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DIRECTORS PAGE RSW PASSENGER TRAFFIC-VIDBOX
HLA CT SHOOTING UPDATE-TRX-VOTOPS TEASE ONE-2SHOT
HLB LEHIGH ACRES CAR FIRES-TRX-VOTOPS TZ1 A) TURTLE CROSSWALKS-VO-WIPE
HLC DIAMOND THEFT SECURITY-TRX-SOTVO TZ1 B) KAYAK RAMP-VOTOPS
5PM OPEN-CLIP TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC
CT SHOOTING UPDATE-2SH-PUSH-VIDBOX MARKET CLOSE-CGTOPS
CT SHOOTING UPDATE-OC ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP
CT SHOOTING UPDATE-TFC FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
CT SHOOTING UPDATE-PKG-BNR KAYAK RAMP-2SHOT-MAP-FLY
CT SHOOTING UPDATE-TFC KAYAK RAMP-PKG
GOV SCOTT REAX TO GUN CONTROL-OC CAPE DANCE PARTY-VO
GOV SCOTT REAX TO GUN CONTROL-PLASMA CAPE DANCE PARTY-SOTVO
GOV SCOTT REAX TO GUN CONTROL-PKG SALVATION ARMY DONATIONS-SS
SCOTT MORE EARLY VOTING-OC WATERMAN BROADCASTING HONORED-VO
SCOTT MORE EARLY VOTING-SOTVO ALL NEW AT FIVE-CLIP
LEHIGH ACRES CAR FIRES-TRX-OC TZ2 A) JOELLE STAND UP TEASE-SOTTOPS
LEHIGH ACRES CAR FIRES-PKG-BNR ALL NEW AT SIX-CLIP
DIAMOND THEFT SECURITY-OC TZ2 B) JENNIFER STANDUP TEASE-SOT
DIAMOND THEFT SECURITY-VO IN TFC TURTLE CROSSWALKS-2SH-SS-BOXES
DIAMOND THEFT SECURITY-PKG-BNR TURTLE CROSSWALKS-REM 1 -LIVE
DIAMOND THEFT SECURITY-TFC TURTLE CROSSWALKS-TRX-PKG
PROMOTE DIAMOND INVESTIGATION-OC TURTLE CROSSWALKS-REM 1 -LIVE
NAPLES COUNCIL POLICE BOAT VOTE APPROVAL-OC NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT
CHAR CO SEX WITH 11YO-TRX-SS A) OBAMA GUN CONTROL-VO-WIPE
USPS JOB BACK-OC-SS-SOT-OC B) CUSTOMERS TACKLE ROBBER-VOTOPS


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HLA CT SHOOTING UPDATE-TRX-VOTOPS


SWIFT ACTION.

DAYS AFTER A SCHOOL MASSACRE --

THE PRESIDENT SAYS AMERICA WILL MOVE QUICKLY ON GUN CONTROL. Return to index of stories...


HLB LEHIGH ACRES CAR FIRES-TRX-VOTOPS


TWO CAR FIRES SET OFF SUSPICIONS IN LEHIGH ACRES.

IS SOMEONE DOING THIS ON PURPOSE? Return to index of stories...


HLC DIAMOND THEFT SECURITY-TRX-SOTVO


32:14 "it's really this time of year for all clients to celebrate the moment- however we always have to be aware of our surroundings."

ARMED GUARDS --

AND TIGHT SECURITY -- AT LOCAL JEWELRY STORES

JUST A DAY AT THE OFFICE. KEEPING WATCH OVER 25 MILLION DOLLARS IN INVENTORY.

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


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CT SHOOTING UPDATE-2SH-PUSH-VIDBOX


ANOTHER PAINFUL DAY OF GOODBYES IN NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT TODAY --

AND THE MASSACRE PUTS GUN CONTROL BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT.

FOUR MORE VICTIMS OF THE SCHOOL SHOOTING WERE LAID TO REST.

SERVICES WERE HELD FOR VICTORIA SOTO --THE TEACHER AT SANDY HOOK CREDITED WITH SAVING SOME OF HER STUDENTS --

AS WELL AS THREE MORE FIRST GRADERS.

WE ALSO LEARNED TODAY THAT STUDENTS FROM SANDY HOOK WILL RETURN TO CLASS JANUARY SECOND.

AT A REC CENTER ABOUT SEVEN MILES AWAY. Return to index of stories...


