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DIRECTOR PAGE TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC
SHOW OPEN-CLIP WHALE BONES FOUND-ON CAM
GUN CONTROL SETUP-SOT, 2SHOT WHALE BONES FOUND-PKG
OBAMA GUN CONTROL-VOTOP, WIPE WHALE BONES FOUND-TAG
OBAMA GUN CONTROL-SOT, ON CAM TEASE TWO-ON CAM
LOCAL GUN CONTROL REAX-ON CAM TZ2 A) TURTLES RELEASED-VO WIPE
LOCAL GUN CONTROL REAX-PKG TZ2 B) BIRD PICKS BABY-VO TOPS
CT SCHOOL SHOOTING FOLO-VO ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP
OBAMA FISCAL CLIFF-SOT, SS FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
BENGHAZI REPORT-VO WIPE TURTLES RELEASED-ON CAM
BENGHAZI REPORT-SOTVO TURTLES RELEASED-PKG
ROBERT BORK LOCAL OBIT-ON CAM TOSS TO HEATHER-ON CAM
ROBERT BORK LOCAL OBIT-PKG RICK SCOTT POLL NUMBERS-TFX CTR MON
DEADLY ACCIDENT-TRX TRAFFIC RICK SCOTT POLL NUMBERS-VO WIPE
SCAM ARTISTS-TRX,SS RICK SCOTT POLL NUMBERS-SOTVO
DENVER SNOW-VO RICK SCOTT POLL NUMBERS-TFX CTR MON, CG, ON CAM
EUROPEAN WINTER-VO NEW HEART ATTACK RULES-VO
CUSTOMERS TACKLE ROBBER-VO WORST COOK BOOKS-CG
TEEN DRUG USE-VIDBOX BIRD PICKS UP BABY-VO
SHAUN WHITE LOCKS OF LOVE-VO TEASE THREE-2SHOT
TOW TO GO-CG, BNR TZ3 A) BODY ARMOR-SOTVO
XMAS SHOPPING DEALS-ON CAM SOYUZ TO ISS LAUNCH-NATSVO TOP
SECRET SANTA CASH-SOTVO COLLIER ARTIFICIAL REEF-ON CAM
TEASE ONE-2SHOT CHILDRENS BODY ARMOR-2SHOT
TZ1 A) WHALE BONES FOUND-VO WIPE CHILDRENS BODY ARMOR-PKG
TZ1 B) RICK SCOTT POLL-VO TOPS SELL THE 6PM-2SHOT


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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GUN CONTROL SETUP-SOT, 2SHOT


But the fact that this problem is complex, can no longer be an excuse for doing nothing.

THE PRESIDENT IS CALLING FOR ACTION--

NOT JUST WORDS--

TAKING GUN VIOLENCE HEAD-ON JUST FIVE DAYS AFTER THE SANDY HOOK ELEMETARY SCHOOL MASSACRE.

TODAY HE ANNOUNCED A NEW TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP IDEAS TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE.

HE WANTS THOSE IDEAS BY NO LATER THAN NEXT MONTH.

HE PUT VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN IN CHARGE. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA GUN CONTROL-VOTOP, WIPE


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THE PRESIDENT SAYS HE'S LOOKING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN--

THAT INCLUDES TOUGHER GUN RESTRICTIONS--

IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES--

AND REDUCING VIOLENCE IN POPULAR CULTURE.

HE ALSO WANTS A BAN ON MILITARY STYLE ASSAULT WEAPONS.LIKE THE ONE USED IN THE NEWTOWN SHOOTING. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA GUN CONTROL-SOT, ON CAM


A majority of Americans support banning the sale of military-style assault weapons. A majority of Americans support banning the sale of high-capacity ammunition clips. A majority of Americans support laws requiring background checks before all gun purchases so that criminals can't take advantage of legal loopholes to buy a gun from somebody who won't take the responsibility of doing a background check at all.

DEMOCRATS IN THE HOUSE AND SENATE ARE ALREADY PUSHING FOR SEPARATE MEASURES--

THAT INCLUDE RESTRICTIONS ON HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINES--

AND A STUDY OF VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES. Return to index of stories...


LOCAL GUN CONTROL REAX-ON CAM


IN FLORIDA - THE NUMBER OF CONCEALED WEAPONS LICENSES SURPASSED THE ONE MILLION MARK YESTERDAY.

THAT'S THE MOST IN THE COUNTRY.

