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ANCHOR SUPERS GOOD MORNING-2SHOT PUSH
SPECIAL OPEN-SOT WATCH FOR WHITE SMOKE-TRXTOPS-SATLIVELOOK-VO
NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIP WATCH FOR WHITE SMOKE-SOTVO
GOOD MORNING-2-SHOT PUSH 6:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP
PAPAL WATCH-TRXTOPS-SATLIVELOOK-VO 6:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-OMNITOPS-ANIBOX
PAPAL WATCH-SOTVO 6:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX CENTER
6:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX
6:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-OMNITOPS-ANIBOX TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI
6:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX CENTER ALC BACK TO CLASS-TRXTOPS-SS
TRAFFIC ALERT-CLIP ALC BACK TO CLASS-VOTOPS
TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI ALC BACK TO CLASS-SOTVO
BREAKING DUTCH TERROR-TRXTOPS-OC LA ARCHDIOCESE SETTLEMENT-OC-VO
ALC BACK TO CLASS TODAY-OC-SS-SOTVO STEUBENVILLE RAPE TRIAL-TRXTOPS-VO
LEE SCHOOLS INVESTIGATION-OC-TRX-VO POTUS MEETS GOP-TRXTOPS-VO
BODY FOUND IN GOODLAND-TRXTOPS-SS-VO DENNIS RODMAN POPE-OC-VO
JAMES HOLMES COURT-TRXTOPS-VO QUARTER HOUR PUSH-2SHOT-SS
BEAUTY SHOP FIRE AND DAYCARE BACK OPEN-TRXTOPS-VO FIRST ALERT DOPPLER TEASE-OMNI
BUDGET BATTLE-TRXTOPS-OC-SOTVO BREAK FOUR 6:38:53 AM
CYBER SECURITY OBAMA-OC-TRX-VO New Row 1 Sarah Stringer
GEORGE P. BUSH CANDIDATE-TRXTOPS-SS-SS 6:42 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP
EGYPT MORE DANGEROUS THAN PAKISTAN-OC-TRX-VIDBOX 6:42 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL
QUARTER HOUR PUSH-2SHOT-VO TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX
FORECAST TEASE-OMNI TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI
BREAK ONE 6:09:48 TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP
6:12 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP BREAKING POPE-TRXTOPS-VO
6:12 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL MICHELLE OBAMA ON VOGUE-TRXTOPS-OC
TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX DREAMLINER REDESIGN-OC-VO
TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI LEE TEACHER RESIGNS-TRXTOPS-SS
TRAFFIC ALERT BILLBOARD-CLIP SAFER GRANTS DENIED-TRXTOPS-VO
CA SCHOOL ABUSE SETTLEMENT-OC-VO LEE IMPACT FEES GOING DOWN-OC-VO
CA SCHOOL ABUSE SETTLEMENT-SOTVO COVERAGE PROMISE-2SHOT
SIMPKINS TRIAL-TRXTOPS-VO BREAK FIVE 6:49:12 AM
SIMPKINS TRIAL-SOTVO 6:52 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP
WA FUGITIVE CAUGHT-TRXTOPS-VO 6:52 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL
ARGO LAWSUIT-TRXTOPS-VO TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP
BOY SCOUTS SEXUALITY SURVEY-OC-VO TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI
PHONE IS PRIMARY INTERNET ACCESS-2SHOT-CG (2) SCHOOLS THAT RULE-2SH-TRX
FMB WATER MAIN BREAK-TRXTOPS-VO SCHOOLS THAT RULE-REMLIVE
IDITAROD WINNER-TRXTOPS-VO SCHOOLS THAT RULE-SS
TEASE TOSS TO BREAK-2SHOT-SS SCHOOLS THAT RULE-REMLIVE
BREAK TWO 6:18:05 TODAY SHOW TEASE-BNR SOTTOPS
6:22 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP BREAKING NEWS-CLIP
6:22 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL TS PAPAL CONCLAVE DAY 2-VOTOPS
TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP TS BACK TO CLASS AT ALC-VOTOPS
TRAFFIC ALERT-LIVE CAM, NAVI TS LEE SCHOOLS INVESTIGATION-VOTOPS
WASHINGTON HACKED-OC-TRX-VO TS GOODLAND BODY-VOTOPS
WASHINGTON HACKED-SOTVO TS BEAUTY SHOP DAYCARE BACK OPEN-VOTOPS
MARS DESERT ONCE TROPICAL-TRXTOPS-VO TS JAMES HOLMES COURT-VOTOPS
COMET VISIBLE-TRXTOPS-MITTO TS BOY SCOUT SEX SURVEY-VOTOPS
GOLFER SINKHOLE-OC-VO-SS TS BUDGET BATTLE-VOTOPS
GOLFER SINKHOLE-SOTVO TS DREAMLINER REDESIGN-VOTOPS
FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY-2SH-SS TS IDITAROD WINNER-VOTOPS
BREAK THREE 6:27:03 AM TS GOLFER WHO FELL IN SINKHOLE-VOTOPS
HL1) WATCHING FOR WHITE SMOKE-TRX-VO DAYPLANNER FORECAST-OMNI
HL2) WX HEADLINE-TRX-OMNI FINAL TRAFFIC-TRAFFICCAM
HL3) ALC BACK TO CLASS-TRX-SOTVO GOODBYE-4-SHOT
NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIPTOPS  


ANCHOR SUPERS


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SPECIAL OPEN-SOT


DEVELOPING NOW

Watching For White Smoke

NEW RIGHT NOW

Class Resumes After Lockdown

NEW RIGHT NOW

Sinkhole Scare

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

WATCHING FOR WHITE SMOKE.

THE CARDINALS COME BACK FOR ANOTHER DAY OF VOTING FOR A NEW POPE.

PLUS, BACK TO CLASS AFTER A SCHOOL LOCKDOWN.

"and the cops just kept coming and coming and coming"

"i heard from some other parents that there was a gun in the school"

"as soon as, you know, they said code red, immediately I went to where's my son?"

NBC 2 CAMERAS WERE ROLLING AS POLICE SEARCHED EACH AND EVERY STUDENT LOOKING FOR A GUN.

AND GIVING ALL NEW MEANING TO THE PHRASE HOLE IN ONE.

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


NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIP


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GOOD MORNING-2-SHOT PUSH


GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---

I'M CLAY MILLER.

AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.

HAPPY HUMP DAY!

TOPPING THE NEWS RIGHT NOW ----

WE ARE WATCHING AND WAITING FOR WHITE SMOKE. Return to index of stories...


