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DIRECTORS PAGE TZ1 B) CAPE MANATEES-VOTOPS
HEADLINES-SOTTOPS TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC
5PM OPEN-CLIP MARKET CLOSE-CGTOPS
SWAT TEAM AT DRUG RAID-TRXSS ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP
USPS CHANGES-CKW VIDBOX-OC-BOXES FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
USPS CHANGES-REM26-LIVE IMMOKALEE PLAYER SIGNING DAY-OC
USPS CHANGES-TRX-PKG IMMOKALEE PLAYER SIGNING DAY-PLASMA
USPS CHANGES-REM26-LIVE IMMOKALEE PLAYER SIGNING DAY-VO
USPS FACTS WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU-CKW IMMOKALEE PLAYER SIGNING DAY-SOTVO
HARRINGTON ANSWERS TO LONG LINES-OC IMMOKALEE PLAYER SIGNING DAY-PLASMA
NAPLES ROCKIN BY THE BAY-NATSTOPSVO NAPLES TOURIST TAX INCREASE-OC
ANIMAL ABUSE CHARGES-OC CAPE SEVEN 11 LAND-VO
ANIMAL ABUSE CHARGES-PKG-BNR CAPE SEVEN 11 LAND-SOTVO
COLLIER GROWHOUSE BUST-SS BONITA DOG PARK PROPOSAL-OC
COLLIER RED TIDE-TRX-OC PG MARKETING CAMPAIGN-OC
LEHIGH HOME INVASION-TRX-OC-VO-MAPFLY TEASE TWO-2SHOT
LEHIGH HOME INVASION-PKG-BNR TZ2 A) CAPE MANATEES-VO
BIGELOW IN COURT-VO TZ2 B) JENNIFER STANDUP TEASE-SOT
ANTWOND ROBERTS IN COURT-VOTOPS CAPE MANATEES-2SH
GAS PRICES ON THE RISE-OC-CG-OCTAG CAPE MANATEES-PKG
GAS PRICES ON THE RISE-PKG NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT
FIVE WAYS TO SAVE ON GAS-VIDBOX A) HOME DEPOT JOBS-VO-WIPE
TEASE ONE-2SHOT B) BIRD FLIPPER IN COURT-VOTOPS
TZ1 A) IMMOKALEE PLAYER SIGNING DAY-VO-WIPE  


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HEADLINES-SOTTOPS


RAIN HAIL SLEET OR SNOW, BUT NOT ON SATURDAYS.

"it would be irresponsible for the Postal Service not to pursue this course."

THE POST OFFICE NEEDS TO CUT COSTS. SO ITS CUTTIND DOWN ON SERVICE.

SO WILL IT HAVE A DISATEROUS EFFECT ON THE NATION AS CARRIERS PREDICT?

WE DIG DEEPER TO FIND OUT.

A YOUNG DOG, BATTERED AND SCARRED, AND IN DESPERATE NEED OF A MEDICAL CARE.

AUTHORITIES TONIGHT CATCH SLAY'S OWNER. WHO WILL PAY THE PRICE FOR YEARS OF ABUSE.

GAS PRICES SKYROCKET. UP DOUBLE DIGITS IN JUST A FEW DAYS.

WHATS BEHIND THE SPIKE, AND IS FIVE DOLLAR A GALLON GAS IN OUR NEAR FUTURE.

A DREAM COME TRUE FOR A KID FROM IMMOKALEE.

ONE OF THE TOP FIVE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN THE NATION --

PUTS PEN TO PAPER AND INKS HIS FUTURE.

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


5PM OPEN-CLIP


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SWAT TEAM AT DRUG RAID-TRXSS


BREAKING NEWS AT FIVE: A SWAT TEAM IS RESPONDING TO A DRUG RAID AT A HOME IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY --

THIS IS IN THE GULF COVE COMMUNITY IN THE NORTHEAST PART OF THE COUNTY.

