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ANCHOR SUPERS BIZARRE PET STORE ROBBERY-2SHOT
KEY LIST BIZARRE PET STORE ROBBERY-PKG
TOSS TO JOE-TRX, 2 SHOT BIZARRE PET STORE ROBBERY-TAG
MACHETE MAN IN FMPD-LIVE TEEN DRINKING DOWN-VO
MACHETE MAN IN FMPD-VO WIPE IRWIN SON FEEDS GATOR-VO WIPE
MACHETE MAN IN FMPD-SOT, SS IRWIN SON FEEDS GATOR-SOT, ON CAM
MACHETE MAN IN FMPD-LIVE TEASE THREE-2SHOT
TOSS TO MEAGHAN-TRXVO TOPS TZ3 A) AA STANDOFF-VOTOPS
SFM BODY FOUND-LIVE TZ3 B) FT HOOD TRIAL-VOTOPS
SFM BODY FOUND-VO WIPE DR. OZ LOOKLIVE TEASE-SOTTOPS
SFM BODY FOUND-SOT OPEN-CLIP
SFM BODY FOUND-LIVE TOP STORIES-HLF SCR RVL
CELL PHONE SEX ABUSE-SS AA STANDOFF-ON CAM
TOSS TO CLIFTON-VO AA STANDOFF-PKG
SANIBEL HOUSE MOVED-LIVE AA STANDOFF-TAG
SANIBEL HOUSE MOVED-PKG FT HOOD TRIAL DELAYED-VO
SANIBEL HOUSE MOVED-LIVE MONIQUE DAHGRA DISCOVERY-SS-VO
HISTORIC HOUSE FACTS-HALF GFX NFM CHILD PORN FOLO-SS, VO-WIPE
TOSS TO JOELLE-ON CAM NFM CHILD PORN FOLO-SOTVO
SAFE WALK TO SCHOOL DAY-NEWSROOM NAPLES HIT & RUN FOLO-VO-WIPE
SAFE WALK TO SCHOOL DAY-VO WIPE NAPLES HIT & RUN FOLO-SOTVO
SAFE WALK TO SCHOOL DAY-SOT FM CHURCH BICYCLES STOLEN-VO
SAFE WALK TO SCHOOL DAY-NEWSROOM WHALE SHARK ENCOUNTER-VO
DECISION 2012-CLIP WHITE HOUSE TREE-VO
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SS, ON CAM PINK PLATE SPECIAL-ON CAM
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-PKG PINK PLATE SPECIAL-PKG
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SS TOPS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS-SS
FERRY INVESTIGATION-VO TEASE FOUR-2SHOT
JAPAN RADIATION TESTS-VO TZ4 A) SUPPLEMENT SAFETY-VOTOPS
MINNESOTA WILDFIRE-VO TZ4 B) MILLIONAIRES-VOTOPS
SPACE STATION MOVES-VO WALTER THE CROW-ON CAM
BONITA GAMBLING TODAY-VO-CG WALTER THE CROW-PKG
MARCO ISLAND FORUM-CG CROSS TALK-2 SHOT
ONE AT BAT LAST NIGHT-VO WIPE FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP
ONE AT BAT LAST NIGHT-SOT, ON CAM FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
TEASE ONE-2SHOT SUPPLEMENT SAFETY-VO
TZ1 A) FBI SCAM-VOTOPS BIRTH DROPS-VO
TZ1 B) HOLIDAY SHOPPING-VOTOPS TANNING BED CANCER-VO
WEATHER-STC FECAL MATTER TRANSPLANT-ON CAM
MARKET WATCH-PKG FECAL MATTER TRANSPLANT-PKG
CAR AND TRUCK SALES-VO FECAL MATTER TRANSPLANT-TAG
HOLIDAY SHOPPING-VO MILLIONAIRES UNEMPLOYMENT-VO
CROSSTALK-2 SHOT COMING UP @ 4-CLIP
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP A) paid to pig out-VOTOPS-WIPE
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL B) inside model life-VOTOPS-WIPE
FBI SCAM-ON CAM C) bullied anchor responds-VOTOPS
FBI SCAM-PKG TEASE FIVE-ONCAM
FBI SCAM-TAG SFM BODY FOUND-TRXVO TOPS
SAMSUNG BAN LIFTED-VO MACHETE MAN-SSTOPS, VO
TOYS R US MATCH-VO SANIBEL HOUSE MOVE-VOTOPS
EARTH'S SONG-SOTVO PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SSTOPS
TEASE TWO-2SHOT MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE
TZ2 A) BIZARRE ROBBERY-VOTOPS CLOSE-3-SHOT
TZ2 B) IRWIN FEEDS GATOR-VOTOPS END TIME------------


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TOSS TO JOE-TRX, 2 SHOT


WE BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS OUT OF FORT MYERS.

POLICE SAY A MAN WALKED INTO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT *WAVING* A MACHETE!

OFFICERS SAY HE *SWUNG* IT AT THEM!

RIGHT NOW--

POLICE ARE TALKING TO HIM--

TRYING TO FIND OUT WHY!

NBC2's JOE ROETZ JOINS US LIVE FROM FORT MYERS POLICE HEADQUARTERS WITH THIS BIZARRE STORY--

JOE. Return to index of stories...


MACHETE MAN IN FMPD-LIVE


- a bizarre story - this man is lucky he wasn't killed with the number of officers that responded with weapons drawn. Return to index of stories...


MACHETE MAN IN FMPD-VO WIPE


- Take a look at surveillance video

- police say around 7:15 the man showed up in lobby asking to speak with officer.

- an unknowing officer walked in from a separate assignment - saw the man and began speaking with him

- at that point - his partner in training spotted the machete and ordered him to drop it - that's when the man starts swinging.

- they tried tasing him - able to cut the wires

- at this point - 8 officers are in the lobby. One is able to fire a taser and get the man on the ground.

- officers say there's no doubt he would've hurt them if he could. Return to index of stories...


MACHETE MAN IN FMPD-SOT, SS


Police are questioning 20 year old Dejuan Anderson right now. Return to index of stories...


MACHETE MAN IN FMPD-LIVE


- uncooperative

- no motive

Live in fm jr NBC 2 Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO MEAGHAN-TRXVO TOPS


MORE BREAKING NEWS OUT OF LEE COUNTY.

DEPUTIES ARE CONDUCTING A DEATH INVESTIGATION--

AFTER A SECURITY GUARD FOUND A BODY FLOATING IN A POND AT THE RENAISSANCE COMMUNITY.

NBC2's MEAGHAN SMITH JOINS US LIVE FROM THE SCENE--

MEAGHAN. Return to index of stories...


SFM BODY FOUND-LIVE


Death is not suspicious- Body found by a security guard floating in the pond around 8:30 this mornig. The guard then told a deputy who was in the area responding to an unrelated call. Return to index of stories...


SFM BODY FOUND-VO WIPE


Detectives taped off the grass around the pond and pulled the man's body from the water. They don't know who he is or how he died, but don't suspect anything suspicious. Return to index of stories...


SFM BODY FOUND-SOT


outq: no signs of foul play at this time. Return to index of stories...


SFM BODY FOUND-LIVE


No signs on trauma to the body. Medical examiner will do an autopsy. Return to index of stories...


CELL PHONE SEX ABUSE-SS


DEPUTIES ARREST A COLLIER COUNTY MAN, AFTER CELL PHONE VIDEO FOUND IN CALIFORNIA, SHOWS HIM ALLEGEDLY SEXUALLY ABUSING TWO CHILDREN IN NAPLES.

