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DIRECTOR PAGE TZ2 B) BLIND PASS DREDGING-VO TOPS
SHOW OPEN-CLIP ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP
POPE SETUP-VOTOPS FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
ADDITIONAL POPE INFO-VIDBOX TOSS TO LAUREN-2SHOT, SS
LAPD MANHUNT DORNER-TRXSSTOP, VO WIPE BLIND PASS DREDGING-LIVE
LAPD MANHUNT VICTIM-VOTOPS, OC BLIND PASS DREDGING-PKG
LAPD MANHUNT-PKG BLIND PASS DREDGING-LIVE
LAPD MANHUNT-TAG NEW FPL WEBSITE-VO WIPE
DE SHOOTING-VO NEW FPL WEBSITE-SOTVO
PENTAGON SAME SEX BENEFIT-VO COLLIER BLOOD DRIVE-CG, BANNER
OBAMA MEDAL OF HONOR-VO SEVERE WEATHER WEEK-ON CAM
GREER PLEADS GUILTY-ON CAM TEASE THREE-2SHOT
GREER PLEADS GUILTY-PKG TZ3 A) ILLEGAL DUMPING-SS
GREER PLEADS GUILTY-TAG AHEAD AT 6-BANNER
CARNIVAL SHIP ADRIFT-VO A) STEVE STANDUP TZ-SOT
TEASE ONE-2 SHOT FL SHARK ATTACKS UP-ON CAM
TZ1 A) MS TORNADO-VO WIPE CAMPBELL RED LIGHTS-VO
TZ1 B) ILLEGAL DUMPING-VO TOPS KC RIVERSTOP VOTE-VO
TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC SWFL POPE REACTION-2SHOT, SS
BLIZZARD & STORMS CLEANUP-GENBOX WIPE SWFL POPE REACTION-PKG
BLIZZARD & STORMS CLEANUP-PKG TOSS TO SARA-2SHOT, SS, VO
BLIZZARD & STORMS CLEANUP-TAG CHARCO ILLEGAL DUMPING-LIVE U
MN BLIZZARD-VO CHARCO ILLEGAL DUMPING-PKG
TEASE TWO-ON CAM CHARCO ILLEGAL DUMPING-LIVE U
TZ2 A) NEW FPL WEBSITE-VO WIPE SELL THE 6PM-2SHOT


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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POPE SETUP-VOTOPS


THE POPE DROPS A BOMB SHELL. ANNOUNCING HES STEPPING DOWN

POPE BENEDICT THE 16TH MADE THE ANNOUNCEMENT DURING A SMALL MEETING OF VATICAN CARDINALS.

SAYING HE DIDN'T FEEL HE COULD "CARRY ON THE JOB".

BECOMING THE *FIRST* POPE- IN MODERN HISTORY TO STEP DOWN. Return to index of stories...


ADDITIONAL POPE INFO-VIDBOX


WE DID SOME RESEARCH SO WE CAN BETTER EXPLAIN TO YOU HOW THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ELECTS A NEW POPE.

ELECTIONS ARE HELD INSIDE SISTINE CHAPEL.

CARDINALS ARE COMPLETELY CUT OFF FROM OUTSIDE WORLD.

NO CELL PHONES, COMPUTERS, TV's OR NEWSPAPERS.

THEY SLEEP AND EAT IN SANTA MARTA HOUSE.

IT'S PRIVATE AND THEY HAVE NO VISITORS--

*ANY* CATHOLIC MAN WHO IS NOT MARRIED IS ELIGIBLE TO BECOME POPE.

BUT FOR A THOUSAND YEARS IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CARDINAL.

BALLOTS ARE SECRET.

A TWO-THIRDS VOTE FOR THE SAME PERSON IS NEEDED.

AND WHEN IT'S VOTING TIME.WATCH FOR THE SMOKE.

BLACK SMOKE MEANS NO ONE GOT THE TWO-THIRDS.

WHITE SMOKE MEANS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH HAS A NEW POPE. Return to index of stories...


