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A) OBAMA GUNS-NATS TOPS VO FL WEEKLY-3 SS
B) BEAR SEARCH-TRX VO TOPS TEASE THREE--------
C) LONDON CRASH-TRX VO TOPS B) OBAMA LIMO-VOTOPS
NEWS AT 11:00am OPEN-CLIP NEWS AT 11:30am OPEN-CLIP
TOSS TO LIVE-2 SHOT VO OBAMA NEWS CONF-2 SHOT
BEAR SEARCH-REM LIVE PLANE EVAC-VO TOPS
BEAR SEARCH-VO DREAM LINER PROBLEMS-2 SHOT
BEAR SEARCH-SOT DREAM LINER PROBLEMS-PKG
BEAR SEARCH-REM LIVE DREAM LINER PROBLEMS-ONCAM
TOSS TO ANCHOR-2 SHOT TRX ENERGY DRINKS-VO
OBAMA GUNS-PLASMA NATS VO PLASMA GPS PILLS-ONCAM
OBAMA GUNS-PKG TARGET RECALL-VO
OBAMA GUNS-PLASMA BUGABOO RECALL-VO TOPS
OBAMA GUNS WRAP-ONCAM FACEBOOK GRAPHIC SEARCH-OC SOT OC
DEPUTIES IN SCHOOLS-ONCAM VIDEO GAME TAX-OC NATS VO
MCMANNUS IN COURT-VO SS PAYROLL TAXES-OC SOT VO WIPE
PORTLAND WOMAN RESCUE-TRX VO TOPS PAYROLL TAXES-SOT VO
NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-TRX SAT LIVE OBAMA LINO TAXATION-VO
PORT CHARLOTTE MAN DIES IN CRASH-ONCAM TEASE FOUR-----
PG CRASH-VO A) CELL GRIDLOCK-2 SHOT VO
LONDON CHOPPER CRASH-VO WIPE B) WEDGIE PRANK-NATS VO
LONDON CHOPPER CRASH-SOT VO CELL GRIDLOCK-PLASMA
HOPE FOR HAITI-VO WIPE CELL GRIDLOCK-PKG
HOPE FOR HAITI-SOT VO REIF OPEN-CLIP
STAND YOUR GROUND LAW REPORTABLE-SS WEATHER-WX WALL
JEWELRY THEFT-OC SOT VO WIPE DISTRACTED FLYING-VO
JEWELRY THEFT-SOT VO NY BUS DRIVER STRIKE-OC NATS VO
FL DRONES-VO EXTREME EATING-VO WIPE
KEN SALAZAR LEAVING-VO OC EXTREME EATING-SOT VO
MARINE URINATION-SS OC HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-ON CAM
BONITA FIRST DOG PARK REPORTABLE-ONCAM HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-PKG
TEASE ONE----- NASA LAUNCH PAD-VO WIPE
A) MAN CONFRONTS BURGLAR-2 SHOT SOT VO NASA LAUNCH PAD-SOT VO
B) LA CHASE-VOTOPS WEDGIE PRANK-OC NATS VO WIPE
WEATHER-STC WEDGIE PRANK-2 SOTS VO
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP TEASE FIVE------
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL A) FLU APP-2 SHOT VO
POLICE BEATING-VO TOPS FLU APP-2 SHOT TRAFFIC
MAN CONFRONTS BURGLAR-SS VO IN PLASMA FLU APP-PKG
MAN CONFRONTS BURGLAR-PKG TOSS TO NOON TEASE-2-SHOT PLASMA
LA CHASE-TRX VO TOPS NEW AT NOON TEASE-ON CAM AT DESK
LAUNDRYMAT ARSON-TRX VO TOPS NOON TZA) president on guns-vo
TEASE TWO------ NOON TZB) lee deputies at schools.-votops
A) MARIJUANA LAWS-2 SHOT VO NOON TZC) helo crash update-votops
FL WEEKLY-3 SHOT CLOSE-2-SHOT PLASMA


A) OBAMA GUNS-NATS TOPS VO


he is just another elitist hypocrite.

A GUN FIGHT IS ABOUT TO ERUPT.

GUN RIGHTS ADVOCATES ARE SQUARING OFF AGAINST PRESIDENT OBAMA AS HE IS JUST MINUTES AWAY FROM THROWING DOWN MORE OBSTICLES FOR PEOPLE TO GET FIREARMS.

NBC2 BRINGS YOU IN DEPTH COVERAGE. Return to index of stories...


B) BEAR SEARCH-TRX VO TOPS


ON THE PROWL AND NOW ON THE HUNT.

ITS NOT YOUR TYPICAL SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BEAR.A GRIZZLY REMAINS LOOSE AS PEOPLE IN COLLIER COUNTY ARE URGE TO BE ON ALERT. Return to index of stories...


C) LONDON CRASH-TRX VO TOPS


THE STREETS BURN AS A HELICOPTER CRASHES CAUSING MAJOR DESTRUCTION AND FEARS OF SOMETHING EVEN MORE SINISTER.

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


NEWS AT 11:00am OPEN-CLIP


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TOSS TO LIVE-2 SHOT VO


ITS NOT YOUR AVERAGE BEAR AND NOW LOCAL WILDLIFE LEADERS SAY THIS IS A SERIOUS SITUATION.

A GRIZZLY BEAR ESCAPED A COLLIER COUNTY PROPERTY.NOW PEOPLE IN ONE NEIGHBORHOOD ARE BEING URGED TO BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL.

THE BEAR WENT MISSING JUST NORTH OF ALLIGATOR ALLEY.

NBC2'S CLIFTON FRENCH HAS BEEN COVERING THE SEARCH ALL DAY AND JOINS US RIGHT NOW AT ELEVEN. Return to index of stories...


BEAR SEARCH-REM LIVE


AND SILENT.

THE REASON YOU DON'T SEE A LOT OF PEOPLE OUT HERE TODAY IS BECAUSE FWC DOESN'T WANT TO BE SEEN OR HEARD. Return to index of stories...


BEAR SEARCH-VO


YESTERDAY THEY HAD HELICOPTERS AND ATV'S OUT SEARCHING.

SINCE THAT DIDN'T WORK, THEY BELIEVE IT COULD HAVE SCARED HIM.

TODAY THEY'RE GOING TO BE OBSERVING THE AREA, HOPING THE BEAR COMES OUT OF HIDING AND STARTS LOOKING FOR FOOD.

THIS BEAR IS CONSIDERED A PET AND ISN'T USED TO HUNTING, SO THEY'VE PLACED DOG FOOD AND MOLASSES OUT TO TEMPT THE GRIZZLY CUB.

BUT FWC IS ALSO RELYING ON THE PUBLIC. Return to index of stories...


BEAR SEARCH-SOT


SOT: Capt. Mitts Mravic, FWC "This bear is used to human interaction, so we're hoping that it wont be afraid seeing a car or something, won't be afraid of seeing a car or something, will come close to the road looking for a food source and somebody sees him, calls us, so we get a better vicinity of where it's at. Return to index of stories...


BEAR SEARCH-REM LIVE


RIGHT NOW FWC DOES NOT BELIEVE THIS BEAR IS AGGRESSIVE OR A THREAT.

