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DIRECTORS PAGE TZ1 B) SAN CARLOS DEVELOPMENT-VOTOPS
NEWS AT 6PM HEADLINES-SOTTOPS TZ1 C) FORECAST TEASE-STC
NEWS AT 6PM OPEN-CLIP ROBERT VAN WINKLE FORECAST OPEN-CLIP
TOSS TO CHAD-2SH-TBX-1SH FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
A) JOE BIDEN VIDEO-VO TOSS TO JOELLE-VOTOPS-OBX
B) PRES. OBAMA VIDEO-VO TWISTED CAMPAIGN SIGNS-REMLIVE
C) MITT ROMNEY VIDEO-VO TWISTED CAMPAIGN SIGNS-BNR-PKG
PAUL RYAN VISIT-trxPKG TWISTED CAMPAIGN SIGNS-REMLIVE
RYAN TICKET INFO-CG SAN CARLOS DEVELOPMENT-SS-VO-WIPE
PRES. OBAMA & MITT ROMNEY DEBATE-SS-SAT3 SAN CARLOS DEVELOPMENT-SOTVO
ELECTION FRAUD UPDATE-VO BOKEELIA HOME INVASION-SS-OC
MACK NELSON DEBATE TZ-SS STORE CLERK JEWELRY THEFT-SS
ELECTION WEB TEASE-OC-BNR FM ABANDONED BUILDING FIRE-VO
DUNN JURY SELECTION DAY 1-trxCKW-RVL SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
DUNN JURY SELECTION DAY 1-PKG GATORS LATTIMORE-ON CAM
LCSO SGT. FIRED-VO-WIPE MIAMI FSU PREPS-VOTOPS-WIPE
LCSO SGT. FIRED-SOTVO MIAMI FSU PREPS-SOT
GREKOS HEARING TODAY-VO MIAMI FSU PREPS-ON CAM
LEE CO. MGR FOLO-ONCAM UNBEATEN WOLFPACK-VOTOPS-WIPE
LEE CO. MGR FOLO-PKG UNBEATEN WOLFPACK-SOT-WIPE
LEE CO. MGR FOLO-PLASMA GRIDIRON 2DAY-SSTOPS
LEE CO. ATTY. FOLO-VO-OC NFL MOVES-ON CAM
BONITA CROSSWALKS-VO-OC BROWNS OWNER-VOTOPS-WIPE
NAPLES WATER LEVELS-OC-SOT-OC BROWNS OWNER-SOT
NAPLES WATER LEVELS-BNR-PKG NHL TALKS-ON CAM
ALL NEW AT SIX OPEN-CLIP CLOSE-4SHOT
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NEWS AT 6PM HEADLINES-SOTTOPS


STRATEGY DOWN THE STRETCH

ANOTHER KEY PLAYER IN THIS YEAR'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION WILL STUMP IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

NBC2 BREAKS DOWN THE STRATEGY BEHIND PAUL RYAN'S VISIT.

INSIDE THE COURTROOM

ACCUSED OF GUNNING DOWN HIS ESTRANGED WIFE NEARLY FIVE YEARS AGO-- INSIDE A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE.

TODAY, THE CASE REVOLVING AROUND ONE OF THE AREA'S MOST PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF DEADLY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EVER GOES TO COURTROOM.

WE TAKE YOU INSIDE.

SMEAR CAMPAIGN

SMEAR CAMPAIGN.

A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MAN FILLS HIS PROPERTY WITH SIGNS SHOWING PRESIDENT OBAMA SHOOTING UNCLE SAM--

WE'RE LIVE WHERE THE SIGN LANGUAGE IS TURNING HEADS. Return to index of stories...


NEWS AT 6PM OPEN-CLIP


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TOSS TO CHAD-2SH-TBX-1SH


THREE WEEKS FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION AND IT'S ALL FLORIDA, FLORIDA FLORIDA.

GOOD EVENING, I'M KELLIE BURNS.

AND I'M PETER BUSCH.

WE FOUND OUT TODAY PAUL RYAN WILL IN FORT MYERS AND NAPLES THURSDAY.MAKING HIM THE LATEST CANDIDATE TO VISIT OUR AREA.

