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DIRECTOR PAGE SMARTPHONE COUPONS-PLASMA MON
TOSS TO STEVE-TRX, 2 SHOT SMARTPHONE COUPONS-PKG
HULK HOGAN LAWSUIT-BUBBA SMARTPHONE COUPONS-TAG
HULK HOGAN LAWSUIT-VO WIPE TEASE TWO------------
HULK HOGAN LAWSUIT-SOT TZ2 A) STONE CRAB SEASON-VOTOPS, WIPE
HULK HOGAN LAWSUIT-BUBBA TZ2 B) OCCUPY IN COURT-VO TOPS
PARKING GARAGE FOLO-TRXVO TOPS ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP
UF STUDENT BODY FOUND?-TRX VO TOPS FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
PEANUT BUTTER RECALL-2SHOT, VO, 2 SHOT TOSS TO KELLY-ON CAM
PEANUT BUTTER RECALL-PKG STONE CRAB SEASON-REM2
PEANUT BUTTER RECALL-TAG, BANNER STONE CRAB SEASON-PKG
MALALA FLOWN TO UK-TRXVOTOPS, OC STONE CRAB SEASON-REM2
MALALA FLOWN TO UK-PKG TASTE OF THE TOWN-VO WIPE
MALALA FLOWN TO UK-TAG TASTE OF THE TOWN-SOTVO, BNR
COSTA CONCORDIA TRIAL-VO TEASE THREE-2SHOT
TOSS TO RICK-ON CAM TZ3 A) ELDERLY BEATING-SS WIPE
MYSTERY BOAT FOLO-REM26 AHEAD AT 6-BANNER
MYSTERY BOAT FOLO-PKG A) lee sheriff office race-vo
MYSTERY BOAT FOLO-REM26 ELDERLY BEATING ARREST-ON CAM
KINDLE CREDIT-ON CAM ELDERLY BEATING ARREST-PKG
MYSTERY EYEBALL-SS TOSS TO ELIZABETH-ON CAM
TEASE ONE-2SHOT OCCUPY IN COURT-PLASMA MON
TZ1 A) TASTE OF THE TOWN-VO WIPE OCCUPY IN COURT-PKG
TZ1 B) SMARTPHONE COUPONS-VO TOPS OCCUPY IN COURT-PLASMA MON
TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC SELL THE 6PM-2SHOT


DIRECTOR PAGE


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TOSS TO STEVE-TRX, 2 SHOT


WE BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS--

PRO WRESTLER HULK HOGAN ANNOUNCED HE'S FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST A POPULAR RADIO PERSONALITY.

HE'S SUING "BUBBA THE LOVE SPONGE" FOR RELEASING A VIDEO OF HOGAN HAVING SEX WITH BUBBA'S WIFE!

THE NEWS CONFERENCE JUST WARPPED UP.

NBC2's STEVE CAMPION IS LIVE IN THE STUDIO-- WITH THE DETAILS

STEVE. Return to index of stories...


HULK HOGAN LAWSUIT-BUBBA


HULK HOGAN FIRES BACK TONIGHT AT BUBBA THE LOVE SPONGE BOB -- AND GAWKER MEDIA.

HIS LEGAL TEAM FILED TWO LAWSUITS TODAY DEMANDING THE ONCE ALL-STAR PRO-WESTLER GETS COMPLETE CONTROL OF A SEX VIDEO. Return to index of stories...


HULK HOGAN LAWSUIT-VO WIPE


LAWYERS CLAIM HOGAN DIDN'T KNOW HE WAS BEING FILMED -- WHEN IT WAS TAPED ABOUT SIX YEARS AGO.

GAWKER POSTED CLIPS OF THE VIDEO ON ITS WEBSITE.

AT TONIGHT'S PRESS CONFERENCE -- HOGAN'S ATTORNEY SAID THEY'RE ASKING FOR ALMOST 100 MILLION DOLLARS IN DAMAGES FROM THE ONLINE MEDIA COMPANY.

THEY CLAIM THE VIDEO WAS A VIOLATION OF HIS PRIVACY -- IN THE MOST INTIMATE OF MOMENTS. Return to index of stories...


