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DIRECTOR'S PAGE TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS-PKG
HEADLINES TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS-(3) SS
1 presidential debate-trxVO TEASE FOUR-2SHOT
2 meningitis outbreak-trxVO A) meningitis outbreak-vo
3 dangerous baby products-trxVO B) robert dunn jury-vo
WEATHER TOPS-trxwxcntr SHOW OPEN-CLIP
BREAKING CLIP-CLIP MENINGITIS OUTBREAK-2 SHOT, SS
PAUL RYAN FM CAMPAIGN-2 SHOT PUSH, VO, CG MENINGITIS OUTBREAK-PKG
TOSS TO DEBATE PKG-trxVOTOPS TOSS TO ELIZABETH-SS, VO,TRX
ROMNEY OBAMA LANDING-VO-WIPE ROBERT DUNN JURY HEARING-PLASMA
DEBATE BUMP SHOTS-SAT-LIVE TOPS ROBERT DUNN JURY HEARING-VO
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-PKG ROBERT DUNN JURY HEARING-SOTVO
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SSTOPS ROBERT DUNN JURY HEARING-PLASMA
MACK NELSON DEBATE-VO, (2) SS GREKOS HEARING-SS, VO
LEE CO ELECTION REGISTRATION FRAUD-TRX,OC, VO FM SUSPICIOUS FIRE-SS, VO
TOSS TO MEAGHAN-OC, TRX PAKISTANI GIRL RECOVERING-VO
LCSO INTERNAL AFFAIRS-PLASMA PAKISTANI GIRL RECOVERING-SOTVO
LCSO INTERNAL AFFAIRS-PKG COSTA CONCORDIA CAPTAIN-VO
LCSO INTERNAL AFFAIRS-PLASMA MIAMI RAPPER MURDERED-VO
TOSS TO JENNIFER-OC, SS MIAMI RAPPER MURDERED-SOTVO
LEE CO MANAGER FUTURE-TFC HEALTH CLIP-CLIP
LEE CO MANAGER FUTURE-SOTVO THE FUTURE OF COLONOSCOPIES-OC
LEE CO MANAGER FUTURE-SOTVO THE FUTURE OF COLONOSCOPIES-PKG
LEE CO MANAGER FUTURE-TFC MOUTH BURN STRIP-VO
VR LABS UPDATE-VO HEALTH MATTERS-ONCAM
MENINGITIS LATEST-ANIBOX RVL HEALTH MATTERS-PKG
a fl meningitis case-vo TEASE FIVE-ONCAM
b recap of outbreak-vo A) dangerous baby products-vo
c cdc atlanta war room-vo B) aniston on engagement-sotvo
BIG BOARD-SAT-LIVE-TOPS C) WEATHER TEASE-STC
TEASE ONE-2SHOT ALL NEW AHEAD AT 5:00-CLIP
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B) target neiman marcus-vo B)
C) WEATHER TEASE-STC FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP
BONITA SPRINGS XWALK-VO FORECAST-WXWALL
NOT MY PANTS EXCUSE-SS TRAFFIC-trxTFC FDOT
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP
FORECAST-WXWALL ANISTON ON ENGAGEMENT-OC
TRAFFIC-trxTFC FDOT ANISTON ON ENGAGEMENT-PKG
TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP ANISTON ON ENGAGEMENT-SSTOPS
TEASE TWO-ONCAM DANCING STARS ABDUL-VO
A) robert dunn jury selection-vo TANNING FAIL BODYBUILDER-SS
WELLS DISCLAIMER-SSTOPS BIEBER TIX TO GIRL-VO
TOSS TO JIM-OC TEASE SIX-2SHOT
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS-PLASMA A) dangerous baby products-sotvo
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS-CG FOUR AT FOUR-CGTOPS
WELLS FARGO ADVISORS-PLASMA DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS-TRXTOPSTFC CTR
WELLS TAG-SSTOPS DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS-PKG
TEASE THREE DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS-TFC
A) target neiman marcus-vo GOODBYE-2 SHOT
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HEADLINES


FIRST AT FOUR:

PRESIDENT OBAMA HOPES FOR A COMEBACK PERFORMANCE AT TONIGHT'S DEBATE AS MITT ROMNEY FIGHTS TO MAINTAIN HIS POLITICAL MOMENTUM.

PLUS - A DEADLY MENINGITIS OUTBREAK BLOOMS IN FLORIDA.

NBC-2 UPDATES THE CASE NUMBERS AS DISEASE OFFICIALS OPEN A WAR ROOM TO TACKLE THE SPREADING INFECTION.

AND - A CONSUMER ALERT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO HEAR.

NBC-2 UNCOVERS THE POTENTIALLY DEADLY BABY PRODUCTS THAT COULD BE IN YOUR HOME RIGHT NOW.

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BREAKING CLIP-CLIP


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PAUL RYAN FM CAMPAIGN-2 SHOT PUSH, VO, CG


WE START OFF WITH BREAKING NEWS ON THE POLITICAL TRAIL.

NBC-2 CONFIRMS REPUBLICAN VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE PAUL RYAN WILL CAMPAIGN IN FORT MYERS ON THURSDAY.

RYAN WILL ATTEND A VICTORY RALLY AT THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX.

DOORS OPEN AT 4-45 THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

IT'S FREE TO THE PUBLIC BUT YOU MUST HAVE A TICKET TO GET IN.

THOSE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW.

YOU CAN PICK THEM UP AT THE REPUBLICAN PARTY HEADQUARTERS IN FORT MYERS AND NAPLES.

COUNT ON NBC-2 TO BRING YOU COMPLETE COVERAGE OF CONGRESSMAN PAUL RYAN'S VISIT TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


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STAYING ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL ---

A FIERY MITT ROMNEY, A RELAXED PRESIDENT OBAMA AND THE MODERATOR WHO COULDN'T SEEM TO CONTROL THE DEBATE WERE TOP STORIES FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE TWO WEEKS AGO. Return to index of stories...


ROMNEY OBAMA LANDING-VO-WIPE


TONIGHT - THE BELL RINGS FOR ROUND TWO.

BOTH MEN ARRIVED IN HEMSTEAD, NEW YORK TODAY.

THEY'RE READY TO TAKE ON EACH OTHER IN THE SECOND OF THREE DEBATES. Return to index of stories...


DEBATE BUMP SHOTS-SAT-LIVE TOPS


WE'RE NOW JUST 5 HOURS AWAY FROM THE MEETING.

THIS IS WHERE IT WILL ALL GO DOWN.

PRESIDENT OBAMA AND FORMER GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY WILL TAKE QUESTIONS IN A TOWN-HALL STYLE MEETING.

NBC'S STEVE HANDELSMAN BREAKS DOWN TONIGHT'S DEBATE. Return to index of stories...


PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-PKG


THE PRESSURE IS ON. BUT SO WAS THE SMILE. BARACK OBAMA HEADED TO THE HOFSTRA DEBATE.

"I feel fabulous. Look at this beautiful day."

