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DIRECTOR PAGE GAS SPENDING IMPACT-PKG
SHOW OPEN-CLIP GAS SPENDING IMPACT-TAG
HIT AND RUN CAMPAIGN-SOTVO, 2SHOT TEASE TWO-ON CAM
LOCAL HIT AND RUN REAX-REM1 TZ2 A) COLD CROP DAMAGE-VO WIPE
LOCAL HIT AND RUN REAX-PKG TZ2 B) VACANT FM HOTEL-VO TOPS
LOCAL HIT AND RUN REAX-REM1 ROBERT WX OPEN-CLIP
CRUISE LAWSUIT FILED-VO WIPE FIRST ALERT FORECAST-WXWALL
CRUISE LAWSUIT FILED-SOTVO COLD CROP DAMAGE-TRXVOTOP, OC
NEW PISTORIUS EVIDENCE-ON CAM COLD CROP DAMAGE-PKG
NEW PISTORIUS EVIDENCE-PKG FL TOURISM-CG WIPE
NEW PISTORIUS EVIDENCE-TAG FL TOURISM-SOT, ON CAM
TODDLER SLAPPED-VO WIPE CAPE PAVING PROJECT-CG
TODDLER SLAPPED-SOTVO TEASE THREE-2SHOT
FEDERAL FURLOUGHS START-VO TZ3 A) UPPER CAPTIVA FIRE-VO WIPE
IMMIGRATION REFORM-ON CAM AHEAD AT 6-BANNER
IMMIGRATION REFORM-PKG A) MEAGHAN SMITH STANDUP TEASE-SOT
IMMIGRATION REFORM-TAG FMB EBTIDE DEVELOPMENT-VOTOPS
I75 ACCIDENT-TFX FDOT FMB EBTIDE DEVELOPMENT-SOTVO
TEASE ONE-2SHOT EDISON SACS REPORT-VO WIPE
TZ1 A) UPPER CAPTIVA FIRE-VO WIPE EDISON SACS REPORT-SOTVO
TZ1 B) GAS SPENDING-VO TOPS VACANT FM HOTEL UPDATE-2 SHOT
TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC VACANT FM HOTEL UPDATE-PKG
GAS PRICES RISE-CG SELL THE 6PM-2SHOT
GAS SPENDING IMPACT-ON CAM  


DIRECTOR PAGE


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SHOW OPEN-CLIP


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HIT AND RUN CAMPAIGN-SOTVO, 2SHOT


"As a driver, it's your responsibility to remain at the crash scene and help anyone that may be injured.

"HIT AND RUN" CRASHES ARE ON THE RISE--

AND THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL IS ON A MISSION TO STOP THEM.

168-PEOPLE DIED IN HIT AND RUNS LAST YEAR.

SO F-H-P TODAY LAUNCHED A CAMPAIGN--

TO REMIND NOT ONLY THE DRIVER--

BUT EVEN EYEWITNESSES TO *STOP*!

NBC2's CHRISTINA LUSBY TALKED WITH ONE FAMILY TODAY--

WHO KNOWS THE PAIN OF LOSING A LOVED ONE TO A HIT AND RUN--

SHE JOINS US LIVE WITH THEIR STORY--

CHRISTINA. Return to index of stories...


LOCAL HIT AND RUN REAX-REM1


THEY'RE TALKING TO DRIVERS.IN DRIVING CLASSES, IN HIGH SCHOOLS.

FHP HAS SEEN 200 HIT AN RUNS OVER THE PAST YEAR.

THEY WANT DRIVERS TO KNOW THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES FOR LEAVING THE SCENE OF A CRASH.

ONE EAST NAPLES FAMILY TALKS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CAMPAIGN AFTER A PERSONAL LOSS. Return to index of stories...


