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DIRECTORS PAGE WX TOSS-WX CENTER
HEADLINES (TRACKED) FORECAST-WXWALL
6 PM OPEN-CLIP FL CITRUS REPORT-TRX OC VO
FLU LATEST-VO IN PLASMA HAITI QUAKE 3 YEARS-VO
FLU LATEST-TRX PKG NO CHARGES DAVID GREGORY-TRX VOTOPS
PYTHON CHALLENGE-OC VO LANCE ARMSTRONG OPRAH-TRX SOTVOTOPS
PYTHON CHALLENGE-TRX PKG OBAMA FITNESS CHECKUP-VO
PYTHON CHALLENGE-OC NEW AIRSHIP-TRX VOTOPS
GRAND THEFT UPDATE-TRX SS TOPS VO SS TWINS SPRING TRAINING TIX-VOWIPE
GGE TODDLER DROWNING-OC TWINS SPRING TRAINING TIX-SOTVO
ELECTION HEARING MONDAY-VO DISSOLVE SS SPORTS NEXT-SPRTS WALL
DUNBAR LITTLE LEAGUE-SOTVO, OC GEN TRX-TRX TO BREAK
DUNBAR LITTLE LEAGUE-TRX PKG SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
DUNBAR LITTLE LEAGUE-OC FGCU SCORES-ON CAM
TWINS YOUTH CLINIC-VOWIPE FGCU SCORES-CGTOPS
TWINS YOUTH CLINIC-SOTVO BNR NCAA SCORES-ON CAM
NEW AT SIX-CLIP FLORIDA LSU-VOTOPS
TEASE ONE UNC FLORIDA STATE-VOTOPS
A) FL CRASH LANDING-SOTVOTOPS DUKE NC STATE-VOTOPS
B) COSTA RESCUE VIDEO-VO HOOPS CHALLENGE-ON CAM
WEATHER-STC EAST LEE NORTH PORT-VOTOPS
GEN TRX-TRX TO BREAK WARD POSTGAME-SOT-W
FL CRASH LANDING-SOT FULL VO IN PLASMA BARRON AVON PARK-VOTOPS
FL CRASH LANDING-PKG NFL ALL PRO-ON CAM
COSTA RESCUE VIDEO-VO NFL SCORES-CGTOPS
COSTA TODAY-VOTOPS NHL LATEST-ON CAM
NEW AT SIX-CLIP LIGHTNING CAMP-CG-VOBOX
TEASE TWO SPORTS TOSS-ON CAM
A) TWINS SPRING TRAINING-VOTOPS WHITE HOUSE NO DEATH STAR-NATS VOTOPS
B) OBAMA FITNESS CHECKUP-VO CLOSE-4SHOT
GEN TRX-TRX TO BREAK  


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HEADLINES (TRACKED)


nats of coughing

ALL NEW AT 6,

THE FLU VIRUS SPREADS.

NOW IN 47 STATES, INCLUDING FLORIDA.

NEW YORK - A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.

PLUS,

We have different firearms in case of different situations

A RISKY SPORT IN THE SUNSHINE STATE.

IT'S TIME TO GO PYTHON HUNTING.

AND THIS,

19:53 we're starting from scratch and rebuilding.

KEEPING KIDS FROM TURNING TO VIOLENCE.

A NEW BASEBALL PROGRAM COULD BE THE TRICK.

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


6 PM OPEN-CLIP


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FLU LATEST-VO IN PLASMA


THE FLU VIRUS IS IN 47 STATES TONIGHT.

AND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE IN THE HOSPITAL.

NOW -- NEW YORK HAS DECLARED A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.

BRIAN MOORE IS TRACKING THE SPREAD. Return to index of stories...


FLU LATEST-TRX PKG


THIS IS AN EMERGENCY ROOM IN BROOKLYN …BUT IT COULD BE JUST ABOUT ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY TODAY.

AND THIS PATIENT ISN'T ALONE.

"I'm nauseous, burning up, you know, i feel so weak."

