMOST DIDN'T JOIN THE HOMECOMING COURT FRIDAY

NIGHT AT HER HIGH SCHOOL IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN.

NAT: "You want it up?"

"Well I like it up too."

WHEN KROPP HEARD OVER THE LOUDSPEAKER AT SCHOOL THAT SHE'D BEEN NOMINATED,

SHE WAS THRILLED EVEN POSTING ON FACEBOOK.

"IN THE HOMECOMING COURT!:. A LITTLE NERVOUS BUT THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN

:"

BUT THEN KROPP LEARNED IT WAS ALL A CRUEL JOKE.THAT THE SO-CALLED POPULAR

KIDS AT OGEMAW HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL THOUGHT IT WOULD BE FUNNY TO CHOSE HER.

KROPP SAYS SHE WAS BEYOND HUMILIATED.TELLING A LOCAL STATION IN SAGINA.

THE SUBSEQUENT BULLYING INTENSIFIED.

Whitney Sot. "I actually thought about suicide."/ "I thought I wasn't

worthy at my high school."

BUT WHEN THE WEST BRANCH COMMUNITY IN MICHIGAN FOUND OUT ABOUT THE PRANK,

THEY RALLIED AROUND HER.

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS ENCOURAGED HER TO EMBRACE THE TITLE.PROVIDING HER

WITH A DRESS, HAIR STYLING, MAKEUP, SHOES AND DINNER FOR THE BIG NIGHT.

THERE ARE NOW MORE THAN 120 THOUSAND LIKES ON A "SUPPORT WHITNEY" FACEBOOK

PAGE.

IN AN INTERVIEW AIRING TUESDAY ON "KATIE". KROPP AND HER MOTHER SAY THEY

HOPE THIS STORY INSPIRES STUDENTS TO STICK UP FOR ONE ANOTHER.

WHITNEY

7:24:23 - Normally kids follow their gut and their mind to me I follow my

heart and my gut Do this and show them what your worth.

MOM

09:15:01 There may be kids out there that have looked at her and seen her

story and said I can do that too.

AS FOR FRIDAY NIGHT

Nats cheers

KROPP WALKED OUT ONTO THE FIELD WITH MORE THAN A THOUSAND CHEERING

SUPPORTERS.INCLUDING SOME FROM THE OPPOSING TEAM.

SOT Whitney

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BULLIED TEEN-TAG


THAT WAS LINSEY DAVIS REPORTING.

WHITNEY WAS NOT CROWNED HOMECOMING QUEEN--

BUT THE EVENT DID TURN INTO A MOMENT FOR HER--

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TEASE FOUR-2SHOT


REAL HEROES COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES--

COMING UP--

THE STORY OF ONE HERO WHO WAS IN THE RIGHT PLACE--

AT THE RIGHT TIME.

AND DONATING AN EGG IS ONE OF THE BEST GIFTS A WOMAN CAN GIVE TO ANOTHER WOMAN.

BUT THE PROCESS AND PROCEDURE CAN BE PAINFUL AND STRESSFUL.

WE'LL SHOW YOU EXACTLY WHAT'S INVOVLED.

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NEIGHBORS SAVE MAN-ON CAM


A BRONX MAN IS FEELING GRATEFUL TODAY.

HE'S ALIVE BECAUSE HIS NEIGHBORS HELPED HIM ESCAPE A LIFE THREATENING APARTMENT FIRE.

TRACIE STRAHAN HAS THE DRAMATIC RESCUE FROM NEW YORK. Return to index of stories...


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THOSE ARE THE WORDS THAT SHOOK RONNIE POE UP ENOUGH TO TAKE THIS LEAP CAUGHT ON CELL PHONE VIDEO THAT LIKELY SAVED HIS LIFE!

"I was nervous, but I knew somebody was gonna catch me. I was nervous, yeah, but I had to let go anyway."

THE 72 YEAR OLD IS NURSING A BRUISED HEEL..BUT HIS HEART IS FULL OF PRAISE AND APPRECIATION FOR LONGTIME

NEIGHBORS WHO STOOD UNDERNEATH HIS WALTON AVENUE APARTMENT THURSDAY AFTERNOON AND CAUGHT HIM

AFTER HE JUMPED TO ESCAPE FLAMES ENGULFING HIS KITCHEN.

