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DIRECTORS PAGE PAGE FIELD ROAD-SOTVO
NEWS AT 6PM HEADLINES-SOTTOPS NAPLES AIRPORT COMMERCIAL SERVICE-ONCAM
NEWS AT 6PM OPEN-CLIP ALL NEW AT 6 OPEN-CLIP
TOSS TO LAUREN-2-SHT PUSH TZ1 C) FORECAST TEASE-STC
KIKER NAME USED TO SCAM WORKERS-PLASMA TZ1 A) CLERICAL MISTAKE CLOSES GUN SHOP-SOT
KIKER NAME USED TO SCAM WORKERS-BNR-PKG STOCKS BUMP-CGTOPS
KIKER NAME USED TO SCAM WORKERS-PLASMA ROBERT VAN WINKLE FORECAST OPEN-CLIP
TOSS TO DAVE-TRX-1-SHT PUSH FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
HARRINGTON TO TESTIFY NEXT WEEK-TRFC CTR TOSS TO CHARLIE
HARRINGTON TO TESTIFY NEXT WEEK-VOTOPS CLERICAL MISTAKE CLOSES GUN SHOP-BNR-PKG
HARRINGTON TO TESTIFY NEXT WEEK-TRFC CTR DISNEY WIRELESS WRISTBANDS-VOWIPE
TOSS TO STEVE-TRX-VTPS-DBX DISNEY WIRELESS WRISTBANDS-SOTVO
SMALLTOOTH SAWFISH PERMITS-REMLIVE CHARCO SHERIFF SWORN IN-VOWIPE
SMALLTOOTH SAWFISH PERMITS-BNR-PKG CHARCO SHERIFF SWORN IN-SOTVO
SMALLTOOTH SAWFISH PERMITS-REMLIVE HUNT LAST DAY-VO
SMALLTOOTH SAWFISH BREAKOUT-OC-FSS FM MIRACLE EXTENSION-ONCAM
TOSS TO KELLY-TRX-OC-SS-DBX SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
FM MURDER FOLO-REMLIVE SABAN SOUND-SOTTOPS
FM MURDER FOLO-BNR-MINIPKG TIDE WIN BCS AGAIN-VO IN PLASMA
FM MURDER FOLO-REMLIVE TIDE WIN BCS AGAIN-VO
MAATSCH HEARING-OC-NATSVO-WIPE MONTINAR SOUND-SOT VOTIED
MAATSCH HEARING-SOTVO FGCU HOOPS IN FIRST-ONCAM
LEE CO. SCHOOL SECURITY-TRX-VO-OC FGCU HOOPS IN FIRST-VO
NICAEA ACADEMY INVESTIGATION COMPLETE-OC-MAP-VOWIP SMESKO SOUND-SOT VOTIED
NICAEA ACADEMY INVESTIGATION COMPLETE-SOTVO MLB HALL OF FAME-ONCAM
LAURA BUSH COMING TO SWFL-ONCAM MLB HALL OF FAME-VO
CLAM PASS DREDGING-MAP-VOWIPE PARTING THOUGHTS-ONCAM
CLAM PASS DREDGING-SOTVO BREAK TWO
CAPTIVA EROSION-VO CLOSE-4SHOT
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NEWS AT 6PM HEADLINES-SOTTOPS


***Exclusive***

Name Recognition

SHE'S KNOWN EVERYWHERE ON FORT MYERS BEACH.

TONIGHT, SCAMMERS ARE USING HER NAME TO STEAL MONEY FROM INNOCENT PEOPLE.

"we were alone we don't have a house we don't have nothing."

HOW THE CYBER CROOKS PULLED IT OFF, DESPITE EXPERTS SAYING THE VICTIMS DID EVERYTHING RIGHT.

***New Right Now***

Fish Stalling Construction

AN ENDANGERED FISH IS STALLING *CONSTRUCTION IN CAPE CORAL.

SMALLTOOTH SAWFISH ARE TEARING UP SEAWALLS.

NBC2 INVESTIGATES HOW THE FEDERALLY PROTECTED SPECIES IS WREAKING HAVOC ON THE ECONOMY.

