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ANCHOR SUPERS TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX
DIRECTORS PAGE TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI
SPECIAL OPEN-SOT DEPUTY INVOLVED CRASH-OC-SS
NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIP DEPUTY INVOLVED CRASH-NEWSROOM
GOOD MORNING-OMNITOPS-ANIBOX DEPUTY INVOLVED CRASH-VOTOPS
6:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP DEPUTY INVOLVED CRASH-SOT
6:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX CENTER DEPUTY INVOLVED CRASH-ONCAM
TRAFFIC ALERT-CLIP BREAKING FIRE-TRXTOPS-OC
TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI POPE PRE CONCLAVE-TRXTOPS-VO
POPE PRE CONCLAVE-TRXTOPS-VO OR SATLIVELOOK POPE PRE CONCLAVE-(2)SOTVO
ROYAL STOMACH BUG-OC-TRX-VO SEQUESTER LATEST-TRXTOPS-VO
SEQUESTER SHOCK-OC-TRX-VIDBOX SEQUESTER LATEST-SOTVO
WEALTHY FAMILIES TAXES-HALFSCRN RVL POTUS WALMART-ONCAM
FL SINKHOLE DEMO-TRXTOPS-SOTVO BURKE INVESTIGATION-OC-SS-VO
NEW GAS PRICES-TRXTOPS-CG-BNR PAKISTAN DEADLY BLAST-TRXTOPS-VO
METRO PARKWAY PROJECT-TRXTOPS-SS-VO RODMAN KIM JONG UN-OC-VO
DEPUTY INVOLVED FATAL-OC-SS-VO QUARTER HOUR PUSH-2SHOT
KERRY MIDEAST TRIP-TRXTOPS-VO FIRST ALERT DOPPLER TEASE-OMNI
CASEY ANTHONY IN COURT-TRXTOPS-VIDBOX BREAK FOUR 6:38:53 AM
MISSING ADULT-TRXTOPS-SS-SS 6:42 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP
MARION CO BRUSH FIRE-TRXTOPS-VO-WIPE 6:42 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL
FLAGLER FIRE-VOTOPS-SS TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX
QUARTER HOUR PUSH-2SHOT-VO TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI
FORECAST TEASE-OMNI TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP
BREAK ONE 6:09:48 BREAKING FIRE-OCTRX-VO-MITTO
6:12 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP TODDLER CURED OF HIV-OC-TRX-VO
6:12 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL WOMAN DIES NO CPR-OC-VO
TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX KENTUCKY CRASH-OC-VO
TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI METRO PROJECT-OC-SS-FLY
TRAFFIC ALERT BILLBOARD-CLIP METRO PROJECT-REMLIVE
PARENTS DIE IN CRASH, BABY LIVES-OC-VO METRO PROJECT-(2) SS-VO
ALCATRAZ TRIATHALON DEATH-ONCAM METRO PROJECT-REMLIVE
VOTING RIGHTS MARCH-NATSVOTOPS VEGAS TAXI STRIKE-ONCAM
ANOTHER WINTER STORM-OC-TRX-VIDBOX WHAT'S TRENDING 2DAY-SS-SOTVO
RED CROSS TORNADO APP-TRXTOPS-VIDBOX COVERAGE PROMISE-2SHOT
SPRING BREAK COLD-OC-VO BREAK FIVE 6:49:12 AM
SPRING BREAK COLD-SOTVO 6:52 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP
IDITAROD BEGINS-TRXTOPS-VO 6:52 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL
FEMALE PRO NFL COMBINE-OC-VO TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP
FEMALE PRO NFL COMBINE-SOTVO TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI
TEASE TOSS TO BREAK-2SHOT TODAY SHOW TEASE-BNR SOTTOPS
BREAK TWO 6:18:05 BREAKING-CLIP
6:22 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP COLLIER DEADLY FIRE-VOTOPS-MITTO
6:22 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL TS PICKING THE NEXT POPE-VOTOPS
TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP TS SEQUESTER SHOCK-VOTOPS
TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI TS FL SINKHOLE DEMO-VOTOPS
SPACE X ARRIVES-TRXTOPS-VO TS DEPUTY INVOLVED FATAL-SSTOPS-VO
SONIC BOOMS-2SHOT-CG-2SH TS KERRY MIDEAST TRIP-VOTOPS
CROSS TALK 4 SHOT-4-SHOT TS QUEEN STOMACH BUG-VOTOPS
FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY-SSTOPS TS CASEY ANTHONY IN COURT-VOTOPS
BREAK THREE 6:27:03 AM TS GAS PRICES-CGTOPS
HL2) WX HEADLINE-TRX-OMNI TS METRO PARKWAY PROJECT-SSTOPS-VO
HL1) POPE PRE CONCLAVE-TRX-VO TS POTUS WALMART-ONCAM
HL3) SEQUESTER-TRX-SOTVO TS ANOTHER WINTER STORM-VOTOPS
NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIPTOPS DAYPLANNER FORECAST-OMNI
GOOD MORNING-OMNITOPS-ANIBOX FINAL TRAFFIC-TRAFFICCAM
6:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP GOODBYE-4-SHOT
6:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX CENTER  


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DIRECTORS PAGE


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SPECIAL OPEN-SOT


DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW

Cardinals Meet in Rome

DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW

Sequester Shock

DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW

Sinkhole Demolition

DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---

CARDINALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET IN ROME THIS MORNING.

AND SELECTING A NEW POPE ISN'T THE ONLY HOT TOPIC.

PLUS, SEQUESTER SHOCK.

"Someone took their ball away so nobody wants to play."

WHITE FLASH

"I know in my house, when my budget gets tight, I stop spending."

WHAT HAPPENS NOW THAT BILLIONS IN BUDGET CUTS HAVE KICKED IN?

AND, DEMOLITION RESUMES TODAY AFTER A SINKHOLE SWALLOWS A MAN.

fl sinkhole demolition

WHEN CREWS EXPECT TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE OPEN HOLE.

NBC-2 NEWS TODAY STARTS NOW. Return to index of stories...


NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIP


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GOOD MORNING-OMNITOPS-ANIBOX


GOOD MONDAY MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!

TAKE A LIVE LOOK RIGHT NOW AT CURRENT TEMPERATURES.

IT'S CHILLY OUT THERE. 30'S AND 40'S ON THE MAP.

NBC-2 CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB IS TRACKING IT ALL FOR US.

HALEY GOOD MORNING!

A HOT CUP OF COFFEE OR TEA IS GREAT THIS MORNING. Return to index of stories...


6:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP


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6:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX CENTER


Today's Weather Story

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.

