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ANCHOR SUPERS TZ3 B) THIEF ROBS HOME EATS FOOD-SOTVO
KEY LIST TZ3 C) NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS-VO TO BREAK
BREAKING NEWS-TRX OPEN-CLIP
STOCKS-BIGBOARD TOPS HILLARY CLINTON-VO IN PLASMA
PA GOV SUES NCAA CLAY-TRX SOTTOPS VO PLASMA HILLARY CLINTON-PKG
PA GOV SUES NCAA CLAY-VO IN PLASMA PASEO HOME INVASION-SOTVOWIPE
PA GOV SUES NCAA CLAY-SOT PASEO HOME INVASION-SOTVO
PA GOV SUES NCAA CLAY-VO IN PLASMA BIEBER PAPAROZZO KILLED-VO
FISCAL CLIFF KRISTA-TRX VOTOPS TRAFFIC SANDY HOOK SCHOOL TOUR-VOWIPE
FISCAL CLIFF KRISTA-VO IN TRAFFIC SANDY HOOK LAWSUIT WITHDRAWN-VOTOPS
FISCAL CLIFF KRISTA-PKG THIEF ROBS HOME EATS FOOD-OC
FISCAL CLIFF KRISTA-VO IN TRAFFIC THIEF ROBS HOME EATS FOOD-PKG
WORLD MARKETS REACT-VO WIPE NORTH KOREA NEW YEAR-TRX NATS VOTOPS WIPE
DAIRY CLIFF-VOTOPS CHAVEZ HEALTH-VOTOPS
NO SANDY AID VOTE-VO RED TIDE UPDATE-VOWIPE
PASEO UPDATE-TRX SS VO RED TIDE UPDATE-SOTVO
CORAL SNAKE CLIFTON-OC VO FLY LIVE TEASE FOUR-OC
CORAL SNAKE CLIFTON-REM LIVE TZ4 A) HOLIDAY RECYCLING-SOTVO
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CORAL SNAKE CLIFTON-REM LIVE HOLIDAY RECYCLING-PKG
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TZ1 A) MARKET WATCH-NATS VOTOPS BIGBOARD FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP
TZ1 B) 2013 PRICE INCREASES-SOTVO FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
WEATHER-STC COMING UP @ 4-CLIP
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FMB FIRE FOLO DANIELLE-REM LIVE B) fl valet incident-VOTOPS-WIPE
FMB FIRE FOLO DANIELLE-PKG C) prince william rescue-VOTOPS
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BREAKING NEWS-TRX


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STOCKS-BIGBOARD TOPS


TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR SCREEN.

TRADING OFF TO A ROARING START ON WALL STREET.

RIGHT NOW THE DOW __.

INVESTORS ON WALL STREET ARE SIGNALING THEIR APPROVAL OF THE DEAL IN WASHINGTON TO AVOID THE FISCALL CLIFF.

IN TWO MINUTES THE LATEST ON THE DEAL, AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU. Return to index of stories...


PA GOV SUES NCAA CLAY-TRX SOTTOPS VO PLASMA


gov tom corbett - these sanctions

ALSO BREAKING AT NOON,

MOMENTS AGO, PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR TOM CORBETT TALKED A LAWSUIT JUST FILED AGAINST THE N-C-AA.

NBC2 ANCHOR CLAY MILLER IS IN THE STUDIO AT NOON.

CLAY, I UNDERSTAND, THIS INVOLVED THE SANCTIONS LEVELED AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY AFTER JERRY SANDUKSY WAS CONVICTED. Return to index of stories...


PA GOV SUES NCAA CLAY-VO IN PLASMA


STACEY,

PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR TOM CORBETT SPEAKING TO THE MEDIA LESS THAN AN HOUR AGO.

CORBETT FLANKED BY MEMBERS OF HIS STAFF AND CURRENT AND FORMER STUDENTS AND ATHLETES FROM THE SCHOOL,

SAYS THE NCAA PUNISHED STUDENTS, THE COMMUNITY AND BUSINESSES AROUND THE UNIVERSITY.

AND NOT THE FORMER ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH WHO MOLESTED CHILDREN.

THE SANCTIONS IMPOSED IN JULY INCLUDED A $60 MILLION FINE FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION GRANTS, A FOUR-YEAR BOWL GAME BAN FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S MARQUEE FOOTBALL PROGRAM AND THE FORFEITURE OF 112 WINS.

STATE AND FEDERAL LAWMAKERS HAVE RAISED OBJECTIONS TO THE MONEY BEING SPENT OUTSIDE PENNSYLVANIA.

LET'S LISTEN TO THE GOVERNOR. Return to index of stories...


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PA GOV SUES NCAA CLAY-VO IN PLASMA


LAST JUNE, FORMER DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL COORDINATOR JERRY SANDUSKY WAS CONVICTED OF SEXUALLY ABUSING 10 BOYS, SOME ON CAMPUS.

HE WAS SENTENCED TO 30 TO 60 YEARS IN STATE PRISON.

HE HAS MAINTAINED HIS INNOCENCE.

THE N-C-DOUBLE-A HAS NOT COMMENTED ON THE LAWSUIT.

IN THE STUDIO, CLAY MILLER NBC2. Return to index of stories...


FISCAL CLIFF KRISTA-TRX VOTOPS TRAFFIC


CLAY THANKS.

TURNING TO WASHINGTON AT NOON.

CONGRESS REACHES AN AGREEMENT TO KEEP THE NATION FROM GOING OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF.

NBC2 ANCHOR KRISTA FOGELSONG IS IN THE STUDIO.

KRISTA,

OUR TAX RATES WON'T GO UP,

BUT OUR PAYCHECKS WILL BE SMALLER. Return to index of stories...


FISCAL CLIFF KRISTA-VO IN TRAFFIC


STACEY,

THAT'S BECAUSE THE TWO-YEAR-OLD PAYROLL TAX HOLIDAY IS OVER.

HERE'S HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR BOTTOM LINE.

IF YOU'RE MAKING 30-THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR, YOU'LL PAY ABOUT 50-DOLLARS MORE A MONTH IN TAXES.

IF YOU'RE EARNING 50-THOUSAND A YEAR, YOU'LL pay ABOUT 83-DOLLARS MORE A MONTH.

AND IF YOU MAKE 113-THOUSAND-700 DOLLARS A YEAR, YOU'LL shell out AN EXTRA 189-50 A MONTH IN TAXES.

AND FOR THAT FISCAL CLIFF.

AMERICA'S TOP EARNERS WILL SEE A JUMP IN TAXES. Return to index of stories...