STILL, IF YOU SEE IT THEY SAY TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION, GET AWAY AND CALL EITHER FWC OR THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE.

LIVE IN CC, CF, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO ANCHOR-2 SHOT TRX


THIS AFTERNOON PRESIDENT OBAMA OUTLINES WAYS HIS ADMINISTRATION BELIEVES WILL CUT DOWN ON GUN VIOLENCE.

BUT MANY GUN RIGHTS ADVOCATES SAY THEY WILL INFRINGE ON OUR SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS.

THE PRESIDENT PLANS TO SURROUND HIMSELF WITH CHILDREN TO PUSH HIS AGENDA.

NBC2'S KELLY CRESWELL IS LIVE IN THE STUDIO WITH THE PLAN AND THE CERTAIN BACKLASH TO FOLLOW. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA GUNS-PLASMA NATS VO PLASMA


THE PRESIDENT WILL UNVEIL HIS PROPOSAL SURROUNDED BY CHILDREN WHO HAVE SENT HIM LETTERS WITH THEIR OWN IDEAS ON COMBATTING GUN VIOLENCE. BUT HE IS BEING

MET WITH ENORMOUS OPPOSITION FROM THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

he is just another elitist hypocrite.

THE N-R-A RELEASED THIS AD VICIOUSLY ATTACKING THE PRESIDENT.

THE VIDEO WAS TAKEN DOWN ABOUT AN HOUR OR SO AFTER IT WAS POSTED.

BUT THE PRESIDENT MAINTAINS THAT STEPS ARE NEEDED TO AVERT FUTURE TRAGEDIES. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA GUNS-PKG


THE ANNOUNCEMENT COMES A MONTH AFTER 20 FIRST GRADERS AND SIX ADULTS WHERE SHOT AND KILLED AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

THE SHOOTING RE-IGNITED THE DEBATE ON GUN CONTROL AND LEAD TO THE CREATION OF A GUN VIOLENCE TASK FORCE HEADED BY JOE BIDEN.

The President and Vice President will hold an event here at the White House to unveil a package of concrete proposals to reduce gun violence and prevent future tragedies, like the one in Newtown, Connecticut. They will be joined by children from around the country who wrote the President letters in the wake of that tragedy.

THE PRESIDENT IS EXPECTED TO PUSH FOR UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR GUN OWNERS AND A BAN ON ASSAULT WEAPONS AND HIGH CAPACITY MAGAZINES.

THE PROPOSALS INCLUDE EXECUTIVE ACTION THE PRESIDENT =CAN= DO ON HIS OWN.

OTHERS WILL REQUIRE CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL.

He believes that the things that we can do as a nation together in a bipartisan way, when it comes to legislation, together outside of Washington, that yes, we can reduce gun violence but it's something we have to do together. It's something that cannot be done by a President alone.

OPPONENTS, LED BY THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION, ARE PROMISING A POLITICAL FIGHT AGAINST ANY GUN CONTROL MEASURES THAT VIOLATE THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA GUNS-PLASMA


PASSING ANY OF THIS IN CONGRESS WILL BE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT NOT JUST IN THE

REPUBLICAN HOUSE, BUT ALSO IN THE SENATE, WHERE SOME DEMOCRATS SAY THE PRESIDENT WOULD HAVE A HARD-TIME EVEN CONVINCING ENOUGH DEMOCRATS TO PASS HIS PROPOSALS.

LIVE IN THE STUDIO KELLY CRESWELL NBC2. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA GUNS WRAP-ONCAM


PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ANNOUNCEMENT ON GUN REGULATIONS IS PLANNED FOR 11:55 THIS MORNING.

IF AND WHEN THAT HAPPENS YOU CAN COUNT ON NBC2 TO BRING YOU THAT SPEECH LIVE AS IT HAPPENS. Return to index of stories...


DEPUTIES IN SCHOOLS-ONCAM


NEW AT ELEVEN.

TEN LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE NOW PATROLLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

THATS THE NEW ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE LEE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.

THE TEN DEDICATED DEPUTIES WILL BE PLACED IN ROTATION AT DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

WE'RE TOLD THE INCREASE IN SECURITY WILL NOT AFFECT THE BUDGET OF EITHER THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE OR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR. Return to index of stories...


MCMANNUS IN COURT-VO SS


BRAND NEW AT ELEVEN.

PROSECUTORS ANNOUNCED TODAY THEY'RE NOT SEEKING THE DEATH PENALTY AGAINST A MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING A PUNTA GORDA WOMAN 12 YEARS AGO.

DAVID MCMANNIS APPEARED BEFORE A JUDGE CHARLOTTE COUNTY THIS MORNING.

COLD CASE DETECTIVES SAY HE KILLED TARA SIDAROVICH IN 2001.

THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY CALLED THE CASE VERY COMPLEX, TELLING THE JUDGE HE JUST RECEIVED SIX-THOUSAND PAGES OF DISCOVERY.

MCMANNIS IS BEING KEPT IN THE LEE COUNTY JAIL.

THE OTHER MAN CHARGED IN THE MURDER, PHILLIP BARR, IS BEING HELD IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY. Return to index of stories...


PORTLAND WOMAN RESCUE-TRX VO TOPS


DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW.

FIREFIGHTERS IN PORTLAND, OREGON JUST RESCUED A WOMAN WHO SOMEHOW GOT WEDGED BETWEEN TWO BUILDINGS.

SHE FELL PARTIALLY DOWN A 20-FOOT WALL AND STUCK THREE OR FOUR FEET OFF THE GROUND EARLY THIS MORNING.

THIS IS BRAND NEW VIDEO.

WE'RE TOLD SHE'S CONSCIOUS AND TALKING WITH RESCUERS AND APPEARS TO BE O-K.

WITNESSES SAY SHE HAD BEEN SEEN SMOKING OR WALKING ON THE ROOF OF A TWO-STORY BUILDING. Return to index of stories...


NY STOCK EXCHANGE OPEN-TRX SAT LIVE


Stocks started the day lower after the World Bank said that ongoing budget fights in Washington pose a significant risk to the global economy.

YOU'RE LOOKING LIVE AT THE BIG BOARD ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.

AT THIS HOUR THE DOW IS ___________. Return to index of stories...


PORT CHARLOTTE MAN DIES IN CRASH-ONCAM


NEW AT ELEVEN.

A PORT CHARLOTTE MAN IS KILLED IN A CAR CRASH.

THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL TELLS US 33 YEAR OLD GERALD TINDALL WAS KILLED WHEN HIS CAR DROVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ALONG RIVER ROAD IN SARASOTA COUNTY LAST NIGHT.

HIS CAR SLAMMED INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLES.

IN ONE OF THOSE CARS.A 20 YEAR OLD PORT CHARLOTTE WOMAN.

SHE REMAINS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

INVESTIGATORS SAY TINDALl waS NOT WEARING A SEATBELT. Return to index of stories...


PG CRASH-VO


NEW AT ELEVEN.A 16 YEAR OLD PORT CHARLOTTE GIRL IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION FOLLOWING A CRASH.

TROOPERS SAY A 17 YEAR OLD BOY LOST CONTROL OF A PICKUP TRUCK NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF GROVE BOULEVARD AND POLK DRIVE IN PUNTA GORDA.