LAPD MANHUNT DORNER-TRXSSTOP, VO WIPE


BREAKING NEWS TONIGHT--

AUTHORITIES IN LOS ANGELES-- HAVE CHARGED THE SUSPECT THAT MASSIVE MANHUNT WITH MURDER.

CHRISTOPHER DORNER NOW FACES THE DEATH PENALTY.

FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE HIS RAMPAGE BEGAN IN CALIFORNIA--

WE'RE GETTING A PICTURE OF HIM "ON THE RUN".

THIS WAS TAKEN MONDAY NEAR A DUMPSTER IN SAN DIEGO WHERE HE WAS DITCHING HIS POLICE UNIFORM. Return to index of stories...


LAPD MANHUNT VICTIM-VOTOPS, OC


WE ARE FINDING OUT TODAY MORE ABOUT DORNER'S VICTIMS.

INVESTIGATORS SAY 34-YEAR OLD MICHAEL CRAIN WAS AMBUSHED LAST WEEK--

WHILE HE SAT IN HIS PATROL CAR AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT.

ALL THIS COMES AS THE MANHUNT FOR THIS ACCUSED COP KILLER--

BEGINS TO TAKE ITS TOLL ON THE ENTIRE L-A POLICE DEPARTMENT.

BRANDI HITT IS IN CALIFORNIA. Return to index of stories...


LAPD MANHUNT-PKG


FIVE DAYS INTO THE MANHUNT FOR ACCUSED COP KILLER CHRISTOPHER DORNER THE ONE

MILLION DOLLAR REWARD NOW BEING OFFERED. MAY BE HELPING WITH A SEARCH

THAT'S GONE COLD.

SOT -- Lt. Andrew Neiman, Los Angeles Police Dept. / "We are following up

on over 600 clues. that have come in from the public." 4

AS DETECTIVES SIFT THROUGH THOSE TIPS. THEY'RE ALSO SCALING BACK SEARCH

EFFORTS IN THE MOUNTAINS EAST OF LOS ANGELES WHERE DORNER'S BURNED-OUT TRUCK

WAS FOUND LAST WEEK.

SOT -- Chief Charlie Beck, Los Angeles Police Dept. / "We may in fact.

have the clue that leads to him right now. we just don't know." 4

DORNER IS ACCUSED OF KILLING THREE PEOPLE.

AND SEVERAL *FALSE* SIGHTINGS. HAVE SPARKED A MASSIVE POLICE RESPONSE --

LIKE THIS ONE -- AT A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA "LOWE'S" SUNDAY.

SOT -- David McLean, Evacuated Lowe's / "You're seeing one guy with an M-16

. You're seeing another guy with a shotgun."

IN HIS ALLEGED ONLINE MANIFESTO. DORNER CLAIMS HE WAS FIRED FROM THE L-A-

P-D FOR REPORTING POLICE ABUSE.

AND VOWS TO TAKE OUT "50 HIGH VALUE TARGETS".

.INCLUDING "POLICE AND THEIR FAMILIES."

MONICA QUAN AND HER FIANC KEITH LAWRENCE.ARE AMONG THE DEAD.

ABC NEWS HAS LEARNED. A MAN CLAIMING TO BE DORNER CALLED QUAN'S FATHER --

RETIRED CAPTAIN RANDAL QUAN -- AFTER THE SHOOTING AND TOLD QUAN HE

"should have done a better job protecting his daughter."

QUAN -- ALSO A LAWYER-- REPRESENTED DORNER DURING HIS TERMINATION.

SOT -- -- "Officer Shot. multiple times."

DURING LAST WEEK'S SHOOTING SPREE. 34-YEAR-OLD RIVERSIDE OFFICER --

MICHAEL CRANE -- WAS ALSO KILLED.

SOT -- Jim Walker, Friend / "He lived every day. and used up the whole 24

hours. He gave.gave. gave." Return to index of stories...


LAPD MANHUNT-TAG


BRANDI HITT REPORTING.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD FOR OFFICER CRANE WEDNESDAY.

HE LEAVES BEHIND A WIFE AND TWO YOUNG CHILDREN. Return to index of stories...


DE SHOOTING-VO


THREE PEOPLE ARE DEAD--

AFTER A SHOOTING TODAY IN A DELAWARE COURTHOUSE LOBBY.