LOCAL HIT AND RUN REAX-PKG


37:54 you always need to keep your eyes open for everybody 37:59 JOHN WALLACE KNOWS--IF YOU DON'T--A LIFE CAN BE GONE IN JUST SECONDS.

you gotta give me a minute 40:07 BUT A MINUTE --WON'T BE ENOUGH.

WALLACE'S LIFE FOREVER CHANGED--AFTER HIS WIFE--ROBIN--WAS KILLED IN NAPLES.

IT WAS A HIT AND RUN.

Jay Anderson Stay Alive, Just Drive

2:54:19 the issue becomes the closure trying to figure out what happened and theres no closure its very similar to when someone goes missing and until they locate the individual the family is in pain 2:54:32 JOHN WALLACE HAS PARTIAL CLOSURE--THEY FOUND THE DRIVER THAT FHP SAYS KILLED HIS WIFE.

IN LEE COUNTY--THER WERE 200 HIT AND RUN ACCIDENTS OVER THE PAST YEAR AND--NOT EVERYONE GETS CLOSURE.

nats car swipe

ts 45:13 the campagin aims to reduce the number of hit an run crashes

FHP --SAYS THE NUMBERS ARE GETTING TO HIGH.

THEY'RE CRACKING DOWN --SPREADING AWARENESS THROUGH A HIT AND RUN CAMPAIGN.

ITS GOALS--TO LET DRIVERS KNOW THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONSEQUENCES.

50:06 there are severe consequences if a person leaves the scene 50:10

DEPENDING ON DAMAGE A DRIVER CAN FACE FELONY CHARGES--UP TO 30 YEARS IN PRISON AND A 10-THOUSAND DOLLAR FINE.

FHP'S EFFORTS --PRAISED BY THOSE --STILL HAUNTED BY THE LOSS OF LOVED ONES INVOLVED IN A HIT AND RUN.

41:57 its going to benefit somebody its got to o 41:58 nat car swipe

40:35 its still hard still hard you're always thinking about it 40:43 Return to index of stories...


LOCAL HIT AND RUN REAX-REM1


STATEWIDE THERE WERE NEARLY 80-THOUSAND HIT AND RUNS--UP FROM THE PAST TWO YEARS.

LIVE IN FORT MYES CHRISTINA LUSBY NBC2. Return to index of stories...


CRUISE LAWSUIT FILED-VO WIPE


THE COAST GUARD ANNOUNCED TODAY THAT A BROKEN *FUEL* LINE--

CAUSED THE FIRE ON BOARD THE CARNIVAL TRIUMPH LAST WEEK.

IT TOOK ALMOST A WEEK TO PULL THE SHIP BACK TO ALABAMA.

NOW SEVERAL PASSENGERS HAVE FILED LAWSUITS INCLUDING.

LISA WILLIAMS WHO CLAIMS SHE BECAME DEHYDRATED--

AND SPENT THE WEEKEND IN AND OUT OF URGENT CARE CENTERS GETTING I-V DRIPS.

SHE'S SEEKING 75-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN DAMAGES. Return to index of stories...


CRUISE LAWSUIT FILED-SOTVO


She thought that this luxury cruise had turned into the titanic, it seemed that nobody was in control and that the passengers were pretty much left in the dark.

ANALYSTS SAY THIS CASE IS INTERESTING--

BECAUSE PASSENGERS SIGN AWAY THEIR RIGHT TO SUE FOR "EMOTIONAL" DISTRESS.

LISA IS SEEKING "PHYSICAL" DAMAGES.

ANALYSTS EXPECT MORE LAWSUITS IN THE COMING WEEKS AND ITS LIKE TO REACH CLASS ACTION STATUS. Return to index of stories...


NEW PISTORIUS EVIDENCE-ON CAM


NEW AND POTENTIALLY DAMAGING EVIDENCE SURFACED TODAY IN THE MURDER CASE AGAINST SOUTH AFRICAN TRACK STAR OSCAR PISTORIUS.

INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY FOUND A BLOODY CRICKET BAT INSIDE HIS HOME--

BAZI KANANI HAS THE LATEST FROM SOUTH AFRICA. Return to index of stories...


NEW PISTORIUS EVIDENCE-PKG


FAMOUS FOR HIS TRIUMPH OVER ADVERSITY, PARALYMPIC CHAMPION OSCAR PISTORIUS

IS NOW IN HIS TOUGHEST BATTLE YET. HIS AGENT SAYS ALL OF THE TRACK STARS

FUTURE EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED AS HE FOCUSES ON THE LEGAL BATTLE AGAINST

CHARGES HE MURDERED HIS GIRLFRIEND, MODEL REEVA STEENKAMP ON VALENTINE'S DAY

.

Arnold Pistorius /Uncle of Oscar Pistorius

"We have no doubt here that there's no substance for the allegations."

PISTORIUS'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS INSIST THE SHOOTING WAS AN ACCIDENT THAT HE

MISTOOK HIS GIRLFRIEND FOR AN INTRUDER. BUT NEW DETAILS CAST DOUBT ON THAT

EXPLANATION.

WHILE POLICE OFFICIALS REFUSE TO COMMENT TO ABC NEWS ON THE CLAIMS.

GRFX

ONE RESPECTED LOCAL NEWSPAPER-CITY PRESS-REPORTS SEVERAL POLICE SOURCES HAVE

SAID

THAT A BLOODY CRICKET BAT WILL BE A KEY PIECE OF EVIDENCE POSSIBLY USED IN A

VIOLENT ARGUMENT BEFORE THE SHOOTING.

THAT STEENKAMP WAS WEARING A NIGHTGOWN AND HER OVERNIGHT BAG WAS FOUND IN

THE BEDROOM.

THAT PISTORIUS MAY HAVE FIRED THE FIRST SHOT IN THE BEDROOM

AND THAT STEENKAMP MAY HAVE THEN FLED TO THE BATHROOM WHERE SHE WAS SHOT

THREE MORE TIMES THROUGH THE DOOR.

THE SHOCKING NEW CLAIMS COME AS SOUTH AFRICANS DEBATE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF

THE RECENT LAUNCH OF A REALITY SHOW FEATURING STEENKAMP AND HER NOW

HAUNTING LAST WORDS.

SOT Reeva Steenkamp:

"The way that you make your exit is so important if you even made an impact

in a positive way or a negative way and I'm gonna miss you all so much.

And I love you very, very much." Return to index of stories...


NEW PISTORIUS EVIDENCE-TAG


BAZI KANANI REPORTING.

PISTORIUS WILL BE BACK IN COURT TOMORROW.THE SAME DAY AS THE FUNERAL FOR HIS FORMER GIRLFRIEND. Return to index of stories...


TODDLER SLAPPED-VO WIPE


THE MOTHER OF A LITTLE BOY WHO WAS SLAPPED ON A PLANE BY A STRANGER IS SPEAKING OUT.

JESSICA BENNETT WAS FLYING FROM MINNEAPOLIS TO ATLANTA--

WITH HER 2-YEAR OLD SON JONAH.

THE CHILD STARTED CRYING BECAUSE OF A CHANGE IN CABIN PRESSURE WHEN THE MAN SEATED NEXT TO THEM BECAME AGITATED AND REACHED OVER SLAPPED THE CHILD IN THE HEAD. Return to index of stories...


TODDLER SLAPPED-SOTVO


"Jonah started crying because the plane was going down and the guy looked at me shook his head and said: "f--- n---" and I said. what did you say to me? And he fell on my face and he put his moth to my ear and he said it again. and I had to push his face away from me and I screamed."

THE CHILD SUFFERED CUTS AND BRUISES.

JOE HUNDLEY, AN EXECUTIVE WITH AN AVAITION COMPANY. FACES CRMIINAL CHARGES.

HE ALSO LOST HIS JOB TODAY. Return to index of stories...


