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DIRECTORS PAGE TONIGHT AT SIX-CLIP
OPEN-CLIP TEASE TWO
MAN TACKLES BURGLAR-SOTVO OC A) HANDING OUT TURKEYS-VOTOPS
MAN TACKLES BURGLAR-PKG GEN TRX-CLIP
FM WATERFRONT-trx plasma FORECAST OPEN-CLIP
FM WATERFRONT-PKG FORECAST-WXWALL
storage robbery-vo FM HANDING OUT TURKEYS-VO
IMMOKALEE HOME ROBBERY-SS FM HANDING OUT TURKEYS-SOT VO
ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT-TRX NATVOTOPS CAPE HANDING OUT TURKEYS-VOTOPS
ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT-PKG CAPE HANDING OUT TURKEYS-SOT VO
NYC PROTESTS-WIPE NATVOTOPS SPORTS NEXT-2-SHOT VO
OIL RIG UPDATE-VO GEN TRX-CLIP
OIL RIG UPDATE-SOT VO SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
HARRY CHAPIN FOOD-VO CME TITLEHOLDERS-ONCAM
HARRY CHAPIN FOOD-SOT VO CME TITLEHOLDERS 3RD ROUND-VOTOPS
TONIGHT AT SIX-CLIP LEADERBOARD-CGTOPS
TEASE ONE LEADERS REAX-SOTTOPS
A) OBAMA ABROAD-VOTOPS LAMELY ADVANCES AT QSCHOOL-ONCAM
B) HOSTESS EMPTY SHELVES-SOTVO FGCU WOMEN CHARLOTTE-CGTOPS
WEATHER-STC FGCU MEN DUKE PREVIEW-VOTOPS
GEN TRX-CLIP ENFIELD REAX-SOTTOPS
SYRIA UPDATE-TRX VOTOPS ACC TITLE GAME-ONCAM
OBAMA ABROAD-ONCAM FLORIDA STATE MARYLAND-VOTOPS
OBAMA ABROAD-PKG FLORIDA JACKSONVILLE STATE-VOTOPS
TEXAS PLANT FIRE FOLO-TRX VO MIAMI SOUTH FLORIDA-VOTOPS
DETECTIVE THREAT-ONCAM CLEMSON NC STATE-VOTOPS
FAMU BAND FLORIDA CLASSIC-VO OHIO STATE WISCONSIN-VOTOPS
RUN ON HOSTESS-OC SOT VO PLAY OF THE WEEK NOMINEES-VOTOPS
PUNTA GORDA LIGHT FEST-OC DBX SPORTS CLOSE-ONCAM
PUNTA GORDA LIGHT FEST-REM CLOSE-4SHOT


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MAN TACKLES BURGLAR-SOTVO OC


GOOD EVENING, I'M JENNIFER TRAMMELL.

A BREAK IN IS CUT SHORT WHEN A LEE COUNTY COUPLE *SPOTS THE BURGLAR INSIDE THEIR CAR.

THE MAN TOOK MATTERS INTO HIS OWN HANDS -- AND TACKLED THE INTRUDER TO THE GROUND.

"33:00all I saw was my wife with her hand full of the guy's shirt. That man was much bigger than her."

IT HAPPENED INSIDE A GATED COMMUNITY IN THE IONA AREA.

TONIGHT, NBC-2'S LEIGH DANA SPOKE TO THE HOMEOWNER WHO SAYS HE WAS JUST TRYING TO PROTECT HIS WIFE. Return to index of stories...


MAN TACKLES BURGLAR-PKG


INSIDE THIS GARAGE -

A BRAZEN BURGLAR.

33:58 the fact that he's in an open garage with a door to the house right here, that's pretty scary

GREG ST. CLAIR SAYS HE WAS GETTING READY TO HEAD OUT FOR DINNER THURSDAY NIGHT

WHEN HIS WIFE SPOTTED

THIS MAN -

ROBERT WARD RUMMAGING THROUGH THEIR CAR.

32:06 she immediately screamed. He saw her, he took off running out of the garage. She took after him.

