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DIRECTOR PAGE BLACK FRIDAY CHANGES-PKG
SHOW OPEN-CLIP BLACK FRIDAY CHANGES-CKW
PETRAEUS FALLOUT-SOTVO, 2SHOT GOV SCOTT MOM DIES-ON CAM
PETRAEUS FALLOUT-PKG FORT MYERS DECORATIONS-VO
PETRAEUS FALLOUT-TAG TEASE TWO-ON CAM
FBI CONGRESS PETRAEUS-VO WIPE TZ2 A) OLD WOMAN BURGLARIZED-SOTVO WIPE
FBI CONGRESS PETRAEUS-SOTVO TZ2 B) STEVE STANDUP TEASE-SOT TOPS
CONGRESSIONAL AGENDA-2 SHOT ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP
CONGRESSIONAL AGENDA-PKG FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
JESSE JACKSON JR OUT-VO OLD WOMAN BURGLARIZED-ON CAM
ALDAWSARI SENTENCED-VO OLD WOMAN BURGLARIZED-PKG
FACEBOOK SHARES RELEASED-VO SANIBEL SIDEWALK BUSINESS-ON CAM
GAS RATIONING ENDS-VO WIPE SANIBEL SIDEWALK BUSINESS-PKG
NJ SCHOOLS OPEN AGAIN-VO TOPS TEASE THREE-2SHOT
SANDY VICTIM ATTACKS-VO WIPE TZ3 A) DOG ON DOG CRIME-VO WIPE
SANDY VICTIM ATTACKS-SOT, ON CAM AHEAD AT 6-BANNER
THANKSGIVING TRAVEL-HALF GFX A) WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH DANIELS PKWY.-VOTOPS
HOLIDAY TRAVEL TSA-VO WIPE ONLY AN IDIOT SIGN-VO TOPS
HOLIDAY TRAVEL TSA-SOTVO McAFEE FOUNDER ON RUN-VO WIPE
SEAT SIZE SURCHARGES-VO McAFEE FOUNDER ON RUN-SOTVO
TEASE ONE-2SHOT PHARMACY GPS THEFT-VO WIPE
TZ1 A) BLACK FRIDAY-VO WIPE PHARMACY GPS THEFT-SOTVO
TZ1 B) SANIBEL SIDEWALK-VO TOPS DOG ON DOG CRIME-2SHOT
TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC DOG ON DOG CRIME-PKG
TOSS TO HEATHER-ON CAM SELL THE 6PM-2SHOT
BLACK FRIDAY CHANGES-CKW  


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PETRAEUS FALLOUT-SOTVO, 2SHOT


On Sunday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation referred to the Department of Defense a matter involving General John Allen.

THE DAVID PETRAEUS SEX SCANDAL GROWS--

TONIGHT A SECOND TOP-RANKING MEMBER OF THE MILITARY IS LINKED TO THE CASE!

GENERAL JOHN ALLEN--

SET TO BECOME COMMANDER OF NATO FORCES IN EUROPE--

IS NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION AS WELL.

THE PENTAGON SAYS HE SENT FLIRTATIOUS EMAILS--

TO A TAMPA WOMAN INVOLVED IN THE CASE.

KAREN TRAVERS IS IN WASHINGTON. Return to index of stories...


PETRAEUS FALLOUT-PKG


THE SCANDAL THAT STARTED WITH FORMER CIA DIRECTOR DAVID PETRAEUS' AFFAIR HAS

WIDENED.

GENERAL JOHN ALLEN - THE TOP US COMMANDER IN AFGHANISTAN - IS UNDER

INVESTIGATION FOR "POTENTIALLY INAPPROPRIATE" EMAILS WITH JILL KELLEY-- THE

PETRAEUS FAMILY FRIEND AT THE CENTER OF THIS BIZARRE STORY.

A DEFENSE OFFICIAL TELLS ABC NEWS THAT UNDER REVIEW ARE ABOUT 20-TO-30

THOUSAND EMAILS FROM THE LAST TWO YEARS THAT INCLUDE BOTH ALLEN AND KELLEY'S

NAMES.

SOME ARE CHARACTERIZED AS INAPPROPRIATE AND FLIRTATIOUS, BUT ANOTHER U-S

OFFICIAL SAID 95 PERCENT OF THE EMAILS IN QUESTION ARE ROUTINE.AND

HARMLESS.

