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DIRECTORS PAGE A) RODMAN FOREIGN AFFAIRS-SOTVO
6 PM OPEN-CLIP GEN TRX-TRX
PALM BEACH DEPUTY DBL FATAL-VOTOPS TRX DBX LIVE FORECAST OPEN-CLIP
PALM BEACH DEPUTY DBL FATAL-REM LIVE FORECAST-WXWALL
PALM BEACH DEPUTY DBL FATAL-PKG BNR WIENER MOBILE-VO
PALM BEACH DEPUTY DBL FATAL-REM LIVE BOEHNER ON SEQUESTER-VOWIPE
FIRST WX TOSS-ANIBOX BOEHNER ON SEQUESTER-SOT OC
FIRST WEATHER JASON-WX CENTER TAMPA AIR FEST-OC TURN
TEAM COVERAGE-TRX RODMAN FOREIGN AFFAIRS-VOWIPE
SPRING BREAK BIZ-OC RODMAN FOREIGN AFFAIRS-SOTVO
SPRING BREAK BIZ-PKG SPACE X ISS-VOTOPS
SEARCH FOR SHOOTER-OC CG HOOTERS HLF MARATHON-VO
PUBLIX MARCH-VOTOPS HOOTERS HLF MARATHON-SOTVO
FLAGLER FIRES UPDATE-VO OC TEASE SPORTS-2-SHOT
COLLIER WOMAN KNIFE THREAT-SS A)-VOTOPS
SINKHOLE UPDATE-VOTOPS OC GEN TRX-TRX
SINKHOLE UPDATE-PKG SPORTS OPEN-CLIP
SINKHOLE UPDATE-OC BERNARD THOMPSON-ONCAM
I75 CRASH UPDATE-VOTOPS THOMPSON WON'T BE SUSPENDED-VOTOPS
NEW AT SIX-CLIP FGCU MEN'S AND WOMEN'S MATCHUPS-CGTOPS
TEASE ONE FGCU SENIOR NIGHT-VOTOPS
A) NY COUPLE DEATH-VO MURRAY BROWN REAX-SOTTOPS
B) QUEEN ELIZABETH-VO HEAT KNICKS-VOTOPS
WEATHER-STC CAL RIPKEN NEXT SUNDAY-VO IN PLASMA
GEN TRX-TRX RAYS TWINS-VOTOPS
BREAK ONE PRICE REAX-SOTTOPS
NAPLES LOUD BOOMS-MITTO RED SOX YANKEES-VOTOPS
ROMNEY REFLECTS-VO FARRELL POST-SOTTOPS
NY COUPLE DEATH-VO FGCU BASEBALL MANHATTAN-VOTOPS
QUEEN ELIZABETH-VO HONDA GOLF-VOTOPS
NEW AT SIX-CLIP BLACKHAWKS RUN STREAK TO 22-VOTOPS
TEASE TWO CLOSE-4SHOT


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PALM BEACH DEPUTY DBL FATAL-VOTOPS TRX DBX LIVE


TWO PEOPLE ARE DEAD AND A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY IS INJURED AFTER A CRASH THIS MORNING.

LOOK AT THIS WRECK AT PALM BEACH BOULEVARD AND MISSISSIPPI AVENUE.

THIS IS THE *SECOND FATAL CRASH THIS WEEKEND.

NBC2'S GEORGE SOLIS IS AT THE SCENE.COLLECTING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT WHO WAS KILLED TODAY.

GEORGE. Return to index of stories...


PALM BEACH DEPUTY DBL FATAL-REM LIVE


BEHIND ME IS WHERE F-H-P TROOPERS SAY IT HAPPENED.

A CAR COMING FROM MISSISSIPPI AVENUE CRASHING INTO A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY CRUISER ON A WAY TO A CALL.

F-H-P INVESTIGATORS SAY THE CRASH KILLED TWO PEOPLE.

A FULL INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY. Return to index of stories...


PALM BEACH DEPUTY DBL FATAL-PKG BNR


THIS WAS THE SCENE THIS MORNING ON PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.

CROWDS OF SPECTATORS--SHOCKED.

39:44 "It happened so fast that you won't believe it."

TWO CARS--INCLUDING A LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S CRUISER NOW A HEAP OF TWISTED METAL.

34:27 "It was like a loud thump."