DEPUTIES ARE WORRIED THE PEOPLE INSIDE ARE INVOLVED MIGHT HAVE WEAPONS.

NBC2 HAS CREWS HEADED THERE-- WE'LL WILL BRING YOU LIVE PICTURES WHEN WE CAN. Return to index of stories...


USPS CHANGES-CKW VIDBOX-OC-BOXES


BIG CHANGES AT THE POSTAL SERVICE.

SOON YOU WILL NO LONGER SEE THE MAIL MAN ON SATURDAYS.

THE POSTAL SERVICE HAS BEEN LOSING MONEY FOR A LONG TIME -- AND THE AGENCY SAYS THIS COULD SAVE BILLIONS.

FOR MONTHS -

THE POSTAL SERVICE LEADERS HAVE BEEN CALLING ON CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO EASE FISCAL PAIN.

THEY AREN'T WILLING TO WAIT ANY LONGER.

N-B-C TWO'S KELLY CRESWELL IS LIVE AT THE PAIGE FIELD POST OFFICE WITH A LOOK AT THE END OF SATURDAY DELIVERY. Return to index of stories...


USPS CHANGES-REM26-LIVE


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I've talked with people on several sides-

Here is what this means for you--if you're mailing a birthday card or a bill--plan ahead. If you drop it off in the mailbox after collection time on Friday, then it's going to sit in hereuntil Monday Morning and may take longer to get where it's going. Return to index of stories...


USPS CHANGES-TRX-PKG


Since the 19th century, Americans have enjoyed mail service six days a week. But that could change this August.

Take sound

Patrick Donahoe, Postmaster General, USPS

"We'll continue to deliver mail to p.o.boxes on Saturday, which is very important for a number if businesses. Mail delivery will occurMonday through Friday and we will not deliver not collect mail on Saturday."

But Saturday service will continue for packages. In the last two years, Donahoe found a 14% increase in package deliveries due to people purchasing more online.

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NATHANIEL COOKE

2:28 -2:32

I'm not too happy with that

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GARY SCOTT

4:24-4:32

I'm retired it doesn't have any effect on me. I don't have to worry about normal bills. They're all taken care of

There won't be any layoffs, instead,

employee hours will diminish by 450 million, according to Donahoe's plan that would cut costs by $2 billion. Donahoe says a survey showed 7 out of 10 Americans favored mail delivery five times a week but unions call this a disastrous idea.

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A statement from the National Association of letter carriers condemns the postmaster general's plan and even calls for his removal, stating he has lost the confidence of the men and women who deliver for America every day.

Local unions believe this plan would not only put more of a burden on employees, but for customers as well.

Take sound

Sam Wood, President of Local 1279 APWU

"It's just going to be a heavier volume on Monday that we'll have to process and get the mail out. Which could result into later mail deliveries on Mondays to customers and a lot more mail coming in."

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USPS CHANGES-REM26-LIVE


The postmaster general announced this plan today and if it moves forward, it would take effect August 5th. He says that would give enough time for customers, employees and businesses to plan around the new schedule. Live in lee co kc NBC2. Return to index of stories...


USPS FACTS WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU-CKW


BIG QUESTION --

CAN THE POSTAL SERVICE LEGALLY DO THIS?

THE POST MASTER SAYS YES --

BECAUSE THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER A TEMPORARY SPENDING MEASURE.

BASICALLY HE FOUND A LOOPHOLE.

HOWEVER THAT MEASURE EXPIRES MARCH 27TH.

AS FOR SERVICE --

PACKAGES AND MAIL TO P-O BOXES WILL STILL BE DELIVERED ON SATURDAYS.

THAT MEANS POST OFFICES WILL REMAIN OPEN --

BUT HOURS WILL LIKELY BE REDUCED. Return to index of stories...


HARRINGTON ANSWERS TO LONG LINES-OC


RIGHT NOW, THE LEE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS IS BEING CALLED TO TASK.