MITT ROMNEY GOT SUNSHINE FROM A STARTLING POLL BY GALLUP FOR USA TODAY, THAT SHOWS HIM LEADING NOW IN 12 BATTLEGROUND STATES FROM COLORADO TO FLORIDA TO OHIO.

SINCE THE DEBATE IN DENVER.

USA TODAY-GALLUP POLL/ SWING STATES

LIKELY VOTERS

ROMNEY 50%

OBAMA 46%

ROMNEY OVER OBAMA 50-46 AMONG LIKELY VOTERS, BECAUSE, GALLUP FOUND:

WOMEN LIKELY TO VOTE

OBAMA 49%

ROMNEY 48%

ROMNEY TRAILS WITH WOMEN IN SWING STATES BY JUST 1. A ONCE-WIDE GENDER GAP CLOSED.

TEAM OBAMA DISPUTES THE NUMBERS. A SHIFT LIKE THAT IS CRITICAL.

"And whoever wins the women - usually wins the election."

TONIGHT'S DEBATE IS A TOWN HALL; AUDIENCE QUESTIONS.

IN A DEBATE LIKE THAT IN 1992, GEORGE BUSH '41 LOOKED IRRITABLE

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"Are you suggesting if somebody has means - the national debt doesn't affect them?"

SMALL STATE GOVERNOR BILL CLINTON LOOKED EMPATHETIC

"When people lose jobs - good chance I'll know their names."

IN 2000, AL GORE CAME ACROSS RECKLESS WHEN HE APPROACHED GEORGE BUSH '43.

TODAY AT HOFSTRA: ADVICE FOR GOV. ROMNEY

"Continue to preach what he believes in. Because he's more moderate than people

give him credit for."

ADVICE FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA

"I think he needs to take charge and show, you know, that he's been

running this country for 4 years."

ONE ISSUE IS SURE TO BE LIBYA. 4 U.S. DEAD. THE WHITE HOUSE FOR DAYS DENYING A TERRORIST ATTACK.

"Something terrible happened, and we have to find out what it was."

SECRETARY OF STATE CLINTON SAYING BLAME HER NOT THE PRESIDENT.

AND MUCH OF TONIGHT'S FOCUS WILL BE ON THE ECONOMY.

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PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE-SSTOPS


COUNT ON NBC-2 FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE OF TONIGHT'S DEBATE.

THE LIVE BROADCAST STARTS AT 9. Return to index of stories...


MACK NELSON DEBATE-VO, (2) SS


NBC-2 IS CLOSELY FOLLOWING THE RACE FOR THE FLORIDA SENATE SEAT.

REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVE CONNIE MACK LOOKS TO UN-SEAT DEMOCRATIC SENATOR BILL NELSON.

THE TWO MEN WILL GO HEAD-TO-HEAD TOMORROW NIGHT.

NBC-2 IS THE ONLY STATION TO TELEVISE THEIR DEBATE AT NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY IN FORT LAUDERDALE.

COUNT ON CHIEF POLITICAL REPORTER CHAD OLIVER TO BRING US LIVE COVERAGE STARTING RIGHT HERE - FIRST AT FOUR. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO ELECTION REGISTRATION FRAUD-TRX,OC, VO


FOR DAYS NOW LEE COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS HAVE BEEN COMBING THROUGH HUNDREDS OF VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS SUBMITTED BY STRATEGIC ALLIED CONSULTING.

THAT'S THE FIRM UNDER INVESTIGATION BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT.

ELECTION SUPERVISOR SHARON HARRINGTON SAYS NO ADDITIONAL SUSPICIOUS FORMS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED.

THE COUNTY SO FAR HAS TURNED 16 BOGUS FORMS TO THE STATE FOR INVESTIGATION.

THE COMPANY IS ACCUSED OF SUBMITTING HUNDREDS OF QUESTIONABLE FORMS IN FLORIDA AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

SOME HAD FAKE SIGNATURES AND ADDRESSES.

IN ONE CASE A DEAD PERSON WAS REGISTERED.

HARRINGTON SAYS SHE DOES NOT EXPECT TO FIND ANY ADDITONAL FORMS. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO MEAGHAN-OC, TRX


DEPUTIES ARE PAID TO ENFORCE THE RULES OF THE ROAD.

NOW A LEE COUNTY SERGEANT IS OFF THE JOB AFTER ACCUSATIONS OF TELLING DEPUTIES TO IGNORE EXTRA WORK LIKE TRAFFIC STOPS.

NBC 2'S MEAGHAN SMITH UNCOVERED THE INTERNAL INVESTIGATION THAT CENTERS AROUND THE LACK OF A BONUS.

SHE JOINS US LIVE IN THE STUDIO - MEAGHAN. Return to index of stories...


LCSO INTERNAL AFFAIRS-PLASMA


LAST MONTH- DEPUTIES AND SERGEANTS DIDN'T GET A BONUS, BECAUSE OF THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE UNIONS. THE SHERIFF SAYS THAT'S BECAUSE THEY WERE STILL NEGOTIATING. HOWEVER- AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION SHOWS ONE SERGEANT WAS NOT HAPPY AND TOLD HIS SHIFT TO DO LESS WORK BECAUSE OF IT. Return to index of stories...


LCSO INTERNAL AFFAIRS-PKG


A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY SINCE 1989-

SERGEANT ROSS DIPASQUALE HAS BEEN FIRED. THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE LAUNCHED AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION AFTER A CAPTAIN NOTICED ACTIVITY IN THE SERGEANT'S DISTRICT WAS LOW, AND THEN FOUND OUT THAT DIPASQUALE HAD REPORTEDLY TOLD HIS SHIFT THEY DID NOT HAVE TO DO TRAFFIC STOPS OR SELF INITIATED ACTIVITY SINCE THEY DIDN'T GET BONUSES. LAST MONTH, SHERIFF MIKE SCOTT USED THE DEPARTMENT SURPLUS TO GIVE OUT 2400 DOLLAR BONUSES TO EMPLOYEES.

HOWEVER SERGEANTS AND DEPUTIES DIDN'T GET ONE DUE TO THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THE UNIONS.

27:34 "i understand that sometimes, people will disagree with decisions that are made, maybe they have ups and downs in their mood, but actually telling young aggressive deputies to do less than they're expected to do is unacceptable." Return to index of stories...


LCSO INTERNAL AFFAIRS-PLASMA


THE SHERIFF SAYS SERGEANT DIPASQUALE NEVER SHOWED UP DURING THE INVESTIGATION TO GIVE HIS SIDE OF IT. WE WENT BY HIS HOME, AND HE TOLD US HE HAD NOTHING TO SAY. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO JENNIFER-OC, SS


TODAY -- NEW DEMANDS FOR TRANSPARENCY WITHIN LEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT.

COMMISSIONER TAMMY HALL CALLS FOR A *PUBLIC CONVERSATION* ABOUT THE COUNTY'S HOT ISSUES -- MEDSTAR, V-R LABS, AND COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES.

NBC2'S JENNIFER TRAMMELL IS CLOSELY FOLLOWING THESE ISSUES. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO MANAGER FUTURE-TFC


LET'S START WITH COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES AND THE CALLS FOR HER TO STEP DOWN.

COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN IS HOLDING OFF ON HIS MOTION TO TERMINATE HAWES' CONTRACT.AT LEAST UNTIL NEXT WEEK.

HE SAYS HE'S HAD *MULTIPLE CONVERSATIONS WITH HAWES.AND HAWES TELLS US SHE *IS WORKING ON AN EXIT STRATEGY.

TAMMY HALL WANTS TO BRING THIS CONVERSATION OUT IN THE OPEN -- AND INCLUDE THE ENTIRE BOARD. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO MANAGER FUTURE-SOTVO


TAMMY HALL 57:49 i was kind of taken aback that so many meetings have been occurring with commissioner mann and karen about an exit strategy. i didn't know that we had asked her to exit 57

*MEDSTAR* IS A BIG PART OF THE REASON MANN -- AND BRIAN BIGELOW -- HAVE CALLED FOR HAWES TO STEP DOWN.

THEY'RE NOT HAPPY WITH HOW THE COUNTY MANAGER HANDLED THE SHUT DOWN OF THE MEDICAL HELICOPTER.OR PERSONNEL ISSUES.

COMMISSIONER HALL ALSO WANTS AN OPEN DISCUSSION WITH HER COLLEAGUES ABOUT MEDSTAR -- THAT COULD HAPPEN IN NOVEMBER, AFTER THE CLERK'S AUDIT IS FINISHED. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO MANAGER FUTURE-SOTVO


CHARLIE GREEN 20:18 we've done most if not all the interviews. we've looked at i think most of the billing we're looking at documentation now. we're putting the pieces together and i think by the next couple weeks we should be finished 34

THE COMMISSIONERS AGREED TO TALK ABOUT MEDSTAR ONCE THEY'VE REVIEWED THE AUDIT. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO MANAGER FUTURE-TFC


AGAIN TODAY -- HALL ASKED SOME VERY SPECIFIC MEDSTAR QUESTIONS.

LIKE "WERE THE PILOTS ELIMINATED OR TERMINATED?"

GREEN SAYS HIS AUDIT IS LOOKING INTO THAT. Return to index of stories...


VR LABS UPDATE-VO


ANOTHER HOT BUTTON ISSUE AT TODAY'S MEETING-- V-R LABS.

THE COMPANY THAT GOT ALMOST FIVE MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE COUNTY TO RELOCATE HERE AND CREATE JOBS.

COMMISSIONERS WANT MORE INFORMATION ON WHO THEY'VE HIRED AND WHEN THE NEW EMPLOYEES STARTED WORK.

IF V-R LABS DOESN'T SPEAK UP BY MONDAY -- COMMISSIONERS TOLD THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO SEND A LETTER SAYING THE COMPANY ISN'T FOLLOWING THE RULES FOR THE MONEY -- AND HAS 30 DAYS TO COMPLY. Return to index of stories...


MENINGITIS LATEST-ANIBOX RVL


BRAND NEW DEVELOPMENTS TODAY SURROUNDING A DEADLY MENINGITIS OUTBREAK.

FLORIDA HEALTH OFFICIALS CONFIRM TWO MORE CASES OF THE FUNGAL DISEASE.

BOTH ARE WOMEN IN THEIR SEVENTIES.

THIS BRINGS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF FLORIDA CASES TO 12 - INCLUDING TWO DEATHS.

NATIONWIDE - 233 AMERICANS ARE BATTLING THE DEADLY DISEASE.

15 HAVE DIED.

THE OUTBREAK IS LINKED TO A HEALTH CLINIC IN MASSACHUSETTS.

IN RESPONSE TO THE WIDESPREAD ILLNESS, THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL OPENED A WAR ROOM IN ATLANTA.

PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO STOP THE DEADLY OUTBREAK.

DOZENS OF SCIENTISTS ARE WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK TO GATHER INFORMATION AND INFORM DOCTORS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. Return to index of stories...


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BIG BOARD-SAT-LIVE-TOPS


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TEASE ONE-2SHOT


BONITA SPRINGS TAKES STEPS TO MAKE YOUR WALK SAFER.

FIRST AT FOUR - THE PUSH TO MAKE SURE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IS A TOP PRIORITY.

AND - HIGH-FASHION WILL INVADE A POPULAR NEIGHBORHOOD STORE.

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BONITA SPRINGS XWALK-VO


MAKING SURE PEDESTRIANS ARE SAFE IN BONITA SPRINGS.

AFTER BEING THE FIRST IN THE AREA TO INSTALL FLASHING LIGHTS AND NOISE ALERTS AT CROSSWALKS, THE CITY OF BONITA IS TAKING ANOTHER STEP TO KEEP BIKERS AND WALKERS SAFE.

TOMORROW COUNCIL WILL DISCUSS CREATING A BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

IT'S PURPOSE- ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF RESIDENTS BY ADDING NEW PATHWAYS AND UPGRADING EXISTING ONES.

IF APPROVED, THE COMMITTEE WILL MEET THE THIRD MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH. Return to index of stories...


NOT MY PANTS EXCUSE-SS


DEPUTIES HAVE PROBABLY HEARD IT ALL WHEN IT COMES TO EXCUSES FOR A CRIME.

BUT THIS ARREST IN GROVE CITY CAUGHT OUR ATTENTION.

DETECTIVES ARRESTED JAMES WHITE WHEN THEY SAY THEY FOUND PAIN PILLS IN HIS POCKET.

THAT'S WHEN WHITE PROMPTLY TOLD DEPUTIES "OH WAIT, THESE AREN'T MY PANTS".

WHITE TOLD DEPUTIES THE PANTS WERE HIS UNCLES AND HE HAD JUST THROWN THEM OWN.

DETECTIVES FOUND OTHER DRUG PAREPHERNALIA ON WHITE.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST-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.

A dose of dry air will arrive in Southwest Florida today, keeping rain out of the forecast and lowering humidity a few notches by this afternoon.

The slight dip in humidity should make the air feel a little more comfortable as we progress through the afternoon and evening, which will also set the stage for a nice and quiet overnight period with clear skies and lows temperatures close to 70.

The drier air mass will work to keep our sky mainly sunny through our Tuesday, and even with all the sunshine in place, temperatures should stay below 90 with most spots warming into the mid to upper 80s.

Our wind flow will primarily be out of the north and northeast today from 5-10 mph, helping to guide some of that dry air into Southwest Florida.

The sunny, dry weather won't be locked in for long. Another disturbance will swing in Wednesday, ushering in more cloud cover and producing a few isolated showers. Most of Wednesday showers should be inland, but a few coastal showers can't be ruled out either. The cloud cover will help to limit daytime heating tomorrow, so look for highs to only warm into the mid 80s.

The cloud cover and rain will fade Thursday as dry air takes control of the area once again. Look for lots of sunshine with highs in the upper 80s and very slim rain chances.

Friday should be a repeat performance of Thursday as our sky stays mostly sunny and rain free, but a weakening front will attempt to settle into Southwest Florida Saturday, which should manage to spark some isolated showers.