THE RESULT OF A DEADLY CRASH.

30:00 "The crash is under investigation there are two confirmed fatalities." Greg Bueno

WITNESSES ON SCENE SAY THE WRECK WAS SO BAD --

IT WAS A CHALLENGE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS TO GET EVERYONE OUT.

36:08 "The fire department tried to break the door on the other side but they couldn't so they dragged him out from the driver to the passenger."

F-H-P INVESTIGATORS TELL NBC-2/ABC-7 TWO LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES WERE TRAVELING EAST ON PALM BEACH ON THEIR WAY TO A CALL.

THE DRIVER OF THIS WHITE CADILLAC WAS COMING FROM MISSISSIPPI AVENUE.

THE CADDY PULLED OUT--THAT'S WHEN THE CRASH HAPPENED.

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PALM BEACH DEPUTY DBL FATAL-REM LIVE


THE DEPUTY WAS TAKEN TO LEE MEMORIAL WITH INJURIES.

ACCORDING TO F-H-P, THE DEPUTIES *DID HAVE THEIR LIGHTS ON WHILE THEY WERE RESPONDING TO THAT CALL.BUT WITNESSES ON SCENE SAY THEY DIDN'T HEAR ANY SIRENS.

F-H-P INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY WILL BE LOOKING INTO THAT AS THE INVESTIGATION UNFOLDS.

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FIRST WX TOSS-ANIBOX


GEORGE THANKS.

RIGHT NOW AT SIX,

COOLER WEATHER IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

GET READY FOR ANOTHER NIGHT IN THE FORTIES.

NBC2 FIRST ALERT METEOROLOGIST JASON DUNNING IS HERE TO BREAK DOWN THE NUMBERS. Return to index of stories...


FIRST WEATHER JASON-WX CENTER


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.

After a very chilly and breezy Sunday across Southwest Florida, we're on track to see even colder temperatures from tonight into early Monday morning.

As our sky begins to clear through the overnight, temperatures will drop rather quickly with lows projected to reach the 30s and 40s. Our current thinking is that areas east of I-75 could drop as low as 35 so some communities may see very patchy frost. Those living within the urban corridor will see temperatures range from 41 to 46 degrees. After the wee hours of Monday the numbers warm up nicely. They'll be around 70 degrees. Compare that to what we experienced this past weekend because highs struggled to get in the 60s on Saturday and Sunday.

Monday's sky cover will be quite different, too. Instead of mostly cloudy skies with the occasional shower we will see nothing but sunshine.

These changes are setting the stage for the rest of the week as well. The sun's rays will win out Monday through Friday, and temperatures will gradually warm up. Rain chances will stay less than 10 percen. So expect a sunny, dry, and warmer week to come.

Wake up temperatures after Monday will be in the upper 40s to low 50s. Afternoon readings will be in the lower to upper 70s until the weekend. Next weekend the 80s will return!

Winds will come from the north tomorrow around 15 mph. This means if you hit the waters tomorrow you'll experience a light chop on the inland waters and the open seas will be around 2 to 4 feet. Return to index of stories...


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SPRING BREAK BIZ-OC


AND WE CONTINUE OUR TEAM COVERAGE WITH A LOOK AT HOW THE WEATHER IS AFFECTING BUSINESS ON ESTERO ISLAND.

DURING PEAK SPRING BREAK SEASON, THE FORT MYERS BEACH POPULATION SWELLS TEN FOLD, TO 65 THOUSAND.

BUT THIS WEEKEND.CHILLY TEMPERATURES ARE GREETING THE FIRST VISITORS TO ARRIVE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

NBC 2'S KIM BROWN REPORTS. Return to index of stories...


SPRING BREAK BIZ-PKG


THE SIGNS ARE ALL HERE-

nats-water

WAVES ARE CRASHING.

nats-beach birds

THE SUN'S OUT.

nats-store

THE SHOT GLASSES ARE MARKED.

nats-people

BUT PEOPLE ON FORT MYERS BEACH ARE WEARING JACKETS AND JEANS WITH TEMPS IN THE 50'S AND 60'S.

All of our friends are up in Panama and it's freezing there.

THIS UNUSUAL MARCH WEATHER ISN'T BOTHERING THIS CREW FROM CENTRAL MICHIGAN.