NEW YORK STATE HAS ALREADY SEEN MORE THAN 19-THOUSAND CASES OF THE FLU …

NEARLY FIVE TIMES THE CASES SEEN AT THIS TIME LAST YEAR.

OFFICIALS AT THE U-S CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL SAY THE FLU IS WIDESPREAD RIGHT NOW IN FORTY-SEVEN STATES.

CHILDREN HAVE BEEN ESPECIALLY HARD-HIT … WITH 20 DEATHS REPORTED.

11;41;14;05 nat pop mom describing symptoms to doctor

THIS MOM FINDS HERSELF JUGGLING TWO SICK CHILDREN.

"I was just in the hospital with Aaron, now I'm here with Chloe

A TYPICAL FLU SEASON LASTS ABOUT THREE MONTHS … MEANING THIS ISN'T EVEN THE HALF-WAY MARK.

AND MEDICAL EXPERTS SAY THERE'S STILL TIME TO GET THE FLU SHOT - BUT IT DOESN'T PROVIDE PROTECTION FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS.

"It does prevent the complications, pneumonia, hospitalizations. and. death."

FROM WASHINGTON STATE …

TO BOSTON …

PEOPLE ARE HEEDING THE ADVICE AND GETTING THE FLU SHOT.

"We've given about 400 flu shots already this morning."

THE LAST LINE OF DEFENSE … IN AN EPIC FLU SEASON THAT'S JUST STILL GOING STRONG.

BRIAN MOOAR, NBC NEWS. Return to index of stories...


PYTHON CHALLENGE-OC VO


IT'S A BIG DAY IN THE EVERGLADES.

THE PYTHON CHALLENGE IS IN FULL SWING --

AS HUNDRED OF PEOPLE FLOCK FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY TO CATCH BURMESE PYTHONS.

NBC 2'S KIM BROWN CAUGHT UP WITH SOME LOCALS HEADING OUT.

HERE'S A LOOK AT THE HUNT. Return to index of stories...


PYTHON CHALLENGE-TRX PKG


NATS

TAKING CARE OF THESE SLITHERY SERPENTS IS A PASSION FOR SIMON HEAVLIN.

NATS

TODAY, HE'S TAKING PART IN THE STATE'S FIRST EVER PYTHON CHALLENGE.

Anytime I get to get out and be outdoors and spend some time with friends and possibly be around reptiles is a good time to me.

THE PLAN TODAY IS TO HUNT IN THE STATE'S WET LANDS.

I'd say chances are pretty good we will come across at least one. I'd like to hope anyway.

HE'S ENLISTED THE HELP OF HIS FRIEND FRANK COSTELLO.

nats

.WHO'S BEEN BITTEN BEFORE - AND HAS SCARS TO PROVE IT.

I've been working with snakes for about 8 years now and there's nothing to be nervous about.

TOGETHER, THEY'RE PREPARED FOR ANY EMERGENCY.

We have a full first aid kit going with us where we can put stitches on ourselves if we need to. We have the radios. We have different firearms in case of different situations.

AS THEY HEADED OUT.

THEY JOINED NEARLY 800 OTHER HUNTERS FROM 30 DIFFERENT STATES.

The problem is they are hard to find.so we are here to hunt and kill python.but it's kind like a lottery they are hard to find.

THE PRIMARY GOALS OF THE PYTHON CHALLENGE ARE TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE INVASIVE SPECIES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE EVERGLADES' ECOSYSTEM.

THESE SNAKES FEED ON MAMMALS AND BIRDS THERE AND THREATEN MANY OF THE ENDANGERED PLANTS AND ANIMALS.

The python does not belong here and we are trying to do the best that we can to control the population.

AND WITH THIS HUNT -- WILDLIFE OFFICIALS ARE HOPING TO REVERSE THOSE EFFECTS.

KIM BROWN NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


PYTHON CHALLENGE-OC


WHOEVER CATCHES THE *MOST BURMESE PYTHONS WINS 15-HUNDRED DOLLARS.