PAPAL WATCH-TRXTOPS-SATLIVELOOK-VO


THE PAPAL CONCLAVE CONTINUES FOR A SECOND DAY TODAY.

THERE ARE TWO VOTES THIS MORNING AND TWO THIS AFTERNOON -- BUT SO FAR WE'VE ONLY SEEN BLACK SMOKE COME FROM THE CHIMNEY.

SOME VATICAN EXPERTS DON'T THINK IT'LL TAKE LONG. SO THEY'RE WATCHING VERY CLOSELY TODAY. AS CROWDS BUILD AROUND SAINT PETER'S SQUARE. AWAITING NEWS OF A DECISION. Return to index of stories...


PAPAL WATCH-SOTVO


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6:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP


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6:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-OMNITOPS-ANIBOX


SOUTHWEST FLORIDA YOU ARE WAKING UP TO ANOTHER BRISK MORNING ACROSS THE AREA ---

WITH MORNING LOWS IN THE MID 50'S.

LET'S GO NBC-2 CHIEF METEORLOGIST HALEY WEBB, AFTER A GLOOMY DAY YESTERDAY. WILL IT CLEAR UP TODAY? Return to index of stories...


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.

The cold front that passed through Southwest Florida yesterday leaves us with lots of sunshine for the next few days. We start this morning cooler than the past few mornings with temperatures in the mid 50s. Through the day, we'll have winds from the north-northeast gusting around 20-25 mph, making for a breezy day today. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s this afternoon and with low humidity it will feel very pleasant for any outdoor plans you may have. The one problem will be those strong winds creating higher seas and choppy inland waters. A small craft advisory is in effect today. The breezy, sunny weather will continue for Thursday. That breeze will send cooler conditions our way. Tonight, the lows will drop into the upper 40s in the urban corridor with lower 40s expected inland. Thursday afternoon, while nice and sunny, will be a little on the cool side. Highs tomorrow will only reach into the lower 70s. By Friday morning, much of the area will wake up to the mid 40s and inland cool spots will drop into to the lower 30s. After Friday morning, we start a warming trend. That takes us to the mid 70s Friday afternoon and the lower 80s for highs through the weekend. 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...


BREAKING DUTCH TERROR-TRXTOPS-OC


BREAKING NEWS JUST INTO OUR NEWSROOM ---

THE DUTCH GOVERNMENT HAS JUST RAISED IT'S TERROR THREAT LEVEL FROM LIMITED TO SUBSTANTIAL.

WE ARE WORKING TO GET MORE DETAILS ON THIS RIGHT NOW.

COUNT ON NBC-2 FOR FURTHER UPDATES THROUGHOUT THE MORNING AS MORE DETAILS COME IN. Return to index of stories...


ALC BACK TO CLASS TODAY-OC-SS-SOTVO


SCHOOL WILL BE BACK IN SESSION THIS MORNING AFTER A LOCKDOWN YESTERDAY IN FORT MYERS.

IT WAS TRIGGERED BY A STUDENT WHO REPORTED SEEING ANOTHER STUDENT WITH A GUN.

"He texted me and said that they're on code red and that they were locked in."

"Knowing that there's a possible danger on campus and that he could have possibly been hurt was terrifying."

DEPUTIES TELLS NBC2 THEY NEVER FOUND A WEAPON AT THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER ON MICHIGAN AVENUE.

LAW ENFORCEMENT HELPED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS SEARCH EACH STUDENT.

SOME STUDENTS WERE RELEASED TO THEIR PARENTS --

OTHERS WERE BUSSED HOME.

AND AGAIN CLASS WILL RESUME TODAY. Return to index of stories...


LEE SCHOOLS INVESTIGATION-OC-TRX-VO


A SURPRISING TWIST AT THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.

THE FIVE BOARD MEMBERS VOTED TO ASK THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE THEM.

JEANNE DOZIER PROPOSED THE IDEA.

SHE SAID SHE WANTS TRANSPARENCY AMONG THE BOARD.

ALSO, LEE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS APPROVED TO GIVE RAISES TO SUPPORT WORKERS.

THEY WILL GET A THREE PERCENT BONUS ON THEIR SALARY.

IT WILL COST ABOUT TWO POINT SIX MILLION DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


BODY FOUND IN GOODLAND-TRXTOPS-SS-VO


DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW--

AUTHORITIES ARE WORKING TO IDENTIFY A BODY FOUND IN COLLIER COUNTY.

DEPUTIES WERE ALERTED TO A MAN'S BODY --

FLOATING IN THE WATER. ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE FROM THE GOODLAND BRIDGE.

WE KNOW THE BODY IS THAT OF A WHITE MAN --

IN HIS 50'S.

THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS CALLING THIS A DEATH INVESTIGATION.

COUNT ON US TO PASS ALONG NEW DETAILS -- FIRST. Return to index of stories...


JAMES HOLMES COURT-TRXTOPS-VO


DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---

THE COLORADO MOVIE THEATER SHOOTING MOVES CLOSER TO TRIAL.

HERE'S THE NEWEST VIDEO OF ACCUSED SHOOTER JAMES HOLMES.

HE LOOKS A LOT DIFFERENT THAN HE DID THE LAST TIME HE APPEARED IN COURT. SPORTING A THICK BEARD AND BUSHY HAIR AS HE SAT QUIETLY IN THE COURTROOM YESTERDAY.

HIS LAWYERS TOLD THE JUDGE THEY WEREN'T READY TO ENTER A PLEA ON CHARGES OF KILLING 12 PEOPLE AND INJURING 70.

THE JUDGE, INSTEAD, ENTERED A NOT GUILTY PLEA ON HOLMES' BEHALF AND SET AN AUGUST 4TH TRIAL DATE.

AND WE'LL LEARN IF THE PROSECUTION WILL SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY BY APRIL FIRST. Return to index of stories...


BEAUTY SHOP FIRE AND DAYCARE BACK OPEN-TRXTOPS-VO


NEW RIGHT NOW ---

A FORT MYERS SCHOOL,

SHUT DOWN BY A FIRE,

HOPES TO REOPEN ITS DOORS TODAY.

THE FLAMES DIDN'T TOUCH "FIRST BASE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE" ON FOWLER STREET.BUT THE FIRE AT THE BEAUTY SHOP NEXT DOOR FILLED THE SCHOOL WITH SMOKE.SO CLASSES WERE CANCELLED AND WORKING PARENTS HAD TO SCRAMBLE TO FIND SOMETHING TO DO WITH THEIR KIDS.

