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COLLIER FIRE-TRX-SS

BREAKING NEWS AT FIVE --

CREWS IN COLLIER COUNTY ARE RESPONDING TO A TWO ALARM FIRE WHERE AT LEAST ONE PERSON IS TRAPPED.

THIS IS ON THE 43 HUNDRED BLOCK OF 17TH PLACE SOUTHWEST --

POPE WATCH DAY TWO-TRX-2SH-VO-REM-LIVE-CG

IT WAS ONE OF THE QUICKEST CONCLAVES IN HISTORY --

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH HAS A NEW LEADER.

WHITE SMOKE BILLOWED OUT OF THE PIPE ATOP THE SISTINE CHAPE JUST AFTER TWO THIS AFTERNOON--

SIGNALING THE 115 CARDINALS HAD ELECTED A NEW POPE.

WITHIN THE LAST TWO HOURS --

THE CHURCH ELECTED CARDINAL JORGE BERGOGLIO AS THE PONTIFF.

THE 76-YEAR OLD IS FROM ARGENTINA.

HE IS THE FIRST POPE FROM LATIN AMERICA.

HE WAS ORDAINED IN DECEMBER OF 19-69 --

AND ELEVATED TO CARDINAL BY POPE JOHN PAUL THE SECOND IN 2001.

ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER BEING ELECTED --

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"it seems to me that my brother cardinals have chosen one who is from far away, but here I am"

THAT OF COURSE IS THE VOICE OF A TRANSLATOR.

FROM THAT BALCONY --

POPE WATCH DAY TWO LOCAL REAX-OC-BOXES

THE SELECTION IMPACTS A BILLION CATHOLICS AROUND THE WORLD -- AND OVER TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND FAITHFUL RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

NBC2'S STEVE CAMPION JOINS US LIVE FROM SAINT CECILIA'S CATHOLIC CHURCH IN FORT MYERS WITH REACTION FROM LOCAL CATHOLICS --

POPE WATCH DAY TWO LOCAL REAX-REM-LIVE

AT THIS AFTERNOON'S MASS -- CATHOLICS HERE PRAYED FOR DIVINE INTERVENTION AS CARDINALS MET BEHIND CLOSED DOORS IN ROME.

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5746 "Catholics believe the Holy Spirit works in the choice. whoever he goes with. I'm okay with."

AN UNSHAKENABLE AND UNWAVERING FAITH ILLUMINATES FROM LOCAL CATHOLICS --- AS THEY CELEBRATE A NEW LEADER'S ELECTION.

52:44 "He's just a spiritual commander. He's taking over for Peter. whoever the spirit guides will good"

WHITE SMOKE -- BILLOWING FROM THE SISTINE CHAPEL'S CHIMNEY -- SIGNALED THE CARDINALS' CHOICE.

A SIGHT -- STREAMED LIVE ACROSS THE WORLD AND RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

00:35 "We were sitting in Religion class and had the TV on. There's WHITE SMOKE! We were all cheering. It's not everyday you get to see a Pope be elected."

CARDINAL JORGE BERGOGLIO --- WITH THE FRESH TITLE FRANCIS THE FIRST -- STEPPED OUT TO GREET THOUSANDS IN ROME.

CALL IT A FIRST IMPRESSION -- THE WORLD WAITED WEEKS FOR.

2425 "It's a wonderful moment for the Church when you don't know who he is and he steps on the Balcony. It is a wonderful moment for the Church.

BILLY ATWELL WITH THE DIOCESE OF VENICE -- DESCRIBES THIS MOMENT FOR THE FAITHFUL -- AS ELECTRIFYING.

22:57 "This Supreme Pontiff, the Pope is a visibly sign of unity for the entire church. He's ensures us the body of Christ will remain in tact. and guided by the Church."

CATHOLICS TELL US -- NOW THEY'RE READY TO SEE WHAT THIS CHANGE MEANS FOR A RELIGION ROOTED DEEP IN TRADITION.

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THE DICOSESE OF VENICE TELLS NBC-2 -- THEY ARE PLANNING A SPECIAL MASS TO CELEBRATE THE START OF FRANCIS THE FIRST'S PAPACY.

LT. GOV CARROLL RESIGNS-SS-TURN-BOXES

A SHOCKING RESIGNATION IN TALLAHASSEE TODAY.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JENNIFER CARROLL STEPPED DOWN IN THE WAKE OF A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION.