HULK HOGAN LAWSUIT-SOT


OUTCUE ".attempt to destory his life." Return to index of stories...


HULK HOGAN LAWSUIT-BUBBA


HOGAN, WHO GOT HIS PRO-WRESTLING START IN FORT MYERS, DIDN'T TALK TODAY.

AS OF THIS AFTERNOON, THAT VIDEO WAS STILL ON GAWKER'S WEBSITE. Return to index of stories...


PARKING GARAGE FOLO-TRXVO TOPS


MORE BREAKING NEWS OUT OF MIAMI--

A LITTLE OVER AN HOUR AGO--

AUTHORITIES FOUND THE *LAST* BODY IN THE RUBBLE OF THE DEADLY PARKING GARAGE COLLAPSE.

FOUR PEOPLE DIED--

WHEN THE FIVE-STORY PARKING DECK AT MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE--

CAME CRASHING DOWN LAST WEEK.

OFFICIALS WITH THE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY--

SAY IT'S TOO EARLY TO TELL WHY THE DECK GAVE WAY. Return to index of stories...


UF STUDENT BODY FOUND?-TRX VO TOPS


MORE BREAKING NEWS--

WITHIN THE HOUR--

AUTHORITIES IDENTIFIED THAT BODY FOUND LAST NIGHT IN CEDAR KEY AS THAT MISSING 18-YEAR-OLD UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA STUDENT.

CHRISTIAN AGUILAR WAS LAST SEEN IN GAINESVILLE OVER 3-WEEKS AGO.

POLICE SAY THE LAST PERSON TO SEE HIM ALIVE WAS HIS FRIEND.

18-YEAR-OLD PEDRO BRAVO.

HE'S IN JAIL ON A FIRST DEGREE MURDER CHARGE.

POLICE SAY BRAVO TOLD THEM--

HE BEAT AGUILAR UNCONSCIOUS AND LEFT HIM IN A PARKING LOT. Return to index of stories...


PEANUT BUTTER RECALL-2SHOT, VO, 2 SHOT


THAT SALMONELLA OUTBREAK--

LINKED TO HUNDREDS OF PEANUT BUTTER PRODUCTS--

IS GROWING.

NEARLY 50-PEOPLE IN 35-STATES ARE NOW SICK.

THOSE CASES RANGE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NEW YORK.

THE C-D-C JUST RELEASED A *NEW* LIST OF RECALLED PRODUCTS.

IT'S MORE THAN 10-PAGES LONG--

AND CONTAINS OVER *400* PEANUT PRODUCTS!

THOSE PRODUCTS INCLUDE EVERYTHING FROM MOON PIES TO ICE CREAM TO PEANUT BUTTER--

TO RAW AND ROASTED PEANUTS!

IT'S ALL TRACED BACK TO A PEANUT FACTORY IN NEW MEXICO.

AND TONIGHT FEDERAL HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE TRYING TO GET A HANDLE ON THE PROBLEM--

BEFORE IT TURNS DEADLY.

HERE'S BRANDI HITT. Return to index of stories...


PEANUT BUTTER RECALL-PKG


NATS -

THE NATION-WIDE SALMONELLA PEANUT RECALL IS EXPANDING.

AND MORE PEOPLE ARE GETTING SICK.

SOT - Barbara / "I had eaten peanut butter like three days

in a row. and I just got so sick." 5

BARBARA -- WHO LIVES IN PHOENIX -- CLAIMS TO BE ONE OF DOZENS SICKENED IN 19

STATES.

THE LIST OF CONTAMINATED PRODUCTS IN THE PEANUT SALMONELLA OUTBREAK.

. IS NOW 10 PAGES LONG. AND CONTAINS MORE THAN 400 PEANUT PRODUCTS

INCLUDING --

MOONPIES.

ICE CREAM.

AND PEANUT BUTTER.

ALSO -- RAW AND ROASTED PEANUTS.

THE C-D-C SAYS THE CONTAMINATION HAS BEEN TRACED TO *THIS* FACTORY --

SUNLAND INC. -- IN PORTALES, NEW MEXICO.