INSTEAD OF HITTING THE BEACH, PEOPLE ARE HITTING THE *STREETS.

EATING AND SHOPPING.

NATS-walkie talkie

THAT MEANS BUSINESS FOR THE SHIPWRECK HOTEL AND GIFT SHOP.

The cold weather hasn't hurt us any. It's been good.

JAYE DUVAL LEADS THE TEAM AT THE SHIPWRECK HOTEL.

nats-spring break list

SHE AND OTHERS SAY SPRING BREAK VACATIONERS STARTED ARRIVING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SATURDAY.

AND THEY'RE STARTING TO SEE THEM OUT NOW.

Everybody is coming. people are calling everyday that we can't get a room because basically we're full.

BUT THE BREAK FROM THE HEAT ISN'T KEEPING EVERYONE IN OVERDRIVE.

It's been a little slow because if the cold weather.

AT KILWIN'S.

MORE PEOPLE ARE OPTING FOR COFFEE THAN ICE CREAM.

BUT WORKERS THERE SAY THAT WILL ALL CHANGE ONCE IT WARMS UP AGAIN.

It's gonna pick up because it's gonna warm up. we should be pretty heavy for the next month.

AND WHILE SPRING BREAK JUST STARTED.

THEY'RE BOTH OPTIMISTIC THIS YEAR WILL BE A GOOD ONE.

nats

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SEARCH FOR SHOOTER-OC CG


A SHOOTER IS ON THE RUN AFTER AN ATTEMPTED ROBBERY THIS MORNING.

LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES WERE CALLED WHEN A MAN ENCOUNTERED A STRANGER NEAR HIS DRIVEWAY ON ORTIZ AVENUE.

THE SUSPECT SHOWED A FIREARM AND TRIED TO ROB THE MAN.

DURING THE ALTERCATION.THE SUSPECT SHOT THE MAN IN THE LEG.

DEPUTIES ARE LOOKING FOR A DARK SKINNED BLACK MALE.BETWEEN 25 AND 40 YEARS OLD.

HE'S ABOUT 5 FOOT 7 WITH A THIN BUILD.

THE SUSPECT WAS CLEAN SHAVEN AND WEARING A BLACK HOODED SWEATSHIRT ANDBAGGY BLACK PANTS.

IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING.CALL CRIME STOPPERS. Return to index of stories...


PUBLIX MARCH-VOTOPS


A BLESSING BEFORE A RALLY FOR FARMERS TODAY IN IMMOKALEE.

FARM WORKERS HIT THE STREETS FOR A TWO-WEEK MARCH TO LAKELAND.

THAT'S A 2 HUNDRED MILE JOURNEY, STARTING FROM PALM BEACH BOULEVARD TODAY.

THEIR TARGET -- PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS.

FARM WORKERS SAY THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS ARE BEING VIOLATED.

THE MARCH IS SPONSORED BY THE COALITION OF IMMOKALEE WORKERS.

THEY'LL HEAD TO TAMPA BEFORE MOVING INTO LAKELAND.

THAT'S WHERE PUBLIX IS HEADQUARTERED.

MEANWHILE THE GROCER SAYS THIS LABOR DISPUTE DOESN'T CONCERN THEM.

ITS A MATTER BETWEEN GROWERS AND FARM WORKERS. Return to index of stories...


FLAGLER FIRES UPDATE-VO OC


PEOPLE ARE STILL BEING KEPT OUT OF THEIR HOMES IN FLAGLER COUNTY --

AS A ONE-THOUSAND ACRE BRUSH FIRE CONTINUES TO BURN.

A PORTION OF I-95 REMAINS CLOSED BECAUSE OF POOR VISIBILITY.

NEW TONIGHT,

THE FIRE IS ABOUT 75 PERCENT CONTAINED.

HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAD TO FLEE THEIR HOMES.

LUCKILY NO REPORTS OF ANY DAMAGE TO HOMES, OR INJURIES.

ALSO -- MORE THAN A DOZEN HOMES ARE EVACUATED IN MARION COUNTY.

A BRUSH FIRE THERE HAS BURNED ABOUT 500 ACRES.

HOMES AND CARS WERE DAMAGED. Return to index of stories...


COLLIER WOMAN KNIFE THREAT-SS


A MARCO ISLAND WOMAN IS ACCUSED OF PULLING A KNIFE ON HER BROTHER-IN-LAW.