FISCAL CLIFF KRISTA-PKG


--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --

THE HOUSE APRROVED THE MEASURE PASSED EARLIER IN THE DAY BY THE SENATE.

IT RAISES TAXES ON INDIVIDUALS EARNING MORE THAN 400-THOUSAND A YEAR AND COUPLES EARNING MORE THAN 450-THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR.

IT ALSO EXTENDS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.

SPENDING CUTS WILL NOT BE ADDRESSED FOR TWO MONTHS -- WHICH WAS A DISAPPOINTMENT FOR MANY REPUBLICANS.

The Senate, the President and the Vice President failed to meet their obligation, their own stated obligation which was to bring us a balanced bill. One that had tax adjustments, yes, but also had spending cuts. This one fails at that and fails badly.

PRESIDENT OBAMA PRAISED LAWMAKERS FOR REACHING AN AGREEMENT THAT PROTECTS THE MIDDLE CLASS.

Thanks to the votes of Democrats and Republicans in Congress, I will sign a law that raises taxes on the wealthiest 2% of Americans while preventing a middle-class tax hike that could have sent the economy back into recession and obviously had a severe impact on families all across America.

BUT MIDDLE CLASS AMERICANS WILL STILL TAKE A FINANCIAL HIT IN 20-13. THEY WON'T PAY HIGHER INCOME TAXES BUT THEY WILL HAVE TO PAY AT LEAST TWO-PERCENT MORE IN PAYROLL TAXES.

THAT MEANS MOST OF THE COUNTRY'S 160 MILLION WORKERS WILL SEE SMALLER PAYCHECKS THIS YEAR. Return to index of stories...


FISCAL CLIFF KRISTA-VO IN TRAFFIC


A NEW CONGRESS WILL BE SWORN IN TOMORROW.

MEANWHILE THE PRESIDENT HEADS BACK TO HAWAII FOR HIS VACATION.

THIS AFTER CUTTING THE FAMILY TRIP SHORT TO DEAL WITH THE BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS.

IN THE STUDIO, KRISTA FOGELSONG NBC2. Return to index of stories...


WORLD MARKETS REACT-VO WIPE


KRISTA THANKS.

OVERSEAS STOCKS ARE REACTING ON A HIGH NOTE.

EUROPEAN MARKETS RECORDED BIG INCREASES THIS MORNING,

WITH GERMANY'S TOP INDEX LEADING THE WAY.

ASIAN MARKETS ALSO POSTED LARGE GAINS.

IT'S POSITIVE NEWS TODAY,

BUT ANALYSTS WARN WE AREN'T OUT OF THE WOODS JUST YET. Return to index of stories...


DAIRY CLIFF-VOTOPS


AND YOUR MILK IS SAFE FOR NOW.

THE FISCAL-CLIFF BILL INCLUDES A MEASURE TO AVERT THE SO-CALLED "DAIRY CLIFF."

THAT MEANS CONSUMER PRICES FOR MILK WILL NOT SHARPLY INCREASE.

THE NINE MONTH EXTENSION OF THE 2008 FARM BILL IS INTENDED TO GIVE LAWMAKERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REACH AGREEMENT ON A NEW FIVE-YEAR BILL. Return to index of stories...


NO SANDY AID VOTE-VO


LAWMAKERS IN NEW YORK, AND NEW JERSEY ARE FURIOUS THIS AFTERNOON.

CONGRESS WILL END THE TERM WITHOUT A DEAL ON FEDERAL AID FOR VICTIMS OF SUPERSTORM SANDY.

THE SENATE APPROVED A 60-BILLION DOLLAR MEASURE FRIDAY, AND A VOTE HAD BEEN EXPTECTED BEFORE THE TERMS ENDS THURSDAY AT NOON.

THE NEXT CONGRESS IS SWORN IN TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


PASEO UPDATE-TRX SS VO


NEW AT NOON,

SPECIFIC DETAILS OF THE HOME INVASION AND STABBING LAST WEEK IN THE PASEO COMMUNITY -- INCLUDING HOW POLICE TRACKED DOWN THEIR SUSPECT.

JOHN MAATSCH IS BEING HELD ON NO BOND -- HE LIVES IN THE SAME NEIGHBOR TO VICTIM TRACEY MARAZZI.

MARAZZI SAYS SHE WOKE UP TO THE MAN ON TOP OF HER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT -- HE STABBED HER THREE TIMES IN HER CHEST -- AND WHEN HER SON CAME INTO THE ROOM, SHE WAS ABLE TO FIGHT HIM OFF.

ACCORDING TO THE ARREST REPORT WE JUST OBTAINED, MAATSCH SHOWED UP AT THE CRIME SCENE ABOUT AN HOUR LATER, DRESSED IN A BLOUSE, JEANS AND BOOTS -- AND TOLD POLICE HE'D SEEN THE SUSPECT.

POLICE THOUGHT HIS STORY WAS SUSPICIOUS -- AND SAY THEY LATER FOUND A SHIRT, SHOE AND PANTS WITH MARAZZI'S BLOOD IN MAATSCH'S HOME.

HE TURNED HIMSELF IN MONDAY. Return to index of stories...


CORAL SNAKE CLIFTON-OC VO FLY LIVE


SAVING LIVES FROM A DEADLY SNAKE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

A SERIOUS LACK OF ANTI-VENOM FOR THE 'CORAL' SNAKE.

YOU MIGHT REMEMBER LITTLE ZACH MAZZOCHI OF NAPLES.

BITTEN BY A CORAL SNAKE THIS TIME LAST YEAR.

THAT ANTI-VENOM SAVED HIS LIFE AFTER SPENDING SEVERAL WEEKS IN THE HOSPITAL.

TODAY THAT SUPPLY REMAINS LOW.

NBC2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS IN LABELLE AT NOON.

CLIFTON, THE COMPANIES THAT MAKE THE VENOM ARE GETTING SOME HELP FROM A LOCAL MAN WHO CAPTURED A CORAL SNAKE YERSTERDAY. Return to index of stories...


CORAL SNAKE CLIFTON-REM LIVE


IN ORDER TO MAKE ANIT-VENOM, YOU NEED TO GET THE REAL STUFF DIRECTLY FROM THE POISONOUS SNAKE.

HERE IT IS.

IT'S ABOUT 2-FEET LONG.

TOMORROW MORNING, A MAN FROM ORLANDO WILL BE COMING DOWN TO GET THE SNAKE AND START EXTRACTING THE VENOM. Return to index of stories...