21-YEAR OLD MIGUEL IXCOTOYAC - IS CHARGED WITH SEXUAL BATTERY ON A CHILD YOUNGER THAN TWELVE.

A HOMELESS MAN FOUND IXCOTOYAC'S CELL PHONE IN FRESNO AND TRIED TO SELL IT.

THE BUYER FOUND THE TWO VIDEOS OF THE MAN, PERFORMING SEX ACTS WITH TWO YOUNG GIRLS. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO CLIFTON-VO


A HISTORIC HOUSE ON SANIBEL ISLAND HAS A NEW HOME.

THE SHORE HAVEN HOME IS NOW GOING TO BE ON EXIBIT AT THE SANIBEL HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND VILLAGE.

BUT MOVING A HOUSE IS NO EASY TASK, ESPECIALLY ON AN ISLAND.

NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US NOW LIVE ON SANIBEL WHERE THE HOUSE HAS JUST ARRIVED. Return to index of stories...


SANIBEL HOUSE MOVED-LIVE


IT TOOK LONGER THAN EXPECTED.

THIS HOUSE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE IN PLACE AT 4:00 THIS MORNING.

IT JUST FINALLY GOT HERE, AFTER MANY HOURS OF TOUGH TRAVEL. Return to index of stories...


SANIBEL HOUSE MOVED-PKG


SOT: "NEVER SAW A HOUSE MOVING ON THE STREET."

IT'S THE TALK OF THE TOWN.

AS PEOPLE STOPPED TO SEE A HOUSE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.

MOVING A HOUSE ON AN ISLAND, TAKES A LOT OF HARD WORK.

HIGH TECH EQUIPMENT.

AND A GIANT SET OF WHEELS.

FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE THE HISTORY OF SANIBEL, IT'S WORTH IT.

SOT: "WE'RE VERY EXCITED AND VERY PLEASED."

BUILT IN 1924 - IT'S A DUTCH COLONIAL SEARS AND ROEBUCK KIT HOME.

MOVING FROM BIRD LANE, IT'S NOW GOING TO BECOME A PART OF THE SANIBEL HISTORIC MUSEUM AND VILLAGE, 3 AND A HALF MILES AWAY.

SOT: ALEX WERNER, SANIBEL HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND VILLAGE "WHAT WE'VE DONE IS EXPAND THE CONCEPT OF THE MUSEUM OVER LAST TWO YEARS SO THAT IT'S NOT JUST BUILDINGS TO GO THROUGH AND SEEING DEAD OBJECTS ANTIQUITIES ETC, BUT MAKE IT COME ALIVE."

THE MOVE STARTED FRIDAY WHEN THIS HOUSE WAS PUT ON A BARGE AND SHIPPED A SHORT DISTANCE TO DIXIE BEACH BLVD.

IT'S ROAD TRIP BEGAN AT 10:00 LAST NIGHT.

TAKING IT DOWN THE ISLAND'S BUSIEST ROAD. PERIWINKLE WAY, MOVING INCHES AT A TIME.

CREWS TOOK DOWN POWER LINES, BLOCKED TRAFFIC AND RIPPED OUT STREET SIGNS.

BUT THE BIGGEST PROBLEM THEY FACED. NARROW STREETS LINED WITH TREES.

A PROJECT THAT KEPT CREWS BUSY FOR NEARLY 14 HOURS.

SOT: CHARLES DUMAS, WORKS FOR DICKEY BROS. TREE SERVICE "IT'S BEEN TOUGH, IT'S BEEN TOUGH, RAINING, BUT WE GOT IT DONE."

AND IT WAS ALL DONE TO GIVE THIS OLD HOUSE. A NEW HOME. Return to index of stories...


SANIBEL HOUSE MOVED-LIVE


THE HOUSE IS GOING TO BE SITTING ON THIS PLATFORM FOR A FEW DAYS BEFORE IT IS PUT ON THE FOUNDATION.

IT WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE A VISITOR'S CENTER AND OTHER AMENITIES INSIDE.

THIS HOME WAS DONATED TO THE

HISTORIC MUSEUM AND VILLAGE, BUT THE PRICE OF MOVING IT. 170-THOUSAND DOLLARS.

LIVE ON SANIBEL, CLIFTON FRENCH, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


HISTORIC HOUSE FACTS-HALF GFX


THE HOUSE WAS DONATED BY A CANADIAN FAMILY WHO DID NOT GET ANY TAX WRITE OFFS.

IT WILL HOLD AN ADMISSIONS CENTER--

CATERER'S KITCHEN AND HAVE MORE SPACE FOR DISPLAYS.

IT WILL ALSO ALLOW THEM TO WORK WITH THE SMITHSONIAN--

TO HOUSE TRAVELING EXHIBITS THAT COULD BE PERTINENT TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

IT WILL BE UPDATED WITH NEW A-C AND PLUMBING. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO JOELLE-ON CAM


A FRIGHTENING TREND- HAPPENING RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

SO FAR IN 2012, 5 KIDS HAVE BEEN HIT BY CARS ON THEIR WAY TO SCHOOL OR THE SCHOOL BUS STOP.

THIS MORNING - PARENTS AND STUDENTS ARE LOOKING TO STOP THAT FROM HAPPENING - RAISING AWARENESS ON INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY.

NBC2's JOELLE PARKS JUST GOT BACK FROM ONE MARCH IN BONITA SPRINGS-

SHE US LIVE FROM THE NEWSROOM WITH THE STORY--

JOELLE. Return to index of stories...


SAFE WALK TO SCHOOL DAY-NEWSROOM


THE GOAL IS TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR DRIVERS WHILE ALSO TEACHING KIDS TO STAY SAFE ON THEIR WAY TO SCHOOL.

INSTEAD OF JUST TELLING THEM,

PARENTS, TEACHERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIREFIGHTERS LED BONITA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY STUDENTS ON A 1 AND A HALF MILE WALK TO THEIR SCHOOL,

ALL SO ADULTS COULD SHOW THE KIDS WHAT TO DO. Return to index of stories...


SAFE WALK TO SCHOOL DAY-VO WIPE


THE GROUP MET AT THE FLAMINGO ISLAND FLEA MARKET AT 6:30 THIS MORNING,

WHERE THEY SUITED UP IN REFLECTIVE GEAR AND SIGNS.

THEN THE WALK BEGAN.

ABOUT 100 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED,

POINTING OUT PEDESTRIAN DANGERS,

AND URGING KIDS TO PAY ATTENTION TO THE CARS NEARBY THEM.

THESE- JUST A FEW TIPS SO WHEN THERE ISN'T SUPERVISION,

KIDS CAN STAY SAFE. Return to index of stories...


SAFE WALK TO SCHOOL DAY-SOT


7:56:52 we want to teach children how to walk safely, that they need to walk to the left, face traffic walk in the sidewalks if possible, if not if they can't, let's move all the way over to the left as far as we can so that way we can be safe when we're walking 07 Return to index of stories...


SAFE WALK TO SCHOOL DAY-NEWSROOM


STUDENTS FROM TANGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY ALSO PARTICIPATED IN TODAY'S EVENT,

JOINING 3 MILLION OTHER STUDENTS AND PARENTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

REPORTING LIVE JP. Return to index of stories...


DECISION 2012-CLIP


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PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SS, ON CAM


WE ARE LESS THAN *NINE* HOURS AWAY FROM THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE OF 2012.

THERE'S A LOT ON THE LINE--

AND THE LATEST POLLS PROVE THAT.

THE LATEST NBC NEWS AND WALL STREET JOURNAL POLL SHOWS OBAMA AND ROMNEY ARE STATISICALLY TIED HERE IN FLORIDA.