FEDERAL FURLOUGHS START-VO


THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS WARNING SOME WORKERS--

THEIR JOBS ARE IN JEOPARDY!

ACROSS THE BOARD SPENDING CUTS ARE SET TO KICK IN MARCH FIRST.

THEY IMPACT *EVERY* AGENCY OF GOVERMENT.

THIS IS ALL PART OF THE SO-CALLED "SEQUESTOR*--

THE HALF OF THE FISCAL CLIFF THAT LAWMAKERS CHOSE NOT TO DEAL WITH AT THE END OF THE YEAR. Return to index of stories...


IMMIGRATION REFORM-ON CAM


PRESIDENT OBAMA IS RIDING A SURGE IN POPULARITY.

HE WANTS TO USE THAT TO OVERHAUL THE IMMIGRATION SYSTEM.

BUT REPUBLICANS *AND* DEMOCRATS PREDICT--

THE PRESIDENT WILL FAIL IF HE CONTINUES DOWN THAT ROAD.

SO WHY IS HE NOT LISTENING?

MARCI GONZALEZ IS IN WASHINGTON. Return to index of stories...


IMMIGRATION REFORM-PKG


NOW SIMMERING- WITH A WHITE HOUSE DRAFT PROPOSAL - LEAKED TO U-S-A TODAY

OVER THE WEEKEND.

THE DOCUMENT REPORTEDLY SPELLS OUT A PLAN THAT WOULD ALLOW ILLEGAL

IMMIGRANTS TO BECOME PERMANENT RESIDENTS AFTER 8 YEARS.

WOULD EXPAND THE E-VERIFY SYSTEM REQUIRING BUSINESSES TO CHECK A WORKER'S

STATUS.

AND WOULD PROVIDE MORE MONEY FOR BORDER SECURITY.

THE BACKLASH - ALREADY POURING IN FROM REPUBLICANS -

SOT - PAUL RYAN:

"We don't want to give them an advantage over those who came here legally

and we think there's a way to do this while still respecting the rule of law

. It's clear that what the president's talking about does not do that.

SOT McCain:

"By the way, he's had no communications with Republicans on the issue."

BUT THE WHITE HOUSE - SAYS - PRESIDENT OBAMA IS COMMUNICATING - AND IS

SUPPORTIVE OF BI-PARTISAN EFFORTS

CLAIMING - THE DRAFT - ONLY SPELLS OUT - A **BACK UP** PLAN FOR IMMIGRATION

REFORM - PROMISED IN THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS LAST WEEK:

SOTU Obama SOT:

"And if Congress is unable to move forward in a timely fashion, I will send

up a bill based on my proposal."

PRESSURE NOW- FOR THE SENATE TO DELIVER ITS OWN IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION -

IN PLACE OF THE PRESIDENT'S PROPOSALS- FLORIDA SENATOR MARCO RUBIO CLAIMS -

WOULD BE QUOTE "DEAD ON ARRIVAL."

SOT Denis McDonough - ABC This Week:

" He says it's "dead on arrival" if it's proposed. Well let's make sure that

it doesn't have to be proposed. Let's make sure that that group up there,

the Gang of Eight, makes some good progress on these efforts" Return to index of stories...


IMMIGRATION REFORM-TAG


MARCI GONZALEZ REPORTING.

MEANWHILE--

THE WHITE HOUSE DENIES ALLEGATIONS THAT THE PROPOSAL WAS LEAKED DELIBRATELY--

AS A NEGOTIATING TACTIC. Return to index of stories...


I75 ACCIDENT-TFX FDOT


VEHICLE FIRE ON I-75 AT IMMOKALEE ROAD EXIT

NORTHBOUND LANE

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TEASE ONE-2SHOT


THERE ARE A LOT OF QUESTIONS SURROUNDING YESTERDAY'S MASSIVE FIRE ON CAPTIVA ISLAND.