CORAL SNAKE CLIFTON-PKG


IT WAS YESTERDAY WHEN KEVIN HOLLAND WAS DOING SOME WORK ON HIS FAMILY'S LAND. WHEN HE WALKED INTO THIS SHED AND SAW A BRIGHTLY COLORED SNAKE.

SOT: "I just jumped like anyone would when they see a snake."

HE KNEW IT COULD BE A POISONOUS CORAL SNAKE. SO INSTEAD OF KILLING IT, KEVIN DECIDED TO CATCH HIM.

SOT: "Most people don't see those much and I decided to bring him home. I thought maybe somebody could use it."

AND KEVIN WAS RIGHT, TOMORROW, THIS SNAKE WILL START TO BE USED TO SAVE LIVES. AN EXPERT WILL DRIVE FROM ORLANDO TO EXTRACT ITS DEADLY VENOM, TO PRODUCE A LIFE SAVING ANTI-VENOM. SOMETHING THAT HAS BEEN OUT OF PRODUCTION FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND IS IN DESPERATE NEED.

SOT: "They ceased production probably in 2006."

CAPTAIN JEFF FOBB WORKS WITH THE VENOM TEAM AT MIAMI-DADE FIRE AND RESCUE.

IT HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST STORES OF ANIT-VENOM IN THE COUNTRY.

HE SAYS THE CORAL SNAKE TREATMENT HASN'T BEEN MADE IN SEVERAL YEARS. AND SUPPLY IS DWINDLING.

SOT: "These snake bites are serious medical emergencies and can lead to prolonged hospital stays and without treatment, people can die."

AND THAT'S WHY THIS MAN FROM LABELLE HOPES HIS FIND, CAN HELP SAVE SOME LIVES.

SOT: "I hope so, one day it will help somebody, I'm sure." Return to index of stories...


CORAL SNAKE CLIFTON-REM LIVE


PFISER PHARMACEUTICALS IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON MAKING A NEW BATCH OF ANTI-VENOM THAT SHOULD BE RELEASED THIS YEAR.

THERE IS CURRENTLY A STASH OF THE ANTI-VENOM THAT IS SET TO EXPIRE IN OCTOBER OF THIS YEAR.

THAT'S WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO START MAKING MORE.

LIVE IN LABELLE, CLIFTON FRENCH, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-TRX TOPS


nats of opening bell

STOCKS WAY UP OUT OF THE GATE - AFTER NEWS OF THE FISCAL CLIFF AGREEMENT.

LOOKING LIVE AT THE BIG BOARD.

RIGHT NOW THE DOW ___.

YOUR MARKET WATCH UPDATE IS IN THREE MINUTES.

PLUS THIS,

My first law of economics, everything effect everything

GET READY TO PAY MORE.

WE HAVE A LIST OF ITEMS SEEING A PRICE JUMP IN 2013.

BUT FIRST HERE'S JASON. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) MARKET WATCH-NATS VOTOPS BIGBOARD


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TZ1 B) 2013 PRICE INCREASES-SOTVO


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WEATHER-STC


WEATHER IS COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


FMB FIRE FOLO DANIELLE-TRX VOTOPS FLY LIVE


REMEMBER THIS FIRE ON FORT MYERS BEACH FROM LAST WEEK?

TODAY SOME RESIDENT GET TO RETURN TO THE SPORTSMAN COVE COMMUNITY.

NBC2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS THERE AT NOON.

DANIELLE,

HOW ARE PEOPLE COPING THIS AFTERNOON? Return to index of stories...


FMB FIRE FOLO DANIELLE-REM LIVE


ONE WEEK LATER THIS MASSIVE GENERATOR'S NOISE SERVES AS A CONSTANT REMINDER FOR THE RESIDENTS HERE OF WHAT HAPPENED JUST OVER A WEEK AGO. Return to index of stories...


FMB FIRE FOLO DANIELLE-PKG


ARLENE TUCKER- BACK IN HER CONDO SAFELY THIS MORNING.

NATS

SHE WAS A THE FIRST RESIDENT WE SPOKE TO WHEN A FIRE RIPPED THROUGH HER CONDO COMPLEX CHRISTMAS EVE MORNING.

NAT of generator

TODAY SHE HAS THIS UNWANTED PIECE OF FURNITURE TAKING OVER HER PARKING SPOT OUTSIDE HER UNIT.

"I'm coping with it."

THE FIRE STARTED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF SPORTMAN'S COVE.

INVESTIGATORS SAY IT WAS ACCIDENTAL AND BELIEVE IT STARTED IN THE SECOND FLOOR EXHAUST FAN.

ARLENE'S HOME SUFFERED SOME SMOKE DAMAGE, NOTHING, SHE SAYS, NOTHING COMPARED TO HER NEIGHBORS ABOVE AND HER NEXTDOOR NEIGHBOR CATHY WHO OWNS THE UNIT NEXT DOOR. AS A PART-TIME RESIDENT, SHE WILL SEE THE PLACE FOR THE FIRST TIME TOMORROW.

"I spoke to Her brother in law and he says they just remodeled it. He says Cathy will cry."

92 YEAR OLD VERNON HUNTOON SALVAGED A FEW CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT DAY. HE LIVES IN THE UNIT ABOVE AND HASNT BEEN ABLE TO GO BACK SINCE.

HE TOLD US THIS MORNING HE WILL BE OUT OF HIS HOME FOR 6 MONTHS. HE HAS NO INSURANCE TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGE.

DAMAGE THAT IS NOW MASKED WITH BLUE TARP ON THE DISHEVELED ROOF TO PROTECT WHAT LITTLE IS LEFT.

A REMINDER TO ARLENE THE NOISY GENERATOR OUTSIDE ISN'T SO BAD AFTER ALL.

"I feel fortunate really I could have been burned out and lost everything, so yes, I know I'm fortunate." Return to index of stories...


FMB FIRE FOLO DANIELLE-REM LIVE


NEIGHBORS HAVE REALLY COME TOGETHER TO HELP EACH OTHER OUT. NEIGHBORS OPENED A FIFTH-THIRD BANK ACCOUNT SO THE COMMUNITY CAN HELP VERNON OUT IN PAYING FOR REPAIRS.

LIVE IN LEE COUNTY DK NBC2. Return to index of stories...


MARKET WATCH-PKG


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AT THE PUMP-CG BNR


NBC2 ON PUMP PATROL THIS AFTERNOON.

UNCHANGED FROM OVERNIGHT.

EXPECT TO PAY 3-36 FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

T HE STATE AVERAGE ALSO 3-36 THIS AFTERNOON.

