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DIRECTOR PAGE LAURA BUSH IN BOCA GRANDE-ON CAM
HL1) LEE SCHOOL SECURITY-TRX VOTOPS TYLER PERRY PRESSER-VO
HL2) BOAT THEFT-TRX VOTOPS HS BASKETBALL GAME SHOOTING-TRX VO
HL3) WEDDING BALLOON CRASH-TRX VOTOPS LOTTO WINNER DEAD-VO WIPE
SHOW OPEN-CLIP LOTTO WINNER DEAD-SOTVO
TOSS TO KIM-2 SHOT PUSH WEDDING BALLOON CRASH-VO WIPE
LEE SCHOOL SECURITY-PLASMA WEDDING BALLOON CRASH-NATSVO
LEE SCHOOL SECURITY-PKG WEDDING BALLOON CRASH-SOTVO
LEE SCHOOL SECURITY-PLASMA BULL HITS ALACHUA FL DEPUTY-VO WIPE
TOSS TO GEORGE-TRX OC BULL HITS ALACHUA FL DEPUTY-2 SOTVO
COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL SECURITY-BUBBA AL GAS STATION CRASH-VO
COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL SECURITY-VO WIPE ATHLETE CROSSING THE COUNTRY-ONCAM
COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL SECURITY-SOTVO ATHLETE CROSSING THE COUNTRY-PKG
COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL SECURITY-BUBBA SPORTS TEASE-3SH-VO
FORT MYERS MURDER FOLO-TRX OC SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
FORT MYERS MURDER FOLO-PKG PGA CHAMPIONS FINAL-VOTOPS
MAATSCH NO BOND-OC SOTVO WIPE CAPE UNDEFEATED-ONCAM
MAATSCH NO BOND-SOTVO CAPE MARINER GIRLS-VO
KIDS FROM ARGENTINA SCAMMED-VO WIPE FORT MYERS SFM BOYS-VO
KIDS FROM ARGENTINA SCAMMED-SOTVO OC DUKE CLEMSON-VO
TEASE ONE-ONCAM FGCU BASEBALL-ONCAM
TZ1 A NORTH FORT MYERS BOAT THEFT-VO-WIPE FGCU BASEBALL-VO
TZ1 B DIRT STOLEN-VOTOPS HANRAHAN FENWAY-VO
FIRST ALERT FORECAST TEASE-STC HANRAHAN SOUND-SOT
NORTH FORT MYERS BOAT THEFT-VO IN PLASMA SPARANO FIRED-ONCAM
NORTH FORT MYERS BOAT THEFT-PKG REX RYAN CRAZY-SOT
DIRT STOLEN-VO WIPE HEAT PACERS-VO
DIRT STOLEN-SOTVO PARTING THOUGHTS-ONCAM
TEASE TWO-ONCAM BREAK FOUR
TZ2 A WEDDING BALLOON CRASH-VO-WIPE TARGET PRICE MATCH-VO
TZ2 B LOTTO WINNER DEAD-VOTOPS DAVID BOWIE NEW SONG-VO
FIRST ALERT OPEN-CLIP 2012 HOTTEST YEAR ON RECORD-VO
FORECAST-WXWALL FINAL FORECAST-WXGRX
DUNBAR EXPANSION-VO CLOSE SHOW-4SHOT
TREY RADEL TOUR-OC BNR  


DIRECTOR PAGE


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HL1) LEE SCHOOL SECURITY-TRX VOTOPS


NEW TONIGHT: TWO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS MEET FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE SHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK.

THE TRAGEDY IS FORCING LOCAL LEADERS TO LOOK AT SCHOOL SAFETY IN A WHOLE NEW WAY. Return to index of stories...


HL2) BOAT THEFT-TRX VOTOPS


PLUS: WE HAVE NEW SURVIELLANCE VIDEO OF A BIG-MONEY CRIME.

THIEVES TOOK A 400 THOUSAND DOLLAR BOAT FROM A NORTH FORT MYERS COMPANY -- WE'LL TELL YOU WHY IT WAS SO EASY TO GET AWAY. Return to index of stories...


HL3) WEDDING BALLOON CRASH-TRX VOTOPS


AND IT'S THE VIDEO EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT TONIGHT --

THAT TAKES THE TERM "WEDDING CRASHERS" TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.

THE NEWS AT 11 STARTS RIGHT NOW. Return to index of stories...


SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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TOSS TO KIM-2 SHOT PUSH


SCHOOL BOARDS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TALKED MAJOR SECURITY CHANGES TONIGHT.

GOOD EVENING, I'M LINDSAY LOGUE.

AND I'M PETER BUSCH.

WE BEGIN WITH LEE COUNTY.

