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DIRECTORS PAGE HIDEAWAY BEACH RENOURISHMENT-VO
5PM OPEN-CLIP CAPE CORAL POLICE FOOD DRIVE-VO
DEVELOPING STORIES-VO CAPE CORAL POLICE FOOD DRIVE-SOTVO
BIGELOW LAST COMMISSION MEETING-2SH-PUSH TEASE ONE-2SHOT
BIGELOW LAST COMMISSION MEETING-TFC TZ1 A) ALZHEIMERS ART STUDY-NATSVO
BIGELOW LAST COMMISSION MEETING-PKG-BNR TZ1 B) CHARLOTTE CO GARBAGE FEES-VOTOPS
BIGELOW LAST COMMISSION MEETING-TFC TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC
LAKES REGIONAL LIBRARY BREAK IN-2SH-VOMAP-FLY MARKET CLOSE-CGTOPS
LAKES REGIONAL LIBRARY BREAK IN-REM-LIVE ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP
LAKES REGIONAL LIBRARY BREAK IN-TRX-PKG FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
LAKES REGIONAL LIBRARY BREAK IN-REM-LIVE CHARLOTTE CO GARBAGE FEES-2SHOT-TURN
75 CHASE ENDS IN WRECK-VO CHARLOTTE CO GARBAGE FEES-PKG-BNR
SFM MULCH FIRE-VO IMMOKALEE PLAZA APPROVED-SS
DANIELS PARKWAY 75 REPAIRS-REM-LIVE-TOPS THANKSGIVING TRAVEL OUTLOOK-VO
DANIELS PARKWAY 75 REPAIRS-SOTVO THANKSGIVING TRAVEL OUTLOOK-SOTVO
ROBERT DUNN JURY SELECTION-VO AT THE PUMP-CGTOPS-BNR
PETRAEUS RESIGNS INVESTIGATION-TRX-OC TEASE TWO-2SHOT
PETRAEUS RESIGNS INVESTIGATION-PLASMA TZ2 A) ALZHEIMERS ART STUDY-VO
PETRAEUS RESIGNS INVESTIGATION-PKG TZ2 B) COLLIER GENDER DISCRIMINATION-BNR-VOTOPS
PETRAEUS RESIGNS INVESTIGATION-PLASMA ALZHEIMERS ART STUDY-2SH
FL ELECTION REFORM-VOTOPS-OC ALZHEIMERS ART STUDY-PKG-BNR
FL ELECTION REFORM-TFC BRUSH STROKES AUCTION-CG
FL ELECTION REFORM-VO NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT
FL ELECTION REFORM-SOTVO A) DOG ON DOG CRIME-VO-WIPE
FL ELECTION REFORM-TFC B) MEAGHAN STANDUP-SOT TOPS
LEHIGH ACRES BURGLARY-VO 41 OFFICER INVOLVED CRASH


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DEVELOPING STORIES-VO


TWO BIG STORIES DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW AT FIVE.

A SEARCH INTENSIFYING FOR WHOEVER BROKE INTO THE LAKES REGIONAL LIBRARY; STEALING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN EQUIPMENT.

PLUS LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW -- EMBROILED IN A SCANDAL -- ATTENDS HIS LAST COMMISSION MEETING -- AND TALKS TO NBC2 ON CAMERA. Return to index of stories...


BIGELOW LAST COMMISSION MEETING-2SH-PUSH


IT'S BEEN SIX DAYS SINCE LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THEY DISCOVERED BIGELOW IN A CAR WITH A TEENAGER AND DRUGS --

WE'VE SPENT A LOT OF TIME SINCE THEN WORKING TO GET HIS SIDE OF THE STORY -- UNTIL NOW, ONLY TALKING WITH HIM BY PHONE.

N-B-C TWO'S JOE ROETZ TRACKED HIM DOWN TODAY TO GET ANSWERS BEFORE HE LEFT OFFICE. Return to index of stories...


