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FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW ARRESTED *AGAIN.

FIRST AT FOUR -- NBC2 UNCOVERS WHY HE'S IN JAIL.

WHY HE WON'T BE OUT ANY TIME SOON.

PLUS --

he's happy to be home and he looks good, he looks good."

24 HOURS AFTER HIS RESCUE FROM AN UNDERGROUND BUNKER IN ALABAMA, WE HEAR FROM THE FAMILY OF THE LITTLE BOY WHO SURVIVED THE UNTHINKABLE.

HOW HE'S MANAGING AFTER A WEEK OF THE UNTHINKABLE.

AND THE MIRACLE DRESS THAT WILL MAKE YOU LOOK 10-POUNDS THINNER IN AN INSTANT.

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A PUBLIC FALL FROM POWER.

FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW IS ARRESTED. AGAIN.

IT'S THE SECOND TIME IN THE PAST MONTH.

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY HE FAILED A DRUG TEST.

NOW HE FACES CHARGES FOR VIOLATING PROBATION.

NBC-2 ANCHOR PETER BUSCH JOINS US LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM WITH NEW DETAILS ON HIS ARREST --

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BIGELOW WAS ARRESTED FOR COCAINE POSSESSION A FEW WEEKS AGO.

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BIGELOW WAS BOOKED INTO JAIL THIS MORNING, THIS TIME WITHOUT BOND.

THIS IS HIS NEW MUG SHOT.

ON JANUARY 18TH, FORT MYERS POLICE ARRESTED BIGELOW ALONG WITH THIS CROSS DRESSER IN DUNBAR.

BIGELOW ARRESTED COCAINE USE-NSRM

REMEMBER, BIGELOW LEFT HIS COMMISSION SEAT TO RUN FOR THE LEE COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS SEAT. HE LOST THAT RACE IN AUGUST.

NBC 2'S JOE ROETZ IS WORKING THIS STORY TODAY.HE TALKED EXCLUSIVELY WITH COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN ABOUT WHAT BIGELOW PROMISED HIM AFTER HE GOT IN TROUBLE THE FIRST TIME.AND WHY HE'S SO DISAPPOINTED NOW.

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TWO MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS TODAY IMPACTING YOUR SAFETY.

THE BAYSHORE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS PREPARING TO ROLL OUT A PROGRAM TO KEEP YOU SAFE DURING BRUSH FIRE SEASON.

WE'LL PREVIEW THE SAFETY CHECKLIST IN A FEW MINUTES.

BUT FIRST -

FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL SEND ALERTS ABOUT DANGEROUS RED TIDE LEVELS.

THE ALGAE CAN CAUSE BREATHING PROBLEMS FOR PEOPLE WHEN THEY VISIT THE BEACH.

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NWS NOAA RED TIDE ISSUE-REM-LIVE

On a beautiful day like this the beach looks great, and you might not know there's a hazard, one particularly dangerous for people with respiratory problems until you get here.

NWS NOAA RED TIDE ISSUE-VO

After 2 years of lingering red tide blooms, that change daily, cause fish kills one day, be fine the next.. The weather service is testing out a new warning system here. Where we can be plaged with worst affects.

Yesterday started issuing red tide alerts as part f the same report that tells you when a rip current is strong and dangerous.

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NWS NOAA RED TIDE ISSUE-REM-LIVE

Today, clear, no sign of dead fish

No people complaining of itchy throat. When it is bad, this app could help you know before you get here.

Coming up at 530 ill show you how this alert system could be expanded to help more people.

FIRE SEASON AWARENESS-VO

LIVING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, MANY OF US HAVE HURRICANE PLANS.

NOW--FIRE DEPARTMENTS ARE MAKING SURE YOU HAVE A BRUSH FIRE PLAN.

WITH BRUSH FIRE SEASON JUST HEATING UP, SEVERAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS ARE WORKING WITH THE FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE TO HELP HOMEOWNERS CREATE A WILDFIRE ACTION PLAN.

IT'S CALLED READY, SET, GO.

THE PROGRAM WILL ROLL OUT NEXT MONTH.

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HAPPENING RIGHT NOW IN NAPLES --

A FIGHT OVER A PRIME PIECE OF REAL ESTATE.

THE PROPERTY IS ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF GOODLETTE-FRANK ROAD AND FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH.

THERE'S A PRIVATE BUYER ALREADY WORKING OUT A DEAL.

BUT IN A LAST-DITCH EFFORT TO SAVE IT -- PEOPLE IN NAPLES ARE SIGNING A PETITION. TO KEEP THE LAND PUBLIC.

NBC-2'S GABY FLEISCHMAN JOIN US LIVE FROM OUR COLLIER COUNTY MOBILE NEWSROOM WITH THE STORY--

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Paul arsenault, naples artist

"20:22 It would poison the good will and the good responsible future of a naples that just succumb to another greedy developer 33"

Nearly one hundred people have signed a petition at paul arsenaults art gallery in naples-- supporting the transformation of the 19 acre grand central station property into the citys central park. A green space for everyone to enjoy.

Chase carrick, naples resident/signed petition

"4:35 we do not need more cement, we do not need a convention center, we do not need developers in there trying to make money this is a beautiful town and we don't want to kill the golden goose 50"

Supporters are hoping a donor will buy the estimated 25 million dollar land and preserve it.

