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IT'S A MATTER OF SAFETY --
CAPE CORAL POLICE ARE REPLACING ONE OF THEIR AGING SWAT TRUCK.
THE DEPARTMENT WANTS TO MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T FAIL WHEN *YOU* NEED IT MOST!
NBC 2'S SARA MILES TELLS US WHY IT'S THE OPPORTUNE TIME TO REPLACE THE OLD TRUCK.
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FROM BARRICADED SUBJECTS ---
TO SEARCH WARRANTS --
25:57 "the use is there the need is there." lt. tony sizemore/ccpd
CAPE CORAL POLICE'S SWAT VEHICLE IS CALLED UPON ROUGHLY THREE TIMES A MONTH DURING SOME OF THE MOST DANGEROUS SITUATIONS.
INCLUDING JUST WEEKS AGO WHEN A 16 YEAR OLD BARRICADED HIMSELF IN HIS HOME WITH A YOUNG GIRL.
26:28 there is plenty of opportunity for dangerous situations and if it was you or your loved one you would want the best." sizemore
THE BEST NOT ONLY FOR THE PUBLIC BUT FOR OFFICERS TOO --
25:49 the one we have is old, very old. sizemore
LT. TONY SIZEMORE TELLS US THE 30 YEAR OLD US AIRFORCE PEACEKEEPER CONSTANTLY HAS TO BE JUMPSTARTED AND REPAIR COSTS HAVE MOUNTED.
27:05 we want the security. that you can get in turn the key and be ready to go.:08 sizemore
THAT SECURITY WILL COME IN THE FORM OF A NEW SWAT VEHICLE -- MUCH SIMILAR TO THIS LENCO BEARCAT.
THE 250 THOUSAND ARMORED VEHICLE WILL BE FUNDED THROUGH FEDERAL FOREFITURE MONEY.
28:04 when large operations are brought down or assets are seized we share in the benefit of that. sizemore
THE DEPARTMENT SHOULD GET THE NEW SWAT TRUCK IN A FEW MONTHS ONCE IT'S BUILT AND DESIGNED TO THEIR SPECIFICATIONS.
"29:08 you want someone to be there as quick as possible and thats our responsibility to the public." sizemore
IN CAPE CORAL, SM, NBC 2
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A FEDERAL JUDGE TODAY APPROVED AN "AGREEMENT" FOR BP--
TO PLEAD GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER AND OTHER CHARGES.
THIS IS ALL RELATED TO THE MASSIVE OIL SPILL IN THE GULF IN 2010.
BP MUST ALSO PAY A RECORD 4 BILLION DOLLARS IN CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
ELEVEN WORKERS ON THE RIG DIED DURING THE INITIAL EXPLOSION.
MORE THAN 200 MILLION GALLONS OF OIL SPEWED FROM THE WELL--
ABOUT 50 MILES SOUTHEAST OF THE LOUISIANA COAST.
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TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY RAY LAHOOD IS LEAVING THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION.
THE SIXTH CABINET MEMBER TO CALL IT QUITS SINCE THE PRESIDENT'S RE-ELECTION.
LAHOOD SAYS THE JOB IS THE BEST ONE HE'S EVER HAD IN PUBLIC SERVICE.
HE WILL REMAIN ON THE JOB UNTIL HIS REPLACEMENT IS FOUND.
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THE PRESIDENT'S CHOICE FOR THE NEXT SECRETARY OF STATE IS OFFICIAL.
THE FULL SENATE GAVE JOHN KERRY THE THUMBS UP LESS THAN AN HOUR AGO.
KERRY IS TAKING OVER FOR RETIRING SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON.
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HOME PRICES ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE GOING UP.
THERE ARE TWO REASONS WHY--
MORE DEMAND AND LESS SUPPLY.
THE SHILLER HOME PRICE INDEX ROSE 5 AND A HALF PERCENT IN NOVEMBER--
COMPARED WITH THE SAME MONTH A YEAR AGO.
THAT'S IN ADDITION TO A 4-PERCENT GAIN IN OCTOBER.
THE BIGGEST GAINS ARE IN PHOENIX--
NEARLY 23-PERCENT.