Earlier in the week, it looked as through this weekend's cool front could bring us a nice dip in temperatures and humidity, but models now suggest the front will be too weak to give us much of a change in those categories. Instead, it appears our temperatures will stay close to average through the weekend with highs reaching the upper 80s and lows falling to the low 70s. Rain chances should continue to stay relatively low, though, with rain coverage only near 20-30% both Saturday and Sunday. Return to index of stories...


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TEASE TWO-ONCAM


NEARLY 5 YEARS AGO, TRAGEDY HIT A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE CENTER.

IN JANUARY OF 2008 - POLICE SAY ROBERT DUNN STORMED INTO THE BUILDING AND SHOT HIS ESTRANGED WIFE IN FRONT OF CHILDREN.

NBC-2 IS IN COURT TODAY FOR THE FIRST ROUND OF JURY SELECTION. Return to index of stories...


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WELLS DISCLAIMER-SSTOPS


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TOSS TO JIM-OC


THE ECONOMY IS ALMOST A GIVEN TO BE A TOPIC DURING TONIGHT'S PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE IS UP, CORPORATE PROFITS CONTINUE TO GROW AND THE STOCK MARKET IS CLIMBING.

BUT A HUGE CHALLENGE IN 2013 IS THE LOOMING FISCAL CLIFF.

FINANCIAL ADVISOR JIM NOLTE IS HERE TO EXPLAIN THE FISCAL CLIFF AND HOW IT WILL AFFECT OUR ECONOMY. Return to index of stories...


WELLS FARGO ADVISORS-PLASMA


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WELLS FARGO ADVISORS-CG


* Fiscal Cliff-- shorthand for massive tax increases when the Budget Control Act of 2011 goes into effect.

* 400 Billion dollars in tax increases.

* 90% of Americans will be affected

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WELLS FARGO ADVISORS-PLASMA


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WELLS TAG-SSTOPS


IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FOR THE WELLS FARGO ADVISORS YOU CAN CALL THEM OR VISIT THEM.

THE PHONE NUMBERS AND ADDRESSES OF ALL THREE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA LOCATIONS ARE LISTED ON YOUR SCREEN. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE


AN UNPRECEDENTED FASHION COLLABORATION WILL HIT TARGET SHELVES.

WHEN WE RETURN, A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT THE HIGH-FASHION DESIGNS AVAILABLE, JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Return to index of stories...


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TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS-OC


WE'RE GETTING A JUMP START ON THE HOLIDAY SEASON - WITH AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT INCREDIBLE DESIGNER ITEMS FROM THE TARGET - NIEMEN MARCUS HOLIDAY COLLECTION.

THIS IS AN UNPRECEDENTED PARTNERSHIP WITH TOP-END DESIGNERS. AND THE ITEMS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES.

LARA SPENCER REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS-PKG


IT'S NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE. THE FIRST COLLABORATION EVER OF IT'S KIND NEIMAN

MARCUS IS TEAMING UP WITH TARGET AND A DREAM TEAM OF 24 DESIGNERS. TO

PRESENT FIFTY HOLIDAY GIFTS TO DIE FOR.

NEIMAN MARCUS'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BOOK IS JAM-PACKED WITH GIFT IDEAS FROM

PRICEY FASHION TO PRICEY JEWELRY TO PRICEY. WELL. EVERYTHING. THIS

YEAR'S BOOK INCLUDES A $3,000 PURSE, A $280,000 SPORTS CAR, AND EVEN A

JETPACK.

IN TARGET'S WEEKLY NEWSPAPER AD, YOU'RE MORE LIKELY TO FIND GREAT DEALS ON

DIAPERS AND DETERGENT. UNTIL NOW.

SO WHAT BRINGS THE LUXURY SUPERPOWER TOGETHER WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD

DEPARTMENT STORE FOR THIS YEAR'S SHOPPING BLITZ?

SOT - Jeff Chu/Articles Editor, Fast Company Magazine

Neiman Marcus is putting out a welcome mat, saying we want all kinds of

shoppers./By doing this, Target and Neiman Marcus are making Super Saturday

about fashion, design, and trendy things that you can afford.

THE "HOLIDAY 24" COLLECTION HITS STORES DECEMBER FIRST, AND UNTIL THEN.

THESE HIGH-END HOLIDAY GOODIES ARE STAYING MORE TOP SECRET THAN SANTA'S

NAUGHTY OR NICE LIST. Return to index of stories...


TARGET NEIMAN MARCUS-(3) SS


LARA SPENCER REPORTING.

HERE'S A LOOK AT SOME OF THE DESIGNS YOU'LL BE ABLE TO BUY.

THIS IS A YOGA MAT DESIGNED BY DIANE VON FURSTENBERG.

THESE ARE DESSERT PLATES BY TRACY REESE.

THE PLATES HAVE AN 18 KARAT GOLD EDGE.

AND FINALLY ONE OF THE DESIGNERS JOINING THE COLLABORATION IS JASON WU.

YOU MAY REMEMBER HIS NAME AS DESIGNING DRESSES FOR THE FIRST LADY - MICHELLE OBAMA. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR-2SHOT


RIGHT NOW - MEDICAL SCIENTISTS SCRAMBLE TO STOP A DEADLY MENINGITIS RAMPAGE ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

MEANTIME - THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS RAISE CONCERNS AS THEY WAIT TO UNDERGO THE EXACT PROCEDURE LINKED TO THE ILLNESS.

THEIR STORY IS STRAIGHT AHEAD.

PLUS - THE SEARCH IS ON FOR A JURY TO DECIDE THE FUTURE OF A CAPE CORAL MAN - ACCUSED OF BARGING INTO A CROWDED DAYCARE AND GUNNING DOWN HIS ESTRANGED WIFE.

NBC-2 IS INSIDE THE COURTROOM FOR DAY ONE OF JURY SELECTION. Return to index of stories...


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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MENINGITIS OUTBREAK-2 SHOT, SS


THOUSANDS OF CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS ARE RAISING CONCERN OVER UPCOMING TREATMENT.

THEY ARE SET TO RECEIVE THE EXACT SAME PROCEDURE LINKED TO A DEADLY MENINGITIS OUTBREAK.

MEANWHILE, CASES OF THE INFECTION SPREAD ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

JUST TODAY, HEALTH OFFICIALS DIAGNOSED 2 MORE CASES IN FLORIDA.

AND 233 AMERICANS ARE INFECTED.

NBC'S ERIKA EDWARDS REPORTS ON THE SCRAMBLE TO STOP THE OUTBREAK. Return to index of stories...


MENINGITIS OUTBREAK-PKG


PATIENTS ARE INUNDATING DOCTORS' OFFICES WITH PHONE CALLS -- CONCERNED STEROID INJECTIONS PRESCRIBED TO TREAT THEIR CHRONIC PAIN MIGHT RESULT IN MENINGITIS.

"It has swamped my secretary's phone line."

"Hello, Dr. Gobezie's office."

DR. REUBEN GOBEZIE OF U-H CASE MEDICAL CENTER IN CLEVELAND SAYS THE MENINGITIS OUTBREAK LINKED TO CONTAMINATED STEROIDS HAS TRANSLATED INTO HIGH ANXIETY AMONG SOME OF HIS PATIENTS.