BIGELOW LAST COMMISSION MEETING-TFC


ONE WEEK FROM TODAY SOMEONE ELSE WILL SIT IN BRIAN BIGELOW'S SEAT.

BUT THAT DIDN'T STOP HIM FROM VOICING HIS OPINIONS AT TODAY'S MEETING - Return to index of stories...


BIGELOW LAST COMMISSION MEETING-PKG-BNR


that's all very personal and I am a public figure still and I need to separate the two.

THAT'S LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW -

MAKING HIS WAY FOR THE DOOR AFTER HIS LAST PUBLIC MEETING WITH THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

A LONG WALK WE HAD TO FOLLOW HIM ON - THROUGH STAIRWELLS AND THE HALLS OF LEE COUNTY CHAMBERS - ALL TO ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS RUN IN WITH THE LAW LAST WEEK.

can you talk about what's next for you then? I don't know Honestly - except this little personal matter.

BIGELOW'S DODGED OUR CAMERAS SINCE LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES PULLED OVER HIS CAR -

AND SAY THEY FOUND 18 YEAR OLD DAVID HENLEY BEHIND THE WHEEL.

DEPUTIES SAY HENLEY WAS UNLICENSED, AND CARRYING COCAINE AND MARIJUANA ON HIM - WITH BIGELOW SITTING IN THE PASSANGER SEAT.

HENLEY TOLD DEPUTIES THE COCAINE BELONGED TO BIGELOW.

bigelow - i'm making no comment - I keep trying to tell you that.

Roetz - Can you at least tell me if you lived with David, or he lived with you?

Bigelow - Can we replay that tape?

BIGELOW RESIGNED EARLIER THIS YEAR TO MAKE A RUN FOR THE CLERK OF COURTS.

HE LOST THE ELECTION IN AUGUST.

WHEN ASKED WHAT TYPE OF LEGACY HE LEAVES BEHIND FOLLOWING A WEEK SWIRLING WITH SCANDAL - HE TOLD US.

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BIGELOW LAST COMMISSION MEETING-TFC


BIGELOW'S LAST PUBLIC EFFORT WAS TO TELL COMMISSIONERS HE WILL ASK THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE A RECENT SEVERANCE DEAL WITH FORMER COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES.

HIS SUCCESSOR - CECIL PENDERGRASS - WILL BE SWORN IN NEXT WEEK.

KELLIE AND PETER? Return to index of stories...


LAKES REGIONAL LIBRARY BREAK IN-2SH-VOMAP-FLY


THE OTHER BIG STORY TONIGHT --

ONE OF LEE COUNTY'S LARGEST AND BUSIEST LIBRARIES LOOTED OVERNIGHT.

THE LIBRARY IS IN SOUTH FORT MYERS AT GLADIOLOUS DRIVE AND BASS ROAD.

N-B-C TWO'S KELLY CRESWELL HAS THE DEVELOPING DETAILS. Return to index of stories...


LAKES REGIONAL LIBRARY BREAK IN-REM-LIVE


Close to 2,000 people use this library everyday. but it was nowhere near that today as it was closed for the majority of the day so investigators could search for clues as to who broke in and stole several items, including a flat screen tv and cash. Return to index of stories...


LAKES REGIONAL LIBRARY BREAK IN-TRX-PKG


:46 Marilyn Graham, Manager of public services

Take pkg

Nats

After a long holiday weekend, residents came to the library hoping to return and rent out more books.

Nats

Instead they were faced with crime scene vans parked at the front doors. Many wondering, what happened.

Take sound

Someone broke into the library. Oh dear!

the cleaning crew made the discovery 6:30 this morning.

Take sound

"We'll it's not the place that you would expect."

But according to the sheriff's office, the library had a lot to offer. Money was stolen from inside the paid coffee machine, the printer-fax-copier machine and vending machines. A 47 inch flat screen tv was taken, as well as an android tablet, and cash from the desk drawers. Even the master key is gone. But after the crime scene vans left, the library was back in business.