IT'S THE SAME STORY IN VIRGINIA.

THE PRESDIENT HOLDS A SLIGHTLY BIGGER MARGIN IN OHIO--

ONE OF THE FIVE KEY BATTLEGROUND STATES.

BOTH CANDIDATES ARE SPENDING THESE LAST FEW HOURS PRACTICING FOR TONIGHT'S DEBATE--

TRYING TO MKAKE SURE THEY DON'T SCREW UP.

HERE'S __________. Return to index of stories...


PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-PKG


THE LAST TIME PRESIDENT OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY MET -- FACE TO FACE - WAS

DURING THE 2008 CAMPAIGN SEASON

TONIGHT - FOUR YEARS LATER -- THEY MEET AGAIN IN THEIR FIRST PRESIDENTIAL

DEBATE.

IT'S A CRITICAL MOMENT

WITH THE RACE STILL VERY CLOSE ACCORDING TO THE LATEST ABC NEWS -

WASHINGTON POST POLL

SOT - Matthew Dowd

"Mitt Romney has to show up and be confident, compassionate and connect

with the audience."

SOT -- Matthew Dowd

"I think the President's all about his mannerisms and his style at this

point. I think he can't come across as irritable."

WHILE THE CANDIDATES GO THROUGH THEIR LAST MINUTE DEBATE PREP A SPEECH OBAMA

GAVE IN 2007 HAS RESURFACED.

THE CONSERVATIVE "DAILY TALKER" WEBSITE POSTED THE ENTIRE VIDEO LAST NIGHT.

CRITICS CALL IT "RACIALLY DIVISIVE" AS THE PRESIDENT ADDRESSED A LARGELY

AFRICAN-AMERICAN CROWD, CONTRASTING HOW FAMILIES IN NEW ORLEANS WERE TREATED

BY THE GOVERNMENT AFTER HURRICANE KATRINA COMPARED TO NEW YORK CITY

RESIDENTS AFTER 9/11.

SOT - OBAMA 2007

"What's happening down in New Orleans? Where's your dollar? Where's your

Stafford Act Money? Makes no sense! Tells me that the bullet hasn't been

taken out. Tells me that somehow the people down here in New Orleans, they

don't care about as much."

BUT THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN WAS QUICK TO FIRE BACK THIS MORNING.

Robert Gibbs, Obama Campaign Spokesperson

"FOX news reported on it five years ago "

Robert Gibbs, Obama Campaign Spokesperson

"I think it's a silly and desperate attempt by Republicans to get us away

from talking about the real issue." Return to index of stories...


PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SS TOPS


THAT WAS BRANDI HITT.

A REMINDER AGAIN THAT YOU CAN SEE TONIGHT'S FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE RIGHT HERE ON NBC2.

IT BEGINS AT NINE.

THAT'S FOLLOWED BY NBC2 NEWS ST 11. Return to index of stories...


FERRY INVESTIGATION-VO


HONG KONG AUTHORITIES ARE FINALLY INSPECTING THE WRECKAGE OF THE FERRY - INVOLVED IN THIS WEEK'S DEADLY ACCIDENT.

WHAT WENT WRONG REMAINS UNCLEAR, BUT NEW FOOTAGE OF THE FERRY SHOWS SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO ITS REAR HULL--

WHICH PARTIALLY SANK.

THE FERRY ALSO SUFFERED SEVERE DAMAGED TO ITS BOW.

SEVEN CREW MEMBERS, INCLUDING THE CAPTAINS OF BOTH VESSELS, WERE ARRESTED ON CHARGES OF ENDANGERING THE SAFETY OF OTHERS AT SEA.

38-PEOPLE WERE KILLED. Return to index of stories...


JAPAN RADIATION TESTS-VO


A SERIES OF EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TESTS ARE TAKING PLACE THIS WEEK IN JAPAN.

AN UNMANNED HELICOPTER IS MEASURING RADIATION LEVELS--

NEAR THE DAMAGED POWER PLANT.

THE HELICOPTER IS MEASURING RADIATION LEVELS--

OVER SOME OF THE DIFFICULT AND HARD TOR EACH TERRAIN AROUND THE PLANT.

THE GOVERNMENT STILL WON'T ALLOW RESIDENTS BACK TO THEIR HOMES.

THE PLANT *LEAKED* RADATION DURING LAST YEAR'S DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE. Return to index of stories...


MINNESOTA WILDFIRE-VO


A 25-HUNDRED ACRE WILDFIRE IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA - HAS FORCED THE EVACUATION OF THE TOWN OF KARLSTAD.

SO FAR THE FIRE'S BURNED AT LEAST SIX STRUCTURES, INCLUDING A COUPLE OF HOUSES--

BUT NO WAS HURT.

CLOSE TO 130 FIRE FIGHTERS ARE TRYING TO BRING IT UNDER CONTROL.

THIS AREA OF MINNESOTA HAS BEEN EXTREMELY DRY IN RECENT WEEKS.

THE FIRE WAS SPARKED BY SOME MOWING EQUIPMENT. Return to index of stories...


SPACE STATION MOVES-VO


DODGING DEBRIS!

THIS MORNING THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION WILL SOON BE ON THE MOVE.

ACCORDING THE RUSSIAN SPACE PROGRAM -- A FRAGMENT OF DEBRIS IS ON A COLLISION COURSE WITH THE SPACE STATION.

TO AVOID BEING HIT, RUSSIA'S MISSION CONTROL CENTER WILL FIRE BOOSTER ROCKETS TOMORROW AT 11-22 EASTERN TIME.

THAT WILL MOVE THE STATION INTO A DIFFERENT ORBIT.

THE SPACE STATION WILL MOVE WHEN THE LIKELIHOOD OF A COLLISION EXCEEDS ONE IN 10-THOUSAND. Return to index of stories...


BONITA GAMBLING TODAY-VO-CG


TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN BONITA SPRINGS - TO VOICE THEIR OPINION ABOUT GAMBLING IN THE CITY.

THE NAPLES FORT MYERS GREYHOUND TRACK IS ASKING THE CITY TO CONSIDER A *NEW AGREEMENT.

IT WOULD ALLOW THE FACILITY TO LOCK IN TAX RATES AND EXPAND, IF THEY HAVE SLOTS ON THE PROPERTY.

THE CITY WOULD STILL GET REVENUE FROM THE TRACK, AND ADDITIONAL MONEY FROM THE SLOT MACHINE COMMISSION.

A PUBLIC MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT AT FIVE-30 AT CITY HALL. Return to index of stories...


MARCO ISLAND FORUM-CG


MARCO ISLAND RESIDENTS HAVE A CHANCE TO MEET THE CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR CITY COUNCIL TONIGHT.

3 FORUMS ARE SCHEDULED.

THE 1ST ONE IS TONIGHT AT 6 AT THE MARCO ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUM.

9 CANDIDATES ARE VYING FOR 4 SEATS.

ALL 12-THOUSAND ISLAND VOTERS CAN CAST BALLOTS.

THE TOP 4 VOTE GETTERS WIN THE SEATS IN NOVEMBER.

ANOTHER FORUM IS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 9TH--

THE FINAL ONE OCTOBER 12TH. Return to index of stories...


ONE AT BAT LAST NIGHT-VO WIPE


A REMARKABLE BASEBALL STORY WITH HOLLYWOOD POTENTIAL - PLAYED OUT IN SOUTH FLORIDA LAST NIGHT.

ADAM GREENBERG WAS HIT IN THE HEAD BY A PITCH IN HIS FIRST MAJOR LEAGUE AT BAT, BACK IN 2005.

