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DIRECTOR PAGE FORECAST-WXWALL
BREAKING NEWS-CLIP B TRX BRUSH FIRE AWARENESS-VO WIPE
TOSS TO GEORGE-NAVI TOPS FLY BRUSH FIRE AWARENESS-SOTVO
FORT MYERS FIRE-REM LIVE NOAA REPORTS RED TIDE-VO WIPE
FORT MYERS FIRE-VOTOPS WIPE NOAA REPORTS RED TIDE-SOTVO
FORT MYERS FIRE-SOTVO TRAYVON MARTIN BIRTHDAY-VO
FORT MYERS FIRE-REM LIVE BIGELOW ARRESTED-VO WIPE
BREAKING NEWS-CLIP A TRX BIGELOW ARRESTED-2 SOTVO
SOUTH PACIFIC EARTHQUAKE-CKW LEE CO IMPACT FEES-ONCAM
JAPAN TSUNAMI-VOTOPS LEE CO VACANT BUILDINGS-VOTOPS
INDONESIA TSUNAMI-VOTOPS BAYFRONT DEBATE-VO
SOUTH PACIFIC EARTHQUAKE-CKW LIVING LONGER BUT NOT HEALTHIER-VO
SEMI STOLEN IN PG-CLIP B TRX VOTOPS OC AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN & CANCER-ONCAM
SEMI STOLEN IN PG-PKG FL INTERNET SALES TAX BILL-VO WIPE
TOSS TO KIM-2 SHOT FL INTERNET SALES TAX BILL-SOTVO
LEE SCHOOL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS-PLASMA COOKIE MONSTER RETURNS COOKIE-VO
LEE SCHOOL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS-PKG SPORTS TEASE-3SH-VO
LEE SCHOOL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS-PLASMA SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
NIGHTBEAT OPEN-CLIP SPORTS
PELICAN ELEMENTARY SIDEWALKS-VO WIPE RED SOX TRUCK LEAVES-NATSVO
PELICAN ELEMENTARY SIDEWALKS-SOTVO RED SOX TRUCK LEAVES-ON CAM
TOSS TO GEORGE-VO WIPE RED SOX TRUCK LEAVES-SOT
TOSS TO GEORGE-SOT OC PITCHERS CATCHERS-CGTOPS
SPECIFIC FOOD CONTROVERSY-PKG RIVERDALE BATES-NATSVO
SPECIFIC FOOD CONTROVERSY-ONCAM RIVERDALE BATES-SOTVO
TEASE ONE-ONCAM SOCCER SCORES-ON CAM
TZ1 A ETHAN UPDATE-VO WIPE SOCCER SCORES-CGTOPS
TZ1 B GIRL FLIPS OFF FL JUDGE-VOTOPS FLORIDA ARKANSAS-VOTOPS
FIRST ALERT FORECAST TEASE-STC BC MIAMI-VOTOPS
GIRL FLIPS OFF FL JUDGE-SOTVO RAVENS PARADE-NATS VO
GIRL FLIPS OFF FL JUDGE-SOTVO RAVENS PARADE-SOT
ETHAN UPDATE-TRX VO WIPE LINDSEY VONN-VOTOPS
ETHAN UPDATE-SOTVO SPORTS TOSS-ON CAM
TEASE TWO-ONCAM NAT'L WX PERSON'S DAY-OC-SS
TZ2 A BIGELOW ARRESTED-VO-WIPE FINAL FORECAST-WXGRX
TZ2 B LIVING LONGER BUT NOT HEALTHIER-VOTOPS CLOSE SHOW-4SHOT
FIRST ALERT OPEN-CLIP  


DIRECTOR PAGE


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BREAKING NEWS-CLIP B TRX


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TOSS TO GEORGE-NAVI TOPS FLY


WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS IN FORT MYERS.

FIREFIGHTERS ARE MOPPING UP A BLAZE ON THE 33 HUNDRED BLOCK OF HIGHLAND AVENUE, NEAR PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.

NBC 2'S GEORGE SOLIS JOINS US LIVE FROM THE SCENE.

GEORGE, WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL US? Return to index of stories...


FORT MYERS FIRE-REM LIVE


From Lee EMS -

They are responding to a structure fire at 3318 Highland Avenue in Fort Myers

This is near Palm Beach Blvd. Return to index of stories...


FORT MYERS FIRE-VOTOPS WIPE


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FORT MYERS FIRE-SOTVO


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FORT MYERS FIRE-REM LIVE


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BREAKING NEWS-CLIP A TRX


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SOUTH PACIFIC EARTHQUAKE-CKW


AND WE'RE TRACKING BREAKING NEWS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC.