THE TROOP FLIPPED OVER INTO A WATER FILLED DITCH.

16 YEAR OLD PHELISHA DOGGETT IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.

THE DRIVER SUFFERED SERIOUS INJURIES AND ANOTHER PERSON SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. Return to index of stories...


LONDON CHOPPER CRASH-VO WIPE


TWO PEOPLE ARE DEAD IN A HELICOPTER CRASH IN CENTRAL LONDON.

THE FIREBALL ERUPTED DURING THE RUSH HOUR COMMUTE TODAY.

YOU CAN SEE THE INTENSE FLAMES.

WITNESSES SAY THE CHOPPER HIT A CONSTRUCTION CRANE ON TOP OF A BUILDING.

THE HELICOPTER CRASHED JUST SOUTH OF THE RIVER THAMES NEAR THE BRITISH SPY AGENCY M-I-6. Return to index of stories...


LONDON CHOPPER CRASH-SOT VO


S/ Matt Harverson/Witness:27

"We were sitting having a coffee about half past seven and we just heard an explosion. It sounded like a fighter plane flying over, and we just heard a loud explosion and we thought there'd been a terrorist attack and we came straight out onto the main road

FOUR PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE CRASH, ONE CRITICALLY.

THE CRASH REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION. Return to index of stories...


HOPE FOR HAITI-VO WIPE


A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHARITY IS STILL HELPING HAITI MOVE FORWARD--

THREE YEARS AFTER THE SMALL COUNTRY WAS HIT WITH A DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE.

'HOPE FOR HAITI' IS A NAPLES BASED NON-PROFIT.

THE ORGANIZATION UPDATED THE COMMUNITY TODAY ON THE PROGRESS OF THEIR EFFORTS.

ITS WORKING TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN HAITIA RURAL COMMUNITIES BY IMPROVING HEALTH AND EDUCATION.

WITH THE HELP OF LOCAL DONORS, CONSTRUCTION ON TWO SCHOOLS IS ALMOST DONE. Return to index of stories...


HOPE FOR HAITI-SOT VO


"Without the Naples donors this just wouldn't happen. I'll tell you, it's a wonderful partnership between one of the wealthiest communities in the world and one of the poorest."

'HOPE FOR HAITI' HAS IMPACTED THE LIVES OF MORE THAN 500-THOUSAND CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. Return to index of stories...


STAND YOUR GROUND LAW REPORTABLE-SS


THE MOTHER OF TRAYVON MARTIN IS ASKING LAWMAKERS TO REPEAL THE "STAND YOUR GROUND" LAW.

SHE MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT DURING A NEWS CONFERENCE TODAY.

PASSED IN 2005, THE FLORIDA LAW MAKES IT LEGAL FOR YOU TO USE DEADLY FORCE IF YOU FEEL YOUR LIFE IS IN DANGER.

GEORGE ZIMMERMAN FACES SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGES FOR SHOOTING AND KILLING TRAYVON MARTIN.

HE SAYS HE SHOT THE TEEN IN SELF DEFENSE.

A STATE REPRESENTATIVE INTRODUCED A BILL LAST WEEK THAT WOULD REPEAL CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE STATE STATUTE. Return to index of stories...


JEWELRY THEFT-OC SOT VO WIPE


A FORT MYERS MAN IS TRYING TO FIND OUT WHO WOULD STEAL HIS WIFE'S JEWELRY -- JUST DAYS AFTER SHE WAS BURIED.

ALFRED MORRIS, WIFE'S JEWELRY STOLEN: 44 long beautiful years its very hard I'm still lost

ALFRED MORRIS SAYS CROOKS BROKE INTO HIS SOUTH FORT MYERS HOUSE.

THEY STOLE RINGS AND NECKLACES -- RIGHT AFTER HIS WIFE DIED IN NOVEMBER.

AFTER A *SECOND BREAK-IN LAST FRIDAY -- MORRIS REPORTED BOTH INCIDENTS.

HE'S WORRIED IT'S BECAME A TREND.

AND HE'S HEART-BROKEN, WISHING HE HAD THE JEWELRY BACK. Return to index of stories...


JEWELRY THEFT-SOT VO


ALFRED MORRIS, WIFE'S JEWELRY STOLEN: it'd mean a lot if I could've held on to it and give it to someone who would hold on to it just to remember her by

MORRIS ESTIMATES THE RINGS AND NECKLACES TOTALED ABOUT TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


FL DRONES-VO


SOME FLORIDA LAWMAKERS WANT TO BAN POLICE FROM FLYING DRONES IN THE SKIES OVER THE SUNSHINE STATE.

A BILL IS BEING PROPOSED THAT WOULD PROHIBIT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FROM GATHERING EVIDENCE OR OTHER INFORMATION.

IT ALSO WOULD BAN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FROM USING DRONES FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT.

IT WOULD MAKE EXCEPTIONS TO THE BAN FOR SEARCH WARRANTS SIGNED BY JUDGES AND FOR CERTAIN EMERGENCIES SUCH AS FIRES AND HOSTAGE SITUATIONS. Return to index of stories...


KEN SALAZAR LEAVING-VO OC


BRAND NEW AT ELEVEN.

INTERIOR SECRETARY KEN SALAZAR WILL LEAVE PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ADMINISTRATION IN MARCH.

BEFORE JOINING THE CABINET, HE SERVED AS A SENATOR FROM COLORADO.

DURING THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION SALAZAR SHOWED UP AT A LEHIGH ACRES POLLING STATION FOR WHAT HE CALLS OFFICIAL DUTY.

SALAZAR IS THE LATEST CABINET SECRETARY TO LEAVE THE ADMINISTRATION.

SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON, PENTAGON CHIEF LEON PANETTA, TREASURY SECRETARY TIMOTHY GEITHNER AND LABOR SECRETARY HILDA SOLIS ARE ALSO LEAVING. Return to index of stories...


MARINE URINATION-SS OC


HAPPENING THIS AFTERNOON.

A U.S. MARINE FACES COURT MARTIAL FOR URINATING ON THE BODIES OF DEAD TALIBAN FIGHTERS IN AFGHANISTAN AND THEN POSING FOR PHOTOS WITH THE CORPSES.

STAFF SEARGEANT EDWARD DEPTOLA, IS CHARGED FOR THE INCIDENT THAT HAPPENED BACK IN JULY OF 2011.

ANOTHER MARINE, STAFF SERGEANT JOSEPH CHAMBLIN, PLEADED GUILTY LAST MONTH.

HE WAS SENTENCED TO 30 DAYS CONFINEMENT, REDUCED IN RANK, FINED AND ORDERED TO FORFEIT PART OF HIS PAY FOR SIX MONTHS.

THREE OTHER MARINES WERE GIVEN ADMINISTRATIVE PUNISHMENTS. Return to index of stories...


BONITA FIRST DOG PARK REPORTABLE-ONCAM


TO CELEBRATE ITS FIRST DOG PARK, THE CITY OF BONITA SPRINGS WANTS YOU TO BRING YOUR PUP ALONG FOR A ONE MILE DOG WALK.

THE WAGGIN' AND WALKIN' FUNDRAISER WILL HELP RAISE MONEY FOR BONITA'S PET RESCUES AND THE CITY'S FIRST DOG PARK.