AUTHORITIES QUESTIONED CARROLL ABOUT HER CONNECTION TO A NON PROFIT THAT'S ACCUSED OF RUNNING GAMBLING OPERATIONS DISGUISED AS INTERNET CAFES.

LT. GOV CARROLL RESIGNS-TFC

I DID -- AND CARROLL'S RESIGNATION LETTER IS BRIEF.

THIS AFTERNOON THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT REVEALED NEW DETAILS ABOUT THE MULTI-STATE BUST.

LT. GOV CARROLL RESIGNS-TRX-PKG

30 years per count, money laundering up to 30 years per count, keeping a gambling house - 5 years."

FLORIDA'S ATTORNEY GENERAL READS OFF CHARGES FROM A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION THAT STARTED 3 YEARS AGO.

57-ARREST WARRANTS SPANNING SIX STATES.

ALL CENTERED AROUND INTERNET CAFES RUN BY 'ALLIED VETERANS.'

A NON-PROFIT THAT CLAIMED IN THIS AD, TO HELP VETERANS.

"to pay for VA hospital transportation and other services to veterans in need."

FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS SAY THAT OVER THE LAST SIX YEARS, JUST 2-PERCENT OF THE NEARLY 300-MILLION IN PROCEEDS WAS DONATED.

"Allied veterans of the world is making it easier for them."

FLORIDA'S LT. GOVERNOR WORKED WITH ALLIED VETERANS AS A CONSULTANT, EVEN APPEARING IN AN AD FOR THEM.

AFTER BEING QUESTIONED BY F-D-L-E. SHE SENT A BRIEF LETTER TO THE MAN WHO APPOINTED HER. "EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, I HEREBY RESIGN."

THIS AFTERNOON - THE GOVERNOR RESPONDED.

Yesterday Lt. Gov Jennifer Carroll resigned in an effort to keep her former affiliation with the company from distracting from our efforts to help make sure we do the right thing for Florida families."

SCOTT SAYS HE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF HIS NOW FORMER LT. GOVERNOR BREAKING THE LAW.

LT. GOV CARROLL RESIGNS-TFC

TODAY SEARCH WARRANTS WERE SERVED ACROSS THE STATE AT DOZENS OF INTERNET CAFES AFFILATED WITH ALLIED VETERANS.

I WAS THE ONLY REPORTER ON SCENE DURING THE RAID IN NAPLES.

SEE WHAT AGENTS TOOK - AND WHAT HAPPENED WHEN I TRIED TO GET ANSWERS FROM THE MANAGER IN THE PARKING LOT.

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A SAD DAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

A STAFF SERGEANT FROM NAPLES IS ONE OF THE SOLDIERS WHO DIED IN A HELICOPTER CRASH IN AFGHANISTAN EARLIER THIS WEEK.

THE FAMILY OF MARC SCIALDO IS AT DOVER AIR FORCE BASE RIGHT NOW TO RECOVER HIS BODY.

THEY TELL US THE EDISON STATE GRAD MADE THE DECISION TO JOIN THE ARMY AFTER 9-11 --

AND THIS WAS HIS SECOND TOUR.

N-B-C TWO'S JENNIFER TRAMMELL SPOKE TO FRIENDS TO FIND OUT WHAT THEY'LL REMEMBER MOST --

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FRIENDS SAY SCIALDO DIED DOING A JOB HE LOVED.

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:17 Jeff Jackson

Scialdo's Friend

JACKSON 22:47:24 we all knew it was a possibility and he knew it was a possibility too

NEWS OF HIS BEST FRIEND'S DEATH IS STILL SETTING IN FOR JEFF JACKSON.

FRIENDS FOR MORE THAN 15 YEARS -- TODAY HE FACES THE REALITY THAT MARC WILL NOT BE COMING HOME ALIVE.

JACKSON 22:48:58 his courage his heroism is just uncanny 05

JACKSON SAYS STAFF SERGEANT SCIALDO'S LOYALTY TO HIS COMRADES WAS UNWAVERING --

AND THOUSANDS OF MILES APART, WHEN HE WAS BACK HOME, HIS HEART WAS WITH HIS MEN.

JACKSON 22:47:35 he felt bad being here knowing that part of his unit was there also 41

SCIALDO WAS KILLED MONDAY IN A HELICOPTER CRASH.