THE FIRE BROKE OUT YESTERDAY AT BENITA'S BEAUTY SUPPLY.

FIREFIGHTERS BELIEVE WIRING TO THE CASH REGISTER MAY BE TO BLAME. Return to index of stories...


BUDGET BATTLE-TRXTOPS-OC-SOTVO


NOW TO THE DEVELOPING BUDGET SITUATION IN WASHINGTON ---

PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL MEET WITH HOUSE REPUBLICANS TODAY.

MEANWHILE, SENATE DEMOCRATS ARE RELEASING THEIR OWN SPENDING PLAN. ONE DAY AFTER CALLING THE REPUBLICAN PROPOSAL UNACCEPTABLE.

/ Sen. Majority Leader :18-:23

"There's not even conversation going on with the President and others, other than trying to show everybody how nice he is."

"If there is a trillion-dollar tax increase, you know, what will that do for our businesses in terms of trying to grow our economy right now?"

THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION MAY BE OPEN THIS TIME-

BUT THE STICKING POINTS ON ANY BUDGET HAVEN'T CHANGED MUCH FOR REPUBLICANS OR DEMOCRATS. Return to index of stories...


CYBER SECURITY OBAMA-OC-TRX-VO


TAKING A LOOK AHEAD ---

TODAY PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL MEET WITH CORPORATE CEOS TO DISCUSS CYBER SECURITY.

THE MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE SITUATION ROOM AND WILL FOCUS ON HOW THE GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE INDUSTRIES CAN WORK TOGETHER TO PREVENT HACKING ATTACKS.

THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS INTRUSIONS FROM CHINA INTO U-S CORPORATIONS NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. Return to index of stories...


GEORGE P. BUSH CANDIDATE-TRXTOPS-SS-SS


ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE BUSH FAMILY THROWS HIS HAT INTO THE POLITICAL RING.

GEORGE P. BUSH IS SEEKING A LITTLE-KNOWN, BUT POWERFUL POST TO CONTINUE HIS FAMILY'S POLITICAL LEGACY: TEXAS LAND COMMISSIONER.

HE'S 36 YEARS OLD AND IS THE SON OF JEB BUSH, THE FORMER FLORIDA GOVERNOR WHO IS CONSIDERED A POTENTIAL 2016 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE.

HE IS THE NEPHEW OF FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH AND THE GRANDSON OF FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH. Return to index of stories...


EGYPT MORE DANGEROUS THAN PAKISTAN-OC-TRX-VIDBOX


NEW THIS MORNING ---

TOURISTS HAVE LONG FLOCKED TO EGYPT TO SEE THE PYRAMIDS, TAKE A TRIP UP THE MAJESTIC NILE OR RELAX ON ONE OF ITS MANY SUN-KISSED BEACHES.

BUT, IN A POTENTIALLY DAMAGING BLOW TO ITS ECONOMY, EGYPT HAS NOW BEEN RANKED BELOW COUNTRIES SUCH AS PAKISTAN, YEMEN AND CHAD FOR "SAFETY AND SECURITY".

IT COMES FROM IN AN INFLUENTIAL REPORT ON TOURISM BY THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM.

IT'S NO WONDER TOURISTS ARE SPOOKED BY ONGOING POLITICAL UNREST, MOLOTOV COCKTAILS, GUNFIRE AND TEAR GAS. WHICH HAVE BECOME ALMOST COMMONPLACE IN SOME AREAS. Return to index of stories...


QUARTER HOUR PUSH-2SHOT-VO


ALL NEW THIS MORNING ---

THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA COME OUT WITH A NEW SEXUALITY SURVEY ---

WE'LL SHOW YOU SOME OF THE QUESTIONS ON IT.

PLUS, TAKE A LOOK AT THIS POLICE STANDOFF IN OREGON.

DETAILS ON A FUGITIVE THAT HAS NOW BEEN CAUGHT--- 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.

The cold front that passed through Southwest Florida yesterday leaves us with lots of sunshine for the next few days. We start this morning cooler than the past few mornings with temperatures in the mid 50s. Through the day, we'll have winds from the north-northeast gusting around 20-25 mph, making for a breezy day today. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s this afternoon and with low humidity it will feel very pleasant for any outdoor plans you may have. The one problem will be those strong winds creating higher seas and choppy inland waters. A small craft advisory is in effect today. The breezy, sunny weather will continue for Thursday. That breeze will send cooler conditions our way. Tonight, the lows will drop into the upper 40s in the urban corridor with lower 40s expected inland. Thursday afternoon, while nice and sunny, will be a little on the cool side. Highs tomorrow will only reach into the lower 70s. By Friday morning, much of the area will wake up to the mid 40s and inland cool spots will drop into to the lower 30s. After Friday morning, we start a warming trend. That takes us to the mid 70s Friday afternoon and the lower 80s for highs through the weekend. 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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CA SCHOOL ABUSE SETTLEMENT-OC-VO


THIS MORNING A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SETTLEMENT HAS BEEN REACHED IN A SCHOOL SEX ABUSE SCANDAL IN LOS ANGELES.

DOZENS OF ALLEGED VICTIMS COULD BE GETTING CLOSE TO A HALF-MILLION DOLLARS EACH.

IT CENTERS AROUND MIRAMONTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

THE DISTRICT WOULDN'T COMMENT ON JUST HOW MUCH MONEY IT HAD TO PAY, AND STOPPED SHORT OF ADMITTING ANY GUILT. Return to index of stories...


CA SCHOOL ABUSE SETTLEMENT-SOTVO


"We're not admitting any liability but what happened at Miramonte is clearly tragic and so our over-riding goal of promoting healing is the over-riding driving force behind this."

"From what I have seen it's a genuine effort and work to try and resolve a very bad situation, without putting the families through a tremendous amount of heartache."

ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING THE STUDENT VICTIMS SAY IT TOOK ABOUT SEVEN MONTHS IN MEDIATION TO GET TO THIS POINT. Return to index of stories...


SIMPKINS TRIAL-TRXTOPS-VO


THE TRIAL OF SHANE SIMPKINS' CONTINUES THIS MORNING.

HE'S ONE OF TWO MEN ACCUSED OF STRANGLING 64 YEAR OLD MARY ANN ZARB.

PROSECUTORS SAY SHE TRUSTED SIMPKINS. HIRING HIM TO DO RENOVATIONS AT HER ESTERO HOUSE.

THEY SAY SIMPKINS ALONG WITH CHRISTOPHER NEUBERGER KILLED ZARB IN 2011. STOLE HER MONEY. THEN SIMPKINS PARTIED IN HER HOME.

