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DIRECTORS PAGE EDISON 10K SCHOLARSHIP-SOTVO
HLA ALLEY CRASH INVESTIGATION-TRX-VOTOPS TEASE ONE-2SHOT
HLA ALLEY CRASH INVESTIGATION-SOTVO TZ1 A) UNION TAKES ON SHERIFF SCOTT-VO-WIPE
HLB GOVERNOR SCOTT TEACHER PAY-TRX-VOTOPS TZ1 B) LEE MEMORIAL DOCTOR RESIDENCY-VOTOPS
HLC UNION TAKES ON SHERIFF SCOTT-TRX-VOTOPS TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC
5PM OPEN-CLIP BOX TRUCK COMPANY FOLO-OC
CRASH SET UP-SOTTOPS BOX TRUCK COMPANY FOLO-PHONER-CG-VO
ALLEY CRASH INVESTIGATION-2SH-PUSH-TURN-BOXES MARKET CLOSE-CGTOPS
ALLEY CRASH INVESTIGATION-REM 26 ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP
ALLEY CRASH INVESTIGATION-TRX-PKG FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
ALLEY CRASH INVESTIGATION-REM 26 UNION TAKES ON SHERIFF SCOTT-2SH-TURN-OC
COVERAGE PROMISE-OC UNION TAKES ON SHERIFF SCOTT-PLASMA
CHARLOTTE COUNTY MURDER ARREST-TRX OC 2SS OC UNION TAKES ON SHERIFF SCOTT-PKG-BNR
GOVERNOR SCOTT TEACHER PAY-VO UNION TAKES ON SHERIFF SCOTT-PLASMA
GOVERNOR SCOTT TEACHER PAY-SOTVO AMGT TOUR POSTPONED-VO
FLORIDA TEACHER RANKS-SSTOPS-OC LEAPIN LIZARDS FORDS GARAGE-VO
FLORIDA TEACHER RANKS-TFC LYNX SHIP FIRST TOUR-NATSVO
FLORIDA TEACHER RANKS-SS LYNX SHIP FIRST TOUR-SOTVO
FLORIDA TEACHER RANKS-TFC-BNR TEASE TWO-2SHOT
COLLIER BREAK IN ANNOUNCEMENT-OC SS DBX TZ2 A) LEE MEMORIAL DOCTOR RESIDENCY-VO
COLLIER BREAK IN ANNOUNCEMENT-REM 26 TZ2 B) NEW AT 6 TEASE-VOTOPS
COLLIER BREAK IN ANNOUNCEMENT-PKG LEE MEMORIAL DOCTOR RESIDENCY-2SHOT
COLLIER BREAK IN ANNOUNCEMENT-REM 26 LEE MEMORIAL DOCTOR RESIDENCY-PKG
CHAR CO SRO ARREST-TRX OC VO NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT
LEHIGH ACRES OPEN CAR THEFT-TRX-SSTOPS A) OFFICE MANAGER ARREST-SS WIPE
COLLIER LIONFISH FOLO-VO B) GOD IS LOVE SIGN-VOTOPS
EDISON 10K SCHOLARSHIP-VO  


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HLA ALLEY CRASH INVESTIGATION-TRX-VOTOPS


RIGHT NOW AT FIVE.

NBC2 GETS QUESTIONS ANSWERED AFTER A CRASH ON ALLIGATOR ALLEY THAT TOOK THE LIVES OF A YOUNG MOTHER AND HER TWO DAUGHTERS -- Return to index of stories...


HLA ALLEY CRASH INVESTIGATION-SOTVO


34:50We ask you to continue to pray for nathan bc he's gona have to walk a road that no one should ever have to walk through

AS A MAN DEALS WITH UNTHINKABLE HEARTACHE -- AND FINDS OUT WHY NO ONE ON THE GROUND JUMPED IN THE WATER TO SAVE THE FAMILY. Return to index of stories...


HLB GOVERNOR SCOTT TEACHER PAY-TRX-VOTOPS


RAISES FOR TEACHERS.

GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT ANNOUNCED HIS PLAN TO PAY MORE --

AS NBC2 UNCOVERS WHERE FLORIDA TEACHERS RANK ON THE NATIONAL PAYSCALE. Return to index of stories...