ALLEN DENIES ANY WRONGDOING - AND FOR NOW, HE'LL REMAIN THE TOP US COMMANDER

IN AFGHANISTAN.

CARNEY SOT:

The president thinks very highly of General Allen and his service to his country, as well as the job he has done in Afghanistan.

BUT AS FOR ALLEN'S NEXT MOVE.

CARNEY SOT:

At the request of the secretary of defense, the president has put on hold General Allen's nomination as Supreme Allied Commander Europe

THE WHITE HOUSE SPOKESMAN SAID THE PRESIDENT WAS SURPRISED WHEN HE WAS

INFORMED LAST THURSDAY ABOUT THE PETRAEUS SITUATION.

ASKED WHETHER THE SCANDALS WERE A DISTRACTION SO SOON AFTER HIS RE-ELECTION

CARNEY SOT:

Well, I'd certainly, I think, wouldn't call it welcome.

AN OFFICIAL TOLD ABC NEWS THE FBI UNCOVERED "HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF

EMAILS BETWEEN PETRAEUS AND HIS BIOGRAPHER, PAULA BROADWELL" - MANY OF THEM

SALACIOUS IN NATURE. Return to index of stories...


PETRAEUS FALLOUT-TAG


KAREN TRAVERS REPORTING.

GENERAL ALLEN ALSO RECEIVED ONE EMAIL TRACED BACK TO BROADWELL.

HE FOUND IT ALARMING--

AND TOLD JILL KELLEY ABOUT IT--

THAT MAY HAVE TRIGGERED THIS ENTIRE INVESTIGATION. Return to index of stories...


FBI CONGRESS PETRAEUS-VO WIPE


CONGRESS IS LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE PETRAEUS' RESIGNATION.

THE WIDENING SCANDAL IS NOW FOCUSED SQUARELY ON JILL KELLEY.

INVESTIGATORS FOUND--

LINKING HER TO AN F-B-I AGENT AS WELL--

NOW HE IS ALSO UNDER INVESTIGATION.

THE AGENT KELLEY CONTACTED. TO START THE PETRAEUS INVESTIGATION--

SENT HER TOPLESS PHOTOS OF *HIMSELF*.

TODAY--

KELLEY'S BROTHER DEFENDED HIS SISTER. Return to index of stories...


FBI CONGRESS PETRAEUS-SOTVO


She is number one a mother, she has 3 little kids. she is number two a wife OK? For anybody to paint her something other than that, is completely wrong.

THE CHAIR OF THE SENATE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE IS CRITICAL OF THE F-B-I.

FOR NOT INFORMING CONGRESS SOONER.

BUT THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SAYS AGENTS FOLLOWED THE RULES. Return to index of stories...


CONGRESSIONAL AGENDA-2 SHOT


CONGRESS HAS A LOT ON ITS PLATE AS IT RETURNS FROM RECESS.

THE PETRAEUS INVESTIGATION--

AND SOLVING THE COUNTRY'S ECONOMIC CRISIS.

LAWMAKERS HAVE JUST 7-WEEKS TO REACH A BUDGET DEAL--

OR RISK PUSHING AMERICA OFF THE SO-CALLED "FISCAL CLIFF".

HERE'S DANIELLE LEIGH. Return to index of stories...


CONGRESSIONAL AGENDA-PKG


LAWMAKERS RETURNED TO WASHINGTON WELCOMING THE NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. AND PROMISING THEIR READY FOR PROGRESS-

California

"we are going to work together to reignite the American dream."

Kentucky / Minority Leader

"The election is behind us and we're ready to get started."

UNLESS CONGRESS REACHES A DEAL WHICH SO FAR HAS ELUDED THEM.

THE NEW YEAR WILL BRING ABOUT 600 BILLION IN BUDGET CUTS AND ONE OF THE STEEPEST TAX INCREASES IN 60 YEARS-

MIDDLE INCOME FAMILIES- WILL PAY ABOUT 2-THOUSAND DOLLARS MORE IN TAXES A YEAR.

Arizona

"let's work on package that is going to be just and. good for country."

THAT'S WHERE LAWMAKERS DISAGREE.