THAT'S WHEN ST. CLAIR WENT AFTER HIM TOO -- CHASING HIM OFF THEIR PROPERTY ON CATALPA COVE DRIVE.

greg st. George/ victim

33:00 all I saw was my wife with her hand full of the guy's shirt. He was much bigger than her. And I'm thinking I've got to do something to make sure he can't hurt her.

Leigh

It was right here in front of their home where st. Clair tackled ward to the ground, pinning him down for 15 minutes until Deputies arrived.

33:20 he struggled at first, when he saw he couldn't get up and his hands were pinned behind his back, he just laid there."

DEPUTIES SAY WARD STOLE ABOUT 5 BUCKS FROM ST. CLAIR -- AND THE VALET KEY TO THE CAR.

DEPUTIES ALSO FOUND A POCKET KNIFE ON HIM.

ACCORDING TO THE ARREST REPORT,

WARD TOLD DEPUTIES HE WAS JUST LOOKING FOR SPARE CHANGE.

PEOPLE ON THE BLOCK SAY THEY ARE STUNNED TO SEE SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPEN IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD

JOHN DUPOULOS/ NEIGHBOR

"it's a quiet neighborhood and supposed to be safe."

TONIGHT, WARD IS IN THE LEE COUNTY JAIL, FACING BURGLARY CHARGES.

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FM WATERFRONT-trx plasma


A MULTIMILLION DOLLAR PROJECT CHANGING THE LOOK OF DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS IS JUST A FEW WEEKS AWAY FROM BEING COMPLETED.

THE RIVER BASIN PROJECT.WILL BRING THE CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER A BLOCK CLOSER TO DOWNTOWN.

NBC 2'S KIM BROWN EXPLAINS EXACTLY WHEN IT'LL BE DONE. Return to index of stories...


FM WATERFRONT-PKG


BIKING THROUGH DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.

THE SAUNDERS CAN'T HELP BUT STOP TO CHECK OUT THE RIVER BASIN PROJECT.

It's just something fascinating to be able to have one more amenity in this area that we kind if call home.

THIS IS THE VIEW OF THE FIVE POINT THREE MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT FROM THE FIRESTONE SKYBAR.

THE BASIN HAS BEEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION SINCE MARCH.

IT'S PART OF THE FIRST PHASE OF WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT.

NATS

THE BASIN WILL SERVE AS A RETENTION AREA FOR STORM WATER RUN OFF.

BEFORE IT'S FILTERED AND RELEASED INTO THE RIVER.

MAYOR RANDY HENDERSON SAYS THE AREA IS ALSO DESIGNED TO BRING IN NEW SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS.

It was important for the city in the sense that it finishes off what we started 7 or 8 years ago in the way if infrastructure improvements. 4 16 23 4 16 26 This will set the table for developers to come in.

CREWS ARE WORKING ON FINISHING TOUCHES. LIKE BUILDING BENCHES.

THEN, THEY'LL CLEAR THE CONSTRUCTION STAGING.

AND UNVEIL THE NEW DOWNTOWN LOOK DECEMBER 7TH.

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OTHERS STOPPING BY THOUGH. AREN'T AS EXCITED ABOUT THE RIVER BASIN.

The project turns into a very expensive sidewalk.

ALAN CURRY SAYS HE COMES DOWNTOWN OFTEN FOR THE RESTAURANTS AND ATMOSPHERE.

BUT THE BASIN DOESN'T APPEAL TO HIM.

It would have been really nice if they had allowed boats or something to come in there.

THE MAYOR SAYS ADDITIONAL BOAT ACTIVITES MAY COME DURING THE SECOND PHASE.

SO FOR NOW.THOSE LIKE SAUNDERS ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEW FEEL THE BASIN WILL BRING.

I've the seen the growth. I've been monitoring the growth ever since I was a kid.

IN FORT MYERS KIM BROWN NBC2. Return to index of stories...


storage robbery-vo


ALL NEW TONIGHT-

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE SEARCHING FOR ANSWERS,

AFTER 13 STORAGE UNITS ARE BROKEN INTO OVERNIGHT.

IT HAPPENED AT METRO SELF STORAGE ON SUMMERLIN ROAD.