***Special Segment***

County's Mistake

A MISTAKE BY CHARLOTTE COUNTY MEANS A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA GUN SHOP WILL BE FORCED TO CLOSE.

"I feel like I, you know, one of my children just died. I've been in business 35 years."

WHAT THE COUNTY DID TWO YEARS AGO, THAT HAS ONE FAMILY WONDERING WHAT TO TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


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TOSS TO LAUREN-2-SHT PUSH


THE NAME OF A POPULAR REALTOR ON FORT MYERS BEACH HAS BEEN HIJACKED.

IT'S BEING USED IN A SCAM TO TRICK PEOPLE OUT OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS.

THE WOMAN CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE IS PAULA KIKER.

SHE'S THE WIFE OF FORMER BEACH MAYOR, AND COUNTY COMMISSIONER, LARRY KIKER.

NBC2'S LAUREN DiSPIRITO IS LIVE IN THE STUDIO TO BREAK DOWN HOW THE ELABORATE SCAM IS CATCHING PEOPLE OFF GUARD.

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KIKER NAME USED TO SCAM WORKERS-PLASMA


WHEN A GROUP OF SOUTH AMERICAN STUDENTS WENT LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO STAY ON FORT MYERS BEACH--THEY CAME ACROSS A HOME RENTAL-- LISTING THE COMMISSIONER'S WIFE AS LANDLORD.

THEY PRE-PAID-- THINKING THE MONEY WOULD COVER THREE MONTHS OF LODGING IN A NEW AND EXCITING PLACE.

TURNS OUT-- KIKER DOESN'T OWN THE HOME--- OR OVERSEE IT--

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KIKER NAME USED TO SCAM WORKERS-BNR-PKG


FOR AGUSTINA CARRICA, WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE TIME TO WORK, AND HAVE FUN, TURNED DEVASTATING.

we were alone, we don't have house we don't have nothing we have to go to work, and we don't know how it was horrible

SHE AND SIX OTHER STUDENTS FROM ARGENTINA ARRIVED IN THE UNITED STATES LAST MONTH-- THINKING THEY HAD PRE-PAID TO RENT A HOME ON FORT MYERS BEACH

we were waiting waiting waiting hours hours

BUT SHE SAYS THEIR LANDLORD, WHO WAS SUPPOSED TO MEET THEM, NEVER SHOWED.

SHE DISCOVERED THE HOME ISN'T ACTUALLY FOR RENT, AND THE MORE THAN 5000 DOLLARS THEY PAID, WAS GONE.

i've seen a lot of scams since I 've been doing this and this was really good.the scammers did everything right, and the victims did everything right

BETH SCHELL INVESTIGATES FRAUD FOR THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE--

AND SAYS THE SCAMMERS, WHO USED COMMISSIONER LARRY KIKER'S WIFE'S NAME ON THE FICITIOUS LEASE, LIKELY FOUND RECORDS ONLINE THAT WOULD CONNECT THE DOTS--

KIKER ONCE OWNED THE HOME LISTED IN THE SCAM.

more than likely they used the name once and it was successful and they keep using it

AS THE GROUP WENT FROM HOTEL TO HOTEL EACH NIGHT, WORD OF THEIR STRUGGLE SPREAD

here these kids are taking a risk, wanting to go to another country and explore only to be taken advantage of

PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON THE ISLAND HELPED THEM SECURE A DISCOUNTED RATE ON A NEW RENTAL.

if it was my son in Argentina I would hate for that to happen

WITH A MORE PERMANENT ROOF OVER HER HEAD, CARRICA IS STARTING WORK, AND FORMING FREINDSHIPS.

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KIKER NAME USED TO SCAM WORKERS-PLASMA


I SPOKE WITH PAULA KIKER EARLIER TODAY-

SHE SAYS IT'S UNFORTUNATE WHAT HAPPENED TO THESE STUDENTS--

AND THIS ISNT THE FIRST-- BUT ACTUALLY THE FOURTH TIME SOMEONE HAS USED HER NAME FOR ALLEGE FRAUD

SO FAR LAW ENFORCEMENT HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO STOP IT FROM HAPPENING.

