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A Golden Gate man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the Aug. 4 death of 25-year-old Ernest Torres Jr., also of Golden Gate.

Abraham Eckman, 23, 5400 23rd Court S.W., was arrested Thursday afternoon at the Naples Jail Center, where he has been in custody since Aug. 6 on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Detectives say Eckman shot Torres shortly before 5 a.m. through Torres' bedroom window at 2248 54th Terrace S.W.

Detectives were in contact with Eckman early in the investigation and learned that he had guns at his home.

Due to a 2006 felony drug conviction he is not allowed to own guns.

Acting on a search warrant on Aug. 6, deputies found a gun at Eckman's house and took him into custody. Return to index of stories...


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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COLORADO MISSING GIRL-VOTOP, 2SHOT


THIS IS THE COLORADO FIELD--

WHERE A BODY WAS FOUND LAST NIGHT.

NOW POLICE ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE.

*IF* IT'S THE BODY OF 10-YEAR OLD JESSICA RIDGEWAY.

SHE DISAPPEARED A WEEK AGO WALKING TO SCHOOL--

JUST OUTSIDE DENVER.

THE NEWS SENT SHOCKWAVES THROUGH THE COMMUNITY--

THAT'S DESPERATELY HOLDING ONTO HOPE--

THAT JESSICA IS STILL ALIVE.

NBC's JAY GRAY IS IN COLORADO. Return to index of stories...


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IT'S BEEN ALMOST A WEEK NOW. AND 10-YEAR OLD JESSICA RIDGEWAY STILL HASN'T COME HOME.

"You don't want any parent in their whole entire life to experience that you know your child has just been taken."

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OVERNIGHT INVESTIGATORS FOUND A DISMEMBERED BODY IN A RURAL PARK. ABOUT SEVEN MILES FROM JESSICA'S HOUSE.

"This is extending the length of time that it is taking for the investigation to positively identify who that body is."

OFFICERS HOPE TO HAVE A POSITIVE I-D SOMETIME TOMORROW. RIGHT NOW, THEIR INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.

nats pop ground shot investigation

AN INTENSE SEARCH THAT HAS FOCUSED ON THE NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE THE FIFTH GRADER DISAPPEARED DURING A MORNING WALK TO SCHOOL.

CHOPPERS HAVE SCANNED FROM THE AIR.

WHILE TEAMS ON HORSE BACK. AND BY FOOT. HAVE PUSHED THROUGH OPEN FIELDS AND RURAL AREAS LOOKING FOR ANY CLUES THAT MAY LEAD THEM TO THE LITTLE GIRL.

"We are using every agency, every resource we have to continue in that search and that investigation."

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AS THIS COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE WITH WHAT'S HAPPENED.

"It's every parent's worse nightmare that's just what it comes back to. I think everybody's just holding their kids a little bit tighter."

BUT STILL CLINGING TO HOPE.

"We'll never stop looking".

A SEARCH THAT BECOMES MORE DESPERATE WITH EACH HOUR JESSICA IS GONE.

JAY GRAY. NBC NEWS. Return to index of stories...


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ALL NEW TONIGHT AT 5:30 -

GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT IS CRACKING DOWN ON EDUCATION SPENDING - LAUNCHING AN INVESTIGATION INTO COLLEGE PRESIDENTS COMPENSATION.

NBC-2'S JOELLE PARKS SPENT THE DAY DIGGING FOR ANSWERS - SHE JOINS US LIVE IN THE STUDIO TO EXPLAIN WHY EDISON STATE COLLEGE IS ON THE LIST. Return to index of stories...


EDISON AUDIT-TFX CTR MON


EDISON AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER STATE COLLEGES ARE PART OF THE PROBE FOR INFORMATION,

ALL AFTER FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE'S PRESIDENT STEVEN WALLACE RETIRED SUDDENLY WITH A $1.2 MILLION SETTLEMENT.

HE'S ACCUSED OF MISHANDLING CAMPUS FUNDS-

EVEN SPENDING 46- THOUSAND FOR FOOD IN 2 YEARS. Return to index of stories...


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EDISON STATE COLLEGE-

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE AGAIN.

"I've asked the inspector general to look into all of our schools and really make sure we understand how we're spending our money."

GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT- LAUNCHING AN INVESTIGATION INTO COLLEGE PRESIDENT'S SPENDING AT THIS AND EVERY OTHER STATE COLLEGE.

IT'S SOMETHING EDISON'S SPOKESPERSON SAYS THEY'RE READY FOR.