ACCORDING TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE REPORT- AN EMPLOYEE ARRIVED AROUND 8 AM AND FOUND 13 STORAGE UNITS BROKEN INTO.

THEIR LOCKS- TAKEN OFF WITH A LOCK CUTTER.

IT'S UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME WHAT WAS TAKEN.

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IMMOKALEE HOME ROBBERY-SS


AN IMMOKALEE WOMAN COMES HOME FROM A TRIP OUT OF TOWN --

TO FIND HER HOME *ROBBED -- AND HER BIG SCREEN T-V MISSING.

USING FINGER PRINTS LEFT BEHIND, COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES TRACKED DOWN 23-YEAR-OLD WILBUR SENAT.

ACCORDING TO THE ARREST REPORT -- SENAT TOOK THE STORM SHUTTER OFF A BACK WINDOW AND SMASHED IT IN.

WHEN DEPUTIES CAUGHT UP WITH SENAT EARLY YESTERDAY MORNING -- HE DENIED BREAKING THE WINDOW -- BUT THE DEPUTY HAD NEVER MENTIONED THE WINDOW WAS BROKEN.

SENAT FACES BURGLARY AND GRAND THEFT CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT-TRX NATVOTOPS


ROCKETS KEEP FALLING IN GAZA AND IN ISRAEL.

AND NOW THERE ARE OMINOUS SIGNS THAT THE CONFLICT COULD ESCALATE INTO A GROUND WAR.

THOUSANDS OF ISRAELI GROUND TROOPS LINE THE GAZA BORDER TONIGHT

NBC'S AYMAN MOHYELDIN HAS THIS REPORT FROM GAZA CITY. Return to index of stories...


ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT-PKG


For the fourth straight night Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are bracing themselves for what could be a very deadly evening of Israeli airstrikes and drones.

The fear on everyone's mind, though has to circle around a possible ground invasion and what that means.

Israel has amassed thousands of soldiers on the border.

Palestinians are extremely nervous that that could be an ominous sign that a ground invasion is imminent.

But there is a glimmer of hope.

Egyptian officials are meeting with the heads of Palestinian factions in Cairo.

They are trying to secure a commitment from these factions to cease all hostilities and rocket fire into Israel.

In the past several days Palestinian factions have been able to fire rockets as far away into Israel as Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

Now from an Israeli perspective, that really is a game changer because it potentially means that two of Israel's largest population centers are now within reach of Palestinian rockets.

"We have more than one million people under fire now. This is the place we have to protect. Again. Again. You see we have to run. Let's go. Let's go."

REPORTER CLOSE:

THE FEAR IS IF THESE TALKS IN CAIRO FAIL AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO GET A CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES THEN A GROUND INVASION COULD BE IMMINENT AND EVERYONE WE'VE BEEN SPEAKING TO HERE IN GAZA IN TERMS OF OFFICIALS AND PALESTINIAN POLITICIANS AND OTHERS IT WOULD BE THE PEOPLE OF GAZA WHO WOULD SUFFER THE MOST AND THAT WOULD BE A DISASTEROUS CONSEQUENCE FOR ALL OF ITS INHABITENTS.

AYMAN MOHYELDIN, NBC NEWS, GAZA. Return to index of stories...


NYC PROTESTS-WIPE NATVOTOPS


WHILE THE VIOLENCE ESCALATES BETWEEN ISRAEL AND GAZA. PROTESTERS GATHERED OUTSIDE THE ISRAELI CONSULATE IN NEW YORK CITY FRIDAY NIGHT.

A PRO-PALESTINIAN GROUP. CARRYING SIGNS. CALLED ON ISRAEL TO STOP BOMBING GAZA.

THEY SEE THE PALESTINIANS AS FREEDOM FIGHTERS. AND CALLED ON THE U-S TO END ALL AID TO ISRAEL. Return to index of stories...


OIL RIG UPDATE-VO


TONIGHT -- CREWS ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR TWO OIL PLATFORM WORKERS AFTER FRIDAY'S EXPLOSION IN THE GULF.