MEANTIME THIS CASE WILL LIKELY BE TRANSFERRED TO THE SECRET SERVICE, BECAUSE INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE ITS HAPPENING ACROSS STATE LINES.

LAUREN DISPIRITO

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TOSS TO DAVE-TRX-1-SHT PUSH


NEW TONIGHT--

THE FLORIDA HOUSE AND SENATE IS SET TO BEGIN HEARINGS INTO WHAT WENT WRONG ON ELECTION DAY IN FLORIDA.

AS NBC 2's DAVE ELIAS TELLS US LEE COUNTY WILL BE AT THE CENTER OF THOSE HEARINGS.

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HARRINGTON TO TESTIFY NEXT WEEK-TRFC CTR


AS YOU KNOW HUNDREDS OF VOTERS IN LEE COUNTY WAITED HOURS TO VOTE. SOME NEVER

DID GET THE CHANCE. THE STATE PROMISED IT WOULD NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN AND HEARINGS

ON WHAT WENT WRONG AND HOW TO PREVENT IT BEGIN NEXT WEEK. Return to index of stories...


HARRINGTON TO TESTIFY NEXT WEEK-VOTOPS


LEE COUNTY ELECTION SUPERVISOR SHARON HARRINGTON IS AMONG

10 SUPERVISORS SET TO TESTIFY ON MONDAY WHEN THE ETHICS AND

ELECTIONS COMMITTEE BEGIN MEETING AT 10AM. HARRINGTON AND

OTHERS ARE EXPECTED TO ASK FOR INCREASING THE NUMBER OF

EARLY VOTING HOURS. Return to index of stories...


HARRINGTON TO TESTIFY NEXT WEEK-TRFC CTR


AN ADVISORY GROUP ON MONDAY SUGGESTED ALLOWING COUNTIES TO OPEN

EARLY VOTING SITE IN MORE LOCATIONS. THOSE HEARINGS BEGIN MONDAY

MORNING IN TALLAHASSEE AND WE WILL BE THERE PROVIDING YOU WITH LIVE REPORTS.

IN THE STUDIO, DAVE ELIAS NBC 2. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO STEVE-TRX-VTPS-DBX


AN ENDANGERED FISH SIDELINES AN ENTIRE INDUSTRY IN CAPE CORAL-- DEALING A DAMAGING BLOW TO SOME BUSINESSES' FRAGILE RECOVERY.

TONIGHT, WE LEARN THE THREE MONTH PERMITTING NIGHTMARE MAY SOON BE OVER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

NBC2'S STEVE CAMPION JOINS US LIVE FROM SOUTHWEST CAPE CORAL-- WHERE A SEAWALL IS GOING UP DESPITE ALL THE RED TAPE. Return to index of stories...


SMALLTOOTH SAWFISH PERMITS-REMLIVE


INDEED THE SIGHT OF NEW CONSTRUCTION LIKE THIS -- CAN BE HARD TO

SPOT IN THE CAPE AFTER THE FEDS PULLED THE CITY'S ABILITY TO ISSUE

PERMITS IN OCTOBER.

THE PROPERTY OWNER HERE -- HE LUCKED OUT AND GOT ONE JUST IN THE

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SMALLTOOTH SAWFISH PERMITS-BNR-PKG


1044 "We found out he moved into our canals. He is an endangered

little critter."

CAPE CORAL'S MILES OF WATERWAYS SERVE AS A BREEDING GROUND -- FOR

THE ELUSIVE SMALL TOOTH SAW FISH.

Dave Gould, putting in new seawall

3147 "can't say that I have. Wouldnt even know what it was. I've seen

fish jump but I've never seen a sawfish."

CANADIAN DAVE GOULD GOT A PERMIT TO PUT IN THIS 12-THOUSAND DOLLAR

SEAWALL -- RIGHT BEFORE CAPE CORAL LOST ITS ABILITY TO HAND THEM OUT.

3136 "this is the 2nd one we've done and it didn't have any delays."

IN OCTOBER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SEIZED CONTROL -- AWAITING A

REPORT ON THE BUILDING IN THIS ENDANGERED ANIMAL'S NEW HABITAT.