CT SHOOTING UPDATE-OC


SOME SANDY HOOK PARENTS ARE AFRAID TO SEND THEIR CHILDREN BACK TO SCHOOL --

AND ITS THAT FEAR THAT PROMPTED PRESIDENT OBAMA TO FORM A WHITE HOUSE TASK FORCE TO CURB GUN VIOLENCE.

N-B-C TWO ANCHOR LINDSAY LOGUE HAS THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS. Return to index of stories...


CT SHOOTING UPDATE-TFC


THOUSANDS OF MOURNERS HAVE BEEN SHOWING UP AT A MEMORIAL TO HONOR THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY. Return to index of stories...


CT SHOOTING UPDATE-PKG-BNR


Tape/ Kevin Morrow / NYFD :22 -:28

Tape/ Eric Milgrams / Father of Sandy Hook 1st grader 1:54 - 1:58

THE LONG RIDE HOME FOR DANIEL BARDEN, PAUSED BRIEFLY IN FRONT OF THE NEWTOWN FIRE STATION - AS FIRST RESPONDERS SALUTED THE LITTLE BOY. WHO ALWAYS SAID HE WANTED TO BE ONE OF THEM, LIKE HIS UNCLES, WHEN HE GREW-UP.

HUNDREDS OF FIRE FIGHTERS. FROM ACROSS THE REGION LINED THE ROUTE OF THE PROCESSION, TO HONOR THE 7-YEAR-OLD.

"Daniel's family and this community are the ones that are grieving at this point and they are the ones that need the strength."

TWO OF DANIEL'S CLASSMATES WERE ALSO BURIED TODAY.

CHARLOTTE BACON WANTED TO BE A VETERINARIAN. AND LOVED ANYTHING PINK.

WHILE CAROLINE PREVIDI ALWAYS TRIED TO MAKE PEOPLE LAUGH.

AND FAMILY MEMBERS SAY 27-YEAR-OLD VICTORIA SOTO HAD A CHILDHOOD DREAM - SHE WANTED TO BE A TEACHER.

SOTO DIED DURING THE MASSACRE, FIGHTING TO PROTECT HER STUDENTS.

"she was a hero. she was a true hero."

A HERO HONORED BY DOZENS OF POLICE THIS AFTERNOON.

SO MANY MOURNERS SHOWED UP TO REMEMBER SOTO. THAT HUNDREDS HAD TO STAND OUTSIDE DURING HER FUNERAL.

THE GRIEVING HERE WILL NOT GO AWAY. AS THE CALL TO ACTION GETS STRONGER.

TODAY PRESIDENT OBAMA ANNOUNCED THE FORMATION OF A TASK FORCE. A TASK FORCE LED BY VICE-PRESIDENT BIDEN.

"i"m convinced we can make a sensible, intelligent way to make US safer and stronger place for our kids to learn and to grow."

PRESIDENT OBAMA IS CALLING FOR CONCRETE PROPOSALS IN JANUARY TO ADDRESS GUN VIOLENCE AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.

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

IN NEWTON. ADMINISTRATORS ARE PREPARING FOR SANDY HOOK SURVIVORS TO RETURN TO CLASS.

THAT WILL HAPPEN JANUARY SECOND. IN MONROE - ABOUT 7 MILES FROM NEWTOWN.

BUT NOT ALL OF THE FAMILIES ARE READY.

ERIC MILGRAM'S DAUGHTER - LAUREN. HUDDLED WITH CLASSMATES IN A BATHROOM AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY. AS HER FRIENDS WERE MURDERED IN THE CLASS NEXT DOOR.

"she's just so afraid of another gunman or something else bad happening"

IN A PLACE WHERE THERE ARE CONSTANT REMINDERS OF THE EVIL THAT'S ALREADY HAPPENED HERE. Return to index of stories...


CT SHOOTING UPDATE-TFC


AT LEAST FOUR MORE FUNERALS ARE SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW.

SERVICES FOR THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST ARE BEING HANDLED BY HER BOYFRIEND. WHO HAD PLANNED TO PROPOSE TO HER ON CHRISTMAS EVE. Return to index of stories...


GOV SCOTT REAX TO GUN CONTROL-OC


TODAY FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT WENT ON NATIONAL TELEVISION TO TALK GUN CONTROL AND SAFETY.