AND TODAY - SALES ARE UP AT LOCAL GUN STORES, AS ENTHUSIASTS FEAR TIGHTER RESTRICTIONS.

NBC-2'S ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY WATCHED PEOPLE BUYING GUNS -- AS THEY WATCHED THE PRESIDENT SPEAK. Return to index of stories...


LOCAL GUN CONTROL REAX-PKG


THE PHONES ARE BUSY -

"Fowler Firearms, May I help you?"

THE SALES - SOARING.

"I've got a good amount of them left, but I'm selling like 10 of them right now, so come as soon as you can."

HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINES AND ASSAULT RIFLES ARE THE TOP SELLERS TODAY AT FOWLER FIREARMS IN FORT MYERS.

AN INSTANT REACTION TO THE PRESIDENT'S CALL FOR STRICTER GUN CONTROL.

"I will use all the powers of this office to help advance efforts aimed at preventing more tragedies like this."

RUSS BOSCH ALREADY HAS 15 FIREARMS - TODAY HE'S LOOKING FOR THE POPULAR AR-15, THE SAME MODEL THE GUNMAN USED IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.

HE'S SHOPPING AROUND TOO.

WE SAW BOSCH AT TACTICAL WEAPONS AS WELL- WHERE HE SAYS HE WANTS ONE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.

"This is a good self-defense weapon and I think in the very near future, we're all going to need them."

GUN ENTHUSIAST JOHN MITCHELL AND HIS SON DOUG ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR AN AR-15, BUT HE BELIEVES MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES SHOULD BE THE FOCUS OF THE NATIONAL DEBATE.

"Right after I made my next contribution to the NRA to defend that right to bear arms, I came down looking for a gun."

"The shelves used to be full. I mean the guns are going out like hot dogs at a ball game."

AT TACTICAL WEAPONS - STEVE DEVILLO SAYS HE HAS NEVER SEEN A RUSH TO BUY GUNS LIKE HE'S SEEING NOW.

SOME BUYERS.THINK THEY'RE MAKING A SMART INVESTMENT

"because certainly if a ban goes through, this gun's goIng to go up in value."

IN FORT MYERS, ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY, NBC-2 Return to index of stories...


CT SCHOOL SHOOTING FOLO-VO


IT IS ANOTHER PAINFUL DAY OF GOODBYES IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.

FOUR MORE FUNERALS WERE HELD TODAY.

THEIR SCHOOL IS STILL A CRIME SCENE-- AND IT WILL BE FOR MONTHS.

SO THE DISTRICT IS GETTING ANOTHER SCHOOL READY FOR STUDENTS.

IT'S ABOUT 7-MILES FROM NEWTOWN-- MOVERS AND ADMINISTRATORS ARE BRINGING IN EVERYTHING THEY CAN FROM NEWTOWN ELEMENTARY-- SO STUDENTS CAN START CLASSES AGAIN JANUARY 2ND. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA FISCAL CLIFF-SOT, SS


ANOTHER BIG ISSUE ADDRESSED TODAY BY PRESIDENT OBAMA -- THE FISCAL CLIFF NEGOTIATIONS.

HE SAYS THAT WITH THE SCHOOL SHOOTING AND SUPERSTORM SANDY -- AMERICANS ARE READY FOR THIS FIGHT TO BE OVER.

THE PRESDIENT SAYS HE'S PREPARED TO MAKE THE TOUGH DECISIONS THAT NEITHER REPUBLICANS NOR DEMOCRATS WILL LIKE.

the only way that we're going to be able to stabilize the economy, make sure we've got a platform for long-term economic growth, that we get our deficits under control, and we make sure that middle-class families are protected, is if we come up with something that members of both parties in Congress can support."

THE AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS AND TAX INCREASES KICK IN JANUARY FIRST--

WHICH MEANS ONLY 13-DAYS LEFT UNTIL WE HIT THE FISCAL CLIFF. Return to index of stories...


BENGHAZI REPORT-VO WIPE


NEW INFORMATION TONIGHT ABOUT THE TERROR ATTACK AT THE U-S EMBASSY IN BENGHAZI.

THE INDEPENDENT PANEL INVESTIGATING THE ATTACK--

LAYS BLAME ON THE STATE DEPARTMENT FOR CONFUSION AND A LACK OF COOPERATION.