FOUR OTHER WORKERS HAVE BEEN HOSPITALIZED WITH SECOND AND THIRD DEGREE BURNS.

THEY'RE BEING TREATED AT A HOSPITAL IN BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA.

A LEAD DOCTOR SAID THE WORKERS ARE FROM THE PHILIPPINES, AND THE NEXT FEW DAYS ARE CRUICIAL TO THEIR SURVIVAL. Return to index of stories...


OIL RIG UPDATE-SOT VO


The next 48 to 72 hours is a critical time period and as a team we

are

focused on the following things: stabilization of the patient's airways,

replacing fluids that have been lost due to the burn injuries and local

wound

care with anti-bacterial dressings to combat potential infection."

***TOGETHER

Our hearts are with these patients

right

now; those who remain missing as well as their loved ones. And we would like

to thank everyone for their prayers and support."

WAIT

THE PLATFORM IS OWNED BY BLACK ELK ENERGY.

THE BLAZE STARTED WHEN WORKERS WERE USING A TORCH TO CUT AN OIL LINE. Return to index of stories...


HARRY CHAPIN FOOD-VO


A LOCAL FOOD BANK NEEDS YOUR HELP TO PROVIDE THANKSGIVING MEAL TO LOCAL FAMILIES.

THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK NEEDS ABOUT TWO TO THREE THOUSAND MORE TURKEYS TO MEET THE NEED.

LAST YEAR THEY HAD 15-THOUSAND.

AND THIS YEAR THEY SAY THE NEED WILL BE ABOUT THE SAME. Return to index of stories...


HARRY CHAPIN FOOD-SOT VO


There's people that are getting jobs, but of you hear what's going on, a lot of those jobs are paying less. And so we're seeing a lot more working poor. And people, that it's a tough decision whether they pay for food or their kids shoes and things like that.

THE FOOD BANK ALSO NEEDS THE FIXINS' TOO. TO GO WITH THE TURKEY.

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TEASE ONE


ON HIS FIRST TRIP ABROAD SINCE WINNING RE-ELECTION --

PRESIDENT OBAMA IS MAKING HISTORY.

WE'LL EXPLAIN *WHY.

AND -- *HOW HE'S WORKING TO STRENGTHEN TIES WITH SOUTHEAST ASIA.

PLUS --

"Promptly bought 22 boxes of Hostess products. so, we should not run out."

WITH THE NEWS THAT HOSTESS IS SHUTTING DOWN.

WE LOOK AT THE RUSH FOR TWINKIES AND HO-HO'S.

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WEATHER-STC


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SYRIA UPDATE-TRX VOTOPS


AMATEUR VIDEO OUT OF SYRIA APPEARS TO SHOW RESISTANCE FIGHTERS MAKING GAINS AGAINST THE OPPRESSIVE GOVERNMENT.

FIGHTERS CLAIM TO HAVE CAPTURED AN AIR BASE USED BY THE SYRIAN MILITARY.

REBELS ALSO CLAIM TO HAVE TAKEN DOWN A GOVERNMENT HELICOPTER NEAR DAMASCUS. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA ABROAD-ONCAM


PRESIDENT OBAMA IS ON HIS WAY TO ASIA AT THIS HOUR. HEADING TO A SUMMIT TO SHORE UP RELATIONS WITH AMERICA'S ALLIES IN THE PACIFIC.

ON MONDAY. HE'LL BECOME THE FIRST SITTING AMERICAN PRESIDENT TO VISIT MYANMAR.

BRIAN MOOAR HAS THE STORY. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA ABROAD-PKG


PRESIDENT OBAMA TOOK OFF FOR ASIA. ON HIS FIRST OVERSEAS TRIP SINCE WINNING RE-ELECTION.

HE'LL BE ATTENDING A SUMMIT OF ASIAN LEADERS IN CAMBODIA.

AND STOPPING IN MYANMAR. WHERE HE'LL MEET OPPOSITION LEADER.

AND FELLOW NOBEL LAUREATE AUNG SAN SUU KYI

STILL. HE CAN'T GET ESCAPE POLITICAL TURMOIL AT HOME - AND THE LOOMING CRISIS IN THE MIDDLE EAST.

