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HLA CLINTON IN SWFL-TRX-SOTTOPSVO

maybe its' just because i've been president -- I am more etnhusiastic about pre obama today than I was four years ago.

THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN KNOWS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WILL HELP DECIDE THIS ELECTION --

HLB SANDY AFTERMATH-TRX-VOTOPS

RELIEF AND RECOVERY.

THE NORTHEAST IS TRYING TO GET BACK TO NORMAL --

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CLINTON IN SWFL-2SH-PUSH-BOXES

BILL CLINTON RALLIED A CROWD OF MORE THAN A THOUSAND PEOPLE TODAY IN FORT MYERS, MAKING A LAST MINUTE PITCH TO SECURE VOTES FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA.

GOOD EVENING I'M PETER BUSCH.

AND I'M KELLIE BURNS.

THE FORMER PRESIDENT SPOKE FOR ALMOST AN HOUR, DESPITE A HOARSE VOICE.

ONE OF THREE STOPS IN FLORIDA. RICH IN ELECTORAL VOTES --

IT'S A PRIZE BOTH CAMPAIGNS WOULD LOVE TO HAVE.

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CLINTON'S VISIT IS CREATING A BUZZ IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.

IT CAME TO A FEVER PITCH WHEN SECRET SERVICE STARTED DOING SWEEPS IN LOCAL RESTAURANTS.

N-B-C TWO'S STEVE CAMPION IS LIVE CONTINUING OUR TEAM COVERAGE --

TRAFFIC, CROWDS-CELL-LIVE

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As lines wrapped our city blocks this afternoon -- restaurant owners tell us Clinton didnt just deliver a campaign speech.

They say he served up a very busy Friday afternoon.

Some of the more than thousand people who turned out today -- decided to grab a bite to eat this evening.

Here At ford's garage -- all you have to do is look for the Obama stickers to see who walked over from harborside.

We learned secert service did come through here earlier today -- a similar move to when president Obama campaigned here.

But for the people here -- Clinton's motorcade passed by just in the past 45 minutes -- so it doesn't look he'll make a pitstop at fords -- disappointing for those who hoped to see him up close.

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OBAMA CAMPAIGN-VO

FOUR DAYS LEFT. AND OF THE NINE SWING STATES OHIO IS THE GRAND PRIZE,

THE KEY TO THE WHITE HOUSE FOR BOTH CANDIDATES.

AND BOTH WERE THERE TODAY.

THE PRESIDENT IN HILLIARD. TAKING CREDIT FOR THE AUTO BAIL OUT.

HE IS TWO POINTS AHEAD IN THE POLLS THERE.

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REPUBLICASN MITT ROMNEY STARTED THE DAY IN WISCONSIN DELIVERING WHAT HE CALLED HIS CLOSING ARGUMENT TO VOTERS -- HE THEN MOVED ON TO OHIO --

WHERE HE WILL MAKE TWO STOPS AND MEET UP WITH WIFE ANN AND RUNNING MATE PAUL RYAN --

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AND WITH JUST ONE MORE DAY OF EARLY VOTING --

SOME PEOPLE MIGHT BE WORRIED ABOUT LONG LINES AND WAIT TIMES.

N-B-C TWO'S ELIZABETH BILLINGLSEY FOUND OUT FROM ELECTION LEADERS THEY ARE READY FOR THE RUSH.

EARLY VOTING

REPUBLICANS: 18,267

DEMOCRATS: 13,689

OTHERS: 7,064

MAIL-BALLOT

REPUBLICANS: 15,244

DEMOCRATS: 12,163

OTHERS: 7,698

TOTAL

REPUBLICANS: 33,511

DEMOCRATS: 25,852

OTHERS: 14,762

OBVIOUSLY SOMEONE WHO IS REGISTERED REPUBLICAN COULD ALWAYS VOTE DEMOCRATIC & VICE VERSA BUT THIS GIVES PERSPECTIVE INTO *TURNOUT.