SOT - Robert Tauxe, CDC / "All of the illnesses that have been investigated

are related to the peanut butter products that are from the one plant." 6

SUNLAND SELLS BULK RAW AND ROASTED PEANUTS. AND MAKES PEANUT BUTTER FOR

BRANDS SOLD AT TRADER JOES. WHOLE FOODS. WALMART..KROEGER. TARGET

AND COSTCO.

THE F-D-A WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT ANY PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUNLAND.

BARBARA PURCHASED HER PEANUT BUTTER BEFORE IT WAS PULLED FROM STORE SHELVES.

.

SHE'S STILL AWAITING SALMONELLA TEST RESULTS. BUT IS CERTAIN THE PEANUT

BUTTER GOT HER SICK.

AND SHE WORRIES MORE ARE AT RISK.

SOT Barbara / "I've been feeding this peanut butter to my

dogs. I mean seriously. this is a big deal. My friend,

has six grandkids - she didn't know anything about it." 8 Return to index of stories...


PEANUT BUTTER RECALL-TAG, BANNER


THAT WAS BRANDI HITT.

THAT NEW MEXICO PEANUT FACTORY IS NOW SHUTDOWN.

WE'VE PUT A LINK TO THE LIST OF INFECTED PEANUT BUTTER PRODUCTS ON OUR WEBSITE.

JUST GO TO NBC DASH 2 DOT COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS. Return to index of stories...


MALALA FLOWN TO UK-TRXVOTOPS, OC


THE FIGHT TO SAVE THE LIFE OF A PAKISTANI TEENAGER HAS MOVED TO GREAT BRITAIN.

HER AMBULANCE ARRIVED AT THE LONDON HOSPITAL A SHORT TIME AGO.

THE 14-YEAR OLD GIRL--

WAS SHOT BY THE TALIBAN IN HER NATIVE PAKISTAN.

THEY SHOT HER FOR SPEAKING OUT FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS--

AND EDUCATION.

TODAY A SPECIAL PLANE TOOK HER TO ENGLAND FOR MORE INTENSIVE MEDICAL CARE.

HERE'S LAMA HASAN. Return to index of stories...


MALALA FLOWN TO UK-PKG


Malala Yousafzai was airlifted from a military hospital in Rawalpindi and

rushed to a hospital in northern England to receive emergency medical care

as doctors battle to save her life.

The 14-year-old school girl needs immediate treatment to repair her damaged

skull and long-term neuro rehab after the Taliban stormed her school bus

last week, shooting her in the head and neck, and wounding two other

studentsall because she was fighting for the rights of girls to have an

education.

SOT

FOREIGN SECRETARY WILLIAM HAGUE

She is an inspirational example to young people It was a cowardly attack

on her and her school friends trying to retaliate for her own campaign for

good access to education for girls in Pakistan.

Pakistani officials are on the hunt for her attackers; they arrested at

least 100 men last week but later released them.

They believe her attempted assassins are still on the loose. The Taliban

had vowed to target her again until they killed her, which was another

reason she was moved to the UK.

The attack on this young activist sparked worldwide condemnationand anger.

NATS

And in her own country - there was an outpouring of grief, with tens of

thousands of people praying for her at vigils across Pakistan over the

weekend

NATS

Praying she'll pull through. Return to index of stories...


MALALA FLOWN TO UK-TAG


THAT WAS LAMA HASAN.

IT IS A RACE AGAINST TIME TO SAVE MALALA'S LIFE--

BUT DOCTORS SAY SHE IS SHOWING ENCOURAGING SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT.

SHE'S MOVING HER HANDS AND LEGS--

BUT SHE REMAINS IN CRITICAL CONDITION. Return to index of stories...


COSTA CONCORDIA TRIAL-VO


PRE-TRIAL HEARINGS BEEGAN TODAY--

FOR THE CAPTAIN OF THE COSTA CONCORDIA CRUISE SHIP.

FRANCESCO SCHETTINO IS ACCUSED OF RUNNING HIS SHIP AGROUND--

THEN ABANDONING IT BACK IN JANUARY.