EXPERTS SAY ALL OF THE POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED LOTS OF STEROID INJECTIONS HAVE BEEN RECALLED, AND SHOULD BE NO DANGER TO PATIENTS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING INJECTIONS.

"This is such a rare occurrence that it would be like trying to avoid a tsunami. It can happen, but it's extremely difficult to predict."

BUT THAT'S JUST WHAT FEDERAL HEALTH INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO DO.

THIS IS THE "WAR ROOM" AT THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION -- WHERE SCIENTISTS ARE ON THE FRONT LINES -- TRYING TO STOP THE RARE FUNGAL MENINGITIS FROM KILLING AGAIN.

THEY'RE TRACKING CASES, TALKING TO DOCTORS AND CONTACTING THE THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS WHO MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED.

"We're still in the middle of this problem. We're nowhere near the end yet, I'm afraid."

ON MONDAY, THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION WARNED OTHER DRUGS FROM THE NEW ENGLAND COMPOUNDING CENTER MAY HAVE BEEN TAINTED.

"But we don't know where they went - those medications - and where they were distributed have not yet been identified."

THERE ARE UNCONFIRMED REPORTS OF FUNGAL INFECTIONS IN TWO HEART PATIENTS AND A PERSON WHO RECEIVED A DIFFERENT STEROID -- AN OMINOUS SIGN CASES MAY CONTINUE TO RISE.

ERIKA EDWARDS, NBC NEWS. Return to index of stories...


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IT'S A HORRIFIC IMAGE.

INNOCENT CHILDREN WATCH A MAN STORM INTO THEIR CAPE CORAL DAYCARE AND GUN DOWN THEIR TEACHER.

POLICE SAY IT WAS AT THE HANDS OF THIS MAN - ROBERT DUNN.

HE FACES MURDER CHARGES FOR THE 2008 SHOOTING OF CHRISTINE LOZIER - HIS ESTRANGED WIFE.

TODAY, WAS DAY ONE FOR JURY SELECTION LEADING UP TO HIS TRIAL.

NBC 2'S ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY WAS IN COURT TODAY AND JOINS US LIVE FIRST AT FOUR -

ELIZABETH? Return to index of stories...


ROBERT DUNN JURY HEARING-PLASMA


IT'S BEEN MORE THAN FOUR YEARS - BUT TODAY 100 POTENTIAL JURORS WERE BROUGHT IN AS THE JUDGE AND LAWYERS SELECT WHO WILL DECIDE ROBERT DUNN'S FATE.

A PROCESS THAT COULD TAKE THE REST OF THE WEEK. Return to index of stories...


ROBERT DUNN JURY HEARING-VO


DUNN IS CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE MURDER,

PROSECUTORS SAY HE BOUGHT A GUN FROM A CAPE CORAL PAWN SHOP AND WAS DRINKING HEAVILY ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON IN JANUARY 2008 -- WHEN HE JUMPED THE FENCE OF THE BOBBIE NOONAN DAY CARE CENTER.

THEY SAY HE BROKE INTO THE DAY CARE, AND SHOT HIS ESTRANGED WIFE AS SHE HID IN A BATHROOM. KILLING HER IN FRONT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

THEY SAY DUNN PLANNED THE KILLING - UPSET ABOUT A BITTER DIVORCE AND LIMITED SUPERVISED VISITS WITH HIS THEN TWO-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER.

A CAPITAL CASE - THE JUDGE TOLD THE POTENTIAL JURORS TO BE PATIENT. Return to index of stories...


ROBERT DUNN JURY HEARING-SOTVO


"Today and throughout the trial, we are going to proceed thoughtfully, carefully and deliberately. This is not going to be a process that we are going to rush."

PROSECUTORS SAY DUNN REJECTED A PLEA OFFER BEFORE TRIAL.

HE FACES THE DEATH PENALTY IF CONVICTED. Return to index of stories...


ROBERT DUNN JURY HEARING-PLASMA


THE STATE HAS ABOUT 16 WITNESSES TO CALL AND TRIAL IS EXPECTED TO LAST AT LEAST THREE WEEKS.

COUNT ON NBC-2 TO FOLLOW THE PROCEEDINGS. Return to index of stories...


GREKOS HEARING-SS, VO


A BONITA SPRINGS DOCTOR IS BACK IN COURT TODAY.

IT'S THE START OF A FOUR DAY HEARING TO FIGHT FOR HIS RIGHT TO PRACTICE MEDICINE.

OFFICIALS SUSPENDED DOCTOR ZANNOS GREKOS'S MEDICAL LICENSE AFTER TWO PATIENTS DIED AFTER RECEIVING AN EXPERIMENTAL STEM CELL TREATMENT.

BOTH ATTORNEYS DELIVERED OPENING STATEMENTS BEFORE THE STATE CALLED WITNESSES.

OUR REPORTER SAT IN THE COURTROOM DURING TODAY'S HEARING.

SEVERAL PATIENTS OF GREKOS SHOWED UP IN HIS SUPPORT.

DOZENS OF WITNESSES ARE EXPECTED TO TESTIFY.

NBC-2 WILL FOLLOW THE STORY. Return to index of stories...


FM SUSPICIOUS FIRE-SS, VO


A FIRE AT AN ABANDONED APARTMENT BUILDING IN FORT MYERS IS BEING CALLED SUSPICIOUS.

THE BLAZE BROKE OUT THIS AFTERNOON ON DALEON STREET -- NEAR WINKLER AND 41.

THE FORT MYERS FIRE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN SAYS THERE WAS NO POWER TO THE BUILDING OR LIGHTING IN THE AREA.

AN INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. Return to index of stories...


PAKISTANI GIRL RECOVERING-VO


BRITISH POLICE HAVE QUESTIONED TWO PEOPLE AT A HOSPITAL WHERE A TEENAGE PAKISTANI ACTIVIST IS RECOVERING AFTER BEING SHOT.

THE QUESTIONING IS RAISING FEARS ABOUT THE GIRL'S SECURITY AMID PLEDGES BY THE TALIBAN TO TARGET HER FURTHER.

FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD MALALA WAS SHOT LAST WEEK IN PAKISTAN BY THE TALIBAN FOR HER PUSH FOR EQUAL EDUCATION FOR ALL.

SINCE THEN SECURITY HAS BEEN EXTREMELY TIGHT AROUND HER. Return to index of stories...


PAKISTANI GIRL RECOVERING-SOTVO


"I really couldn't speak for that I am afraid. We don't think there is any threat to her personal security. We think it is probably people being over-curious. They didn't get very far."

PAKISTAN'S INTERIOR MINISTER HAS OFFERED A MILLION-DOLLAR BOUNTY FOR THE HEAD OF A TALIBAN SPOKESMAN WHO CLAIMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ATTACK ON MALALA

THE MINISTER ALSO OFFERED TO PARDON IF THE SPOKESMAN RENOUNCED TERRORISM. Return to index of stories...