THE PERSON WHO CATCHES THE *LONGEST ONE WINS ONE-THOUSAND.

THE HUNT RUNS THROUGH FEBRUARY 10TH. Return to index of stories...


GRAND THEFT UPDATE-TRX SS TOPS VO SS


20 GUNS ARE STOLEN FROM A NORTH FORT MYERS HOME JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS --

IT TOOK THREE WEEKS, BUT NOW, THE LAST SUSPECT IS IN JAIL.

DEPUTIES PICKED UP FELIX GARCIA TODAY.

SURVEILLANCE IMAGES FROM THE HOMEOWNER APPEAR TO SHOW GARCIA AND TWO OTHER MEN INSIDE THE HOME.STEALING WEAPONS.

THE OTHER MEN HAVE ALSO BEEN ARRESTED. Return to index of stories...


GGE TODDLER DROWNING-OC


IT'S THE FIRST DROWNING IN COLLIER COUNTY IN MORE THAN A YEAR.

OUR PARTNERS AT THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS ARE REPORTING A 14-MONTH OLD DIED THIS WEEK.

SHE WAS FOUND UNRESPONSIVE IN A FAMILY SWIMMING POOL SUNDAY.

DEPUTIES SAY THE TODDLER'S MOTHER WAS AT THE GOLDEN GATE ESTATES HOME COOKING.WHEN SHE SAW HER DAUGHTER'S CUP BY THE EDGE OF THE POOL AND THE GIRL IN THE WATER. Return to index of stories...


ELECTION HEARING MONDAY-VO DISSOLVE SS


LONG VOTING LINES TAKES CENTER STAGE IN TALLAHASSEE THIS COMING WEEK.

MONDAY, LEE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS SHARON HARRINGTON WILL TESTIFY.

YOU PROBABLY REMEMBER -- PEOPLE IN LEE COUNTY WAITED IN LINE FOR HOURS ON ELECTION DAY.

HARRINGTON WILL JOIN OTHER SUPERVISORS FROM ACROSS THE STATE WHO RAN INTO SIMILAR PROBLEMS.

NBC2 INVESTIGATOR DAVE ELIAS WILL BE IN TALLAHASSEE FOR THE HEARINGS. Return to index of stories...


DUNBAR LITTLE LEAGUE-SOTVO, OC


TONIGHT, THERE'S A PUSH TO CHANGE A COMMUNITY PLAGUED WITH VIOLENCE.

27:59

I have faith in it. I could see a lot of good things happening

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 12 YEARS,

THE DUNBAR AREA IN FORT MYERS IS STARTING UP A LITTLE LEAGUE.

AS NBC-2'S LEIGH DANA EXPLAINS,

MANY FAMILIES HOPE IT WILL KEEP KIDS FROM TURNING TO GUNS.

LIKE SO MANY ALREADY HAVE. Return to index of stories...


DUNBAR LITTLE LEAGUE-TRX PKG


A DEADLY SHOOTING OUTSIDE A DAYCARE IN BROAD DAYLIGHT.

THIS WAS THE HORRIFIC SCENE THAT UNFOLDED IN DUNBAR JUST LAST WEEK.

IT'S CONSTANT VIOLENCE LIKE THIS --- THAT HAS SOME PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY DEMANDING CHANGE.

tavaris gary

19:53 we're starting from scratch and we're rebuilding.

REBUILDING THROUGH BASEBALL --

TO GET KIDS GROUNDED BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.

nat

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MORE THAN A DECADE, THERE WILL BE A DUNBAR LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM THIS SPRING.

THEY WILL PLAY AT THE FORT MYERS STARS COMPLEX, JUST LIKE THESE KIDS.

tavaris gary/ fundraising manager

18:42 we have to find outlets for our kids to go to

TAVARIS GARY IS ONE OF THE COACHES.

HE USED TO PLAY FOR THE ST. LOUIS CARDINALS.

GARY GOT HIS START WITH THE DUNBAR LITTLE LEAGUE.

AND CAME BACK TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

22:40 how bad do you see it, that you need to do this?