DURING A TRAINING MISSION IN KANDAHAR PROVINCE.

NATS FROM TAPS

TODAY, STUDENTS AT HIS ALMA MATER, SAINT JOHN NEUMANN, HONORED THE SOLDIER.

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LOWERING THE FLAG TO HALF STAFF.

SILENCE

AND PAUSING TO REMEMBER THE MAN CURRENT STUDENTS THERE NEVER KNEW.

BUT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO DID -- SCIALDO'S IMPRESSION IS EVER LASTING.

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JENNIFER TRAMMELL REPORTING.

NFM HOUSE RAID-BUBBA

RIGHT NOW AT 5-

UNDERCOVER DETECTIVES WITH THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE MADE 4 DRUG ARRESTS TODAY AFTER A RAID IN NORTH FORT MYERS.

NBC 2 HAD THE ONLY CAMERA THERE AS DEPUTIES PULLED DRUGS, GUNS AND STOLEN GOODS FROM 2 HOMES.

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MOMS WALKING THEIR BABIES IN STROLLERS-

UNAWARE THAT A NARCOTICS RAID IS HAPPENING IN THEIR NORTH FORT MYERS NEIGHBORHOOD.

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LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES AND UNDERCOVER NARCOTICS DETECTIVES BUSTED PEOPLE IN A CAR ON PACIFIC AVENUE.

THIS INVESTIGATION- RELATED TO TWO HOMES A FEW BLOCKS AWAY.

ON THE 300 BLOCK OF CAPITAL STREET- THIS GROUP WAS DETAINED FOR FOUR HOURS AS DETECTIVES SEARCHED THE HOMES,

AND A NEARBY CAR.

THE DEPUTIES- DIDN'T COME OUT EMPTY HANDED.

THEY FOUND GUNS, DRUGS, EQUIPTMENT AND CASH INSIDE.

THEY ALSO TOOK AWAY GAME CONSOLES AND A FLATSCREEN T-V.

THE RAID- RESULTED IN 4 ARRESTS.

THIS IS ONE OF THE MEN- DAVID RICE.

ACCORDING TO THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S WEB SITE,

HE'S CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, COCAINE AND DRUG PARAPHANALIA.

THE OTHER NAMES AND CHARGES- NOT YET POSTED.

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THE WOMAN INVOLVED A CRASH THAT SENT A BICYCLIST TO OFF THE SANIBEL CAUSEWAY --

WAS SENTENCED TODAY FOR A DIFFERENT CRIME.

THERESA SHIRLEY PLEADED GUILTY TO ILLEGALLY OBTAINING MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND PRESCRIPTION PAINKILLERS.

SHE WILL SPEND THE NEXT SIX MONTHS IN JAIL --

AND THEN FIVE YEARS ON PROBATION.

AN INVESTIGATION STARTED AFTER SHIRLEY SWERVED OUT OF HER LANE ON THE CAUSEWAY HITTING AND KILLING TRACEY KLEINPELL.

SHIRLEY ADMITTED TO HAVING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN HER SYSTEM,

BUT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF IMPAIRMENT.

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FOR THE FIRST TIME WE HEARD FROM ONE OF THE TWO MEN ACCUSED OF KILLING A WOMAN FROM ESTERO.

CHRISTOPHER NEUBERGER TOOK A PLEA DEAL IN THE DEATH OF MARY ANN ZARB.

IN EXCHANGE HE HAD TO TESTIFY AGAINST SHANE SIMPKINS TODAY.

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Christopher Neuberger

witness

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*I was in the back bedroom working and he came in and told me she had died, she was dead. 20 what was your reaction? 26 I asked him how I asked him how. And what did he say? 36 it didn't really matter, we needed to get rid of the body 38

AUTHORITIES SAY THE TWO WERE DOING A KITCHEN REMODEL FOR ZARB BACK IN 2011 --

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COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES ARRESTED THE FOURTH AND FINAL PERSON WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH A HOME INVASION ROBBERY.

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THE HIGHEST RANKING EMPLOYEES AT THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ARE GETTING PAY RAISES.

SHERIFF BILL PRUMMELL CHANGED THE WAY HIS COMMAND STAFF IS PAID.

PREVIOUSLY, SALARIES RANGED DEPENDING ON HOW LONG AN EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN WITH THE OFFICE.