CHILLY START TO A MILD DAY

It is a cold start to the work week. Temperatures are starting in the 30s and 40s across Southwest Florida. Through the day, we'll see a good amount of sunshine, winds from the north around 15 mph and we'll warm near 70 degrees. That is a bit more mild than what we felt through the weekend with the highs the past few days staying in the 60s. Through the week, we'll see a mix of sun and clouds…some days with more sunshine and some days a few more clouds. For tomorrow, we're going to start with temperatures in the 40s and 50s to warm up into the upper 70s. From Wednesday through Friday, highs will be in the low to mid 70s. As you look ahead to the weekend plans, you can expect temperatures to warm into the lower 80s. Overall, this looks like a pretty nice week. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC ALERT-CLIP


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TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI


ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT

TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.

EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.

THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT. Return to index of stories...


POPE PRE CONCLAVE-TRXTOPS-VO OR SATLIVELOOK


DEVELOPING RIGHT. WE ARE TRACKING THE PROGRESS TO FINDING A NEW POPE.

THE FIRST PRE CONCLAVE MEETING IS HAPPENING THIS MORNING.

CARDINALS BEGAN GATHERING IN ROME OVERNIGHT, TO DISCUSS SOME OF THE PROBLEMS FACING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

TOPPING THE AGENDA: VATICAN SCANDALS, BENEDICT'S REMARKABLE DECISION TO RESIGN AND EFFORTS TO KEEP CHRISTIANITY RELEVANT IN TODAY'S WORLD. Return to index of stories...


ROYAL STOMACH BUG-OC-TRX-VO


DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW --- A ROYAL STOMACH BUG.

NBC-2 IS TRACKING THE CONDITION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH, AFTER SHE WAS ADMITTED TO THE HOSPITAL FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A DECADE.

THE MONARCH WAS ADMITTED TO A HOSPITAL IN LONDON SUNDAY. AFTER SHOWING SYMPTOMS OF GASTROENTERITIS.

THE 86-YEAR-OLD QUEEN IS SAID TO BE IN GOOD SPIRITS, AND HER CONDITION IS NOT DETERIORATING. Return to index of stories...


SEQUESTER SHOCK-OC-TRX-VIDBOX


NEW RIGHT NOW AS YOU WAKE UP.

IT'S BEING CALLED SEQUESTER SHOCK:

WHAT HAPPENS NOW THAT BILLIONS IN BUDGET CUTS HAVE KICKED IN?

THIS MORNING THERE IS NO TIMETABLE ON WHEN CONGRESS MAY BE ABLE TO FIX THESE CUTS NOW ALREADY IN PLACE.

SINCE SIGNING THE ORDER, PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS BEEN ON THE PHONE WITH LAWMAKERS TRYING TO REVERSE IT.

THIS MORNING, THERE'S NO SIGN OF COMPROMISE, BUT THE TWO SIDES ARE TALKING. Return to index of stories...


WEALTHY FAMILIES TAXES-HALFSCRN RVL


THIS MORNING THERE'S A LOT OF TALK ABOUT HOW BIG OF A TAX BILL IS FAIR.

NEW ANALYSIS SHOWS WEALTHY FAMILIES ARE PAYING SOME OF THEIR BIGGEST FEDERAL TAX BILLS IN DECADES.

EVEN AS THE REST OF THE POPULATION CONTINUES TO PAY AT HISTORICALLY LOW RATES.

FOR 2013, FAMILIES WITH INCOMES IN THE TOP 20 PERCENT OF THE NATION,

WILL PAY AN AVERAGE OF 27 POINT 2 PERCENT OF THEIR INCOME IN FEDERAL TAXES, ACCORDING TO THE TAX POLICY CENTER.

THE TOP 1 PERCENT WILL PAY AN AVERAGE OF 35 AND A HALF PERCENT.

THOSE TAX RATES ARE AMONG THE HIGHEST SINCE 1979.

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FL SINKHOLE DEMO-TRXTOPS-SOTVO


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TODAY ENGINEERS HOPE TO GET A CLEAR VIEW OF THE GIANT CRATER THAT SWALLOWED JEFF BUSH LAST WEEK.

HIS BODY HAS STILL NOT BEEN FOUND.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AUTHORITIES SAY CREWS WILL PUT UP A FENCE AROUND THE FLORIDA HOME.

CREWS WILL ALSO RESUME DEMOLITION ON THE HOUSE WHEN THE SUNS COMES UP.

WE'VE LEARNED, AFTER THE HOME IS COMPLETELY KNOCKED DOWN, CREWS WILL CLEAR AS MUCH DEBRIS AS POSSIBLE TO ALLOW OFFICIALS AND ENGINEERS TO SEE THE SINKHOLE IN THE OPEN. Return to index of stories...


NEW GAS PRICES-TRXTOPS-CG-BNR


NEW RIGHT NOW ---

NBC-2 TRACKING THE LATEST GAS PRICES OVERNIGHT AND TAKE A LOOK ---

HERE ARE THE BRAND NEW AVERAGES ---

IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IT'S $3.86 FOR A GALLON O REGULAR UNLEADED.

IN FLORIDA IT'S $3.82.

AND NATIONALLY ITS $3.75.

CHECK AND COMPARE PRICES ANYTIME AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, CLICK ON PUMP PATROL. Return to index of stories...


METRO PARKWAY PROJECT-TRXTOPS-SS-VO


A HEADS UP FOR LEE COUNTY DRIVERS THIS MORNING.

A NBC-2 TRAFFIC ALERT. TODAY CREWS START WORK THAT WILL EXPAND METRO PARKWAY TO SIX LANES.

THAT MEANS YOU WILL SEE DETORUES AND CLOSURES STARTING TODAY.

YOU ARE ASKED TO PAY ATTENTION IN THE CONSTRUCTION ZONES.

THE PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO BE DONE IN SUMMER 2015. Return to index of stories...


DEPUTY INVOLVED FATAL-OC-SS-VO


STILL A LOT OF QUESTIONS REMAIN AFTER A LOCAL COUPLE ARE KILLED IN A DEPUTY RELATED CAR ACCIDENT SUNDAY MORNING.

WE HAVE NEWS INFORMATION ON JOHN AND MARILYN STEFFEN. THEIR FRIENDS TELL NBC2 THE COUPLE WAS HEADING TO CHURCH YESTERDAY MORNING WHEN THE CRASH HAPPENED.

THE COUPLE DIED AFTER INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY PULLED OUT FROM MISSISSPPI AVENUE ONTO PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.

AT THE SAME TIME. TWO LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES WERE RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY CALL.

F-H-P SAYS THE DEPUTIES DID HAVE THEIR LIGHTS ON. WITNESSES SAY THEY DIDN'T HEAR ANY SIRENS

F-H-P INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY WILL BE LOOKING INTO THAT. Return to index of stories...