10:59:46 we welcome any type of investigation. We've been very open and transparent with everything that we do at this college 54

THIS- AFTER A COURSE SWAPPING SCANDAL AND THE SUDDEN DEPARTURE OF THE SCHOOL'S FORMER PRESIDENT DR. KENNETH WALKER.

EVENTS- STILL FRESH ON THE GOVERNOR'S MIND.

"I think it was $540,000 paid out to a president down at Edison State College. You say, gosh are we spending the money to make sure our kids get a great education or are we spending the money to further the rest of presidents that might be making a lot of money as it is.

TERESA MORGENSTERN- SAYS THE MONEY USED TO PAY WALKER'S SETTLEMENT- DIDN'T TAKE AWAY FROM STUDENT'S EDUCATION.

11:00:21 dr walker'S severance pay was funded from A lease agreement we had with a local corporation. 27 those funds were used to pay the settlement so those funds did not come from taxpayer dollars or from the backs of our students 33

AND WHEN IT COMES TO EXPENSES LIKE MEALS.

NEW PRESIDENT DR. JEFFREY ALLBRITTEN HAS TO PROVIDE RECEIPTS THAT REQUIRE APPROVAL FOR REIMBURSEMENT.

11:01:59 this college is moving forward and we are exited to celebrate our 50th anniversary serving swfl and the community 04 Return to index of stories...


EDISON AUDIT-TFX CTR MON


EDISON HAS NOT YET RECEIVED ANY PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUESTS FROM THE INSPECTOR GENERAL.

THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT INCLUDE FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY BECAUSE IT IS A STATE UNIVERSITY,

NOT A STATE COLLEGE. Return to index of stories...


GARAGE COLLAPSE RESCUE-VO WIPE


A DISAPPOINTING DAY FOR RESCUE EFFORTS AFTER THAT PARKING GARAGE COLLAPSE IN MIAMI.

RESCUERS PULLED 53-YEAR-OLD SAMUEL PEREZ OUT OF THE DEBRIS THIS MORNING.

HE SURVIVED THE NEARLY 14-HOURS HE WAS TRAPPED.

BUT DIED A FEW HOURS LATER FROM HIS INJURIES.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMPANY IN CHARGE OF THE CONSTRUCTION--

SAYS THEY DO NOT KNOW YET WHAT CAUSED THE PARKING GARAGE TO COLLAPSE AT A MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Return to index of stories...


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First order of business is to make sure everything is safe, second is to get Miami Dade College back in business. And third start to assemble process to remove the debris and reconstruct the facility."

THREE PEOPLE DIED IN THE COLLAPSE--

SEVEN OTHERS WERE INJURED

ONE REMAINS IN SERIOUS CONDITION. Return to index of stories...


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A SECOND DEATH IN FLORIDA HAS BEEN REPORTED IN CONNECTION TO A NATIONWIDE MENINGITIS OUTBREAK.

THE LATEST VICTIM IS AN 83-YEAR-OLD MARION COUNTY MAN.

MEANTIME SOME VICTIMS OF THE DEADLY MENINGITIS OUTBREAK, ARE NOW SUING THE COMPANY RESPONSIBLE.

THE MASSACHUSETTS COMPOUNDING CENTER MADE THE STEROID, DOCTORS SAY IS TAINTED.

SO FAR THE DRUG'S MADE OVER 170-PEOPLE SICK AND KILLED AT LEAST 14-PEOPLE.

THE C-D-C EXPECTS HUNDREDS MORE WILL BECOME ILL.

THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME THE COMPANY'S BEEN SUED.

A VERMONT FAMILY FILED SUIT FOR THE SAME THING 8-YEARS AGO. Return to index of stories...


CHENEY CONSTRUCTION-ON CAM


TWO YEARS AFTER THE DRAWING UP PLANS--

CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY ON THE CHENEY BROTHERS PROJECT IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

THE NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTER IS EXPECTED TO BRING NEARLY 400 JOBS TO THE AREA.

NBC-2'S CHARLIE KEEGAN EXPLAINS WHY LOCAL LEADERS ARE CONFIDENT THOSE ARE LOW ESTIMATES. Return to index of stories...


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AFTER 18 YEARS IN CONSTRUCTION, BILLY THOMPSON CALLS IT LIKE HE SEES IT

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TO PUT THIS PROJECT SIMPLY, HE SAYS THERE'S A LOT OF DIRT TO MOVE.

