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DIRECTORS PAGE GREKOS IN COURT-VOTOPS
FIRST WEATHER-TRX-OMNITOPS CAPE SEAWALL PERMIT-VOTOPS
HLA EAST NAPLES VANDALISM-TRX-SOTTOPSVO MYSTERY BOAT SALE-VO
HLB LEE CO COMMISSION DECISION-TRX-OC FMB REDRUDGING PROJECT-VOTOPS
HLC WILLOWS SECOND HOME-TRX-SOTTOPSVO CHAR CO PROPANE LEAK-VO
5PM OPEN-CLIP CHAR CO PROPANE LEAK-SOTVO
FIRST WEATHER-ANIBOXES-OMNI FLU SHOTS AVAILABILITY-VO
BOOTH ALERT - (SAT3) BODY FOUND PARKING GARAGE RSW EXPANSION PROJECT-VO
EAST NAPLES VANDALISM-VO TEASE ONE-2SHOT
EAST NAPLES VANDALISM-PKG TZ1 A) FM BLIND CANE WALK-SOTVO
LEE CO COMMISSION DECISION-TRX-OC TZ1 B) WILLOWS SECOND HOME-VOTOPS
LEE CO COMMISSION DECISION-PLASMA TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC
LEE CO COMMISSION DECISION-VO MARKET CLOSE-CGTOPS
LEE CO COMMISSION DECISION-SOT ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP
LEE CO COMMISSION DECISION-PLASMA FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
LEE CO ATTORNEY STEPPING DOWN-OC-SS-OC FM BLIND CANE WALK-2SH
CAPE CRA DECISION-OC-BOXES FM BLIND CANE WALK-PKG
CAPE CRA DECISION-CELL REM ENGLEWOOD LIBRARY CLOSURE-OC
CAPE CRA DECISION-SS-CG-VO SANIBEL BEACH PARKING PERMITS-OC
CAPE CRA DECISION-SOTVO GIVE FOOD GET A SANDWICH-CG
CAPE CRA DECISION-CELL REM ESTERO HISTORIC MEETING-VOTOPS
FMB NEW COUNCIL MEMBER-VO ALL NEW AHEAD AT FIVE-CLIP
LEE CO SCHOOL TOMORROW-OC TEASE TWO-2SHOT
DECISION 2012 OPEN-CLIP TZ2 A) WILLOWS SECOND HOME-VO
DEBATE PREVIEW-VO TZ2 B) gulf coast jewelry robbed-BNR-VOTOPS
DEBATE PREVIEW-SOTVO-SS WILLOWS SECOND HOME-2SH
FIU HISPANIC VOTE POLL-OC WILLOWS SECOND HOME-PKG
FIU HISPANIC VOTE POLL-TFC NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT
FIU HISPANIC VOTE POLL-SS-SOT A) PEANUT BUTTER RECALL-VO-WIPE
FIU HISPANIC VOTE POLL-TFC B) MALALA FLOWN TO UK-VOTOPS
CHAR CO BEATING-TRX-SS  


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FIRST WEATHER-TRX-OMNITOPS


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HLA EAST NAPLES VANDALISM-TRX-SOTTOPSVO


7:43 were angry, were so upset, it's just getting out of control 50

VANDALS TERRORIZE A QUIET SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NEIGHBORHOOD.

NOW THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE HERE ARE STUCK WITH HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN REPAIRS -- Return to index of stories...


HLB LEE CO COMMISSION DECISION-TRX-OC


DELAYED.

AFTER DEMANDING SOMEONE LOSE THEIR JOB FROM THE MEDSTAR MESS --

ONE LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER IS BACKING OFF --

FOR NOW.

WE ARE DETAILING THE NEWEST DEVELOPMENTS. Return to index of stories...


HLC WILLOWS SECOND HOME-TRX-SOTTOPSVO


6 52 50 6 52 56

They don't really have a landlord that's 15 everyday. So I think it sort of struck them as, what.