NBC2 ANCHOR HEATHER TURCO WATCHED THE INTERVIEW CLOSELY - AND JOINS US NOW WITH MORE ON WHAT THE GOVERNOR SAID. Return to index of stories...


GOV SCOTT REAX TO GUN CONTROL-PLASMA


PETER - THIS WEEK THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS EXPECTED TO HIT THE ONE-MILLION PERMIT MARK - MEANING A MILLION CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS HAVE BEEN ISSUED.

THAT'S A PERMIT FOR ONE IN 19 PEOPLE IN THE STATE.

GOVERNOR SCOTT HAS BEEN WELL SUPPORTED BY THE N-R-A.

ON CNN TODAY - THE CONVERSATION BECAME HEATED. Return to index of stories...


GOV SCOTT REAX TO GUN CONTROL-PKG


I think, with all due respect, you're not going to answer my question

DODGING THE DELICATE TOPIC OF GUN CONTROL.

IN THE WAKE OF LAST WEEK'S DEADLY SHOOTING AT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN NEWTOWN, CT WHERE 26 INNOCENT PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES.

CNN'S SOLEDAD O'BRIEN PRESSED FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT FOR ANSWERS.

I just want you to tell me you'd be comfortable to support. And I get it, it's going to be part of a conversation

A CONVERSATION GOVERNOR SCOTT AGREES MUST HAPPEN - BUT HE STOPPED SHORT OF SAYING HE'D SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE CHANGE.

CT SHOOTING-SCOTT-GUN LAWS

Item Number: PO-21WE

"I support the second amendment. I believe in the second amendment, but look, what I want to focus on right now is the families, make sure our states, our schools are safe.

HEATHER TURCO, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


SCOTT MORE EARLY VOTING-OC


IN THAT INTERVIEW THE GOVERNOR WAS ALSO GRILLED ABOUT THE ELECTION DAY DEBACLE IN FLORIDA.

HUNDREDS STOOD IN LINE FOR HOURS TO CAST A BALLOT -- AND IT TOOK FOUR DAYS BEFORE STATEWIDE RESULTS WERE ANNOUNCED.

MANY BLAME THE GOVERNOR'S REFUSAL TO EXTEND EARLY VOTING.

SENATOR BILL NELSON CLAIMS IT WAS A REPUBLICAN TACTIC TO SUPRESS VOTES.

A SENATE JUDICIARY HEARING TODAY FOCUSED ON VOTING RIGHTS IN FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


SCOTT MORE EARLY VOTING-SOTVO


45:23-34 -- SCOTT There are 3 things. 1, the length of the ballot. 2, we have to allow our supervisors more flexbility on the size of their polling locations 3 and the number of days we have/7:40 they were clearly designe dto. To prevent voter fraud7:54

FORMER GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST BLAMED A NEW STATE VOTING LAW FOR THE PROBLEMS. THAT HE SAYS IS AN ATTEMPT TO KEEP MINORITY VOTERS FROM CASTING THEIR BALLOTS. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH ACRES CAR FIRES-TRX-OC


TWO VEHICLE FIRES IN THREE DAYS.AND THE PICTURES CATCH YOUR EYE.

NBC2'S KELLY CRESWELL SHOWS US THE CLUES INVESTIGATORS ARE WORKING WITH TO TRACK DOWN WHO STARTED THE SUSPICOUS FIRES. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH ACRES CAR FIRES-PKG-BNR


A BOOM SO LOUD--IT SHOOK THE HOUSE.

03.10.29 I just started freaking out because I didn't know what was going on.

NICHOLAS ETHRIDGE RAN OUTSIDE TUESDAY NIGHT TO SEE THIS MITSUBHISHI ECLIPSE--ENGULFED IN FLAMES ON 59TH STREET WEST NEXT TO SOME BRUSH.

FIREFIGHTERS SALVAGED ENOUGH EVIDENCE FOR INVESTIGATORS TO NOTICE THE HOOD WAS LEFT OPEN AND THE BATTERY HAD BEEN TAKEN OUT.

BUT IT'S UNCLEAR IF THE CAR WAS STOLEN.

INVESTIGATORS DO BELIEVE THIS FORD EXPLORER WAS STOLEN.

IT WAS SET ON FIRE SUNDAY NIGHT ON GENOA STREET.