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HE'S ONE OF 20 WORKERS FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY EXPECTED TO MOVE ALL THIS DIRT AND BUILD A HALF MILE ROAD AND UTILITTY PIPES

"to get something going is a huge step forward." Rob Humpel, Florida Premier Contracting

CHENEY BROTHERS PICKED THIS LOCATION NEAR THE AIRPORT, BUT IT NEEDS AN ACCESS ROAD BEFORE ANY WORK ON THE NEW DISTRIBUTION CENTER CAN TAKE PLACE.

THANKS TO INCENTIVES FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY AND THE STATE, CONTRACTOR ROB HUMPEL WAS ABLE TO START WORK LAST WEEK.

STANDUP "By next spring when this road is complete, Humpel says it will not only benefit Cheney Brothers, but 12 other parcels on this property which will be open for development because of the road."

"in addition to Cheney Bros, we expect a lot of ancillary services being offered so that'll mean more jobs and more business." Carolyn Freeland, Punta Gorda City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEMBER CAROLYN FREELAND SITS ON AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE. SHE'LL WORK TO BRING IN SOME COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESSES TO SET UP ALONG THIS ROAD.

"it's the beginning of the end, is what I like to call it." Warren Newell, Cheney Bros.

WARREN NEWELL, FROM CHENEY BROTHERS, KNOWS THERE IS STILL A LOT OF WORK LEFT TO BE DONE.

ARCHITECTS ARE STILL DESIGNING THE ACTUAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER.

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WHILE CHENEY BROTHERS HAS HIRED EXTRA TRUCK DRIVERS AND SALES PEOPLE, IT WILL BE LOOKING FOR ADMINISTRATORS AND I-T EMPLOYEES AS THE PROJECT GETS CLOSER TO COMPLETION TWO YEARS FROM NOW.

"it's a good feeling to start, it's a good start for us." Warren Newell, Cheney Bros.

IT MAY TAKE A WHILE, BUT LEADERS ARE OPTIMISTIC THIS ROAD WILL LEAD TO PLENTY OF NEW OPPORTUNITIES.

IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY, CHARLIE KEEGAN, NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


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KELLOGG RECALL-TRX-SSTOPS


THE KELLOGG COMPANY IS RECALLING MILLIONS OF BOXES OF ITS POPULAR MINI-WHEATS CEREAL.

IT AFFECTS FROSTED MINI-WHEATS BITE-SIZE ORIGINAL-- AND MINI-WHEATS UNFROSTED BITE SIZE CEREALS.

THE COMPANY SAYS IT'S POSSIBLE SMALL SLIVERS OF METAL MESH MADE THEIR WAY INTO THE CEREAL.

NO INJURIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED. Return to index of stories...


PANDA DEATH-VO WIPE


TODAY WE FOUND WHAT KILLED THAT BABY PANDA AT THE WASHINGTON NATIONAL ZOO LAST MONTH.

VETS SAY THE PANDA'S LIVER FAILED--

BUT THERE WAS ALSO EVIDENCE OF LUNG DISEASE--

AND SEVERAL OTHER ORGANS WERE *NOT* FULLY FORMED. Return to index of stories...


PANDA DEATH-SOT, ON CAM


"The pattern of cell death within the liver, was not likely caused by an anostic event, meaning not enough oxygen was getting to the liver. This is most likely due to the lungs that were not fully formed that were impeding the flow of the proper flow of oxygen which then led to the death of the liver cells."

THE PANDA DIED JUST 6-DAYS AFTER SHE WAS BORN. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF A BUFO OR CANE TOAD?

THEY'RE BIG-- UGLY--

AND VERY DEADLY!

NBC2 TALKS WITH ONE VERY UPSET DOG LOVER.

AND IF YOU HAD SAY, 50 MILLION DOLLARS LYING AROUND, WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH IT?

THAT'S SINGING SENSATION SARAH BRIGHTON!

GUESS WHAT SHE'S DOING WITH HER 50-MILL? Return to index of stories...


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SPACE TOURIST-ON CAM


WE KNOW WHO THE NEXT "SPACE TOURIST" IS - IT'S CELEBRITY SINGER AND BROADWAY STAR SARAH BRIGHTMAN.

SHE'S SPENDING MORE THAN 50-MILLION DOLLARS TO SPEND 10-DAYS IN SPACE.

AS KIRIT RADIA EXPLAINS--

SHE'S SAYS IT'S WORTH IT. Return to index of stories...


SPACE TOURIST-PKG


Sarah Brightman / Space Tourist

Kirit Radia / ABC News

You saw her on stage with Andrea Bocelli, with that voice in 1997 now get ready to see famed soprano Sarah Brightman in space.

