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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FOOTBALL TEAMS PAUSE TO PRAY FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT HIT BY LIGHTNING.

NBC2 TAKES YOU TO THE FIELD THIS FRIDAY NIGHT TO SHOW YOU HOW SO MANY ARE RALLYING BEHIND JESSE WATLINGTON AND HIS FAMILY.

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TOSS TO ROBERT-VOTOPS-OMNI ANIBOXES

LIGHTNING DELAYED HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TONIGHT.

HERE'S A LIVE LOOK AT FIRST ALERT DOPPLER RADAR.

SENIOR CHIEF METEOROLOGIST ROBERT VAN WINKLE HAS BEEN TRACKING THE STORMS ALL NIGHT.

LIGHTNING BREAKDOWN-HTC

FIRST WEATHER

HIGHER RAIN CHANCES THIS WEEKEND

Pretty remarkable way to end the work week! Highs were in the lower 90s, and there was enough sunshine to make us believe we were still in summer. Apparently mother nature hasn't gotten the memo that fall started two weeks ago.

Yes you had to dodge a shower or two today, but by far the heavier and more widespread rains stayed to our north. That's where the deeper tropical moisture sits, and you guessed it - that moisture and the accompanying storms will be advancing in our direction this weekend.

Saturday and Sunday will not be gloomy, and it most certainly will not be a washout. We'll simply see a few more clouds to mix with the sun, and a slight increase in areal rain coverage.

Our mornings will start out dry. After daybreak we start warming up, and thanks to the heat combined with the sea breeze - we will see scattered storms each afternoon. If you plan to be outside, carry on with your schedule. Just be aware you may encounter some heavy rain at times.

TOSS TO SARA-VOTOPS-DBX

AS WE MENTIONED --- THE LIGHTNING DELAYED SEVERAL FOOTBALL GAMES TONIGHT, INCLUDING THIS ONE AT EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL IN LEE COUNTY.

BEFORE THE GAME, PLAYERS, COACHES AND FANS, SAID A PRAYER FOR JESSE WATLINGTON, A YOUNG PLAYER, STRUCK BY LIGHTNING THIS WEEK.

JESSE WATLINGTON UPDATE-REM LIVE

THE FOOTBALL GAME HERE AT EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL ALMOST DIDNT HAPPEN TONIGHT -- THERE WAS A TWO HOUR DELAY BECAUSE OF LIGHTNING.

JESSE WATLINGTON UPDATE-PKG

as the storms rolled in -

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the stands cleared at evangelical christian school in fort myers.

instead students, parents and staff took cover indoors.

it wasn't until two hours later when the lightning cleared ---

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that the football team took the field.

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a prayer for jesse watlington -

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a 6th grader at swfl christian academy.

who out of nowhere was struck by lightning wednesday afternoon during football practice.

"he was struck in the chest by lightning - the bolt exited out of his left foot and his right leg."

today his father chuck spoke to us from tampa general hospital where jesse remains in a coma --- in critical condition.

14:20 jesse is in gods hands now -- continued prayer and for him to regain consciousness."

and prayers were sent to him tonight -- not only by those at ecs

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but also at canterbury school where they held a moment of silence before the game.

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so as his family asks for prayer --

they can be sure those wishes have been answered.

JESSE WATLINGTON UPDATE-REM LIVE

TONIGHT, JESSE REMAINS IN A COMA. HE IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION. TODAY, WE LEARNED HE HAS HEART DAMAGE.

A FUND HAS BEEN SET UP IN HIS NAME AT MCGREGOR BAPTIST CHURCH TO HELP THE FAMILY.

MAJOR CRASH ON I75 IN SARASOTA-trxVOTOPS

THIS IS WHAT 12 CRASHES ROLLED INTO ONE LOOKS LIKE.

MAJOR CRASH ON I75 IN SARASOTA-SOTVO

there's just nothing I could do. I jammed the brakes as hard as I could but with the light rain on the road I just slid straight into em as i was coming up i hollered to mary we're going to crash she was down and the last i knew the airbag hit me in the face and that was it.

STATE TROOPERS FINALLY CLEARED THE SCENE AROUND 9 TONIGHT.

IN ALL, 47 VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED AND 52 PEOPLE WERE HURT.BUT EVERYONE SHOULD BE OK.