ON THE STAND YESTERDAY. ZARB'S SON BROKE DOWN IN TEARS AS HE RECALLED HIS MOM. Return to index of stories...


SIMPKINS TRIAL-SOTVO


9915

Greg Lewis/victim's son

16:14:32 he was trying to tell me he had nothing to do with this he knew nothing about it and that he wou ld do anything to protect her and all of this stuff and it was just very odd and he changed his story a few times 43

CHRISTOPHER NEUBERGER PLEADED GUILTY TO MURDER AND WILL TESTIFY AGAINST SIMPKINS AS PART OF A PLEA DEAL. Return to index of stories...


WA FUGITIVE CAUGHT-TRXTOPS-VO


AFTER A DAY-LONG STANDOFF IN AN OREGON MOTEL. AUTHORITIES HAVE ARRESTED A FUGITIVE CHARGED WITH KILLING HIS GRANDPARENTS IN WASHINGTON STATE.

POLICE SAY 26-YEAR-OLD MICHAEL "CHADD" BOYSEN SUFFERED "SELF-INFLICTED WOUNDS" DURING THE STANDOFF.

HE'S IN CRITICAL CONDITION THIS MORNING.

HE'S BEEN THE SUBJECT OF A MANHUNT SINCE SATURDAY WHEN THE BODIES OF HIS GRANDPARENTS WERE FOUND IN THEIR SUBURBAN SEATTLE HOME. JUST ONE DAY AFTER HE WAS RELEASED FROM PRISON. Return to index of stories...


ARGO LAWSUIT-TRXTOPS-VO


DEVELOPING THIS MORNING --- IRANIAN MEDIA SAY AUTHORITIES ARE PLANNING TO SUE HOLLYWOOD OVER THE OSCAR-WINNING MOVIE "ARGO" BECAUSE OF THE MOVIE'S ALLEGED "UNREALISTIC PORTRAYAL" OF THE COUNTRY.

SEVERAL NEWS OUTLETS SAY THAT FRENCH LAWYER ISABELLE COUTANT-PEYRE IS IN IRAN FOR TALKS WITH OFFICIALS OVER HOW AND WHERE TO FILE THE LAWSUIT.

SHE IS ALSO THE LAWYER FOR A NOTORIOUS VENEZUELAN-BORN TERRORIST KNOWN AS CARLOS THE JACKAL. Return to index of stories...


BOY SCOUTS SEXUALITY SURVEY-OC-VO


THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IS CONSIDERING A CHANGE IN ITS POLICY AGAINST ALLOWING OPENLY GAY MEMBERS.

NEW THIS MORNING ---

IT'S SENT OUT A QUESTIONNAIRE THAT GOES BEYOND A SIMPLE YES OR NO ON THE SUBJECT.

AMONG THE THE NINE QUESTIONS: IS IT ACCEPTABLE FOR A GAY SCOUT AND A STRAIGHT SCOUT TO SHARE A TENT ON AN OVERNIGHT CAMPING TRIP?

THE SURVEY, SENT TO LEADERS AND PARENTS, INCLUDES FIVE MULTIPLE-CHOICE ANSWERS RANGING FROM "TOTALLY ACCEPTABLE" TO "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE." Return to index of stories...


PHONE IS PRIMARY INTERNET ACCESS-2SHOT-CG (2)


ALL NEW THIS MORNING ---

USING THE COMPUTER FOR INTERNET ACCESS IS SO 2004, AT LEAST FOR MANY TEENS.

DID YOU KNOW,

ONE IN FOUR NOW SKIP LAPTOPS AND DESKTOP COMPUTERS, AND JUST USE THEIR PHONES.

AND AMONG THE TEENS LUCKY ENOUGH TO OWN A SMARTPHONE, HALF USE THAT DEVICE AS THEIR PRIMARY MEANS OF ACCESSING THE INTERNET.

IT'S IN A NEW REPORT BY PEW RESEARCH CENTER CALLED "TEENS AND TECHNOLOGY 2013." Return to index of stories...


FMB WATER MAIN BREAK-TRXTOPS-VO


NOW WE WANT TO GIVE A QUICK UPDATE FOR THOSE LIVING IN A SECTION OF FORT MYERS BEACH. YOU ARE STILL UNDER A BOIL WATER NOTICE THIS MORNING.

PEOPLE LIVING ON THE SOUTHERN TIP OF THE ISLAND SHOULD BOIL WATER BEFORE DRINKING OR COOKING WITH IT.

CREWS SAY THIS IS THE THIRD WATER MAIN BREAK IN TWO DAYS.

WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHEN IT'S LIFTED. Return to index of stories...


IDITAROD WINNER-TRXTOPS-VO


ALL NEW OVERNIGHT ----

A 53-YEAR-OLD FORMER CHAMPION HAS WON THE IDITAROD SLED DOG RACE.

HE IS THE OLDEST WINNER OF ALASKA'S GRUELING TEST OF ENDURANCE.

MITCH SEAVEY FIRST WON THE IDITAROD IN 2004, AND HE'S THE FATHER OF LAST YEAR'S CHAMPION, DALLAS SEAVEY, WHO AT AGE 25 BECAME THE YOUNGEST IDITAROD WINNER EVER. Return to index of stories...


TEASE TOSS TO BREAK-2SHOT-SS


SINKHOLE SCARE!

GOLF COURSES OFFER CHALLENGES WITH SAND TRAPS AND WATER HAZARDS.

AND NOW ONE GOLFER CAN ADD SINKHOLES TO THE LIST! 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.

The cold front that passed through Southwest Florida yesterday leaves us with lots of sunshine for the next few days. We start this morning cooler than the past few mornings with temperatures in the mid 50s. Through the day, we'll have winds from the north-northeast gusting around 20-25 mph, making for a breezy day today. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s this afternoon and with low humidity it will feel very pleasant for any outdoor plans you may have. The one problem will be those strong winds creating higher seas and choppy inland waters. A small craft advisory is in effect today. The breezy, sunny weather will continue for Thursday. That breeze will send cooler conditions our way. Tonight, the lows will drop into the upper 40s in the urban corridor with lower 40s expected inland. Thursday afternoon, while nice and sunny, will be a little on the cool side. Highs tomorrow will only reach into the lower 70s. By Friday morning, much of the area will wake up to the mid 40s and inland cool spots will drop into to the lower 30s. After Friday morning, we start a warming trend. That takes us to the mid 70s Friday afternoon and the lower 80s for highs through the weekend. 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...