THE NATIONAL IS 3-29.

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

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


FIRST ALERT FORECAST-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.

A NICE, WARM DAY

Through the morning there will be patchy dense fog forming. Be cautious as you are driving, and try to give yourself extra time for the morning commute. Shortly after sunrise, the atmosphere will start to mix and the fog will not be a problem for the rest of the day. After that fog is gone, we'll see mostly sunny skies. Winds will be coming from the south-southeast around 5- 10 mph pumping more warm weather. Highs will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s across the area. There will again be patchy fog forming tonight into tomorrow morning with lower near the 60 degree mark. Through the day Thursday, cloud cover will be increasing ahead of a cold front. Then on Friday we can expect a few scattered showers as the front moves into our area. This front will be different from the past couple of fronts. Cloud cover and the chance for a few showers will stick around through the weekend. There won't be a big cool down with this front either. Highs will still be in the upper 70s this weekend. Return to index of stories...


2013 PRICE INCREASES NICK-OC TRX PLASMA


JASON THANKS.

WE'RE DONE RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR.

EXPERTS SAY 20-13 WILL BE MORE EXPENSIVE THAN 20-12.

NB2'S NICK CILETTI IS IN THE STUDIO AT NOON.

NICK SO WHAT WILL WE BE PAYING MORE FOR THIS YEAR? Return to index of stories...


2013 PRICE INCREASES NICK-VO IN PLASMA


STACEY,

HERE'S TO HOPING YOU MAKE MORE MONEY!

WE HAVE A NEW LIST OF THINGS THAT'LL COST YOU MORE.

STARTING AT THE GROCERY STORE. Return to index of stories...


2013 PRICE INCREASES NICK-PKG


DICK RINEHART'S BEEN IN THE BIZ FOR 50 YEARS AND HAS NEVER SEEN SO MANY FACTORS COME TOGETHER TO INFLUENCE PRICES.

"This was a perfect storm, basically the last 3 years."

THIS YEAR… MEAT, POULTRY AND DAIRY… ALL GOIN UP.

"We had a drought, corn crop was down wheat crop was down, bread is made out of wheat, we feed our animals corn."

THE USDA EXPECTS THE PRICES TO SOAR BY FOUR PERCENT

NUMBER 2… AS DICK JUST MENTIONED… NO RAIN. LESS GRAIN…

THIS MEANS AT THE VERY LEAST, CEREAL AND BAKERY PRICES ARE GOING UP… USDA SAYS UP CLOSE TO 3 PERCENT.

"My first law of economics, everything effect everything."

DOCTOR LOGAN KELLY RUNS THE CENTER FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH… HE SAYS MANY FACTORS ARE CONTRIBUTING.

"so you're having a greater demand, more people wanting the same basic amount of resources that the world can provide and so that's pushing commodity prices up long run."

SENDING YOUR KIDDOS TO COLLEGE IS GOING UP, TOO.

"We're also seeing diminished public support of public education, public institutions which is also forcing costs to go up."

EXPERTS SAY IN-STATE TUITION WILL RISE ALMOST 5 PERCENT!

AND NUMBER 4 -- SHIPPING COSTS ARE GOING UP AT LEAST 4 AND A HALF PERCENT. Return to index of stories...


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AND NUMBER 5 STACEY,

HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS ON THE RISE - HIKING UP 6 PERCENT BY SOME ESTIMATIONS.

IN THE STUDION, NICK CILETTI NBC2. Return to index of stories...


QUIT SMOKING-VO


NICK THANKS.

ONE WAY TO SAVE A LITTLE MONEY IN THE NEW YEAR,

QUIT SMOKING.

A NEW REPORT SHOWS DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH YOU SMOKE,

YOU COULD SAVE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS A YEAR.

YOU ALSO GET THE LONG-TERM HEALTH BENEFITS FROM QUITTING.

YOU MAY ALSO QUALIFY FOR DISCOUNTS ON HOME AND AUTO INSURANCE. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-TRX TOPS


He's also going out of lane here and around the car passing on the right which is inappropriate

IN THREE MINUTES WE'RE GOING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF OLDER DRIVERS.

THE QUESTION TODAY - CAN CAR CAMERAS HELP DRIVERS WHO SUFFER MEMORY LOSS

THIS IS THE NEWS AT NOON ON NBC2. Return to index of stories...


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OLDER DRIVERS-OC


TODAY THERE'S A DISCUSSION ON WHETHER OLDER DRIVERS WITH MEMORY LOSS SHOULD BE ALLOWED BY THE WHEEL.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

BARBARA MORSE SILVA REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


OLDER DRIVERS-PKG


STUDIES HAVE SHOWN, AS WE GET OLDER, OUR DRIVING ABILITIES DECLINE. IF YOU HAVE MEMORY ISSUES, IT CAN BE EVEN WORSE.

SO, RESEARCHERS EMBARKED ON A STUDY

"to try to determine how well does a road test evaluation reflect how safe someone is driving in the real world."

DR. BRIAN OTT, A CO INVESTIGATOR IN THIS NIH FUNDED STUDY, SAYS THEY ENROLLED MORE THAN 100 PARTICIPANTS, SOME HEALTHY AND SOME WITH MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT. FIRST

"They had to pass the road test."

CO INVESTIGATOR, DR. JENNIFER DAVIS SAYS THEY HAD TO PASS A STANDARDIZED ROAD TEST, MUCH LIKE THE ONE TEENAGERS TAKE TO GET THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE. MOST IN THE STUDY DID. THEN THEY HAD FOUR CAMERAS MOUNTED IN THEIR CAR OVER A TWO WEEK PERIOD.

"The four mounted cameras in the car definitely gave us a better picture because the road test was only 45 minutes and then we were able to put the cameras in the cars for two weeks of their regular routine and so we really were able to see what they were doing on a daily basis, where they were traveling and what kinds of behaviors they might be doing when they're most comfortable."

DR. OTT HAD HIS CAR MOUNTED WITH TWO OF THE CAMERAS. AND FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES HE TOOK US THROUGH GOOD AND QUESTIONABLE DRIVING. DR. DAVIS CRITIQUES.

"He kind of accelerated too quickly when he came from a stop. He's also going out of lane here and around the car passing on the right which is inappropriate."

WHEN THEY COMPARED THE 45 MINUTE ROAD TEST TO THE 2 WEEK CAMERA OBSERVATION, SOME DID WORSE ON THE ROAD TEST.

"there's test taking anxiety"

AND SOME WORSE WHEN OBSERVED BY CAMERA OVER A PERIOD OF TIME.