HLC UNION TAKES ON SHERIFF SCOTT-TRX-VOTOPS


THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF BROKE THE LAW.

TONIGHT A STATE LABOR COMMISSION SAYS THE SHERIFF'S OWN WORDS AND PROMISES CAME BACK TO HAUNT HIM.

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


5PM OPEN-CLIP


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CRASH SET UP-SOTTOPS


:05 we're on alligator alley and we just saw a car go off the road. They knocked the fence down. It looks like they're in the everglades

DAYS AFTER A TRAGEDY ON ALLIGATOR ALLEY --

QUESTIONS REMAIN.

. 2:00 i don't know who is in the car and i can't even see a car anymore. It sunk. 2:12

DID THE SAFETY MEASURES IN PLACE WORK?

2:54 is there anyway you can get over there? no , there's a huge fence.

COULD MORE HAVE BEEN DONE TO PREVENT THIS TRAGEDY?

3:50No one there is willing to help out? No. It's my husband and me and these three people.

TONIGHT N-B-C TWO IS GETTING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE STORY --

AS A MAN PREPARES TO BURY HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN. Return to index of stories...


ALLEY CRASH INVESTIGATION-2SH-PUSH-TURN-BOXES


UNBELIEVABLE HEARTACHE FOR ONE MAN IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

AS HE PREPARES TO BURY HIS FAMILY --

N-B-C TWO IS LEARNING NEW DETAILS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED THAT DAY.

NBC2 HAS JUST CONFIRMED CECILIA DOUGLAS WAS TAKING HER GIRLS TO DAYCARE --

AND THEN HEADED TO WORK WHEN SHE CRASHED INTO A CANAL. HER HUSBAND IS A FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION OFFICER.

N-B-C TWO'S JOE ROETZ BEGINS OUR TEAM COVERAGE TONIGHT WITH THE LATEST ON THE INVESTIGATION THAT TOOK THREE YOUNG LIVES TOO EARLY. Return to index of stories...


ALLEY CRASH INVESTIGATION-REM 26


Take Live

- walk and talk what's happening.

- as the investigation continues. Return to index of stories...


ALLEY CRASH INVESTIGATION-TRX-PKG


Take PKG

An Unthinkable tragedy-

it begins at 8:27 AM Monday morning - a signal is sent to FDOT headquarters. someone triggered the cable barrier system at MM 87 on Allligator Alley.

8:28 - The 911 Call comes in.

Take SOT

Caller: We're on Alligator Alley and we just saw a car go off the road. They knocked the fence down. It looks like they're in the Everglades.

For 4 minutes - the caller describes the scene.

A sinking car in alligator infested waters with disturbing details.

Take SOT

911: Is anyone there willing to see if there is anyone in that car?

Caller: No.

911: No one there is willing to help out? Caller: No. It's my husband and me and these three people.

It's 30 minutes before first responders can get in the water and pull Cecelia Douglas and her two young daughters from the car.

The 33 year old mother and her 4 year old Riley died hours later.

3 year old Madison passed away last night.

Take SOT

Bueno

52:29-36

3 people lost their lives and we want to be as torough as possible.

Today - Florida highway patrol continues their investigation.

While florida's department of transportation works to repair the fence and cable barrier system designed to keep cars from crashing through the fence.

Investigators say it could be up to 2 months before they finish their investigation.

Sot

Bueno

We are going to examine any roadway and physical evidence we process the vehicles an look at damage. See of they were working properly. Return to index of stories...


ALLEY CRASH INVESTIGATION-REM 26


Take Live

- charges not ruled out.

- AT 6 we will explain why if Douglas crashed just 20 feet away - it could've meant a major difference in this story.

Live in CC, Joe Roetz, NBC 2 Return to index of stories...


COVERAGE PROMISE-OC


THE FUNERAL IS SET FOR SATURDAY IN MOUNT DORA.

AS FOR RESPONSE TIME --

WE'RE TOLD IT TOOK RESPONDERS EIGHTEEN MINUTES TO GET TO THE SCENE.

COMING UP AT SIX --

WE ARE LOOKING INTO THE PROGRESS OF A NEW FIRE RESCUE STATION ON THE ALLEY. Return to index of stories...


