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ANCHOR SUPERS CHICAGO WAREHOUSE FIRE-VO
KEY LIST CT PLANE CRASH SURVIVORS-VOTOPS
HL1) CLINTON TESTIFIES-TRX VOTOPS TEASE THREE-2 SHOT
HL2) BONITA CRASH-TRX VOTOPS TZ3 A) GEN ALLEN CLEARED-VO
HL3) GOVERNOR SCOTT-TRX VOTOPS TZ3 B) RILYA WILSON-SS TOPS
OPEN-CLIP DR. OZ LOOKLIVE TEASE-SOTTOPS
WEATHER TOSS-2 SHOT GEN TRX TO BREAK-CLIP
FIRST WEATHER-WXCTR OPEN-CLIP
CLINTON TESTIFIES ON BENGHAZI-ONCAM TOP STORIES-HLF SCR RVL
CLINTON TESTIFIES ON BENGHAZI-PKG RILYA WILSON -VO SS
RUBIO QUESTIONING-VOTOPS GLEN ALLEN CLEARED-PLASMA
DEBT CEILING-VO GLEN ALLEN CLEARED-PKG
GOV. SCOTT TEACHER PAY LOOK AHEAD-TRX ONCAM DEBT CEILING-ONCAM
GOV. SCOTT TEACHER PAY LOOK AHEAD-TRAFFIC DEBT CEILING-PKG
GOV. SCOTT TEACHER PAY LOOK AHEAD-VO CG LEE CO. MULLS CUTTING IMPACT FEES-VO
GOV. SCOTT TEACHER PAY LOOK AHEAD-TRAFFIC LEE SCHOOLS HEALTH CLINIC-VO
STOCKS-LIVE LEE SCHOOLS HEALTH CLINIC-SOT VO
BONITA CAR FIRE FATAL-TRX OC DBX ISRAEL ELECTIONS-TRX VO
BONITA CAR FIRE FATAL-REM MALI CONFLICT-VOTOPS
BONITA CAR FIRE FATAL-VO WARNING TO N.KOREA-VOTOPS
BONITA CAR FIRE FATAL-SOT VO DALLAS COWBOYS PLAYER DUI-VO
BONITA CAR FIRE FATAL-REM MO BILL TO REQUIRE PARENTS TO REPORT GUNS-VO
EMBEZZLEMENT ARREST-SS MO BILL TO REQUIRE PARENTS TO REPORT GUNS-SOT VO
RAzor blade arrest-oncam LYNX SHIP FIRST TOUR-NATVO
KINGS HWY CRASH FOLO-(3) SS LYNX SHIP FIRST TOUR-SOT VO
ALLIGATOR ALLEY FATAL FOLO-VO UP WITH THE PEOPLE LOST HOMES-VO
ALLIGATOR ALLEY FATAL FOLO-SOT VO UP WITH THE PEOPLE LOST HOMES-SOT VO
BONITA DEATH INVESTIGATION-VO TEASE FOUR-2 SHOT
CREDIT CARD THEFT SUSPECT-(3) SS TZ4 A) MAN BEGS FOR A TRANSPLANT-SOT VO
CAPE CORAL FORD'S GARAGE-VO TZ4 B)-VOTOPS
10K EDISON DEGREE PROGRAM-TRX ONCAM GEN TRX TO BREAK-CLIP
10K EDISON DEGREE PROGRAM-REM LIVE MAN BEGS FOR KIDNEY-ON CAM
10K EDISON DEGREE PROGRAM-MINI PKG MAN BEGS FOR KIDNEY-PKG
10K EDISON DEGREE PROGRAM-REM LIVE FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP
TEASE ONE-2 SHOT FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
TZ1 A) MIAMI SMASH AND GRAB-VO HEALTHCAST-CLIP
TZ1 B) CAR LOAN RATES-VOTOPS KIDNEY CELL RESEARCH-VO
WEATHER-STC ALCOHOL AND SLEEP-VOTOPS
GEN TRX TO BREAK-CLIP SLEEP AND BEING NICE-VOTOPS
MARKET WATCH-PKG IPAD SPEECH THERAPY-ON CAM
MIAMI SMASH AND GRAB-TRX VO IPAD SPEECH THERAPY-PKG
MIAMI SMASH AND GRAB-SOT VO FARGO ND COLD-VO
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP COMING UP @ 4-CLIP
FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL A)-VO
CAR LOAN RATES-CG OC B)-VOTOPS-WIPE
CAR LOAN RATES-PKG C)-VOTOPS
ATT BID FOR RIVAL ALLTEL-VO TOP STORY 1-TRXVO TOPS
IPOTTY-VOTOPS TOP STORY 2-VOTOPS
TEASE TWO-2 SHOT TOP STORY 3-VOTOPS
TZ2 A) TEXAS SHOOTING-VO TOP STORY 4-VOTOPS
TZ2 B) CHICAGO WAREHOUS FIRE AND ICE-VOTOPS MARKET WATCH-SATLIVE
GMA TEXAS SHOOTING-ON CAM CLOSE-3-SHOT
GMA TEXAS SHOOTING-PKG END TIME------------
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HL1) CLINTON TESTIFIES-TRX VOTOPS


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HL2) BONITA CRASH-TRX VOTOPS


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HL3) GOVERNOR SCOTT-TRX VOTOPS


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OPEN-CLIP


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WEATHER TOSS-2 SHOT


GOOD AFTERNOON EVERYONE - A COOL START TO THE DAY - AND A LOT OF SUNSHINE RIGHT NOW.

I'M HEATHER TURCO.

AND I'M STACEY DEFFENBAUGH - AFTER A STRETCH OF WARM WEATHER - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS ENJOYING SOME COOLER TEMPS.

SO HOW LONG WILL THEY LAST.

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FIRST WEATHER-WXCTR


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CLINTON TESTIFIES ON BENGHAZI-ONCAM


RIGHT NOW, SECRETARY OF STATE HILARY CLINTON IS ON CAPITOL HILL, TESTIFYING ON THE ATTACKS ON THE U.S. CONSULATE IN LIBYA THAT KILLED AMBASSADOR CHRIS STEVENS AND THREE OTHER AMERICANS.

SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO APPEAR LAST MONTH, BUT COULD NOT BECAUSE OF HEALTH ISSUES.

NBC'S DANIELLE LEIGH HAS MORE FROM WASHINGTON. Return to index of stories...


CLINTON TESTIFIES ON BENGHAZI-PKG


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RUBIO QUESTIONING-VOTOPS


A LOT OF BUZZ THIS AFTERNOON

ABOUT TWO POSSIBLE RIVALS IN THE 2016 PRESIDENTAL RACE SQUARING OFF AT THE HEARING THIS MORNING.