THE PANEL SAID THE ATTACK--

"WAS THE RESULT OF SYSTEMIC FAILURE IN ADDRESSING SECURITY NEEDS THERE".

THE ATTACK LEFT FOUR AMERICANS DEAD--

INCLUDING THE US AMBASSADOR TO LIBYA, CHRIS STEVENS. Return to index of stories...


BENGHAZI REPORT-SOTVO


very ciritcal.failures at the state department at very high levels.

BUT THE REPORT DID NOT SINGLE OUT ANY INDIVIDUALS. Return to index of stories...


ROBERT BORK LOCAL OBIT-ON CAM


FORMER FEDERAL JUDGE AND CONSERVATIVE LEGAL SCHOLAR ROBERT BORK--

DIED THIS MORNING.

BORK WAS A SUPREME COURT NOMINEE BY PRESIDENT RONALD REGAN--

BUT TIES TO THE AVE MARIA SCHOOL OF LAW IN COLLIER COUNTY.

NBC2'S RICK RITTER ON THE IMPACT HE LEFT ON THE SCHOOL. Return to index of stories...


ROBERT BORK LOCAL OBIT-PKG


FROM YALE UNIVERSITY.TO FEDERAL JUDGE.

Dean Eugene Milhizer/Ave Maria School of Law/16:59:49 "He was a national celebrity."

ROBERT BORK DID IT ALL.

Dean Eugene Milhizer/17:01:07 "He was a brilliant person but also had a great ability to communicate."

THE 85-YEAR OLD WAS WIDELY KNOWN AS ONE OF AMERICA'S GREATEST JURISTS.

PRESIDENT RONALD REGAN APPOINTED BORK TO THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS BACK IN THE 1980'S.

Dean Eugene Milhizer/16:59:37 "Judge Robert Bork was really a giant."

HE LATER BECAME A SUPREME COURT NOMINEE; BUT WAS REJECTED.

Dean Eugene Milhizer/17:02:30 "He's someone who would've mad a great Supreme Court Justice."

BORK'S LEGACY EXTENDS OUTSIDE OF THE COURT ROOM---CARRYING OVER TO AN INSTITUTE RIGHT IN COLLIER COUNTY.

Eugene Milhizer/17:03:31 "He had a critical role in our formation in the early years."

IN 2000 BORK BECAME A LAW PROFESSOR AT AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY'S CAMPUS IN MICHIGAN - WHICH MOVED TO NAPLES IN 2009.

Dean Eugene Milhizer/17:03:23 "He was one of the first professors we had here at the law school."

BORK TAUGHT FIRST YEAR STUDENTS FOR MORE THAN FOUR YEARS.

THOSE WHO WORKED WITH HIM DESCRIBED IT AS A "PRIVILEGE"---SAYING HE BROUGHT THE UNIVERSITY "INSTANT CREDIBILITY".

Dean Eugene Milhizer/17:00:03 "When he came to the law school, he attracted a large number of outstanding students."

EVEN THOUGH BORK HAS PASSED---HIGHLIGHTS OF HIS CAREER WILL REMAIN ON THE NAPLES CAMPUS.

Dean Eugene Milhizer/17:01:58 "There's one picture of Judge Bork with Ronald Regan, I mean two of the most influential people in the 20th century."

REMINDING STUDENTS HOW INSTRUMENTAL HE WAS; WHERE THE SCHOOL OF LAW STANDS TODAY.

Dean Eugene Milhizer/17:00:27 "He'll be greatly missed We have very fond memories."

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DEADLY ACCIDENT-TRX TRAFFIC


Fatality 05:06 PM LEE BONITA BEACH RD x ROAD BLOCK ON BONITA BEACH ROAD --

CREWS ON THE WAY-- Return to index of stories...


SCAM ARTISTS-TRX,SS


AND POLICE NEED YOUR HELP IDENTIFYING A COUPLE OF SCAM ARTISTS.

DETECTIVES SAY THESE TWO PEOPLE--

CONVINCED A WOMAN THEY NEEDED MONEY BEFORE SHE COULD COLLECT LOTTERY WINNINGS!

THE WOMAN GAVE THEM ALL THE MONEY FROM HER CHECKING ACCOUNT--

THIS IS A BETTER LOOK AT THE MAN.

FORT MYERS POLICE SAY IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING--

CALL CRIMESTOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


DENVER SNOW-VO


A MAJOR WINTER STORM IS TAKING SHAPE OUT WEST.