Naples Mayor john sorey says it's too little too late. A buyer is already working out a deal with the bank that should wrap up by the end of march. He also says a park means no profit.

Mayor john sorey, city of naples

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There is a deal in the works right now-- coming up at 530 ill tell you what plans the potential buyer has for this property.

FL SENATOR ELECTIONS-VO

ALL NEW - FIRST AT FOUR--

A FLORIDA STATE SENATOR WANTS MORE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ELECTIONS SUPERVISORS--

AFTER NOVEMBER'S MESSY ELECTION.

WE DON'T HAVE TO REMIND YOU ABOUT THE LONG LINES THAT LEE COUNTY VOTERS FACED DURING THE GENERAL ELECTION.

IT WAS THE SAME STORY IN OTHER COUNTIES TOO -- PALM BEACH, BROWARD AND MIAMI DADE.

SENATOR MIGUEL DIAZ DE LA PORTILLA OF MIAMI WANTS TO SEE PUNISHMENTS FOR THOSE WHO OVERSEE THE ELECTION PROCESS WHEN THINGS GO WRONG.

TRAYVON'S 18 BIRTHDAY-TRX, PLASMA VO

TODAY - TRAYVON MARTIN'S PARENTS MARK HIS 18TH BIRTHDAY.

MARTIN WAS SHOT AND KILLED NEARLY A YEAR AGO.

NOW HIS DEATH IS AT THE CENTER OF A HIGH-PROFILE MURDER TRIAL OF GEORGE ZIMMERMAN.

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MEANTIME - AT THAT HEARING - THE JUDGE DENIED THE REQUEST.

THAT MEANS THE SECOND-DEGREE MURDER TRIAL WILL BEGIN AS SCHEDULED, JUNE TENTH.

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NEW RIGHT NOW--

BOMB EXPERTS ARE SWEEPING THE PROPERTY WHERE A YOUNG BOY WAS HELD HOSTAGE FOR NEARLY A WEEK.

YESTERDAY--

AFTER NEGOTIATIONS TURNED SOUR.

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"I was telling some of the family, I would do cartwheels all the way down the road if I could, I was just ecstatic,

DYKES WAS KILLED DURING THE RAID TO RESCUE THE BOY.

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"Everybody knows Ethan.he's just a good kid.just a friendly kid and our teachers are ready to wrap their arms around him when he comes back"

ETHAN SPENT THE NIGHT IN THE HOSPITAL MONDAY AFTER A DRAMATIC RESCUE HOURS EARLIER FROM AN UNDERGROUND BUNKER WHERE HE WAS HELD CAPTIVE FOR A WEEK.

. BUT IS NOW SAID TO BE FINE PHYSICALLY.

"He was running around the hospital room, putting sticky notes on everyone that was in there, eating a turkey sandwich and watching spongebob"

AUTHORITIES ARE STILL TIGHT-LIPPED ABOUT THE OPERATION THAT FREED ETHAN AND ENDED WITH THE DEATH OF HIS KIDNAPPER. 65 YEAR OLD JIMMY LEE DYKES.

BUT SOURCES TELL NBC NEWS. AFTER FEDERAL AGENTS SOMEHOW SMUGGLED A CAMERA INSIDE THE BUNKER AND OBSERVED DYKES WAVING A GUN.

.THEY APPROACHED THE BUNKER. SET OFF SMALL EXPLOSIVES TO GAIN ENTRY AND DISORIENT DYKES.

.EXPLOSIONS HEARD BY REPORTERS NEARBY.

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ANOTHER FOLLOWED 32 SECONDS LATER.

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THE BOY WAS QUICKLY REMOVED. BUT DYKES LAY DEAD. FROM WHAT, AUTHORITIES WON'T SAY YET.

THERE WAS MORE OUTPOURING TODAY FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CHARLES POLAND.

"He was a very heroic hero who saved us"

DYKES SHOT AND KILLED POLAND A WEEK AGO.

.SHORTLY BEFORE KIDNAPPING THE FIVE YEAR OLD WHO NOW CELEBRATES NOT ONLY FREEDOM BUT HIS 6TH BIRTHDAY WEDNESDAY.

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IT WAS A BUSY DAY TODAY IN WASHINGTON, D-C.

THE PRESIDENT WANTS MORE TIME TO AVOID ACROSS-THE-BOARD BUDGET CUTS THAT GO INTO EFFECT NEXT MONTH.

HE WANTS CONGRESS TO PASS A SHORT-TERM DEAL.

REPUBLICANS SAY THAT DEAL SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH A DEBT-CUTTING PLAN.

ALSO TODAY-- THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TACKLED IMMIGRATION REFORM.

THE CHAIRMAN OF THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE SAID THE NATION'S IMMIGRATION SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED.

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TEASE ONE-2SHOT

IN CAPE CORAL, NBC2 IS FINDING A LOT OF HUB-BUB OVER A LEFT TURN.

ENGINEERS HAVE PLANS TO ELIMINATE THE TURN ON DEL PRADO BOULEVARD.

BUT LOCAL BUSINESSES LEADERS SAY HOLD-ON.

THEIR PLEA FOR YOUR SAFETY --

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C) WEATHER TEASE-STC

DEL PRADO PAVING ISSUE-VO

BACK OFF --

THAT'S WHAT SOME CAPE BUSINESS OWNERS ARE SAYING TODAY.