"Some people even though they seemed to be okay in the road testing situation, which is a brief bird's eye view of a particular day, when we looked at them in their home driving over the course of a couple weeks, we saw events that really made us uncomfortable in terms of their driving safety and recommended they stop driving."

THESE RESEARCHERS CONCLUDED AN INITIAL ALZHEIMER'S DIAGNOSIS DOESN'T NECESSARILY MEAN THESE INDIVIDUALS MUST STOP DRIVING IMMEDIATELY. THEIR FINDINGS PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY.

AND THE RESEARCH CONTINUES WITH A NEW PILOT STUDY, WHICH INVOLVES MOUNTING THESE DRIVE CAMS, AS THEY'RE CALLED, IN THE CARS OF FOLKS WITH MEMORY LOSS. THESE CAMERAS ONLY RECORD "EVENTS."

"If you drive too fast, if you swerve, anything that generates a g-force." Return to index of stories...


OLDER DRIVERS-OC


BARBARA MORSE SILVA REPORTING.

THOSE DRIVE CAMS WILL BE MOUNTED IN THE CARS OF ABOUT 10 STUDY PARTICIPANTS FOR NINE MONTHS.

THE QUESTION NOW: CAN FOLKS WITH MEMORY LOSS BE TRAINED TO BE SAFER DRIVERS? Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-OC


YOUR TIME NOW __.

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE NEXT HALF HOUR.

FIRST DEHYDRATION AND A CONCUSSION.

AND NOW A BLOOD CLOT.

THE LATEST ON HILLARY CLINTON'S RECOVERY AT A NEW YORK HOSPITAL.

PLUS THIS,

why rob people? Get a job

NOT WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE RETURNING FROM VACATION.

A BURGLAR TAKING UP RESIDENCE IN YOUR HOME!

A COUPLE HERE IN FLORIDA CAN TELL YOU WHAT IT FEELS LIKE.

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


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TZ3 B) THIEF ROBS HOME EATS FOOD-SOTVO


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TZ3 C) NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS-VO TO BREAK


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OPEN-CLIP


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HILLARY CLINTON-VO IN PLASMA


HILLARY CLINTON CONTINUES HER RECOVERY IN A NEW YORK HOSPITAL.

SUNDAY DOCTORS DISCOVERED A BLOOD CLOT NEAR HER BRAIN.

THEY'RE TREATING 65-YEAR OLD CLINTON WITH BLOOD THINNERS.

SAYING THE SECRETARY OF STATE SHOULD MAKE A FULL RECOVERY.

HERE'S SHARYN ALFONSI. Return to index of stories...


HILLARY CLINTON-PKG


SCRIPT:

THE FORMER PRESIDENT AND HIS DAUGHTER CHELSEA SPOTTED LEAVING THE HOSPITAL

WHERE HILLARY CLINTON IS BEING TREATED THIS MORNINGTHE SECRET SERVICE

STATIONED OUTSIDE.

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CHELSEA TWEETING. " THANK YOU ALL FOR SENDING GOOD THOUGHTS MY MOM'S WAY.

GRATEFUL TO ALL HER DOCTORS AND THAT SHE'LL MAKE A FULL RECOVERY!"

Nat Clinton

IT'S BEEN THREE WEEKS SINCE THE SECRETARY OF STATE WAS LAST SEEN IN PUBLIC,

DURING AN OVERSEAS TOUR WHERE SHE PICKED UP A BAD STOMACH VIRUS. DAYS

LATER, SHE FAINTED AND GOT THAT NASTY CONCUSSION. AN MRI LATER REVEALING

SHE HAD A BLOOD CLOT.

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HER DOCTORS SAYING "THE SCAN REVEALED.A CLOT IN THE VEIN THAT IS SITUATED

IN THE SPACE BETWEEN THE BRAIN AND THE SKULL BEHIND THE RIGHT EAR"

THE STATEMENT SAYS THE SECRETARY DID NOT SUFFER ANY NEUROLOGICAL DAMAGE.

BUT IT IS CLEARLY A SERIOUS SETBACK.

GFX 3

SHE IS THE MOST TRAVELLED SECRETARY OF STATE EVER. VISITING 112 COUNTRIES,

LOGGING NEARLY A MILLION MILES AND SPENDING THE EQUIVALENT OF AN ENTIRE

YEAR OF HER LIFE ON A PLANE. CLINTON TELLING BARBARA WALTERS THE SCHEDULE

HAS TAKEN IT'S TOLL.

You're leaving at the height of your

career. Why are you leaving?

22:35:57 HILLARY CLINTON

I've been, as you know, at the highest levels of American and now

international activities for 20 years. And I, I just thought it was time

to take a step off. I wanted to take some time and, and just really

collect myself.

22:36:14 BARBARA WALTERS

Are you exhausted?

22:36:15 HILLARY CLINTON

I am. To be honest, I am. Because when i do something I want to do it to

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PASEO HOME INVASION-SOTVOWIPE


SHARYN ALFONSI REPORTING.

HERE IN FORT MYERS,

A WOMAN NEARLY STABBED TO DEATH SPEAKS OUT AGAINST HER ACCUSED ATTACKER.

This guy broke into my house and stabbed me. He needs to be in jail for attempted murder, not aggravated battery

TRACEY MARAZZI DESCRIBES THE MORNING SHE WOKE UP TO A STRANGER STANDING AT HER BEDSIDE.

POLICE RESPONDED TO HER HOME IN THE PASEO COMMUNITY THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS.

TRACEY WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WITH STAB WOUNDS TO HER CHEST.

TODAY TRACEY FEARS FOR HER LIFE. Return to index of stories...


PASEO HOME INVASION-SOTVO


05.50.34 "I don't know how long he stood there and looked at me while I slept before he stabbed me in the chest. He stabbed me three times, just missed my artery, just less than a millimeter, collapsed my lung and almost killed me."

HER ACCUSED ATTACKER, JOHN MAATSCH TURNED HIMSELF INTO POLICE THIS WEEK.

HE'S CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED BATTERY.

HE JUDGE DECIDED TO HOLD MAATSCH WITHOUT BOND,

PENDING THE OUTCOME OF A DANGER HEARING. Return to index of stories...


BIEBER PAPAROZZO KILLED-VO


IN LOS ANGELES,

A PHOTOGRAPHER IS DEAD AFTER SHOOTING VIDEO OF POP SENSATION JUSTIN BIEBER'S CAR.

L-A POLICE SAY THE MAN DIED AT A HOSPITAL SHORTLY AFTER THE CRASH TUESDAY EVENING.