POLICE SAY A MAN KILLED HIS WIFE AND ANOTHER WOMAN--

AND INJURED TWO OFFICERS BEFORE HE DIED.

OFFICIALS SAY THE SHOOTER NEVER GOT PAST THE COURT'S METAL DETECTORS. Return to index of stories...


PENTAGON SAME SEX BENEFIT-VO


THE PENTAGON IS *CHANGING* SOME OF THE BENEFITS IT OFFERS TO "SAME SEX" COUPLES.

IT WILL *NOT* EXTEND HOUSING BENEFITS--

BECAUSE THE MILITARY BELIEVES LEADERS ARE WORRIED THAT IT MIGHT BE "UNFAIR".

BUT THE PENTAGON IS OFFERING *SOME* SERVICES--

SUCH AS ACCESS TO COMMISSARIES--

AND HEALTH CARE BENEFITS.

ALL OF THEM *CAN'T* BE INCLUDED BECAUSE OF FEDERAL LAW. Return to index of stories...


OBAMA MEDAL OF HONOR-VO


PRESIDENT OBAMA TODAY HANDED OUT THE MEDAL OF HONOR.

IT WENT TO STAFF SERGEANT CLINTON ROMESHA.

THE PENTAGON SAYS HE DISPLAYED "COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP"--

DURING A DAYLONG FIREFIGHT IN AFGHANISTAN.

ROMESHA EVEN FOUGHT THROUGH SEVERE WOUNDS TO HOLD OFF TALIBAN FIGHTERS. Return to index of stories...


GREER PLEADS GUILTY-ON CAM


THE TRIAL THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO "EMBARASS" THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA--

*WON'T* HAPPEN.

FORMER PARTY CHAIR JIM GREER--

PLEADED *GUILTY* TODAY AVOID TRIAL!

GREG FOX IS IN ORLANDO. Return to index of stories...


GREER PLEADS GUILTY-PKG


"It's a beautiful day."

THAT'S ALL JIM GREER WOULD SAY AS HE AND HIS WIFE LISA WALKED INTO THE ORANGE COUNTY COURTHOUSE WITH HIS ATTORNEY, IN WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A TRIAL TO FIGHT TO CLEAR HIS NAME.

"Mr Greer? A deal on the table? No trial?"

BUT AFTER AN HOUR AND 20 MINUTE DELAY, THE FORMER REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA CHAIR STEPPED INSIDE THE COURTROOM AND ACCEPTED A PLEA AGREEMENT TO AVOID TRIAL.

"Mr. Greer, as to the count of grand theft, how do you plead?" "Guilty, Your Honor"

GREER DID THAT FOR FOUR FELONY COUNTS OF THEFT AND ONE COUNT OF MONEY LAUNDERING WHICH WAS REDUCED FROM A FIRST TO A THIRD DEGREE FELONY.

HE WILL ALSO PLEAD GUILTY TO ONE COUNT OF FRAUD AT SENTENCING.

THE STATE CALLED IT JUSTICE SERVED FOR THE FORMER PARTY BOSS WHO SET UP A SHELL COMPANY AND COLLECTED MOST OF THE COMMISSIONS FROM MONEY RAISED FOR THE PARTY.

IN DEPOSITIONS LEADING UP TO TRIAL, KEY FORMER PARTY LEADERS INCLUDING FORMER GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST, SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW GREER WAS EARNING SIDE MONEY FROM PARTY FUNDRAISING.

"Mr. Greer can you please explain why you made this decision today. In the best interest of your family?"

"He can tell you this, sometimes clearing your name is not in as important as taking care of your family. He's got a newborn baby, two very small children and two teenagers."

THAT WAS THE VOICE OF GREER'S ATTORNEY, WHO LATER APPEARED TO INDICATE GREER REALLY WAS NOT GUILTY.

"Once again Jim Greer is falling on the sword for a lot of other folks. But he did plead guilty. He told the Judge that he stole money. He plead guilty and it's on the sentence form, it is what it is."

TO WHICH THE ATTORNEY FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA RESPONDED:

"You were in the courtroom. He said guilty five times, didn't he? I think he's guilty." Return to index of stories...