Marilyn Graham, Manager of public services for the library system "Public areas look fine there's nothing that's obvious that there's been a problem there was a little bit if vandalism, breaking locks and so forth but it's not too obvious to the public."

With no alarm system, the library is watched over by security during operating hours. There are cameras inside--but the suspects may have gotten away--without being caught on camera.

Take sound

Marilyn

"We're not real sure about that. Some of the electronics were stolen. So probably not." Return to index of stories...


LAKES REGIONAL LIBRARY BREAK IN-REM-LIVE


Take live

Investigators are working to find out how the suspect or suspects got inside the library. After this first break in at lakes regional, the manager of public services says the library system will have to look into what else can be done to have this library be more secure. Live in sfm kc nbc2. Return to index of stories...


75 CHASE ENDS IN WRECK-VO


A TRAFFIC STOP IN COLLIER COUNTY ENDED IN A CRASH ON ALLIGATOR ALLEY.

DEPUTIES SAY THEY STOPPED A CAR WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH A BURGLARY IN LEE COUNTY.

AROUND MILE MARKER 88.DEPUTIES SAY THE SUSPECT AS WELL AND THE DEPUTY CRASHED.

THEY CAUGHT THE SUSPECT.WE'RE WORKING TO MAKE SURE THE DEPUTY IS OK. Return to index of stories...


SFM MULCH FIRE-VO


NEW DETAILS ABOUT THAT MULCH FIRE BURNING IN SOUTH LEE COUNTY.

SAN CARLOS FIRE BELIEVES IT STARTED FROM NATURAL COMBUSTION FROM DECAYING PLANTS.

THIS IS BURNING AT AN ORGANIC COMPOST COMPANY NEAR ALICO ROAD AND OLD 41.

RIGHT NOW INVESTIGATORS SAY IF EVERYTHING GOES ACCORDING TO PLAN THE BLAZE SHOULD BE OUT BY TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


DANIELS PARKWAY 75 REPAIRS-REM-LIVE-TOPS


AND TRAFFIC ON DANIELS PARKWAY NEAR INTERSTATE 75 IS SLOW GOING BUT MUCH BETTER THAN YESTERDAY AT THIS TIME.

TWO EAST BOUND LANES RE-OPENED TODAY --

AND THERE ARE NO DAYTIME DETOURS PLANNED FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. Return to index of stories...


DANIELS PARKWAY 75 REPAIRS-SOTVO


-kristen froehlick/driver-04:36:37-"Have you seen improvements day by day? Yesterday wasn't too bad I was allowed to get off this exit but the traffic is pretty bad in the morning."

N-B-C TWO CAPTURED THIS VIDEO OF THE NASTY BACK-UP YESTERDAY AS CREWS DEVERTED TRAFFIC ONTO 75.

THERE COULD BE DETOURS AND LANE CLOSURES AT NIGHT.

THE OVERPASS IS BEING REPAIRED AFTER A TRUCK HIT IT LAST WEEK. IT COULD BE WEEKS BEFORE ITS COMPLETE. Return to index of stories...


ROBERT DUNN JURY SELECTION-VO


SOME TRIALS DON'T EVEN LAST 5 WEEKS.BUT THAT IS HOW LONG IT HAS ALREADY TAKEN JUST TO PICK A JURY IN THE ROBERT DUNN MURDER CASE.

64 POTENTIAL JURORS GATHERED TODAY IN THE FINAL STAGE OF THE SELECTION.

MORE THAN 400 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SUMMONED AS POTENTIAL JURORS OVER THE LAST MONTH.

LAWYERS SAY PRE-TRIAL PUBLICITY AND VIEWS ON THE DEATH PENALTY HAVE STRETCHED OUT THE PROCEEDINGS.

DUNN IS ACCUSED OF SHOOTING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE AT A DAY CARE IN CAPE CORAL NEARLY FIVE YEARS AGO. Return to index of stories...