ACCORDING TO THE ARREST REPORT.CARIN BERRIOS WAS UPSET OVER FAMILY ISSUES FRIDAY NIGHT.

WITNESSES SAY BERRIOS KICKED AND PUNCHED HER BROTHER-IN-LAW.THEN THREATENED HIM WITH A KNIFE.

SHE FACES AGGRAVATED ASSAULT AND BATTERY CHARGES. Return to index of stories...


SINKHOLE UPDATE-VOTOPS OC


A MEMORIAL FOR JEFF BUSH HAS BEEN MOVED FROM IN FRONT OF HIS HOME TONIGHT.

PRESERVING IT AS CREWS WORK TO TEAR DOWN THE HOUSE.

THURSDAY A SINKHOLE SWALLOWED PART OF THE HOME -- SUCKING BUSH IN WITH IT AS HE SLEPT.

CRISTINA MUTCHLER HAS THE LATEST FROM TAMPA. Return to index of stories...


SINKHOLE UPDATE-PKG


A DEMOLITION CREW STARTED ITS WORK SUNDAY ON A FLORIDA HOME CONDEMNED BECAUSE OF A SINKHOLE THAT KILLED ONE OF ITS OCCUPANTS.

HUNDREDS OF SPECTATORS WATCHED AS A BACKHOE PLUNGED THROUGH THE ROOF, RIPPING DOWN WALLS AND PUTTING PIECES OF THE BUSH FAMILY'S LIFE ON PUBLIC DISPLAY.

"The family is very close knit, many of the family actually lived in this house over years, it belonged to the grandmother, and so they all have a very close personal connection."

CREWS HELPED SALVAGE VALUABLES, INCLUDING MILITARY MEDALS AND AN AMERICAN FLAG.

BUT AUTHORITIES SAY IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RECOVER THE BODY OF 37-YEAR-OLD JEFFREY BUSH.

HE'S THE ONLY ONE OF SIX FAMILY MEMBERS AT HOME WHO WAS UNABLE TO ESCAPE WHEN THE SINKHOLE OPENED THURSDAY NIGHT.

HIS BROTHER JEREMY SAYS HE TRIED TO SAVE HIM

"I ran in there and all I could see was this big hole, and all I see was the tops of his bed, I didn't see nothing else, so I jumped in the hole and tried digging him out and I couldn't get him, all I could hear was, I thought I could hear him screaming for me and hollering for me, but I couldn't do nothing."

THE SEARCH FOR BUSH WAS CALLED OFF WHEN AUTHORITIES SAID IT BECAME CLEAR HE COULD NOT HAVE SURVIVED.

TEARING DOWN THE HOME WILL GIVE OFFICIALS A BETTER LOOK AT THE SINKHOLE -- WHICH IS STILL EXPANDING -- AND HELP THEM FIND THE BEST WAY TO FILL IT.

DEMOLITION LASTED FOR THREE HOURS, AND WILL RESUME MONDAY MORNING.

I'M CRISTINA MUTCHLER REPORTING. Return to index of stories...


SINKHOLE UPDATE-OC


AUTHORITIES SAY THEY ARE HELPING THE FAMILY THAT LIVED IN THE HOME FIND A PERMANENT PLACE TO LIVE. Return to index of stories...


I75 CRASH UPDATE-VOTOPS


NEW INFORMATION ON THAT DEADLY CRASH ON I-75 YESTERDAY --

THE DRIVER KILLED. 58-YEAR-OLD VICKI LYNN HART.FROM MICHIGAN.

ACCORDING TO F-H-P.HART SWERVED TO THE SHOULDER.THEN CROSSED SEVERAL LANES AND WENT INTO A CONSTRUCTION ZONE.HITTING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. Return to index of stories...


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TEASE ONE


A CRASH KILLS A COUPLE ON THEIR WAY TO THE HOSPITAL TO HAVE THEIR FIRST CHILD.

BUT AMID THE TRAGEDY -- A MIRACLE.

WE'LL EXPLAIN.

PLUS -- WHY QUEEN ELIZABETH IS IN THE HOSPITAL TONIGHT.