QUICK NOTE ABOUT WORD CHOICE. SHARON HARRINGON IN LEE COUNTY IS TRYING TO GET AWAY FROM THE WORD 'ABSENTEE.' SHE THINKS IT GIVES THE FALSE IMPRESSION THAT YOU HAVE TO BE OUT OF TOWN TO VOTE 'ABSENTEE.' JENNIFER EDWARDS IN COLLIER STILL USES THE WORD 'ABSENTEE.'

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NO VOTER APATHY HERE -

FOR DAYS LEE COUNTY VOTERS HAVE BEEN TURNING UP IN DROVES -

AN AVERAGE OF 6-THOUSAND A DAY FOR EARLY VOTING.

"we have people waiting in line by quarter after 6 before the polls ever open at 7"

LEE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS SHARON HARRINGTON SAYS SO FAR - NEARLY 40-THOUSAND PEOPLE HAVE CAST EARLY BALLOTS IN LEE COUNTY - AND MORE THAN 75-THOUSAND HAVE SENT THEM IN BY MAIL.

THE LINES HAVE VARIED --

"We have peaks and valleys all throughout the day, so it's not just one set time. It's really been fluctuating."

AT THE DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS LOCATION - THE LINE WAS ABOUT 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR TODAY.

"It's actually pretty organized. People are really nice. It's fine."

"No complaints. So I'll wait to Tuesday evening to see if I've got complaints or not"

BUT AT OTHER LOCATIONS - WAITS OF TWO AND A HALF HOURS.

TOMORROW MAY BE A BLOCKBUSTER.

"Knowing that that's the last day for early voting, the only other option that people have after tomorrow will be going to the polls on Tuesday or you know, dropping off their absentee ballots if they have it at home and have not marked it"

AS FOR TUESDAY -

WITH 125 PRECINCTS OPEN AND PRE-PRINTED BALLOTS ON HAND - PLUS PRECINCTS HALF THE SIZE THEY WERE IN 2008 - HARRINGTON HOPES THE LINES WILL MOVE MORE QUICKLY.

"it should go a lot smoother for them at the polls"

BUT IF YOU WERE ONE OF THE MORE THAN 100-THOUSAND VOTERS TO REQUEST A MAIL-IN BALLOT, IT MUST BE IN THE OFFICE BY TUESDAY AT 7 P.M. TO COUNT.

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AGAIN.EARLY VOTING ENDS TOMORROW.

EARLY VOTING RUNS FROM SEVEN IN THE MORNING TO SEVEN AT NIGHT TODAY AND TOMORROW.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WHERE YOU CAN GO TO VOTE EARLY, OR ON ELECTION DAY,

COLLIER OVERTURNED TRUCK-TRX-SS-FLY

NOW TO AN NBC 2 TRAFFIC ALERT IN COLLIER COUNTY.

A DUMP TRUCK OVERTURNED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF COLLIER BOULEVARD AND MANATEE ROAD --

JUST SOUTH OF U-S 41.

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COLLIER OVERTURNED TRUCK-REM-LIVE

TRACKING SANDY OPEN-CLIP

SANDY AFTERMATH-VIDBOX-OC

MANY ON THE EAST COAST ARE STILL STRUGGLING TO GET BY TONIGHT --

FOUR DAYS AFTER SUPERSTORM SANDY.

THE DEATH TOLL NOW STANDS AT MORE THAN 90 --

AND CLIMBING.

MILLIONS REMAIN WITHOUT POWER -

AND ARE TOLD IT COULD TAKE ANOTHER WEEK OR LONGER TO BE RESTORED AS TEMPERATURES DIP INTO THE 30'S.

CONTROVERSY STIRRING TONIGHT AS NEW YORK CITY PLOWS AHEAD --

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY'S MARATHON.

THAT IS ANGERING PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON STATEN ISLAND, WHO SAY THE FOCUS SHOULD BE ON RECOVERY --

NOT RACES.