THE ACCIDENT KILLED 32-PEOPLE--

INCLUDING AN AMERICAN COUPLE.

UNDER ITALIAN LAW--

SCHETTINO WILL BE FORMALLY CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE COUNTS OF MANSLAUGHTER--

AND PROSECUTORS WILL DISPLAY SOME OF THEIR EVIDENCE. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO RICK-ON CAM


THE CITY OF NAPLES FINALLY COMES UP WITH A SOLUTION TO GET BACK SOME MONEY FOR AN EXPENSEIVE BOAT. ABANDONED AT THE CITY DOCK.

THE BOAT'S GOING UP FOR AUCTION.

NBC2's RICK RITTER JOINS US LIVE OUTSIDE OUR COLLIER COUNTY MOBILE NEWSROOM--

RICK. Return to index of stories...


MYSTERY BOAT FOLO-REM26


COULD YOU IMAGINE TAKING 50 THOUSAND DOLLARS AND THROWING IT RIGHT IN THE NAPLES BAY? THAT'S BASICALLY WHAT ONE MAN DID AFTER LEAVING HIS BOAT HERE AT THE NAPLES CITY DOCK BACK IN JUNE. OFFICIALS NOW PUT THE "MYSTERY BOAT" UP FOR AUCTION TO SALVAGE COMPANIES, AND PLAN ON HAVING IT OUT OF TOWN COME NEXT WEEK. Return to index of stories...


MYSTERY BOAT FOLO-PKG


CHANCES ARE IF YOU OWN A BOAT, ONE COMPANY YOU'RE PROBABLY FAMILIAR WITH IS THE NATIONWIDE SERVICE AT SEA.

CAPTAIN JAMES RIDGEWAY/NAPLES SEATOW/13:00:05 "Our motto is Triple A on water."

SEA-TOWS BEEN AROUND FOR YEARS, GIVING BOATS A JUMP AND GETTING THEIR HANDS ON ONES THAT ARE LEFT BEHIND.

CAPTAIN RIDGEWAY/12:59:12 "Very seldom, do you ever see a boat that nice to be abandoned."

THE TOWING SERVICE IS JUST ONE OF SIX SALVAGE COMPANIES HOPING TO LAND THE 34 FOOT "MYSTERY BOAT."

THE 50 THOUSAND DOLLAR VESSEL WAS DOCKED IN NAPLES MONTHS AGO BUT WAS ABANDONED BY IT'S REGISTERED OWNER, WAYNE LAMAR.

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."

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

AN AUCTION GIVES SALVAGE COMPANIES THE RARE CHANCE TO GET A VALUABLE BOAT AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE.

ROGER JACOBSEN/12:55:15 "Been a lot of work for the city, that's why we want something back for it."

THE MONEY WILL GO TOWARDS THE CITY WHICH CARED FOR THE BOAT DURING HURRICANE ISSAC. MEANWHILE, ONE LUCKY SALVAGE COMPANY WILL COME AWAY A WINNER.

CAPTAIN RIDGEWAY/13:01:27 "Were gonna try our best to get the highest bid for it." Return to index of stories...


MYSTERY BOAT FOLO-REM26


THE AUCTION IS STRICTLY RESERVED FOR LICENSED SALVAGE COMPANIES ONLY. ALL BIDS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, WITH A WINNER EXPECTED TO BE PICKED NEXT MONDAY. WHATEVER COMPANY DOES WIN THOUGH, WILL HAVE TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE OWNERS EX-WIFE, WHO FILED A LIEN ON THE BOAT. LIVE IN CC, RR, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


KINDLE CREDIT-ON CAM


KINDLE CUSTOMERS ARE GETTING BACK SOME MONEY.

IT'S PART OF AMAZON'S SETTLEMTN WITH SOME PUBLISHERS AND THE GOVERNMENT. ACCUSED OF FIXING PRICES.

AMAZON WILL APPLY THE CREDIT TO EACH CUSTOMERS ACCOUNT--

AND IT CAN BE USED FOR EVERYTHING FROM BOOKS TO APPS. Return to index of stories...