AFTER WORD THAT A LEFT TURN AT SOUTHWEST 47TH TERRACE AND DEL PRADO BOULEVARD WOULD BE TAKEN DOWN.

BUSINESS OWNERS FEAR THE MOVE COULD HURT THEIR BOTTOM LINE --

THE INTERSECTION IS KNOWN AS A DANGEROUS ONE.

FMB BEACH ACCESS POINTS-2SSTOPS VO

MANY OF US LOVE TO GO THE BEACH.

NOW HOW-ABOUT SOME UPGRADES?

NEW DRAWINGS SHOW CHANGES, LEADERS ON FORT MYERS BEACH, HOPE TO MAKE TO ITS BEACH ACCESS POINTS.

LEADERS WANT TO ADD SHOWERS AND BIKE RACKS, PICNIC TABLES-

AND CLEAR OUT SOME OF THE SIGN CLUTTER.

LAST YEAR, THEY FAILED TO WIN BED TAX MONEY FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS-

NOW, THEY'RE PUTTING THEIR VISION ON PAPER, HOPING TO CONVINCE TOURISM LEADERS THE UPGRADES ARE WORTH THE COST.

THEY'LL SUBMIT THESE NEW DRAWINGS TO THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL LATER THIS MONTH.

NO WORD YET ON HOW MUCH MONEY THEY'RE REQUESTING.

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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.

The stretch of cool weather we've had in place for the last few days will start to fade away today, and it looks as though this will be the last morning with temperatures in the 40s for the remainder of the week.

Once temperatures start to climb after sunrise, we'll be on track to warm well into the 70s by the afternoon and even closing in on 80° in some spots; that's a warm up of about 5 degrees compared to yesterday's highs.

Like yesterday, our sky will stay mostly sunny from morning to afternoon, but now that our winds are coming in from the southeast, expect increasing humidity and a few more patchy clouds. Rain will not be in the forecast today, and rain chances are looking pretty slim for the remainder of the week as well.

Across northern parts of Florida, we're tracking as weak disturbance that will bring more cloud cover and a few showers to areas mostly north of Orlando and the I-4 corridor, so the bulk of this weather system will not have much of an influence on our local weather. We will, however, continue to see the wind flow become more southerly, which means the warmth and moisture keeps building in as we go through the rest of the week.

By Wednesday, humidity will keep creeping up, and temperatures will follow suit as we see daytime highs breaking into the 80s. More clouds will also develop during the day, but sunshine will continue to be our main weather player.

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TEASE TWO-ONCAM

NBC2 GETS TO TAG ALONG AS A FORMER GENERAL VISITS NAPLES, TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OUR NATIONS MILITARY.

"We ought to be grateful that America's daughters are stepping forward along with it's sons to help America safe."

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FOR DECADES, MONEY MARKET FUNDS HAVE BEEN THE INVESTMENT OF CHOICE FOR CONSERVATIVE INVESTORS.

NOW, MONEY MARKET FUNDS ARE FACING A BIG PROBLEM--THEY ARE TOO POPULAR.

WITH INTEREST RATES SO LOW, WHY IS SO MUCH MONEY BEING TRANSFERRED TO MONEY MARKET FUNDS?

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* Money Market funds are not FDIC insured

* 149 Billion dollars were invested in Money Market Funds during the last 90 days

* Current Money Market Fund assets-- 2.69 Trillion dollars

* 98% of Money Market Funds have waived their management fees

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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FOR THE WELLS FARGO ADVISORS YOU CAN CALL THEM OR VISIT THEM.

TEASE THREE

SECOND GRADERS TAKE-ON N-F-L PLAYERS AND WIN.

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SECOND GRADERS SPELL CHECK NFL-(2) SS

MOST OF US REMEMBER A SPECIAL TEACHER WHO INSPIRED US.

THIS AFTERNOON - the STORY OF A SECOND GRADE TEACHER IN BUFFALO, WHO TURNED THE SUPER BOWL INTO A SPELLING LESSON.

THE TEACHER HAD HER STUDENTS CORRECT TWEETS FROM N-F-L PLAYERS.

THE CORRECTED TWEETS WERE WRITTEN ON BIG PIECES OF PAPER.

THIS ONE WAS FROM NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS RECEIVER, WES WELKER.

HE MIS-SPELLED "MAY".

THEY ALSO FIXED MESSAGES FROM 49ers PLAYER, CHRIS CULLIVER.

HE SPELLED DYING WRONG WHEN HE SAID: I PRAY TO GOD I'M NEVER DYING BROKE.

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IN COLLIER COUNTY TODAY --

A VISIT FROM ONE OF THE MILITARY'S HIGHEST RANKING OFFICERS.

RETIRED ARMY GENERAL BARRY MCCAFFREY MET WITH R-O-T-C STUDENTS AT GULF COAST HIGH SCHOOL.

APPLAUDING THEM FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO OUR COUNTRY.

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SOT: "I would like to serve six years, give back to my country that's

given so much to me."

HIS CONTRACT IS ALREADY SIGNED.

NOW ONLY MONTHS AWAY.SAMUEL HINE, A SENIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL AND JR

ROTC CADET IS LEAVING FOR BASIC TRAINING THIS SUMMER.

AND OF COURSE. HE'S NERVOUS.

SOT: "Anxiety, a little bit of nerves, a little bit of excitement."

IN THIS AUDITORIUM AT GULF COAST HIGH SCHOOL, SOON TO BE PRIVATE FIRST

CLASS HINES ISN'T ALONE.