GAINESVILLE CRASH-VO

TODAY'S CRASH MADE US THINK OF WHAT HAPPENED EIGHT MONTHS IN ANOTHER MULTI-CAR CRASH ON I-75.

11 PEOPLE WERE KILLED IN THAT WRECK IN LATE JANUARY, NEAR GAINESVILLE.

A REPORT RELEASED IN AUGUST BLAMED STATE TROOPERS FOR NOT CLOSING THE ROAD SOONER.

CHAR CO SCHOOL SLEEPOVER-VO

MOST KIDS USUALLY CAN'T WAIT TO GET OUT OF SCHOOL.

BUT THAT WASN'T THE CASE FOR TWO CHARLOTTE COUNTY GIRLS WHO DECIDED TO SPEND THE NIGHT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

NOW THEY'RE IN BIG TROUBLE.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DETECTIVES ARRESTED THE TEENS AFTER SNEAKING INTO NEIL ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND DECIDED SNACK ON SCHOOL FOOD, PRANK CALL TEACHERS, AND SEND OUT FACEBOOK MESSAGES TO DIVERT PEOPLE FROM THEIR LOCATION.

DEPUTIES SAY THE GIRLS EVENTUALLY CALLED THEIR PARENTS BUT THE DAMAGE WAS DONE.

GOLF COURSE VANDALISM-trxVOTOPS-OC

A BEAUTIFUL LEE COUNTY GOLF COURSE, SCARRED BY VANDALISM.

THIS IS VIDEO FROM THE WESTMINSTER GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, IN LEHIGH ACRES.

GOLF COURSE VANDALISM-PKG

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KEN KINASZCZUK HAS BEEN PRACTICING HIS SWING AT WESTMINSTER GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB FOR YEARS.

AND SEEING VULGAR LANGUAGE ETCHED ON THE COURSE.

DID NOT HELP HIS FOLLOW THROUGH

KEN KINASZCZUK, GOLFER: a lot of mothers, fathers, sons and daughters and they shouldn't have to see that

COURSE OFFICIALS SAY THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS THEY'VE BEEN VANDALIZED.

STEVE GARD, WESTMINSTER GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB: I don't understand things like that and anyone who's a golfer it does make them angry

THE SAN CARLOS GOLF CLUB WAS THE FIRST TO BE TRASHED THIS WEEK.

PRANKSTERS POURED MOTOR OIL ON THE GREEN CAUSING THOUSANDS IN REPAIRS.

IN THIS CASE.

GARD BELIEVES THE VANDALS USED 'ROUND UP' TO KILL THE GRASS ON THREE T-BOXES.

we're a little disappointed that now we have to take a step back in order to get thing ready for the golfers

A STEP BACK IN THE AMOUNT OF MORE THAN FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR REPAIRS.

AND THE DELAY COMES JUST AS SEASON BEGINS TO PICK UP.

we've seen quite a few people come back and we certainly don't want our course looking like that

GARD SAYS THE COURSE WILL STAY OPEN DURING REPAIRS AND HE DOES NOT BELIEVES FEES WILL GO UP BECAUSE OF THE DAMAGE.

BUT SOME REGULARS THINK THE INCIDENT COULD HURT THE COURSE'S IMAGE.

KEN KINASZCZUK, GOLFER: A lot of old people play here and it probably scares the hell out of them thinking someone will jump out at them or something

FUTURE OF GAMBLING IN BONITA SPRINGS-ONCAM

THE AGREEMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED.BUT LEE COUNTY VOTERS WILL GET THE LAST SAY IN NOVEMBER WHETHER OR NOT TO ALLOW SLOT MACHINES AT THE BONITA SPRINGS DOG TRACK

FUTURE OF GAMBLING IN BONITA SPRINGS-PKG

IF YOU EVER NEEDED A HAND PLACING A BET.OLIVER LONGDEN SAYS HE'S YOUR MAN.

"I've been going there for 13 years, three times a week."

LONGDEN SAYS CHANGE AT THE TRACK HAS BEEN A LONG TIME COMING.

A VOID ONLY SLOTS COULD FILL.

"It can only improve it."

EARLIER THE WEEK THE BONITA SPRINGS COUNCIL VOTED TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT THAT COULD MAKE THAT HAPPEN ONLY IF LEE COUNTY VOTERS APPROVE IT COME NOVEMBER.