NBC 2'S KIM BROWN WAS AT THAT MEETING WHERE THE DISTRICT WENT INTO SPECIFICS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING. Return to index of stories...


LEE SCHOOL SECURITY-PLASMA


SOME BOARD MEMBERS HAVE HEARD FROM CONCERNED PARENTS.

AND TONIGHT. THE SUPERINTENDENT OUTLINED WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW, AND WHAT'S IN THE WORKS. Return to index of stories...


LEE SCHOOL SECURITY-PKG


IT'S THE FIRST MEETING FOR THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SINCE THE TRAGIC SHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK.

It's about prevention. We have a responsibility to prevent and manage school violence.

TONIGHT, SUPERINTENDENT DOCTOR JOSEPH BURKE LAID OUT PLANS TO BEEF UP SECURITY.

HERE ARE CHANGES ALREADY IN THE WORKS: ALL SCHOOLS WILL HAVE ONE WAY IN AND ONE WAY OUT FOR VISITORS.

RIGHT NOW, A HANDFUL OF SCHOOL HAVE MULTIPLE WAYS INSIDE.

THE DISTRICT IS ALSO REPAIRING AND REPLACING ABOUT 25 CAMERAS AT VARIOUS SCHOOLS.

DOING MORE LOCKDOWN DRILLS WITH SCHOOL STAFF ON ACTIVE SHOOTERS.

AND UPGRADING LOCKS AND KEEPING CLASSROOMS LOCKED FROM THE INSIDE.

We want to do all of the things that we can responsibly do to help our schools be as safe as possible and thats what we're gonna do.

AS FOR THINGS THE DISTRICT IS CONSIDERING:

TRAINING FOR SECURITY GUARDS AND OFFERING MORE MENTAL HEALTH AND COUNSELING TO STUDENTS.

AND AKSING THE BOARD'S APPROVAL FOR A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY AT EACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

IT WOULD COST ABOUT FOUR MILLION DOLLARS.

I think that we want to assure the board and assure the community that were going to be taking actions that will take us down the road to greater security in the schools. Return to index of stories...


LEE SCHOOL SECURITY-PLASMA


IN THE MONTH SINCE THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING, THE VIRTUAL SCHOOL, WHICH IS SCHOOL ONLINE, HAS SEEN A BOOST IN INTEREST FROM PARENTS WHO WANT TO ENROLL THEIR STUDENTS AFTER WHAT HAPPENED IN NEWTOWN.

THE FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION WILL PUSH FOR AN INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR SCHOOL SECURITY IN THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO GEORGE-TRX OC


CONTINUING OUR TEAM COVERAGE RIGHT NOW --

SCHOOL LEADERS IN COLLIER COUNTY ALSO MET TONIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE HOLIDAY BREAK.

AND THEY ARE ALSO OUTLINING NEW PLANS TO MAKE SURE SCHOOLS ARE SAFER THAN EVER.

NBC2'S GEORGE SOLIS IS LIVE IN THE STUDIO TO BREAK IT ALL DOWN.

GEORGE -- Return to index of stories...


COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL SECURITY-BUBBA


LINDSAY --

COLLIER SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS WEREN'T AS DETAILED AS IN LEE COUNTY --

AND THE SUPERINTENDENT SAYS IT'S FOR SAFETY REASONS.

BUT SHE *DID REVEAL A PLAN THAT SHE SAYS SETS THE BAR FOR OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL SECURITY-VO WIPE


DOCTOR KAMELA PATTON SAYS THE TRAGEDY IN NEWTOWN HAS PUT A NEW FOCUS ON SCHOOL SAFETY EVERYWHERE.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SHOOTING, THE COLLIER SCHOOL DISTRICT'S RESPONSE WAS AN INCREASED POLICE PRESENCE AT EVERY SCHOOL.

GOING FORWARD, SCHOOL LEADERS SAY THEY'LL BE WORKING ON A NEW VIDEO THAT WILL BE SHOWN TO ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HIGHLIGHTS AND REEMPHASIZES THE DISTRICT'S SAFETY GUIDELINES. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL SECURITY-SOTVO


34:09 'We've been progressive but that doesn't mean we rest on our laurels."

40:09 "We go above and beyond that, the state doesn't require us to have 2 lockdown drills, but we have 2."

PATTON SAYS AN EXAMPLE OF THAT IS IN THEIR SCHOOL SAFETY DRILLS.

SHE SAYS ALTHOUGH THE STATE DOESN'T REQUIRE IT.

COLLIER PRACTICES 2 LOCKDOWN DRILLS A YEAR. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL SECURITY-BUBBA


PATTON AND COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF KEVIN RAMBOSK WILL CONTINUE THEIR REGULAR MEETINGS --

SHE'S ALSO PLANNING TO PUSH FOR FULL TIME DEPUTIES AT THE SCHOOLS.