TSUNAMI WARNINGS AND WATCHES ARE IN EFFECT AFTER A MAGNITUDE EIGHT POINT ZERO EARTHQUAKE TONIGHT NEAR THE SOLOMON ISLANDS.

COULD AFFECT AUSTRALIA.WATCHES ALL THE WAY TO HAWAII AND EVEN THE WEST COAST OF THE U.S. Return to index of stories...


JAPAN TSUNAMI-VOTOPS


TSUNAMIS AND EARTHQUAKES HAVE DEVASTATED PARTS OF THE PACIFIC RIM RECENTLY.

IN 2011.A MAGNITUDE 9.0 QUAKE TRIGGERED THE TSUNAMI THAT WIPED OUT THE NORTHEASTERN COAST OF JAPAN.KILLING MORE THAN 10 THOUSAND PEOPLE. Return to index of stories...


INDONESIA TSUNAMI-VOTOPS


AND THE DAY AFTER CHRISTMAS IN 2004, A TSUNAMI KILLED NEARLY A QUARTER MILLION PEOPLE IN INDONESIA AND SURROUNDING AREAS. Return to index of stories...


SOUTH PACIFIC EARTHQUAKE-CKW


EARLY REPORTS ON THIS EARTHQUAKE ARE THAT THE WAVES ARE NOT DEVASTATING.

WE'LL KEEP OUR EYE ON THIS.COUNT ON NBC 2 FOR UPDATES AS SOON AS WE GET THEM. Return to index of stories...


SEMI STOLEN IN PG-CLIP B TRX VOTOPS OC


NOW TO A LOCAL CRIME ALERT--

SOME BRAZEN CROOKS MADE OFF WITH A LOAD THAT'S HARD TO MISS: THIS TRACTOR TRAILER!

LAW ENFORCEMENT SAYS THESE KIND OF THEFTS ARE BECOMING MORE AND MORE COMMON IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

WE WANTED TO KNOW WHY.

HERE'S NBC2'S JULIAN JOHNSON. Return to index of stories...


SEMI STOLEN IN PG-PKG


-NATS GETTING INTO TRUCK-

ALEXANDER DELAROSA, TRUCKER: I just bounce hitting almost every city in each state

AS ALEXANDER DELAROSA CATCHES A QUICK MEAL BEFORE HITTING THE ROAD AGAIN.

ALEXANDER DELAROSA, TRUCKER: I came from California I've been driving for about 8 days straight now

HE'S MORE AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER WHEN HE LEAVES HIS TRUCK.

ALEXANDER DELAROSA, TRUCKER: spare tires or whatnot because those are on the back are sometimes taken or even the fuel

BUT BEHIND THIS SUNOCO STATION IN PUNTA GORDA CROOKS STOLE *A LOT MORE THAN THAT SUNDAY NIGHT.

MAKING OFF WITH THIS RED SEMI ALONG WITH THE 53 FOOT TRAILER IT WAS ATTACHED TO.

INSDIE THE TRAILER.

BOXES OF PASTA AND PLAYING CARDS.

PARVEZ ANWAR, STORE CLERK: I asked him how you doing and he said not good

STATION CLERK PARVEZ ANWAR SAYS HE SPOKE WITH THE TRUCKS OWNER JUST ONE DAY AFTER THE THEFT.

PARVEZ ANWAR, STORE CLERK: he was pretty sad and it never happened in this area I was shocked

CARGO THEFTS ACCOUNT FOR MILLIONS IN LOST GOODS EACH YEAR.

OFFICIALS BELIEVE THIEVES SELL THE CARGO TO BIDDERS OR SHIP THE GOODS OVERSEAS ILLEGALLY MAKING FOR EVEN MORE PROFIT.

ALEXANDER DELAROSA, TRUCKER: if its that easy to truck and trailer thats crazy

NOW KNOWING WHAT COULD HAPPEN ALEX REMAINS ALERT.

ESPECIALLY SINCE IT'S HIS SAFE HAVEN ON THE ROAD THAT'S A TARGET FOR THEIVES.

im from california you take my tractor thats my home away from home I don't know what I'd do

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TOSS TO KIM-2 SHOT


ALL NEW AT 11--

MORE SECURITY CHANGES ARE BEING RECOMMENDED FOR LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS.

THE DISTRICT'S TOP SECURITY GUY PRESENTED HIS PLAN TONIGHT TO DISTRICT LEADERS.

OUR KIM BROWN WAS THERE --

SHE'S LIVE IN THE STUDIO TO LAY IT ALL OUT.