CHARLOTTE COUNTY MURDER ARREST-TRX OC 2SS OC


ALSO DEVELOPING TONIGHT --

A MAN ARRESTED IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY LATE LAST YEAR IS NOW BEING CHARGED IN A MURDER.

DEPUTIES JUST ANNOUNCED WITHIN THE LAST HOUR --

MICHAEL SHEELEY IS NOW FACING MURDER CHARGES AFTER THEY SAY HE STOLE CREDIT CARDS

FROM 75 YEAR OLD DUANE FENNER WHO THEN DIED DAYS LATER.

N-B-C TWO'S CHARLIE KEEGAN IS QUESTIONING DEPUTIES RIGHT NOW ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION AND WILL HAVE A LIVE UPDATE AT SIX. Return to index of stories...


GOVERNOR SCOTT TEACHER PAY-VO


THIS AFTERNOON GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT ANNOUNCED PLANS TO GIVE A PAY RAISE TO FLORIDA'S TEACHERS.

HE WANTS TO INCREASE SALARIES FOR TEACHERS BY 25-HUNDRED DOLLARS.

THAT MOVE WOULD COST THE STATE NEARLY 5-HUNDRED MILLION.

BUT GOVERNOR SCOTT SAYS IT'S WORTH IT.

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON TEACHER QUALITY RECENTLY RANKED FLORIDA TEACHERS NUMBER ONE IN THE COUNTRY. Return to index of stories...


GOVERNOR SCOTT TEACHER PAY-SOTVO


i can think of no better investment for our state than invest in those teachers who work on the front line of florida's future every day by teaching our children.

THIS COMES AFTER GOVERNOR SCOTT CUT TEACHER SALARIES BY THREE PERCENT THROUGH RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS.

SCOTT'S BUDGET IS DUE TO LAWMAKERS BY FEBRUARY THIRD. Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA TEACHER RANKS-SSTOPS-OC


THIS LEADS US TO A "GOOD QUESTION."

DO FLORIDA TEACHERS MAKE MORE OR LESS THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR TEACHER SALARIES?

N-B-C TWO'S CHAD OLIVER HAS BEEN COMPARING THE STATES AND IS HERE IN THE STUDIO WITH AN ANSWER.

CHAD. Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA TEACHER RANKS-TFC


THAT'S A "GOOD QUESTION" THAT COUNTLESS NEW TEACHERS PONDER WHEN CHOSING *WHERE THEY WANT TO WORK.

GOVERNOR SCOTT SAYS RAISING TEACHER SALARIES WOULD REWARD A JOB WELL DONE.

BUT AFTER YOU SEE THESE NUMBERS, YOU'LL SEE WHY A LOT OF PEOPLE IN EDUCATION ARE PROBABLY SAYING 'IT'S ABOUT TIME.' Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA TEACHER RANKS-SS


THE AVERAGE ANNUAL PAY ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS:

56-THOUSAND 6-HUNDRED DOLLARS.

THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PULLS INCOME DATA FROM ALL STATES.

NOW LOOK AT FLORIDA.

THE AVERAGE TEACHER SALARY IS 46-THOUSAND 2-HUNDRED.

SO THE ANSWER TO THIS "GOOD QUESTION" IS AN EMPHATIC 'NO.'

WE ARE WELL *BELOW THE NATIONAL AVERAGE.

FLORIDA TEACHERS MAKE ABOUT 10-THOUSAND DOLLARS LESS.

SO WHERE DOES THAT PUT US IN THE NATIONAL RANKING FOR SALARIES?

NEAR THE BOTTOM.

FLORIDA COMES IN AT NUMBER 45.

FOLLOWED BY NORTH DAKOTA. WEST VIRGINIA. OKLAHOMA. MISSISSIPPI AND SOUTH DAKOTA AT 50.

YOU MIGHT SAY 'THE COST OF LIVING DIFFERS DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE.'

BUT EVEN IN THE SOUTHEAST, FLORIDA TEACHERS MAKE ABOUT 2-THOUSAND LESS THAN NEAR-BY STATES. Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA TEACHER RANKS-TFC-BNR


IF THE LEGISLATURE FOLLOWS THROUGH ON THE GOVERNOR'S WISH FOR A 25-HUNDRED DOLLAR PAY INCREASE, THAT WOULD PUT FLORIDA ON PAR WITH THE AVERAGE FOR THE SOUTHEAST REGION.