At a press conference in Moscow on Wednesday, Brightman announced that she

has signed up - and paid up - to be the next space tourist. She's expected

to blast off sometime in 2015 aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket and will spend

about 10 days at the international space station.

Brightman wouldn't say exactly how much she's paying, but sources tell ABC

News that the pricetag was at least $50 million dollars.

After the announcement she sat down with ABC News for her only American

interview, and said this has been a lifelong dream, inspired by the space

race of the 1960s

SB: ive wanted to go to space, really, since i was a little girl

She says she may even stage a performance from the space station

SB: I think that might be forthcoming, we're in the planning for that

In July Brightman traveled to the cosmonaut training facility outside Moscow

, where she underwent medical and endurance tests, and got the ok to fly.

Brightman will be the 8th space tourist. The first was American businessman

Dennis Tito in 2001. The most recent was Cirque du Soleil founder Guy

Lalibert, who in 2009 became the first clown in space.

Brightman will become the first singer. She says her stage experience

prepared her for space training, which includes enduring up to 8 times the

force of gravity.

"it's like an elephant sitting on your chest"

But what about the other perils of space travel?

KR: NO SHOWERS FOR TWO WEEKS??

SB: I knew this would come up! they do have all sorts of wonderful ways for

you to feel extremely clean up there

Perhaps Brightman has been preparing for this moment for years. After all,

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SPACE TOURIST-TAG


KIRIT RADIA REPORTING.

SARAH STARTS EXTENSIVE TRAINING NEXT YEAR.

THAT'S EXPECTED TO TAKE NEARLY 2-YEARS. Return to index of stories...


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NBC2 IS CONSTANTLY PUTTING CLAIMS BY POLITICAL CANDIDATES TO THE "TRUTH TEST".

ONE OUT RIGHT NOW TAKES SHOTS AT U-S SENATOR BILL NELSON.

IS IT FAIR?

WE INVESTIGATE THE CLAIMS.

AND HACKERS USUALLY DON'T HAVE A GREAT REPUTATION.

GOOGLE SET UP A CONTEST TO FIND THE BEST ONE--

AND THE REASON *WHY*--

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JIM WX OPEN-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 nice comfortable humidity levels have arrived at Southwest Florida and they're here to stay for a few days. The official morning low of 69º in Fort Myers was the coolest morning since May 22 of this year.

Between a big ridge of High Pressure producing calm weather to our north and Tropical Depression #16 near the Bahamas, we're getting a northeast wind that will persist through the first half of the weekend, keeping rain chances near zero.

By the weekend, the wind will begin to turn more easterly and lose its northerly component. Once this happens, tropical moisture will start creeping back into Southwest Florida, which will increase our clouds and rain chances.

There may be an isolated shower in spots Sunday afternoon, but the better rain chance will be on Monday afternoon with the chance going to 30%.

After Monday, the atmosphere dries again and we'll be into mostly sunny days again. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO LINDSAY-ON CAM


A POLITICIAN MILKING THE SYSTEM --

THAT'S THE LATEST ATTACK AD AGAINST U.S. SENATOR BILL NELSON WHO IS IN A NASTY RE-ELECTION BATTLE WITH CONGRESSMAN CONNIE MACK.

NBC2 ANCHOR LINDSAY LOGUE TRUTH TESTED THE AD--

SHE'S LIVE IN THE STUDIO/NEWSROOM WITH THE RESULTS, LINDSAY? Return to index of stories...


TRUTH TEST-PLASMA MON


SUPERPAC AMERICAN CROSSROADS IS PUTTING 2 MILLION DOLLARS BEHIND THE AD--

ACCUSING NELSON OF TAKING ADVANTAGE OF FLORIDA'S GREENBELT LAW:

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TRUTH TEST-PKG


"after 40 years in politics, bill nelson has learned to milk the system.

FORGET POLICY --

FORGET HEALTHCARE AND THE KEYSTONE PIPELINE.

WE'RE TALKING ABOUT TAX LOOPHOLES.

"he leased land that he owned for 6 cows"

ACCORDING THE SENATOR'S CAMPAIGN-- NELSON OWNS 55-ACRES ON THE INDIAN RIVER.

IT'S LAND THAT HAS BEEN IN HIS FAMILY SINCE 1924.

HE LEASES IT TO A CATTLE OPERATION. AND HIS OFFICE CONFIRMS THERE ARE 6 COWS THAT GRAZE THE LAND.