COSTA CONCORDIA CAPTAIN-VO


THE CAPTAIN OF THE COSTA CONCORDIA CRUISE SHIP IS BACK IN COURT TODAY FOR PRE-TRIAL HEARINGS.

THIS IS DAY TWO IN COURT FOR 51-YEAR-OLD FRANCESCO SCHETTINO.

HE IS ACCUSED OF RUNNING HIS SHIP AGROUND AND THEN ABANDONING IT BACK IN JANUARY.

THE CAPSIZING KILLED 32 PEOPLE, INCLUDING AN AMERICAN COUPLE.

THIS WEEK EXPERTS WILL PRESENT THEIR ANALYSIS OF THE EVENTS THAT LED TO THE VESSEL HITTING A ROCK OFF THE ITALIAN COAST. Return to index of stories...


MIAMI RAPPER MURDERED-VO


A CRIME SCENE TURNED INTO A NEAR RIOT AFTER A MIAMI RAPPER WAS KILLED MONDAY.

TAKE A LOOK.

POLICE RESTRAINED FAMILY MEMBERS OF ROBERT LABRANCE, WHO GOES BY THE NAME BIZZLE.

HE WAS SHOT AND KILLED A CARWASH.

EMOTIONS RAN HIGH WHEN PEOPLE BEGAN CROSSING POLICE TAPE AT THE SCENE. Return to index of stories...


MIAMI RAPPER MURDERED-SOTVO


He would not let you starve. He would not leave you in the street. You ask him to do something and he would always do what he can. For everybody. He has no picks no choices. You know, I have nothing bad to say about the guy.

THE EMOTIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS WERE LATER RELEASED AND NO CHARGES WERE FILED. Return to index of stories...


HEALTH CLIP-CLIP


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THE FUTURE OF COLONOSCOPIES-OC


IT'S A TEST THAT CAN SAVE LIVES …

BUT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE AFRAID OF GETTING IT DONE … OR THEY'RE UNCOMFORTABLE ABOUT HOW THE SCREENING IS PERFORMED.

ANDREW MCINTOSH SHOWS US NEW TECHNOLOGIES THAT COULD CALM PEOPLE'S FEARS AND REVOLUTIONALIZE COLONOSCOPIES. Return to index of stories...


THE FUTURE OF COLONOSCOPIES-PKG


IT'S ENOUGH TO MAKE SOME PEOPLE BREAK OUT IN A COLD SWEAT. BUT NOW, NEW IMPROVED COLONOSCOPIES CAN DETECT AND REMOVE PRE-CANCEROUS POLYPS BEFORE THEY TURN DEADLY.

"The key is to find out if you have a predisposition to cancer."

THIS NEW L-E-D CAMERA FITS THROUGH A REGULAR COLONOSCOPY CATHETER. INSTEAD OF JUST SEEING WHAT'S AHEAD, IT CAN ALSO FIND HARD TO SEE POLYPS, HIDING IN FOLDS.

"Third eye is a special device that allows us to examine the bowl by looking backwards, almost like having a rearview mirror on your bike or your car."

TRADITIONAL COLONOSCOPIES MISS 12 TO 24 PERCENT OF POLYPS. THIS F-D-A APPROVED CAMERA IMPROVES DETECTION RATES BY 25 PERCENT.

EVEN LESS-INVASIVE TESTS ARE NOW BEING STUDIED. ONE DOESN'T REQUIRE LAXATIVE PREPARATION OR SEDATION. C-T SCANS LOCATE POSSIBLE LESIONS IN FECAL MATTER. THE SCANS ARE RUN THROUGH THE LAB WHERE PRE-CANCEROUS PROBLEMS CAN BE SPOTTED.

AND SOME PATIENTS ARE NOW TRYING OUT AN AT-HOME OPTION. THE NEW D-N-A TEST LOCATES ABNORMALITIES IN THE PATIENTS STOOL. IN A RECENT STUDY, THE TEST DETECTED 87-PERCENT OF COLORECTAL CANCERS IN CURABLE STAGES.

"It's as easy as it comes; it's that easy."

HELPING MAKE COLONOSCOPIES LESS OF A CONCERN, I'M ANDREW MCINTOSH REPORTING. Return to index of stories...


MOUTH BURN STRIP-VO


WE'VE ALL DONE IT.

BURNED OUR TONGUE OR ROOF OF OUR MOUTH WHEN SIPPING HOT COFFEE OR EATING HOT PIZZA.

NOW SCIENTISTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HAVE DEVELOPED A DISSOLVABLE STRIP THAT PROVIDES INSTANT PAIN RELIEF FOR MOUTH BURNS.

THE STRIP CONTAINS AN ANESTHETIC THAT'S USED IN DENTAL PRODUCTS AND THROAT LOZENGES.

IT WORKS LIKE BREATH STRIPS. YOU APPLY IT DIRECTLY TO THE BURN AND IT GRADUALLY DISSOLVES WHILE HEALING.

THE STRIPS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE IN STORES. Return to index of stories...


HEALTH MATTERS-ONCAM


HEART FAILURE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MORE HOSPITALIZATIONS THAN ALL FORMS OF CANCER COMBINED--

AND UPWARDS OF A HALF-MILLION NEW CASES ARE DIAGNOSED IN THE U-S EACH YEAR.

IT'S A MAJOR HEALTH ISSUE, OFTEN FATAL, AND OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD.

AMY OSHIER BREAKS IT DOWN, IN TODAYS HEALTH MATTERS. Return to index of stories...


HEALTH MATTERS-PKG


EVERY DAY, THE AVERAGE HEART MOVES OVER 6-THOUSAND QUARTS OF BLOOD THROUGH THE BODY. AND LIKE ALL PUMPS, IT CAN EVENTUALLY WEAR OUT AND FAIL. WHEN THAT HAPPENS, IT'S CALLED CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE.

DR. RICHARD CHAZAL/CARDIOLOGIST

RUNS:

1:28 The term failure in this case means the failure of the heart to accommodate the normal blood volume and thus fluid volume in the body. And there are acute situations where someone suddenly becomes short of breath or has excess fluid sometimes requiring hospitalization.

IT'S ESTIMATED 5-MILLION AMERICANS ARE LIVING WITH THIS CONDITION, IT TYPICALLY DEVELOPS SLOWLY OVER TIME.

DR. RICHARD CHAZAL/CARDIOLOGIST

RUNS:

2:11 The onset of congestive heart failure can sneak up on one. Often unexplained weight gain accompanied by shortness of breath is the thing that tips you off that it's early congestive heart failure. Other times people will suddenly notice that their energy level is down, that they have more swelling or they're more short of breath.

AMY OSHIER/REPORTING

RUNS:

At the same time deaths from heart attack are going down, the number of people with congestive heart failure is on the rise. Common causes are clogged arteries and high blood pressure.

THE OVERBURDENED HEART MUSCLE IS UNABLE TO KEEP UP WITH DEMAND, THE RESULT IS A BACK UP OF FLUID. SIGNS A PATIENT IS IN THE 'TROUBLE ZONE' ARE SWELLING AND RAPID WEIGHT GAIN DUE TO EXCESS FLUID.