PETRAEUS RESIGNS INVESTIGATION-TRX-OC


THE SCANDAL THAT BROUGHT DOWN THE DIRECTOR OF THE C-I-A IS WIDENING TONIGHT.

NOW THERE IS WORD ONE OF THE U-S'S TOP GENERAL'S IS MIXED UP IN THE LOVE TRIANGLE THAT FORCED DAVID PETRAEUS TO RESIGN FROM THE AGENCY'S TOP SPOT LAST WEEK.

N-B-C TWO ANCHOR HEATHER TURCO HAS THE NEW DETAILS. Return to index of stories...


PETRAEUS RESIGNS INVESTIGATION-PLASMA


THE TOP COMMANDER OF THE U-S FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN NOW FINDS HIMSELF UNDER INVESTIGATION.

DAVID PETRAEUS STEPPED DOWN AFTER ADMITTING TO AN EXTRA-MARITAL AFFAIR WITH HIS BIOGRAPHER --

PAULA BROADWELL.

NOW THE WOMAN SHE IS ACCUSED OF THREATENING MAY PLAY A PART IN THIS WEB OF LIES. Return to index of stories...


PETRAEUS RESIGNS INVESTIGATION-PKG


IN SIMPLE TERMS: THIS IS A STORY ABOUT A FORMER TOP GENERAL, DAVID PETRAEUS, HIS SUCCESSOR JOHN ALLEN-- AND TWO WOMEN: PETRAEUS BIOGRAPHER PAULA BROADWELL AND PETRAEUS FAMILY FRIEND JILL KELLEY. UNRAVELING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THEM IS COMPLICATED: INVOLVING THE FBI, CIA, PENTAGON, THE WHITE HOUSE AND CONGRESS.

"I am puzzled by much of what has occurred in the FBI investigation."

THE FORMER CIA DIRECTOR ADMITTED TO AN AFFAIR WITH BROADWELL, WHICH CAME TO LIGHT WHEN THE FBI INVESTIGATED WHAT ONE U-S OFFICIAL HAS DESCRIBED AS "JEALOUS" EMAILS BROADWELL SENT TO KELLEY. NOW, GENERAL ALLEN IS UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR ALLEGEDLY SENDING TO KELLEY EMAIL MESSAGES ONE DEFENSE OFFICIAL DESCRIBED AS "FLIRTATIOUS." DEFENSE OFFICIALS SAY AUTHORITIES ARE SCOURING 20-TO-30 THOUSANDS PAGES OF DOCUMENTS.

"it really makes you wonder how he would even have the time to do it, and the motivation to do that from afar."

THE NEWS ABOUT ALLEN--WHICH THE NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL SPOKESMAN SAYS PRESIDENT OBAMA LEARNED ABOUT THE SAME DAY PETRAEUS RESIGNED-- HAS PUT ALLEN'S NOMINATION TO BE NATO'S SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER ON HOLD. ALLEN DENIES ANY WRONGDOING AND REMAINS ON DUTY IN AFGHANISTAN.

"The President has great confidence in the military, great confidence in the commander, and will continue to have that confidence."

A DEFENSE OFFICIAL TELLS CNN THERE'S A "DISTINCT POSSIBILITY" THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEN IS CONNECTED TO THE PETRAEUS FBI INVESTIGATION.

FBI AGENTS REMOVED PROPERTY FROM BROADWELL'S NORTH CAROLINA HOME ON MONDAY.

"She's cooperating, which is a good idea. The question: are these classified documents?"

THE ANSWER MAY SHOW IF NATIONAL SECURITY WAS THREATENED BY PERSONAL CHOICES. Return to index of stories...


PETRAEUS RESIGNS INVESTIGATION-PLASMA


RIGHT NOW THERE DOESN'T APPEAR TO BE ANYTHING CRIMINAL IN THE E-MAIL MESSAGES.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GENERAL ALLEN *AND KELLEY IS STILL UNCLEAR --

HOWEVER EVIDENCE OF AN AFFAIR COLD LEAD TO MILITARY PROSECUTION.