SHES THE NEW LANDLORD ON THE BLOCK. BUYING A SECOND HOME ON HER WAY TO BECOMING A REAL ESTATE MOGUL --

AND SHE'S NOT EVEN OLD ENOUGH TO DRIVE.

THE NEWS AT FIVE STARTS NOW. Return to index of stories...


5PM OPEN-CLIP


5PM OPEN Return to index of stories...


FIRST WEATHER-ANIBOXES-OMNI


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...


BOOTH ALERT - (SAT3) BODY FOUND PARKING GARAGE


THE MISSING BODY HAS BEEN FOUND AT THE COLLAPSED PARKING GARAGE AT MIAMI-DADE Return to index of stories...


EAST NAPLES VANDALISM-VO


VANDALS HIT A QUIET COMMUNITY IN COLLIER COUNTY COSTING THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS.

IT HAPPENED IN THE QUEENS PARK NEIGHBORHOOD IN EAST NAPLES --

AS N-B-C TWO'S GABY FLEISCHMAN REPORTS PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE ARE READY TO INVEST IN CATCHING WHOEVER IS RESPONSIBLE. Return to index of stories...


EAST NAPLES VANDALISM-PKG


THELMA FLORES CLEARED OUT HER GARAGE TO MAKE ROOM FOR HER CAR--

SHE WANTS TO KEEP IT SAFE FROM HALLOWEEN VANDALS.

"There was a big hole, glass shattered all over the place it was awful it was just awful."

IT COST FLORES $500 DOLLARS TO GET THE WINDOW FIXED THIS MORNING.

OVER THE WEEKEND SOMEONE SMASHED IT IN WITH A PUMPKIN.

"Someone threw a pumpkin literally just smashed a pumpkin through the back window right here."

"The vandals then took the pumpkin and hit at least three other homes-- destroying property and spooking residents.

"we are very upset and were so scared, the whole neighborhood is, were looking out like what's going on."

ANOTHER NEIGHBORS CAR WAS HIT, COVERED IN PUMPKIN SEEDS--

AND A MAILBOX DOWN THE STREET WAS SMASHED TO THE GROUND.

THEN MONDAY MORNING--

ANOTHER RESIDENT WOKE UP TO SLASHED TIRES.

"Were angry, were so upset, it's just getting out of control."

A WITNESS TOLD DEPUTIES HE SAW A CAR FILLED WITH PEOPLE LAUGHING AND SPEEDING THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD AROUND 3AM ON SATURDAY--

THEN HE HEARD SMASHING NOISES-- BUT DIDNT CALL AUTHORITIES.

THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING--

THEY DONT KNOW IF THE SAME VANDALS ARE BEHIND BOTH INCIDENTS.

"It might have been a prank but it was a very costly prank and I'm sure someone in the neighborhood is missing a pumpkin from their yard."

FLORES SAYS SHE THINKS UNSUPERVISED KIDS ARE BEHIND THE HALLOWEEN HOAX--

SHE WANTS TO TRACK THEM DOWN AND MAKE THEM PAY--

SO SHE'S OFFERING A CASH REWARD TO ANYONE WITH INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO AN ARREST.

"Whoever did this is paying for this-- and they're going to have to pay for that reward."

IN COLLIER COUNTY, GABY FLEISCHMAN NBC2. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO COMMISSION DECISION-TRX-OC


LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WON'T ASK FOR THE COUNTY MANAGER TO STEP DOWN TOMORROW AFTER ALL.

N-B-C TWO HAS LEARNED THEY ARE DELAYING THEIR REQUEST FOR KAREN HAWES TO RESIGN, BECAUSE *SHE IS WORKING ON AN EXIT STRATEGY.