GREER PLEADS GUILTY-TAG


THAT WAS GREG FOX REPORTING.

GREER FACES UP TO 35-YEARS IN PRISON WHEN HE'S SENTENCED IN MARCH. Return to index of stories...


CARNIVAL SHIP ADRIFT-VO


3-THOUSAND PASSENGERS ON BOARD A "FUN SHIP"--

AREN'T HAVING MUCH FUN.

THE TRIUMPH CRUISE SHIP WAS RETURNING TO TEXAS FROM MEXICO'S YUCATAN PENINSULA YESTERDAY--

WHEN THE ENGINE ROOM CAUGHT FIRE.

NOW THE SHIP IS DRIFTING AT SEA.

THIS IS FILE FOOTAGE.

A U-S COAST GUARD CUTTER IS NOW TOWING IT TO NEARBY PROGRESO, MEXICO.

CARNIVAL SAYS WHILE THE SHIP CAN'T MOVE ON ITS OWN--

IT STILL HAS ELECTRICITY. Return to index of stories...


TEASE ONE-2 SHOT


SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES RIPPED THROUGH THE SOUTH --

ONE OF THEM CAUGHT ON CAMERA!

WE'VE GOT THE LATEST ON CLEANUP FROM NOT ONLY THIS STORM--

BUT THE BLIZZARD THAT BLEW THROUGH THE NORTHEAST.

AND A CHARLOTTE COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF ILLEGAL DUMPING USES HIS MISTAKE AS A WAY TO TEACH HIS OWN KIDS. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) MS TORNADO-VO WIPE


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TZ1 B) ILLEGAL DUMPING-VO TOPS


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TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC


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BLIZZARD & STORMS CLEANUP-GENBOX WIPE


LIFE IS SLOWLY RETURNING TO NORMAL IN THE NORTHEAST--

AFTER THIS WEEKEND'S MASSIVE BLIZZARD.

BUT THOUSANDS REMAIN WITHOUT POWER.

AND IN THE SOUTH--

AT LEAST 10-TORNADOES RIPPED THROUGH MISSISSIPPI.

HATTIESBURG WAS HIT THE HARDEST.

LINZIE JANIS SHOWS US THE CLEANUP EFFORTS. Return to index of stories...


BLIZZARD & STORMS CLEANUP-PKG


nat off top - grinding wheel

grinding back into action. millions of people across the northeast are

trying to get back to work.

benitez pushing car

drivers needed an extra push and commuters extra time

sot commuter

"it's gonna be a zoo here too in about an our so i took the train two hours

earlier."

travel bans are in place and schools are still closed across several states

where the storm dumped three feet of snow.

and this morning. close to 100,000 homes and businesses - mostly in mass

- are still in the dark

susan groag

"two trees across the street - one of them hanging in the power lines"

In Boston a 11-year old boy died after jumping into his dad's running car to

warm up.

neighbour sot

"then next thing you know the father starts screaming he's not breathing ,

he's not breathing."

the exhaust pipe was blocked with snow, pushing deadly carbon monoxide back

into the car.

on the long island expressway - which reopened this morning - one woman

spent 12 -hours in her car, not knowing if she'd make it out alive.

priscilla arena

"i started writing letters to my children, to my family"

and now icy temperatures and heavy rain threaten to collapse roofs.

Duval Patrick sot - not verbatim

"it is a good thing that is warminger but it is a challenging thing that it

is rain - light snow on roofs is one kind of hazard, but

that is why before rain started , that is why i said remove snow from roofs"

as the northeast warms up , terrifying weather across the south --

natsot tornadoes.

reports of at least 15 tornadoes. this one tearing through a college town

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BLIZZARD & STORMS CLEANUP-TAG


LINZIE JANIS REPORTING.

THE NORTHEAST WARMED UP TODAY.

BUT MORE COLD WEATHER IS ON THE WAY LATER THIS WEEK. Return to index of stories...


MN BLIZZARD-VO


NEW ENGLAND GOT IT LAST FRIDAY AND SATURDAY--

NOW IT'S THE UPPER MIDWEST.