"I think we're one step short of an all-out ground operation into Gaza."

AS ISRAEL TRADES DEADLY ATTACKS WITH HAMAS.

THE PRESIDENT IS TRYING TO MAKE PEACE WITH CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS.

THEY HAVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31st TO COMPROMISE ON TAX CUTS AND SPENDING.

OR RISK TAKING THE NATION OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF THAT COULD IMPERIL THE ECONOMY.

MEANWHILE. LAWMAKERS ARE WAGING PARTISAN BATTLE OVER U-N AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE.

AND WHETHER HER STATEMENTS ABOUT THE DEADLY CONSULATE ATTACK IN LIBYA MAKE HER UNFIT TO SERVE AS SECRETARY OF STATE.

HEARINGS ON THE ATTACK BROUGHT FALLEN CIA CHIEF DAVID PETRAEUS OUT OF SECLUSION.

BUT HE WASN'T TALKING ABOUT THE SEX SCANDAL THAT'S STILL SENDING SHOCKWAVES THROUGH THE CAPITAL.

FOR THE PRESIDENT. A POST-ELECTION TRIP - BUT NO VACATION AFTER A BUSY WEEK.

BRIAN MOOAR. NBC NEWS. WASHINGTON. Return to index of stories...


TEXAS PLANT FIRE FOLO-TRX VO


THE FIRE AT A TEXAS CHEMICAL PLANT IS OUT TONIGHT.AND INITIAL TESTS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SHOW THERE'S NO IMMEDIATE DANGER.

EXPLOSIONS WERE FELT AT THE NEXEO SOLUTIONS PLANT IN GARLAND, TEXAS FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

THE FIRE CONTAINED MOSTLY METHANOL.

AIR QUALITY TESTS SHOW NORMAL TO LOW LEVELS OF METHANOL AROUND THE PLANT.

NO WORD ON WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE.

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DETECTIVE THREAT-ONCAM


IN JACKSONVILLE -- A SHERIFF'S DETECTIVE RESIGNED AFTER MAKING THREATENING COMMENTS ABOUT PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.

NOW, THERE'S AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION.

THE SHERIFF TOLD THE LOCAL PAPER THE REMARKS BY DETECTIVE SAM KOIVISTO WERE NOT A LEGITIMATE THREAT, BUT THEY WERE UNACCEPTABLE WORKPLACE CONDUCT.

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FAMU BAND FLORIDA CLASSIC-VO


FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 32 YEARS -- FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY'S MARCHING BAND DID NOT PLAY DURING HALFTIME AT THIS YEAR'S FLORIDA CLASSIC.

TODAY'S GAME IS ALSO THE FIRST FLORIDA CLASSIC SINCE FAMU DRUM MAJOR ROBERT CHAMPION DIED.

HE WAS BEATEN DURING A HAZING INCIDENT.

CHAMPION DIED IN ORLANDO AFTER PLAYING IN THE BAND'S HALFTIME SHOW DURING THE 2011 CLASSIC GAME.

THE FAMU BAND WAS SUSPENDED FOLLOWING THE HAZING INCIDENT. Return to index of stories...


RUN ON HOSTESS-OC SOT VO


NEWS OF THE DECISION TO CLOSE THE HOSTESS COMPANY HAS STARTED A STAMPEDE FOR TWINKIES, HO-HO'S AND ALL THE OTHER FAMOUS HOSTESS PRODUCTS.

"I've been coming to this store since I was a little kid, you know? I like these snacks. I love them."

"I had to rush over here right after work cause I wanted to make sure I got some of this stuff."

PRODUCTS POPPED UP ON EBAY.WITH PRICES AS HIGH AS 15-HUNDRED DOLLARS.

HOSTESS ANNOUNCED IT WOULD SHUT DOWN THIS WEEK FOLLOWING A LABOR DISPUTE. Return to index of stories...


PUNTA GORDA LIGHT FEST-OC DBX


GETTING RIGHT INTO THE HOLIDAY SEASON.