N-B-C TWO'S JENNIFER TRAMMELL UNCOVERS THE DETAILS. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO COMMISSION DECISION-PLASMA


COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN TOLD EVERYONE HE WOULD BRING FORWARD A FORMAL MOTION TOMORROW.TO ASK COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES TO STEP DOWN. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO COMMISSION DECISION-VO


HE'S NOT PLEASED WITH HOW HAWES HAS HANDLED THE MEDSTAR SHUT DOWN.OR V-R LABS. A COMPANY THAT GOT 5 MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE COUNTY TO CREATE HIGH PAYING JOBS.

BUT NOW MANN SAYS -- *NOT SO FAST.*

HE TOLD ME HE TALKED TO HAWES -- AND HAS DECIDED TO HOLD OFF FOR ANOTHER WEEK. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO COMMISSION DECISION-SOT


:45 i just as soon not throw down the gauntlet like i was planning tomorrow. i've had a conversation with ms. hawes the county manger i think there's reason to believe that we can find perhaps an exit strategy here that is hardly painful at all. and serves the best interest of the county 1:05 Return to index of stories...


LEE CO COMMISSION DECISION-PLASMA


IN AN EMAIL, HAWES TOLD ME SHE ASKED THE COMMISSION FOR ONE MORE WEEK TO DISCUSS HER EXIT PLAN WITH HER ATTORNEY.

COUNT ON US TO FOLLOW THIS STORY -- AND LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS AT TOMORROW'S COMMISSION MEETING. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO ATTORNEY STEPPING DOWN-OC-SS-OC


MEANWHILE LEE COUNTY ATTORNEY MICHAEL HUNT ANNOUNCED TODAY HE WILL STEP DOWN NEXT YEAR.

HUNT DELIVERED A LETTER TO COMMISSIONERS SAYING HE WANTS TO END HIS CONTRACT IN AUGUST.FOR PERSONAL REASONS.

HUNT PLANS TO MOVE BACK TO NORTH CAROLINA BECAUSE OF FAMILY MATTERS.

HIS LAST DAY WILL BE AUGUST 9, 2013.

TWO COMMISSIONERS SUBMITTED THEIR ANNUAL EVALUATIONS OF HUNT LAST WEEK SAYING HE LACKS THE LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR THE JOB. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CRA DECISION-OC-BOXES


MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS AT THE CENTER OF A CONTROVERSY IN CAPE CORAL THAT COULD SEE THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DISBANDED.

N-B-C TWO'S SARA MILES IS LIVE RIGHT NOW AT TONIGHT'S MEETING --

SARA WHAT'S GOING ON?

A SPECIAL MEETING HELD TODAY DISCUSSED DISSOLVING THE C-R-A.

COUNCILMAN MARTY MCCLAIN TELLS US HEFTY SALARIES --

CONSULTANT FEES AND RENT LEAVE LITTLE MONEY FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS DOWNTOWN.

IF COUNCIL VOTES TO DISBAND THE C-R-A, THE CITY MANAGER WILL TAKE OVER AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CRA DECISION-CELL REM


What's happening - still going on? Has it ended yet? Etc. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CRA DECISION-SS-CG-VO


Take gfx

The city manager says it has come down to economics. The majority of amount of taxpayer money coming in for the CRA is going toward salary, rent and consultant fees leaving nothing for capital improvement.

Take gfx

If we take a look at the numbers -

For fiscal year 2013 They have roughly 467 thousand dollars in revenues but are paying 416 thousand in debt. Leaving about 50 thousand dollars to run.

But their total expenditures are 1.7 million exceeding revenues by 1.2 million dollars.

Take vo? Or sara

The CRA says they have continually spent under budget from year to year and are confused why this was brought up so quickly as they aren't imminently going to run out of funds.

They are also upset they had no prior conversation with their liaison councilman Marty McClain. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CRA DECISION-SOTVO


Marty McClain

" unless someone's gonna jump up and show me where we're gonna start building, or what the next capital improvement project is. I have no choice."