A MAJOR WINTER STORM IS WHIPPING THROUGH THE REGION.

THE BLIZZARD DUMPED UP TO 15-INCHES OF SNOW ACROSS PARTS OF SEVEN STATES--

BUT THE DAKOTAS AND MINNESOTA WERE HIT HARDEST.

SNOW SHOWERS WILL LINGER THROUGH TONIGHT. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-ON CAM


TODAY ONE OF FLORIDA'S LARGEST EMPLOYERS IS JOINING IN THE EFFOTS TO BRING NEW BUSINESS INTO THE SUNSHINE STAE.

TODAY WE SHOW YOU HOW FPL IS TURING TO THE INTERNET TO DO IT--

AND EROSION IS TAKING ITS TOLL ON SOME BEACHES ON SANIBEL.!

STARTED BY ISAAC AND WORSENED BY SANDY--

SOME SAY IT'S NOW IMPACTING THEIR BUSINESS! Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) NEW FPL WEBSITE-VO WIPE


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TZ2 B) BLIND PASS DREDGING-VO TOPS


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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.

MIXED BAG OF WEATHER THIS WEEK

We are now eleven days into February, but you wouldn't know it by stepping outside. A nearly insurmountable area of high pressure continues to send our highs into the low 80s. When you take those 80s and mix in a little sunshine… It feels more like April.

There is no need to worry if you enjoy cooler weather. Everything changes and so too will this warm spell. That high pressure responsible for our above average February will finally weaken, and we will pick up some much needed rainfall and cooler temperatures. Just be patient.

These changes will not occur overnight. In fact the adjustments to our forecast will take several days to be seen and felt.

We'll start it like this - the first half of this week will be great. Mostly sunny skies and temperatures near 84 are expected. The only concern for Tuesday and Wednesday is a chance for dense fog. That could be an imminent threat as you head out the door early in the morning.

Big changes take place Wednesday night into Thursday as a weak front stalls over central Florida. That will keep our skies cloudy and give us a chance for afternoon showers. We're rewarded for going through a gloomy end to the week though. The air behind this front is cool and crisp! Highs Friday through Monday will barely be in the 70s and lows could drop as far down as 39 by Monday.

So the first half of the week will be nice and warm while the last half of the week will be bleak and cooler.

Enjoy! Return to index of stories...


TOSS TO LAUREN-2SHOT, SS


SO MUCH SAND IS GONE FROM ONE OF SANIBEL ISLAND'S BEACHES. IT'S HARD FOR PEOPLE TO GET THERE.

WITH TOURIST SEASON WELL UNDERWAY--

BUSINESSES NEARBY SAY THEY NEED HELP, NOW.

DREDGING STARTS NEXT WEEK-- AT BLIND PASS. BUT WE FOUND OUT TODAY. THE SAND THEY PULL OUT OF THE PASS, CANT BE USED TO NOURISH THE NEARBY BEACH!

NBC2'S LAUREN DISPIRITO IS THERE LIVE TO EXPLAIN WHY? Return to index of stories...


BLIND PASS DREDGING-LIVE


EROSION STARTED DURING TROPICAL STORM ISAAC. GOT WORSE DURING SANDY. AND NOW, THE DROP OFF IS EVEN LARGER.

I'M FIVE FOOT FOUR. SHORTER THAN THE SHELF THAT'S LIMITING ACCESS TO THIS BEACH. Return to index of stories...


BLIND PASS DREDGING-PKG


Nats

EROSION IS RESHAPING SANIBEL ISLAND'S BLIND PASS-- TAKING WITH IT MUCH OF WHAT THE VACATION SPOT IS KNOWN FOR.

sot

Carole Williams, Resort Manager

58:17 they come from around the world and they're expecting to see pristine beaches, they want to see the shells, and right now we don't have a beach for them 58:25

RETURNING VISITORS DRIVE CAROLE WILLIAMS' BUSINESS.

HER BEACHFRONT COTTAGES BOOK UP EVERY BUSY SEASON.