HE NEVER PLAYED IN THE BIG LEAGUES AGAIN.UNTIL LAST NIGHT.

THE MIAMI MARLINS GAVE HIM A ONE DAY CONTRACT TO PLAY AGAINST THE NEW YORK METS.

AND AT LONG LAST.GREENBERG GOT ANOTHER CHANCE AT THE PLATE. Return to index of stories...


ONE AT BAT LAST NIGHT-SOT, ON CAM


"It was magical. The energy in the stadium was something that I never experienced in my life, and I don't know if I will ever experience that again. Everyone that was there I think probably felt the same thing, the applause, you could feel the genuine support; it was awesome."

GREENBERG STRUCK OUT--

BUT HE WAS STILL ALL SMILES AFTERWARD. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


ANOTHER EMAIL SCAM IS SWEEPING ACROSS THE COUNTRY--

THIS TIME IT'S SUPPOSEDLY FROM THE F-B-I!

WE'LL SHOW YOU what TO LOOK FOR TO KEEP FROM BECOMING A VICTIM.

AND THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON IS FAST APPROACHING!

WITH THE ECONOMY STRUGGLING TO RECOVER--

WE'LL LET YOU KNOW HOW *JOYOUS* RETAILERS THINK IT WILL BE THIS YEAR. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) FBI SCAM-VOTOPS


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TZ1 B) HOLIDAY SHOPPING-VOTOPS


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WEATHER-STC


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


MARKET WATCH-PKG


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CAR AND TRUCK SALES-VO


CAR AND TRUCK SALES IN THE U.S. HAVE HIT THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE FEBRUARY OF 2008.

OF THE DETROIT THREE--

CHRYSLER GREW SALES 12-PERCENT OVER A YEAR AGO.

GENERAL MOTORS WAS UP ABOUT ONE AND HALF PERCENT--

FORD WAS *DOWN* SLIGHTLY.

JAPANESE CARMAKERS POSTED A BIG JUMP FROM LAST YEAR.

THEY RECOVERED NICELY AFTER REELING FROM THAT EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN. Return to index of stories...


HOLIDAY SHOPPING-VO


THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON IS FAST APPROACHING.

AMERICANS ARE EXPECTED TO SPEND *MORE*--

DURING WHAT TRADITIONALLY IS THE BUSIEST SHOPPING SEASON OF THE YEAR.

BUT IT WON'T BE AS BRISK AS THE LAST TWO YEARS.

THE NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION ONLY PREDICTS A 4-PERCENT INCREASE.

THAT'S THE SMALLEST INCREASE SINCE 2009. 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.

The stream of tropical moisture that brought on and off rain Tuesday is still flowing through Southwest Florida, keeping a good chance for scattered showers and storms in our forecast.

Through the mid day hours, temperatures will warm into the lower 80s, as a bit more sunshine is filtering through the clouds. As the atmosphere heats up into the afternoon and highs reach the mid to upper 80s, more showers and storms will start to build and develop. Like yesterday, some of the rain will be heavy at times, and we'll even see thunderstorms in the mix, too.

A strong steering flow from south to north will keep the rain that develops moving northward pretty swiftly, and we'll continue to squeeze in lots of dry, sunny spells in between the passing downpours. Overall, our rain chances will be close to 60%, so most of us should expect to see rain at some point during the day.

A few showers will continue to roam into Southwest Florida this evening and tonight, and the air will stay quite mild and muggy once again. Low temperatures should only cool into the mid to upper 70s through the overnight into early Thursday morning.

Thursday will be the day we start to see improvements, but scattered showers and storms will still make an appearance. The change we'll notice is a trend away from the morning rain with the best chance of rain coming during the afternoon and evening. The rain coverage will also drop a bit, going from 60% today to 40% Thursday. We also expect to see more sunshine and as a result, temperatures will warm into the low 90s.

Friday will feature another round of scattered afternoon and evening rain, but the first half of the day will be sunny and mostly dry; afternoon highs will climb into the low 90s.

As we head into the upcoming weekend, expect a more normal weather pattern across Southwest Florida with morning sun, afternoon storms, and highs staying in the low 90s.

In the tropics, Nadine continues to bring tropical storm conditions to parts of the Azores and will more than likely become a post tropical cyclone by the end of the week and into the weekend. Tropical Depression #15 formed at 11am, but it's not expected to last too long, as atmospheric conditions will remain unfavorable. Return to index of stories...


FBI SCAM-ON CAM


IT'S UNFORTUNATE--

BUT SCAMS ARE NOW A WAY OF LIFE.

THE LATEST ONE CLAIMS TO BE FROM THE F-B-I.

AND IF YOU'RE NOT CAREFUL--

YOU COULD FIND YOUR BANK ACCOUNT *EMPTY*!

HERE'S NBC's LYNDA BAQUERO. Return to index of stories...


FBI SCAM-PKG


FOUR POINT ONE MILLION DOLLARS!

AS SOON AS BRIAN BAKAL-- A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER-- SAW THAT FIGURE IN AN E-MAIL, HE BECAME SUSPICIOUS.

"The fact that I don't think someone is sending 4.1 million dollars to me. You have to be silly, well extremely gullible to even think this is a possibility."

THE E-MAIL STARTS OUT: "I AM SPECIAL AGENT JOHN EDWARD FROM THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION."

"And that the FBI agent has intercepted this, two crates of money addressed to me. Being sent to me through a Diplomat and somehow I am missing some paperwork. If I get this paperwork solved I can get all this dough."

THE NOTE ASKED BRIAN TO E-MAIL THE SO-CALLED FBI AGENT. AND IF HE DIDN'T.

"If I didn't follow the instructions and contact this man, I am liable for prosecution, arrest, interrogation, in trouble with the IRS, the department of homeland security."

BESIDES THE LARGE SUM OF MONEY. THERE WERE OTHER RED FLAGS FOR BRIAN:

"He left an e-mail. And it wasn't a.gov e-mail either."

AND THERE WAS THE CHARGE OF MONEY "LAUNDRY" IN THE E-MAIL-- THE CORRECT TERM IS MONEY "LAUNDERING"!

"The fact is, the first thing I saw was that it was not.gov, the second thing was no one is sending Brian Bakal 4.1 million dollars."

BRIAN REACHED OUT TO US HOPING TO WARN OTHERS.

"That if they get this e-mail, they laugh at it and throw it out. Or they laugh at it and delete it on their computer. I just don't want some poor other soul who for whatever reason oh boy someone is going to send me money, follow-up with this group." Return to index of stories...


FBI SCAM-TAG


THAT WAS LYNDA BAQUERO REPORTING.

IF YOU RECOGNIZE A SCAM--

NOTIFY AUTHORITIES AND THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU.

AND ALWAYS *NEVER* OPEN AN EMAIL IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHO ITS FROM. Return to index of stories...


SAMSUNG BAN LIFTED-VO


A U-S COURT HAS LIFTED A TEMPORARY SALES BAN AGAINST SAMSUNG.

THE SOUTH KOREAN COMPANY WILL NOW BE ABLE TO SELL ITS GALAXY TAB TEN-POINT-ONE IN THE U-S.

APPLE SUED SAMSUNG - TAKING THE COMPANY TO COURT OVER A PATENT DISPUTE.

THE LIFTED BAN COULD STILL HELP SAMSUNG IN THE RUN-UP TO THE PIVOTAL HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON. Return to index of stories...


TOYS R US MATCH-VO


TOYS "R" US IS OFFERING A HOT DEAL FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

TOYS "R" US WILL MATCH OTHER STORES' PRICES!