VICE PRESIDENT, JOE BIDEN, CAMPAIGNED IN FORT MYERS LAST MONTH.

PRESIDENT OBAMA SPOKE AT HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER IN JULY.

IT TURNED OUT TO BE A BRIEF SPEECH ABOUT THE COLORADO MOVIE THEATER MASSACRE INSTEAD OF A CAMPAIGN EVENT.

AND MITT ROMNEY WAS IN LEHIGH ACRES AND NAPLES EARLIER THIS YEAR.

WE SENT CHIEF POLITICAL REPORTER, CHAD OLIVER, TO FIND OUT THE STRATEGY BEHIND CANDIDATES STUMPING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


A) JOE BIDEN VIDEO-VO


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B) PRES. OBAMA VIDEO-VO


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C) MITT ROMNEY VIDEO-VO


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PAUL RYAN VISIT-trxPKG


G-O-P HEADQUARTERS IN COLLIER AND LEE WILL BE EXTRA BUSY THE NEXT TWO DAYS.

We have more activity going on than i've ever seen in a campaign."

BESIDES MAKING CALLS TO GET OUT THE VOTE. THEY'LL BE GIVING AWAY TICKETS TO SEE PAUL RYAN THURSDAY. HIS VISIT WILL BE PART PUBLIC - PART PRIVATE.

Thursday's evening reception with paul ryan will happen here at the old collier golf club in north naples. tickets are 2500 if you want your picture taken with the vp candidate, you have to given or raised $25,000."

FROM NAPLES - RYAN WILL HEAD NORTH FOR PUBLIC RALLY AT THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX.

F-G-C-U POLITICAL SCIENCE PROFESSOR PETER BERGERSON SEES THREE REASON'S FOR RYAN'S VISIT. TO RAISE CASH. THANK SUPPORTERS. AND INCREASE VOTER TURNOUT.

"Paul ryan's coming because he wants to see voter turnout among republicans above 60%."

BERGERSON SAYS *DEMOCRATS ARE AIMING TO WIN AT LEAST 40-PERCENT IN AN AREA OF THE STATE LONG VIEWED AS A REPUBLICAN STRONGHOLD.

"That 40% coupled in with what happens on the east coast in Broward county or the I-4 corridor that's part of their strategy for winning."

RYAN'S VISIT IS JUST LATEST IN FLURRY OF FLORIDA VISITS FOR BOTH CAMPAIGNS.

"we work together, we supply the volunteers, they supply the playbook."

A STRATEGY IN FULL FORCE WITH THREE WEEKS TO GO UNTIL ELECTION DAY.

CHAD OLIVER NBC-2 NEWS. Return to index of stories...


RYAN TICKET INFO-CG


TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR RYAN'S VISIT TO FORT MYERS THURSDAY.

HE'LL BE AT THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX SOCCER FIELD ON SIX MILE CYPRESS PARKWAY.

THE RALLY STARTS AT 7:15.

TICKETS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE LOCATIONS LISTED ON YOUR SCREEN. Return to index of stories...


PRES. OBAMA & MITT ROMNEY DEBATE-SS-SAT3


TONIGHT, RYAN'S RUNNINGMATE, MITT ROMNEY, WILL SQUARE OFF AGAINST PRESIDENT OBAMA IN THE SECOND PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.

YOU CAN WATCH IT RIGHT HERE ON NBC2.

THE TOWN-HALL STYLE EVENT STARTS AT NINE O'CLOCK.

THIS IS A LIVE LOOK FROM HOSTRA UNIVERSITY IN NEW YORK, WHERE THE TWO PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES WILL FIELD QUESTIONS FROM UNDECIDED VOTERS ON DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN POLICY.

CNN'S CANDY CROWLEY WILL MODERATE. Return to index of stories...


ELECTION FRAUD UPDATE-VO


WE LEARNED TODAY LEE COUNTY ELECTION OFFICIALS ARE STILL COMBING THROUGH VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS.

THEY'RE LOOKING FOR MORE FAKE NAMES AND ADDRESSES.

