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DIRECTOR PAGE MYSTERY BOAT FOLO-SOTVO
SHOW OPEN-CLIP MENINGITIS OUTBREAK-VO
TOSS TO GEORGE-OC SS OC PEANUT BUTTER RECALL-VO BNR
DR GREKOS TRIAL PREVIEW-PLASMA DOG TREAT RECALL-TRX VO
DR GREKOS TRIAL PREVIEW-PKG POSITIVE SIGNS FOR THE ECONOMY-VO WIPE
DR GREKOS TRIAL PREVIEW-PLASMA POSITIVE SIGNS FOR THE ECONOMY-SOTVO
MIAMI PARKING GARAGE BODY FOUND-VO LEE CO SCHOOL TOMORROW-ONCAM
AGUILAR'S BODY ID'D-VO SS LEE COUNTY SHERIFF RACE-VO WIPE
CRIMES ON TAPE-VOTOPS OC LEE COUNTY SHERIFF RACE-2 SOTVO
CRIMES ON TAPE-PKG HOGAN SEX TAPE-VO
AMBULANCE ROLLOVER-VO SS WIPE ROSEANNE ON BALLOT-VO
AMBULANCE ROLLOVER-SOTVO MYSTERY EYEBALL-VO
CAPE CORAL CRA-VO WIPE SPORTS TEASE-3SH-VO
CAPE CORAL CRA-SOTVO SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
CAPE CORAL UEP UPDATE-VO RED SOX TICKETS-ONCAM
FORT MYERS BEACH COUNCIL APPOINTEE-2 SS OC TONY PENA INTERVIEW-VO
DECISION 2012-CLIP NLCS SCORE-CGFULL
CEO OF ASG ON ELECTION-ONCAM RAY LEWIS OUT FOR YEAR-ONCAM
DEBATE PREPS-VO WIPE RAY LEWIS OUT FOR YEAR-VO
DEBATE PREPS-SOTVO SS HARBAUGH REAX-SOT
TEASE ONE-ONCAM BCS RANKINGS-ONCAM
TZ1 A STONE CRAB HARVEST-VO WIPE GATORS RANKED 2ND-VO
TZ1 B HOGAN SEX TAPE-VOTOPS MUSCHAMP SOUND-SOT
FIRST ALERT FORECAST TEASE-STC FLORIDA PREP POLL-ONCAM
STONE CRAB HARVEST-NATSVO TOPS OC POTW WINNER-VO
STONE CRAB HARVEST-PKG FGCU HOOPS COUNTDOWN-ONCAM
TEASE TWO-ONCAM DUKE AT FORT BRAGG-VO
TZ2 A PEANUT BUTTER RECALL-VO-WIPE PARTING THOUGHTS-ONCAM
TZ2 B ROSEANNE ON BALLOT-VOTOPS CHINESE GAS EXPLOSION ON TAPE-VO
FIRST ALERT OPEN-CLIP DRIVER IN HOLE-VOWIPE
FORECAST-WXWALL HOLLYWOOD SIGN PAINT JOB-VOTOPS
GULF COAST JEWELRY BURGLARY-VO FINAL FORECAST-WXGRX
MYSTERY BOAT FOLO-VO WIPE CLOSE SHOW-4SHOT


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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TOSS TO GEORGE-OC SS OC


RIGHT NOW AT 11--

IN COURT THIS WEEK. THE BONITA SPRINGS DOCTOR WHO TREATED PATIENTS USING CONTROVERSIAL STEM CELL THERAPY.

TWO PEOPLE DIED AFTER TREATMENT AT HIS OFFICE.

DOCTOR ZANNOS GREKOS IS FACING A JUDGE TOMORROW -- TRYING TO GET HIS LICENSE REINSTATED.

IT WAS SUSPENDED IN FEBRUARY BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

NBC2'S GEORGE SOLIS IS LIVE IN THE STUDIO WITH WHAT WE CAN EXPECT THIS WEEK -

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DR GREKOS TRIAL PREVIEW-PLASMA


DOCTOR GREKO'S HEARING IS SET TO LAST 4 DAYS.

WE KNOW THERE WILL BE TESTIMONY FROM THE VICTIM'S FAMILIES --

AND WE ALSO KNOW PATIENTS PLEASED WITH THEIR RESULTS WILL TESITFY TOO.

I TALKED TO ONE OF THEM TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


DR GREKOS TRIAL PREVIEW-PKG


NAPLES MAN NEIM MALO TOLD US BACK IN MARCH- HE CONSIDERS HIMSELF A MIRACLE.