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LEE SCHOOL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS-PLASMA


THEIR IDEAS ARE ALL ABOUT PREPARATION AND PREVENTION--

MAKING SURE THE WRONG PERSON DOESN'T HAVE ACCESS INTO THE SCHOOLS.

AND IT'S MORE THAN ADDING LOCKS AND UPDATING TECHNOLOGY. Return to index of stories...


LEE SCHOOL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS-PKG


WHEN TEN DEPUTIES BECAME PART OF THE FAMILY AT LEE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS LAST MONTH.

THAT MOVE WAS ONLY TEMPORARY - LASTING UNTIL SUMMER.

We're constantly looking at our plan.

NEXT YEAR-

THAT PLAN MAY INCLUDE *AGAIN ADDING MORE THAN 40 DEPUTIES TO ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.

NATS

PATRICK HAYHURST-

THE DISTRICT'S HEAD OF SECURITY-

RECOMMENDED THIS IDEA TO THE BOARD TODAY.

BUT IT REQUIRES THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO NOT ONLY SUPPLY THE HELP. BUT HALF THE FUNDS.

TWO MILLION DOLLARS.

The SRO's in all the elementary schools are something we've been looking at for years. But Newtown put another little thing into it to show that we do need security at the elementary schools.

HAYHURST PRESENTED OTHER IDEAS TO THE SCHOOL BOARD.

INCLUDING --- MORE TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND EXTRA DRILLS FOR STUDENTS.

It's like I've said before and ill say it again. I'm not gonna put a price tag on our child's safety. I just won't do it.

THE BOARD HASN'T MADE ANY FINAL DECISIONS --

BUT IF THEY WANT TO HAVE THESE CHANGES IN PLACE BY NEXT SCHOOL YEAR --

THEY'LL NEED TO WORK THE PLAN INTO THE BUDGET. BY THE SUMMER.

Student safety is very important and of course for me I have two students of my own in the district so of course it's very important to me. Return to index of stories...


LEE SCHOOL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS-PLASMA


TO MAKE ALL THE CHANGES RECOMMENDED --

IT WOULD COST LEE COUNTY AT LEAST FOUR MILLION DOLLARS.

TO PAY FOR IT ALL -- ADMINISTRATORS ARE WORKING WITH OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND LEGISLATORS TO RAISE 'SAFE SCHOOL FUNDS.'

ON THE STATE LEVEL --

THERE'S A BILL IN THE FLORIDA HOUSE CALLING FOR ALL SCHOOLS TO CHANGE GLASS WINDOWS IN DOORS TO BULLET RESISTANT OR HURRICANE RESISTANT. Return to index of stories...


NIGHTBEAT OPEN-CLIP


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PELICAN ELEMENTARY SIDEWALKS-VO WIPE


ON THE NIGHTBEAT--

SOME CAPE CORAL PARENTS SAY THEIR KIDS ARE IN DANGER WALKING TO AND FROM SCHOOL.

SO THEY'RE PRESSING FOR MORE SIDEWALKS NEAR PELICAN EMENTARY.

AT A PUBLIC MEETING TONIGHT.THEY ASKED THE CITY TO APPLY FOR A NEARLY 200-THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT.

IT WOULD PUT IN A STRIP OF SIDEWALK SO KIDS DON'T HAVE TO WALK SO CLOSE TO CARS.

IF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS GRANTED THE MONEY.PARENTS WERE TOLD THE PROJECT COULD STILL TAKE FIVE YEARS. Return to index of stories...


PELICAN ELEMENTARY SIDEWALKS-SOTVO


Dawn Powers Son's in Fifth Grade

24:36 they need to put their safety first and waiting five years its just too dangerous 24:42

IF THE CITY GETS THE MONEY---THE PROJECT WILL ADD SIDEWALKS TO 32ND TERRACE, 3RD AVENUE AND 37TH LANE. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO GEORGE-VO WIPE


A LEHIGH ACRES TODDLER HAS A RARE DISORDER THAT ONLY ALLOWS HIM TO EAT ONE SPECIFIC FOOD.

THIS IS AN UPDATE TO A STORY WE FIRST TOLD YOU ABOUT LATE LAST YEAR.

TONIGHT, HIS FAMILY SAYS THE RECIPE HAS CHANGED. Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO GEORGE-SOT OC


FILE DECEMBER 5350 "this is literally his lifeline like there is no other option."

TODAY, A REPRESENTIVE FROM THE COMPANY THAT MAKES THE FOOD MET WITH THE FAMILY TO TRY AND PROVE THAT NOTHING HAS CHANGED.

THE GONZALEZ FAMILY TELLS US THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE NUTRICIA, THE COMPANY THAT MAKES THE FOOD FOR THEIR 3 YEAR OLD MICHAEL.PAID THEM A PERSONAL VISIT.