A COMPANY CALLED "STRATEGIC ALLIED CONSULTING" IS ACCUSED OF SUBMITTING HUNDREDS OF QUESTIONALBE REGISTRATION PAPERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

16 BOGUS FORMS HAVE ALREDY TURNED U IN LEE COUNTY. Return to index of stories...


MACK NELSON DEBATE TZ-SS


TOMORROW NIGHT, THE FLORIDA CANDIDATES FOR U-S SENATE WILL GO HEAD-TO-HEAD IN THEIR ONLY SCHEDULED DEBATE.

YOU CAN ONLY SEE IT ON NBC2.

CHIEF POLITICAL REPORTER, CHAD OLIVER, WILL BE AT NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY-- AS REPUBLICAN CONNIE MACK AND DEMOCRAT BILL NELSON TRY TO WIN YOUR VOTE.

OUR SPECIAL COVERAGE STARTS TOMORROW, AT FOUR O'CLOCK.

THE DEBATE STARTS AT SEVEN. Return to index of stories...


ELECTION WEB TEASE-OC-BNR


ELECTION DAY IS THREE WEEKS FROM TODAY.

AND WE HAVE YOU COVERED ON EVERY RACE AND EVERY ISSUE.

JUST GO TO OUR WEBSITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, HOVER OVER THE NEWS TAB AND CLICK ON ELECTION 2012. Return to index of stories...


DUNN JURY SELECTION DAY 1-trxCKW-RVL


CONSIDERED ONE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S MOST SHOCKING CRIMES--

AFTER NEARLY FIVE YEARS, THE MAN ACCUSED OF GUNNING DOWN HIS ESTRANGED WIFE INSIDE A CROWDED CAPE CORAL DAYCARE IS SET TO GO TO TRIAL.

JURY SELECTION IN THE ROBERT DUNN HEARING GOT UNDERWAY TODAY.

THE TRIAL HAS BEEN DELAYED SEVERAL TIMES BY--

ARGUMENTS OVER WHETHER PROSECUTORS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY--

AND SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BY DUNN TO GET A NEW ATTORNEY.

NBC2'S ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY TAKES US INSIDE THE COURTROOM, ALL NEW AT SIX. Return to index of stories...


DUNN JURY SELECTION DAY 1-PKG


PROSECUTORS SAY HE HAD IT ALL PLANNED OUT --

BITTER OVER HIS DIVORCE-

UPSET HE WAS ONLY ALLOWED SUPERVISED VISITS WITH HIS THEN TWO YEAR OLD DAUGHTER --

THEY SAY ROBERT DUNN JUMPED THE FENCE TO THE BOBBIE NOONAN DAY CARE CENTER ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON IN JANUARY 2008 --

WITH A GUN HE BOUGHT AT A PAWN SHOP - THEY SAY DUNN SNUCK INTO THE BUILDING -- AND STARTED STALKING THE HALLWAYS FOR HIS ESTRANGED WIFE - CHRISTINE LOZIER DUNN.

AND WHEN HE FOUND HER COWERING IN A BATHROOM - PROSECUTORS SAY HE SHOT HER TWICE. IN FRONT OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

"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."

WITH THE DEATH PENALTY AT STAKE - THE JUDGE TELLS THE 100 POTENTIAL JURORS THAT DUNN FACES CHARGES OF FIRST DEGREE MURDER, ARMED BURGLARY, AND CHILD ABUSE.

TRIAL COULD TAKE 3 TO 4 WEEKS --

JURORS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TALK ABOUT THE CASE.

"I want to stress that this rule means that you must not use electronic devices or computers to communicate about this case, including tweeting, texting, blogging, emailing, posting information on a website or chatroom or any other means at all."

PICKING THE RIGHT JURY FOR THE CAPITAL CASE COULD TAKE THE REST OF THE WEEK.

"Having to wait is unfortunately part of your jury service."

FOR THE VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES - AFTER FIVE LONG YEARS, THE WAIT FOR JUSTICE IS COMING TO A CLOSE -

AT THE LEE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER, ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY, NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


LCSO SGT. FIRED-VO-WIPE


A 23-YEAR-VETERAN WITH THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS OUT OF A JOB TONIGHT.

AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION REVEALED SERGEANT ROSS DIPASQUALE WAS ANGRY HE DIDN'T RECEIVE A RECENT BONUS AND REPORTEDLY TOLD HIS SHIFT THEY DID NOT HAVE TO DO TRAFFIC STOPS OR SELF-INITIATED ACTIVITY SINCE THEY DIDN'T GET BONUSES EITHER. Return to index of stories...


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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."

THE INVESTIGATION WAS LAUNCHED AFTER A CAPTAIN NOTICED ACTIVITY IN THE SERGEANT'S DISTRICT WAS LOW.

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. Return to index of stories...


GREKOS HEARING TODAY-VO


A BONITA SPRINGS DOCTOR FIGHTS FOR HIS RIGHT TO PRACTICE MEDICINE.

DOCTOR ZANNOS GREKOS' MEDICAL LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED WHEN TWO OF HIS PATIENTS DIED AFTER AN EXPERIMENTAL STEM CELL TREATMENT.

THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SAYS DOCTOR GREKOS PERFORMED AN UNNECESSARY PROCEDURE AND IS NEGLIGENT.

IN COURT TODAY, THE HUSBAND OF A PATIENT WHO DIED IN 2010 SAID DOCTOR GREKOS GAVE HIS WIFE FALSE HOPE WITHOUT INFORMING HER OF THE RISKS.

DOZENS OF PATIENTS WHO SUPPORT DOCTOR GREKOS WERE ALSO IN THE COURTROOM.

THE HEARING CONTINUES TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO. MGR FOLO-ONCAM


STANDING UP FOR THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW.

TODAY, COMMISSIONER TAMMY HALL SAID *ENOUGH WITH THE EMAILS.PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS. AND CLOSED-DOOR MEETINGS.

SHE WANTS TO TALK OUT IN THE OPEN ABOUT SOME OF THE BIGGEST ISSUES FACING LEE COUNTY.MEDSTAR, V-R LABS.AND THE FUTURE OF COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES.

NBC2'S JENNIFER TRAMMELL REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO. MGR FOLO-PKG


TAMMY HALL 24:49 i see comments coming from one commissioner and another commissioner and i don't see any discussion happening here.

COMMISSIONER TAMMY HALL WANTS TALKS ABOUT WHAT WENT WRONG WITH MEDSTAR --

AND THE FUTURE OF COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES TO HAPPEN *HERE --

IN FRONT OF THE PUBLIC, WITH ALL FIVE COMMISSIONERS.

TAMMY HALL 58:08 i think we owe the community that discussion in public so they understand why it's time for a change, if it's time for a change 15

TODAY -- COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN TOLD HIS COLLEAGUES HE'S HAD SEVERAL CONVERSATIONS WITH HAWES -- SINCE CALLING FOR HER RESIGNATION LAST WEEK.

HALL POINTS OUT THAT'S *MANN'S OPINION* -- NOT THE WILL OF THE BOARD.

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

MANN SAYS HE'S TRYING TO AVOID PUBLIC PAIN AND UNINTENDED HUMILIATION FOR HAWES.

NAT FROM FRANK MANN 44:28 this is not some kind of secret negotiations

HAWES' RECENT PAST.AND FUTURE.IS INTRICATELY ENTWINED WITH *MEDSTAR --

AND THE COUNTY'S DECISION TO SUDDENLY GROUND THE COUNTY'S EMERGENCY HELICOPTER.

DAN CERESA 55:08 i'm concerned if she steps down now where does that leave us? 11

CLERK CHARLIE GREEN IS TRYING TO ANSWER THAT.

NAT FROM CHARLIE GREEN 20:28 we're putting the pieces together

TODAY -- HE SAID HIS OFFICE'S AUDIT WILL BE FINISHED AROUND THE END OF THE MONTH.

CHARLIE GREEN 20:18 we've done most if not all the interviews. we've looked at i think most of the billing 25

AND GREEN SAYS THE AUDIT WILL INCLUDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMISSIONERS.