THE CITY OF PUNTA GORDA MAKES IT OFFICIAL TONIGHT WITH THE LIGHTING OF THE VILLAGE FESTIVAL.

NBC-2'S GEORGE SOLIS IS THERE, HE JOINS US LIVE.

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TEASE TWO


JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING --

PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE COMING TOGETHER TO MAKE SURE THOSE IN NEED GET A FEAST, TOO.

BUT THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HELP *EVERYONE.

WHY THE HOLD UP -- STILL AHEAD ON NBC2. Return to index of stories...


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FORECAST-WXWALL


MIX OF SUN AND CLOUDS ON SUNDAY

Finally, those pesky clouds started to erode away on Saturday. Is that foreshadowing our days to come? Absolutely.

You're really going to like this forecast!

The reason why - an area of low pressure sitting to the northeast of Florida ushered in some dry air, and that dry air is helping to erase the clouds from our sky. However, we did pay a price for that on Saturday. The added sunshine, combined with that low, caused our atmosphere to become a little unstable. So as a result some of the area picked up a good deluge.

We're going to continue with the sunshine, but thanks to the dry air infiltrating southwest Florida, our rain chances will remain slim. In fact, 80% of the area will not see a drop on Sunday.

We'll start the week off on a dry note, too. Monday and Tuesday will be fabulous. Some clouds up above, yes, but lots of sunshine will permeate the southwest Florida skies! Lows will be around 60 and daytime highs around our average of 81.

On Wednesday we encounter another "obstacle" in our weather pattern. A tiny, but robust, low pressure will drop into the southeastern states. When that happens, a cold front will traverse the state, adding more clouds and increasing our rain chance.

Wednesday is the only day out of the next seven that could turn into a rain day.

After Wednesday, the sunshine comes back in full force. Clouds will be nearly nonexistent, and our temperatures will fall slightly above average, too!

Lows in the 50s, and highs in the 70s!

WX RUNDOWN:

BOATERS

EXTENDED

CITIES

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. Return to index of stories...


FM HANDING OUT TURKEYS-VO


ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TODAY-

HUNDREDS OF THANKSGIVING TURKEYS WERE HANDED OUT TO FAMILIES IN NEED.

IN EAST FORT MYERS, VOLUNTEERS PASSED OUT 8-HUNDRED AT THE SCHANDLER HALL COMMUNITY CENTER.

ALONG WITH FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER GROCERIES. Return to index of stories...


FM HANDING OUT TURKEYS-SOT VO


Sound - Lucia soria, east fm

1:14:27

Nation's been around for so long and I know they are always engaged in the community. I felt comfortable. I do need assistance with a food basket. They made me felt comfortable so I came here.

THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR NATION'S ASSOCIATION CHARITIES HAVE HAD A WAITING LIST FOR TURKEYS.

OFFICIALS SAY THOSE 400 PLUS FAMILIES SHOULD GET A TURKEY BY NEXT THURSDAY. Return to index of stories...


CAPE HANDING OUT TURKEYS-VOTOPS


AND IN CAPE CORAL, ALMOST 300 TURKEYS WERE HANDED AT THE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH ON SKYLINE BOULEVARD.

ORGANIZERS SAY THEY SEE NEW FACES EACH YEAR AS MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE IN NEED. Return to index of stories...


CAPE HANDING OUT TURKEYS-SOT VO


Yvonne Henry, food pantry director

With feeding them today we are opening a big door and gap. And that thy have somewhere they can come eat and fellowship and have all of it in one thing.

THE CHURCH OPENED ITS FOOD PANTRY IN 2009.

IT STARTED SERVING ABOUT 2-HUNDRED FAMILIES A MONTH.

NOW IT'S UP TO 22-HUNDRED FAMILIES.EACH MONTH. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS NEXT-2-SHOT VO


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CME TITLEHOLDERS-ONCAM


GET READY FOR AN EARLY THANKSGIVING WEEK TREAT AT TWIN EAGLES GOLF CLUB IN NAPLES TOMORROW.

WE'RE SET UP FOR A SHOOTOUT IN THE FINAL ROUND OF THE L-P-G-A TOUR'S C-M-E TITLEHOLDERS.