SOME PEOPLE SOULD SEE THE SMOKE FROM 20 MILES AWAY!

TONIGHT NBC2 IS LOOKING INTO SOME OF THE PROBLEMS FIREFIGHTERS FACED--

AND GAS PRICES ARE GOING UP--

AGAIN!

NOW THERE'S EVIDENCE THOSE HIGHER PRICES ARE BEGINNING TO TAKE THEIR TOLL ON THE REST OF THE ECONOMY. Return to index of stories...


TZ1 A) UPPER CAPTIVA FIRE-VO WIPE


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TZ1 B) GAS SPENDING-VO TOPS


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TZ1 C) WEATHER TEASE-STC


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GAS PRICES RISE-CG


GAS PRICES WENT UP AGAIN.

THAT'S THE 32ND STRAIGHT DAY!

THE NATIONAL AVERAGE IS AT $3.73.

IN FLORIDA THE AVERAGE IS $3.80 A GALLON.

AND WE'RE PAYING EVEN MORE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA- AT$3.84. Return to index of stories...


GAS SPENDING IMPACT-ON CAM


THE IMPACT OF HIGHER GAS PRICES IS RIPPLING THROUGH THE REST OF THE ECONOMY.

FAMILIES HAVE *LESS* TO SPEND ON A LOT OF OTHER NECESSITIES.

OUR REPORT TONIGHT FROM NBC'S BOB HANSEN. Return to index of stories...


GAS SPENDING IMPACT-PKG


IT'S LIKE DRAINING THE FAMILY BUDGET WITH EVERY FILL UP. EXPERTS SAY 4 PERCENT OF OUR GROSS INCOME IS NOW SPENT ON FILLING OUR GAS TANK.

"it doesn't make sense, at this point i almost feel numb to it."

AND FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED TO DRIVE. HIGHER PRICES MEAN TAKING MONEY FROM OTHER PARTS OF THE BUDGET.

"ever since gas started to go up i have been a little more frugal. don't go out to eat as much, try to cook more at home."

AND ECONOMIST ALAN GIN SAYS WHEN OUR ECONOMY IS STRUGGLING TO GET BACK ON ITS FEET, HIGHER PRICES CAN KNOCK OUR RECOVERY OFF TRACK.

"the more people spend on gasoline the less they have to spend on other parts of the economy. so that could slow our economic growth."

"The frustrating thing here, we're actually buying less gas than we did 5 or 10 years ago. the problem is, that gas keeps getting more and more expensive."

"the average price in 2012 was probably higher than it has been in any other year."

AND WITH THE EXCEPTION OF OUR FUEL SPENDING IN 2008. LAST YEAR, GAS TOOK THE BIGGEST SLICE OUT OF THE FAMILY BUDGET PIE THAN IN THE LAST THREE DECADES. SO FOR DRIVERS. THERE REALLY IS PAIN AT THE PUMP. THE PROBLEM. IS TRYING TO FIND A SOLUTION.

"why get mad? I have to get gas, I'll just search for the best gas station price. and that's all i can do right now." Return to index of stories...


GAS SPENDING IMPACT-TAG


BOB HANSEN REPORTING.

ANALYSTS EXPECT GAS PRICES TO KEEP RISING THROUGH SPRING. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TWO-ON CAM


TEMPERATURE DIPPED BELOW FREEZING IN PARTS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

FARMERS SCRAMBLED TO PROTECT THEIR CROPS OVERNIGHT.

WE FIND OUT HOW THEY FARED.

AND A DEVELOPER IS READY TO GIVE THE OLD AMTEL HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS A COMPLETE MAKE-OVER.

SO WHAT WILL THE ICONIC PINK BUILDING LOOK LIKE?

THE ANSWER IS STRAIGHT AHEAD. Return to index of stories...


TZ2 A) COLD CROP DAMAGE-VO WIPE


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TZ2 B) VACANT FM HOTEL-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.