CHARLIE GREEN 22:44 from that you will be able to have the type of discussion you're talking about and establish policies to go forward 51 Return to index of stories...


LEE CO. MGR FOLO-PLASMA


THERE'S ANOTHER CONVERSATION COMMISSIONER HALL WANTS TO HAVE IN PUBLIC -- ABOUT V-R LABS.

THAT COMPANY GOT ALMOST FIVE MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE COUNTY TO RELOCATE TO LEE COUNTY 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 ANSWER 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.

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LEE CO. ATTY. FOLO-VO-OC


ALSO DEVELOPING AT TODAY'S MEETING --

LEE COUNTY ATTORNEY MICHAEL HUNT SENT A LETTER TO COMMISSIONERS THIS WEEK SAYING HE WANTS TO *END HIS CONTRACT IN AUGUST.

TODAY -- COMMISSIONERS SAID THEY WEREN'T HAPPY WITH THE TIMELINE.

CHAIRMAN JOHN MANNING WILL MEET WITH HUNT TO COME UP WITH A SOLUTION.

HUNT SAYS HE'S STEPPING DOWN FOR FAMILY REASONS.AND PLANS TO MOVE BACK TO NORTH CAROLINA. Return to index of stories...


BONITA CROSSWALKS-VO-OC


THERE'S A NEW PUSH TO MAKE SURE PEDESTRIANS ARE SAFE IN BONITA SPRINGS.

AFTER BEING THE FIRST IN THE AREA TO INSTALL FLASHING LIGHTS AND NOISE ALERTS AT CROSSWALKS--

TOMORROW, CITY LEADERS WILL DISCUSS CREATING A BICYCLE-PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

THE GOAL IS TO 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...


NAPLES WATER LEVELS-OC-SOT-OC


IF YOU LIVE IN NAPLES, LISTEN UP.

YOU COULD SOON PAY UP TO 11-PERCENT MORE ON FIRE INSURANCE.

11:03 - 11:06 "City has changed dramatically, we have high rises and much more density."

IT'S THAT DENSITY, ADDED WITH WATER FLOW PROBLEMS, A LACK OF FIREFIGHTERS, AND EQUIPMENT-- THAT COULD LEAD TO THE INCREASE.

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NAPLES WATER LEVELS-BNR-PKG


50 PLUS YEARS IN NAPLES AND ONLY ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE HIS MONTHLY FIRE INSURANCE.

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amazed

WILLIAM KELLY'S JUST ONE RESIDENT WHO'S FOUND HIMSELF PAYING TOP DOLLAR TO PROTECT

HIS HOUSE FROM FLAMES.

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we're totally handcuffed, we have no recourse

THAT NUMBER MAY BE ON THE RISE AGAIN WITH RESIDENTS IN LINE TO PAY AS MUCH AS 11 PERCENT MORE ON THEIR FIRE INSURANCE.

THE INCREASE WILL COME INTO PLAY IF THE CITY DOESN'T MEET STATE STANDARDS- SOMETHING INSURANCE SERVICES WILL DETERMINE.

,.

ISO will be coming in for the first time since around 1991, looking at overall rating of our firefighting ability."

RESOURCES, STAFFING AND WATER SUPPLY FALL INTO THE RATING OF HOW EQUIPPED A CITY IS TO FIGHT A FIRE. ALL PROBLEMS THAT CHIEF

MCINERNY BELIEVES HIS DEPARTMENT STRUGGLES WITH.

,.

we also have water flow issues, just by the design of our environment

NAPLES CURRENTLY RANKS AS A TWO OUT OF 10, WITH ONE BEING THE BEST. BUT WITH DRAMATIC CHANGES THROUGHOUT THE CITY SINCE INSURANCE SERVICES LAST VISITED, A DROP IN RATINGS MAY BE IN THE CARDS.

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very likely that rating will go up to a 4 or 5

TO MEET NEW STANDARDS, THE CITY COULD CHANGE IT'S INFRASTRUCTURE OR INVEST IN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS FOR HOMES- BOTH COSTLY IMPROVEMENTS.