AND A CLASSIC NOR EASTER HAS FORMED IN THE ATLANTIC --

NOTHING COMPARED TO SANDY --

BUT SURE TO COMPLICATE MATTERS.

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT HELPS TO STEER THE DIFFICULT RECOVERY. POWER LINES ARE SLOWLY GOING BACK UP.

BUT MANY PLACES, ARE STILL OVERMATCHED BY THE DEVASTATION SANDY LEFT BEHIND.

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"this is well beyond what any of us ever imagined."

THE LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY NOW LITERALLY LINED WITH HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE.

THE LINES STRETCH FOR BLOCKS IF YOU'RE LUCKY. BUT MORE OFTEN FOR MILES.

PEOPLE WAITING IN TRAFFIC. OR FOR A RIDE ON THE LIMITED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE.

HUNDREDS HANGING OUT JUST TO CHARGE THEIR PHONES.

"don't be difficult mam!"

BUT THE LONGEST.

AND MOST CONTENTIOUS LINES STRETCH FROM THE FEW STATIONS THAT STILL HAVE FUEL.

RELIEF COULD BE ON THE WAY. TANKERS ARE NOW MOVING BACK INTO NEW YORK HARBOR.

BUT HELP HAS BEEN MUCH HARDER TO FIND FOR MANY ON STATEN ISLAND.

"no heat, we have no power"

AND HOPE IS QUICKLY FADING AS WELL.

"We have bodies being removed up the block. we are devastated here."

AND DISGUSTED THE CITY HAS DECIDED TO RUN THIS WEEKENDS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON.

New York

"it's just not the right call."

MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG STRESSES - THE RUN WILL BRING MUCH NEEDED REVENUE. AND SEND A STRONG MESSAGE TO THE WORLD THAT NEW YORK WILL COME BACK.

"we have to work around the clock to help people get through this thing and I assure you we're doing that and if I thought it took any resources away from that we would not do this."

EVERYONE UNDERSTANDING MARATHON RECOVERY WILL BE THE MOST DIFFICULT RACE MANY HERE HAVE EVER RUN.

YOU SAW THE IDLE GENERATORS SITTING THERE IN CENTRAL PARK ADDING TO THE FRUSTRATION TONIGHT, FAMILIES LEFT HOMELESS BY THE STORM ARE NOW BEING PUSHED OUT OF HOTEL ROOMS BY RUNNERS WHO HAVE RESERVATIONS.

SANDY BENEFIT CONCERT-SS

AND THE NETWORKS OF N-B-C WILL CARRY A TELETHON TO AID THE VICTIMS OF SANDY.

IT WILL BE HOSTED BY TODAY SHOW ANCHOR MATT LAUER, AND FEATURE LIVE PERFORMANCES BY SEVERAL SINGERS WITH PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO SOME OF

THE HARDEST HIT AREAS. INCLUDING JON BON JOVI, AND BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN.

MONEY COLLECTED WILL BE DONATED TO THE RED CROSS RELIEF.

NEW JOBS NUMBERS-VO

THE MOST ANTICIPATED JOBS REPORT IN 4 YEARS BROUGHT GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS.

THE LABOR DEPARTMENT SAYS THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE ROSE SLIGHTLY.TO SEVEN POINT NINE PERCENT IN OCTOBER.THAT'S UP FROM 7.8 PERCENT.

BUT THE ECONOMY CREATED 171-THOUSAND NEW JOBS.MORE THAN EXPECTED.

THE ONLY REASON THE RATE WENT UP IS SO MANY MORE PEOPLE STARTED LOOKING FOR WORK SO THEY OFFICIALLY COUNT AGAIN AS UNEMPLOYED.

THE NUMBERS FOR FLORIDA AREN'T OUT YET --

BUT LOCAL EMPLOYERS ARE TAKING STEPS TO GET PEOPLE CONNECTED WITH THE RIGHT JOB.