KERRY MIDEAST TRIP-TRXTOPS-VO


TAKING ALOOK AHEAD TODAY,

SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY IS FOCUSING ON SYRIA AND IRAN.

AFTER A STOP IN EGYPT MR. KERRY STOPPED BY SAUDI ARABIA, THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATE, AND QATAR. Return to index of stories...


CASEY ANTHONY IN COURT-TRXTOPS-VIDBOX


DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW.

ALL EYES WILL BE ON A FEDERAL COURTHOUSE IN TAMPA TODAY.

CASEY ANTHONY WILL BE THERE THIS AFTERNOON.

THE JUDGE SAYS SHE MUST APPEAR IN COURT FOR HER BANKRUPTCY HEARING

SHE FILED FOR CHAPTER SEVEN BANKRUPTCY, CLAIMING TO HAVE ABOUT ELEVEN-HUNDRED DOLLARS IN ASSETS AND 792-THOUSAND DOLLAR IN LIABILITIES.

CAMERAS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE FEDERAL COURT, SO THE HEARING WILL NOT BE RECORDED. Return to index of stories...


MISSING ADULT-TRXTOPS-SS-SS


DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?

THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS 23 YEAR OLD LOUIS TOTH WAS LAST SEEN FEBRUARY 28TH LEAVING THE THE SMOKEY PHANTOM HOOKAH LOUNGE IN PORT CHARLOTTE.

WE'VE LEARNED HE'S THE CO-OWNER THERE.

HE WAS LAST SEEN DRIVING HIS CAR, A 2002 RED FORD FOCUS.

HE HAD ON ORANGE BOARD SHORTS AND A T-SHIRT THAT SAID "ARMY STRONG."

HE ALSO HAS SEVERAL TATTOOS.

CALL AUTHORITIES IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT HIS DISAPPEARANCE. Return to index of stories...


MARION CO BRUSH FIRE-TRXTOPS-VO-WIPE


DEVELOPING NOW, WE ARE MONITORING A BRUSH FIRE THAT'S BURNING IN MARION COUNTY FLORIDA.

IT'S ABOUT 500 ACRES RIGHT NOW. FIRE OFFICIALS ARE TELLIG US ABOUT 15 HOMES ARE IN DANGER.

FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPERS CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE AREA FOR VISIBILITY ISSUES. Return to index of stories...


FLAGLER FIRE-VOTOPS-SS


AND IN FLAGLER COUNTY ---

A VOLUNTARY EVACUATION HAS BEEN LIFTED, AS FIREFIGHTERS WORK TO FULLY CONTAIN AN ERRATIC FIRE THAT CONSUMED WIDE SWATHS OF LAND WEST OF INTERSTATE 95.

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MAP -- SHOWING THE FIRE LOCATIONS.

IT BURNED ABOUT 11-HUNDRED ACRES ALONG THE VOLUSIA-FLAGLER COUNTY LINE AND IS MORE THAN 85 PERCENT CONTAINED.

IN MARION COUNTY, 10 HOMES HAVE BEEN LOST, 11 HUNTING CABINS WERE DAMAGED AND THREE ABANDONED STRUCTURES, DESTROYED. Return to index of stories...


QUARTER HOUR PUSH-2SHOT-VO


ANOTHER WINTER STORM IS ON THE WAY --- NBC-2 IS TRACKING ITS PATH.

PLUS, WATCH THE FIRST WOMAN TO TRY OUT AT A PRO FOOTBALL COMBINE. AND WHY IT WAS CUT SHORT. Time now _____ Return to index of stories...


FORECAST TEASE-OMNI


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BREAK ONE 6:09:48


HIT TIME 6:09:48

LENTH 2:27 Return to index of stories...


6:12 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP


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6:12 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL


Full Forecast

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.

CHILLY START TO A MILD DAY

It is a cold start to the work week. Temperatures are starting in the 30s and 40s across Southwest Florida. Through the day, we'll see a good amount of sunshine, winds from the north around 15 mph and we'll warm near 70 degrees. That is a bit more mild than what we felt through the weekend with the highs the past few days staying in the 60s. Through the week, we'll see a mix of sun and clouds…some days with more sunshine and some days a few more clouds. For tomorrow, we're going to start with temperatures in the 40s and 50s to warm up into the upper 70s. From Wednesday through Friday, highs will be in the low to mid 70s. As you look ahead to the weekend plans, you can expect temperatures to warm into the lower 80s. Overall, this looks like a pretty nice week. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX


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TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI


ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?

TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.

EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.

THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC ALERT BILLBOARD-CLIP


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PARENTS DIE IN CRASH, BABY LIVES-OC-VO


THIS MORNING A PREMATURE BABY FIGHTS FOR LIFE, AFTER ITS PARENTS WERE KILLED IN A CAR CRASH.

AND NOW POLICE IN NEW YORK CITY ARE LOOKING FOR THE DRIVER OF A BMW WHO FLED THE SCENE.

A PREGNANT MOTHER AND HER HUSBAND WERE KILLED IN THE CRASH.

THEY WERE ON THEIR WAY TO A HOSPITAL OVER THE WEEKEND.

THE NEWBORN SURVIVED VIA C-SECTION.

THAT CHILD IS IN SERIOUS CONDITION THIS MORNING. Return to index of stories...


ALCATRAZ TRIATHALON DEATH-ONCAM


TRAGEDY AT A TRIATHLON THIS WEEKEND.

WE'VE LEARNED A 46 YEAR OLD TEXAS MAN DIED IN THE FRIGID WATERS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY. JUST MOMENTS AFTER THE START OF THE "ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ TRIATHLON."

OFFICIALS BELIEVE HE DIED OF A HEART ATTACK.

THE DEATH IS THE FIRST IN THE 33-YEAR HISTORY OF THE EVENT. Return to index of stories...


VOTING RIGHTS MARCH-NATSVOTOPS


nats of march

AS WE AWAIT THE SUPREME COURT RULING ON THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT,

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE MARCH ACROSS AN ALABAMA BRIDGE TO COMMEMORATE A TURNING POINT IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT.

VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND OTHERS WERE THERE FOR THE ANNUAL "BRIDGE CROSSING JUBILEE" ON SUNDAY.

IT WAS THE MARCH OF 1965 WHEN VOTING RIGHTS ACTIVISTS WERE BEATEN BY STATE TROOPERS AS THEY BEGAN A MARCH TO MONTGOMERY. AN EVENT KNOWN AS "BLOODY SUNDAY".

THE 50-MILE MARCH PROMPTED CONGRESS TO PASS THE "VOTING RIGHTS ACT". Return to index of stories...