WASHINGTON HACKED-OC-TRX-VO


NOW TO THE LATEST ON THE ALLEGED HACKING SCANDAL HITTING HOLLYWOOD AND WASHINGTON.

THE SECRET SERVICE HAS LAUNCHED AN INVESTIGATION AFTER PERSONAL INFORMATION OF MICHELLE OBAMA, JOE BIDEN, AND HILLARY CLINTON WAS REPORTEDLY POSTED ONLINE.

INVESTIGATORS ARE STILL TRYING TO DETERMINE HOW THIS KIND OF INFORMATION COULD HAVE BEEN RETRIEVED AND THEN LEAKED. Return to index of stories...


WASHINGTON HACKED-SOTVO


SOT - OBAMA "we should not be surprised that if weve got hackers that want to dig in and have a lot of resources, that they can access this information. It's a big problem."

THE HACKING SCANDAL MAY INVOLVE SEVERAL STARS LIKE MEL GIBSON AND ARNOLD

SCHWARZENEGGER.

A WEBSITE HAS POSTED WHAT HACKERS *CLAIM* ARE THE STARS' ADDRESSES, SOCIAL

SECURITY NUMBERS, AND CREDIT CARD ACCOUNTS. Return to index of stories...


MARS DESERT ONCE TROPICAL-TRXTOPS-VO


DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS?

THIS IS SO COOL --- MARS' DESERT, WAS ONCE TROPICAL

THE ROVER CURIOSITY'S LATEST MOVES HAVE FOUND EVIDENCE OF WATER --- WE MIGHT BE ABLE TO DRINK IF WE WERE THERE - SEVERAL BILLION YEARS AGO. Return to index of stories...


COMET VISIBLE-TRXTOPS-MITTO


WELL, WE KNOW MANY OF YOU TRIED TO SEE IT,

BUT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA LAST NIGHT. CLOUDS KEPT US FROM VIEWING IT.

SO HERE IT IS --- THE BEAUTIFUL COMET PAN-STARRS.

A PHOTOGRAPHER TOOK THIS PICTURE FROM THE NETHERLANDS.

YOU'RE BEST TIME TO SEE IT, TONIGHT AND TOMORROW NIGHT. Return to index of stories...


GOLFER SINKHOLE-OC-VO-SS


NOW TO A CRAZY STORY FROM AN ILLINOIS GOLF COURSE, WHERE A HUGE SINKHOLE SWALLOWED UP A GOLFER ON THE FAIRWAY!

DON'T WORRY, HE'S DOING OKAY!

TAKE A LOOK. THIS HAPPENED IN WATERLOO, ILLINOIS. WHICH IS JUST SOUTH OF ST. LOUIS.

THIS HUSBAND AND FATHER OF TWO WAS PLAYING GOLF FRIDAY WITH FRIENDS AT ANN-BRIAR GOLF COURSE.

THEY WERE ON THE 14TH HOLE, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FAIRWAY, WHEN HE FELL ABOUT 15 FEET DOWN INTO THIS SINKHOLE. Return to index of stories...


GOLFER SINKHOLE-SOTVO


It was just darkness down there so I was like someone get me out of here now.

I don't know if I can play that course or that hole again. It's just so freaky. We're just amazed. We can't believe that just happened.

IT TOOK 20 MINUTES TO GET HIM OUT.

THIS MORNING, HIS ONLY INJURY, HE'S TREATING A SORE ARM. Return to index of stories...


FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY-2SH-SS


JUST INCREDIBLE!.

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

THIS IS SUSAN BRIGGS CAMPESE 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!

SUSAN - 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...


HL1) WATCHING FOR WHITE SMOKE-TRX-VO


RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---

THE PAPAL CONCLAVE CONTINUES:

ALL EYES ARE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THAT WHITE SMOKE THIS MORNING….WILL A NEW POPE BE ELECTED TODAY? WE'RE LIVE FROM THE VATICAN. Return to index of stories...


HL2) WX HEADLINE-TRX-OMNI


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HL3) ALC BACK TO CLASS-TRX-SOTVO


"he texted me and said that they're on code red and that they were locked in"

"knowing that there's a possible danger on campus and that he could have possibly been hurt was terrifying"

CLASSES ARE SET TO RESUME TODAY IN FORT MYERS --- AFTER A LOCKDOWN AND SEARCH FOR A GUN ON CAMPUS. Return to index of stories...


NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIPTOPS


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GOOD MORNING-2SHOT PUSH


GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,

I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.

AND I'M CLAY MILLER.

TOPPING THE NEWS ON THIS WEDNESDAY ---

WE ARE WATCHING FOR WHITE SMOKE. Return to index of stories...


WATCH FOR WHITE SMOKE-TRXTOPS-SATLIVELOOK-VO


DAWN BREAKING AT THE VATICAN-WITH A FRESH SENSE OF ANTICIPATION -

THAT *THIS COULD BE THE DAY - A NEW POPE IS ELECTED.

THERE ARE TWO VOTES THIS MORNING AND TWO VOTES THIS AFTERNOON.

BUT SO FAR, WE'VE ONLY SEEN BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM THE CHIMNEY.

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, CARDINALS ARE TRYING AGAIN FOR A SECOND DAY TO FIGURE OUT WHO AMONG THEM HAS THE STUFF TO BE THE NEW POPE. Return to index of stories...


WATCH FOR WHITE SMOKE-SOTVO


"We are definitely gonna run out -

once anything happens pretty much we definitely wantto experience it, there'

s nothing else we'd rather dowe'd rather be here experiencing history.

AFTER THE DISAPPOINTING DARKNESS - OF THE SMOKE POURING FROM ABOVE THE

SISTINE CHAPEL - SIGNALING AN INCONCLUSIVE VOTE.

THERE ARE PRAYERS AGAIN TODAY FOR GUIDANCE AS THE 115 ELECTORS CAST ANOTHER ROUND OF BALLOTS. Return to index of stories...


6:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP


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6:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-OMNITOPS-ANIBOX


SOUTHWEST FLORIDA YOU ARE WAKING UP TO A BRISK MORNING ACROSS THE AREA ---

TAKE A LIVE LOOK AT CURRENT TEMPERATURES.

LET'S GO NBC-2 CHIEF METEORLOGIST HALEY WEBB, AFTER A CLOUDY DAY YESTERDAY. WILL IT CLEAR UP TODAY? Return to index of stories...


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.

