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DOUGLAS FUNERAL-DISSOLVE VO DBX LIVE

A BIT OF CLOSURE FOR ONE IMMOKALEE FAMILY AFTER A HEARTBREAKING WEEK OF TRAGEDY.

CECILIA DOUGLAS AND HER DAUGHTERS.FOUR YEAR OLD MADISON AND THREE YEAR OLD RYLEE.WERE KILLED MONDAY ON ALLIGATOR ALLEY.

THEIR CAR CRASHED THROUGH A FENCE.AND LANDED IN A CANAL.QUICKLY SINKING BELOW THE WATER.

NBC-2'S GABBY FLEISCHMAN REPORTS FROM MOUNT DORA.

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A touching tribute--

Nathans dad:

"God we thank you for the days that we had them."

The kind that breaks hearts and at the same time, brings smiles--

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59:21 there are times that were laughing about stories of our family and there are times when were crying about those very same stories 33

Family and friends gathered to say goodbye to a young woman and her two girls--

All killed in a car accident on alligator alley monday morning.

Sarah white, cecilias best friend

"7:41 seems like a really bad nightmare that hasn't gone away and hasn't stopped. It's just, it's just so hard to take it in."

33 year old cecilia douglas was a country girl with a contagious smile. A loving mother and wife-- devoted to her faith.

Jill santos, cecilia best friend

"5:16 when you were having a bad day she was like a bright star that was in your life 21"

Her two beautiful little girls--

Four year old madison and three year old rylee-- leave behind their dad nathan.

Joshua douglas, nathans brother

8:46;10

"I know so well how those little girls loved you, I know so well how those little girls could not wait for you to get home."

The first responders who desperately tried to save nathans family were honored at the service.

Nats--

22:50 -- thanking first responders.

Nathans brothers say he isn't questioning why or what if--

Instead he's finding peace and comfort through his faith--

Knowing that his three girls are together-- and he will see them again.

Justin douglas, nathans brother

8:01:15 they're with their mom in heaven you know and that they're doing better than we are 23

GUN CONTROL MARCH-TRX VOTOPS OC

GABY FLEISCHMAN REPORTING.

SUPPORTERS OF TIGHTER GUN CONTROL FLOOD WASHINGTON TODAY.

AND IN OTHER CITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY.

THEY CITE THE NEWTOWN DEADLY SHOOTING AS THEIR CALL FOR ACTION.

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THOUSANDS OF DEMONSTRATORS JOINED A SILENT MARCH THROUGH THE STREETS OF WASHINGTON - TO SEND A MESSAGE TO WASHINGTON ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE.

AMONG THOSE IN ATTENDANCE … 100 PARENTS FROM NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT - THE SCENE OF LAST MONTH'S DEADLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ATTACK.

"I feel hopeful, cautiously optimistic. I hope this is a start of a bigger movement, not only to keep our children safe, but the citizens."

THE RALLY WAS ONE OF SEVERAL HELD IN CITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES … IN PLACES LIKE INDIANA, FLORIDA AND NEW JERSEY.

"I am hoping the power of regular people will assert itself in contrast to the lobbying power of the NRA."

THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION IS GEARING UP FOR AN ALL-OUT BATTLE … INSISTING THAT GUN BANS MAKE NO ONE SAFER.

VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN IS SPEARHEADING A PUBLIC PUSH FOR NEW GUN LEGISLATION THAT WILL STRENGTHEN BACKGROUND CHECKS …

LIMIT HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINES AND GET ASSAULT WEAPONS OFF OF AMERICA'S STREETS.

"This march is a starting point, not an ending point. If not now, when?

THE AMERICAN DEBATE OVER GUNS … HITTING HOME IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL.

NEW FLORIDA DEM LEADER-SS

THE FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY HAS A NEW CHAIRMAN -- ALLISON TANT.

TANT IS A LONG-TIME PARTY FUNDRAISER.

SHE WAS ELECTED TODAY.

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AN EYESORE SEEN BY THOUSANDS IN CAPE CORAL.DISAPPEARS.