"Look at me. I'm great, I'm perfect, I'm going to live."

MALO UNDERWENT STEM CELL TREATMENT FOR HIS HEART SIX YEARS AGO IN ASIA UNDER CLOSE WATCH OF BONITA SPRINGS DOCTOR ZANNOS GREKOS--

HE'S ONE OF THE SUCESS STORIES.

57:56 "I feel reborn actually."

MALO NOW SAYS HE'S READY TO PUT HIS HEALTHY HEART INTO DEFENDING THE DOCTOR'S ABILITY TO POTENTIALLY HELP OTHERS.

59:24 "Today, I'm behind him 150 percent only because I know what occurs to all these people."

NOT EVERYONE HAS BEEN SO FORTUNATE--

TWO OF GREKOS' PATIENTS DIED FOLLOWING TREATMENT.

INCLUDING 70-YEAR OLD RICHARD POHLING.

LEADING TO THE SUSPENSION OF HIS LICENSE.

NBC-2 LEARNED HE HAS SINCE BECOME THE CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF INTERCELLULAR SCIENCES IN BONITA.

THE COMPANY TOLD US GREKOS WASN'T TREATING PATIENTS.

BUT IT WAS NEVER MADE CLEAR WETHER THIS ROLE VIOLATED THE TERMS OF HIS SUSPENSION.

00:27 "May be the government here needs to wake up and do something about this instead of bashing."

MALO SAYS HE ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER OF GREEKO'S PATIENTS WILL BE IN COURT READY TO TESTIFY ON BEHALF OF THE DOCTOR.

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DR GREKOS TRIAL PREVIEW-PLASMA


BOTH SIDES ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE AT LEAST 10 WITNESSES.

THE HEARING STARTS TOMORROW MORNING IN NAPLES AT 9AM.

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MIAMI PARKING GARAGE BODY FOUND-VO


TONIGHT RELATIVES OF THE FOURTH VICTIM IN LAST WEEK'S SOUTH FLORIDA PARKING GARAGE COLLAPSE ARE ASKING FOR PRIVACY.

MIAMI DADE COUTY POLICE THINK THEY FOUND THE BODY OF 53-YEAR-OLD ELECTRICIAN ROBERT BUDHOO TODAY.

THEY CAN'T MAKE A POSITIVE I-D UNTIL THE BODY IS REMOVED.

IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL DAYS TO DO THAT, BECAUSE IT'S DEEP IN UNSTABLE RUBBLE.

THREE OTHER WORKERS WERE KILLED WHEN PART OF THE FIVE-STORY GARAGE COLLAPSED AT MIAMI DADE COLLEGE'S DORAL CAMPUS. Return to index of stories...


AGUILAR'S BODY ID'D-VO SS


TODAY WE LEARNED THE BODY FOUND IN A WOODED AREA NEAR GAINESVILLE IS MISSING UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA STUDENT CHRISTIAN AGUILAR.

THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE CONFIRMED THE FINDINGS LATE THIS AFTERNOON.

POLICE USED DENTAL RECORDS TO IDENTIFY HIM.

PEDRO BRAVO IS ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS FRIEND CHRISTIAN.

HE FACES MURDER AND KIDNAPPING CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


CRIMES ON TAPE-VOTOPS OC


HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF SUNGLASSES STOLEN FROM A FORT MYERS BUSINESS AND THE WHOLE THING IS CAUGHT ON TAPE.

TONIGHT POLICE ARE SEARCHING FOR THE CROOKS.

BUT AS NBC-2'S JULIAN JOHNSON EXPLAINS.

SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS ARE HELPING TO SHINE A BRIGHTER LIGHT ON PETTY CRIMES. Return to index of stories...


CRIMES ON TAPE-PKG


GRANT EYEGLASSES IN FORT MYERS IS NO STRANGER TO SHOPLIFTERS.

AND BECAUSE OF PAST THEFTS.

MELODY GRANT: GRANT EYEGLASSES: That's the reason we got the cameras because we've had theft in the store before

AND LAST FRIDAY THEIR INVESTMENT PAID OFF.

MELODY GRANT: GRANT EYEGLASSES: I was disappointed we had our glasses stolen but excited we had prove of who it was

THEIR CAMERAS CAUGHT TWO CROOKS LOOKING FOR A FIVE FINGER DISCOUNT.

AND THEY HAD THEIR SIGHTS SET ON PRICY SPORTING SUNGLASSES MADE BY COSTA DEL MAR.

YOU CAN SEE AS ONE STUFFS A PAIR OF SHADES IN HIS HOODIE.