03.01.44 It's getting kind of scary and a little out of hand.

CINDY NOONAN MOVED TO LEHIGH ACRES FROM IOWA BECAUSE SHE WANTED TO LIVE IN PARADISE.

BUT AFTER HER CAR HAD BEEN BROKEN INTO THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST YEAR AND HALF---SHE SAYS THIS IS NOT THE PARADISE SHE ENVISIONED.

03.02.04 we love living out in the country, where it's going to be safe, but it hasn't been so safe lately.

THAT'S WHY INVESTIGATORS WANT RESIDENTS TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT IF THEY NOTICE ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS.

03.08.11 "try to see as much as they can around the scene as possible, if there are people around the vehicle, any vehicles leaving the scene or anything that is suspicious or not common for that neighborhood."

WHILE THE TWO VEHICLES SIT BURNT TO A CRISP IN THE IMPOUND LOT---

BOTH CASES HAVE BEEN HANDED OVER TO THE FIRE MARSHAL.

03.12.36 When this happens, it just puts a question in my mind.

THE QUESTIONS OF WHO, WHY----AND WHETHER THE TWO CASES ARE CONNECTED -- THE FIRE MARSHAL HOPES TO ANSWER.

IN LEHIGH ACRES, KELLY CRESWELL, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


DIAMOND THEFT SECURITY-OC


A BOLD THEFT IN A FORT MYERS DIAMOND STORE.

A MAN WALKS IN- ASKS TO SEE A PRICEY NECKLACE- SNATCHES IT AND TAKES OFF RUNNING.

HE GOT AWAY WITH THE 10-THOUSAND PIECE.

NBC-2'S MEAGHAN SMITH IS LIVE IN THE STUDIO WITH HOW LOCAL JEWELRY STORES ARE BEEFING UP SECURITY AROUND THE HOLIDAYS. Return to index of stories...


DIAMOND THEFT SECURITY-VO IN TFC


THIS THEFT ONLY TOOK SECONDS. NOW, THE JEWELRY STORE IS OUT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. WE'VE LEARNED DUNKIN DIAMONDS- LIKE OTHER JEWELRY STORES, BEEF UP SECURITY AROUND THE HOLIDAYS, AND THAT MEANS ARMED GUARDS TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE. Return to index of stories...


DIAMOND THEFT SECURITY-PKG-BNR


25 MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF BLING-

AN ABSOLUTE GOLD MINE FOR A CROOK.

38:32 "we don't take any chances."

GUARDING ALL THE GEMS-

REQUIRES PACKING HEAT AT THE DIAMOND DISTRICT.

37:14 "he's always watching."

THE HOLIDAYS ARE THE BUSIEST TIME OF THE YEAR FOR JEWELRY STORES-

AND CAN BE A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR A THIEF TO STRIKE.

JUST TAKE A LOOK AT THESE SURVEILLANCE PICTURES FROM DUNKIN'S DIAMONDS IN FORT MYERS YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.

THE MAN ASKS TO SEE A 10-THOUSAND DOLLAR GOLD CHAIN-

SNATCHES IT AND TAKES OFF RUNNING.

THE STORE'S ARMED SECURITY GUARD TOOK OFF AFTER HIM,

BUT HE GOT AWAY.

Nat choppers

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SEARCHED THE PINE MANOR AREA- RIGHT NEXT TO THE BUSINESS, BUT DIDN'T CATCH THE CULPRIT.

30:37 "we train all the time on security- it's really important."

BACK AT DUNKIN'S DIAMONDS TODAY-

ARMED GUARDS ARE IN PLACE-

TO KEEP EVERYONE SAFE.

THE STORE BEEFS UP SECURITY AROUND THIS TIME OF THE YEAR.

31:13 "to insure safety for our clients as well as staff- we definitely pump up security."

THERE ARE CAMERAS ALWAYS WATCHING-

AND PANIC BUTTONS FOR EMPLOYEES-

THEN, AT LEAST 2 ARMED GUARDS ARE IN PLACE-

JUST IN CASE.

Nat

BECAUSE KEEPING CUSTOMERS-

AND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN DIAMONDS SAFE,

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DIAMOND THEFT SECURITY-TFC


DEPUTIES ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR THE DUNKIN'S DIAMONDS THIEF.

IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON WHO THIS IS- CALL CRIMESTOPPERS OR THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. Return to index of stories...