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B) QUEEN ELIZABETH-VO


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WEATHER-STC


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BREAK ONE


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NAPLES LOUD BOOMS-MITTO


LOTS OF CHATTER ON OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK PAGE ABOUT THIS NEXT STORY.

LOUD BOOMS IN EAST NAPLES.DOWN TO MARCO ISLAND.

DID YOU HEAR THEM THIS MORNING?

WE TOOK CALLS AND EMAILS ABOUT A BOOM THAT SHOOK WINDOWS FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS.

HERE'S WHAT SOME OF YOU ARE POSTING TO OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.

AD LIB

THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ALSO TOOK CALLS ABOUT EARTHQUAKE-LIKE EFFECTS.

BUT NO EARTHQUAKES HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY DOCUMENTED TODAY.

WE DO KNOW THE NAVY HAS BEEN CONDUCTING TRAINING MISSIONS OVER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

OFFICIALS AT THE NAVAL AIR STATION IN KEY WEST SAY JETS ARE FLYING OVER THE GULF.LIKELY CREATING THE BOOMS.WHICH ARE NOT DANGEROUS. Return to index of stories...


ROMNEY REFLECTS-VO


NEW INSIGHT FROM FORMER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE MITT ROMNEY --

HE SAYS IN HIS HEART -- HE FELT HE WAS GOING TO WIN THE PRESIDENCY.

BUT EXIT POLLS FROM FLORIDA QUICKLY TOLD HIM OTHERWISE.

TODAY ON FOX NEWS.THE G-O-P NOMINEE SAID HE THOUGHT HE'D WIN THE STATE SOLIDLY.BUT HE KNEW HIS CAMPAIGN WAS IN TROUBLE WHEN THOSE POLLS SUGGESTED A CLOSE RACE. Return to index of stories...


NY COUPLE DEATH-VO


TURNING TO NEW YORK,

A TRAGIC STORY, AFTER A YOUNG COUPLE EXPECTING A CHILD DIES IN FATAL HIT AND RUN.

THE BABY MANAGED TO SURVIVE, BUT IS PREMATURE.

THE MAN AND WOMAN WERE EN ROUTE TO THE HOSPITAL WHEN ANOTHER CAR T-BONED THEM.

POLICE SAY THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE THAT HIT THE COUPLE'S CAR -

SPED OFF.AND HASN'T BEEN CAUGHT. Return to index of stories...


QUEEN ELIZABETH-VO


QUEEN ELIZABETH IS IN THE HOSPITAL.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE SAYS THE 86-YEAR-OLD BRITISH MONARCH WAS EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS OF GASTRO-ENTER-ITIS.

THE QUEEN IS HOLDING OFF ON HER OFFICIAL ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE COMING WEEK. INCLUDING AN UPCOMING TRIP TO ROME. Return to index of stories...


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TEASE TWO


Let's start there, all right. Start there.

DENNIS RODMAN FINDS COMMON GROUND BETWEEN PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND NORTH KOREAN LEADER KIM JONG UN.

STILL AHEAD ON NBC2.WHY HE THINKS TALKS BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES SHOULD BEGIN ON THE COURT. Return to index of stories...


A) RODMAN FOREIGN AFFAIRS-SOTVO


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GEN TRX-TRX


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FORECAST OPEN-CLIP


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FORECAST-WXWALL


THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.

IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.

After a very chilly and breezy Sunday across Southwest Florida, we're on track to see even colder temperatures from tonight into early Monday morning.

As our sky begins to clear through the overnight, temperatures will drop rather quickly with lows projected to reach the 30s and 40s. Our current thinking is that areas east of I-75 could drop as low as 35 so some communities may see very patchy frost. Those living within the urban corridor will see temperatures range from 41 to 46 degrees. After the wee hours of Monday the numbers warm up nicely. They'll be around 70 degrees. Compare that to what we experienced this past weekend because highs struggled to get in the 60s on Saturday and Sunday.

Monday's sky cover will be quite different, too. Instead of mostly cloudy skies with the occasional shower we will see nothing but sunshine.

These changes are setting the stage for the rest of the week as well. The sun's rays will win out Monday through Friday, and temperatures will gradually warm up. Rain chances will stay less than 10 percen. So expect a sunny, dry, and warmer week to come.

Wake up temperatures after Monday will be in the upper 40s to low 50s. Afternoon readings will be in the lower to upper 70s until the weekend. Next weekend the 80s will return!