TONIGHT -- THE NEWLY RELEASED DOCUMENT REVEALS CAPE CORAL MAY

ONCE AGAIN GET CONTROL.

Moe Beneke, Cape Coral Construction Industry Association

1519 "it's a God send."

INDUSTRY EXPERTS CALL THE FINDINGS "WORKABLE" -- THEY JUST WANT

CLEARANCE TO BUILD ALONGSIDE THESE CANALS.

Beneke

1503 "People perceive it as you can't build here. There's 400 miles of

canals and you can't build there."

BUSINESS OWNERS SHARE IN A HESITANT CELEBRATION.

David Mulicka, Honc Marine

2133 "I'm cautiously optimistic."

DAVID MULICKA WITH HONC MARINE -- TELLS US SALES ARE DOWN 40

PERCENT GIVEN THE PERMITTING MESS.

Mulicka

2304 "all of us want things in balance, I just wish there was an

easier path."

HE AND OTHERS WANT TO GET BACK ON TRACK -- AFTER THREE YEARS

CAUGHT IN THIS FISH'S NET --

Beneke

1552 "optimally the little fish would find another home but that's not

going to happen."

-- ALL THE WHILE -- WANTING WINTER RESIDENTS LIKE GOULD SATISFIED

WITH THEIR SLICE OF PARADISE.

3304 "I love the boats. Being this close to the gulf. There's no

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SMALLTOOTH SAWFISH PERMITS-REMLIVE


THE NEW PLAN COULD PUT IN PLACE NEW RESTRICTIONS LIKE WHEN OR

WHERE CONSTRUCTION CAN TAKE PLACE.

THE ARMY CORP MUST SEND THEIR FINAL PLAN TO THE STATE FOR APPROVAL.

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SMALLTOOTH SAWFISH BREAKOUT-OC-FSS


SMALLTOOTH SAWFISH INHABIT SHALLOW COASTAL WATERS OF TROPICAL SEAS AND ESTUARIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

THEY ARE USUALLY FOUND IN SHALLOW WATERS VERY CLOSE TO SHORE OVER MUDDY AND SANDY BOTTOMS-- LIKE CAPE CORAL CANALS.

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TOSS TO KELLY-TRX-OC-SS-DBX


FORT MYERS POLICE HAVE IDENTIFIED THE CITY'S FIRST MURDER VICTIM OF THE NEW YEAR.

FAMILY TELL US THIS 27-YEAR-OLD FATHER OF TWO GOT GUNNED DOWN WHILE DROPPING HIS CHILDREN OFF AT SCHOOL MONDAY MORNING.

NBC2'S KELLY CRESWELL IS LIVE OUTSIDE THE "APOSTOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL" IN THE DUNBAR COMMUNITY, AS THE SEARCH FOR HIS KILLER INTENSIFIES.

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FM MURDER FOLO-REMLIVE


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FM MURDER FOLO-BNR-MINIPKG


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FM MURDER FOLO-REMLIVE


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MAATSCH HEARING-OC-NATSVO-WIPE


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MAATSCH HEARING-SOTVO


MAATSCH IS SET TO BE BACK IN COURT EARLY NEXT MONTH. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO. SCHOOL SECURITY-TRX-VO-OC


RIGHT NOW--

THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD IS MEETING FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE SANDY HOOK TRAGEDY IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.

SUPERINTENDENT, DOCTOR JOSEPH BURKE, TELLS US EXTRA OFFICERS COULD BE ADDED TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

IT WOULD COST MORE THAN THREE AND A HALF MILLION DOLLARS.

CHANGING LOCKS ON CLASSROOM DOORS, SO THAT THEY'D LOCK FROM THE *INSIDE, IS ALSO BEING TALKED ABOUT.

THE COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD IS ALSO MEETING RIGHT NOW.

MEMBERS ARE ALSO DISCUSSING SCHOOL SECURITY.

WE HAVE REPORTERS AT BOTH MEETINGS.

WE'LL FILL YOU IN, TONIGHT AT 11. Return to index of stories...