SEND ME YOUR "GOOD QUESTION" ON *ANY TOPIC,

GO TO NBC-DASH-2 DOT COM.

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


COLLIER BREAK IN ANNOUNCEMENT-OC SS DBX


SOME CUNNING AND CRAFTY SUSPECTED THIEVES ARE BEHIND BARS TONIGHT --

PART OF A COMPLICATED ROBBERY SCHEME IN COLLIER COUNTY.

DEPUTIES SAY THESE THREE MEN TARGETED HOMES ON GOLDEN GATE ESTATES FOR THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF.

N-B-C TWO'S RICK RITTER IS LIVE FROM OUR COLLIER COUNTY MOBILE NEWSROOM WITH THE DETAILS ON THE INVESTIGATION THAT FINALLY LED TO ARRESTS.

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COLLIER BREAK IN ANNOUNCEMENT-REM 26


RICK LIVE

THIS HIGH PROFILED CREW HIT 6 HOMES IN THE ESTATES AREA JUST IN THE PAST WEEK - SNATCHING EVERYTHING FROM TV 'S TO JEWELRY- THEY WERE WELL KNOWN ACROSS THE ENTIRE STATE OF FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER BREAK IN ANNOUNCEMENT-PKG


TRT = 0:55

Bob Thurston/Golden Gate Estates = 0:37

Sgt. Michael Allen/CCSO = 0:47

TAKE TRACKED MINI PKG

ROMMELL MCDONALD, RONEY HOWARD AND ANDY JOHNSON - THRESE THREE MEN FROM FORT LAUDERDALE UNDER ARREST TONIGHT - ACCUSED OF ROBBING DOZENS OF HOMES IN COLLIER OVER THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF.

INVESTIGATORS SAY THE CREW HIT SIX HOMES JUST LAST WEEK - THEY WERE SPOTTED ALONG I-75 BY DEPUTIES YESTERDAY IN THIS CAR - WITH PILLOWCASES FULL OF STOLEN ITEMS, AROUND 100 PIECES OF JEWELRY AND MULTIPLE WEAPONS.

DEPUTIES SAY THE GROUP HAS A TRACK RECORD OF ROBBING HOMES ON THE EAST COAST AS WELL - WORKING WITH MULTIPLE GROUPS.

RESIDENTS IN THE ESTATES AREA THAT WAS HIT SAY THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD IS A PRIME TARGET FOR BURGLARS - ALL BECAUSE OF THE WAY IT'S DESIGNED.

TAKE SOTS

Bob Thurston/Golden Gate Estates

"You're vulnerable out here - you're heavily targeted and sitting back. My house sits back roughly 300 feet from the road and that's what they're looking for."

Sgt. Michael Allen/CCSO

"This is a group that comes from somewhere else and they target these areas and more across the state - it's been more of a challenge to deal with." Return to index of stories...


COLLIER BREAK IN ANNOUNCEMENT-REM 26


RICK LIVE

COMING UP AT 6 - WE'LL TALK ABOUT HOW THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS GOLDEN GATE STATES NEIGHBORHOOD WAS HIT WITH A STRING OF BURGLARIES. WE'RE LIVE IN CC, RR, NBC2 Return to index of stories...


CHAR CO SRO ARREST-TRX OC VO


A STUDENT IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY IS ACCUSED OF BRINGING RAZOR BLADES AND POT TO SCHOOL.

DEPUTIES SAY RICHARD COLLIER WAS IN THE PRINCIPLES OFFICE AT PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL WHEN A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER WENT THROUGH HIS BAG --

AND FOUND 100 RAZORS AND A GRAM OF POT.

COLLIER TOLD THE OFFICER HE WAS FASCINATED WITH SHARP OBJECTS AND LIKES TO CUT THINGS.

WE'RE TOLD THIS IS COLLIER'S THIRD ARREST. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH ACRES OPEN CAR THEFT-TRX-SSTOPS


AND AUTHORITIES SAY THIS MAN TOOK A WALLET FROM AN UNLOCKED CAR IN LEHIGH ACRES.

AND THEN RACKED UP SEVERAL CHARGES.

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

IF YOU RECOGNIZE HIM CALL CRIME STOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER LIONFISH FOLO-VO


NEW DETAILS ABOUT THE EFFORT TO ALLOW SPEARFISHING IN COLLIER COUNTY.