MYSTERY EYEBALL-SS


SCIENTISTS SAY THEY'VE SOLVED THE MYSTERY OF THAT GIANT EYEBALL FOUND ON A FLORIDA BEACH.

IT'S FROM A SWORDFISH!

THIS IS THE PICTURE THAT SET OFF ALL KINDS OF CHATTER FRIDAY.

FISH EXPERTS SAY BASED ON ITS COLOR--

SIZE AND STRUCTURE--

IT'S FROM A SWORDFISH.

SWORDFISH CAN REACH OVER 11-HUNDRED POUNDS--

AND CAN BE FOUND OVER 2-THOUSAND FEET DEEP!

THE EYEBALL WASHED ONSHORE AT POMPANO BEACH LAST WEDNESDAY. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


THE TASTE OF THE TOWN IS LESS THAN *THREE* WEEKS AWAY!

BESIDES ALL THE GREAT FOOD--

THERE'S ANOTHER REASON TO GO THIS YEAR--

A COUNTRY SUPERSTAR IS PUTTING ON A CONCERT.

AND FORGET CUIING COUPONS--

SAVING MONEY IS GOING HI-TECH!

WE'LL SHOW YOU A NEW APP THAT MAKES IT EASY TO MAKE SOME MONEY. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) TASTE OF THE TOWN-VO WIPE


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TZ1 B) SMARTPHONE COUPONS-VO TOPS


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TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC


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SMARTPHONE COUPONS-PLASMA MON


AFTER YEARS IN RECESSION--

MILLIONS OF SAVVY AMERICAN SHOPPERS HAVE ONCE AGAIN FALLEN IN LOVE WITH COUPONS.

BUT THIS IS A NEW DAY--

WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY--

SO ITS SO LONG PAPER--

HELLO SMARTPHONE TO SAVE SOME SERIOUS CASH! Return to index of stories...


SMARTPHONE COUPONS-PKG


SAVING MONEY IS A SNAP WITH SNIP SNAP.

A NEW APP THAT TURNS YOUR SMARTPHONE INTO A COUPON LIBRARY.

THE MAN BEHIND THE IDEA? TED MANN.

"The idea for me was largely born out of me always forgetting my coupons and wanting to find a way to have my wife stop giving me a hard time about it."

INSTEAD OF SNIPPING COUPONS FROM CIRCULARS AND MAILINGS.

YOU SNAP A PHOTO OF THEM.

THE APP SCANS THE COUPONS AND STORES THEM ON YOUR PHONE.

TED TOOK US ON A SHOPPING TRIP TO PROVE HOW WELL IT WORKS.

"I need to get diapers for my little guy, and a monitor."

THE FATHER OF TWO HIT THE AISLES AT BABIES R US.

THEN HE LOOKED FOR A BABY MONITOR.

NEXT: THE CHECKOUT COUNTER.

HE SHOWED THE CASHIER THE COUPONS ON HIS PHONE--

AND IN A SNAP-- GOT HIS DISCOUNT.

"With our app, our active users are reporting they're saving about forty dollars a week on average."

SNIP SNAP IS FREE. AND IT INCLUDES ALERTS.

"We also give you notifications, like reminders, when a coupon is about to expire. When you arrive at a Babies 'R' Us we say hey, don't forget, you've got 3 coupons waiting to be used. Better go use them or else your wife is going to give you a hard time."

THE APP LAUNCHED EARLIER THIS YEAR. AND USERS HAVE ALREADY UPLOADED TWO MILLION COUPONS.

SNIP SNAP ALSO WORKS WITH APPLE'S NEW "PASSBOOK" FEATURE. ESSENTIALLY A DIGITAL WALLET FOR NOT ONLY COUPONS-- BUT THINGS LIKE LOYALTY CARDS AND TICKETS. Return to index of stories...


SMARTPHONE COUPONS-TAG


AGAIN, SNIP SNAP IS FREE.

IT'S AVAILABLE NOW FOR I-PHONES AND I-PADS.