COMING UP --

LEE COUNTY TWINS DEAL-VO

LEE COUNTY LEADERS TELL US THEY ARE LOOKING OVER THE LATEST DRAFT OF THEIR CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE MINNESOTA TWINS.

WE'RE TOLD THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGER COULD APPROVE THE FINAL AGREEMENT THIS AFTERNOON.

THE COUNTY WOULD PAY 45 MILLION DOLLARS TO KEEP THE TWINS PLAYING SPRING TRAINING HERE FOR 30 MORE YEARS.

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THERE IS A PLAN IN THE WORKS. FOR LEE COUNTY TO BUY A 4-THOUSAND ACRE PIECE OF LAND AS PART OF THE CONSERVATION 20/20 PROGRAM.

CONSERVATION 20/20 BUYS LAND, AND RETURNS IT TO ITS NATURAL STATE.

THE AUCTION PRICE COULD BE AS HIGH AS 16 MILLION DOLLARS.

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THE PROPERTY IN QUESTION IS EDISON FARMS A 4 THOUSAND ACRE PIECE OF LAND LOCATED IN ESTERO JUST A LITTLE SOUTH OF CORKSCREW ROAD AND I-75

THE LAND HAS BEEN ON THE COUNTY'S LIST OF TOP LOCATIONS THEY'VE BEEN INTERESTED IN BUYING WITH CONSERVATION 20/20 DOLLARS.

"Our advisory committee that looks at all the possible purchases we might do had had this ranked as number one for over a year.

INITIALLY, IT WAS OUT OF THEIR PRICE RANGE, AT A PRICE TAG OF ABOUT 170-MILLION,

BUT NOW ITS BEING FORECLOSED ON THE COUNTY HOPES TO BUY IT AT AUCTION.

"If this all works out it might be a tremendous by for Lee County."

IT WOULD BE THE FIRST TIME THE COUNTY HAS EVER BOUGHT LAND AT AUCTION

AT LEAST ONE COUNTY OFFICIAL SAYS THIS ISN'T THE TIME TO BUY ANY LAND REGARDLESS OF CIRCUMSTANCE.

"This is a terrible time right now why would you rush into buying something when you have two-fifths aren't even seated yet."

ON TUESDAY COMMISSIONERS WILL DECIDE IF THEY WANT TO GO AUCTION.

TEASE ONE-2SHOT

A HUGE DEBATE IS TAKING PLACE ACROSS THE NATION.

SHOULD COUPLES GET A TAX CREDIT, FOR INFERTILITY TREATMENTS.

THEY ARE VERY EXPENSIVE.

NBC 2 IS TRACKING YOUR TAX DOLLARS.

AND A FIGHT TO CONTROL WATER QUALITY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

TZ1 A) FERTILITY LEGISLATION-VO-WIPE

TZ1 B) DENHAMS WATER MISSION-VOTOPS

TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC

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ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP

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.

WONDERFUL WEATHER THIS WEEKEND

Hasn't Friday been spectacular? The humidity low, temperatures mild, and there hasn't been a single cloud in the sky.

I can promise you several more days that are nearly identical. What does that spell? … A wonderful weekend.

The cold front we talked about yesterday sits to our south, and it brought this comfortable air mass with it. The air will stay comfortable, but we will see a slight increase in humidity as we progress from now into Tuesday. There will be a few more clouds in the sky; however, we are going to see plenty of sun.

It'll be a perfect time to get outside.

Tuesday is the only day we have rain in the forecast. Another cold front will approach from our north which will elevate our rain chances for that one day only. Of course, after the front passes through the atmosphere will dry out and we will cool down once again.

That sets the stage for the rest of the week from Wednesday forward.

Temperatures - look good - upper 70s and lower 80s during the daytime. This comes after starting the day off around 60 degrees.

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FERTILITY LEGISLATION-OC

A NEW ACT TRYING TO GARNER SUPPORT --

COULD HELP FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH INFERTILITY.

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FORMER SAN DIEGO SCHOOL TEACHER LEIGH COOK HAD FERTILITY PROBLEMS.