BUT THEY STILL DON'T HAVE A SOLUTION.AND THEY'RE WORRIED MICHAEL COULD DIE.

NBC-2 GEORGE SOLIS HAS OUR STORY. Return to index of stories...


SPECIFIC FOOD CONTROVERSY-PKG


MICHAEL GONZALEZ IS A TYPCIAL TODDLER.PLAYFUL AND FULL OF ENERGY.BUT HE SUFFERS FROM A VERY UNUSUAL MEDICAL CONDITION.

IT'S CALLED 'FOOD PROTEIN INDUCED ENTERCOLITIS SYNDROME' ALSO CALLED F-PIES FOR SHORT.

FOR MICHAEL'S MOM, JENNIFER, IT TRANSLATES TO LONG NIGHTS.

52:48--file "Vomiting , severe pain, then within the next 12 hours it's diarrhea to the point he becomes severely dehydrated and lethargic." Jennifer Gonzalez

DOCTORS SAY THE CONDITION NORMALLY GOES AWAY BY THE TIME KIDS TURN MICHAEL'S AGE.

MAKING HIS CASE.LIKE THE DISORDER ITSELF.SOMEWHAT OF A MYSTERY.

03:02 "the natural history of the this disorder is still not known completely." Dr. Virane Weerasooriya, pediatric gastroenterologist

EXPERTS SAY HALF OF CHILDREN DIAGONOSED ARE USUALLY LIMITED TO ONE FOOD.

THE PROBLEM-- MICHAEL IS SUDDENLY REACTING DIFFERENTLY TO HIS ONE FOOD.

58:08 file - "I never thought the one form of nutrition my son could have would altered."

NUTRICIA TOLD THE FAMILY ONLY ONE CHANGE HAD OCCURRED --NOT TO THE FORMULA --BUT A SIMPLE LABEL CHANGE.

BUT IN JANUARY, THE COMPANY ISSUED AN UPDATE ON THEIR WEBSITE STATING 15 FAMILIES WERE EXPERINCING SIMILAR PROBLEMS

TODAY, THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF NUTRICIA MET PRIVATELY WITH THE GONZALEZ'S TO OFFER IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

56:08 "they offered to send us to top doctors to find out what our child has it it's worse than anything he's been diagnosed with." Return to index of stories...


SPECIFIC FOOD CONTROVERSY-ONCAM


GEORGE SOLIS REPORTING.

NUTRICIA TOLD THE FAMILY TODAY A NEW UPDATE TO THE FORMULA WILL BE RELEASED LATER THIS MONTH, WHICH THE FAMILY HOPES SOLVES THE PROBLEM ONCE AND FOR ALL. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-ONCAM


TOMORROW A SMALL ALABAMA TOWN IS PLANNING A BIG BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR THE BOY WHO WAS HELD HOSTAGE IN A BUNKER FOR NEARLY A WEEK.

HE TURNS SIX TOMORROW.

AND TONIGHT WE'RE GETTING NEW DETAILS ABOUT HOW SPECIAL TEAMS TRAINED FOR THE RISKY RESCUE MISSION.

PLUS.A FLORIDA TEEN CAUGHT ON CAMERA FLIPPING OFF A JUDGE.

SO WHAT'S HER PUNISHMENT?

WE'LL TELL YOU RIGHT AFTER THE BREAK. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A ETHAN UPDATE-VO WIPE


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TZ1 B GIRL FLIPS OFF FL JUDGE-VOTOPS


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FIRST ALERT FORECAST TEASE-STC


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GIRL FLIPS OFF FL JUDGE-SOTVO


THE LATEST VIDEO TO GO VIRAL--

IS RIGHT OUT OF A MIAMI COURTROOM.

WATCH WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A JUDGE SETS BAIL FOR AN 18-YEAR OLD. ARRESTED FOR DRUG POSSESSION.

Judge: count one will BE $10,000

"woman: Are you serious?" judge: "I am serious. Adios."

SOTO:

THAT WAS *AFTER BOND WAS INITIALLY SET AT 5-THOUSAND DOLLARS.

THE GIRL THEN GOT ANOTHER 30 DAYS IN JAIL FOR FLIPPING THE BIRD.

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GIRL FLIPS OFF FL JUDGE-SOTVO


JUDGE: I believe you. Did you say ?

SOTO: Actually I did.

JUDGE: Did you say that?

SOTO: Yes sir, I did.

JUDGE: Oh you did say that? I find you in direct criminal contempt. 30 days in the county jail.

LET THIS BE A LESSON --

OF WHAT NOT TO DO IN FRONT OF A JUDGE. Return to index of stories...