"It will be a great thing for the city of Bonita Springs."

IF IT PASSES THERE ARE FEW CHANGES IN THE WORKS.

FOR STARTERS A NAME CHANGE

"The name of the facility will now have the city of Bonita Springs name in it."

WITH THAT COMES MORE MONEY AND JOBS.ABOUT 500.

200 OF WHICH ARE RESERVED FOR BONITA RESIDENTS ONLY.

"We have a way of checking to make sure the terms of the agreement are being met."

THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY BEING THROUGH EMPLOYEE RECORD AUDITS.

BUT CITY OFFICIALS SAY THEY HAVEN'T HIT THE JACKPOT YET SINCE IT'S VOTERS THAT'LL GET THE LAST PULL OF THE LEVER.

"Don't just focus on, oh it's gambling it's employment."

SWFL JOB FAIR-CG-OC

JOBS ARE OPEN RIGHT NOW--

AND YOU COULD TRY TO LAND ONE TOMORROW.

THE EDISON MALL IN FORT MYERS IS HOLDING A JOB FAIR, FROM 11 UNTIL TWO.

STORES ARE LOOKING TO FILL MORE THAN 150 FULL AND PART TIME POSITIONS.

COME DRESSED TO IMPRESS WITH A RESUME.

IT TAKES PLACE INSIDE THE MALL NEAR THE DILLARD'S.

SEPARATELY --

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PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN-OC-SOTVO-WIPE

DECISION 2012 COMES TO FLORIDA.AGAIN.

TODAY MITT ROMNEY CAMPAIGNED IN SAINT PETE.

HE TALKED ABOUT HIS PLAN TO FIX THE ECONOMY.

i'm going to make sure we cut federal spending we cap federal spending at 20% of the budget and we finally get America on track to a balanced budget.

PRESIDENT OBAMA WENT TO VIRGINIA AND OHIO TODAY -- TWO OTHER BATTLEGROUND STATES.

HE CHEERED THE NEW JOBS NUMBERS, AND SAID IT PROVES HIS ECONOMIC POLICIES ARE WORKING.

UNEMPLOYMENT DIPPED BELOW 8 PERCENT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NEARLY 4 YEARS.

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN-SOTVO

he thinks if we spend another 5 trillion dollars on tax cuts for the wealthiest, we get rid of more regulations on Wall Street all of our problems are going to be solved, jobs and prosperity will rain down from the sky, deficits will magically disappear

BORDER AGENT FRIENDLY-VO

THE BORDER PATROL AGENT WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY THIS WEEK.WAS LIKELY KILLED BY FRIENDLY FIRE.

THE FBI MADE THAT ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY ABOUT THE DEATH INVESTIGATION OF AGENT NICHOLAS IVIE.

HE WAS PATROLLING NEAR THE ARIZONA-MEXICO BORDER TUESDAY WHEN CONFUSION CAUSED ONE OF HIS FELLOW AGENTS TO START SHOOTING.KILLING IVIE.

TEASE ONE-ONCAM

RED TIDE IS SHOWING UP OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

AFTER THE BREAK.WE'LL TELL YOU IF OFFICIALS SAY ABOUT GOING TO THE BEACH THIS WEEKEND.

T1) RED TIDE IN SWFL-VO-WIPE

T2) GYMNASTS SCAMMED OUT OF DISNEY TRIP-VOTOPS

RED TIDE IN SWFL-VO-WIPE

TONIGHT RED TIDE IS INCHING CLOSER TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE TOXIC ALGAE IS CAUSING FISH TO DIE.

THEY'RE FLOATING IN THE WATER AND WASHING ASHORE ON ENGLEWOOD BEACH.

RED TIDE IN SWFL-VOTOPS-WIPE

SCIENTISTS JUST FOUND A NEW BLOOM OFFSHORE BETWEEN SANIBEL AND NAPLES.

IT'S SMALL AND THERES NO FISH KILLS TO REPORT AS OF YET.

RED TIDE IN SWFL-SOTVO

" one of the neat things about red tide is that it's kinda patchy so if you hear that there's red tide here in swfl there's almost always a place that's unaffected by red tide."