BIEBER WAS NOT IN THE FERRARI AT THE TIME.

THE SPORTS CAR WAS PARKED AFTER A TRAFFIC STOP.

THE PHOTOGRAPHER WAS STRUCK AS HE WALKED ACROSS THE BOULEVARD AFTER TAKING PICTURES.

POLICE SAY NO CHARGES ARE LIKELY TO BE FILED AGAINST THE DRIVER WHO HIT THE MAN. Return to index of stories...


SANDY HOOK SCHOOL TOUR-VOWIPE


IN CONNECTICUT,

STUDENTS AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY RETURN TO CLASS TOMORROW.

THEY'LL DO SO AT A NEW LOCATION.

THE CLASSROOMS AT CHALK HILL SCHOOL IN NEARBY MONROE WERE MADE OVER TO LOOK JUST LIKE THE ROOMS AT SANDY HOOK.

OFFICIALS HOPE A FAMILIAR ENVIRONMENT WILL HELP KIDS MAKE A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO THE NEW SCHOOL. Return to index of stories...


SANDY HOOK LAWSUIT WITHDRAWN-VOTOPS


MEANWHILE A 100-MILLION DOLLAR SUIT AGAINST THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT IS DROPPED.

ATTORNEY IRVING PINSKY FILED THE CLAIM ON BEHALF OF A SIX-YEAR-OLD GIRL WHO SURVIVED THE SHOOTING.

THE CLAIM SAYS SHE'S SUFFERED PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA.

PINSKY DROPPED THE SUIT BECAUSE HE SAYS HE'S EVALUATING NEW EVIDENCE. Return to index of stories...


THIEF ROBS HOME EATS FOOD-OC


A MAN AND WOMAN IN FLORIDA ARE OKAY AFTER A BURGLAR MOVES IN DURING THEIR VACATION!

IT'S A REAL-LIFE GOLDILOCKS TALE.

DAVE MCDANIEL REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


THIEF ROBS HOME EATS FOOD-PKG


--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --

The blinds were out of sorts in the front window.

A NEAT AND TIDY PERSON. THE BLINDS HANGING ANYTHING BUT STRAIGHT. WAS A HUGE CLUE FOR THE BURGLARY VICTIM WHEN SHE AND HER HUSBAND RETURNED FROM A WEEK AWAY.

SHE ASKED US NOT TO SHOW HER FACE.

He and I both said, Oh my God! And this whole pane of glass closest to you was busted out.

WHEN THEY LOOKED AROUND. THEY HAD LOST A WATCH, A RING, A BRACELET--- A BOTTLE OF JACK DANIELS. BUT THAT WAS SMALL WORRY WHEN SHE THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT ELSE WENT ON.

THERE WERE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE SINK. STUFF OUT OF THEIR FREEZER--- THE BED IN HER GUEST ROOM, WAS MESSED UP.

It was very bizarre, that's why I said it's so creepy to think that someone would come into your home and take the time to eat something and then lay down in your bed.

WHEN THEY MADE REPAIRS, IT WAS MORE THAN REPLACING THE WINDOW GLASS, IRON BURGLAR BARS WENT UP AS WELL.

The thieves also took off with the keys and the clicker to their Cadillac sitting in the driveway, they didn't steal the car then, but because of the worry they may come back they've disabled the car so it won't work with the key. The problem with that, they can't use it either, until they get the ignition and the locks changed.

COPS GATHERED WHAT EVIDENCE THEY COULD. IF THOSE RESPONSIBLE ARE EVER CAUGHT. THE VICTIM HAS A MESSAGE.

Shame on you, go find something to do with yourself, go to a library read a book, do some charity work, or do something, why rob people? Get a job. Return to index of stories...


NORTH KOREA NEW YEAR-TRX NATS VOTOPS WIPE


nats of cheers

NEW VIDEO AT NOON OF PRESIDENT KIM JONG-UN AT A NEW YEAR'S CONCERT WITH HIS WIFE.

TUESDAY, KOREA STATE RUN TV BROADCAST A MESSAGE FROM KIM.

HE CALLED FOR AN END TO THE CONFRONTATION BETWEEN THE TWO KOREAS.

THE NEW YEAR'S ADDRESS WAS THE FIRST IN 19 YEARS BY A NORTH KOREAN LEADER. Return to index of stories...


CHAVEZ HEALTH-VOTOPS


VENEZUELA'S VICE PRESIDENT SAYS HUGO CHAVEZ HAS QUOTE "THE SAME STRENGTH AS ALWAYS."

CHAVEZ IS RECOVERING FROM CANCER SURGERY IN CUBA THREE WEEKS AGO.

HE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN OR HEARD FROM SINCE THE DECEMBER ELEVENTH PROCEDURE.

RUMORS HAVE SWIRLED THAT HE HAS TAKEN A TURN FOR THE WORSE. Return to index of stories...


RED TIDE UPDATE-VOWIPE


WE'RE KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON RED TIDE TODAY.

RIGHT NOW IT'S OFF THE COAST OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

STRETCHING FROM CHARLOTTE COUNTY TO COLLIER COUNTY.

ON MARCO ISLAND -- DEAD FISH HAVE BEEN WASHING ASHORE. Return to index of stories...


RED TIDE UPDATE-SOTVO


32:38 "Just recently here on the beach we've seen some dead fish wash up, a couple of small sharks

SOME PEOPLE ON THE BEACHES ARE REPORTING THROAT IRRITATIONS.

BUT THE BEACHES ARE SAFE. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR-OC


YOUR TIME NOW __.

AFTER ALL THE FOOD, FAMILY AND PRESENTS,

HOW MUCH DO YOU RECYCLE?

Right now we're very busy. As a matter of fact I got to go now, that's how busy we are.

IN THREE MINUTES,

WE'RE TAKING A TRIP TO THE LANDFILL TO SEE HOW ALL THAT HOLIDAY TRASH GETS PROCESSED.

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TZ4 A) HOLIDAY RECYCLING-SOTVO


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HOLIDAY RECYCLING-CHROMA VIDBOX


IF YOU'VE NOTICED GARBAGE BINS THE PAST FEW DAYS,

YOU CAN TELL WE JUST WENT THROUGH THE HOLIDAY!

TODAY WE'RE TALKING RECYCLING.

AND HOW MUCH OF THAT TRASH WINDS UP IN LANDFILLS.

BOB HANSEN REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


HOLIDAY RECYCLING-PKG


A CONVEYOR BELT OF TRASH WHIZZES BY TRAINED EYES TRYING TO SORT OUT THE GOOD FROM THE BAD.