IT DUMPED MORE THAN A FOOT OF SNOW IN THE ROCKIES--

AND COULD CREATE TRAVEL HEADACHES FOR THE MIDWEST JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS TRAVEL.

STATE POLICE ARE URGING DRIVERS IN IOWA AND NEBRASKA--

TO STAY OFF THE ROAD!

THIS IS VIDEO OF THE SNOW COMING DOWN IN DENVER.

DELAYS AT AIRPORTS UP NORTH ARE PUSHING AN HOUR. Return to index of stories...


EUROPEAN WINTER-VO


EXTREME COLD IS BLAMED FOR DOZENS OF DEATHS IN EASTERN EUROPE.

61-PEOPLE ARE DEAD IN THE UKRAINE.

AFTER TEMPERATURES HIT 20-BELOW THIS MORNING.

FORTY-THREE OF THOSE DIED ON THE STREETS.

HOSPITALS SAY THEY'RE OVER-FLOWING WITH FROSTBITE VICTIMS.

ROMANIA AND TURKEY ARE DEALING WITH BLIZZARD CONDITIONS THAT HAVE CLOSED HUNDREDS OF ROADS. Return to index of stories...


CUSTOMERS TACKLE ROBBER-VO


INCREDIBLE VIDEO TONIGHT OF A MASKED GUNMAN GETTING MORE THAN HE ASKED FOR--

WHILE TRYING TO ROB A CONVENIENCE STORE IN WASHINGTON STATE.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE SURVEILLANCE VIDEO--

THE ROBBER POINTS HIS GUN AT THE OWNER BEHIND THE COUNTER AND DEMANDS MONEY.

BUT THINGS TOOK A DRASTIC TURN--

WHEN ONE OF THE CUSTOMERS TACKLED THE GUNMAN--

AND WRESTLED HIM OUT THE DOOR!

POLICE ARRIVED AND TOOK THE SUSPECT AWAY.

YOU SEE THE SUSPECT THE NEXT DAY IN COURT--

WITH A BADLY BRUISED FACE. Return to index of stories...


TEEN DRUG USE-VIDBOX


MIXED NEWS TODAY IN THE WAR ON DRUGS.

THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DRUG ABUSE SAYS 25-PERCENT OF ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS--

SMOKED POT IN THE LAST MONTH.

THE AGENCY SAYS THE NUMBERS ARE HIGHER THAN EVER.

IT ALSO FOUND THAT 1-PERCENT OF TEENS SMOKE POT *DAILY*.

ON A POSITIVE NOTE--

TEENS ARE LESS LIKELY TO TRY ALCOHOL AND CIGARETTES.

THE GROUP SAYS ONE-THIRD OF ALL EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS TRIED ALCOHOL THIS YEAR.

THAT'S ACTUALLY *DOWN*. Return to index of stories...


SHAUN WHITE LOCKS OF LOVE-VO


TWO TIME OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST SHAUN WHITE IS KNOWN FOR A LOT OF THINGS--

CATCHING A LOT OF AIR--

AND HIS LOCKS OF HAIR!

NOT ANYMORE!

THE "FLYING TOMATO" POSTED THIS VIDEO ON HIS YOUTUBE PAGE.

IT SHOWS A STYLIST CUTTING OFF HIS HAIR FOR CHARITY--

THE LOCKS OF LOVE.

IT PROVIDES HAIRPIECES TO CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM LONG-TERM MEDICAL ISSUES. Return to index of stories...


TOW TO GO-CG, BNR


TRIPLE-A IS RAMPING UP ITS "TOW TO GO" PROGRAM AGAIN THIS YEAR.

IT PROVIDES *FREE* RIDES TO DRIVERS WHO HAVE TOO MUCH TO DRINK OVER THE HOLIDAYS.

IF YOU CALL THE TOLL FREE NUMBER--

TRIPLE-A WILL GIVE YOU A CONFIDENTIAL LOCAL RIDE WITHIN A 10-MILE RADIUS TO A "SAFE LOCATION".

IT IS AVAILABLE TO *BOTH* TRIPLE-A MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS.

THE TOW TRUCK TAKES THE VEHICLE *AND* THE DRIVER TO THE "SAFE LOCATION".

WE'VE POSTED ALL THIS INFORMATION--

AS WELL AS THE NUMBER TO CALL ON OUR WEBSITE--

NBC DASH 2 DOT COM. Return to index of stories...