REPUBLICANS STILL WANT TO EXTEND TAX CUTS FOR EVERYONE-

DEMOCRATS-INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT- FAVOR RAISING TAXES ON THE WEALTHY.

"he will not sign bill that extends Bush era tax cuts for wealthiest americans because it is not good policy."

LAWMAKERS ALSO HAGGLE OVER WHAT TO CUT- HOW TO CHANGE THE TAX CODE- AND WHERE TO FIND SAVINGS IN ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS.

Wyoming

"Our biggest problems are the spending on Social Security, on Medicare."

CONGRESS CREATED THIS FISCAL CLIFF LAST YEAR- ASSUMING IT WOULD FORCE THEM TO REACH A COMPROMISE ON AN ALTERNATIVE DEFICIT REDUCTION PLAN.

BUT WITH JUST ABOUT SEVEN WEEKS BEFORE THE YEAR IS UP.

DEFENSE SECRETARY LEON PANETTA- ADMITS HE'S WORRIED WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF THEY DON'T REACH A DEAL.

"If they just kick the can down the road, its just going to continue to represent a cloud over the defense department and that's the last damn thing I need right now."

A REAL POSSIBILITY THAT HAS THE WHITE HOUSE BEGGING CONGRESS TO FIND THE MIDDLE GROUND.

ALL THIS WEEK THE PRESIDENT WORKING TOWARD A BALANCED SOLUTION TO THE BUDGET.

HE WILL BE MEETING WITH LAWMAKERS AS WELL AS LEADERS IN LABOR AND BUSINESS.

I'M DANIELLE LEIGH IN WASHINGTON, NBC NEWS. Return to index of stories...


JESSE JACKSON JR OUT-VO


CONGRESSMAN JESSE JACKSON JR. IS OUT OF THE MAYO CLINIC--

BUT THERE'S NO WORD IF, OR WHEN HE'LL RETURN TO WASHINGTON.

DOCTORS TREATED HIM FOR BIPOLAR DISORDER.

HE'S BEEN ON LEAVE FROM CONGRESS SINCE JUNE BUT VOTERS IN HIS ILLINOIS DISTRICT STILL RE-ELECTED HIM LAST WEEK.

FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS ARE ALSO LOOKING INTO ALLEGATIONS HE MISUSED CAMPAIGN FUNDS. Return to index of stories...


ALDAWSARI SENTENCED-VO


A FORMER TEXAS TECH COLLEGE STUDENT WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON.

KHALID ALDAWSARI --

WAS CONVICTED OF TRYING TO MAKE A BOMB--

TO CARRY OUT AN ATTACK IN THE U.S.

PROSECUTORS SAY HE COLLECTED BOMB MAKING MATERIAL--

AND RESEARCHED POTENTIAL TARGETS--

INCLUDING POWER PLANTS AND THE DALLAS HOME OF FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH. Return to index of stories...


FACEBOOK SHARES RELEASED-VO


HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF FACEBOOK SHARES COULD HIT THE MARKET TOMORROW.

EARLY EMPLOYEES AND INVESTORS HAVE A CHANCE TO SELL THEIR STOCK.

FACEBOOK'S INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING--

INCLUDED A "LOCKUP" AGREEMENT.

THAT RESTRICTED SOME SHAREHOLDERS FROM SELLING FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME.

TOMORROW IS THE THIRD OF FIVE LOCKUP EXPIRATIONS.

LOCKUPS ARE MEANT TO LIMIT THE STOCK SUPPLY AND BOOST THE PRICE. Return to index of stories...


GAS RATIONING ENDS-VO WIPE


THE DAYS OF GAS RATIONING IN NEW JERSEY ARE OVER!

GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE PUT THE ORDER IN PLACE BACK ON NOVEMBER THIRD--

TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE LONG LINES AND THE FRUSTRATION FOLLOWING HURRICANE SANDY.

GAS RATIONING CONTINUES IN NEW YORK CITY AND LONG ISLAND. Return to index of stories...


NJ SCHOOLS OPEN AGAIN-VO TOPS


ANOTHER SIGN OF RECOVERY -- CHILDREN WENT BACK TO SCHOOL TODAY IN NEW JERSEY.