ANSWERING TO BONITA SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL ABOUT ALL THE PROBLEMS ON ELECTION DAY.

WE TALKED TO SHARON HARRINGTON BEFORE THE MEETING, SHE SAYS SHE WILL TELL COUNCIL WHAT SHE TOLD A STATE ETHICS AND ELECTION COMMITTEE LAST MONTH.

MORE EARLY VOTING DAYS --

AND MORE PLACES TO VOTE ARE NEEDED TO MAKE SURE THE LONG LINES don't HAPPEN AGAIN.

WE ARE IN THAT MEETING --

COUNT ON US TO BRING YOU AN UPDATE AT SIX. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES ROCKIN BY THE BAY-NATSTOPSVO


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THE SHOW WILL GO ON.

EVEN THOUGH NAPLES CITY COUNCIL DENIED A SPECIAL PERMIT TODAY -- TO THE GROUP THAT PUTS ON "ROCKIN BY THE BAY". THE NEW SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES AT BAYFRONT IN NAPLES.

THE EVENTS, WHICH ARE DRAWING BIG CROWDS, WILL FINISH OUT FIVE REMAINING SHOWS WITH STIPULATIONS. PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE BAYFRONT CONDO'S SAY THE NOISE AND CROWDS ARE UPSETTING THEIR WAY OF LIFE.

WRIGHT NOW, WE ARE TALKING WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS AN CONDO BOARD MEMBERS TO GET REACTION AT SIX. Return to index of stories...


ANIMAL ABUSE CHARGES-OC


AUTHORITIES IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY MADE A SECOND ARREST IN A HORRIBLE ANIMAL ABUSE CASE

THIS SUSPECT WAS HARDER TO TRACK DOWN.BUT AS NBC 2'S CHARLIE KEEGAN FOUND OUT.HE TURNED UP IN A VERY CONVENIENT LOCATION. Return to index of stories...


ANIMAL ABUSE CHARGES-PKG-BNR


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0:08 Reannon Juergensen, Animal Control

SLAY COULDN'T HAVE BEEN MORE THAN THREE YEARS OLD - BUT SCARS ALL OVER HIS BODY SUGGEST IT WAS A ROUGH FEW YEARS.

"not only did he have the open wounds, but he had scar upon scar from previous altercations." Reannon Juergensen, Animal Control

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER REANNON JUERGENSEN FIRST SAW THE PIT-BULL LAST JULY AT THIS TROPICAL GULF ACRES HOME.

"He was in pretty bad condition when I found him on the porch." Reannon Juergensen, Animal Control

A NEIGHBOR CALLED ANIMAL CONTROL AFTER SEEING THE DOG WANDER DOWN THE STREET.

JUERGENSEN SAYS JAMES MCNEALLY ANSWERED THE DOOR AND TOLD HER HE WAS SLAY'S CARETAKER AND THAT THE PIT BULL HAD BEEN IN A FIGHT WITH ANOTHER DOG.

"It's very disturbing to know somebody wouldn't take care of their animal that needs medical attention." Reannon Juergensen, Animal Control

JUERGENSEN TOOK THE DOG AND WHILE EXAMINING HIM DISCOVERED SCARS ALL OVER HIS FACE, LEGS AND CHEST.

SHE PREPARED CASES AGAINST MCNEALLY - WHO WAS ARRESTED LAST MONTH - AND THE DOG'S OWNER CLEVELAND DUBOSE.

TUESDAY, DUBOSE WAS AT THE COURTHOUSE FOR AN UNRELATED CASE, WHEN HE WAS ARRESTED ACCUSED OF ANIMAL CREULTY AND ABUSE.

"I know mr. Dubose was a difficult individual to find, I believe he was living in Jacksonville." Reannon Juergensen, Animal Control

UNFORTUNATELY, ANIMAL CONTROL HAD TO PUT SLAY DOWN. THE ABUSE MADE HIS BEHAVIOR TOO UNPREDICTABLE TO BE ADOPTED.