NEARLY 300 COLLIER COUNTY CADETS GATHERED TO LISTEN TO A MAN WHO MADE

THE MILITARY A CAREER.

FORMER GENERAL. BARRY MCCAFFREY.

A COMBAT VETERAN WITH 3 PURPLE HEARTS, AND TWO SILVER STARS.

WHO'S PASSING THE TORCH SO TO SPEAK.

"We need you, your generation has to take over this country and JROTC

is a great program to help teach leadership."

MANY OF THESE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE JOINING THE MILITARY IN A TIME

OF MAJOR CHANGE.

JUST THROUGH RECENT WEEKS. THE ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MADE TO ALLOW WOMEN

TO SERVE IN COMBAT ARMS.

THE YOUNG WOMEN HERE COULD BE ONE OF THE FIRST GROUPS TO SERVE IN THAT

COMBAT ROLE.

Stephanie Centeno, JROTC Cadet "this is about proving that women can

do anything that men can do as well."

A SENTIMENT THE GENERAL AGREES WITH.

"We ought to just be thankful that america's daughters are stepping

forward along with america's sons to help keep the country safe."

TODAY, HE'S THANKFUL. FOR THIS GENERATION THAT'S GETTING READY TO

TAKE HIS PLACE.

TEASE FOUR-2SHOT

ALL NEW FIRST AT FOUR - TONIGHT - 3 CHILDREN IN COLLIER COUNTY ARE ACCUSED OF ARSON.

NBC2 UNCOVERS WHY THE NAPLES FIRE CHIEF SAYS NEIGHBORS IN THE AREA ARE LUCKY THEY STILL HAVE A HOME.

THE GOVERNMENT TAKES ON ONE OF THE NATION'S BIGGEST DEBT RATING AGENCY'S IN THE NATION.

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TOP STORIES TODAY-2 SHOT, TURN-ANIBOX

THANKS FOR JOINING US FIRST AT FOUR.

WE WANT TO GET YOU CAUGHT UP ON THE TOP STORIES NBC-2 IS CLOSELY FOLLOWING TODAY.

FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR THE SECOND TIME THIS YEAR.

DEPUTIES TELL US HE VIOLATED HIS PROBATION--

WHEN HE TESTED POSITIVE FOR COCAINE.

BIGELOW WAS ALSO ARRESTED LAST MONTH FOR POSSESSION OF COCAINE.

FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL ISSUE RED TIDE ALERTS ALONG THE COAST.

THE INFORMATION *SHOULD MAKE IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND THE STATUS OF RED TIDE ON OUR BEACHES.

AND - WITH BRUSH FIRE SEASON JUST HEATING UP, SEVERAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS ARE WORKING WITH THE FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE TO HELP HOMEOWNERS CREATE A WILDFIRE ACTION PLAN.

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COLLIER ARSON INVESTIGATION-OC, VO

TONIGHT - 3 MANATEE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS FACE FELONY CHARGES AFTER POLICE SAY THEY STARTED A FIRE IN COLLIER COUNTY.

IT HAPPENED FRIDAY ON THE 12-HUNDRED BLOCK OF SITTERLEY LANE IN EAST NAPLES - DEPUTIES ARRESTED TWO 9-YEAR-OLD BOYS AND A 10-YEAR OLD AFTER DOZENS OF TREES WENT UP IN FLAMES.

WITNESSES TOLD INVESTIGATORS THE BOYS HAD BEEN SEEN BEHIND A HOME WITH A LIGHTER AND A GAS CAN.

THE EAST NAPLES FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT OUT THE FIRE QUICKLY.

THE FLAMES JUST MISSED SEVERAL HOMES ON THE BLOCK.

LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS INJURED.

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IN AN ATTEMPT TO BEAUTIFY THEIR COMMUNITY. A CAPE CORAL NEIGHBORHOOD'S EFFORTS HIT A SNAG.

A GROUP OF PEOPLE PUT UP THIS SIGN ON SORRENTO COURT IN A EFFORT TO ADD CHARACTER TO THEIR COMMUNITY.

BUT CODE ENFORCEMENT ORDERED THEM TO TAKE IT DOWN.

SOME PEOPLE THINK THE CITY KILLED THEIR GOOD INTENTIONS.

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TROUBLE TODAY FOR THE S AND P.

THE U-S GOVERNMENT IS SUING THE DEBT RATING AGENCY, ACCUSING EMPLOYEES OF CIVIL FRAUD.

THE SUIT CLAIMS S&P IGNORED RISKS AND MISLEAD INVESTORS IN THE INTEREST OF THE COMPANY'S BOTTOM LINE.

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THE 2008 FORECLOSURE CRISIS- AFFECTED MORE THAN THE PEOPLE KICKED OUT OF THEIR HOMES.

THOUSANDS OF INVESTORS WHO HAD PURCHASED THE MORTGAGES ALSO LOST BILLIONS.

NOW THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS SUING STANDARD AND POOR'S, A COMPANY THAT RATED THOSE INVESTMENTS. ACCUSING IT OF FRAUD.

"This is a long overdue accountability moment. And even though it's long overdue

- it's very important that it's finally happening."

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED.

HOMEBUYERS OBTAINED MORTGAGES-

THAT WERE PACKAGED AND SOLD INTO LARGER INVESTMENTS CALLED SECURITIES-

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PAID STANDARD AND POOR'S TO RATE THEM-

AND INVESTORS BOUGHT THOSE SECURITIES BASED ON S&P'S STAMP OF APPROVAL.