The cold front that passed through Southwest Florida yesterday leaves us with lots of sunshine for the next few days. We start this morning cooler than the past few mornings with temperatures in the mid 50s. Through the day, we'll have winds from the north-northeast gusting around 20-25 mph, making for a breezy day today. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s this afternoon and with low humidity it will feel very pleasant for any outdoor plans you may have. The one problem will be those strong winds creating higher seas and choppy inland waters. A small craft advisory is in effect today. The breezy, sunny weather will continue for Thursday. That breeze will send cooler conditions our way. Tonight, the lows will drop into the upper 40s in the urban corridor with lower 40s expected inland. Thursday afternoon, while nice and sunny, will be a little on the cool side. Highs tomorrow will only reach into the lower 70s. By Friday morning, much of the area will wake up to the mid 40s and inland cool spots will drop into to the lower 30s. After Friday morning, we start a warming trend. That takes us to the mid 70s Friday afternoon and the lower 80s for highs through the weekend. 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...


ALC BACK TO CLASS-TRXTOPS-SS


CLASS WILL BE BACK IN SESSION TODAY ---

AFTER A SCHOOL LOCKDOWN IN FORT MYERS YESTERDAY.

NEARLY 300 STUDENTS --

INCLUDING BABIES AT THE DAYCARE INSIDE --

MANY HIDING IN CLOSETS --

HIDING FROM A REPORTED GUNMAN.

BUT NO GUN WAS EVER FOUND AT THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER ON MICHIGAN AVENUE. Return to index of stories...


ALC BACK TO CLASS-VOTOPS


IT WAS A TENSE AFTERNOON YESTERDAY FOR HUNDREDS OF PARENTS AND STUDENTS AT THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER ON MICHIGAN AVENUE IN FORT MYERS.

THERE WAS A REPORT OF A STUDENT WITH A GUN WHICH FORCED ADMINISTRATORS TO PUT THE SCHOOL IN LOCKDOWN.

THAT LOCKDOWN WAS LIFTED YESTERDAY EVENING AND ALL STUDENTS WERE SENT HOME SAFELY.

NBC 2 WAS THERE AS THE POLICE SEARCHED EACH AND EVERY STUDENT LOOKING FOR THE GUN.BUT THEY NEVER FOUND ONE. Return to index of stories...


ALC BACK TO CLASS-SOTVO


"my child is in there and i'm really concerned but nobody would give me information"

"knowing that there's a possible danger on campus and that he could have possibly been hurt was terrifying"

"you're bringing your phone to school. i don't care what they say"

THE LEE COUNTY ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER OFFERS NON-TRADITIONAL EDUCATION.

MANY STUDENTS ENROLLED HAVE HAD BEHAVIORIAL ISSUES IN THE PAST.

IT'S ALSO A SCHOOL FOR PREGNANT TEENS AND TEEN MOMS. Return to index of stories...


LA ARCHDIOCESE SETTLEMENT-OC-VO


THIS MORNING WE'VE LEARNED THE CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES WILL PAY NEARLY TEN MILLION DOLLARS TO SETTLE FOUR CASES ALLEGING SEXUAL ABUSE.

THE ARCHDIOCESE SETTLED THE CASES THIS WEEK.

THE CASES ALL INVOLVE EX-PRIEST MICHAEL BAKER, WHO WAS REMOVED FROM THE MINISTRY AFTER TELLING CARDINAL ROGER MAHONY IN 1986 HE'D MOLESTED TWO BOYS. Return to index of stories...


STEUBENVILLE RAPE TRIAL-TRXTOPS-VO


TAKING A LOOK AHEAD ---

A POLARIZING RAPE TRIAL BEGINS TODAY IN STEUBENVILLE, OHIO.

TWO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS ARE ACCUSED OF RAPING A DRUNK 16-YEAR OLD GIRL DURING A NIGHT OF PARTYING LAST SUMMER.

SOME IN STEUBENVILLE HAVE CRITICIZED PROSECUTORS FOR NOT CHARGING THREE OTHER BOYS WHO WERE WITNESSES TO THE ALLEGED ATTACK.

TWO OF THEM TOOK CELL PHONE VIDEO AND A PHOTO. Return to index of stories...


POTUS MEETS GOP-TRXTOPS-VO


HAPPENING TODAY --- PRESIDENT OBAMA MEETS WITH HOUSE REPUBLICANS.

THE PRESIDENT MET WITH SENATE DEMOCRATS TUESDAY. THE FIRST OF THREE PLANNED TRIPS TO CONGRESS THIS WEEK.

THIS AFTERNOON PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL GET TOGETHER WITH THE HOUSE REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE.

IT'S ALL PART OF HIS EFFORT TO REACH BEYOND PARTY LEADERS TO FIND SOME CONSENSUS ON THE BUDGET. Return to index of stories...


DENNIS RODMAN POPE-OC-VO


AS WE CONTINUE TRACKING DAY TWO OF THE PAPAL CONCLAVE ---

DENNIS RODMAN WANTS TO TALK PEACE WITH THE NEW POPE.

AFTER MAKING FRIENDS WITH NORTH KOREAN DICTATOR KIM JONG UN TWO WEEKS AGO, RODMAN SAYS HE'D LIKE TO MEET THE NEW POPE.

THE ECCENTRIC BASKETBALL STAR PLANS TO BE IN VATICAN SQUARE WHEN THE PAPAL CONCLAVE CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR.

IT'S UNCLEAR IF HE'S THERE YET.

RODMAN SAYS HE'S TRAVELING THE WORLD AS AN AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE. Return to index of stories...


QUARTER HOUR PUSH-2SHOT-SS


IT'S WEDNESDAY AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS.

IT'S TIME FOR SCHOOLS THAT RULE!

NEXT ON NBC 2 NEWS TODAY WE HEAD TO GOODWILL LIFE ACADEMY

WHERE STUDENTS ARE HOLDING TIME STILL FOR THEIR FUTURE NEW SCHOOL. DANIELLE KOLENIAK EXPLAINS- NEXT. Time now. 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...


New Row 1 Sarah Stringer


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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.

The cold front that passed through Southwest Florida yesterday leaves us with lots of sunshine for the next few days. We start this morning cooler than the past few mornings with temperatures in the mid 50s. Through the day, we'll have winds from the north-northeast gusting around 20-25 mph, making for a breezy day today. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s this afternoon and with low humidity it will feel very pleasant for any outdoor plans you may have. The one problem will be those strong winds creating higher seas and choppy inland waters. A small craft advisory is in effect today. The breezy, sunny weather will continue for Thursday. That breeze will send cooler conditions our way. Tonight, the lows will drop into the upper 40s in the urban corridor with lower 40s expected inland. Thursday afternoon, while nice and sunny, will be a little on the cool side. Highs tomorrow will only reach into the lower 70s. By Friday morning, much of the area will wake up to the mid 40s and inland cool spots will drop into to the lower 30s. After Friday morning, we start a warming trend. That takes us to the mid 70s Friday afternoon and the lower 80s for highs through the weekend. 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 POPE-TRXTOPS-VO


BREAKING NEWS, BLACK SMOKE IN THE CHIMNEY! Return to index of stories...