NOW JUERGENSEN SAYS THESE TWO MEN ARE BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS.

IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY, CHARLIE KEEGAN NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER GROWHOUSE BUST-SS


JUST GETTING NEWS OF MARIAJUANA GROWHOUSE BUST IN COLLIER COUNTY.

DEPUTIES SAY THEY FOUND AN ELLABORATE OPERATION INSIDE A HOME ON 52ND STREET SOUTHWEST IN NAPLES YESTERDAY.

WE'RE TOLD DETECTIVES FOUND 14 POUNDS OF POT VALUED AT ABOUT 35 THOUSAND DOLLARS.

DEPUTIES SAY RAFAEL REYES IS A CONVICTED FELON FROM PALM BEACH COUNTY AND GREW THE DRUGS INSIDE A CHILD'S CLOSET. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER RED TIDE-TRX-OC


NEW TEST RESULTS SHOW RED TIDE STILL LINGERING OFF THE COAST OF COLLIER COUNTY.

DEAD FISH HAVE NOT BEEN REPORTED WASHING UP ON THE BEACHES IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS --

BUT CURRENT TESTS SHOW A LOW TO MEDIUM CONCENTRATION OF THE TOXIC ALGEA BLOOM OFFSHORE. SO IF YOU HAVE RESPIRATORY PROLEMS, YOU MIGHT WANT TO STAY AWAY FROM THE BEACHES.

MORE SAMPLES WILL BE TAKEN TOMORROW AND WE WILL LET YOU KNOW WHAT THEY FIND. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH HOME INVASION-TRX-OC-VO-MAPFLY


A GROUP OF ARMED ROBBERS TOOK THEIR TIME.

HOLDING A LEHIGH ACRES COUPLE FOR TWO HOURS WHILE THEY RANSACKED THEIR HOME.

THIS HAPPENED ON WANATAH AVENUE SOUTH -

N-B-C TWO'S MEAGHAN SMITH WENT BACK TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND FOUND OUT WHY THE BAD GUYS SAW AN OPENING AT THIS HOUSE. Return to index of stories...


LEHIGH HOME INVASION-PKG-BNR


THE VICTIMS-

A 49 YEAR-OLD MAN AND HIS 67 YEAR-OLD WIFE.

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THE COUPLE-

WAS VIOLENTLY ROBBED INSIDE THEIR LEHIGH ACRES HOME.

THEY WERE BEATEN TOO.

12:15 "they didn't have any enemies- this is just something that happened randomly."

AROUND 7PM-

ON WANATAH AVENUE SOUTH,

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THE HUSBAND WAS IN HIS GARAGE,

WITH THE DOOR OPEN.

11:30 "all of a sudden, 4 hispanic males stormed in there."

THEY TOOK HIM-

AND THEN WENT INTO THE HOME TO GET HIS WIFE.

10:24 "once the robbers got inside- they held the couple at gunpoint- one of the victims tells us they were in there for almost 2 hours while their attackers went from room to room, taking whatever they could get their hands on."

THE COUPLE WAS FORCED TO SIT ON THEIR COUCH.

WE'RE TOLD THE CROOKS TOOK JEWELRY AND ELECTRONICS,

BEFORE TAKING OFF.

6:07 "it's just a great place to be."

NEIGHBOR DALE MOSES,

DESCRIBES THE AREA AS A QUIET PLACE.

HE TELLS US HE'S GLAD THE ATTACKERS DIDN'T PICK HIS HOME.

7:18 "this is very unfortunate- i think it's the luck of the draw and i wouldn't want that to happen to anybody- we need to look out for everybody."

THOSE IN THE AREA-

STILL SEEM TO BE A LITTLE NERVOUS.