SENATOR MARCO RUBIO WAS ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE PANEL QUESTIONING SECRETARY CLINTON.

PEOPLE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ISLE SAY RUBIO AND CLINTON ARE FRONTRUNNERS FOR THEIR PARTIES. Return to index of stories...


DEBT CEILING-VO


SOMETHING WE'RE WATCHING CLOSELY - TODAY THE HOUSE VOTES TO DELAY A POLITICAL BATTLE OVER THE DEBT CEILING BY INCREASING THE GOVERNMENT'S BORROWING POWER INTO MAY.

THE BILL WOULD ALLOW THE GOVERNMENT TO BORROW MORE MONEY.

IT ALSO CUTS PAY FOR LAWMAKERS IF THEY CAN'T PASS A BUDGET BY TAX DAY - APRIL 15TH.

IT'S STILL NOT KNOWN IF A TEMPORARY EXTENSION IS ENOUGH TO PREVENT ANOTHER CREDIT DOWNGRADE. Return to index of stories...


GOV. SCOTT TEACHER PAY LOOK AHEAD-TRX ONCAM


THIS AFTERNOON, GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT WILL ANNOUNCE HIS PLAN TO GET A PAY-RAISE FOR FLORIDA TEACHERS.

NBC-2'S CLAY MILLER IS FOLLOWING THIS STORY.

HE JOINS US IN THE STUDIO RIGHT NOW WITH DETAILS.

CLAY. Return to index of stories...


GOV. SCOTT TEACHER PAY LOOK AHEAD-TRAFFIC


GOOD AFTERNOON HEATHER.

IT SOUNDS LIKE POSITIVE NEWS -- BUT, PUBLIC EDUCATION OFFICIALS ARE HOLDING OFF ON EXCITEMENT FOR NOW. Return to index of stories...


GOV. SCOTT TEACHER PAY LOOK AHEAD-VO CG


GOVERNOR SCOTT WILL MAKE THE ANNOUNCEMENT AT AN ORLANDO AREA SCHOOL.

DURING HIS FIRST YEAR IN OFFICE, SCOTT CUT 1-POINT-3 BILLION FROM K THROUGH 12 FUNDING.

THE NEXT YEAR, THE HE ADDED ONE BILLION BACK.

EARLIER THIS MONTH, THE SCOTT SAID HE HOPES LAWMAKERS WILL AGAIN INCREASE SPENDING IN THE K-12 EDUCATION BUDGET. Return to index of stories...


GOV. SCOTT TEACHER PAY LOOK AHEAD-TRAFFIC


THE LEE COUNTY TEACHERS' UNION PRESIDENT MARK CASTELLANO TELLS NBC-2 HE DOESN'T HAVE A LOT OF FAITH IN THE PLAN WITHOUT BETTER DETAILS.

WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT GOVERNOR SCOTT COMES UP WITH LATER TODAY RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2.

I'M CLAY MILLER, BACK TO YOU. Return to index of stories...


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BONITA CAR FIRE FATAL-TRX OC DBX


NEW AT NOON, WE'RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT A FIERY CRASH IN BONITA SPRINGS LAST NIGHT.

IT HAPPENED OFF WELLFIELD ROAD NEAR THE LIBERTY YOUTH RANCH.

NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US LIVE AT NOON WITH MORE ON THE MAN WHO CALLED 9-1-1.

FOR SCRIPT PURPOSES -- IT'S BEST TO SAY OFF WELLFIELD ROAD NEAR THE LIBERTY YOUTH RANCH IN BONITA SPRINGS.

A CAR CRASHES, BURST INTO FLAMES,

AND THE VICTIM WHO DIED WAS SO BADLY BURNED, INVESTIGATORS ARE NOT ABLE TO I-D THE BODY YET OR THE VEHICLE INVOLVED.

CHECK OUT THE CRASH SCENE OVERNIGHT IN A RURAL AREA OF BONITA SPRINGS.

OUR CREWS WERE KEPT BACK FROM THE CRASH SITE.

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES GOT ON SCENE JUST AFTER 8 LAST NIGHT, AND DISCOVERED A DEAD PERSON INSIDE THE VEHICLE.

DEPUTIES SAY THE CAR CRASHED, HIT SOME TREES AND CAUGHT FIRE.

ONLY ONE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED.

HERE'S A BETTER IDEA OF WHERE THIS HAPPENED. NEAR THE LIBERTY YOUTH RANCH IN BONITA.

THIS AREA IS DESOLATE WITH JUST A ONE LANE GRAVEL ROAD.

THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES THIS MORNING. Return to index of stories...


BONITA CAR FIRE FATAL-REM


THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ABOUT A MILE DOWN THIS ROAD.

AND IT'S HARD TO TELL HOW THIS PERSON ENDED UP THERE.

WE'VE BEEN TOLD THAT TYPICALLY THIS GATE IS LOCKED.

AND IT'S THE ONLY KNOWN ENTRANCE TO THE PROPERTY.

AND YOU CAN SEE THE SIGN HERE, THAT SAYS VEHICLES AREN'T ALLOWED. Return to index of stories...


BONITA CAR FIRE FATAL-VO


VO:

TAKE A LOOK AT THE SCENE THOUGH.

YOU CAN SEE THE CHARED TREES FROM THAT ACCIDENT.

I TALKED TO THE MAN WHO CALLED 9-1-1.

HE RUNS A TOMATO PACKING HOUSE THAT TAKES FOOD TO CATTLE THAT ARE ON THE PRESERVE.

HE SAYS NOBODY IS EVER BACK THERE.

HE SAW THE VEHICLE ON FIRE LAST NIGHT AND WAS SHOCKED TO HEAR LATER THAT A PERSON WAS INSIDE. Return to index of stories...


BONITA CAR FIRE FATAL-SOT VO


SOT: Jeff Taylor, Witness "I figured somebody stole a car and abondoned it and ran through the woods and ran away. I had no idea somebody was still in there." "It's scary" "Oh yeah, you're way out here in the woods and you don't expect anything like that." Return to index of stories...


BONITA CAR FIRE FATAL-REM


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EMBEZZLEMENT ARREST-SS


A FORMER OFFICE MANAGER IS ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLING MORE THAN A QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS FROM A GROUP OF LOCAL CAR DEALERSHIPS.

THIS WOMAN -- ASHLEY COFFEY, WAS ARRESTED SATURDAY AT HER MOTHER'S HOUSE IN TICE.

THE LEE COUNTY ECONOMIC CRIMES UNIT SAYS THAT BETWEEN 2008 AND 2012 COFFEY WOULD LOOK UP OLD CUSTOMER INFORMATION AND CUT REFUND CHECKS FOR HERSELF THROUGH BOGUS WARRANTIES.

SHE'S CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE GRAND THEFT. Return to index of stories...