THE PRESIDENT OF THE SPEARFISHING LEAGUE SAYS HE IS READY TO BRING THE COUNTY COMMISSION 250 SIGNATURES NEXT MONTH.

A RARE SIGHTING OF A LION FISH OFF THE COAST OF VANDERBILT BEACH SPARKED THE PETITION.

MANY BELIEVE IT'S THE ONLY WAY TO PROTECT THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ECO SYSTEM FROM THE INVASIVE SPECIES. Return to index of stories...


EDISON 10K SCHOLARSHIP-VO


EDISON STATE COLLEGE IS OFFERING FOUR YEAR DEGREES FOR TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

THEY ARE TAKING ON GOVERNOR RICK SCOTTS CHALLENGE TO FLORIDA SCHOOLS TO OFFER CERTAIN BACHELOR DEGREES FOR JUST TEN GRAND THOUSAND DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


EDISON 10K SCHOLARSHIP-SOTVO


TAKE SOT

SUPER: OSANNA SIMON

HOPING TO STUDY BUSINESS

15:53-16:04

"Education is pretty expensive nowadays, so looking at a 4-year degree for $10,000.that's a great deal! Not only for students, but parents as well."

THE SCHOOL HAS NOT DECIDED EXACTLYL WHICH DEGREES WITH BE OFFERED AT THE DISCOUNTY PRICE.

ON AVERAGE A FOUR YEAR DEGREE AT EDISON STATE WOULD CLOST YOU ABOUT 13-THOUSAND DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


A STATE COMMISSION SAYS THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF BROKE THE LAW.

MONTHS AGO HE MADE A PROMISE TO THOSE WHO DIDN'T SIGN WITH A UNION.

THOSE WORDS HAVE NOW COME BACK TO BITE HIM.

AND LEE COUNTY HAS A TOUGH TIME ATTRACTING A SPECIFIC TYPE OF DOCTOR.

THE SHORTAGE HAS ONE HOSPITAL GETTING PROACTIVE. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) UNION TAKES ON SHERIFF SCOTT-VO-WIPE


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TZ1 B) LEE MEMORIAL DOCTOR RESIDENCY-VOTOPS


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TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC


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BOX TRUCK COMPANY FOLO-OC


AS FOR THE BOX TRUCK TROOPERS SAY DOUGLAS HIT

THE WIFE OF THE DRIVER OF TELLS US HER HUSBAND IS SHAKEN UP --

AND

HE DIDN'T JUMP INTO THE MURKY WATERS TO SAVE THE FAMILY BECAUSE HE CANT SWIM.

N-B-C TWO'S GABY FLEISCHMAN IS TRACKING DOWN THAT PART OF THE STORY. Return to index of stories...


BOX TRUCK COMPANY FOLO-PHONER-CG-VO


I spoke to the wife of dargel tamayo-- he was driving the box truck for a company called dominican family shipping.

His wife says tamayo is traumatized by the accident and has actually had a hard time speaking to her about it.

She tells me her husband has no idea how cecilia douglas car hit the back of his truck. At first he thought the engine of the truck had exploded-- then he realized it was a car that hit him. He told her it was foggy outside so that may have been a factor in the accident.

There were two other people in the truck with tamayo during the crash-- he told his wife they did what he could to help rescue crews pull the girls out-- but none of them actually tried to jump into the canal to save the family because they don't know how to swim.

He also told her there were alligators near the car in the canal.

Tamayo and the other man in the car are still recovering from some minor injuries-- the woman with them suffered serious injuries because her head smashed against a window during the accident. Return to index of stories...


MARKET CLOSE-CGTOPS


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ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP


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FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

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

GREAT WEATHER CONTINUES

It looks like several more days of quiet weather here in southwest Florida. While the northern part of the United States continues to freeze in very cold, winter weather - our forecast continues with sunshine and temperatures well into the 70's. High pressure is settling over the area again tonight and it will be a bit chilly again tomorrow morning. Lows will be around 50 degrees on the coast and inland areas will easily drop into the lower 40's tonight. No rain is expected.

Tomorrow's forecast looks mostly sunny with a high around 75 degrees. Winds will be northeast at 10 - 15 and an afternoon sea breeze may develop near the coast during the late day. Beach and boating weather look fine on Thursday with more to come for Friday and the weekend.