Take sara or cont vo

If the council disbands the CRA the cm would take over as executive director with staff handling day to day operations. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CRA DECISION-CELL REM


There is no vote tonight but rather on oct 29 at another special meeting.

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FMB NEW COUNCIL MEMBER-VO


MEANWHILE THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH WILL APPOINT A NEW COUNCIL MEMBER TONIGHT.

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

11 ISLANDERS ARE IN THE RUNNING AS A REPLACEMENT.

THE PERSON APPOINTED WITH SERVE UNTIL MARCH. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO SCHOOL TOMORROW-OC


THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL 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...


DECISION 2012 OPEN-CLIP


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DEBATE PREVIEW-VO


TOMORROW NIGHT'S PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE COULD TIP THE BALANCE ELECTION NIGHT, WHICH IS ONLY 22 DAYS AWAY

THE SECOND DEBATE IS A TOWN HALL STYLE DEBATE ON THE CAMPUS OF HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY ON LONG ISLAND.

AND AFTER HIS LAST PERFORMANCE THE PRESSURE IS ON PRESIDENT OBAMA. Return to index of stories...


DEBATE PREVIEW-SOTVO-SS


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."

BUT WITH JUST 22 DAYS TO GO BEFORE ELECTION DAY --

EARLY BALLOTING IS SETTING RECORDS --

LEAVING FEWER VOTERS TO WIN OVER AND LESS TIME TO DO IT.

MEANING THIS HOFSTRA DEBATE COULD BE PIVOTAL.

YOU CAN WATCH THE DEBATE RIGHT HERE ON N-B-C TWO TOMORROW NIGHT.

COVERAGE BEGINS AT NINE. Return to index of stories...


FIU HISPANIC VOTE POLL-OC


BOTH CAMPAIGNS ARE GOING AFTER A GROWING VOTING BLOCK - THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY.

A NEW POLL OUT TODAY SHOWS PRESIDENT OBAMA CAN COUNT ON THE LATINO VOTE NATIONALLY. BUT THAT'S NOT NECESSARILY THE CASE HERE IN FLORIDA.

NBC-2'S CHIEF POLITICAL REPORTER CHAD OLIVER IS HERE TO BREAK-DOWN THE NUMBERS. Return to index of stories...


FIU HISPANIC VOTE POLL-TFC


THIS IS A GROUP THE PRESIDENT NEEDS TO TURNOUT IN BIG NUMBERS.

BUT HISPANIC VOTERS ARE LIKE OTHER VOTING BLOCKS. YOU CAN'T SIMPLY PUT THEM IN ONE CAMP AND ASSUME THEY'LL VOTE THE SAME.

MUCH OF IT DEPENDS ON COUNTRIES OF ORGIN.

HERE IN FLORIDA - THAT MEANS ONE-THIRD COME FROM *CUBA. Return to index of stories...


FIU HISPANIC VOTE POLL-SS-SOT


THE PRESIDENT HAS A HUGE ADVANTAGE NATIONALLY.

66-PERCENT COMPARED TO MITT ROMNEY'S 31-PERCENT.

OBAMA HAS THE SUPPORT OF TWO OUT OF EVERY THREE HISPANICS.

HERE IN FLORIDA IT'S A *MUCH TIGHTER RACE.

51 TO 44-PERCENT.

THE PRESIDENT'S LEAD SHRINKS TO SEVEN-POINTS.

SO WHY IS MITT ROMNEY DOING BETTER IN FLORIDA?

THE DIRECTOR OF FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL'S CUBAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE SAYS IT GOES BACK TO FOREIGN POLICY.

"It's no secret that Cubans tend to favor the Republican party because they perceive the Republican party to be harder on Cuba and the Castro government." Return to index of stories...


FIU HISPANIC VOTE POLL-TFC


THERE ARE ABOUT ONE-POINT-FIVE MILLION HISPANICS REGISTERED TO VOTE HERE IN FLORIDA.

THEY'RE SPLIT INTO THIRDS.