RAzor blade arrest-oncam


IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WAS ARRESTED FOR BRINGING 100 RAZOR BLADES AND MARIJUANA TO SCHOOL.

DEPUTIES SAY THEY WERE ASKED TO SEARCH THE STUDENTS BAG -- THEY FOUND THE RAZORS, ONE GRAM OF MARIJUANA.

WHEN THE STUDENT WAS ASKED WHY HE BROUGH THE RAZORS TO SCHOOL, HE REPORTEDLY TOLD DEPUTIES, HE IS FASCINATED WITH SHARP OBJECTS AND USED THEM TO CUT THINGS.

THE STUDENT FACES FELONY CHARGES FOR BRINGING A WEAPON TO SCHOOL. Return to index of stories...


KINGS HWY CRASH FOLO-(3) SS


NBC2 WORKING TO GET NEW NEW DETAILS IN AN EARLY MORNING CHARLOTTE COUNTY CRASH.

HERE ARE SOME PICTURES FROM THE SCENE - TWO CARS WERE INVOLVED.

THREE PEOPLE WERE INJURED -- ONE OF THEM WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.

SOUTHBOUND KINGS HIGHWAY WAS SHUTDOWN AT I-75 FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR.

IT HAS SINCE REOPENED AND TRAFFIC IS RUNNING SMOOTHLY. Return to index of stories...


ALLIGATOR ALLEY FATAL FOLO-VO


A FATHER, AND HUSBAND FORECED TO DO THE UNTHINKABLE.

MAKE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR HIS WIFE AND 2 LITTLE GIRLS.

THEY DIED IN A CRASH THIS WEEK ON ALLIGATOR ALLEY.

4 YEAR OLD MADISON, IN THE PINK SHIRT, WAS TAKEN OFF LIFE SUPPORT LAST NIGHT.

HER MOM, CECLICIA AND SISTER RYLEE, WHO WAS 3 DIED ON MONDAY.

THEIR CAR WAS STUCK UPSIDE DOWN IN THE WATER FOR 30 BEFORE RESCUE CREWS ARRIVED.

INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE CECILIA WAS ABLE TO UNBUCKLE THE GIRLS SEAT BELTS BEFORE SHE LOST CONSICUSNESS.

HER HUSBAND AND THE GIRLS DAD WAS NOT WITH THEM. Return to index of stories...


ALLIGATOR ALLEY FATAL FOLO-SOT VO


Donald eagle, family friend

32:52 his faith will carry him through this but it's still something hell have to grow and learn and become a different kind of man from bc the family that was always there for him is no longer there 08

THE FUNERALS WILL TAKE PLACE IN FAMILYS HOME TOWN OF EUSTIS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA.

FRIENDS HAVE SET UP A FUND AT SUNTRUST BANK TO HELP PAY FOR FUNERAL COSTS.

WE HAVE PUT MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS. Return to index of stories...


BONITA DEATH INVESTIGATION-VO


THIS MORNING NBC-2 STAYING ON TOP OF A MYSTERIOUS DEATH INVESTIGATION IN BONITA SPRINGS.

CRIME SCENE VANS AND YELLOW TAPE REMAIN IN THE BONITA SPRINGS NEIGHBORHOOD THIS MORNING, FOUR DAYS AFTER A YOUNG WOMANS BODY WAS DISCOVERED

DETECTIVES ARE LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE AND TALKING TO NEIGHBORS ALONG OAKLAND DRIVE.

THE BODY OF 22 YEAR OLD DARLA MILLER WAS DISCOVERED SATURDAY MORNING IN A WOODED AREA ACROSS FROM THE MOBILE HOME WHICH IS ALSO TAPED OFF

YESTERDAY WE SPOKE TO ONE OF DARLA'S FRIENDS, WHO GOT A VERY TROUBLING PHONE CALL ABOUT HER DEATH.

Julia VanHouten, friend

"They told me she was raped, beaten, stuffed in a garbage can by the McDonald's that we go to everyday by 75."

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CREDIT CARD THEFT SUSPECT-(3) SS


LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE ON THE HUNT FOR THIS MAN.

HE'S ACCUSED OF STEALING A WALLET FROM A PERSON'S UNLOCKED CAR IN LEHIGH EARLIER THIS MONTH.

AUTHORITIES SAY HE THEN RACKED UP SEVERAL FRAUDULENT CHARGES AT VARIOUS AREA BUSINESSES.

THE MAN IS BELIEVED TO BE DRIVING A DARKER-COLORED, NEWER MODEL HYUNDAI AZERA.

IF YOU KNOW WHO HE IS, YOU ARE ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS AT 1-800-780-TIPS.

YOU COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR CASH REWARD. Return to index of stories...


CAPE CORAL FORD'S GARAGE-VO


A POPULAR BAR IN CAPE CORAL WILL SOON BE TRANSFORMED.

LEAPIN' LIZARD BAR & GRILLE WILL SCHEDULED TO BECOME TO NEWEST FORD'S GARAGE.

THE ORIGNIAL LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS, OPENED, LAST YEAR.

LEAPIN' LIZARD HAS BEEN OPEN ON CAPE CORAL PARKWAY EAST SINCE 2005. Return to index of stories...


10K EDISON DEGREE PROGRAM-TRX ONCAM


A LOCAL COLLEGE IS HOPPING ON BOARD GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT'S INIATIVE TO OFFER BACHELORS DEGREES FOR JUST TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

NBC 2 NICK CILETTI IS LIVE AT EDISON STATE COLLEGE IN FORT MYERS WITH NEW DETAILS.

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10K EDISON DEGREE PROGRAM-REM LIVE


TAKE LIVE

I JUST GOT DONE SPEAKING WITH EDISON STATE COLLEGE PRESIDENT JEFFREY ALLBRITTEN JUST MOMENTS AGO.

AND HE'S LAYING OUT WHAT MANY WOULD CONSIDER AN OPTIMISTIC PLAN TO REDUCE TUITION PRICES FOR CERTAIN 4-YEAR DEGREE.MAKING THEM JUST TEN THOUSAND OF THESE!

IT'S ALL PART OF A RECENT INITIATIVE FROM GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT.

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10K EDISON DEGREE PROGRAM-MINI PKG


TAKE PKG

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OSSANA SIMON

21:43-21:48

"I'm driving to Estero this morning. I have a client there."

OSSANA SIMON IS HITTING THE ROAD WITH HER CLEANING BUSINESS.

THE BUSINESS TAKES UP SO MUCH OF HER TIME -- THIS SINGLE MOTHER OF TWO HAS HAD TO PUT HER DREAMS OF GETTING A BUSINESS DEGREE ON HOLD.