XMAS SHOPPING DEALS-ON CAM


IF YOU'RE PLANNING TO HOLIDAY SHOP THIS WEEKEND -- YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE SOME REALLY GOOD DEALS AS RETAILERS TRY TO MAKE UP FOR SOMEWHAT LACKLUSTER SALES.

AEROPOSTALE HAS CUT PRICES ON EVERYTHING IN ITS STORES BY 60-PERCENT.

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE IS CUTTING PRICES ON SOME DESIGNER CLOTHING UP TO 60 PERCENT.

AND CHILDREN'S PLACE IS OFFERING UP TO 75 PERCENT OFF ON ITS WEBSITE. Return to index of stories...


SECRET SANTA CASH-SOTVO


THE PAY IT FORWARD SPIRIT IS POPPING UP ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

"If this money will help you, please use it as you wish. If you don't need it, feel free to pass it on and experience the joy of giving. Merry Christmas."

FOUR UNIDENTIFIED PEOPLE IN VIRGINIA--

HANDED OUT PLAIN WHITE ENVELOPES AROUND MONUMENT CIRCLE YESTERDAY.

INSIDE EACH ONE WAS 20-DOLLARS AND A CARD THAT READ WHAT YOU JUST HEARD.

WITNESSES SAY THEY SAW TWO MEN AND TWO WOMEN--

CARRYING STACKS OF THE ENVELOPES AND HANDING THEM OUT. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


YOU CAN FIND A LOT OF INTERESTING THINGS WALKING ALONG THE BEACH--

LIKE THE SKELETON OF A VERY RARE WHALE!

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS ONE -- FOUND ALONG A FLORIDA BEACH. IT HAS A LOT OF PEOPLE TALKING!

AND AFTER ONLY 2-YEARS IN OFFICE--

IT SEEMS MANY FLORIDIANS HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT.

NEW NUMBERS ON WHO SOME WOULD LIKE TO BE THE NEXT GOVERNOR. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) WHALE BONES FOUND-VO WIPE


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TZ1 B) RICK SCOTT POLL-VO TOPS


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TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC


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WHALE BONES FOUND-ON CAM


A FLORIDA COUPLE WALKING THEIR DOG ALONG THE BEACH LOOKING FOR SAND DOLLARS -- FOUND SOMETHING MUCH MORE INTERESTING.

HERE'S REPORTER CLAIRE METZ. Return to index of stories...


WHALE BONES FOUND-PKG


"we've only had one recorded beaked whale in the last 10 years."

These remains, including a skull, vertebrae, ribs come from a species of beaked whale dug up by an Orlando area couple at this beachfront site behind the dog park.

"They were just on the beach I believe looking for sand dollars and they saw what they thought was metal and they started to dig it up and realized it was bones."

The beach-goers turned amateur archeologists kept at it, carefully removing fragments and laying them out, much to the amazement of passersby, including Ed Dettman.

"he would keep placing them in line behind the head so when I got there it was probably 8 or 9 feet long."

"The couple that stumbled on the remains couldn't get everything up. so their are still pieces beneath the sand and officials would like to have it all in tact so they will continue to dig. they are particularly interested in finding the jaw bone.

That will tell experts the kind of beaked whale it is and perhaps date it. What we do know is that Hurricane Sandy, passing us by in early November, exposed the remains.

"the erosion that we've had so much of recently pulled the sand back and I guess they saw a part of a bone sticking out. Return to index of stories...


WHALE BONES FOUND-TAG


CLAIRE METZ REPORTING.

ENVIRONMENTALISTS SAY THE EROSION THERE IS QUITE SIGNIFICANT.

THEY SAY IT'S POSSIBLE ANYONE WALKING THAT STRETCH OF THE BEACH OVER THE NEXT FEW MONTHS--

WILL FIND OTHER FOSSILS FROM THE OCEAN. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-ON CAM


IT IS ONE OF NATURE'S RARE CREATURES--

A KEMP'S RIDLEY SEA TURTLE -- ONCE NEAR DEATH--

PUT BACK INTO THE WILD--

AND OUR CAMERAS WERE THERE.

AND HAVE YOU SEEN THIS VIDEO--

THAT'S AN EAGLE SNAPPING UP A BABY!

IT'S GONE VIRAL!

TODAY THE ANSWER TO THE BIG QUESTION--

IS IT REAL? Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) TURTLES RELEASED-VO WIPE


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TZ2 B) BIRD PICKS BABY-VO 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.