22:49 As bad as for me to move back to Fort Myers

leigh

One of the biggest reasons for the new Dunbar Little League team is for kids to get their frustration out on the field, rather than on the street. Breaking the cycle

29:14 Dunbar desperately needs stuff in the community very desperately.

THERESA BROWN SIGNED UP HER 7 YEAR OLD TO PLAY BALL.

theresa brown/ dunbar

28:58 I have faith and hope it doesn't drag her. And I will be right there with her. And keep her focused on the good things out there and not the bad.

tavaris gary

22:16 I just hope our community is able to come together as a whole like it used to be

SAVING A COMMUNITY BY A BOND OVER BASEBALL.

IN FORT MYERS, LEIGH DANA, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


DUNBAR LITTLE LEAGUE-OC


YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP FOR LITTLE LEAGUE.

IT'S FOR BOYS AND GIRLS, AGES 4-16.WHO LIVE IN DUNBAR.

TO REGISTER -- LOG ON TO OUR WEBSITE, NBC-2.COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.

LITTLE LEAGUE STARTS IN MARCH. Return to index of stories...


TWINS YOUTH CLINIC-VOWIPE


A FREE LESSON IN BASEBALL --

TAUGHT BY SOME FAMOUS FACES.

TODAY WAS THE FIRST DAY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S YOUTH CLINICS.

MORE THAN 100 KIDS GOT TO PRACTICE THEIR SWINGS AT THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX.

THE COACHES ARE PLAYERS AND STAFF FROM THE MINOR LEAGUES.ALL THE WAY TO THE MAJORS. Return to index of stories...


TWINS YOUTH CLINIC-SOTVO BNR


BRIAN MALONEY/ FLORIDA OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

10:15 It's just fun to get out here in the nice weather and green grass and see the excitement on these kids' faces and teach them something about something we love to do.

THERE ARE **TEN MORE CLINICS. HAPPENING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST, LOG ON TO NBC DASH 2 DOT COM AND CLICK NEWSLINKS. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT SIX-CLIP


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TEASE ONE


Pilot - 5:15 I told her that everything is going to be ok and she told me

fine.

JUST MINUTES AFTER TAKE OFF --

A PLANE SLAMS INTO THE GROUND IN FLORIDA.

TONIGHT -- THE PILOT RECOUNTS THOSE TERRIFYING MOMENTS.

PLUS -- NEW VIDEO FROM THAT CRUISE SHIP CAPSIZE.ONE YEAR LATER.

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A) FL CRASH LANDING-SOTVOTOPS


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B) COSTA RESCUE VIDEO-VO


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WEATHER-STC


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GEN TRX-TRX TO BREAK


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FL CRASH LANDING-SOT FULL VO IN PLASMA


14:35 It hit kind of hard. It did a nose dive down. It was going to hit the power lines and thank god it didn't.

AN AMAZING STORY TONIGHT FROM BRANDON FLORIDA, NEAR TAMPA.

JOHN MURRAY AND HIS WIFE PHYLLIS TOOK OFF FROM THE AIRPORT, EN ROUTE TO MIAMI.

JUST MINUTES LATER, TROUBLE STRUCK.

RYAN RAICHE REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


FL CRASH LANDING-PKG


Pilot - 3:00 I just did what every pilot is trained to do. That's why they

train you.

SPOKEN LIKE A MAN WHO COULD CRASH LAND A CESSNA 182 IN HIS SLEEP JOHN

MURRAY SAYS NOT ONCE DID HE PANIC.

NOT ONCE DID HE THINK HE, HIS WIFE PHYLLIS, AND THEIR DOG, GIZMO MIGHT

NOT MAKE IT OUT ALIVE.

Pilot - 5:15 I told her that everything is going to be ok and she told me

fine.

THE PLANE WAS ONLY IN THE AIR FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES WHEN AROUND TWO

THOUSAND FEET THE ENGINE WENT OUT.