AND ANOTHER CAMERA CATCHES HIS PARTNER IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER.

ALSO FILLING HIS POCKETS WITH STOLEN GOODS.

JULIAN: even with signs warning of surveillance cameras it still wasn't enough to stop these guys from making away with about $750 worth of sunglasses

DET. BRIAN O'REILLY, FMPD: more and more people have surveillance for their homes or business and even with phones people have access to a camera

FORT MYERS POLICE DETECTIVE BRIAN O'REILLY SAYS THIS IS JUST THE LATEST IN A GROWING TREND OF SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS CAPTURING CRIMINALS IN THE ACT.

AND IT'S NOT JUST MAJOR CRIMES.

PETTY CRIMES LIKE FRIDAY'S SHOPLIFTERS ARE GETTING MORE ATTENTION AND EXPOSURE BECAUSE OF VIDEO EVIDENCE.

DET. BRIAN O'REILLY, FMPD: if we find we have a good picture of the suspect or clothing or the getaway car we'll send it to other agencies or even the media

DETECTIVE O'REILLY SAYS CATCHING THE CROOKS ON CAMERA DOESN'T ALWAYS MEAN THEY'LL BE *CAUGHT.

BUT AIRING VIDEO LIKE THIS TO POTENTIALLY THOUSANDS OF SETS OF EYES IS BENEFICIAL.

DET. BRIAN O'REILLY, FMPD: it helps us apprehend a lot of suspects I can't tell you how many off hand but I know that we've had several cases lately

O'REILLY SAYS HAVING A CAMERA IN PLACE IS UNLIKELY TO PREVENT A CRIME FROM HAPPENING.

BUT GRANT KNOWS THE CHANCES OF FINDING THESE THIEVES ARE BETTER WITH THE CAMERAS THAN WITHOUT THEM.

MELODY GRANT: GRANT EYEGLASSES: not successful at all.just left guessing who stole it

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AMBULANCE ROLLOVER-VO SS WIPE


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AMBULANCE ROLLOVER-SOTVO


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CAPE CORAL CRA-VO WIPE


TONIGHT WE GOT A BETTER FEEL ON HOW CAPE CORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY VOTE ON THE FATE OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.

COUNCIL VOTED TO HOLD ANOTHER SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 29TH.

DURING THAT MEETING, THEY PLAN TO VOTE WHETHER TO LET THE CITY TAKE OVER THE C-R-A OR POSTPONE THE DECISION.

TONIGHT THE MAJORITY OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS INDICATED THEY WOULD VOTE IN FAVOR OF AN ORDINANCE TO DISBAND THE C-R-A. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CORAL CRA-SOTVO


the biggest thing is we wanted to be heard it was really important to be heard and we were heard tonight and it wasnt the approval we were looking for but we will take that and try formulate a plan and see if there is something we can come in agreement with. 13 sec

THIS SPECIAL MEETING CAME AFTER THE CITY MANAGER REVIEWED THE AGENCIES FINANCES -- SAYING THEY ARE SPENDING MORE MONEY THAN THEY HAVE COMING IN.

THE CRA BELIEVES THERE IS NO FINANCIAL EMERGENCY. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CORAL UEP UPDATE-VO


ANOTHER ITEM ON COUNCIL MEMBERS PLATES TONIGHT WAS TACKLING THE UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT --

UP FOR DISCUSSION WAS A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TETRA TECH FOR ROUGHLY SEVEN POINT SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS.

THIS IS THE ENGINEERING FIRM THE CITY HAS CHOSEN TO START WORK ON WATER AND SEWER FOR SOUTHWEST 6TH AND SEVENTH.

COUNCIL WILL HOLD PUBLIC INPUT ON OCTOBER 22 AND WILL THEN MAKE THEIR DECISION. Return to index of stories...


FORT MYERS BEACH COUNCIL APPOINTEE-2 SS OC


NEW AT 11--

THE FORT MYERS BEACH TOWN COUNCIL APPOINTED A NEW MEMBER TO FILL FORMER MAYOR LARRY KIKER'S SEAT.

THEY PICKED DAN ANDRE.

HE AND HIS WIFE OWN THE MANGO STREET INN.

HE'S A CURRENT MEMBER OF THE TOWN'S LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY.

THE DECISION TAKES EFFECT IMMEDIATELY, BUT HE'LL HAVE TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION IN MARCH.

KIKER STEPPED DOWN LAST WEEK TO RUN FOR LEE COUNTY COMMISSION.