DEMOCRATS HOLD A SLIGHT ADVANTAGE IN REGISTRATION.

ABOUT ONE-THIRD ARE REGISTERED REPUBLICAN.

BUT ANOTHER THIRD OF ALL HISPANIC VOTERS IN FLORIDA DON'T IDENTIFY WITH REPUBLICANS OR DEMOCRATS.

THEY'RE REGISTRED N-P-A.

NO PARTY AFFILIATION. Return to index of stories...


CHAR CO BEATING-TRX-SS


A MAN IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY IS ACCUSED OF BEATING TWO PEOPLE SO BADLY --

HE BROKE ONE OF THEIR HIPS.

DEPUTIES SAY JAMES BYRD CAME UNGLUED FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHEN HE ATTACKED TWO WOMEN WHO WERE VISITING EACH OTHER IN HIS APARTMENT.

MAKING MATTERS WORSE ONE OF THEM IS 65.

A 67 YEAR OLD MAN WHO CAME TO THEIR DEFENSE AND CALLED DEPUTIES WAS ALSO ATTACKED.

BYRD TOLD DEPUTIES HE HAD NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED.

IN OUR NEXT HALF HOUR WE SPOKE TO ONE OF THE VICTIMS ABOUT WHAT MAY HAVE SET HIM OFF. Return to index of stories...


GREKOS IN COURT-VOTOPS


THE DOCTOR FROM BONITA SPRINGS TRYING TO GET HIS LICENSE BACK WILL BE IN COURT TOMORROW.

DOCTOR ZANNOS GREKOS IS ACCUSED OF PERFORMING STEM CELL RESEARCH ON A PATIENT WHO DIED.

HIS ATTORNEY SAYS ANOTHER DOCTOR PERFORMED THE PROCEDURE. Return to index of stories...


CAPE SEAWALL PERMIT-VOTOPS


IT IS NOW MORE DIFFICULT TO GET A PERMIT TO BUILD OR REBUILD A SEAWALL IN CAPE CORAL DIFFICULT.

THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS WILL APPROVE PERMIT REQUESTS ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

AND IT COULD TAKE UP TO 120 DAYS TO BE REVIEWED.

ALL THIS BECAUSE OF THE ENDANGERED SMALL TOOTH SAWFISH WHICH CALLS THE SHALLOW WATERS OF CAPE CORAL HOME. Return to index of stories...


MYSTERY BOAT SALE-VO


A MYSTERY BOAT DOCKED AT THE NAPLES PIER MAY SOON BE DISAPPEAR.

THE CATAMARAN SHOWED UP AT THE DOCK MORE THAN FOUR MONTHS AGO AND WILL NOW GO TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER.

ITS OWNER HAS NOT BEEN FOUND.

WAYNE BALL WAS REPORTED MISSING IN AUGUST --

BUT SINCE HAS POSTED SOME BIZARRE BLOG ENTRIES CLAMING TO BE HELD CAPTIVE.

IN OUR NEXT HALF HOUR WE SPOKE TO ONE BIDDER HOPING TO GET THEIR HANDS ON THE EXPENSIVE BOAT --

AND WHY THE WINNING BIDDER WILL ALSO OWE BALL'S EX-WIFE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


FMB REDRUDGING PROJECT-VOTOPS


MORE MONEY IS NEEDED TO REPAIR A DREDGING PROJECT AT THE SOUTHERN END FORT MYERS BEACH REFILLED BY TROPICAL STORM ISAAC.

RIGHT NOW IT'S NOT DEEP ENOUGH FOR BOAT TRAFFIC.

REPAIRS TO THE CHANNEL INSIDE BIG CARLOS PASS WILL COST NEARLY 30 THOUSAND DOLLARS.