WITH MORE THAN A DOZEN TOP-TIER PLAYERS WITHIN SIX SHOTS OF THE LEAD THROUGH THREE ROUNDS. WE SHOULD GET QUITE A SHOW. Return to index of stories...


CME TITLEHOLDERS 3RD ROUND-VOTOPS


A DOUBLE-BOGEY AT THE 2ND ERASED AI MIYAZATO'S ONE-STROKE LEAD HEADING INTO TODAY'S THIRD ROUND.

NA YEON CHOI TOOK ADVANTAGE. GETS THE PAR AT NINE. 2-STROKE LEAD MAKING THE TURN.

SO YEON YU. IN TROUBLE AT THE 9TH. GREAT CHIP ON THE GREEN. GETS A SHOT AT PAR.

THEN DRAINS THE PUTT FOR THE BIG SAVE. SHE'S 2 SHOTS BACK AT 10 UNDER.

CHOI WAS STRONG ON THE BACK NINE. LONG BIRDIE IN AT 17. STILL IN THE LEAD AT 12 UNDER.

MEANWHILE, MIYAZATO CAME BACK STRONG. BIRDIES 17, TOO. SHE'S ONE SHOT BACK OF CHOI HEADING INTO SUNDAY. Return to index of stories...


LEADERBOARD-CGTOPS


CHOI IS THE ONLY PLAYER WHO HAS SHOT IN THE 60S IN ALL THREE ROUNDS.

SHE'LL PLAY WITH MIYAZATO AND YU ON SUNDAY.

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LAMELY ADVANCES AT QSCHOOL-ONCAM


HE DID IT BY THE SKIN OF HIS TEETH. BUT FORT MYERS'S DEREK LAMELY HAS ADVANCED TO THE FINAL STATE OF Q-SCHOOL QUALIFYING FOR THE P-G-A TOUR.

HE NEEDED TO MAKE THE TOP 19 IN THE SECOND QUALIFYING STAGE AT SOUTHERN HILLS PLANTATION CLUB. AND LAMELY TIED FOR 19TH AT 8-UNDER PAR TO SQUEAK THROUGH.

ONE OF THE PLAYERS LAMELY TIED WITH. DONALD CONSTABLE. WON THE TERRA COTTA INVIATATIONAL AT NAPLES NATIONAL THIS YEAR. Return to index of stories...


FGCU WOMEN CHARLOTTE-CGTOPS


LAMELY IS AN F-G-C-U ALUM. HE WOULDN'T LIKE THIS SCORE.

THE EAGLES WOMEN'S HOOPS TEAM LOSES AT CHARLOTTE, 79-60.

THE EAGLES WERE 3 FOR 22 FROM THREE POINT RANGE. Return to index of stories...


FGCU MEN DUKE PREVIEW-VOTOPS


WINNING AT CHARLOTTE IN WOMEN'S HOOPS IS TOUGH.

WINNING AT DUKE IN MEN'S HOOPS IS NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE.

BUT THAT'S THE TASK AT HAND FOR THE F-G-C-U MEN TOMORROW NIGHT.

THE EAGLES GOT THE BIGGEST WIN IN SCHOOL HISTORY OVER MIAMI EARLIER THIS WEEK.

NOW. THEY'LL TRY TO TAME THE BLUE DEVILS AND CAMERON CRAZIES. Return to index of stories...


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ACC TITLE GAME-ONCAM


ACCORDING TO STUB HUB DOT COM. LOWER LEVEL TICKETS TO THE ACC FOOTBALL TITLE GAME WILL COST YOU ANYWHERE FROM 68 TO A THOUSAND DOLLARS PER SEAT.

THE FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES FOUND A WAY AROUND THAT.

ALL THEY HAD TO DO WAS BEAT THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS TODAY FOR AN ALL-EXPENSES PAID TRIP TO THE GAME. WITH THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE. Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA STATE MARYLAND-VOTOPS


THE NOLES WOULD CAPTURE THE A-C-C ATLANTIC TITLE WITH A VICTORY OVER THE TERPS.

