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DIRECTORS PAGE TZ1 A) POWERBALL JACKPOT INCREASE-VO-WIPE
HLA HEADLINES TZ1 B) XMAS TREE BUGS-VOTOPS
5PM OPEN-CLIP TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC
DUNN TRIAL WITH JURY-2SH-PUSH-BOXES NEW GREEWELL PARK-OC
DUNN TRIAL WITH JURY-TRX-REM-LIVE NEW GREEWELL PARK-PKG
DUNN TRIAL WITH JURY-VO MARKET CLOSE-CGTOPS
DUNN TRIAL WITH JURY-SOTVO ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP
DUNN TRIAL WITH JURY-REM-LIVE FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
LEE CO ATTORNEY FIGHT-2SH-PUSH-SS-OCTAG POWERBALL JACKPOT INCREASE-VOTOPS-2SH-BOXES
LEE CO ATTORNEY FIGHT-PLASMA POWERBALL JACKPOT INCREASE-REM-LIVE
LEE CO ATTORNEY FIGHT-TRX-PKG POWERBALL JACKPOT INCREASE-VO
LEE CO ATTORNEY FIGHT-PLASMA POWERBALL JACKPOT INCREASE-SOTVO
LEE CO AMBULANCE PURCHASE-OC POWERBALL JACKPOT INCREASE-REM-LIVE
DERELICT BOATS-OC-VO-BOXES POWERBALL JACKPOT INCREASE-OCTAG-BNR
DERELICT BOATS-REM-LIVE LICENSE PLATE VOTING CRASH-SS
DERELICT BOATS-PKG-BNR EDISON BUILDING MAKEOVER-VO
DERELICT BOATS-REM-LIVE NBC2 GIVING TREE-VO-SS
DERELICT BOATS-OCTAG-SS-OCTAG TEASE TWO-2SHOT
FM CIRCLE K ROBBERY-TRX-VO TZ2 A) XMAS TREE BUGS-VO
FM HOMICIDE PERSON OF INTERST-SSTOPS-VO TZ2 B) NAPLES GANG UNIT-VOTOPS
IMMOKALEE SHOOTING-VOTOPS-SS XMAS TREE BUGS-2SHOT
FPL RATE INCREASE-OC XMAS TREE BUGS-TRX-PKG
PANTHER DEATH-SS NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT
HANGING DOG UPDATE-SS A) INSURANCE RULING-VO-WIPE
TEASE ONE-2SHOT B) WHEELCHAIR CHASE-VOTOPS


DIRECTORS PAGE


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HLA HEADLINES


A BITTER BATTLE ESCALATES.

we both entered into this agreement with open EYES we understood the circumstances

THE LEE COUNTY ATTORNEY WANTS MORE THAN 100 GRAND TO LEAVE TOWN.

BUT COMMISSIONERS AREN'T WILLING TO PAY UP.

DERELICT AND DANGEROUS

A RECORD NUMBER OF ABANDONED BOATS ARE DAMAGING THE ENVIRONMENT, AND A HAZARD FOR OTHER BOATERS.

NOW LEE COUNTY IS SPENDING BIG MONEY TO CLEAN UP CANALS.

Ray Park/43:37 "it could potentially be somewhat of a nightmare."

AND AN N-B-C TWO CONSUMER ALERT SURE TO MAKE YOUR SKIN CRAWL.

WHAT YOU NEED TO LOOK FOR BEFORE YOU BRING YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE INTO YOUR HOUSE.

THE NEWS AT FIVE STARTS NOW. Return to index of stories...


5PM OPEN-CLIP


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DUNN TRIAL WITH JURY-2SH-PUSH-BOXES


GUILTY OF MURDER.

ROBERT DUNN CARRIED OUT A WELL THOUGHT OUT PLAN AND GUNNED DOWN HIS ESTRANGED WIFE IN FRONT OF CHILDREN AT A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE

GOOD EVENING I'M KELLIE BURNS.

AND I'M PETER BUSCH.