AFTER TRYING NUMEROUS PROCEDURES COVERED BY HER INSURANCE, SHE DECIDED TO TRY INVITRO FERTILIZATION, WHICH WAS MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE.

"Within just months, I was able to have a family. So now I have 4.5 year old twins because of the right treatment."

COOK SAYS SHE WOULD'VE CHOSEN INVITRO FERTILIZATION RIGHT AWAY, HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THE HIGH COST, ABOUT 12-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A TREATMENT.

NOW, THE NATIONAL FERTILITY ASSOCIATION AND OTHERS ARE SUPPORTING THE FAMILY ACT, WHICH WOULD PROVIDE A TAX CREDIT TO THOSE WHO CHOOSE THE PROCEDURE.

IT WAS MODELED AFTER THE TAX CREDIT ALLOWED FOR ADOPTION.

"This allows people who want to use medical treatment to build their family to have that same ability.

LIKE WITH ADOPTION, IT PROVIDES UP TO 13,360 DOLLARS IN TAX CREDITS.

BUT YOU'RE ONLY ELIGIBLE FOR THE CREDIT IF YOU MAKE LESS THAN 222-THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR.

IT ALSO COVERS FUTURE INFERTILITY PROCEDURES, LIKE FREEZING EGGS BEFORE PEOPLE BECOME INFERTILE BECAUSE OF CHEMO-THERAPY.

ASKED WHETHER THEY WOULD SUPPORT IT, PEOPLE GAVE MIXED REVIEWS.

"I don't have a problem with that if somebody wanted to have a child, and they choose that method, that's acceptable."

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WE'VE PUT A LINK TO THE FAMILY ACT ON OUR WEBSITE --

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THE NUMBER OF SEASONAL JOBS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS GROWING.

"SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WORKS" HELD A JOB FAIR TODAY FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.

MORE THAN 160 PEOPLE FILLED OUT APPLICATIONS FOR POSITIONS AT COMPANIES RANGING FROM DAIRY QUEEN TO SOUTH SEAS RESORT AND THE HYATT REGENCY.

THIS YEAR - ORGANIZERS SAY THE EMPLOYMENT PICTURE IS BETTER THAN IT WAS LAST YEAR. HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA--

THE NUMBER OF SEASONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES ARE GROWING.

TODAY- SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WORKS HELD ITS 2ND INDUSTRY SPECIFIC JOB FAIR.

THIS TIME -- IT'S HOSPITALITY RELATED POSITIONS

AS NBC-2'S LEIGH DANA REPORTS.

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REBECCA SULLIVAN/CAPE CORAL

44:58 season is picking up now. It's time to find a job.

BARBARA HARTMAN/SWFL WORK

53:21 they know what they're going for. They're not wasting time with any other employers they're not interested in.

RIGHT NOW THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN LEE COUNTY IS AT 9 POINT 1 PERCENT.

THAT'S 1 POINT 2 PERCENT *HIGHER* THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. AT 7.9 PERCENT.

REBECCA SULLIVAN/CAPE CORAL

44:58 season is picking up now. It's time to find a job.

A FORMER RESTAURANT SERVER, SULLIVAN IS ONE OF NEARLY 160 PEOPLE PASSING OUT RESUMES TODAY AT THIS JOB FAIR IN FORT MYERS PUT ON BY*SOUTHWEST FLORIDA* WORKS

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WITH THE UNEMPLOYEMENT RATE -- AT 9.1 PERCENT IN LEE COUNTY

WHICH IS 1.2 PERCENT THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.

MANY OF THESE JOB SEEKERS ARE COUNTING ON THE SEASONAL OPPORTUNIES.

54:38 we're seeing more recruitment activity

BARBARA HARTMAN SAYS THE EMPLOYMENT PICTURE IS BETTER THAN ITS BEEN IN THE LAST FEW YEARS.