ETHAN UPDATE-TRX VO WIPE


TODAY BOMB TECHNICIANS FOUND TWO EXPLOSIVE DEVICES ON JIMMY DYKES' PROPERTY.

HE'S THE MAN WHO WAS HOLDING A LITTLE BOY HOSTAGE, IN ALABAMA.

THE F-B-I ALSO RELEASED PICTURES FROM THE SCENE, AND NEW DETAILS ABOUT HOW AUTHORITIES RESCUED LITTLE ETHAN.

THEY PREPARED BY PRACTICING ON A MOCK UP OF THE BUNKER.

AS FOR THE ACTUAL RAID.SOURCES TELL C-N-N FEDERAL AGENTS TOSSED FLASH BANG GRENADES INTO THE BUNKER TO DISORIENT DYKES THEN TWO OR MORE AGENTS DROPPED DOWN AND SHOT DYKES.

5 YEAR OLD ETHAN WAS UNHARMED.

TOMORROW IS HIS SIXTH BIRTHDAY.

HIS RELATIVES TALKED TODAY ABOUT A BIG BIRTHDAY PARTY. Return to index of stories...


ETHAN UPDATE-SOTVO


get ready for great birthday celebration tomorrow we are lot of cards collected wont forget for along time.

AT LAST CHECK, ETHAN IS DOING WELL AND IS BEING MONITORED AT A HOSPITAL. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-ONCAM


A FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER SITS IN JAIL AGAIN TONIGHT.

IT'S THE SECOND TIME IN LESS THAN A MONTH BRIAN BIGELOW HAS BEEN BUSTED FOR DRUGS.

SEE WHAT CURRENT COMMISSIONERS SAID TODAY ABOUT THE NEWS.

AND MODERN MEDICINE MAY BE KEEPING US ALIVE LONGER.BUT ARE WE ACTUALLY HEALTHIER?

THE RESULTS OF A NEW STUDY.COMING UP. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A BIGELOW ARRESTED-VO-WIPE


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TZ2 B LIVING LONGER BUT NOT HEALTHIER-VOTOPS


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FIRST ALERT OPEN-CLIP


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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...


BRUSH FIRE AWARENESS-VO WIPE


MANY LOCAL FAMILIES HAVE A HURRICANE PLAN.

BUT WHAT ABOUT A BRUSH FIRE PLAN?

AS WE HEAD INTO THE DRIEST MONTHS OF THE YEAR, LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS ALONG WITH THE FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE ARE ROLLING OUT A WILDFIRE ACTION PLAN CALLED, "READY, SET, GO!"

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A CHECKLIST OF WHAT YOU CAN DO TO *READY* YOUR HOME--CLEAR BRUSH 30 FEET AROUND.

GET *SET* IF A BRUSH FIRE IS APPROACHING.

AND *GO*---BE READY TO LEAVE AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE. Return to index of stories...


BRUSH FIRE AWARENESS-SOTVO


this is a great program for Southwest Florida because we already are so ingrained in hurricane preparedness this is just taking it to the wildfire preparedness so we can protect as many lives and property as we can.

THE PROGRAM WILL ROLL OUT NEXT MONTH.

PARTICIPATING FIRE DEPARTMENTS WILL HAND OUT INFORMATIONAL PAMPHLETS THAT INCLUDE A CHECKLIST OF THINGS YOU CAN DO AROUND YOUR HOME TO HELP FIREFIGHTERS AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE. Return to index of stories...


NOAA REPORTS RED TIDE-VO WIPE


THE INFORMATION IS THE SAME --

YOU'LL JUST GET IT FROM SOMEONE ELSE.

FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL ALERT YOU ABOUT DANGEROUS RED TIDE LEVELS.

THE ALGAE CAN CAUSE BREATHING PROBLEMS FOR PEOPLE WHENT THEY VISIT THE BEACH, BUT SOMETIMES IT'S HARD TO KNOW WHEN OUTBREAKS ARE REALLY BAD.

YESTERDAY THE N-W-S STARTED ISSUING RED TIDE ALERTS AS PART OF THE SAME REPORT THAT TELLS YOU ABOUT STRONG RIP CURRENTS. Return to index of stories...


NOAA REPORTS RED TIDE-SOTVO


Take sot

1752

Michael

I think they're becoming proactive instead of reacting to a situation. Understand what they have to do 1802

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL INCLUDE THE INFORMATION IN ITS FORECASTS *ONLY WHEN RED TIDE IS STRONG ENOUGH TO CAUSE MODERATE TO HIGH RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS. Return to index of stories...