PRICES IN SAN FRANCISCO INCREASED OVER 12-PERCENT.
SOUTH FLORIDA IS UP 10-PERCENT.
PRICES ROSE IN OVER *HALF* OF THE CITIES THE INDEX TRACKS.
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SOMEONE POISONED TEN BORNEO PYGMY ELEPHANTS IN MALAYSIA.
THE ANIMALS WERE DISCOVERED IN A RAIN FOREST ON BORNEO ISLAND.
A VET SAYS THERE ARE NO VISIBLE INJURES--
BUT THE ELEPHANTS SUFFERED INTERNALLY.
IT'S NOT CLEAR WHO'S BEHIND THE ATTACKS.
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THE N-F-L KNOWS THEY HAVE A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH PLAYER SAFETY.
ESPECIALLY CONCUSSIONS.
TODAY THE N-F-L AND THE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION--
FINALIZED A DEAL TO FUND A 100-MILLION DOLLAR STUDY.
RESEARCHERS WILL LOOK AT NEW WAYS TO "DIAGNOSE, TREAT AND PREVENT INJURIES AND ILLNESSES" ASSOCIATED WITH CONCUSSIONS.
DOCTORS SAY WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS STUDY--
IS THAT IT WILL LOOK AT THE "WHOLE PLAYER"--
NOT JUST THE BRAIN.
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A NEW REPORT LINKS A MIAMI ANTI AGING CLINIC--
TO A NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL PLAYERS--
INCLUDING ALEX RODRIGUEZ!
RECORDS SHOW THE CLINIC SUPPLIED THEM WITH PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SAYS IT'S "DISAPPOINTED".
RODRIGUEZ DENIES *ANY* CONNECTION TO THE CLINIC.
HE ADMITTED TO USING DRUGS IN 2003--
BUT MAINTAINS HE'S BEEN CLEAN SINCE.
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FLORIDA LAWMAKERS WANT TO CHANGE THE WAY POLITICAL CANDIDATES RAISE MONEY.
STATE LAW CURRENTLY LIMITS CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES TO 500-DOLLARS PER ELECTION.
HOUSE SPEAKER WILL WEATHERFORD CALLS THE LIMIT "ARCHAIC".
HE WANTS TO ELIMINATE THE CAP--
IN EXCHANGE FOR DUMPING FLORIDA'S "COMMITTEES OF CONTINUOUS EXISTENCE".
THOSE ALLOW LAWMAKERS TO RAISE UNLIMITED AMOUNTS OF CASH FOR "PARTY BUILDING".
THAT INCLUDES THINGS LIKE MEALS AND TRAVEL EXPENSES.
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"What we are trying to do is bring sanity into the process that we have here in Florida when it comes to campaign finance. Our limits are the second lowest in America. We have all these different entities that exist where most of the resources are going to and we just think it's time for the state of Florida and the Legislature to have an adult conversation about where to go forward."
THE FLORIDA SENATE SO FAR HAS NOT PUSHED FOR ANY CHANGES TO THE CONTRIBUTIONS LIMITS.
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MINISTERS WILL RALLY CHURCHES ACROSS FLORIDA THIS WEEKEND--
IN SUPPORT OF A PAY RAISE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES.
THEY HAVE NOT HAD A RAISE IN SIX YEARS.
DEMOCRATIC STATE LAWMAKERS ARE LEADING THE CHARGE TO GET A TWO PERCENT RAISE NEXT YEAR FOR STATE WORKERS.
SOME MINISTERS ARE JOINING HER CAUSE.
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"The time has come for this great state of Florida to not consistently denigrate and dismiss the good work of state employees."
THE MINISTERS CLAIM WORKERS ARE SUFFERING--
BECAUSE WAGES ARE NOT KEEPING UP WITH THE COST OF LIVING.
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FLORIDA'S "PYTHON CHALLENGE" IS MORE THAN HALFWAY THROUGH--
AND THE STATE SAYS IT'S A SUCCESS.
HUNTERS KILLED MORE THAN THREE DOZEN BURMESE PYTHONS IN TWO AND A HALF WEEKS.
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCHERS ARE EXAMINING EACH SNAKE--
HOPING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM.