PETER? Return to index of stories...


FORT MYERS MURDER FOLO-TRX OC


STILL SEARCHING FOR THE RIGHT WORDS.

THE COUSINS OF THE MAN WHO WAS MURDERED IN FRONT OF A FORT MYERS SCHOOL YESTERDAY.JUST TOLD NBC 2 US THEY HAVEN'T TOLD THE MAN'S 5 YEAR OLD SON YET.

REPORTER JULIAN JOHNSON TALKED TO THE FAMILY AND CITY LEADERS WHO SEE THIS LATEST VIOLENT CRIME AS SOMEWHAT OF A BREAKING POINT. Return to index of stories...


FORT MYERS MURDER FOLO-PKG


CARTIER ZIEGLER, VICTIM'S COUSIN: been crying a little just trying to get over it but he will be missed

A GRIEVING FAMILY CONTINUES TO OPEN UP.

JUST ONE DAY AFTER THEIR LOVED ONE WAS GUNNED DOWN IN FRONT OF HIS CHILDREN'S SCHOOL.

JONEISHA SYKES, VICTIM'S COUSIN: it makes no sense he had friends everywhere everyone loved him

KRISTOPHER SMITH'S COUSINS-- JONEISHA SYKES AND CARTIER ZIEGLER --

SAY THE 27 YEAR OLD WAS DROPPING OFF HIS SON'S LUNCH WHEN A SHOOTER TOOK AIM IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT YESTERDAY MORNING.

POLICE SAY SMITH WAS TARGETED.

CARTIER ZIEGLER, VICTIM'S COUSIN: I don't believe that because he was a well known person he was really loved so I don't believe that part

AS FAMILY MEMBERS DEAL WITH THEIR OWN SHOCK.

THEY'RE ALSO FACED WITH BREAKING THE NEWS TO SMITH'S FIVE YEAR OLD SON.

VICTIM'S COUSINS: they trying to figure out how they're going to tell him all he knows that somebody got shot

JOHNNY STREETS, COUNCILMAN: I don't know whether its revenge I don't know whether its retaliation or anger but I do know its happening too often and too many times

SMITH'S MURDER MARKS THE CITY'S FIRST HOMICIDE OF 2013.

AND ON THE HEELS OF THE FORT MYERS' DEADLIEST YEAR ON RECORD.

CITY OFFICIALS ARE DETERMINED TO STOP THE VIOLENCE.

JOHNNY STREETS, COUNCILMAN: I immediately had a meeting this morning with the city manager this morning to go over some strategies that we need to do that we've done in the past that we're not doing now

STREETS DIDN'T GO INTO DETAIL ABOUT THAT MEETING.

BUT HE DID REITERATE THE IMPORTANCE OF A POSITIVE COMMUNITY/POLICE PARTNERSHIP.

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MAATSCH NO BOND-OC SOTVO WIPE


RELIEF TONIGHT FROM A WOMAN WHO WAS ATTACKED WHILE SLEEPING INSIDE HER SOUTH FORT MYERS HOME.

the state did the right thing this guy's not safe. So everyone can sleep a little easier tonight I know I will

TRACY MARAZZI WAS REACTING TO A JUDGE'S DECISION TO DENY BAIL TO JOHN MAATCH.

HE'S ACCUSED OF BREAKING INTO HER HOME AND STABBING MARAZZI IN THE CHEST 3 TIMES.

THEY BOTH LIVE IN THE GATED PASEO NEIGHBORHOOD AND MARAZZI ARGUED THAT MONITORING MAATCH WITH A GPS TRACKER WOULD NOT GUARANTEE HER SAFETY. Return to index of stories...


MAATSCH NO BOND-SOTVO


because how long does it take to get to a neighbor's house? Not long

MAATCH'S ATTORNEY TOLD NBC-2 HE UNDERSTANDS THE COURT'S DECISION. Return to index of stories...


KIDS FROM ARGENTINA SCAMMED-VO WIPE


SCAMMED IN PARADISE --

COLLEGE STUDENTS SAY THEY WERE RIPPED OFF.

OUT OF 5-THOUSAND DOLLARS AFTER SOMEONE TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THEM.

THE STUDENTS FROM ARGENTINA ARE ON FORT MYERS BEACH AS PART OF A TEMPORARY WORK PROGRAM.

THEY PRE-PAID TO RENT A HOUSE NEAR THE BEACH.

AND THEY THOUGHT THEY MADE A DEAL WITH A REPUTIBLE REAL ESTATE AGENT -- FORMER MAYOR LARRY KIKER'S WIFE.

INSTEAD-- THE HOUSE THEY PAID TO RENT WASN'T ACTUALLY FOR RENT. Return to index of stories...