BARBARA HARTMAN/SWFL WORKS

. 55:21 compared to last year we're definitely ahead as well as compared to 2008."

MANAGERS AT THE HYATT REGENCY IN COCONUT POINT AGREE.

51:49 we are doing better than last year.

OTHER COMPANIES HIRING TODAY--

DAIRY QUEEN AND SOUTH SEAS RESORT.

AS FOR SULLIVAN--

45:26 I met with south seas. I am going to meet with them next week and hopefully things work out.

HOPING A JOB TURNS UP, BEFORE HER UNEMPLOYMENT RUNS OUT.

TEASE TWO-2SHOT

A GRASSROOTS EFFORT IS UNDERWAY TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY --

AND THE WAY YOU LANDSCAPE.

TWO MEN ARE PUTTING ALL THEIR EFFORTS INTO STOPPING SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS FROM GETTING THEIR WAY --

EVEN TAKING THE FIGHT ALL THE WAY TO TALLAHASSEE.

AND ALL NEW AT SIX--

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BOOTH ALERT~NYC MARATHON CANCELLED

http:/www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/NYC-Marathon-Post-Storm-Resources-Mayor-Bloomberg-Defends-Decision-177019721.html

The New York City marathon will not take place this Sunday, NBC 4 New York has learned.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg had defended his decision to hold the 26.2-mile race as scheduled on Sunday, although many New Yorkers complained it would be insensitive and divert city resources at a time when many are suffering.

Bloomberg said the marathon would "give people something to cheer about in what has been a very dismal week for a lot of people."

DENHAMS WATER MISSION-2SH

THE FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGINS IN ABOUT FOUR MONTHS AND ALREADY SOME LOCAL CITY AND COUNTY LEADERS ARE GEARING UP FOR A FIGHT TO PROTECT WATER QUALITY.

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EACH YEAR, SANIBEL VICE MAYOR MICK DENHAM URGES FLORIDA'S LEADERS NOT TO WEAKEN RULES THAT LIMIT FERTILIZER USE.

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HE SAYS LOCAL LAWS REDUCE POLLUTION AND-- PROBLEMS.

I remember when the beaches were full of drift algae we live a mile from the beach so every time there's a bloom we feel it we're coughing and hacking

TO KEEP THAT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN, CHUCK KETTEMAN'S JOINING DENHAM'S FIGHT--

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ONE-- TO RAISE MONEY TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ON FERTILIZER AFFECTS AND RULES,

AND TWO-- ASSIGN MORE THAN 20 NEW "AREA CAPTAINS." TO GET TEN MORE PEOPLE INVOLVED.

we want them to join us in a grassroots effort to make the feelings felt in the legislature of how important these issues are

Lee County and Cape Coral leaders, among others, say they're behind the cause, and some are chipping in thousands-- Fort Myers Beach leaders take a look at the proposal on Monday

WE REACHED OUT TO LEGISLATORS, AND REPRESENTATIVE MATT CALDWELL SAYS HE SUPPORTS KEEPING THE ISSUE UNDER LOCAL CONTROL--

DENHAM AND HIS AREA CAPTAINS WANT TO GATHER HUNDREDS, TO KEEP DECISION MAKING IN THEIR HANDS.

we need to let the folks in Tallahassee understand what those of us that live on an island like Sanibel near the water what we're experiencing

THE NEXT STATE LEGISLATIVE SESSION BEGINS IN MARCH.

NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT

THERE'S STILL A BUZZ IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS RIGHT NOW, AFTER BILL CLINTON, SPOKE AT THE HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER.

COMING UP, WE'LL HEAR FROM SOME OF THE PEOPLE WHO WAITED THEIR ENTIRE DAY TO SEE THE FORMER PRESIDENT.

PLUS: SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN ROCK AND ROLL, LIKE JON BON JOVI, ARE GETTING READY TO TAKE THE STAGE FOR VICTIMS OF SANDY.

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B) SANDY TELETHON TONIGHT-VOTOPS