NICAEA ACADEMY INVESTIGATION COMPLETE-OC-MAP-VOWIP


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LAURA BUSH COMING TO SWFL-ONCAM


Former First Lady Laura Bush to Speak Wednesday

at Mote Boca Grande Office Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Mote Marine Laboratory officials are pleased to announce that Former First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush will participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Lab's new Boca Grande Office.

The ribbon cutting, scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 480 East Railroad Ave., Unit 7, Railroad Plaza, Boca Grande, will mark the official unveiling of Mote's new Boca Grande Office.

The Bush family has a long connection to Charlotte Harbor and Boca Grande, where they often spend time fishing and enjoying the environment. Mrs. Bush, who toured Mote's main campus in Sarasota in January 2012, has a special interest in ocean conservation - especially as it relates to the Gulf of Mexico - and will say a few words during the ceremony.

While he was President, George W. Bush designated the first-ever National Marine Monuments and, more recently, Mrs. Bush has advocated for similar status for certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico.

"It is wonderful to have Mrs. Bush participate in this historical event - especially given her passion for the protection and conservation of the Gulf of Mexico," said Dr. Kumar Mahadevan, Mote President and CEO.

Mote's new satellite office will be a focal point for a community-wide grassroots effort to increase knowledge of - and support for - the region's important marine environment and the conservation of it. The goal is to help engage the community and region in tarpon and other marine research undertaken by Mote in Charlotte Harbor and Southwest Florida. It will also highlight new research directions designed to support conservation of area fisheries and habitat. Return to index of stories...


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CAPTIVA EROSION-VO


Tropical storm Debby was a costly one for lee county.

But today- The county has 23-thousand dollars back in the bank , After being reimbursed for a study on captivas beach erosion after the storm.

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Instead of taxpayers, the tourist development council is picking up the tab.

The county paid for a portion of the 67-thousand dollar study in August so that research could be done to apply for FEMA grant funding.

The captiva erosion prevention district estimates that 10 million dollars are needed to repair the damage Debby caused.

Commissioner Cecil Pendergrass

Lee County District 2

10:32:54-05

" the way the current flows in off of captiva and off of blind pass there, off of sanibel, captiva really gets hit hard every year through storms and a lot of times the no name storms are the worst ones."

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PAGE FIELD ROAD-VOWIPE


A PLAN TO REDIRECT TRAFFIC JUST SOUTH OF PAGE FIELD IS GETTING SOME CRITICISM FROM NEIGHBORS TONIGHT.

THE WAY THE ROADS ARE CONFIGURED NOW,

PAGE AIRPORT ROAD AND SOUTH ROAD ARE SEPARATE.

BUT BY THIS SUMMER- THEY'LL BE ONE.

PAGE PARK RESIDENTS SAY THIS ISN'T THE PLAN THAT THEY APPROVED,

WHICH INCLUDED MORE PARKING FOR JERRY BROOKS PARK.

THEY SAY THE RASIED ROADWAY IS NOT JUST INCONVENIENT BUT ALSO DANGEROUS.

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PAGE FIELD ROAD-SOTVO


Sean O'Connell, Page Park resident11:53:18-25

"The greater the banking the greater the speed and All they've done is created a racetrack up to us 41."

LEE COUNTY AND THE PORT AUTHORITY TELL US THEIR PLAN IS SAFE,

AND THERE'S BEEN NO MAJOR CHANGES TO IT.

THEY OFFERED NO COMMENT BEYOND THAT BECAUSE OF THE PENDING LITIGATION. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES AIRPORT COMMERCIAL SERVICE-ONCAM


NEW TONIGHT--

THE NAPLES AIRPORT AUTHORITY STARTED PLANNING ITS GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR.

COMMISSIONERS SAY A TOP PRIORITY IS TO SECURE COMMERCIAL SERVICE---SUCH AS NAPLES CONNECTION OR CAPE AIR.

THAT GOAL HAS BEEN TOUGH TO ACCOMPLISH GIVEN THE AIRPORT'S RUNWAY WEIGHT LIMIT AND THE FACT THAT VERY FEW CARRIERS HAVE SMALL PLANES.