THIS IS TRASH THAT COMES FROM THE BLUE RECYCLING BINS WE PUT OUT ON THE CURB.

AND RIGHT NOW. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.

"I would say at least 4 or 5 tons more considering the holidays."

THOMAS CLANTON DRIVES SAN DIEGO STREETS PICKING UP THE BOXES AND WRAPPING PAPER LEFT OVER FROM CHRISTMAS MORNING.

"We have stuff falling out of containers and customers coming out trying to refill containers with paper and other boxes of gifts that they received during these holidays."

THE KEY IS KNOWING WHAT IS RECYCLABLE AND WHAT ISN'T.

FOR INSTANCE, WHAT CAN YOU RECYCLE FROM THAT BOY OR GIRL'S TOY THAT WAS UNDER THE TREE?

"Pretty much the entire packaging because you have the paperboard container, the hard plastic item, that's all recyclable. So you may have a few little twist ties, or zip ties throw those in the trash but probably 99 percent or so would be recyclable."

THAT'S A BIG CHANGE FROM TWO YEARS AGO.

TODAY RIGID PLASTICS, FOOD TUBS AND TRAYS, EVEN SOUP AND JUICE BOXES ALL CAN HAVE A SECOND LIFE THROUGH RECYCLING.

"You know you get the huge party platter, the bottom tray and the clear plastic cover, those are all recyclable."

"But in the city of San Diego there are two Christmas trash items you can not put in your blue bin, styrofoam and plastic bags."

"If you have the packaging peanuts, those are good to take back to the shipping stores for reuse."

SOME DRIVE UP RECYCLING CENTERS WILL TAKE STYROFOAM AND SUPERMARKETS TAKE PLASTIC BAGS.

BUT TODAY CHRISTMAS DOESN'T NEED TO BE A HOLIDAY THAT KEEPS ON GIVING TO THE LANDFILL.

PATIENCE AND A FEW MINUTES SORTING YOUR TRASH CAN HELP CREATE RECYCLED PRODUCTS THAT KEEP ON GIVING.

A LESSON MORE IMPORTANT TO LEARN NOW THAN ANY OTHER TIME OF THE YEAR.

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POLAR PLUNGE SANIBEL-TRX SOTVOTOPS


1900 "Oh, I love it. It's so much fun and quite invigorating… good way to wake yourself up."

RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH SOME CHILLY FUN ON SANIBEL!

IT'S OUR VERSION OF THE 'POLAR PLUNGE'.

HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE DECKED OUT IN COSTUMES JUMPED INTO THE BLUE WATER YESTERDAY.

THE WATER WAS ABOUT 65 DEGREES. Return to index of stories...


FIRST ALERT FORECAST-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.

A NICE, WARM DAY

Through the morning there will be patchy dense fog forming. Be cautious as you are driving, and try to give yourself extra time for the morning commute. Shortly after sunrise, the atmosphere will start to mix and the fog will not be a problem for the rest of the day. After that fog is gone, we'll see mostly sunny skies. Winds will be coming from the south-southeast around 5- 10 mph pumping more warm weather. Highs will be in the upper 70s and lower 80s across the area. There will again be patchy fog forming tonight into tomorrow morning with lower near the 60 degree mark. Through the day Thursday, cloud cover will be increasing ahead of a cold front. Then on Friday we can expect a few scattered showers as the front moves into our area. This front will be different from the past couple of fronts. Cloud cover and the chance for a few showers will stick around through the weekend. There won't be a big cool down with this front either. Highs will still be in the upper 70s this weekend. Return to index of stories...


COMING UP @ 4-CLIP


A DEAL IS REACHED ON THE FISCAL CLIFF, BUT CONGRESS IS LOCKED IN ANOTHER SHOWDOWN.

THIS TIME IT'S OVER AID FOR HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS.

FIRST AT FOUR- THE HEATED DEBATE.

AND - A BOCA RATON WOMAN IS FIGHTING BACK AFTER SHE FOUND WRITING ON HER VALET TICKET.

COMING UP - WHY THE PARKING GARAGE IS ASKING FOR HER FORGIVENESS.

PLUS - WHILE MOST OF US CELEBRATED THE NEW YEAR, PRINCE WILLIAM WAS BUSY ON A DARING RESCUE.

FIRST AT FOUR - HOW THE FUTURE KING WELCOMED 2013 Return to index of stories...


A) superstorm sandy aid-VOTOPS-WIPE


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B) fl valet incident-VOTOPS-WIPE


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C) prince william rescue-VOTOPS


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DR. OZ LOOKLIVE TEASE-SOTTOPS TO BREAK


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PAD NO STORY


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5 TRAVEL TRENDS IN 2013-2 VIDBOX OC


DO YOU PLANT TO TRAVEL IN 2013?

A NEW REPORT LISTS THE TOP FIVE TRENDS IF YOU'RE TAKING A TRIP.

NUMBER ONE - EXPECT TO PAY MORE FOR YOUR PLANE TICKETS.

NUMBER TWO - MORE FEES FOR THINGS LIKE CHECKED BAGS AND HOTEL SAFES.

NUMBER THREE - LESS COMPETITION AS AIRLINES JOIN FORCES.

ANALYSTS SAY TO WATCH FOR U-S AIRWAYS AND AMERICAN MERGING.

NUMBER FOUR - LOOK FOR GAS PRICES TO DROP.

AND NUMBER FIVE - EXPECT MORE PROTECTION FROM THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT.

THAT MEANS BETTER TRANSPARENCY IN AIRLINE TICKET PRICING AND CONTRACTS. Return to index of stories...


75 WATT BULB REMINDER-VO


A REMINDER TODAY YOU WON'T SEE THE 75-WATT INCANDESCENT BULB ON SHELVES MUCH LONGER.

STARTING TODAY NEW LAW STATES THE BULBS CAN NO LONGER BE PRODUCED OR IMPORTED.

RETAILERS CAN STILL SELL EXISTING STOCK UNTIL THEY RUN OUT.

IT'S A MOVE THAT FAVORS ENERGY-EFFICIENT BULBS.

TRADITIONAL 60 AND 40-WATT BULBS WILL BE PHASED OUT IN 20-14. Return to index of stories...


KEEPING THOSE RESOLUTIONS-CLIP OC


ON THE MEDICAL FRONT TODAY,

IS IT POSSIBLE TO STICK TO YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS?

THAT OFTEN MEANS HITTING THE GYM FOR MANY PEOPLE.