VICE MAYOR BOB RAYMOND TOOK OVER AS TOWN MAYOR. Return to index of stories...


DECISION 2012-CLIP


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CEO OF ASG ON ELECTION-ONCAM


A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA C-E-O IS THE SECOND HIGH-PROFILE FLORIDA ENTREPRENEUR TO SUGGEST TO EMPLOYEES THAT THE COMPANY WILL FALL ON HARD TIMES IF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA IS RE-ELECTED.

ACCORDING TO OUR PARTNERS AT THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS -

ARTHUR ALLEN, PRESIDENT AND C-E-O OF A-S-G SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, TOLD EMPLOYEES IN AN EMAIL THAT THE GLOBAL ECONOMY HAS BEEN NEGATIVELY INFLUENCING A-S-G SINCE DECEMBER 2008 --

ADDING "WE HAVE A CHANCE TO HELP TURN IT INTO A HEALTHY ECONOMY ON NOVEMBER 6TH".

ALLEN HOWEVER DID NOT SPECIFICY *WHICH CANDIDATE COULD TURN THE ECONOMY AROUND.

EARLIER THIS MONTH DAVID SIEGEL , C-E-O OF WESTGATE RESORTS IN ORLANDO, SENT A SIMILAR EMAIL TO HIS STAFF-- SAYING HE MIGHT HAVE TO LAY OFF EMPLOYEES IF OBAMA IS RE-ELECTED. Return to index of stories...


DEBATE PREPS-VO WIPE


THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ARE PREPARING FOR TOMORROW NIGHT'S DEBATE.

NEW POLLS OUT TODAY SUGGEST THE NUMBERS ARE SO CLOSE, WHAT HAPPENS ON THE STAGE COULD HAVE A MAJOR IMPACT ON THE RACE.

INSIDERS SAY PRESIDENT OBAMA'S PEOPLE ARE TELLING HIM NOT TO OVERCORRECT, AND BE *TOO AGGRESSIVE DURING THE TOWN HALL STYLE DEBATE AT HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY ON LONG ISLAND. Return to index of stories...


DEBATE PREPS-SOTVO SS


"Yes, he needs to show he's tougher. Yes, he needs to attack. Yes, he needs to push back more, but he doesn't want to come across as a bully.For Mitt Romney, the number one piece of advice that he's getting is to engage with these questioners. In town halls, he has a tendency when he gets a tough question to back away."

THE FIRST DEBATE ERASED THE PRESIDENT'S LEAD IN VIRGINIA AND REDUCED IT IN OTHER SWING STATES.

THE RACE IS TIED NATIONALLY IN TWO NEW POLLS, BUT MITT ROMNEY'S LIKEABILITY SHOT UP AFTER THE DENVER DEBATE.

A REMINDER, YOU CAN SEE THE DEBATE RIGHT HERE, ON NBC2.

IT STARTS AT NINE O CLOCK, TOMORROW NIGHT.

AND STAY TUNED TO NBC 2 NEWS AT 11 FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-ONCAM


THE ANTICIPATION IS OVER FOR SEAFOOD LOVERS.

FISHERMEN ARE STARTING TO BRING IN THE FIRST "STONE CRABS" OF THE SEASON.

WE GET THEIR THOUGHTS ON THE "CATCH" -- AND THEIR OUTLOOK FOR THE YEAR.

PLUS: HULK HOGAN HAS A BONE TO PICK WITH A TAMPA D-J, WHO'S MORNING SHOW AIRS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE WRESTLING LEGEND USED TO BE GOOD FRIENDS WITH "BUBBA THE LOVE SPONGE."

NOW HE'S SUING HIM. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A STONE CRAB HARVEST-VO WIPE


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TZ1 B HOGAN SEX TAPE-VOTOPS


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FIRST ALERT FORECAST TEASE-STC


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STONE CRAB HARVEST-NATSVO TOPS OC


nats of crab claws

THE CLAWS ARE OFF THE BOAT TONIGHT.

CRABBERS AROUND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HAVE BROUGHT IN THE FIRST BATCHES OF STONE CRAB, AND THEY ARE READY TO COME TO YOUR PLATE.

NBC 2'S SARA MILES TELLS US WHAT CRABBERS ARE EXPECTING FOR THE SEASON. Return to index of stories...


STONE CRAB HARVEST-PKG


fresh off the boat --

nats

these stone crab claws have been boiled, cooled -- and are ready to be cracked.

nats

"we'll grade em and take our orders and fill our orders and deliver them tomorrow." nats

leaving restaurants and people across southwest florida waiting in anticipation.

heidi wilder/server "we havent gotten them yet were supposed to come in today. 16:21;-23

heidi wilder says shes already had groups of people coming in the waterfront restaurant ready to place their order.