KIDS FROM ARGENTINA SCAMMED-SOTVO OC


Agustina Carrica, visiting from Argentina 44:00 we were alone we don't have a house we don't have nothing we have to go to work and we don't know how, it was horrible 44:09

THE STUDENTS CANCELLED ONE CHECK AND GOT BACK 2-THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE SEVEN THOUSAND THEY PAID.

PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON THE BEACH HEARD ABOUT THEIR STORY -- AND HELPED THEM FIND A PLACE TO LIVE.

WE TALKED TO PAULA KIKER TODAY --

SHE SAYS THIS IS THE *FOURTH TIME SOMEONE HAS USED HER NAME TO SCAM POTENTIAL RENTERS ON THE BEACH. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-ONCAM


STAY WITH US TONIGHT.AFTER THE BREAK YOU CAN HELP CATCH THE GUYS WHO STOLE A 400 THOUSAND DOLLAR BOAT.

IT WAS ALL CAUGHT ON SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS.

WE TALKED TO THE VICTIMS WHO THINK THE THIEVES MAY NOW BE USING THE BOAT FOR EVEN MORE SERIOUS CRIMES.

AND SPEAKING OF BIZARRE BURGLARIES.WE'LL TELL YOU HAPPENED AT THIS GUY'S COLLIER COUNTY PROPERTY. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A NORTH FORT MYERS BOAT THEFT-VO-WIPE


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TZ1 B DIRT STOLEN-VOTOPS


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FIRST ALERT FORECAST TEASE-STC


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NORTH FORT MYERS BOAT THEFT-VO IN PLASMA


TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THIS VIDEO --

THIS IS FROM A SECURITY CAMERA IN NORTH FORT MYERS.

IN IT -- YOU CAN SEE THREE PEOPLE STEALING A BOAT.

A BOAT THAT SOME THINK WILL BE USED FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

NBC2'S JULIAN JOHNSON PICKS UP OUR STORY ALL NEW AT 11. Return to index of stories...


NORTH FORT MYERS BOAT THEFT-PKG


PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE THREE HOODED AND GLOVED THIEVES ON YOUR SCREEN.

THEY'RE ABOUT TO WALK UP TO A BOATYARD, UNLOCK THE FENCE, AND DRIVE AWAY WITH A BOAT WORTH MORE THAN SOME PEOPLE'S HOUSE.

TERRY SOBO, NOR-TECH: kind of makes you sick you know you feel pretty violated

THE CRIME ALL CAUGHT ON CAMERA JUST OUTSIDE THE NOR-TECH HI-PERFORMANCE BOATS COMPANY IN NORTH FORT MYERS.

THE THREE CROOKS GETTING AWAY WITH A FISHING STYLE BOAT.

VALUED AT A WHOPPING FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.

TERRY SOBO, NOR-TECH: broke into our truck which was hooked up to one of our customers boats and about a half hour later they took off with our truck customer boat and trailer

JULIAN: so this fishing boat you see here is similar to the one these three thieves drove off with officials here at Nor tech officials believe they took a boat like this one for specific reasons

TERRY SOBO, NOR-TECH: they'll get the boat down to Cuba then do some human smuggling into Mexico with them and the boats are typically abandoned once they get there

AT ONE POINT A HAND REACHES UP TO TURN THE CAMERA AWAY FROM THE ACTION.

BUT IT WAS TOO LATE.

NOW SOBO HOPES THIS SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE WILL HELP LEAD TO ARRESTS.

AND POSSIBLY THE RETURN OF HIS CUSTOMER'S BOAT.

TERRY SOBO, NOR-TECH: again its just amazing that they would pick something so ostentatious and flamboyant to get away with

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DIRT STOLEN-VO WIPE


NO SURVEILLANCE VIDEO FROM THIS NEXT THEFT CASE.

BUT THERE'S PLENTY OF EVIDENCE!

ROBERT MILLER SAYS SOMEONE STOLE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF DIRT FROM HIS PROPERTY IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.

THEY DUG FOUR DITCHES UP TO SIXTY FEET WIDE--

DETECTIVES SAY IT WAS BEING USED AS FILL AT A NEARBY CONSTRUCTION SITE.

MILLER SAYS THE DAMAGE TO HIS PROPERTY IS WORTH MORE THAN THE DIRT. Return to index of stories...


DIRT STOLEN-SOTVO


"I was just dismayed, I mean they dismantled the property, raped the property."

WE REACHED OUT TO THE CONTRACTOR AND THE PROPERTY OWNER OF THE SITE WHERE DETECTIVES SAY THE DIRT ENDED UP.

BOTH POINTED FINGERS AT ONE ANOTHER.