DESPITE THE DAMAGE AND DESTRUCTION--

OFFICIALS SAY THEY'RE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT GETTING STUDENTS BACK IN A REGULAR ROUTINE.

ONLY ONE SCHOOL REMAINS WITHOUT POWER.

15-THOUSAND PEOPLE IN NEW JERSEY STILL DON'T HAVE ELECTRICITY. Return to index of stories...


SANDY VICTIM ATTACKS-VO WIPE


A FLORIDA ELECTRICAL WORKER--

WHO WENT TO NEW YORK TO HELP VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY--

IS RECOVERING TONIGHT FROM A BEATING.

34-YEAR OLD JOHN APPLEWHITE WAS HELPING RESTORE POWER TO NEIGHBORHOODS ON LONG ISLAND.

AFTER HIS SHIFT.SOMEONE ATTACKED HIM FROM BEHIND!

APPLEWHITE SUFFERED A BLACK EYE--

BROKEN JAW.AND OTHER INJURIES. Return to index of stories...


SANDY VICTIM ATTACKS-SOT, ON CAM


I didn't know what his intentions were, I didn't know if I was going to be robbed or he was just upset. He was in a nice car so I kind of let my guard down. It's unfortunate, it really is.

POLICE ARE REVIEWING SURVEILLANCE VIDEO FROM THE SURROUNDING BUSINESSES TO TRY AND TRACK DOWN THE ATTACKER.

THEY HAVEN'T MADE ANY ARRESTS YET. Return to index of stories...


THANKSGIVING TRAVEL-HALF GFX


HARD TO BELIEVE THE HOLIDAYS ARE ALREAY HERE -- TRIPLE-A EXPECTS NEARLY 44-MILLION AMERICANS TO HIT THE ROAD NEXT WEEK FOR THANKSGIVING.

THAT'S UP SLIGHTLY FROM LAST YEAR.

THE CAR REMAINS THE TOP CHOICE--

OVER 39-MILLION WILL TRAVEL AT LEAST 50-MILES.

THE OTHERS WILL EITHER FLY--

TAKE A TRAIN OR BUS.

FEWER PEOPLE ARE FLYING--

EVEN THOUGH AIRLINES ARE OFFERING DEALS FOR THANKSGIVING. Return to index of stories...


HOLIDAY TRAVEL TSA-VO WIPE


T-S-A IS PREPARING FOR A BUSY THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY AT AIRPORTS.

DURING A NEW CONFERENCE THIS MORNING--

ADMINISTRATOR JOHN PISTOLE TALKED ABOUT THE TSA'S STRATEGY TO MAXIMIZE SAFETY BUT MINIMIZE DELAYS. Return to index of stories...


HOLIDAY TRAVEL TSA-SOTVO


"We have focused on developing and testing and implementing a number of what we call risk based security initiatives. Things that are enabling us once again to provide the most effective security in the most efficient way."

HE ALSO URGED TRAVELERS TO VISIT THE T-S-A WEBSITE.

IT GIVES FLYERS VALUABLE INFORMATION TO CUT DOWN ON LONG LINES AT AIRPORT SCREENING STATIONS. Return to index of stories...


SEAT SIZE SURCHARGES-VO


SEVERAL AIRLINES ARE STARTING A NEW POLICY--

FOR PASSENGERS WHO CAN'T FIT INTO A STANDARD SEAT.

THEY'RE GOING TO MAKE OVERWEIGHT FLYERS PAY EXTRA FEES--

OR EVEN PREVENT THEM FROM BOARDING THE PLANE.

NOT ALL THE POLICIES ARE THE SAME--

BUT ALL OF THEM REQUIRE OVERWEIGHT PASSENGERS TO EITHER BUY A SECOND SEAT--

TAKE ANOTHER FLIGHT--

OR NOT FLY AT ALL.

AIRLINES ARE OFFERING PASSENGERS *REFUNDS*--

IF THEY DON'T WANT TO ABIDE BY THE NEW POLICY. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


BLACK FRIDAY ISN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE.

RETAIL STORES ARE NOW STARTING SALES ON THANKSGIVING-- OR EVEN THE WEEKEND BEFORE.

WE'RE LOOKING INTO WHAT'S DRIVING THE SHIFT TO SHOPPING EARLY!

AND SANIBEL IS WALKING A FINE LINE--

MAKING MONEY--

AND MAINTAINING CHARACTER!