THE TOXIN IN RED TIDE CAN CAUSE THROAT IRRITATION AND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS IN HUMANS.

LAUNDROMAT BURGLARS OOPS-VO

A BURGLAR HAS ALREADY PAID A PRICE FOR HIS CRIME.

SECURITY VIDEO SHOWS HIM TAKING A HARD FALL, DURING A BREAK-IN AT A MASSACHUSETTS LAUNDROMAT LAST NIGHT.

HE HIT A LAUNDRY CART ON THE WAY TO THE FLOOR.

THE MAN AND A FEMALE ACCOMPLICE FORCED OPEN A LOCKED OFFICE DOOR.

THEY APPARENTLY DIDN'T NOTICE THE CAMERA AND DIDN'T TRY TO TO COVER THEIR FACES.

COFFEE AND GLAUCOMA-VO

NEW AT 11: COFFEE MAY RUIN YOUR VISION.

IN A STUDY, HARVARD UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS FOUND DRINKING AT LEAST THREE CUPS OF JOE A DAY COULD INCREASE YOUR RISK OF GLAUCOMA.

THEY DIDN'T FIND THE SAME RESULT IN OTHER CAFFEINATED BEVERAGES LIKE SODA OR TEA.

GYMNASTS SCAMMED OUT OF DISNEY TRIP-VO-WIPE

A TEXAS GYMNASTICS TEAM PAID FOR A TRIP TO DISNEY WORLD.

NOW THEY CAN'T GO.

POLICE THINK DONALD LAGRONE AND ANDREA MAXWELL SCAMMED THE GYMNASTICS BOOSTER CLUB OUT OF MORE THAN 105-THOUSAND DOLLARS.

THE CLUB GAVE THE MONEY TO WHAT IT THOUGHT WAS A TRAVEL AGENCY FOR THE TRIP.

GYMNASTS SCAMMED OUT OF DISNEY TRIP-SOTVO

"I feel sad that somebody can do that and not have remorse and kind of go on. You know, you can say you're sorry but if you're not willing to make your wrongs right, then I really question if you're really sorry or not."

LAGRONE AND MAXWELL ARE ACCUSED OF SCAMMING OTHERS FOR A TOTAL OF 300-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN THREE MONTHS.

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FORECAST-WXWALL

THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.

HIGHER RAIN CHANCES THIS WEEKEND

Pretty remarkable way to end the work week! Highs were in the lower 90s, and there was enough sunshine to make us believe we were still in summer. Apparently mother nature hasn't gotten the memo that fall started two weeks ago.

Yes you had to dodge a shower or two today, but by far the heavier and more widespread rains stayed to our north. That's where the deeper tropical moisture sits, and you guessed it - that moisture and the accompanying storms will be advancing in our direction this weekend.

Saturday and Sunday will not be gloomy, and it most certainly will not be a washout. We'll simply see a few more clouds to mix with the sun, and a slight increase in areal rain coverage.

Our mornings will start out dry. After daybreak we start warming up, and thanks to the heat combined with the sea breeze - we will see scattered storms each afternoon. If you plan to be outside, carry on with your schedule. Just be aware you may encounter some heavy rain at times.

REPORTS OF SUNROOFS BREAKING-VO-WIPE

SUNROOFS ARE SHATTERING IN NEW CARS.

11 PEOPLE WHO DRIVE HYUNDAI VELOSTER HATCHBACKS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PROBLEM.

FEDERAL SAFETY REGULATORS ARE LOOKING INTO THE REPORTS.

HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA LAUNCH-VOTOPS

THE HOT AIR BALLOONS ARE STARTING TO HIT THE SKIES IN NEW MEXICO.

THEY'RE KICKING OFF ALBUQUERQUE'S ANNUAL "INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA."

TEASE THREE-ONCAM

KICKOFFS WERE DELAYED ALL UP AND DOWN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. SO WE ARE STILL GETTING SOME FINAL SCORES IN.

H.S. FOOTBALL COVERAGE-VO

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL-ON CAM

IT'S BEEN A COUPLE OF YEARS SINCE WE HAD ONE OF THESE NIGHT. GAMES ALL OVER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.DELAYED BY THE LIGHTNING THAT WAS COVERING MUCH OF LEE AND COLLIER COUNTIES FROM 7 TO 9 PM.