SOT

OSSAN SIMON

16:20-16:26

"IT's not east coming to school, working, and taking care of the kids

BUT NOW -- SHE'S HOPING A NEW FINANCIAL INCENTIVE WILL HELP HER OR OTHER STUDENTS IN HER POSITION GET BACK IN CLASS

SOT

OSSANA SIMON

18:05-18:10

"A degree you can get for ten thousand dollars? Wow!"

EDISON STATE COLLEGE CONFIRMS TO NBC-2 IT WILL OFFICIALLY TAKE PART IN WHAT'S CALLED "GOVERNOR'S $10,000 DEGREE CHALLENGE."

GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT ANNOUNCED THE PLAN TWO MONTHS AGO -- PUSHING STATE COLLEGES ACROSS FLORIDA TO OFFER MORE AFFORDABLE DEGREES.

IN A STATEMENT.THE GOVERNOR SAID QUOTE

"As a former community college studnet myself, I know how important it is for us to keep costs low while working to connect students with degree fields that prepare them for great careers."

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OSSANA SIMON

15:53-16:04

"EDucation is pretty expensive nowadays. Looking at a 4-year degree for just $10,00.that's a great deal! Not only for students, but for parents as well."

OSSANA IS RIGHT --

ACCORDING TO CNN MONEY 51% OF COLLEGE STUDENT IN FLORIDA WALK AWAY WITH DEBT.

ON AVERAGE -- A FOUR YEAR DEGREE HERE AT EDISON COSTS STUDENTS ABOUT $13,000 IN TOTAL TUITION.

SO NOW THE QUESTION IS -- HOW WILL THE SCHOOL MAKE UP FOR THAT 3-THOUSAND DOLLAR DISCOUNT PER STUDENT?

SOT

JEFFREY ALLBRITTEN

EDISON STATE PRESIDENT

WILL WRITE OUT AFTER INTERVIEW

EDISON STATE COLLEGE PRESIDENT JEFFREY ALLBRITTEN ALSO SAYS HE HOPES THE DISCOUNT INCENTIVE.

SOT

BUT FOR HOPEFUL STUDENTS LIKE OSSANA.

NOT HAVING TO CLOSE THE BOOKS ON HER DREAMS ARE PRICELESS

SOT

OSSA;N;A SIMON

17:21--17:27

"IT's a great opportunity. Without a degree, there's no way you're gonna make any money out there." Return to index of stories...


10K EDISON DEGREE PROGRAM-REM LIVE


TAKE LIVE

NO WORD YET ON WHICH DEGREES EDISON STATE WILL OFFER AT TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR RATE.

THE SCHOOL PLANS RELEASE MORE INFORMATION LATE TODAY.

LIVE FROM EDISON STATE.NICK CILETTI.NBC-2 Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2 SHOT


AND IF YOU NEED A NEW CAR - WHY THE EXPERTS BELIEVE RIGHT NOW IS THE BEST TIME TO BUY!

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TZ1 A) MIAMI SMASH AND GRAB-VO


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TZ1 B) CAR LOAN RATES-VOTOPS


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WEATHER-STC


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


GEN TRX TO BREAK-CLIP


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MARKET WATCH-PKG


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MIAMI SMASH AND GRAB-TRX VO


40-THOUSAND-DOLLARS IN DAMAGE DURING A MIAMI SMASH-AND-GRAB BROUGHT IN A VERY LITTLE RETURN FOR THREE MEN -- GREAT VIDEO FOR US, THOUGH -- TAKE A LOOK.

THESE THIEVES, CAUGHT ON CAMERAS WITH MULTIPLE ANGLES, SMASH THEIR TRUCK INTO A VERIZON WIRELESS STORE OVERNIGHT.

TIPPING OUT DOORS, KNOCKING OVER KIOSKS.

IN THE END AFTER DOING ALL THIS DAMAGE -- THE THIEVES ONLY GOT AWAY WITH ONE PHONE AND SEVERAL DUMMIES OF DISPLAY PHONES. Return to index of stories...


MIAMI SMASH AND GRAB-SOT VO


Officer Jason Ochoa/ NMB Police Dept. says, "There has been in the past week an increase in smash and grab burglaries."

--CUT TO --

says, "It's a crime of opportunity.

easy to grab a truck through and grab what you can." 8

THE VERIZON STORE IS BACK OPEN. 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. Return to index of stories...


CAR LOAN RATES-CG OC


IF YOU ARE IN THE MARKET FOR A NEW CAR, ANALYSTS SAY NOW NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY.

INTEREST RATES FOR NEW AND USED CARS ARE AT SOME OF THEIR LOWEST RATES IN YEARS.

ACCORDING TO BANKRATE-DOT-COM, THE AVERAGE RATE ON A 48-MONTH LOAN FOR A USED CAR IS AROUND 3.1 PERCENT.

FOR A 36 MONTH LOAN FOR A NEW CAR, IT'S 2.7. PERCENT.

AS BOB HANSEN REPORTS, IT'S A WIN FOR CONSUMERS AND CAR SALESMAN. Return to index of stories...


CAR LOAN RATES-PKG


MARCIA FIELD, CUSTOMER:20-:25

S/ J.P. BO, CAR SALESMAN:42-:52

SANDY SILVERS AND MARCIA FIELD WALK AROUND THE USED CAR LOT LOOKING FOR A DEAL.

THEY FOUND A 2011 HONDA THAT MAY DO THE TRICK. BUT IT'S NOT JUST THE CAR THAT CAUGHT THEIR ATTENTION. IT'S ALSO THE INTEREST RATE.

"Well it brings down the cost on the monthly payment, it's just as simple as that."

TODAY, SHOPPERS WITH GOOD CREDIT ARE FINDING FINANCING FOR USED CARS UNDER 4 PERCENT, NEW CARS FOR LESS THAN 2 PERCENT. THAT WAS UNHEARD OF A FEW YEARS AGO'S AT MANY CAR LOTS AND CREDIT UNIONS. SO DO LOW INTEREST RATES BRING OUT MORE SHOPPERS?

"I mean they're not the deciding factor, I mean the car itself I think is the deciding factor. I mean when we had 7 and 8 and 9 percent loans we were selling cars too. but i mean it's just an added incentive which brings more people out."

J-P BO SAYS THESE ARE SOME OF THE LOWEST RATES HE'S SEEN IN HIS 31 YEARS ON THE CAR LOT. IT EVEN ENCOURAGES SOME BUYERS TO UPGRADE A BIT.

"When you were paying 7 or 8 percent interest you might look for a less expensive car. Now you're paying 1 point 9, as a reward for your good credit, you can get more car."

"Not only are these low rates getting people to the car lot, but if you want to keep your payments down, you can extend your loan even longer."

"To keep your payments lower you'll do the 7 years loan , it's available where it never used to be."