ANY TIME A CUSTOMER SHOWS A LOCAL COMPETITORS' ADVERTISEMENT SHOWING THE ITEM AVAILABLE FOR LESS--

TOYS R US WILL MATCH IT.

THE PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE IS GOOD NOW THROUGH CHRISTMAS EVE. Return to index of stories...


EARTH'S SONG-SOTVO


THIS IS A SOUND THAT'S OUT OF THIS WORLD--

LISTEN.

Earth singing

THAT SONG YOU JUST HEARD WAS EMITTED BY THE PLANET EARTH.

IT WAS BEAMED BACK BY A NASA SPACECRAFT.

THE SOUND IS CALLED A CHORUS.

NASA DESCRIBES THAT AS AN ELECTROMAGNETIC PHENOMENON, CAUSED BY PLASMA WAVES IN EARTH'S RADIATION BELTS.

THE SPACE AGENCY SENT TWO PROBES INTO SPACE IN AUGUST TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE EMISSIONS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2SHOT


POLICE ALWAYS SAY, WHEN FACING A CRIMINAL, NEVER DO ANYTHING EXCEPT CALL POLICE.

SEVERAL EMPLOYEES OF A PET STORE NOT ONLY DIDN'T TAKE THEIR ADVICE--

BUT TOOK THEIR RESPONSE TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL THAT'S TOO BIZARRE TO BELIEVE!

AND DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS KID?

HE HAS A VERY FAMOUS FATHER--

BUT IS ABOUT TO WALK IN HIS DADDY'S FOOTSTEPS. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) BIZARRE ROBBERY-VOTOPS


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TZ2 B) IRWIN FEEDS GATOR-VOTOPS


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BIZARRE PET STORE ROBBERY-2SHOT


THREE PEOPLE FOUND THEMSELVES IN JAIL--

AFTER A BIZARRE ROBBERY AT A PET STORE.

THE FREAKY PART OF THE STORY IS THAT THE ONES IN JAIL--

ARE THE *EMPLOYEES*!

SANDRA WINFREY SHOWS YOU WHAT WENT DOWN. Return to index of stories...


BIZARRE PET STORE ROBBERY-PKG


A pet shop owner and two of his employees end up behind bars after

taking matters into their own hands instead of calling police, authorities

say.But police were called after someone walking by the store looked in the

window and saw the scene, a customer getting beat down at the hands of

employees, officers said.

Inside Fins and Critters pet shop, a couple of employees thought they had a

shoplifter in the store. Instead of calling the cops, they locked the doors

and balled their fists, police said. According to the criminal complaint,

the two employees, William Jones and Tony Chapa, attacked the customer,

fists to the face, putting him in a choke hold and threatening to kill the

15-year-old who was with him.

The complaint also said that when the owner arrived, he told his employees

to take the customers into the back so he could get in on the action, too.

Police said the employees claimed the customer looked like the same guy who

stole a ferret a few months back. Return to index of stories...


BIZARRE PET STORE ROBBERY-TAG


THAT WAS SANDRA WINFREY REPORTING.

POLICE SAID THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE CUSTOMER EVER STOLE ANYTHING.

BOTH HE AND THE TEENAGER WERE ALLOWED TO GO.

THE EMPLOYEES FACE CHARGES OF KIDNAPPING--

CHILD ABUSE AND AGGRAVATED BATTERY.

THE STORE OWNER IS CHARGED WITH FALSE IMPRISONMENT AND CONSPIRACY. Return to index of stories...


TEEN DRINKING DOWN-VO


FEWER TEENS DRINKING AND DRIVING THAN THERE WERE 20 YEARS AGO.

THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL--

SAYS 10-PERCENT OF HIGH SCHOOLS STUDENTS 16 AND OLDER--

ADMIT TO DRINKING AND DRIVING LAST YEAR.

IN 1991--

THAT NUMBER WAS 22-PERCENT.

THE REPORT CREDITS RAISING THE MINIMUM DRINKING AGE TO 21--

AND ZERO TOLERANCE LAWS FOR TEENS CAUGHT DRINKING AND DRIVING. Return to index of stories...


IRWIN SON FEEDS GATOR-VO WIPE


THE SON OF THE LATE STEVE IRWIN IS FOLLOWING IN HIS FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS.

8-YEAR OLD ROBERT IRWIN FED HIS FIRST CROCODILE AT THE FAMILY'S ZOO IN AUSTRALIA.

ARMED ONLY WITH A BUCKET OF GARFISH--

AND WITH SOME ENCOURAGEMENT FROM SISTER BINDI AND MOTHER TERRI--

YOUNG ROBERT SHOWED NO FEAR AS HE STEPPED INTO THE PEN TO FEED A HUNGRY CROCODILE. Return to index of stories...


IRWIN SON FEEDS GATOR-SOT, ON CAM


"No, I'm not really scared of anything. But it's pretty fun. Every day I get to wake up to the tigers and elephants and crocs and everything."

ROBERT WAS INTRODUCED TO CROCODILES AT A VERY YOUNG AGE BY HIS FATHER.

HE SAYS HE HELPED HIS FATHER FEED A GATOR WHEN HE WAS JUST TWO--

BUT THIS WAS HIS *FIRST* SOLO FEEDING. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2SHOT


THE STANDOFF BETWEEN DISGRUNTLED PILOTS AND AMERICAN AIRLINES CONTINUES--

BUT NOW THEIR DISPUTE HAS MANY QUESTIONING WHETHER ITS PUTTING PASSENGER SAFETY AT RISK!

WE'VE GOT NEW INFORMATION ON THE LATEST MID-AIR PROBLEM.

AND A HEARING FOR THE ACCUSED FORT HOOD SHOOTER IS SET FOR NEXT WEEK--

BUT IT HAS *NOTHING* TO DO WITH HIS CASE.

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) AA STANDOFF-VOTOPS


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TZ3 B) FT HOOD TRIAL-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


HERE ARE SOME OF THE STORIES WE'RE TRACKING AT NOON.

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE CONDUCTING A DEATH INVESTIGATION.

A SECURITY GUARD AT THE RENAISSANCECOMMUNITY--

FOUND A BODY THIS MORNING IN A POND.

DEPUTIES DO NOT SUSPECT FOUL PLAY.

WE ARE A LITTLE MORE THAN 8-HOURS AWAY FROM THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.

THE LATEST POLLS IN FLORIDA SHOW THE RACE IS A STATISTICAL DEAD HEAT.

AND TONIGHT'S THE LAST NIGHT--

BONITA SPRINGS RESIDENTS CAN VOICE THEIR OPINIONS ABOUT GAMBLING IN THE CITY.

THE GREYHOUND TRACK WANTS A NEW AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY. Return to index of stories...


AA STANDOFF-ON CAM


ANOTHER DAY - ANOTHER EMERGENCY LANDING FOR AN AMERICAN AIRLINES PLANE.

THIS TIME IT WAS A MID-AIR INCIDENT ON A FLIGHT FROM DALLAS TO ST. LOUIS.

THE PILOTS WARNED PASSENGERS TO BRACE FOR AN "EMERGENCY LANDING"--

BUT IT TOUCHED DOWN SAFELY.

TODAY - THERE IS GROWING CONCERN THIS *FIGHT* BETWEEN PILOTS AND THE AIRLINE, IS PUTTING PASSENGER SAFETY AT RISK.

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


AA STANDOFF-PKG


Another American Airlines flight, another mid-air scare.

This time, flight 1862 traveling from Dallas to St. Louis Tuesday was

apparently forced to turn around after the landing gear appears to jam.

AA PILOT AUDIO

I have got a gear unsafe light.

Passengers are told to brace.

SOT KRIEGER

When they said assume the position, it was scary.