A WARM UP IS ON THE WAY

It was definitely a cold start to the week, but thankfully it isn't going to last long. That is good news. After all, we don't live in Florida for cold weather, right? Right.

Well our official low at Page Field was 38 degrees Monday morning. Naples regional checked in at 40 degrees, but our inland communities were around the freezing mark. In fact some of our coldest fields were in the upper 20s.

Tuesday morning will have a different feel to it. Temperatures will be in the upper 40s to mid 50s.

The reason why we will see such a quick warm is because a high pressure is shifting into the Atlantic. That gives us a wind from the southeast which will draw in some warmer air.

So our high temperatures will creep up each and every day. Come this weekend we will be dealing with temperatures in the mid 80s! Lows will run in the 50s and 60s.

Mostly sunny skies will be the rule for us, too, and not a drop of rain.

Thus no inclement weather is forecasted for Southwest Florida over the next 7 days - just a lot of sunshine and a big warm up. Return to index of stories...


COLD CROP DAMAGE-TRXVOTOP, OC


HERE'S MORE PROOF OF WHAT ROBERT WAS TALKING ABOUT--

THESE ARE PICTURES FROM THE BUCKINGHAM AREA.

OUR VIEWERS CAPTURED FROST ON THE GRASS--

AND CAR WINDOWS--

FREEZING TEMPERATURES CAN SPELL BAD NEWS FOR MANY OF FLORIDA'S CROPS.

FROM TOMATOES TO MELONS TO ORANGES--

SO WE SENT NBC 2'S CHARLIE KEEGAN TO ASSESS THE DAMAGE. Return to index of stories...


COLD CROP DAMAGE-PKG


IF YOU WEREN'T LOOKING CAREFULLY, YOU'D NEVER KNOW FROST COVERED WORDEN FARM MONDAY MORNING.

"It should be completely green and not wilted." Eva Worden, Worden Farms

EVA WORDEN KNOWS WHAT TO LOOK FOR.

FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS SHE'S BATTLED MOTHER NATURE HERE.

"Farming is a dance with the weather." Eva Worden, Worden Farms

A WEATHER STATION SET UP ON THE FARM SHOWS THE TEMPERATURE DIPPED TO A CHILLY 29 DEGREES OVER NIGHT.

WORDEN COVERED A FEW VULNERABLE CROPS BEFORE THE FREEZE.

"We turn in for the evening knowing we've done all that we can hoping for the best." Eva Worden, Worden Farms

OTHER MORE DEVELOPED PLANTS WERE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS AND ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF THE FIGHT.

"This one is damaged." Eva Worden, Worden Farms

TOMOTOES, PEPPERS AND EGGPLANT TOOK THE MOST DAMAGE - BUT BY GROWING A WIDE VARIETY OF CROPS, WORDEN GUARANTEES THESE LOSSES WON'T HURT HER BOTTOM LINE.

STANDUP "while the harsh weather can be harmful for some plants, others like carrots and kale thrive in the cold."

"They become sweet and delicious." Eva Worden, Worden Farms

nats

LOOKING OVER HIS TOMATOES AT THE YELLOW HOUSE FARM, CLARK KELLER DOESN'T SEE ANY DAMAGE.

"We've been pretty lucky this year." Clark Keller, Yellow House Farm

HE LEFT HIS 7-THOUSAND PLUS PLANTS TO FIGHT OFF THE COLD ON THEIR OWN AND IS THANKFUL THE TEMPERATURE DIDN'T STAY TOO COLD TOO LONG.

"You're kind of locked in to just crossing your fingers and hoping the tomato plants do okay." Clark Keller, Yellow House Farm

BOTH FARMERS AGREE THE FROST COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE.

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


FL TOURISM-CG WIPE


2012 WAS A RECORD YEAR FOR TOURISM IN FLORIDA.

THE STATE CLAIMS NEARLY 90-MILLION PEOPLE TOOK SOME KIND OF VACATION HERE LAST YEAR.