BUT EXTENDING YOUR LOAN THAT LONG CAN BE PROBLEM FOR SOME DRIVERS, ESPECIALLY IF THE CAR PLUMMITS IN VALUE WHILE THE OWNER IS STILL MAKING THOSE PAYMENTS.

STILL THESE LOW RATES MEAN MORE BUSINESS FOR BANKS, CREDIT UNIONS AND CAR LOTS. AND FOR SHOPPERS.

"I tell you, people are so spoiled now, when i tell them they get one point nine they want zero. you can never satisfy everybody all the time, that's just the way they are, they always want it better." Return to index of stories...


ATT BID FOR RIVAL ALLTEL-VO


NEW TODAY - TELECOM GIANT A-T&T ANNOUNCES IT IS BUYING ALLTEL'S U-S WIRELESS OPERATIONS.

EXECUTIVES SIGNED ON THE DEAL THIS WEEK FOR 780-MILLION DOLLARS.

FEDERAL REGULATORS STILL NEED TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE.

AT AND T WILL TAKE ALLTEL'S WIRELESS PROPERTIES, RETAIL STORES, AND ALMOST 600-THOUSAND SUBSCRIBERS.

NO WORD YET ON HOW THE SALE WOULD IMPACT CURRENT AT&T AND ALLTEL CUSTOMERS. Return to index of stories...


IPOTTY-VOTOPS


AND HERE'S SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS, AND POTTY-TRAINING PARENTS.

THIS IS CALLED AN I-POTTY.

IT'S AN ADJUSTABLE STAND SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR MOUNTING AN IPAD SO YOUR CHILD CAN PLAY GAMES AND WATCH VIDEOS WHILE, WELL SITTING ON THE TOILET.

CRITICS SAY IT DIMINISHES A POTENTIAL BONDING EXPERIENCE BETWEEN PARENT AND CHILD. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2 SHOT


CLASSES RESUME TODAY ON A HOUSTON COLLEGE CAMPUS - AFTER A SHOOTING THAT SENT SEVERAL PEOPLE TO THE HOSPITAL.

NEXT AT NOON - WE'LL TAKE YOU BACK TO THE SCENE WITH NEW DETAILS ON WHAT HAPPENED AND WHO'S BEING CHARGED WITH THE CRIME.

AND IN CHICAGO - IT'S BEING CALLED THE BIGGEST FIRE, THE DEPARTMENT HAS HAD TO FIGHT IN YEARS.

NBC2 SHOWS YOU THE DAMAGE WITH AN UPDATE ON HOW IT STARTED. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) TEXAS SHOOTING-VO


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TZ2 B) CHICAGO WAREHOUS FIRE AND ICE-VOTOPS


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GMA TEXAS SHOOTING-ON CAM


A 22-YEAR-OLD MAN FACES CHARGES IN THE SHOOTINGS AT A HOUSTON-AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE YESTERDAY

THE HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IDENTIFIES THE SUSPECT AS CARLTON BERRY.

INVESTIGATORS SAY A FIGHT BETWEEN BERRY AND ANOTHER PERSON ERUPTED IN GUNFIRE A LONE STAR COLLEGE.

REPORTER RYAN OWENS TAKES US THROUGH THOSE TERRIFYING MOMENTS. Return to index of stories...


GMA TEXAS SHOOTING-PKG


SCRIPT:

They are frightening images that have become far too common--- police

leading helpless students off campus.

A twitter picture of young people cowering in the corner of a classroom

after hearing the shots.

Dispatch nat: "We are getting reports of 20 shots fired."

The sounds are familiar too--- a school was on lockdown. a shooter on the

loose.

This time, the setting is Lone Star College---a community college north of

Houston. Tuesday afternoon, authorities say it wasn't a lone deranged

gunman targeting students---- but two men having an argument near the campus

library. Their fight ended in gun fire."

MOS: "All the sudden I heard like a bang-bang-bang and then all of a sudden

someone started screaming to the top of their lungs."

Police say a college maintenance worker was caught in the crossfire--shot in

the leg. A female student also went to the hospital after reportedly

having a heart attack. The two gunmen--one a student-- are in custody.

The college's chancellor says after so many campus shootings recently. his

school was ready.

Chancellor Richard Carpenter/Lone Star College

"we've had three training exercises for faculty and staff on what to do in

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MANTI TEO SPEAKS OUT-OC SOT OC


THAT WAS RYAN OWENS REPORTING.

DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW - MORE CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING NOTRE DAME LINEBACKER MAN-TIE TE'O.

HE NOW ADMITS TO LYING ABOUT HIS ONLINE GIRLFRIEND **AFTER HE FOUND OUT SHE DIDNT' EXIST.

HERE'S PART OF AN INTERVIEW HE DID WITH KATIE COURIC.

"anybody, put yourself in my situation..What would you do?"

TE'O MAINTAINS THOUGH, HE HAD NO PART IN CREATING THE HOAX.

THAT FULL INTERVIEW WITH KATIE COURIC WILL BE ON HER SHOW "KATIE" TOMORROW AT 3, ON OUR SISTER STATION, ABC-7. Return to index of stories...


CHICAGO WAREHOUSE FIRE-VO


A CHICAGO WAREHOUSE THAT CAUGHT FIRE OVERNIGHT IS STILL SMOLDERING

AND NOW, BUILDING IS NOW COVERED IN ICE.

TEN DEGREE WEATHER HAS FROZEN THE WATER THAT FIREFIGHTERS POURED ON THE FIVE STORY BUILDING.

MORE THAN 170 FIREFIGHTERS RESPONDED TO THE FIVE ALARM FIRE

IT STARTED AROUND 9 LAST NIGHT.

THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. Return to index of stories...


CT PLANE CRASH SURVIVORS-VOTOPS


AN AMAZING STORY OUT OF CONNECTICUT.

THREE PASSENGERS IN THIS SMALL PLANE CRASH WALKED AWAY.

THAT'S BECAUSE OF A SPECIALLY DESIGNED PARACHUTE SAFETY SYSTEM.

AIRPORT OFFICIALS SAY THE PILOT REPORTED ENGINE TROUBLE ABOUT FIVE MILES FROM LANDING.

THE CHUTE BROUGHT THE PLANE DOWN SLOWLY ENOUGH FOR ALL PASSENGERS TO SURVIVE.

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TEASE THREE-2 SHOT


UP NEXT - A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE SEX SCANDAL THAT BROUGHT DOWN GENERAL DAVID PATRAEUS.

ANOTHER GENERAL WAS INVESTIGATED IN THE CASE - TODAY - THE ANSWER ON WHETHER HE GETS TO KEEP *HIS JOB.

AND SOON WE'LL FIND OUT IF THERE WILL BE JUSTICE FOR LITTLE FLORIDA GIRL, RILYA WILSON, WHO VANISHED MORE THAN A DECADE AGO.