MICHELLE OBAMA ON VOGUE-TRXTOPS-OC


NEW THIS MORNING ---

WE'VE LEARNED MICHELLE OBAMA WILL APPEAR ON HER SECOND VOGUE COVER THIS MONTH.

IT'S UNCLEAR IF THE FIRST LADY POSED IN HER OWN CLOTHES, AS SHE'S TYPICALLY DONE FOR MAGAZINE COVERS, OR IN CLOTHES LOANED TO HER FOR THE SHOOT. Return to index of stories...


DREAMLINER REDESIGN-OC-VO


NEW THIS MORNING, DREAMLINER'S NEXT DESTINATION IS REDESIGN.

THE F-A-A HAS APPROVED BOEING'S PLAN FOR A REDESIGNED BATTERY SYSTEM ON ITS 7-87 DREAMLINER.

ALL 7-87s IN COMMERCIAL SERVICE WERE GROUNDED IN JANUARY AFTER A SERIES OF PROBLEMS WITH THE JET'S LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.

THE F-A-A HAS APPROVED LIMITED TEST FLIGHTS BY TWO AIRCRAFT WHICH WILL HAVE PROTOTYPES OF THE NEW BATTERY SYSTEM INSTALLED. Return to index of stories...


LEE TEACHER RESIGNS-TRXTOPS-SS


A LEE COUNTY TEACHER RESIGNS JUST BEFORE THE SCHOOL BOARD COULD VOTE TO SUSPEND HIM WITHOUT PAY.

JOSEPH COFIELD, PICTURED HERE FROM OUR PARTNERS WITH THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS, WAS A TEACHER AT BONITA SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL.

ACCORDING TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, COFIELD AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AFTER AN ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT.

IT STATED COFIELD PUSHED A STUDENT AND ON ANOTHER OCCASION CALLED A STUDENT NAMES. Return to index of stories...


SAFER GRANTS DENIED-TRXTOPS-VO


THE FEDS HAVE SHOT DOWN TWO LEE COUNTY FIRE AGENCYS' REQUESTS FOR HELP.

THE MOVE THREATENS AT LEAST 21 FIREFIGHTERS' JOBS -- AT THE BAYSHORE AND TICE FIRE DISTRICTS.

THE BAYSHORE FIRE CHIEF HOPES HE CAN APPLY FOR OTHER FUNDS.

TICE CAN REAPPLY LATER THIS YEAR FOR THE GRANT. Return to index of stories...


LEE IMPACT FEES GOING DOWN-OC-VO


LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REDUCE IMPACT FEES BY 80 PERCENT.

FOR A TYPICAL NEW HOMEOWNER- THAT MEANS YOU'LL SAVE ABOUT 10 THOUSAND DOLLARS ON A PERMIT.

COUNTY LEADERS HOPE THIS ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO BUILD NEW HOMES AND BUSINESSES.

SOME PEOPLE DON'T LIKE THE MOVE BECAUSE IT WILL REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT GOES TO SCHOOLS, PARKS AND ROADS. Return to index of stories...


COVERAGE PROMISE-2SHOT


TIME NOW IS--

JUST AHEAD-- NBC-2 RUNS DOWN YOUR MORNING TOP STORIES.

PLUS-- A FINAL CHECK OF YOUR NBC-2 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S AND A CHECK OF THE ROADS. 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.

The cold front that passed through Southwest Florida yesterday leaves us with lots of sunshine for the next few days. We start this morning cooler than the past few mornings with temperatures in the mid 50s. Through the day, we'll have winds from the north-northeast gusting around 20-25 mph, making for a breezy day today. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s this afternoon and with low humidity it will feel very pleasant for any outdoor plans you may have. The one problem will be those strong winds creating higher seas and choppy inland waters. A small craft advisory is in effect today. The breezy, sunny weather will continue for Thursday. That breeze will send cooler conditions our way. Tonight, the lows will drop into the upper 40s in the urban corridor with lower 40s expected inland. Thursday afternoon, while nice and sunny, will be a little on the cool side. Highs tomorrow will only reach into the lower 70s. By Friday morning, much of the area will wake up to the mid 40s and inland cool spots will drop into to the lower 30s. After Friday morning, we start a warming trend. That takes us to the mid 70s Friday afternoon and the lower 80s for highs through the weekend. 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...


SCHOOLS THAT RULE-2SH-TRX


SCHOOLS THAT RULE!

EVERY WEEK NBC 2 SEARCHES OUT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO FIND SCHOOLS DOING NEAT THINGS!

THIS WEEK WE HEAD TO GOODWILL LIFE ACADEMY IN FORT MYERS.

NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE WITH HOW STUDENTS ARE CREATING LASTING MEMORIES FOR THEIR FUTURE HOME. Return to index of stories...


SCHOOLS THAT RULE-REMLIVE


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SCHOOLS THAT RULE-SS


IF YOU THINK YOUR SCHOOL RULES. I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT! SEND ME AN EMAIL AT DANIELLE.KOLENIAK@NBC0-2.COM AND YOUR SCHOOL COULD BE FEATURED NEXT! Return to index of stories...


SCHOOLS THAT RULE-REMLIVE


LIVE IN FORT MYERS THIS MORNING, DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC2. Return to index of stories...


TODAY SHOW TEASE-BNR SOTTOPS


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


BREAKING NEWS-CLIP


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TS PAPAL CONCLAVE DAY 2-VOTOPS


JUST MOMENTS AGO ---

BLACK SMOKE ROSE ABOVE THE SISTINE CHAPEL, SIGNALING THAT 115 ROMAN CATHOLIC CARDINALS HAVE STILL FAILED TO AGREE ON A NEW POPE DURING THE SECOND DAY OF THE PAPAL CONCLAVE.

THERE'S ANOTHER VOTE LATER THIS MORNING AND TWO MORE VOTES THIS AFTERNOON, AND EVERYONE WILL BE WATCHING FOR THAT WHITE SMOKE SIGNALING A NEW POPE HAS BEEN CHOSEN. Return to index of stories...