MURRAY -- WHO HAS BEEN FLYING FOR 50 YEARS -- SAID THE WHOLE PLANE WAS

SHAKING AND OIL WAS LEAKING ALL OVER THE WINDSHIELD, BLINDING HIM.

TEN YEAR OLD MASON SCHWARZ SAW THE PLANE GOING DOWN FROM HIS AFTER

SCHOOL CLUB.

Mason - 58:08 I thought it was going to hit the large building over there.

THE PLANE COULD HAVE HIT A NUMBER OF BUILDINGS IN THIS RESIDENTIAL

NEIGHBORHOOD BUT MURRAY TOOK AIM FOR THIS EMPTY FIELD.

ESMERLIN GOMEZ HAD PERHAPS THE BEST VIEW -- LOOKING UP WHILE LAYING ON

HIS TRAMPOLINE.

Esmerlin - 14:35 It hit kind of hard. It did a nose dive down. It was going

to hit the power lines and thank god it didn't.

MURRAY LATER TOLD US AVOIDING THE POWER LINES WAS ON THE TOP OF HIS MIND

. REMEMBER HE CAN BARELY SEE OUT OF THE COCKPIT DUE TO THE LEAKING OIL!

Pilot - 3:10 I was concerned, that even though the field is a sizable field

that the power lines may have strung across it. So I tried to avoid those,

and evidently did.

HE DID BUT JUST BARELY.

THAT DIVE INTO THE GROUND BROKE OFF THE LANDING GEAR AND BADLY DAMAGED

THE FRONT OF THE PLANE

BUT THE MURRAY'S -- EVEN GIZMO -- WALKED AWAY WITH OUT A SCRATCH.

SOMEHOW TO THIS VETERAN PILOT. IT SEEMS LIKE THAT'S NOT GOOD NEOUGH.

Pilot - 5:49 Wish I could have made a nice landing, and i could have if i

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COSTA RESCUE VIDEO-VO


RYAN RAICHE REPORTING.

ONE YEAR AFTER THE COSTA CONCORDIA CAPSIZES,

WE HAVE NEW VIDEO SHOWING THE RESCUE EFFORTS.

TAKE A LOOK.

ABOUT 42-HUNDRED PASSENGERS AND CREW WERE ON THE CRUISE SHIP WHEN IT RAN AGROUND.

32 PEOPLE DIED.

VICTIMS' RELATIVES ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND MEMORIAL EVENTS TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


COSTA TODAY-VOTOPS


HERE'S THE SHIP TODAY.

CREWS ARE WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK TO MOVE THE GIANT VESSEL.

THEY EXPECT TO BE FINISHED BY SEPTEMBER. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT SIX-CLIP


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TEASE TWO


GET READY TO PLAY BALL!!

TWINS TICKETS -- ON SALE TODAY.

A LOOK AT THE LINE.AND THE DRASTICALLY DIFFERENT CONDITIONS THIS YEAR.

PLUS, PRESIDENT OBAMA HEADS TO THE DOCTOR.

WHEN WE'LL KNOW JUST HOW HEALTHY THE PRESIDENT IS.STILL AHEAD. Return to index of stories...


A) TWINS SPRING TRAINING-VOTOPS


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B) OBAMA FITNESS CHECKUP-VO


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GEN TRX-TRX TO BREAK


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WX TOSS-WX CENTER


TODAY TWINS SPRING TRAINING TICKETS WENT ON SALE.

THE WEATHER MUCH DIFFERENT THIS YEAR. Return to index of stories...


FORECAST-WXWALL


SWELTERING SUNDAY EXPECTED

Another very warm January weekend is in the works for Southwest Florida with near record highs possible yet again.

With strong high pressure blocking any incoming cold fronts, daytime highs will easily warm into the low to mid 80s through the next several days, which is close to record high territory. The record high 86° Sunday, we will give that number a run for its money too!

Sunshine will dominate our weekend weather, but some low clouds and fog may develop during the early morning Sunday. In the places where fog manages to develop, it will likely fade very quickly by mid morning.