THE CASE FORCED MAJOR SHAKE-UPS IN FLORIDA D-C-F.

TODAY THE JURY IS EXPECTED TO GET the MURDER CASE.

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TZ3 A) GEN ALLEN CLEARED-VO


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RILYA WILSON -VO SS


BRAND NEW AT NOON - AN UPDATE ON A CASE THAT FORCED RESIGNATIONS AND SWEEPING POLICY CHANGES TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

AFTER AN 8-WEEK TRIAL - A JURY IN SOUTH FLORIDA IS GETTING CLOSE TO DELIBERATIONS THE CASE OF THE WOMAN ACCUSED OF KILLING FOSTER CHILD RILYA WILSON.

PART OF THE CASE INCLUDED USING A CAGE TO RE-ENACTMENT ALLEGED ABUSE THE LITTLE GIRL ENDURED AT THE HANDS OF THE WOMAN SHE LOOKED TO FOR CARE AND AFFECTION.

JURORS MUST DECIDE IF 67-YEAR-OLD GERALYN GRAHAM SMOTHERED

THE 4-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN 2000 AFTER ALLEGEDLY ABUSING HER FOR MONTHS.

GRAHAM INSISTS SHE IS INNOCENT.

SHE FACES LIFE IN PRISON IF CONVICTED.

RILYA'S REMAINS HAVE NEVER BEEN FOUND. Return to index of stories...


GLEN ALLEN CLEARED-PLASMA


WE HAVE AN UPDATE FOR YOU ON THAT C-I-A SEX SCANDAL THAT COST DAVID PETRAEUS HIS JOB.

GENERAL JOHN ALLEN WAS ALSO FACING AN INVESTIGATION OF HIS OWN -- BUT NOW, HE IS FORMALLY CLEARED OF ANY WRONG DOING.

PIERRE THOMAS HAS MORE. Return to index of stories...


GLEN ALLEN CLEARED-PKG


GEORGE LITTLE/PENTAGON PRESS SECRETARY

JAY CARNEY/WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECY

SCRIPT:

For years---General John Allen had a pristine reputation -- that is--- UNTIL

the FALLOUT--- over the CIA DIRECTOR sex scandal in November THREATENED to

MAKE ALLEN's career COLLATERAL DAMAGE.

NATS ALLEN TALKING

The allegation: that Allen had been allegedly exchanging inappropriate

emails with Jill Kelley, the Tampa socialite who had been harrassed by--

Paula Broadwell--- the woman who had an affair with Petreaus.

Suddenly the story had growing NATIONAL SECURITY IMPLICATIONS and Allen's

career was in JEOPARDY. He had just been nominated to be NATO SUPREME

ALLIED COMMANDER in EUROPE.

LITTLE SOT: the Secretary has asked the President, and the President has

agreed, to put his nomination on hold.

But Allen maintained he had done nothing wrong and the administration urged

caution.

CARNEY SOT: I CAN TELL YOU THAT THE PRESIDENT THINKS VERY HIGHLY OF GENERAL

ALLEN AND HIS SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY.

PANETTA SOT: No one should leap to any conclusions here

That assessment was apparently wise. The PENTAGON LAST NIGHT issued a

statement that Allen has been cleared by a military Inspector General.

Allen's nomination could be back on track soon.

As for Jill Kelley, in new op-ed published in the Washington Post, she and

her husband call suggestions of an affair with ALLEN "painful." and ".

preposterous."

Kelley said that and other misleading "junk reporting" has been "emotionally

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DEBT CEILING-ONCAM


THE HOUSE VOTES TODAY TO DELAY A POLITICAL BATTLE OVER THE DEBT CEILING BY INCREASING THE GOVERNMENT'S BORROWING POWER INTO MAY.

IT'S A CONTROVERSIAL MEASURE THAT HAS BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE TALKING.

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DEBT CEILING-PKG


Amy Walter

Cook Political Report

2.John Boehner

Speaker of the House

3.Sen. John Thune

R-SD

4.Rep. Kevin McCarthy

R-CA

"Americans believe if you don't do your job you shouldn't get paid."

TODAY'S VOTE IS A TACTICAL SHIFT IN THE G-O-P PLAYBOOK.

PUTTING ON HOLD THEIR DEMAND FOR A DEBT CEILING INCREASE ONLY WITH SPENDING CUTS ATTACHED.

13355 "It's a concession by Republicans that they were not going to win a spending cut fight using the debt ceiling vote."

THE CLOCK IS TICKING, THE COUNTRY WILL MAX OUT ITS CREDIT CARD AT 16-POINT 4 TRILLION DOLLARS IN SEVERAL WEEKS.RISKING POSSIBLE DEFAULT ON THE NATION'S DEBT UNLESS CONGRESS OK'S MORE BORROWING.

THE HOUSE IS CONSIDERING A SHORT TERM FIX: LIFT THE DEBT CEILING FOR A FEW MONTHS TO TAKE PRESSURE OFF BUT REQUIRE BOTH HOUSE AND SENATE TO PASS A BUDGET. IF THEY FAIL, CONGRESS WOULD NOT GET PAID.

"You can't go for months and months without a paycheck. And what this does is basically says your pay gets escrowed, gets put on hold, until such time as you pass a budget."

REPUBLICANS, WARY OF GETTING BLAMED FOR ANOTHER DEBT CEILING FIGHT, ARE TRYING TO TURN UP PRESSURE ON DEMOCRATS IN THE SENATE WHICH HAS NOT PASSED A REGULAR BUDGET IN FOUR YEARS.

RELYING ON THIS COMPARISON.

"iPads didn't exist the last time the Senate passed a budget."

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LEE CO. MULLS CUTTING IMPACT FEES-VO


LEE COMMISSIONERS ARE WORKING ON AN AMBITIOUS IDEA, THEY BELIEVE COULD SPUR ECONOMIC GROWTH.

LISTEN TO THIS - COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE LOOKING AT ELIMINATING IMPACT FEES FOR TWO YEARS.

THE COUNTY COLLECTS THOSE FEES WHENEVER DEVELOPERS BUILD A NEW RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE.

DEVELOPERS SAY WITHOUT HAVING TO *PAY THE FEES, THEY'D BE MORE COMPELLED TO BUILD.

HOWEVER, IMPACT FEES USED TO BUILD ROADS, SCHOOLS, AND FIREHOUSES -- AND TAXPAYERS WORRY THE BURDEN COULD FALL TO THEM.

A DECISION WON'T BE MADE UNTIL FEBRUARY. Return to index of stories...


LEE SCHOOLS HEALTH CLINIC-VO


THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD IS LOOKING INTO BUILDING AN EMPLOYEE HELTH CLINIC.