AN ANDROID VERSION OF THE APP WILL BE OUT THIS MONTH. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO------------


SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS KNOWN FOR ITS ABUNDANT SUPPLY OF STONE CRABS!

LAST YEAR--

THE GULF WAS NOT KIND TO FISHERMEN--

BUT THEY ARE HOPEFUL OF BETER THINGS IN 2012!

AND EVEN THOUGH WE HAVEN'T HEARD FROM OCCUPY PROTESTORS IN MONTHS--

THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING WITH THE CITY OF FORT MYERS OVER FISRT AMENDMENT RIGHTS!

THE TWO SIDES WERE BACK IN COURT TODAY. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) STONE CRAB SEASON-VOTOPS, WIPE


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TZ2 B) OCCUPY IN COURT-VO TOPS


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ROBERT 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.

PERIODS OF RAIN THIS WEEK

Our local weather is in a bit of a struggle. Does it transition into the dry season or stay in the rainy season? You can tell we're in the grey area because we'll have two days of nice weather and then two days of gloomy weather.

That type of pattern is very common for this time of the year.

Will we see more of the same this week? Yes, yes we will.

Dry air at all levels of the atmosphere will begin filtering in from the Deep South tonight. This will absolutely squash our rain chances for Tuesday. We'll have a lot of sunshine and comfortable air thanks to low humidity levels. Overall, it'll be a great day!

Of course that is short lived. A surge of energy currently sitting over Texas will move over on Wednesday. That's when we see mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers for another afternoon. Guess what? That, too, is short lived.

I think you get the idea here. Periods of rain, periods of dry weather this week.

Dry air returns to Southwest Florida after the passage of a weak cold front. This means we will end the work week on a really nice note. As for your weekend, it'll be a split decision. Isolated showers are at play for Saturday, and then sunshine steps up to the plate on Sunday.

Temperatures will remain at the 70 degree mark during the overnight hours, and by the afternoon we'll be in the upper 80s.

We still have tropical weather to talk about. Tropical Storm Rafael is still going strong. Max winds are at 70 MPH, so it's knocking on the door hurricane strength. I expect it to become hurricane within the next 24 hours. It will not effect Florida or the U.S. at all. It's moving to the north at a slow 7 MPH.

During the last month of hurricane season our eyes focus on the southern Gulf of Mexico and the entire Caribbean Sea. It's been quiet so far, but we're expecting a slight uptick in activity within the next few weeks. So, don't let your guard down. Hurricane season isn't quite over! Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO KELLY-ON CAM


THEY ARE A FLORIDA DELICACY--

STONE CRABs

HARVESTING BEGAN TODAY!

FISHERMAN GOT OUT BRIGHT AND EARLY--

NBC2's KEELY CRESWELL JOINS US LIVE FROM SAINT JAMES CITY--

KELLY. Return to index of stories...


STONE CRAB SEASON-REM2


Any minute expecting the first boat to come back here with pounds of stone crab claws. immediately will cook, cool, and sell so they will be on someone's dinner plate tonight. Return to index of stories...


STONE CRAB SEASON-PKG


It's a Florida delicacy. After five months of waiting, customers cant wait to bite into the sweet and savory claw meat.

Take sound

J.D.Hollway, The Waterfront Owner

"it's big business for Pine Island."

J.D. Hollway says customers at his Waterfront Restaurant have already been asking for orders.

Take sound

J.d.

"There's a lot of crabbers on the island so there's a lot of hype about it and everyone gets excited. They're building traps, setting traps and pulling traps. It's a lot of fun."

But it's also a lot of work. At the Kibbe brothers in st james city, hundreds of these crab traps were dropped a week ago, in hopes of clamping down a good catch.

Take sound

Sal LoBianco, Fisherman

"hoping thus year changes it around a little bit."

Last year wasn't the best for lee county commercial fisherman. In 2011 They brought in about 79,000 fewer pounds of stone crab claws than in 2010. And with some red tide looming in the gulf, it may not be a good start to this season.

Take sound

Sal LoBianco, Fisherman

"the red tide is not going to bother the crabs, the only problem is there will be so much dead fish out there the crabs aren't going to go in the traps for bait because you got so much dead fish out there that they're feeding on."