THIS CRIME HAPPENED ABOUT A WEEK AGO-

AND LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE NOW PLEADING WITH THE PUBLIC FOR CLUES.

11:50 "we are just looking for anybody who may have seen something or may know something."

MEANTIME-

THE COUPLE IS RECOVERING FROM THE VIOLENT ENCOUNTER.

IN LEHIGH ACRES, MEAGHAN SMITH, NBC-2. Return to index of stories...


BIGELOW IN COURT-VO


TODAY A JUDGE REVOKED THE BOND FOR FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW.

BIGELOW WAS ARRESTED YESTERDAY FOR FAILING A DRUG TEST.

IT WAS HIS SECOND ARREST ON DRUG CHARGES IN THE PAST MONTH.

TODAY.BIGELOW'S ATTORNEY ASKED TO HAVE HIM RELEASED FOR DRUG TREATMENT.

THE JUDGE DIDN'T MAKE A DECISION ON THAT SPECIFIC REQUEST.

BIGELOW IS DUE BACK IN COURT ON THE 18TH. Return to index of stories...


ANTWOND ROBERTS IN COURT-VOTOPS


ALSO IN COURT TODAY--

ANTWOND ROBERTS.

HE'S ACCUSED IN ONE OF THE PREVIOUSLY UNSOLVED HOMICIDES FROM LAST YEAR IN FORT MYERS.

DETECTIVES SAY HE SHOT AND KILLED MARKEISH CORBETT BACK IN NOVEMBER OUTSIDE A CONVENIENCE STORE --

THEN DUMPED HIS BODY AND STOLE HIS CAR. Return to index of stories...


GAS PRICES ON THE RISE-OC-CG-OCTAG


IF YOU'VE FILLED UP YOUR CAR'S GAS TANK LATELY --

YOU PROBABLY GOT QUITE A SHOCK.

PRICES SPIKED IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS.

RIGHT NOW --

THE NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR IS THREE-54.

IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ITS NEARLY TEN CENTS HIGHER AT THREE-63.

N-B-C TWO'S MATT WRIGHT TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT WHY PRICES ARE GOING UP *NOW. Return to index of stories...


GAS PRICES ON THE RISE-PKG


THE PRICE OF GETTING AROUND TOWN.

IS GETTING TO BE A PAIN FOR DRIVERS.

THE AVERAGE COST OF A GALLON OF REGULAR IN FORT MYERS HAS SKYROCKETED TO THREE DOLLARS 63 CENTS A GALLON.

THAT'S UP THREE CENTS SINCE YESTERDAY. AND FIFTEEN CENTS FROM ONE WEEK AGO.

WHILE DRIVERS HAVE THEIR OWN OPINIONS ABOUT WHY.

WE FOUND OUT GAS PRICES ARE RISING BECAUSE THE ECONOMY IS IMPROVING.

MORE PEOPLE DRIVING. MEANS MORE DEMAND FOR GAS.

SPECULATORS EXPECT THAT TO CONTINUE. DRIVING THE PRICE OF CRUDE OIL UP.

PLUS. SOME REFINERIES AREN'T OPERATING AT FULL CAPACITY AS THEY PREPARE TO CHANGE TO SUMMER BLEND GASOLINE.

THE PEOPLE AT TRIPLE A SAY A RISE IN PRICES IS NORMAL THIS TIME OF YEAR. JUST NOT THIS QUICKLY.

EXPERTS SAY PRICES HAVE YET TO PEAK. BUT THEY SHOULD *NOT* GO AS HIGH AS LAST YEAR.

UNTIL IT DOES, SOME DRIVERS SAY THEY'RE CHANGING THEIR HABITS. Return to index of stories...


FIVE WAYS TO SAVE ON GAS-VIDBOX


EVERYONE IS LOOKING TO MAKE A GALLON GO FARTHER. SO WE FOUND SOME WAYS YOU CAN SAVE GAS.