Some patchy, fair-weather clouds will develop as we go through the late morning and afternoon, but rain prospects will stay quite low on Sunday. Minus a stray spotty shower, our weather will stay dry with rain chances less than 10%.

If you're heading out to the beach to enjoy the warm weather, weather conditions should be perfect. Water temperatures will range from 70-72°, and seas will be close to 3 feet. The only thing to look out for will be sea fog if you're going out in the boat during the early morning.

Our warm weather pattern will stay locked in place through most of the upcoming week until a weak front approaches by Thursday. If the front manages to push far enough south, we'll see the possibility of slightly cooler weather by the end of the week. Even then, temperatures will only cool a few degrees by Friday with highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

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...


FL CITRUS REPORT-TRX OC VO


FEWER ORANGES ARE COMING OUT OF FLORIDA THIS YEAR.

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CUT THE FLORIDA CITRUS FORECAST BY 3 PERCENT THIS SEASON.

AGRICULTURAL OFFICIALS SAY THIS YEAR'S RAINFALL AND DISEASE MADE PREDICTING THE CROP ESPECIALLY TRICKY.

EVEN WITH THE DECREASE, FLORIDA WILL STILL PRODUCE AN ESTIMATED 142 MILLION BOXES OF CITRUS THIS SEASON. Return to index of stories...


HAITI QUAKE 3 YEARS-VO


TODAY MARKS THREE YEARS SINCE THE DEADLY EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI.

THE SEVEN POINT ZERO QUAKE KILLED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE IN 2010.

DISPLACING ONE MILLION OTHERS.

HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE STILL IN TENT CAMPS TONIGHT.

THE HAITIAN FLAG FLEW AT HALF STAFF TODAY. Return to index of stories...


NO CHARGES DAVID GREGORY-TRX VOTOPS


NO CHARGES FOR DAVID GREGORY TONIGHT.

THE 'MEET THE PRESS' MODERATOR SHOWED A HIGH-CAPACITY GUN CLIP DURING A BROADCAST A COUPLE WEEKS AGO.

IN WASHING TON D-C.IT'S ILLEGAL TO HAVE THE CLIP,

EVEN DETACHED FROM A GUN.

THE JUDGE RULED THE CLIP WAS SHOWN TO INFORM PUBLIC DEBATE,

FOLLOWING THE DEADLY NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT SHOOTING. Return to index of stories...


LANCE ARMSTRONG OPRAH-TRX SOTVOTOPS


I've said it for longer than seven years, I have never doped. I can say it again, but I've said it for seven years, it doesn't help.

LANCE ARMSTRONG WILL CONFESS TO DOPING AFTERALL.

ACCORDING TO USA TODAY,

THE FORMER PROFESSIONAL CYCLIST WILL SIT DOWN WITH OPRAH FOR A TAPING MONDAY.

THE INTERVIEW WILL AIR THURSDAY NIGHT ON THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK.

ARMSTRONG HAS STRONGLY DENIED THE DOPING CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA FITNESS CHECKUP-VO


THE PRESIDENT WENT FOR A PHYSICAL CHECKUP TODAY.

WE SHOULD GET THOSE RESULTS BY THE END OF THE MONTH.

THIS IS VIDEO OF MISTER OBAMA LEAVING FOR THE DOCTOR TODAY.

DECKED OUT IN CASUAL CLOTHES.

IT WAS A ROUTINE EXAM FOR THE 51-YEAR OLD.

AFTER HIS LAST PHYSICAL IN 2011 --

HE WAS REPORTED IN EXCELLENT HEALTH AND TOBACCO FREE. Return to index of stories...


NEW AIRSHIP-TRX VOTOPS


TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR SCREEN.

IS THIS THE NEW WAVE OF THE AIRFORCE?

A NEW, LIGHTWEIGHT CARGO PLANE IS UNVEILED IN CALIFORNIA.

THE 270 FOOT LONG CRAFT IS DESIGNED TO CARRY A WHOPPING 66 TONS OF GEAR.