"taking advantage of an agricultural tax loophole to dodge 43,000 in taxes just last year"

AS FOR THE TAX BREAK --

WE FOUND NELSON *DID GET A 43-THOUSAND DOLLAR TAX BREAK LAST YEAR.

SO WE RANK THESE CLAIMS TRUE.

BUT NELSON'S CAMPAIGN CALLS THE PREMISE "TOTALLY FALSE" --

SAYING THE SENATOR DIDN'T LEASE LAND OR COWS *JUST TO GET A TAX BREAK.

HE WANTS TO PRESERVE THE "OLD FLORIDA" LAND SO HE CAN PASS IT ON TO HIS CHILDREN.

SINCE THE REASON FOR BOTH SIDES IS NOT QUANTIFIABLE, WE RANK THIS CLAIM NEUTRAL. Return to index of stories...


TRUTH TEST-PLASMA MON


THE SO-CALLED GREENBELT LAW EXEMPTIONS ARE COMMON AND CONTROVERSIAL. BUT LEGAL.

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THE ONE AND ONLY VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE IS TONIGHT.

BOTH CANDIDATES ARE DEEP INTO DEBATE PREP.

REPUBLICAN CONGRESSMAN PAUL RYAN HAS *NEVER* BEEN ON A DEBATE STAGE THIS SIZE.

BUT SAYS HE'S PREPARED FOR THE CHALLENGE.

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VP DEBATE-SOTVO


"what he can't run from is President Obama's indefensible record."

"We have a fundamentally different view on a whole range of issues so I hope it will be a good debate."

THE STAKES TONIGHT ARE HIGH.

POLLS THIS WEEK SHOW THE RACE FOR PRESIDENT IS CLOSER THAN EVER. Return to index of stories...


VP DEBATE PREPS-SS TOPS


REMEMBER YOU CAN CATCH THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE RIGHT HERE ON NBC2.

BIDEN AND RYAN WILL TALK ABOUT A VARIETY OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN ISSUES.

COVERAGE STARTS TONIGHT AT NINE. Return to index of stories...


PIZZA HUT DEBATE-VO


DURING THE NEXT *PRESIDENTIAL* DEBATE--

THE FORMAT STYLE CHANGES TO "TOWN HALL".

THAT MEANS PEOPLE IN THE CROWD ASK THE QUESTIONS.

AND IF ONE OF THEM ASKS EITHER CANDIDATE--

WHICH PIZZA DO THEY LIKE BETTER, SAUSAGE OR PEPPERONI--

THAT PERSON WINS PIZZA HUT FOR *LIFE*!

PIZZA HUT RELEASED THIS VIDEO ON ITS OFFICIAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

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GOOGLE AWARD-VO


IT PAYS TO BE A HACKER, AT LEAST IN THE EYES OF GOOGLE!

THE COMPANY JUST AWARDED A TEENAGE HACKER--

WHO GOES BY THE NAME "PINKIE PIE"--

60-THOUSAND DOLLARS!

IT WAS PART OF THE COMPANY'S SO-CALLED "BUG BOUNTY".

IT WANTED COMPUTER *NERDS* TO FIND BUGS - AND BREAK THE COMPANY' SECURITY.

"PINKIE PIE" DID AND WON THE LOOT.

GOOGLE HAS SINCE FIXED IT'S SECURITY ISSUE. Return to index of stories...


ROBIN ROBERTS HOME-VO


GOOD MORNING AMERICA HOST ROBIN ROBERTS IS BACK HOME TONIGHT.

ROBERTS JUST HAD A BONE MAROW TRANSPLANT--

TO TREAT A RARE FORM OF CANCER.

HER ROAD TO RECOVERY IS FAR FROM OVER THOUGH.

SHE HAS WEEKS OF HOME AND OUTPATIENT THERAPY.

WE CONTINUE TO WISH HER THE BEST. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2SHOT


WE FIRST TOLD YOU ABOUT THE PROBLEM ON FLORIDA'S EAST COAST--

NOW IT'S SPREAD TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!

DOGS TRYING TO EAT A VERY DEADLY FROG!

TONIGHT NBC2 TALKS TO AN AREA VET ABOUT WHAT DOG LOVERS NEED TO DO.

AND ALL NEW AT SIX--

A COLLIER COUNTY MAN TURNED INTO A PARTY SPOILER OVER SOME BEER.

HOW DEPUTIES SAY HE USED A MACHETE TO *TEMPORARILY GET HIS WAY. Return to index of stories...