TONIGHT--

NBC2 IS GOING IN-DEPTH OVER THE ISLAND'S PLAN TO HELP BUSINESSES REACH MORE CUSTOMERS--

BY SELLING ON THE SIDEWALKS! Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) BLACK FRIDAY-VO WIPE


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TZ1 B) SANIBEL SIDEWALK-VO TOPS


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TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC


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TOSS TO HEATHER-ON CAM


HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT BLACK FRIDAY THIS YEAR?

IT'S REALLY BLACK THURSDAY!

OR EVEN BLACK SUNDAY!

IT'S GETTING OUT OF CONTROL!

SO WHAT'S GOING ON?

NBC2 ANCHOR HEATHER TURCO IS HERE IN THE STUDIO--

HEATHER. Return to index of stories...


BLACK FRIDAY CHANGES-CKW


WELCOME TO THE "SHOPPING WARS"!

RETAILERS ARE DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN THIS YEAR - TO GET ALL OF US INTO THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SPIRIT.

WHILE SOME SAY "BRING IT ON" - OTHERS THINK THE TREND STINKS. Return to index of stories...


BLACK FRIDAY CHANGES-PKG


BUT NOW THAT BLACK FRIDAY FIGHT IS MOVING ONLINE.

WAL-MART, TARGET, TOYS R US, AND K-MART. ANNOUNCED THEIR SALES WILL

START AS EARLY AS *EIGHT* ON THANKSGIVING NIGHT! SEARS NOW SAYS IT'S UPPING THE

ANTE -- STARTING BLACK FRIDAY *THIS* SUNDAY AT *FIVE*

CUSTOMERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE "SHOP YOUR WAY" CLUB--

CAN SHOP ONLINE AND THEN PICK-UP THEIR PURCHASES IN THE STORE.

it's gonna give our customers a much better experience. They're gonna have more options and more alternatives /hopefully they wont be as rushed, and they'll really feel like they're getting the best deal.

ANALYSTS WONDER IF OTHER STORES WILL NOW TRY TO MATCH SEARS-- IN WHAT IS

SHAPING UP TO BE AN EXTREMELY COMPETITIVE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON. ALL THOSE STORES ARE TRYING TO CONVINCE PEOPLE TO START SPENDING EARLIER.

21:01:01- I think the big box stores are coming out this year and trying something different. They're trying to extend the opportunities of shopping. And give the customer as many times to shop as they can. I think they're trying to alleviate some of the craziness at 5:00 in the morning with the pushing and shoving running through the doors.

FOR IT'S PART -- SEARS SAYS IT IS JUST MOVING IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS ITS CUSTOMERS -- ONLINE.

21:32:21- I think Black Friday 5 years from now is going to have an awful lot more convenient options for the customers I think with the adoption of technology people are gonna be shopping more and more with smart phones tablets. Return to index of stories...


BLACK FRIDAY CHANGES-CKW


SMARTPHONES -- TABLETS AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE EXPECTED TO BE THE TOP SELLERS THIS HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON.

RETAIL EXPERTS DO EXPECT US TO SPEND AN AVERAGE OF 5-PERCENT MORE THIS YEAR. Return to index of stories...


GOV SCOTT MOM DIES-ON CAM


The mother of Florida Gov. Rick Scott has died.

SHE DIED in her hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. She was 84.

Esther Scott got introduced to Floridians as part of Scott's Bid in 2010 for governor. Return to index of stories...


FORT MYERS DECORATIONS-VO


IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS!

CITY WORKERS WERE OUT TODAY PUTTING UP DECORATIONS!

DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES ARE GETTING READY FOR THE CITY'S HOLIDAY STROLL.

IT TAKES PLACE NOVEMBER 24TH.

BUSINESSES PITCH IN TO BUY THE DECORATIONS--

AND THEY'RE TIMED OUT TO MUSIC AND LIGHTS! Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-ON CAM


IT'S A SCENARIO NONE OF US WANTS TO FACE -- SITTING ALONE, WATCHING TV -- WHEN YOU HEAR A NOISE, AND KNOW SOMEONE ELSE IS IN YOUR HOME:

31:57 "i raised up and looked through the kitchen and he was standing near the bedroom door."