ADULTERY VIOLATES MILITARY LAW.

YOU CAN COUNT ON US TO BRING YOU THE LATEST DETAILS ON THE INVESTIGATION. Return to index of stories...


FL ELECTION REFORM-VOTOPS-OC


PLANS ARE IN THE WORKS TO AVOID ANOTHER ELECTION DAY DEBACLE IN FLORIDA.

VOTER ADVOCACY GROUPS SAY YOU CAN THANK STATE LAWMAKERS FOR THE LONG LINES AT THE POLLS.

TONIGHT THEY'RE CALLING ON THE GOVERNOR TO LEAD THE CHARGE FOR CHANGE.

NBC-2'S CHAD OLIVER IS HERE TO EXPLAIN. Return to index of stories...


FL ELECTION REFORM-TFC


JUST MOMENTS AGO WE RECIEVED MORE THAN 50 EMAILS THAT LEE COUNTY RESIDENTS SENT TO THE STATE ON ELECTION DAY.

DETAILING LONG LINES AND THE FACT THAT THEY HAD TO WAIT UP TO 5 HOURS IN LINE TO VOTE.

THOSE STORIES; ALONG WITH SIMILAR ISSUES IN COUNTIES ON FLORIDA'S EAST COAST HAVE LED TWO WELL RESPECTED GROUPS TO CALL FOR VOTING CHANGES.

TODAY THE A-A-R-P AND THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS ASKED GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT TO APPOINT A NON-PARTISAN TASK FORCE TO COME UP WITH RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO SOLVE THOSE PROBLEMS.

KEEP IN MIND- FLORIDA DID NOT REPORT RESULTS UNTIL FOUR DAYS AFTER THE ELECTION. Return to index of stories...


FL ELECTION REFORM-VO


THESE GROUPS SAY *SEVERAL AREAS NEED ATTENTION.

OBVIOUSLY THE AMOUNT OF TIME PEOPLE HAD TO WAIT TO VOTE. THE LENGTH OF THE BALLOT. AND FEWER EARLY VOTING DAYS THAN IN YEARS PAST.

MARILYN WILLS FROM THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS SAYS IT'S TIME TO ROLL- BACK VOTING CHANGES STATE LAWMAKERS PASSED LAST YEAR. Return to index of stories...


FL ELECTION REFORM-SOTVO


"It was like a solution looking for a problem was what we told them because there wasn't any problem with the elections."

"We're hoping that our elected officials take a really hard look at what happened last week and do some things to address that situation."

THESE VOTER ADVOCACY GROUPS HOPE AN ELECTION TASK FORCE WILL DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS BY NEXT FEBRUARY.

STATE LAWMAKERS CONVENE FOR THEIR NEXT SESSION IN MARCH. Return to index of stories...


FL ELECTION REFORM-TFC


GOVERNOR SCOTT HAD ALREADY TOLD FLORIDA'S SECRETARY OF STATE HE WANTS A REPORT ON HOW FLORIDA CAN FIX THESE ISSUES.

WE'LL SEE IF HE AGREES TO THIS NON-PARTISAN TASK FORCE. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH ACRES BURGLARY-VO


A LEHIGH ACRES WOMAN WAKES UP TO A REAL LIFE NIGHTMARE THIS AFTERNOON.

AFTER HEARING A NOISE INSIDE HER 13TH STREET WEST HOME AROUND 1PM- SHE WALKED OUT OF THE BEDROOM AND RAN INTO A BURGLAR.

THE SUSPECT TOOK OFF.

DEPUTIES SEARCHED BUT NEVER FOUND THE SUSPECT --

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL CRIME STOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


HIDEAWAY BEACH RENOURISHMENT-VO


RENOURISHMENT OF HIDEWAY BEACH ON MARCO ISLAND WILL MOVE FORWARD.