ISLAND COAST FORT MYERS-VOTOPS-WIPE

SOUTH FM RIVERDALE-VOTOPS-WIPE

BARRON NAPLES-VOTOPS-WIPE

IMMOKALEE LELY-VOTOPS-WIPE

FBA ECS-VOTOPS-WIPE

HOLY TRINITY NEUMANN-VOTOPS-WIPE

NON-DISTRICT GAME.

CYPRESS LAKE LEHIGH-VOTOPS

GULF COAST CHARLOTTE-VOTOPS-WIPE

PORT CHARLOTTE LEMON BAY-VOTOPS-WIPE

DISTRICT GAME.PORT CHARLOTTE AND LEMON BAY.

PORT CHARLOTTE AT LEMON BAY IS ALSO BASICALLY FOR A PLAYOFF SPOT AS WELL. HUGE DISTRICT MATCHUP.

1ST QUARTER, LEMON BAY ALREADY UP 8-0 AND SWIMMING FOR MORE… AUSTIN HIRSCHY, 6-YARD PLUNGE UP THE RIGHT SIDE, FOOLING SOME PEOPLE… 15-0 MANTAS OUT TO A STRONG LEAD…

2ND QUARTER NOW, LEMON BAY TAKES TO THE AIR… LUCAS SPARKS IS PICKED OFF BY IAN TYLER WHO GETS A NICE RETURN OUT OF IT TOO… GETS IT TO MIDFIELD, AND THE PIRATES ARE IN BUSINESS…

AND PORT CHARLOTTE TAKES ADVANTAGE OF THE TURNOVER IMMEDIATELY. TRAIGE MCCLARY, NICE SCAMPER UP THE LEFT… ALL THE WAY IN FOR A SCORE… 15-6 AFTER THE POINT AFTER MISSED…

BUT AUSTIN HIRSCHY CAN RUN THAT FOOTBALL… MANTAS FEED IT TO HIM AGAIN… 1ST DOWN…

THEN AFTER A MANTA RAY TURNOVER, JAMES ROMULUS PUNCHES IN A 3-YARD TOUCHDOWN…

DUNBAR NORTH FM-VOTOPS-WIPE

SCOREBOARDS-(4)CGTOPS-WIPE

Barron Collier at Naples

Cape Coral at Estero

East Lake at North Port

Mariner at East Lee County.postponed until tomorrow

Bishop Verot at Ida Baker

Gateway Charter at LaBelle.postponed until tuesday the 16th.

Cypress Lake at Lehigh

Southeast Bradenton at DeSoto County

Moore Haven at St. Stephen's

Golden Rule at Cape Christian

Nicea at Canterbury School

POSTPONED

GRIDIRON 2DAY-SSTOPS-WIPE

THEN WE HAVE 20 MINUTES TO EXPAND THE FRIDAY NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS.BRING IN-STUDIO GUESTS.TOMORROW IT'S FORT MYERS AND COACH SAM.

PLUS.WE REVEAL THE TOP THREE NOMINEES AND BEGIN THE VOTE FOR THE PLAY OF THE WEEK.

TEASE FOUR-VOTOPS

STILL TO COME.

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RANGERS ORIOLES-ON CAM

THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL POSTSEASON GOT UNDERWAY FRIDAY WITH THE WILD CARD GAMES IN BOTH THE AMERICAN AND NATIONAL LEAGUE.

BRAVES CARDINALS-VOTOPS-WIPE

INDIANS FRANCONA-VOTOPS

FORMER RED SOX MANAGER TERRY FRANCONA WAS IN CLEVELAND TODAY.INTERVIEWING FOR THE INDIANS MANAGERIAL JOB.

FRANCONA WORKED AS AN ADVISOR TO THE INDIANS BACK IN 2001.

NHL TALKS-ON CAM

EVERBLADES SCORE-CGTOPS-WIPE

MEANWHILE.OVER AT GERMAIN ARENA.

THE EVERBLADES OPEN UP THE PRESEASON WITH A 6-3 WIN TONIGHT.

GEORGE MCNEILL-VOTOPS-WIPE

2ND ROUND OF THE SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN OPEN.

GEORGE MCNEILL HAD AN EARLY TEE TIME FRIDAY.

GREAT START TO THE ROUND.

PGA TOUR-CGTOPS

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