NO ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE YET. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-ONCAM


WEDDINGS CAN GET A LITTLE BUMPY SOMETIMES.BUT THIS TAKES IT TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.

SEE WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE COUPLE SAID "I DO" ON A HOT AIR BALOON.

AND HE DIED A DAY AFTER WINNING THE LOTTO.

AT FIRST, INVESTIGATORS SAID IT WAS NATURAL CAUSES.

BUT NOW THEY SAY IT'S MURDER. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A WEDDING BALLOON CRASH-VO-WIPE


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TZ2 B LOTTO WINNER DEAD-VOTOPS


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FIRST ALERT OPEN-CLIP


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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 WEEK CONTINUES

A nice weather pattern has set up across our part of Florida and it looks like we are in for several more days like today. Skies will be partly cloudy with daytime highs in the 80's through the weekend. Overnight lows will average in the mid to lower 60's each evening and there could be another round of fog in the mornings for the rest of the week.

The quiet weather will have a couple of very small "wrinkles" in the forecast. First, as mentioned, there will likely be fog to contend each morning. Some places will see thicker fog than others, and the burn-off time could vary by a few hours each days. Second, it is certainly possible that a brief shower could develop in the afternoon. There are showers on the radar today but they remain very isolated and are moving southeast to northwest. That will probably be the scenario for the next couple of days as well.

As some of the country continues to deal with chilly weather, winter storms and snow - we will enjoy a week of relatively great weather! Return to index of stories...


DUNBAR EXPANSION-VO


THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD JUST APPROVED A 34 MILLION DOLLAR EXPANSION FOR DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL.

THE SCHOOL WILL BECOME A TWO-STORY, STATE OF THE ART FACILITY.

ADMINISTRATORS ARE HOPING IT WILL NEARLY DOUBLE ITS ENROLLMENT SO IT'S COMPARABLE TO OTHER HIGH SCHOOLS.

THEY'RE ALSO BEEFING UP ACADEMICS.

THE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EGINEERING AND MATH, OR STEM PROGRAM WILL BE COMBINED WITH AN INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE, OR I-B CURRICULUM.

CONSTRUCTION WILL START THIS SUMMER. Return to index of stories...


TREY RADEL TOUR-OC BNR


SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S NEWEST CONGRESSMAN IS GETTING RIGHT TO WORK --

TODAY REPUBLICAN TREY RADEL ANNOUNCED DETAILS ABOUT HIS FIRST TOUR-- THE "SOUTHWEST FLORIDA LISTENING TOUR."

RADEL SAYS HE WANTS TO HEAR FROM *YOU. ABOUT YOUR NEEDS AND WHAT YOU WANT FROM HIM IN WASHINGTON.

THERE ARE TWO TOURS LATER THIS MONTH IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

WE'VE GOT THE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT NBC-2.COM. JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS. Return to index of stories...


LAURA BUSH IN BOCA GRANDE-ON CAM


NBC 2 HAS LEARNED FORMER FIRST LADY LAURA BUSH WILL BE IN LEE COUNTY TOMORROW.

SHE'LL BE ON BOCA GRANDE FOR A RIBBON CUTTING AT MOTE MARINE LABRATORY'S NEW OFFICE.

THE BUSH FAMILY HAS VACATIONED FOR YEARS ON THE ISLAND--

THE FORMER FIRST LADY IS AN ADVOCATE FOR CONSERVATION IN THE GULF. Return to index of stories...


TYLER PERRY PRESSER-VO


ACTOR TYLER PERRY IS COMING TO NAPLES THIS WEEK --

TO TALK ABOUT THE CASE OF TWO MISSING COLLIER COUNTY MEN.

PERRY IS PLANNING TO HOLD A NEWS CONFERENCE ON THURSDAY WITH REVEREND AL SHARPTON AND THE N-DOUBLE-A-C-P.

THEY PLAN TO ANNOUNCE MAJOR STEPS FORWARD AFTER TERRANCE WILLIAMS AND FELIPE SANTOS WENT MISSING NEARLY A DECADE AGO.

BOTH MEN WERE LAST SEEN ALIVE BY A FORMER COLLIER DEPUTY --

WHO WAS FIRED WHEN HE BECAME UNCOOPERATIVE WITH INVESTIGATORS. Return to index of stories...


HS BASKETBALL GAME SHOOTING-TRX VO


NEW RIGHT NOW: A TEEN IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER A SHOOTING OUTSIDE A HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME IN TENNESSEE TONIGHT.

THIS IS VIDEO OF THE SCENE IN MEMPHIS.

OFFICIALS FROM MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS SAY A SECURITY OFFICER WAS AT THE GAME.

HE HEARD THE SHOTS AND WENT TO HELP BUT THE SHOOTER RAN OFF. Return to index of stories...