THAT'S UP MORE THAN 2-MILLION PEOPLE FROM 2011.

THE BIGGEST INCREASE WAS FROM CANADIANS.

THAT TRANSLATED TO JOBS FOR AN EXTRA 30 THOUSAND FLORIDIANS.

GOVERNOR SCOTT INCREASED THE TOURISM BUDGET THIS YEAR--

IN HOPES OF LURING EVEN MORE VISITORS HERE. Return to index of stories...


FL TOURISM-SOT, ON CAM


"I don't think 89.3 million visitors that we had in 2012 is a high point for the Florida tourism industry. I think there's a real opportunity for the industry to continue to grow and provide jobs for Floridians and exceptional experiences to travelers around the world."

FLORIDA'S TOURISM INDUSTRY EMPLOYS OVER 1-MILLION PEOPLE. Return to index of stories...


CAPE PAVING PROJECT-CG


SEVERAL NEW ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BEGAN TODAY IN CAPE CORAL.

WORK CREWS ARE *RE-SURFACING* FIVE ROADS--

AT A COST OF MORE THAN A MILLION DOLLARS.

WORK ON JACARANDA, KISMET, ROTUNDA, CORNWALLIS PARKWAYS AND ACADEMY BOULEVARD WILL TAKE ABOUT A MONTH. Return to index of stories...


TEASE THREE-2SHOT


THE PINK AMTEL HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS IS AN ICONIC SYMBOL--

BUT A DEVELOPER IS READY TO GIVE IT A MAKE-OVER.

WE GOT OUR HANDS ON SOME OF THE NEW PLANS--

AND WE'LL SHARE THEM WITH YOU--

NEXT.

AND ALL NEW AT SIX--

"MEAGHAN STANDUP TEASE" Return to index of stories...


TZ3 A) UPPER CAPTIVA FIRE-VO WIPE


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AHEAD AT 6-BANNER


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A) MEAGHAN SMITH STANDUP TEASE-SOT


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FMB EBTIDE DEVELOPMENT-VOTOPS


LEE COUNTY LEADERS GAVE THE GREEN LIGHT TODAY ALLOWING LAND OWNERS TO MAKE BIG CHANGES TO THE TINY SAN CARLOS ISLAND.

THE REZONING REQUEST LETS OWNERS DEVELOP THE SOUTHERN CORNER OF THE ISLAND.

PLANS INCLUDE CONDO AND HOTEL TOWERS --

A CONVENTION CENTER --

AND EXPANDING THE MARINA.

SOME PEOPLE WHO LIVE ON THE ISLAND WORRY IT WILL CHANGE THEIR QUITE COMMUNITY -- AND OVERWHELM THE ISLAND WITH TRAFFIC. Return to index of stories...


FMB EBTIDE DEVELOPMENT-SOTVO


take sots

super=Charlie Whitehead, lives near proposed development

runs=5

19:49 before you on your nice table lies a big fat stinking steaming mistake

take second sot

super= matt uhle, attorney for land owners

47:43 my clients are unlikely to develop most of this, they're going to be marketing the project and will have to find somebody that will want to build this 47:51

THE LAND OWNERS DON'T HAVE THE FINANCING YET-- TO START THE PROJECT.

SO IT COULD BE YEARS BEFORE BUILDING BEGINS. Return to index of stories...


EDISON SACS REPORT-VO WIPE


EDISON STATE COLLEGE IS MOVING FORWARD IN ITS FIGHT TO GET RE-ACCREDITED.

TODAY ADMINISTRATORS SUBMITTED A STATUS REPORT.

IT'S AN OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOOL'S EFFORTS TO FIX SEVEN AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT.

LAST SUMMER, THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS, KNOWN AS SACS--

PUT EDISON ON PROBATION UNTIL THEY MAKE THE CHANGES. Return to index of stories...