FIRST THING --

SLOW DOWN --

YOUR ENGINE BURNS MORE AT HIGH SPEEDS.

KEEP TIRES AT THE RECOMMENDED AIR PRESSURE.

AND GET AN ALIGNMENT.

TAKE OUT THE JUNK.

ALL THAT STUFF IN YOUR TRUNK IS WEIGHING YOU DOWN.

MAINTAIN A STEADY SPEED AND USE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN POSSIBLE.

AND IF YOU ARE GOING TO BE SITTING FOR LONGER THAN 30 SECONDS --

SHUT YOUR CAR OFF. WHENEVER YOUR CAR'S ENGINE IS RUNNING, ITS BURNING GAS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2SHOT


IT'S NATIONAL SIGNING DAY --

AND ONE OF THE TOP FIVE HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS IN THE COUNTRY IS RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --

WE SAT DOWN WITH HIM AS HE AND HIS TWIN BROTHER PICKED WHERE THEY WILL PLAY IN COLLEGE.

AND A CONTROVERSIAL PROJECT IN CAPE CORAL IS PUTTING THE ENDANGERED MANATEE IN A TIGHT SPOT. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) IMMOKALEE PLAYER SIGNING DAY-VO-WIPE


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TZ1 B) CAPE MANATEES-VOTOPS


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TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC


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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.

WARM DAYS ON THE WAY

We had a warm and mostly sunny Wednesday which is a sign of things to come.

Why? Well let me explain…

We're tracking a cool front moving through Florida, but this front will lose its battle with an area of high pressure. It'll ultimately fade away before having a chance to make it all the way to Southwest Florida.

Without a front moving in, the result will be continued warmth and increasing humidity for us over the next several days. Don't worry I'll also add in a mix of sun and clouds.

Despite the increasing humidity, however, rain prospects will keep running pretty low with the exception of a couple stray, lonely showers Friday afternoon, but rain really won't be a factor in our forecast all the way through the weekend.

There's indications in some of our long-range forecast models that another cool front will be in play for us by the middle of next week, but in the meantime the warm weather rolls along. It looks as though our daytime temperatures will keep climbing into the low to mid 80s through early next week while our overnight temps only cool down to the low to mid 60s. Return to index of stories...


IMMOKALEE PLAYER SIGNING DAY-OC


TWIN BROTHERS IN IMMOKALEE HAD THEIR DREAMS COME TRUE TODAY ON NATIONAL SIGNING DAY.

THE ALEXANDER BOYS HAVE SPENT THE ENTIRE LIVES PLAYING FOOTBALL TOGETHER.

STARTING NEXT YEAR THAT IS GOING TO CHANGE.

AND FOR A FAMILY WHO LIVES MODESTLY --

THEY HOPE THEIR FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE SIGN OF THINGS TO COME.

HERE IS SPORTS ANCHOR RISHI BARRAN. Return to index of stories...


IMMOKALEE PLAYER SIGNING DAY-PLASMA


KELLY. FIVE IMMOKALEE INDIAN FOOTBALL PLAYERS SIGNED WITH BIG DIVISION ONE SCHOOLS THIS MORNING.

WE ALREADY KNEW WHERE THREE OF THEM WERE HEADED.

BUT TWIN BROTHERS MACKENSIE AND MACKENRO ALEXANDER KEPT US WAITING ON THE EDGE OF OUR SEATS UNTIL THEY MADE THEIR ANNOUNCEMENT.

INSTEAD OF GOING TO THE SAME COLLEGE. AS SOME EXPECTED. THEY CHOSE TO PLAY FOOTBALL AT DIFFERENT SCHOOLS.

BOTH FOR THEIR OWN PROSPECTS. AND THEIR HOPES TO DO GREAT THINGS FOR THEIR FAMILY. Return to index of stories...


IMMOKALEE PLAYER SIGNING DAY-VO


E-S-P-N U WAS IN TOWN TO BROADCAST THEIR COLLEGE CHOICES LIVE THROUGHOUT THE NATION.