ANOTHER WINTER STORM-OC-TRX-VIDBOX


DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW.

ANOTHER BLAST OF WINTER WEATHER IS IN THE FORECAST THIS MORNING ---

NBC-2 IS TRACKING WINTER WEATHER FROM IN NORTH DAKOTA, MINNESOTA AND IOWA.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY.

THE STORM IS EXPECTED TO DUMP UP TO A FOOT OF SNOW IN NORTH DAKOTA, IOWA AND THE THE TWIN CITIES. Return to index of stories...


RED CROSS TORNADO APP-TRXTOPS-VIDBOX


HAPPENING TODAY --- THE AMERICAN RED CROSS WILL LAUNCH A TORNADO APP.

IT'S FREE AND AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.

THE APP WILL GIVE iPHONE, iPAD AND ANDROID USERS INSTANT ACCESS TO LOCAL AND REAL-TIME TORNADO SAFETY INFORMATION.

WE'VE PUT THE LINK ON OUR WEBSITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS. Return to index of stories...


SPRING BREAK COLD-OC-VO


IT'S TOO COLD TO SWIM AT THE BEACH --- AND THIS MORNING THAT'S ACTUALLY GOOD NEWS FOR BUSINESS.

THIS UNUSUAL MARCH WEATHER WITH TEMPS IN THE 50'S AND 60'S ISN'T BOTHERING SOME VACATIONERS.

AND THAT'S GOOD FOR BUSINESSES.

THEY'RE SEEING AN UPTICK IN EATING AND SHOPPING -

BECAUSE IT'S TOO COLD TO GET IN THAT WATER. Return to index of stories...


SPRING BREAK COLD-SOTVO


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

ACCORDING TO THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-

DURING PEAK SPRING BREAK SEASON, THE FORT MYERS BEACH POPULATION SWELLS TEN FOLD, TO 65 THOUSAND. Return to index of stories...


IDITAROD BEGINS-TRXTOPS-VO


IT'S THE SECOND DAY OF ALASKA'S IDITAROD TRAIL SLED DOG RACE.

SIXTY FIVE TEAMS LEFT FROM WILLOW ALASKA YESTERDAY, EN ROUTE TO THE FINISH LINE 1-THOUSAND MILES AWAY IN NOME.

MUSHERS WILL FACE TEMPERATURES THAT CAN PLUNGE TO 50 BELOW.

AND MANY TEAMS WILL DROP OUT LONG BEFORE THEY REACH THE FINISH LINE.

THE WINNER EARNS A NEW TRUCK AND $50-THOUSAND 400 DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


FEMALE PRO NFL COMBINE-OC-VO


28-YEAR-OLD LAUREN SILBERMAN BECAME THE FIRST WOMAN TO TRY OUT FOR THE NFL.

SHE SIGNED UP AND GAVE IT HER BEST KICKS AT THE NEW YORK JETS STADIUM, BUT CAME UP FAR TOO SHORT.

SHE MADE TWO POOR KICKOFF ATTEMPTS AND AGGRAVATED A QUADRICEP INJURY.

SHE SPOKE WITH REPORTERS AFTER HER ATTEMPTS. Return to index of stories...


FEMALE PRO NFL COMBINE-SOTVO


"I've always been an athlete, I've always been a gamer and when I had the opportunity to be in the NFL, one of the world's most competitive leagues, I absolutely had to take the chance."

SILBERMAN GRADUATED FROM M-I-T AND PLAYED CLUB-LEVEL SOCCER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN.

TO TRY OUT AT AN N-F-L REGIONAL COMBINE, A PERSON MUST PAY A 275-DOLLAR FEE.

THE N-F-L SAYS THERE IS NO VETTING PROCESS FOR THE COMBINES. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TOSS TO BREAK-2SHOT


DID YOU FEEL THE EARTH SHAKE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA OVER THE WEEKEND?

WE GOT A LOT OF COMMENTS FROM OUR VIEWERS ABOUT THIS AND WE HAVE SOME ANSWERS FOR YOU NEXT. Return to index of stories...


BREAK TWO 6:18:05


HIT TIME 6:18:05AM

LENGTH 3:00 Return to index of stories...


6:22 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP


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6:22 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL


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.

CHILLY START TO A MILD DAY

It is a cold start to the work week. Temperatures are starting in the 30s and 40s across Southwest Florida. Through the day, we'll see a good amount of sunshine, winds from the north around 15 mph and we'll warm near 70 degrees. That is a bit more mild than what we felt through the weekend with the highs the past few days staying in the 60s. Through the week, we'll see a mix of sun and clouds…some days with more sunshine and some days a few more clouds. For tomorrow, we're going to start with temperatures in the 40s and 50s to warm up into the upper 70s. From Wednesday through Friday, highs will be in the low to mid 70s. As you look ahead to the weekend plans, you can expect temperatures to warm into the lower 80s. Overall, this looks like a pretty nice week. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP


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TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI


ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?

TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.

EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.

THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT. Return to index of stories...


SPACE X ARRIVES-TRXTOPS-VO


THIS MORNING, A PRIVATE SUPPLY MISSION TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION HAS BEEN SALVAGED.

SPACEX'S UNMANNED DRAGON CAPSULE ARRIVED AT THE ORBITING OUTPOST YESTERDAY MORNING WITH MORE THAN A TON OF SUPPLIES.

A PROBLEM WITH DRAGON'S THRUSTERS SHORTLY AFTER THE LAUNCH HAS BEEN FIXED.

STATION ASTRONAUTS USED A ROBOT ARM TO GRAB DRAGON AND PULL IT IN. Return to index of stories...


SONIC BOOMS-2SHOT-CG-2SH


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

LOUD BOOMS IN EAST NAPLES. DOWN TO MARCO ISLAND.

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

ONE VIEWER WROTE: "JUST FELT A SONIC BOOM, HEARD IT ON MARCO ISLAND. HOUSE WINDOWS SHOOK FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS."

ANOTHER WROTE: "THERE WERE TWO LOUD BOOMS THAT SHOOK MY HOUSE. MY DOGS WERE GOING CRAZY."

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

BUT NO EARTHQUAKES WERE OFFICIALLY DOCUMENTED YESTERDAY.

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...


CROSS TALK 4 SHOT-4-SHOT


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FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY-SSTOPS


TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.

THIS IS CATHERINE COOK OF PORT CHARLOTTE.

GREAT TO SEE YOU - THANKS FOR WATCHING AND CONNECTING WITH US ON OUR NBC2 NEWS FACEBOOK PAGE.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LIKE US - AND YOU COULD BE NEXT!

CATHERINE - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY! Return to index of stories...


BREAK THREE 6:27:03 AM


HIT TIME 6:27:03

LENGTH 2:37 Return to index of stories...