THE SNAKE IS CONSIDERED A MENACE TO THE FRAGILE EVERGLADES ECOSYSTEM.
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DOZENS OF RESIDENTS GATHERED IN THE COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY OF GOODLAND TO HONOR LOCAL LEGEND "STAN GOBER".
HE PASSED AWAY LAST JUNE.
GOBER PUT GOODLAND ON THE MAP.
HE LIVED THERE FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS-- AND OWNED STAN'S IDLE HOUR, THE LOCAL WATERING HOLE.
COMMISSIONERS RENAMED THE GOODLAND BRIDGE AFTER GOBER TODAY.
HIS FAMILY TELLS US ITS A "COMPLETE HONOR."
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"It is truly awesome. It's tough but I'm going to have to drive over this bridge everyday to go to work so knowing I'm driving over a bridge named after my dad, what do you say?"
GOBER WAS ALSO BEHIND GOODLAND'S "MULLET FESTIVAL"--
A YEARLY TRADITION HELD EVERY WEEKEND BEFORE THE SUPER BOWL.
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IF YOU WANT MORE STORAGE ON YOUR IPAD--
NOW YOU CAN HAVE IT.
UNEXPECTEDLY--
APPLE ANNOUNCED A NEW IPAD WITH 128-GIGABYTE MEMORY TODAY.
THAT'S TWICE AS LARGE AS THE CURRENT MODEL.
OF COURSE THAT MEANS THE PRICE TAG GOES UP TOO--
ABOUT 800-BUCKS.
THE NEW IPAD WILL BE AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK.
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FOR THE 15TH STRAIGHT YEAR--
TRIPLE "A" IS OFFERING FREE TOWING TO *ANYONE WHO HAS HAD TOO MUCH TO DRINK DURING THE SUPER BOWL.
OVER THE YEARS, "TOW TO GO" HAS SAFELY HELPED MORE THAN 22-THOUSAND INTOXICATED DRIVERS GET HOME SAFELY. THE NUMBER TO CALL IS
2-TOW-2-GO
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THE SUPERBOWL IS THE BIGGEST FOOTBALL GAME OF THE YEAR!
WHAT'S BIGGER?
THE SUPERBOWL COMMERCIALS OF COURSE!
WE'VE GOT A SNEAK PEAK OF WHAT YOU'LL SEE SUNDAY NIGHT.
AND THIEVES STEAL THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN STEEL--
THE BUSINESS SAYS THEY CAME BACK A SECOND TIME--
AND HE'S GOT PROOF IN THE SURVEILLANCE VIDEO!
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IT LOOKS LIKE LEE COUNTY FOUND THE COMPANY TO MAKEOVER THE SPORTS COMPLEX.
THE COUNTY IS NEGOTIATING A CONTRACT WITH POPULOUS INCORPORATED TO HANDLE THE 45 MILLION DOLLAR RENOVATIONS.
RENOVATIONS WILL BEGIN AFTER THE 2013 MINNESOTA TWINS AND FORT MYERS MIRACLE SEASONS.
COMMISSIONERS WILL NEED TO VOTE ON A FINAL CONTRACT ONCE IT IS FINALIZED.
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THE SUPERBOWL IS JUST 5-DAYS AWAY--
AND PEOPLE ARE ALREADY TALKING ABOUT THE COMMERCIALS!
AND THIS YEAR
VIEWERS ARE CALLING THE SHOTS--
HERE'S LINSEY DAVIS.
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NATS popular super bowl ad
SUPER BOWL *ADS* ARE OFTEN MORE MEMORABLE THAN THE PLAYS ON THE FIELD BUT
RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT OLD TRICKS-- LIKE CASTING CELEBRITIES IN ADS-- WORK
ABOUT AS WELL AS THROWING LONG TO BETTY WHITE IN THIS SNICKERS SPOT.
Nats she gets tackled to the ground
LAST YEAR, ADVERTISERS TRIED TO CASH IN ON THINGS THAT DO WORK-- LIKE KIDS
AND DOGS
BUT WITH FOUR MILLIONS DOLLARS AT STAKE FOR JUST 30 SECONDS OF YOUR TIME
DURING THIS SUNDAY'S BIG GAME, ADVERTISERS ARE TRYING ANYTHING AND
EVERYTHING TO SCORE BIG. THIS YEAR, THE BIG PLAY IS TO PUT THE FANS. IN
THE GAME.