Forecast computer guidance shows continued warming into next week. By Monday we will be topping 80 degrees once again. The next cold front should arrive on Thursday next week and we may see some showers then. Enjoy the great weather! Return to index of stories...


UNION TAKES ON SHERIFF SCOTT-2SH-TURN-OC


THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF BROKE THE LAW - THAT'S THE FINDING OF A STATE LABOR COMMISSION.

THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RELATIONS COMMISSION FOUND MIKE SCOTT VIOLATED FLORIDA LAW WHEN HE OFFERED BONUSES TO NON UNION EMPLOYEES, BUT DENIED THEM TO UNION MEMBERS.

NBC2 ANCHOR HEATHER TURCO HAS BEEN LOOKING INTO THE DECISION AND IS LIVE IN THE STUDIO. Return to index of stories...


UNION TAKES ON SHERIFF SCOTT-PLASMA


MIKE SCOTT OFFERED BONUSES TO NON-UNION EMPLOYEES JUST BEFORE HIS SERGENTS HELD A VOTE ON WHETHER TO KEEP THEIR UNION.

THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF POLICE ASSOCIATIONS VIEWED THAT AS AN INCENTIVE TO DISSOLVE THE UNION.

AND TODAY WE LEARNED THE STATE COMMISSION AGREED. Return to index of stories...


UNION TAKES ON SHERIFF SCOTT-PKG-BNR


TC:19-:23

it's cut and dry labor law - no guesswork here.

BY PHONE, UNION LEADER RICH ROBERTS PRAISES THE FINDINGS OF THE FLORIDA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RELATIONS COMMISSIONS, OR PERC.

TC:03-:10

roberts/very pleased with the decision - obviously took a close look and realized. Yes, indeed, the sheriff was in violation.

PERC SAYS SCOTT BROKE FLORIDA LABOR LAWS BY PROMISING BONUSES RIGHT BEFORE A UNION ELECTION.

IT ORDERED THE SHERIFF TO POST THIS NOTICE, PROMISING EMPLOYEES THAT THIS WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN, AND THAT THE AGENCY WON'T INTERFERE WITH IT'S EMPLOYEES RIGHTS UNDER THE LABOR LAW.

TC 2:07-30

i mean the whole situation down there - the retaliation the sheriff's engaged in officers - who either supported union.Not support election attempt.classic example what should not be done in a law enforcement agency. Return to index of stories...


UNION TAKES ON SHERIFF SCOTT-PLASMA


THIS AGREEMENT VOIDS THE 2012 ELECTION WHERE SERGANTS VOTED TO DISSOLVE THE UNION.

PERC HAS ORDERED THE A NEW ELECTION BE HELD WITHIN THE NEXT 60 TO 90 DAYS.

AND WE JUST RECEIVED THE SHERIFF'S STATEMENT CONCERNING THE FINDINGS. IN IT HE WRITES QUOTE: My budget report to the BOCC and the Union vote were both dates that I had absolutely no control over but regardless, this line of thinking would also suggest that giving the bonus to that group would/could have also influenced their decisions. Return to index of stories...


AMGT TOUR POSTPONED-VO


FANS OF AMERICA'S GOT TALENT MAY NOT LIKE THIS.

THE ALL STARS TOUR HAS BEEN CANCELLED --

INDEFINITELY.

WE'RE TOLD PRODUCTION PROBLEMS LEAD TO THE CANCELLETION.

IT WAS SCHEDULED TO PERFORM AT THE BARBARA B MANN NEXT MONTH.

IF YOU BOUGHT TICKETS CALL THE BOX OFFICE FOR A REFUND. Return to index of stories...


LEAPIN LIZARDS FORDS GARAGE-VO


A POPULAR BAR IN CAPE CORAL IS GETTING A FACE LIFT.

LEAPIN' LIZARD BAR & GRILLE IS SET TO BECOME THE NEWEST FORD'S GARAGE.

THE CURRENT FORD'S GARAGE IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS HAS BECOME A BIG HIT SINCE OPENING LAST YEAR.

LEAPIN' LIZARD HAS BEEN OPEN ON CAPE CORAL PARKWAY EAST SINCE 2005.