AFTER THE WALK, THERE WILL BE FUN COMPETITION EVENTS FOR THE DOGS, AS WELL AS LOCAL VENDORS SERVING FOOD AND DRINKS.

THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE CITY'S REC CENTER ON PINE AVENUE, WHICH IS OFF OF WEST TERRY STREET BEHIND THE LIBRARY ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-----


ONE MAN REFUSES TO BE A VICTIM.

Grabbed my shotgun. I'd been thinking about this moment for a long time."

ITS NEW MUST SEE VIDEO OF A HOMEOWNER WHO USES SOME FIREPOWER TO STOP A WOULD BE CRIMINAL.

PLUS ITS A SIDE OF A POLICE CHASE UNLIKE YOU HAVE EVER SEEN.

ITS THE B BLOCK.WE'LL SHOW YOU HOW TELEVISION AND A TOURIST MANAGED TO GET A VERY CLOSE LOOK AT THIS WILD SCENE. Return to index of stories...


A) MAN CONFRONTS BURGLAR-2 SHOT SOT VO


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B) LA CHASE-VOTOPS


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WEATHER-STC


WEATHER IS COMING UP. 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.

COOLER WEATHER JUST AROUND THE CORNER

One more day of 80 degree weather is in the forecast for Wednesday, and some substantial weather change will start on Thursday.

The daytime forecast for Wednesday looks partly cloudy with a high of 82 degrees once again. This will make for 14 days of 80 degree weather this month!

On Thursday the forecast weather maps show a cold front moving toward Florida. This time the front is expected to move through the state and by Friday we will see noticeably cooler air move down the peninsula.

A few rain showers are possible on Thursday as the front arrives and high temperatures top out in the 70's.

Skies will be cloudy on Thursday and some lingering clouds will be around on Friday.

As you make your plans for the weekend, expect daytime highs in the 70's and overnight lows dropping back into the mid and lower 50's.

The cooler weather that is in store for this weekend is what I will call the "Southwest Florida Standard" for mid January. However, indications point to even cooler weather possible by the middle of next week. Return to index of stories...


POLICE BEATING-VO TOPS


NEW SHOCKING VIDEO AT ELEVEN.

TAKE A LOOK.A NEVADA LAWMAN IS REPORTEDLY THE FOCUS OF A GRAND JURY INVESTIGATION BECAUSE OF THIS CONTROVERSIAL 2010 DASHCAM VIDEO.

THE CAMERA WAS ROLLING AS A HENDERSON POLICE SERGEANT REPEATEDLY KICKED A DRIVER IN THE HEAD.

OFFICERS LATER REALIZED THE MAN WAS EXPERIENCING DIABETIC SHOCK.

HE SETTLED WITH THE CITY FOR 300-THOUSAND -DOLLARS.

THE OFFICER WAS DISCIPLINED BUT STILL WORKS FOR THE DEPARTMENT. Return to index of stories...


MAN CONFRONTS BURGLAR-SS VO IN PLASMA


WE'RE BRINGING YOU MORE MUST SEE VIDEO AS WE GIVE YOU A TOUR ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN TODAY'S B BLOCK AT ELEVEN.

A TEXAS MAN TOOK MATTERS INTO HIS OWN HANDS WHEN A BURGLAR TRIED TO WALK OFF WITH STOLEN PROPERTY.

MATT RIVERS SHOWS US WHAT HE DID TO PROTECT HIS HOME. Return to index of stories...


MAN CONFRONTS BURGLAR-PKG


JUST HOME FROM A WORK PARTY.IT STARTED WITH HEIDI GOING OUT TO THE CAR./pp"When she came back, she said she had seen the guy next door."/pp"Grabbed my boyfriend and said he's here!"/ppBY HERE, HEIDI MEANS THE MAN WHO'S BURGLARIZED THEIR HOME TWICE. SO WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?/pp"Grabbed my shotgun. I'd been thinking about this moment for a long time."/ppAND BY THE LOOKS OF IT, PAUL WAS READY. HIS HOME SECURITY CAMERA PICKS HIM UP BOLTING OUT THE DOOR.BARREL FIRST.LOCKED AND LOADED.POINTED AT THE CROOK.AS HE TRIED TO WALK AWAY WITH SOMEONE'S TV. AND JUST LIKE THE COPS DO.CAVAZOS TOLD HIM TO GET ON THE GROUND./pp"Compliant, he was very compliant. Smartly so, probably. Yeah, mhhmm."/ppHE STAYS THAT WAY WITH A FACE FULL OF GREEN.UNTIL THE COPS SHOW UP AND TAKE OVER THE SCENE. THE THEIF IS ACCUSED OF BREAKING INTO SEVERAL HOMES NEARBY TOO.SO FOR MANY.RELIEF./pp"We didn't feel safe at all and I was still looking always around, over my shoulder."/ppAS FOR THE MAN OF THE HOUR.AND HIS TRUSTY SIDEKICK.HE'S HOPING IT LAYS QUIET IN THE SAFE FOR A WHILE./pp"I would hope I wouldn't have to but if it happens again, we'll be prepared."/pp Return to index of stories...


LA CHASE-TRX VO TOPS


WE'VE ALL SEEN OUR SHARE OF POLICE PURSUITS ON TELEVISION, BUT FEW HAVE WITNESSED A CHASE LIKE A LOS ANGELES MAN.

HE WAS WATCHING THIS HIGH SPEED CHASE PURSUIT ON TELEVISION FROM HIS HOTEL ROOM, WHEN SUDDENLY HE NOTICED THE POLICE SIRENS WERE GETTING LOUDER.

IT DIDN'T TAKE LONG FOR HIM TO REALIZE THE PURSUIT WAS HAPPENING JUST OUTSIDE HIS WINDOW.

EVENTUALLY THE TWO HOUR CHASE ENDED IN ENGLEWOOD.

THE DRIVER WAS CHARGED WITH CAR THEFT AND ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON. Return to index of stories...


LAUNDRYMAT ARSON-TRX VO TOPS


CHECK OUT THIS GROUP OF MEN CAUGHT ON SURVEILLANCE VIDEO TRYING TO SET A LAUNDROMAT ABLAZE.

POLICE IN EAST TEXAS ARE ASKING FOR THE PUBLIC'S HELP IN IDENTIFYING THE CREW.

YOU CAN SEE THE MEN SPRAYING LIGHTER FLUID ALL AROUND, BUT NO HEAVY FLAMES.

THEY EVENTUALLY MANAGED TO SET A TRASH FIRE.

FIREFIGHTERS SPOTTED SMOKE FROM THE SMALL BLAZE ABOUT AN HOUR LATER AND EXTINGUISHED IT BEFORE IT COULD SPREAD. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO------


RECREATIONAL USE OF MARIJUANA IS NOW LEGAL IN TWO STATES.

AND SOME POLITICIANS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SAY THATS A GOOD THING.

ITS FLORIDA WEEKLY WEDNESDAY WE SIT DOWN WITH SOME LOCAL INSIGHT INTO THIS CONTROVERSY. Return to index of stories...