JUST MOMENTS AGO --

N-B-C TWO'S ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY TALKED WITH CHRISTINE DUNN'S FAMILY AFTER THEY HEARD THE VERDICT THEY WAITED NEARLY FIVE YEARS FOR. Return to index of stories...


DUNN TRIAL WITH JURY-TRX-REM-LIVE


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DUNN TRIAL WITH JURY-VO


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DUNN TRIAL WITH JURY-REM-LIVE


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LEE CO ATTORNEY FIGHT-2SH-PUSH-SS-OCTAG


LEE COUNTY COMMISIONERS WANT TO GET RID OF THE COUNTY ATTORNEY BUT ARE THEY WILLING TO PAY.

MICHAEL HUNT WANTS SIX FIGURES TO LEAVE ON HIS OWN TERMS.

BUT COMMISSIONERS SAY NO WAY.

NBC 2'S JOE ROETZ IS IN STUDIO WITH THE ESCALATING BATTLE. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO ATTORNEY FIGHT-PLASMA


IF THE COUNTY WANTS TO GET RID OF ITS ATTORNEY - THEY HAVE THREE OPTIONS:

FIRE HIM WITH CAUSE. PAY HIM HIS SALARY UNTIL HIS LAST DAY IN AUGUST. OR PAY HIM TO LEAVE SOONER.

AT LEAST THREE COMMISSIONERS WANT HIM GONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE - AND HUNT IS TRYING TO GET EVERY PENNY HE CAN. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO ATTORNEY FIGHT-TRX-PKG


why am I different than anybody else? That's what I want to ask - Good point.

LESS THAN TWO YEARS ON THE JOB -

AND COUNTY ATTORNEY MICHAEL HUNT IS ON HIS WAY OUT.

I believe it is time to move on

AFTER SCATHING REVIEWS ON HIS ANNUAL EVALUATION -

HUNT SUBMITTED HIS RESIGNATION FOR NEXT AUGUST, CITING FAMILY REASONS.

BUT COMMISSIONERS WANT THAT DATE MOVED UP.

whatever money we are paying for an unsatisfactory job - is wasted money.

THIS MORNING -

HUNT TOLD BOARD MEMBERS HE IS WILLING TO MOVE HIS LAST DAY UP TO DECEMBER 14TH.

IN RETURN HE WANTS 20 WEEKS PAY -

UNUSED SICK AND VACATION DAYS -

6 MONTHS HEALTH INSURANCE AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION.

A SEVERANCE PACKAGE WORTH MORE THAN 112-THOUSAND DOLLARS.

i'm not going to support 20 weeks pay - I'm just not.

i'm somewhere between accepting the resignation and termination.

LAST MONTH - COMMISSIONERS OFFERED COUNTY MANAGER KAREN HAWES NEARLY 200-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO RESIGN.

THIS IS THE 3RD TIME HUNT HAS APPROACHED THE BOARD WITH A DEAL THAT WOULD LET HIM LEAVE WITHOUT THE FEAR OF A LAWSUIT.

STILL - COMMISSIONERS SAY HUNT CAN DO BETTER - AND LEAVE WITH LESS PAY.

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LEE CO ATTORNEY FIGHT-PLASMA


COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN WANTS HUNT TO LEAVE WITH ONLY 13 WEEKS PAY - NOT 20.

HUNT WILL MEET WITH A COUNTY COMMISSIONER IN THE COMING DAYS TO TRY AND HAMMER OUT A FINAL SEVERANCE PACKAGE.

COMMISSIONERS HOPE TO VOTE ON THAT AT NEXT TUESDAY'S MEETING - WHICH COULD HAPPEN TO BE HUNT'S LAST DAY.

KELLIE? Return to index of stories...


LEE CO AMBULANCE PURCHASE-OC


WE ARE LEARNING TODAY LEE COUNTY AMBULANCES NEED AN EMERGENCY FIX -- TO THE TUNE OF TEN NEW AMBULANCES. AND EMS NEEDS TEN NEW TRUCKS.

THE AGING FLEET IS APARENTLY IN BAD SHAPE. SO NEXT WEEK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL TAKE AN EMERGENCY VOTE ON BUYING THE VEHICLES.