THE CONTROVERSIAL MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT WAS BROUGHT UP FOR RECONSIDERATION AT TODAYS COLLIER COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING.

IT WAS A STRATEGIC MOVE BY COMMISSIONER DONNA FIALA TO HAVE THE ISSUE BROUGHT UP ONCE COMMISSION LEADERSHIP CHANGED.

THE MOTION FAILED-- SO RENOURISHMENT WILL HAPPEN. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CORAL POLICE FOOD DRIVE-VO


CAPE CORAL POLICE OFFICERS TAKE AIM AT HUNGER TODAY.

THEY ARE TEAMING UP WITH THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK FOR THE HOLIDAY HEROES FOOD DRIVE. COLLECTING DONATIONS AT TWO CAPE CORAL WALMARTS-- INCLUDING THIS ONE ON DEL PRADO BOULEVARD.

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CAPE CORAL POLICE FOOD DRIVE-SOTVO


1931 "there are still a lot of people hungry here in Cape Coral. Especially the most vulnerable our children and our senior citizens."

IF YOU DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO STOP BY THIS AFTERNOON -- YOU CAN ALWAYS DONATE DIRECTLY TO THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


A NEW WAY TO GET INSIDE THE MIND OF AN ALZHEIMER'S PATIENT IS GOING ON RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

Nat Alzheimer's patient

19:48:19-27

I always liked the rain for my rose bushes

WITH THE STROKE OF A PAINT BRUSH --

ART IS MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR PATIENTS TO RECALL SOME OF THEIR FONDEST MEMORIES.

AND FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS.CHARLOTTE COUNTY HAS DONE BUSINESS WITH JUST ONE TRASH COMPANY.

N-B-C TWO INVESTIGATES WHY THEY DON'T HAVE TO BID OUT A NEW CONTRACT -- EVER. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) ALZHEIMERS ART STUDY-NATSVO


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TZ1 B) CHARLOTTE CO GARBAGE FEES-VOTOPS


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TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC


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MARKET CLOSE-CGTOPS


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ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP


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FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

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

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...


CHARLOTTE CO GARBAGE FEES-2SHOT-TURN


TODAY CHARLOTTE COUNTY LOCKED IN TRASH RATES UNTIL THE YEAR 2016.

BUT MANY AREN'T HAPPY ABOUT IT --

COMMISSIONERS DIDN'T WANT TO GAMBLE ON A BIDDING PROCESS --

AND HAVEN'T IN MORE THAN 30 YEARS.

N-B-C TWO'S CHARLIE KEEGAN FOUND OUT WHY SOME SAY THE DEAL STINKS. Return to index of stories...


CHARLOTTE CO GARBAGE FEES-PKG-BNR


Trt. 1:29

0:08 Valerie VanValen, Charlotte County

0:37 Dawn McCormick, Waste Management

1:09 Keith Banasiak, Waste Pro

1:15 Brad Avery, Waste Corporation.

ONE LOAD AT A TIME, WASTE MANAGEMENT PICKS UP CHARLOTTE COUNTY'S TRASH.

Nats

AND IT WILL STAY THAT WAY THROUGH 2020.

"I can't tell you more about waste management than they are the company that does the job beyond belief." Valerie VanValen, charco resident

CHARLOTTE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS EXTENDED THEIR CONTRACT WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT TODAY.

NATS "all those in favor signify by saying I"

THE DEAL MEANS PEOPLE IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY WILL CONTINUE PAYING 148 DOLLARS A YEAR THROUGH 2016 when both sides will review the rates.

The new contract SAVEs TAXPAYERS A TOTAL OF 1.6 MILLION DOLLARS by eliminating parts of the old deal.

IT ALSO ALLOWS RESIDENTS TO RECYCLE MORE AT THEIR CURBSIDE.

"rates for residents and businesses in charlotte county will be frozen for 4 years which is a great advantage to all of the people of charlotte county." Dawn McCormick, Waste Management.