EXPERTS SAY IT JUST TAKES A LITTLE PLANNING.

SUSAN HUNDRICKS REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


KEEPING THOSE RESOLUTIONS-PKG


--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --

IT'S EASY TO MAKE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS, BUT CAN YOU KEEP THEM?

ABSOLUTELY, IF YOU'RE SMART WITH YOUR PLANNING AND CAN HANDLE SETBACKS.

THE FIRST RULE OF THUMB, BE SPECIFIC. DON'T JUST SAY, I WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT OR HANDLE MONEY BETTER, FOR EXAMPLE.

"Those are too general. I think you have to be specific - I want to lose ten pounds, I want to save two-thousand dollars this year. So the more specific, the more likely you will meet that goal."

SECOND, BE REALISTIC ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH. IT'S VERY HARD FOR PEOPLE TO LOSE 100 POUNDS IN A YEAR. SET OUT TO DO WHAT IS ATTAINABLE.

NEXT, YOU NEED A PLAN. IF YOU WANT TO SLIM DOWN AND GET FIT, YOU MIGHT SET A GOAL OF WORKING OUT THREE DAYS A WEEK AND DECREASING PORTION SIZES.

"Things aren't going to change because you want them to. They're going to change because you're going to change behaviors."

AND YOU NEED TO HAVE SHORT TERM GOALS.

"A year is too long. Set a goal for a week, for two weeks at most. Then see how you're doing."

AND THE BEST GLUE TO HELP RESOLUTIONS STICK MAY BE RESILIENCE.

"You have to expect a setback and get right back on track. The goal is progress toward your goal, not perfection."

AND TRY TO MAKE JUST ONE OR TWO RESOLUTIONS A YEAR. MORE THAN THAT MAY BE A RECIPE FOR FAILURE.

FOR TODAY'S HEALTH MINUTE, I'M SUSAN HENDRICKS. Return to index of stories...


BIEN AIME WALKING-VOWIPE


SUSAN THANKS.

KEISHA BIEN-AIME IS NOW HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL.

AFTER DOCTORS TOLD HER SHE'D NEVER WALK AGAIN.

REMEMBER SHE'S THE TEEN WHO WAS HIT BY A TRUCK IN AUGUST.

SHE WAS WALKING TO HER SAN CARLOS PARK BUS STOP.

KEISHA SUFFERED A BROKEN BACK AND PELVIS.

TODAY SHE CAN WALK, WITH A SLIGHT LIMP. Return to index of stories...


BIEN AIME WALKING-SOTVO


7:33 "i'm just a blessed kid ready to go to school and focus on my education and catch up."

TROOPERS ARRESTED 22 YEAR-OLD CHELSIE DAHLBECK IN THE HIT AND RUN CRASH.

SHE ADMITTED TO HITTING SOMETHING, BUT CLAIMS SHE DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS A PERSON.

DAHLBECK IS DUE BACK IN COURT IN FEBRUARY. Return to index of stories...


SANDY FERRIS WHEEL-SS


ONE MAN HAS A VISION TO BUILD THE WORLD'S BIGGEST FERRIS WHEEL.

AND HE WANTS TO DO IT ON STATEN ISLAND.

HERE'S A RENDERING OF THE MEGA WHEEL.

DEVELOPER RICHARD MARIN SAYS HE'S NOT SCARED OFF BY SUPERSTORM SANDY.

IT'S A $500 MILLION PROJECT THAT INCLUDES A MALL AND HOTEL.

THIS AREA TOOK ON FOUR FEET OF WATER DURING SANDY.

MARIN SAYS HE'LL BUILD AN EXTRA TWO FEET ABOVE THE RECOMMENDED HEIGHT. Return to index of stories...


EAGLE CAM-TRX MITTO TOPS OR VO


THERE'S A NEW BABY EAGLE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TODAY!

CHECK IT OUT.

A LIVE LOOK AT THE EAGLE CAM IN NORTH FORT MYERS SET UP BY DICK PRICHETT REAL ESTATE.

THE MOM, HARRIET LAID TWO EGGS IN NOVEMBER.

AND ONE EAGLET HATCHED OVERNIGHT!

HARRIET AND HER COMPANION, OZZIE HAVE BEEN COMING TO THIS NEST FOR 5 YEARS. Return to index of stories...


FISCAL CLIFF KRISTA-TRXVO TOPS


THE NEW YEAR STARTS WITH A FISCAL CLIFF DEAL, AND SOME CHANGES FOR MOST AMERICANS.

THE HOUSE APPROVED THE DEAL LAST NIGHT.

IT EXTENDS UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.

WHILE SPENDING CUTS WILL NOT BE ADDRESSED FOR TWO MONTHS.

PAYROLL TAXES WERE NOT ADDRESSES, AND THAT MEANS EVERYONE'S PAYCHECK IS ABOUT TO GET A LITTLE SMALLER. Return to index of stories...


PA GOV SUES NCAA CLAY-VOTOPS


PENNSYLVANIA'S GOVERNOR TOM CORBETT IS STRIKING BACK AGAINST THE N-C-A-A.

CORBETT IS FILING A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE N-C-A-A FOR THE SANCTIONS IT IMPOSED ON PENN STATE UNIVERSITY IN THE WAKE OF THE JERRY SANDUSKY CHILD SEX SCANDAL.

HE SAYS THE SANCTIONS UNFAIRLY PUNISH STUDENTS, BUSINESSES AND THE COMMUNITY, AND NOT THE MAN BEHIND THE ACTS. Return to index of stories...


PASEO UPDATE-SSTOPS-VO


WE CONTINUE TO BRING YOU THE LATEST DETAILS ON A FRIGHTNING STABBING DURING A HOME INVASION

IN THE PASEO COMMUNITY.

VICTIM TRACEY MARAZZI SAYS THIS MAN, JOHN MAATSCH , BROKE INTO HER HOME LAST WEEK AND STABBED HER THREE TIMES IN THE CHEST.

ACCORDING TO POLICE, MAATSCH FLED THE SCENCE, BUT SHOWED UP AGAIN ABOUT HOUR LATER, DRESSED IN A BLOUSE, JEANS AND BOOTS -- AND TOLD POLICE HE'D SEEN THE SUSPECT.

THEY LATER FOUND EVIDENCE LINKING MAATSCH TO THE CRIME.

HE TURNED HIMSELF IN MONDAY. Return to index of stories...


MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE


TAKING ONE LAST LOOK AT THE DOW THIS HOUR. Return to index of stories...


CLOSE-3-SHOT


AD LIB GOODBYE Return to index of stories...


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