The plane lands safely. Though some onboard are skeptical.because of

American's well-publicized labor disputes with its union workers.

SOT ESTES

Some people are cheering as we landed and the rest of us are thinking, is

this a scenario they created or was it real?

Tuesday's emergency came on the same day the nation's third biggest carrier

grounded 47 of its 757's - nearly half the fleet - to remove and inspect

rows of seats after three scary incidents of seats coming loose.Even

flipping over.Mid-flight.

AA PILOT AUDIO

Our seats 14 a, b and c I think are totally disconnected.

The bankrupt airline insists those loose seats are the result of an error

with the saddle clamps which hold them to the floor.not sabotage by

disgruntled workers

SOT CAMPBELL

Somehow in the installation process of our seats we introduced a failure, we

are not sure if it is a mechanical failure or a human failure. Return to index of stories...


AA STANDOFF-TAG


THAT WAS T-J WINICK.

AMERICAN'S CEO ACKNOWLEDGED IN A LETTER TO EMPLOYEES THAT IT'S BEEN A CHALLENGING COUPLE OF WEEKS".

BUT HE ADDS THE AIRLINE AND THE PILOTS UNION WILL RESUME NEGOTIATIONS LATER TODAY. Return to index of stories...


FT HOOD TRIAL DELAYED-VO


A HEARING IS SET FOR NEXT WEEK IN THE COURT MARTIAL OF ACCUSED FORT HOOD SHOOTER MAJOR NIDAL HASAN.

BUT HIS ALLEGED CRIMES ARE NOT THE FOCUS.

HIS *BEARD* IS!

OFFICIALS ARE CONSIDERING *FORCING* THE SOLDIER TO SHAVE IT OFF.

ARMY REGULATION PREVENTS SOLDIERS FROM WEARING FACIAL HAIR WHILE IN UNIFORM.

HASAN IS A PRACTICING MUSLIM.

HE SAYS HE HAS A RIGHT TO KEEP HIS BEARD UNDER U-S LAWS PROTECTING RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS. Return to index of stories...


MONIQUE DAHGRA DISCOVERY-SS-VO


NEW DETAILS IN A CRASH THAT KILLED A CAPE CORAL TODDLER.

2 AND HALF YEAR OLD, EVA DAGHRA DIED IN FEBRUARY WHEN HER MOTHER REAR-ENDED AN S-U-V ON FOWLER STREET IN FORT MYERS.

THIS IS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO OF THE CRASH WE FIRST SHOWED YOU BACK AFTER THE ACCIDENT.

MONIQUE DAGHRA INSISTS SHE BUCKLED EVA INTO THE CAR SEAT AND PUT HER IN THE FRONT SEAT BECAUSE EVA CRIED WHEN SHE WAS I N THE BACK SEAT - AND COULD UNBUCKLE HER CARSEAT.

BUT INVESTIGATORS SAY THERE'S NO PROOF EVA WAS EVER STRAPPED IN, NOR THE CARSEAT TO THE CAR.

EVA DIED OF HER INJURIES. Return to index of stories...


NFM CHILD PORN FOLO-SS, VO-WIPE


NEW REVELATIONS TODAY ABOUT A NORTH FORT MYERS COUPLE--

ACCUSED OF SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A FOUR-YEAR-OLD GIRL.

ALAN JOHNSON AND JENNIFER SPARKS WERE ARRESTED IN JUNE.

DEPUTIES SAY SOMEONE FOUND THEIR CELL PHONE IN A STORE PARKING LOT -- WITH INAPPROPRIATE IMAGES OF THE FOUR-YEAR-OLD.

SPARKS KNEW WAS WATCHING THE GIRL AT THE REQUEST OF THE GIRL'S MOTHER.

AND JOHNSON IS A CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER.

IN DOCUMENTS RELEASED YESTERDAY WE UNCOVERED THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WAS CHECKING ON HIM --

SO WE WANTED TO KNOW WHY THE CHECKS DIDN'T STOP THE ABUSE. Return to index of stories...


NFM CHILD PORN FOLO-SOTVO


"we are looking at that he did have the right to privacy in his own home, that we didn't have the right to go in there without any probable cause, and anytime we see a case like this it does strike us very deeply."

SPARKS AND JOHNSON EACH FACE SIX CRIMINAL COUNTS - INCLUDING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.

THEY WILL BE IN COURT AGAIN IN DECEMBER. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES HIT & RUN FOLO-VO-WIPE


THE FAMILY OF AN EAST NAPLES MOTHER, HIT BY A CAR AND LEFT FOR DEAD - IS STILL PUSHING FOR ANSWERS.

48-YEAR-OLD ROBIN WALLACE WAS RIDING HER BIKE SUNDAY ON ESTEY AVENUE, WHEN A DRIVER HIT HER AND TOOK OFF.

JOHN WALLACE IS TORN UP AFTER LOSING HIS WIFE OF 28 YEARS. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES HIT & RUN FOLO-SOTVO


"I thought I'd be the one going first. But not this way. I didn't want nobody to take my wife this way."

ROBIN'S FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD SATURDAY.

RIGHT NOW - STATE TROOPERS ARE LOOKING FOR A VEHICLE WITH FRONT END DAMAGE.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ON THE CRASH IS ASKED TO CALL FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL. Return to index of stories...


FM CHURCH BICYCLES STOLEN-VO


THIEVES HIT A FORT MYERS CHURCH--

AND GET AWAY WITH MORE THAN A DOZEN BICYCLES MEANT FOR THE NEEDY.

IT HAPPENED LAST WEEK AT THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DOWNTOWN.

POLICE SAY THE CROOKS BROKE THROUGH A FENCE AND MADE OFF WITH 15 BIKES, WORTH ABOUT SIX-HUNDRED DOLLARS.

BUT IN THIS CASE IT'S NOT ABOUT THE MONEY--

THE CHURCH REPAIRS THE BIKES AND GIVES THEM TO THOSE IN NEED. Return to index of stories...


WHALE SHARK ENCOUNTER-VO


SOME GEORGIA FISHERMAN HAD A RATHER BIG ENCOUNTER WITH A RARE SHARK.

DURING A FISHING TRIP OFF THE COAST OF CARRABELLA, FLORIDA--

THE GROUP CAME IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH A WHALE SHARK.

THE 25-FOOT FISH APPARENTLY DIDN'T MIND THE FISHERMAN.

HE HUNG AROUND THE BOAT FOR ABOUT AN HOUR.

THE WHALE SHARK IS THE LARGEST FISH.

IT'S CURRENTLY LISTED AS A VULNERABLE SPECIES. Return to index of stories...


WHITE HOUSE TREE-VO


IT'S NOT CHRISTMASTIME YET--

BUT IT IS TIME TO SELECT THIS YEAR'S WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE.

LAST YEAR'S TREE CAME FROM WISCONSIN.

THIS YEAR THE TREE WILL HAIL FROM NORTH CAROLINA.

THIS MORNING OFFICIALS WILL VISIT "PEAK FARMS" TO PICK JUST THE RIGHT TREE--

BUT IT WON'T BE HARVESTED UNTIL LATE NOVEMBER--

JUST PRIOR TO ITS PRESENTATION. Return to index of stories...


PINK PLATE SPECIAL-ON CAM


THE BLUE PLATE SPECIAL AT A POPULAR SOUTH FLORIDA RESTAURANT IS NOW PINK.

AND THAT'S NOT THE ONLY THING.

AS DIANA GONZALEZ FOUND OUT--

THE WHOLE PLACE IS TAKING ON A NEW *HUE* FOR OCTOBER. Return to index of stories...