BUT NOW, SHE'S WORRIED ABOUT NEXT YEAR.

take sot

Carole Williams, Resort Manager

58:36 "What about the tourists that say I'm not coming back because the beach wasn't as I was expecting?" 58:43

WATCHING GUESTS STRUGGLE TO GET WHAT THEY CAME FOR, WILLIAMS, AND OTHERS ARE NOW SEARCHING FOR WAYS TO BRIDGE THE 5 FOOT DROP.

sot

Tony Lapi, Resort Owner

34:29 it doesn't look to be a huge thing to do but just that type of thing would make a difference do all of our guests here 34:35

WHAT SOUNDS LIKE THE EASIEST FIX--MAY NOT BE.

WILLIAMS WROTE TO COUNTY LEADERS, ASKING WHETHER EXCESS SAND FROM NEXT WEEKS DREDGING PROJECT COULD FILL IN THIS BEACH.

THE ANSWER--NOT LIKELY--

BECAUSE STAFF SAYS THAT WOULD COST THOUSANDS MORE, AND DELAY THE WORK.

sot

Carole Williams, Resort Manager

59:06 if nothing happens we've lost nothing, but someone might just listen to our pleas 59:11 Return to index of stories...


BLIND PASS DREDGING-LIVE


THIS PIPE IS FOR THE DREDGING PROJECT WE MENTIONED. TO MOVE SAND DOWN TO A SPOT A COUPLE THOUSAND FEET SOUTH. AND SHOULD GET UNDERWAY MONDAY.

TOMORROW, WE'RE TOLD TOURISM OFFICIALS WILL BE OUT HERE--CHECKING OUT THIS EROSION AND LOOKING FOR SOLUTIONS.

LIVE ON SANIBEL ISLAND, LAUREN DISPIRITO, NBC2. Return to index of stories...


NEW FPL WEBSITE-VO WIPE


FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT IS TAKING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INTO ITS OWN HANDS.

THE COMPANY JUST LAUNCHED A WEBSITE--

THAT ALLOWS PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES TO SEARCH LOCATIONS IN FLORIDA.

SEARCH ENGINES INCLUDE WORKFORCE, WAGES, TRANSPORTATION, EVEN COMMUTING TIMES. Return to index of stories...


NEW FPL WEBSITE-SOTVO


"We believe strongly that it's the role of the private sector, not just government, to try to help Florida grow and turn around from the economic downturn that we had in the last couple of years. We can't just rely on government to do these things for us."

THE TOOL IS THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND IN FLORIDA.

THE WEBSITE HAS TWO SECTIONS--

ONE IS PUBLIC.

THE OTHER IS GEARED TOWARD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS.

IT'S ALREADY HAD THOUSANDS OF HITS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER BLOOD DRIVE-CG, BANNER


BLOOD DONATIONS ARE NEEDED IN COLLIER COUNTY.

THE COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER SAYS THEY HAVE A CRTITICAL SHORTAGE OF TYPES O-POSITIVE.

O-NEGATIVE.

A-POSITIVE AND A-NEGATIVE.

THE FACILITY IS SEEING A SUDDEN SPIKE IN DEMAND.

A BLOOD DRIVE IS UNDERWAY THIS WEEK AT THE CENTER IN NAPLES.

WE'VE POSTED A LINK ON OUR WEBSITE FOR ALL THE INFO YOU NEED--

JUST GO TO NBC DASH 2 DOT COM. Return to index of stories...


SEVERE WEATHER WEEK-ON CAM


TODAY KICKS OFF "SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS" WEEK IN FLORIDA.

ALL THIS WEEK--

EMERGENCY OPERATIONC ENTERS AROUND THE STATE WILL CONDUCT DRILS.

THEY'RE DESIGNED TO MAKE SURE ALL AGENCIES ARE READY FOR ANYTHING.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA--

WHICH IS REGION SIX--

HOLDS ITS DRILL THIS FRIDAY AT GULF COAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CAPE CORAL.

THE STATE IS FOCUSING THIS YEAR'S DRILLS ON "GETTING KIDS READY". Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2SHOT


WHAT A FRUSTRATION FOR PEOPLE TRYING TO TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD.

A MAN IS ACCUSED OF DUMPING LOADS OF TRASH NEXT TO THEIR HOMES.