LOTTO WINNER DEAD-VO WIPE


THERE'S A TWIST TONIGHT IN THE DEATH OF A LOTTERY WINNER.

WHAT WAS CONSIDERED A NATURAL DEATH. IS NOW A MURDER INVESTIGATION.

POLICE IN CHICAGO SAY THE MAN DIED LAST JULY --

JUST ONE DAY AFTER HE RECEIVED NEARLY HALF A MILLION DOLLARS FROM A SCRATCH OFF TICKET.

IN THE INITIAL REPORT. THE MAN DIED OF NATURAL CAUSES. Return to index of stories...


LOTTO WINNER DEAD-SOTVO


"A family member contacted the doctor who had done the autopsy and suggested that we might want to look a little further into the case."

AFTER MORE TESTING -- TOXICOLOGY RESULTS SHOW THE MAN INGESTED A LETHAL DOSE OF CYANIDE.

ON THE NIGHT OF HIS DEATH HE ATE DINNER WITH HIS FAMILY AND WENT TO BED.

POLICE SAY THERE ARE NO SUSPECTS. Return to index of stories...


WEDDING BALLOON CRASH-VO WIPE


INCREDIBLE VIDEO RIGHT NOW AT 11-- THAT GIVES A WHOLE NEW MEANING TO THE TERM "WEDDING CRASHERS".

CHECK IT OUT FROM SAN DIEGO --

A BRIDE AND GROOM ALONG WITH A SMALL GROUP OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY GOT MARRIED IN A HOT AIR BALLOON.

BUT JUST AFTER SAYING "I DO". THIS HAPPENED. Return to index of stories...


WEDDING BALLOON CRASH-NATSVO


NATS OF CRASH "brace, hold on". Then the crash

THE BALLOON'S PILOT SAYS A GUST OF WIND CAUSED THE BASKET TO SWING LIKE A PENDULUM -- FORCING HIM TO MAKE A CRASH LANDING.

TALK ABOUT A BUMPY START FOR A MARRIAGE! Return to index of stories...


WEDDING BALLOON CRASH-SOTVO


"She told me she'd dreamed about our wedding and that we were getting married in a hot air balloon, and I said, 'I'm scared of heights!'"

NO ONE WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THE BALLOON CRASH --

JUST A FEW CUTS AND BRUISES. Return to index of stories...


BULL HITS ALACHUA FL DEPUTY-VO WIPE


A DEPUTY IS RECOVERING AFTER A BULL RAN INTO HIM NEAR GAINESVILLE.

IT HAPPENED ON THE SCENE OF A CRASH, SATURDAY.

WE'RE JUST SEEING THIS DASH CAM VIDEO TONIGHT.

A LIVESTOCK TRAILER WAS RIPPED OPEN AFTER A BLOWN TIRE AND CRASH, AND A BULL GOT OUT.

THE DEPUTY SAYS HE'S GLAD THE BULL DIDN'T HAVE HORNS. Return to index of stories...


BULL HITS ALACHUA FL DEPUTY-2 SOTVO


"He actually contacted me in my left hip. and if he had had horns he would have stuck me about mid area."

"I can check rodeo clown off my bucket list."

EVENTUALLY THE BULL RAN OFF THE INTERSTATE.

DEPUTIES HAD TO PUT IT DOWN WITH SEVERAL GUNSHOTS. Return to index of stories...


AL GAS STATION CRASH-VO


POLICE IN ALABAMA SAY A CHASE ENDED IN ONE OF THE WORST PLACES POSSIBLE: A GAS STATION.

LET'S TAKE YOU TO THE SCENE, NEAR MOBILE, TODAY.

OFFICERS SAY THEY WERE CHASING A TRUCK, WHEN IT SLAMMED INTO THE GAS PUMPS.

A WITNESS TOOK OUT A CELL PHONE, AND RECORDED THE SMOKE AND FLAMES.

PARAMEDICS TOOK BOTH PEOPLE IN THE TRUCK TO AN AREA HOSPITAL WITH WHAT APPEARED TO BE VERY SERIOUS INJURIES.

THEY TREATED A THIRD PERSON AT THE GAS STATION FOR MINOR INJURIES. Return to index of stories...


ATHLETE CROSSING THE COUNTRY-ONCAM


NEW AT 11-

BREAKING RECORDS --

TONIGHT WE MEET AN ATHLETE DOING SOMETHING NO ONE HAS EVER DONE BEFORE.

CHRIS NICHOLAS FIRST RAN 3-THOUSAND MILES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

NOW -- HE'S BIKING IT.

AND IF HE FINISHES -- HE'LL BE THE FIRST PERSON TO DO THE CROSS-COUNTRY TRIP TWICE IN 12 MONTHS.