A) MARIJUANA LAWS-2 SHOT VO


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FL WEEKLY-3 SHOT


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FL WEEKLY-3 SS


1. Marijuana is legal in Washington State and Colorado. Efforts to legalize the drug are gaining momentum. And some politicians and law enforcement officials think it might be a good idea.

2. Some great business ideas that have never been tried in Southwest Florida.

3. A play recently was cancelled in Cape Coral over adult language. What's the line of decency on area stages. We talk to local producers to find out. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE--------


HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE TRACKED JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO USE PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION?

NEW AT ELEVEN WHY YOU MAY SOON BE TRACKED BY G-P-S

PLUS A POLITICAL MESSAGE ON THE BACK OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CAR?

COME NEXT WEEK HIS LIMO MAY BE A BIG STORY DURING HIS INAUGURATION. Return to index of stories...


B) OBAMA LIMO-VOTOPS


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NEWS AT 11:30am OPEN-CLIP


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OBAMA NEWS CONF-2 SHOT


IN JUST MINUTES WE'RE EXPECTING PRESIDENT OBAMA TO CALL FOR NEW RESTRICTIONS ON PEOPLE WISHING TO BUY GUNS.

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WILL ASK CONGRESS TO BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS AND LIMIT AMMUNITION MAGAZINES WHEN HE LAUNCHES AN EFFORT TO CURB GUN VIOLENCE.

WE'RE ALSO LEARNING THE PLAN FOCUSES ON EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH, AND CALLS FOR A FOCUS ON UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS.

NBC2 WILL BRING YOU THAT NEWS CONFERENCE WHEN IT HAPPENS. Return to index of stories...


PLANE EVAC-VO TOPS


PASSENGERS ARE FORCED TO ABANDON A PLANE AND NOW SOME ARE WONDERING WILL BOEING BE FORCED TO DO THE SAME?

A BOEING 787 DREAMLINER WAS QUICKLY EVACUATED AFTER IT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN WESTERN JAPAN.

THIS IS DRAMATIC CELL PHONE VIDEO TAKEN BY ONE OF THE PASSENGERS.

THERE ARE REPORTS THAT FIVE PASSENGERS SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. Return to index of stories...


DREAM LINER PROBLEMS-2 SHOT


NOW THE DREAM LINER'S BIGGEST CUSTOMERS - JAPAN AIRLINES AND A-N-A SAYS THEY ARE GROUNDING ALL THEIR 787 PLANES BECAUSE OF

SAFETY CONCERNS.

ITS JUST THE LATEST IN THE STRING OF INCIDENTS THAT ARE PROVING TO BE A NIGHTMARE FOR THE AMERICAN COMPANY.

AKIKO FUJITA REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


DREAM LINER PROBLEMS-PKG


The latest incident came mid-flight - on board this ANA Dreamliner bound for

Tokyo.

The airline says a battery warning light went off - less than an hour after

take-off.

Then came the smell of smoke.

A smoke alert, finally forced pilots to make an emergency landing in western

Japan - and evacuate all 137 people on board, using an emergency chute.

"NATS from press conference"

Hours later - ANA apologized for the incident, saying they would ground all

17 of its Dreamliners indefinitely, joining rival Japan Airlines, who said *

they would halt all 7 of their dreamliners.

The news follows a week - riddled with problems for Boeing.

Last Monday, a fire broke out aboard a Tokyo-bound flight in Boston. The

next day - a fuel leak.

A cracked cockpit window and faulty brake system have grounded several

flights in Japan.

The Dreamliner was supposed to be a game-changer for Boeing - the company's

most fuel-efficient jet, with more than 800 orders to date.

But just a year after take-off, the problems have raised serious questions

about its safety. Return to index of stories...


DREAM LINER PROBLEMS-ONCAM


AKIKO FUJITA REPORTING.

THE F-A-A HAS LAUNCHED ITS OWN INVESTIGATION INTO THE 787.

IN A STATEMENT LAST NIGHT, THE AGENCY SAID IT WAS MONITORING REPORTS OF THE LATEST INCIDENT IN

JAPAN - AND PLANNED TO INCLUDE THE INFORMATION IN A "COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW" OF THE DREAMLINER. Return to index of stories...


ENERGY DRINKS-VO


THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE SEEKING EMERGENCY TREATMENT AFTER CONSUMING ENERGY DRINKS HAS DOUBLED NATIONWIDE IN A RECENT FOUR-YEAR SPAN.

THAT'S ACCORDING TO A NEW FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STUDY.

IT FOUND THAT FROM 2007 TO 2011, THE NUMBER OF EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS INVOLVING THE BEVERAGES SHOT UP FROM ABOUT 10 THOUSAND TO MORE THAN 20 THOUSAND.

MOST OF THOSE CASES INVOLVED TEENS OR YOUNG ADULTS.

THE REPORT CALLS ENERGY DRINK CONSUMPTION A "RISING PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM" THAT CAN CAUSE INSOMNIA, NERVOUSNESS, HEADACHE, FAST HEARTBEAT AND SEIZURES. Return to index of stories...


GPS PILLS-ONCAM


PRESCRIPTION PILLS MAY SOON COME WITH G-P-S TRACKING.

THE NEW YORK POLICE DEPARTMENT WANTS PHARMACIES IN AND AROUND THE CITY TO FIGHT PRESCRIPTION DRUG THEFTS BY STOCKING PILL BOTTLES FITTED WITH G-P-S TRACKING CHIPS.

THE DEPARTMENT IS CONCERNED ABOUT A GROWING POTENTIAL FOR CRIMES RELATED TO THE BLACK MARKET FOR PAINKILLERS AND OTHER HIGHLY ADDICTIVE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

INVESTIGATORS SAY DURING A PHARMACY ROBBERY OR BURGLARY, POLICE WOULD BE ABLE TO TRACK THE LOOT. Return to index of stories...


TARGET RECALL-VO


TARGET IS RECALLING ABOUT 560-THOUSAND OF THESE TWO-PIECE PAJAMA SETS.

THE P-JS FAIL TO MEET FEDERAL FLAMMABILITY STANDARDS FOR CHILDREN'S SLEEP WEAR, WHICH POSES A BURN HAZARD TO CHILDREN.

THEY WERE SOLD SOLD LAST YEAR FROM AUGUST THROUGH NOVEMBER. Return to index of stories...


BUGABOO RECALL-VO TOPS


BUGABOO IS RECALLING MORE THAN 50-THOUSAND CAMELEON AND DONKEY MODEL STROLLERS SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.

A BUTTON ON THE CARRY HANDLE CAN BECOME DISENGAGED, CAUSING THE HANDLE TO DETACH AND POSING A FALL AND CHOKING HAZARD TO YOUNG CHILDREN.

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FACEBOOK GRAPHIC SEARCH-OC SOT OC


FACEBOOK HAS A NEW SEARCH FEATURE.

IT'S CALLED GRAPH SEARCH.

THE TOOL LETS USERS SEARCH THEIR SOCIAL CONNECTIONS FOR INFORMATION THAT THEIR FRIENDS HAVE SHARED.

FACEBOOK C-E-O MARK ZUCKERBERG SAYS THE NEW FEATURE JUST MAKES SENSE.

Before today and before having tools like this that was really just one half of the equation. Whereas now, people are going to have the ability to discover and make all these new connections. It's a really big, new thing for Facebook.