TOTAL COST: ONE-POINT-EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


DERELICT BOATS-OC-VO-BOXES


DANGEROUS EYESORES ARE PLAUGING LEE COUNTY WATERWAYS.

ABANDONED BOATS ARE STACKING UP AS OWNERS LEAVE THEM TO SINK --

AND THE COUNTY TO FOOT THE BILL.

N-B-C TWO'S STEVE CAMPION SAW THE ENTIRE PROCESS IN ACTION TODAY --

AND STEVE WE AREN'T TALKING ABOUT ROW BOATS HERE. Return to index of stories...


DERELICT BOATS-REM-LIVE


TAKE LIVE

FROM SHRIMP BOATS TO SAIL BOATS -- PEOPLE LEAVE PRETTY MUCH EVERY VESSEL YOU CAN THINK OF IN OUR PRISTINE WATERS -- POLLUTING ONE OF OUR GREATEST NATURAL RESOURCES.

TODAY -- CREWS LEVELED A BOAT AS IF IT WAS A CHILDHOOD TOY -- SMASHING IT TO PIECES ON LAND SO IT DOESN'T WASTE AWAY OUT OF SIGHT AND UNDERWATER. Return to index of stories...


DERELICT BOATS-PKG-BNR


TRT 132

Justin McBride, Lee County Coastal Project Manager -- 43-49 Melissa Kuzdzal, Paradise Marina Manager 57-101

TAKE PKG

Take nats

WITH EVERY CRACK --

TAKE NATS

AND EVERY JARRING POP --

***NATS***

-- WHAT FLOATED FOR NEARLY NINE DECADES -- SNAPS IN HALF.

Justin McBride, Lee Co. coastal project manager

1923 "these vessels are garbage. These vessels hurt the enivornment, the natural beauty of lee county. So we need to get them out."

THIS 42 FOOTER'S FINAL DAY MARKS -- JUST ANOTHER HAUL OF FORGOTTEN BOATS.

THE VESSEL IS JUST ONE OF 63 ALREADY PULLED FROM LEE COUNTY WATERWAYS In 2012 -- 8 MORE WILL BE PULLED ON TO LAND AND LEVELED BY YEAR'S END -- COSTING TAXPAYERS TENS OF THOUSAND OF DOLLARS.

McBride 1497 "it's illegal dumping. It's leaving trash in our waterways."

FINDING THE BOAT'S CAPTIANS TURNED FELONY LITTER BUGS -- PROVES TO BE A STORMY VOYAGE.

MCBRIDE 1490 "Unfortunately what we find is they disappear and we can't find the last registered owner."

WHILE MANY BOATS SINK -- OTHER DERILICT ONES ARE LEFT DOCKED FOR MONTHS -- AND SOMETIMES ABANDONED SHIPS JUST FLOAT ON IN -- TO THIS MARINA.

MelissA Kuzdzal, Paradise Marina

2530 "we want them to get them out. We want to get other boaters in. We need more docks cleared."

PARADISE MARINA MANAGER MELISSA KUZDZAL -- TELLS US SINCE MARCH -- THEY'VE DEALT WITH 4 FORGOTTEN BOATS --

THET TRY THEIR BEST TO KEEP THEM AFLOAT UNTIL COUNTY COTRACTORS CAN HAUL THEM AWAY.

Kuzdzal

2443 "it was dragging down the marina. When they're abandoned there no body taking care of them. Things happen. Boats need to be maintained daily. So they dont interfere with the waterways."

On average FOR EVERY BOAT THE COUNTY PAYS AN OUTSIDE company TO BRING IN AND DESTORY -- COSTS 1700 DOLLARS.

IF THE VESSEL IS SMALL ENOUGH -- LEE COUNTY DOES THE WORK FOR ABOUT 900 BUCKS.

CURRENTLY -- THEY'RE GOING AFTER TWO BOAT OWNERS IN COURT TO TRY TO GET REPAID.

IN MOST OTHER CASES -- THE SAILORS' CARELESS ACTIONS PIRATE TAXPAYERs' DOLLARs -- without punishment.