"TRACKING OUR NEXT FRONT"

It was a beautiful day across Southwest Florida with wall to wall sunshine. Even though daytime temperatures managed to climb to 80°, with a nice drop in our humidity this afternoon it felt quite pleasant out there. For the remainder of our Wednesday, look for sunny skies and a dry evening with temperatures settling into the 70s.

Mostly clear skies will prevail tonight and as winds switch to the east and southeast we will see an increase in the moisture overnight. This will set the stage not only for milder overnight lows, but we're also looking at the potential for patchy fog to develop by early tomorrow morning with temperatures in the upper 50s to lower 60s.

Our Thursday will be another dry one under partly sunny skies. With a southerly flow across the peninsula, a more humid airmass will be in place with daytime highs reaching the lower 80s. We will more than likely see an increase in the cloud cover late Thursday and into early Friday with the approach of our second cold front for the week.

This front will bring us a few scattered showers during the early morning hours on Friday, with a more significant push of colder air arriving during the day. Skies will clear from north to south, but despite the afternoon sunshine daytime highs will struggle to reach 70° in many locations. Friday night looks to be the coldest as overnight lows will drop into the lower to middle 40s by Saturday morning. Afternoon highs will remain quite cool as they work their way into the upper 60s with lots of sunshine.

High pressure will have a firm grip on our weather through the upcoming weekend with highs in the low 70s by Sunday with sunny and dry weather through the Christmas holiday. Return to index of stories...


TURTLES RELEASED-ON CAM


AN EXTREMELY RARE SEA TURTLE--

WAS RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD TODAY.

IT'S A KEMP'S RIDLEY SEA TURTLE.

IT WAS NEARLY DEAD WHEN IT SOMEONE FOUND IT CLOSE TO EVERGLADES CITY.

NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH WAS THERE--

WHEN THE TURTLE WAS SET FREE. Return to index of stories...


TURTLES RELEASED-PKG


IT DIDN'T TAKE MUCH COAXING.

AND YOU CAN STILL SEE WHERE THIS AMAZING ANIMAL CRAWLED BACK TO SEA.

ON A SUNNY WEDNESDAY MORNING IN COLLIER COUNTY, ALL THAT CAN BE HEARD HERE. IS THE SOOTHING SOUND OF THE SURF.

FOR THIS TURTLE. THAT'S THE SOUND OF HOME.

SOT: "Wow. hahahaha"

IT'S KNOWN AS A KEMP'S RIDLEY. THE MOST RARE AND ENDANGERED SEA TURTLE ON THE PLANET.

ONLY FIVE WEEKS AGO, THIS TURTLE'S LIFE WAS IN QUESTION.

SOT: Steve Greenstein, Director of CROW "That turtle would have died if it wasn't for that person who rescued it."

IT WAS FOUND FLOATING NEAR EVERGLADES CITY SUFFERING FROM EXPOSURE TO BREVETOXINS.

TOXIC CHEMICALS CAUSED BY RED-TIDE ALGEA BLOOMS. POEPLE CAN SEE THE DEVASTATION ALONG THE COAST WHEN RED TIDE IS AROUND, WASHING DEAD FISH TO SHORE LIKE THIS.

STEVE GREENSTIEN, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CROW WILDLIFE RESCUE SAYS WHEN THE TURTLE CAME IN, HE HAD HIS DOUBTS.

SOT: "Personally when I first saw her, she wasn't responding well, just laying there lethargic, didn't seem to be responding to anything."

BUT DAY AFTER DAY OF TREATMENT AT THE CROW FACILITY ON SANIBEL ISLAND. THAT CHANGED.

THE TOXINS GOT FLUSHED FROM ITS BODY. IT STARTED TO EAT. AND FINALLY GOT HEALTHY ENOUGH TO BE RELEASED.

NOW, MORE THAN A MONTH AFTER IT WAS FOUND SO CLOSE TO DEATH. THE HOPE IS THIS TURTLE CAN GO OUT AND SURVIVE ON ITS OWN.

THIS IS A YOUNG TURTLE, THE EXACT AGE AND SEX ISN'T KNOWN, BUT THE HOPE NOW IS THAT IT WILL GROW AND START BREEDING, ADDING TO THE POPULATION.

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TOSS TO HEATHER-ON CAM


RIGHT NOW IT'S NOT LOOKING SO GOOD FOR FLORIDA GOVERNOR, RICK SCOTT.