TRAYVON MARTIN BIRTHDAY-VO


PEOPLE GATHERED TO REMEMBER TRAYVON MARTIN, ON WHAT WOULD'VE BEEN HIS 18TH BIRTHDAY.

HE DIED NEARLY A YEAR AGO IN SANFORD.

GEORGE ZIMMERMAN IS CHARGED WITH HIS MURDER.

HE CLAIMS HE KILLED HIM IN SELF DEFENSE.

A HEARING FOR ZIMMERMAN HAPPENED TODAY AT THE SEMINOLE COUNTY COURTHOUSE.

OUTSIDE, A GROUP GATHERED TO CELEBRATE THE MARTIN'S BIRTHDAY. Return to index of stories...


BIGELOW ARRESTED-VO WIPE


FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW IS IN JAIL AGAIN TONIGHT.

DEPUTIES ARRESTED HIM AT HIS LATE FATHER'S FORT MYERS HOME TODAY.

THE COURT REQUIRED A RANDOM DRUG TEST THAT SHOWED COCAINE IN HIS SYSTEM.

IT'S THE THIRD TIME HE HAS BEEN CONNECTED TO DRUGS IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS.

COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN SAYS SINCE BIGELOW LEFT HIS SEAT, LOST HIS RUN FOR ELECTION AND HIS FATHER IN SUCH A SHORT TIME - IT'S UNDERSTANDABLE HE'D BE DEPRESSED. Return to index of stories...


BIGELOW ARRESTED-2 SOTVO


Take Sot

Frank Mann

7:45-55

He needs to be in a program. He told me he'd do that and hasn't done it

in time. I hope that happens.

Take Sot

Cecil Pendergrass

6:43-8

I wish him well and hope there is a chance to reach his goals in

recovery.

MANN SAID HE NEVER SUSPECTED BIGELOW OF BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE DURING WEEKLY COMMISSION MEETINGS.

BIGELOW SHOULD GO BEFORE A JUDGE TOMORROW - WHEN HIS NEW BOND WILL BE SET. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO IMPACT FEES-ONCAM


THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD IS SAYING NO TO THE LEE COUNTY COMMISSION'S IDEA TO SUSPEND IMPACT FEES.

THEY VOTED TONIGHT ON A RESOLUTION OPPOSING IT BECAUSE IT CUTS SIX MILLION DOLLARS FROM THEIR BUDGET OVER A TWO YEAR PERIOD.

IMPACT FEES PAY FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THE SCHOOLS.

ACCORDING TO THE DISTRICT, CUTTING IMPACT FEES COULD THREATEN PROJECTS LIKE THE EXPANSION OF DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL. Return to index of stories...


LEE CO VACANT BUILDINGS-VOTOPS


ALSO TONIGHT ---

THE SCHOOL BOARD DECIDED NOT TO MAKE A DECISION ABOUT THE FATE OF SOME VACANT SCHOOL BUILDINGS-

AT LEAST FOR NOW.

THE PROPOSAL WAS TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FISCHER AUCTION COMPANY--

TO AUCTION TWO BUILDINGS.

BOARD MEMBERS WILL MAKE A DECISION AT A LATER MEETING. Return to index of stories...


BAYFRONT DEBATE-VO


PLEASE STOP THE MUSIC!

TOMORROW WE EXPECT THE BAYFRONT CONDOMINIUMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ASK CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS *NOT TO GRANT A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR EIGHT REMAINING CONCERTS THERE.

THE "ROCKIN BY THE BAY" SERIES BRINGS IN RECORD CROWDS, BUT NOISE COMPLAINTS FROM RESIDENTS ARE PUTTING THE SHOWS IN JEOPARDY.

THE CITY HAS YET TO RECEIVE A VERIFIED NOISE COMPLAINT - SOMETHING THAT WOULD PULL THE PLUG ON THE STRING OF CONCERTS. Return to index of stories...


LIVING LONGER BUT NOT HEALTHIER-VO


BABY BOOMERS ARE LIVING LONGER THAN THEIR PARENTS, BUT A NEW STUDY SUGGESTS IT MAY BE A CASE OF "QUANTITY OVER QUALITY."

RESEARCH PUBLISHED IN THE CURRENT ISSUE OF "JAMA: INTERNAL MEDICINE" SHOWS THEY'RE NOT NECESSARILY AS HEALTHY.

AND MORE LIKELY TO SUFFER FROM CHRONIC DISEASE. Return to index of stories...


AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN & CANCER-ONCAM


FEWER AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN ARE DYING OF CANCER.

THAT'S ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH FROM THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.

THE GROUP FOUND THE DEATH RATE OF CANCER IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEN IS DECLINING.

IT'S DROPPED TWO-POINT-FOUR PERCENT ANNUALLY SINCE 1999.