PROMOTE DIAMOND INVESTIGATION-OC


STILL AHEAD AT SIX --

THIS IS A BIG TIME OF YEAR FOR DIAMOND SALES IN THIS COUNTRY.

THE N-B-C TWO INVESTIGATORS UNCOVER FLAWS THAT COULD DAMAGE THE DIAMOND INDUSTRY.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE GETTING WHAT YOU PAY FOR. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES COUNCIL POLICE BOAT VOTE APPROVAL-OC


A VICTORY FOR NAPLES POLICE TODAY.

CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE PURCHASE OF A NEW BOAT.WHICH WILL COST 128 THOUSAND DOLLARS.

THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SAID THE OLD BOAT WAS NOT UP TO THE JOB. Return to index of stories...


CHAR CO SEX WITH 11YO-TRX-SS


ONE OF TWO MEN ACCUSED OF ENGAGING IN SEXUAL ACTS WITH AN 11 YEAR OLD RUNAWAY IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY IS UNDER ARREST TONIGHT.

DEPUTIES SAY CHRISTOPHER ROBERTS PREYED ON THE GIRL WHO WAS AT HOME FOR A WEEKEND VISIT.

SHE HAD BEEN STAYING AT A YOUTH SHELTER IN FORT MYERS.

INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY ARRESTED ROBERTS DURING A TRAFFIC STOP WHEN A DEPUTY RECOGNIZED THE CAR FROM THE DESCRIPTION GIVEN BY THE VICTIM.

DEPUTIES ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR ANOTHER SUSPECT. Return to index of stories...


USPS JOB BACK-OC-SS-SOT-OC


AN ARMY VETERAN FROM FORT MYERS TOOK ON THE GOVERNMENT --

AND WON BIG AFTER HIS DAY IN COURT --

SPECIAL FORCES SERGEANT MAJOR RICHARD ERICKSON SAYS THE U.S. POST OFFICE FIRED HIM FOR EXCESSIVE MILITARY LEAVE.

13 YEARS LATER -- A JUDGE ORDERED THE U-S-P-S TO REHIRE HIM AND PAY HIM MORE THAN TWO MILLION DOLLARS IN BACK WAGES, BENEFITS, AND LEGAL FEES.

ERICKSON TOLD US BY PHONE -- THE VICTORY IS BITTERSWEET.

TAKE SOT

Sgt. Major Richard Erickson

"honestly I don't think I could work at any post office because of what happened. Theyd probably fire me the second I got in there. They'd find something to fire for me. Would anyone go to work at a job after 13 years in courts?"

ERICKSON SERVED IN OPERATION DESERT STORM.

HE SAID HE'S CURRENTLY STATIONED IN NORTH CAROLINA BUT HOPES TO PERMANENTLY COME HOME TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SOON. Return to index of stories...


RSW PASSENGER TRAFFIC-VIDBOX


TRAFFIC INCREASED AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL LAST MONTH--

BUT STILL DOWN OVERALL COMPARED TO LAST YEAR.

MORE THAN 658 THOUSAND PEOPLE PASSED THROUGH R-S-W --

UP SEVEN AND A HALF PERCENT COMPARED TO NOVEMBER OF LAST YEAR.

STILL --

PASSENGER TRAFFIC IS DOWN NEARLY THREE PERCENT FROM THE SAME TIME IN 2011.

NEARLY SEVEN THOUSAND PLANES TOOK OFF AND LANDED AT R-S-W IN NOVEMBER --

THAT'S UP MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT FROM THE SAME TIME LAST YEAR. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


IT'S NATURE VERSUS THE NEED FOR SPEED IN CAPE CORAL TONIGHT.

A SLOW TREK ACROSS A BUSY ROAD IS PROVING DEADLY FOR LOTS OF TURTLES.

NOW THERE'S A PUSH TO GIVE THEM A BETTER CHANCE TO MAKE IT.

AND THERE MAY SOON BE A NEW PLACE FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDIANS TO PLAY.

THE NEW PLAN THAT IS MOVING FORWARD TO GET MORE PEOPLE OUT ON THE WATER. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) TURTLE CROSSWALKS-VO-WIPE


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TZ1 B) KAYAK RAMP-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.

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...


KAYAK RAMP-2SHOT-MAP-FLY


A PROJECT TO CONNECT KAYAKERS IN BONITA SPRINGS TO THE GULF OF MEXICO IS FINALLY UNDERWAY AFTER YEARS OF PLANNING.