TONIGHT--

THAT WOMAN TELLS NBC2'S MEAGHAN SMITH--

WHAT SHE DID WHEN SHE CAME FACE TO FACE WITH A BURGLAR!

PLUS--

"Two black labs escape this Cape Coral home. I'm NBC's Steve Campion and coming up what happened next has one woman calling them killers." Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) OLD WOMAN BURGLARIZED-SOTVO WIPE


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TZ2 B) STEVE STANDUP TEASE-SOT TOPS


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ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP


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FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.

WARM WEATHER CONTINUES

Variable clouds will become mostly clear later tonight as we continue to track a front in northern Florida. The cold front up there still doesn't look like it's headed this way with cooler weather and will continue to slowly die off over the next few days. That means we will continue to see a few clouds mixed with some sunshine and warm weather in the afternoon on Wednesday. The average high for this time of year is 82 degrees and we will hit that number again tomorrow. Rain chances stay pretty low for Wednesday, but not down to 'zero'. It looks like there could be an isolated shower tomorrow covering roughly 20%, or less, of the area. Overnight lows this evening will drop back into the 60's and a little fog could form east of the interstate on Wednesday morning.

The extended outlook calls for fairly quiet weather on Thursday and Friday with another chance for a shower on Saturday. By Sunday, the winds will become a bit more northerly and our temperatures will begin to cool as we head into next week. Our temperatures this week have averaged a few degrees above normal and next week looks to be a few degrees below normal as Thanksgiving approaches. Return to index of stories...


OLD WOMAN BURGLARIZED-ON CAM


A LEHIGH ACRES GRANDMOTHER WAS HOME WHEN A BURGLAR BROKE INTO HER HOUSE.

INSTEAD OF RUNNING AWAY-

SHE TOOK OFF AFTER HIM.

NBC-2'S MEAGHAN SMITH HAS HER STORY. Return to index of stories...


OLD WOMAN BURGLARIZED-PKG


SHE MAY ONLY BE 4 FOOT 7.

Nat

AND BARELY OVER 100-POUNDS.

32:09 "as soon as he saw me, he ran."

BUT THIS ELDERLY GRANDMOTHER-

MEANS BUSINESS.

Nat

DURING THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY-

AND DURING 73 YEAR-OLD LORETTA CRADDOCK'S FAVORITE COURT SHOW-

THERE WAS AN ILLEGAL INTERRUPTION,

AND A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE OTHER ROOM.

31:57 "i raised up and looked through the kitchen and he was standing near the bedroom door."

BEFORE THE GRANDMOTHER OF 6 COULD MAKE A MOVE-

THE CROOK RAN OUT THE BACK.

WHAT DID LORETTA DO?

SHE TOOK OFF AFTER HIM.

33:18 "i couldn't tell much about him because he ran so fast."

HE RAN OUT THE BACK-

BUT SHE COULDN'T CATCH HIM.

standup 2nd one"the burglar got away after he took off down the street. when deputies got there, they searched the area, but never found him."

LORETTA TOLD THEM SHE'S CONCERNED ABOUT THE RECENT BURGLARIES IN HER LEHIGH ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD.

IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS-

THERE HAVE BEEN 73 REPORTED BURGLARIES IN HER AREA OFF BELL BOULEVARD.

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES THOUGH SAY-

OVERALL, BURGLARIES ARE DOWN IN ALL OF LEHIGH.

32:40 "we've never had any problems since we've lived here- nobody has ever taken anything."

THE ELDERLY WOMAN IS GLAD SHE'S OK,

BUT WISHES SHE OR DEPUTIES COULD HAVE CAUGHT THIS BURGLAR.

34:22 "i don't know what i would have said- probably asked him what he was doing."

IN LEE COUNTY, MEAGHAN SMITH, NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


SANIBEL SIDEWALK BUSINESS-ON CAM


A PLAN TO HELP SANIBEL BUSINESSES--

CLEARED ITS FIRST HURDLE TODAY.

ISLAND LEADERS ARE TRYING TO BALANCE THE DESIRE TO BRING IN CUSTOMERS, WHILE TRYING TO MAINTAIN THAT ISLAND CHARM.

NBC2'S LAUREN DISPIRITO LOOKS INTO THE POTENTIAL OF SIDEWALK SALES. Return to index of stories...