SOT - ADWEEK GUY
"This will be the most democratic, most social Super Bowl in history./They
really want these ads to be successful, because it's a gigantic investment,
and they need these to have a really long shelf life."
FOR SIX YEARS, DORITOS HAS BEEN PUTTING THEIR FANS TO WORK MAKING THE ADS,
AND *THEN* HAVING THEM VOTE ON WHICH ONE MAKES THE CUT -- AIRING IN FRONT OF
AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN A HUNDRED MILLION.
NATS - ALI LANDRY, PLUGS VOTING
SOMETHING OTHER COMPANIES ARE CATCHING ONTO. THIS YEAR, AUDI SHOT THREE
ENDINGS TO THIS TEEN'S PROM EXPERIENCE--
NATS - ALTERNATE ENDINGS
AND IS LETTING VIEWERS VOTE ONLINE, SELECTING THE ONE TO MAKE IT TO THE BIG
SCREEN
SOT - ADWEEK GUY
"It's going to be fun for viewers to vote, and see their vote count. It
allows them to invest themselves into the game."
BUDWEISER IS ASKING VIEWERS TO FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER TO NAME THIS BABY COLT
.their LATEST ADDITION TO THEIR FAMED TEAM OF CLYDESDALES
THE BIGGEST "HAIL MARY," THOUGH, GOES TO PEPSI, WHO BOUGHT JUST ONE AD, AND
IS USING THE REST OF THEIR SCREENTIME LETTING FANS STRIKE A POSE WITH A CAN,
AS THEY INTRODUCE BEYONCE FOR THE HALF-TIME SHOW.
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LINSEY DAVIS REPORTING.
THE SUPERBOWL IS THIS SUNDAY.
KICKOFF IS AT 6:30.
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AN ARMY VET IS LEARNING HOW INCREDIBLE MODERN MEDICINE TRULY IS.
I feel like I'm getting a second chance to start over after I got hurt.
THAT IS BRENDAN MARROCCO--
THE VETERAN LOST BOTH ARMS AND BOTH LEGS!
HIS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING RECOVERY AND ATTITUDE IS AN INSPIRATION.
AND MINDY McCREADY BROKE HER SILENCE TODAY--
ABOUT HER BOYFRIEND'S MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
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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.
COLD FRONT HEADED THIS WAY
The weather is about to change in southwest Florida … but not too dramatically and not before Thursday. The forecast tonight calls for variable clouds and I'm tracking a few, isolated showers inland. What little rain there is tonight is moving quickly off to the northwest and it looks like the urban corridor will be quiet this evening. Temperatures will drop slowly through the 60's tonight and the low tomorrow morning will be around 64 degrees.
The cold front coming this way will not be passing through here until early on Thursday morning. That means that tomorrow will be another warm and breezy day. Highs will easily hit the mid 80's tomorrow and winds will be southwesterly at 15 - 20 mph and gusty. Boaters: there is a Small Craft Caution posted for tomorrow. The humidity will be up on Wednesday and a couple of very isolated showers may develop inland once again. The change for rain goes up to 40% after midnight tomorrow and there will be showers passing through around sunrise on Thursday. High temperatures will drop back into the 70's and we will hold on to 70's for highs for several days. Overnight lows by Friday and Saturday will be chilly once again as thermometers register mid 40's on Friday and Saturday morning. It looks like our chance for rain is going to be limited to Thursday as the cold front passes through.
Enjoy the 80's tomorrow. They will be gone for a while after Thursday.
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I just want to get he most out of these arms and just as goals come up knock them down.
WORDS OF WISDOM FROM A WAR VETERAN WHO LOST ALL FOUR LIMBS IN A ROADSIDE EXPLOSION.
HE NOW HAS TWO NEW ARMS--
AND TODAY HE MET THE MEDIA TO TALK ABOUT HIS ORDEAL--
AND NEW MISSION.