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS ACCUSING THE AGENCY OF INTENTIONALLY GIVING RISKY SECURITIES HIGH RATINGS TO MAKE MONEY.

"This alleged conduct is egregious. and it goes to the very heart of the recent financial crisis."

THIS LOS ANGELES FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT LAWSUIT- ALLEGES ONE S&P'S EMPLOYEE EVEN JOKED ABOUT THE LOOMING CRISIS IN AN EMAIL.

WRITING:

"SUBPRIME IS BOILING OVER"

S&P'S ATTORNEY DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS.

"There is no proof - because is isn't so."

FLOYD ABRAMS SAYS ANALYSTS HAD NO IDEA THE MARKET WOULD COLLAPSE AS IT DID.

"The ratings that were issued were believed by the people who issued them and that is what the government has got to disprove."

NOW - IT'S UP TO THE COURT TO DECIDE A CASE - CONSUMER ADVOCATES CALL ONE STEP TOWARD JUSTICE.

THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SAYS ITS BEEN INVESTIGATING THIS CASE- SINCE 2009.

IN ADDITIONAL TO MORE THAN 5 BILLION IN DAMAGES- THE CASES IS SEEKING REFORMS TO PREVENT SIMILAR ACTIONS IN THE FUTURE.

CONGRESS IMMIGRATION REFORM-VO

LAWMAKERS IN WASHINGTON HAVE STARTED TALKS FOR A MASSIVE OVERHAUL OF THE NATION'S IMMIGATION LAWS.

TODAY'S WAS THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF MEETINGS AS PROPONETS PUSH A COMPREHENSIVE BILL THEY HOPE TO PASS IN THE COMING MONTHS.

BUSINESS LEADERS AND LABOR UNION OFFICIALS ARE ALSO MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT TODAY AS THEY DISCUSS THE POSSIBLITY OF A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM.

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OK TO KILL AMERICAN CITIZENS?

TODAY, NBC2 FOUND OUT ABOUT A LEAKED JUSTICE DEPARTMENT MEMO THAT SAYS IT'S LEGAL FOR THE U-S GOVERNMENT TO KILL TERRORISTS ABROAD, EVEN IF THEY'RE AMERICAN CITIZENS.

THE MEMO STATES IT IS LAWFUL TO TARGET AL-QAIDA LINKED U.S. CITIZENS IF THEY POSE AN "IMMINENT" THREAT OF VIOLENT ATTACK AGAINST AMERICANS, AND THAT DELAYING ACTION AGAINST SUCH PEOPLE, WOULD CREATE HIGH RISK.

IT PROVIDES THE LEGAL RATIONALE BEHIND THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION'S USE OF DRONE STRIKES AGAINST AL-QAIDA SUSPECTS.

ONE OF THOSE DRONE STRIKES HAPPENED IN SEPTEMBER 2011 IN YEMEN.

AL HOSTAGE UPDATE-VO

AUTHORITIES IN ALABAMA SAY THE WEEK LONG HOSTAGE STANDOFF WITH JIMMY LEE DYKES CAME TO AND END AS NEGOTIATIONS QUICKLY DETERIORATED.

THROUGH THE USE OF A CAMERA, FEDERAL AGENTS SAW THAT DYKES HAD A GUN -- AND SAID HE WAS BECOMING AGITATED.

THAT'S WHEN THEY DECIDED THEY COULDN'T WAIT ANOTHER SECOND.

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S/Sheriff Wally Olson/Dale County, Alabama:14

"There is no way to describe the feeling of joy and relief and as I've told people before it's by the grace of God he came out of there."

ETHAN HAD BEEN IN THE BUNKER WITH DYKES FOR SEVEN DAYS.

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AN UPDATE NOW ON THE PYTHON CHALLENGE - STILL HAPPENING IN THE EVERGLADES.

WE'RE NOW UP TO 50 SNAKES.

MORE THAN 15-HUNDRED PARTICIPANTS HAVE JOINED IN THE HUNT FOR BURMESE PYTHONS.

EACH SNAKE KILLED IS PROCESSED AND LOGGED BY UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCHERS WHO HOPE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM.

SUPERDOME BLACKOUT MYSTERY-VO

BY NOW WE ALL KNOW THE BLACKOUT AT THE SUPER BOWL WASN'T BEYONCE'S FAULT.

BUT NEW RIGHT NOW --

WE'RE LEARNING THE BLACKOUT WAS ALMOST EXPECTED.

NEW DOCUMENTS TODAY SHOW OFFICIALS WERE WARNED ABOUT A POTENTIAL POWER FAILURE BACK IN OCTOBER.

A MILLION DOLLARS WAS APPROVED FOR IMPROVEMENTS --

BUT. WELL. WE KNOW THAT DIDN'T WORK.

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FOOD DYES HARMFUL-VO

NEW ATTENTION THIS AFTERNOON TO DYES, ADDED INTO THE FOODS WE EAT.

THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ADDITIVE IS TO MAKE OUR FOOD LOOK BETTER.

BUT NOW RESEARCHERS SAY THERE COULD BE A CONNECTION BETWEEN FOOD DYES AND A-D-H-D.

IN EUROPE, AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOW REQUIRES COMPANIES TO PROVIDE WARNING LABELS ON FOODS WITH CERTAIN COLORING ADDITIVES.