SANIBEL SIDEWALK BUSINESS-PKG


Nats 16:37 clothes on rack

EVERY CUSTOMER COUNTS--

Nats shopper sorts through earrings

THAT'S WHY SYNGERY STORE MANAGER JILL NICHOLS TAKES EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SANIBEL SIDEWALK SALES.

if you can have an array of merchandise outside that they say oh I didn't know they had dresses or jackets or whatever it is it makes them want to come in and see what else you have

sidewalk sales help businesses reach potential customers here, along the city's popular path for bikers and walkers

when they're going down the bike path or riding in the car they can see the sidewalk sale sign

STARTING NEXT YEAR, NICHOLS, AND OTHER ISLAND RETAILERS AND RESTAURANTS, COULD GET MORE TIME-- TO REACH THOSE PASSING BY.

Nats--

PLANNING DIRECTOR JIM JORDAN SAYS THE COMMISSION VOTED IN FAVOR OF INCREASING SIDEWALK SALES, FROM 37 DAYS TO 67--

A MOVE HE SAYS COULD BOOST BUSINESSES--WHILE MAINTAINING THE ISLAND'S CHARM.

we are always concerned about community character and also we are always concerned about the number of signs out there

Nats thanks, safe travels

NICHOLS SAYS SALES JUMP AT LEAST 20 PERCENT DURING SIDEWALK EVENTS.

it does make a big difference, it just gets attention

IF COUNCIL APPROVES THE EXTENSION, SHE PLANS TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF EXTRA SIDEWALK SALES.

ON SANIBEL, LAUREN DISPIRITO, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2SHOT


A CAPE CORAL WOMAN GRIEVES TONIGHT FOR HER DEAD DOG.

KILLED BY TWO DOGS IN HER FRONT YARD.

TONIGHT--

NBC2 IS LOOKING INTO WHY FLORIDA LAW DOESN'T EVEN CONSIDER THIS A CASE OF "DANGEROUS DOGS"!

AND ALL NEW AT SIX--

NBC2 GETS ANSWERS ON THE DANIELS PARKWAY TRAFFIC DISASTER.

CREWS ARE RACING TO FIX THE DAMAGED EYE 75 OVERPASS.

BUT WHY ARE THEY WORKING DURING RUSH HOUR, AND ON SUCH SHORT NOTICE?

THE EXPLANATION, IN A LIVE REPORT. Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A) DOG ON DOG CRIME-VO WIPE


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AHEAD AT 6-BANNER


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A) WHAT'S THE DEAL WITH DANIELS PKWY.-VOTOPS


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ONLY AN IDIOT SIGN-VO TOPS


REMEMBER THIS CELL PHONE FOOTAGE.

IT SHOWS A WOMAN DRIVING ON A SIDEWALK--

TO AVOID A SCHOOL BUS STOP SIGN!

SHE DID IT REPEATEDLY--

A JUDGE IN OHIO GAVE HER A SENTENCE SHE'LL NEVER FORGET.

SHENA HARDIN MUST STAND ON *THAT* SIDEWALK--

AND HOLD A SIGN THAT READS--

"ONLY AN IDIOIT WOULD DRIVE ON A SIDEWALK TO AVOID A SCHOOL BUS"!

THE JUDGE ALSO TOOK AWAY HER LICENSE--

AND MADE HER PAY 250-DOLLARS IN COURT COSTS. Return to index of stories...


McAFEE FOUNDER ON RUN-VO WIPE


A BILLIONAIRE SOFTWARE DEVELOPER IS ON THE RUN IN BELIZE.

AUTHORITIES WANT TO TALK TO JOHN McAFEE--

ABOUT THE BRUTAL MURDER OF HIS NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR.

THIS PHOTO OF HIM--

WAS TAKEN FOR A FEATURE IN AN UPCOMING EDITION OF WIRED MAGAZINE.

THE REPORTER ON THE STORY--

ACTUALLY TALKED TO McAFEE YESTERDAY. Return to index of stories...


McAFEE FOUNDER ON RUN-SOTVO


"He sounded scared he sounded nervous, he was convinced that the police were going to kill him."

MCAFEE BELIEVES POLICE POISONED HIS DOGS--

AND THAT *THEY* KILLED HIS NEIGHBOR.