NBC2'S CHRISTINA LUSBY CAUGHT UP WITH HIM TONIGHT DURING A STOP IN FORT MYERS. Return to index of stories...


ATHLETE CROSSING THE COUNTRY-PKG


HE'S 2300 MILES INTO HIS SECOND JOURNEY--MILEAGE THAT'S MAKING HISTORY.

BUT TONIGHT--IT'S TIME FOR CHRIS NICHOLAS TO REST.

Nats of helmet

18:27 there is soreness there is no doubt about that 18:27

OVER THE 6000 MILES--OFTEN IN DESOLATE PARTS--

your best friend becomes yourself 18:06

HIS JOURNEY--TAKING MORE THAN JUST AN ATHLETIC HEART.

19:39 when it gets tough i think about raising the awareness and dollars for charity 19:47

CHARITIES---WITH AN "S".

EACH ROTATION ANOTHER DOLLAR EARNED FOR ST JUDE, WOUNDED WARRIORS AND MAKE A WISH.

LAST YEAR--HE RAN ACROSS THE U.S. AND RAISED 8000 DOLLARS.

FOR 2013 THE BAR IS MUCH HIGHER-

goal $25,000

WITH JUST OVER --13-HUNDRED ALREADY GIVEN.

THERE ARE 4 MONTHS TO GO--

all i concentrate on is going from point a to point b everyday 18:42

NICHOLAS ONLY STOPPING FOR FOOD---AND ---WELL---- A WEDDING?

HIS OWN.

HE GOT MARRIED 2 MONTHS INTO *THIS JOURNEY --IN KEY WEST.

HIS WIFE KEEPING TRACK AS HE PEDALS CLOSER TO THE GOAL.

28:33 it also keeps me going i get a notification on my phone every time someone donates 28.39

SOMEONE LIKE YVAN RUSSELL ---WHO DIDN'T KNOW NICHOLAS.

HE'S NOW A BIG FAN AND A FRIEND.

15:34 he's hard working and determined to do things for charity 15:38

Nats bike

IN FORT MYERS CHRISTINA LUSBY NBC2. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS TEASE-3SH-VO


SOME BASEBALL NEWS TODAY. THE RED SOX NEW CLOSER WAS CHECKING OUT FENWAY PARK. WE'LL HEAR FROM. FGCU RELEASING THEIR BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON.

AND A TRIP TO THE HIGH SCHOOL HARDWOOD. THE CAPE CORAL HIGH GIRLS TRYING TO REMAIN PERFECT ON THE YEAR. TAKING ON CROSSTOWN RIVAL MARINER. IT'S ALL NEXT IN SPORTS. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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PGA CHAMPIONS FINAL-VOTOPS


FINAL WINDY ROUND AT THE PGA'S TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS.

KICKIN THE BAG.

DUSTIN JOHNSON DIDN'T SEEM TO MIND. HE COULD BE IN FOR A BIG YEAR. OPENS THE SEASON WITH A 4-SHOT WIN. FORT MYERS GEORGE MCNEILL CAME IN NEXT TO LAST. Return to index of stories...


CAPE UNDEFEATED-ONCAM


GOOD EVENING. AFTER A COUPLE OF LEAN YEARS. THE CAPE HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL PROGRAM TURNED IT AROUND LAST SEASON. NOTCHING 22 WINS. THE HEAD COACHING TEAM OF OLIVIA AND KIRK MYERS HAVE IT ROLLING AGAIN. A PERFECT 14-0 ENTERING TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


CAPE MARINER GIRLS-VO


OUT TO MARINER. THE SEAHAWKS RUNNIN AND GUNNIN EARLY.

MCKENNA BEACH INSIDE FOR THE BUCKET. CAPE SCORED THE FIRST 21 POINTS.

THEN IT'S BEACH ON THE FAST BREAK. NICE FAKE. EASY DEUCE.

SEAHAWKS SIMPLY OVERWHELMING THE TRITONS. DANARIA BRICE TO BEACH. BASKET AND THE HARM.

CAPE CALLS OFF THE DOGS EARLY.62-6 THE FINAL. Return to index of stories...


FORT MYERS SFM BOYS-VO


FORT MYERS BOYS. RANKED 6TH IN THE STATE. HOSTING SOUTH FORT MYERS. Return to index of stories...


DUKE CLEMSON-VO


COLLEGE HOOPS. TOP RANKED DUKE HOSTING CLEMSON.

TIGERS COULD HAVE USED SAMMY WATKINS OUT THERE. ALL BLUE DEVILS.

MASON PLUMLEE ALLEY-OOP SLAM.

RYAN KELLEY. SCORED A DOZEN POINTS IN THE FIRST HALF.