NBC2's HEATHER TURCO IS HERE WITH HIS AMAZING STORY--
HEATHER.
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THE FIRST SERVICE MEMBER TO SURVIVE LOSING ALL FOUR LIMBS IN COMBAT - NOW HAS NEW HOPE FOR AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.
HE RECEIVED A DOUBLE ARM TRANSPLANT - AND TODAY TOOK THE TIME TO THANK HIS DOCTORS.
THE YOUNG MAN - ANXIOUS TO REHAB AND GET BACK TO LIVING!
CHECK OUT THIS AMAZING STORY!
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HIS STORY IS ONE OF BRAVERY AND HEROISM.
BRENDAN MARROCCO LOST BOTH ARMS AND LEGS IN IRAQ 4 YEARS AGO.
A ROADSIDE BOMB BLEW UP THE HUMVEE THE ARMY PRIVATE WAS DRIVING.
HIS ATTITUDE IS ADMIRABLE.
112053 i was still alive so thats really all that mattered to me.
STILL LIFE WITHOUT LIMBS WAS NOT THE SAME.
113731 not having arms takes so much away from you even.,.your personality.
SO WHEN DOCTORS AT JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL IN MARYLAND APPROACHED THE 26 YEAR
OLD ABOUT A DOUBLE ARM TRANSPLANT. HE DIDN'T HESITATE.
112507 i've overcome so much in the last 4 years that i'm honestly not worried about the risks.
THE TRANSPLANT TEAM SEEN HERE IN THE OPERATING ROOM - CONNECTED BONES,
BLOOD VESSELS, MUSCLES, TENDONS, NERVES AND SKIN
THE SURGERY - THE MOST COMPLICATED AND EXTENSVE PERFORMED IN THE US, EVER.
AND THE FIRST WORDS MARRACCO UTTERED TO DOCTORS AFTERWARD.
1144 - i was happy that surgery was over. and i had arms so yeah. i love you was the first thing i said.
TODAY HE STILL DOES NOT HAVE FULL RANGE MOTION BUT WE WATCHED HIM WHEEL
HIMSELF IN TO TALK TO REPORTERS.SCRATCH HIS FACE.TOUCH HIS HAIR.
113415 it's like i went back 4 years and i'm me again.
NOW HE'S READY TO START LIVING HIS OLD LIFE AGAIN TOO. LIKE DRIVING THE
CAR STILL PARKED IN HIS GARAGE.
MORE IMPORTANTLY HE'S SHARING THAT POSITIVE ATTITUDE WITH OTHER AMPUTEES.
111753 to not give up/there's a lot of people who will say you cant do something, just be stubborn and do it anyway.
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DOCTORS SAY IT'LL TAKE 2 TO 3 YEARS BEFORE HE CAN FULLY USE HIS LIMBS.
IT'LL TAKE THAT LONG FOR ALL THE NERVES TO GROW BACK AND HEAL.
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COUNTRY STAR AND LEE COUNTY NATIVE MINDY MCCREADY BROKE HER SILENCE TODAY.
SHE SAT DOWN FOR AN EMOTIONAL ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEW ON THE TODAY SHOW THIS MORNING--
AND IS REVEALING BRAND NEW DETAILS ABOUT HER BOYFRIEND'S DEATH.
NBC2's NICK CILETTI JOINS US WITH THE DETAILS--
NICK.
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did he take his own life or was he murdered
IT'S THE SAME QUESTION LAW ENFORCEMENT IN ARKANSAS IS TRYING TO ANSWER RIGHT NOW --
he didn't just touch my heart; he touched my soul. He was my soul mate
MINDY MCCREADY
A FORMER COUNTRY STAR
NATS.
WHO'S NOW TARNISHED IMAGE INCLUDES DRUG ARRESTS.JAIL TIME.AND A BITTER CUSTODY DISPUTE WITH HER OWN MOTHER WHO LIVES IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
BUT TODAY -- IT'S HER BOYFRIEND, DAVID WILSON'S DEATH, THAT'S GRABBING HEADLINES.
AC: For the record, did you kill David?
MM: OMG! No! OMG! No! He was my life. We were each other's life.