THE FIRST TEST FLIGHT IS A FEW MONTHS AWAY,

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TWINS SPRING TRAINING TIX-VOWIPE


SPRING TRAINING TAKES OVER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IN ABOUT A MONTH.

TODAY SINGLE GAME TICKETS FOR THE MINNESOTA TWINS GAMES AT HAMMOND STADIUM ARE NOW ON SALE.

THE LINE FORMED AT 4 AM WHEN THE GATES TO THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX OPENED.

MANY PEOPLE SAY THE CROWD WASN'T AS BIG AS IT WAS LAST YEAR.

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TWINS SPRING TRAINING TIX-SOTVO


ED WASCHBUSCH/ FORT MYERS

1:55 I've been coming to see the twins since 1999. Love the ballpark because you are so much closer to the action. I'm glad to see Lee County is spending some money to improve it a little bit

THE FIRST GAME OF THE SPRING TRAINING SEASON IS FEBRUARY 24TH

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SPORTS NEXT-SPRTS WALL


RAYS TICKETS GO ON SALE NEXT WEEK.

FRIDAY ON-LINE.SATURDAY AT THE BOX OFFICE.

NHL LOCKOUT SUPPOSED TO END.WRECKING HAVOC ON MINOR LEAGUE HOCKEY ROSTERS. Return to index of stories...


GEN TRX-TRX TO BREAK


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SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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FGCU SCORES-ON CAM


THE FGCU WOMENS BASKETBALL TEAM LOVES TO SHOOT THE THREE-POINT SHOT. THIS AFTERNOON.THE EAGLES SET THE NEW DIVISION-ONE WOMENS RECORD WITH 22 THREE-POINT SHOTS.MADE!!! Return to index of stories...


FGCU SCORES-CGTOPS


THE WOMEN MADE 22 OF 43 ATTEMPTS. THAT'S OVER 50 PERCENT. BETSY ADAMS CAME OF THE BENCH AND HAD 7 OF THEM.

FGCU FORMERLY HELD THE RECORD WITH NEX MEXICO STATE AT 21.

THE MEN.HAD AN 19 POINT LEAD IN THE 2ND HALF.BUT LOST BY 10!!!

HIGHLIGHTS OF BOTH FROM JOHNSON CITY-TENNESSEE.COMING UP TONIGHT AT 11. Return to index of stories...


NCAA SCORES-ON CAM


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FLORIDA LSU-VOTOPS


11-TH RANKED FLORIDA GATORS.ON THE ROAD IN BATON ROUGE.

LSU TRIED TO HAND BILLY DONOVAN'S TEAM THEIR FIRST CONFERENCE LOSS.

Kenny boynton three.

Scotty wilbekin!!!

Gators up 9 at half.cruise to the win. Return to index of stories...


UNC FLORIDA STATE-VOTOPS


FLORIDA STATE HOSTING NORTH CAROLINA.

MICHAEL SNAER AND THE NOLES FIND THE BASKET. FSU UP 2

CAROLINA CONTROLLED THE GAME FROM THERE.P-J HAIRSTON. CAREER HIGH 23.

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DUKE NC STATE-VOTOPS


TOP RANKED, UNBEATEN DUKE DROVE INTO RALEIGH.TO TAKE ON 20-TH RANKED N-C STATE.

MASON PLUMLEE'S STEAL AND DUNK GAVE DUKE AN 8-POINT LEAD.

BUT N-C- STATE HAD THE 2-POINT LEAD AT HALF.AND GOT GAME-HIGH 25 FROM C-J LESLIE

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HOOPS CHALLENGE-ON CAM


THE FORT MYERS HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM IS RANKED 6TH IN THE STATE. TODAY.THEY ARE HOSTING 11 OTHER TEAMS IN A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA V.S FLORIDA CHALLENGE. FORT MYERS WILL PLAY SAINT PETE'S GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL IN THE LAST OF THE 6 GAMES TODAY. TIP-OFF SET FOR 8-20. Return to index of stories...