COUNT ON US TO LET YOU KNOW WHEN THE TRANFORMATION IS SET TO START. Return to index of stories...


LYNX SHIP FIRST TOUR-NATSVO


THE WAR SHIP LYNX --

IS GETTING READY TO SHOVE OFF FROM FORT MYERS BEACH RIGHT.

BUT NOT BEFORE PROVIDING A LITTLE EDUCATION.

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

STUDENTS FROM CHRISTA MCAULIFFE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TOOK A TOUR TO HELP BRING THEIR CLASSROOM LESSONS TO LIFE.

THE CLASS LEARNED ABOUT THE LYNX'S HISTORY THROUGH ROLE PLAY-- LOADING THE GUNNERY AND SEWING THE MAST. Return to index of stories...


LYNX SHIP FIRST TOUR-SOTVO


Jacob Erol

Fifth grade student

:12

"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 TO TAKE PART IN GASPARILLA.

IT WILL BE BACK ON FORT MYERS BEACH FEBRUARY 1ST THROUGH MARCH 31ST. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2SHOT


WHEN YOU GET SICK --

YOU WANT A GOOD DOCTOR YOU CAN SEE WITHOUT WAITING TOO LONG.

TURNS OUT GENERAL PRACTIONERS ARE HARD TO COME BY IN LEE COUNTY.

WE FOUND OUT WHAT LEE MEMORIAL IS DOING TO ATTRACT DOCTORS TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) LEE MEMORIAL DOCTOR RESIDENCY-VO


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TZ2 B) NEW AT 6 TEASE-VOTOPS


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LEE MEMORIAL DOCTOR RESIDENCY-2SHOT


THE NUMBER OF FAMILY DOCTORS IS DWINDLING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

TONIGHT NBC2S JOELLE PARKS TAKES AN IN DEPTH LOOK AT THE PROBLEM, AND ONE SOLUTION THAT'S IN THE WORKS. Return to index of stories...


LEE MEMORIAL DOCTOR RESIDENCY-PKG


Norman klug has a cold.

He couldnt find a doctor today,

so instead he's at lee convenient care.

Sot Norman

I thought maybe they help me get over this."

General practitioners to care for Norman and other lee county patients are dwindling.

Sot Dr. Barry Butler, Primary Care Associates

It's not going to be just here, it's going to be nationwide."

Dr barry butler says it's because family practice is not a profitable speciality,

Especially for residents graduating medical school hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt.

Sot Dr. Butler

at the end of the day you still have to pay your bills, you still have to eat, you still have to live and that- going forward- is an issue."

Lee memorial hospital estimates a shortfall of 162 general practitioners in their system over the next 3 years.

To fix that- They're waiting for their accreditation to start the hospital's first residency program.

Sot Dr. Gary Goforth, Lee Memorial

We take them from head knowledge to practical knowledge and make them full functioning physicians."

The program is set to start this summer with 6 Florida state university medical school graduates.

It will provide more medical care to the community in the short term,

with long term goals.

Sot Goforth

We hope many of the graduates ill stay in the area, set up practice here and be able to take care of all the people in southwest Florida."

The program is designed to grow each year but will face rising costs.

Sot Dr. Butler

Between the electronic medical records, malpractice insurance, the personnel for billing and other things that are required its almost impossible for a private practitioner these days."

Patients like Norman- already feeling the affects.

In lee county Jp. Return to index of stories...


NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT


A TRUSTED EMPLOYEE OF SEVERAL LOCAL CAR DEALERSHIPS--

IS IN JAIL TONIGHT.

DETECTIVES SAY THIS WOMAN STOLE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OVER THE PAST 4-YEARS!

WE'LL TALK WITH INVESTIGATORS ABOUT HOW SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL IT OFF FOR SO LONG.

AND FOR 70 YEARS ITS SHINED ON MCGREGOR BOULEVARD.

TONIGHT THE GOD'S IS LOVE SIGN IS DARK AND DAMAGED BUT WE FOUND OUT ABOUT THE DIVINE INTERVENTION FROM THE COMMUNTIYTO SAVE IT.

NBC2 NEWS AT 5:30 IS NEXT! Return to index of stories...


A) OFFICE MANAGER ARREST-SS WIPE


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B) GOD IS LOVE SIGN-VOTOPS


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