GRAPH SEARCH IS RUNNING IN BETA FOR NOW-- USERS WILL HAVE TO GET ON A WAITLIST TO ACCESS IT.

FACEBOOK PLANS TO KEEP TWEAKING THE PRODUCT BASED ON FEEDBACK FROM BETA USERS.

IT'S NOT CLEAR JUST HOW LONG THE ROLLOUT WILL TAKE. Return to index of stories...


VIDEO GAME TAX-OC NATS VO


ONE LAWMAKER WANTS VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES TO BE TAXED IN RESPONSE TO THE DEADLY CONNECTICUT SCHOOL SHOOTING.

nats of video game

REPUBLICAN MISSOURI STATE REPRSENTATIVE DIANE FRANKLIN SAYS A ONE PERCENT SALES TAX WOULD FINANCE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT MEASURES TO CURB MASS SHOOTINGS.

THE TAX WOULD BE CHARGED ON VIDEO GAMES RATED TEEN, MATURE, AND ADULT ONLY BY THE ENTERTAINMENT SOFTWARE RATING BOARD.

SIMILAR LEGISLATION TO TAX VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES FAILED IN OKLAHOMA AND NEW MEXICO IN RECENT YEARS. Return to index of stories...


PAYROLL TAXES-OC SOT VO WIPE


IF YOU GOT A PAYCHECK SINCE THE NEW YEAR, YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED YOU'RE GETTING A LITTLE LESS THAN YOU THOUGHT.

THE REASON?

A PAYROLL TAX CUT WAS NOT RENEWED BY CONGRESS.

"To have less coming home and everything's. walking out your door costs a fortune."

STARTING JANUARY 1ST, SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES WENT UP TO 6 POINT 2 PERCENT. THAT'S UP FROM 4 POINT 2 PERCENT FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS.

THAT'S BILLIONS AIMED AT PROPPING UP THE AILING SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM.

ONE MAN WHO HANDLES PAYROLL CHECKS FOR ABOUT A HUNDRED COMPANIES AND HAS RECEIVED DOZENS OF ANGRY CALLS. Return to index of stories...


PAYROLL TAXES-SOT VO


Shocked and upset, especially people who are payday to payday. and are counting on a certain amount of take home pay. and all of a sudden it's less than they anticipated."

PEOPLE MAY BE ABLE TO BOOST THE AMOUNT THAT YOU GET EVERY MONTH BY CHANGING YOUR INCOME TAX WITHHOLDING WITH YOUR EMPLOYER.

BUT IT COULD MEAN THAT YOU'LL OWE TAXES AT THE END OF THE YEAR. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA LINO TAXATION-VO


PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS PLANS TO SWAP OUT HIS PRESIDENTIAL LICENSE PLATES.

A WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL SAYS, AS OF THIS WEEKEND, THE PRESIDENTIAL LIMO WILL BE SPORTING THE MESSAGE "TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION".

THE D-C CITY COUNCIL PETITIONED THE PRESIDENT LAST WEEK TO MAKE THE CHANGE RIGHT AWAY SINCE MILLIONS WILL WATCH HIS PRESIDENTIAL MOTORCADE DURING MONDAY'S INAUGURATION.

THE "TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION" SLOGAN REFERS TO D-C'S DELEGATE THAT DOES NOT HAVE VOTING PRIVILEGES ON THE HOUSE FLOOR.

PRESIDENT CLINTON HAD THE SLOGAN ON HIS PLATES, BUT PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH HAD THE PHRASE REMOVED FROM HIS TAG. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR-----


FIRST TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK.NOW CELL PHONE GRIDLOCK.

NEXT AT ELEVEN WE'LL SHOW YOU HOW PRESIDENT OBAMA'S INAUGURATION COULD CAUSE CELL PHONE NETWORKS TO GRIND TO A HALT AND WHY IT COULD HAPPEN TO US RIGHT HERE.

nats of guy kissing people

SPREADING THE LOVE NOW ONE FLORIDA MAN COULD LOSE HIS FREEDOM.

WE'LL SHOW YOU THE INTERNET PRANKS THAT POLICE ARE NOW SAYING TOO HOT FOR SOCIETY. Return to index of stories...


A) CELL GRIDLOCK-2 SHOT VO


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B) WEDGIE PRANK-NATS VO


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CELL GRIDLOCK-PLASMA


HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OR EXPERIENCED CELL PHONE GRIDLOCK?

IT HAPPENS WHEN THERE ARE TOO MANY SMART PHONE USERS IN ONE SPOT TRYING TO GET CONNECTED.

CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDERS PREDICT PRESIDENT OBAMA'S INAUGURATION NEXT WEEK MAY BE JUST ONE OF THOSE MOMENTS.

SANDRA ENDO BRINGS US SOME INSIGHT. Return to index of stories...


CELL GRIDLOCK-PKG


IT'S THE PICTURE EVERYONE WILL WANT TO CAPTURE./ppPRESIDENT OBAMA'S SWEARING IN FOR A SECOND TERM. /ppAND CELL PHONE PROVIDERS ARE GEARING UP FOR THOSE COMING WITH CAMERAS AND SMARTPHONES IN HAND. /pp"Everybody wants to post pictures so that their family can see they were here. People want to check the weather. People want to check how the transit system is doing and all of those capabilities are done through aps on their smart phones or tablets." /ppIT'LL BE A SMALLER CROWD THAN THE HISTORIC 1.8 MILLION PEOPLE WHO WATCHED HIS FIRST INAUGURATION BUT HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS WILL DESCEND ON THE NATION'S CAPITAL ON MONDAY./ppIF YOU'RE ONE IN A THRONG OF PEOPLE ON THE NATIONAL MALL DURING THE INAUGURATION, TRY POSTING YOUR PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK, IT MAY BE SLOW GOING. /pp"You're going to experience slow data speeds because everybody is trying to do the same thing." /pp

pi. /pithey want to be able to talk, they want to be able to send their pictures they want to be able to send their text messages."/ppCELL PHONE PROVIDERS ARE HOPING TO PREVENT SERVICE DISRUPTIONS LIKE FOUR YEARS AGO AND THEY'RE PUTTING UP TOWERS LIKE THESE, AROUND THE NATIONAL MALL TO HANDLE THE CROWD. MOST PEOPLE WILL BE COMING WITH MORE THAN ONE DEVICE. /pp"Since the last inauguration, we have built additional permanent cell sites serving this area, we have added capacity to existing cell sites, and then we have added temporary locations like we have here."/ppSERVICE PROVIDERS ALSO PUT UP TEMPORARY TOWERS AT OTHER BIG EVENTS LIKE THE SUPERBOWL AND NASCAR RACES./ppTHE EXTRA CELL TOWERS ALSO ENSURE COMMUNICATION FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS./ppAT ANY BIG EVENT, EXPERTS RECOMMEND NOT MAKING PHONE CALLS IF POSSIBLE, LEAVING FREQUENCIES OPEN FOR 911 CALLS. /ppBUT, IF YOU ABSOLUTELY WANT TO SHARE THE EXCITEMENT? /pp"Text is really the best thing. That doesn't take up very much bandwidth at all, it can go very quickly and you can actually probably get a response." /ppTHE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE WANTS PEOPLE TO STAY PLUGGED IN; IT LAUNCHED A NEW SMARTPHONE APP WHICH PROVIDES KEY INFORMATION REGARDING ROAD CLOSURES, INAUGURAL EVENTS, AND EVEN PORT-A-POTTY LOCATIONS. IT CAN EVEN BE USED OFFLINE, TO PREVENT CROWDING DATA CONNECTIONS. /ppSERVICE PROVIDERS RECOMMEND TAKING ALL THE PICTURES AND VIDEOS YOU WANT, BUT UPLOAD THEM ONCE YOU GET BACK HOME. /pp Return to index of stories...