THE CHAOS STARTED WHEN HE WAS COOKING.

"I heard something say BAM! I said what the hell is that? So I go in the kitchen. I see the flames that are coming from the curtain of the kitchen. Then I opened the door -- I

shouldn't have did that. When I opened the door, the flames said BAM.i said 'Oh Lord!"

"The flames in the kitchen continued to grow so Ronnie ran here into his bedroom, slammed the door, and then went for the only available exit."

"I said Ronnie's hanging out the window. She said 'No. no.' My wife thought I was kidding."

ALAAM THOMAS WAS AMONGST THE GROUP THAT SCRAMBLED TO RESCUE THEIR NERVOUS NEIGHBOR.

URGING HIM TO GRAB ONTO A CABLE WIRE AND CHANNEL HIS FORMER TRAINING IN THE MILITARY.

"We all got together and just said 'Jump.' And he caught onto the wire and we said 'Hold onto the wire. You're a paratrooper. You can make the jump.'"

"Grabbed the cable wire with this hand, then I grabbed it with this hand. When I came down it said 'snap snap snap snap' off the wall. That's when I came down. That's

when they caught me."

THE FDNY SAYS RONNIE, ANOTHER PERSON, AND A FIREFIGHTER WERE TREATED AT THE SCENE FOR MINOR INJURIES.

MOST OF HIS 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT IS BEYOND REPAIR. BUT HE'S JUST THANKFUL FOR THE HELPING HANDS THAT SAVED HIM.

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ALASKA FIRST SNOW-VO


THAT WAS TRACIE STRAHAN REPORTING.

YOU KNOW THE SEASONS ARE CHANGING--

WHEN ALASKA PICKS UP ITS *FIRST* SNOWFALL!

ANCHORAGE RESIDENTS WOKE UP TO A DUSTING IN SOME AREAS--

TO A FEW INCHES IN HIGHER ELEVATIONS.

KIDS AND CROSS COUNTRY SKIERS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE CONDITIONS.

THE SNOW WON'T LAST LONG--

TEMPERATURES ARE BACK INTO THE 40's TODAY.

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CROSS TALK-2 SHOT


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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.

After seeing abundant sunshine to close out September, our weather will now take a turn for the wetter side as we head into the first week of October.

We'll start off your Monday with several coastal showers through that morning that will gradually edge inland as we go through midday. A lot of this rain will get carried toward the interior later in the afternoon, but more showers will likely develop behind this activity, keeping all of us at risk for a passing shower at any time today.

Even though our rain chances will be fairly high today , we'll still see some dry periods, so don't expect the entire day to be a washout. Just prepare for being in and out of showers through the day with some of the rain potentially being very heavy. We'll also see the possibility for some thunderstorms in the mix with a few producing gusty winds and lots of lightning.

Another change we'll notice in our weather for the next couple days is the breeze. Winds will start to ramp up out of the southwest today, ranging from 10-20 mph with some higher gusts.

For those looking forward to more sunshine, you may have to wait a while. It looks as though we'll stay locked in this stormier weather pattern through Wednesday, so we'll continue to see more clouds than sun along with higher than normal rain chances. An earlier onset to the rain will also continue, so showers remain a good bet during the morning and afternoon.

By Thursday we'll start to notice a dip in our rain chances with the morning rain also becoming less likely. Look for more sunshine to mix in during the morning as well, but clouds will build during the afternoon along with several showers and storms. We'll keep the possibility of afternoon scattered storms in our forecast all the way through the upcoming weekend. Return to index of stories...


BACKGROUND TV-VO


HERE'S A STARTLING STATISTIC - YOUNG CHILDREN ARE EXPOSED TO AN AVERAGE OF 4 HOURS OF "BACKGROUND TELEVISION" EVERY DAY.

THIS IS WHEN THE T-V IS ON--

BUT KIDS AREN'T NECESSARILY ENGAGED IN WATCHING IT.

THE YOUNGEST KIDS ARE EXPOSED TO AS MUCH AS 6 HOURS A DAY.

THIS HAPPENS THE MOST IN AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILIES AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES.

THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS WARNS THAT BACKGROUND TELEVISION EXPOSURE--

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KIDS IN HEALTH STUDIES-VO


DUKE RESEARCHERS SAY KIDS ARE LARGELY *UNDER* REPRESENTED--

IN STUDIES TO DETERMINE EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY OF MEDICATIONS.

THEIR NEW STUDY ANALYZED MORE THAN 60-THOUSAND RESEARCH TRIALS FROM 2005 TO 2010.

PEDIATRIC SPECIFIC DISEASES ARE RARE--

AND THERE ARE SOME ETHICAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH TESTING ON CHILDREN.

STILL--

RESEARCHERS SAY IT'S IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE KIDS IN TRIALS TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE DOSES. Return to index of stories...


EGG DONOR ADS-ON CAM


ADS PROMISE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS to women who DONATE THEIR EGGS--

AND THESE ADS ARE POPPING UP MORE AND MORE ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES.

BUT IS IT WORTH THE MONEY?

DAN-YA BACCHUS HAS THE STORY. Return to index of stories...


EGG DONOR ADS-PKG


STUDENTS CAN MAKE MONEY FROM THEIR AILMENTS.

150 DOLLARS, TO JOIN A STUDY ON ATHLETE'S FOOT.

600 DOLLARS FOR RESEARCH ON INDIGESTION.

BUT THESE ADS, FOUND ON BENCHES OFFER MUCH MORE.

UP TO 10 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR YOUNG WOMEN WHO SELL THEIR EGGS TO A COUPLE THAT CAN'T HAVE THEIR OWN CHILDREN.

"It's kind of a win-win situation. I'm not using them, so maybe someone else would benefit from it."

WOMEN WHO VOLUNTEER, COULD END UP IN A BINDER LIKE THIS.

WITH THEIR PHOTO, AND DETAILS ABOUT THEIR ETHNICITY, HEIGHT AND WEIGHT, EVEN THEIR HOBBIES AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE.

"Well, they're highly valued."

DOCTOR SAMUEL WOOD RUNS THE REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES CENTER.

HIS COMPANY DOES NOT ADVERTISE FOR EGG DONORS.

BUT HE SAYS IT'S A GROWING BUSINESS, BECAUSE MORE OLDER COUPLES ARE TRYING TO GET PREGNANT, AND NEED DONOR EGGS.

WOOD SAYS COLLEGES ARE A GREAT PLACE TO ADVERTISE, BECAUSE MANY FEMALE STUDENTS ARE SMARTER, HEALTHIER AND MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN THE GENERAL POPULATION.

"The younger they are, the better their eggs."

"I don't think I would do it, personally. To me, it's something that money can't buy. I think it's strange."

MEGAN WOJTYSIAK SAYS THE IDEA OF BEING PAID TO LET A DOCTOR HARVEST HER EGGS, MAKES HER VERY UNCOMFORTABLE.

SHE THINKS THE ADS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO NEED MONEY.

"I think that's exactly what they're doing."

"But what I've found is that very few donors do it solely for the money. They love the idea that there's a couple that's desperate for a child and they have a chance to help them."

.AND MAKE GOOD MONEY DOING IT.

WOOD SAYS A WOMAN CAN MAKE 70 THOUSAND DOLLARS, BY HAVING HER EGGS HARVESTED A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN TIMES, OVER A FIVE YEAR PERIOD.

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EGG DONOR ADS-TAG


THAT WAS DAN-YA BACCHUS.

DOCTOR WOOD SAYS WOMEN WHO SELL THEIR EGGS--

MUST TAKE A SERIES OF MEDICATIONS FOR ABOUT *THREE* WEEKS, BEFORE HER EGGS ARE HARVESTED.

HE SAYS THOSE MEDICATIONS ARE EASY TO TOLERATE.

SOME WOMEN DO GET ABDOMINAL PAIN--

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MASSIVE STRETCH-VO


DOESN'T A LOOOOOONG STRETCH FEEL GOOD.

CHECK THIS OUT.

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE STRETCHED AND FLEXED TO MUSIC TODAY IN UKRAINE'S CAPITAL.

THE MASS MORNING EXERCISE WAS ORGANIZED BY A UKRAINIAN OLYMPIC SWIMMER!

HE SAID HE WANTED TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO ENGAGE IN SPORTS AND LIVE HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES.