Winds will come from the north tomorrow around 15 mph. This means if you hit the waters tomorrow you'll experience a light chop on the inland waters and the open seas will be around 2 to 4 feet. Return to index of stories...


WIENER MOBILE-VO


IF YOU'VE SEEN A GIANT HOTDOG ON WHEELS ROLLING AROUND SOUTHWEST FLORDIA,

IT'S OKAY WE HAVE TOO.

THE OSCAR MAYER WIENER MOBILE IS IN TOWN THROUGH TOMORROW.

HERE'S A LOOK AT IT TODAY AT THE PUBLIX ON LEE BOULEVARD IN LEHIGH ACRES.

GAMES, ACTIVITIES AND THE ICONIC WIENER WHISTLES!

THEIR MISSION - TO FIND RECRUITS TO DRIVE THE WIENER MOBILE.

ONLY TWELVE PEOPLE DRIVE THE SIX VEHICLES IN THE U-S. Return to index of stories...


BOEHNER ON SEQUESTER-VOWIPE


DESPITE DIRE PREDICTIONS, HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER SAYS NO ONE REALLY KNOWS WHAT THE IMPACT OF THE SEQUESTER WILL BE --

85-BILLION DOLLARS IN FORCED BUDGET CUTS.

BEFORE THE MARCH 1ST DEADLINE, BOTH SIDES RATCHETED UP THE RHETORIC. WARNING OF THE CONSEQUENCES IF A DEAL WAS NOT REACHED.

THOSE CUTS BECAME OFFICIAL ON FRIDAY AND WILL TAKE PLACE OVER THE NEXT SEVEN MONTHS.

NOW, PRESIDENT OBAMA SAYS NOT EVERYONE WILL FEEL THE PAIN OF THESE CUTS RIGHT AWAY. AND REPRESENTATIVE BOEHNER SAYS THE IMPACT IS HARD TO UNDERSTAND. Return to index of stories...


BOEHNER ON SEQUESTER-SOT OC


"The issue here is spending. spending is out of control. There are smarter ways to cut spending than the silly sequester that the president demanded. So we need to address the long-term spending problem. But we can't cut our way to prosperity. We also have to have real economic growth. American families wages aren't growing. They are being squeezed. And as a result, we've got to find a way through our tax code to promote more economic growth in our country."

HIS SOLUTION. CLOSING LOOPHOLES, BRINGING THE RATES DOWN FOR ALL AMERICANS, AND MAKING THE TAX CODE FAIRER. Return to index of stories...


TAMPA AIR FEST-OC TURN


WE'RE SEEING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECT OF THE SEQUESTER IN FLORIDA --

BUDGET CUTS FORCED MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE TO CANCEL ITS POPULAR SHOW FEATURING THE BLUE ANGLES.

OFFICIALS IN TAMPA SAID THE TWO-DAY SHOW IN APRIL HAD TO BE CANCELLED BECAUSE OF THE GOVERNMENT'S AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS THAT TOOK EFFECT FRIDAY.

THE SHOW USUALLY DRAWS NEARLY 100-THOUSAND SPECTATORS TO THE AREA. Return to index of stories...


RODMAN FOREIGN AFFAIRS-VOWIPE


NORTH KOREA INCREASED TENSIONS WITH THE U-S BY CONDUCTING AN UNDERGROUND NUCLEAR TEST LAST MONTH --

BUT THE GOVERNMENT IS PLAYING FRIENDLY WITH AT LEAST ONE AMERICAN.RETIRED BASKETBALL STAR DENNIS RODMAN.

THIS WEEK -- RODMAN BECAME THE FIRST AMERICAN KNOWN TO HAVE SPENT TIME WITH NORTH KOREAN LEADER KIM JONG UN.

AND TODAY RODMAN TOLD ABC NEWS WHERE PRESIDENT OBAMA AND KIM JONG UN CAN FIND COMMON GROUND. Return to index of stories...


RODMAN FOREIGN AFFAIRS-SOTVO


Dennis Rodman/Fmr Basketball Player

The one thing i said to him, we talked about -- if you see the clips or whatever, he loves basketball. And i said the same thing, I said Obama loves basketball. Let's start there, all right. Start there. If you see the quotes in the papers he says that. He says that about sports. Both of you guys love basketball so much.