"it's what this comes down to, tax dollars." Douglas Tucker, Charlotte County

SOME RESIDENTS AREN'T SO EXCITED TO CONTINUE SPENDING THEIR MONEY WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT.

"there is a need to go out periodically to do bids" Louis Macri, Punta Gorda

THE CONTRACT HASN'T GONE OUT TO BID SINCE 1977. A SERIES OF NEGOTIATIONS LIKE TODAY'S HAS KEPT IT IN THE HANDS OF WASTE MANAGEMNT.

RESIDENTS AND COMPETITORS CAN'T HELP BUT THINK THE COUNTY WOULD GET A BETTER DEAL BY ASKING FOR BIDS.

"absolutely, we look for the opportunity to not only bring competitive rates to the marketplace, but to bring equal or better service" keith banasiak, waste pro

"We'd love to have the opportunity to be down here and Charlotte County residents deserve it." Brad Avery, Waste Corporation

IN THE END, COMMISSIONERS DECIDED THIS WAS THE BEST DEAL OUT THERE AND EXTENDED THE CONTRACT LOCKING IN THE SERVICE AT A RATE LOWER THAN IN LEE AND COLLIER COUNTIES.

CHARLIE KEEGAN NBC-2, Return to index of stories...


IMMOKALEE PLAZA APPROVED-SS


A PUBLIC PLAZA IN COLLIER COUNTY GOT THE GREEN LIGHT TODAY.

COMMISSIONERS APPROVED THE PLAZA AT MAIN AND FIRST STREET IN DOWNTOWN IMMOKALEE.

THIS IS A PRELIMINARY PLAN -

THE FINAL DESIGN IS STILL IN THE WORKS.

THE COMMISSION IS ASKING FOR PUBLIC INPUT TOMORROW.

WE'VE PUT THE TIME AND LOCATION ON OUR WEBSITE N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM.

CLICK ON NEWSLINKS. Return to index of stories...


THANKSGIVING TRAVEL OUTLOOK-VO


THE HOLIDAY TRAVEL SEASON IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY.

AND THE T-S-A WANTS YOU TO BE READY.

A NEW PROGRAM CALLED "T-S-A PRE" PRESCREENS KNOWN TRAVELERS AND ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS.

THE HEAD OF THE T-S-A TALKED ABOUT THE NEW RISK-BASED MEASURES THAT SHOULD MAKE YOUR TIME IN AIRPORT SECURITY BETTER. Return to index of stories...


THANKSGIVING TRAVEL OUTLOOK-SOTVO


Enhancements and modifications that are based on mitigating rather than eliminating risk demonstrate our agency's commitment first and foremost to security, but they also underscore our understanding that vast majority of passengers do not pose a threat to aviation.

MODIFIED PROCEDURES FOR SCREENING PASSENGERS 12 AND UNDER, AND PASSENGERS 75 AND OLDER AND AIRLINE CREW MEMBERS WILL REDUCE THE NEED FOR A PAT DOWN. Return to index of stories...


AT THE PUMP-CGTOPS-BNR


AND IF YOU PLAN TO HIT THE ROAD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

EXPECT TO PAY THREE-41 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE STATE AVERAGE IS 3-35.

THE NATIONAL --

3-44.

FOR THE BEST PRICES IN YOUR AREA CHECK OUT OUR PUMP PATROL PAGE AT NBC DASH 2 DOT COM.

IT'S UNDER TRAFFIC. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2SHOT


ART HOLDS THE KEY TO THE PAST FOR SOME PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMERS.

IT'S HELPING THE PATIENTS HOLD ONTO MEMORIES --

AND PROVIDING CARETAKERS WITH SOME INSIGHT.

THAT STORY COMING UP NEXT.

AND ALL NEW AT SIX--

A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MAN IS SUING COLLIER COUNTY FOR GENDER DISCRIMINATION AT WORK.

WHAT HE CLAIMS HIS FEMALE BOSS DID TO HIM--

AND THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT THAT JUST SAVED TAXPAYERS THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS.