HL2) WX HEADLINE-TRX-OMNI


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HL1) POPE PRE CONCLAVE-TRX-VO


PLUS, FINDING A SUCCESSOR TO BENEDICT THE 16TH.

PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD ARE CLOSELY WATCHING THE DECISION -- THIS MORNING, THE LATEST FROM ROME. Return to index of stories...


HL3) SEQUESTER-TRX-SOTVO


/ Sen. Minority Leader

"I haven't heard a single Senate Republican say they would be willing to raise a dime in taxes."

Ohio

"He got his tax hikes. It's time to cut spending and every American knows it."

BIG BUDGET CUTS KNOWN AS "SEQUESTRATION". ARE A REALITY TODAY.

NBC-2 TRACKING THE LATEST, AS WE FACE WEEK ONE OF A MUCH TIGHTER FEDERAL BUDGET. Return to index of stories...


NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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GOOD MORNING-OMNITOPS-ANIBOX


GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!

YOU ARE WAKING UP TO QUITE A CHILLY MORNING.

HERE'S A LIVE LOOK AT CURRENT TEMPERATURES.

AND THIS IS EVEN COLDER THAN YESTERDAY ---

NBC-2 CHIEF METEOLROGIST HALEY WEBB IS TRACKING THE CHILL IN THE NBC-2 FIRST ALERT STORM TRACKING CENTER, HALEY. Return to index of stories...


6:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP


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6:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX CENTER


Today's Weather Story

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.

CHILLY START TO A MILD DAY

It is a cold start to the work week. Temperatures are starting in the 30s and 40s across Southwest Florida. Through the day, we'll see a good amount of sunshine, winds from the north around 15 mph and we'll warm near 70 degrees. That is a bit more mild than what we felt through the weekend with the highs the past few days staying in the 60s. Through the week, we'll see a mix of sun and clouds…some days with more sunshine and some days a few more clouds. For tomorrow, we're going to start with temperatures in the 40s and 50s to warm up into the upper 70s. From Wednesday through Friday, highs will be in the low to mid 70s. As you look ahead to the weekend plans, you can expect temperatures to warm into the lower 80s. Overall, this looks like a pretty nice week. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX


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TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI


ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT

TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.

ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.

THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT. Return to index of stories...


DEPUTY INVOLVED CRASH-OC-SS


NEW INFORMATION THIS MORNING ABOUT 2 PEOPLE WHO DIED IN A CAR CRASH SUNDAY MORNING.

A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY CRUISER WAS INVOLVED IN THE CRASH.

FRIENDS OF THE VICTIMS TELL US 84-YEAR-OLD JOHN STEFFEN, AND HIS WIFE MARILYN, WERE HEADED TO CHURCH WHEN THEY DIED IN THAT ACCIDENT.

ACCORDING TO FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL, TWO DEPUTIES WERE RESPONDING TO A 9-1-1 CALL WHEN THE STEFFENS PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THEM. Return to index of stories...


DEPUTY INVOLVED CRASH-NEWSROOM


ACCORDING TO FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL, TWO DEPUTIES WERE RESPONDING TO A 9-1-1 CALL WHEN THE STEFFENS PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THEM. Return to index of stories...


DEPUTY INVOLVED CRASH-VOTOPS


INVESTIGATORS SAY THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED HERE, WHEN THEY PULLED OUT FROM MISSISSPPI AVENUE ONTO PALM BEACH BOULEVARD AS THE DEPUTIES WERE DRIVING THROUGH THE AREA.

F-H-P SAYS THE DEPUTIES HAD THEIR LIGHTS ON, BUT WITNESSES SAY THEY DIDN'T HEAR ANY SIRENS

THIS MORNING, FRIENDS ARE REACTING TO THE TRAGIC NEWS AND TELLING US ABOUT THE COUPLE. Return to index of stories...


DEPUTY INVOLVED CRASH-SOT


Bill Alden, Neighbor

34:11 "They were friendly people always willing to help anybody that needed help, they were nice people." Return to index of stories...


DEPUTY INVOLVED CRASH-ONCAM


FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS THEY WILL BE LOOKING THE SIRENS AS A PART OF THEIR INVESTIGATION. Return to index of stories...


BREAKING FIRE-TRXTOPS-OC


BREAKING NEWS IN COLLIER COUNTY RIGHT NOW--

A FIRE KILLS A WOMAN OVERNIGHT.

IT HAPPENED AT THE NAPLES MOTORCOACH RESORT.

THAT'S OFF TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST OF COLLIER BOULEVARD.

FIREFIGHTERS TELL US THEY GOT A CALL OF SMOKE IN AN R-V AROUND 3 THIS MORNING.

THEY FOUND A WOMAN DEAD INSIDE.

OUR CREWS ARE ON SCENE WORKING TO GET MORE INFORMATION AND BRING US A LIVE REPORT. Return to index of stories...


POPE PRE CONCLAVE-TRXTOPS-VO


DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW --- OVERNIGHT CARDINALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD GATHERED IN ROME FOR THEIR FIRST PRE-CONCLAVE MEETING.

THEY WILL BEGIN TO ASSESS EACH OTHER AND DISCUSS THE HOT TOPICS FACING THE CHURCH BEFORE. AS THEY LOOK FORWARD TO FINDING A SUCCESSOR TO BENEDICT THE 16TH. Return to index of stories...


POPE PRE CONCLAVE-(2)SOTVO


SOT Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington

"i would be looking for someone who has that vision and that energy to say ' this is what i want to do with this pontificate."

SOT Archbishop Jerome Listecki, Milwaukee

"like a pastor in a parish, you know when you have somebody who basically

connects with people."

TODAY'S PRE-CONCLAVE MEETING IS A PRECURSOR TO THE MAIN EVENT.

IT'S FORBIDDEN TO TALK ABOUT POTENTIAL CANDIDATES.

INSTEAD, THERE IS JOCKEYING AND ROUND-ABOUT POLITICKING.

WE COULD FIND OUT THE DATE FOR THE CONCLAVE AS EARLY AS TODAY. Return to index of stories...


SEQUESTER LATEST-TRXTOPS-VO


NOW TO THE LATEST ON THE 85 BILLION IN SPENDING CUTS THAT ARE NOW IN EFFECT.

PRESIDENT OBAMA PHONED SOME MEMBERS OF CONGRESS IN BOTH PARTIES OVER THE WEEKEND TRYING TO FIND A COMPROMISE TO END THE SEQUESTER.

THE CUTS HE ORDERED FRIDAY WILL HIT DEFENSE, EDUCATION, HOMELAND SECURITY, AND OTHER FEDERAL PROGRAMS. Return to index of stories...