A NEW POLL FINDS SCOTT'S CHANCES FOR RE-ELECTION ARE IN JEOPARDY.

NBC2 ANCHOR, HEATHER TURCO - IS HERE WITH A CLOSER LOOK AT WHY HE'S STRUGGLING. Return to index of stories...


RICK SCOTT POLL NUMBERS-TFX CTR MON


IF THE ELECTION WERE TO BE HELD RIGHT NOW - THE GOVERNOR WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE TOUGH FIGHT ON HIS HANDS. Return to index of stories...


RICK SCOTT POLL NUMBERS-VO WIPE


LOOKING AT THE POLL OUT OF QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY - WHEN ASKED, 52 PERCENT OF REGISTERED VOTERS HERE IN FLORIDA BELIEVE SCOTT DOES NOT DESERVE A SECOND TERM.

EVEN REPUBLICANS DON'T THINK HE'S A STRONG CANDIDATE IN 2014.

THE MAJORITY OF FOLKS WOULD LIKE ANOTHER CANDIDATE TO CHALLENGE SCOTT IN THE PRIMARY. Return to index of stories...


RICK SCOTT POLL NUMBERS-SOTVO


"They're pretty awful numbers for the governor. Anything is possible but with two years to go, it's tough to sugarcoat these numbers. They're not very good for the governor."

"Whatever he's done so far has not worked very well. Doesn't mean it won't in the future. Doesn't mean voters can't change their mind." Return to index of stories...


RICK SCOTT POLL NUMBERS-TFX CTR MON, CG, ON CAM


SCOTT'S BEEN BATTLING LOW APPROVAL RATINGS SINCE HE TOOK OFFICE.

THE POLL DID FIND *REPUBLICAN" VOTERS BELIEVE HE'S DOING A GOOD JOB.

OVERALL HIS APPROVAL RATING SITS AT JUST 36 PERCENT.

COMPARE THAT TO RECENTLY CONVERTED DEMOCRAT CHARLIE CRIST--

WHOSE APPROVAL RATING IS 47 PERCENT AMONG ALL VOTERS--

AND 65 PERCENT AMONG DEMOCRATS.

SPECULATION IS GROWING THAT THE FORMER GOVERNOR WILL RUN AGAIN FOR GOVERNOR IN 2014.

GOVERNOR SCOTT - HAS SAID - HE PLANS TO BE IN THE RUNNING TO KEEP HIS SEAT. Return to index of stories...


NEW HEART ATTACK RULES-VO


NEW ADVICE TONIGHT ON WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU OR SOMEONE YOU'RE WITH IS HAVING A HEART ATTACK.

THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY NOW SAYS PEOPLE SHOULD CALL 9-1-1 THE SECOND SYMPTOMS DEVELOP.

THE GROUP SAYS THAT'S THE SINGLE BEST WAY TO SAVE LIVES.

THAT ALSO ALLOWS DOCTORS TO DETERMINE THE BEST TREATMENT.

THE MOST COMMON SYMPTOM OF A HEART ATTACK IS CHEST PAIN OR DISCOMFORT.

OTHER INDICATORS INCLUDE A NAGGING STOMACH ACHE--

UNEXPLAINED PAIN IN THE SHOULDER, JAW, ARM OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH. Return to index of stories...


WORST COOK BOOKS-CG


IF YOU'RE THINKING OF BUYING A COOK BOOK FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT--

YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID A FEW.

DOCTORS TODAY CAME OUT WITH THEIR TOP FIVE *WORST*!

THEY CALL THEM "ARTERY CLOGGING KILLERS"!

AT NUMBER FIVE IS THE "UNOFFICIAL DOWNTOWN ABBEY COOKBOOK".

NUMBER FOUR IS "EMERIL'S KICKED UP SANDWICHES".

NUMBER THREE IS RACHEL RAY'S "MY YEAR IN MEALS".

NUMBER TWO IS "FIFTY SHADES OF CHICKEN"--

AND THE WORST IS "SOUTHERN LIVING: THE OFFICIAL S-E-C TALGATING COOKBOOK"! Return to index of stories...


BIRD PICKS UP BABY-VO


HAVE YOU SEEN THE LATEST YOU TUBE VIRAL VIDEO?

IT SHOWS AN EAGLE SWOOPING IN--

PICKING UP A CHILD AND THEN DROPPING IT!