THE F-D-A INSISTS IT'D FOUND NO SOLID LINK BETWEEN A-D-H-D AND THE DYES.

MEN TV LOW SPERM COUNT-VO

MEN LISTEN UP --

TOO MUCH T-V COULD HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOUR SPERM COUNT.

RESEARCHERS FOUND YOUNG MEN WHO WATCHED 20 OR MORE HOURS OF T-V A WEEK HAD A 44-PERCENT LOWER SPERM COUNT THAN MEN WHO WATCHED LESS.

HEALTH MATTERS-ONCAM

ONE OF THE MOST COMMON MEDICAL COMPLAINTS IS BACK PAIN.

BUT BEFORE YOU REACH FOR THE PAIN MEDICATION, YOU MIGHT BENEFIT FROM A NATURAL MUSCLE RELAXER - EXERCISE.

WORKING OUT YOUR NECK AND SPINE CAN HELP GET YOU GET 'BACK' IN SHAPE.

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RUNS:

THE PEOPLE IN THIS EXERCISE CLASS AREN'T HERE TO SLIM DOWN OR BULK UP. LIKE TETA ROBERTS, THEY ARE ALL INTERESTED IN STRENGTHENING THEIR BACK.

TETA ROBERTS/TAKING BACK EXERCISE CLASS

RUNS:

:11 I'm always working on my back- I had had a big time surgery about 5 years ago so I always am intensely working to strengthen and strength the core muscles.

TETA UNDERWENT A SPINAL FUSION. OTHERS HOPE TO AVOID SURGERY AND ADDRESS BACK PAIN NATURALLY.

KATH KINROSS/DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

RUNS:

:24: It's a very common problem - most people will experience some amount of back pain at some point in their lifetime. Certainly the statistics vary to 80 to 90 percent.

AMY OSHIER/REPORTING

RUNS:

Our average, day to day activities are mostly to blame. Coupled with sedentary lifestyle. People don't move around as much as they should, so their muscles get lazy and more prone to aches and pains.

LEE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND WELLNESS IS OFFERING THE 'BETTER BACK CLASS'. IT FOCUSES ON GOOD SPINE HEALTH AND AVOIDING NECK AND BACK STRAIN.

KATH KINROSS/DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

RUNS:

7:09 We really put an emphasis more on core and body mechanics.

PARTICIPANTS GO THROUGH A SERIES OF MOTIONS THAT ENCOURAGE THE MUSCLES TO STRETCH AND GET STRONGER. THE RELAXED MOTIONS HELP PEOPLE ENERGIZE THEIR BODY.

KATH KINROSS/DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

RUNS:

10:30 When we exercise, we feel better. Whether it's because it relieves some natural endorphins that are your body's natural pain killers or the fact that you feel positive about the fact that you are doing something that you haven't been able to do for awhile.

TETA ROBERTS/TAKING BACK EXERCISE CLASS

RUNS:

1:38 I've done a lot of therapy but I think it's good to have a class where you stay on top of it.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY HOMELESS-VO

THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION IS ASKING FOR YOUR HELP TONIGHT.

THE SHELVES AT THE FOOD PANTRY ARE ALMOST BARE.

DONATIONS HAVE SLOWED DOWN SINCE THE HOLIDAYS.

AND THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ASKING FOR HELP IS UP.

THE ORGANIZATION PASSES OUT FOOD TO NEEDY CHARLOTTE COUNTY RESIDENTS ONCE A WEEK.

TEASE FIVE-ONCAM

FIRST AT FOUR - GROUNDBREAKING INFORMATION ON BREASTFEEDING.

NEW TODAY - WE'VE LEARNED EXPERTS ARE LINKING BEER TO BETTER MILK PRODUCTION.

PLUS - SLIM DOWN WITHOUT THE DIET. OR THE WORKOUT!

A) breast feeding tips-vo

B) miracle dress-vo

C) WEATHER TEASE-STC

ALL NEW AHEAD AT 5:00-CLIP

PAUSE FOR AHEAD AT 5:00 CLIP

WE TOLD YOU AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR ABOUT BRIAN BIGELOW GETTING ARRESTED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN A MONTH --

AT FIVE --

YOU'LL HEAR FROM HIS FORMER COLLEAGUES AND MORE ABOUT HIS SUDDEN FALL FROM GRACE.

WHY THEY BELIEVE HE FELL SO HARD --

SO FAST.

PLUS.

A) BIGELOW ARREST-NWSRM

B) KELLY STANDUP TEASE-SOT

FIRST ALERT FORECAST-CLIP

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.

The stretch of cool weather we've had in place for the last few days will start to fade away today, and it looks as though this will be the last morning with temperatures in the 40s for the remainder of the week.

Once temperatures start to climb after sunrise, we'll be on track to warm well into the 70s by the afternoon and even closing in on 80° in some spots; that's a warm up of about 5 degrees compared to yesterday's highs.

Like yesterday, our sky will stay mostly sunny from morning to afternoon, but now that our winds are coming in from the southeast, expect increasing humidity and a few more patchy clouds. Rain will not be in the forecast today, and rain chances are looking pretty slim for the remainder of the week as well.