TONIGHT--

THE SUSPECT EXPLAINS TO AUTHORITIES--

*WHY* HE SAYS HE DID IT!

AND ALL NEW AT SIX--

"An armed man runs from troopers, dodges cars, and creates a traffic nightmare for commuters. So did Friday's massive man hunt have to happen? I'm NBC2's Steve Campion we take your concerns straight to troopers and dig for answers." Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A) ILLEGAL DUMPING-SS


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AHEAD AT 6-BANNER


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A) STEVE STANDUP TZ-SOT


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FL SHARK ATTACKS UP-ON CAM


SHARK ATTACKS ARE ON THE RISE.

IN FACT--

THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SAYS THEY'RE THE HIGHEST IN MORE THAN A DECADE.

SHARKS ATTACKED 53-PEOPLE IN THE U-S LAST YEAR--

MORE THAN *TWO* DOZEN WERE OFF FLORIDA'S COAST.

AUSTRALIA REMAINS THE "HOT SPOT" FOR SHARK ATTACKS AROUND THE WORLD. Return to index of stories...


CAMPBELL RED LIGHTS-VO


ONCE AGAIN--

A FLORIDA LAWMAKER IS TRYING TO *OVERTURN* THE STATE'S CONTROVERSIAL "RED LIGHT CAMERA" LAW.

THIS YEAR IT'S REPRESENTATIVE DAPHNE CAMPBELL.A DEMOCRAT FROM MIAMI.

SHE'S SEEN HERE WITH SENATOR MARCO RUBIO.

CAMPBELL CLAIMS HER CONSTITUENTS DON'T LIKE THEM--

BUT ADMITS HER HUSBAND HAS A LITTLE HISTORY WITH THE CAMERAS AS WELL.

HE HAS RECEIVED *FIVE* TICKETS BECAUSE OF THE CAMERAS!

TWO OF THE TICKETS REMAIN UNPAID--

AND HE COULD LOSE HIS LICENSE.

CAMPBELL CLAIMS THE EVIDENCE IS "FABRICATED". Return to index of stories...


KC RIVERSTOP VOTE-VO


HAPPENING RIGHT NOW--

THE FIGHT TO SAVE A POPULAR CAPE CORAL RESTAURANT IS UNDERWAY.

KC'S RIVERSTOP LEASE IS UP--

AND TONIGHT CAPE CORAL CITY LEADERS ARE EXPECTED TO DECIDE WHETHER TO RENEW IT--

OR PUT IT OUT FOR BID.

SUPPORTERS WILL PRESENT A PETITION WITH MORE THAN A THOUSAND SIGNATURES TO CITY LEADERS. Return to index of stories...


SWFL POPE REACTION-2SHOT, SS


THE UNEXPECTED NEWS CAME AS QUITE A SURPRISE TO THE QUARTER-MILLION CATHOLICS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

THE BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF VENICE, WHICH INCLUDES LEE. COLLIER AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES, WORKED IN THE VATICAN. POPE BENEDICT AFFECTIONATELY REFERRING TO HIM AS "THE AMERICAN."

THE FORMER U-S AMABSSADOR TO THE VATICAN LIVES IN NAPLES.

HE'S FRANCIS ROONEY--

AND NBC2's RICK RITTER CAUGHT UP WITH HIM TODAY. Return to index of stories...


SWFL POPE REACTION-PKG


IT'S NEWS THAT'S TAKEN THE WORLD BY SURPRISE.

FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE MIDDLE AGES - THE POPE IS STEPPING DOWN.

Francis Rooney/Former Ambassador, United States/16:26:49 "I think it's a huge moment, the last time a pope resigned was pope Gregory the 12th."

HIS RESIGNATION WAS FELT ALL OVER - ESPECIALLY HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

FORMER U-S AMBASSADOR TO THE VATICAN - FRANCIS ROONEY - LIVES PART TIME IN NAPLES - HE SAYS IT'S HARD NOT TO GET EMOTIONAL ABOUT SUCH A GREAT MAN.

Rooney/16:25:32 "What I'm sad for in a sense, is that it reflects his declining physical abilities because he's been such a wonderful pope."