RODMAN AND KIM JONG UN WATCHED AN EXHIBITION GAME TOGETHER THIS WEEK. Return to index of stories...


SPACE X ISS-VOTOPS


TAKE A LOOK AT THIS --

HIGH ABOVE EARTH TODAY.THE SPACE-X DRAGON CARGO CAPSULE DOCKED WITH THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION.

YOU CAN SEE DRAGON HOOKING UP WITH THE PORT ON THE HARMONY MODULE SUNDAY MORNING.

THE CAPSULE IS CARRYING MORE THAN 12-HUNDRED POUNDS OF SUPPLIES FOR THE I-S-S CREW. Return to index of stories...


HOOTERS HLF MARATHON-VO


THOUSANDS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDIANS LACED UP THEIR RUNNING SHOES FOR THE ANNUAL HOOTERS HALF MARATHON.

THIS IS THE SIXTH YEAR FOR THE RACE.

HOOTERS RESTAURANTS AND THE FORT MYERS TRACK CLUB TEAMED UP TO ORGANIZE THE RACE IN SUPPORT OF THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER.

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HOOTERS HLF MARATHON-SOTVO


Frank Vecchione, Runner

02:02 "I'm running the Hooters Half Marathon it's a great event it's my third time running it."

EVENT ORGANIZERS TELLS US THEIR GOAL THIS YEAR WAS 50-THOUSAND DOLLARS

SINCE IT'S CREATION THE EVENT HAS RAISED MORE THAN 120-THOUSAND DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


TEASE SPORTS-2-SHOT


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A)-VOTOPS


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SPORTS OPEN-CLIP


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BERNARD THOMPSON-ONCAM


WHEN F-G-C-U GUARD BERNARD THOMPSON WAS EJECTED LAST NIGHT FOLLOWING TWO FLAGRANT FOUL CALLS. WE THOUGHT HE MAY BE SUSPENDED FOR THE EAGLES' FIRST GAME IN THE ATLANTIC SUN TOURNAMENT.

BUT LEAGUE OFFICIALS TOLD THE EAGLES THIS MORNING THAT THOMPSON WON'T FACE ANY SUSPENSION. Return to index of stories...


THOMPSON WON'T BE SUSPENDED-VOTOPS


F-G-C-U HEAD COACH ANDY ENFIELD AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR KEN KAVANAGH BOTH RECEIVED EMAILS FROM THE LEAGUE THIS MORNING.

THEY WERE TOLD THAT THE OFFICIALS MADE THE INCORRECT CALL TWICE: BOTH FLAGRANT FOULS SHOULD HAVE JUST BEEN CALLED PERSONAL FOULS.

UNDER RULE. AN EJECTION FOLLOWING TWO FLAGRANT FOULS WOULD RESULT IN A ONE-GAME SUSPENSION.

BUT SINCE THE FLAGRANT FOUL CALLS HAVE BEEN OVERTURNED, THOMPSON IS GOOD TO GO FOR THE EAGLES NEXT GAME: THEIR A-SUN TOURNEY OPENER. Return to index of stories...


FGCU MEN'S AND WOMEN'S MATCHUPS-CGTOPS


THE EAGLE MEN ARE THE NUMBER TWO SEED IN THE A-SUN TOURNEY.

THEY OPEN UP AGAINST U-N-F ON WEDNESDAY AT TWO-THIRTY P-M.

THE EAGLE WOMEN ARE THE TOP SEED.

THEIR FIRST GAME: KENNESAW STATE. WEDNESDAY AT NOON. Return to index of stories...


FGCU SENIOR NIGHT-VOTOPS


LAST NIGHT. AN EMOTIONAL ONE FOR A PAIR OF MEN'S PLAYERS WHO'VE SEEN THEIR TEAM COME A LONG WAY IN THEIR TIME AT F-G-C-U.

BISHOP VEROT GRAD EDDIE MURRAY AND FELLOW SENIOR SHERWOOD BROWN GOT A NICE HAND AFTER THEIR FINAL GAME ON THE ALICO ARENA FLOOR. Return to index of stories...


MURRAY BROWN REAX-SOTTOPS


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HEAT KNICKS-VOTOPS


THE MIAMI HEAT LOST TO THE NEW YORK KNICKS IN THEIR FIRST TWO MEETINGS THIS YEAR.