ON JANUARY 13TH --
WILSON WAS FOUND WITH A GUNSHOT WOUND
INVESTIGATORS INITIALLY SAID IT WAS SELF-INFLICTED, BUT NOW, AREN'T RULING OUT THE POSSIBILITY OF FOUL PLAY.
MINDY IS NOT CONSIDERED A SUSPECT.
TODAY -- SHE DESCRIBES THE VERY MOMENT SHE SAYS SHE FOUND DAVID, LYING ON THE FRONT PORCH,
just started screaming, calling 911. I laid down next to him, and I just pleaded with him not to die
MINDY SHOT DOWN REPORTS DAVID WAS CHEATING.
AND EVEN REVEALED THE FAMILY DOG FOUND THE BULLET THAT KILLED HIM.
FOR NOW -- THE MULTI-PLATINUM RECORDING ARTIST IS MOURNING THE LOSS OF WHO SHE CALLED HER "SOULMATE."
i've never gone through anything this painful, nor will I ever again go through anything this painful
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NICK CILETTI REPORTING.
RESULTS FROM MORE FORENSIC TESTS SHOULD BE READY IN A FEW WEEKS.
THAT'S WHEN THE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE CAN OFFICIALLY RULE ON A CAUSE OF DEATH.
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THIEVES MAKE OFF WITH TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF STEEL.
POLICE SAY THEY STAND A GOOD CHANCE OF GETTING CAUGHT--
BECAUSE THE *SECOND* TIME THEY ROBBED THE BUSINESS--
IT WAS ALL CAUGHT ON SURVEILLANCE VIDEO!
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LEE COUNTY AGREED TO PAY A SEARCH FIRM 15 THOUSAND DOLLARS TO HIRE A NEW ATTORNEY.BUT IT MAY BE WASTED MONEY.
COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN WANTS TO GIVE THE JOB TO SOMEONE ALREADY WITH THE COUNTY.INTERIM ATTORNEY ANDREA FRASER.
THE BOARD FORCED OUT MICHAEL HUNT AFTER A SERIES OF SCATHING REVIEWS.
THEY'LL DISCUSS THEIR OPTIONS AT NEXT WEEK'S BOARD MEETING.
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FRONTIER AIRLINES IS ADDING NEW FLIGHTS TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
SERVICE TO TRENTON, NEW JERSEY STARTS THURSDAY EVENING.
THE AIRLINE WILL ALSO FLY TO TRENTON ON SUNDAYS.
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE MATT CALDWELL WANTS TO CHANGE THE WAY DECISIONS ARE MADE ABOUT STREET LIGHTS AND SIDEWALKS IN LEHIGH ACRES.
.
RIGHT NOW--
LEHIGH HAS A STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT RUN BY THE COUNTY.
CALDWELL WANTS THE EAST COUNTY THE WATER CONTROL DISTRICT TO RUN IT AS A BOARD-- BASED IN LEHIGH
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Frankly they have a lot of issues that they have to pay attention to and I think it'd be much better for e community if folks that live there, are elected from there are the ones paying attention to this first and Foremost."
THE IDEA DOES HAVE COUNTY SUPPORT.
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60-THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF METAL IS STOLEN FROM A LEE COUNTY BUSINESS-
LITTLE DID THE CROOKS KNOW-
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS WERE ROLLING THE WHOLE TIME.
NBC-2'S MEAGHAN SMITH SHOWS US THE CRIME
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KEEPING SCORE IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT FOR JIM THOMAS.
nat- 12:52 "this product is used in indoor baseball arenas, hockey arenas."
HIS BUSINESS-
Nat
WHICH SUPPLIES SCOREBOARDS,
AND SIGNS TO COMPANIES ALL OVER THE WORLD,
ALONG WITH DOING CHARITY WORK-
1:17 "we donate some for church work."
JUST TOOK A HIT FROM THIEVES-
A 60-THOUSAND DOLLAR HIT.
1:45 "it's part of our world, i'm afraid- they didn't know what they were picking up."
LITTLE DID THE CROOKS KNOW-
CAMERAS FROM ABOVE WERE WATCHING,
AND RECORDING.