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS FAMILY'S FENCE COVERED IN GRAFFITI ALONG DEL PRADO BOULEVARD, NEAR PINE ISLAND ROAD.

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A FAMILY'S BACKYARD FENCE SPRAY PAINTED WITH GRAFFITI-

HAD NEIGHBORS LIKE RONALD CHASTEEN OUTRAGED.

ronald chasteen/ neighbor

35:24 I thought it was down grading for the neighborhood

A DOWN GRADE.THAT COULD BE SEEN BY ANYONE DRIVING ALONG DEL PRADO.

JOHN TSOURKAS/ CAPE OFFICER

19:23 It's stupid, pointless, but it happens. Luckily in Cape Coral you don't see to much of this.

LEAVING THEIR UNIFORMS AT HOME -

CAPE CORAL OFFICERS JOHN TSOURKAS AND JASON CRIAZZO PUT THESE WEAPONS TO WORK *INSTEAD*, TODAY.

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3:26 just so people don't get nervous-- it's not gang related whatsoever.

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19:13 this type of graffiti is just juveniles that got bored that wanted something to do on a weekend night I guess.

POLICE SAY SOMEONE PASSING BY SPOTTED THE MESS JUST AFTER THANKSGIVING.

BUT THE HOMEOWNERS COULDN'T AFFORD TO FIX IT.

jason criazzo/ officer

23:09 someone needs help with something, you step in and do it

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AND AFTER AN HOUR OF FREE LABOR -

37:23 it's starting to look good

CHASTEEN COULDN'T BELIEVE HIS EYES AT THE TRANSFORMATION.

37:35 if I knew, I would have come down to help.

AN EYESORE - COVERED UP BY A CARE FOR THE COMMUNITY.

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HOMELESS DAY-VO

MORE THAN 400 PEOPLE IN NEED CROWDED CITY OF PALMS PARK FOR THE 13TH ANNUAL HOMELESS DAY.

THAT'S ABOUT 100 MORE PEOPLE THAN LAST YEAR.

SERVICES LIKE HAIRCUTS, HYGENE KITS, AND FOOD STANDS WERE AVAILABLE.

SOME PEOPLE WERE EVEN SET UP WITH HOUSING.

ACCORDING TO THE LEE COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION.

ALGENOL BOAT RACES-SOTVO PLASMA

It's just like a sporting event, except for the brain.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA STUDENTS ARE LEARNING ABOUT SOLAR ENERGY.

IT'S PART OF A FORT MYERS COMPANY'S EFFORT TO GET STUDENTS INTERESTED IN SCIENCE. TECHNOLOGY. ENGINEERING. AND MATH, KNOWN AS 'STEM.'

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THE LESSON TODAY-

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SOLAR ENERGY.

We build a solar boat and we test how fast it goes or if it's strong enough.

THE CHALLENGE FOR STUDENTS LIKE JUSTIN FEENEY-

SEE WHO CAN MAKE THE BEST BOAT DESIGN.POWERED BY THE SUN'S LIGHT.

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ALGENOL -- A BIOFUEL COMPANY -- IS HOSTING THE STUDENTS.

THE EMPLOYEES THERE HAVE BACKGROUNDS IN SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING AND MATH. AS THEY MAKE ETHANOL FROM ALGAE.

THEIR GOAL TODAY - GET THESE STUDENTS INTERESTED TOO.

We have 60 people with PhDs so science technology especially engineering and math they contribute to really smart people high wages and of we can inspire these kids to see how exciting it is they can go on the careers earn lots of money and whole successful life.

THESE STUDENTS ARE ON THE 'STEM' TEAM OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

RIGHT NOW, GRADUATES WITH STEM DEGREES ARE IN HIGH DEMAND.

It's actually fun. So we learn a lot in it.

AND WHILE THEY'RE LEARNING IT'S THE SLEEK, LIGHT BOAT DESIGNS THAT GO THE FASTEST.

IT'S THESE KIND OF ASSIGNMENTS THEY REMEMBER.

They can apply the knowledge that the learn in the classroom and use it in things like competitions. So it's just like a sporting event, except for the brain.

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