The highest demand for the succulent claw generally comes in the beginning of the season when consumers have missed it the most. Whatever the season brings, fisherman and restaurants have no choice, but to be ready.

Take sound

J.d.

"we'll probably have some people waiting here tonight around 5 or 6 waiting for them to come in." Return to index of stories...


STONE CRAB SEASON-REM2


Hoping to have claws for people to eat tonight. While the highest demand us now, FWC says larger catches usually come in the middle of the season when the water is colder, forcing the crabs to move around more. Live in st James cut kc NBC2. Return to index of stories...


TASTE OF THE TOWN-VO WIPE


SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S LARGEST OUTDOOR FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL IS ALMOST HERE!

JUNIOR LEAGUE'S TASTE OF THE TOWN IS JUST 19 DAYS AWAY, BUT TODAY IS THE DAY THE "TASTE" WILL BE PUT TO THE TEST.

TODAY 20 RESTAURANTS WERE JUDGED AS *BEST* FOR THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL.

THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON NOVEMBER 4TH AT THE TASTE OF THE TOWN--

AT CENTENNIAL PARK IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.

BUT FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR KIDS ISN'T THE ONLY THING YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE TWO-DAY AFFAIR. Return to index of stories...


TASTE OF THE TOWN-SOTVO, BNR


"We're bringing back a concert event that we did last year on Saturday, so we're coining it "Taste and Tunes" so this on Saturday November 3rd come down and see country superstar Sara Evans."

WE HAVE ALL THE TICKET INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE.

JUST GO TO NBC-2.COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2SHOT


SOME CRIMES GO BEYOND DISPICABLE.

DEPUTIES SAY THIS MAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ONE OF THOSE CRIMES.

HE'S ACCUSED OF BEATING UP AN ELDERLY COUPLE!

AND ALL NEW AT SIX--

THE MAN WHO WANTS TO BE THE NEXT LEE COUNTY SHERIFF LAYS OUT HIS BUDGET PROPOSAL.

NBC-2 MAPS OUT HIS PROPOSAL OF DEEP CUTS TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOUR SAFETY. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A) ELDERLY BEATING-SS WIPE


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AHEAD AT 6-BANNER


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A) lee sheriff office race-vo


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ELDERLY BEATING ARREST-ON CAM


BEAT TO A PULP AND LEFT IN FRONT OF AN APARTMENT.

THAT'S HOW CHARLOTTE COUNTY DEPUTIES FOUND TWO ELDERY PEOPLE FRIDAY NIGHT.

ONE IS STILL IN THE HOSPITAL RECOVERING FROM A BROKEN HIP.

NBC-2'S CHARLIE KEEGAN REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


ELDERLY BEATING ARREST-PKG


COVERED IN BLOOD AND MOANING JUST OUTSIDE APARTMENT G-3 AT THE SUNSHINE VILLAS, JIM SANDERS AND LINDA COMBS WAITED FOR AN AMBULANCE FRIDAY NIGHT.

"he just, he just flipped out." Witness, Wants to remain anonymous.

DEPUTIES ARRESTED 57-YEAR-OLD JAMES BYRD WHO LIVES AT THE APARMENT AND CHARGED HIM WITH BEATING UP THE TWO NEIGHBORS.

A WOMAN WHO SAW IT ALL SAT DOWN WITH NBC-2 BUT WISHES TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS.

SHE SAYS COMBS AND HERSELF WERE IN BYRD'S APARTMENT WHEN HE ATTACKED THEM.

"like mayhem, like I want to get out of there, just to get away from the situation."

ARREST RECORDS SAY BYRD PUSHED 55-YEAR-OLD COMBS OUT OF THIS DOOR BREAKING HER HIP.

"I seen him push the woman out the door."

STANDUP "According to police reports, a 67-year-old man saw the woman come out of this door he came over to help. He was on the phone with 911 when byrd attacked him."

"she was crying and somebody was trying to call 911 and then he got attacked, hit his head and had injuries to his arm."