DR. RICHARD CHAZAL/CARDIOLOGIST

RUNS:

6:44 And eventually this can result in so much strain on the heart that the heart goes into dangerous or sometimes fatal irregular heart rhythms.

THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT HEART FAILURE, IS TO ADOPT A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. LOSING WEIGHT, LIMITING SALT INTAKE AND CUTTING OUT TOBACCO GO A LONG WAY IN KEEPING YOUR HEART STRONG. FOR LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM, I'M AMY OSHIER. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FIVE-ONCAM


PARENTS - LISTEN UP. POTENTIALLY DEADLY BABY PRODUCTS ARE ON STORE SHELVES RIGHT NOW.

HOW YOU CAN AVOID BRINGING THE DANGEROUS ITEMS INTO YOUR HOME.

PLUS -

chelsea handler: "you are so happy"

Jenn Aniston: "I just got verklempt".

JENNIFER ANISTON IS UNABLE TO HIDE HER EMOTION WHILE TALKING ABOUT HER NEW FIANCE.

FIRST AT FOUR - THE HOLLYWOOD STARLET OPENS UP ABOUT HER ENGAGEMENT FOR THE FIRST TIME. Return to index of stories...


A) dangerous baby products-vo


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C) WEATHER TEASE-STC


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FIRST ALERT FORECAST-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.

AFTERNOON RAIN FOR WEDNESDAY

As anticipated our Tuesday turned out to be great. There's was a lot of sunshine, a few clouds, and absolutely no rain. Wednesday will be the complete opposite.

Will we have a wash out? No, but at times you'll need something to keep you dry. Oh, and you probably won't need the sunglasses.

Simply put - if you want another Tuesday - Wednesday will be a disappointment to you.

We'll wake up to partly cloudy skies on Wednesday and temperatures hovering around 70 degrees. As we progress through the day we see more clouds than sun. As a result afternoon highs will stay in the mid 80s. We're actually forecasting a high of 85 degrees for Fort Myers!

Rainfall will be delayed until the late afternoon and early evening hours. So plan on a wet afternoon commute, and if you're going to be outside for sports - get ready to encounter some sprinkles.

Now why are we seeing such an abrupt and drastic change?

Well there's a hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean, and its name is Paul. Our winds are lining up with the storm in perfect fashion. As they flow from the west, they're grabbing a lot of Hurricane Paul's moisture and pulling it into Florida. Thus, overcast skies, periods of rainfall, and a cooler day for Wednesday.

Thursday and Friday will be the opposite. On those days we'll see a bucket of sunshine, and we'll stay mainly dry. Highs will be in the 80s.

This weekend looks to be a split decision.

Out of the two days Sunday looks to be your best bet to get outside. I'm not saying Saturday will be terrible, in fact it should be fairly nice. However, we have isolated showers in the forecast for Saturday, and not for Sunday.

There's nothing tropical happening in the Gulf or Caribbean this week. Models are hinting this may change, so we'll have to continue to monitor the area.

We have one hurricane on the map in the Atlantic. Its name is Rafael, and it's moving away from the nation. Maximum winds are at 90 MPH which keeps it as a CAT 1. It'll begin to weaken as it moves to the north and passes by Bermuda Return to index of stories...


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ANISTON ON ENGAGEMENT-OC


FOR THE FIRST TIME JENNIFER ANISTON SPEAKS OUT ABOUT HER SUMMER ENGAGEMENT TO LONG-TIME BOYFRIEND JUSTIN THOREAUX.

AS PAULA FARIS REPORTS -- THE HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS COULDN'T HIDE HER EMOTION DURING A RECENT SIT-DOWN INTERVIEW. Return to index of stories...


ANISTON ON ENGAGEMENT-PKG


HANDLER INTERVIEW

23;23;43;18 CHELSEA HANDLER: BUT YOU ARE ENGAGED

JENNIFER ANISTON: YES!! TEEARS UP

AN EMOTIONAL JENNIFER ANISTON. OPENED UP FOR THE FIRST TIME MONDAY NIGHT

ABOUT HER ENGAGEMENT TO ACTOR JUSTIN THEROUX

HANDLER INTERVIEW

CH: YOU ARE SO HAPPY.

23;23;54;29 JA: I JUST GOT VERKLEMPT.

CH: YOU ARE SO HAPPY BECAUSE HE IS THE GREATEST GUY EVER AND YOU GUYS MAKE

THE GREATEST COUPLE EVER AND I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU.

IT WAS A RARE CANDID MOMENT FOR THE USUALLY GUARDED STAR SITTING ACROSS FROM

HER GOOD FRIEND CHELSEA HANDLER ON THE COMEDIANNE'S SHOW "CHELSEA LATELY"

ANIMATED AT TIMES, ANNISTON EVEN GAVE VIEWERS A GLIMPSE OF HER ESTIMATED 10

CARAT ENGAGEMENT RING

NAT Chelsea Handler interview

FANS HAVE BEEN CLAMOURING FOR ANY REACTION FROM THE STAR OF THE UPCOMING "WE

ARE THE MILLERS" EVER SINCE THEROUX POPPED THE QUESTION OVER AN INTIMATE

BIRTHDAY DINNER/ AT MANHATTAN'S BLUE HILL RESTAURANT IN AUGUST.

Nats Wanderlust

***RE-TRACK***

THE COUPLE COSTARRED IN THE MOVIE WANDERLUST-AND REPORTEDLY BEGAN DATING IN

MAY OF LAST YEAR.BUT ANISTON WAS COY ABOUT HER RELATIONSHIP WHEN SHE SPOKE

TO LARA SPENCER LAST SUMMER.

GMA 6/2011

LS: Are you happy with the personal area of your life these days?

JA: Yes, I'm very happy. / I'm extremely lucky and extremely happy.

AND WHILE ANISTON SAID VERY LITTLE ABOUT HER ENGAGEMENT SHE WAS HAPPY TO

PLAY ALONG WHEN IT CAME TO ANOTHER RUMOR / SPARKED BY HER LATEST SMARTWATER

AD:

NAT SMART WATER AD: OH GOD. HOW ARE MY LITTLE

TRIPLETS DOING?

HANDLER INTERVIEW

23;23;31;14 CH: YOU'RE 3 MONTHS PREGNANT?

JA: WELL LETS NOT SAY ANYTHING AND LET EVERYBODY GUESS.

CH: OH OK.

JA: IT WAS A VIDEO HONEY, ITS NOT REAL.

IN THE MEANTIME, ANISTON HOPES SOME OF HER OWN GOOD FORTUNE WILL RUB OFF ON

HANDLER

HANDLER INTERVIEW

23;24;52;12 JA: YOU CAN DO THIS

CH: I CAN GET ENGAGED? JA: YES CH: OK! JA: THAT WOULD BE A GOOD THING TO DO. Return to index of stories...


ANISTON ON ENGAGEMENT-SSTOPS


PAULA FARIS REPORTING.

HERE'S A CLOSE-UP OF THAT ROCK OF AN ENGAGEMENT RING.

STILL NO DETAILS ABOUT THE WEDDING OR A DATE. Return to index of stories...