COUNCIL APPROVED THE FIRST PHASE TO PUT IN A KAYAK RAMP IN THE IMPERIEL RIVER JUST EAST OF 75.

N-B-C TWO'S JOELLE PARKS DISCOVERED THE HOPE IS TO MAKE BONITA A DESTINATION FOR PEOPLE NEAR AND FAR. Return to index of stories...


KAYAK RAMP-PKG


Aaron Thomas grew up in Bonita springs,

Spending his days kayaking in the imperial river.

Sot Aaron Thomas, calusa ghost tours guide " you're one with nature, one with the water the cool things is you can go right up against these animals."

But now- his interests go beyond just enjoyment.

Sot Aaron

"The more people on the river, the more people know about kayaking, the more will rent kayaks."

As a guide for calusa ghost tours,

He depends on resident and visitors coming here.

Today- the city of Bonita approved a plan to expand the areas waterways starting at kent road.

Sot Nicole perino, Bonita parks and rec

It's actually called Bonita trails and its phase one that were working on now, and it involves a parking lot as well as a wet launch and dry launch."

Sot joelle

" the goal is to connect all of the smaller waterways in northeast Bonita all the way here to the imperial river, which then leads to the Gulf of Mexico."

Sot Nicole

" we wanted it to all flow into one."

That won't happen for another couple of years, Since the first phase alone will cost about $300- thousand dollars.

Sot Nicole

This is kinda the middle portion, we'd have to get both sides to move forward, one side is residental so we'd have to get easements for each one and on the other side is 20/20 land."

The project- is based on what city leaders are seeing.

Sot Nicole

" kayaking is huge down here."

Huge for residents,

And tourists.

Sot Aaron

" it's just a great way to bring people to Bonita springs."

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CAPE DANCE PARTY-VO


A HOLIDAY DANCE IN CAPE CORAL TODAY. FOR A SPECIAL GROUP OF PEOPLE

U-S-A DANCE COACHES ALONGSIDE WHAT CALLED "SPECIAL POPS" HIT THE FLOOR AT THE LAKE KENNEDY SENIOR CENTER THIS AFTERNOON.

THE CLASSES STARTED BACK IN APRIL FOR PEOPLE WITH CHALLENGES LIKE ALZHEIMER'S, AUTISM, AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.

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CAPE DANCE PARTY-SOTVO


TAKE SOT

Carol Davis, USA Dance

"for them to achieve this status of being able to have their self confidence to go out to the public and dance. It's just amazing and as you've seen they have a ball dancing."

USA DANCE INSTRUCTORS TELL US THIS IS A WAY TO SHARE THEIR LOVE OF DANCING WITH OTHERS. Return to index of stories...


SALVATION ARMY DONATIONS-SS


MORE RARE COINS ARE POPPING UP IN SALVATION ARMY'S RED KETTLES.

THE ORGANIZATION SENT US THIS PICTURE.

THE COINS, THAT WERE MADE IN 1975, ARE VALUED AT 17-HUNDRED DOLLARS EACH

THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS AND THE COINS OFTEN COMES WITH A NOTE THAT SAY IN MEMORY OF MIMI.

IN A DIFFERENT RED KETTLE, SOMEONE SLIPPED IN TEN 100-DOLLAR BILLS. Return to index of stories...


WATERMAN BROADCASTING HONORED-VO


TODAY WATERMAN BROADCASTING, PARENTS WAS AWARDED WITH THE MEDIA PARTNER OF THE YEAR BY THE LEE COUNTY INJURY PREVENTION COALITION.

GENERAL MANAGER STEVE PONTIUS AND GENERAL SALES MANAGER BOB BEVILLE ACCEPTED THE AWARD TODAY.

IT WAS TO HONOR OUR COVERAGE ON ISSUES SUCH AS DISTRACTED DRIVING --

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE AND UNDERAGE DRINKING. Return to index of stories...


ALL NEW AT FIVE-CLIP


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TZ2 A) JOELLE STAND UP TEASE-SOTTOPS


Su Tz

20:47:02 expanding kayaking and canoe services in Bonita springs. I'm nbc2s Joelle parks why this project has been so long in the works is finally moving forward. 13 Return to index of stories...