"everyone wants what they cant have half of the year thats why they want it." 16:57-17:00 wilder

and while every year people are getting their hands on these tasty claws -- the amount coming to jug creek seafood in isnt always so great.

roy kibbe says today they only pulled in a quarter of a pound.

3:11 usually its around a half or better per pot so production is down.:18 roy kibbe/jug creek seafood

kibbe says the red tide that has been lingering in the gulf for the last few weeks could be a factor.

it all depends on the water quality.

5:20 just wait and see we get some bad weather going we will be alright." 5:20 to:25 kibbe

sara miles "these are some of the first stone crabs of the season which crabbers are calling a slow start - but they still taste just as good."

nats

but this year kibbe says if you want to get your claws on them - it's going to cost you.

"prices are a little higher today opening up than last year." 5:29-33 kibbe

we could see anywhere from 8 dollars to 15 dollars per pound.

but that could change if production picks up.

6:52-58 "hopefully we will have a good season -- we are optimistic we are crabbers." kibbe

so while season may start slow for crabbers -- its sure to be busy for restaurants.

18:23-27 "we are just excited to get them in and the customers are too." wilder

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TEASE TWO-ONCAM


CONCERNS ABOUT TWO NATIONWIDE OUTBREAKS ARE GROWING TONIGHT.

THE SALMONELLA OUTBREAK, LINKED TO PEANUT BUTTER, IS NOW TIED TO MORE THAN 400 PEANUT PRODUCTS.

PLUS: WE'LL EXPLAIN WHY ROSEANNE BARR IS MAKING *POLITICAL HEADLINES IN FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A PEANUT BUTTER RECALL-VO-WIPE


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TZ2 B ROSEANNE ON BALLOT-VOTOPS


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FIRST ALERT OPEN-CLIP


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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. Return to index of stories...


GULF COAST JEWELRY BURGLARY-VO


DEPUTIES ARE SEARCHING FOR BURGLARS WHO HIT UP "GULF COAST JEWELRY" IN LEE COUNTY.

THE OWNER TELLS NBC 2 HE KNEW SOMETHING HAPPENED WHEN HE CAME TO THE STORE SATURDAY MORNING, AND NOTICED ALL OF THE LIGHTS HE LEFT ON, WERE OFF.

DEPUTIES SAY THE BURGLARS PUNCHED OUT THE LOCK ON THE FRONT DOOR WITHOUT SETTING OFF THE ALARM.

THEY GOT INSIDE AND RIPPED OUT THE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM.

THEY TOOK 30 THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF GEMS AND JEWELRY, AND DROVE AWAY. Return to index of stories...


MYSTERY BOAT FOLO-VO WIPE


AN EXPENSIVE BOAT ABANDONED AT THE NAPLES CITY DOCK IS GOING UP FOR AUCTION.

SEA TOW IS ONE OF SIX SALVAGE COMPANIES HOPING TO LAND THE 34 FOOT BOAT.

THE BOAT'S OWNER, WAYNE LAMAR, DOCKED HIS 50 THOUSAND DOLLAR VESSEL MONTHS AGO.

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MYSTERY BOAT FOLO-SOTVO


ROGER JACOBSEN/NAPLES HARBOR MASTER/12:52:29 "His vessel is still sitting at my dock, been there since June 6th. Not collecting any rent, using electric, so it's time for that boat to go."

THE HARBOR MASTER DECIDED TO PUT THE BOAT UP FOR AUCTION AFTER SPENDING MONTHS WITH POLICE SEARCHING FOR LAMAR.

THE CITY WILL GET THE MONEY.

THE AUCTION IS STRICTLY RESERVED FOR LICENSED SALVAGE COMPANIES.

WE EXPECT TO KNOW THE WINNER BY MONDAY. Return to index of stories...


MENINGITIS OUTBREAK-VO


TODAY HEALTH OFFICIALS STARTED WARNING DOCTORS ABOUT OTHER MEDICINES MADE BY A PHARMACY LINKED TO THE MENINGITIS OUTBREAK.

THE F-D-A TOOK THE STEP AFTER LEARNING ABOUT NEW ILLNESSES THAT MAY BE TIED TO OTHER PRODUCTS MADE BY THE NEW ENGLAND COMPOUNDING CENTER.