Across northern parts of Florida, we're tracking as weak disturbance that will bring more cloud cover and a few showers to areas mostly north of Orlando and the I-4 corridor, so the bulk of this weather system will not have much of an influence on our local weather. We will, however, continue to see the wind flow become more southerly, which means the warmth and moisture keeps building in as we go through the rest of the week.

By Wednesday, humidity will keep creeping up, and temperatures will follow suit as we see daytime highs breaking into the 80s. More clouds will also develop during the day, but sunshine will continue to be our main weather player.

TRAFFIC-trxTFC FDOT

TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP

MIRACLE DRESS-OC

LOSING TEN POUNDS IS AS EASY AS SLIPPING INTO A DRESS.

THAT'S RIGHT.

AND THE DRESS -- IS FLYING OFF STORE SHELVES.

MIRACLE DRESS-PKG

SOT

1:01:31 Our dresses are designed to make a woman look 10 pounds thinner or

one size smaller.

SHANI IS A FASHION DESIGNER WHOSE NU LINE OF DRESSES FEATURE SHAPEWAER -

SEWN RIGHT INTO THE DRESS.

Paula: So basically no lumps -

No lumps no bumps!

THE DRESSES ARE SELLING LIKE HOTCAKES.

THAT DOESN'T SURPRISE STYLIST PAMELA PEKERMAN -- WHO SAYS DRESSES DESIGNED

TO MAKE WOMEN LOOK THINNER ARE MORE IN DEMAND NOW THAN EVER BEFORE.

As long as women want to look flawless, this trend is not going away.

BUT CAN A DRESS *REALLY* MAKE A WOMAN LOOK AND *FEEL* TEN POUNDS LIGHTER?

AND ONE SIZE *SMALLER*? WE DECIDED TO FIND OUT. WITH THE HELP OF SIX

WOMEN, SIZES 2 TO 16.

FROCK NUMBER ONE: A ROYAL BLUE DRESS FROM SHAWNEE.

THE WOMEN AGREED. IT ELIMINATED MUFFIN TOPS.

1:45:10 I feel very confident. It really sucks things in and smooths things

out.

==butted to==

1:37:46 I feel like I look smaller up here, which is really great/ 1:38;01

I have no back rolls - it's really great!

AND THE DRESS ACTUALLY SHAVED INCHES!

BEFORE DONNING THE FROCK. LAUREN CZERWINSKI's

WAIST WAS 30 INCHES. HER HIPS 41 INCHES. BUT AFTER PUTTING ON SHAWNEE'

S DRESS?

THIS MOM TO A SIX YEAR OLD LOST TWO INCHES IN *BOTH* AREAS.

You look great!

FROCK NUMBER TWO. A VERSATILE NUMBER BY SASSYBAX. THE FIGUREFORMING

DRESS.WHICH RETAILS FOR JUST ?$76. CAN BE WORN AS A TUBE DRESS OR A

SKIRT.

WE'RE NOT SURE WHETHER THE WOMEN WERE MORE SCARED. OR IMPRESSED. BY

THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS.

1:52:10 My husband would love it.

1:50: I feel like a hot mama!

BUT THE PROOF OF ITS POWER. WAS ONCE AGAIN IN THE MEASURING TAPE.

THIS TIME LAUREN WAS JUST 38 INCHES IN THE HIPS - THREE INCHES *SLIMMER*

THAN *WITHOUT* THE DRESS ON.

2:07:38 I feel like I'm in my 20s again,

AS FOR THE OPINION OF OUR LADIES ABOUT WHETHER THE EFFECTS OF THE SO-CALLED

WEIGHT-LOSS DRESSES AER FOR REAL. WE'LL LET THEM TELL YOU.

1:48:44

MIRACLE DRESS-OC-BNR

PAULA FARIS REPORTING.

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN BUYING THE DRESS, WE'VE PUT A LINK TO SHANI'S STORE ON NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.

BUDWEISER CLYDSDALE NAME-VO

THE BUDWEISER FOAL THAT STOLE OUR HEARTS DURING THE SUPER BOWL NOW HAS NAME.

THE BABY CLYDESDALE WILL BE CALLED "HOPE".

ANHEUSER-BUSCH HELD A CONTEST FOR FANS TO SUBMIT POSSIBLE NAMES.

THE NAME "HOPE" WAS ONE OF THE MORE POPULAR GENERATED THROUGH THE SOCIAL MEDIA EFFORT.

SOME OTHER POPULAR SUGGESTIONS INCLUDED LANDSLIDE AND STEVIE.

BALTIMORE RAVENS PARADE-VO

TODAY - THE BALTIMORE RAVENS CELEBRATED THEIR SUPER BOWL VICTORY WITH THOUSANDS OF FANS.

NBC2 BROUGHT YOU THE LIVE PICTURES DURING THE NEWS AT NOON - TAKE A LOOK - THE TEAM WAS DRIVEN THROUGH DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE.

THE PARADE WAS DELAYED ABOUT 15 MINUTES BECAUSE THE TEAM GOT STUCK IN TRAFFIC.

ONCE THEY DODGED THE GRIDLOCK THEY WERE GREETED BY THOUSANDS OF FANS.

SOCHI COUNTDOWN 1 YEAR-VO, SS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

WE ARE EXACTLY 365 DAYS AWAY FROM THE START OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS.

AND THE 2014 GAMES IN SOCHI, RUSSIA ARE, SO FAR, THE MOST EXPENSIVE IN HISTORY.

COSTING OVER 50 BILLION DOLLARS.