ALSO, THE AUTHORITY IS LOOKING TO IMPROVE SOME OF THE AIRPORT'S EXISTING FACILITIES INSTEAD OF EXPANDING PARKING AREAS.

THE AIRPORT IS DOWN IN ACTIVITY FOR THE THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR---WITH UNDER ONE-HUNDRED-THOUSAND OPERATIONS.

THE 2013 GOALS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE AIRPORT AND PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD BEFORE HEADING TO NAPLES CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL. Return to index of stories...


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TZ1 C) FORECAST TEASE-STC


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TZ1 A) CLERICAL MISTAKE CLOSES GUN SHOP-SOT


A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA GUN SHOP IS BEING FORCED OUT OF BUSINESS IMMEDIATELY.

"***"it's going to kill me."

A MAN AND HIS WIFE THOUGHT THEY WERE DOING EVERYTHING RIGHT.

ALL NEW AT SIX--

HOW AN HONEST MISTAKE BY THE COUNTY-- TWO YEARS AGO-- COULD COST A HUSBAND AND WIFE THEIR BUSINESS. Return to index of stories...


STOCKS BUMP-CGTOPS


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ROBERT VAN WINKLE FORECAST OPEN-CLIP


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FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.

WARM 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.

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TOSS TO CHARLIE


A CHARLOTTE COUNTY BUSINESS OWNER SAYS HE'S PAYING THE PRICE FOR A MISTAKE COUNTY OFFICIALS MADE YEARS AGO.

NEW AT SIX

NBC-2'S CHARLIE KEEGAN EXPLAINS WHY A LOCAL GUN DEALER THINKS A CODE VIOLATION WILL PUT HIM OUT OF BUSINESS. Return to index of stories...


CLERICAL MISTAKE CLOSES GUN SHOP-BNR-PKG


EACH PURCHASE COULD BE THE LAST AT ANDY BOOMHOWER SALES

"we're a gun dealer." Ray Boomhower, Andy Boomhower Sales

RAY BOOMHOWER DOWNSIZED AND MOVED THE STORE TO A STORAGE UNIT EAST OF PUNTA GORDA IN 2010.

"Just try to eek out a living here and get by." Ray Boomhower, Andy Boomhower Sales

HE SAYS BUSINESS HAS BEEN PICKING UP LATELY, BUT THAT MIGHT ALL CHANGE.

LAST MONTH, HE GOT NOTICE OF A CODE VIOLATION.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY OFFICIALS SAY BOOMHOWER IS ONLY ALLOWED TO SELL ITEMS OVER THE INTERNET, NOT IN PERSON AND HE'S NOT PERMITTED TO HAVE A STOREFRONT.

"A storage unit is just that, a storage unit. It cannot be converted into a storefront." Shaun Cullinan, Charlotte County Zoning Official

BOOMHOWER THOUGHT THE SHOP WAS IN COMPLIANCE ALL THESE YEARS AND SAYS THE COUNTY MISTAKENLY LABELED HIM AS INTERNET SALES.

ZONING OFFICIALS SAY THERE WAS NO MISTAKE: INTERNET SALES IS THE ONLY THING ALLOWED AT A STORAGE UNIT.

"You can't just open up a roll up and have a store in there." Shaun Cullinan, Charlotte County Zoning Official

BOOMHOWER SAYS THE PROPERTY MANAGER IS EVICTING HIM IMMEDIATELY BECAUSE OF THE VIOLATION.

"it's going to kill me, I mean I need these next couple of months just to stay afloat, pay my taxes." Ray Boomhower, Andy Boomhower Sales

HE'S ASKING FOR MORE TIME SO HE CAN LAND ON HIS FEET.

THE COUNTY SAYS IT WILL PUT OFF A ZONING HEARING AT THE REQUEST OF THE PROPERTY OWNER.

WE REACHED OUT TO THAT OWNER, BUT NEVER HEARD BACK.

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DISNEY WIRELESS WRISTBANDS-VOWIPE


GETTING IN AND AROUND DISNEY WORLD WILL SOON BE EASIER-- THANKS TO A NEW MAGIC WRISTBAND.