NOW HEALTH OFFICIALS WANT DOCTORS TO CONTACT PATIENTS WHO GOT ANY INJECTION MADE BY THE COMPANY.

A STEROID MADE BY THE PHARMACY HAS BEEN TIED TO THE MENINGITIS OUTBREAK THAT HAS KILLED 15 PEOPLE. Return to index of stories...


PEANUT BUTTER RECALL-VO BNR


A NATIONWIDE SALMONELLA OUTBREAK IS NOW LINKED TO MORE THAN 400 PEANUT PRODUCTS INCLUDING ICE CREAM, PEANUT BUTTER, AND RAW AND ROASTED PEANUTS.

DOZENS OF PEOPLE IN 19 STATES ARE SICK.

THE C-D-C TRACED THE CONTAMINATION TO SUNLAND INCORPORATED IN NEW MEXICO.

THE COMPANY SELLS BULK RAW AND ROASTED PEANUTS. AND MAKES PEANUT BUTTER.

THE F-D-A IS WARNING PEOPLE NOT TO EAT PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUNLAND.

FOR A LIST, HEAD TO NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.

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DOG TREAT RECALL-TRX VO


A CONSUMER ALERT FOR DOG OWNERS.

"NATURE'S RECIPE" IS RECALLING ITS "OVEN BAKED BISCUITS WITH REAL CHICKEN."

THE DOG TREATS MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH SALMONELLA.

THE COMPANY MADE THE PRODUCTS AT ITS PLANT IN TOPEKA, KANSAS AND DISTRIBUTED THEM NATIONALLY.

NATURE'S RECIPE IS PART OF DEL MONTE FOODS.

THE COMPANY SAYS IT HASN'T HEARD ABOUT ANY PET OR HUMAN ILLNESSES.

AS A PRECAUTION THE RECALLED TREATS SHOULD BE DISCARDED IMMEDIATELY. Return to index of stories...


POSITIVE SIGNS FOR THE ECONOMY-VO WIPE


TODAY WE LEARNED SOME POSITIVE SIGNS ABOUT THE ECONOMY.

THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT SAYS SEPTEMBER RETAIL SALES SHOWED STRONG GAINS FOR THE SECOND MONTH IN A ROW.

AMERICANS BOUGHT MORE OF JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING-FOOD, CARS, GAS, CLOTHING, BUILDING MATERIALS, AND ESPECIALLY ELECTRONICS.

BUT EXPERTS SAY IT DOESN'T MEAN THE ECONOMY IS "BACK." Return to index of stories...


POSITIVE SIGNS FOR THE ECONOMY-SOTVO


"This recovery is very much ah - 'slow and steady'. NOT anything to throw a party over -

but certainly good news."

SHOPPERS SAY THEY'RE REACTING TO AN INCREASED CONFIDENCE IN THE ECONOMY, BUT SPENDING INCREASED IN PART BECAUSE OF HIGHER PRICES NOT HIGHER SALES.

TOMORROW WE'LL GET A SENSE OF JUST HOW PRICES MUCH CLIMBED WHEN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX IS RELEASED. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO SCHOOL TOMORROW-ONCAM


THE WEEKEND IS OVER FOR LEE COUNTY STUDENTS.

THE DISTRICT WANTS PARENTS AND STUDENTS TO KNOW THERE IS SCHOOL TOMORROW.

THERE SEEMS TO BE SOME CONFUSION, BUT TOMORROW IS A HURRICANE MAKE UP DAY.

FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO SHOW UP AT REGULAR TIMES. Return to index of stories...


LEE COUNTY SHERIFF RACE-VO WIPE


THE MAN HOPING TO BECOME LEE COUNTY'S NEXT SHERIFF WANTS DEEPER CUTS TO THE BUDGET.

LEE BUSHONG CALLED A NEWS CONFERENCE TODAY TO EXPLAIN HOW HE WOULD ROLL BACK SPENDING TO WHAT IT WAS TEN YEARS AGO.

HE SAYS HE WOULD TARGET SENIOR ADMINISTRATION.

THE FORMER L-C-S-O LIEUTENANT SAYS HE WOULD CUT OUT TWO COLONELS AND WIPE-OUT THE POSITIONS OF THREE MAJORS. Return to index of stories...


LEE COUNTY SHERIFF RACE-2 SOTVO


"When we take the budget as a whole and we dissect it, we find a lot of fraud, waste and abuse within the budget."

I'm not just sitting here today for the first time, you know on the heels on some dramatic porch-step propaganda, in response to that. I'm here on an 8 year record."

SCOTT SAYS HE WELCOMES THE BUDGET DEBATE.