NEARLY 15-THOUSAND PEOPLE TOOK PART.

A SPOKESMAN FROM UKRAINE'S NATIONAL RECORDS REGISTER--

SAID THE ORGANIZATION WOULD PASS ON DETAILS OF THE EVENT TO THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS. Return to index of stories...


COMING UP @ 4-CLIP


HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL IS BACK IN FULL SWING AND THOSE HARD HITS COULD BE DAMAGING YOUR CHILD'S BRAIN.

ALL NEW - WE BREAK DOWN THE WARNING SIGNS OF CONCUSSIONS.

AND - MILLIONS OF DOLLARS SLAMMED INTO THE GROUND - ON PURPOSE.

THIS PLANE CRASH TOOK FOUR YEARS OF PLANNING AND EXPERTS SAY THE WRECK WILL KEEP YOU SAFER IN THE AIR. Return to index of stories...


A) concussion consequence-VOTOPS-WIPE


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B) plane crash study-VOTOPS-WIPE


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C) homecoming prank-VOTOPS


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TEASE FIVE-ONCAM


AND STILL AHEAD ON THE NEWS AT NOON--

A LOOK AT OUR TOP STORIES.

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


MIROMAR AX-TRXVO TOPS


NEW VIDEO JUST INTO THE NBC2 NEWSROOM OF A SERIOUS CRASH AT BEN HILL GRIFFIN PKWY AND MIROMAR OUTLET DRIVE.

THIS WAS A ROLLOVER WITH TWO VEHICLES INVOLVED.

THREE PEOPLE WERE TRAPPED -- THEY'RE HEADED TO LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT. NO WORD YET ON THEIR CONDITIONS. Return to index of stories...


FM MURDER INVESTIGATION-TRXVO TOPS, SS


FORT MYERS POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THE SHOOTING DEATH OF A MAN.

IT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE 5:00 YESTERDAY MORNING--

AT THE WESTWOOD APARTMENTS OFF METRO PARKWAY.

POLICE SAY THIS MAN--

20-YEAR-OLD JONTAVIUS CARTER OF LEHIGH ACRES--

DIED AFTER HE WAS DROPPED OFF AT THE HOSPITAL BY SOMEONE WHO KNEW HIM. Return to index of stories...


ARSON SURVEILLANCE-VOTOPS


CHARLOTTE COUNTY DETECTIVES SAY THEY'VE IDENTIFIED ALL *FOUR* BOYS FROM A SURVEILLANCE VIDEO.

INVESTIGATORS THINK THE KIDS HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT AN ARSON IN PORT CHARLOTTE SATURDAY NIGHT.

YOU CAN SEE THEM HERE IN THIS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO.

THE FIRE HAPPENED AT THE KALLIS GERMAN BUTCHER SHOP ON U-S 41 JUST AFTER EIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT.

THE MANAGER SAYS THE FIRE DAMAGED A LARGE COOLER IN THE BACK OF THE BUILDING. Return to index of stories...


SEX OFFENDER ARRESTED-SS TOPS


A SEX OFFENDER ON THE RUN FOR *SIX* YEARS--

IS BACK IN JAIL.

JOSE COREA WAS WANTED IN NEW JERSEY--

ON CHARGES OF AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD.

AUTHORITIES RECEIVED A TIP--

THAT HE WAS LIVING IN CAPE CORAL UNDER A NEW IDENTITY--

ANGEL GARCIA.

FINGERPRINTS CONFIRMED THAT GARCIA WAS COREA. Return to index of stories...


GAS PRICES DOWN-CG TOPS


THERE ISN'T MUCH CHANGE IN THE PRICE AT THE PUMP.

ACROSS THE BOARD, THE PRICE FOR REGULAR UNLEADED REMAINS STEADY FROM YESTERDAY.

ACCORDING TO TRIPLE-A, PRICES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REMAIN AT 3-74 ON AVERAGE.

ANALYSTS SAY WE TYPICALLY SEE A DECLINE IN PRICES AT THE PUMP AS COOLER TEMPERATURES START TO SET IN. Return to index of stories...


MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE


TAKING ONE LAST LOOK AT THE DOW THIS HOUR. Return to index of stories...


CLOSE-3-SHOT


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