INSTEAD OF HAVING TO GO THROUGH TURNSTILES, GUESTS WILL SIMPLY SLAP ON THEIR WRIST BAND AND HOLD IT UP TO A SPECIAL SENSOR.

THE WRISTBANDS CONTAIN GUESTS I-D NUMBERS, WHICH ARE LINKED TO THEIR CREDIT CARD.

IT'LL GET YOU IN AND OUT OF THEME PARKS-- AND IT ALSO ALLOWS PEOPLE TO ENTER THEIR HOTEL AND BUY FOOD AND SOUVENIRS. Return to index of stories...


DISNEY WIRELESS WRISTBANDS-SOTVO


Nick Franklin/ Disney spokesman

"Rather than having to constantly dig through their pockets for this piece of paper or that piece of paper or this card or that card, it's all very simply right on their wrist and every family member can have one."

AS FOR CONCERNS THE NEW SYSTEM IS A LITTLE TOO "BIG BROTHER," DISNEY ADMITS IT WILL PROVIDE THE PARK WITH MORE INFORMATION REGARDING GUEST'S PREFERENCES.

BUT THEY SAY THE FOCUS IS ON IMPROVING PEOPLE'S EXPERIENCE.

THEY CLAIM ALL OF THE DATA IS SECURE. Return to index of stories...


CHARCO SHERIFF SWORN IN-VOWIPE


CHARLOTTE COUNTY HAS A NEW SHERIFF. BILL PRUMMELL OFFICIALLY ACCEPTED HIS NEW JOB THIS MORNING.

PRUMMELL HAS SERVED IN SEVERAL ROLES OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS AT THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

HE SAYS HE'LL CRACK DOWN ON DRUGS IN THE COUNTY AND IMPROVE THE TECHNOLOGY THE OFFICE USES.

HE'S ALREADY ELIMINATED FOUR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS TO BOOST THE NUMBER OF ROAD DEPUTIES. Return to index of stories...


CHARCO SHERIFF SWORN IN-SOTVO


"This is something I've discussed for a very long time. They all knew it was coming, they've all been very receptive to it, they've all stepped up to the plate and they're taking on these extra responsibilities and duties without an issue."

PRUMMELL SAYS THE REALIZATION THAT IS NOW THE SHERIFF FINALLY SANK IN YESTERDAY.

THE OLD SHERIFF, BILL CAMERON, WILL BE THE UNDERSHERIFF IN MONROE COUNTY.

Collier sheriff rambosk also sworn in today-we didn't get video but could be an add on to charlotte county reportable. Return to index of stories...


HUNT LAST DAY-VO


All new tonight at --

After less than 2 years on the job,

Lee county attorney Michael hunt cleaned out his desk today,

3 weeks earlier than expected.

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At today's county commission meeting,

Commissioner Larry kiker proposed the early separation.

He says he didn't do it earlier because this was the first meeting in 3 weeks.

The majority of other commissioners agreed.

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Commissioner Frank Mann

Lee County District 5

10:19:04-18

I know that there was a bit of a morale problem within the county attorneys office, we're only sulking about. 3 week period here to speed things up, this is clean, it's neat and it allows us to look to the future in this new year and get down the road."

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Michael Hunt

Former Lee County Attorney

9:54:53-07

"No ones come to me with any morale problems, I do not know of any project that has been not done, in fact deputy county attorney grazer and I talked about 18 items yesterday that would be moving forward."

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Deputy county attorney Andrea Fraser will serve as interim county attorney until a replacement is found.

Hunt will be paid up until his designated last day- janaury 31.

he'll also get a 93-thousand dollar payout. Return to index of stories...


FM MIRACLE EXTENSION-ONCAM


TODAY, LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVED A ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO KEEP THE FORT MYERS MIRACLE PLAYING AT HAMMOND STADIUM.

THE MINOR LEAGUE BALL TEAM WOULD HAVE BEEN UP FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEAR LEASE EXTENSION.

HOWEVER, RENOVATIONS TO THE STADIUM COULD IMPACT THE TEAM IN 2014.