MCBRIDE

1835 "it can be very difficult to prove felony dumping. You almost have to catch someone in the act or have an omission of guilt." Return to index of stories...


DERELICT BOATS-REM-LIVE


TAKE LIVE

LAST YEAR -- THE COUNTY SPENT 90 dollars in grants on boat removal.

PROJECT MANAGERS EXPLAIN -- IF THEY DON'T TAKE PROBLEM BOATS OUT OF THE WATER EVERYONE IS LEFT TO SUFFER.

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DERELICT BOATS-OCTAG-SS-OCTAG


ACCORDING TO FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION --

EVERY BOAT OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DISPOSING OF THEIR BOAT PROPERLY.

SELLING IT OR TAKING IT TO AN APPROVED LANDFILL ARE THE IDEAL METHODS.

ILLEGAL METHODS ACCORDING TO F-W-C

WOULD BE SINKING IT --

CUTTING IT LOOSE OR DUMPING IT.

LEAVING IT AT A BOAT RAMP.

TYING IT UP WITHOUT ANY PLAN TO CONTINUE UP-KEEP.

BURNING IT.

GIVING IT AWAY WITHOUT LEGALLY TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP.

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FM CIRCLE K ROBBERY-TRX-VO


LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR THE MAN WHO ROBBED A CONVIENCE STORE IN NORTH FORT MYERS.

DEPUTIES SAY A MASKED MAN ARMED WITH A KNIFE DEMANDED MONEY FROM THE CLERK THIS MORNING ON BAY LINE DRIVE.

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


FM HOMICIDE PERSON OF INTERST-SSTOPS-VO


AND FORT MYERS POLICE NAME JONATHAN ESPINOSA A PERSON OF INTEREST IN A MURDER CASE.

INVESTIGATORS WANT TO TALK TO HIM ABOUT THE DEATH OF SHIRLEY ZERNA.

THE 28 YEAR OLD WAS FOUND DEAD INSIDE AN APARTMENT IN GULFSTREAM ISLES OFF BOYSCOUT DRIVE, BACK IN JUNE. Return to index of stories...


IMMOKALEE SHOOTING-VOTOPS-SS


NEW DETAILS ABOUT A SHOOTING IN IMMOKALEE LAST NIGHT.

COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES HAVE ISSUED A WARRANT FOR ALDRICE CUMMINGS WHO THEY BELIEVE HIT THE VICTIM WITH HIS CAR --

THEN BEGAN TO DRIVE AWAY BEFORE TURNING AROUND ONLY TO SHOOT THE VICTIM AND THEN RUN HIM OVER.

DESPITE ALL THAT.THE VICTIM.GERALD JAMES.IS IN STABLE CONDITION.

ANYONE WHO KNOWS WHERE CUMMINGS IS.PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


FPL RATE INCREASE-OC


FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT CUSTOMERS SHOUD GET READY FOR A RATE INCREASE AT THE BEGINNING OF NEXT YEAR.

THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION APPROVED A 246 MILLION DOLLAR ANNUAL RATE HIKE.

THAT MEANS RATES WILL GO UP BY AT LEAST TWO-59 BASED ON A THOUSAND KILOWATT USAGE A MONTH.

THE COMMISSION ALSO IS CONSIDERING A PROPOSAL TO INCREASE BASE RATES BY FOUR-10 IN JANUARY AND A DOLLAR-74 IN JUNE.

OVERALL RATES, THOUGH, WOULD NOT INCREASE IN JANUARY DUE TO FUEL SAVINGS. Return to index of stories...


PANTHER DEATH-SS


ANOTHER ENDANGERED FLORIDA PANTHER IS DEAD AFTER GETTING HIT BY A CAR IN COLLIER COUNTY.

THE LATEST HAPPENED YESTERDAY ON IMMOKALEE ROAD NEARLY FOUR MILES NORTH OF OIL WELL ROAD.

THIS IS THE 24TH PANTHER DEATH THIS YEAR ---

AND THE 16TH BY A CAR.

THERE ARE ONLY AN ESTIMATED 100 TO 120 PANTHERS LEFT IN THE WILD. Return to index of stories...