THAT'S MORE THAN THE DROP AMONG WHITE MEN IN THE SAME TIME. Return to index of stories...


FL INTERNET SALES TAX BILL-VO WIPE


SOME PEOPLE SHOP ON LINE TO AVOID PAYING STATE SALES TAX.

THAT'S ONE STEP AWAY FROM CHANGING.

TODAY A SENATE COMMITTEE PASSED A BILL THAT WOULD MAKE BIG OUT-OF STATE INTERNET RETAILERS, LIKE AMAZON, TO COLLECT FLORIDA SALES TAXES.

NOW ONLY RETAILERS WITH PHYSICAL STORES IN FLORIDA COLLECT SALES TAX.

STORE OWNERS BELIEVE THAT PUTS THEM AT A DISADVANTAGE.

THE BILLS SPONSOR SAYS IT WOULD GENERATE AN EXTRA 400-MILLION DOLLARS FOR FLORIDA, AND IT'S FAIR. Return to index of stories...


FL INTERNET SALES TAX BILL-SOTVO


Sen. Nancy Detert/ R-Venice We have to look at things in a whole new way and I think we've come up with a perfect blend to have a different kind of tax and then have that money generated back to job creation."

TODAY A SENATE COMMITTEE PASSED THE BILL, BUT IT HAS TO PASS VOTES IN 3 MORE COMMITTEES BEFORE IT CAN GO TO THE SENATE FLOOR FOR DEBATE. Return to index of stories...


COOKIE MONSTER RETURNS COOKIE-VO


WE HAVE AN UPDATE TONIGHT ABOUT A STOLEN COOKIE IN GERMANY.

REMEMBER THIS?

LAST MONTH, A BRONZE COOKIE DISAPPEARED FROM A BAKERY.

A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED A PICTURE OF A PERSON DRESSED IN A COOKIE MONSTER COSTUME.

THE CHARACTER CLAIMED TO HAVE STOLEN THE COOKIE, AND DEMANDED A RANSOM.

THE COOKIE MONSTER WANTED THE BAKERY TO GIVE COOKIES TO A CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND DONATE MONEY TO ANIMAL PROTECTION ACTIVISTS.

THE BAKERY COMPLIED, AND THE STOLEN COOKIE WAS FOUND TODAY. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS TEASE-3SH-VO


GATORS HOOPS TEAM.HAD NOT LOST IN 2013.

AND THE RED SOX TRUCK.IS ON IT'S WAY. AN UPDATE ON THEIR THIRD BASEMAN.??HOWS THAT WRIST??? Return to index of stories...


SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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SPORTS


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RED SOX TRUCK LEAVES-NATSVO


THE FANS HAD TO CHEER.JUST TO KEEP WARM.

YOUNG AND OLDER.ON HAND AT FENWAY PARK ON TUESDAY MORNING.

THE RED SOX TRUCK FULL OF THEIR EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEXT 7 WEEKS.IS ON IT'S WAY SOUTH.

EXPECTED TO ARRIVE THURSDAY.UNLOAD FRIDAY. Return to index of stories...


RED SOX TRUCK LEAVES-ON CAM


WILL MIDDLEBROOKS WAS THERE TO SEE THE TRUCK OFF. THE RED SOX THIRD BASEMAN WILL ARRIVE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ON SATURDAY.

HE WAS HAVING A BREAK-OUT ROOKIE SEASON.UNTIL A WRIST INJURY IN AUGUST ENDED IT.

SOUNDS LIKE HE AND THE WRIST.READY TO GO. Return to index of stories...


RED SOX TRUCK LEAVES-SOT


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PITCHERS CATCHERS-CGTOPS


AND THE TRUCKS ARE ON THEIR WAY.BECAUSE IT'S AN EARLY START FOR THIS SPRING TRAINING.

THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC HAS PUSHED THE SCHEDULE UP A WEEK.

THE RED SOX PITCHERS AND CATCHERS WORK OUT FOR THE FIRST TIME NEXT TUESDAY.

THE TWINS AND RAYS WILL GO FOR THE FIRST TIME THE FOLLOWING DAY. Return to index of stories...


RIVERDALE BATES-NATSVO


MOMENT OF SILENCE BEFORE TONIGHT'S RIVERDALE - CAPE CORAL BASEBALL GAME.

THE RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL FAMILY LOST LONG-TIME TEACHER.COACH AND RAIDER SUPPORTER STEVE ADAMS.

ADAMS PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY LATE LAST WEEK AT THE AGE OF 64.

HE ALWAYS HAD A HELLO FOR US ON FRIDAY NIGHT IN THE FALL. Return to index of stories...