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I don't think the risk warrants us how much it will cost us to rapidly solve this problem.

OFFICIALS AREN'T MAKING ANY INVESTMENTS FOR NOW BUT SAY THEY'LL DO EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO KEEP RESIDENTS IN MIND IF CHANGE IS NEEDED.

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ALL NEW AT SIX OPEN-CLIP


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TEASE ONE------------


THE PRESIDENT DRESSED LIKE A COMMUNIST AND HOLDING A GUN TO UNCLE SAM'S HEAD.

I'M NBC2'S JOELLE PARKS.

STRAIGHT AHEAD, I'LL SHOW YOU WHO'S RESPONSIBLE.

BIG PLANS FOR A TINY ISLAND ON THE WAY TO FORT MYERS BEACH.

WE'RE TALKING A HOTEL, HOMES, AND BUSINESSES.

BUT IT COMES WITH A CATCH-- FIXING THE TRAFFIC PROBLEM ON THE WAY TO THE BEACH.

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TZ1 B) SAN CARLOS DEVELOPMENT-VOTOPS


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TZ1 C) FORECAST TEASE-STC


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ROBERT VAN WINKLE FORECAST 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.

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...


TOSS TO JOELLE-VOTOPS-OBX


THE MESSAGES- SURE TO CATCH YOUR EYE.

THE IMAGES- EVEN MORE SHOCKING.

THESE SIGNS ARE POPPING UP IN BONITA SPRINGS--

AFTER A PROPERTY OWNER LITTERED HIS VACANT LOT WITH THEM ON BONITA BEACH ROAD AND IMPERIAL SHORE.

NBC-2'S JOELLE PARKS JOINS US LIVE FROM THE SITE.

JOELLE, HOW ARE PEOPLE REACTING TO THIS SIGN LANGUAGE? Return to index of stories...


TWISTED CAMPAIGN SIGNS-REMLIVE


THERE'S MIXED REACTIONS FOR SURE.

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS ONE-

IT SAYS 'OBAMA'S DREAM FOR AMERICA IS NOT THE AMERICAN DREAM.'

THE PROPERTY OWNER TELLS ME HE'S INSTALLED THESE NO TRESPASSING SIGNS,

AS WELL AS CAMERAS TO MAKE SURE NO ONE MESSES WITH THEM.

SINCE TEHY'RE ALL PAID FOR OUT OF HIS POCKET- NOT FROM A POLITICAL PARTY. Return to index of stories...


TWISTED CAMPAIGN SIGNS-BNR-PKG


PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA- DRESSED LIKE A COMMUNIST- HOLDING A GUN TO UNCLE SAM'S HEAD.

THIS- JUST ONE OF MANY SIGNS- THAT'S CAUSING RESIDENTS TO STOP FOR A SECOND LOOK.

Gary-14:17:52 I think that kinda crosses the line but we live in a free country- I guess he has the right to do that 58

Dave kessel,14:21:06 I love them 09 I know that people think that it's a little rough but I think that Obama has also run some very rough ads on tv himself 20

PRINTED ON ALL THESE SIGNS-

'PAID FOR BY A CITIZEN WHO CARES ABOUT THE USA.'

THAT CITIZEN DIDN'T WANT TO TALK ON CAMERA-

BUT DAVE KESSEL DID.

HE FULLY SUPPORTS THE MESSAGES,

SAYING THEY'RE FACT CHECKED FOR ACCURACY.

Dave-14:22:16 I have 4 of them in my yard, they dropped them off at my house 19

LEE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIR SANDRA MC CLINTON,

SAYS THESE WORDS- AREN'T THE TRUTH.

9:12:04 ill say what joe Biden said bc he said it best- 2 reasons to vote for Obama- 1 is bin laden is dead and 2- General Motors is alive 12 and I think that kinda sums up this whole sign issue 17

AS FOR THEIR IMPACT?

9:9:42 I don't think that they have too much bc both sides are so hard into Their position- the supporters of Obama and the supporters of Romney are very loyal- so it's just those undecided ones 02

THOSE UNDECIDED VOTERS,

AND INDEPENDENTS LIKE GARY BURTON.