ROONEY ADMITTED WHILE PART OF HIM WAS SHOCKED - ANOTHER SIDE WASN'T CAUGHT OFF GUARD.

Rooney/16:25:01 "I wasn't surprised because this pope has always put the office, the church and other people ahead of himself. He's had a lifetime of humility and service."

STUDENTS AT AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY CAME TOGETHER THIS MORNING - HOLDING A SERVICE FOR THE ONLY POPE THEY'VE EVER REALLY KNOWN.

AVE MARIA'S SCHOOL OF LAW GATHERED AS WELL.

PROFESSOR JANE ADOLPHE SPENT TIME AT THE VATICAN AND SHARED HER EXPERIENCES.

Jane Adolphe/Professor, Ave Maria School of Law/16:44:29 "I would actually stay in Vatican City State and do work there for the holy see and human right issues." "I'm a little emotional in the sense that I'm losing my second father."

AVE MARIA'S SCHOOL OF LAW IS LOOKING TO USE THIS AS A TEACHING MOMENT - REMINDING STUDENTS ABOUT THE LEGACY POPE BENEDICT IS LEAVING BEHIND - AND THAT EVERYTHING WILL FALL INTO PLACE.

Dean Eugene Milhizer/16:41:59 "The catholic church is fine, we've had succession now for over 200 years and we'll continue to have that succession."

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TOSS TO SARA-2SHOT, SS, VO


ONE DEEP CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IS LEFT WITH A BIG MESS.

A CHARLOTTE COUNTY MAN WAS ARRESTED--

AFTER HE ALLEGEDLY DUMPED A LARGE PILE OF TRASH IN AN EMPTY LOT NEAR PEOPLE'S HOMES.

NBC 2'S SARA MILES JOINS US LIVE FROM THE LOT WHERE HIS TRASH WAS FOUND TO TELL US HOW THEY GOT HIM. Return to index of stories...


CHARCO ILLEGAL DUMPING-LIVE U


this is where deputies say they found trash left behind by matthew wolfe - its cleaned up now but we were able to find this sheet of paper with wolfe's name -- its trash like this that led deputies right to him. Return to index of stories...


CHARCO ILLEGAL DUMPING-PKG


its not your typical place to pick up books --

50:45 i'm picking them up because they need to be picked up -- christina joy/port charlotte

but on her daily bike ride christina joy found herself collecting books from an empty lot in deep creek.

50:23 i'm a big beliver of recycling and taking care of nature its just horrible thing to see trash everywhere:33 / christina joy

trash like -- vacuums, old carpet and even this box of old books.

51:02 there is no reason for any of this trash:05

but its trash and debris that charlotte county deputies see often in this overgrown area off highlands road.

its also where deputies say matthew john wolfe decided to ditch about 200 cubic feet of his trash.

51:33 its ignorance and people dont care

no one agrees more than wolfe himself --

"54:55 i felt like i had to do what was right and get it cleaned up " matt wolfe

he happened to stop by to show his kids his mistake while we were in the area.

"55:23 it was a poor choice and it just seemed like it would be a great way to just get rid of it:25" matt wolfe

a deputy was patrolling the lot on february fourth when he found a huge pile household debris.

in the mess were several letters addressed to wolfe - thats how they tracked him down.

"55:58 what seems like something so small - its bigger than what you may realize. " matt wolfe Return to index of stories...


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wolfe tells us he did it becasue he didnt want to dump it in his neighborhood and the dump was closed.

you can see there is this other stuff dumped by others. its up to the property owner to clean up.

wolfe is facing a felony litter charge. Return to index of stories...


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AT SIX, NBC2 IS GETTING YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED --

WE FIND OUT IF THAT MANHUNT ON I-75 FRIDAY COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED.

AND A MOTORCYCLE CHASE THROUGH COLLIER COUNTY ENDED WITH AN aggressive ARREST.

THE DRIVER CLAIMS POLICE BRUTALITY --

AT SIX, WE'LL SHOW YOU THE VIDEO SO YOU CAN DECIDE FOR YOURSELF. Return to index of stories...