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WEATHER-WX WALL


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.

COOLER WEATHER JUST AROUND THE CORNER

One more day of 80 degree weather is in the forecast for Wednesday, and some substantial weather change will start on Thursday.

The daytime forecast for Wednesday looks partly cloudy with a high of 82 degrees once again. This will make for 14 days of 80 degree weather this month!

On Thursday the forecast weather maps show a cold front moving toward Florida. This time the front is expected to move through the state and by Friday we will see noticeably cooler air move down the peninsula.

A few rain showers are possible on Thursday as the front arrives and high temperatures top out in the 70's.

Skies will be cloudy on Thursday and some lingering clouds will be around on Friday.

As you make your plans for the weekend, expect daytime highs in the 70's and overnight lows dropping back into the mid and lower 50's.

The cooler weather that is in store for this weekend is what I will call the "Southwest Florida Standard" for mid January. However, indications point to even cooler weather possible by the middle of next week. Return to index of stories...


DISTRACTED FLYING-VO


BRAND NEW AT ELEVEN.

AUTHORITIES ARE TAKING THE FIGHT AGAINST DISTRACTED DRIVING TO THE SKIES.

A NEW F-A-A PROPOSAL IS AIMED AT PROHIBITING AIRLINE PILOTS FROM USING PERSONAL ELECTRONICS AT ANY TIME DURING A FLIGHT.

CURRENT RULES BAR THE USE OF ANY GADGETS ONLY DURING CRITICAL PHASES OF FLIGHT LIKE TAKEOFF AND LANDING.

THE NEW PLAN IS A DIRECT RESULT OF RECENT AIRLINE INCIDENTS INVOLVING DISTRACTIONS FROM ELECTRONICS LIKE COMPUTERS AND CELL PHONES.

ONE INFAMOUS 2009 INCIDENT INVOLVED A DISTRACTED NORTHWEST CREW WHO OVERSHOT THEIR DESTINATION BY 150 MILES. Return to index of stories...


NY BUS DRIVER STRIKE-OC NATS VO


MORE THAN 8 THOUSAND SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN NEW YORK CITY ARE NOW ON STRIKE.

nats of strikers

THE STRIKE BEGAN THIS MORNING MEANING SOME 152 THOUSAND STUDENTS, MANY DISABLED, HAVE TO FIND OTHER WAYS TO GET TO SCHOOL.

MOST OF THE CITY'S ROUGHLY ONE MILLION PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OR WALK TO SCHOOL.

THE CITY HAS PUT ITS CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE BUS COMPANIES UP FOR BID, AIMING TO CUT COSTS.

THE UNION SAYS DRIVERS COULD SUDDENLY LOSE THEIR JOBS WHEN CONTRACTS EXPIRE IN JUNE. Return to index of stories...


EXTREME EATING-VO WIPE


ONE GROUP IS RELEASING ITS LIST OF THE UN-HEALTHIEST RESTAURANT MEALS IN AMERICA.

THE CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST CLAIMS YOU'LL GET MORE THAN 6-THOUSAND MILLIGRAMS OF SALT -- A FOUR-DAY SUPPLY -- WHEN YOU ORDER THE FULL RACK OF BABY BACK RIBS AT CHILI'S.

THE DISH COMES WITH HOMESTYLE FRIES AND CINNAMON APPLES.

ORDER EITHER THE BISTRO SHRIMP PASTA OR THE CRISPY CHICKEN COSTOLETTA AT THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY. AND YOU'LL GET CALORIES THAN YOU'D NEED IN AN ENTIRE DAY. Return to index of stories...


EXTREME EATING-SOT VO


We try to take Americans by the lapels and shake them and say, you know, be careful. if you want to eat these meals, fine, but you should know what you're getting."

IN A STATEMENT -- THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION SAID IT'S COMMITTED TO TAKING A PROACTIVE ROLE IN HELPING THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY ADDRESS FOOD AND HEALTHY LIVING, INCLUDING OBESITY. Return to index of stories...


HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-ON CAM


ANOTHER COURT HEARING FOR LINDSAY LOHAN.

THE ACTRESS, WHO HAS BATTLED DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND VARIOUS LEGAL PROBLEMS FOR YEARS, NOW COULD BE LOOKING AT MONTHS IN JAIL.

AND WOULD JESSICA SIMPSON'S EXPERIENCES MAKE YOU LAUGH?

WELL THAT'S WHAT TV PRODUCERS ARE HOPING.

MELISA RANEY HAS MORE IN HOLLYWOOD MINUTE. Return to index of stories...


HOLLYWOOD MINUTE-PKG


ATTORNEYS FOR LINDSAY LOHAN ENTERED A "NOT GUILTY" PLEA WEDNESDAY IN A LOS ANGELES COURT.

THE TROUBLED ACTRESS WAS NOT AT THE ARRAIGNMENT ON CHARGES STEMMING FROM A CAR ACCIDENT LAST SUMMER.

THE MOST SERIOUS OF THE CHARGES ACCUSES LOHAN OF GIVING FALSE INFORMATION TO A POLICE OFFICER WHO WAS INVESTIGATING THE CRASH.

THAT TRIGGERED PROCEEDINGS INTO WHETHER SHE HAD VIOLATED HER PROBATION ON A 20-11 SHOPLIFTING CONVICTION INVOLVING THEFT OF A NECKLACE.

LOHAN IS REQUIRED TO TO ATTEND A JANUARY PRE-TRIAL HEARING. THE TRIAL ITSELF IS SET FOR LATE FEBRUARY.

IF THE ACTRESS IS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF HER PROBATION - SHE COULD BE LOOKING AT UP TO 245 DAYS IN JAIL.

BETTER NEWS FOR JESSICA SIMPSON!

THE SINGER AND ACTRESS IS GETTING A NEW COMEDY SHOW ON N-B-C.

THE PROGRAM IS INSPIRED BY REAL EVENTS IN SIMPSON'S LIFE.

IN A STATEMENT SHE SAID SHE WAS EXCITED AND BELIEVES THE NEW SHOW WILL HAVE FOLKS LAUGHING.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER SAYS BEING GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA made him a better actor.

THE AUSTRIAN-BORN FORMER BODY BUILDER AND ACTION STAR RAN THE GOLDEN STATE FROM 20-03 TO 2011.

AT THE PREMIERE FOR HIS NEW MOVIE - THE LAST STAND - SCHWARZENEGGER DESCRIBED HIMSELF AS OLDER AND WISER THAN WHEN HE LEFT ACTING TO PURSUE POLITICS.