LEFT TO INTERPRET WHAT THIS MEANS FOR THEIR VOTE.

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TWISTED CAMPAIGN SIGNS-REMLIVE


WE DID REACH OUT TO THE LEE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY,

BUT DID NOT HEAR BACK.

A SPOKESPERSON FOR MITT ROMNEY'S CAMPAIGN TOLD ME THEY DON'T COMMENT ON INDEPENDENT POLITICAL SIGNS.

AS FOR THESE SIGNS- THEY'RE NOT GOING ANYWHERE SINCE THEY ARE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.

REPORTING LIVE JP. Return to index of stories...


SAN CARLOS DEVELOPMENT-SS-VO-WIPE


DEVELOPERS WANT TO SPRUCE UP A TINY ISLAND NEAR FORT MYERS BEACH.

PLANS INVOLVE A NEW HOTEL --

HUNDREDS OF CONDOS --

BUSINESSES AND OFFICE SPACE,

ON PROPERTY JUST BEFORE THE MATANZAS PASS BRIDGE.

IF LEE COUNTY AGREES TO RE-ZONE THE LAND AT EBB TIDE R-V PARK--

THAT WOULD ALLOW DEVELOPERS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THEIR IDEA.

SOME SAY IT COULD BOOST TOURISM--

BUT FORT MYERS BEACH LEADERS WORRY THAT WOULD ADD TRAFFIC IN A PLACE KNOWN FOR BAD BACK UPS. Return to index of stories...


SAN CARLOS DEVELOPMENT-SOTVO


imagine what this new stuff could do, it could bottle up all of the traffic not only for us but also for San Carlos Island

FORT MYERS BEACH MAYOR BOB RAYMOND SAYS HE'LL ASK DEVELOPERS TO COME UP WITH A PLAN TO MITIGATE TRAFFIC--

AT A PUBIC HEARING ON THE PROJECT NEXT MONTH. Return to index of stories...


BOKEELIA HOME INVASION-SS-OC


NEW AT SIX--

A HORRIBLE HOME INVASION.

A MAN AND WOMAN BUSTED INTO A BOKEELIA HOME, AS A 66 YEAR OLD WOMAN AND HER MOTHER SLEPT.

IT HAPPENED ON TIPTON DRIVE.

DEPUTIES SAY THE MAN PUNCHED THE WOMAN IN THE FACE, THEN TIED UP HER MOTHER WITH DUCT TAPE AND STOLE CASH AND PILLS.

THIS DIDN'T HELP INVESTIGATORS.

THEY TELL US THE VICTIM CLEANED UP THE CRIME SCENE AND WAITED 15-HOURS TO CALL THE DEPUTIES.

THE SUSPECTS ARE STILL ON THE RUN. Return to index of stories...


STORE CLERK JEWELRY THEFT-SS


A CHARLOTTE COUNTY WOMAN IS IN TROUBLE, ACCUSED OF STEALING JEWELRY FROM THE STORE SHE WORKS AT, INSIDE THE "TOWN CENTER MALL."

INVESTIGATORS SAY ALEXANDREA LIA MCARTHUR STOLE MORE THAN FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF JEWELRY AT "THE PIERCING PAGODA"-- THEN SOLD IT TO A GOLD-BUYING SHOP INSIDE THE SAME MALL.

DEPUTIES SAY SHE ALSO SOLD THE JEWELRY TO A PAWN SHOP IN NORTH PORT.

SHE IS IN JAIL-- WITH A 67 THOUSAND DOLLAR BOND. Return to index of stories...


FM ABANDONED BUILDING FIRE-VO


TONIGHT, INVESTIGATORS ARE LOOKING INTO A SUSPICIOUS FIRE AT AN ABANDONED FORT MYERS APARTMENT BUILDING.

IT HAPPENED AROUND NOON TODAY, ON DELEON STREET.