TOWN COUNCIL WILL VOTE WHETHER TO FUND TO PROJECT TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


CHAR CO PROPANE LEAK-VO


A PROPANE LEAK FORCED SEVERAL RESIDENTS TO LEAVE ONE WING OF A NURSING HOME IN PORT CHARLOTTE.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY FIRE CREWS RESPONDED TO HARBOR HEALTH CENTER JUST AFTER NINE THIS MORNING.

THE FIRE CHIEF SAYS A TREE BRANCH FELL ON A PROPANE TANK CUTTING A PIPE WHICH SENT PROPANE INTO THE AIR. Return to index of stories...


CHAR CO PROPANE LEAK-SOTVO


we have a couple of concerns with the tanks that we're going to talk with the property owners about. We're going to see if we can get a temporary tank on site for them because it is a nursing home."

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT THE NURSING HOME SAYS NO PATIENT SERVICES WERE AFFECTED BY THE LEAK.

WESTCHESTER BOULEVARD IS NOW BACK OPEN. Return to index of stories...


FLU SHOTS AVAILABILITY-VO


TIME TO ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES --

FLU SHOTS ARE AVAILABLE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

WHILE YOUNG CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY ARE AT THE HIGHEST RISK --

MEDICAL EXPERTS SUGGEST EVERYONE BE VACCINATED.

THE LEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS OFFERING FREE SHOTS FOR CHILDREN --

25 DOLLARS FOR ADULTS.

DOCTORS OFFICES AND PHARMACIES TYPICALLY RANGE FROM 25 TO 35 DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


RSW EXPANSION PROJECT-VO


A MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS UNDERWAY AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT --

BUT NO NEED TO WORRY IT WON'T EFFECT YOUR FLIGHT.

THE LEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY BEGAN CONSTRUCTION ON THE APRON AND TAXIWAY EXPANSION.

THE PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED IN DECEMBER OF NEXT YEAR AND BRING 200 HUNDRED JOBS TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


LEE COUNTY IS NOT KNOWN FOR BEING PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY.

4316 "They should take it absolutely DEAD serious if you will. The long white can says a person can't see."

ONE GROUP IS WORKING TO BRING AWARENESS TO EVERYONE FOR THOSE WHO MIGHT NOT SEE YOU COMING.

AND A LOCAL TEENAGER JUST BOUGHT HER SECOND HOME IN THE LAST YEAR.

NOW SHE'LL ADD LANDLORD TO HER LIST OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) FM BLIND CANE WALK-SOTVO


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TZ1 B) WILLOWS SECOND HOME-VOTOPS


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TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC


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MARKET CLOSE-CGTOPS


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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...


FM BLIND CANE WALK-2SH


DOZENS OF PEOPLE DIE EVERY YEAR TRYING TO CROSS BUSY LEE COUNTY ROADS --

AND FOR THOSE PEDESTRIANS WITH SIGHT DISABILITIES -- TRYING TO GET ACROSS IS EVEN TOUGHER.

TODAY --

THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED CROSSED ONE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S MOST DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS TO SHED LIGHT ON THE PROBLEM.

AS N-B-C TWO'S STEVE CAMPION REPORTS THEY ARE READY TO DO IT ONE CROSSWALK AT A TIME. Return to index of stories...


FM BLIND CANE WALK-PKG


WALKING ACROSS THIS LEE COUNTY INTERSECTION TAKES EXTREME CAUTION.

2324 "let's face it. It's challenging if you can see."

72-THOUSANDS CARS A DAY TRAVEL ON U-S 41 -- ANOTHER 52-THOUSAND TAKE GLADIOLUS.

FOR THOSE VISUALLY-IMPAIRED -- IT TAKES SPECIAL SKILLS TO MAKE IT ACROSS, SAFELY.

2518 "whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger and that's with me."

MIKE ULRICH LOST HIS VISION TO DIABETES ABOUT EIGHT YEARS AGO.

"I'm more active. Some people may even say I'm a nicer guy."