NOW, THE SALARIES FOR THOSE THIRTEEN STAFF MEMBERS ARE LOCKED IN AT A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THE SHERIFF'S SALARY.

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Sheriff Bill Prummell, Charlotte County

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over time it's going to save money because they will not be able to cap out at such a high rate, unless of course the sheriff's salary shoots up tremendously, which I don't see that happening."

THE SHERIFF'S SALARY IS DETERMINED BY THE STATE AND IS BASED ON THE POPULATION IN THE COUNTY.

THE RANK AND FILE HAVEN'T SEEN A PAY RAISE IN FIVE YEARS.

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THE NUMBERS ARE STAGGERING -- NEARLY TWO-HUNDRED DEAD MANATEES SPOTTED ALL OVER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA -- KILLED BY RED TIDE --

AND TONIGHT -- THE NEWEST VICTIM WASHES AHORE ON MARCO ISLAND.

NBC2 IS THERE AS OFFICIALS ARE WORRIED RED TIDE IS MOVING SOUTH.

PLUS -- RUM EVERYWHERE --

BUT NOT A DROP TO DRINK.

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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.

NICE WEATHER STILL TO COME

High pressure is settling over the southeastern United States and will control our weather through the weekend. You can expect a mostly clear night tonight with chilly temperatures in the morning. Winds will be out of the north around 10 - 15 mph this evening and thermometers will drop to the upper 40's along the coast and mid 40's inland. No rain is expected for several more days. Looking at the wind forecast for tomorrow I think we will notice a drop in wind speed by the evening on Thursday. However; there is still a Small Craft Advisory posted for the first half of the day tomorrow. High temperatures will be in the 70's. Beach weather will still be nice albeit a bit on the cool side right next to the 66 degree water in the Gulf of Mexico.

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DEVELOPING TONIGHT AT FIVE --

A MANATEE DIES ON THE SHORES OF COLLIER COUNTY --

THE LATEST DEATH is SUSPECTED to be from RED TIDE --

BRINGING THE RECORD BREAKING NUMBER TO 182 TONIGHT.

GROWING CONCERN AMONG BIOLOGISTS TONIGHT WITH THIS LATEST DEATH.

MORE MANATEES HAVE DIED FROM THE TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM --

THAN ANY OTHER CAUSES OF DEATH --

INCLUDING BOAT STRIKES.

N-B-C TWO'S LAUREN DISPIRITO IS LIVE FROM OUR COLLIER COUNTY MOBILE NEWSROOM.

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BUT BASED ON WHAT THEY SAW, SOME OF THE BLEEDING COMING FROM THIS ANIMAL EARLIER TODAY, F-W-C SAYS RED TIDE IS LIKELY THE CAUSE OF DEATH HERE.

WE KNOW RED TIDE HAS ALREADY CAUSED A STAGGERING NUMBER OF MANATEE DEATHS THIS YEAR, MORE THAN TRIPLE LAST YEAR'S RATE.

A MAN WALKING ON THE BEACH THIS MORNING CAME ACROSS THIS ANIMAL--

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23:02 we've been talking about wanting to see a manatee all week and seeing a dead one on the beach is just sad 23:07

23:20 its so sad to know it's been happening a lot 23:24

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OF THE HUNDREDS THAT HAVE DIED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, PRIOR TO TODAY, JUST 3 HAD TURNED UP THIS FAR SOUTH, IN COLLIER COUNTY--

IF THIS CASE TURNS OUT TO BE RED TIDE POISONING-- FWC SAYS THAT'S A SIGN THAT PERHAPS THE TOXINS EFFECTS ARE SPREADING.

COLLIER FIRE-SS-CG

BREAKING NEWS AT FIVE --

CREWS IN COLLIER COUNTY ARE RESPONDING TO A TWO ALARM FIRE WHERE AT LEAST ONE PERSON IS TRAPPED.

THIS IS ON THE 43 HUNDRED BLOCK OF 17TH PLACE SOUTHWEST --

N-B-C TWO'S RICK RITTER JUST ARRIVED ON SCENE --

RSW PORT AUTHORITY ARREST-TRX-SS

A MAN RETURNING TO LEE COUNTY TO FACE THEFT CHARGES --

WASTED NO TIME GETTING IN MORE TROUBLE.

PORT AUTHORITY POLICE SAY PATRIC BALL GOT OFF A FLIGHT AT R-S-W --

AND STOLE AN I-PAD FROM THE VISITORS CONVENTION BUREAU BOOTH.