EAST LEE NORTH PORT-VOTOPS


FIRST GAME OF THE DAY.EAST LEE COUNTY AND NORTH PORT.

THE JAGUARS HAD A BIG 20-POINT LEAD IN THE FIRST HALF.

2ND HALF.4TH QUARTER..SOPHOMORE TEDDY DEAS. HE'S GOING TO BE A GOOD ONE. NORTHPORT WITHIN 8.

WINFRED WARD AND THE JAGS KEEP DRIVING.HE HAD 24.

EAST LEE GETS THEIR 13-TH WIN OF THE SEASON.AND FIRST FOR S-W FLORIDA IN THIS CHALLENGE.

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WARD POSTGAME-SOT-W


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BARRON AVON PARK-VOTOPS


LOCAL BASKETBALL LEGEND.WALT WESLEY.TAKEN IN GAME #2.

BARRON COLLIER AND AVON PARK.

FIRST QUARTER..BRODY SHOENFELD COMES OFF THE BENCH. HITS THE THREE. COUGARS UP 7.

BARRON SOPHOMORE JONATHAN ISAAC.GETS THE STEAL. LAYS IT IN. BARRON UP 9 AFTER THE 1ST.

WIN BY 39.68-29!!!! Return to index of stories...


NFL ALL PRO-ON CAM


THE WRITERS HAVE SPOKEN.THEY NAMED THE NFL'S ALL-PRO TEAM FOR THIS SEASON. PEYTON MANNING THE OVER-WHELMING CHOICE AS THE TOP Q-B. ADRIAN PETERSON AT RUNNING BACK.

DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE END CAMERON WAKE.MADE THE FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE. Return to index of stories...


NFL SCORES-CGTOPS


SATURDAY'S NFL PLAYOFF GAMES ARE UNDERWAY.

IN DENVER.THE TOP SEED BRONCOS.. TRINDON HOLLIDAY 2 KICK RETURNS FOR TOUCHDOWNS.

TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO..

Baltimore at Denver 4:30 p.m.

Green Bay at San Francisco 8:00 p.m. Return to index of stories...


NHL LATEST-ON CAM


8-AM SATURDAY.THAT'S WHEN THE N-H-L PLAYERS WERE SUPPOSED TO WRAP UP THEIR 36-HOURS OF VOTING ON THE NEW COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT THAT THEY HAVE WITH THE LEAGUE AND IT'S OWNERS.

AT THIS HOUR.THE LOCKOUT HAS NOT "OFFICIALLY" BEEN ENDED.

TRAINING CAMPS ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN TOMORROW. Return to index of stories...


LIGHTNING CAMP-CG-VOBOX


WANT TO REMIND YOU.THAT THE LIGHTNING WILL SPEND MOST OF NEXT WEEK'S TRAINING CAMP HERE IN S-W FLORIDA.

THE FIRST SESSION SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY NIGHT

THEN TUESDAY.WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY IN THE MORNING.

IT'S OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.AND FREE ADMISSION. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS TOSS-ON CAM


WITH ROSTERS EXPECTED TO CHANGE. THE EVERBLADES SENT SIX PLAYERS TO THE AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE.

THE EVERBLADES PLAY TONIGHT.SO THEY WILL HAVE ERNIE HARTLIEB IN THE LINEUP.

HIS CLUB RECORD 346-TH GAME WITH THE 'BLADES.

HIGHLIGHTS AT 11. Return to index of stories...


WHITE HOUSE NO DEATH STAR-NATS VOTOPS


nats of star wars

IT'S SOMETHING OUT OF THE MOVIES, LITERALLY.

THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS 'NO' TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REAL-LIFE DEATH STAR.

MUCH LIKE THE ONE SEEN HERE IN STAR WARS.

THE PETITION ACTUALLY GOT ABOUT 34-THOUSAND SIGNATURES.

THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL STATEMENT - "THE ADMINISTRATION DOES NOT SUPPORT BLOWING UP PLANETS." Return to index of stories...


CLOSE-4SHOT


GOODBYE Return to index of stories...