SEQUESTER LATEST-SOTVO


"Our hope is that, as more Republicans start to see this pain in their own districts, that they will choose bipartisan compromise."

New Hampshire :38-:42

"If we're going to increase revenue again, it's got to go to the debt with real entitlement reform."

THIS MORNING IT LOOKS LIKE CONGRESS WILL AGREE TO EXTEND TEMPORARY FUNDING THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR.

THAT MEANS NO GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN.

BUT NO TIMETABLE ON WHEN CONGRESS MAY BE ABLE TO FIX THESE CUTS NOW ALREADY IN PLACE. Return to index of stories...


POTUS WALMART-ONCAM


HAPPENING TODAY AS WE LOOK AHEAD ---

PRESIDENT OBAMA IS EXPECTED TO NOMINATE WALMART'S SYLVIA MATHEWS BURWELL AS HIS NEXT BUDGET DIRECTOR.

IF CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE, BURWELL WOULD TAKE THE HELM AT THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET,

AT A TIME OF HEATED BUDGET BATTLES BETWEEN THE WHITE HOUSE AND CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS. Return to index of stories...


BURKE INVESTIGATION-OC-SS-VO


LOOKING AHEAD TO TOMORROW,

THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING.

STATE OFFICIALS WANT TO KNOW IF DOCTOR JOSEPH BURKE SUSPENDED AN ACTIVE INVESTIGATION CONCERNING AN ADMINISTRATOR, DOCTOR DEEDARA HICKS.

THE STATE ALSO WANTS INFORMATION ABOUT HOW ONE-POINT-SIX MILLION DOLLARS IN GRANT MONEY WAS ALLOCATED.

FINALLY, THE STATE IS ASKING FOR JUSTIFICATION ON WHY BURKE ALLEGEDLY SPENT 293-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN GRANT MONEY ON TOP LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS.INSTEAD OF STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM. Return to index of stories...


PAKISTAN DEADLY BLAST-TRXTOPS-VO


NEW RIGHT NOW -- THE DEATH TOLL FROM A BOMBING IN PAKASTIN HAS JUMPED TO 45.

146 PEOPLE WERE ALSO INJURED IN THE SUNDAY NIGHT EXPLOSION.

AT LEAST 32 OF THEM ARE STILL IN SERIOUS CONDITION.

THE BLAST TARGETED MEMBERS OF THE MINORITY SHIITE MUSLIM SECT WHO WERE LEAVING A MOSQUE WHEN THE BOMB WENT OFF.

THERE WAS NO IMMEDIATE CLAIM OF RESPONSIBILITY. Return to index of stories...


RODMAN KIM JONG UN-OC-VO


FORMER NBA STAR DENNIS RODMAN IS THE FIRST AMERICAN TO MEET WITH KIM JONG UN.

THE TRIP TOOK PLACE AMID STRAINED TIES BETWEEN THE U.S. AND NORTH KOREA OVER THE NORTH'S RECENT UNDERGROUND NUCLEAR TEST.

RODMAN SUGGESTED THAT PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA SHOULD JUST CALL THE NORTH KOREAN LEADER AND START THE CONVERSATION BY TALKING ABOUT THEIR MUTUAL LOVE FOR BASKETBALL. Return to index of stories...


QUARTER HOUR PUSH-2SHOT


A MIRACLE IN MISSISSIPI GIVES HOPE TO HIV PATIENTS THIS MORNING.

A BABY WHO RECEIVED EARLY AGGRESSIVE TREATMENT APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CURED OF VIRUS THAT CAUSES AIDS. Return to index of stories...


FIRST ALERT DOPPLER TEASE-OMNI


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BREAK FOUR 6:38:53 AM


HIT TIME 6:38:53

LENGTH 3:07 Return to index of stories...


6:42 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP


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6:42 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL


Weather Trends

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.

CHILLY START TO A MILD DAY

It is a cold start to the work week. Temperatures are starting in the 30s and 40s across Southwest Florida. Through the day, we'll see a good amount of sunshine, winds from the north around 15 mph and we'll warm near 70 degrees. That is a bit more mild than what we felt through the weekend with the highs the past few days staying in the 60s. Through the week, we'll see a mix of sun and clouds…some days with more sunshine and some days a few more clouds. For tomorrow, we're going to start with temperatures in the 40s and 50s to warm up into the upper 70s. From Wednesday through Friday, highs will be in the low to mid 70s. As you look ahead to the weekend plans, you can expect temperatures to warm into the lower 80s. Overall, this looks like a pretty nice week. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX


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TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI


ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION OR CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT

TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.

ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.

THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP


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BREAKING FIRE-OCTRX-VO-MITTO


IF YOU ARE JUST JOINING US, AN UPDATE TO BREAKING NEWS IN SOUTHERN COLLIER COUNTY.

A WOMAN DIES AFTER AN EARLY MORNING FIRE.

IT HAPPENED AT THE NAPLES MOTORCOACH RESORT, WHICH IS OFF TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST OF COLLIER BOULEVARD.

THIS IS A PICTURE TAKEN BY OUR CREWS ON SCENE.

FIREFIGHTERS TELL US THEY GOT A CALL OF SMOKE IN AN R-V AROUND 3 THIS MORNING.

THEY FOUND A WOMAN INSIDE.

SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE SHE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD.

THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL IS ON SCENE INVESTIGATING.

OUR CREWS ARE WORKING TO BRING US A LIVE REPORT. Return to index of stories...


TODDLER CURED OF HIV-OC-TRX-VO


NOW TO A MEDICAL MIRACLE THAT HAS A LOT OF PEOPLE TALKING.

A CASE IN MISSISSIPPI, A CHILD BORN WITH "HIV" IS GIVING RESEARCHERS A PATH TO CURING OTHER CHILDREN.

THE NEWBORN WAS BROUGHT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI.

DOCTORS GAVE HER A DRUG COCKTAIL WHEN SHE WAS JUST 30 HOURS OLD, AND KEPT HER ON A STRICT REGIMEN.

SHE STOPPED COMING TO APPOINTMENTS, AND ENDED TREATMENTS AT ABOUT 18 MONTHS. SOMETHING DOCTORS DIDN'T KNOW.

WHEN HER MOTHER EVENTUALLY BROUGHT HER BACK, DOCTORS WERE SHOCKED AT HER TESTS. Return to index of stories...


WOMAN DIES NO CPR-OC-VO


THIS MORNING A RETIREMENT HOME IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA IS DEFENDING ONE OF ITS NURSES,

WHO REFUSED PLEAS BY A 911 OPERATOR TO PERFORM CPR ON AN 87-YEAR-OLD WOMAN, WHO LATER DIED.