THIS YEAR'S SPENDING OF NEARLY 138-MILLION IS 2-PERCENT LESS THAN LAST YEAR.

DURING THE PAST FOUR YEARS, L-C-S-O'S BUDGET HAS DROPPED 14-PERCENT. Return to index of stories...


HOGAN SEX TAPE-VO


HULK HOGAN FILED TWO LAWSUITS TODAY OVER A SEX TAPE.

THE REALITY TV STAR AND FORMER PRO WRESTLER IS GOING AFTER A TAMPA BAY-BASED DISC JOCKEY, THE DJ'S EX-WIFE AND A NEW YORK MEDIA GROUP.

HOGAN SAYS HE WAS SECRETLY TAPED SIX YEARS AGO HAVING SEX WITH THE EX-WIFE OF DJ BUBBA "THE LOVE SPONGE" CLEM.

PARTS OF THE VIDEO SHOWED UP ON THE ONLINE GOSSIP SITE GAWKER.

HOGAN HAS SENT A CEASE-AND-DESIST LETTER TO GAWKER. Return to index of stories...


ROSEANNE ON BALLOT-VO


IF YOU'RE NOT INTO PRESIDENT OBAMA OR MITT ROMNEY, YOU CAN VOTE FOR ROSEANNE.

THE COMEDIAN IS ON THE BALLOT HERE IN FLORIDA.

ACCORDING TO THE SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE, SHE'S JUST ONE OF 12 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES TO CHOOSE FROM.

THE EDITOR OF BALLOT ACCESS NEWS SAYS FLORIDA HAS THE SECOND-MOST CROWDED PRESIDENTIAL BALLOT. Return to index of stories...


MYSTERY EYEBALL-VO


SCIENTISTS STILL HAVE TO DO MORE TESTS, BUT THEY THINK THE EYEBALL THAT WASHED ASHORE IN SOUTH FLORIDA LAST WEEK IS FROM A SWORDFISH.

THE F-W-C SAYS EXPERTS MADE THE DETERMINATION BASED ON THE SIZE, COLOR AND STRUCTURE OF THE EYE.

CUTS ON THE BONE AROUND THE EYE SUGGEST AN ANGLER MAY HAVE CUT IT OUT OF A SWORDFISH AND TOSSED IT OVERBOARD. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS TEASE-3SH-VO


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SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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RED SOX TICKETS-ONCAM


FAN APPRECIATION.GOOD EVENING.

WHEN YOUR FRANCHISE GOES THROUGH THE WORST SEASON IN NEARLY 50 YEARS. RAISING TICKET PRICES ON THE FANBASE ISN'T A SMART IDEA. TODAY RED SOX MANAGEMENT ANNOUNCED TICKETS FOR SPRING TRAINING AT JETBLUE PARK AND FENWAY PARK IN BOSTON WILL REMAIN THE SAME IN 2013. Return to index of stories...


TONY PENA INTERVIEW-VO


THE BOSTON FAITHFUL WILL LIKE THAT. HOW ABOUT A NEW MANAGER? TODAY YANKEES BENCH COACH TONY PENA INTERVIEWED FOR THE VACANCY. PENA WAS A MANAGER ONCE BEFORE. WITH KANSAS CITY FROM 2003 TO 2005. UP NEXT. ORIOLES THIRD BASE COACH DEMARLO HALE ON THURSDAY. ACCORDING TO ESPN. Return to index of stories...


NLCS SCORE-CGFULL


GAME 2 OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES GOING ON RIGHT NOW. Return to index of stories...


RAY LEWIS OUT FOR YEAR-ONCAM


BACK IN THE MID 90'S. RAY LEWIS BECAME A STAR PLAYING FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI. WE'LL SEE IF HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF. AS THE SUPER BOWL' M-V-P'S SON RAY LEWIS THE THIRD HAS COMMITED TO PLAY FOR THE HURRICANES IN 2013. ALTHOUGH HE WON'T BE A LINEBACKER LIKE DAD. RAY THE THIRD WILL BE A TAILBACK OR DEFENSIVE BACK. Return to index of stories...


RAY LEWIS OUT FOR YEAR-VO


HIS FATHER MIGHT BE ON HAND TO SEE HIM PLAY IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THE RAVENS SAID TODAY LEWIS IS OUT FOR THE SEASON AFTER TEARING A MUSCLE IN HIS TRICEPS. AT 37 YEARS OLD. AND IN THE TWILIGHT OF HIS HALL OF FAME CAREER. IT'S UNCLEAR IF LEWIS WILL BE BACK IN UNIFORM NEXT SEASON. Return to index of stories...