WE'LL EXPLAIN, AT SIX. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) ALZHEIMERS ART STUDY-VO


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TZ2 B) COLLIER GENDER DISCRIMINATION-BNR-VOTOPS


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ALZHEIMERS ART STUDY-2SH


THERE IS A UNIQUE PROGRAM UNDERWAY IS NORTH FORT MYERS.

USING ART TO BRING BACK MEMORIES FOR LOCAL PATIENTS WITH ALZHEIMERS.

AND AS NBC-2'S JOELLE PARKS FOUND OUT- A NEW STUDY IS PUSHING FOR EVEN MORE RELIEF. Return to index of stories...


ALZHEIMERS ART STUDY-PKG-BNR


MARY SAMKUS DIDN'T KNOW SHE WOULD ONE DAY BE A FULL TIME CAREGIVER TO HER HUSBAND NORM.

20:00:03 he winked at me and all I could say to my friends is who is that old guy winking at me because I was 14 and he was 18, but we've been married 66 years so. I guess it was a good wink 16

THAT WINK- IS STILL THERE,

BUT SOMETIMES NORM IS NOT.

HE HAS ALZHEIMER'S.

PART OF HIS THERAPY NOW INCLUDES ART AT THE SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER.

20:07:32 it's about sparking memories. 34

AS THE HEALTH SPECIALIST AT THE ALVIN A. DUBIN ALZHEIMER'S RESOURCE CENTER,

ANGEL DUNCAN KNOWS ART THERAPY HELPS MAINTAIN MEMORY FUNCTIONS. NOW SHE'S LAUNCHING TO PROVE IT HELPS IN OTHER WAYS.

20:09:13 I'm working on developing an art therapy assessment tool for depression in Alzheimer's disease. 17

DEPRESSION- AND OTHER FEELINGS- REVEALED WITH EACH BRUSHSTROKE.

I cant go back to war.

20:07:16 the main process with it is storytelling, you have to get them to talk about it, what does it remind you of. 22

THE ARTWORK BRINGS UP MEMORIES. AND GIVE THE PATIENT THE CHANCE TO TALK ABOUT THEM.

SOME CARETAKERS- ARE ALREADY SEEING THE DIFFERENCE.

20:01:52 she started coming back, her memory started to improve, she started to engage in conversation again 00

IT'S THERAPY FOR THE PATIENT- AND THE CAREGIVER.

THAT DOESN'T NEED TO STOP AT THIS DOOR.

19:57:00 I'm going to go home and try to duplicate it 02

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BRUSH STROKES AUCTION-CG


YOU CAN PURCHASE ART JUST LIKE THE PAINTINGS FROM THAT STORY AT A SILENT AUCTION THIS WEEK.

THE EVENT IS CALLED 'BRUSHSTROKES FROM THE SOUL' AND RAISES MONEY FOR ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH.

IT'S AT THE ALVIN A. DUBIN ALZHEIMER'S RESOURCE CENTER ON BRANTLEY COMMONS COURT IN FORT MYERS.

THE AUCTION IS THURSDAY FROM FIVE-30 TO SEVEN-30,

BUT YOU HAVE TO R.S.V.P IN ADVANCE.

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NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT


THE SEX SCANDAL INVOLVING DAVID PETRAEUS IS GROWING!

TONIGHT ANOTHER TOP RANKING MAN IN THE MILITARY IS UNDER INVESTIGATION!

AND TONIGHT A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WOMAN WONDERS WHY THE TWO DOGS WHO ATTACKED AND KILLED HER DOG--

ARE STILL ROAMING FREE!

PLUS--

"a 73 year-old grandmother chases off a burglar in lehigh acres. i'm nbc-2's meaghan smith- wait until you hear her story." Return to index of stories...


A) DOG ON DOG CRIME-VO-WIPE


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B) MEAGHAN STANDUP-SOT TOPS


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41 OFFICER INVOLVED CRASH


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