ARMED WITH A WHITE CANE -- ULRICH ALONGSIDE ABOUT 30 PEOPLE RACE AGAINST THE FLASHING TIMER -- TO MAKE IT ACROSS THE BUSY ROAD.

4625 "accidents often happen because people aren't paying attention."

MIKE BRUST WITH LIGHTHOUSE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA -- EXPLAINS THEY'RE MARKING "NATIONAL WHITE CANE" AWARENESS DAY.

THEIR MESSAGE IS CLEAR TO DRIVERS -- WATCH OUT!

4613 "they should take it absolutely dead serious if you will. The long white cane says a person can't see."

WITHIN MINUTES -- SHERIFF DEPUTIES BLASTED ONE DRIVER ON THE RULES.

4353 "No distractions. Period. No distractions."

FDOT'S DEBBIE TOWER -- TELLS US -- BEING ALERT MEANS LIFE OR DEATH.

4259 "drivers quite literally hold safety in their hands every time they put their hands on the steering wheel."

REMINDING EVERY DRIVER-- IF YOU SEE A WHITE CANE -- THE PERSON CARRYING IT CAN'T SEE YOU.

2342 "it can be done with confidence but we have to rely on the public to basically help us and not hit us."

IN LEE COUNTY, STEVE CAMPION, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


ENGLEWOOD LIBRARY CLOSURE-OC


A HEADS UP FOR ANYONE WHO USES THE LIBRARY IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION WORK BEGAN TODAY ON THE ENGLEWOOD CHARLOTTE LIBRARY ON NORTH ACCESS ROAD.

COUNT ON US TO LET YOU KNOW ONCE IT REOPENS. Return to index of stories...


SANIBEL BEACH PARKING PERMITS-OC


PEOPLE WHO LIVE OR OWN PROPERTY ON SANIBEL CAN BUY PARKING PERMITS STARTING TODAY.

THEY ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SANIBEL RECREATION CENTER SEVEN DAYS A WEEK DURING BUSINESS HOURS.

AND IF YOU ARE HEADING OUT TO SANIBEL --

WE ARE CLOSELY MONITORING A RIDE TIDE BLOOM IN THE GULF OF MEXICO.

THIS IS VIDEO WE GOT ABOUT EIGHT MILES OFF SHORE YESTERDAY.

WE CHECKED THE ISLAND TODAY --

AND FOUND NO SIGNS OF DEAD FISH.

RIGHT NOW THE BLOOM EXTENDS FROM PORT CHARLOTTE TO CAPTIVA. Return to index of stories...


GIVE FOOD GET A SANDWICH-CG


GIVE FOOD --

GET A FREE CHICKEN SANDWICH.

CHICK FIL A ON AIRPORT ROAD IN NAPLES WILL GIVE A FREE ORIGINAL CHICKEN SANDWICH TO ANYONE WHO DONATES SIX CANS OF FOOD.

CANNED GOODS WILL GO TO THE FOOD PANTRY AT GRACE PLACE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN GOLDEN GATE CITY.

THE DEAL RUNS FROM 10-30 A-M TILL EIGHT TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


ESTERO HISTORIC MEETING-VOTOPS


ESTERO LEADERS WILL SEE PLANS IN ABOUT 45 MINUTES ON HOW TO ADD HISTORIC DISTRICT.

VILLAGE PLANNERS WANT TO ADD UPGRADES LIKE UNIQUE STREET LIGHTS AND SIDEWALKS TO A STRETCH OF U-S 41 FROM CORKSCREW ROAD TO BROADWAY, TO GIVE THE AREA CHARACTER --

SIMILAR TO DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.

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ALL NEW AHEAD AT FIVE-CLIP


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SOME NEW TENANTS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE ABOUT TO OWE MONTHLY RENT TO A TEENAGER.

NOT EVEN OLD ENOUGH TO DRIVE --

ONE 15 YEAR OLD JUST CLOSED ON HER SECOND HOME --

AND COULD END UP WITH A REALITY SHOW.