HANGING DOG UPDATE-SS


MYSTERY STILL SURROUNDS A DOG FOUND HANGED FROM A TREE IN EAST LEE COUNTY.

IT HAPPENED OFF GLEN AVENUE AND HOMESTEAD LANE IN BUCKINGHAM.

SINCE WE FIRST REPORTED IT --

LEE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES SAYS IT HASN'T GOTTEN ANY TIPS ON THE CASE.

A TEENAGER AND HIS MOTHER DISCOVERED THE GRUESOME SCENE LAST WEEK.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS OR LEE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


HALF A BILLION DOLLARS.

THAT IS HOW MUCH THE POWERBALL JACKPOT BALLOONED TO TODAY.

AS MORE PEOPLE ARE SNATCHING UP WHAT THEY HOPE ARE THE WINNING NUMBERS --

N-B-C TWO FOUND OUT THERE ARE STORES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THAT RATE AS SOME OF THE LUCKIEST IN THE NATION.

AND BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE --

THERE MIGHT BE ONE LITTLE PESKY PROBLEM YOU ARE OVERLOOKING. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) POWERBALL JACKPOT INCREASE-VO-WIPE


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TZ1 B) XMAS TREE BUGS-VOTOPS


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TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC


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NEW GREEWELL PARK-OC


A PLAN IS IN MOTION TO BUILD A NEW PARK IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

THE DEVELOPER WANTS EVERYTHING FROM A WATER PARK TO A-T-V TRAILS.

BUT AS N-B-C TWO'S JOELLE PARKS DISCOVERED.THE COUNTY AND INVESTORS ARE LEARNING FROM THE PAST BEFORE THEY MOVE FORWARD WITH THE PLAN. Return to index of stories...


NEW GREEWELL PARK-PKG


on county road 74 in Charlotte county- There's not much to see.

But it won't stay that way for long.

Sot mike greenwell

An 8 acre watermark, 2 zip line courses, over 26 miles of ate riding trails, 5 professionally designed end motor cross and super crossed racetracks."

Add in a 15,000 person ampithetere and campground.

The family friendly adventure park- now ready to build here.

Sot mike greenwell, investor Florida tracks and trails "Busch gardens is built on 360 acres were building a park on 1000 acres so its a huge huge undertaking.

Former Red Sox player and amusement park owner Mike greenwell is along for the ride.

Helping build and develop Florida tracks and trails.

Sot mike

I wanted to bring my 22 years of experience investing in Florida fun to this areas."

The special exemptions permits- approved by Charlotte county.

Sot Shaun cullinan, zoning official Charlotte county " it's just another family opportunity for them and its in a location that allowed for it."

The county and investors- working together to differentiate this project from the red neck yacht club just 4 miles down the road.

Sot Shaun

"The red neck yacht club is a much older project-late 90s, early 2000s when it went through, it was new, it was a new concept and no one laky knew what it would be and there have been some issue."

Because of that- the county required 24 conditions for tracks and trails to operate.

21 of which- the developers already included.

Sot Shaun

" public safety is the numbers one priority."

These are Things like a public safety plan, extra turn lanes and even a helipad.

Plus a few extras-

Sot mike

" it's always been important to have a safe, clean environment. There won't be any coolers at our place."

All of it- aiming to bring in tourist dollars, While also providing something for residents here.

Sot mike

It's for the community of southwest Florida, it's something that I thnk we've needed here for a long time."

Ground breaking is set for early 2013

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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 AND DRY WEATHER

The last time we saw any measurable rain was November 6th….and it doesn't appear there will be any significant rain any time soon around southwest Florida. A front is moving across the northern part of the state this evening and will only scare up some clouds down here. First Alert Doppler Radar remains quiet tonight as the low temperatures drop off, slowly, into the 60's by tomorrow morning. The forecast for Wednesday still looks good; however, there will be some scattered clouds throughout the day. You can also enjoy a fair amount of sunshine tomorrow as the high temperatures top out above 80 degrees once again. Forecast models still tell the story of warm afternoons and pleasant evenings for several more days.

It looks like another weak weather system will cross the area late Friday / early Saturday with a few clouds and very little, if any, rain showers.