RIVERDALE BATES-SOTVO


PRINGLE HAD TO BREAK THE NEWS TO HIS KIDS LAST FRIDAY THAT ADAMS HAD PASSED.

TONIGHT'S GAME WAS THE SEASON OPENER. Return to index of stories...


SOCCER SCORES-ON CAM


THE BOYS SOCCER STATE TOURNAMENTS CONTINUED TONIGHT.

ALL FOUR OF OUR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS' BOYS SOCCER TEAMS.STILL PLAYING.HAD TO GO ON THE ROAD. Return to index of stories...


SOCCER SCORES-CGTOPS


ALL FOUR WERE PLAYING FOR SPOTS IN THE STATE SEMIFINALS.

IN CLASS 4-A.GULF COAST..WINS IN DOUBLE OVER-TIME.

IN CLASS 3-A.IMMOKALEE..GETS SHUTOUT AT PALMETTO. 4-NIL.

THE SEASON AND PLAYOFF RUNS.END FOR BOTH LABELLE AND COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NAPLES.

BOTH SQUADS GOT SHUTOUT IN THE REGIONAL FINALS. Return to index of stories...


FLORIDA ARKANSAS-VOTOPS


THE GATORS.RANKED 2ND IN THE NATION THIS WEEK.

ARKANSAS DIDN'T SEEM TO BE IMPRESSED!!!!

BJ Young led three players in double figures with 13 points as Arkansas opened quickly and never let up in a shocking 80-69 victory over No. 2 Florida on Tuesday night.

The win improves the Razorbacks to 14-1 at home this season, and it snaps a 10-game winning streak for the Gators - who had ascended to the No. 2 spot in The AP Top 25 one day earlier.

Arkansas opened the game 15 of 20 from the field. Michael Qualls and Marshawn Powell added 11 points each and all 11 players scored for the Razorbacks in their first win over a top 10 team since early in 2008-09.

Mike Rosario led Florida with 15 points, while Scottie Wilbekin had 14. Return to index of stories...


BC MIAMI-VOTOPS


MIAMI.RANKED 8TH THIS WEEK.HAD A MUCH EASIER TIME WITH BOSTON COLLEGE.

Kenny Kadji scored 10 points during a span of four possessions to start a second-half surge Tuesday night, and No. 8 Miami remained unbeaten in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a 72-50 victory over Boston College.

Reserve junior Rion Brown tied a career high with 22 points, and Kadji had 16 points and eight rebounds for the Hurricanes, who went 11 for 22 from 3-point range. They held an ACC opponent to 50 points or less for the fourth time.

The Hurricanes have won 10 consecutive games and are 10-0 in their on-campus arena, winning each of the past three home games by at least 22 points. Boston College lost to Miami for the second time in three weeks. Return to index of stories...


RAVENS PARADE-NATS VO


AN ESTIMATED 200-THOUSAND FANS CROWDED THE STREETS OF BALTIMORE.TO THANK THEIR RAVENS AND CELEBRATE THE TEAM'S SUPER BOWL 47 WIN LAST SUNDAY.

THE PARADE ROUTE TOOK THEM TO M-AND-T STADIUM FOR A RALLY.WHERE RAY THE RAVEN SPOKE. Return to index of stories...


RAVENS PARADE-SOT


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LINDSEY VONN-VOTOPS


THE SKIING SEASON IS OVER FOR AMERICAN LINDSEY VONN.

SHE BROKE A BONE IN HER LEG.TORE LIGAMENTS IN HER RIGHT KNEE DURING THIS CRASH TUESDAY AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN AUSTRIA.

THE 2010 OLYMPIC DOWNHILL GOLD MEDALIST.HAD TO BE AIR-LIFTED. Return to index of stories...


SPORTS TOSS-ON CAM


NATIONAL SIGNING DAY IS TOMORROW. WE WILL BE ALL OVER S-W FLORIDA.

ESPN WILL BAT IMMOKALEE HIGH SCHOOL. Return to index of stories...


NAT'L WX PERSON'S DAY-OC-SS


THE DAY'S ALMOST OVER -- WE HAVE TO GET THIS IN ONE MORE TIME.

TODAY IS NATIONAL WEATHERPERSON'S DAY.

WE WANT TO SAY A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO NBC2 SENIOR CHIEF METEOROLOGIST, ROBERT VAN WINKLE, FOR TRACKING AND UPDATING HIS FORECAST EVERY DAY FOR OUR VIEWERS. Return to index of stories...


FINAL FORECAST-WXGRX


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...


CLOSE SHOW-4SHOT


AD LIB GOODBYE 4SHOT Return to index of stories...