PINK PLATE SPECIAL-PKG


AT BLUE COLLAR IN NORTHEAST MIAMI THEY'RE COOKING UP A WAY TO CONTRIBUTE TO FINDING A CURE FOR BREAST CANCER.

CHEF DANNY SERFER OPENED THE RESTAURANT LESS THAN A YEAR AGO.AND DECIDED TO TURN BLUE COLLAR PINK FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER.

"Well my mom died 10 years ago this month from breast cancer so we thought what better way to kind of honor her and try to help out breast cancer awareness and research than by raising a bunch of money with the Komen Foundation."

SO HE DEVISED A SPECIAL MENU. WITH MARSHA'S SALAD NAMED AFTER HIS MOTHER. DUCK BREAST. AND PINK GELATO POPS. ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE SUSAN G KOMEN FOUNDATION.

"All of our guests are like, 'oh that's great.' One of them is donating a pink watch that we can auction off for a lot of money. One of them is like for every sandwich that someone buys I'll donate 5 dollars."

ONE PATRON IN PARTICULAR WAS MOVED BY WHAT CHEF SERFER IS DOING FOR BREAST CANCER MONTH.SURVIVOR GEORGEE KLUCK.

"I appreciate that he's bringing awareness to the cause. and for those of us that are survivors, and those of us that have lost people --- my husband lost his last wife to breast cancer --- it couldn't mean more."

BRINGING EARLY DETECTION TO MORE WOMEN IN MIAMI-DADE.

JACKSON'S MOBILE MAMMOGRAM WITH BRAND NEW DIGITAL EQUIPMENT.

"The digital offers a lot of benefits for patients. It is quicker. It is less painful. It has better quality. and it's more efficient." Return to index of stories...


BREAST CANCER AWARENESS-SS


THAT WAS DIANA GONZALEZ REPORTING.

AS DIANA SAID--

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 FOUR-2SHOT


THE OLD SAYING GOES--

DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ.

THAT'S NEVER MORE TRUE THAN WHEN YOU'RE IN THE MARKET FOR VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS!

WAIT UNTIL YOU HEAR WHAT SOME ACTUALLY CLAIM THEY CAN DO--

RIGHT ON THE LABEL.

AND WE HAVE A STORY THAT'S GOING TO MAKE A LOT OF YOU MAD - MILLIONAIRES COLLECTING SOMETHING, FEW OF YOU COULD EVER DREAM OF!! Return to index of stories...


TZ4 A) SUPPLEMENT SAFETY-VOTOPS


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TZ4 B) MILLIONAIRES-VOTOPS


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WALTER THE CROW-ON CAM


LAST SPRING A FAMILY IN OTTAWA FOUND AN INJURED BIRD ON A BIKE PATH.

THEY'VE SINCE NURSED IT BACK TO HEALTH.

IT CAN FLY ANYWHERE IT WANTS!

BUT AS OMAR PACHECO REPORTS--

SOMETIMES HOME IS WHERE YOU MAKE IT. Return to index of stories...


WALTER THE CROW-PKG


SOME SEE THEM AS A NUISSANCE.OTHERS AS A BAD OMEN.

BUT FOR ONE FAMILY WALTER.AND YUP THIS IS WALTER.IS A VERY SPECIAL CROW.

"sometimes if I'm feeling sad I know I can tell him cause I know he won't tell anyone else, or like secrets my friends have told me."

"He's kind of like another child in our family."

THE RENAUDS FOUND WALTER LAST SPRING - IN A DITCH, INJURED AND DYING.

THEY BROUGHT HIM HOME AND NURSED HIM BACK TO HEALTH.

EVENTUALLY IT WAS TIME TO LET WALTER FLY AWAY.

BUT HE DIDN'T LEAVE FOR LONG.

"as I walked the kids to school he trotted along behind us and I realized yeah, nope he thinks he's one of us and he's going to walk the kids to school and take care of them and be part of the gang."

HE IS FREE.FREE AS A BIRD.

THE SKY IS HIS PLAYGROUND.

BUT FOR WALTER HOME IS RIGHT HERE.

- partly covered

"we felt we were rescuing him and he would go off into the wild and that would be that but he's definitely become part of our family and he knows it too!"

THEY SAVED HIS LIFE.AND HE HASN'T FORGOTTEN.

FROM THE SKIES, HE KEEPS A CLOSE WATCH ON THE CHILDREN.

JUST WATCH WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WALTER SPOTS LIVIA AND ZACH HEADING OUT OF CLASS FOR RECESS.

LIVIA TELLS ME, LIKE ANY BEST FRIEND, WALTER KNOWS EXACTLY WHEN HE'S NEEDED MOST.

"one day i wasn't feeling that great and i was on the couch and he flew in the back door and he came and he sat on the couch and he snuggled under my arm and we were watching TV together so that really made our bond stronger."

"I know the day may come when he chooses to fly with a mate and do what crows do."

AND IF WALTER FINDS A NEW FLOCK, THE RENAUDS JUST HOPE HE'LL STILL FLY IN FOR A VISIT FROM TIME TO TIME.

OMAR DABAGHI-PACHECO, CBC NEWS, OTTAWA. Return to index of stories...


CROSS TALK-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.

The stream of tropical moisture that brought on and off rain Tuesday is still flowing through Southwest Florida, keeping a good chance for scattered showers and storms in our forecast.

Through the mid day hours, temperatures will warm into the lower 80s, as a bit more sunshine is filtering through the clouds. As the atmosphere heats up into the afternoon and highs reach the mid to upper 80s, more showers and storms will start to build and develop. Like yesterday, some of the rain will be heavy at times, and we'll even see thunderstorms in the mix, too.

A strong steering flow from south to north will keep the rain that develops moving northward pretty swiftly, and we'll continue to squeeze in lots of dry, sunny spells in between the passing downpours. Overall, our rain chances will be close to 60%, so most of us should expect to see rain at some point during the day.

A few showers will continue to roam into Southwest Florida this evening and tonight, and the air will stay quite mild and muggy once again. Low temperatures should only cool into the mid to upper 70s through the overnight into early Thursday morning.

Thursday will be the day we start to see improvements, but scattered showers and storms will still make an appearance. The change we'll notice is a trend away from the morning rain with the best chance of rain coming during the afternoon and evening. The rain coverage will also drop a bit, going from 60% today to 40% Thursday. We also expect to see more sunshine and as a result, temperatures will warm into the low 90s.

Friday will feature another round of scattered afternoon and evening rain, but the first half of the day will be sunny and mostly dry; afternoon highs will climb into the low 90s.

As we head into the upcoming weekend, expect a more normal weather pattern across Southwest Florida with morning sun, afternoon storms, and highs staying in the low 90s.

In the tropics, Nadine continues to bring tropical storm conditions to parts of the Azores and will more than likely become a post tropical cyclone by the end of the week and into the weekend. Tropical Depression #15 formed at 11am, but it's not expected to last too long, as atmospheric conditions will remain unfavorable. Return to index of stories...


SUPPLEMENT SAFETY-VO


DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ.

THAT'S THE TAKE AWAY FROM A NEW REPORT ON WEIGHT LOSS AND IMMUNE BOOSTING SUPPLEMENTS.

THE INSPECTOR GENERAL SAYS MANY PRODUCTS MAKE FALSE HEALTH CLAIMS.

OFFICIALS FOUND PROBLEMS WITH ONE OUT OF EVERY FIVE SUPPLEMENTS THEY BOUGHT ONLINE, AND IN STORES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

SOME PRODUCTS CLAIM TO CURE OR PREVENT DIABETES OR CANCER! Return to index of stories...