HARBAUGH REAX-SOT


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BCS RANKINGS-ONCAM


THE FLORIDA GATORS ARE NUMBER 2 IN THE FIRST EDITION OF THE BCS RANKINGS. BUT IN THE PRESEASON. WHEN WE SAID 2 AND THE GATORS. THAT REFERENCED THE QUARTERBACKS. BECAUSE WE HAD NO IDEA WHO WOULD BE THE STARTER. EVEN UP TILL THE OPENER. Return to index of stories...


GATORS RANKED 2ND-VO


OBVIOUSLY THAT GOT SORTED OUT QUICK. JEFF DRISKEL HAS BECOME THE LEADER OF THE 6-0 GATORS. THE SURPRISE OF THE S-E-C SO FAR.

ARE THEY REALLY THE 2ND BEST TEAM IN THE NATION? WE'LL FIND OUT. BACK TO BACK GAMES WITH SOUTH CAROLINA AND GEORGIA LOOM. WHAT BETTER TEST FOR DRISKEL THAN FACING STEVE SPURRIER. THE FORMER Q-B WHO WON A HEISMAN TROPHY IN GAINESVILLE. Return to index of stories...


MUSCHAMP SOUND-SOT


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FLORIDA PREP POLL-ONCAM


THE NEWEST ASSOCIATED PRESS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POLL IS OUT. AND THE ONLY 2 AREA TEAMS MAKING THE CUT. NAPLES AND SOUTH FORT MYERS.

THE GOLDEN EAGLES HOLDING STEADY IN CLASS 6A AT NUMBER 4. WHILE THE WOLFPACK ARE RECEIVING VOTES. Return to index of stories...


POTW WINNER-VO


CONGRATS TO ST. JOHN NEUMNANN'S RAY RAY PERRY. HE IS OUR GRIDIRON 2DAY PLAY OF THE WEEK. THIS LONG AND WINDING PUNT RETURN AGAINST GATEWAY CHARTER GARNERED 57 PERCENT OF THE VOTES TO WIN. TUNE IN SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE NEXT SET OF NOMINEES. Return to index of stories...


FGCU HOOPS COUNTDOWN-ONCAM


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DUKE AT FORT BRAGG-VO


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PARTING THOUGHTS-ONCAM


AND THE RED SOX ANNOUNCED TODAY THEY WILL NOT INCREASE TICKET PRICES FOR 2013 AT FENWAY OR JETBLUE PARK. Return to index of stories...


CHINESE GAS EXPLOSION ON TAPE-VO


THE "MUST SEE" VIDEO OF THE NIGHT COMES FROM CHINA.

THIS CAMERA WAS ROLLING AS AN EXPLOSION TORE THROUGH AN APARTMENT COMPLEX.

FIRST RESPONDERS THINK LIQUIFIED GAS BLEW UP, AND AND BLEW OUT THE SIDE OF THE BUILDING.

ONE PERSON IS DEAD.

THREE OTHERS ARE MISSING. Return to index of stories...


DRIVER IN HOLE-VOWIPE


IF YOU THINK THE POTHOLES ON YOUR STREET ARE BAD.

IMAGINE HITTING ONE LIKE THIS!

A 79 YEAR OLD MAN ENDED UP A FEW FEET UNDER GROUND AFTER DRIVING INTO THIS CONSTRUCTION HOLE IN DARTMOUTH CANADA LAST NIGHT.

PARAMEDICS SAY HE WAS SHAKEN UP, BUT NOT HURT.

OFFICERS THINK CONES WERE THERE, BUT THEY WERE PLACED FAR ENOUGH APART THAT THE MAN DROVE BETWEEN THEM.

A CONSTRUCTION CREW FILLED THE HOLE AFTER A TOW TRUCK DRIVER PULLED THE CAR OUT. Return to index of stories...


HOLLYWOOD SIGN PAINT JOB-VOTOPS


THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN IS GETTING BRIGHTER.

WORKERS ARE USING ABOUT 380-GALLONS OF PAINT AND PRIMER TO MAKE IT WHITER.

THE LANDMARK'S MOST EXTENSIVE FACELIFT IN NEARLY 35 YEARS WILL CONTINUE FOR ANOTHER SIX TO EIGHT WEEKS. Return to index of stories...


FINAL FORECAST-WXGRX


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. Return to index of stories...


CLOSE SHOW-4SHOT


AD LIB GOODBYE 4SHOT Return to index of stories...