SO, COMMISSIONERS AGREED TO A ONE YEAR EXTENSION TODAY WHILE THEY WORK OUT HOW TO ADJUST THE MIRACLE'S SCHEDULE AND LOCATION, BASED ON THE CONSTRUCTION. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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SABAN SOUND-SOTTOPS


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TIDE WIN BCS AGAIN-VO IN PLASMA


HARD TO BELIEVE THERE'S ANYTHING ON A FOOTBALL FIELD NICK SABAN DIDN'T SEE COMING. AFTER ALL. LAST NIGHT MARKS THE FOURTH TIME IN SABAN'S CAREER HE'S BEEN DUNKED AFTER WINNING A NATIONAL TITLE. Return to index of stories...


TIDE WIN BCS AGAIN-VO


AS ALABAMA WAS DISMANTLING NOTRE DAME 42-14. A GRADUATE ASSISTANT ON SABAN'S STAFF WAS EXPERIENCING THE GRANDEUR OF A NATIONAL TITLE FOR TH FIRST TIME.

JULES MONTINAR. WHO PLAYED FOR NAPLES HIGH OVER A DECADE AGO. HAS BEEN WORKING HIS WAY UP THE ASSISTANT COACHING LADDER FOR YEARS. THIS SEASON. A CHANCE TO LEARN UNDER THE BEST COACH IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL. WE CAUGHT UP TO HIM ON THE FIELD DURING THE CELEBRATION. Return to index of stories...


MONTINAR SOUND-SOT VOTIED


OHIO STATE COACH URBAN MEYER WAS AT THE GAME. HE JUST MISSED OUT ON A REALLY NICE PAYDAY. IF HIS BUCKEYES FINISHED RANKED IN THE TOP 2. HE'D GET AN EXTRA 250,000 DOLLAR BONUS. BUT BAMA WON. OREGON JUMPED TO 2. AND OHIO STATE STAYED AT 3. SO HE GETS JUST 150,000. Return to index of stories...


FGCU HOOPS IN FIRST-ONCAM


MEYER'S DAUGHTER GIGI OF COURSE PLAYS FOR THE FGCU VOLLEYBALL TEAM. THEIR SEASON WON'T START TILL AUGUST. BUT THE GIRLS BASKETBALL SQUAD IS ALREADY OFF TO A 4-0 START IN LEAGUE PLAY. Return to index of stories...


FGCU HOOPS IN FIRST-VO


HOPEFULLY THAT DOESN'T SURPRISE YOU. THEY'VE WON 22 STRAIGHT A-SUN GAMES. AND SENIOR BRITTANY KENNEDY HAS BEEN A BIG REASON WHY. SHE LEADS THE TEAM IN STEALS AND ASSISTS. IS SECOND IN SCORING. BUT IS ALSO PLAYING A TON OF MINUTES. SHE PLAYED ALL BUT 2 MINUTES IN LAST NIGHT'S WIN OVER NORTH FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


SMESKO SOUND-SOT VOTIED


THE F-G-C-U MEN WON A CLOSE ONE LAST NIGHT OVER NORTH FLORIDA. AND IMPROVED TO 3-1 IN THE A-SUN. ON THURSDAY. IT'S A BATTLE FOR FIRST PLACE AGAINST USC UPSTATE. ON THE ROAD. Return to index of stories...


MLB HALL OF FAME-ONCAM


WHAT BETTER WAY TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR. THAN A CONTROVERSIAL SPORTS STORY. THE BALLOT FOR THIS YEAR'S MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME FEATURES SOME ICONIC FIGURES. Return to index of stories...


MLB HALL OF FAME-VO


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PARTING THOUGHTS-ONCAM


SOME NFL NEWS. AND NOT SURPRISING IN THE LEAST. TONY SPARANO WAS FIRED AS THE JETS OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR TODAY.

THE JETS HAD THE 30TH RANKED OFFENSE IN THE NFL UNDER SPARANO. WHO AT ONE TIME WAS THE HEAD COACH IN MIAMI. THAT DIDN'T GO WELL EITHER. Return to index of stories...


BREAK TWO


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CLOSE-4SHOT


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