BIRTH DROPS-VO


THE NUMBER OF BABIES BORN IN THE UNITED STATES--

HAS FALLEN FOR THE FOURTH YEAR IN A ROW.

THE GOVERMENT REPORTS FEWER THAN 4 MILLION BIRTHS WERE COUNTED IN 2011.

THAT'S A ONE-PERCENT DROP FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR.

EXPERTS BLAME THE DECLINE ON THE WEAK ECONOMY--

WHICH HAS DAMPENED ENTHUSIASM FOR HAVING CHILDREN. Return to index of stories...


TANNING BED CANCER-VO


USING INDOOR TANNING BEDS - SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER.

RESEARCHERS CLAIM TANNING BEDS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MORE THAN 170-THOUSAND NEW CASES OF SKIN CANCER EACH YEAR.

PEOPLE WHO BEGIN TANNING BEFORE THE AGE OF 25, HAVE AN EVEN HIGHER RISK.

PREVIOUS STUDIES HAVE ALREADY SHOWN INDOOR TANNING IS A RISK FACTOR FOR MALIGNANT MELANOMA, THE DEADLIEST FORM OF SKIN CANCER. Return to index of stories...


FECAL MATTER TRANSPLANT-ON CAM


IT'S A BACTERIA THAT CLAIMS 14-THOUSAND LIVES EVERY YEAR--

BUT A NEW PROCEDURE COULD CHANGE THAT.

A STUDENT KNOWS FIRST HAND BECAUSE SHE'S A SURVIVOR--

OF A "FECAL MATTER TRANSPLANT."

KEVIN ROWSON REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


FECAL MATTER TRANSPLANT-PKG


KAITLIN HUNTER FEELS FORTUNATE TO BE HERE.

SHE WAS IN A NEAR FATAL CAR CRASH IN JUNE 2011 AND WHILE RECOVERING IN A CALIFORNIA HOSPITAL, DOCTORS BELIEVE SHE WAS INFECTED WITH A BACTERIA THAT MADE HER LIFE MISERABLE AND COULD HAVE KILLED HER.

"You know, constant pain, um, nausea all the time, I dropped forty pounds, I was at 80 pounds and I'm 5-7."

IT WAS HARD TO GO TO KEEP UP AT SCHOOL, SHE WAS GOING IN AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL, AND MISSING CLASSES. SHE WAS TAKING ANTIBIOTICS THE WHOLE TIME.

"When antibiotics are used to control other infections they wipe out all the good bacteria in the colon and clostridium dificile colonizes the colon."

CLOSTRIDIUM DEFICILE. OR C. DIFF TOOK OVER HER COLON AND WAS KILLING HER.

AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, HER MOTHER TOLD HER AND DR. GEORGE ABOUT A RARELY USED PROCEDURE THAT WAS NO MORE INVASIVE THAN A COLONOSCOPY. BUT PUMPED FECAL MATTER INTO THE COLON TO RESTORE THE GOOD BACTERIA THE ANTI-BIOTICS WIPE OUT.

"In the doctors office I started crying, I said no way, no way, that is disgusting."

BUT THEN SHE REALIZED IT WAS A LIFE OR DEATH DECISION AND USING A DONATION FROM HER MOTHER. FECES WAS PUMPED INTO HER COLON.

BEFORE THE PROCEDURE IN JULY, HER LIFE WAS NO WHERE NEAR NORMAL.

"Far from a normal college life, I didn't have a social life, nothing. And now? Now I do. hee, hee." Return to index of stories...


FECAL MATTER TRANSPLANT-TAG


THAT WAS KEVIN ROWSON REPORTING.

THE SUBJECT OF THIS BRAND NEW PROCEDURE IS A BIT UNCOMFORTABLE--

BUT IT WORKS.

A STUDY PUBLISHED IN MARCH REPORTED A *91* PERCENT CURE RATE AFTER JUST ONE FECAL MATTER TRANSPLANT--

AND A *98* PERCENT CURE RATE WHEN COMBINED WITH AN ADDITIONAL ROUND OF ANTIBIOTICS. Return to index of stories...


MILLIONAIRES UNEMPLOYMENT-VO


OK--

THIS IS GOING TO MAKE A LOT OF YOU. *MAD*!

ACCORDING TO THE CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH REPORT--

MILLIONAIRES ARE COLLECTING UNEMPLOYMENT CHECKS!

IN 2008--

AT THE HEIGHT OF THE RECESSION--

NEARLY 3-THOUSAND MILLIONAIRES RECEIVED UNEMPLOYMENT!

ON AVERAGE, UNEMPLOYED MILLIONAIRES COLLECTED JUST OVER 11-THOUSAND BUCKS.

THAT'S ABOUT 37 WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. Return to index of stories...


COMING UP @ 4-CLIP


BIG BUCKS TO PIG-OUT.

WHY VOLUNTEERS ARE GETTING PAID THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO PACK ON THE POUNDS.

PLUS - BEHIND THE SCENES OF MODEL LIFE.

ONE PRO SAYS IT'S NOT ALL GLITZ AND GLAMOUR.

WE'LL LOOK AT HER EYE-OPENING BLOG ABOUT THE FICKLE INDUSTRY. Return to index of stories...


A) paid to pig out-VOTOPS-WIPE


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B) inside model life-VOTOPS-WIPE


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C) bullied anchor responds-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...


SFM BODY FOUND-TRXVO TOPS


LCOUNTY DEPUTIES ARE CONDUCTING A DEATH INVESTIGATION.

A SECURITY GUARD AT THE RENAISSANCE COMMUNITY FOUND A BODY FLOATING IN A POND!

INVESTIGATORS SAY THE BODY SHOWS NO SIGNS OF TRAUMA--

AND THEY DON'T SUSPECT ANY FOUL PLAY. Return to index of stories...


MACHETE MAN-SSTOPS, VO


FORT MYERS POLICE SAY THIS MAN--

DEJUAN ANDERSON--

WALKED INTO POLICE HEADQUARTERS THIS MORNING WAVING A MACHETE!

OFFCIERS SAY HE SWUNG *AT* THEM--

BUT THEY MANAGED TO SUBDUE HIM.

THIS IS VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT.

THEY ARE QUESTIONING HIM NOW--

TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT SET HIM OFF. Return to index of stories...


SANIBEL HOUSE MOVE-VOTOPS


A HISTORIC HOME ON SANIBEL HAS A NEW HOME!

THE MOVE STARTED AT 10:00 LAST NIGHT.

IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FINISHED BY 4:00 THIS MORNING--

BUT IT TOOK MORE TIME THAN ANTICIPATED.

THE MAJOR PROBLEM WAS CLEARING TREES ON THIS NARROW ROAD.

THIS HISTORIC HOME WAS BUILT IN 1924.

IT WAS DONATED TO THE SANIBEL HISTORIC MUSEUM AND VILLAGE. Return to index of stories...


PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SSTOPS


WE ARE LESS THAN *NINE* HOURS AWAY FROM THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE OF 2012.

THERE'S A LOT ON THE LINE--

AND THE LATEST POLLS PROVE THAT.

THE LATEST NBC NEWS AND WALL STREET JOURNAL POLL SHOWS MR OBAMA HOLDING A SLIM LEAD OVER REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY IN FLORIDA.

IT'S THE SAME STORY IN VIRGINIA.

IN FACT--

IT'S A STATISTICAL DEAD HEAT.

THE PRESDIENT HOLDS A SLIGHTLY BIGGER MARGIN IN OHIO--

ONE OF THE FIVE KEY BATTLEGROUND STATES. 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


AD LIB GOODBYE Return to index of stories...


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