EDISON SACS REPORT-SOTVO


This institution has put together a huge team of faculty and staff that have been involved for more than 8 months putting this report together. We have pulled together not only the narrative but also the supporting documentation to address the seven remaining outstanding non compliance areas and we really feel that we have made huge strides.

IN APRIL, A TEAM FROM SACS WILL VISIT THE SCHOOL.

THEY'LL FIND OUT IF THEY'RE RE-ACCREDITED IN JUNE. Return to index of stories...


VACANT FM HOTEL UPDATE-2 SHOT


ALL NEW AT 5-30

NBC2 IS GETTING NEW DETAILS ON PLANS TO RENOVATE A DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS EYESORE-

THE OLD AMTEL HOTEL ALONG THE RIVERFRONT.

A DEVELOPER IS PLANNING TO PUMP AS MUCH AS 60 MILLION INTO THE TOWER.

NBC 2'S KIM BROWN SHOWS US WHAT THE FINISHED PRODUCT COULD LOOK LIKE AND BRING TO DOWNTOWN. Return to index of stories...


VACANT FM HOTEL UPDATE-PKG


THE 'LEGASEA' IS WHERE NEIL MCINTOSH SPENDS HIS DAYS.

SITUATED RIGHT ACROSS FROM THE VACANT AMTEL HOTEL.

It used to be very busy when the Red Sox season was here.

HE CAN REMEMBER A VIBRANT TIME.

AND NOW WE KNOW A NEW YORK BASED DEVELOPER WANTS TO BREATHE LIFE BACK INTO THE GIANT PINK TOWER IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.

It's not a done deal. We're pulling for this developer to get to the finish line on it.

ITS SAT IDLE FOR SEVERAL YEARS.DETERIORATING.

THE DEVELOPER IS IN CONTRACT TO BUY IT FROM THE OWNERS IN THAILAND.

HIS PLAN IS TO CONVERT THE BUILDING INTO A SENIOR LIVING CENTER CALLED CAMPOS FELICE.

ONLY FOR ACTIVE SENIORS 55 AND OLDER **RENTING** OUT ITS 340 ROOMS.

It's a great spot in downtown Fort Myers. I believe it's a spot to continue development here.

LOOK AT THESE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS.

BLUE WINDOWS - STRONG ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND A HURRICANE.

AND L-E-D LIGHTS ALL AROUND THE BUILDING TO MAKE IT STAND OUT AND ADD TO THE DOWNTOWN SKYLINE.

This is a very big deal. This is created actually a potential for blight on the city and unfortunately at a time when we're in an upsurge of improvement and improving the quality of sophistication in our city it's a positive move.

SO FAR FORT MYERS IS OFFERING BIG TAX INCENTIVES.

COUNCIL WILL VOTE TOMORROW TO RE-ZONE IT FOR STUDIO, ONE AND TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS.

THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS WOULD BECOME SITES FOR AMENTIIES LIKE A BEAUTY PARLOR, MOVIE THEATER, AND COFFEE SHOP.

ALL THINGS MCINTOSH WILL GET TO SEE HAPPEN RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET.

This will be perfect for it.

THE DEVELOPER HOPES TO CLOSE BY SPRING. AND BEGIN CONSTRUCTION IN SUMMER.

IN FORT MYERS KIM BROWN NBC2. Return to index of stories...


SELL THE 6PM-2SHOT


MANATEE HARASSMENT CAUGHT ON CAMERA --

AT SIX, HOW PICTURES FACEBOOK PICTURES GOT A FLORIDA MAN ARRESTED.

SEE WHAT HE DID TO A BABY SEA COW

AND BIG RAISED TO TOP EXECUTIVES OF CITIZENS INSURANCE.

ALL WHILE YOU PAY MORE FOR COVERAGE.

NBC2 NEWS AT SIX IS NEXT. Return to index of stories...