THE DISPATCHER CAN BE HEARD ON THE 911 CALL SAYING, "IS THERE ANYBODY THAT'S WILLING TO HELP THIS LADY AND NOT LET HER DIE?"

THE NURSE SAYS, "NOT AT THIS TIME."

GLENWOOD GARDENS RETIREMENT HOME SAYS THE NURSE FOLLOWED POLICY BY CALLING 911.

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RELEASED A STATEMENT OUTLINING THE PROTOCOL AND SAYS ITS CONDUCTING A THOROUGH REVIEW OF THIS MATTER. Return to index of stories...


KENTUCKY CRASH-OC-VO


THE DRUMMER FOR COUNTRY MUSIC STAR KELLIE PICKLER REMAINS IN SERIOUS CONDITION THIS MORNING ---

AFTER A MULTIPLE VEHICLE CRASH IN KENTUCKY.

GREGG LOHMAN OF GOODLETTSVILLE, TENNESSEE WAS ONE OF FIVE PEOPLE HOSPITALIZED IN TWO CRASHES THAT HAPPENED WITHIN MINUTES OF EACH OTHER AT THE SAME SPOT ON INTERSTATE 65 IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY ON SATURDAY.

SIX PEOPLE DIED IN ONE WRECK. Return to index of stories...


METRO PROJECT-OC-SS-FLY


BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR THIS MORNING, AN IMPORT TRAFFIC ALERT FOR LEE COUNTY DRIVERS.

WORK TO EXPAND METRO PARKWAY BEGINS TODAY, AND YOU CAN EXPECTED ROADS TO BE CLOSED AND DETOURES POSTED.

NBC 2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE IN FORT MYERS WITH YOUR NBC-2 TRAFFIC ALERT. Return to index of stories...


METRO PROJECT-REMLIVE


TODAY CONSTRUCTION CREWS WILL WORK ON THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM FOR THIS PROJECT.

AND THAT MEANS SEVERAL STREETS WILL BE IMPACTED BY CLOSURES. Return to index of stories...


METRO PROJECT-(2) SS-VO


TAKE A LOOK - YOU WILL SEE CLOSURES ON PARKWAY, KENNESAW, ASHWOOD AND ELMWOOD STREETS ALONG EVANS AVENUE IN THE COMING MONTHS.

WHY SO MANY CLOSURES?

THIS IS FOR A PROJECT TO BUILD A NEW CROSSOVER TO CONNECT METRO PARKWAY TO FOWLER STREET AND EVANS AVENUE.

A CHUNK OF METRO PARKWAY WILL BE WIDENED TO SIX LANES AS WELL, STARTING AT WINKLER AVENUE.

THE GOAL IS TO ALLIEVIATE CONGESTION ON FOWLER STREET AND US 41.

THE TOTAL PROJECT WILL COST 22 MILLION DOLLARS AND IS PAID FOR BY TRANSPORTATION DOLLARS GENERATED BY GAS TAXES. Return to index of stories...


METRO PROJECT-REMLIVE


THE WHOLE PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 20-15.

WITH THAT SAID, IF YOU ARE DRIVING IN THIS AREA.EXERCISE CAUTION. THERE WILL BE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AND TRUCKS COMING AND LEAVING THE WORKZONE.

LIVE IN FORT MYERS DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC2/ABC7 NEWS. Return to index of stories...


VEGAS TAXI STRIKE-ONCAM


DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW --- IT MAY BE HARDER TO CATCH A CAB IN LAS VEGAS.

MORE THAN 1,000 DRIVERS WITH THE CITY'S SECOND-LARGEST TAXICAB COMPANY ARE ON STRIKE.

YESTERDAY'S WALKOUT HAS COME DURING A BUSY TIME, WITH FOUR MAJOR COLLEGE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS HAPPENING.

BUT MGM RESORTS AND MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SAY SO FAR THE STRIKE HASN'T CREATED ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS FOR THEM. Return to index of stories...


WHAT'S TRENDING 2DAY-SS-SOTVO


TIME NOW TO SEE WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY.

THE STORIES AND VIDEOS GETTING THE MOST CLICKS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.

THREE SIT-COM STARS TRAPPED IN AN ELEVATOR.

get us out, get us out

CAST-MEMBERS OF "MODERN FAMILY" EXPERIENCED SOME REAL-LIFE DRAMA IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.

JULIE BOWEN, ERIC STONESTREET AND JESSE TYLER FERGUSON WERE TRAPPED FOR ABOUT AN HOUR IN A CROWDED HOTEL ELEVATOR.

THEY WERE RESCUED BY THE KANSAS CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT.

THEY LATER JOKED ABOUT THE INCIDENT ON TWITTER AND EVEN POSTED A VIDEO.

KANSAS CITY IS ERIC'S HOME TOWN, AND THE TRIO APPEARED AT A FUNDRAISER.

THE ACTORS TOOK THE STAGE LATE, BUT WHEN THEY DID, THEY PRAISED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. Return to index of stories...


COVERAGE PROMISE-2SHOT


JUST AHEAD-- NBC-2 RUNS DOWN YOUR MORNING TOP STORIES, INCLUDING BREAKING NEWS OF A DEADLY FIRE IN COLLIER COUNTY.

PLUS, IT'S CHILLY IF YOU ARE JUST WAKING UP.

CHEIF METEROLOGIST HALEY WEBB WILL LET US KNOW WHEN IT WILL WARM UP, AND BEFORE YOU GRAB YOUR KEYS TO HEAD OUT THE DOOR, NICK CILLETTI WILL LET YOU US KNOW IF ANYTHING IS SLOWING DOWN THAT MORNING COMUUTE. Return to index of stories...


BREAK FIVE 6:49:12 AM


HIT TIME 6:49:12 AM

LENGTH 2:48 Return to index of stories...


6:52 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP


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6:52 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL


Full Forecast

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.

CHILLY START TO A MILD DAY

It is a cold start to the work week. Temperatures are starting in the 30s and 40s across Southwest Florida. Through the day, we'll see a good amount of sunshine, winds from the north around 15 mph and we'll warm near 70 degrees. That is a bit more mild than what we felt through the weekend with the highs the past few days staying in the 60s. Through the week, we'll see a mix of sun and clouds…some days with more sunshine and some days a few more clouds. For tomorrow, we're going to start with temperatures in the 40s and 50s to warm up into the upper 70s. From Wednesday through Friday, highs will be in the low to mid 70s. As you look ahead to the weekend plans, you can expect temperatures to warm into the lower 80s. Overall, this looks like a pretty nice week. Return to index of stories...


TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP


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TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI


ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT

TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.

ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.

THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT. Return to index of stories...


TODAY SHOW TEASE-BNR SOTTOPS


COMING UP ON TODAY. Return to index of stories...