UNDER THE PROPOSED PLAN, IT WOULD BE LOCATED AT DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS ON COLONIAL BOULEVARD.

IT WOULD SERVICE MORE THAN 11-THOUSAND ACTIVE EMPLOYEES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND SOME RETIREES.

IT COULD SAVE THE DISTRICT HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN HEALTH CARE COSTS.

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LEE SCHOOLS HEALTH CLINIC-SOT VO


There are a lot of questions I have. I was looking for large savings. I didn't hear it.

START-UP COSTS AND FIRST YEARS SALARIES FOR THE CLINIC ARE ESTIMATED AT ABOUT ONE MILLION DOLLARS.

THE BOARD WILL DISCUSS THIS AGAIN AT A FUTURE BOARD MEETING. Return to index of stories...


ISRAEL ELECTIONS-TRX VO


EXIT POLLING SUGGESTS ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU WILL HOLD ANOTHER TERM IN OFFICE.

IN A VICTORY SPEECH TODAY, HE SAID HIS PRIMARY CHALLENGE WILL BE TO PREVENT A NU-CLEAR- ARMED IRAN.

NETANYAHU WANTS TO MAINTAIN A BROAD COALITION TO OVERSEE PROGRESS WITH IRAN. Return to index of stories...


MALI CONFLICT-VOTOPS


U-S AND CANADIAN CARGO PLANES ARE HELPING TRANSPORT PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE FRENCH MILITARY MISSION IN MALI.

REBELS LINKED TO AL QAEDA ARE REPORTEDLY TRYING TO SET UP A BASE OF OPERATIONS THERE.

THE U-S HASN'T GIVEN DETAILS ON HOW MANY OF ITS PLANES ARE INVOLVED IN THE EFFORT. Return to index of stories...


WARNING TO N.KOREA-VOTOPS


A WARNING TO THE RECLUSIVE COUNTRY OF NORTH KOREA.

THE TOP U-S ENVOY TODAY TOLD REPORTERS THAT ANOTHER PROVOCATION WOULD BE QUOTE, "A MISTAKE".

GLYN DAVIES MADE THE COMMENT FOLLOWING A RESOLUTION FROM THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL, CONDEMNING NORTH KOREA'S ROCKET LAUNCH BACK IN DECEMBER.

DAVIES CALLED ON NORTH KOREA NOT TO ENGAGE IN ANY FURTHER THREATS. Return to index of stories...


DALLAS COWBOYS PLAYER DUI-VO


DALLAS COWBOYS FOOTBALL PLAYER JAY RATLIFF HAS POSTED BOND AFTER A CRASH WITH AN 18-WHEELER.

POLICE SAY the defensive tackle COLLIDED WITH THE TRUCK IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE TEXAS -- AND LATER AT THE SCENE, HE REFUSED A SOBRIETY TEST.

HE WAS ARRESTED AND TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL WHERE POLICE OBTAINED A SEARCH WARRANT TO HAVE HIS BLOOD DRAWN. THE RESULTS ARE STILL PENDING.

THE DRIVER OF THE 18-WHEELER WAS NOT INJURED.

THE DALLAS COWBOYS HAVE NOT COMMENTED ON RATLIFF'S ARREST. Return to index of stories...


MO BILL TO REQUIRE PARENTS TO REPORT GUNS-VO


FOLLOWING THE PUSH FOR NEW GUN LAWS AFTER THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING - NEW CONTROVERSY OVER A PROPOSED GUN BILL IN MISSOURI.

IT WOULD REQUIRE PARENTS WHO OWN GUNS TO TELL THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOLS ABOUT THEIR GUN SUPPLIES.

STATE SENATOR MARIA CHAPPELLE-NADAL WANTS THE VIOLENCE IN SCHOOLS TO STOP.

SHE SAYS THE BILL IS MEANT TO HELP PROMOTE GUN SAFETY.

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MO BILL TO REQUIRE PARENTS TO REPORT GUNS-SOT VO


I understand what they are trying to do, but making us notify them if we have guns is not going to deter the behavior what makes people do what they do with guns.

THE PRINCIPAL OF BRENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL IN SAINT LOUIS IS CONCERNED THIS LAW WOULD DO MORE TO HELP POLICE THAN SCHOOLS. Return to index of stories...


LYNX SHIP FIRST TOUR-NATVO


ALL ABOARD THE LYNX, CHRISTA MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!

"Good morning, Crew! Good morning, Captain Bob!"

TODAY MRS. KREAMER'S FIFTH GRADE CLASS WAS THE FIRST CLASS TOUR FOR THE PRIVATEER ON FORT MYERS BEACH.

THE CLASS FIELD TRIP WAS A LITTLE DIFFERENT FROM THE USUAL PUBLIC TOUR BECAUSE THE STUDENTS WERE TREATED LIKE CREW MEMBERS.

THE STUDENTS LEARNED ABOUT THE LYNX'S HISTORY THROUGH ROLE PLAY-- LOADING THE GUNNERY AND SEWING THE MAST.

THE FIFTH GRADERS ARE STUDYING THE WAR OF 18-12 IN HISTORY CLASS RIGHT NOW, SO THE LYNX REALLY BROUGHT THEIR SCHOOL BOOKS TO LIFE. Return to index of stories...


LYNX SHIP FIRST TOUR-SOT VO


BR:12BR"" You actually get to experience all of the fun and you actually get to learn from some people that know a lot about it, it's kind of like their specialty, instead of just learning it in like a textbook."

THE LYNX SETS SAIL TO SAINT PETERSBURG TOMORROW-- BUT

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UP WITH THE PEOPLE LOST HOMES-VO


A NEW MUSIC AND CULTURE SHOW KICKS OFF ITS WORLD TOUR IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NEXT MONTH.

THE "UP WITH PEOPLE" SHOW COUNTS ON VOLUNTEER HOSTS TO HOUSE PERFORMERS DURING ITS WEEK-LONG STOP IN EACH CITY.

SO FAR. ONLY A QUARTER OF THE PERFORMERS HAVE A HOST FAMILY IN FORT MYERS.

FOR THE SHOW TO GO ON. "UP WITH PEOPLE" SAYS IT NEEDS MORE PEOPLE TO SIGN UP. Return to index of stories...


UP WITH THE PEOPLE LOST HOMES-SOT VO


the folks that get involved with up with people as host families get to share their culture, their family traditions and get to welcome someone into their home from another culture and learn from them

UP WITH PEOPLE IS SET TO PERFORM TWO SHOWS ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 17TH.

THEY'LL TAKE PLACE AT NORTH FORT MYERS HIGH SCHOOL.

TICKETS ARE 15 DOLLARS FOR ADULTS.