FIREFIGHTERS SAY IT STARTED ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

THE FIRE WAS QUICKLY CONTAINED. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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GATORS LATTIMORE-ON CAM


BIG GAME FOR THE GATORS SATURDAY. AS THEY HOST SOUTH CAROLINA. THE OLE BALL COACH.STEVE SPURRIER.SAYS HIS STARTING RUNNING BACK MARCUS LATTIMORE HAS NOT MISSED ANY PRACTICE TIME AND SHOULD BE GOOD TO GO FOR THE GAME. LATTIMORE BRUISED HIS HIP IN SOUTH CAROLINA'S SATURDAY NIGHT LOSS AT LSU. Return to index of stories...


MIAMI FSU PREPS-VOTOPS-WIPE


WITH THAT BLOWOUT OF BOSTON COLLEGE ON SATURDAY.

FLORIDA STATE REBOUNDED FROM THEIR ONLY LOSS SO FAR THIS SEASON.

THIS SATURDAY NIGHT,,,,THE RIVALRY IS RENEWED THE NOLES PAYING A VISIT TO SOUTH FLORIDA TO PLAY THE HURRICANES.

THE HEAD COACHES ARE IMPRESSED WITH THEIR OPPONENTS. Return to index of stories...


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MIAMI FSU PREPS-ON CAM


THE FLORIDA STATE - MIAMI GAME CAN BE SEEN SATURDAY NIGHT. AT 8-PM ON OUR SISTER STATION. ABC-SEVEN. Return to index of stories...


UNBEATEN WOLFPACK-VOTOPS-WIPE


AFTER SEVEN WEEKS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON.

WE HAVE ONLY A FEW.FOUR.UNBEATEN PROGRAMS HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE WOLF-PACK OF SOUTH FORT MYERS IS ONE OF THEM.

TWO YEARS AGO.THE PACK WENT UNBEATEN IN THE REGULAR SEASON.

THIS YEAR.NO 5-STAR RECRUITS ON THE FIELD. Return to index of stories...


UNBEATEN WOLFPACK-SOT-WIPE


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GRIDIRON 2DAY-SSTOPS


WE HAVE THE HIGHLIGHTS FRIDAY NIGHTS.

THEN 20 MINUTES ON SATURDAY MORNING TO TALK ABOUT THE GAMES AND THE SEASON SO FAR.

GRIDIRON TWO-DAY.AIRS DURING THE 10-AM HALF HOUR.OF NBC TWO NEWS TODAY ON SATURDAY MORNING. Return to index of stories...


NFL MOVES-ON CAM


TUESDAY IS USUALLY THE OFF DAY IN THE NFL WEEK. BUT TODAY GAVE US PLENTY OF NEWS. THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES FIRED THEIR LONG-TIME ASSISTANT COACH AND DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR JUAN CASTILLO. HE'S BEEN REPLACED BY EAGLES ASSISTANT AND FORMER DOLPHINS INTERIM HEAD COACH TODD BOWLES. Return to index of stories...


BROWNS OWNER-VOTOPS-WIPE


THE CLEVELAND BROWNS HAVE ONLY MADE THE PLAYOFFS ONCE SINCE THEIR RETURN TO THE NFL IN 19-99.

YET THE TEAM IS WORTH ONE BILLION DOLLARS.

THAT'S HOW MUCH TRUCK STOP MAGNATE JIMMY HALSAM PAID FOR THE TEAM.

ON THE DAY HE WAS APPROVED AS THE OWNER.HASLAM MADE HIS FIRST MOVE. MIKE HOLMGREN OUT.AND FORMER EAGLES EXEC. JOE BANNER.IN AS TEAM PRESIDENT. Return to index of stories...


BROWNS OWNER-SOT


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NHL TALKS-ON CAM


HOPEFULLY BY THURSDAY THE 25TH.THE NHL WILL HAVE NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.

THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE MADE A NEW PROPOSAL TO THE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION.

A PROPOSED 50-50 SPLIT IN REVENUE BETWEEN THE PLAYERS AND OWNERS.

THE OFFER BY THE OWNERS CALLS FOR A 82-GAME SEASON TO START TWO WEEKS FROM THIS FRIDAY.

GAME THREE OF THE TIGERS - YANKEES SERIES.TONIGHT IN DETROIT. Return to index of stories...


CLOSE-4SHOT


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