2:52 "you kind of wonder what they're thinking when it says when you come in we have surveillance cameras."
2 DAYS IN A ROW-
THE THIEVES PULL UP TO THE BACK OF
AD SYSTEMS,
AND LOAD UP PIECES OF METAL AND SIGN TILES.
:39 "we noticed part of the product we have stored here- was gone."
SO, THEY WENT STRAIGHT TO THEIR SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS.
THOMAS ADMITS KEEPING THESE SIGN PIECES OUTSIDE WAS A RISK,
BUT IN THE 30 YEARS HE'S BEEN BUSINESS-
HE'S NEVER HAVE A THEFT THIS BAD.
Nat
THERE IS GOOD NEWS.
2:06 "it went to the scrap yard."
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THE EMPLOYEES BEGAN CALLING LOCAL RECYCLING CENTERS-
AND TRACKED DOWN THE SIGN TILES.
1:40 "we'll probably get them recovered shortly."
THE CULPRITS WHO ARE SEEN STEALING THEM ARE STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.
IN LEE COUNTY, MEAGHAN SMITH, NBC-2.
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WE'RE LIVE AT SIX WITH THE WOMAN WHO FOUND HER BOYFRIEND ALONE AND INJURED AFTER A VIOLENT HOME INVASION THIS AFTERNOON.
WE'RE ALSO TALKING TO A 12 YEAR OLD BOY WHO TRIED TO SAVE A DROWNING MAN ON MARCO ISLAND --
THE NEWS AT SIX IS NEXT.
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A SEX TAPE HAS LANDED A FORMER CORRECTIONS OFFICER IN JAIL.
POLICE IN PUNTA GORDA SAY THE MAN RECORDED HIMSELF--
HAVING SEX WITH A WOMAN.
THEN POSTED IT ON THE INTERNET *WITHOUT* HER PERMISSION!
*NOW* THE WOMAN'S IN JAIL *TOO*!
NBC-2'S CHARLIE KEEGAN EXPLAINS WHAT HAPPENED.
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IN EARLY SEPTEMBER, POLICE SAY A BEDROOM IN THIS HOUSE WAS THE BACKDROP FOR AN ILLEGAL SEX TAPE.
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AUTHORITIES SAY THE VIDEO ENDED UP ON THIS PORNOGRAPHIC WEBSITE AFTER NICHOLAS FORNARO POSTED IT WITHOUT TELLING THE WOMAN.
"Nobody has the right to video tape you and put it on the internet in certain areas where you would expect privacy, one being the bedroom, bathroom, things like that." Lt. Jim Kirdy, Punta Gorda Police Dept.
THE 26-YEAR-OLD FORNARO USED TO WORK AT THE CHARLOTTE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, BUT RESIGNED NOT LONG AFTER THIS INCIDENT TO MOVE OUT OF STATE AND BE CLOSER TO HIS FAMILY.
"You would expect anyone in the law enforcement world would have better ethics and morals than to engage in something like that." Lt. Jim Kirdy, Punta Gorda Police Dept.
AUTHORITIES ARRESTED HIM AND BROUGHT HIM BACK TO CHARLOTTE COUNTY YESTERDAY.
THE WOMAN IN THE TAPE, MICHELE O'NEIL, ALSO ENDED UP BEHIND BARS.
"We identified the victim posting for the Punta Gorda area as a prostitute." Lt. Jim Kirdy, Punta Gorda Police Dept.
LIETENANT JIM KIRDY DISCOVERED AN ONLINE AD POSTED BY ONEIL OFFERING ADULT SERVICES. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT SET UP A STING AND ARRESTED HER FOR PROSTITUTION IN NOVEMBER.
"The criminal investigation section monitors these adult pages and what we try to do is identify any potential prostitutes who are advertising in the city of Punta Gorda." Lt. Jim Kirdy, Punta Gorda Police Dept.
FORNARO IS CHARGED WITH VIDEO VOYEURISM AND MANUFACTURING OBSCENE MATERIAL.
O'NEIL IS CHARGED WITH PROSTITUTION.
BOTH HAVE POSTED BOND.
IN PUNTA GORDA CHARLIE KEEGAN, NBC-2.
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