YOU CAN GET MORE INFORMATION ON THE SHOW AND HOSTING STUDENTS, AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.

CLICK ON NEWSLINKS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE FOUR-2 SHOT


A MAN WITH A SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION FACES A HARSH REALITY.

BUT INSTEAD OF WAITING FOR HIS CHANCE AT HEALTH -- HE GOES PUBLIC.

I just knew that I had to think outside the box and reach out to as many people as I could."

WE'LL TELL YOU ABOUT HIS UNIQUE AND AMBITIOUS BID FOR A TRANSPLANT.

PLUS,

WE'RE TRACKING BELOW ZERO TEMPERATURES UP NORTH TO REMIND US OF HOW GOOD WE HAVE IT HERE.

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MAN BEGS FOR KIDNEY-ON CAM


WAITING FOR AN ORGAN TRANSPLANT CAN TAKE TIME.

BUT THE SAD TRUTH FOR MANY PATIENTS IS THAT TIME IS THE ONE THING THEY DO NOT HAVE.

WELL, AN OREGON MAN GOT TIRED OF WAITING, AND HE HIT THE STREETS, LOOKING FOR A NEW KIDNEY.

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MAN BEGS FOR KIDNEY-PKG


ALL OVER DOWNTOWN PORTLAND - WE SEE FOLKS WITH SIGNS ASKING FOR HELP.

"I haven't had anybody stop yet."

IN BEAVERTON.

"They just asked for the card & they haven't really had any questions."

THIS MAN IS ASKING FOR. A *KIDNEY.*

"I'm out here looking for a kidney donor."

AFTER WAITING 2-YEARS. EARL MARTINEZ RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT HE'D HAVE TO WAIT *EVEN LONGER* FOR A TRANSPLANT.

SO - HE DECIDED TO STAND ON THIS STREET CORNER WITH A SIGN THAT SAYS: "NEED KIDNEY DONOR."

HE'S BEEN HERE SINCE SATURDAY - HANDING OUT CARDS TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN HELPING.

HIS FACEBOOK PAGE NOW HAS HUNDREDS OF "LIKES."

"It's not crazy at all - it's unique. It's a way to do something - get out there and actually do something."

"It is hard for patients to wait, there's no question."

MIKE SEELY OF PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRANSPLANT SAYS HE *LIKES THE ATTENTION THIS IS BRINGING TO THE ISSUE.

BUT. THERE ARE MANY THINGS TO CONSIDER.

"Certainly - this is a creative, novel idea - the concern there is that it may not be the best way to go about it."

HE SAYS THERE IS A WELL DESIGNED SYSTEM IN THE U-S.

ANYONE THINKING ABOUT DONATING. OR *RECEIVING* AN ORGAN SHOULD FIRST SPEAK TO AN EXPERT.

ALL MARTINEZ KNOWS IS THAT IF HE GETS A KIDNEY - IT COULD MEAN HE GETS TO WATCH HIS THREE DAUGHTERS GROW UP.

"After I found out that the list was pretty long for a donation - I just knew that I had to think outside the box and reach out to as many people as I could."

FOR ANYONE WANTING TO HELP. IT'S NOT AS EASY AS YOU MAY THINK.

YOU HAVE TO HAVE MATCHING BLOOD AND TISSUE TYPES.

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FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

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KIDNEY CELL RESEARCH-VO


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ALCOHOL AND SLEEP-VOTOPS


USING ALCOHOL TO HELP YOU SLEEP MAY HAVE THE OPPOSITE EFFECT.

A NEW STUDY OUT OF THE LONDON SLEEP CENTER FINDS ALCOHOL LEADS TO A DEEPER SLEEP AT FIRST, BUT CAUSES DISRUPTED SLEEP LATER IN THE NIGHT.

IT IS ALSO ASSOCIATED WITH SNORING AND POOR BREATHING, WHICH CAN TAKE A TOLL ON YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR PARTNER'S ABILITY TO SLEEP! Return to index of stories...


SLEEP AND BEING NICE-VOTOPS


STAYING ON THE TOPIC OF SLEEP.

NOT GETTING ENOUGH OF IT CAN HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER.

RESEARCHERS AT U-C BERKLEY REPORTED THOSE WHO SLEPT THE LEAST WERE LESS LIKELY TO USE WORDS LIKE PLEASE AND THANK YOU.

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IPAD SPEECH THERAPY-ON CAM


SMART PHONES AND TABLETS ARE A PART OF OUR EVERY-DAY LIVES.

THEY KEEP US CONNECTED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

THEY HELP US AT WORK.

KAREN MCNEW SHOWS US HOW I-PADS ARE NOW MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN SPEECH THERAPY. Return to index of stories...


IPAD SPEECH THERAPY-PKG


SAMANTHA LITZ, SPEECH THERAPIST

S/ KAREN MCNEW, REPORTING

S/ TANYA DURHAM, MOTHER

TANYA DURHAM WATCHES HER DAUGHTER WORK THROUGH HER WEEKLY SPEECH THERAPY SESSION.

THESE SESSIONS ARE ABOUT MORE THAN BEING RIGHT. THEY'RE ABOUT MAKING PROGRESS. SAMANTHA LITZ HAS BEEN WORKING WITH SAMYA FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND RECENTLY ADDED THE IPAD AS A TOOL.

"Originally when we would target some of these goals, we would use pen and paper, or flash cards, or materials that we make or purchase. But now that you can get the iPad, I can go on and find a free app that might be targeting exactly what I need in therapy."

"If you use key words like "learning to write" "colors" or "counting" you can find free apps online that can help your child with communication and speech."

SAMAYA WAS BORN 5 WEEKS PREMATURE AND HAS BEEN IN SOME SORT OF THERAPY MOST OF HER LIFE.

"She has come a long way with speech therapy even though the ipad is used for her for speech therapy it also helps her with coordination being able to point to things and using her fingers and stuff."

THAT IS WHERE TODAY'S LIFESTYLE IS GOING WE ARE JUST BUILDING ON THE TECHNOLOGY THAT WE ALREADY HAVE.

AND WHILE SAMYA WAS A LITTLE SHY IN OUR INTERVIEW.

THE BENEFITS OF HER WORK WITH SAMANTHA ARE OBVIOUS. BY MANY THINGS INCLUDING THE SMILE THE LESSONS BRING TO HER FACE. Return to index of stories...


FARGO ND COLD-VO


BITING COLD TEMPERATURES STILL GRIP THE NORTHERN STATES.

A REPORTER IN FARGO DEMONSTRATED WHAT **NEGATIVE 19 DEGREES CAN DO.

A CUP OF WATER THROWN INTO THE AIR TURNS TO A FROZEN CLOUD.

AND.A T-SHIRT, FROZEN STIFF AFTER ONLY 20 MINUTES.

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