BYRD IS STILL IN JAIL FACING TWO FELONIES. HE TOLD DEPUTIES HE DIDN'T REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED, REPORTS SAY HE WAS DRUNK.

IN PORT CHARLOTTE CK NBC2. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO ELIZABETH-ON CAM


POSTERS AND PROTESTERS ON THE STREETS OF FORT MYERS -

THE OCCUPY FORT MYERS MOVEMENT MOVED FROM OUTSIDE THE COURTHOUSE TO INSIDE.

13 PEOPLE ARE BATTLING THE CITY OVER THEIR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS.

NBC-2'S ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY BREAKS NEW DETAILS ABOUT A TENTATIVE SETTLEMENT TO THIS YEAR-OLD DISPUTE. Return to index of stories...


OCCUPY IN COURT-PLASMA MON


IT'S BEEN NEARLY A YEAR SINCE A FEDERAL JUDGE ORDERED THE OCUPIERS OUT OF CENTENNIAL PARK AFTER HOURS.

BUT A LAWSUIT HAS BEEN ON-GOING - AND ABOUT AN HOUR AGO - THE TWO SIDES MADE A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT TO SETTLE THE CASE. Return to index of stories...


OCCUPY IN COURT-PKG


THEIR NUMBERS HAVE DWINDLED -

BUT THEIR PASSION REMAINS STRONG.

"If Jefferson and Adams were alive today, Adams would be sending over canvas for tenting material and Jefferson would be sending over food."

TODAY ON THE STEPS OF THE FEDERAL COURTHOUSE -

THE OCCUPY FORT MYERS MOVEMENT GATHERS IN SUPPORT OF THE FIGHT IN THE COURTROOM -- OVER SEVERAL CITY ORDINANCES THE OCCUPIERS CLAIM VIOLATES THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.

"The First Amendment is alive and well in America. Thank God the First Amendment is alive and well in America."

"I don't know that we'll be having any more tents, but there will be more political activity there, yes."

THE LOOSELY-ORGANIZED GROUP PROTESTING THE ROLE OF MONEY IN POLITICS -- SET UP TENTS IN CENTENNIAL PARK LAST OCTOBER

-- UNTIL A FEDERAL JUDGE RULED THE PARKS HOURS MUST BE ENFORCED -- WITHOUT EXCEPTIONS.

"as a result the park is now open for business, for the occupy movement as well as for the general public"

"we just have the sense that this was applied unfairly to a particular group"

AS PROOF - THE OCCUPY FORT MYERS GROUP POINTS TO A CANCER FUNDRAISER HELD OVERNIGHT AT CENTENNIAL PARK IN MAY, VIOLATING THE JUDGE'S ORDER.

THE CITY ADMITS THAT WAS AN ADMINISTRATIVE MISTAKE.

"The city does not have any opposition to any political groups, but we can't let one group come in and seize the park at the cost of other citizens and vendors."

THE OCCUPIERS SAY THEY ARE FIGHTING TO MAKE A SAFE SPACE TO ADVOCATE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS.

THE CITY SAYS THE PARK MUST BE OPEN TO ALL --

"The only thing we have as poor people, as middle class people, to influence the election is our voice and our body." Return to index of stories...


OCCUPY IN COURT-PLASMA MON


THE LAWSUIT WASN'T JUST ABOUT RIGHTS -

IT WAS ALSO ABOUT MONEY.

THE PLAINTIFFS' ATTORNEY TELLS ME THE CITY WILL PAY A PORTION OF THE OCCUPIERS' ATTORNEYS' FEES AS PART OF THE SETTLEMENT.

FORT MYERS CITY COUNCIL HAS YET TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE DEAL. Return to index of stories...


SELL THE 6PM-2SHOT


WE ARE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS.

AN AMBULANCE OVERTURNED IN LEE COUNTY IN A SERIOUS CRASH.

A LIVE REPORT NEXT.

AND BRAVE BURGLARS BUST INTO A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA JEWELRY STORE-- STEALING THOUSANDS IN MERCHANDISE.

WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE HOW ELABORATE THE HEIST WAS. Return to index of stories...