McAFEE IS FAMOUS FOR HIS ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE. Return to index of stories...


PHARMACY GPS THEFT-VO WIPE


A QUICK THINKING PHARMACIST HELP POLICE SOLVE A ROBBERY.

A GUY WEARING A MASK CAME INTO THIS 'RITE AID' IN PHILADELPHIA MONDAY NIGHT AND PULLED OUT A GUN.

HE DEMANDED DRUGS--

GOT THEM--

THEN TOOK OFF IN A GETAWAY CAR.

POLICE WERE TRACKING THE GUYS ALMOST INSTANTLY--

AND PROBABLY STILL DON'T KNOW HOW POLICE FOUND THEM SO QUICKLY. Return to index of stories...


PHARMACY GPS THEFT-SOTVO


"What they didn't know is that there was a gps tracking device hidden in one of the narcotic pill containers. So the tracking device did its job, notified police radio, police radio were able to track the suspect vehicle."

POLICE ARE NOW LOOKING TO SEE IF THE TWO MEN ARE BEHIND A WHOLE STRING OF OTHER PHARMACY ROBBERIES IN THE AREA. Return to index of stories...


DOG ON DOG CRIME-2SHOT


A CAPE CORAL DOG KILLED IN ITS OWN FRONT YARD.

TONIGHT, HIS OWNER TELLS NBC2 THERE HAS BEEN NO JUSTICE.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS KNOW-- TWO BLACK LABS GOT LOOSE AND ATTACKED THE LITTLE DOG.

BUT AS NBC2'S STEVE CAMPION DISCOVERS -- STATE LAW SAYS THAT DOESN'T MAKE THEM "DANGEROUS." Return to index of stories...


DOG ON DOG CRIME-PKG


THIS SPLASHING MEMORY -- OF ROCKY THE MINI-CHIWEENIE -- STILL BRINGS WATER TO HIS OWNER'S EYES.

1348 "i'm lost without him. He's not coming over to see me."

LAST WEEK -- DEBBIE GOVEIA TELLS US TWO BLACK LABS ROAMING CAPE CORAL STREETS -- SINGLED OUT THE HALF CHIHUAHUA AND DACHSUND MIX -- RIGHT IN HER FRONT YARD.

0757 "he ran under the truck. He was bleeding everywhere."

TONIGHT -- SHE WANTS THE DOGS PUT DOWN -- TELLING US ITS JUST COMMON SENSE THEY'LL STRIKE AGAIN.

1321 "absolutely, they're killers."

"according to animal services records, the black labs Brownie and Brutus lived at this house along SE 8th Avenue. About 2 and half miles away from where Rocky was attacked and killed."

2725 "it is frustrating because the law is very simple."

RIA BROWN WITH LEE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES -- TELLS US LEASH LAWS ARE CLEAR -- IF YOUR PET IS NOT ON YOUR PROPERTY - THEY NEED TO BE TIED UP OR CAGED.

OFFICERS CITED THE DOGS' OWNER -- FOR ROAMING AND MENACING BEHAVIOR WHICH LEFT ROCKY LIFELESS.

2555 "steve: they're not even labeled a dangerous dog? Right, there has to be more than 1 attack according to Florida law."

WE CALLED AND STOPPED BY THE LAB'S OWNERS HOUSE, BUT NO ONE RESPONDED.

FOR ROCKY'S GRIEVING OWNER -- SHE SAYS THE HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN TICKETS -- WON'T BRING THE LITTLE GUY BACK.

0911 "if she knew those dogs had that type of temperament. She should have been right out of the door. Instead of letting them roam the neighborhood."

AND WANTS -- REAL CONSEQUENCES FOR THE LIFE-ENDING BEHAVIOR.

1047 "I don't know how long it will take to get over him. It's like losing my family."

IN CAPE CORAL, STEVE CAMPION, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


SELL THE 6PM-2SHOT


A TRAFFIC DISASTER -- CARS BACKED UP FOR MILES BECAUSE OF CONSTRUCTION ON DANIELS AT I-75.

IT WAS A MESS LAST NIGHT AT THIS TIME -- TONIGHT -- NBC2 FINDS OUT WHY THAT SAME RUSH HOUR FIASCO.SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN. Return to index of stories...