DANCING STARS ABDUL-VO


FORMER LAKERS GIRL AND AMERICAN IDOL JUDGE PAULA ABDUL DUSTS OFF HER CRITIQUING HAT.

THIS WEEK, ABDUL IS A GUEST JUDGE ON DANCING WITH THE STARS.

LAST NIGHT, SHE JOINED THE PANEL TO WATCH ALL-STAR CELEBRITIES COMPETE ON THE DANCE FLOOR.

ABDUL IS THE FIRST GUEST JUDGE ON THE SHOW.

LAST NIGHT ALSO SAW THE FIRST PERFECT TENS.

ACTOR GILLES MARINI AND OLYMPIAN SHAWN JOHNSON RECEIVED THE FIRST TENS FOR THEIR ROUTINES. Return to index of stories...


TANNING FAIL BODYBUILDER-SS


MOVE OVER "TAN MOM" -

THERE'S NEW COMPETITION FOR THE DARKEST FAKE TAN.

CHECK OUT THIS BODY BUILDER AT A FITNESS EXPO OVER THE WEEKEND.

BEFORE COMPETITIONS, BODY BUILDERS TEND TO APPLY SELF-TANNING PRODUCTS TO MAKE THEIR MUSCLES MORE DEFINED.

IT APPEARS HE FORGOT TO APPLY THE PRODUCT TO HIS FACE -- MAKING FOR A RIDICULOUS PICTURE.

AND NO - THIS PHOTO WAS NOT RETOUCHED IN ANY WAY. Return to index of stories...


BIEBER TIX TO GIRL-VO


THANKS TO A STRANGER'S KINDNESS - A TEXAS GIRL SUFFERING FROM A RARE BLOOD DISORDER WILL GET TO SEE JUSTIN BIEBER.

7 YEAR OLD EMMA ROUTH LOVES THE BIEBS.

BUT HER FAMILY COULDN'T AFFORD TICKETS TO SEE HIM PERFORM LATER THIS MONTH.

ANOTHER LITTLE GIRL SAW EMMA'S STORY ON FACEBOOK AND DECIDED TO GIVE UP HER TICKET FOR EMMA.

THE GIRL'S NEVER MET BEFORE BUT THEY ARE NOW GOOD FRIENDS THROUGH FACBEOOK. Return to index of stories...


TEASE SIX-2SHOT


A CONSUMER ALERT FOR PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.

"One of the most serious challenges there are products that may appear to give parents a false sense of security."

AFTER THE BREAK - BABY PRODUCTS THAT COULD KILL YOUR BABY IN YOUR ARMS.

BUT FIRST, OUR FOUR AT FOUR: THE TOP FOUR STORIES GETTING THE MOST ATTENTION ON OUR WEBSITE: NBC-DASH-TWO-DOT-COM. Return to index of stories...


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FOUR AT FOUR-CGTOPS


1. Man arrested for possession: "Wait, these aren't my pants!"

2. Becoming less humid Tuesday

3. Woman stole and sold to 2 stores in same mall

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DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS-TRXTOPSTFC CTR


A WARNING TONIGHT FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

THERE ARE DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS -- IN YOUR HOME RIGHT NOW -- THAT CAN CAUSE INJURIES. EVEN DEATH.

LIZ CRENSHAW HIGHLIGHTS THE PRODUCTS PARENTS NEED TO BE AWARE OF. Return to index of stories...


DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS-PKG


"Should we put you in the play yard? oh, you want to be with daddy!"

BRING HOME A NEW BABY AND YOU BRING HOME A HOUSE FULL OF NEW EQUIPMENT. PRODUCTS PARENTS PRESUME ARE SAFE TO USE.

"One of the most serious challenges there are products that may appear to give parents a false sense of security."

DAVID BUTLER IS DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR CONSUMERS UNION IN WASHINGTON D.C.

C-U SAYS PRODUCTS ARE DESIGNED AND SOLD, AND ONLY AFTER BEING USED BY CHILDREN DO SOME SAFETY PROBLEMS SURFACE.

"That's always the challenge is making sure that those products are the very safest that they can be and when necessary trying to get these dangerous products off the store shelves but it is a very complex process that can take a while."

THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION IS IN CHARGE OF TRACKING INJURIES AND WORKING WITH MANUFACTURERS TO REDESIGN PRODUCTS AND SOMETIMES ISSUE A RECALL.

HERE AT THE C-P-S-C'S LAB. PRODUCTS ARE TESTED FOR SAFETY AND DANGEROUS DESIGNS DISCOVERED. FOR STARTERS, DROP SIDE CRIBS. MORE THAN ELEVEN MILLION HAVE BEEN RECALLED.

"It was specifically the drop side detached hazard and what happens the baby can get caught, feet first. get caught at the head and neck area and strangle."

32 BABIES HAVE DIED.

BEWARE OF SOFT BEDDING. THE C-P-S-C SAYS NEARLY HALF OF ALL CRIB DEATHS ARE FROM SUFFOCATION.

IT WARNS NEVER PUT PILLOWS, QUILTS, CUSHIONS OR EVEN BUMPERS IN THE BABY'S CRIB.

AND SLEEP POSITIONERS. THE CPSC SAYS DON'T USE THEM. THERE HAVE BEEN AT LEAST 12 DEATHS.

"Never want to use a sleep positioner, baby can turn to their side, get caught at the head area on the bolster and suffocate."

ANOTHER WORRY. BABY SLING CARRIERS. AT LEAST 14 DEATHS HAVE BEEN REPORTED.

"The commission is concerned about babies suffocating with the fabric against the nose and mouth or when the baby is in a curved position and gets caught chin to chest and can no longer breathe."

REPORTER: "How do you want parents to use these safely?"

CPSC: "Consumers should always make sure baby's head is exposed when using the sling carrier."

"When you're setting up a house for a baby it's overwhelming the number of products being marketed to you and the essential things that you really do need that's why it's so important to do your homework to find out what you really need and what is considered safe." Return to index of stories...


DANGEROUS BABY PRODUCTS-TFC


CHECK THE GOVERNMENT WEBSITE. SAFER PRODUCTS DOT GOV BEFORE YOU GO SHOPPING.

IT INCLUDES POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND RECALLED PRODUCTS.

WE'VE POSTED A LINK ON OUR WEBSITE. NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.

THAT IS IT FOR THE NEWS FIRST AT FOUR.

PETER BUSCH AND KELLIE BURNS ARE STANDING BY WITH DEVELOPING STORIES AT FIVE. Return to index of stories...


GOODBYE-2 SHOT


REPUBLICAN VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE PAUL RYAN ANNOUNCING LATE THIS AFTERNOON HE'LL BE CAMPAIGNING IN FORT MYERS THIS WEEK -- INFO ON HOW YOU CAN GET TICKETS NEXT AT FIVE.

PLUS THE HUSBAND OF A WOMAN WHO DIED AFTER A CONTROVERSIAL STEM CELL TREATMENT TAKES THE STAND AGAINST HER DOCTOR.

THE NEWS AT FIVE IS NEXT. Return to index of stories...


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