THAT'S DOUBLE WHAT IT COST LONDON TO PUT ON LAST SUMMER'S GAMES!

SOME SAY THE HIGH PRICE TAG IS BECAUSE SOCHI DIDN'T HAVE MOST OF THE NEEDED INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE THE OLYMPICS.

EVENTS NEXT WINTER WILL BE HELD FURTHER INLAND IN THE MOUNTAINS.

SOCHI IS LOCATED ON THE BLACK SEA AND HAS A MILDER CLIMATE.

LINDSAY VONN AIRLIFTED-VO

IT'S TOO SOON TO TELL IF WE'LL BE ABLE TO WATCH ONE OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE SKIERS IN SOCHI.

LINDSEY VONN WAS AIRLIFTED TO THE HOSPITAL AFTER A DANGEROUS CRASH IN AUSTRIA.

VONN LOST HER BALANCE AND HIT A GATE BEFORE SLIDING TO A STOP ON THE SUPER-G OF THE WORLD ALPINE CHAMPIONSHIP.

SHE TORE TWO LIGAMENTS IN HER KNEE.

DOCTORS SAY SHE'S OUT FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON.

COMPETITION FOR THE OLYMPICS STARTS IN THE FALL.

REG PRESLEY DIES-SS

THE LEAD SINGER OF THE GROUP THAT SANG "WILD THING" HAS DIED.

REG PRESLEY AND THE TROGGS SCORED THEIR BREAKTHROUGH SONG IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE BRITISH INVANSION.

PRESELY BATTLED CANCER.

TEASE SIX-2SHOT

A NEW STUDY SHOWS BRAND NEW MOMS TURN TO THEIR FRIENDS FOR ADVICE ON BREASTFEEDING.

A) breastfeeding tips-vo

FOUR AT FOUR-CGTOPS

1. Former commissioner Bigelow arrested for failing drug test

2. Man arrested for November murder

3. Man arrested for stalking, strangling woman

BREASTFEEDING TIPS-2 SHOT

OUR BODIES ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MILK FOR BABIES - BUT AS MANY MOMS KNOW - BREAST FEEDING CAN BE TOUGH!

THEY OFTEN TURN TO THEIR OWN MOTHERS AND GIRLFRIENDS FOR NURSING ADVICE -- AND END UP GETTING TIPS THAT AREN'T BACKED BY MEDICAL RESEARCH.

BREASTFEEDING TIPS-PKG

WHEN MANY WOMEN HAVE THEIR FIRST BABY -- THEY ASSUME THEY'LL BREAST FEED.

ERIN MEYERS WAS THE SAME WAY. ALL OF HER NEW MOMMY FRIENDS WERE NURSING WITHOUT A PROBLEM.

SHE, HOWEVER. HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS.

"I'm not sleeping, I'm frustrated, she's frustrated, my husband's frustrated.. and they're just going great, and it's wonderful and. do you need milk, because I've got plenty."

HER 'PLENTIFUL' GIRLFRIENDS URGED HER TO TRY AN HERBAL SUPPLEMENT CALLED FENUGREEK.

"It upped the milk supply a lot, but by that point it was too late."

NEW MOTHERS OFTEN TURN TO OTHER MOTHERS - INSTEAD OF A DOCTOR - FOR NURSING ADVICE.

THEY OFTEN SUGGEST HOME REMEDIES LIKE TEA LEAVES TO EASE PAIN. MILK THISTLE AND OATMEAL TO INCREASE MILK PRODUCTION.

"Cabbage leaves to dry you up. so stay away from cabbage leaves."

IT'S NOT SOMETHING THEY ROUTINELY TEACH IN MEDICAL SCHOOL, ACCORDING TO DR. JONATHAN SHAFFIR OF THE OHIO STATE WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER.

"I was sort of curious as to where they were getting this information.and whether this was officially known or sort of on the down-low."

DR. SHAFFIR SURVEYED 124 LACTATION CONSULTANTS. MORE THAN HALF HAD RECOMMENDED ONE OF THESE FOLK REMEDIES.

ALTHOUGH NO LARGE STUDIES HAVE BEEN DONE ON THE SAFETY OF NURSING MOMS TAKING HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS, MOST DOCTORS SAY THEY'RE PROBABLY FINE.

"Those things really wouldn't be expected to have any adverse effects, probably aren't all that helpful, but you know, no harm in trying."

ERIN IS SUCCESSFULLY NURSING HER THIRD CHILD NOW. SHE ADVISES OTHER STRUGGLING MOMS TO DRINK A LOT OF WATER. AND GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK.

"You think. have a baby, put him up there and everybody knows what to do and it's not true."

AND REMEMBER -- THE BOTTLE IS ALWAYS THERE FOR BACK-UP.

BREASTFEEDING TIPS-2 SHOT, TRX

BEER MAY ALSO STIMULATE MILK SUPPLY - BUT IT'S THE BARLEY THAT'S KEY.

NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER WOULD WORK JUST AS WELL.

THAT WRAPS UP THE NEWS, FIRST AT FOUR.

GOODBYE-TFC

IN 90 SECONDS YOU'LL HEAR OUR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ONE LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER ABOUT WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE SUDDEN DOWNWARD SPIRAL OF FORMER COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW -- HE'S IN JAIL AGAIN TONIGHT.

PLUS YOU COULD SOON BE PAYING MORE FOR SHOPPING ONLINE.

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