AND SHE DOESN'T PLAN TO STOP THERE.

PLUS ALL NEW AT SIX.

CRIMINALS KNEW EXACTLY HOW TO COVER THEIR TRACKS DURING A FORT MYERS JEWELRY HEIST.

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TZ2 A) WILLOWS SECOND HOME-VO


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TZ2 B) gulf coast jewelry robbed-BNR-VOTOPS


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WILLOWS SECOND HOME-2SH


SHE'S AT IT AGAIN.

A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TEENAGER WHO MADE NATIONAL HEADLINES FOR BUYING HER FIRST HOME.

JUST FINISHED BUYING THE SECOND.

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WILLOWS SECOND HOME-PKG


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THERE'S A NEW LANDLORD ON THE BLOCK IN PORT CHARLOTTE -

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IT'S THIS GIRL ON THE SCOOTER, 15 YEAR OLD WILLOW TUFANO.

I'm so glad that we finally have it.

SHE SAYS SHE JUST BOUGHT THIS HOUSE ON GERARD COURT FOR 19-THOUSAND DOLLARS AS AN INVESTMENT.

AND TODAY.

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THEY'RE GETTING A LOOK INSIDE.

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AND STARTING TO REMODEL.

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THIS ISN'T NEW TO WILLOW.

IT'S THE SECOND HOUSE SHE'S BOUGHT THIS YEAR.

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THE FIRST WAS BOUGHT BACK IN MARCH.

THIS HOBBY EVEN LANDED HER IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT.

A TEAM OF INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS ARE NOW TRAVELING WITH THE FAMILY TO FILM FOR A POSSIBLE REALITY SHOW.

She's definitely a kid, but she also has a business side to her.

MOM, SHANNON MOORE SAYS SHE'S WILLOW'S PARTNER IN THE PURCHASE.

WILLOW PUTS UP HALF AND PAYS MOM BACK LATER.

Everything from the ceiling to the door will need to be fixed up and willows using a gift card to do it all.

SINCE WILLOW'S NOT OLD ENOUGH TO OWN A HOUSE ON HER OWN.

MOM WILL TURN THE TITLE OVER WHEN SHE'S 18.

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UNTIL THEN, SHE'S LEARNING THE ROPES ABOUT KEEPING THE HOMES FILLED, DEALING WITH TENANTS AND THE VALUE OF A DOLLAR.

She's pretty good with that, I wanted to buy a shed for the backyard and she's like no way that's like 1500 dollars, were not going to do that, scratch that off your list.

THE PLAN IS TO CHARGE 800 FOR RENT.

SHE USES SOME OF THAT MONEY TO PAY FOR FUTURE HOMES, ALONG WITH SELLING SOME OF HER BELONGINGS ON CRAIGLIST.

SINCE SHE SET A GOAL OF BUYING TEN HOUSES BY THE TIME SHE'S 18. SETTING HER UP FOR A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE.

I can do it, it sounds like its not rational but it's possible.

AND AFTER THEY FIX UP THIS HOME.

IT'S OFF TO LOOK FOR HOUSE NUMBER THREE.

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NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT


WE'VE GOT NEW INFORMATION TONIGHT ABOUT THAT RAPIDLY EXPANDING PEANUT BUTTER RECALL!

IT NOW INVOLVES HUNDREDS OF PRODUCTS--

AND *NOT* JUST PEANUT BUTTER.

FEDERAL HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE SCRAMBLING TO GET A HANDLE ON THE SALMONELLA OUTBREAK.

AND THE 14-YEAR OLD PAKISTANI GIRL--

SHOW BY ANGRY TALIBAN SOLDIERS--

IS INSPIRING PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD.

SHE'S NOW IN LONDON--

AND WE'VE GOT THE LATEST PROGNOSIS FROM DOCTORS.

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A) PEANUT BUTTER RECALL-VO-WIPE


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B) MALALA FLOWN TO UK-VOTOPS


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