WHEN THEY CAUGHT UP WITH HIM OUTSIDE AS HE WAITED FOR A BUS --

POLICE SAY BALL TOLD THEM HE WAS HERE TO FACE CHARGES FOR STEALING A MOPED --

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WE NOW KNOW THE NAME OF THE PERSON FOUND FLOATING NEAR THE GOODLAND BRIDGE IN COLLIER COUNTY.

THE BRIDGE IS ON SAN MARCO ROAD IN A RURAL SECTION OF THE COUNTY.

AUTHORITIES SAY BRADLEY CARSCADDEN WAS PULLED FROM THE WATER YESTERDAY ABOUT A QUARTER MILE FROM THE BRIDGE.

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GOOD NEWS TODAY ABOUT A DOG THAT WAS FOUND SHOT IN THE CHEST WITH AN ARROW.

BOONE THE PIT BULL HAS RECOVERED --

AND GOTTEN A NEW HOME.

WE'RE TOLD HE IS ADJUSTING WELL AND LOVING HIS NEW FAMILY.

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AHEAD AT FIVE --

YOU CAN LOOK, BUT YOU CANT TOUCH.

THE ONE AND ONLY RUM DISTILLERY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CAN'T SELL ITS OWN PRODUCT.

TONIGHT -- THE POLITICAL PUSH THAT COULD CHANGE THAT.

AND ALL NEW AT SIX--

City of Palms park home to the Washington nationals? Maybe not.

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YOU CAN LOOK--BUT YOU CAN'T TOUCH.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S FIRST DISTILLERY IS BOTTLING ITS OWN RUM, BUT YOU CAN'T BUY IT.

RIGHT NOW --

FLORIDA LAW WON'T ALLOW LIQUOR DISTILLERIES TO SELL THEIR SPIRITS ON SITE.

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TUCKED AWAY IN THE SOUTHWEST CAPE, A SPECIAL SPIRIT IS BREWING.

13.25.32 this is where we put our sugar, molasses, fill it up with hot water, and let it sit in there.

IF YOU STOP IN---YOU MIGHT GET A QUICK TOUR.

13.12.20 at the end, everybody asks, well can I get a bottle and we say no, we're sorry, we can't sell it to you.

JOANN ELARDO STARTED WICKED DOLPHIN RUM DISTILLERY ALMOST A YEAR AGO---KNOWING STATE LAW WOULDN'T ALLOW HER TO SELL A SINGLE BOTTLE ON SITE.

00.02.13 it's a consequence of the law that has been there since the prohibition era and serves a good purpose, but this is an example where I think an exception is needed.

JOANN JOINED STATE REPRESENTATIVE DANE EAGLE IN TALLAHASSEE TUESDAY TO PUSH A BILL --

ALLOWING LIQUOR DISTILLERIES TO SELL DIRECTLY TO CUSTOMERS AT THE FACILITY.

13.10.19 We just want to make sure that when people come in here and they take a tour, they'll be able to sample our product and also be able to purchase a bottle to take with them.

13.30.54 this machine does about 2500 bottles an hour.

WITH RUM PRODUCTION FLOWING

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JOANN JUST SIGNED A CONTRACT WITH A DISTRIBTION COMPANY, AND THAT MEANS YOU COULD SEE THESE BOTTLES ON LOCAL STORE SHELVES AND BARS IN THE NEXT TWO MONTHS.

BUT SHE ALSO HOPES LAWMAKERS WILL GIVE HOUSE BILL 347 A SHOT, AND ALLOW SMALLER BUSINESSES TO ENTER A MARKET DOMINATED BY BIG COMPANIES.

13.12.09 It's very hard to fund this if we're not getting an income from it.

SHE ALSO HOPES TO START TOURS SOON---MAKING IT A DESTINATION FOR VACATIONERS---AND RESIDENTS.

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ALL NEW AT 5:30.

FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE HEAR A FIRST HAND ACCOUNT OF WHAT HAPPENED THE NIGHT AN ESTERO GRANDMOTHER WAS MURDERED.

STRAIGHT AHEAD, GRAPHIC TESTIMONY FROM THE WITNESS STAND.

AND - DEPUTIES SAY A LEE COUNTY MOTHER HANDED OVER HER CAR KEYS TO HER 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER FOR A QUICK RIDE AROUND THE BLOCK.

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