BUT GOT SOME SUNDAY AFTERNOON REVENGE.

MIAMI TRAILED BY 16 POINTS. BUT STORMED BACK. LEBRON JAMES WITH THE BIG THREE.

AND THEN THE BIG JAM TO ICE IT.

MIAMI WINS, 99-93. TIES A FRANCHISE RECORD WITH ITS 14TH STRAIGHT VICTORY. Return to index of stories...


CAL RIPKEN NEXT SUNDAY-VO IN PLASMA


THE LAST TIME I SAW CAL RIPKEN JUNIOR. HE RANDOMLY WALKED OUT OF AN ELEVATOR AT THE LOCATION OF MY WEDDING RECEPTION.

THE NEXT TIME I SEE HIM COULD BE NEXT SUNDAY.

THE HALL OF FAMER WILL THROW OUT THE FIRST PITCH AT THE RAYS/RED SOX SPRING TRAINING GAME AT CHARLOTTE SPORTS PARK ON MARCH TENTH.

HE'LL ALSO BE SIGNING COPIES OF HIS NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK. Return to index of stories...


RAYS TWINS-VOTOPS


SHARP ISN'T A STRONG ENOUGH WORD FOR DAVID PRICE'S PITCHING PERFORMANCE FOR THE RAYS AGAINST THE TWINS TODAY.

HE WAS OUTSTANDING. GETS JOSH WILLINGHAM SWINGING. PRICE STRUCK OUT FIVE IN THREE SHUTOUT INNINGS.

ONCE HE CAME OUT. TWINS HIT THE SCOREBOARD. TREVOR PLOUFFE WITH THE R-B-I SINGLE IN THE FOURTH. 1-0 MINNESOTA.

RAYS TIED IT LATER THAT INNING. JAMES LONEY DOING THIS HONORS.

RAYS WIN, 7-2. PRICE CLEARLY WASN'T MESSING AROUND OUT THERE. Return to index of stories...


PRICE REAX-SOTTOPS


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RED SOX YANKEES-VOTOPS


THE LATEST EDITION OF YANKEES/RED SOX- SPRING TRAINING STYLE. TAKING PLACE AT JET BLUE PARK.

MIKE NAPOLI. MAKING HIS MARK. CRUSHING THIS HOMER IN THE SECOND. 1-0 SOX. NAPOLI LOOKING GREAT IN JUST HIS SECOND GAME OF THE SPRING.

RYAN DEMPSTER. ON HIS GAME, TOO. ALLOWING JUST ONE INFIELD HIT IN THREE INNINGS OF WORK.

YANKEES END UP WITH THE WIN, 5-2.

SOX MANAGER JOHN FARRELL. IMPRESSED WITH MR. NAPOLI. Return to index of stories...


FARRELL POST-SOTTOPS


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FGCU BASEBALL MANHATTAN-VOTOPS


F-G-C-U BASEBALL. LOOKING TO MAKE IT THREE WINS IN FOUR GAMES AGAINST MANHATTAN THIS WEEKEND.

SCORELESS IN THE 5TH. STARTER BRANDON BIXLER WAS MASTERFUL.

FINALLY IN THE 6TH. EAGLES BREAK THROUGH. NICK RIVERA RIPS ONE TO THE GAP. SCORES MICHAEL SUCHY.

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HONDA GOLF-VOTOPS


GEORGE MCNEILL HAD A ROUGH FINAL ROUND AT THE HONDA CLASSIC. SHOOTING FIVE OVER.

MICHAEL THOMPSON DID NOT.

HE WINS BY TWO AT NINE UNDER PAR.

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BLACKHAWKS RUN STREAK TO 22-VOTOPS


THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS' 21-GAME POINT STREAK IN SERIOUS JEOPARDY IN DETROIT.

DOWN ONE WITH JUST OVER TWO MINUTES TO PLAY. PATRICK KANE. WANTS THE STREAK TO CONTINUE. POWER PLAY GOAL SENDS IT TO O-T.

WE'D GO TO A SHOOTOUT. HERE'S THE ONLY GOAL OF IT. FROM KANE AGAIN.

HAWKS WIN, 2-1. THE STREAK. NOW AT 22 GAMES. Return to index of stories...


CLOSE-4SHOT


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