MACKENRO WAS UP FIRST. AND GOT EMOTIONAL BEFORE SAYING HE WAS HEADING TO AUBURN UNIVERSITY.

THEN IT WAS MACKENSIE'S TURN.

AFTER TOYING WITH THE CROWD. AND ANNOUNCED HE'S GOING TO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY.

BOTH YOUNG MEN WORKED HARD FOR THEIR WHOLE LIVES TO LIVE THEIR DREAM TODAY.

A CHANCE FOR A FREE EDUCATION. AND A SHOT AT GREATNESS. Return to index of stories...


IMMOKALEE PLAYER SIGNING DAY-SOTVO


THE ALEXANDERS SHARED THE BIG MOMENT WITH THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. SAYING THEY HOPE TO MAKE THEM PROUD.

I THINK THEY ALREADY HAVE. Return to index of stories...


IMMOKALEE PLAYER SIGNING DAY-PLASMA


FORMER IMMOKALEE HEAD COACH JERROD ACKLEY. WHO COACHED ALL THESE YOUNG MEN OVER THE PAST THREE SEASONS. WAS NOT IN ATTENDANCE.

WE REACHED OUT TO HIM AND THE SCHOOL'S PRINCIPAL. AT THIS HOUR.NEITHER HAVE RETURNED OUR CALL.

THE OTHER THREE FOOTBALL SIGNININGS: TSHUMBI JOHNSON TO CINCINNATI. DEADRIN SENAT TO U-S-F. AND JACKY MARCELLUS TO WEST VIRGINIA.

A GREAT DAY FOR THE IMMOKALEE COMMUNITY. Return to index of stories...


NAPLES TOURIST TAX INCREASE-OC


THE NAPLES CITY COUNCIL JUST APPROVED A PLAN TO TAX TOURISTS MORE.

IT WOULD INCREASE THE BED TAX FROM FOUR PERCENT TO FIVE PERCENT.

THAT COULD RAISE ANOTHER FOUR MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR FOR BEACH RENOURISHMENT AND ADVERTISING.

THE COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MUST NOW APPROVE THE PLAN. Return to index of stories...


CAPE SEVEN 11 LAND-VO


NEW DEVELOPMENTS TODAY IN THE CONTROVERSY OVER A PLAN TO BUILD A SEVEN ELEVEN ON CAPE CORAL PARKWAY.

TODAY THE PLANNING COMMISSION REJECTED A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONING ON THE PLOT OF LAND AT SKYLINE BOULEVARD.

NEIGHBORS FEARED THE STORE WOULD MEAN EVEN MORE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

COMMISSION SIDED WITH THOSE RESIDENTS.

BUT, THE ATTORNEY FOR LAND OWNERS SAYS IT WOULD HAVE BENEFITED THE ENTIRE CITY. Return to index of stories...


CAPE SEVEN 11 LAND-SOTVO


46:04 addtional commerical property avail, increase in jobs and construction activity in this market something we rely on heavily and increase tax base and provide more money to the city:19

THE PROPERTY OWNER PLANS TO APPEAL TODAYS DECISION. Return to index of stories...


BONITA DOG PARK PROPOSAL-OC


BONITA SPRINGS WANTS A NEW DOG PARK.

TONIGHT -- CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER SETTING UP A FUND FOR IT.

A RESIDENT PROPOSED THE IDEA --

AND THE CITY ESTIMATES IT WOULD COST ABOUT 250 THOUSAND DOLLARS.

COUNT ON US TO BRING YOU TONIGHT'S DECISION. Return to index of stories...


PG MARKETING CAMPAIGN-OC


CITY AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WANT TO PROMOTE PUNTA GORDA AS A DESTINATION.

SEVERAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GROUPS ARE COMING TOGETHER TO CREATE ONE COMMON MESSAGE TO MARKET THE CITY.