THE MAN WHO POSTED IT CLAIMED HE SHOT IT IN CANADA -- BUT VIDEO EXPERTS WERE QUICK TO QUESTION IT.

LATE TODAY THE MAN WHO MADE THIS VIDEO--

ADMITTED IT'S A FAKE-- MADE FOR A CLASS PROJECT. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2SHOT


PROTECTING YOUR CHILD AT SCHOOL.

the armor's just in this back panel here.

SINCE FRIDAY'S MASSACRE IN CONNECTICUT--

SALES OF BODY ARMOR FOR CHILDREN IS SKYROCKETING! Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A) BODY ARMOR-SOTVO


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SOYUZ TO ISS LAUNCH-NATSVO TOP


3, 2, 1 AND LIFTOFF.

A SOYUZ SPACECRAFT CARRYING THREE ASTRONAUTS--

TOOK OFF TODAY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.

AMERICAN TOM MARSHBURN IS ON BOARD WITH TWO MORE ASTRONAUTS.

THEY SHOULD REACH THE I-S-S FRIDAY.

THREE ASTRONAUTS CURRENTLY ON THE SPACE STATION WILL COME BACK NEXT YEAR. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER ARTIFICIAL REEF-ON CAM


ARTIFICAL REEFS ARE COMING TO COLLIER COUNTY.

THE NAPLES CITY COUNCIL VOTED TO ACCEPT A 300-THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT FROM THE BP OIL SPILL.

THEY'RE GOING TO PLACE 36 MAN-MADE REEFS IN THE GULF.

THE PROJECT WONT USE ANY TAXPAYER DOLLARS--

JUST THE GRANTS AND SOME PRIVATE DONATIONS. Return to index of stories...


CHILDRENS BODY ARMOR-2SHOT


BULLET-PROOF ARMOR FOR KIDS--

SOME MANUFACTURERS SAY SALES SKYROCKETED-- SINCE LAST WEEK'S MASSACRE AT A CONNECTICUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

NBC2'S LAUREN DISPIRITO TALKED TO PARENTS.AND CONTACTED THE COMPANY ABOUT THE DRASTIC MEASURE. Return to index of stories...


CHILDRENS BODY ARMOR-PKG


THESE CHILDREN'S BACKPACKS ARE MADE WITH MATERIAL THAT CAN STOP HANDGUN ROUNDS.

I think it's pretty sad that that's even something that's being manufactured

if it works I'm definitely all for it, any type of more protection for my daughter, I'm all for it

IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE CONNECTICUT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING--THAT KILLED 20 FIRST GRADERS--

THE UTAH-BASED COMPANY *AMENDMENT TWO SAYS SALES OF ITS BULLETPROOF BACKPACKS TRIPLED.

the concept came up as things happened at schools; children need protection as well.

THE COMPANY MAKES BALLISTIC VESTS FOR POLICE OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS-- AND ALSO SELLS THE KIDS BACKPACKS SELL FOR 150 TO 300 DOLLARS.

our armor was being bough to protect people, the preppers, is the term. At this point, it's transcended to everyone. Anyone who's sending out a child into the world, seeing what can happen now, they want to protect their children

AMENDMENT TWO IS FACING CRITISM FOR CAPTIZLING ON THE TRAGEDY ITS RESPONDED WITH THIS MESSAGE ON ITS WEBSITE.

"THESE PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE FOR MONTHS AND WERE NOT CREATED IN RESPONSE TO THE SHOOTINGS."

GRANDPARENST AND PARENTS WE TALKED TO TODAY HAVE MIXED EMOTIONS ABOUT THE BACKPACKS.

I don't see how they could play and be kids and be that fearful

I would consider it, definitely

WE COULD NOT FIND ANY SOUTHWEST FLORIDA STORES THAT SELL THE ARMOR-- BUT IT IS AVAILABLE ONLINE.

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


SELL THE 6PM-2SHOT


A NEW PUSH TO KEEP LEE COUNTY EMPLOYEES SAFE FOLLOWING THE SANDY HOOK SCHOOL SHOOTINGS --

NBC2 EXPOSES POTENTIAL PROBLEMS, AHEAD AT SIX.

AND A BIG BEAR MADE A REALLY BIG MESS OVERNIGHT IN LEHIGH ACRES -- ONE THAT WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO MAKE SURE YOUR GARBAGE IS SECURE TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...