ALL NEW AT SIX-CLIP


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TZ2 B) JENNIFER STANDUP TEASE-SOT


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TURTLE CROSSWALKS-2SH-SS-BOXES


SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE --

UNLESS YOU ARE A TURTLE TRYING TO CROSS A BUSY ROAD IN CAPE CORAL.

NEIGHBORS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE ALARMING NUMBER OF CARCASSES

ON THE ROADS. BETWEEN TROPICANA AND DIPLOMAT PARKWAY.

N-B-C TWO'S STEVE CAMPION IS LIVE FROM OUR CAPE CORAL MOBILE NEWSROOM WITH WHAT'S HAPPENING. Return to index of stories...


TURTLE CROSSWALKS-REM 1 -LIVE


KELLIE, THIS PART OF CAPE CORAL IS KNOWN FOR NATURE -- TAKE A LOOK YOU CAN SEE THE TURTLES HANGING OUT IN THIS CANAL OFF DIPLOMAT.

THE PROBLEM -- IS WHEN THEY LEAVE -- THEY'RE NO MATCH FOR ALL THE TRAFFIC ALONG BUSY BURNT STORE ROAD. Return to index of stories...


TURTLE CROSSWALKS-TRX-PKG


TAKE PKG

Bob Nemes

0613 "they've been on this Earth in one form or another forever."

A PREHISTORIC ANIMAL MEETS MANKIND'S THRIST FOT SPEED -- SMASHING THEM TO PIECES.

Nemes

0427 "when you see destruction like this, it turns your stomach a bit and you want to do something about it."

BOB NEMES WANTS TO SAVE THESE TURTLES FROM BURNT STORE ROAD -- KNOWN FOR YEARS AS "DEATH HIGHWAY"

Take nats

TRAPPED IN THE TRAFFIC -- ARE THESE TURTLES -- OFTEN NEVER MAKING IT OUT ALIVE.

Nemes

0300 "theyve absolutely been run over.

The shells are just disintegrated."

NEMES REFLECTS ON THIS PAST WEEK -- CALLING IT THE DEADLIEST TIME FOR THE TURTLES -- HE'S SEEN IN NORTHWEST CAPE CORAL.

IN JUST DAYS -- HE FOUND A DOZEN -- FLATTENED BY ONCOMING CARS.

0228 "it's so sad and obvious."

HE'S SAYS -- RELIEF FOR THE REPTILES -- MEANS "TURTLE CROSSING" ROAD SIGNS.

Connie Barron, Cape Coral Spokesperson

3615 "I don't expect to see any turtle crossing signs. We hope the number is minimal."

CAPE CORAL'S CONNIE BARRON TELLS US -- PUTTING UP ARTIFICIAL BARRIERS WON'T CHANGE THE ANIMALS' BEHAVIOR.

SIGNS AREN'T THE SOLUTION -- SHE POINTS TO MORE ENGAGED DRIVERS.

Barron

3535 "we encourage drivers to always be aware and slow down and allow the animal to cross slowly."

FOR THIS NATURE LOVER -- HE TELLS US TREASURING THIS AREA'S TRANQUILITY STARTS WITH THESE TURTLES.

Nemes

0544 "hopefully we can appeal to people and a few of them can be saved." Return to index of stories...


TURTLE CROSSWALKS-REM 1 -LIVE


TAKE LIVE

SINCE BURNT STORE ROAD IS A COUNTY OWNED -- THEY'RE LOOKING INTO THE ISSUE.

BUT YOU CAN SEE THIS TRAFFIC IS MOVING ALONG QUICKLY -- AND IN THIS RACE -- THE TURTLES OFTEN LOSE.

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NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT


NO MORE HINTING.THE PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED A SPECIFIC PLAN TODAY TO CHANGE AMERICA'S PROBLEM WITH GUN VIOLENCE.

WE'LL TELL ABOUT THE FIRST MAJOR PUSH FOR GUN CONTROL IN MORE THAN A DECADE.

AND YOU'VE SEEN THIS BEFORE--

SOMEBODY ROBBING A CONVENIENCE STORE.

BUT ITS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT THAT CATCHES YOUR ATTENTION!

NBC2 NEWS AT 5:30 IS NEXT. Return to index of stories...


A) OBAMA GUN CONTROL-VO-WIPE


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B) CUSTOMERS TACKLE ROBBER-VOTOPS


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