DEVONTA FREEMAN'S CAREER DAY MADE IT HAPPEN. FREEMAN STARTING THE PARTY WITH A 5-YARD TOUCHDOWN RUN.

HE'D ADD ANOTHER TD LATER. AND 146 RUSHING YARDS.

DUSTIN HOPKINS BECAME THE NCAA'S ALL-TIME LEADING SCORER AMONG KICKERS.

NOLES' ROLL, 41-14. Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA JACKSONVILLE STATE-VOTOPS


SEVENTH-RANKED FLORIDA WILL BE COMING TO TALLAHASSEE NEXT WEEK. BUT FIRST. THE GATORS HAD TO TAKE CARE OF MIGHTY JACKSONVILLE STATE.

LIKE LAST WEEK, THIS ONE WASN'T PRETTY FOR FLORIDA. GATORS ONLY GOT TWO TOUCHDOWNS. MIKE GILLISLEE ON A SEVEN YARD RUN.

THEN JONATHAN BOSTIC ON A 7-YARD INTERCEPTION RETURN SCORE.

BUT IT WAS ENOUGH TO GET THE JOB DONE. FLORIDA WINS, 23-0. Return to index of stories...


MIAMI SOUTH FLORIDA-VOTOPS


A MIAMI WIN OVER DUKE NEXT WEEK AND SOME HELP WOULD PUT THE CANES IN THE A-C-C TITLE GAME AGAINST F-S-U.

CANES LOOKING SHARP AGAINST SOUTH FLORIDA TODAY.

ALREADY UP BIG IN THE THIRD. STEPHEN MORRIS LOOKING FOR THE BIG PLAY. THERE IT IS. 87 YARD TOUCHDOWN PASS TO HERB WATERS. 28-3 GAME. MIAMI WINS, 40-9. Return to index of stories...


CLEMSON NC STATE-VOTOPS


11TH-RANKED CLEMSON TRAILED BY DOUBLE DIGITS TO N-C STATE ON ITS HOME FIELD.

SOUTH FORT MYERS GRAD SAMMY WATKINS. TAKING CARE OF THAT. 27 YARD TOUCHDOWN GRAB FOR A 27-24 LEAD IN THE SECOND.

SAMMY HAD 10 GRABS FOR 115 YARDS AND A TOUCHDOWN.

CLEMSON WINS, 62-48. Return to index of stories...


OHIO STATE WISCONSIN-VOTOPS


OHIO STATE TRYING TO GET TO ELEVEN AND OHH. AT WISCONSIN.

TIED IN THE SECOND. NAPLES HIGH GRAD CARLOS HYDE GIVING HIS BUCKEYES THE LEAD. 15 YARD TOUCHDOWN RUN. 14-7 OHIO STATE.

THE GAME WENT TO OVERTIME.

THAT'S WHERE HYDE SCORED THE GAME WINNING T-D.

BUCKEYES WIN AGAIN, 21-14. Return to index of stories...


PLAY OF THE WEEK NOMINEES-VOTOPS


AND MAKE SURE YOU VOTE FOR THE FINAL INSTALLMENT OF OUR GRIDIRON 2DAY PLAY OF THE WEEK. WHICH WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY.

EAST LEE COUNTY'S KENDALL SAWYER, FIRST BAPTIST'S JONAH BUELTEL, AND THE SOUTH FORT MYERS SPECIAL TEAMS ARE THIS WEEK'S NOMINEES.

ALL THREE TEAMS MOVED ON IN THE PLAYOFFS LAST NIGHT.

TO VOTE. HEAD TO N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS CLOSE-ONCAM


SPRINT CUP POINTS LEADER BRAD KESELOWSKI WILL START IN THE FRONT ROW FOR NASCAR'S FINALE AT HOMESTEAD. THANKS TO POLESITTER JOEY LOGANO'S WRECK AT PRACTICE.

KESELOWSKI LEADS JIMMIE JOHNSON BY 20 POINTS.

THAT'S SPORTS. WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK. Return to index of stories...


CLOSE-4SHOT


GOODBYE Return to index of stories...