BREAKING-CLIP


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COLLIER DEADLY FIRE-VOTOPS-MITTO


WE ARE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING.

A WOMAN DIES AFTER AN EARLY MORNING FIRE.

THIS IS TAKING PLACE IN SOUTHERN COLLIER COUNTY--

AT THE NAPLES MOTORCOACH RESORT.

THAT'S OFF TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST OF COLLIER BOULEVARD.

FIREFIGHTERS TELL US THEY GOT A CALL OF SMOKE IN AN R-V AROUND 3 THIS MORNING.

THEY FOUND A WOMAN INSIDE.

SHE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE SHE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD.

IT'S UNCLEAR IF THE WOMAN DIED AS A RESULT OF THE FIRE.

THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL IS ON SCENE INVESTIGATING AT THIS TIME. Return to index of stories...


TS PICKING THE NEXT POPE-VOTOPS


YOUR TIME NOW IS--

CARDINALS ARE GATHERING IN ROME RIGHT NOW TO TALK ABOUT THE PROBLEMS FACING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AHEAD OF THE CONCLAVE TO ELECT A NEW POPE.

TOPPING THE AGENDA: VATICAN SCANDALS, BENEDICT'S REMARKABLE DECISION TO RESIGN AND EFFORTS TO KEEP CHRISTIANITY RELEVANT IN TODAY'S WORLD. Return to index of stories...


TS SEQUESTER SHOCK-VOTOPS


A NEW SURVEY OUT TODAY FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BUSINESS ECONOMICS GIVES SOME SUPPORT TO BOTH SIDES IN THE U.S. GOVERNMENT BUDGET DEBATE.

MOST BUSINESS ECONOMISTS OPPOSE THE AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS THAT TOOK EFFECT FRIDAY NIGHT.

BUT THEY OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORT EFFORTS TO REDUCE THE DEFICIT OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS. Return to index of stories...


TS FL SINKHOLE DEMO-VOTOPS


TODAY, CREWS ARE HOPING TO SEE A GIANT SINKHOLE THAT SWALLOWED A MAN LAST WEEK.

IN A FEW HOURS, DEMOLTITION CREWS ARE EXPECTED BACK ON SIGHT TO CLEAR AWAY DEBRIS.

THE SINKHOLE OPENED UP THURSDAY NIGHT.

37-YEAR-OLD JEFF BUSH IS PRESUMED DEAD. Return to index of stories...


TS DEPUTY INVOLVED FATAL-SSTOPS-VO


THIS MORNING WE'RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE COUPLE WHO DIED IN A DEPUTY RELATED CAR CRASH --

JOHN AND MARILYN STEFFEN.

THEIR FRIENDS TELL NBC2 THE COUPLE WAS HEADING TO CHURCH YESTERDAY MORNING WHEN THE CRASH HAPPENED.

THE COUPLE DIED AFTER INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY PULLED OUT FROM MISSISSPPI AVENUE ONTO PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.

AT THE SAME TIME. TWO LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES WERE RESPONDING TO AN EMERGENCY CALL. Return to index of stories...


TS KERRY MIDEAST TRIP-VOTOPS


SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY HAS A BUSY DAY AHEAD.

HE HAS MEETINGA IN SAUDI ARABIA. ON SUNDAY, HE SPENT TIME IN EGYPT.

SAUDI ARABIA AND SEVERAL OTHER GULF STATES ARE BELIEVED TO BE SHIPPING WEAPONS TO SYRIAN REBELS, WHO HAVE YET TO RECEIVE LETHAL AID FROM THE WEST. Return to index of stories...


TS QUEEN STOMACH BUG-VOTOPS


THE QUEEN HAS BEEN HOSPITALIZED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A DECADE.

QUEEN ELIZABETH WAS HOSPITALIZED SUNDAY AFTER EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS OF GASTROENTERITIS.

SHE WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL IN LONDON AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE AND IS EXPECTED TO STAY FOR TWO DAYS.

THIS MORNING WE'RE HEARING SHE'S IN GOOD SPIRITS AND HER CONDITION IS NOT DETERIORATING. Return to index of stories...


TS CASEY ANTHONY IN COURT-VOTOPS


HAPPENING TODAY, CASEY ANTHONY COMES OUT OF SECLUSION.

A FEDERAL JUDGE IN TAMPA HAS ORDERED HER TO APPEAR AT A COURT HEARING WITH CREDITORS IN HER BANKRUPTCY CASE.

ANTHONY FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY IN FLORIDA IN LATE JANUARY, CLAIMING ABOUT $1,000 IN ASSETS AND $792,000 IN LIABILITIES.

COURT PAPERS LIST ANTHONY AS UNEMPLOYED, WITH NO RECENT INCOME. Return to index of stories...


TS GAS PRICES-CGTOPS


NEW RIGHT NOW ---

NBC-2 TRACKING THE LATEST GAS PRICES OVERNIGHT AND TAKE A LOOK ---

HERE ARE THE BRAND NEW AVERAGES ---

IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IT'S $3.86 FOR A GALLON O REGULAR UNLEADED.

IN FLORIDA IT'S $3.82.

AND NATIONALLY ITS $3.75. Return to index of stories...


TS METRO PARKWAY PROJECT-SSTOPS-VO


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TS POTUS WALMART-ONCAM


HAPPENING TODAY AS WE LOOK AHEAD ---

PRESIDENT OBAMA IS EXPECTED TO NOMINATE WALMART'S SYLVIA MATHEWS BURWELL AS HIS NEXT BUDGET DIRECTOR.

IF CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE, BURWELL WOULD TAKE THE HELM AT THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET,

AT A TIME OF HEATED BUDGET BATTLES BETWEEN THE WHITE HOUSE AND CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS. Return to index of stories...


TS ANOTHER WINTER STORM-VOTOPS


ANOTHER BLAST OF WINTER WEATHER IS IN THE FORECAST THIS MORNING ---

AND THIS MORNING NBC-2 IS TRACKING IT FROM EASTERN NORTH DAKOTA. SOUTHEAST INTO MINNESOTA AND IOWA.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING THROUGH TUESDAY.

IT'S EXPECTED TO DUMP UP TO A FOOT OF SNOW IN NORTH DAKOTA, IOWA AND THE THE TWIN CITIES. Return to index of stories...


DAYPLANNER FORECAST-OMNI


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FINAL TRAFFIC-TRAFFICCAM


TRAFFIC RECAP Return to index of stories...


GOODBYE-4-SHOT


REMEMBER FOR BREAKING NEWS, WEATHER INFORMATION AND NEWS ONLINE, 24-HOURS A DAY, HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE--

NBC DASH TWO DOT COM. Return to index of stories...