TS BACK TO CLASS AT ALC-VOTOPS


SCHOOL WILL BE BACK IN SESSION THIS MORNING AFTER A LOCKDOWN YESTERDAY IN FORT MYERS.

IT WAS TRIGGERED BY A STUDENT WHO REPORTED SEEING ANOTHER STUDENT WITH A GUN.

DEPUTIES TELL NBC2 THEY NEVER FOUND A WEAPON AT THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER ON MICHIGAN AVENUE.

LAW ENFORCEMENT HELPED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS SEARCH EACH STUDENT.

SOME STUDENTS WERE RELEASED TO THEIR PARENTS --

OTHERS WERE BUSSED HOME. Return to index of stories...


TS LEE SCHOOLS INVESTIGATION-VOTOPS


A SURPRISE AT THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING LAST NIGHT.

THE FIVE BOARD MEMBERS VOTED TO ASK THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE THEM.

JEANNE DOZIER PROPOSED THE IDEA.

SHE SAID SHE WANTS TRANSPARENCY AMONG THE BOARD.

ALSO, LEE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS APPROVED TO GIVE RAISES TO SUPPORT WORKERS.

THEY WILL GET A THREE PERCENT BONUS ON THEIR SALARY.

IT WILL COST ABOUT TWO POINT SIX MILLION DOLLARS. Return to index of stories...


TS GOODLAND BODY-VOTOPS


AUTHORITIES ARE WORKING TO IDENTIFY A BODY FOUND IN COLLIER COUNTY.

DEPUTIES WERE ALERTED TO A MAN'S BODY --

FLOATING IN THE WATER. ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE FROM THE GOODLAND BRIDGE.

WE KNOW THE BODY IS THAT OF A WHITE MAN --

IN HIS 50'S.

THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS CALLING THIS A DEATH INVESTIGATION.

COUNT ON US TO PASS ALONG NEW DETAILS -- FIRST. Return to index of stories...


TS BEAUTY SHOP DAYCARE BACK OPEN-VOTOPS


A FORT MYERS SCHOOL,

SHUT DOWN BY A FIRE,

HOPES TO REOPEN ITS DOORS TODAY.

THE FLAMES DIDN'T TOUCH "FIRST BASE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE" ON FOWLER STREET.BUT THE FIRE AT THE BEAUTY SHOP NEXT DOOR FILLED THE SCHOOL WITH SMOKE.SO CLASSES WERE CANCELLED.

FIREFIGHTERS BELIEVE WIRING TO THE CASH REGISTER MAY BE TO BLAME. Return to index of stories...


TS JAMES HOLMES COURT-VOTOPS


THE COLORADO MOVIE THEATER SHOOTING MOVES CLOSER TO TRIAL.

HERE'S THE NEWEST VIDEO OF ACCUSED SHOOTER JAMES HOLMES.

HE LOOKS A LOT DIFFERENT THAN HE DID THE LAST TIME HE APPEARED IN COURT. SPORTING A THICK BEARD AND BUSHY HAIR AS HE SAT QUIETLY IN THE COURTROOM YESTERDAY.

A JUDGE ENTERED A NOT GUILTY PLEA FOR HIM AND SET AN AUGUST 4TH TRIAL DATE.

WE'LL LEARN IF THE PROSECUTION WILL SEEK THE DEATH PENALTY BY APRIL FIRST. Return to index of stories...


TS BOY SCOUT SEX SURVEY-VOTOPS


THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IS CONSIDERING A CHANGE IN ITS POLICY AGAINST ALLOWING OPENLY GAY MEMBERS.

NEW THIS MORNING ---

IT'S SENT OUT A QUESTIONNAIRE THAT GOES BEYOND A SIMPLE YES OR NO ON THE SUBJECT.

AMONG THE THE NINE QUESTIONS: IS IT ACCEPTABLE FOR A GAY SCOUT AND A STRAIGHT SCOUT TO SHARE A TENT ON AN OVERNIGHT CAMPING TRIP? Return to index of stories...


TS BUDGET BATTLE-VOTOPS


PRESIDENT OBAMA IS BACK UP ON CAPITOL HILL TODAY -- THIS TIME TO FACE REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE.

AS LAWMAKERS WAIT FOR THE PRESIDENT TO UNVEIL HIS BUDGET PLAN, THEY'RE MOVING ALONG WITH PARTISAN PLANS OF THEIR OWN.

REPUBLICAN PAUL RYAN'S BUDGET WOULD BALANCE THE BUDGET IN TEN YEARS. WITHOUT RAISING TAXES.

AND WOULD REPEAL THE PRESIDENT'S HEALTH CARE LAW.

TODAY SENATE DEMOCRATS UNVEIL A PLAN OF THEIR OWN. Return to index of stories...


TS DREAMLINER REDESIGN-VOTOPS


THE F-A-A HAS NOW APPROVED A PLAN TO REDESIGN BOEING'S TROUBLED 787 DREAMLINER.

THE ENTIRE FLEET HAS BEEN GROUNDED AFTER BATTERY FIRES,

BUT OFFICIALS GAVE NO ESTIMATE FOR WHEN THE PLANES WOULD BE ALLOWED TO FLY PASSENGERS AGAIN. Return to index of stories...


TS IDITAROD WINNER-VOTOPS


A 53-YEAR-OLD FORMER CHAMPION HAS WON THE IDITAROD SLED DOG RACE TO BECOME THE OLDEST WINNER EVER.

MITCH SEAVEY AND 10 DOGS CROSSED THE NOME FINISH LINE TO CHEERING CROWDS.

HIS RACE TIME IN THE 1-THOUSAND -MILE RACE WAS NINE DAYS, 7 HOURS AND 39 MINUTES. Return to index of stories...


TS GOLFER WHO FELL IN SINKHOLE-VOTOPS


A MAN IS DOING OKAY THIS MORNING AFTER A SINKHOLE OPENS UP IN THE MIDDLE OF A GOLF COURSE. TAKING HIM WITH IT.

THE MAN FELL 18-FEET, LANDING IN MUD AND DISLOCATING HIS SHOULDER.

IT HAPPENED FRIDAY IN WATERLOO, ILLINOIS.

THE MAN SAYS HE WAS GLAD HE WAS WITH FRIENDS THAT HELPED HIM OUT.

IT TOOK ABOUT 20 MINUTES TO GET HIM OUT OF THE HOLE. Return to index of stories...


DAYPLANNER FORECAST-OMNI


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FINAL TRAFFIC-TRAFFICCAM


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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...