Hurricane season ends on Friday and there are no developing systems to track in the Atlantic Basin. It looks like the 2012 season will end on a very quiet weather pattern. Return to index of stories...


POWERBALL JACKPOT INCREASE-VOTOPS-2SH-BOXES


THE POWERBALL JACKPOT HIT A NEW RECORD --

WEDNESDAY'S DRAWING IS NOW AN ESTIMATED HALF A BILLION DOLLARS

TICKET SALES SENT THE JACKPOT SOARING TO THE LARGEST EVER FOR THE POWERBALL --

AND SECOND LARGEST JACKPOT OF ALL TIME.

THE HIGHER THE JACKPOT GOES.

THE MORE PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO TAKE A SHOT.

N-B-C TWO'S LAUREN DISPIRITO FOUND OUT SOME OF THE LUCKIEST SELLING STORES ARE RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


POWERBALL JACKPOT INCREASE-REM-LIVE


PEOPLE HERE BUYING TICKETS

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take live tag

IF YOU WANT TO FIND THE WINNINGEST STORES NEAR YOU-- CHECK OUT THIS DATABASE FROM THE SUN SENTINEL -- WE HAVE THE LINK FOR YOU ON OUR WEBSITE--- YOU NEVER KNOW-- FLORIDA HAS SOME OF THE COUNTRY'S HIGHEST LOTTERY TICKET SALES-- AND THEREFORE, LOTS OF WINNERS COME FROM THIS STATE- DRAWING AT 10:59 TOMORROW NIGHT LIVE IN LEHIGH LAUREN NBC2 Return to index of stories...


POWERBALL JACKPOT INCREASE-VO


HERE AT JACK'S FOOD MARKET IN LEHIGH ACRES THEY'VE SEEN A STEADY STREAM OF PEOPLE BUYING POWERBALL TICKETS ALL DAY.

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THE 500 MILLION DOLLAR POWERBALL IS RIGHT NOW THE LARGEST JACKPOT IN THE WORLD-- AND THE SECOND LARGEST JACKPOT IN US HISTORY--

UP UNTIL YESTERDAY-- IT WAS A STORE IN DAVIE FLORIDA THAT HAD SOLD THE MOST POWERBALL TICKETS--

AND DURING TODAY'S LUNCH HOUR-- THE STATE LOTTERY REPORTS STORES SOLD 4 THOUSAND 100 TICKETS EVERY MINUTE.

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POWERBALL JACKPOT INCREASE-SOTVO


take sots - 2 back to back

trt for both sots together= 19 sec

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POWERBALL JACKPOT INCREASE-REM-LIVE


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POWERBALL JACKPOT INCREASE-OCTAG-BNR


WE HAVE POSTED A LINK TO THE WINNINGEST SPOTS TO BUY LOTTERY TICKETS ON OUR WEBSITE --

N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM.

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


LICENSE PLATE VOTING CRASH-SS


A LOT OF FLORIDIANS WANT A SAY IN OUR NEXT LICENSE PLATE.

VOTING WAS SO POPULAR ON THE FIRST DAY --

IT CRASHED THE WEBSITE.

THE SITE IS UP AND RUNNING AGAIN TODAY.

THERE ARE FOUR DESIGNS TO CHOOSE FROM.

THE NEW PLATES MAKE IT EASIER FOR TOLL BOOTH CAMERAS AND TRAFFIC CAMERAS TO READ.--

WE'VE PUT A LINK TO VOTE ON OUR WEBSITE N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM.

JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.

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EDISON BUILDING MAKEOVER-VO


ONE OF THE ORIGINAL BUILDINGS ON THE COLLIER CAMPUS OF EDISON STATE COLLEGE WILL SOON BE HISTORY.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL VOTE ON AN AGREEMENT TODAY WITH A GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO DEMOLISH THE 'A' BUILDING.

IN ITS PLACE WILL BE A NEW STUDENT LIFE CENTER. Return to index of stories...


NBC2 GIVING TREE-VO-SS


IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PROVIDE A GIFT TO SENIORS IN LOCAL NURSINBG HOMES.