THIS ONE NEVER IN DOUBT. 68-40 DUKE. Return to index of stories...


FGCU BASEBALL-ONCAM


THE FGCU BASEBALL TEAM RELEASED IT'S 2013 SCHEDULE TODAY. AND THE EAGLES WILL HAVE THEIR HANDS FULL AGAINST 5 NCAA TOURNAMENT TEAMS FROM A YEAR AGO. Return to index of stories...


FGCU BASEBALL-VO


THE HIGHLIGHT WILL BE 4 GAMES AGAINST THE FLORIDA GATORS. WHO PLAYED IN THE COLLEGE WORLD SERIES.

3 OF THEM ARE IN GAINESVILLE. BUT ON APRIL 16TH THEY WILL SQUARE OFF AT HAMMOND STADIUM. LAST SEASON MIAMI CAME TO THE TWINS COMPLEX. Return to index of stories...


HANRAHAN FENWAY-VO


UP AT FENWAY PARK. THE RED SOX NEW CLOSER WAS IN TOWN. TOURING HIS NEW WORKPLACE. BOSTON TRADED FOR JOEL HANRAHAN FROM THE PIRATES. AND THE 2-TIME ALL=STAR SAYS FENWAY IS A DREAM DESTINATION FOR BALLPLAYERS. Return to index of stories...


HANRAHAN SOUND-SOT


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SPARANO FIRED-ONCAM


NFL NEWS. THE JETS ARE CLEANING HOUSE. KIND OF. QUARTERBACKS COACH MATT CAVANAUGH AND OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR TONY SPARANO HAVE BEEN FIRED. BUT HEAD COACH REX RYAN SOLDIERS ON. AND DESPITE A 6-10 RECORD. HE'S MAKING BOLD PROMISES AGAIN. Return to index of stories...


REX RYAN CRAZY-SOT


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HEAT PACERS-VO


HEAT AND PACERS MEETING FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE MIAMI KNOCKED THEM OUT OF THE PLAYOFFS LAST YEAR.

INDIANA GETTING THEIR REVENGE. PAUL GEORGE A BIG REASON WHY. 29 POINTS. 11 BOARDS.

THEY COOL DOWN THE HEAT. 87-77. Return to index of stories...


PARTING THOUGHTS-ONCAM


THE EVERBLADES BEGIN A 3-GAME HOMESTAND TOMORROW NIGHT. AND THEY'LL HAVE DEFENSEMAN RYAN MCGINNIS BACK IN THE LINEUP. THE TEAM SIGNED MCGINNIS TODAY. HE HELPED THE BLADES WIN THE KELLY CUP LAST YEAR. Return to index of stories...


BREAK FOUR


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TARGET PRICE MATCH-VO


TARGET CUSTOMERS WILL BE HAPPY ABOUT THIS.

THE BIG BOX RETAILER ANNOUNCED TODAY IT WILL MAKE PRICE-MATCHING A YEAR-ROUND DEAL.

TARGET RAN THE PROMOTION THIS PAST HOLIDAY SEASON.

THE STORE WILL MATCH PRICES SHOPPERS FIND ON IDENTICAL PRODUCTS AT OTHER TOP ONLINE RETAILERS *AND. MATCH THE PRICE OF ITEMS FOUND AT ITS STORES WITH THOSE ON ITS WEBSITE. Return to index of stories...


DAVID BOWIE NEW SONG-VO


DAVID BOWIE IS COMING OUT WITH NEW MATERIAL.

HE RELEASED A SONG TODAY, TO CELEBRATE HIS 66TH BIRTHDAY.

THE TRACK IS CALLED ""WHERE ARE WE NOW?"

IT'S THE FIRST TIME HE'S RELEASED A SONG IN ALMOST TEN YEARS.

THE SONG IS ON HIS NEW ALBUM, CALLED "THE NEXT DAY," SCHEDULED TO COME OUT IN MARCH. Return to index of stories...


2012 HOTTEST YEAR ON RECORD-VO


2012 WAS HOTTER THAN ANY YEAR ON RECORD, FOR THE "LOWER 48."

NOAA CONFIRMED THE NUMBERS TODAY.

ALL THAT HEAT PLUS A LACK OF RAIN AND SNOWFALL CREATED A HISTORIC DROUGHT THAT STILL GRIPS MORE THAN HALF OF THE COUNTRY.

THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER IS SO SHALLOW IN PLACES, BARGE TRAFFIC COULD COME TO HALT, AND THERE'S LITTLE RELIEF IN SIGHT. Return to index of stories...


FINAL FORECAST-WXGRX


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA. Return to index of stories...


CLOSE SHOW-4SHOT


AD LIB GOODBYE 4SHOT Return to index of stories...