PLANS INCLUDE HANDING OUT BROCHURES, PUTTING UP BILLBOARDS ALONG I-75 AND RAMPING UP AN INTERNET MARKETING STRATEGY.

ORGANIZERS ARE APPLYING FOR GRANTS TO PAY FOR THE PROJECT. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-2SHOT


A FIGHT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL AND THE COUNTY IS IN DANGER OF TRAPPING MANATEES.

THE CONCERN IS THAT A COUPLE OF WALLS --

AND LOW WATER LEVELS WILL TRAP THE MANATEES --

WE FIND OUT WHAT LEADERS ARE DOING TO AVOID ANY PROBLEMS.

AND ALL NEW AT SIX--

"Florida lawmakers may force drivers to put down their phones. I'm NBC2 investigator Jennifer Trammell. Tonight new developments on a new ban when it comes to texting while driving." Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) CAPE MANATEES-VO


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TZ2 B) JENNIFER STANDUP TEASE-SOT


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CAPE MANATEES-2SH


THE CEITUS BOAT LIFT IS BACK IN THE NEWS.

CAPE CORAL CITY LEADERS DON'T WANT IT --

LEE COUNTY SAYS PUT IT BACK.

BUT TODAY NBC 2'S SARA MILES LEARNED THE BARRIER COULD STRAND ENDANGERED MANATEES. Return to index of stories...


CAPE MANATEES-PKG


IT'S ONE OF THE MANY REASONS PEOPLE CHOOSE TO LIVE IN CAPE CORAL --

3:28 we have always wanted to live on the water:31

WHILE DEANNA SCHROEDER WATCHES THE CONSTRUCTION OF HER HOME OFF THE ROSEMARY CANAL.

SHE'S ALSO WATCHING WHAT'S IN THE WATER.

3:38 we come on the dock and see the fish jump and the manatees its just what brought us to cape coral

BUT NOW SHE'S WORRIED A CONTROVERSIAL PROJECT COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT CAPE'S WILDLIFE.

1:40 i am afraid the manatees will lose their winter home

both city leaders and residents are worried that if the ceitus boat lift is put back in it would leave manatees stranded even with breaches in the system.

10:59 it will close off the only two passages we know to be deep enough for manatee 11:03

CAPE CITY ENGINEER OLIVER CLARKE TELLS US BASED ON OBSERVATIONS THE BARRIER WOULD INTERUPT MANATEE MOVEMENT.

AS FAR AS OTHER WAYS FOR THEM TO GET THROUGH --

HE SAYS THE OTHER PASSAGES ARE TOO SHALLOW.

12:04 i know they would be stranded in that canal system if we put the barrier back in:08

THE CITY AND COUNTY HAVE BEEN DEBATING FOR YEARS OVER THE FAILED BARRIER NEAR OLD BURNT STORE RAOD AND CEITUS PARKWAY.

REPLACE IT OR LEAVE IT OUT.

1:40 i am afraid the manatees will lose their winter home every winter they seem to come out and have babies there is so much life i would hate to see it die off:53

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TELL US THEY WILL TAKE THE MANATEES HABITAT INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN MAKING A DECISION.

THE COUNTY AND CITY ARE SET TO HAVE A JOINT MEETING IN THE COMING MONTHS.

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NEW AT 530-BNR-2SHOT


HELP WANTED!

THE SIGNS ARE OUT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!

NBC2 WILL LET YOU KNOW WHO'S HIRING--

AND WHAT KIND OF MONEY YOU CAN MAKE!

AND SHE'S BACK IN COURT!

REMEMBER YESTERDAY WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THE GIRL WHO GAVE THE JUDGE THE "MIDDLE FINGER"!

WAIT UNTIL YOU FIND OUT WHAT happened TODAY--

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A) HOME DEPOT JOBS-VO-WIPE


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B) BIRD FLIPPER IN COURT-VOTOPS


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