NBC2'S 'GIVING TREES' ARE UP NOW INSIDE PERKINS RESTAURANTS ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

GRAB A TAG OFF THE TREE, BUY THE SUGGESTED GIFT, WRAP IT AND RETURN IT TO ANY PERKINS BY DECEMBER SEVENTH.

NBC2 AND THE KIWANIS CLUB WILL DELIVER THE GIFTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2SHOT


YOU'VE GOT THE CHRISTMAS TREE --

BUT IS THAT ALL YOU BROUGHT INTO YOUR HOUSE?

THE N-B-C TWO CONSUMER ALERT YOU'LL WANT TO HEAR WHETHER YOU'VE GOT YOUR TREE ALREADY OR NOT.

AND ALL NEW AT SIX--

IT'S GETTING OUT OF CONTROL IN NAPLES AFTERDARK.

IN A FULL REPORT--

WHY DEPUTIES ARE DEPLOYING THE GANG UNIT TO ONE POPULAR NIGHTCLUB. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) XMAS TREE BUGS-VO


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TZ2 B) NAPLES GANG UNIT-VOTOPS


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XMAS TREE BUGS-2SHOT


WITH CHRISTMAS QUICKLY APPROACHING --

MANY PEOPLE ARE SEARCHING FOR THE PERFECT TREE.

BUT N-B-C TWO'S RICK RITTER FOUND SOMETIMES THERE'S MORE TO THE TREE THAN MEETS THE EYE. Return to index of stories...


XMAS TREE BUGS-TRX-PKG


UNEXPECTED…AND UNWELCOME GUESTS ARE HITCHING A RIDE INTO YOUR LIVING ROOM.

Ray Park/43:44 "They'll maybe go into the carpet, furniture, stuff like that."

THEY'RE KNOW AS TREE INSECTS---HEADED BY GYPSY MOTHS, APHIDS AND SPIDER MITES.

ALL BUGS THAT HIDE OUT IN BRANCHES OF CHRISTMAS TREES.

Ray Park/42:46 "If those are in the house, they could hatch out and be a problem."

NAPLES TREE LOT OWNER RAY PARK SAYS YOU CAN SAVE YOURSELF THE TROUBLE BY FOLLOWING A FEW GUIDELINES.

Ray Park/42:01 "Get you're trees from a reliable source, someone who has their gypsy moth permit. That'll let you know if there is any bugs or pests in the tree."

Cori Corporaal/Naples "51:35 "Ask the owner where it's coming from."

YOU'LL WANT TO CHECK FOR THAT CERTIFICATE. EVEN THOUGH THE BUGS ARE KNOWN TO BE HARMLESS, IT WILL MINIMIZE THE CHANCES OF BRINGING THOSE BUGS INTO YOUR HOME.

Cori Corporaal/Naples/52:28 "That and plus I have a dog, I don't want any insects to get on my dog either."

Ray Park/42:10 "If it's been sprayed for that, you probably won't have a problem with that."

Rick Ritter/News at 5:00/54:06 "Say you go to a tree lot or farm and they don't have one of these certificates but you still want to buy the tree. That's not highly recommended but you can check the trunk and top of the tree to see if you notice any insects crawling around--the last thing you want is a holiday with loads of bugs."

Cori Corporaal/Naples/52:34 "Buy or beware and really scope out that tree."

Ray Park/ 45:00 "If you get trees from my lot, you won't have to be too careful."

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NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT


A JUDGE'S RULING TODAY--

WILL IMPACT JUST ABOUT EVERY HOMEOWNER IN THE STATE!

THOSE FORMS INSURANCE COMPANIES USE TO CALCULATE *DISCOUNTS*--

IS *FLAWED*!

HE ORDERD THEM "THROWN OUT"--

WHICH COULD FORCE HOMEOWNERS TO PAY A LOT MORE FOR COVERAGE!

AND THE LADY IN A WHEELCHAIR--

JUST *NABBED* *FIVE* BURGLARS!

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A) INSURANCE RULING-VO-WIPE


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B) WHEELCHAIR CHASE-VOTOPS


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