YOU BE THE JUDGE. AT 65 ARNOLD'S GOT TOP BILLING IN"THE LAST STAND" -- BUT IT'S HIS FIRST LEADING MAN ROLE IN YEARS.

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NASA LAUNCH PAD-VO WIPE


NASA HAS JUST DECIDED TO ABANDON ONE OF THE MOST HISTORIC STRUCTURES IN AMERICA. THE LAUNCH PAD WHERE THE FIRST JOURNEY TO THE MOON BEGAN.

LAUNCH COMPLEX 39-A WAS ALSO THE STARTING POINT FOR MANY SHUTTLE FLIGHTS.

THE LAUNCH PAD WAS TO BE USED FOR NASA'S PLANNED SUPER-ROCKET, BUT NOW THOSE FUTURE LAUNCHES WILL BE LIMITED TO PAD 39-B, THE OTHER FORMER SHUTTLE AND APOLLO LAUNCH PAD. Return to index of stories...


NASA LAUNCH PAD-SOT VO


Emotionally, it's hard for people. We've had people that spent 30 or 40 years babying this system."

OTHER FACILITIES AT THE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER COULD BE DEMOLISHED IN THE WAKE OF THE ENDING OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE PROGRAM. Return to index of stories...


WEDGIE PRANK-OC NATS VO WIPE


AN 18-YEAR-OLD FLORIDA MAN WAS ARRESTED FOR A SERIES OF PRANKS THAT HE VIDEOTAPED AND POSTED ON THE INTERNET.

nats of him kissing people

nats of him trust falling

THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE PRANKS THE TEEN POSTED TO THE INTERNET.KISSING RANDOM PEOPLE AND PERFORMING TRUST FALLS ON THE UNSUSPECTING.

BUT POLICE SAY CHARLES ROSS CROSSED A LINE WHEN HE GAVE PEOPLE AT A MOVIE THEATER WEDGIES.

MANATEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARRESTED HIM. Return to index of stories...


WEDGIE PRANK-2 SOTS VO


It was a joke I was playing. It doesn't mean it's OK, what I was doing. I think it was fairs.

It's touching of another human being when that person does not want to be touched. This person did not want to get a wedgie. Who would want to get a wedgie?

DESPITE HIS ARREST, ROSS SAYS HE WILL KEEP MAKING VIDEOS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FIVE------


HAVE YOU COME DOWN WITH THE FLU?

WANT TO KNOW WHO GAVE IT TO YOU?

THE ANSWER MAY BE FOUND IN YOUR POCKET.

WE'LL INTRODUCE YOU TO SOME SMART PHONE APPS THAT CLAIM TO RAT OUT THOSE SPREADING THE VIRUS. Return to index of stories...


A) FLU APP-2 SHOT VO


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FLU APP-2 SHOT TRAFFIC


FLU SEASON IS SWEEPING THE NATION -- AND NOW, YOU CAN WATCH IT HAPPEN IN

REAL TIME ON THE INTERNET.

JONATHAN BLOOM HAS A LOOK AT SOME "FREE" HIGH TECH TOOLS THAT CAN TRACK FLU CASES RIGHT DOWN TO THE STREET THEY'RE ON -- AND EVEN TELL YOU WHO MIGHT'VE GOTTEN YOU SICK. Return to index of stories...


FLU APP-PKG


" 1339 so i'm sitting at home -- i'm feeling pretty miserable --

just sick, horrible. "

LAST WEEK, VENTUREBEAT WRITER CHRISTINA FARR CALLED IN SICK.

AND SHE BEGAN WONDERING. WHO "GOT" HER SICK?

TURNS OUT THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT -- A FACEBOOK APP -- CALLED "HELP -- MY

FRIEND GAVE ME THE FLU!"

CHRISTINA FARR-VENTUREBEAT WRITER

" 2326 it'll scrape all the data from your difft social networks, it

'll start looking for the telltale signs, seach terms like sneeze, cold, flu

. -36 "

IN A FEW SECONDS, CHRISTINA GOT A LIST OF FOUR LIKELY SUSPECTS WHO'VE

POSTED ABOUT BEING SICK.

" 2404 so um sorry guys, but i'm gonna be avoiding you for the next

couple of weeks. -07 "

CRAWLING FACEBOOK AND TWITTER FOR POSTS ABOUT FEELING ILL, ANOTHER APP

CALLED GERM TRACKER PLOTS LIKELY FLU CASES ON A MAP.

" 55 people do post on fb and esp twitter these short little status

updates just saying feeling pretty miserable and mentioning they might be

workging from home. -03 so these apps can pick up on that. 1806 "

ANOTHER MAP CALLED FLU NEAR YOU RELIES ON 40-THOUSAND VOLUNTEERS TO

REPORT EVERY WEEK IF "THEY" HAVE THE FLU.

JUST CLICK ON ANY CITY.

" 1928 and it will show you whether the flu risk is high or not, and

whether the people around you are sick. -33 "

BUT FARR SAYS HER FAVORITE COMES FROM "GOOGLE" -- A MAP THAT SHOWS WHO'S

"SEARCHING" FOR FLU SYMPTOMS OR REMEDIES.

" 1555 people are asking, you know how do i get a fever down or what

kind of medications should i take for the flu. -1600 and google's updating

every single day. 1602 "

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" 403 increasingly we're recog in pub health is that you need

everything. what we really want to be able to do is to triangulate what the

numbers axly are. and that takes a combination of tradl methods as well as

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TOSS TO NOON TEASE-2-SHOT PLASMA


NBC 2 NEWS AT NOON IS NEXT!

STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS HERE WITH A PREVIEW. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT NOON TEASE-ON CAM AT DESK


NEXT AT NOON - NBC2 WAITING ON PRESIDENT OBAMA TO MAKE NEW RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN IT COMES TO GUN LAWS.

WE'LL BRING THE PRESIDENT'S COMMENTS TO YOU LIVE.

MEANTIME - FAMILIES OF THE SANDY HOOK VICTIMS ARE AT THE WHITE HOUSE FOR TODAY'S BIG ANNOUNCEMENT TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE.

ALSO - KEEPING OUR YOUNGEST STUDENTS SAFE.

NEW AT NOON - A LIVE REPORT ON LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ASSIGNED TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

WE'LL ALSO HEAD TO LONDON - WHERE POLICE CALL IT "SOMETHING OF A MIRACLE" THAT THERE WEREN'T MORE DEATHS AND INJURIES WHEN A HELICOPTER FELL ON A CROWDED STREET.

AND HAVE YOU NOTICED - YOUR PAYCHECKS ARE SMALLER?

IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T HEARD - WHY UNCLE SAM IS GETTING MORE OF YOUR HARD EARNED DOLLARS.

AND WE KNOW THE FLU'S BEEN BAD THIS YEAR - NEW AT NOON WHAT SOME SPORTS TEAMS ARE DOING TO KEEP PLAYERS HEALTHY.

PLUS - YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST - THE NEWS AT NOON IS NEXT! Return to index of stories...


NOON TZA) president on guns-vo


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NOON TZB) lee deputies at schools.-votops


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NOON TZC) helo crash update-votops


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CLOSE-2-SHOT PLASMA


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