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GIANT EYEBALL-SS


ALRIGHT--

THIS IS JUST GROSS--

OR IF YOU'RE A KID - PRETTY COOL!

TAKE A LOOK AT *THAT*!

IT'S A GIANT EYEBALL FROM A MYSTERIOUS SEA CREATURE!

SCIENTISTS SPECULATE IT'S EITHER A GIANT SQUID--

WHALE--

OR SOMETHING ELSE REALLY BIG!

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BEARS SCHOOL LOCKDOWN-SOTVO TOPS


KIDS SCREAMING

YOU CAN TELL BY THEIR EXCITEMENT THAT SOMETHING WAS GOING ON!

A MAMA BEAR AND THREE CUBS WALKED THROUGH THE COURTYARD OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YESTERDAY IN WASHINGTON STATE.

FISH AND WILDLIFE PUT THE SCHOOL IN LOCKDOWN, UNTIL OFFICERS MADE SURE THE BEARS LEFT SCHOOL PROPERTY. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO CHRISTINA-2SHOT


THE BUFO TOAD IS POISONING DOGS ACROSS LEE COUNTY.

SOME EMERGENCY CLINICS ARE SEEING ONE POISONED DOG EVERY NIGHT.

CHRISTINA LUSBY IS IN THE STUDIO WITH MORE ON HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PETS.

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FROGS AND DOGS-TFX CTR MON


THE BUFO--IS ALSO KNOWN AS A MARINE OR CANE TOAD.

THEY ARE HUGE--ABOUT AS BIG AS YOUR HAND--AND THEY'RE DANGEROUS TO BOTH DOG AND CATS.

JUST ONE LICK--COULD SEND A PET TO THE E-R--AN EXPENSIVE BILL THAT CAN COST UP TO A THOUSAND DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


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CALM--QUITE.THE BUFO TOAD COULD BE CALLED LAZY--BUT IT PACKS A HUGE PUNCH.

THE POISON HIDING WITHIN IT--CAN BE DEADLY TO PETS.

GARY GRANZA'S DOG GRABBED ONE.

03:36 we were crushed.he was right inside here on his back shaking and crying and i was like oh my god we have to go 3:50

AN EMOTIONAL ROLL COASTER--AS GARY RUSHED HIS 11 YEAR OLD JACK RUSSELL THROUGH THE DOORS -- FALLING VICTIM TO THE TOAD'S POISON.

53:45 they create a toxin when they feel threatened so if a dog licks them or eats them and that toxic is both a neurologic and cardiac toxin 53:58

02:40 he was cold when i lifted his eyes back there was nothing there 2:46:43 he was dead he was in a coma he was on oxygen he had wires coming in and out of his legs he was gone:52

BUT--TOBY WAS A FIGHTER--AND SURVIVED.

1:24 his nickname at the hospital is toby the miracle dog 1:28

5 WEEKS SINCE THE SHOWDOWN IN HIS BACK YARD--TOBY IS BACK.

VETS SAY HE WAS LUCKY--TIMING IS EVERYTHING.

6:36 nats of dog

WASHING OUT THE PETS MOUTH RIGHT AWAY CAN SAVE ITS LIFE--HELPING CUT THE AFFECTS OF THE TOAD'S TOXIN.

55:27 usually within 15 minutes you'll see signs seizures twitching the foaming right away 55:40

THE FLORIDA VET REFERRAL CENTER HAS TREATED A HANDFUL OF DOGS IN THE LAST MONTH.

OTHER FT. MYERS EMERGENCY CLINICS SAY THEY'RE TREATING A TOAD POISONED PET--ALMOST NIGHTLY OVER THE PAST TWO WEEKS.

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FROGS AND DOGS-TFX CTR MON


IF YOUR PET DOES HAVE A RUN IN WITH A BUFO TOAD--VETS SAY IT'S BEST TO GET RID OF IT.

THEY SAY PUT THE TOAD IN A PLASTIC ZIPLOCK BAG.AND PUT THE BAG IN THE FREEZER. Return to index of stories...


SELL THE 6PM-ON CAM


HE FACED DOWN AN INTRUDER -- WRESTLING HIM TO THE GROUND -- AND NEXT AT SIX, HE'S TELLING NBC2 HIS INCREDIBLE STORY.

PLUS -- HONORING THE YOUNG BOY KILLED BY A STRIKE OF LIGHTNING -- AN INCREDIBLE SHOW OF LOVE FOR JESSE WATLINGTON. Return to index of stories...